Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S. - Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Purdue University-Main Campus
- 2016 - present - Professor and Chair, Aerospace Engineering, ݮƵ, Prescott, AZ
- 2009-16 - Chair, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, ݮƵ, Prescott, AZ
- 2006-23 - Associate Professor, ݮƵ, Prescott, AZ
- 2000-06 - Assistant Professor, ݮƵ, Prescott, AZ
- 1996-2000 - Senior Engineer II & Team Leader, Sverdrup Technology, Inc., Arnold AFB, TN
- 1993-96 - Graduate Research Assistant and Instructor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
- 1987-93 - Senior Materials Behavior Engineering, GE Aircraft Engines, Evendale, OH
- 1985-87 - Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
- Consultant, Technical advisor for structural engineers, developed/taught course in Composite Structures Discrepancy Assessment with Gulfstream Aerospace, Inc., Savannah, GA. Summer 2014.
- Faculty Fellow Research in areas of structural optimization, morphing structures with NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA. Summers of 2002, 2003, and 2004.
- Team Lead, Aeropropulsion Structural Analysis & Evaluation, Testing and analysis of jet engines, vibration and high cycle fatigue with Sverdrup Technology, Inc., Arnold AFB, TN. 1996-2000.
- Advanced Materials Behavior Engineer, Testing and analysis of metallic and composite jet engine materials with GE Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, OH. 1987-1993.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) – Associate Fellow
AIAA Structures Technical Committee
ASME International – Member
International Gas Turbine Institute
American Society of Engineering Education
Tau Beta Pi National Honor Society for Engineering (IN-)
Sigma Gamma Tau National Honor Society for Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering - Western Region Coordinator
Order of the Engineer
COE Outstanding Teacher (2007-2008)
Prescott Campus Researcher-of-the-Year (2005)
COE Outstanding Contributor (2004-2005)