Qian Ma

Qian Ma is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville's Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering (2022) and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2012) from TAMUK, along with a B.S. in Process Equipment and Control Engineering from Tianjin University (2009).

Her research centers on auxetic metamaterials, additive manufacturing processes, and vertical axis wind turbine design. Publications demonstrate expertise in advanced materials fabrication (electrospinning, laser processing), structural optimization, and energy applications.

Recent work includes spiral auxetic structures (2018) and micro-optical components (2015), showcasing interdisciplinary innovation across mechanics, materials science, and renewable energy.