Stephen Lombardo

Stephen Lombardo is Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Missouri with joint appointment in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. His research specializes in ceramic materials processing, electronic ceramics, and reaction kinetics.

Research examines:

• Thermal processing optimization for ceramic manufacturing
• Permeability and binder removal dynamics
• High-temperature material behavior
• Advanced ceramics for electronic applications

Recent publications focus on oscillating heat pipe dynamics, dental material interfaces, and thermal debinding processes. Maintains industrial collaborations with Alcoa, Honeywell, and Procter & Gamble.