Chair

Sheku Kamara, MS
Dean of Applied Research
Milwaukee School of Engineering

Sheku Kamara, is the dean of applied research at Milwaukee School of Engineering where he oversees the activities of the Applied Technology Center. The ATC uses MSOE faculty, staff and student expertise to solve technological problems confronting business and industry. He has been involved with additive manufacturing since 1996 and was director of the Rapid Prototyping Consortium at MSOE. Kamara received a laser-sintering DINO (Distinguished Innovator Operator Award) from the AMUG for his contributions to the technology and industry. He has served as a RAPID + TCT conference advisor since 2004 and is a past chair of AMUG. In 2013, he managed the development of the Additive Manufacturing Body of Knowledge (AMBOK) and the Additive Manufacturing Certificate program for SME & America Makes. SME Member Since 2003

Vice Chair

Jennifer Coyne, MS
Director of Programs
The Barnes Global Advisors

Jennifer Coyne is the Director of Programs at The Barnes Global Advisors where she oversees project development and project execution. Previously, she spent over 14 years at GE Transportation (now Wabtec Corp) where she led the Global Additive Manufacturing Team and oversaw Additive Engineering Design, Prototyping, and Parts Production for GE Transportation’s global additive manufacturing efforts. She formed the original AM team at GE Transportation and successfully led the launch of over 50 production additive parts and opened 4 global labs in the US and India with a wide range of metals and polymers 3D printing capabilities. Prior to her start in Additive Manufacturing, Jennifer led the PLM launch at GE Transportation, held several roles in Systems Engineering specializing in Locomotive Traction, Propulsion Systems, and Energy Storage Reliability. She started her career with GE as part of the Edison Engineering Development Program, a 2-year training program designed for professional development through intense technical training and business-critical assignments including On-Shore Wind and Diesel Engine Emissions Design Engineering Roles. Jennifer currently serves as an SME Additive Manufacturing Community Advisor, and has 8 US patents. She’s also received multiple recognition awards including SME's Women Leading the Way in Additive Manufacturing in 2024, Railway Age’s Top Women in Rail 2020, 2017 GE Transportation’s Women in Technology Award, and the 2013 GE Transportation Innovation Engineering Award. Jennifer holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Grove City College and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Advisors

Cody Cochran
General Manager and Co-Founder
Azoth

Cody Cochran is the Co-founder and General Manager of Azoth, a pioneering company in sinter-based additive manufacturing of small, complex metal parts. With a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, Cody also serves as a Director on the MPIF's AMAM Board. Before launching Azoth, he gained valuable experience by working across 25 manufacturing facilities in 3 countries, focusing on lean manufacturing and technological advancements. Since Azoth's inception, Cody has spearheaded the company's technology portfolio, talent development, and manufacturing operations. Under his leadership, Azoth now has over 50 parts in serial production, serving key sectors such as automotive, medical, and defense.

William Cuervo
Vice President
3YOURMIND North America

William is VP at 3YOURMIND North America, an end-to-end on-demand manufacturing software that empowers defense organizations and enterprise companies to identify and produce parts when and where they are needed. At 3YOURMIND, he leads several activities with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps focusing on advanced manufacturing for maintenance and sustainment operations, industrial base revitalization, and software workflow solutions.

He started his journey in 2017 as a Technician at Sintavia, where he experienced the complexities of Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace, Space and Defense applications. It was there where he discovered his passion for discovering and implementing technologies that can optimize the manufacturing process and help address the widely known challenges and pain points associated with AM.

William also serves as ambassador of the Additive Manufacturing Coalition, and is a graduate of Norwich University, the oldest private senior military college in the United States.

Ahmed El Desouky, PhD
Director of Additive Manufacturing
Veeco

Ahmed El Desouky is the Director of Additive Manufacturing at Veeco, where he spearheads the integration of additive technologies into the design and production of cutting-edge semiconductor processing equipment. With a career marked by leadership and innovation in the design and manufacturing sectors, Ahmed has played instrumental roles in establishing additive manufacturing programs at renowned companies such as Carpenter Technology and Eaton Aerospace.

Beyond his corporate endeavors, Ahmed is dedicated to shaping the future of manufacturing through education. He actively participates in professional development courses and has served as an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University. commitment to advancing additive manufacturing extends to his role as the chair of the F42.06.07 committee on Semiconductors and Electronics Applications of AM, where he drives standards and best practices in the field. His contributions have earned him recognition, including the Outstanding Practitioner Award from the Manufacturing and Design Division of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Ahmed holds a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelor of Production Engineering from Alexandria University.

Amy M. Elliot, PhD
Group Leader - Systems Automation and Monitoring Research
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Dr. Amy Elliott is a senior manufacturing scientist at Oak Ridge National Lab’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) and the lead principal investigator for binder jet AM technology and has over numerous publications and 15 patents in the area. In her role she consults with industry partners across the US on potential uses for AM. Dr. Elliott is group leader for the Systems Automation and Monitoring Research (SAMR) Group. At the MDF, the SAMR group leads R&D in advanced controls, monitoring, software, hardware, and integration for large-scale metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies, including the novel MedUSA platform. Dr. Elliott is also a well-known science communicator, having starred on the Discovery Channel’s “The Big Brain Theory” and Science Channel’s “Outrageous Acts of Science.” Dr. Elliott was also featured as a life-sized statue displayed in the Smithsonian March of 2022 as one of 100 women in STEM role models. Dr. Elliott has also launched a book series and YouTube channel about Amelia Gearheart, a colorful character who loves learning about STEM and Trade jobs.

Andrew Graves
Business Development Manager - Neo
Stratasys

Andrew Graves has been working in RP/AM/3D-Printing since 1990 starting with 3D Systems in the UK and moving to 3D Systems Corporate in Valencia, CA in 1996. He was part of the development teams for the SLA5000, SLA7000 and Viper Si2 systems as well as the 3D Lightyear software. After 3DS, he ran a 3rd party AM maintenance & support company for 7 years, followed by 5 years with Solid Concepts in Valencia, CA – now Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Most recently he was the Equipment Partnership Manager with DSM (subsequently, Covestro) Additive Manufacturing, and moved back to the UK 6 years ago. Since Stratasys acquired the Covestro AM business in 2023, he now holds the position of Business Development Manager for the Stratasys Neo line of Stereolithography printers.

Matthew Kelly, PhD
Additive Manufacturing Technologist
Booz Allen Hamilton

Dr. Matt Kelly is an additive manufacturing (AM) technologist for Booz Allen Hamilton on contract with US ARMY DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC). Dr. Kelly is the Technical Lead for US Army GVSCs Jointless Hull program that leverages additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) to produce vehicle scale parts. Dr. Kelly is also the Technical Lead for multiple metal AM projects with Auburn University’s National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME). His professional interests include solidstate processing, topology optimization, implicit modeling, finite element modeling, and manufacturing. Dr. Kelly has participated on, and lead multiple projects leveraging various AM technologies including additive friction stir deposition, powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, and sheet lamination. Dr. Kelly currently serves as the Emerging Professional Chair for SMEs Additive Manufacturing Technical Community, and additionally serves as a member of SMEs Technical Community Committee (TCC). Dr. Kelly holds his Bachelors, Masters, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. In 2016, Dr. Kelly was awarded Advanced Manufacturing Media’s 30 under 30, for those who have the potential to lead the manufacturing industry into the future.

Melanie Lang
CEO of FormAlloy

Melanie Lang, FormAlloy Co-Founder and CEO, holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois and M.S. in Systems Architecture & Engineering from the University of Southern California. Prior to her role at FormAlloy, Melanie spent 15 years in the aerospace and defense industry with Boeing and Lockheed Martin. In addition to her role at FormAlloy, Melanie currently serves as the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for Navy League San Diego and is a Women in 3D Printing Ambassador and is an active America Makes Executive Committee member. Melanie Lang, FormAlloy Co-Founder and CEO, holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois and M.S. in Systems Architecture & Engineering from the University of Southern California. Prior to her role at FormAlloy, Melanie spent 15 years in the aerospace and defense industry with Boeing and Lockheed Martin. In addition to her role at FormAlloy, Melanie currently serves as the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for Navy League San Diego and is a Women in 3D Printing Ambassador and is an active America Makes Executive Committee member.

Tyler LeBrun, PhD
Principle Member at Sandia National Laboratories

Tyler LeBrun, is a principle member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories and serves as the lead for additive manufacturing qualification as part of the Laboratories’ Technical Expert Network. Dr. LeBrun currently manages a diverse portfolio of research and development projects in materials and processes surrounding additive manufacturing to support the Labs’ mission. His past professional and technical experience include broad support and implementation of additive manufacturing in aerospace and other emerging markets through roles at Blue Origin, Rocketdyne, and Uniformity Labs. His work in these various organizations spanned feedstock characterization, equipment and process development, and process/part qualification for critical, high-value systems. In addition to his role with SME as an AM Technical Advisor, he is an active contributor and reviewer for the ASTM F42, SAE AMS AM-Metals, and ISO TC261 committees, focusing on powder bed technologies. He is a document sponsor of a number of specifications published by the AMS committee supporting binder jetting, laser powder bed fusion, and powder reuse processes. Tyler received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, and a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Osaka University. In his free time he is active in alpine, traditional, and sport rock climbing, serving as the Educational Co-Chair for the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the American Alpine Club.

Ellen Lee, PhD
Technical Leader Advanced Polymer Technologies, Research & Advanced Engineering
Ford Motor Company

Ellen Lee, PhD is the Technical Leader of Advanced Polymer Technologies, Research & Advanced Engineering at Ford Motor Company. She is responsible for leading the technical development of advanced polymer additive manufacturing (AM) materials and processes for functional use in the automotive sector. She established Ford’s dedicated AM research program in 2014 to enable its use to drive product innovation, enhance quality, and improve efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing. In her current role, Dr. Lee sets the strategic direction for polymer AM and its integration across the enterprise through activities including training and education, standardization and qualification, and development of the AM technology roadmap. Dr. Lee received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and her Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. She serves on the board of directors of SPE and as an advisor for SME's AM Technical Leadership Community.

Chinedum ("Chi") Okwudire, PhD
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Miller Faculty Scholar
University of Michigan

Chinedum ("Chi") Okwudire is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Miller Faculty Scholar at the University of Michigan. Before joining the University of Michigan in 2011, he was the Systems Optimization team leader at DMG Mori USA. His research is focused on exploiting knowledge at the intersection of machine design, control and computing to boost the performance of manufacturing automation systems at low cost. His research has found applications in additive manufacturing, robotics, machining and nanopositioning. Chi has received a number of awards including the CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation; the Young Investigator Award from the International Symposium on Flexible Automation; the Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award from SME; the Ralph Teetor Educational Award from SAE International; the Russell Severance Springer Visiting Professorship from UC Berkeley; and the SME Education Award. In 2022, he was selected by SME as one of the 25 leaders transforming manufacturing. He has co-authored a number of best-paper-award-winning papers in the areas of manufacturing automation, control and mechatronics. He is the founder and CTO of Ulendo Technologies Inc., a company focused on advanced automation solutions for additive manufacturing and industrial robotics. He is also a member of SME's Technical Community Leadership Committee on Additive Manufacturing.

Alison Park
Deputy Technical Fellow of Materials and Additive Manufacturing NASA

Alison Park, is the Deputy Technical Fellow of Materials and AM at NASA. She is a part of the NASA Office of Chief Engineer’s division called NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC). Alison’s roles and responsibilities include strengthening its technical capabilities related to Additive Manufacturing, deepening its knowledge base by broadening its perspectives, working with NASA centers to execute technical assessment and supporting projects for various NASA programs. Prior to her NASA assignment, she was the Technical Program Manager at Aerojet Rocketdyne responsible for capturing and managing R&D projects to mature AM technologies. She provided leadership and technical guidance to existing and emerging Space rocket engine programs in the area of advanced materials and manufacturing. She holds a B.S in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and an M.S in Aerospace Materials Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Carolyn Conner Seepersad, PhD
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology

Carolyn Conner Seepersad, is a Woodruff Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Professor Seepersad’s research interests include design for additive manufacturing, simulation-based design of materials and structures, and process innovation in additive manufacturing. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, a member of the organizing committee of the annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, an elected member of the advisory board for the Design Society, and a member of SME's Additive Manufacturing Technical Leadership Committee. Professor Seepersad has earned many awards for her research and teaching, including the ASME Design Automation Award and the University of Texas Regents’ Award for Outstanding Teaching (the highest teaching award for faculty in The University of Texas System).

Annie Wang
President
Senvol

Annie Wang is the President of Senvol, the industry leader in data for additive manufacturing. At Senvol, Annie has overseen the creation of the Senvol Database, which is the industry’s first and most comprehensive database for industrial additive manufacturing machines and materials; as well as Senvol ML, which is data-driven machine learning software for AM.

Annie’s particular area of focus is on analyzing the correlation among material properties, process parameters, and feedstock properties.

Annie is actively involved in activities across the additive manufacturing industry. She is Vice Chair for the SAE Data Management Committee, serves on the Data Integrity Advisory Group and Commercialization Advisory Group for America Makes, and is a member of the ASTM F42 Committee for Additive Manufacturing Technologies. She has been published in top industry journals, and has also been a featured speaker at numerous industry trade shows and conferences, such as RAPID, Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, and AMUG.

Annie received a BA in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated Cum Laude, an MA in International Studies from The Lauder Institute, and an MBA from the Wharton Business School.

Past Chair

Stacey DelVecchio, FSWE
President
StaceyD Consulting

Stacey DelVecchio, F.SWE is President of Stacey D Consulting, focused on the business of additive manufacturing. She is a chair of SME’s Additive Manufacturing Technical Community Leadership Committee and a previous industry peer review panelist for Oakridge National Labs Manufacturing Development Facility. Prior to launching her own consulting business, she was the Additive Manufacturing Product Manager for Caterpillar Inc. where her team leveraged the technology in all spaces, including new product introduction, supply chain and operations. Her team focused on deploying the technology by working with Caterpillar product groups on design for additive. DelVecchio also managed their Additive Manufacturing Factory.

In her 30 years in industry, most of which was at Caterpillar, DelVecchio held numerous positions in engineering and manufacturing. In addition to her additive manufacturing work, her other notable experiences include the build and start-up for a green field facility in China, hose & coupling world-wide engineering management, new product introduction management for Cat Fuel Systems, and management of the project management office for Caterpillar engines. DelVecchio also developed an engineering pipeline strategy to ensure the best engineering talent is available to meet global enterprise needs.

DelVecchio holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. She is a Past President of the Society of Women Engineers and has received the society’s Advocating Women in Engineering Award. DelVecchio is a past vice-chair of the Women in Engineering Committee for the World Federation of Engineering Organization where she represented the American Association of Engineering Societies and is championing global expansion of the Society of Women Engineers. In 2021, DelVecchio edited her first book, Women in 3D Printing: From Bones to Bridges and Everything in Between.