Markus Heinimann
Director of Technology
ATI Specialty Rolled Products
Area of interests for collaboration and/or mentorship:
- Aerospace structures
- Material behavior
- Fatigue and fracture mechanics
- Structural simulation
Dr. Heinimann has 30 years of aerospace experience in engineering and technology development, and through his various roles has contributed to metallic materials and product development efforts supporting virtually every western airframe and space launch vehicle program. Previously he served as the Vice President for Technology and Quality for Howmet Aerospace, VP for Technology for Arconic’s Engineered Structures Business Unit, and as Technology Manager for Aerospace at the Alcoa Technical Center. He started his career in various engineering and engineering leadership roles at Cessna Aircraft.
Dr. Heinimann holds Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University. He is a Vice-chair of the ASTM International Committee on Fatigue and Fracture mechanics, and a member of several technical committees, and he is also a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Among his many industry awards are the Award of Merit and title of Fellow from ASTM International, and the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from Purdue University. Dr. Heinimann is serving or has served in many advisory roles including Purdue and Penn State University Industrial Advisory Councils, and FAA/NASA/DoD technical advisory committees.