Andrea Argüelles

Andrea Argüelles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), part of the College of Engineering. She holds affiliate researcher roles in the IEE Research Themes focusing on Health and the Environment, and Integrated Energy Systems. Her work bridges materials science and mechanical engineering, emphasizing non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques like ultrasonics for characterizing additive-manufactured materials and polycrystalline structures. In 2024, she received the NSF CAREER Award for her research contributions.

Her research interests include ultrasonic testing of composites and metals, additive manufacturing process-structure-property relationships, and computational modeling of wave propagation in complex materials. Notable projects involve improving inspectability of 3D-printed parts, cryogenic ultrasonic testing of ice matrix composites, and analyzing defects in silicon wafers. She collaborates widely, with recent work published in journals like Communications Materials, Journal of Applied Physics, and Finite Elements in Analysis and Design.

• Key Themes: Polycrystalline materials, binder jetting, acoustic holography, defect detection.
• Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2024).

Dr. Argüelles is actively involved in engineering education, contributing to initiatives like the ASEM seminar series for doctoral career development. Her research group addresses challenges in materials characterization, with applications in aerospace, energy systems, and semiconductor manufacturing.