Astrid Layton
Associate Professor, J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University
Astrid Layton is listed as Associate Professor, J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Astrid spoke at International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition 2026 in November 2026 (speaker, “20-18: Rising Stars Showcase”). Speaks mainly at Education events.
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- Sector: Education
About
Dr. Astrid Layton is an Associate Professor and Donna Walker Career Development Professor at Texas A&M University in the Mechanical Engineering department. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research uses interdisciplinary collaborations to solve large-scale system problems, developing knowledge that supports designers and decision-makers. Dr. Layton is an expert on using biological inspiration for engineering systems design, with a focus on the use of biological ecosystems as quantitative inspiration for achieving sustainability and resilience in complex human networks. She is the recipient of several teaching and research awards including a 2024 National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the ASME 2025 Early Career Award in the field of Design Theory & Methodology (DTM). She served as member and chair of ASME's DTM technical com
Sessions at 1 conference
International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition 2026 8 November 2026 – 12 November 2026
- 20-18: Rising Stars Showcase Speaker · 10 November 2026