Tania Demonte Gonzalez
Contact
- tsdemont@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1735
- MAE 818
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
Biography
Dr. Tania Demonte Gonzalez is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University, where she earned her Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Her work focuses on dynamic systems modeling and control, especially for marine renewable energy devices like wave energy converters. She has collaborated with partners like the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Sandia National Labs, and the University of Minnesota–Duluth to develop advanced control strategies that help optimize performance and lower costs for marine energy technologies. As a former Teaching Fellow, she developed a passion for student-centered teaching that blends theory with hands-on projects and real-world applications. She is dedicated to creating engaging learning experiences that help students connect complex models to practical engineering challenges.
Links of Interest
Areas of Interest
- Dynamic systems modeling and simulation
- Linear and nonlinear control design
- Marine renewable energy technologies (wave energy converters, PTO systems)
- Multi-domain physical system modeling (mechanical, electrical, thermal)
- Experimental testing and validation in wave tanks and marine environments