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Academic Profile

Academic Background: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1992; M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1988; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska, 1986.

Research Interests: Smart materials, shape memory alloys, and automotive systems.

Appointments: Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2002–present.

Awards: SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, 2005; UM Faculty Recognition Award, 2012.

Publications:

• Shape Memory Alloy Actuators (Wiley, 2010)
• Smart materials in automotive applications (Smart Materials and Structures, 2016)

Additional Contributions: Collaborator with General Motors on smart material applications; mentor for undergraduate design teams.