Matt Maschmann

Matt Maschmann is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Missouri (MU). He is also Co-Director of the MU Materials Science & Engineering Institute (MUMSEI) and former Acting Director of the MU Center for Nano/Micro Systems. His research focuses on nanoscale materials, thermal transport, and advanced manufacturing techniques, supported by grants from NSF, ARO, AFOSR, ERDC, and DOE. He has authored over 50 publications and received the NSF CAREER Award and Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award.

Education: PhD from Purdue University, MS and BS from the University of Missouri. His technical expertise includes nanomaterial synthesis, electron microscopy, and AI-driven materials discovery. Current projects involve in-situ TEM experimentation, semiconductor design via electron beam functionalization, and AI/ML-accelerated materials development.

Research interests span carbon nanotube forests, nanoenergetic materials, and functionalized nanomaterials for applications in electronics, energy, and environmental systems. He leads interdisciplinary teams advancing microfabrication tools like the Nanoscribe Quantum X 3D printer and collaborates on Army-funded projects to optimize materials discovery workflows. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical engineering solutions.