• BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1976
• MS, Metallurgical Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1978
• Ph D, Metallurgical Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1981

Journal Articles

Robert Voigt, Rose Torielli, James Furness, Frank Headington, Eric Nelson, Steve Lewallen, Thomas Gross, Paul Smith, Matt Wasoba, Kevin Fleege and Di Wang, 2020, "Use of Mull-to-Energy Strategies for Improved Control of Green Sand Systems", Transactions of the American Foundry Society, pp. 6

Santosh R Sama, Eric MacDonald, Robert C Voigt and Guhaprasanna Manogharan, 2019, "Measurement of Metal Velocity in Sand Casting during Mold Filling", Metals

Dika Handayani and Robert C Voigt, 2018, "Understanding the Machinability of Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI)", 925, (1662-9752), pp. 7

J F Allen, F S Cannon, C Nieto-Delgado, R C Voigt, J T Fox, J Lamonski and J D Kirby, 2016, "Full Scale Air Emissions Monitoring and Casting Quality Demonstration of a Hybrid Collagen-Alkali Silicat Core Binder", International Journal of Metalcasting, 10, (2), pp. 18

A Sinlah, D Handayani, C Saldana, Robert C Voigt, K Hayrynen and R M Saoubi, 2016, "Effects of microstructure and strength on wear performance in rough milling of austempered ductile iron", International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 29, (1 & 2), pp. 62-67

John T Fox, Josh F Allen, Fred S Cannon, Collin C Cash, Robert C Voigt, James A DeVenne, James C Furness, James S Lamonski and Patrick Farver, 2015, "Full-Scale Demonstration of a Hybrid Hydrolyzed Collagen-Alkali Silicate Core Binder", International Journal of Metalcasting, 9, (2), pp. 51-61

Cesar Nieto-Delgado, Z. Kang, S.-Y. Zheng and L. Cao, 2014, "Bindered anthracite briquettes as fuel alternative to metallurgical coke: Full scale performance in cupola furnaces", Fuel, 121, pp. 39-47

R. M. Torielli, Fred S Cannon, Robert C Voigt, Timothy J. Considine, James C Furness, John T Fox, Jeff Goudzwaard, He Huang, J., , , , S. El-Deiry J., and , , 2014, "The Environmental Performance and Cost of Innovative Technologies for Ductile Iron Foundry Production", Intl Journal of Metalcasting, 8, (1), pp. 37-46

P. C. Lynch, Robert C Voigt, R. Monroe, K. Murphy and R. A. Abrahams, 2013, "Low Temperature Impact Toughness of High Strength Cast Steels", pp. 31

R. A. Shirwiker, R. A. Wysk, S. Kaiyawasam, Robert C Voigt, H. Carrion and H. B. Nembhard, 2013, "Interdigitated silver-polymer-bsed antibacterial surface system activated by oligodynamic intophoreis - an empirical characterization study", Biomed Microdevices

P. C. Lynch, Robert C Voigt and C. J. Saldana, 2012, "High Strength Steels Tempered at Low Temperatures", pp. 25

P. C. Lynch, R. A. Abrahams and Robert C Voigt, 2011, "Recent Developments in High Strength Cast Steels", pp. 12

R. A. Shirwalker, R. W. Wysk, S. Kariyzwasam, H. Carrion and Robert C Voigt, 2011, "Micro-scale fabrication and characterization of a silver-polymer-based electrically activated antibacterial surface", Biofabrication, 3, pp. 015003

P. C. Lynch, Robert C Voigt, J. C. Furness and D. Paulsen, 2010, "The Effects of Non-Contact Acoustic Stimulation on the Solidification Behavior and Microstructure of Aluminum Alloy A356", Transactions of the American Foundry Society, pp. 12

R. A. Wysk, W. J. Sebastianelli, R. A. Shirwalker, G. M. Bailey, C. Charumani, M. Kennett, A. Kaucher, R. Aprahams, T. A. Fuller, P. Royer, Robert C Voigt and P. Cohen, 2010, "Prophylactic Bectericidal Orthopedic Implants -- Animal Testing Study", Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, 3, pp. 917-926

T. Fuller, R. A. Wysk, C. Charumani, M. Kennett, W. J. Sebastianelli, R. Abrahams, R. A. Shirwaiker, Robert C Voigt and P. Royer, 2010, "Developing an engineered antimicrobial/prophylactic system using electrically activated mactericidal metals", Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 21, (7), pp. 2103-2114

T. Karnezos and Robert C Voigt, 2010, "Lower Your Heat Treatment Cycle Times", Modern Casting, 100, (3), pp. 47-49

R. A. Abrahams and Robert C Voigt, 2009, "High Performance Investment Cast 17-4 Stainless Steel and Beyond", pp. 24

Robert C Voigt, P. Lynch and T. Grenko, 2009, "Cast Iron Solidification With Non-Contact Acoustic Stimulation", International Journal of Metalcasting, 3, (4), pp. 79-86

Robert C Voigt, R. Torielli and P. C. Cohen, 2009, "Ductile Iron Machinability Takes on New Dimension", Modern Casting, 99, (1), pp. 37-40

Robert C Voigt, R. Torielli and P. C. Cohen, 2009, "Ductile Iron Machinability Takes on New Dimension", Metal Casting Design & Purchasing, pp. 27-29

J. T. Fox, F. S. Cannon, Robert C Voigt and J. C. Furness, 2008, "Waste Green Sand Reclamation for Core Sand: Demonstration with Full-Scale Cores and Castings", AFS Transactions, 116

J. T. Fox, F. S. Cannon, Robert C Voigt, J. C. Furness, P. B. Smith, S. E. Lewellen and J. R. Goudzwaard, 2008, "Decreased Bond Consumption by Processing Baghouse Dust Processing through Ultrasonic_Cavitation-Settling Coupled to Advanced Oxidation", AFS Transactions, 116, pp. 539-546

N. Milan-Segovia, Y. Wang, F. S. Cannon, Robert C Voigt and J. C. Furness, 2007, "Comparison of Hydroxyl Radical Generation for Various Advanced Ocidation Combinations as Applied to Foundries:Ozone: Science & Engineering", The Journal of the International Ozone Association, 29, (6), pp. 461-471

F. Peters, Robert C Voigt, S. Z. Ou and C. Beckermann, 2007, "Effect of Mold Expansion on Pattern Allowances in Sand Casting of Steel", International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 20, (5), pp. 275-287

Y. Wang, H. Huang, F. S. Cannon, Robert C Voigt, S. Komarneni and J. C. Furness, 2007, "Evaluation of volatile hydrocarbon emission characteristics of carbonaceous additive in green sand foundries", Environmental Science and Technology, 41, (8), pp. 2957-2963

J. T. Fox, F. S. Cannon, Robert C Voigt, J. C. Furness, P. B. Smith, S. E. Lewallen and E. Goudzwaard, 2007, "Simultaneous Sand, Clay and Coal Reclamation using Induced Particle Collision, Discretionary Settling, and Advanced Oxidation", American Foundry Society Transactions, 115

Y. J. Wang, Robert C Voigt, F. S. Cannon, S. Komarneni and J. C. Furness, 2006, "Effects of advanced oxidation on green sand propertiess via iron casting into green sand molds", Environmental Science and Technology, 40, pp. 3095-3101

Y. Wang, F. S. Cannon, S. Komarneni, Robert C Voigt and J. C. Furness Jr., 2005, "Mechanisms of Advanced Oxidation Processing on Bentonite Consumption Reduction in Foundries", Environmental Science & Technology, 39, pp. 7712-7718

Y. Wang, F. S. Cannon, D. Neill, K. Crawford, Robert C Voigt, J. C. Furness Jr. and C. R. Glowacki, 2004, "Effects of Advanced Oxidation Treatment on Green Sand Properties and Emissions. AFS Transactions 112", Transactions of the American Foundry Society, 112, (N 4-069), pp. 635-649

J. L. Land, F. S. Cannon and Robert C Voigt, 2004, "Perspectives on Foundry Air Emissions: A Statistical Analysis Approach", Transactions of the American Foundry Society, 112, (N 04-040), pp. 1075-1081

Conference Proceedings

Dika Handayani, P Ting, R Sweny, R Voigt and K Hayrynen, 2016, "Machining of ADI - Interpreting Tool Life", Ductile Iron Society, Cleveland OH, USA, pp. 18

Robert C Voigt and Paul C Lynch, 2015, "Hot Isostatic Pressing of Steel Castings - An Interpretive Review", Steel Founders' Society of America, Crystal Lake, IL, USA, pp. 15

Greta Lindwall, Zi-Kui Liu, Paul C Lynch and Robert C Voigt, 2014, "Thermodynamic and Kinetic Aspects of the Effect of Alloying Elements on Cementite and Carbide Formation in High-strength Steels", Materials Science & Technology

G L Lindwall, Z K Liu, P C Lynch and Robert C Voigt, 2014, "Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of the effect of alloying elements on cementite and carbide formation in high-strength Steel"

P. C. Lynch, R. A. Abrahams and Robert C Voigt, 2010, "Modeling of Segregation Reduction in Steel Castings During Hot Isostatic Processing (HIP and Homogeniztion)", Proceedings, Steel Founders' Society of America T&O Conference, pp. 29

R. M. Torielli, R. A. Abrahams, R. W. Smillie and Robert C Voigt, 2010, "Using Lean Methodologies for Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Foundries", Proceedings, 69th World Foundry Congress, pp. 32

R. A. Shirwalker, R. W. Wysk and Robert C Voigt, 2010, "An Electircally Activated Silver-based Antibacterial Surface Sysytem", ASME International Manufacturing Science andf Engineering Conference

Robert C Voigt, P. H. Cohen and R. M. Torielli, 2008, "Machining of Ductile Irons - Influence of Casting Dimensional Variability on Tool Life Variation", Proceedings, 2008 Keith Millis Symposium on Ductile Cast Iron, pp. 12

T. Karnezos, Robert C Voigt and G. Dispensa, 2008, "Improved Annealing Furnace Control for Fuel Efficiency and Cycle Time Reduction", Proceedings, AIST Steel Properties & Application Conference, pp. 12

P. C. Lynch, Robert C Voigt, J. C. Furness and D. Paulsen, 2007, "Ultranonic-Assisted Solidification and Feeding of Aluminum Alloy A356", 10th Australasian Conference & Exhibition, pp. 131-138

Robert C Voigt, P. H. Cohen and R. Mehendiratta, 2006, "Mechanics of Chip Formation during the Machining of Compacted Graphite (CG) Cast Irons", Proceedings, 8th International SYmposium on Science & Processing of Cast Iron, pp. 216-226

Robert C Voigt, N. P. Desckevich and A. J. Wollenburg, 2004, "Heat Treatment Procedure Qualification for Carbon and Low Alloy and High Alloy Steel Castings", Proceedings, Steel Founders' Society of America Technical & Operating Conference, pp. 37

J. K. Clobes, Robert C Voigt, F. S. Cannon, Y. Wang, N. Milan-Segovia and J. C. Furness Jr., 2004, "Update on the Use of Advanced Oxidation Processes to Control VOC Emissions in Green Sand Iron Foundries", Proceedings, AFS Environmental Health and Safety Conference, pp. 13

• I5 Award, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, 2017

• Barlow Award, Steel Founders' Society of America, 2013

• Premier Advising Award, Penn State College of Engineering, 2009

• Outstanding Teaching Award, Penn State College of Engineering, 1999

• Outstanding Research Award, Penn State College of Engineering, 1998

• Outstanding Advising Award, Penn State College of Engineering, 1994

• Participant, White House Office of Science & Technology Workshop, UW Metalcasting Technical Priorities & Strategies, US Government, 1994

• Fellow, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2000

Service to Penn State:

• Committee Work, Committee Member, Penn State, Faculty Rights & Responsibilities Committee, 2017 - 2018

• Participation in Governance Bodies and Related Activities, Chairperson, Chair, Industrial Engineering Department, Exectutive Committee, August 2015 - August 2016

• Assistance to Student Organizations, Faculty Advisor, Coordinator, Penn State American Foundry Society Student Chapter, 1990

Service to External Organizations:

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Co-Chairperson, Annual Conference Co-Organizer, Pennsylvania Foundry Association / Penn State Metalcasting, 1998