William Musinski

William Musinski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), part of the College of Engineering & Applied Science. His expertise lies in the mechanical behavior of materials at the microstructural scale, with a focus on advanced constitutive modeling, additive manufacturing, fatigue, and micromechanics. He utilizes high-energy diffraction microscopy, micro-mechanical testing, and computational methods to bridge experimental observations with predictive models.

Dr. Musinski holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2014), an MS from the same institution (2010), and a BS from Western Michigan University (2006). He leads a research group that welcomes students at all levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to material behavior challenges.

His research explores topics such as residual stress formation in additively manufactured metals, fatigue crack initiation, and microstructure-based modeling. Recent work includes studies on IN625 alloy processing, AI-driven materials analysis, and the mechanical response of thin-walled structures. His publications reflect a strong emphasis on experimental validation, computational frameworks, and applications in aerospace and manufacturing sectors.

Dr. Musinski has contributed to collaborative initiatives like the AFRL Additive Manufacturing Modeling Series, addressing challenges in material characterization and process optimization. His work bridges fundamental materials science with applied engineering solutions, aiming to enhance the performance and reliability of advanced materials.