Kevin Chiu

Kevin Chiu is a Lecturer in the Keystone program at the A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UMD, advised by Dr. Mark Fuge, with a focus on automated simulation and mechanical device discovery. He also earned a B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park (Adviser: Dr. Mark Fuge)
• B.S./M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University

Research & Teaching: Dr. Chiu’s research applies machine learning to mechanical design, exploring autonomous product design. He emphasizes project-based learning and student autonomy in courses such as ENES100, ENES197, and ENES260, fostering inclusive environments through feedback sessions and discussion forums.

Personal Interests: Enjoys badminton and cooking outside academia.