John L. Irwin
- Professor and Chair, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- 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
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
Gretchen Hein
- Senior Lecturer, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Faculty Advisor, Society of Women Engineers
- glhein@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1968
- EERC 423
Teaching Interests
- Blended Learning Methods
- Technology in the Classroom
Research Interests
- Engineering Education
- Persistence in STEM fields
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
David M. Labyak
- Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- dmlabyak@mtu.edu
- 906-231-3533
- 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.
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
—Socrates
—Socrates
Sunil S. Mehendale
- 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
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
David D. Wanless
- Senior Lecturer, 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