Materials & Metallurgical Engineering

Ph.D. in Materials Engineering

Recipient of the Ashman Award for the Doctoral Program

"I believe that the future of advanced technologies—from next-generation semiconductors to hard-tech—relies entirely on breaking the boundaries of materials science. My research focuses on advancing Dry Aerosol Deposition (DAD) technologies, thick-film processing, and developing high-performance ceramic coatings for extreme environments. NMT has provided a unique, hands-on environment that allows me to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world industrial applications, turning complex theoretical concepts into tangible engineering solutions."

Process Engineer at Intel Corporation NM

ThankGod Nwokocha joined Intel Corporation NM on 8th of July 2024

His position involves collaborative engagement with technicians and team members to effectively oversee and continuously enhance the
performance of engineering process tools utilized in silicon dicing
operations.

ThankGod Nwokocha earned his BS (2009), Post graduate degree (2016) in Mechanical Engineering from Yaba College of Technology and Federal University of Technology, both in Nigeria and MS (2024) in Materials
Science and Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining &
Technology, Socorro, NM, USA.

He was a Teaching Assistant in the department and works as a Research Assistant. His research focused on determining the corrosion rate of 316L stainless steel under varying concentration of HCL and FeCl3 and it was fully funded by LANL. He has authored a publication with his advisor
and co-authored another publications, with a Journal in progress with his advisor and other NMT team members.