Andrew Wessman

Andrew Wessman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he has served since August 2019. His expertise bridges industrial and academic domains, with a prior 14-year tenure at GE Aviation/GE Additive focused on high-temperature alloys and additive manufacturing (AM) processes.

• Education:
  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Cincinnati
  • MS in Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah
  • BS in Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah

Wessman’s research centers on physical metallurgy, mechanical behavior of materials, and AM alloy/process design. His work emphasizes high-temperature alloys for aviation, computational modeling, and process optimization in additive manufacturing.

Recent publications highlight his focus on AM technologies, including Ti-6Al-4V and Ni-based superalloys, with advancements in microstructural stability, defect mitigation, and machine learning-based process monitoring. His 2023–2025 studies explore fatigue mechanisms, interfacial stability, and thermal treatments.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Recognized as “Most Supportive Junior Faculty” for MSE Faculty Core Faculty (2019–2020)

Wessman’s scholarship includes 1 book chapter, 18 refereed publications, and 8 issued patents. His teaching interests span metal additive manufacturing, solid-state chemistry, and alloy design.