Cameron Hadden

Cameron Hadden is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) department at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech). He holds a PhD and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech, with doctoral research focused on Molecular Modelling of High-Performance Composite Materials. His background includes industry roles as a Vehicle Safety Engineer at Toyota (focusing on crash test analysis) and an Optimization Engineer in a paper mill.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Tech (Focus: Molecular Modelling of High-Performance Composite Materials)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Tech

Research & Expertise: Cameron specializes in Solid Mechanics, Mechanics of Composites, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE). His research extends to Molecular Dynamics, Micro-Mechanics, and High-Performance Carbon Composites. He is also dedicated to advancing Engineering Education, particularly in improving STEM instruction and curriculum/program assessment.

Teaching & Advising: He has taught 13 undergraduate/graduate courses and serves on the MAE department's curriculum and assessment committees. He advises the Capstone® Senior Design Program, Board Sports Technologies Enterprise, and the Michigan Tech Wakeboard and Waterski Club. He actively promotes student engagement through academic and extracurricular leadership.

Professional Engagement: No specific labs or teams are explicitly mentioned, but his role involves direct collaboration with industry through applied research and curriculum development.