May 1979- Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering (SUNY Maritime College)
May 1979- USCG 3rd A/E License (Steam and Diesel, Unlimited, Active until 2027)
May 1979- US.Navy Officer's Commission - Active Reserve, Rank of Ensign
May 1979- Intern Engineering Certificate - State of New York
1979-1983- Active USMM Officer (5 ships; 3 Steam, 2 Diesel Self-Unloaders)
Sept 1985- MS in Mechanical Engineering (Massachusetts Inst. of Technology)
Thesis Title, "Compliant Tools for Robotic Deburring"
Feb 1990- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (MIT-Laboratory for Mfg)
Thesis Title, "Kinematic Methods for Automated Fixture Design"
https://dspace.mit.edu/entities/publication/20d554ae-ebeb-447d-bc22-5c35ecc72c4c
Education:
Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, MA: BS Marine Engineering
Professional Credentials:
USCG License Chief Engineer, Motor and Gas Unlimited Horsepower
USCG License Second Assistant Engineer, Steam Unlimited Horsepower
- Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Master of Business Administration from Babson College
- Business Administration Coordinator teaching a wide range of business subjects at Cape Cod Community College
- Visiting lecturer at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth and Bridgewater State University
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1985
- J.D. from Temple University, 1993
- USCG Unlimited Master License
- 15 years sailing experience on various merchant marine vessels, 12 years experience working shoreside in a shipping company office.
- Member of the Nautical Institute
