Experience

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  Purdue University Mechanical Engineering

  • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

  • Bilsland Dissertation Fellow

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

    Developed physics-based models at the molten pool scale in the laser powder bed fusion of metals.

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  Purdue University

  • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

  • NSF Graduate Research Fellow

    • Jan 2019 - Jun 2023
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

    Experimentally investigated the process-structure-property relationships in the laser cladding of aluminum alloys. Developed a patent-pending process to improve the cooling rate and hardness of aluminum clad layers.Characterized the microstructure of high-entropy alloys using advanced electron microscope techniques.Results:Grohol, Corbin M., Yung C. Shin, and Alex Frank. "Laser cladding of aluminum alloys with concurrent cryogenic quenching for improved microstructure and hardness." Surface and Coatings Technology 439 (2022): 128460.Liu, Shunyu, Corbin M. Grohol, and Yung C. Shin. "High Throughput Synthesis of CoCrFeNiTi High Entropy Alloys via Directed Energy Deposition." Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2022): 165469.Grohol, Corbin M., Yung C. Shin, and Alex Frank. "Laser cladding of aluminum alloy 6061 via off-axis powder injection." Surface and Coatings Technology 415 (2021): 127099.Hong, Kyung-Min, Corbin M. Grohol, and Yung C. Shin. "Comparative assessment of physics-based computational models on the NIST benchmark study of molten pool dimensions and microstructure for selective laser melting of Inconel 625." Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation 10, no. 1 (2021): 58-71.

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  UNC Charlotte College of Engineering

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • NSF Graduate Research Fellow

    • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Developed an algorithm for the dimensional characterization of sheet metal parts which eliminated the need for inspection fixtures. The algorithm enabled rapid and non-contact inspection for conformity to geometric specifications.Results:Morse, Edward, and Corbin M. Grohol. "Practical conformance evaluation in the measurement of flexible parts." CIRP Annals 68, no. 1 (2019): 507-510.Grohol, Corbin Michael. "Toward Fixtureless Inspection of Automotive Fenders." The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2018.

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  UNC Charlotte College of Engineering

  • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

  • Research Assistant

    • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

    Developed and tested an alignment procedure for large scale generators using laser-based metrology equipment. Achieved sub-millimeter scale tolerances on 10 meter scale parts.

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  • Huntsville, Alabama Area

  • Space Hardware Robotics Academy Research Associate

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Huntsville, Alabama Area

    Designed and built a robot to manipulate an electrostatic gripping pad as a proof-of-concept for orbital debris capture.Tested the robot-to-satellite contact dynamics on an air bearing laboratory floor, emulating two-dimensional zero gravity.

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  BorgWarner Inc.

  • Asheville, North Carolina Area

  • Commercial Vehicle Design Engineering Co-Op

    • May 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Asheville, North Carolina Area

    General computer-aided design work in PTC Creo for turbocharger components of diesel engines.

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  BorgWarner Inc.

  • Asheville, North Carolina Area

  • Passenger Car Applications Engineering Co-Op

    • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Asheville, North Carolina Area

    Thermodynamic analysis of various engine architectures and performance requirements. Selected turbocharger compressor and turbine stages to meet performance specifications.Conducted pre-production acceptance testing to qualify the design and production processes for high-volume manufacturing.

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  Honda of Concord

  • Concord, North Carolina

  • Quick Lube Technician

    • Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
    • Concord, North Carolina

    Performed regular maintenance that included: oil changes, tire care (mount, balance, rotate), transmission fluid changes, brake fluid flushes, power steering fluid flushes, air filters, and cabin filters.Licensed NC State Inspector: Confirmed customer cars were safe for North Carolina road use.