Details
Education
PhD, Engineering Mechanics, 2009, Missouri University of Science and Technology
MS, Mechanical Engineering, 1996, University of Missouri-Rolla
BS, Mechanical Engineering, 1995, University of Missouri-Rolla
Teaching
- Analysis and Design of Wood Structures
- Applied Mechanics in Structural Engineering
- Construction Materials
- Creativity and Innovation
- Dynamics
- Engineering Design and Computer Applications
- Intro to Biomechanics
- Low-Rise Building Analysis and Design
- Materials Testing
- Mechanics of Materials
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Statics
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design in Metals
Research and professional interests
- Educational media
- Mechanical characterization
- Structural biomimetics
- Technical creativity
Awards and honors
- Dean’s Educator, Missouri S&T, 2020
- Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Missouri State University, 2018