Connor Armstrong

Connor Armstrong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He leads the Materials Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing Lab, focusing on polymer systems, additive manufacturing, and AI/ML-driven material discovery.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2023)
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Maryland, 2019)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Maryland, 2017)
• Postdoctoral Research in Materials Science and Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2025)

Research Interests: His work bridges advanced manufacturing techniques with intelligent systems, emphasizing autonomous experimentation and 4D printing. Key areas include photopolymer optimization, fiber-reinforced composites, and thermoset ink development for ambient-temperature applications.

Scientific Awards:

• Grainger Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023)
• Georgia Tech Tower Award (2023)
• NSF Student Award for Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (2021)
• Georgia Tech Presidential Fellowship (2019)
• GEM Fellowship (2019)

He actively mentors students in research and is currently accepting both undergraduate and graduate advisees for projects at the intersection of materials science and manufacturing innovation.