Mechanical Engineering Technology
John L. Irwin
Associate Professor, School of Technology
Program Chair, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Adjunct Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Research Interests
- Problem-based learning methods applied in the areas of CAD/CAM
- Dynamic model simulation
- Product and manufacturing work cell verification
Teaching Interests
- Parametric modeling
- Product design and development
- CAE and FEA methods
- Computer-aided manufacturing
Mark A. Johnson
Associate Professor, School of Technology
Research Interests
- Design of test-stand systems to conduct research
- Lean and agile manufacturing, with emphasis on total productive maintenance
- Torque-converter noise and blade strain associated with cavitation phenomena in automotive applications
Teaching Interests
- Advanced manufacturing
- Design of experiments
- Machine design
- Statics and strength of materials
- Integrated design and manufacturing
- Product design and development
- Simulation methods
- Senior design
Sunil S. Mehendale
Assistant Professor, School of Technology
Research Interests
- Phase change applications
- Boiling and condensing flows
- Two-phase flow distribution in heat exchangers
- Novel heat exchanger technology
- Heat exchanger modeling and optimization
- Novel thermodynamic cycles for cooling, heating, and power
- Alternative energy technology (solar, wind, biofuels, and others)
- High-efficiency HVAC and refrigeration systems
Teaching Interests
- Fluid mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Heat transfer
- Alternative energy
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration
- Dynamics
Scott W. Wagner
Assistant Professor, School of Technology
Research Interests
- Micro metal forming manufacturing
- Micro scale hydroforming operations
Teaching Interests
- Applied thermodynamics and heat transfer
- Industrial safety management
- Integrated design and manufacturing
- Materials science
- Statics and strength of materials
David D. Wanless
Assistant Professor, School of Technology
Research Interests
- Leader development
- Electric vehicles
- Ethical theory and applications
Teaching Interests
- Applied fluid power
- Computer-cyber ethics and policy
- Internal-combustion engines
- Leadership in complex organizations
- Quality techniques
- Senior design
Linda S. Wanless
Assistant Professor, School of Technology
Research Interests
- Learning environments in higher education
- Psychosocial dimensions of emerging learning environments
Teaching Interests
- Applied fluid mechanics
- Facilities planning and layout
- Lean-manufacturing concepts
- Production planning and control
- Technical computer applications