Aaron Stebner

Aaron Stebner is the Eugene C. Gwaltney, Jr. Chair in Manufacturing and a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Engineering. His research bridges mechanical engineering, materials science, and data science, focusing on additive manufacturing (AM), machine learning integration, and materials characterization. He leads The Beam Team, leveraging synchrotron and neutron facilities for multi-scale studies.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering), Northwestern University, 2012
• M.S. (Mechanical Engineering), The University of Akron, 2008
• B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), The University of Akron, 2005

Research Interests:

• Additive Manufacturing: Process qualification, material optimization, and high-throughput characterization.
• Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs): Design for aerospace, biomedical, and energy applications, including hysteresis mechanisms and fatigue resistance.
• Machine Learning: Data-driven models for materials discovery and process optimization in AM.
• Micromechanics: Linking microstructure to macroscopic properties via X-ray/neutron diffraction.
• Smart Materials: Applications in morphing aircraft structures and biomedical implants.

Grants & Advising:

• Recipient of the DMREF/GOALI grant for physics-informed AI in metal matrix composites.
• Leads the IACMI Project 4.2 on thermoplastic composites for wind turbine blades.
• Guides industry-government partnerships to translate scientific discoveries into real-world tools.

Labs & Teams:

• The Beam Team: Specializes in in situ experiments using advanced characterization techniques (e.g., high-energy diffraction microscopy).
• Collaborates internationally on projects like the CASMART student design challenges.
• Develops Stebner Labs infrastructure for multi-scale materials analysis and AM innovation.