- Professor and Chair, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Professor, Psychology and Human Factors
- Director, Research and Innovation in STEAM Education Institute (RISE)
- jlirwin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2525
- EERC 425A
Research Interests
- Problem-based learning methods applied in the areas of CAD/CAM
- Static and dynamic model simulation
- Product and manufacturing work cell verification
Teaching Interests
- Parametric Modeling
- Statics and Strength of Materials
- Product Design and Development
- CAE and FEA Methods
- Computer-aided Manufacturing
- Senior Design
- Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- afatima@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1968
- EERC 321
Research Interests
- Digitalization of Manufacturing Processes
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Human Factors Engineering
Teaching Interests
- Machine Tool Fundamentals and Applications
- Statistical Methods
- Manufacturing Processes
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Industrial Safety
- Applied Quality Techniques
- Organizational Leadership
- Professor of Practice, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Professor of Practice, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Director, Machining and Additive Manufacturing Facilities
- nvhendri@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2424
- EERC 327
Research Interests
- Automation of manufacturing processes
- Additive, subtractive, hybrid manufacturing systems
Teaching Interests
- Fundamentals of Machine Tool Technology
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Design for Additive Manufacturing
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Faculty Advisor, SAE Baja Enterprise
- kevinj@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2476
- EERC 311
Research Interests
- Research Interests
- Hydraulics
- Vibrations/Modal Analysis
Teaching Interests
- Applied fluid power
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Vibrations
- Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Faculty Advisor, Advanced Metalworks Enterprise
- dmlabyak@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3658
- EERC 310
Research Interests
- Solid Mechanics
- Finite Element Analysis and Vibration Analysis
- Manufacturing
- Machinability of Metals
- Biomechanics—Solid Mechanics
- Head Impacts
- Helmet Performance and Design
Specialties
- Solid mechanics and finite element analysis methods
- Helping student groups with design and analysis of components
- Vibration analysis
- Shock analysis methods
- Football helmet design and performance
- Assistant Professor, Applied Computing
- Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- amazen@mtu.edu
- EERC 223
Areas of Research/Expertise
Autonomous Robots/Vehicles
- Mobile Robots
- Manipulators
- Autonomous Vehicles
Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Healthcare
- Image Forensic
- Energy Management
Teaching Interests
- Robotics and Mechatronics Senior Design
- Manipulator Robotics
- Digital Twins
- Hardware and Software Integration
- Control System Design
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Computational Intelligence Techniques
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
—Socrates
—Socrates
- Associate Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- ssmehend@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1663
- EERC 325
Research Interests
- Computational fluid dynamics
- 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
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Director, Michigan Tech Center for AI; Coordinator, MTU NIST PREP Program
- vinhn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3110
- R. L. Smith 926
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Advanced manufacturing
- Industry 4.0
- Human-robot-machine interaction
- Physics-based/data-driven modeling
- Manufacturing process monitoring
- Industrial automation
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- rahook@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1723
- EERC 312
Research Interests
- Friction Stir Processing
- Lean and Quality Manufacturing
Teaching Interests
- Statics
- Strength of Materials
- Machine Tool Fundamentals and Applications
- Associate Chair, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Associate Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- swwagner@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1062
- EERC 423
Research Interests
- Metal forming manufacturing
- Micro scale hydroforming operations
- Friction stir processing
Teaching Interests
- Applied Thermodynamics
- Lean Manufacturing and Production Planning
- Facilities Layout and Safety Design
- Manufacturing Processes
- Teaching Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Graduate Program Director, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- ddwanles@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3656
- EERC 326
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