Reece Preisser

reecerp@vt.edu

Education

2022 B.S. Physics, Virginia Tech

Research

Reece is currently pursuing a Master of Science graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Reece's work revolves around testing the capabilities of the Yu Group's prototype small-scale friction stir deposition machine. This machine has the potential to extrude advanced materials such as high strength 4000-series steel alloys and aluminum intermetallics while maintaining higher accuracy than existing technologies allow. His research interests include the application of AFSD technology to the optimization of space launch vehicle manufacturing and in-space manufacturing.