Research
Precision Engineering Center
Precision Manufacturing
Jacob’s work with the PEC at NCSU focused on precision machining and manufacturing of various materials. His research explored diamond turning of polycarbonate in order to optimize the surface finish. He worked on metals, exploring means for reducing the cutting force in order to reduce tool wear and improve surface finish.
Advanced Materials Research Lab
Composite Metal Foam
Jacob’s primary research during his graduate career focused on manufacturing and testing composite metal foam for armors and energy absorption applications in an effort to reduce the weight while improving their overall protection. Jacob’s work has been published in various journals and reached the top most downloaded articles for Advanced Engineering Materials and Composite Structures. His research and publications, written under the direction of his advisor, Dr. Afsaneh Rabiei, have been featured by various media outlets including: