About this Abstract |
Meeting |
TMS Specialty Congress 2025
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Symposium
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3rd World Congress on Artificial Intelligence in Materials & Manufacturing (AIM 2025)
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Presentation Title |
AI Guided Discovery of Lunar Derived Materials for a Sustainable Ecosystem |
Author(s) |
Eddie Gienger, Michael Pekala, Nam Le, Alex New, Greg Canal, Karun Kumar Rao, Milena Graziano, Morgan Trexler, Christian Sanjurjo-Rodriguez, Steven Storck, Elizabeth Pogue, Mary Daffron, Greg Bassen, Aaron Baumgarten, Brandon Wilfong, Denise Yin, Wyatt Bunstine, Elizabeth Reilly, Leslie Hamilton, Tyrel M McQueen, Christopher D Stiles, Christopher Stiles |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Eddie Gienger |
Abstract Scope |
One key challenge for lunar missions is manufacturing materials directly on the Moon using in situ resources. By integrating AI, high-throughput synthesis, and large language models (LLMs), we advance materials discovery, design, and fabrication in the Moon’s harsh environment, reducing dependence on Earth-based resources. The core “predict-make-measure” framework utilizes AI-driven predictions, experimental synthesis, and rapid characterization, creating a closed-loop system that iterates efficiently from material concept to production. An AI-powered knowledgebase enables efficient search and optimization of lunar resources. This database aids in discovering high-hardness, high-silicon materials composed of lunar-abundant elements, while generative models and a physics-based AI screening pipeline refine composition candidates. Utilizing directed energy deposition (DED) over 250 unique materials have been synthesized. The samples are characterized with quick assessments of mechanical properties like hardness and qualitative ductility scoring. This approach sets a foundation for autonomous, sustainable material synthesis in resource constrained environments. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |