Thomas Keller

Thomas Keller is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Roux Institute, Northeastern University, working within the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. His research centers on sustainable materials development and advanced manufacturing techniques, with a focus on creating circular manufacturing solutions in Maine.

Education:

• Tufts University, B.S. Applied Physics (2018)
• Dartmouth College, PhD Engineering Sciences (2023)

Dr. Keller's research spans Materials Science, Computational Modeling, Magnetic Materials, Additive Manufacturing, and Industrial Ecology. He specializes in microstructure-property relationships and holds a patent for rare-earth free permanent magnets. His doctoral work at Dartmouth established foundational knowledge in sustainable magnet materials, driving innovations in eco-friendly manufacturing.

Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals dominant research trajectories in manganese-aluminum permanent magnet development (70% of works) and metal additive manufacturing techniques (30%). Key subfields include rare-earth-free magnet optimization, laser powder bed fusion, cold spray applications, and phase transformation control, demonstrating consistent focus on sustainable materials engineering.

Scientific Awards:

• Member of Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society (2018)
• Member of Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society (2024)

Dr. Keller currently participates in the Roux Institute's initiative to establish a circular manufacturing hub in Maine. While no formal advisees or grant awards are documented in available sources, his collaborative research with Northeastern's engineering teams advances industrial ecology applications through materials innovation and sustainable processing techniques.