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Andrew V Makeev is a Professor and Jenkins Garrett Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He directs the Advanced Materials and Structures Lab (AMSL), a world-class facility for composite materials research. Prior to UTA, he served as Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech and Principal Engineer at Delta Air Lines. His work bridges theoretical and experimental research in composite materials, structural diagnostics, and predictive manufacturing, funded by US Army, Navy, Air Force, NASA, and industry leaders like Boeing and Sikorsky.
- Education:
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech (1997)
- MS in Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati (1993)
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Bauman Moscow State Technical University (1991)
Research focuses on composite materials, advanced manufacturing, and structural integrity. Key themes include:
- Integration of design/manufacturing for composite performance
- Material characterization via X-ray CT and Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
- Fatigue prognosis and damage tolerance analysis
- Additive manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymers
- Lightning strike protection and thermal systems
Publications span 2016-2025, emphasizing computational models for composite damage, DIC data-driven methods, and predictive tools for void/wrinkle analysis. His work has been featured in Aerospace America, Composites World, and peer-reviewed journals.
Honors include 7 Best Paper Awards, the Cheeseman Award (European Rotorcraft Forum), and grants exceeding $10M from federal and industry sponsors. He mentors students and postdocs in composite mechanics, serves on NSF panels, and leads the Vertical Lift Consortium's Advanced Materials Technology program.
