Larry Peel

Larry Peel is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Coordinator at Texas A&M University-Kingsville's Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced composite materials with applications in aerospace structures, including morphing wings, auxetic materials with negative Poisson's ratios, and rubber muscle actuators. Recent work explores additive manufacturing techniques for bio-inspired structures and ballistic armor systems.

Research domains include:

• Design and analysis of extreme Poisson's ratio composites
• Development of elastomeric actuators for aerospace control surfaces
• Ballistic impact performance of hybrid composite armors
• Additive manufacturing optimization for structural composites

Educational initiatives focus on integrating material standards into curricula and developing virtual research programs. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining materials science, mechanical design, and advanced manufacturing.