- Professor and Chair, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Professor, Psychology and Human Factors
- Director, Research and Innovation in STEAM Education Center (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
- Graduate Program Director, 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
- Director, Michigan Tech Center for AI; Coordinator, MTU NIST PREP Program
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- 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
Steven Onsager
- Senior Systems Engineer, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Adjunct Instructor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- sponsage@mtu.edu
- EERC 424
- 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
- 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
Affiliate Faculty
- Associate Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Witte Family Endowed Faculty Fellow in Mining Engineering
- schatte1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2516
- Dow 625
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Generative AI for mine safety
- Remote sensing for critical mineral exploration
- InSAR for mining hazards
- Geophysical inversion using deep learning
- Stochastic resource modeling and stochastic optimization in mining
Teaching Interests
- Mine Planning and Design
- Mineral Resource Estimation
- Mining System Reliability and Optimization
- Geostatistics and Data Analysis
- Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Links of Interest
Courses Taught
- Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Microfluidic Biochip Laboratory
- Chemical and Biological Sensors
- Integrated Circuit Engineering
- Integrated Sensors and Actuators
- BioMEMS
Areas of Interest
- BioMEMS, microfluidic devices and systems, and biomedical microdevices
- Sensors and sensor systems
- Bioelectronic and healthcare sensors and devices
- Flexible and printed electronics and sensors
- Healthcare sensors and devices
- Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- fdang1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2040
- EERC 711
Links of Interest
Areas of Interest
- Robotics and Control
- Sensing and Perception
- Data-Driven Modeling
- Learning-based Control
- Application of Artificial Intelligence in robotics
- Robotics Design (underwater/ agriculture)
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- gmgutow@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3671
- R. L. Smith 830
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Motion Planning
- Optimization and Search
- In Space Servicing
Research Interests
- Task and Motion Planning
- Generalizations of the Traveling Salesman Problem
- Bayesian Reasoning for planning, control, estimation, and active perception
- Generalized Branch and Bound
Parallel Algorithms for Robotics
"You can't change the world, but you can make a dent!"
—Sheldon Mopes
—Sheldon Mopes
- Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, CEGE and Social Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Green Campus Enterprise
- rhandler@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3612
- H-STEM 235
Courses
- ENG 4515/5515 Introduction to Sustainability and Resilience
- ENG 4525/5525 Systems Analysis for Sustainability and Resilience
- CM 3980 Sustainable Chemical Engineering
- Green Campus Enterprise
Research Interests
- Life-cycle assessment
- Sustainability and resilience
- Food, Energy, and Water systems
- Sustainable materials and manufacturing
- Ecosystem services
- Aquaponics and hydroponics
- Professor and Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering
- jjiang1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1943
- HSTEM 339A
Research Interests
- Biomechanics (Bio-solids and Biofluids)
- Medical Image/Signal Processing
- Machine Learning and Computer Vision with Applications in Medical Imaging
- Developments of Ultrasound Technologies for Tissue Characterization
- Associate Dean for Graduate and Online Education
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
- landis@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3166
- M&M 707
- Distinguished Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- A Past President, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- minerick@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2796
- HSTEM 259
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Microdevices
- Medical diagnostics
- Nonlinear electrophoresis
- Chair, Chemical Engineering
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- pjpinher@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1870
- Chem Sci 203B
- Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
- Associate Professor, MAE
- Faculty advisor, Aeronautics and Rocketry Enterprise (AERE) and AIAA MTU chapter
- ktajiri@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2675
- R. L. Smith 807
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies for transportation application
- Transonic/supersonic flows and shock waves
- Thermofluid dynamics in jet engines and rocket engines
Research Interests
- Transport phenomena in multiscale/multiphase systems
- Polymer electrolyte fuel cells for automotive/aircraft application
- Hydrogen compression devices
- Shock wave-particles interaction
- Shock wave-boundary layer interaction