Chiamaka Asinugo

Chiamaka Asinugo is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis. She serves as Associate Director of the Spartan Light Metal Products Makerspace and holds an adjunct instructor role in the UMSL/WashU Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program. Her expertise focuses on machine elements and design, with teaching responsibilities covering material science, vibrations, and design courses. She joined WashU in 2016 after working as a design engineer at Global Surgical Corporation.

Education:

• BS, Randolph College, 2014
• BS & MS, Washington University in St. Louis, 2016

Research/Teaching: Specializes in applying materials science principles to mechanical design, emphasizing hands-on learning through makerspace initiatives and summer programs like the College Prep course via WashU's Institute for School Partnership. Her courses bridge theoretical concepts with practical engineering challenges.

Grants/Awards: No awards listed. Active in curriculum development and interdisciplinary teaching collaborations.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Spartan Light Metal Products Makerspace, fostering student innovation in metal fabrication and advanced manufacturing techniques.