2004-2005 Academic Catalog

91 Engineering School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science make things work better, more efficiently, more quickly, and less expensively. Engineers design EKG and ultra-sound machines to help doctors diagnose medical problems, spacecraft to explore planets, machines to generate electricity to power cities, and technology to combat terrorism. They are designing faster and more powerful computers, advanced communication systems, and safer and more fuel-efficient cars and airplanes. Engineers are on the cutting edge of technology. Engineers spend a lot of time interacting and communicating with others, often working on a team with others. With a strong science, mathematics, and technology background, the engineer often rises to leadership positions in a variety of settings, working at all stages—research, development, design, construction, production, operations, marketing, sales, and management—to develop new ideas into products. In this era of rapid technological change, an engineering education serves our society well. In the decades ahead, society’s needs and problems will call for engineering contributions on a scale not previously experienced. Faculty Lawrence Zavodney, Chairman: Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.S.M.E., The University of Akron, 1974; M.S.M.E., The University of Akron, 1977; Ph.D., Virginia Polytech- nic Institute and State University, 1987; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1992. Robert Chasnov, Assistant to the Chair: Professor of Engineer- ing. Education: B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1978; M.S., University of Illinois, 1980; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1983; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1991. Charles Allport, Assistant to the Academic Vice President; Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.S., United States Air Force Academy, 1962; M.A., George Washing- ton University, 1963; M.S.E., Arizona State University, 1965; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1990. Gerald Brown, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education : B.Engr., McMaster University, 1982; M.Engr., McMaster University, 1984; Ph.D., McMaster University, 1989. At Cedarville since 2004. Peter Burban, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education : B.S.Ch.E., University of Illinois, 1980; Ph.D., Univer- sity of Delaware, 1984. At Cedarville since 2001. Timothy Dewhurst, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education : B.S.M.E., Cornell University, 1980; M.Eng.M., Cornell University, 1981; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1985; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1996. Vicki Fang, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., Shaghai Jiao Tong University, 1992; M.S.E.T., Pittsburg State University, 1998; Ph.D., The University of Akron, 2004. At Cedarville since 2004. Harwood Hegna, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Educa- tion: B.S.A.E., University of Minnesota, 1969; M.S.A.E., University of Minnesota, 1971; M.S.M.E., University of Minnesota, 1973; Ph.D., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1981; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1992. Jay H. Kinsinger, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineer- ing. Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technologies, University of Dayton, 1993; M.S., Rehabilitation Engineering, Wright State University, 2000. At Cedarville since 1999. Clint Kohl, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., South Dakota State University, 1988; M.S.E.E., University of North Dakota, 1990; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 1994. Robert Laramore, Professor of Electrical Engineering. Educa- tion: B.S.E.E., University of Missouri at Rolla, 1973; M.S.E.E., University of Missouri at Rolla, 1975; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1992. Timothy Norman , Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education : B.S.A.A.E., Purdue University, 1982; M.S.A.A.E. Purdue University, 1986; Ph.D. Purdue University, 1989. At Cedarville since 2003. Samuel SanGregory, Associate Professor of Electrical Engi- neering. Education : B.S.E., Wright State University, 1988; M.S.C.E., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1992; Ph.D., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1999. At Cedarville since 1993. D. Jeff Shortt, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1974; M.S.E.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1979; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982. At Cedarville since 1996. Thomas Thompson, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.S.M.E., University of Nebraska- Lincoln, 1984; M.S.M.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1986; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1995; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1995. Timothy Tuinstra, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., Cedarville University, 1996; M.S.E.E., University of Dayton, 1998; Ph.D. in progress, University of Dayton. At Cedarville since 2002. Technical Support Staff David Denlinger, Mechanical Engineering Technician. At Cedarville since 1993. Jonathan Gain, Electrical Engineering Technician. Education: B.S.E.T., LeTourneau University, 1968. At Cedarville since 1992. Engineering Advisory Council The Engineering Advisory Council consists of professional engineers, researchers, and business leaders representing a variety of engineering-related businesses. Through annual meetings, these experts advise the University and evaluate its plans for building upon Cedarville’s reputation for excellence in undergraduate engineering education. Council members include: Eugene Apple, General Electric Corporation, retired Ronald Baker, Hi-Tech Aero Spares Carl Bertsche, Jr., Production Engineering Company James Brandeberry, Wright State University Robert Bremer, Jr. Gary Clasby, Duriron Company, Incorporated Donald Copland, Procter and Gamble Company, retired, ANOVA Limited Harry Couch, Delco Products Division GMC Kevin Crawford, Dayton Power and Light Tom Curran, WPAFB, Aero Propulsion and Power, retired Jerry Drobinski, Global Development and Sourcing, Inc. James Engelman, Delphi Energy and Engine Management, retired William Engstrom, Engstrom Foundation Dennis Ferrigno, Bateman Engineering, Incorporated Stephen Harris, Rixan Associates, Incorporated Dennis Hess, DataTel Communications Richard Holmes, Holmes and Mays Phillip Houston, Greene County Department of Development Dan Kerr, GM Specialty Cars Division Frank Klatt, Rockwell International, retired Tim Lawrence, Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. Joe Mays, Holmes and Mays Walker Mitchell, Mitchell Consulting Fritz Russ, Russ Venture Group, Incorporated H. Ted Santo, Dayton Power and Light Terry Smith, Rittal Corporation Ted Tate, Tate Model and Engineering, Incorporated Jay Tieber, Ohio Department of Development Ron Weber, Lowrance Electronics, Incorporated Walt Weisel, Robotic Workspace Technologies Don Wilkinson, Johnson Controls, Inc. Bryan Williams, Procter and Gamble Riad Yammine, Speedway/Super America, retired Edwin Young, University of Michigan