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Nannaji Saka
Dr. Nannaji Saka is a former Research Affiliate and Principal Research Scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity at MIT. Saka has co-authored over 100 technical papers in tribology, mechanical behavior of materials, and manufacturing processes. He holds seven U.S. patents on electrical contacts and chemical-mechanical polishing and has several patents pending.