David Matthiesen
Associate Professor Emeritus, Materials Science and Engineering
Director, Wind Energy Research and Commercialization (WERC) Center
Develops process engineering solutions for the manufacturing of new magnetic materials
Education
Ph.D.,
Materials Engineering,
Massachusetts Intitute of Technology,
1988
M.S.,
Ceramic Engineering,
University of Illinois,
1982
B.S.,
Ceramic Engineering,
University of Illinois,
1980
Awards and Recognitions
2018, CSE - Undergraduate Teaching Award, Case School of Engineering
2018, Nominated for Carl F. Whittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Case Western Reserve University
2017, CSE - International Activities Award, Case School of Engineering
Research Interests
Dr. Matthiesen’s research focuses on the development of technologies in wind energy including new magnetic materials. He is the director of The Ohio Wind Energy Research and Commercialization (Ohio-WERC) Center. The WERC Center's goal is to combine CWRU engineering expertise with funded facilities to provide platforms for the development of wind power supply chain products and long-term educational and training opportunities. Dr. Matthiesen analyzes the wind turbine located on CWRU’s campus and the effect surrounding buildings have on wind flow around the turbine site in order to improve turbine performance in urban areas. Additionally, Dr. Matthiesen is the research team leader for Lake Erie Energy Development Corp.’s (LEEDCo.) Project Icebreaker, which seeks to establish the first freshwater wind farm off the coast of Lake Erie. His work in wind power also includes measuring the interface strength of ice when it sticks to the turbine blades, which could help improve performance of turbines in temperate climates.
Teaching Interests
Thermodynamics and measurements of material properties that are needed for thermodynamic calculations.