Phillip Mulligan

Dr. Phillip Mulligan is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). Previously, he served as an Assistant Research Professor in Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering at the same institution before transferring to MAE in 2021. His expertise spans explosives engineering, force protection, virtual reality, and weapon design.

Educational Background:

• B.S. in Mining and Mineral Engineering (Missouri S&T, 2008)
• M.S. in Explosives Engineering (Missouri S&T, 2011)
• Ph.D. in Explosives Engineering (Missouri S&T, 2016)

Research Focus: Dr. Mulligan’s work addresses explosive effects on materials and structures, additive manufacturing applications in munitions, and computational modeling of explosive threats. His recent studies include modular blast probes, shockwave interactions with drones, and sintering processes for copper projectiles.

Professional Experience: Prior to academia, he worked as an Explosives Engineer at Corvid Technologies (2013–2016) and currently serves as president of Dagaz Technologies. His research bridges theoretical and applied explosive engineering, with applications in defense, civil infrastructure, and industrial safety.