Dr. Matt Kuester

Assistant Professor
College of Humanities and Sciences

mkuester@umhb.edu
Davidson 105
UMHB Box 8008
(254) 295-4650

Dr. Kuester joined the UMHB 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 UMHB, 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, Mechanics of Materials, Introduction to Materials Science, Advanced Thermodynamics, Introduction to Aerospace Engineering, Fluid Mechanics
Degrees 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