Graduate Research Student Ph.D.
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Contact Information
- E-mail: wsmit110@vols.utk.edu
Biography
I work extensively with industry partners to explore new and novel ways to use natural and recycled fibers in manufacturing settings. These projects are heavily hands-on and very product focused in the approach and evaluation of the material in question.
Research Interests:
Textile Processing of Composites, using recycled and natural materials with traditional textile processes to create novel manufacturing capabilities
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, UTK, 2025
M.S. Mechanical Engineering , UTK, 2023
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Missouri S&T, 2020
Professional Service
January 2021-Present: FCMF Graduate Research Assistant
