Church, Benjamin

Associate Professor, Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

church@uwm.edu
(414) 229-2825
Eng & Math Sciences EMS 1175

Dr. Church joined the UW-Milwaukee faculty after graduate school and working for Modine Manufacturing in Racine, Wis. as a technical advisor in the metallurgical lab. His real-world experience brings energy to his research interests, which include high-temperature materials for fuel cell systems and power generation.  He has worked with low tech applications such as welding and brazing, as well as high tech solutions such as li-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles. A recipient of the College of Engineering & Applied Science “Excellence in Teaching” award in 2012, Dr. Church is active in several professional societies and is the faculty advisor for the UWM Chapter of Material Advantage.

Courses

MATLENG 316 - Thermodynamics of Materials

MATLENG 702 - Advanced Materials Thermodynamics