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UKC 2025 Signature Forum
Mobility and Manufacturing Signature Forum
Aug 7th Thursday, 11:00 - 1:00 PM
Dogwood B
This signature forum highlights the critical intersection of manufacturing innovation and the future of mobility. As global industries shift toward electrified, autonomous, and connected transportation, the demands on manufacturing systems have intensified — requiring smarter, more agile, and highly integrated production environments. Through a series of expert presentations, this session will explore advancements in EV and battery manufacturing, intelligent production systems, high precision automation, and sustainable supply chains. Speakers will share leading-edge developments in digital manufacturing, materials innovation, and production-scale readiness that are enabling the rapid evolution of mobility technologies. The forum also emphasizes the strategic importance of U.S.–Korea collaboration in addressing shared challenges and scaling up transformative solutions. By showcasing current research, industrial breakthroughs, and forward-looking roadmaps, the session aims to inspire new pathways for innovation at the core of how we design, build, and deploy the mobility systems of tomorrow.
Chair
Martin Byung-Guk Jun
Professor
Purdue University
Speaker
Shreyes Melkote
Morris M. Bryan, Jr.
Professor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Speaker
Inseok Hwang
Paul Stanley Professor
Purdue University
Speaker
Bjorn Birgisson
Georgia Power
E-Mobility
Distinguished Professor
University of Georgia
Speaker
Ajay Malshe
R. Eugene and Susie E.
Goodson Distinguished Professor
Purdue University
*Please be aware that the schedule mentioned above is subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances.