J.B. Speed School of Engineering: Mission

University of Louisville Undergraduate Catalog Summer 2010 – Spring 2011
J.B. Speed School of Engineering

Mission Institute of Industrial Research (1946) was also
The mission of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering constructed during this period and was later
is to serve the university, the Commonwealth of renovated to become the Laura Kersey Library,
Kentucky, and the engineering profession by named after the first Speed School librarian.
providing high quality educational programs to all
students; engaging in research and scholarship that The Speed School campus continued its growth on
will extend knowledge; and assisting the economic the south-side of Eastern Parkway. The Chemical
development of the regional, state and national Engineering Building was built in 1967 and renamed
economies through technology transfer. in 1975 to honor Robert C. Ernst, who served as the
third Dean of Speed School. The Vogt Building, a
History computerized engineering design center, was built in
1989 to honor Henry Vogt, whose family continues to
The Speed Scientific School was established as part play an important role in Speed School. Speed School
of the University of Louisville in September 1924 as then spread to the other side of Eastern Parkway with
a result of a $250,000 endowment from the James the construction of the New Academic Building in
Breckenridge Speed Foundation. James Breckenridge 1996. This building was later dedicated to Paul B.
Speed (1844 - 1912) was a descendant of the Lutz, an outstanding engineering faculty member and
prominent Speed family and an industrial pioneer in benefactor. Lutz Hall houses several research labs
the City of Louisville. An illustrious business leader, and centers and is home to the bioengineering
he oversaw the establishment of Louisville's street program, the newest of the degree programs. In the
railway system, developed and operated large coal 1970’s the school had also added degree programs in
interests in Kentucky and was president of the computer and industrial engineering. The newest
Louisville Cement Company and the Ohio Valley addition to the Speed campus is the Belknap
Telephone Company. These industries, in which he Research Building (2006), housing a world-class
maintained an active interest until his death in 1912, cleanroom facility and numerous engineering
were a nucleus around which the City of Louisville research efforts.
and its greater metropolitan area grew to their present
industrial stature. It is fitting that his memory be In 2004, the J.B. Speed Scientific School officially
perpetuated in an engineering school bearing his changed its name to the J.B. Speed School of
name. Engineering, reflecting its emphasis on engineering.
It is also referred to just as Speed School by those
A pioneer class of 72 students started in Fall 1925 in familiar with the school.
chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical
engineering. The newly renovated Brigman Hall Definition of the Profession
served as the main engineering building until 1942.
Upon its inception, the Speed Scientific School A formal definition of engineering was approved in
offered a four-year Bachelor of Science degree based 1979 by the Engineers Council for Professional
on a quarter plan, with alternating quarters of Development, now known as ABET, Inc., the
coursework and cooperative industry experience in accrediting board for engineering and technology
the sophomore and junior years. To this day, the programs. This definition still applies today:
cooperative education program has been a mainstay
of the curriculum and Speed School remains as one "Engineering is the profession in which knowledge of
of the few engineering schools with a mandatory the mathematical and natural sciences gained by
program. study, experience, and practice is applied with
judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically,
The engineering campus continued to grow through the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of
the generosity of Dr. William S. Speed and Mrs. mankind."
Olive Speed Sackett, the children of James
Breckenridge Speed and benefactors of his Students of engineering should graduate with
foundation, and Mrs. Virginia Speed, his wife. They knowledge of engineering sciences and design,
made additional grants toward the erection of the experience in working in teams, have strong written
James B. Speed Building (1942), Frederic M. Sackett and oral communication skills, and be well-versed on
Hall (1948), and William S. Speed Hall (1958). The the impact of solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and social context. In particular,
Academic Unit Information J.B. Speed School of Engineering

engineers have a duty to society to understand and  Computer Engineering and Computer Science
abide by their discipline’s Codes of Ethics. The  Electrical Engineering
preamble of the National Society of Professional  Industrial Engineering
Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics for Engineers  Mechanical Engineering
states:
Students completing requirements for the Bachelor of
“Engineering is an important and learned Science degree at the J.B. Speed School of
profession. As members of this profession, engineers Engineering and achieving the required grade point
are expected to exhibit the highest standards of average are encouraged to complete the requirements
honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and for the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree if the
vital impact on the quality of life for all people. professional practice of engineering is a career
Accordingly, the services provided by engineers objective. According to the requirements of the
require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional
and must be dedicated to the protection of the public Engineers and Land Surveyors, a student of the J.B.
health, safety, and welfare. Engineers must perform Speed School of Engineering who has completed 105
under a standard of professional behavior that semester hours in an engineering curriculum is
requires adherence to the highest principles of eligible to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering
ethical conduct.” examination as part of the requirements for
registration as a Professional Engineer in Kentucky.
Structure of Speed School Programs The five year M.Eng. program is the accredited
The engineering programs are structured such that engineering program at the University of Louisville
students will complete a program consisting of two and includes one year of graduate study beyond the
semesters in Engineering Fundamentals, nine or ten four years of undergraduate studies.
semesters in Departmental Studies to complete the
Bachelor of Science degree, followed by a fifth year Students who come to the J.B. Speed School of
in Graduate Studies for the Master of Engineering Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree from
degree. To complete the program in five years, another accredited program enter into a one year
Speed School students have a full course load during Master of Science program. In addition to the
the summer semesters. The curriculum is designed as previously mentioned seven areas of specialization, a
an integrated five-year program, with a cooperative master’s program in Engineering Management is also
education component, culminating in the Master of offered by the Industrial Engineering Department.
Engineering (M.Eng.) degree. The M.Eng. program is Those who are interested in advanced engineering
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation research or in engineering education, may also pursue
Commission of ABET, Inc. the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The Master of
Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are
Programs available in all areas of specialization except for
bioengineering (a new program which will soon be
The engineering programs of the University of
offering these graduate degrees). Information about
Louisville are offered through the J.B. Speed School
these degrees and other advanced degrees awarded by
of Engineering. The typical undergraduate program
the University of Louisville may be obtained from
of study covers a period of four calendar years
the Graduate Catalog.
spanning eleven semesters, which includes three
summer semesters. Study includes both academic
The conferring of degrees by the University of
course work and cooperative work experience with
Louisville is conditioned upon timely completion of
industry, wherein a student is provided with
all requirements in the opinion of the Dean and
conditions similar to those encountered in
faculty and issuance of appropriate formal documents
engineering practice.
by the Registrar, regardless of participation in
commencement.
Upon successful completion of undergraduate study
and cooperative education, the student receives the
Accreditation
Bachelor of Science degree in one of seven areas of
specialization: The agency responsible for the accreditation of
educational programs leading to degrees in
 Bioengineering engineering is the Engineering Accreditation
 Chemical Engineering Commission (EAC) of ABET, Inc., originally known
 Civil Engineering as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Technology. The purpose of accreditation is to work and incorporating appropriate engineering

identify those institutions which offer professional standards and multiple realistic constraints.
programs in engineering and demonstrate that the
programs meet specified criteria. Accreditation of The general criteria for advanced level (masters)
engineering programs began in 1932 and the programs are:
University of Louisville’s engineering programs have  Fulfillment of basic level (baccalaureate) criteria.
been continuously accredited from this time.  Fulfillment of program criteria appropriate to the
masters level specialization area.
All accredited engineering programs must  One year of study beyond the basic level.
demonstrate that their students attain the following
outcomes: Speed School programs are accredited at the
1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, advanced level. The accredited programs are the
science, and engineering five-year Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) programs
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
well as to analyze and interpret data Computer Engineering and Computer Science,
3. an ability to design a system, component, or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and
process to meet desired needs within realistic Mechanical Engineering. The Bioengineering
constraints such as economic, environmental, M.Eng. is expected to be accredited after the first
social, political, ethical, health and safety, graduates are assessed (accreditation cannot occur
manufacturability, and sustainability until a program has graduates).
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve Code of Student Conduct
engineering problems
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6. an understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility
The Code of Student Conduct is the University's
7. an ability to communicate effectively
policy regarding non-academic discipline of students.
8. the broad education necessary to understand the
The general responsibility for non-academic
impact of engineering solutions in a global,
discipline of all students enrolled in the University of
economic, environmental, and societal context
Louisville shall be vested in the Office of the Vice
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to
President for Student Affairs. The Dean of Students
engage in life-long learning
Office has been delegated the responsibility of
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
administering the Code of Student Conduct.
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and
modern engineering tools necessary for
Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
engineering practice
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All undergraduate Speed School programs
demonstrate that these outcomes are attained through The Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities is
an assessment process documented with ABET, Inc. set forth in writing in order to give students general
notice of certain of their rights and responsibilities at
ABET, Inc. accredits programs at either the basic or the University of Louisville. Further rights and
advanced level. The general basic (baccalaureate) responsibilities are set forth in other University rules
level curricular content must include at least: and policies, including the Code of Student Conduct
 One year (32 semester credit hours or 25% of and academic unit bulletins.
total hours) of an appropriate combination of
college level mathematics and basic sciences Student Classroom Conduct
(some with experimental experience), Students are expected to cooperate with all
 One and-one-half years of engineering topics, instructors to achieve an optimal learning
consisting of engineering sciences and environment. Conduct that disrupts such an
engineering design. environment will be dealt with and may result in the
 A general education component that student being withdrawn from the course and/or
complements the technical content of the facing additional academic penalties.
curriculum.
 A major design experience based on the Academic Dishonesty
knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course

A primary goal of the School of Engineering is to  Only in exceptional cases, and as a last resort,
educate men and women who will serve the should the student be advised to write directly to
engineering community with competence and the Dean.
integrity. Academic dishonesty is a serious offense at  If the student is unable to obtain a resolution
Speed School of Engineering because it undermines through these procedures, he or she may request
the bonds of trust and honesty between members of the Student Grievance Office to attempt informal
the community and defrauds those who may mediation of the problem.
eventually depend upon our knowledge and integrity.
Students are expected to recognize and to uphold Grievance Procedure
standards of intellectual integrity. The School of
Engineering assumes, as a minimum standard of Unresolved student complaints regarding academic
conduct in academic matters, that the student is matters are resolved through the Speed School
honest; credit for courses is given and received on the grievance procedure. Academic matters are those
assumption and condition that all work submitted concerning instructional activities, research activities,
represents the student’s own efforts. Academic activities closely related to either of these functions
dishonesty is defined in the Code of Student Rights or decisions involving instruction or affecting
and Responsibilities. It is the student’s responsibility academic freedom. Any student who believes he has
to become familiar with the Code. Allegations of been treated unfairly, discriminated against, or has his
academic dishonesty are handled in accordance with rights abridged may initiate a grievance. The student
the Procedures for Dealing with Breaches of shall first seek to have the matter resolved internally
Academic Integrity. These procedures are available through informal discussion and through
online at: administrative channels. If informal resolution does
http://louisville.edu/speed/academics/policies/academ not occur, a formal grievance should be submitted to
ic-standards.html#academic-dishonesty. the Speed School Student Grievance Committee. A
detailed description of the procedure is given at
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If a student has a complaint about courses, grades,
deficiencies, or decisions made by faculty members, Leadership and Administration
advisors, department chairs, directors, etc., they Previous Deans
should use the procedure outlined below. In addition,
each faculty and/or staff member involved in the The following faculty have served as Deans of the
process should make written documentation as each School of Engineering:
step is implemented.
Bennett M. Brigman 1925-1938
 The student should first discuss the matter with Ford L. Willkinson 1938-1947
the person involved and attempt to resolve the Robert C. Ernst 1947-1969
complaint through informal discussion. Harry C. Saxe 1969-1980
 If there is no resolution, the student should Earl R. Gerhard 1980-1990
discuss the matter with that person's supervisor Leo B. Jenkins (Acting) 1990-1991
or immediate superior in the department or Thomas R. Hanley 1991-2003
office, who should attempt to mediate a Mickey R. Wilhelm 2003- Present
resolution.
 If there is no resolution as the result of these Administrative Officers
discussions, the student should write to the
appropriate department chair or director Dean
specifying the nature of the concern, with a copy Mickey R. Wilhelm, Ph.D., P.E.
of the letter to the Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs.
 Within a reasonable period of time, depending on Associate Dean for Research
the time urgency, the Associate Dean for Thomas L. Starr, Ph.D.
Academic Affairs will contact the department
chair or director, in writing, if a response has not Assistant Dean for Administration
been made. Connie Braden
Academic Affairs Office

provide courteous, timely, and effective academic

Room 214, J.B. Speed Bldg. advising and to promote awareness of the importance
(502) 852-7178 of the engineering profession and the satisfying
challenges of an engineering career.
The Academic Affairs Office provides services for all
Speed School students, faculty, alumni, and industry. Core Courses
The faculty and professional staff are responsible for Speed School students must complete 31 hours of
recruiting and admitting prospective students, career specified courses while in the department of
development, providing student services, enhancing Engineering Fundamentals. These 31 hours include
the quality of student life, supporting the school's 25 hours common to all departments, and six hours
academic programs, and delivering services which specified by the department.
support the academic mission of J.B. Speed School of
Engineering.
Courses Hrs
Speed School Core
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
ENGR 100, 101, 102, 150 12
Michael L. Day, Ph.D., P.E.
ENGL 101, 102 6
Purdue University
Professor CHEM 201 3
PHYS 298 4
Director of Academic Programs Departmental Core
Michael R. Harris, Ed.D. BE CHEM 202, 207, 208, 209 6
University of Louisville CECS CECS 130, 230 6
CEE CHEM 207, PHYS 295, 299 6
Director of Admissions CHE CHEM 202, 207, 208, 209 6
Marita A. Frank, B.A. ECE PHYS 295, 296, 299 6
University of Louisville IE CECS 121, CHEM 202, 207, PHYS 295 6
ME ME 180, CHEM 202, PHYS 295 6
Director of Career Development Total hours 31
Raymond Mark Schreck
Departmental Objectives
Director of Support Services  Maintain an environment that attracts and retains
Paula M. Murphy qualified and interested engineering students.
 Maintain high academic standards and
Emerita uniformity in the quality of courses offered in all
Faye Sutton, M.A. semesters.
Eastern Kentucky University  Develop sound pedagogical methods using the
Professor latest technologies applied to engineering
fundamentals education.
Faculty and Departmental Information  Provide courteous, timely, and effective
academic advising.
Engineering Fundamentals Department
 Identify and provide appropriate referrals for
students who need counseling for personal
The Engineering Fundamentals Department is
matters.
comprised of faculty and staff who teach introductory
engineering courses, advise entering freshmen, and  Coordinate programs to implement the
coordinate outreach programs that promote university’s STEM initiative and introduce
engineering as a profession to elementary, middle, elementary, middle, and high school students to
and high school students. The department focuses on Speed School.
a positive and supportive environment in which
students are helped to succeed in their studies and to
select a major discipline. Departmental faculty strive
to achieve excellence in teaching courses that
introduce students to the engineering profession and
provide them with fundamental engineering skills
through a common set of core courses that begin in
their freshman year. Departmental staff seek to

Faculty Advisors
Department Chair Susan M. Best, M.A., Director of Advising

Vivian Lochner, M.Ed., Academic Counselor Sr.
Patricia A. S. Ralston, Ph.D.
University of Louisville Program Coordinator, Sr.
Associate in Chemical Engineering Leigh Ann Elles
Professor
* The Director of Student Affairs works with students
Professors at all stages of their education. The director: (1) is
involved with all aspects of enhancing the quality of
Brenda G. Hart, M.Ed. the student’s college experience, promoting student
University of Louisville activities and the improvement of student life, (2)
Director of Student Affairs* leads and supports the diversity initiatives of the
School and coordinates activities that seek to recruit
James A. Leach, M.Ed. and retain the populations that are under-represented
Auburn University in engineering, and (3) handles student complaints,
grievances, and counseling needs.
Melvin J. Maron, Ph.D.
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn ** The Director of Outreach Programs works with
Associate in Computer Engineering and Computer elementary, middle, and high schools to introduce
Science their students to the engineering profession.
Robert A. Matthews, M.Ed. *** The advisors direct and coordinate all functions
University of Louisville of academic advisement for Engineering
Fundamentals students and new transfer students
Larry D. Tyler, Ph.D. regarding course selection and academic issues.
University of Louisville They also coordinate advising with the other
Associate in Mechanical Engineering engineering departments and the rest of the
university.
Assistant Professors
Bioengineering Department
Jeffrey Hieb, Ph.D.
University of Louisville Bioengineering is a relatively new engineering
discipline when compared to the long-standing
James E. Lewis, Ph.D. traditions of other fields of engineering. A
University of Louisville bioengineer uses traditional engineering skills and
tools to analyze and solve problems in biology and
Term Faculty medicine. Bioengineers interact with biologists,
biochemists, physicians, physiologists, and therapists
Gale Crush, M. Eng. to design, develop and manufacture instruments,
University of Louisville devices, and software, or to develop new procedures
Assistant Professor to solve clinical problems.
Gary Rivoli, M.S. The aging of the population and the focus on health
University of Louisville issues will increase the demand for better medical
Assistant Professor devices and equipment designed by bioengineers and
Director of Outreach Programs** the employment opportunities for bioengineers are
expected to grow faster than the average for all
David W. Wheatley, Ph.D., P.E. occupations through 2012. Combined with a growing
University of Louisville job market and financial rewards, bioengineers have
Assistant Professor the gratification that comes from working to meet the
(Joint appointment with Chemical Engineering) needs of society. Bioengineers choose their field to be
of service to people, to be a part of the excitement of
working with living systems, and to apply advanced

technology to the complex problems of biology and G. An ability to communicate effectively, orally
medicine. and in writing (Communication)
H. The broad education necessary to understand
The areas of emphasis in Bioengineering at Speed the impact of bioengineering solutions in a
School include biomedical devices, bio-Micro/Nano- global, economic, environmental, and societal
Electro-Mechanical Systems, cellular, tissue and context (Societal Context)
molecular engineering, biomaterials, imaging. I. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to
engage in life-long learning (Continuing
Mission Education)
The overall mission of the Bioengineering J. A knowledge of contemporary issues
Department is to provide students with an excellent (Contemporary Issues)
education through coursework, research and co- K. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and
operative work experience to enable successful, modern engineering tools necessary for
innovative, and life-long careers in bioengineering. bioengineering practice (Engineering Practice)
Graduates of the program will have a mastery of [RSK1]
underlying bioengineering sciences and related
technologies, as well as professional, ethical, and
societal responsibilities.
Master of Engineering Program Educational
Bachelor of Science Program Educational Objectives Objectives
The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science The purpose of the five-year Master of Engineering
in Bioengineering degree are as follows: Program is to bring together the faculty, staff, and
capital resources to meet the following program
1. Provide our graduates with a high quality educational objectives:
education, preparing them for a broad range
of and successful careers in industry and  Educate and train MENG graduates with the
graduate/professional school. advanced level academic background and
2. Provide graduates with opportunities to practical engineering experience necessary to
develop leadership skills, communication function as bioengineering professionals in a
and team building. modern, ever-changing world.
3. Promote awareness among program  Produce graduates who demonstrate competence
graduates of the need for complying with by being selected for employment by industrial,
professional ethics codes, understanding academic, or government entities or pursue
societal issues and engaging in life-long further professional/graduate studies.
learning for continued professional  Provide our graduates with the foundation for the
development. development of a successful career and with the
understanding that life-long learning is necessary
Program Outcomes to this development.
 Ensure that our graduates understand the broad
A. An ability to apply knowledge of the social, ethical, and professional issues of
mathematics, life sciences, sciences and contemporary engineering practice.
engineering to bioengineering problems
(Knowledge) Program Outcomes
B. An ability to design and conduct experiments, A. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
as well as to analyze and interpret data life sciences, sciences and engineering to
(Experimental Techniques) bioengineering problems
C. An ability to design a system, component, B. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as
devices, or process to meet desired needs well as to analyze and interpret data
(Design) C. An ability to design a system, component, or
D. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary process to meet desired needs
teams (Teamwork) D. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary
E. An ability to identify, formulate and solve teams
bioengineering problems (Problem Solving) E. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
F. An understanding of professional and ethical bioengineering problems
responsibility (Ethics)

F. An understanding of professional and ethical

responsibility Amir Amini, Ph.D.
G. An ability to communicate effectively, orally and University of Michigan/Ann Arbor
in writing Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
H. The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of bioengineering solutions in a global, Gina Bertocci, Ph.D.
economic, environmental, and societal context. Endowed Chair of Biomechanics
I. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to University of Pittsburgh
engage in life-long learning Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
J. A knowledge of contemporary issues
K. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and James B. Hoying, Ph.D.
modern engineering tools necessary for University of Arizona
bioengineering practice Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Innovation
Institute
Faculty Balaji Panchapakesan, Ph.D.

University of Maryland
Department Chair Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Robert S. Keynton, Ph.D. Keith Sharp, Ph.D.

University of Akron Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professor Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor
Stuart K. Williams, II, Ph.D.
Steven C. Koenig, Ph.D. University of Delaware
University of Texas Endowed Chair Professor, Cardiovascular Innovation
Joint Appointment with Department of Surgery, Institute
School of Medicine
Adjunct Professors
Mike Voor, Ph.D.
Ayman El-Baz, Ph.D. Tulane University
University of Louisville Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
André M Gobin, Ph.D. Aoy Tomita-Mitchell, Ph.D.

Rice University Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Andrea S. Gobin, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Department

Rice University
Chemical engineers use their knowledge of basic
Guruprasad A. Giridharan, Ph.D. sciences, mathematics and economics to transform
University of Utah raw materials into useful products. They translate the
developments of basic scientists, including chemists,
Palaniappan Sethu, Ph.D. to large-scale production. Chemical engineers
University of Michigan provide society with a variety of goods such as
petroleum products, plastics, semiconductors,
Joint Faculty Professor processed foods, pharmaceuticals, and paints and
coatings, to name a few. They are also leaders in
George Pantalos, Ph.D. energy generation and conservation using both
Ohio State University traditional and renewable sources; stewardship of
Joint Appointment with Department of Surgery, natural resources; biotechnology; and environmental
School of Medicine protection.
Associate Professors Chemical engineers participate in a diversified

number of engineering, scientific, and management

activities in plants and refineries, government

agencies, consulting and engineering firms, and Scholarship
research laboratories. Their functions include basic Through scholarship, the departmental faculty
and applied research and development related to members endeavor to develop new knowledge and
concepts, products, equipment and entire processes; methodologies for the benefit of humankind.
equipment, process and plant design; production and Scholarship encompasses Teaching, Discovery,
process engineering; process control and automation; Integration and Application. Some of the
marketing, sales, and service; entrepreneurship aimed manifestations of Scholarship are creativity, design,
at developing new products and processes. research and development, and the pursuit of
Computers are used extensively for computation, academic excellence. Both multidisciplinary and
simulation and design, real time data acquisition, and traditional basic and applied research areas are
digital process control. The chemical engineering stressed in the department. Academic programs
skill set proves very useful as the basis for a long- leading to the B.S., MEng, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees
term technical or management career in industry, provide the needed course-work to fulfill the
advanced degree programs in discipline, or careers in scholarship mission of the department.
the medical arts, patent and environmental law,
general business management, technical sales, and Service
other areas which require the application of problem The department service mission emphasizes the
solving to real world issues. professional, educational, and economic development
of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with particular
ABET, Inc., accredits the program leading to the emphasis on the greater Louisville area, as befits an
degree, Master of Engineering with specialization in urban university. Faculty members are encouraged to
Chemical Engineering. The Master of Engineering collaborate with local, state, national and
program permits students to develop a degree of international organizations to improve education,
specialization beyond the basic level, in an area of research and professional interactions.
Chemical Engineering such as advanced engineering
materials, nanotechnology, polymers, renewable Educational Objectives
energy, separation methods, environmental
stewardship and sustainability, or biotechnology. The The objectives of the educational programs in
department also offers the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering are to:
Chemical Engineering (BCH), the Master of Science  Educate and train graduates with the academic
(M.S.) and the Ph.D. degrees. background and practical experiences necessary
to function as chemical engineering
Mission professionals in a modern, ever-changing world
The mission of the Department of Chemical in accordance with the mission of the department
Engineering is to develop graduates, who are  Produce graduates who demonstrate competence
academically prepared for the broad profession of by being selected for employment by high level
Chemical Engineering, which is increasingly industrial, academic and government entities
complex, diverse and changing. This is to be  Provide our graduates with the foundation for the
accomplished through educational programs and the development of a successful career and with the
pursuit of scholarship, research and professional understanding that life-long learning is necessary
service activities. The department is committed to to this development
fulfilling its role in the urban mission of the  Ensure that our graduates understand the broad
University of Louisville. societal, ethical and professional issues of the
engineering profession
Education
The primary mission of the department is to provide a In addition, an over-arching objective of the
quality education to prepare students to function in a department is to encourage the development of
world whose demands are constantly changing, and professionalism in Chemical Engineering in our
to develop those skills necessary for a rewarding community and region by providing degree
lifetime of continuous learning and professional programs, continuing education and other
service. The faculty members of the Department of professional development opportunities, appropriate
Chemical Engineering see the accredited degree to the needs of the region, and within the guidelines
program, with mandatory cooperative education, as of the mission of the University of Louisville.
providing the depth and breadth of education
necessary to best fulfill this educational mission.

University of Maryland
Program Outcomes Professor
Room 106 R. C. Ernst Hall
In order to achieve these objectives, the Bachelor of
Chemical Engineering has the following outcomes Professors
set for its graduates. Graduates will demonstrate:
 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, Kyung A. Kang, Ph.D.
science and engineering to identify, formulate University of California at Davis
and solve chemical engineering problems
 an ability to design and conduct experiments Thomas L. Starr, Ph.D.
demonstrating chemical engineering principles, University of Louisville
as well as to analyze and interpret resulting data Associate Dean
 an ability to design a system, component, or
Mahendra K. Sunkara, Ph.D.
process relevant to chemical engineering practice
Case Western Reserve University
to meet desired needs subject to realistic
constraints such as economics, environmental
Associate Professors
compliance and sustainability, health and safety,
manufacturability, and social, political, and
Gerold A. Willing, Ph.D.
ethical implications
Auburn University
 an ability to function on multi-disciplinary or
multi-functional teams
 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
chemical engineering problems Robert Eric Berson, Ph.D.
 an understanding of the professional and ethical University of Louisville
responsibility of the practicing chemical engineer
 an ability to communicate effectively in writing, Moises A. Carreon, PhD
orally, and via modern computer technology University of Cincinnati
 the broad education necessary to understand the
impact of chemical engineers and engineering Xio’an (Sean) Fu, Ph.D.
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, Case Western Reserve University
and societal context
 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to David W. Wheatley, Ph.D., P.E.
engage in life-long learning University of Louisville
 a knowledge of contemporary issues, especially (Joint appointment with Engineering Fundamentals)
those pertinent to the practice of chemical
engineering
Associates
 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and
modern engineering tools necessary for chemical
Lawrence Gettleman, D.M.D.
engineering practice
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Professor of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials
In addition to meeting the above-listed outcomes,
graduates of the Master of Engineering Program with
Patricia A. S. Ralston, Ph.D.
specialization in Chemical Engineering must have:
University of Louisville
 one academic year of study beyond the Professor of Engineering Fundamentals
baccalaureate level
 the ability to apply masters level knowledge in a Richard A. Ward, Ph.D.
specialized area of chemical engineering University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Faculty Adjunct Professors
Department Chair Duane F. Bruley, Ph.D.
University of Tennessee
James C. Watters, Ph.D., P.E.

Britton Chance, Ph.D. so prosperous, it has an extremely large investment in

University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. its infrastructure. Without the efforts of Civil
Cambridge University, Ph.D. Engineers in the maintenance, modernizing, and
Cambridge University, D.Sc. efficient replacement of the infrastructure, the
economic vitality of the nation may well be
threatened. Recent estimates indicate that the funds
Kyung-Ju Choi, Ph.D. needed to protect the investment will exceed $3
University of Tennessee trillion before the end of the century. Civil Engineers
will provide the planning, design, and construction
Adjunct Assistant Professor for the rescuing of America’s physical plant.
Joseph A. Zimlich, M.Eng. Civil Engineering is perhaps the most varied of all
University of Louisville the disciplines, with career opportunities ranging
from construction supervision to computer
Emeritus Faculty programming. Many Civil Engineers eventually
become owners of the companies for which they
Dermot J. Collins, Ph.D., P.E. work; in fact, many Civil Engineers own their own
Georgia Institute of Technology "one person" firm. Others will take a fast track to
Professor management, often becoming responsible for multi-
million dollar projects before age 30. Still others will
Pradeep B. Deshpande, Ph.D., P.E. opt to stay in highly technical design positions.
University of Arkansas
Professor One area where Civil Engineering is taking the lead
is in the use of high technology in the workplace. For
Marvin Fleischman, Ph.D., P.E. example, computer graphics and other forms of
University of Cincinnati computer-aided engineering are fundamental to much
Professor of what is accomplished in practice.
Earl R. Gerhard, Ph.D., P.E. The areas of emphasis in Civil and Environmental
University of Illinois Engineering at Speed School include structures,
Dean and Professor geomechanics, water resources, and transportation. In
each area, the faculty is committed to preparing the
Dean O. Harper, Ph.D., P.E. students to meet the infrastructure challenge through
University of Cincinnati the application of high technology, founded upon
Professor traditional Civil Engineering strengths. These
strengths lie in mathematics, the physical sciences,
Walden L. S. Laukhuf, Ph.D., P.E. and analytic skills.
Professor The program leading to the degree Master of
Engineering with specialization in Civil Engineering
Charles A. Plank, Ph.D. is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
North Carolina State University Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Professor Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).
Hugh T. Spencer, Sc.D. Mission Statement

Johns Hopkins University The mission of the Department of Civil and
Professor Environmental Engineering (CEE) is to provide the
highest quality instruction, research, and service in
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department support of the urban mission of the University of
Louisville. Regarding instruction, the intent is to
The Civil Engineers of today are charged with educate CEE students in a professional engineering
solving some of the most demanding problems in our school context and prepare students for a productive
society’s history. These problems relate primarily to lifelong career in the engineering profession.
the security of America’s infrastructure: its highways, Secondly, the intent is to conduct research relevant to
bridges, water supply systems, sewers, public the infrastructure needs of the Commonwealth and
buildings to name a few. Because our nation has been the country. Lastly, the intent of service is to be

useful to the university, the community, the J. P. Mohsen, Ph.D.

Commonwealth, and the profession. University of Cincinnati
Professor
Educational Objectives
 In accordance with our mission statement, Professors
provide instruction and associated activities
necessary for our graduates to grow from Nageshwar R. Bhaskar, Ph.D., P.E.
technical competency to professional The Ohio State University
proficiency.
 Foster an appreciation in our graduates for
professional development and life-long learning. Louis F. Cohn, Ph.D., P.E.
 Provide an educational experience that inspires Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
our graduates to exhibit leadership and team-
building skills. Mark N. French, Ph.D., P.E.
 Promote service by our graduates to the University of Iowa
profession, and to society.
D. Joseph Hagerty, Ph.D., P.E.
Program Outcomes University of Illinois
 Develop in students an ability to apply
knowledge from math, science and engineering. Roswell A. Harris, Ph.D., P.E.
Vanderbilt University
 Develop an ability to organize and conduct
laboratory and field work.
Arthur C. Parola, Jr., Ph.D.
 Develop an ability to analyze and interpret data. Penn State University
 Develop student competence in the design of
systems, components, and processes to meet C. Robert Ullrich, Ph.D., P.E.
specific needs. University of Illinois
 Provide experience and guidance in working on
teams, having a diverse technical makeup. Assistant Professors
 Train students to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems. Michael A. Croasdaile, Ph.D.
 Instill in students an understanding of University of Nottingham
professional and ethical responsibilities, both in
education and in practice. Thomas D. Rockaway, Ph.D., P.E.
 Develop and practice effective oral Georgia Institute of Technology
communication.
 Develop and practice effective written and Zhihui Sun, Ph.D.
graphic communication. Northwestern University
 Provide a breadth of course work and
perspectives which create an understanding of Emeritus Faculty
the impact of engineering in society, both local
and global. Michael A. Cassaro, Ph.D., P.E.
 Create an awareness in students of the need for University of Florida
life-long learning, whether through formal Professor
education or via many other means.
 Expose students to contemporary issues pertinent Thomas L. Holloman, Ph.D.
to the practice of civil engineering. University of Louisville
 Through both instruction and practice, develop Professor
in students an ability to use the techniques, skills
and modern engineering tools commonly used in C. Eugene Miller, Ph.D.
civil engineering practice. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Professor
Faculty
Department Chair Mario Paz, Ph.D., P.E.
Iowa State University
Professor

 An ability to function on multidisciplinary

Harry C. Saxe, Sc.D., P.E. teams.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology  An ability to identify, formulate and solve
Dean and Professor problems in the field of computer engineering
and computer science.
Terence A. Weigel, Ph.D., P.E.  An understanding of professional and ethical
University of Kentucky responsibility in the field of computer
Professor engineering and computer science.
 An ability to communicate effectively.
 The broad education necessary to understand the
Computer Engineering and Computer Science impact of computer engineering and computer
Department science in a global, economic, environmental,
and societal context.
Mission
 Recognition of the need for and an ability to
The mission of the Department of Computer
engage in life-long learning in the field of
Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is to
computer engineering and computer science.
prepare students to enter the Computer Science and
Engineering (CSE) profession or to pursue advanced  Knowledge of contemporary issues in the field
graduate study with specialty in the areas of of computer engineering and computer science.
Computer Engineering and Computer Science.  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and
engineering tools for the practice of computer
The department offers a four-year accredited engineering and computer science.
baccalaureate program in CECS. Students completing
the bachelor program can pursue a Master of MENG Program Educational Objectives
Engineering program that builds on the first four  Educate and train MENG graduates with the
years with an additional year leading to an accredited advanced level academic background and
engineering degree. practical engineering experience necessary to
function as computer engineering and computer
BS Program Educational Objectives science professionals in a modern, ever-changing
The Bachelor of Science program educational world.
objectives are that graduating students:  Produce graduates who demonstrate competence
 Function as computer science and computer by being selected for employment by industrial,
engineering professionals in a modern, ever- academic, or government entities, or pursue
changing world. further professional/graduate studies.
 Will be selected for employment by industrial,  Provide our graduates with the foundation for the
academic, or government entities, or pursue development of a successful career and with the
further professional/graduate studies. understanding that life-long learning is necessary
 Develop a successful career with the to this development.
understanding that life-long learning is necessary  Ensure that our graduates understand the broad
to this development. social, ethical, and professional issues of
 Understand the broad social, ethical, and contemporary engineering practice.
professional issues of contemporary computer
science and engineering practice. CECS MENG Program Outcomes
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
BS Program Outcomes science, and engineering in the field of computer
 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering and computer science.
science and engineering in the field of computer b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as
engineering and computer science. well as to analyze and interpret data in the field
of computer engineering and computer science.
 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as
c. An ability to design a system, component, or
well as to analyze and interpret data in the field
process to meet desired needs within realistic
of computer engineering and computer science.
constraints such as economic, environmental,
 An ability to design a system, component, or social, political, ethical, health and safety,
process to meet desired needs in the field of manufacturability, and sustainability in the field
computer engineering and computer science. of computer engineering and computer science.

d. An ability to function on multidisciplinary  Intelligent Systems

teams.  Multimedia Systems
e. An ability to identify, formulate and solve  Bioinformatics and Biomedical Computing
problems in the field of computer engineering
and computer science. The program leading to the Bachelor of Science
f. An understanding of professional and ethical degree in CECS is accredited by the ABET Computer
responsibility in the field of computer Accreditation Commission (ABET/CAC). The
engineering and computer science. program leading to the degree Master of Engineering
g. An ability to communicate effectively. with specialization in CECS is accredited by ABET,
h. The broad education necessary to understand the Inc. (ABET/EAC).
impact of computer engineering and computer
science in a global, economic, environmental,
and societal context.
i. Recognition of the need for and an ability to
engage in life-long learning in the field of Faculty
computer engineering and computer science.
j. Knowledge of contemporary issues in the field Department Chair
of computer engineering and computer science. Adel S. Elmaghraby, Ph.D.
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and University of Wisconsin-Madison
engineering tools for the practice of computer Professor
engineering and computer science.
Graduate Advisor
The Department also offers programs of leading to
the Master of Science degree in Computer Science Mehmed M. Kantardzic, Ph.D.
(CS) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and University of Sarajevo, Bosnia
Engineering (CSE). These graduate programs are also Professor
available to persons who have an adequate
background in mathematics, engineering, and Associate Chair
computer science, but may not necessarily have a
baccalaureate degree in CSE. Ahmed H. Desoky, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
Students interested in the Master of Science program Associate Professor
should consult the Graduate Catalog or the
department graduate advisor. The Ph.D. program in Professors
Computer Science and Engineering is offered in
collaboration with the Electrical and Computer Hichem Frigui, Ph.D.
Engineering Department through the Graduate University of Missouri-Columbia
School. Students interested in the Ph.D. program
should consult the Graduate Catalog or the Anup Kumar, Ph.D.
department graduate advisor. CECS also offers two North Carolina State University
graduate certificates in a) Data Mining and
b) Network and Information Security. Rammohan K. Ragade, Ph.D.
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Opportunities for research in Computer Science and
Engineering span many application areas such as Associate Professors
Bioengineering and E-commerce. Research focus
contributing to these applications derives from the Antonio Badia, Ph.D.
following areas: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
 Mobile Information Networks and Distributed
Dar-jen Chang, Ph.D.
Systems
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
 Information Assurance, Security, and Computer
Forensics
Ibrahim N. Imam, Ph.D.
 Data Mining Auburn University
 Web Mining and Knowledge Discovery
 Database Olfa Nasraoui, Ph.D.

E-Commerce Endowed Chair Khaled A. Kamel, Ph.D.

University of Missouri-Columbia University of Cincinnati
Professor and former Chair
Eric Rouchka, Ph.D.
Washington University, St. Louis, MO Donald F. Linton, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky
Assistant Professors Associate Professor
Ming Ouyang, Ph.D. Arthur M. Riehl, Ph.D.

Rutgers University, NJ University of Louisville
Professor and former Chair
Roman Yampolskiy, Ph.D.
University at Buffalo
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Associate Faculty
Electrical engineers are employed in all areas of the
James H. Graham, Ph.D., P.E. economy, including the commercial, industrial,
Purdue University financial, medical, military and other governmental,
Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering utility, transportation, and entertainment sectors.
Henry Vogt Chair of Computer Science and They deal with systems ranging from the molecular-
Engineering and nano-scale to power systems that extend over
thousands of miles. Their career opportunities range
Melvin J. Maron, Ph.D. from involvement in the initial concept, research,
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn design, and development phases of devices and
Professor of Engineering Fundamentals systems, to the testing, production, maintenance,
sales, and customer support involving those devices
Adjunct Professors and systems; managerial and entrepreneurial
opportunities exist in all these areas. Electrical
Ben Arazi, Ph. D. engineers work in a wide array of areas including
Univ. of the Witwatersrand, S.A. telecommunications and computer communications;
image acquisition and processing for terrestrial
L. Miguel Encarnacao, Ph. D. mapping, resource location, space exploration, and
Eberhard-Karis-Universitat Tubingen, Germany medical diagnostics; the design of integrated circuits
and computers, smart phones, audio and video gear,
Adjunct Associate Professors computer games, medical devices, home appliances,
and other commercial products; automotive and
David D. King, J.D. aerospace electronics and aircraft guidance systems;
University of Louisville power generation and distribution, renewable energy,
and smart-grid technologies; and robotics.
Michael Losavio, J.D.
Louisiana State University
Educational Mission
Xiaohui Cui, Ph. D. The educational mission of the Electrical and
University of Louisville Computer Engineering Department is to provide
students with a foundation in electrical engineering
Adjunct Assistant Professors and the underlying mathematics and science, giving
them the opportunity to pursue undergraduate
Christopher J. Kimmer, Ph. D. (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering),
Cornell University professional (Master of Engineering in Electrical
Engineering) and graduate degrees (Master of
Leyla Zhuhadar, Ph. D. Science in Electrical Engineering, Doctor of
University of Louisville Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, and Doctor of
Philosophy in Computer Science and Engineering) in
Emeritus Faculty an environment that combines engineering practice
and research. Graduates of the programs will have a
mastery of engineering science, engineering design

and research skills, as appropriate for their degree  The ability to demonstrate effective oral
and career objectives, which will enable them to communication in the field of electrical
pursue successful careers in the electrical engineering engineering.
profession.  The ability to demonstrate effective written
communication in the field of electrical
engineering.
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science program is to  Attainment of the broad education necessary to
bring together the faculty, staff, and capital resources understand the impact of engineering solutions in
to meet the following program educational a global, economic, environmental, and societal
objectives: context.
 Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in  The ability to recognize and respond to the need
Electrical Engineering program shall be for lifelong learning for a successful career in
prepared for successful and productive electrical engineering.
engineering careers, possess technical  An understanding of contemporary technical and
competency, and be effective team members professional issues in the practice of electrical
and effective communicators. engineering.
 Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in  The ability to use the techniques, skills, and tools
Electrical Engineering program shall be of modern engineering effectively in the practice
prepared for the successful pursuit of of electrical engineering.
graduate studies and have the ability to
engage in lifelong learning in electrical Master of Engineering Program Educational
engineering and related fields. Objectives 1
 Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering program shall possess The purpose of the Master of Engineering Program is
a sense of professionalism, with emphasis to bring together the faculty, staff, and capital
on professional ethics and an awareness of resources to meet the following program educational
professional licensing, and shall participate objectives:
in the affairs of the profession.  Graduates of the Master of Engineering in
Electrical Engineering program shall be
Bachelor of Science Program Outcomes 1 prepared for successful and productive
engineering careers, possess technical
The specific educational outcomes which students competency, and be effective team members
can expect to derive from the Bachelor of Science and effective communicators.
program are:  Graduates of the Master of Engineering in
 The ability to apply knowledge of the physical Electrical Engineering program shall be
sciences, mathematics, and engineering prepared for the successful pursuit of
fundamentals to the solution of electrical graduate studies and have the ability to
engineering problems. engage in lifelong learning in electrical
 The ability to design and conduct experiments in engineering and related fields.
electrical engineering, and to analyze and  Graduates of the Master of Engineering in
interpret the data generated by those Electrical Engineering program shall possess
experiments. a sense of professionalism, with emphasis
 The ability to design components, devices, and on professional ethics and an awareness of
systems to meet specified needs in electrical professional licensing, and shall participate
engineering, within realistic constraints such as in the affairs of the profession.
economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and Master of Engineering Program Outcomes 2
sustainability.
 The ability to function effectively on multi- The specific educational outcomes which the student
disciplinary teams which may involve people can expect to derive from the Master of Engineering
from diverse backgrounds. Electrical Engineering program are:
 The ability to identify, formulate, and solve  The ability to apply knowledge of the physical
problems in electrical engineering. sciences, mathematics, and engineering
 An understanding of professional and ethical fundamentals to the solution of electrical
responsibilities. engineering problems.

 The ability to design and conduct experiments in program offering of a B.S. in Electrical Engineering
electrical engineering, and to analyze and with Western Kentucky University.
interpret the data generated by those
1
experiments. Goals and measures used for assessment depend on
 The ability to design components, devices, and the particular degree.
2
systems to meet specific needs in electrical All outcomes are assessed in the B.S. degree; a
engineering, within realistic constraints such as subset receives additional assessment in the M.Eng.
economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and Faculty
sustainability. Department Chair
 The ability to function effectively on multi-
disciplinary teams which may involve people James H. Graham, Ph.D., P.E.
from diverse backgrounds. Purdue University
 The ability to identify, formulate, and solve Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
problems in electrical engineering. Henry Vogt Chair of Computer Science and
 An understanding of professional and ethical Engineering
responsibilities. Joint Appointment in Computer Engineering and
 The ability to demonstrate effective oral Computer Science
communication skills in the field of electrical Professor
engineering. Associate Chair
 The ability to demonstrate effective written
communication skills in the field of electrical John F. Naber, Ph.D.
engineering. Virginia Polytechnic Institute
 Attainment of the broad education necessary to Professor
understand the impact of engineering solutions in
a global, economic, environmental, and societal Professors
context.
 The ability to recognize and respond to the need Bruce W. Alphenaar, Ph.D.
for life-long learning for a successful career in Yale University
electrical engineering.
Amir A. Amini, Ph.D.
 An understanding of contemporary technical and
University of Michigan
professional issues in the practice of electrical
Associate in Mechanical Engineering
engineering.
Endowed Chair in Bioimaging
 The ability to use the techniques, skills, and tools
of modern engineering effectively in the practice
Robert W. Cohn, Ph.D., P.E.
of electrical engineering.
Southern Methodist University
Distinguished University Scholar
The experiences that contribute to the outcomes arise
in lecture and laboratory courses, independent study,
Aly A. Farag, Ph.D.
projects, cooperative employment, and in the social
Purdue University
culture of informal contacts and IEEE Student
Branch activities.
Barry R. Horowitz, Ph.D.
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
The Electrical and Computer Engineering
Director of Undergraduate and
Department offers programs leading to the following
Professional Programs
degrees: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical
Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) with
John H. Lilly, Ph.D., P.E.
Specialization in Electrical Engineering, Master of
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering, and Doctor
of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering. The
Kevin M. Walsh, Ph.D.
Department also offers a Ph.D. Degree in Computer
University of Cincinnati
Science and Engineering (CSE) jointly with the
Samuel T. Fife Alumni Professor of Electrical and
Department of Computer Engineering and Computer
Computer Engineering
Science. The Department also participates in a joint-

Jacek M. Zurada, Ph.D. University of Texas

Technical University of Gdansk, Poland Associate Professor of Bioengineering
Distinguished University Scholar
Prasanna K. Sahoo, Ph.D.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Professor of Mathematics
Associate Professors
Gamini Sumanasekera, Ph.D
Hollace L. Cox, Ph.D. Indiana University
Indiana University Associate Professor of Physics
Tamer Inanc, Ph.D. Adjunct Associate Professor

Pennsylvania State University
Stacy A. Wilson, Ph.D., P.E.
Tennessee Technological University
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Cindy K. Harnett, Ph.D. Michael L. McIntyre, Ph.D.
Cornell University Clemson University
Shamus P. McNamara, Ph.D. Adjunct Instructors

University of Wisconsin
Associate in Mechanical Engineering Mohamed Ahmed, Ph.D.
Karla Conn Welch, Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University Anthony Durbin, M.Eng.
Instructor
Charles Naber, M.S.
Andre J. Faul, BEng Hons University of Louisville
University of Pretoria - South Africa
Derwin Young, M.Eng.
Term Faculty University of Louisville
Andrew W. Dozier, Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University Emeritus Faculty
Associate Faculty Peter B. Aronhime, Ph.D.

Colorado State University
Ayman El-Baz, Ph.D. Professor
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering Samuel V. Bell, Jr., Ph.D.
Adel S. Elmaghraby, Ph.D. Professor
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Professor and Chair of CECS Department Kiron C. Bordoloi, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University
Adam Gaweda, Ph.D. Professor
Assistant Professor of Medicine Darrel L. Chenoweth, Ph.D., P.E.
Division of Nephrology Auburn University
Joint appointment in CECS Department
Robert S. Keynton, Ph.D.
University of Akron Thomas G. Cleaver, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professor and Chair of Bioengineering The Ohio State University
Professor
Steven C. Koenig, Ph.D.

Joseph D. Cole, Ph.D., P.E. The Industrial Engineering mission statement, which
Southern Methodist University aligns with mission of the University of Louisville
Professor and J.B. Speed School of Engineering, is to “provide
outstanding industrial engineering educational
John Carroll Hill, Ph.D., P.E. opportunities for regional, national and international
Purdue University students, while maintaining our societal commitment
Professor to the development of new knowledge through the
integration of research, scholarship and practice.”
Leo B. Jenkins, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.
Purdue University Degree Programs
Professor
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
William H. Pierce, Ph.D., M.D., P.E.
Stanford University, Ph.D. The BSIE degree is part of a the fully integrated
five-year engineering program leading to the
Donald J. Scheer, Ph.D., P.E. accredited Master of Engineering in Industrial
The Ohio State University Engineering degree. The BSIE degree requires 132
Professor credit hours and culminates in a senior Capstone
Design Project in which students work in groups to
solve real industrial engineering problems for a local
company.
Industrial Engineering Department
BSIE Program Educational Objectives
Industrial Engineers design large-scale integrated
systems of people, equipment, energy, material, and The objectives of the BSIE degree program are to
information. IEs can improve the productivity in a produce ethically responsible graduates who are:
factory, shorten waiting times in hospital emergency  successful in the professional practice of
rooms, arrange for "just in time" delivery of products, industrial engineering
direct barge traffic on inland waterways; and even  effective communicators and team players, and,
help to make planes run on time. Specific areas  involved in professional service and lifelong
within the IE field include facility layout, material learning.
handling systems, production planning and
scheduling, ergonomics and human factors, logistics BSIE Program Outcomes
and distribution, operations research, math modeling
and optimization, inventory analysis, engineering The faculty of the Department of Industrial
ergonomics, work design, computer simulation, and Engineering actively monitors all aspects of the
more. The study of Industrial Engineering requires programs to ensure that the objectives are met and
knowledge of mathematics, physical and behavioral that graduates demonstrate the following outcomes:
sciences, economics, computers skills, written and  an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
oral communication skills, and an ability to work in science, and engineering
team-based environments. Most importantly, IEs  an ability to design and conduct experiments, as
recognize that people are essential components in the well as to analyze and interpret data
systems that are being designed, and account for
 an ability to design a system, component, or
them to ensure overall system effectiveness. ABET,
process to meet desired needs within realistic
Inc., accredits the program leading to the degree,
constraints such as economic, environmental,
Master of Engineering with specialization in
social, political, ethical, health and safety,
Industrial Engineering. The department also offers
manufacturability, and sustainability
the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
(BSIE), the Master of Science in Industrial  an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
Engineering (MSIE), and the PhD in Industrial  an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
Engineering (PhD). In addition, the department offers engineering problems
a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management  an understanding of professional and ethical
(MEngEM) degree. responsibility
 an ability to communicate effectively
Mission

 the broad education necessary to understand the  an ability to communicate effectively

impact of engineering solutions in a global,  the broad education necessary to understand the
economic, environmental, and societal context impact of engineering solutions in a global,
 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to economic, environmental, and societal context
engage in life-long learning  a recognition of the need for, and an ability to
 a knowledge of contemporary issues engage in life-long learning
 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and  a knowledge of contemporary issues
modern engineering tools necessary for  an ability to use the techniques, skills, and
engineering practice. modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE)

(MEngIE)
The MSIE is a research degree that requires 30 hours
The MEngIE builds upon the BSIE program of graduate courses and culminates with master’s
requiring 30 additional graduate hours. It culminates thesis, or master’s thesis project. This program
in a master’s thesis, or master’s thesis project. The allows students with other academic backgrounds the
MEngIE is accredited at the advanced level by opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in the
ABET, Inc. This five-year BS/MEng program is industrial engineering field. For more information,
unique in that it requires students to complete three see the Graduate Catalog.
full-semester cooperative internships.
PhD in Industrial Engineering (PhDIE)
The PhD is a research degree that requires 78 hours

MEngIE Program Educational Objectives of post baccalaureate graduate credits (17 for the
dissertation). The degree culminates with a
 The objectives of the MEngIE degree program successful doctoral dissertation defense before a
are to produce ethically responsible graduates panel of faculty scholars. This program allows
who are: students with other academic backgrounds the
 successful in the professional practice of opportunity to pursue a PhD degree in the industrial
industrial engineering, engineering field. For more information, see the
 effective communicators and team players, and, Graduate Catalog.
involved in professional service and lifelong learning.
Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
MEngIE Program Outcomes (MEngEM)
The faculty of the Department of Industrial The MEngEM is a professional degree offered by the
Engineering actively monitors all aspects of the Speed School of Engineering. It is a part-time,
programs to ensure that the objectives are met and evening degree program open only to those students
that graduates demonstrate the following outcomes: who have earned at least a bachelors degree from a
 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, college or university offering programs that are
science, and engineering accredited by ABET, Inc. Students must also be
 an ability to design and conduct experiments, as actively engaged in full-time professional
well as to analyze and interpret data employment during the period of enrollment in the
 an ability to design a system, component, or degree program. As a result of the evening classes
process to meet desired needs within realistic and management focus, this program has successfully
constraints such as economic, environmental, attracted a wide variety of practicing engineers (of all
social, political, ethical, health and safety, engineering disciplines) from the region. For more
manufacturability, and sustainability information, see the Graduate Catalog.
 an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
Faculty
 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems Department Chair
 an understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility John S. Usher, Ph.D., P.E.
North Carolina State University

Carol O'Connor Holloman, Ph.D.

Professors Bowling green State University
Professor
Suraj M. Alexander, Ph.D., P.E., C.Q.E.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Waldemar Karwowski, Ph.D., P.E., C.P.E.
Texas Tech University
William E. Biles, Ph.D., P.E. Professor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Scherrill G. Russman, M.B.A.
Gail W. DePuy, Ph.D., P.E. Indiana University
Georgia Institute of Technology Assistant Dean and Professor
Gerald W. Evans, Ph.D.

Purdue University Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is the largest U.S.
Sunderesh Heragu, Ph.D.
engineering discipline in terms of university
George & Mary Lee Duthie Chair in Engineering
enrollment and professional employment. It is also
Logistics
one of the most broadly based of the engineering
University of Manitoba
disciplines. Areas of specialization include applied
mechanics, engines and power plants,
Brent Stucker, Ph.D.
bioengineering, computer-aided analysis and design,
Edward Reep Clark Chair of Computer-Aided
instrumentation and control systems, fluid mechanics
Engineering
and heat transfer, heating, ventilating, and air
Texas A&M University
conditioning (HVAC) systems, mechanical design,
sustainable technologies, renewable energy, and
Mickey R. Wilhelm, Ph.D., P.E.
environmental engineering. Along with diverse
Professor and Dean of J.B. Speed School of
specialization areas comes a wide range of career
Engineering
paths. A mechanical engineer may work as a designer
University of Alabama-Huntsville
conceiving and optimizing complex machines, or as
an analyst or experimentalist performing tasks in
support of the product development process. Other
functions may involve manufacturing process
Luihui Bai, Ph.D.
support, customer field service, technical
University of Florida
management, or technical sales. Smaller companies
often require engineers to function as generalists
Lijian Chen, Ph.D.
capable of performing a wide variety of tasks. In such
Ohio State University
cases the breadth, depth and rigor of their academic
training is a tremendous asset for mechanical
C. Tim Hardin, Ph.D., P.E.
engineers. As the economy has become increasingly
globalized, companies have found that the diverse
knowledge base of mechanical engineers permits
G. Talley Holman, Ph.D.
them to effectively adapt to ever-changing technical
Auburn University
demands.
The University of Louisville Department of

Adjunct Professor
Mechanical Engineering offers integrated Bachelor of
Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Neil Hopkinson, Ph.D.
degree programs emphasizing professional practice
Loughborough University
and the solution of contemporary engineering
problems. The B.Sc. and M.Eng. programs are
Emeritus Faculty
accredited by ABET, Inc.
Herman Leep, Ph.D.
Mission
Purdue University
Professor The mission of the University of Louisville
Mechanical Engineering Department is to supply

quality academic instruction through undergraduate, Students in the Mechanical Engineering

graduate-professional, and graduate degree programs, Department’s B.Sc program will demonstrate each of
conduct fundamental and applied research that the following attributes by the time they graduate:
achieves national and international recognition, and
provide professional service to its constituencies, all  The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
in support of broad societal needs and the science, and engineering to the solution of
institutional objectives of the University of problems encountered in mechanical engineering
Louisville. practice.
 An ability to design and conduct experiments
Program Objectives assessing phenomena encountered during
By providing a rigorous curriculum in technical and mechanical engineering practice, along with the
non-technical areas, cooperative education ability to analyze and interpret the resulting data.
internships, and opportunities for participation in  An ability to design mechanical engineering
projects representative of those encountered in systems, components, or processes that meet
professional practice, the Department of Mechanical specified requirements.
Engineering B.Sc. program will produce graduates  An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
who: in both leadership roles and as an individual
contributor.
 Succeed as practicing mechanical engineers in  The ability to identify and describe mechanical
government, industry, academia, and other engineering problems, formulate constraints,
economic sectors. devise and assess alternative approaches, and
implement an optimal solution that satisfies
 Use their knowledge and skills in mathematics,
specified performance, cost, time, and safety
science, engineering, and other disciplines to
requirements.
identify, define, and solve problems, and to
 A solid understanding of professional and ethical
anticipate the global, societal, and environmental
responsibility in the field of mechanical
impact of their solutions.
engineering, as well as a record of adherence to
 Understand the importance of professional those standards during academic coursework and
licensure, and act upon that understanding by cooperative education internships.
pursuing registration.  The ability to communicate effectively in
 Comply with professional ethics codes, practice writing, during interpersonal discussions, and
sustainable engineering, undertake professional through formal multi-media presentations, along
development, and engage in life-long technical with the ability to use these skills within the
learning. context of mechanical engineering practice.
 Display skills in teamwork, communication,  An understanding of the impact of mechanical
critical thinking, and leadership. engineering solutions in a global and societal
context.
The M.Eng. program supplements the B.Sc. program  An understanding of the need for, and an ability
with a year of graduate engineering studies. It permits to engage in lifelong learning.
students to make a seamless transition from  A knowledge of contemporary issues, along with
baccalaureate-level to masters-level academic work, a knowledge of how such issues influence
thereby solidifying attainment of the objectives and technology evolution and implementation.
outcomes associated with the B.Sc. program. It also  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and
includes the additional objective of producing modern engineering tools necessary for the
graduates who: practice of mechanical engineering.
 Demonstrate an engineering knowledge base of Students in the M.Eng. program in Mechanical

greater depth and breadth than that expected of Engineering are required to maintain and continue
baccalaureate-only graduates, helping them demonstrating the outcomes expected of B.Sc.
understand and influence contemporary students. As a result, only graduates of this
technological issues as engineering innovators department's baccalaureate program are eligible for
and managers. the M.Eng. program. The M.Eng. program also
includes one additional outcome:
Educational Outcomes

 An ability to apply masters-level knowledge in a Massachusetts Institute of Technology

specialized area related to mechanical
engineering. Associate Professors
In addition to the M.Eng. program, the Mechanical Delaina Allen, PhD

Engineering Department offers a Master of Science University of California at Berkeley
degree (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering and a
Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Ellen G. Brehob, Ph.D.
Engineering through the Graduate School. The M.Sc. Pennsylvania State University
program is appropriate for students not holding a
mechanical engineering baccalaureate degree from Balaji Panchapakesan, Ph.D.
the University of Louisville. The Ph.D. program University of Maryland
provides an opportunity for students to complete
advanced coursework and conduct independent Christopher M. Richards, Ph.D.
research in one of a number of specialization areas. If Ohio State University
interested in one of these programs, consult the
Graduate School catalog for degree requirements and Assistant Professors
contact information.
Thomas A. Berfield, Ph.D.
Faculty University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department Chair Matt Bohm, Ph.D.

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Glen Prater, Jr., Ph.D.
Ohio State University Karen L. Frost, Ph.D. (term appointment)
Professor University of Pittsburgh
Associate Chair Andrea L. Knox-Kelecy, Ph.D. (term appointment)

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Roger D. Bradshaw, Ph.D.
Northwestern University Yongsheng Lian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor University of Florida
Professors Gary M. Osborne, Ph.D. (term appointment)

Gina E. Bertocci, Ph.D., P.E.
Endowed Chair of Biomechanics Y. Sam Park, Ph.D.
University of Pittsburgh Texas A&M University
W. Geoffrey Cobourn, D.Sc. Stuart Williams, Ph.D.

Washington University Purdue University
Michael L. Day, Ph.D., P.E.

Associate Dean Associates
Purdue University
Amir Amini, Ph.D.
William P. Hnat, Ph.D. University of Michigan
University of Akron Endowed Chair in Bio-Imaging
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ronald A. Mann, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati Mary Ellen Buning, Ph.D., OTR/L, ATP
University of Pittsburgh
Peter Quesada, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological
University of California at Berkeley Surgery
M. Keith Sharp, Sc.D., P.E. Andre M. Gobin, Ph.D.

Rice University
Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering
Andrea S. Gobin, Ph.D.

Rice University
Robert Keynton, Ph.D.

University of Akron
Professor and Chair, Department of Bioengineering
Shamus McNamara, Ph.D.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Palaniappan Sethu, Ph.D.

University of Michigan
Michael J. Voor, Ph.D.

Tulane University
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Associate in Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology
Adjunct Professor
Thomas R. Hanley, Ph.D., P.E.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Surya S. Patel, M.D., Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty
Hsing Chuang, Ph.D., P.E.

Colorado State University
Professor
Robert L. Collins, Ph.D., P.E.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Professor
George C. Lindauer, Ph.D.

University of Pittsburgh
Professor
Robert E. Stewart, Ph.D.

University of Waterloo
Professor
Julius P. Wong, Ph.D., P.E.

Oklahoma State University
Professor

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University of Louisville Undergraduate Catalog Summer 2010 – Spring 2011

J.B. Speed School of Engineering

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Technology. The purpose of accreditation is to work and incorporating appropriate engineering

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Academic Affairs Office

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provide courteous, timely, and effective academic

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Department Chair Susan M. Best, M.A., Director of Advising

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F. An understanding of professional and ethical

Faculty Balaji Panchapakesan, Ph.D.

Robert S. Keynton, Ph.D. Keith Sharp, Ph.D.

André M Gobin, Ph.D. Aoy Tomita-Mitchell, Ph.D.

Andrea S. Gobin, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Department

Associate Professors Chemical engineers participate in a diversified

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activities in plants and refineries, government

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Britton Chance, Ph.D. so prosperous, it has an extremely large investment in

Hugh T. Spencer, Sc.D. Mission Statement

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useful to the university, the community, the J. P. Mohsen, Ph.D.

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 An ability to function on multidisciplinary

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d. An ability to function on multidisciplinary  Intelligent Systems

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E-Commerce Endowed Chair Khaled A. Kamel, Ph.D.

Ming Ouyang, Ph.D. Arthur M. Riehl, Ph.D.

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Jacek M. Zurada, Ph.D. University of Texas

Tamer Inanc, Ph.D. Adjunct Associate Professor

Shamus P. McNamara, Ph.D. Adjunct Instructors

Associate Faculty Peter B. Aronhime, Ph.D.

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 the broad education necessary to understand the  an ability to communicate effectively

Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE)

The PhD is a research degree that requires 78 hours

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Carol O'Connor Holloman, Ph.D.

Gerald W. Evans, Ph.D.

The University of Louisville Department of

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quality academic instruction through undergraduate, Students in the Mechanical Engineering

 Demonstrate an engineering knowledge base of Students in the M.Eng. program in Mechanical

Academic Unit Information J.B. Speed School of Engineering

 An ability to apply masters-level knowledge in a Massachusetts Institute of Technology

In addition to the M.Eng. program, the Mechanical Delaina Allen, PhD

Department Chair Matt Bohm, Ph.D.

Associate Chair Andrea L. Knox-Kelecy, Ph.D. (term appointment)

Professors Gary M. Osborne, Ph.D. (term appointment)