VITA

Education

Doctor of Industrial Technology (DIT), 1996, University of Northern Iowa , Cedar Falls , Iowa .

Master in Industrial Technology (MIT), 1993, Bowling Green State University , Bowling Green , Ohio .

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, 1983, University of Southwestern Louisiana , Lafayette , Louisiana .

Dissertation: "An Investigation of Diameter Measurement Repeatability Using A Coordinate Measuring Machine and a Multi-Baseline Repeatability Assessment Methodology."

Thesis: "The Effect of Diameter and Probe Hit Variations on Circular Measurement Repeatability Optimization in Coordinate Measurement."

Current and Other Positions

Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Technology, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 1998 to Present.

Special Projects Coordinator, Ag-Based Industrial Lubricants (ABIL) Research Project, University of Northern Iowa , Waverly, Iowa, 1996-98.

Teaching and Research Assistant, Department of Industrial Technology, University of Northern Iowa , Cedar Falls, Iowa, 1993-96.  Doctoral candidate.

Research Assistant with the Center for Quality, Measurement, and Automation (CQMA), College of Technology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 1991-93.  Masters candidate.

Areas of Emphasis

Quality Area:  Quality Assurance, Dimensional Metrology, Data Analysis and Decision Making,

Manufacturing Area:  Manufacturing Productivity, Fluid Power, Energy and Power Technology

Other Areas:  Industrial Employment Seminar, Computer Applications in Industrial Technology

Publications

"Dimensional Metrology Labs:  A Format for Structure and Integration", 2004, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 20, Number 3.

"Energy and Power Technology:  A Perspective for the 21^st Century", 2003, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 19, Number 4.

"A Consolidated Approach to Productivity Assessment", 2002, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 18, Number 2.

"Integrating Spreadsheet Templates and Data Analysis into Fluid Power Instruction", 2000, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 16, Number 4.

"A Methodology for Improving CMM Repeatability:  Feature-Based Repeatability Assessment and Optimization", 1996, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 12, Number 4.

"Dimensional Metrology:  A Quality Emphasis for Industrial Technology Curriculums", 1995, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 11, Number 4.

Conference Papers

"Structuring a Course in Data Analysis and Decision Making Utilizing Excel", NAIT Conference Proceedings, November 2003, (8 pages).

"Dimensional Metrology Labs:  A Workable Format of Integration", NAIT Conference 2002 Proceedings, November 2002.

"Assessing and Benchmarking Efficiency and Effectiveness within Manufacturing and Service Operations", NAIT Conference 2001 Proceedings, November 2001.

"Enhancing Fluid Power Instruction Using Spreadsheet Programs and Templates", NAIT Conference 2001 Proceedings, November 2001.

"Enhancing Statistical Quality Control (SQC) Instruction Through the Use and Application of Spreadsheet Programs and Templates", NAIT Conference 2000 Proceedings, November 2000.

"Student Recruitment and Retention Strategies", NAIT Conference 2000 Proceedings, November 2000.

"An Investigation of Diameter Measurement Repeatability Using A Coordinate Measuring Machine And A Multi-Baseline Repeatability Assessment Methodology".  2^nd Annual Quality & Metrology Symposium Proceedings, Center for Quality, Measurement, and Automation, Bowling Green State University . November 1996.

"Performance Enhancement of CMMs Through Feature-Based Repeatability Assessment and Optimization", Proceedings for the 1^st Annual Quality & Metrology Symposium Proceedings, Center for Quality, Measurement, and Automation, Bowling Green State University , Bowling Green , Ohio . November 1995.

Professional Presentations

"Structuring a Course in Data Analysis and Decision Making Utilizing Excel", NAIT Conference 2003, Nashville , Tennessee , November 19-21, 2003 .

"Dimensional Metrology Labs:  A Workable Format of Integration", NAIT Conference 2002, Panama City , Florida , November 6-9, 2002 .

"Energy and Power Technology:  A Perspective for the 21^st Century", NAIT Conference 2002, Panama City , Florida November 6-9, 2002 .

"Developing an Inexpensive CD for Prospective Students", NAIT Conference 2002, Panama City , Florida , November 6-9, 2002 .

"Layout and Simulation of Manufacturing Facilities", NAIT Conference 2002, Panama City , Florida , November 6-9, 2002 .

"Assessing and Benchmarking Efficiency and Effectiveness within Manufacturing and Service Operations", NAIT Conference 2001, Detroit , Michigan , November 1-4, 2001 .

"Enhancing Fluid Power Instruction Using Spreadsheet Programs and Templates", NAIT Conference 2001, Detroit , Michigan , November 1-4, 2001 .

"Converting Bitmap Images to Vector Files for CAD/CAM Integration", NAIT Conference 2001, Detroit , Michigan , November 1-4, 2001 .

"Design and Layout of a Manufacturing Cell", NAIT Conference 2001, Detroit , Michigan , November 1-4, 2001 .

"Industrial Technology vs Industrial Management:  Is There a Difference?  Which is More Recognized", NAIT Conference 2001, Detroit , Michigan , November 1-4, 2001 .

"Enhancing Statistical Quality Control (SQC) Instruction Through the Use and Application of Spreadsheet Programs and Templates", NAIT Conference 2000, Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , November 1-4, 2000 .

"Student Recruitment and Retention Strategies", NAIT Conference 2000, Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , November 1-4, 2000 .

"Developments in the Teaching of Automation Courses", NAIT Conference 2000, Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , November 1-4, 2000 .

"Performance Enhancement of CMMs Through Feature-Based Repeatability Assessment and Optimization", November 1995, Proceedings for the Annual Quality & Metrology Symposium, Center for Quality, Measurement, and Automation, Bowling Green State University , Bowling Green , Ohio .

"An Investigation of Diameter Measurement Repeatability Using A Coordinate Measuring Machine And A Multi-Baseline Repeatability Assessment Methodology", November 1996, Proceedings for the Annual Quality & Metrology Symposium, Center for Quality, Measurement, and Automation, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Internal Funding Proposals Approved

HEEF Grant, College of Engineering , 1999 and 2001, $68,560 and $2,000, respectively.

ITEN equipment proposal for 10 Fluid Power Trainers and flowmeter upgrades for Fluid Power Trainers (course established Fall 1998, first offered Fall 1999).

HEEF Grant, College of Engineering , 1999 and 2002, $58,500 and $2,650, respectively.

ITEN equipment proposal for optical comparator, CMM hardware upgrade, and 10 sets of digital and analog measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators) for Dimensional Metrology course (established Fall 1998, first offered Fall 1999).  Dissemination of research results attributable to equipment integration:

(1)   "Dimensional Metrology Labs:  A Workable Format of Integration", NAIT Conference 2002 Proceedings, November 2002.

HEEF Grant, College of Engineering , 2001 and 2002, $22,550 and $10,250, respectively.

ITEN equipment proposal to update ITEN server-based computer lab with 27 Macintosh computers, network printers, networking hardware, and software updates to provide computer support for most departmental courses as well as internet access of course-based files and documents by ITEN students and faculty.  Dissemination of research results attributable to equipment and course integration:

(1)   "Structuring a Course in Data Analysis and Decision Making Utilizing Excel", NAIT Conference Proceedings, November 2003.

(2)   "Assessing and Benchmarking Efficiency and Effectiveness within Manufacturing and Service Operations", NAIT Conference 2001 Proceedings, November 2001.

(3)   "Enhancing Fluid Power Instruction Using Spreadsheet Programs and Templates", NAIT Conference 2001 Proceedings, November 2001.

(4)   "Integrating Spreadsheet Templates and Data Analysis into Fluid Power Instruction", 2000, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 16, Number 4.

(5)   "Enhancing Statistical Quality Control (SQC) Instruction Through the Use and Application of Spreadsheet Programs and Templates", NAIT Conference 2000 Proceedings, November 2000.

Professional Associations

Reviewer for Journal of Industrial Technology (JIT), 2001 to present.

National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), member since 1994.

American Society for Quality (ASQ), member since 1994.

International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), member since 1999.

Epsilon Pi Tau, member since 2000.

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