Fang Lai

Fang S. Lai

Professor

College
Francis College of Engineering
Department
Plastics Engineering
Phone
978-934-3434
Fax
978-934-3089
Office
Ball Hall - 204
Email
Fang_Lai@uml.edu

Expertise

Plastics processing, process control and instrumentation, powder technology, industrial hazard assessment, SQC/SPC, & statistical methods

Research Interests

Plastics processing, process control and instrumentation, powder technology, industrial hazard assessment, SQC/SPC, & statistical methods

Plastics processing, process control and instrumentation, CAE in plastics processing, powder technology, industrial hazard assessment, SQC/SPC, and statistical methods.

Biosketch

Fang Lai is a faculty member in the Plastics Engineering Department at UMass Lowell. He teaches courses in process control, processing theory and CAE. An active researcher in the area of medical devices, computer process control, experimental design and SPC/SQC, Lai serves as a consultant to companies in the processing field.

Selected Publications

  • Lai, F.S., Yanagi, H., Maekawa, Y. (2006). Computer simulation and experimental validation of complex thermoforming processes. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers, 37(5) 439-448.
  • Lee, J.S., Lai, F.S. (2002). Investigation for injection molding of long glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 60th 2152-2156.
  • Cha, S., Lai, F.S. (2001). Cracks prediction of thin-wall injection molded part by CAE simulation. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 59th 714-717.
  • Lee, J.S., Cha, S., Lai, F.S. (2001). Gas-assisted injection molding-with internal liquid cooling. Plastics Engineering, 57(12) 42-45.
  • Chien, C., Maekawa, Y., Kishikawa, H., Onishi, M., Lai, F.S. (2001). Influence of processing conditions on the formation of birefringence of optical plastics lens by using 3D CAE. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 59th 440-444.
  • Lee, J.S., Cha, S., Lai, F.S. (2001). The effect of liquid cooling of gas channel in the gas-assisted injection molding process: Overview. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 59th 759-763.
  • Cha, S., Lai, F.S. (2000). 3-D simulation of thin-wall injection molded part by CAE. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 58th 739-743.
  • Natarajan, V., Chien, C.H., Lai, F.S. (1999). Investigation of cavity-to-cavity variations in multi-cavity tools. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 57th 641-645.
  • Guan, Q., Lai, F.S., McCarthy, S.P., Chiu, D., Zhu, X., Shen, K. (1997). Morphology and properties of self-reinforced high density polyethylene in oscillating stress field. Polymer, 38(20) 5251-5253.
  • Chen, C., Jen, P., Lai, F.S. (1997). Optimization of the coathanger manifold via computer simulation and an orthogonal array method. Polymer Engineering and Science, 37(1) 188-196.
  • Guan, Q., Zhu, X., Chiu, D., Shen, K., Lai, F.S., McCarthy, S.P. (1996). Self-reinforcement of polypropylene by oscillating packing injection molding under low pressure. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 62(5) 755-762.
  • Miranda, V., Lai, F.S. (1995). A study of the effect of gate design on holding time by theoretical calculations, computer flow simulation and experimentation. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 53rd 411-16.
  • Lai, F.S., Wang, Y.S., Tseng, H.H. (1994). An experimental study of ejection temperature and cooling time for injection molding. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 52nd 733-7.
  • Chen, C., Lai, F.S. (1994). Processability and thermal properties of blends of high density polyethylene, poly(ethylene terephthalate), and ethyl vinyl acetate compatibilizer. Polymer Engineering and Science, 34(6) 472-476.
  • Miranda, V., Lai, F.S., Ferdinand, R.L. (1994). Recycling of painted modified polypropylene auto bumpers by melt filtration. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 52nd 2888-92.
  • Tseng, H.H., Lai, F.S. (1993). Pneumatic bursting characteristics of plastics films. Polymer Engineering and Science, 33(8) 504-512.
  • Patel, H.N., Lai, F.S. (1992). Filtered extrusion of recycled plastic melt through constant pressure filtration system. Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 50th 1192-5.
  • Borkar, P., Lai, F.S. (1992). Melt filtration and characterization of recycled computer casings. Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 67 409-10.
  • Lai, X.Y., Zhao, D.F., Lai, F.S. (1992). Novel high-temperature composites: blends of a liquid-crystalline polymer with poly(amide imide). Annual Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers, 50th 382-4.
  • Lai, X.Y., Zhao, D.F., Lai, F.S. (1992). Phase-Behavior and Rheological Properties of Blends of a Liquid-Crystalline Polymer with Polyamideimide. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society, 204.
  • Hubbard, J.D., Lai, F.S., Brabec, D.L., Chung, O.K. (1988). Dust Explosion Characteristics of Corn Starch in an Oxygen-Deficient Environment. Cereal Foods World, 33(8).
  • Lai, F.S., Chen, Y., Fan, L.T. (1987). Authors' reply to comments by J. Kope. Chemical Engineering Science, 42(12) 2985.
  • Lai, F.S., Chen, Y., Fan, L.T. (1987). Comments on Modeling and Simulation of a Continuous Fluidized-Bed Dryer - Reply. Chemical Engineering Science, 42(12).

Selected Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research

  • Application of CAI in Medical Device Design and Production of Ocular Inserts in t (2010), Contract - NIH-NATL EYE INSTITUTE
    Lai, F.S. (Principal)
  • Application of CAE in Medical Device Design and Production of Ocular Inserts in the Management of Glaucoma (2009), Grant - Vista Scientific LLC
    Johnston, S.P., Lai, F.S.
  • Design of Silicone Mold for Eye Inserts (2011), -
    Lai, F.S. (Principal)
  • ARRAS Flow Through Funds - Application of CAE in Medical Device Design and Produc (2009), Contract - NIH-NATL EYE INSTITUTE
    Lai, F.S. (Principal)