2006-2007 Academic Catalog

Engineering and Computer Science 98 Cedarville University 2006-07 School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Samuel SanGregory, Chairman : Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. 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. Robert Chasnov, Assistant to the Chair: Professor of Engineering. 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 Washington University, 1963; M.S.E., Arizona State University, 1965; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1990. Stanley Baczek , Dean, School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science: Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering. Education: B.S., Southeastern Massachusetts University, 1969; M.S., University of Massachusetts, 1975; Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, 1977. At Cedarville since 2003. 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., University 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. David M. Gallagher, Professor of Computer Science. Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, 1978; M.S., Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1987; Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1995. At Cedarville since 2000. Harwood Hegna, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: 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 Engineering. 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. Education: 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. Robert Schumacher, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. Education: B.S., Computer Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1970; M.S., Operations Research, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1979. At Cedarville since 1993. Keith Shomper, Associate Professor of Computer Science. Education: B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1983; M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1984. Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1993. At Cedarville since 2003. 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 (ABD), University of Dayton. At Cedarville since 2002. Lawrence Zavodney, 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 Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1992. Technical Support Staff David Denlinger, Mechanical Engineering Technician. At Cedarville since 1993. James Landers, Computer and Electrical Engineering Technician, Education: Gateway Electronics, Microsoft, FCC. At Cedarville since 2005. 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 programs and 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 Joe Buonodono, Johnson Controls, Inc. Hal Carter, University of Cincinnati Gary Clasby, Duriron Company, Inc. 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. William Engstrom, Engstrom Foundation Stephen Harris, Rixan Associates, Inc. Richard Holmes, Holmes and Mays Phillip Houston, Greene County Department of Development Dan Kerr, GM Specialty Cars Division Frank Klatt, Rockwell International, retired Ed Krupka, Burris Logistics Tim Lawrence, Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. Joe Mays, Holmes and Mays Walker Mitchell, Mitchell Consulting Bob Porter, Xetron (Northrop Grumman) Terry Smith, Rittal Corporation Ted Tate, Tate Model and Engineering, Inc. Jay Tieber, Ohio Department of Development Walt Weisel, Robotic Workspace Technologies Don Wilkinson, ODL, Inc. Bryan Williams, Procter and Gamble Riad Yammine, Speedway/Super America, retired Edwin Young, University of Michigan