Michael Manno

Michael Manno is a Teaching Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota. His work centers on enhancing undergraduate education through hands-on laboratory experiences and innovative teaching methods. He serves as the lab manager for the Valspar – CEMS Materials Science and Engineering Teaching Lab, where he oversees instructional infrastructure and curriculum development.

His research interests include

• Materials characterization techniques
• Thin film deposition processes
• Integration of materials science into non-traditional research domains
• Implementation of emerging technologies in college-level pedagogy

These efforts bridge practical engineering education with cross-disciplinary innovation.

Contact details: Email manno005@umn.edu, Phone: 612/301-2422, Office: 108 Amundson Hall, 421 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.