WPI hosts a multitude of educational events and also offers courses on surface metrology. These courses are on-line and on-campus. They are designed and taught by the lab director, Professor Christopher Brown.

WPI Courses

MFE 5841. MTE 5841. ME 5370. SURFACE METROLOGY

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MFE __. MTE __. ME __. FUNDAMENTALS OF SURFACE METROLOGY

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IQPs

  • “Surface Metrology Museum Exhibit” (2014) by Angela Langford and Kathleen Tran

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  • “Application of Surface Metrology to Issues of Art” (2008) by Ceren Atlin and  Ipek Ozil

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  • “Surface Metrology and the National Science Foundation” (2015) by Maereg Tafesse

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  • “Conservation and Paper Roughness of Art Artifacts” (2008) by Arjun Yadav and Jatin Chopra

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MQPs

  • “Multiscale Surface Metrology of Additive Manufactured Surfaces” (2016) by Adam Lemoine, Matthew Mancini, and Joseluis Velez

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  • “Measuring the Quality of Ski Edges” (2013) by Frank Bruton, Jason Hopkins, Jocelyn Close, and Michael Dragonas

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Theses

  • “Evaluation of Corrosion and Wear of Non-Skid Deck Surfaces in Marine Environments” (2010) by Amy Lockwood

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  • “Investigation of Measurement Artifacts Introduced by Horizontal Scanning Surface Profiling Instruments” (2002) by Torbjorn Bergstrom

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  • “Prediction and Reduction of Die Soldering” (2008) Patrick Hogan

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Interested in Joining the Team?

Students of all majors and years are encouraged to apply.
Contact Prof. Brown at brown@wpi.edu or use the WPI phone extension 5627.
Federal Work Study is optional.