Principal Investigators: Ozdoganlar, Burak, Panat, Rahul
University: Carnegie Mellon University
Industry Partners: Vesuvius, Plc
For over two centuries, steel production has played a crucial role in Pennsylvania's economy. However, a lack of innovation has resulted in economic decline and job losses in the manufacturing sector. To address this challenge, we proposed a collaborative project between Vesuvius Plc, a global leader in molten metal flow engineering, and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). The project aims to advance the steel-making process by creating and optimizing porous ceramics that allow for controlled gas flow in high-performance steel manufacturing. The expected result will be a cost-effective method for producing alumina parts with unidirectional porosity and precise pore size control. This collaboration will combine the latest academic research from CMU with the practical industry needs of Vesuvius. Aligning academic research with industrial innovation will strengthen the company and Pennsylvania’s steel industry’s competitiveness. This research will also benefit Pennsylvania's steel industry.