Ryan Gottwald

Education

• 2020 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech
• 2022 M.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Tech

Research

Most of Ryan's work revolves around expanding the capabilities of the Yu Research Group by creating devices that allow for deposition and testing of new materials. These materials currently include high-strength 4000-series steel alloys and aluminum intermetallics. Ultimately, Ryan's goal is to prototype a small-scale friction stir deposition machine capable of utilizing advanced materials while maintaining a higher-accuracy than existing technologies allow.