Majid Minary

Majid Minary is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), affiliated with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing techniques, and materials processing, particularly in ceramic and polymer-based systems for energy applications. He holds a BS from Sharif University of Technology (Iran), MSc from the University of Virginia, PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and postdoctoral training at Northwestern University.

Education:

• BS, Sharif University of Technology, Iran (1999–2003)
• MSc, University of Virginia (2003–2005)
• PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2006–2010)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University (2010–2012)

Research Interests:

• Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics/Polymer Composites
• 3D Printing for Energy Systems
• Material Synthesis and Characterization

Recent Research Trends: His work emphasizes overcoming challenges in manufacturing solid oxide electrolyzers/fuel cells, developing low-energy repair methods for composites, and creating wash-stable piezoelectric textiles. His publications often address material microstructure control, thermal properties, and electrochemical processes.

Awards:

• ONR Young Investigator Program (YIP) 2015
• AFOSR Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) 2014
• Jonsson School Junior Faculty Research Award 2016

Grants & Advising: Active in securing research funding (e.g., NSF GOALI grants) and advising students on advanced manufacturing projects. His lab explores hybrid manufacturing techniques and bioinspired materials.