Rate My Professor Dan Maxwell

Dr. Daniel Maxwell serves as an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department within the School of Automotive and Engineering Technology at Pittsburg State University. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. from the University of Tennessee, along with a B.S. from the University of Utah. In his teaching role, Maxwell delivers a comprehensive curriculum essential to the mechanical engineering technology program. His courses include MECET 121 Engineering Graphics I, MECET 220 Statics, MECET 420 Kinematics, MECET 423 Mechanics of Materials, MECET 523 Mechanical Design I, MECET 524 Fluid Mechanics, MECET 528 Computer Aided Modeling, MECET 623 Mechanical Design II, and ETECH 296 Materials in Industry. These courses cover foundational and advanced topics in engineering graphics, statics, dynamics, materials science, design principles, fluid mechanics, and industrial materials, equipping students with practical skills for industry applications.

Beyond classroom instruction, Dr. Maxwell advises Mechanical Engineering Technology majors, providing guidance on academic and professional development. He also oversees the Fluid Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials laboratories, ensuring hands-on learning experiences that reinforce theoretical concepts taught in his courses. His research interests center on supersaturated gas/liquid mixtures, molecular dynamics modeling of gas diffusion in liquids, and the design of systems for highly corrosive materials, areas that align with advanced applications in mechanical engineering technology. Additionally, Maxwell actively participates in university governance as a representative for the School of Automotive and Engineering Technology on the Pittsburg State University Faculty Senate, contributing to faculty discussions and decisions. His office is located in W224D Crossland Technology Center.