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LTC Brian Novoselich, Ph.D., PE
Associate Professor
Director, Strategic Plans and Assessment
U.S. Military Academy
West Point, NY 10996
Brian.Novoselich@westpoint.edu
(845) 938-6942
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| Program Chair
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Siamak Farhad, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Interim Director of Center for Precision Manufacturing
University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325
sfarhad@uakron.edu
(330) 972-7469
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| Secretary-
Treasurer
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Jamie Canino, Ph.D.
Professor
Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Trine University
Angola, IN 46703
caninoj@trine.edu
(260) 665-4232
Background
Dr. Canino is a Professor at Trine University in Northeast Indiana. He teaches classes in the aerospace and thermal science areas. His research is focused on implementation of the flipped pedagogy in small classes as well as immediate feedback for students on homework assignments. He also chairs the team charged with faculty development at Trine University. He has completed officer rotations in the Aerospace Engineering Division and the Indiana-Illinois Section and he looks forward to serving the members of the Mechanical Engineering Division.
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| Nominating Committee Chair
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Immediate Past Chair
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Anna Howard, Ph.D.
Teaching Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
akhowar5@ncsu.edu
(919) 513-4019
Education
Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Penn State University
M.S., Mathematics, Penn State University
B.S., Mathematics, University of North Carolina
B.A., Philosophy, University of North Carolina
Background
Dr. Howard is a Teaching Professor at NC State University. Her research centers on providing active learning to large numbers of students and the role technology can play in improving student learning and retention. As the coordinator of Engineering Statics, she has developed extensive materials to allow students to excel both in and out of class. The online environment includes short videos for each topic, pre- and post-class quizzes, full class notes, and multiple example videos for each class in a gamified environment. In-class demonstrations and active problem-solving sessions challenge students to apply basic concepts to widely varying problems in an environment where they can get help from their teammates, instructors, and undergraduate learning assistants. Her new focus is on entrepreneurial-minded learning.
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Awards Selection Committee Chair
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David Mikesell, Ph.D., PE
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Ohio Northern University
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
d-mikesell@onu.edu
(419) 772-2386
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, Ohio Northern University
B.A., German, Duke University
Background
David R. Mikesell is a professor of mechanical
engineering at Ohio Northern University. His research interests are
in land vehicle dynamics, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. He
joined the faculty in 2007 after work in automotive engineering at Ohio
State, six years designing automated assembly machines
and metal-cutting tools for Grob Systems, and four years’ service as an
officer in the U.S. Navy.
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| Member-at-Large
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Pavan Karra, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University
pavan.karra@mnsu.edu
(507) 389-1484
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India
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| Member-at-Large
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ME News Editor
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Maryam Darbeheshti, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
University of Colorado, Denver
maryam.darbeheshti@ucdenver.edu
(303) 315-7592
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Denver
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| Member-at-Large
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Orlando Ayala, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Engineering Technology
Old Dominion University
oayala@odu.edu
(757) 683-4467
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Oriente, Venezuela
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