College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Faculty Expert Database List

College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Phone: 530-898-5963

Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, and Manufacturing Technology

Phone: 530-898-5346

Scott Brogden

Lecturer in Manufacturing Technology
B.S. Manufacturing Management, CSU, Chico
Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Tool and Fixture Design, and Material Removal, Welding, Metal Casting

Phone: 530-898-5097
Email: SBrogden-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Leonard Fallscheer

Associate Professor, Manufacturing Technology
MA, CSU Chico
Computer-Assisted Manufacturing, Solids Modeling, Automation, Tooling and Fixture Design, Material Removal

Phone: 530-898-5320
Email: LFallscheer-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Joseph Greene

Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Technology
PhD, University of Michigan
Bioplastics, Biodegradable Compostable Plastics, ASTM Biodegradability Testing, Composting Technology, and Biodiesel Technology

Phone: 530-898-4977
Email: JPGreene-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Chuen Hsu

Professor, Mechanical Engineering
PhD, Iowa State University
Materials Science and Engineering, Fracture Mechanics

Phone: 530-898-5374
Email: CHHsu-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Gregory Kallio

Chair, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
PhD, Washington State University
Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer, Gas-Particle Flow, Electronics Cooling, Air Pollution Control, Renewable Energy, Building Energy Analysis

Phone: 530-898-4959
Email: GKallio-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Daren Otten

Coordinator of the Manufacturing Technology Program
B.S. Industrial Technology with Option in Manufacturing Management, CSU, Chico,
M.S. Manufacturing, California State University, Chico
Plastics Manufacturing/Processing, Tooling Design/Construction, Product Design and Engineering

Phone: 530-898-4316
Email: DMOtten-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Ron Roth

Chair and Professor, Mechanical Engineering
PhD, Stanford University
Design of Mechanical Systems, Dynamics

Phone: 530-898-4960
Email: RRoth-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Nick Repanich

Adjunct Professor of Mechatronic Engineering
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Machine Automation, Motion Control, Mechatronics

Phone: 530-898-5660
Email: NRepanich-at-csuchico-dot-edu

W. Ray Rummell

Professor Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Retired
EdD, Arizona State University
General Manufacturing, Metal Casting, Conventional Machining, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Product Prototypes

Phone: 530-898-5097
Email: RRummell-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Jimmy Tan-atichat

Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronic Engineering
PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology
Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, PC-Based Data Acquisition Measurements and Instrumentation

Phone: 530-898-6142
Email: JTan-atichat@csuchico.edu

Ramesh Varahamurti

Mechatronic Engineering Program Coordinator, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
PhD, Washington State University
Design, Finite Element Analysis in Design, Control System Design

Phone: 530-898-6353
Email: RVarahamurti-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Michael Ward

Interim Dean, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
PhD, Stanford
Dynamics, Control Systems, Applied Mechanics, Design of Mechanical Systems

Phone: 530-898-4888
Email: MWard-at-csuchico-dot-edu

Gregory Watkins

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Numerical Methods, Human Powered Vehicle Design

Phone: 530-898-4388
Email: GKWatkins-at-csuchico-dot-edu