2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 88 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Engineering and Computer Science | College of Professions Faculty Samuel SanGregory , Chair. 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. Gerald Brown , Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.Engr., McMaster University, 1982; M.Engr., McMaster University, 1984; Ph.D., McMaster University, 1989. At Cedarville since 2004. 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 , Associate 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.E.E., United States Air Force Academy, 1978; M.S.E.E., 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. Nan Jiang , Assistant Professor of Computer Science. Education: Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Computer Applications, Shenyang Jianzhu University, 1997; M.S.Cp.S., University of Oklahoma, 2003; Ph.D., Computer Science, 2009. At Cedarville since 2009. 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 , Professor of Computer 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. 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; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 2003. Robert Schumacher , Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. Education: B.S.Cp.S., United States Air Force Academy, 1970; M.S., Operations Research, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1979. At Cedarville since 1993. Keith Shomper , 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 , 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 , 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 , Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., Cedarville University, 1996; M.S.E.E., University of Dayton, 1998; Ph.D., University of Dayton, 2008. At Cedarville since 2002. TimYao , Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.Cp.E., National Chiao-Tung University, 1987; M.S.E.E., National Taiwan University, 1989; M.S.E.E., University of Maryland at College Park, 1995; Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland at College Park, 1997. At Cedarville since 2009. Lawrence Zavodney , Senior 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 and Computer Science Advisory Council The Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council consists of professionals and business leaders representing a variety of technology-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 and computer science education. Eugene Apple, General Electric Corporation, retired Ronald Baker, Hi-Tech Aero Spares Carl Bertsche, Jr., Production Engineering Company Rob Bouwens, Rolls Royce Corporation Joe Buonodono, Johnson Controls, Inc. Gary Clasby, Duriron Company, Inc. Tom Curran,WPAFB,Aero Propulsion and Power, retired William Engstrom, Engstrom Foundation Stephen Harris, Rixan Associates, Inc. John Harshbarger,Video Instruments Richard Holmes, Holmes and Mays Skip Holmes, Procter and Gamble Dan Kerr, GM Specialty Cars Division Frank Klatt, Rockwell International, retired Ed Krupka, Burris Logistics Joe Mays, Holmes and Mays Walker Mitchell, Mitchell Consulting Bob Porter, Xetron (Northrop Grumman) Dan Rogers, Duotech Services Greg Smith, Northrop Grumman Space Technology Terry Smith, Rittal Corporation Jay Tieber, Ohio Department of Development Don Wilkinson, ODL, Inc.