Alex Chaparro, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Senior Fellow - Psychology

Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, Texas Tech University, 1990
B.S., Psychology, Florida Institute of Technology, 1984

Specializing in: Perception, Psychomotor Performance and Human Factors of Maintenance Manuals.

(316) 978-3038
Alex.chaparro@wichita.edu

John J. Hutchinson, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research
Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
Senior Fellow – Information Systems

Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Kansas, 1968
M.A., Statistics, University of Kansas, 1965
B.A., Mathematics, St. Benedict’s College, 1962

Specializing in: Web Based Market Analysis and System Databases.

(316) 978-3010
John.hutchinson@wichita.edu

Michael J. Jorgensen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Fellow - Industrial Engineering

Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Ohio State University, 2001
M.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Nebraska, 1989
B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Nebraska 1986

Specializing in: Aircraft Icing, Experimental and Theoretical Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational Aeroacoustics, Computational Electromagnetics.

(316) 978-5904
Michael.jorgensen@wichita.edu

Sudharman K. Jayaweera, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
Fellow - Aircraft Security

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Princeton University, 2003
M.A., Electrical Engineering, Princeton University, 2001
B.E. (Hons), Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne, Australia, 1997

Specializing in: Statistical Signal Processing, Information Theory and Wireless Communications.

(316) 978-6320
Sundra.jemtrud@wichita.edu

David Koert, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Senior Fellow – Propulsion

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 1990
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 1984
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, 1980

Specializing in: Combustion, Alternative Fuels, Electric Propulsion, High Temperature Processes and Material Properties, Combustion Chemistry, Air Pollution Control, Fire Safety.

(316) 978-6364
David.koert@wichita.edu

Hamid M. Lankarani, Ph.D.
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Senior Fellow – Crashworthiness

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona, 1988
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Iowa, 1983
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Iowa, 1981

Specializing in: Impact Dynamics, Structural Crashworthiness, Occupant Protection of Transportation Systems, Mechanical Systems Analysis and Design, and Multibody Dynamics.

(316) 978-6307
Hamid.lankarani@wichita.edu

L. Scott Miller, Ph.D.
Technical Director, Aerodynamic Laboratories
Professor, Aerospace Engineering
Senior Fellow – Aerodynamics

Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1988
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1983
B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1981

Specializing in: Experimental Aero-Fluid Dynamics, Wind Turbine and Rotor Aerodynamics, Airfoil Design, and Laser Velocimetry.

(316) 978-6334
Scott.miller@wichita.edu

Kameswara Rao Namuduri, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Fellow - Aircraft Security

Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Florida, 1992
M.S., Computer Science, University of Hyderabad, India, 1986
B.S., Electronics and Communication Engineering, Osmania University, India, 1984

Specializing in: Video Processing and Communication, Information Assurance and Security, and Software Certification.

(316) 978-5509
Kamesh.namuduri@wichita.edu

Michael Papadakis, Ph.D.
Professor, Aerospace Engineering
Senior Fellow – Aircraft Icing

Ph.D., Aeronautical Engineering, Wichita State University, 1986
M.S., Aeronautical Engineering, Loughborough University, UK, 1981
B.S., Aeronautical Engineering, Loughborough University, UK, 1979

Specializing in: Aircraft Icing, Experimental and Theoretical Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational Aeroacoustics, and Computational Electromagnetics.

(316) 978-5936
Michael.papadakis@wichita.edu

Ravi Pendse, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Cisco Fellow and Director of ANRC
Director of Center for Teaching and Research Excellence
Senior Fellow – Computer Networking

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Wichita State University, 1994
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Wichita State University, 1985
B.S., Electronics and Communication Engineering, Osmania University, India, 1982

Specializing in: Computer Networking, Aviation Security, Adhoc Routing protocols.

(316) 978-6316
Ravi.pendse@wichita.edu

Timothy L. Pett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Strategic Management
Fellow – Commercialization

Ph.D., Strategic Management, University of Memphis, 1998
M.B.A. Business, University of Memphis, 1992
B.A., Business, Saint Leo College, 1988

Specializing in: Strategic Management and Planning, Business Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship, New Product Creation, Innovation, Diversification, Mergers and Acquisitions.

(316) 978-7114
Tim.pett@wichita.edu

Kurt Soschinske, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Fellow - Manufacturing

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, 1997
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1983
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1980

Specializing in: Aircraft Systems Analysis and Testing (including avionic cooling and pneumatic systems), Fluid Dynamic Computational Methods and Thermo-science Applications in Design and Manufacturing, Noise Identification and Control.

(316) 978-6388
Kurt.soschinske@wichita.edu

James E. Steck, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering
Senior Fellow - Flight Controls

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1989
M.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1984
B.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1980

Specializing in: Artificial Neural Networks, Intelligent Flight Control, Optical and Quantum Computing and Acoustics.

(316) 978-6396
James.steck@wichita.edu

Janet M. Twomey, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Senior Fellow – Manufacturing

Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1995
M.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1992
B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1990
B.A., Psychology/Sociology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, 1977

Specializing in: Statistical Aspects of Neural Networks, Adaptive Systems for Control and Diagnostics, System Simulation.

(316) 978-5908
Janet.twomey@wichita.edu

Larry Whitman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Senior Fellow – Supply Chain Management

Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, 1999
M.S., Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University, 1986
B.S., Engineering Technology, Oklahoma State University, 1984

Specializing in: Enterprise Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Modeling and Simulation, and Lean Manufacturing.

(316) 978-5907
Larry.whitman@wichita.edu

Chihdar (Charles) Yang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Senior Fellow – Composites and Advanced Materials

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1993
M.S., Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University, 1987
B.S., Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1985

Specializing in: Mechanics of Composites, Composite Joints, Composite Piping Systems, Manufacturing Process of Composites, and Machine Design.

(316) 978-7241
Charles.yang@wichita.edu