Matt Williams
About Matt Williams
Matt Williams is the Principal Member of R&D Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in mechanisms modeling using rigid body dynamics simulation software.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Matt Williams is the Principal Member of the R&D Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, a position he has held since 2011. Located in Albuquerque, NM, Sandia is a renowned research and development laboratory. In this role, Williams leads projects aimed at developing electromechanical components. His work includes specializing in mechanisms modeling using rigid body dynamics simulation software.
Previous Experience at Delft University of Technology
From 2008 to 2009, Matt Williams served as a Visiting Researcher at Delft University of Technology. This tenure provided him exposure to international research settings and allowed him to contribute to various research initiatives, further enhancing his academic and technical expertise.
Graduate Research at University of Florida
Matt Williams was a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Florida from 2005 to 2011. During this period, he pursued his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, contributing to multiple research projects. His work primarily focused on understanding and simulating mechanical mechanisms through rigid body dynamics.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Throughout his education, Matt Williams gained practical experience through several internships, including at GE Energy in 2004, Union Switch and Signal in 2002, and Cisco Systems from 2000 to 2001. These roles helped him integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, building a robust foundation for his engineering career.
Academic Background and Achievements
Matt Williams holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, completed between 2005 and 2011. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University between 2001 and 2005. Additionally, he spent his high school years at Batesburg-Leesville High School, graduating in 2001.