Approved Instructors for BS in Vehicle Engineering Design Technology
Following is our list of approved instructors for the Industrial Engineering
Technology Department at Central Michigan University as well as the
Automotive Industry curriculum consultants and guest lecturers associated
with the Vehicle Engineering Design Technology program.
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 Kenneth
F. Burns
Chrysler LLC, Exterior and
Interior Design Studios (retired)
Approved to teach
IET 428: Manufacturing Quality
TEC 327: Design Creativity and Value Methodology
TEC 446: Vehicle Body Systems Design
TEC 447: Vehicle Interior Systems Design
TEC 459: Vehicle Design Analysis and Integration
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Dr. John Chiang
Ford Motor Company
Approved to teach
TEC 328: Materials and Applications in Vehicle Design
TEC 378: Vehicle Manufacturing, Assembly and Process
Planning
TEC 445: Vehicle Architecture Systems
TEC 446: Vehicle Body Systems Design
TEC 448: Vehicle Chassis and Suspension Systems
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Dr.
Xiao Li
Assistant Professor,
Shangdong Normal University
Professional Experience
Professional Engineer, Jinan Testing Machine, Inc.,
Jinan, China
Participated in several product development projects
from new product development process idea generation
through to the post-sale customer service.
Approved to teach
IET 428: Manufacturing Quality
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Christopher Locke
Senior Buyer, American Axle & Manufacturing
Approved to teach
IET 428: Manufacturing Quality
TEC 327: Design Creativity and Value Methodology
TEC 378: Vehicle Manufacturing, Assembly and Process
Planning
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 David
E. Luik
Director of Engineering GM Programs. MSX
International.
Approved to teach
TEC 324: Finite Element Modeling and Analysis
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Dr. Mabesa
Lead Engineer for Fire Support Platforms,
Project Manager Heavy Brigade Combat Team, United States
Army
Approved to teach
IET 379: Mechanics of Materials
TEC 324: Finite Element Modeling and Analysis
TEC 326: Vehicle Systems and Design Requirements
TEC 327: Design Creativity and Value Methodology
TEC 328: Materials and Applications in Vehicle Design
TEC 377: Vehicle Related Metal Forming and Shaping
TEC 378: Vehicle Manufacturing, Assembly and Process Planning
TEC 448: Vehicle Chassis and Suspension Systems
TEC 449: Vehicle Power Train Propulsion Systems
TEC 459: Vehicle Design Analysis and Integration
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Michael Martin
Associate Administrator Cost Estimating
at GM Truck
Education
- Central Michigan University – Master of Science in
Administration
- Michigan Technological University – Bachelor of Science,
Business Administration
- Macomb County Community College – Certificate in Numerical
Control Programming
Professional Experience
18 years experience in vehicle manufacturing administration
Professional Organizations
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Approved to teach
TEC 378: Vehicle Manufacturing, Assembly and Process
Planning
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Dr. Arvind Padgaonkar
Education
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering – Wayne State
University
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering – University of
Detroit
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Shivaji
University, India
Professional Experience
30 years of Automotive Engineering experience at
Ford/Visteon
Approved to teach
IET 379: Mechanics of MaterialsIET 428:
Manufacturing Quality
PHY 130: College Physics I
PHY 170: College Physics Laboratory I
TEC 326: Vehicle Systems and Design Requirements
TEC 451: Vehicle HVAC Systems
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Daryl Patrishkoff
Independent Consultant
Approved to teach
IET 154: Engineering Design Graphics
TEC 326: Vehicle Systems and Design Requirements
TEC 327: Design Creativity and Value Methodology
TEC 378: Vehicle, Manufacturing, Assembly and Process Planning
TEC445: Vehicle Architecture Systems
TEC 447: Vehicle Interior Systems Design
TEC 459: Vehicle Design Analysis and Integration
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Richard J. Pyszel
Product Design Engineer,
General Motors
Professional Experience
18 years experience in product design
Approved to teach
TEC 222: Introduction to Computer-Aided Technology for Vehicle Design
TEC 377: Vehicle Related Metal Forming and Shaping
TEC 446: Vehicle Body Systems Design
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Instructors Wanted
If you are interested in teaching for CMU’s Vehicle Design programs in
Metro Detroit, see our faculty Web site for application information and forms, or call
toll-free (800) 950-1144 to request a recruitment information packet.
