Joni Dhar

Troy University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Joni Dhar is a researcher at the forefront of intelligent manufacturing, specializing in multi-robot coordination and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). Their work directly tackles the critical challenge of geometric imprecision in metal 3D printing, particularly for low-melting-point metals like aluminum. Dhar’s major contributions include pioneering the "Multi-Robot Scan-n-Print" framework, which integrates real-time scanning with deposition to enhance part accuracy, and developing an open-source software architecture that replaces proprietary robot and weld control systems. This open-source framework is a significant achievement, democratizing access to advanced WAAM technology and enabling broader research and industrial adoption. With their most-cited papers from 2025 already garnering 7 and 6 citations respectively, Dhar’s impact is rapidly growing within the additive manufacturing community. By breaking down barriers to multi-robot WAAM, Joni Dhar is not only advancing the state of the art in metal 3D printing but also laying the groundwork for more flexible, precise, and accessible manufacturing solutions.