Western Michigan University
Engineering and Computer Science
The Stewart Clocktower of the Waldo Library-Computer Center Complex in the
heart of WMU's campus.
Overview
Western Michigan University, founded in 1903, is dedicated to creating knowledge and putting it to work in an environment of academic excellence in teaching, research and service. As a result, it has earned a reputation as an ascending national university that offers its students a truly international perspective. With more than 26,000 students, one-fourth at the graduate level, WMU ranks among the nation's 60 largest institutions. Minority students make up 10 percent of the total student body, while international students from almost 100 countries account for another 7 percent of the total. WMU supports six degree-granting colleges: arts and sciences, the Haworth College of Business, education, engineering and applied sciences, fine arts, and health and human services. The university offers more than 240 programs, including 25 at the doctoral level and 67 at the master's level.
The Community
WMU's main campus is located just off Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 131 in the Southwest Michigan, City of Kalamazoo, which is less than three hours by car from Detroit and Chicago. With 220,000 people, Kalamazoo County is served by ample air, train and bus transportation. In addition to WMU, three other higher education institutions are located in the area, as are several Fortune 500 firms, including Haworth Inc., the Kellogg Co., Phamacia & Upjohn, Inc., and the Whirlpool Corp. Well known for its involvement in the arts, Kalamazoo supports theatrical, musical and dance groups; offers art, aviation and cultural museums; and boasts a nature center and a five-branch public library system. The sandy beaches of Lake Michigan are less than an hour's drive away, while an abundance of parks, golf courses, ski slopes, lakes and cross country trails provide year-round enjoyment.
Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The following master's degree programs are available in the area of Engineering and Computer Science: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, and Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering. Doctoral programs are offered in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering.
Facilities and Resources
The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences' computer facilities are rich, diverse, and constantly maintained and upgraded. In addition, the college maintains an advanced facility for wood products manufacturing and has special laboratories that support such areas as materials testing and automated manufacturing systems.
The college also operates three centers that support materials research: the Center for Advanced Tribology, the Applied Mechanics Institute, and the Materials Institute for Innovation and Enterprise.
The materials institute, for instance, has equipment for conducting gas and liquid chromatography; measuring the mechanical, thermal, and physical properties of non-metallic materials; and identifying polymer molecules in solid, powder, and liquid samples through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The institute also has instrumented impact testing, heat deflection testing, UV exposure testing, and other ASTM-mandated testing capabilities.
Current research projects are supported by the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and numerous industries.
Western Michigan University's academic library collection is the fourth largest in Michigan and the largest in West Michigan. The Waldo Library contains a collection capacity of 3,600,000 items, seating capacity of 1,900, multiple outlets for computer access, and the Voyager web-based library system for automated information retrieval. An additional 792,000 print and non-print items are located in the Education Library, Music and Dance Library, Archives and Regional History Collections, and Visual Resources Library.
Commuting Services provides a variety of computing resources and facilities for students. UCS provides each student with a computing account on our Open VMS system or UNIX platform, at no charge. These accounts provide students with access to Internet resources including e-mail and the Web. Facilities include two open access computing labs, housing Macintosh, Windows 95, and Unix workstations and Vt320 terminals. UCS also houses a multipurpose enabling technology lab (METL) for students with visual impairments or other physical challenges.
Departments have discipline-specific special facilities to support the research activities of their students and faculty. Among them are Business Research and Service Institute, Center for Research on At-risk Students, Center for Advanced Tribology, Center for Research into Environmental Signal Transduction, Coherent Optics Laboratory, Concurrent Computation Research Center, Biological Imaging Center, Enabling Technology Center, The Evaluation Center, Geographic Information Systems Research Center, Human Performance Institute, Leonard C. Kercher Center for Social Research, Medieval Institute, Music Therapy Clinic, Particle Accelerator Laboratory, and the Psychology Clinic.
Expenses and Aid
Costs 2001-2002
Tuition is $165 per semester hour for Michigan residents and $384 per semester hour for nonresidents. An enrollment fee of $602 per year is required of all students.
Housing
A wide choice of graduate living accommodations is available, including on-campus family and single student apartments. For 1998-99, the cost of family housing ranges from $395 per month for one bedroom, unfurnished, to $643 per month for two bedrooms, furnished. The University also offers four residence halls specifically for students 21 years of age or older, at prices ranging from $1906(room only) to $4591(room and meals) per academic year. The Office of Off-Campus Life assists students in locating off-campus housing and maintains lists of more than 2,500 rental units, area landlords, and students looking for roommates.
Financial Aid
The following types of fellowships and assistantships are available: Graduate College Fellowships for entering master's degree students, Doctoral Associateships for outstanding doctoral students, King/Chavez/Parks Fellowships, and Thurgood Marshall Assistantships and Professional Tuition Grants for qualified U.S. students from historically underrepresented groups. In addition, graduate departments have their own assistantship appointments. The minimum assistantship award for entering students is $7,940. The deadline for most WMU financial assistance is February 15.
How to Apply
At WMU, graduate admission for U.S. citizens and Resident Aliens is handled via a self-managed application process. It requires students to take responsibility for gathering all admission materials and submitting these materials to the appropriate office before the published admission dates. International students should follow instructions as outlined in the materials obtained from the Office of International Student Services.
Applications for admission can be obtained by calling the Office of Admissions and Orientation request line at (800) 400-4968. International students must call the Office of International Student Services at (6l6) 387-5865 for admission application materials.
Admission requirements and application deadline dates vary by department. Contact the department directly to obtain specific information.
Who to Contact
For more information, contact:
| Paula J. Boodt, Coordinator Graduate Admissions & Recruitment Office of Admissions & Orientation Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5120 Tel: (616) 387-2000 Fax: (616) 387-2096 E-mail: ask-wmu@wmich.edu Internet: http://www.wmich.edu |
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Jolene V. Jackson, Director International Student Services Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Tel: (616) 387-5865 Fax: (616) 387-5899 E-mail: oiss.info@wmich.edu Internet: http://www.wmich.edu/oiss/ |
The Faculty and Major Research Interests
Computer Science (616) 387-5645
Alfred Boals, Ph.D., Michigan State University. Parallel algorithms, graph algorithms, VLSI and database management systems.
Elise de Doncker, Ph.D., Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven. Parallel and distributed computations, scientific computations, numerical analysis, applied mathematics and physics, graphics and visual reality.
Ajay Gupta, Ph.D., Purdue University. Client/server computations, distributed computing, network evolutionary computation, scientific computing, design and analysis, parallel and distributed algorithms, embedded systems, and formal specifications.
Donna Kaminski, Ph.D., Western Michigan University. Artificial intelligence, human factors in computing and computer science foundation, and software development.
John Kapenga, Ph.D., Western Michigan University. Scientific parallel computations, graphics, and visualization.
Mark Kerstetter, Ph.D., Northwestern University. Software engineering, computer science education, operating systems, systems software, and history and social implications of computers.
Dionysios Kountanis, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania. Artifical intelligence-learning machines, problem solving, inference processes, and design and analysis of algorithms.
Dalia Motzkin, D.Sc., Technion (Israel). Database management systems, data structures, sorting and searching, and information retrieval.
Donald Nelson, Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Graph algorithms and analysis of algorithms.
Thomas F. Piatkowski, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Computer science and computer engineering, software engineering, data communications and computer networking, and protocol engineering.
Ben Pinkowski, Ph.D., Wayne State University. Pattern recognition, simulation, aritificial intelligence, computer vision, speech and sound recognition, and image processing.
Robert Trenary, Ph.D., Wayne State University. Simulation and modeling, computer science education, expert systems, neural networks, and multimedia applications.
Kenneth Williams, Ph.D., Michigan State University. Graph, algorithms, parallel algorithms, languages and automata, and information retrieval.
Construction Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Industrial Design (616) 387-6515
Osama Abudayyeh, Ph.D., North Carolina State University. Project controls concepts and systems, conceptual modeling of engineering data, database management systems and information processing.
Pnina Ari-Gur, D.Sc., Technion (Israel). Metal and ceramic-matrix composites, texture analysis, mechanical properties.
Dmitry Azrikan, Ph.D., Moscow Institute of Research. Industrial design.
Frank Mwakasisi, Ph.D., Purdue University. Structural analysis, concrete and steel design, earthquake and steel engineering, construction management and expert systems.
Abiodun Olowe, Ph.D., University of Nancy I (France). Corrosion of metals, chemical and thermal stability of materials, failure analysis, inorganic materials.
Roman Rabiej, D.T.Sc., University of Warsaw (Poland). Wood science, advanced manufacturing and processes, strength design of furniture, human factors in furniture design.
Anil Sawhney, Ph.D., University of Alberta, Canada. Development of computer tools for improvement of efficiency of construction and related businesses.
Vladimir V. Tsukruk, Ph.D., D.Sc., Academy of Science of Ukraine. Polymer science, composites, ultrathin films, surface engineering.
Electrical and Computer Engineering (616) 387-4057
Johnson Asumadu, Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia. Power electronics, fuzzy logic control, and electronics.
Sanjeev Baskiyar, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Parallel processing, computer architecture, and object-oriented programming.
Raghvendra Gejji, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Telecommunications and control systems.
John W. Gesink, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Linear electronics, electronic instrumentation, and biomedical engineering.
Janos Grantner. Ph.D., Budapest Technical University. Fuzzy logic, microprocessors, digital systems design.
Garrison Greenwood, Ph.D., University of Washington (Seattle). Evolutionary computation, hardware/software codesign, and distributed computing systems.
Dean R. Johnson, Ph.D., Michigan State University. Fiber optics and computer systems.
Joseph A. Kelemen, P.E., M.S., St. Louis University. Power systems and power electronics.
John L. Mason, P.E., Ph.D., University of Michigan. Electromagnetics, microwaves and finite element analysis.
Damon A. Miller, Ph.D., Artificial and biological neural networks, dynamical systems, analog and digital electronics.
S. Hossein Mousavinezhad. Ph.D., Michigan State University. Bioelectromagnetics, digital signal processing, and communication systems.
Frank L. Severance, Ph.D., Michigan State University. Simulation and modeling, nonlinear models (fractals, chaos), and neural networks.
Lambert VanderKooi, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Random processes and communication systems.
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (616) 387-3737
Michael Atkins, Ed.D., Texas A&M University. Computer-aided design, computer graphics, network systems, and CAD/CAM integration.
Kailash Bafna, Ph.D., Purdue University. Facilities design, material handling, and computer simulation.
Liwana Bringelson, Ph.D., Purdue University. Human factors, project management and group dynamics.
Paul Engelmann, Ed.D., Western Michigan University. Injection molding, plastics extrusion and tooling, and plastics recycling.
Tycho Fredericks, Ph.D., Wichita State University. Human performance/ergonomics, human factors, and work design.
Tarun Gupta, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Group technology, computer-integrated manufacturing, and computer simulation.
Abdolazim Houshyar, Ph.D., University of Florida. Facilities design, operations research, and reliability engineering.
Leonard Lamberson, P.E., Ph.D., Texas A&M University. Reliability engineering.
David Lyth, Ph.D., Michigan State University. Production/operations management, quality management, and service management.
Larry Mallak, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering management, quality/process management, strategic planning and analysis.
Richard Munsterman, Ph.D., University of Iowa. Engineering management, quality management and project management.
Sam Ramrattan, Ph.D., Iowa State University. Manufacturing management for process improvement and control, and industrial materials and processes (emphasizing molding and casting processes and laser machining).
Fred Sitkins, M.A., Eastern Michigan University. Dimensional metrology, ISO 9000, nontraditional manufacturing processes, advanced manufacturing application and motion control.
Ralph Tanner, PE., Ph.D., Oakland University. CAD/CAM integration, automated manufacturing systems, and robotics.
Bob White, P.E., Ph.D., Iowa State University. Engineering economy/cost analysis, production control, and computer-controlled manufacturing.
Frank Wolf, P.E., Ph.D., Iowa State Unversity. Quality control, engineering statistics, and engineering economics.
Robert Wygant, Ph.D., University of Houston. Human performance/ergonomics, engineering management, and work design and measurement.
Mechanical Engineering (616) 387-3366
Judah Ari Gur, D.Sc., Technion (Israel). Structural dynamics, composite material structures, and finite-element modeling.
Christopher Cho, P.E., Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook. Laser Doppler anemometry, two-phase flow, and thermal fluid measurements.
Jay Easwaran, Ph.D., University of Toronto. Composite materials, coatings and castings.
Srinivas Garimella, Ph.D., Ohio State University. Heat transfer enhancement, automotive thermal systems, and absorption and vapor compression heat pumps.
Meshulam Groper, D. Sc., Technion (Israel). Experimental stress analysis, bolted joints, elastic and plastic instability.
Philip J. Guichelaar. P.E., Ph.D., University of Michigan. Tribology, carbide-based ceramics, and metal casting.
Jerry H. Hamelink, P.E., Ed.D., West Virginia University. Experimental design, applied vibration analysis, and thermal system analysis.
Richard B. Hathaway, P.E., Ph.D., Oakland University. Vehicle structures and dynamics, engineering applications of optical methods.
Arthur W. Hoadley, P.E., M.S., Ohio State University. Aircraft instrumentation systems, and flight test methods.
James W. Kamman, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. Mechanical systems dynamics, towed marine system dynamics, and finite element analysis.
Daniel Kujawski, D.Sc., Warsaw Technical University, Ph.D., Polish Academy of Sciences. Experimental solid mechanics, composites, CAT and CAD.
William W. Liou, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. Computational fluid dynamics in propulsion.
Parviz Merati, P.E., Ph.D., University of Illinois. Experimental fluid mechanics and heat transfer, compressible fluid flow, and tribology.
Koorosh Naghshineh, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. Acoustics, vibrations, active noise, and vibration control.
Iskender Sahin, P.E., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer, marine hydrodynamics, and stability and transition.
Rameshwar Sharma, Ph.D., Wayne State University. System design and controls, and numerical methods simultation.
Dennis VandenBrink, P.E., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Finite-element analysis, stress analysis, and system dynamics.
Molly W. Williams, P.E., Ph.D., University of California - Berkeley. Tribology, laboratory instrumentation, and failure analysis.
Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering (616) 387-2780
Raja Aravamuthan, Ph.D., University of Washington - Seattle. Pulping and bleaching, process modeling and simulation, and deinking.
John Cameron, P.E., Ph.D., Michigan State University. Paper formation, pressing, and drying.
Dennis Darling, Ph.D., Michigan State University. Flexographic and offset printing.
P. Dan Fleming, Ph.D., Harvard University. Color theory, digital printing, and theoretical and computational research.
Margaret Joyce. Ph.D., North Carolina State University. Coating and ink rheology, water soluble polymers, and surface chemistry.
Thomas Joyce, Ph.D., Purdue University. Pollution abatement, biotechnology in the pulp and paper industry, and research of environmental problems.
Peter Parker, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Creping, tissue and towel products properties, and paper making chemistry.
Dewei Qi, Ph.D., University of Waterloo, Ontario. Paper formation, paper physics, and molecular dynamic solutions.
Gerald Wouch, Ph.D., Drexel University. New ink technologies, environmentally friendly alternative inks, surface science.