Dr. Khoda leads the Digital Manufacturing (DM) research group in the Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering Department at North Dakota State University (NDSU) where the group focuses on
novel design methodology of multi-layer, aperiodic, and hybrid cellular/lattice structures topology for
multi-functionality. His group also works on the resource efficient part building techniques for additively
manufactured heterogeneous and cellular structure. The research at DM marked a shift in the way scientists
think about cellular/lattice structure (both single layer and multi-layer), allowing a synchronized approach
between topology, material, data and manufacturing/delivery systems to improve the functionality and robustness.
The emphasis of this research is to increase the advanced manufacturing penetration in areas like health-care,
aerospace, automotive as well as consumer goods.
The Digital Manufacturing (DM) Lab is a 1000 square foot space
in Room Ehly 210 at NDSU.
Bio-Manufacturing
Dr. Khoda is working on the "Design for Bio-CAD & Manufacturing" research to develop
novel bio-manufacturing processes and living construct. The research is focused on fabricating multi-functional,
non-periodic cellular porous 3-D structures (scaffolds) with bio-degradable and bio-compatible
material and/or composite. To ensure conflicting multi-functionality, a hybrid fabrication system
is currently under way in his lab.
The bio-manufacturing laboratory (400 square feet) is located in Ehly 210
with bio-safety cabinet and 10000 class clean room facility.
