Jacob Miller

Dr. Jacob Miller is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) and a Facilities Engineer at Brewer Science in Rolla, MO. With over 25 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, he has held roles at the Y-12 National Security Complex for 17 years, focusing on R&D prototype development, process creation, and design of experiments.

• Ph.D. in Explosives Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2021)
• M.E. in Mining Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2012)
• M.S. in Explosives Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2012)
• M.E. in Manufacturing Engineering, University of Missouri–Rolla (2005)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri–Rolla (2003)

Dr. Miller’s research spans Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Traditional Machining, and safety-focused domains like Explosive Dynamics, Combustible Dust, and Airborne Release Fractions. His work includes three U.S. Patents and numerous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

At Missouri S&T, Dr. Miller teaches hands-on courses such as Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Lab and Explosives Handling and Safety, emphasizing group collaboration and professional preparedness.