Kyle Saleeby

Kyle Saleeby is from Destin, Florida, and is placed at the National Security Council. He was previously the Research Program Director for the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute, where he led three multidisciplinary research teams to design, develop, and deploy critical manufacturing technologies to strengthen U.S. industrial competitiveness and national security. As an engineer, Kyle is passionate about data-driven manufacturing and workforce development, translating research innovations into practical solutions for industry and government partners. As an inventor, he holds patents for AI-driven process optimization and novel manufacturing methods and earned GT’s Research Program Impact Award. As an educator, he teaches precision manufacturing techniques, mentoring the next generation of manufacturing leaders. Beyond research leadership, he founded the Advanced Manufacturing Pathways program, introducing high school students to engineering, additive manufacturing, and data-driven design through fabrication and racing of 3D-printed pinewood derby cars. Kyle earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from MIT, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Georgia Tech.