About Dr. Alan Taub
Dr. Alan Taub is a distinguished leader in materials science and engineering, with a career spanning academia, industry, and research. He is currently a professor at the University of Michigan, where he leads groundbreaking research in advanced materials and lightweight structures. Dr. Taub also serves as the Director of the Electric Vehicle Center and the Michigan Materials Research Institute (MMRI), focusing on innovations in sustainable transportation and manufacturing.
Before joining academia, Dr. Taub held executive roles in the automotive industry, including Vice President of Global Research & Development at General Motors, where he led global technical innovation efforts. His industry experience also includes leadership positions at Ford Motor Company and General Electric, where he contributed to advancements in materials science and vehicle safety.
Dr. Taub's contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including election to the National Academy of Engineering and recognition as a Fellow of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). With over 80 published papers and 25 patents, he continues to influence the future of materials engineering and manufacturing.
He holds a B.S. in Materials Engineering from Brown University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Physics from Harvard University.