Matthew L. Gettings

LTC Matthew L. Gettings is a researcher at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), with a focus on energetic materials and high-nitrogen compounds. He holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from Purdue University (2021) and an MS in Nuclear Engineering from AFIT (2014), alongside a BS in Electrical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy (2003).

His research explores the synthesis, characterization, and structural analysis of energetic materials, including tetrazoles, triazoles, and zwitterionic compounds. Recent work centers on dual-use high-nitrogen compounds and stabilizers with potential military and civilian applications. He frequently collaborates with colleagues such as M. Zeller and D.G. Piercey.

The 15 recent publications highlight his expertise in crystallography, chemical synthesis, and energetic material design, with a strong emphasis on safety, stability, and performance optimization. His contributions span journals like Inorganic Chemistry and Acta Crystallographica.

While no specific awards or grants are mentioned, his involvement in AFIT and Air Force STEM initiatives suggests institutional support. He mentors undergraduate research students but no individual student names are provided in the dataset.