Matthew Krugh

About Matthew

• In high school I was interested in becoming a chef or carpenter until my teacher encouraged me to take a CAD class—that class opened my eyes to the world of engineering.
• I decided to pursue engineering and earned my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
• After graduating, I worked as a design intern in Erie, Pennsylvania, which I enjoyed but ultimately realized wasn’t a great fit for me.
• I connected with a faculty member at Clemson University, saw his research, and decided to move down to South Carolina to pursue a master’s degree.
• I spent a year doing research in materials science before deciding to switch over to manufacturing research, specifically in the automotive industry, which better engaged my interest in technology.
• After earning my master’s degree in automotive engineering, I moved on to my doctoral degree where I focused on improving wearable systems for manufacturing workers.
• I’m currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow at Clemson University and I also hope to move into the entrepreneurial space in the future to help propel students’ ideas beyond the university.