Glen E. Archer
- Interim Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Principal Lecturer, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- gearcher@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2789
- EERC 118
Areas of Interest
- Image processing
- Undergraduate EE labs
- Counter-terrorism
- Electronic warfare
- Information operations
Audra Morse, PE, BCEE, F.ASCE
- Department, Chair, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
- Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
- Faculty Advisor, Built World Enterprise
- anmorse@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3240
- Dow 871
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Water reclamation systems and Fate of personal products in treatment systems
Andrew Barnard
- Director, Great Lakes Research Center
- Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering—Engineering Mechanics
- Faculty Advisor, SENSE Enterprise
- arbarnar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2412
- GLRC 307
Areas of Expertise
- Acoustics
- Noise Control
- Vibration
- Real Time Control Systems
- LabVIEW programming and instruction
Research Interests
- Advanced Measurements and Signal Processing
- Acoustic Intensity and Vector Sensors
- Room Acoustics
- Acoustic Material Characterization
- Outdoor Sound Propagation
- Physical Acoustics
- NI LabVIEW Data Acquisition and Control
- Microphones
- Crowd Noise
- Underwater Acoustics
- Structural Acoustics
- Array Signal Processing
Richard J. Berkey
- Professor of Practice, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Director, The Enterprise Program and Chair, Enterprise Governing Board
- Advisor, Supermileage Systems Enterprise
- rjberkey@mtu.edu
- 906-487-4309
- M&M 722E
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Corporate/Industry Sponsorship
- Product Development
- Program Management
- Lean / Six Sigma / Design for Six Sigma Methodologies
Jason R. Blough
- Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering—Engineering Mechanics
- Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies
- Clean Snowmobile Team Faculty Advisor, SAE Faculty Advisor
- jrblough@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1020
- MEEM 807
Areas of Expertise
- Vibrations
- Unique Instrumentation/Data Acquisition
- Digital Signal Processing
- Noise Control
Research Interests
- Dynamic Measurement Problems
- Developing new digital signal processing algorithms to understand NVH type problems
- Ways to improve the NVH characteristics of virtually any machine
Jeremy P. Bos
- Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Faculty Advisor, Robotic Systems Enterprise
- jpbos@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3161
- EERC 236
Links of Interest
Areas of Interest
- Atmospheric optics
- Statistical optics
- Quantum optics
- Image and Signal Processing
- Autonomous vehicles and vehicular networks
- Industrial automation and controls
Christopher (Kit) Cischke
- Senior Lecturer, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Faculty Advisor, Wireless Communication Enterprise
- cmcischk@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2011
- EERC 520
Areas of Interest
- Parallel computing and UPC
- Engineering education
James DeClerck
- Professor of Practice, Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics
- Faculty Advisor, Formula SAE Enterprise
- jdeclerck@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2246
- MEEM 906
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Noise and Vibration
- Model Validation
- Modal Analysis
- Structural Dynamics
Research Interests
- Model Validation
- Digital Data Processing
- Robust Engineering
- Noise and Vibration
- System Design
Brett Hamlin
- Senior Lecturer, Engineering Fundamentals
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- bhhamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1965
- Dillman 104C
Research Interests
- Educational methods
- Spatial visualization
- Heat transfer
- Biomechanics
Robert M. Handler
- Operations Manager/Senior Research Engineer, Sustainable Futures Institute
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Staff, Chemical Engineering
- rhandler@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3612
- Dow Building 840
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Sustainable water and energy systems
- Life-cycle assessment
- Biofuels
- Aquaponics and hydroponics
- Sustainable manufacturing processes
- Nanoscale materials
- Iron chemistry
- Ecosystem Services
- Natural resource economics
Nagesh Hatti
- Professor of Practice, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- nhatti@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3116
- EERC 712
Nicholas V. Hendrickson
- Operations/Facilities Supervisor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- nvhendri@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2424
- M&M 119A
Kevin M. Johnson
- Lecturer, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Advisor, SAE Baja
- kevinj@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2476
- EERC 311
Teaching Interests
- Applied fluid power
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Vibrations
Research Interests
- Hydraulics
- Vibrations/Modal Analysis
L. Brad King
- Richard and Elizabeth Henes Endowed Professor (Space Systems), Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- Director, Space Systems Research Group
- Faculty Advisor, Aerospace Enterprise
- lbking@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2683
- MEEM 1014
Areas of Expertise
- Space Propulsion
- Plasma Physics
- Optical Fluid Diagnostics
Research Interests
- Design of in-situ electrostatic probes
- Ion-energy analysis and time-of-flight mass spectrometry
- Doppler laser cooling of trapped ions
- Optical flow diagnostics
- Antimatter confinement
Scott A. Kuhl
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Husky Game Development Enterprise
- kuhl@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2798
- Rekhi Hall 210
Area of Expertise
- Computer Graphics
- Virtual Environments
- Head-mounted displays
- Human Perception
David M. Labyak
- Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- dmlabyak@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3658
- EERC 310
Research Interests
- Biomechanics—Solid Mechanics
- Head Impacts
- Helmet Performance and Design
- Solid Mechanics
- Finite Element Analysis and Vibration Analysis
Specialties
- Understanding football helmet design and performance.
- Solid mechanics and finite element analysis methods.
- Helping student groups (such as Baha and Clean Snowmobile) with design and analysis of components.
- Vibration analysis.
- Shock analysis methods.
- Youth Hockey Coaching Do’s and Don’ts.
Steven D. Lehmann
- Staff Engineer II, Biomedical Engineering
- Advisor, Velovations Enterprise
- sdlehman@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2945
- M&M 344
Links of Interest
Specialties
- LabVIEW programming and instruction
- Data Acquisition
- Test Automation
- Sensors
Jonathan Leinonen
- Senior Lecturer in Management, College of Business
- Faculty Advisor, Enterprise Business Initiative
- jeleinon@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2598
- Academic Office Building G002
Teaching
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
- Economics Development
- Management Information Systems
Steven Ma
- Professor of Practice, Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics
- stevenma@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3393
- MEEM 929
Areas of Expertise
- Autonomous Wheeled Vehicles
- Machine Design
- Mechanism
- Hydraulics and Electro-Hydraulic Control
- Welding and Fatigue
- Bolted Joints Design
- FEA in Structural, Thermal, and Fluid Dynamics
Research Interests
- Drilling Technology
- Hydraulics
- Buckling
- Welding & Fatigue
Nathan D. Manser
- Senior Lecturer, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 602
Teaching Interests
- Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
- Systems Modeling
- Engineering Design Process
- Wastewater Treatment
- Mining Methods and Materials Handling
Research Interests
- Biotechnology Resource Recovery
- Environmental Consequences of Mining Waste
- Engineering Education
Ibrahim Miskioglu
- Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- Faculty Advisor, BoardSport Technologies Enterprise
- Solid Mechanics (SM) Area Director and Faculty Advisor, SEM
- imiski@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2752
- MEEM 821
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Engineering Mechanics
- Experimental Stress Analysis
- Composite Materials
Research Interests
- Use of severe plastic deformation to alter properties of materials
- Failure studies of random fiber composites with applications to structural problems
- Failure of sandwich panels with applications to structural problems
- Nanoscale properties of interphase in polymer matrix composites
- Photomechanics integrated with digital image processing for thermomechanical stress analysis
Robert Pastel
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Humane Interface Design Enterprise
- pastel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1639
- Rekhi Hall 204
Links of Interest
Area of Expertise
- Mobile App Design and Usability
- Software Development and Processes
- Computer Science Education
Darrell L. Robinette
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- dlrobine@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2764
- MEEM 933
Areas of Expertise
- Powertrain control
- Automatic transmissions
- Drivetrain dynamics
- Torque converters
- Hybrid electric vehicle system integration and control
Research Interests
- Advanced propulsion and power transfer systems
- Automatic transmission systems design
- Integration and control
- Hybrid electric propulsion systems
- Driveline torsional vibration analysis and testing
- Rotating machinery NVH
- Dynamic/digital signal processing
- Lumped parameter modeling
Tony N. Rogers
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Co-Advisor, Consumer Product Manufacturing Enterprise
- tnrogers@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2210
- Cell: 906-231-3328
- Chem-Sci 305C
Research Interests
- Process simulation and improvement
- Physical property prediction and measurement
- Electrical energy storage
Mark Rudnicki
- Professor of Practice in Forest Biomaterials
- Coordinator of Industrial Research, Innovation, and Commercialization
- mrudnick@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2603
- Noblet Building 168
Areas of Expertise
- Forest Biomaterials
- Tree biomechanics
- Wind and trees
- Dendrochronology
- Extension and Outreach
David R. Shonnard
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Robbins Chair in Sustainable Use of Materials
- drshonna@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3468
- Chem Sci 202I
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Bioprocess engineering
- Alternative energy/Biofuels
- Sustainability
"Also, you'll find a pair of safety glasses and some earplugs under your seats. Please
feel free to use them."
—Max Fischer, Rushmore
—Max Fischer, Rushmore
Erin Smith
- Director, Humanities Digital Media Zone
- Principal Lecturer in Digital Media and Cinema, Humanities
- Faculty Advisor, Cin/Optic Communication and Media Enterprise
- ersmith@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3263
- Walker 120E
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Digital Media Production
- Documentary Production and Theory
- Film Theory and Criticism
- Academic Technology Administration
- British Literature
Radheshyam Tewari
- Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- Graduate Seminar Series Coordinator
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- rtewari@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1743
- MEEM 818
Teaching Interests
- Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing
- Senior Capstone Design Projects
- Product Realization
- Dynamics
- Manufacturing
- Metrology
- Production Planning
- Quality Engineering
- Design of Experiments
- Mechanics of Materials
- Nanotechnology
- Micromanufacturing
- Semiconductor Fabrication
- Implantable Medical Devices
Areas of Expertise
- Micromachining
- Micromanufacturing
- Semiconductor Fabrication Processes
Research Interests
- Microsystems Development
- Nanotechnology
- Medical Devices
- Additive Manufacturing
- Engineering Education
Paul van Susante
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering—Engineering Mechanics
- Mining Innovation Enterprise (MINE) Faculty Advisor
- PI of Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab (PSTDL)
- pjvansus@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3253
- MEEM 915A
Teaching Interests
- Engineering Design Process
- Mechanics of Materials
- System Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Practice
- Finite Element Analysis
- Intro to Aerospace Engineering
- Space System Engineering
- Space Resource Utilization
- Senior Design Capstone / Enterprise Project
- Product Realization
Areas of Expertise
- Solid Mechanics
- Structural Design
- Finite Element Analysis
- Engineering Design Process
- System Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Engineering (Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Architecture)
- Extreme Environment Design
- Civil and Mining Engineering
- Education
- Optimization and Modeling
Research Interests
- Extreme Environment Technologies (Space, Underwater, Mining, Arctic, etc.)
- Excavation and Mining Technology
- Planetary Science and Exploration
- In-Situ Resource Utilization
- Space Mining and Construction
- Design Optimization
- Robotics and Automation
- System Engineering and Integration
Scott W. Wagner
- Associate Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- swwagner@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1062
- EERC 327
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