Dr. Matt Kuester
Assistant Professor
College of Humanities and Sciences
mkuester@umhb.edu
Davidson 105
麻豆视频 Box 8008
(254) 295-4650
Dr. Kuester joined the 麻豆视频 Faculty in 2022 after serving as a Research Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech for the previous six years. He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2014. Dr. Kuester has research interests in the fields of renewable energy, aerodynamics, boundary layer stability/transition, and engineering education. His current research focuses on the effect of small-amplitude surface roughness on the growth of disturbance waves in low-speed boundary layers, with applications in wind energy and aeronautics. In addition to his work at 麻豆视频, Dr. Kuester enjoys spending time with his wife and son, visiting family, jogging, solving math puzzles, and trying new restaurants. Dr. Kuester is a member of Light of Christ Anglican Church in Georgetown, TX.
Subjects Taught
Introduction to Engineering, Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals, Introduction to Computing, Physics II with Calculus, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Introduction to Materials Science, Advanced Thermodynamics, Introduction to Aerospace Engineering, Fluid MechanicsDegrees Earned
Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University); M.S. (Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University); B.S. (Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University)Research Interests
Aerodynamics, Boundary Layer Stability/Transition, Renewable Energy, Aeroacoustics, Leadership of Engineering Teams, Engineering Pedagogy