He is also affiliated in the Center for Computer-Aided Design as a research professor. Ozbolat is also the co-director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at the University of Iowa and leads the Design for Manufacturing and Bio-Manufacturing labs. He received his doctorate in industrial and systems engineering from the University at Buffalo in 2011 and dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical and industrial engineering from the Middle East Technical University, Turkey. Ozbolat's major research thrust is in the area of biomanufacturing, tissue engineering, 3-D printing and electronics manufacturing. His research has been published in high-quality venues and featured in media, broadcast television and press numerous times. Ozbolat received several prestigious awards and is a member of SME, IIE, ASME, APM and TERMIS. VIEW AWARD CEREMONY PHOTO