CUNY Research - 3D Printing With Geopolymers
During the summer of 2025, I was awarded a Certificate of Research Achievement from the New York City College of Technology (CUNY) for completing two research projects and presenting them at the 3rd Annual Celebrating Research Excellence Symposium. My research focused on developing geopolymer materials—an eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete—and 3D printing them using a custom printer I designed and built. Through this project, I explored the chemical composition, curing process, and structural performance of geopolymer mixtures while also
engineering a printer capable of extruding the material with precision. This experience allowed me to combine my interests in additive manufacturing, materials science, and mechanical design, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in experimentation, data analysis, and professional research presentation.
