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"
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Education:
B.A., Anqing University; M.A., Nanjing University and University of Michigan; Ph.D. University of Michigan
Ph.D. (2004), M.S. (2000), B.S. (1998), Mechanical Engineering University of Massachusetts at Amherst Registered Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts License #48450 Industry experience in power plant combustion and emissions controls, thermal power plant cooling, hydropower, and photovoltaics manufacturing.
Education: A.B. Harvard College; M.Phil St. Andrews College, Scotland; MA & PhD. Boston College Teaching Interests: World and US Maritime History; New England History; Boston History; 20th century and Cold War History; History of Film, Sports History