Dr. Aaron Stebner

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Works at the intersection of manufacturing, machine learning, materials, and mechanics.

Associate Professor

— Present

Colorado School of Mines • Golden, CO

Focused on research in mechanical engineering and materials science.

Postdoctoral Scholar

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research in aerospace engineering.

Lecturer

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Taught courses in design and engineering.

Research Scientist

— Present

Telezygology Inc. • N/A

Worked on developing manufacturing technologies for smart materials.

Research Fellow

— Present

NASA Glenn Research Center • Cleveland, OH

Developed smart materials technologies for aerospace applications.

Mechanical Engineer

— Present

Electric Device Corporation • Canfield, OH

Worked on automation technologies in the circuit breaker industry.

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.