Michael Allen

Michael Allen serves as an Instructor and Co-Department Head in the Welding department at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Materials Science & Engineering Technologies school. With continuous academic service since 2005—beginning as an Adjunct Welding instructor (2005-2008) before transitioning to full-time faculty—he bridges industry expertise with academic leadership.

His educational foundation includes:

• B.S. in Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology
• A.A.S. in Welding Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology

Allen's professional focus centers on practical welding applications, with deep specialization in ASME pressure vessel standards, pipe welding systems, and underwater construction techniques. His teaching integrates real-world compliance with AWS D1.1 and ASME codes across diverse environments—from industrial boiler repair to union-affiliated pipe fitting—emphasizing hands-on skill development aligned with industry demands.

A member of the American Welding Society (AWS), Allen leverages nineteen years of field experience—including ten years in boiler repair, five in pipe welding, three in construction, and eighteen months in underwater operations—to shape curriculum and departmental strategy. His leadership as Co-Department Head reflects a practitioner-academic model where industry rigor directly informs educational outcomes.