Michael Monn Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, MA, US

Northborough, Massachusetts, United States

- Led development of new products and digital tools in an aerospace R&D team supporting US and French businesses- Contributed to internal university outreach, mentorship, and environmental management (ISO14001) committees, showcasing commitment to holistic team-building and leadership- Amplified R&D impact through joint R&D-marketing videos, presentations.

Northborough, Massachusetts, United States

- Discovered new links between composite structure and fracture toughness biological ceramic composites- Mentored multiple master's and Ph.D. students in experimental design, contributing to their skill development

- Led the development of a new experimental lab, honing grant proposal writing skills (NSF, DoD) as the first Ph.D. student under my advisor- Facilitated cross-disciplinary and inter-university collaborations, resulting in high impact publications- Engineered a cost-effective mechanical testing system for measurement of strength and toughness in.

real-world applications of variational methods ranging from biomechanics, to structural optimization and economics

variational derivation of equilibrium equations and rigid body dynamics

first-year graduate level continuum mechanics (including finite deformations and hyperelasticity)

Junior-senior level capstone class focused on teaching the design process for aerospace project proposals

Providence, Rhode Island Area

- Founded the Brown CubeSat student group and mentored the next generation of project leaders- Defined the mission and set long term objectives for building Brown's first satellite -- launched in 2019- Established a framework for long-term involvement in CubeSat program -- over 200 students involved since 2012

- Motivated 40 students to seek marketing and engineering solutions to struggling high-tech products- Lead group seminars that encourage the development of design and marketing skills- Guided first-year students as they complete a 12-15 page case study on high-tech product marketing

Falmouth, MA

- Redesigned a Lithium ion battery system for high efficiency AUVs to enhance product performance and range- Analyzed the structural configuration of the battery though iterated finite element studies- Prepared detailed system requirements and specifications to guide production and testing

- Optimized procedure for controlled wrinkle formation in thin film-elastomer systems through a streamlined DOE approach- Built a handheld device utilizing off-the-shelf components for the creation and measurement of micron-scale wrinkles

- Streamlined hydraulic pump sizing design calculations into automated computational spreadsheets- Updated technical drawings of pressure diffusers and pulp digesters using AutoCad

- Conducted best practices research on the development of electric vehicle infrastructure- Produced a manual to guide installation of Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) in Rhode Island

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Solid Mechanics

Research under Professor Haneesh Kesari

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Sigma Xi, Brown Cubesat Project

Sc B, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Brown Daily Herald, Brown Outing Club, Brown CubeSat Project, Sigma Xi (Honors Society)

Education record

Activities and Societies: Academic Bowl Team, Spanish Club, National Honors Society,