Additive Manufacturing of Elastomer, Ceramic and Metal Multi-functional Structures

Dr MacDonald is a professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering and holds the Murchison Chair at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he also serves as Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for the College of Engineering.

With a background in electrical and computer engineering, Dr MacDonald has combined academic research with extensive industry experience, having worked at IBM and Motorola and co-founding a CAD software startup. His research focuses on 3D-printed multi-functional applications, process monitoring, and quality improvement in additive manufacturing. His work has even extended into space, contributing to 3D-printed nano-satellites launched into low-Earth orbit.

As co-founding editor of Additive Manufacturing, the highest-impact journal in the field, and Editor-in-Chief of Additive Manufacturing Letters, Dr MacDonald continues to shape the direction of research in the industry.