Expertise

Matt has broad experience using both simulation tools and experimental testing:

  • FEA
    • Solid Mechanics, non-linear materials (plasticity etc.) and complex assemblies
    • Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
    • Thermo-Mechanical Analysis
  • CFD
    • Advanced Turbulence Models (LES)
    • Particle Tracking
    • Heat Transfer (Heat Exchanger applications)
  • Testing
    • Test fixture development
      • Component wear
      • Fatigue
      • Structural loads
    • Sensor selection, application and maintenance.
Past Affiliations

Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Institute, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Kansas State University, Centers and Institutes (past)

Degrees
M.S., Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering, 2009
B.S., Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering, 2007