Choi (D2) Wins 1st Place in the Student Oral Presentation Competition at ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM2026)

Presentation Title：In-process defect detection system for laser-based powder bed fusion of metals using laser-generated ultrasonic
The competition received nearly 100 entries. Following a preliminary video screening, 20 finalists were selected to give presentations at the conference. Their presentations were evaluated on site, and Choi was awarded 1st Place overall. Despite presenting in English as a non-native speaker, Choi delivered an outstanding presentation and earned 1st Place overall.