Associate Professor
SHAP3D I/UCRC - UMass Lowell
Dr. Nese Orbey is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a faculty researcher with the NSF Industry–University Cooperative Research Center for the Science of Heterogeneous Additive Printing of 3D Materials (SHAP3D). Her research focuses on polymer chemistry, processing, and the interfacial behavior of materials in additive manufacturing. Dr. Orbey leads collaborative work between UMass Lowell and Georgia Tech on improving interlayer bonding and mechanical performance in fused filament fabrication (FFF) through innovative testing and characterization methods. She co-developed the High-Throughput Mechanical Analysis (HTMECH) technique to rapidly assess interfacial adhesion and tensile strength in multi-material prints—providing a scalable approach to evaluate process–structure–property relationships in polymer-based additive systems. With extensive experience in polymer science and materials engineering, Dr. Orbey has published numerous journal articles and conference papers advancing understanding of polymer compatibility, processing, and performance. Her current work continues to drive innovation at the intersection of materials and manufacturing science within SHAP3D.
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Rapid Mechanical Testing of Multi-Material FFF Using HTMECH
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time