Matthew Cavalli

Matthew Cavalli serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences since 2018. He oversees the STEM Talent Expansion Program, manages academic advising, and coordinates undergraduate initiatives across the college. Previously, he held faculty, department chair, and administrative roles at the University of North Dakota for 14 years.

• Registered Professional Engineer in North Dakota and Michigan
• Active member of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
• Teaches materials science, composite materials, and solid mechanics courses

His research focuses on materials behavior, solid mechanics, and engineering education innovations. Cavalli holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan (2003) and both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (1998) and University of Michigan (2000) respectively.