Scappoose, OR – March 3, 2025 – Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center, Research & Development (OMIC R&D) continues its growth, recently hiring its 16th team member and strengthening its research capabilities with the addition of two postdoctoral research associates: Dr. Chuankai Song and Dr. Devyn Duryea. Their expertise will expand OMIC R&D’s ability to conduct cutting-edge research in additive manufacturing, optics, and photonics, supporting industry innovation and academic collaboration.
Dr. Chuankai Song earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. Before joining OMIC R&D, he worked at the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI) at Oregon State University, collaborating with leading researchers in additive manufacturing. At OMIC R&D, Dr. Song has been taking on faculty-level responsibilities, including publishing research and securing funding for new projects.
Dr. Devyn Duryea holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University, specializing in Optics and Photonics. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho. Dr. Duryea will be stationed in OMIC R&D’s Additive Center, working alongside Dr. Song. His role is supported by a federal Air Force grant led by Dr. Mostafa Saber, contributing to OMIC R&D’s ongoing research in advanced materials and manufacturing applications.
“With these postdoctoral researchers, we are continuing to grow our capacity to new levels,” said Don Hendrickson, Executive Director of OMIC R&D. “We are very excited to have such strong talent joining the OMIC team. Their expertise will enhance our ability to conduct high-impact research, publish groundbreaking findings, and bring in new opportunities for collaboration and funding.”
OMIC R&D’s latest expansion underscores its commitment to advancing manufacturing research and positioning Oregon as a leader in industrial innovation. With additional postdoctoral researchers, OMIC R&D can accelerate technology transfer from research to real-world applications, helping industry partners adopt next-generation manufacturing techniques.
With these new hires, OMIC R&D continues to expand its role as a premier research facility, providing critical support to both academia and industry. You can read more about the teams background on the OMIC R&D website at www.omic.us.
For more information about OMIC R&D and its initiatives, please contact Jon Elias, Director of Marketing and Communications, at (503) 821-1155 or jon.elias@oit.edu.