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Profile

Kristin Holzworth received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Tulane University in 2003. She then went on to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to complete her graduate work, receiving her M.S. in 2005 and Ph.D. in 2008, both in mechanical engineering with a minor in materials science. Notably, Kristin was awarded the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (2004-2007). As a Postdoctoral Researcher at UCSD, Kristin Holzworth developed, synthesized, and experimentally characterized innovative elastomeric composite materials with optimally designed compositions and characteristics for shock wave mitigation over broad ranges of frequency and pressure to prevent traumatic brain injuries for the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Subsequently, as a Project Scientist at UCSD, Kristin developed and fabricated a SONAR stealth submarine coating for the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA).

In July 2015, Dr. Kristin Holzworth joined the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific with a strong desire to more directly support the warfighter’s needs. Kristin served as the Director of the Joint Advanced Manufacturing Region (JAMR) Integrated Product Team established under the CNO's Additive Manufacturing Executive Committee Charter. Additionally, Kristin was the subject matter expert for advanced manufacturing in direct support of the SPAWAR Chief Engineer. In collaboration with USMC, Kristin served as the Project Manager and Chief Scientist and for the Expeditionary Manufacturing Mobile Test Bed (EXMAN). In recognition of this work, in March 2017, the EXMAN team was awarded the Marine Corps Logistics Organization of the Year for Innovation.

In May 2017, Dr. Kristin Holzworth was appointed to the Naval Innovation Advisory Council to serve as an Advisor to the Secretary of the Navy. In her NIAC role, Kristin conducted operational utility assessments of commercially available Internet of Things (IoT) sensing, processing and dissemination capabilities.

Dr. Kristin Holzworth is currently serving as the Chief Scientist of the Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell (AMOC) of Marine Corps Systems Command. In support of improving Marine warfighting effectiveness, the mission of the AMOC is to:
 Provide advanced manufacturing and rapid fabrication support to address readiness issues
 Evaluate emerging advanced manufacturing technologies and conduct prototype experiments
 Serve as Subject Matter Experts for the Fleet and the Program Management Office

In accordance with the Commandant’s Planning Guidance to “prioritize research, development, and fielding of emerging and advanced technologies that are applicable within the seaward and landward portions of the littorals. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, additive manufacturing, quantum computing, and nanotechnology will continue to change the world - we must be positioned to capture the returns on investment.” The AMOC is tasked to exploit advanced manufacturing to the maximum extent possible in order to:
 Reduce maintenance cycle times
 Decrease supply chain backlogs
 Enable novel solutions
 Place AM capabilities at or near the point of need

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. | Mechanical Engineering - Applied Mechanics | University of California, San Diego
M.Sc. | Mechanical Engineering - Applied Mechanics | University of California, San Diego
B.Sc. | Mechanical Engineering | Tulane University

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Sessions

• Breakout Session: USMC- MCTSSA Advanced Manufacturing in the United States Marine Corps

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