Mickey Clemon

Mickey Clemon is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign's Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing processes, particularly additive manufacturing, sustainable materials, and process optimization.

• Education: B.S., M.S., and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Kansas and UC Berkeley

Research Interests:
Dr. Clemon explores material-property manipulation in additive manufacturing (e.g., additive-subtractive hybrid methods), sustainable industrial systems, and computational modeling for manufacturing efficiency. He has pioneered work in particulate, wire, and ensemble fabrication techniques.

Key Contributions:
His recent work includes improving phase-change material thermal management systems and optimizing production layouts for industries like wool manufacturing. He also investigates vibration control in moving systems using piezoelectric actuators.

• Awards: ASME Old Guard Early Career Award (2019), Dedicated Service Award (2022)

Professional Activities:
He chairs the ASME E-Fest Steering Committee and has industry experience at Sandia National Laboratories. Courses taught include ME 270 (Design for Manufacturability).