Joseph Stanco is a Lecturer in Materials Science and Engineering as well as Mechanical Components. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Chemistry from Ohio Northern University and M.S. with concentration in Materials Engineering from Northeastern University. He has been teaching Materials Science Applications at SUNY Polytechnic Institute since 2005.

As a materials scientist and engineer, much of his research has been in development of advanced materials ranging from polymer composites to bioinspired materials incorporating nanomaterials for regeneration of bone tissue as well as processes including investment casting and,rapid protoyping/additive manufacturing. In addition to teaching, he provides consulting services in materials process and engineering.