MSE Welcomes Andrew Wessman

The UA Department of Materials Science and Engineering welcomes a new faculty member in fall 2019, assistant professor Andrew Wessman.

An engineer at General Electric for nearly 14 years, Wessman earned his PhD in materials science and engineering from the University of Cincinnati while working full time. He’s excited to embark on a tenure-track role where he can focus on research and development and interacting with students.

At the UA, he plans to explore additive manufacturing of materials in challenging environments, such as the hottest part of jet engines. He hopes to use his network of business connections and the UA’s proximity to companies like Honeywell and Raytheon to strengthen the college’s connection to industry.

“I looked around at a lot of universities, and I really like how the UA has sort of a 'whole university' approach to pursuing research funding,” he said. “It’s a nice ecosystem.”