Professor/CEO
University of Michigan/Ulendo Technologies, Inc.
Chinedum (“Chi”) Okwudire is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan (U-M). He is also the founder and CEO of Ulendo Technologies, Inc. His research focuses on leveraging knowledge at the intersection of machine design, control, and computing to improve the performance of manufacturing automation systems at low cost. His research has found applications in 3D printing, machining, and semiconductor manufacturing. Chi has received several awards, including the NSF CAREER Award, SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, and UC Berkeley’s Russell Severance Springer Visiting Professorship. In 2022, he was selected by SME as one of the 25 leaders transforming manufacturing. He has co-authored several best paper award-winning papers in manufacturing automation, control, and mechatronics. He is a member of SME’s AM Technical Community Leadership Committee. He founded Ulendo Technologies, Inc. in 2018 to help translate advanced research at the university into industry applications.
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Reducing Residual Stress and Distortion in Metal AM using Novel Stress Compensation Software
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM East Coast USA Time