Professional Advisory Board

Active Members

  • Dr. Robert M. Aikin, Jr.
    Foundry & Solidification Science Team Leader
    Materials Science & Technology: Metallurgy (MST6)
    Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Prof. David Bahr
    Head and Professor of Materials Engineering
    Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering
    Purdue University
  • Dr. Kevin Baker
    Director, Orthopaedic Research
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    William Beaumont Hospital
    Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
    Oakland University
    William Beaumont School of Medicine
  • Mr. Daniel Freiberg
    Research Engineer
    Ford Motor Company
  • Ms. Karen L. Gasko 
    Validation Engineer II
    Oxford International/Terumo Cardiovascular
  • Ms. Shannon Larkey
    Manager, Quality Assurance
    ArcelorMittal
  • Dr. Brian S. Munn
    Global Engineering Material Manager
  • Mr. Greg C. Ojard
    United Technologies Research Center
  • Ms. Elizabeth A. Pilibosian
    Vehicle Chief Engineer
    General Motors Company
  • Ms. Danielle K. Rickert
    Supervisor, Materials Engineering R&D
    Meritor, Inc

Emeritus

  • Mr. Michael S. Agin
    President
    Pioneer Technologies Corporation
  • Dr. James (Jim) A. Brusso
    Engel Metallurgical Ltd.
  • Mr. Paul A. Bujalski
    Operations Manager
    Duperon Corporation
  • Mr. Peter W. Carpenter
    Plant Manager
    NSG Group
  • Dr. Stephen P. Clough
    Retired: Gamma Vacuum LLC
  • Dr. Kathy L. Hayrynen
    Director of Research & Development
    Applied Process, Inc.
    Technologies Division
  • Dr. Michael L. Johnson
    Engineering Manager – Engine System Development & Validation
    Global Engine Development
    Caterpillar Inc.
  • Mr. Paul W. Jones
    Advanced Sales Engineering
    Waupaca Foundry
  • Dr. David B. Kasul
    Borlem Alumínio S.A.
  • Dr. Sally J. Klaasen
    Formerly with IBM Microelectronics
  • Dr. Walter F. Lange
    Vice President, Technical Worldwide Marketing
    Chartered Semiconductor
  • Mr. Alan R. Lecz
    Regional Director
    Southeast Michigan Community College Consortium
    Washtenaw Community College
  • Dr. Joseph J. Licavoli
    Materials Research Engineer
    National Energy Technology Laboratory
  • Dr. Boyd A. Mueller
    Vice President, Technology and Research
    Alcoa Power and Propulsion
    Alcoa Howmet Research Center
  • Mr. Joseph M. Nowosad
    Manager, Quality Assurance Steelmaking
    ArcelorMittal
  • Dr. Gregory B. Olson
    Wilson-Cook Chaired Professor in Engineering Design
    Northwestern University
    Department of Materials Science and Engineering
  • Dr. Paul D. Prichard
    Staff Engineer, Innovation Ventures Group
    Kennametal, Inc.
  • Ms. Brenda R. Ryan
    President
    Ryan Industries, Inc.
  • Mr. Michael J. Skoglund
    Retired: Alcoa Mill Products
  • Mr. Peter Sohlden
    Retired: Grede Foundries