Education

PhD Mechanical Engineering 2013
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Advisors: Perry Y. Li, PhD and Arthur G. Erdman, PhD

MS Mechanical Engineering, minor in Biomedical Engineering February 2011
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Advisor: Perry Y. Li, PhD

BS Mechanical Engineering May 2008
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Graduated with Honors

Dissertation

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 2013, Download
Advisors: Perry Y. Li, PhD and Arthur G. Erdman, PhD

Researched and designed a novel robotic, hydraulic, multi-articulated surgical platform for use with various forms of surgical procedures.
Designed a novel hydraulic valve capable of low-flow rate, high-pressure operation within restrictive size constraints.
Planned and fabricated prototypes for various components of the proposed surgical platform for validation and testing design effectiveness.
Developed analytical and numerical models to describe system kinematics and test operation.

Experience

Engineering and Technology Department, University of Wisconsin - Stout
Professor, August 2022 - present
Associate Professor, August 2016 - July 2022
Assistant Professor, August 2012 - July 2016

Medical Devices Center, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Lab Supervisor, July 2011 – August 2012

Co-founded an undergraduate internship program.
Mentored various undergraduate and graduate engineering design groups in the medical device. development process and general engineering design.
Designed, maintained, and enforced safety protocols for a multi-function laboratory space.
Trained students in the use of advanced prototyping and development equipment.
Developed and maintained an up-to-date design environment through equipment acquisition, skills training, and needs analysis.

School of Engineering, University of St. Thomas
Adjunct Faculty, January 2012 - May 2012

Led a laboratory class covering the topics of statics and dynamics.
Helped students to make the connection between classical theory and the real-world applications through the use of hands-on projects.
Introduced students to the basics of manufacturing by teaching wood and metal machining skills.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Teaching Assistant, Senior Design Projects, September 2011 – May 2012

Provided project support for 19 industry sponsored student senior design groups.
Assisted students through the design experience and provided feedback through project reviews.
Located on campus resources and equipment to meet various project needs.

Teaching Assistant, Design and Manufacturing I, January 2010 – August 2011

Instructed students in both a small group lecture format and laboratory format.
Covered topics such as statics, stress analysis, machine component design, mechanics, fatigue, manufacturing processes, and computer aided design/analysis.
Supervised laboratory sessions on basic machining, numerically controlled machining, injection molding, rolling, and welding.

Teaching Assistant, Design and Manufacturing II, January 2010 – May 2010

Led a discussion section of approximately 50 students weekly.
Lectured on topics including graphical and analytical synthesis of mechanisms, mechanism analysis, machine component selection, and kinematics.
Mentored student groups in the design and analysis of mechanism based projects.

Curriculum Vitae