Michele H. Miller



Michele H. Miller

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Drive

Houghton, MI 49931-1295

(906)487-3025

mhmiller@mtu.edu

EDUCATION:

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 1994

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1991

Duke University, Durham, NC

B.S. Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, 1986

EXPERIENCE:

2000 to present Associate Professor, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

2001 to 2002 Visiting Associate Professor, Boston University, Boston, MA

1994 to 2000 Assistant Professor, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

1989 to 1994 Research Assistant, NCSU Precision Engineering Center, Raleigh, NC

1986 to 1989 Manufacturing Engineer, General Motors, Warren, MI

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Modeling material removal processes

Developing control techniques for precision fabrication

Microelectromechanical systems

Engineering education

HONORS:

Edward P. Mikol Award for the best paper in the ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, 2007

SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, 2001

NSF CAREER Award, 1999

SME Education Foundation Research Initiation Award, 1995

NSF Summer Student in Japan, 1991

COURSES TAUGHT:

ME2500 Integrated Design and Manufacturing

ME370 Analysis of Dynamic Systems

ENG3966 Design for Manufacturing

ME4610/5610 Advanced Machining Processes

ME4625/5625 Precision Manufacturing and Metrology

ME465 Tool Engineering

ME4700 Dynamic Systems and Controls

ME4990/5990 Human Factors in Engineering

ME505 Seminar in Manufacturing Systems Engineering

ME592B Precision Machine Design

MN500 (BU) Design and Manufacture of Optical Communication Components (team taught)

STUDENT ADVISING:

Graduate Students

Anna Pereira, Self-Efficacy and Hands-On Ability, MS, expected 2010.

Jen-Yung Chang, Ink Jet Printing of Polymer Coatings, MS, expected 2009.

Chengzhang Li, MEMS resonant mass sensor fabrication, PhD, expected 2011.

Yong Kyu Hong, Development of an Integrated Atomic Force Microscopy-Nanoindenter, PhD, 2006.

Ping Zhang, Investigation of Grinding Wheel Loading, PhD, 2006.

Xiaorui Fan, Force Modeling for Intermittent Grinding Processes, PhD, 2005.

Glen Lichtenberg, Quality Improvement of a Manual Transmission Input Shaft Radial Lip Sealing System: Failure Analysis, Design and Manufacturing Assessment, MS, 2003.

Prasanna Mahaddalkar, Force and Temperature Reduction in Vibration Assisted Grinding, MS, 2002.

Prasann Handigund, Modeling of Abrasive Wear and Forces in Grinding, MS, 2001.

Lit Ming Gho, Water Jet Assisted In-Process Dressing of Grinding Wheels, MS, 2001.

Weimin Qu, The Effects of High Frequency Vibration on the Grinding Process, PhD, 1999.

William Braun, Modal Force Reconstruction for Tool Wear Identification, MS, 1999.

Thrinath Kakumanu, Model for Self-Dressing of Resin Bound Grinding Wheels, MS, 1998.

Kee Yoon Tiew, Abrasive Water Jet Machining of Brittle Materials, MS, 1998.

Undergraduate Students Doing Research

Heather Robertson, MEMS Sensor Fabrication, MEDC, 2007-09.

Susan Hallesy, Subsurface Damage in Ultrasonic Machining, MTU SURF, 2004.

Jarod Dainovic, Prototype Resonator Design for MUMPS Process, NSF NUE REU, 2004.

Don Craner, Computer Interface for Metrology Instrumentation, 2003.

Chad Bareither, Vibration Assisted Grinding, MTU Educ. Opp., 2003.

Jen Harjer, Ultrasonic Machining Testbed, NSF, 2003.

Brett Duiser, Grinding Wheel Loading, NSF, 2003.

Chukwuemeka Igboanugo, Electromagnetic Bearing Grinding Spindle, NSF, 2002

Kerry Trumble, Electromagnetic Bearing Grinding Spindle, NSF, 2002.

Lisa Winnicki, Electromagnetic Bearing Grinding Spindle, NSF, 2001-02.

Melissa Hasenbach, Wheel Loading in Vibration Assisted Grinding, NSF, 2001.

Julia Fisher, Abrasive Wear in Vibration Assisted Grinding, NSF, 2001.

Lance Hadfield, Wheel Loading Measurements, NSF, 2001.

Mark Lesiw, Electromagnetic Grinding Spindle, Sandia Nat’l Labs, 2001.

Steven Buscetta, Friction Test Fixture, NSF, 2000.

Baron Copeland, Abrasive Wear in Vibration Assisted Grinding, MTU Young Scholar, 2000.

Christina Trucano, Vibration Assisted Grinding, NSF, 2000.

Paul Kopari, Vibration Assisted Grinding, NSF, 2000.

Nicholas Tonkin, Electromagnetic Bearing Grinding Spindle, 2000.

Paul Griffiths, Electromagnetic Bearing Spindles, Sandia Nat’l Labs, 1999-00.

Ryan Zakrzewski, Temperature Effects in Vibration Assisted Grinding, NSF, 1999-00.

Ben Schaut, Abrasive Water Jet Machining of Glass, NSF, 1999.

Bill Skellenger, Vibration Assisted Grinding, 1998-99.

Eric Bisick, Improving Effectiveness of Belt Saw, W.F. Meyers, 1998-99.

Tony Canestrelli, Machinability of Recycled Magnesium, Dow Chemical, 1998.

Christy Carmichael, Finishing with Diamond Abrasive Brushes, Weiler Brush Company, 1997.

Vicki Marotzke, Machinability of Aluminum, SPX Contech, 1997.

Scott Kleikamp, Grinding Lab Fixtures, 1996.

Mark Dorner, Machinability of Magnesium, Dow Chemical, 1996.

Doug Hull, Investigation of Wheel Lobing Error, GM Delphi Chassis, 1995.

Undergraduate Students Doing Independent Study for Course Credit

Chris Metelsky, Customer Relationship Management Software, summer 07.

Christine Trucano, Grit Wear in Vibration Assisted Grinding, fall 00.

Chris Weiciech, High Speed Grinder Implementation, spring 99.

Jeff Novak, Fine Depth of Cut Adjuster, summer 98.

Ian Crancer, Fine Depth of Cut Adjuster, summer 98.

Kevin Gilleo, Infeed Actuator Fixture, spring 98.

Tony Canestrelli, Fixtures for Grinding Machine, winter 97-98.

Senior Design Project Advising

Golf Enabling Device (Dickenson County ISD), 2007-08

Weld Tint Removal (Brenner Tank), 2004-05

Stack Rack Clamp Design (Linetec), 2004-05

Closed Crankcase Ventilation (Caterpillar), 2004-05

Sea Base 6 DOF Motion Platform (NSWC), 2004-05

Sea Base Crane Scale Model (NSWC), 2004-05

Variable Displacement Pump (EMB), 2004-05

SAE Formula Car, 2003-04.

Power Steering Pump (Visteon), 2002-03.

Polishing Wheel Dresser (Caterpillar), 2002-03.

Steel Seal Machining Fixture (Caterpillar), 2002-03.

Hydraulic Decelerator (Via Systems), 2002-03.

Development of Material to Simulate Bone in Cutting Tests (Stryker), 2000-01.

Automated Grinding Wheel Dresser (Chand Kare), 2000-01.

Automated Robot Work Cell, 2000-01.

Fixture Design for Abrasive Scratch Tests, spring 99.

Sand Casting of SAE Formula Car Wheels, winter 99.

Ultrasonic Actuator Design, fall 98.

Automation of Precision Grinder, fall 98.

Design of Grinding Module within Abrasive Water Jet Machine, spring 98.

PUBLICATIONS:

Journal Papers

Fan, X. and M. H. Miller, “Force Analysis for Grinding with Segmental Wheels,” Machining Science and Technology, Vol. 10, 2006, pp. 435-455.

Miller, M. H., J. A. Perrault, G. G. Parker, B. P. Bettig and T. G. Bifano, “Simple models for piston type micromirror behavior,” J. Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2006, pp. 303-313.

Lee, H., M. H. Miller and T. G. Bifano, “CMOS Chip Planarization by Chemical Mechanical Polishing for a Vertically Stacked Metal MEMS Integration,” J. Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2004, pp. 108-115.

Salisbury, E. J., K. V. Domala, K. S. Moon, M. H. Miller and J. W. Sutherland, “A Three Dimensional Model for the Surface Texture in Surface Grinding, Part 1—Surface Generation Model,” ASME Journal of Mfg Sci. and Engineering, Vol. 123, No. 4, 2001, pp. 576-581.

Salisbury, E. J., K. V. Domala, K. S. Moon, M. H. Miller and J. W. Sutherland, “A Three Dimensional Model for the Surface Texture in Surface Grinding, Part 2—Grinding Wheel Model,” ASME Journal of Mfg Sci. and Engineering, Vol. 123, No. 4, 2001, pp. 582-590.

Qu, W., K. Wang, M. H. Miller, Y. Huang and A. Chandra, “Using Vibration Assisted Grinding to Reduce Subsurface Damage,” Precision Engineering, Vol. 24, No. 4, 2000, pp. 329-337.

Chandra, A., K. Wang, Y. Huang, G. Subhash, M. H. Miller and W. Qu, “Role of Unloading in Machining of Brittle Materials,” ASME Journal of Mfg. Sci. and Engineering, Vol. 122, No. 3, 2000, pp. 452-462.

Sharp, K. W., M. H. Miller and R. O. Scattergood, “Analysis of the Grain Depth-of-Cut in Plunge Grinding,” Precision Engineering, Vol. 24, No. 3, 2000, pp. 220-230.

Miller, M. H. and T. A. Dow, “Influence of the Grinding Wheel in the Ductile Grinding of Brittle Materials: Development and Verification of Kinematic Based Model,” ASME Journal of Mfg Sci. and Engineering, Vol. 121, No. 4, 1999, pp. 638-646.

Wang, Y., K. S. Moon and M. H. Miller, “A New Method for Improving the Surface Grinding Process,” International Journal for Manufacturing Science and Production, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1998, pp. 159-167.

Miller, M. H. and T. A. Dow, “Wheel Speed Equilibria in Precision Contour Grinding,” Precision Engineering, Vol. 19, No. 2/3, 1996, pp. 148-156.

Miller, M. H., K. P. Garrard, T. A. Dow and L. W. Taylor, “A Controller Architecture for Integrating a Fast Tool Servo into a Diamond Turning Machine,” Precision Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 1, 1994, pp. 42-48.

Dow, T. A., M. H. Miller and P. J. Falter, “Application of a Fast Tool Servo for Diamond Turning of Nonrotationally Symmetric Surfaces,” Precision Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 4., 1991, pp. 243-250.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

Miller, M. H., L. J. Bohmann, W. S. Helton, A. L. Pereira, “Determining the Importance of Hands-On Ability for Engineers,” Proc. of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, TX, Paper No. AC2009-1233, 2009, 5 pages.

Miller, M. H. and D. D. Charlesworth, “Problem Solving Obstacles in the Research Lab: Perceptions of Graduate Students and Faculty, Proc. of ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, Houghton, MI, Sept. 2007.

Miller, M. H. and K. L. Jordan, “Design Curricula Review,” Proc. of ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, Houghton, MI, Sept. 2007.

Helton, W. S., M. H. Miller and R. L. Pastel, “Barriers, Bridges, and Trolls Under the Bridge: Issues in Human Factors Education for Engineers and Others,” Proc. of ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, Houghton, MI, Sept. 2007.

Miller, M. H., “Problem Solving in the Research Laboratory—A Workshop for Graduate Students,” Proc. of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1155, 2005, CD-ROM, 6 pages.

Lee, H., M. H. Miller and T. G. Bifano, “Planarization of a CMOS die for an integrated metal MEMS,” Proc. of SPIE: Micromachining and Microfabrication Process Technology VIII, Vol. 4979, 2003, pp. 137-144.

Becker, T., T. Bifano, H. Lee, M. Miller, P. Bierden, and S. Cornellisen “MEMS Spatial Light Modulator with Integrated Electronics,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 4985, 2003, pp. 193-203.

Miller, M. H. and K. J. Weinmann, “Improving the Relevance of Manufacturing in a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum,” Proc. of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1566, 2002, CD-ROM, 5 pages.

Bifano, T. G., P. Bierden, S. Cornelissen, C. Dimas, H. Lee, M. H. Miller, and J. Perreault, “Large-scale metal MEMS mirror arrays with integrated electronics,” Proc. of SPIE: Design, Test, Integration, and Packaging of MEMS/MOEMS, 2002, pp. 467-476.

Miller, M. H. and T. S. Kakumanu, “Investigation of the Self-Dressing of Resin Bound Grinding Wheels,” Proc. of the 1999 ASME IMECE, MED-Vol. 10, 1999, pp. 493-498.

Miller, M. H., “Industry Internships as a Tool for Curriculum Development,” Proc. of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 2566, 1998, 6 pages, CD-ROM.

Wang, Y., K. S. Moon and M. H. Miller, “Simulation Study of the Process Parameters of a New Precision Grinding Method,” Proc. of SME CAPE97, pp. 198-207.

Haerle, A. G., R. W. Murray, W. E. Mercer, B. A. Mikucki, M. H. Miller, “The Effect of Non-Metallic Inclusions on the Properties of Die Cast Magnesium,” SAE Technical Paper #970331, Vol. SP-1250, 1997, pp. 75-84.

Wang, Y., K. S. Moon and M. H. Miller, “Micro-Actuation in Precision Grinding,” Proc. of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, DSC-Vol. 58, 1996, pp. 349-356.

Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings

Li, C. and M. H. Miller, “Comparisons of Anchor Designs for MEMS Resonant Mass Sensors,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2008.

Li, C. and M. H. Miller, “Investigation of Air Damping and Q in a MEMS Resonant Mass Sensor,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2008.

Miller, M. H. and X. Fan, "Wheel Wear During Intermittent Grinding, Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2006.

Zhang, P. and M. H. Miller, “The Role of Mechanical Interlocking and Diffusion in Grinding Wheel Loading,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2005, pp. 399-402.

Fan, X. and M. H. Miller, “Investigation of Segmental Wheel Geometry on Grinding Force Optimization,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2005, pp. 383-386.

Fan, X. and M. H. Miller, “Force Analysis for Segmental Grinding,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2004, pp. 84-87.

Zhang, P. and M. H. Miller, “Investigation of Wheel Loading Based on Adhesion Theories and Temperature,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2004, pp. 570-573.

Zhang, P., X. Fan and M. H. Miller, “Improving Grinding Wheel Performance with Vibration Assistance and Segmented Wheels,” Proc. of the 2004 NSF Design, Service and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference, 2004.

Fan, X. and M. H. Miller, “Simulating Vibration Assisted Grinding with Segmented Wheels,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2003, pp. 431-434.

Zhang, P. and M. H. Miller, “Grinding Wheel Loading with and without Vibration Assistance,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2003, pp. 455-458.

Miller, M. H., P. M. Mahaddalkar, X. Fan, P. Zhang and P. B. Handigund, “Use of Vibration Assisted Machining and Wheel Self-Dressing to Improve Ceramics Grinding,” Proc. of the NSF Design, Service and Manufacture and Industrial Innovation Grantees and Research Conference, Birmingham, AL, 2003, CD-ROM, 24 pages.

Fan, X. and M. H. Miller, “The Application of an Empirical Tool Force Model on Vibration Assisted Cutting,” Proc. of ASPE Annual Meeting, 2002, pp. 485-489.

Mahaddalkar, P. M. and M. H. Miller, “Force and Temperature Measurements in Vibration Assisted Grinding,” Proc. of ASPE Annual Meeting, 2002, pp. 515-520.

Zhang, P. and M. H. Miller, “Grinding Wheel Condition Prediction and Improvement,” Proc. of ASPE Annual Meeting, 2002, pp. 529-533.

Miller, M. H., Lit Ming Gho, P. B. Handigund, X. Fan, “Wheel Condition and Forces in Grinding of Ceramics,” Proc. of the NSF Design, Service and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference, 2002, CD-ROM 14 pages.

Gho, Lit Ming and M. H. Miller, “Water Jet Assisted In-Process Cleaning and Dressing of Grinding Wheels,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2001, pp. 409-412.

Handigund, P. B. and M. H. Miller, “Abrasive Wear and Forces in Grinding of Silicon Carbide,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2001, pp. 413-416.

Fan, X. and M. H. Miller, “Force Modeling in Vibration Assisted Cutting,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2001, pp. 405-408.

Petteys, R. S., G. G. Parker and M. H. Miller, “LQG Control of Rigid and Flexible Modes of an Active Magnetic Bearing Spindle,” Proc. of the ASPE Summer Topical Meeting on Precision Bearings and Spindles, 2001, pp. 64-69.

Miller, M. H., W. Qu, P. Chen and A. Chandra, “Improving Wheel Performance with Vibration Assisted Grinding,” Proc. of the NSF Design, Service and Mfg Grantees and Research Conference, 2001, 4 pages, CD-ROM.

Chen, P., W. Qu, M. H. Miller and A. Chandra, “Thermal Effects in Vibration Assisted Grinding,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 2000, pp. 86-89.

Miller, M. H., W. Qu and A. Chandra, “Temperature and Energy Effects in Vibration Assisted Grinding,” Proc. of the NSF Design and Mfg Grantees Conference, 2000, 3 pages, CD-ROM.

Miller, M. H. and T. S. Kakumanu, “Wear and Self-Dressing of Resin Bound Grinding Wheels,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1999, pp. 493-496.

Qu, W., M. H. Miller and A. Chandra, “The Effect of Parallel Modulation on Sub-Surface Damage,” Proceedings of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1999, pp. 119-122.

Braun, W. J., M. H. Miller and J. F. Schultze, “The Development of Machine-Tool Force Reconstruction for Wear Identification,” Proceedings of the 17th International Modal Analysis Conference, Vol. 1, 1999, pp. 94 – 98.

Qu, W., M. H. Miller and A. Chandra, “Effect of Modulation on Single Grit Scratch Tests,” Proceedings of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1998, pp. 618-621.

Miller, M. H. and W. Qu, “The Effect of Workpiece Modulation on Grinding Performance,” Proc. of the NSF Design and Mfg Grantees Conference, 1998, pp. 469-470.

Qu, W. and M. H. Miller, “The Effect of Workpiece Modulation on Surface Quality,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1997, pp. 254-257.

Kakumanu, T. S. and M. H. Miller, “A Model for Self-Dressing of Resin Bound Grinding Wheels,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1997, pp. 250-253.

Qu, W. and M. H. Miller, “The Effect of Workpiece Modulation on Grinding Force,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1996, pp. 589-592.

Miller, M. H. and K. S. Moon, “The Effect of Workpiece Modulation on Grinding Kinematics,” Proc. of the ASPE Spring Topical Meeting, 1996, pp. 70-75.

Miller, M. H. and T. A. Dow, “Modeling the Wheel/Work Interface in Precision Grinding,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1994, pp. 101-104.

Miller, M. H., G. E. Storz, T. A. Dow and R. O. Scattergood, “Effect of Grinding Energy on Wheel Speed and Surface Finish,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1994, pp. 374-377.

Miller, M. H. and T. A. Dow, “Effect of Wheel Characteristics on Ductile Regime Grinding of Brittle Materials,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1993, pp. 181-184.

Miller, M. H., K. P. Garrard, T. A. Dow and L. W. Taylor, “Controller Design for a Modern Diamond Turning Machine,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1991, pp. 62-65.

Miller, M. H. and T. A. Dow, “Fast Tool Servo Implementation for Diamond Turning,” Proc. of the ASPE Annual Meeting, 1990, 192-195.

Articles

Moon, K. S., M. H. Miller, A. Chandra and J. W. Sutherland, “Grinding Research at Michigan Tech,” Abrasives, June/July, 1996, pp. 17, 27-29.

Reports

Miller, M. H., “Faculty Internship at Boeing: Final Report,” submitted to Boeing Company and MTU National Advisory Board, September 1997, 11 pages.

Miller, M. H., “Evaluation of Diamond Abrasive Brush for Finishing Silicon Carbide,” submitted to Weiler Brush Company, May, 1997, 5 pages.

Miller, M. H. and D. W. Hull, “Investigation of Wheel Bearing Lobing Error: Final Report,” submitted to GM Delphi Chassis, July 1996, 57 pages.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

“Determining the Importance of Hands-On Ability for Engineers,” presented at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, TX, June 2009.

“Force Analysis for Segmental Grinding,” presented at the ASPE Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 2004.

“Abrasive Wear and Forces in Grinding Silicon Carbide,” NIST Ceramic Machining Consortium, Gaithersburg, MD, Dec. 2001.

“Modeling the Self-Dressing Process,” NIST Ceramic Machining Consortium, Waynesboro, PA, October 2000.

“Thermal Effects in Vibration Assisted Grinding,” NIST Machining Grinding Consortium, Santa Ana, CA, 2000.

“Investigation of the Self-Dressing of Resin Bound Grinding Wheels,” presented at the ASME IMECE, Nashville, TN, 1999.

“Wear and Self-Dressing of Resin Bound Grinding Wheels,” presented at the ASPE Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, 1999.

“Thermal Effects in Vibration Assisted Grinding,” invited talk at 4th Meeting of Consortium for Information Age Manufacturing (CIAM), Monterey, CA, 1999.

“The Effect of High Frequency Modulation on Machining Sub-Surface Damage,” invited talk at 3rd Meeting of CIAM, Kanagawa Institute, Japan, 1999.

“Effect of Modulation on Single Grit Scratch Tests,” NIST Ceramics Machining Consortium, Worthington, OH, 1999.

“The Effect of Modulation on Surface Finish and Fracture Damage,” invited talk at 2nd Meeting of CIAM, Kanagawa Institute, Japan, 1998.

“Effect of Modulation on Single Grit Scratch Tests,” presented at the ASPE Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, 1998.

“The Effect of Workpiece Modulation on Grinding Kinematics,” presented at the ASPE Spring Topical Meeting, Annapolis, MD, 1996.

“The Future of the Manufacturing Engineering Division Activities,” invited panelist at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Francisco, 1995.

“Modeling the Wheel/Work Interface in Precision Grinding,” presented at the ASPE Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, 1994.

“Controller Design and Algorithms for Diamond Turning Machines,” tutorial presented with T. Dow and K. Garrard at 1991-1993 ASPE Annual Meetings.

“Controller Design for a Modern Diamond Turning Machine,” presented at the ASPE Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, 1991.

FUNDED PROJECTS:

“Weaving Threads of Sustainability into the Fabric of the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum: Impacting the Fundamental Manner in which Students Solve Problems,” NSF, with J. Gershenson, I. Miskioglu, G. Parker, C. Margraves, 9/09 to 8/11, $144, 604.

“Hands-On Ability: Why It Matters and How to Improve It,” NSF, with L. Bohmann and W. Helton, 1/09 to 12/10, $396,109.

“Enhancing Engineering Analysis and Creative Design with Tablet Technology,” Hewlett Packard, with C. Van Karsen, J. Blough, S. Maiti, J. Gershenson, 6/1/08 to 5/30/10, $77,000.

“Optimizing Chemo-Mechanical Structure for MEMS Chemical Vapor Sensor Arrays,” State of Michigan 21st Century Jobs Fund, with G. Parker, S. Green, H. Liu, P. Bergstrom, 1/07 to 1/10, $808,832.

“Practical Problem Solving in the Research Lab,” NSF Rigorous Research in Engineering Education workshop participant, 7/05 to 7/06, $3000.

“Improving Human Factors Research at Michigan Tech,” MTU C2E2, with W. Helton and R. Pastel, 11/05 to 11/06, $4500.

“Manufacturing Work Cells,” MTU REF, with W. Endres and 5 others, 4/04 to 4/05, $34,700.

“Undergraduate Exploration of Nano-Science, Applications, and Societal Implications at Michigan Tech,” NSF, with J. Jaszczak, B. Seely, E. Aifantis, G. Caneba, 8/03 to 8/04, $100,000.

“Investigation of Electrostatic Micromirror Dynamics,” Boston University/DARPA, with G. G. Parker, 1/04 to 9/04, $15,000.

“Enhancement of Ceramic Grindability Test System,” Chand Technical Ceramics, 9/02 to 1/03, $5000.

“Enterprise Course Module in Design for Manufacturing,” College of Engineering/NSF Action Agenda, with K. Weinmann, 6/99 to 6/00, $7500.

“Hybrid Processes for Machining Brittle Materials,” NSF CAREER including REU, Equipment and Industry Match Supplements, 6/99 to 5/04, $235,000.

“Vibration Control Research,” Sandia National Labs, with G. Parker, 10/98 to 9/99, $60,000.

SME Education Foundation Grant, with J. Schultze, A. Majlessi, A. Chandra, C. Friedrich, K. Moon, S. Pandit, J. Sutherland, K. Weinmann, 7/98 to 6/99, $53,940 in in-kind gifts.

“Machinability of Virgin and Recycled Magnesium,” Dow Chemical, 1/98 to 5/98, $1911.

“Chatter Onset and Tool Wear Detection in Machine Tools,” REF State of Michigan, with J. Schultze, 12/97 to 6/99, $30,000.

“Faculty internship at Boeing,” Boeing Co., with R. Warrington, 8/97 to 9/97, $17,848.

SME Education Foundation Grant, with G. Parker, J. Sutherland, K. Moon, A. Majlessi, 7/97 to 6/98, $132,470 in cash and in-kind gifts.

“Machinability of Aluminum Alloy Compositions,” SPX Contech, 2/97 to 9/97, $2000.

“Evaluation of Diamond Abrasive Brush for Finishing Silicon Carbide,” Weiler Brush Company, 1/97 to 5/97, $200.

“Initiative for the Development and Advanced Use of Abrasive Materials,” REF State of Michigan, with J. Gillis, 12/96 to 6/99, $135,000.

“Machinability of Magnesium Alloy Compositions,” Dow Chemical, 7/96 to 12/96, $2600.

SME Education Foundation Grant, with M. Gupta, J. Sutherland, K. Moon, A. Majlessi, 7/96 to 6/97, $19,900 in cash and in-kind gifts.

“Micro-Actuation in Precision Grinding of Ceramics,” REF State of Michigan, with K. Moon and J. Sutherland, 12/95 to 11/96, $35,917.

“Feasibility Studies in Ductile Regime Grinding,” NSF, 9/95 to 11/97, $17,905.

“Research Initiation Studies in Ductile Regime Grinding,” SME Education Foundation, 9/95 to 8/96, $9098.

SME Education Foundation Grant, with K. Moon and J. Sutherland, 9/95 to 8/96, $405,440 in cash and in-kind gifts.

“Equipment for Precision Machining Lab,” Caterpillar Foundation, 8/95 to 12/95, $14,000.

“Elimination of Lobing in the Grinding of Wheel Bearings,” GM Delphi Chassis, 6/95 to 6/96, $12,642.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

ABET mechanical engineering program evaluator, 2006-present

Board of Directors (2004-06) and Chair of Nominating Committee (2005) of American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE)

Board of Directors (1997-99) and Treasurer (1998-99) of ASPE

Chair of Organizing Committee for 2003 ASPE Annual Meeting in Portland, OR

Associate Editor International Journal for Manufacturing Science & Production (1996-1998)

Organizing committee for 1996 ASPE Spring Topical Meeting on ductile regime grinding and 2007 ASPE Spring Topical on vibration assisted machining

Organizing committees for 1996-07, 2009 ASPE Annual Meetings

Session Chair: 1996 SME NAMRC, 1996 ASPE Spring Topical Meeting, 1996-99 and 2001-02 ASPE Annual Meetings

Memberships: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Pi Tau Sigma

UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

Curriculum Development Activities

ME-EM Curriculum Committee (1997-98, 2000-01, 2002-05, 2008-present)

ME-EM Design/Mfg Curriculum Sub-Committee (1998-2000)

Curriculum Sub-committee for Improvement of EE labs for ME's (1998)

Manufacturing Area Assessment Committee (1998)

Review Committee for freshman engineering graphics courses (1996)

Other Departmental Service

Director of Engineering Education Innovation Research Group (2006-2008)

Mfg/Indust. Area Director and Executive Committee (2004-2006)

Faculty Development Committee (1998-99, 2002-04, 2006-08)

Brown Bag Graduate Seminar Coordinator (1998-2000)

ME-EM Workload Committee (1997)

ME-EM Graduate Committee (1996-97)

ME-EM Safety Committee (1995-2000)

Faculty search committee (1996, 2008, 2009)

PhD Qualifying Exam Committees

University Service

University Senate (2006-2009), chair of Senate Finance Committee (2006-07)

AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Program) Committee on Learning Spaces (2006-07)

Distance Learning Implementation Committee (2006- )

Chair of Dean of Graduate School Search Committee (2005)

Coordinator for Women in Science and Engineering (2003-2008)

Chair of Committee on Academic Tenure, Promotion and Reappointment (2002-05)

Dean of Student Affairs Search Committee (2002-03)

Strategic Planning 9 Person Working Group (2000-01)

Provost Search Committee (1999-00)

Associate Faculty Representative for Athletics and advisor for Varsity Club (1999-2001, 2002-2006)

Member of Presidential Advisory Council for Women’s Athletics (1998-2004)

Selection committees for Visiting Women/Minority Scholar and Lecture Series

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