Michael Heiber
About Michael Heiber
Michael Heiber is an Application Engineer in the Materials Science Solutions Group at Enthought, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in research and engineering, having held various positions at institutions such as Northwestern University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Current Role at Enthought
Michael Heiber serves as an Application Engineer in the Materials Science Solutions Group at Enthought. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to the development of solutions that integrate experimental, computational, and data-driven research tools. His role focuses on enhancing the understanding of novel electronic devices through innovative engineering practices.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to his current position, Michael Heiber held several academic roles. He was a Chimad-nist Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University from 2017 to 2019. He also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Wuerzburg from 2013 to 2014 and as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Akron from 2007 to 2012.
Educational Background
Michael Heiber completed his Bachelor of Science in Materials Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2003 to 2007. He then pursued a Doctorate in Philosophy at The University of Akron, achieving his PhD from 2007 to 2012. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in materials science and engineering.
Technical Expertise and Research Focus
Michael specializes in interfacing experimental, computational, and data-driven research tools. He has developed custom open-source software tools for computational simulations and automated data analysis. His research utilizes kinetic Monte Carlo methods to study complex kinetic phenomena in nano-structured materials systems, contributing to advancements in the field.
Internship and Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Michael Heiber gained practical experience as a Project Engineering Intern at Ecolab in 2006. He also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2006 to 2007. These roles provided him with foundational skills and insights into engineering and research processes.