Bio
Michael Sebok is an R&D associate staff member with the Manufacturing Automation and Controls Group located at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) within Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His current research is focused on process development and controls for Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems, with a focus on process development for refractory alloys. This work includes improving existing process controls to increase reliability, process development and research for novel materials, and streamlining the CAD to part process to reduce required design inputs.
Dr. Sebok received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2023) from the University of Delaware and his BSME (2016) from The College of New Jersey. His doctoral work focused on modeling and planning for multi-agent systems, specifically the creation of a hybrid systems-derived model for planning in collaborative heterogeneous robotic systems. His research interests include development of novel additive manufacturing processes, robust process control for large-scale additive, and multi-agent robotic control and coordination.
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory – 2023-2025
R&D Associate Staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory – 2025-Present
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, December 2023 – University of Delaware, Newark, DE
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, May 2016 – The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ