Dr. Boris Fritz

Biography

Boris Fritz is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern California in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. He has a rich educational background and experience in Additive Manufacturing, having taught courses since 2015. Previously, he worked for Northrop Grumman Aerospace for over two decades, primarily focusing on Additive Manufacturing Technology and Development. Fritz has been involved with various industry groups such as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) where he has held multiple leadership roles. His work has garnered recognition, including four World Excellence Awards in the field of Stereolithography. An active participant in the academic and professional community, he regularly speaks at conferences and seminar series, contributing significantly to research discussions in Additive Manufacturing and Nanomanufacturing. Fritz is also an advocate for educational outreach, having co-authored papers on the topic of 3D printing food for space missions, which has been featured in media outlets like Wired Magazine. His international experience includes involvement in the Foresight Nanotech Institute and participation in the Global Alliance of Rapid Prototyping Associations, reflecting a commitment to advancing manufacturing technologies. Additionally, Fritz engages in creative endeavors such as editing a science fiction novel titled Darwin's Mark. He has a solid academic background with a B.A. in Philosophy, an M.A. in Asian Studies, and is a Ph.D. candidate in History of Religions at UCLA.

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