William P. King

William P. King is a Professor and Ralph A. Andersen Endowed Chair at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with appointments in Mechanical Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. He is affiliated with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. His research focuses on nanotechnology, advanced materials, thermal transport, and manufacturing innovations. King holds 23 U.S. patents and has co-founded companies like Fast Radius and Hoowaki LLC.

Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University, 2002), M.S. (Stanford, 1998), B.S. (University of Dayton, 1996). Academic roles include Professor at UIUC (2010–present), Associate Professor at Georgia Tech (2007–2010), and postdoctoral research at Stanford and IBM Zurich.

Research Interests span nanotechnology, thermal systems, additive manufacturing, and biomedical applications. His lab, the Nanoengineering Laboratory, develops translational technologies across science, commerce, and engineering. Key areas include phase-change materials for thermal management, microfluidic diagnostics, and advanced heat exchangers.

Publications highlight innovations in thermal management, additive manufacturing, and nanostructured materials. Awards include ASME’s Gustus-Larson Award, PECASE, and multiple R&D 100 Awards. King advises a team of 10 Ph.D. students and collaborates with industry through MxD and Fast Radius.

Labs/Teams: Nanoengineering Laboratory, affiliated with UIUC’s departments and industry partners. Current projects focus on dynamic thermal systems, wearable electronics, and AI-driven manufacturing quality assurance.