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Beebe, David J., Assoc. Prof., (2142 ECB, 262-2260); PhD, Wisconsin, 1994. Design, fabrication, micro-devices, micro-systems, micro-environments ion biological systems. (Also BME).

Bonazza, Riccardo, Assoc. Prof., (537 ERB, 265-2337); PhD, CIT, 1992. Vapor Explosions. Shock-interface interactions. Unsteady, impulsive gas dynamics. (Also EP).

Corradini, Michael L., Prof., (153 ERB, 263-1648); PhD, MIT, 1979. Two-phase flow, heat and mass transfer, risk and industrial safety. (Also EP).

DeVries, Marvin F., Prof., (164 ERB, 262-1808); PhD, Wisconsin, 1996. Metal cutting, CAM, manufacturing systems, engineering.

Duffie, Neil A., Prof., (240 ME, 262-9457); PhD, Wisconsin, 1980. Computer control, manufacturing systems, robotics.

Engelstad, Roxann L., Prof., (311 ME, 262-5745); PhD, Wisconsin, 1988. Structural dynamics, vibrations, mechanics; modeling, design, and IC next generation lithography.

Farrell, Patrick V., Prof., (2630 Engr. Hall, 265-2001); PhD, Michigan, 1982. Fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, optical methods.

Ferrier, Nicola J., Assoc. Prof., (319 ME, 265-8793); Phd, Harvard, 1992. Robotics, intelligent systems, sensing, computer vision, automation

Foster, David E., Prof., (127 ERB, 263-1617); PhD, MIT, 1978. Combustion, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, internal combustion engines.

Fronczak, Frank J., Prof. (327 ME, 262-1993); DE, Kansas, 1978. Machine design, fluid power, vibrations. (Also Biomedical Engr.).

Ghandhi, Jaal B., Assoc. Prof. (125 ERB, 263-1684); PhD, Princeton, 1995. Combustion, optical methods, fluid mechanics.

Giacomin, A. Jeffrey, Prof. (309 ME, 262-7473); PhD, McGill, Canada, 1987. Polymer processing, rheology, transport phenomena.

Gruben, Kreg G., Asst. Prof. (2037 Nat., 262-2711); PhD, Johns Hopkins, 1993. Biomechanics. (Also Kinesiology).

Klein, Sanford A., Prof., (1343 ERB, 263-5626); PhD, Wisconsin, 1976. Solar energy, thermodynamics, refrigeration, educational software development, fuel cells.

Kou, Sindo, Prof. (1103 ERB, 262-0575); PhD, MIT, 1977. Materials processing and transport phenomena, including crystal growth of semiconductors, metals and oxides; welding; casting. (Also MS&E).

Li, Xiaochun, Asst. Prof. (353 ME, 262-6142); PhD, Stanford, 2000. Solid freeform fabrication, advanced laser materials processing and smart structures with embedded sensors and actuators.

Lorenz, Robert D., Prof. (247 ME, 262-5343); PhD, WI, 1984. High performance sys. design, optics & sensor tech. computer control and mfg. automation. (Also ECE).

Lovell, Edward G., Prof., (313 ME, 262-0944); PhD, Michigan, 1967. Structural mechanics, thin-film stress analysis, vibrations, IC next-generation lithography.

Martin, Jay K., Prof., (306 ME, 263-9460); PhD, Michigan, 1984. Biomechanical engineering, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, rehabilitation engineering, disabilities engineering, hospitals and the process of providing healthcare.

Moskwa, John J., Prof., (123 ERB, 263-2423); PhD, MIT, 1988. Powertrain system dynamic modeling, diagnostics and multivariable control.

Nellis, Gregory F., Asst. Prof., (1339 ERB); PhD, MIT, 1997. Gas-bearing designs with cryogenic refrigeration systems; miniature, high precision, high-speed rotating machinery.

Osswald, Tim A., Prof., (317 ME, 263-9538); PhD, Illinois, 1987. Polymer processing, computer modeling and simulation, CAD, composites.

Pfefferkorn, Frank E., Asst. Prof., (323 ME, 263-2668); PhD, Purdue, 2002. Laser assisted material removal, nanomanufacturing, heat and mass transfer.

Pfotenhauer, John M., Assoc. Prof., (1329 ERB, 263-4082); PhD, Oregon, 1984. Cryogenics, applied superconductivity, heat transfer in liquid helium, refrigeration. (Also EP).

Ploeg, Heidi-Lynn, Asst. Prof., (304 ME, 262-2690); PhD, Queens Univ., Canada, 2000. Bone modeling and remodeling, orthopaedic implant design and analysis, biomechanics of joints, finite element analysis, fatigue of materials.

Reindl, Douglas T., Assoc. Prof., (843 Extension, 262-6381); PhD, Wisconsin, 1992. Building energy, thermal energy storage, refrigeration, indoor air quality. (Also EPD).

Reitz, Rolf D., Prof., (1018A ERB, 262-0145); PhD, Princeton, 1978. Computational fluid dynamics applied to engines & sprays, experimental engine and spray research.

Rowlands, Robert E., Prof., (3348 EH, 262-3205); PhD, Illinois, 1967. Advanced materials, experimental mechanics, stress analysis, composites and fracture.

Rutland, Christopher J., Prof., (1018B ERB, 262-5853); PhD, Stanford, 1989. Turbulent reacting flows, engine simulation, turbulence modeling, computational fluid dynamics, large eddy simulations, direct numerical simulations.

Sanders, Scott T., Asst. Prof., (109 ERB, 262-3540); PhD, Stanford, 2001. Optical diagnostics for engines and industrial processes, combustion, diode-laser sensors.

Shapiro, Vadim, Prof. (355 ME, 262-3591); PhD, Cornell, 1991. CAD/CAM, geometric and solid modeling, computational geometry.

Shedd, Timothy, Asst. Prof., (1341 ERB, 265-2930); PhD, Illinois, 2001. Experimental determination of heat transfer coefficients in evaporators and condenser of refrigeration machines.

Shinners, Kevin J., Prof., (227 AgE, 263-0756); PhD, Wisconsin 1985. Sensors to measure forage moisture & constituents; application of GPS & site-specific farming to forage equipment; sys. to improve harvesting & handling of biomass & processing to enhance forage value. (Also BSE).

Shkel, Yuri M., Asst. Prof., (315 ME, 262-2479); PhD, Moscow, 1989; Smart materials, sensors & actuators, MEMS, rheology in electromagnetic field.

Smith, Leslie M., Prof., (533 ERB, 263-2760); PhD, MIT, 1988; Turbulence & modelling; statistical phys, applied math. (Also Math).

Straub, Richard J., Prof., (112 AgE, 262-0605); PhD, Wisconsin, 1980. Machine design, ag. equipment & processing of biological matls. (Also BSE).

Suresh, Krishnan, Asst. Prof., (347 ME, 262-3594); PhD, Cornell, 1998. Machine design, CAD/CAE, geometric modeling, systems engineering, precision engineering.

Thelen, Darryl G., Asst. Prof., (325 ME, 262-1902); PhD, Michigan, 1992. Musculoskeletal modeling and simulation of movement. Neuromuscular adaptation with age, injury and disease. Control of legged locomotion. Motor control. Rehabilitation engineering.

Turng, Lih-Sheng (Tom), Asst. Prof., (310 ME, 262-0586); PhD, Cornell, 1990. Polymer processing, emerging modeling technologies, computer-aided engineering (CAE), internet-based collaboration for design and manufacturing.

Uicker, John J., Jr., Prof., (359 ME, 262-3590); PhD, Northwestern, 1965. Kinematics, dynamics, CAD/CAM, solid modeling.

Vanderby, Ray, Assoc. Prof., (G5/330 UW-Hospital, 263-9593); PhD, Purdue, 1975. Bio-mechanics, tissue mechanics, micromechanics. (Also Orthopedic Surgery).

Veeramani, Dharmaraj ("Raj"), Prof., (266D ME, 262-0861); PhD, Purdue, 1991. CAD/CAM, mfg. systems control, internet-aided collaborative design, manufacturing & supply-chain interaction. (Also IE).




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