Victor Sodje is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky, conducting advanced research at the Institute of Sustainable Manufacturing (ISM). His work focuses on machining-induced variability in Ti-6Al-4V alloys, with particular interest in chip formation mechanics, shear zone deformation, and thermomechanical loading. Victor utilizes in-situ experimental techniques such as Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) to study strain localization and surface integrity. He is also developing sustainability indices to assess environmental and functional impacts of machining processes. His work contributes to the broader goals of sustainable manufacturing, fatigue performance optimization, and resource-efficient production systems.