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Matthew
Green, Ph.D.

Phone: 903.233.3912
Email: MatthewGreen@letu.edu

  • Associate Dean, School of Engineering & Engineering Technology

  • Professor, Mechanical Engineering

  • Department Chair, Welding & Materials Joining Engineering (interim)



EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin 2005
  • MS University of Texas, Austin 2001
  • BSME Texas A&M University 1998

Experience

  • LeTourneau University 
    2006-present 
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  • University of Texas, Austin
    Visiting Scholar, 2013-14 (Sabbatical)
    Research and Design, Course Instructor, Graduate Student Mentor
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  • Engineering Consulting for Occupational Therapy
    Design of Low-Cost Occupational Therapy Devices
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  • German Appropriate Technology Exchange (GTZ-GATE), Eschborn, Germany
    Graduate Student Intern
    Create technical briefs, respond to technical inquiries
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  • Engineering Ministries International
    Internship (BS level):
    HVAC systems design, Overseas Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing design, CAD work, Computer systems support
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  • Baker Risk
    Internship: Explosive gas propagation mapping, Excel data analysis and curve fitting, CAD Explosion hazard research
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  • Innovation, Technology, and Machinery (ITM), Inc.
    Internships: Assistant to machine design engineer. Electrical, mechanical, purchasing, CAD.
    Database and machine control programming. Electromechanical system troubleshooting.
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  • Green Electric Heat and Cool Co., New Braunfels, TX
    HVAC installation & service, Commercial equipment repair and maintenance

Courses Taught

  • ENGR 4813/4823 - Senior Design I & II (design-build-test capstone projects) 
  • ENGR 3813 - Engineering Design Methodology (project-based learning) 
  • ENGR 2401 (ENGR 2400) - Sophomore Design Seminar 
  • ENGR 1523 - Intro. to Engineering Practice 2 (Tiny Robotics + Arduinos) 
  • LETU 1101 - Cornerstones of Life and Learning (first year mentorship groups) 
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  • MEGR 4443 - Machine Design 
  • MEGR 3713 - Thermodynamics 
  • METC 3713 - Thermodynamics, (Engineering Technology, with projects) 
  • MEGR 2023 - Dynamics 
  • MEGR 2013 - Statics 
  • GETC 2313 - Materials Technology 

Research Interests

  • Maximizing creativity while generating ideas
  • Increasing student thriving to increase retention
  • Remote electricity generation, such as solar and hydro-kinetic
  • Teaching the engineering design process to improve the quality of life
  • Making engineering teaching effective and inspiring
  • Understanding stakeholder needs for human-centered design in unusual environments

Personal Bio

As a young engineer I felt a deep longing to use technology to serve the globally poor. I pursued this passion through research and teaching during graduate school. After finishing my PhD on humanitarian engineering applications, LeTourneau University was the only place I applied to work. I love being part of a team training the next generation of engineers technically and spiritually. Joining the LeTourneau community of students, faculty, and staff has been one of the best experiences of my life. I now focus on administrative effectiveness to help my colleagues have maximum impact through their teaching and mentoring. I invite anyone to come study or work with us and explore how you can change and grow along with us!

 I love the learn-by-doing aspect of LeTourneau Engineering. Growing up I worked with my father overhauling our 1964 Volkswagen Beetle, completing our underground solar-passive home, and working in our HVAC business (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.) In other jobs I helped create custom automation equipment, predict industrial explosions, programmed user interfaces, and provided engineering design for overseas Christian ministries.

 I invite my students to pray for me, and they should expect me to work diligently on their behalf, to treat them how I would want to be treated, and to help them regardless of their religious beliefs. I strive to faithfully serve Jesus through my service to students and my colleagues. I encourage all students to invest faithfully in your education, and then use your advantages to serve others.

 God has blessed me with an amazing marriage and children. My wife Jennifer leads Bible studies and has used her teacher training to serve in the homeschool community. She is completing an MA in Counseling. Over the years my children and I have enjoyed reading The Chronicles of Narnia, Swiss Family Robinson, and various Bible passages together.


Selected Publications

    • McGinnis, M., & Green, M., (April 2025), “Meaningful Work Matters to the Welding Engineering Workforce - A New Model for Meeting the Needs of Students and Professionals is Proposed,” AWS Welding Journal, Vol. 104, No. 4, pp. 20-23. 
    • Green, M.G., McGinnis, M., (2024), “Christian Stewardship During Transitions in Engineering Academic Leadership,” Proceedings of the 2024 Christian Engineering Conference, Newberg, OR. 
    • McGinnis, M., & Green, M., (2024), “Transitions in Engineering Education Leadership – Interim to Permanent Deans and Chairs,” Proceeding of the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, OR. 
    • Green, M. G., & Dittenber, D. (2022, August), “Measuring Academic Integrity Perceptions and the Correlation with Ethical Reasoning.” Proceeding of the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. 
    • Green, M. G., & File, C. L. (2021, March), “Preparing for an Online ABET Visit.” Paper presented at ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Waco, Texas. 
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    • Bennetts, C., Cheeley, A., Caldwell, B.W., Green, M.G., (2017). “Comparing Facets of Divergent Thinking in Engineering Freshmen and Upperclassmen,” ASME IDETC Design Theory and Methodology Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, Paper No: IDETC 2016-67604.
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    • Camburn, B. A., Dunlap, B. U., Gurjar, T., Hamon, C. L., Green, M. G., Jensen, D., Crawford, R., Otto, K., Wood, K., (2015). “A Systematic Method for Design Prototyping,” ASME. J. Mech. Des. 2015;137(8):081102-081102-12. doi:10.1115/1.4030331.
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    • Green, M.G., Caldwell, B.W., Helms, M., Linsey, J.S., Hammond, T., (2015). “Using Natural Sketch Recognition Software to Provide Instant Feedback on Statics Homework (Truss Free Body Diagrams): Assessment of a Classroom Pilot,” Proceedings of the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference.
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    • Green, M.G., (2015). "Working at a Large State University while on Sabbatical from a Small Faith-Based School: Observations for those Considering Sending or Going," Proceedings of the 2015 Christian Engineering Conference, Seattle, WA.
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    • Green, M.G., Seepersad, C.C., Holtta-Otto, K., (2014). “Crowd-sourcing the Evaluation of Creativity in Conceptual Design: A Pilot Study,” ASME IDETC Design Theory and Methodology Conference, Buffalo, NY, Paper No: DETC2014-34434.
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    • Kuhn, J., Green, M.G., Bashyam, S, Seepersad, C.C., (2014). “The Innovation Station: A 3D Printing Vending Machine for UT Austin Students,” Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, (D. L. Bourell, J. J. Beaman, R. H. Crawford, H. L. Marcus, and C. C. Seepersad, Eds.), Austin, TX.
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    • Green, M.G., Niemi, A., Roudkovski, M., (2012). “Implementing an Industrial Mentoring Program to Enhance Student Motivation and Retention,” Proceedings of the 2012 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
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    • Forringer, E., Green, M.G., French, J., & Leiffer, P.R., (2011). “Low-Cost River Simulator for 100W Hydro-Kinetic Turbine Testing,” Proceedings of the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
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    • Green, M.G., C.C. Seepersad and K. Holtta-Otto, “Extreme Experience Interviews for Innovative Designs: Classroom Assessment of a New Needs-Gathering Method,” Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. ME DIVISION BEST PAPER AWARD.
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    • Baumgartner, J., Hewitt, T.P., Licea, E., Willis, N., & Green, M.G., (2010). “Systems Design of a Hydro-Kinetic Technology for Rural Areas of Developing Countries,” Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
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    • Green, M.G., (2009). "Can Design for the ‘Poor’ Result in Better Designs for Everyone?," Proceedings of the 2009 Christian Engineering Education Conference, Waco, TX.
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    • Green, M.G., Wood, K.L., VanderLeest, S.H., Duda, F.T., Erikson, C., & Van Gaalen, N., (2004). “Service-Learning Approaches to International Humanitarian Design Projects: Assessment of Spiritual Impact,” Proceedings of the 2004 Christian Engineering Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
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    • Green, M.G., Dutson, A., Wood, K.L., Stone, R.B., & McAdams, D.A., (2002). “Integrating Service-Oriented Design Projects in the Engineering Curriculum,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Session 3660, Montreal, Quebec. 
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    • Green, M.G., & Schwarz, D., (2002). “Extracting Drinking Water from Salt Water: An Overview of Desalination Options for Developing Countries,” GATE Technical Information W9e. GTZ-GATE, Germany. 7 pgs. 2002.