Kyle Fezi, PhD
About Kyle Fezi, PhD
Kyle Fezi, PhD, is a Senior Materials Engineer at Fort Wayne Metals, where he develops simulation tools and oversees technology development for alloy powders. He holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and has extensive experience in alloy and process development.
Work at Fort Wayne Metals
Kyle Fezi currently holds the position of AMD Senior Materials Engineer at Fort Wayne Metals, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he develops and promotes simulation tools that assist in the alloy and process development. He also oversees the technology development of shape memory and superelastic alloy powder specifically for additive manufacturing. Prior to his current role, he worked as an AMD Materials Engineer at the same company from 2016 to 2021, contributing to various projects focused on improving material properties and performance.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Fezi has a strong educational background in Materials Engineering, having earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Purdue University from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering, obtained from the same institution between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering at Purdue University from 2006 to 2010. His academic training has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his work in materials engineering and technology development.
Background
Before joining Fort Wayne Metals, Kyle Fezi served as a PhD Candidate at Purdue University from 2013 to 2016. During this time, he focused on advanced research in materials engineering. He also gained practical experience as a Summer Research Intern at Haynes International in 2012, where he worked for two months. His diverse background in both academic and industrial settings has contributed to his expertise in materials engineering.
Projects and Responsibilities
In his role at Fort Wayne Metals, Kyle Fezi manages projects that involve the design of processes for melting and working with shape memory, superelastic, and reactive alloys. His responsibilities include improving the properties and performance of these materials, which are critical for various applications in engineering and manufacturing. His work in developing simulation tools further enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of alloy and process development.