Matt Bohm, Ph.D., Professor of Mechanical Engineering, joined the University in 2016 after spending six years as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Louisville (UofL). Bohm’s research examines the intersection of three distinct areas: engineering design, engineering education, and big data.
Currently, Bohm also serves as the director of industry engagement and capstone projects where he is primarily responsible for connecting industry with students and faculty. In that role, he additionally oversees the multidisciplinary capstone design program where over 95% of students work on industry-driven projects.
While at UofL, Bohm was primarily responsible for overseeing the mechanical engineering department’s capstone design program. During his time at UofL, Bohm transformed the capstone design program from an ad-hoc, student-derived project course into an industry-driven and sponsored immersive project course. Bohm was the first faculty member at Florida Poly to bring an NSF grant to the University, which focused on improving the ability of engineering students to design systems and processes to meet consumer needs.
Prior to his position at UofL, Bohm was a visiting researcher at Oregon State University after completing his doctorate at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) in 2009. While at S&T, Bohm was also a lecturer for the Department of Interdisciplinary Engineering and was responsible for coordinating and teaching design and mechanics related courses.
