Kate Klein

Kate Klein, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair in the Mechanical Engineering department at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of the District of Columbia, with expertise in nanomaterials, electron/ion beam applications, and additive manufacturing.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering (Nanomaterials Concentration), University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Concentration, ABET-accredited), Trinity College, Hartford

Research Focus spans nanomaterials synthesis and characterization, advanced microscopy techniques, mechanical properties of materials, and project-based learning pedagogies. A significant portion of her work examines microstructural behavior in additively manufactured components using electron/ion beam methods.

Scientific Honors:

• National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Contact: kate.klein@udc.edu | Office: Van Ness Campus, Building 42, Room 213-R