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EMPLOYMENT
9/60 - 6/65
Engineering Mechanics Department, University of Wisconsin M.S. (Engineering Mechanics), 1982, Ph.D. (Engineering Mechanics), 1965. See Publications for thesis titles. Instructor, 1963-65, taught Statics, Dynamics and Strength of Materials courses. Organized graduate student seminar series.
9/65 - 8/69
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. Assistant Professor of Engineering Mechanics in Materials Engineering Department. Helped develop undergraduate and graduate program in Mechanical Analysis and Design. Faculty advisor for student ASME section -- won Best in the Midwest Award two years in a row.
9/68 - 8/69
University of Stuttgart (TH), Germany, Gast Dozent and Alexander von Humboldt Fellow. Worked at the Institute for Metalforming; performed research on high velocity impact hammer and participated in the development of a new analytical technique for the description of large plastic flow problems.
9/69 - 8/73
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. Associate Professor, in Materials Engineering Department. Developed courses in Plates, Shells, and Metalforming Mechanics for graduate program.
9/73 - 4/82
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. Professor of Engineering Mechanics in Materials Engineering Department. Developed courses dealing with Noise and Vibration Control, Mechanics of Composite Materials and Applied Stress Analysis; set up a new Noise Control Laboratory; Coordinator for graduate and undergraduate program in Mechanical Design.
4/82 - 8/91
University of Illinois at Chicago. Professor and Acting Head, Mechanical Engineering Department, 4/82 - 4/83. Professor and Head, 4/83 - 8/91. Responsible for organization of new Mechanical Engineering Department created as a result of reorganization of College; oversaw growth of faculty from 12 to 28; undergraduate student body was 550 at time of departure, 225 graduate students; supervised merger of Industrial Engineering with Mechanical Engineering, in 1986, with Manufacturing Engineering becoming a major emphasis in the Department. Also, oversaw move of Department into the New Engineering Research Facility thereby doubling its laboratory space.
7/87 - 9/88
University of Illinois at Chicago. Director of Off-Campus Engineering Programs.
Responsible for all aspects of video-based MS programs given at five public as well as several industrial sites.
8/91 - 61/98
Marquette University. Professor and Chair, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department. Responsible for two ABET accredited undergraduate and three graduate programs. Co-director of Masters Program in Engineering Management.
7/98 - 6/99, 1/03 - 7/03
Marquette University. Interim Dean, College of Engineering. Responsible for Academic Programs (6UG, 8 Grad), Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Research Stimulation, Personnel, Advancement Activities, Alumni Relations and Outreach to Community. Development Capital Campaign priorities for College.
7/99 - 11/99
Marquette University. Professor and Chair, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Department.
12/99 - 8/07
Marquette University. Senior Associate Dean of College of Engineering. Responsible for Academic Program Development, Academic Goals, Budget Development, Centers, Physical Plant, Grants and Contracts, Quality Measures, Faculty and Staff Hiring Oversight. Co-Director of Center of Joining and Manufacturing Assembly.
7/02 - 1/08
Marquette University. Director, Discovery Learning Center.
2/03 - 7/03
Marquette University. Interim Dean, College of Engineering.
8/08 - Present
Marquette University. Professor. Mechanical Engineering Department
Part-Time Work and Major Consulting Efforts:
Summer 1960
Ladish Company, Cudahy, WI. Engineer.
Designed experimental high velocity impact hammer that was used in study of hard to forge materials.
Summer 1965
Ladish Company, Cudahy, WI. Stress Analyst.
Performed stress analysis of large multi-station mechanical press as well as
failure analysis of upper ram of largest counterblow forging hammer in the world.
Summer l967
National Science Foundation, Assistant Director of Engineering Case Study Institute held in Chicago. Set up case studies at various area companies and demonstrated use of case studies in classroom environment.
9/67 - 76
Ladish Company, Cudahy, WI. Consultant.
Performed stress analysis of forging hammers and presses. Set up noise measurement procedure to check compliance with OSHA standards, carried out noise control studies on forging industry sponsored study of Noise Control in Forge Shop.
Summer l968
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL. Visiting Scientist in Materials Science Division. Performed theoretical study of creep of nuclear fuel elements and cladding materials.
3/70 - 10/88
Sargent and Lundy Engineers, Chicago, IL. Co. Consultant to Engineering Mechanics Division. Participated in numerous special analytical studies involving the static and dynamic analysis of nuclear power plant components. Examples are simplified analysis procedures to check ASME BPV Code compliance, fracture mechanics analysis procedures, procedures for the analysis of buried piping systems, etc.
7/72 - 75
Howmedica, Inc., Chicago, IL. Consultant.
Performed stress analysis studies of various dental implant designs. Carried out basic studies involving the interaction of teeth, periodontal membrane and bone which were published in journals and conference proceedings.
9/73 - 6/74
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Visiting Professor.
Carried out analytical studies of large plastic flow occurring in several
forging operations.
11/77 - 81
National Can Co., Chicago, IL. Consultant.
Carried out studies involving the stress analysis and buckling of beer cans with
the aim of reducing wall thickness of sides and domed bottom of can.
12/78 - 3/79
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. Visiting Professor.
Developed analysis procedures applicable to laminated pressure vessels.
7/81 - 10/81
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC. Consultant to Polymer Science Division. Developed analysis procedures to compliment test procedures of porcelain veneered metal alloy systems.
9/65 - Present
Also, short term. Consultant to various companies.
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