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Prof. Stebner works at the intersection of manufacturing, machine learning, materials, and mechanics. He joined the Georgia Tech faculty in 2020 as a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. His previous roles include Associate Professor at the Colorado School of Mines and Lecturer at Northwestern University. Stebner's research specializes in mechanics and includes developing new characterization and data analysis capabilities for studying deformation in manufacturing materials. His current research program focuses on three main thrusts: advancing additive manufacturing technologies, creating machine learning platforms for process qualification, and optimizing new materials and process parameters. He is particularly interested in shape memory alloys (SMAs), assessing their applications in tribology, aircraft structures, and biomedical implants. Stebner emphasizes the integration of scientific discoveries into practical applications for industry and government, using tools including machine learning to facilitate high-throughput characterization and predictive modeling.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Works at the intersection of manufacturing, machine learning, materials, and mechanics.
Colorado School of Mines • Golden, CO
Focused on research in mechanical engineering and materials science.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Conducted research in aerospace engineering.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Taught courses in design and engineering.
Telezygology Inc. • N/A
Worked on developing manufacturing technologies for smart materials.
NASA Glenn Research Center • Cleveland, OH
Developed smart materials technologies for aerospace applications.
Electric Device Corporation • Canfield, OH
Worked on automation technologies in the circuit breaker industry.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.