Anthony Waas

Anthony Waas is the School Director and Professor at the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University (ASU). He holds a PhD from the California Institute of Technology. His expertise spans mechanical and aerospace engineering, with a focus on lightweight material composites and advanced manufacturing.

He previously served as a professor and chair of aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan and the University of Washington. His leadership emphasizes fostering excellence in engineering education.

Waas is a distinguished member of multiple professional associations, including Fellowships with the AIAA, ASME, ASC, AAM, and the Royal Aeronautical Society.

His teaching responsibilities at ASU include advanced coursework in mechanical and aerospace engineering, such as thesis and research modules (e.g., MAE 599 Thesis, MAE 792 Research).