Solheim Manufacturing Science & Technology Laboratory

Alumni

PhD Graduates

Dr. Garrett Kelley
Engineering Program Chair, Skagit Valley College, WA
(Spring 2023)

Dr. Reid Schur
Boeing, Seattle, WA
(Ph.D. in MSE, Winter ’23)

Dr. Jeremy Ryatt
Boeing, Seattle, WA.
(Fall ’22)

Dr. Abdullah Alajmi
Assistant Professor, Kuwait University
(Summer ’21)  

Dr. Sai Krovvidi
Textron Aviation, KS
(Winter ’23)

Dr. Sean Ghods
Microsoft Corp., WA
(Fall ’22)

Dr. Bryan Ferguson
Lawrence Livermore National Lab, CA
(Winter ’20)  

Dr. Nishita Anandan
Intel Corp., OR
(Fall ’19)

Dr. Harinder Oberoi
Boeing, WA
(Summer ’19)

Dr. Rishi Pahuja
Caltech Optical Observatories, CA
(Fall ’20)  

Dr. Stefan Hovik
Boeing, WA
(Summer ’19)

Dr. Kapil Gangwar
Assistant Professor, Oregon Institute of Technology, OR
(Summer ’17)

Dr. Renuka Prabhakar
Faculty, Everett Community College, WA
(2017)  

Dr. Todd Morton
Blue Origin, WA
(Ph.D. in MSE, 2015)

Dr. Neha Kulkarni
Honeywell Aerospace, WA
(2015)

Dr. Jefferey Miller
Principal Senior Technical Fellow, Boeing, WA
(2014)  

Dr. Eshetu Eneyew
Boeing, WA
(2014)

Dr. Alex P O’Connor
Tesla, TX
(2013)

Dr. Julio Davis
Boeing, WA
(2012)  

Dr. Heechang Bae
Assistant Professor,
Eastern Washington University, WA
(2011)

Dr. Alex Chillman
Director of Product Development, Fluke Materials
(2010)

Dr. Timothy Briggs
Sandia National Laboratories, CA
(2010)  

Dr. Paul Edwards
Director of Materials Engineering, Tesla, CA
(2010)

Dr. Dan Sanders
Senior Technical Fellow (Retd.), Boeing, WA
(2008)

Dr. Suhasini Gururaja
Associate Professor, Auburn University, AL
(2008)  

Dr. Franna Pitt
Associate Technical Fellow (Retd.), Boeing, WA
(2005)

Dr. William Pedersen
Director of Engineering, Lake Superior Consulting, MN
(2003)

(Late) Dr. Kunaporn Sawalee
Assistant Professor,
Institute of Engineering and Resources Technology Walailuk, Thailand
(2002)

Dr. Dave Kim
Professor, Washington State University, Vancouver, WA
(2002)

Dr. Patrick Stickler
Technical Fellow (Retd.), Boeing, WA
(2001)

Dr. Zihong Guo
Director of Alliance Management
Intellectual Ventures, WA
(1998)

Dr. Farzad Zafari
Technical Fellow, Boeing, WA
(1997)

Dr. Dwayne D Arola
Associate Professor, University of Washington, WA
(1996)

Dr. C. W. Wern
Associate Professor,
Portland State University, OR
(1995)

Dr. S. P. Raju
The Bosch, USA
(1994)

Dr. D. H. Wang
Professor, Kyungnam University,  Korea
(1993)

Hon Yeh, PhC
CEO of A Microelectronics Company, Taiwan
(Final Dissertation not Submitted to Grad School, 1993)


MSME, MSE Graduates (Thesis)
MS Thesis 2023
  • Alex Hicker
    Current: The Boeing Company, WA
MS Thesis 2021 
  • Kaan Fero
    Thesis Title: Fracture Toughness Measurements of Powder bed EBM Additive and Subtractive (Hybrid) Titanium Alloy Ti6AI4V
    Current: The Boeing Company, WA
  • Peter Addess
    Thesis Title: Fracture Toughness and Fatigue Crack Propagation Testing and Evaluation of Additive Manufactured Titanium Alloy Metals at Different Orientations by Electron Beam Melting
    Current: US Navy
MS Thesis 2020
  • Alex Montelione
    Thesis Title: Powder Reuse in Electron Beam Melting Additive Manufacturing of Ti6Al4V: Particle Microstructure, Oxygen Content and Mechanical Properties
    Current: PhD Student at MSE, UW
MS Thesis 2019 

  • Reid Schur
    Thesis Title:Effects of Powder Reuse on The Mechanical Properties of Electron Beam Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V
    Current: PhD Student in MS&E, UW
  • Eric Bol
    Thesis Title: Manufacturing Repeatability Study of a Titanium Electron Beam Melting Additively Manufactured Topology Optimized Tapered Box Beam Structure
    Current: Project Manager at Boeing Company and PhD Student at MSTL, UW
  • MarK Hedreen
    Thesis Title: Simulation of Additive Manufacturing Process
    Physics and Properties in Powder Bed Electron-Beam Melting of Ti-6Al-4V.  Current: Design Engineer, Lucid Motors, CA


MS Thesis 2017
  • Shanti R. Namburi
    Graduate Student Researcher, MSTL
    Thesis Title:Characterization of Cutting Forces in Milling of Unidirectional and Random Fiber Composites
    Current: PhD Student

MS Thesis 2016
  • Jeremy Ryatt
    Graduate Student Researcher, MSTL
    Thesis Title:Prediction Of The Onset Of Damage In Uni-Directional Lamainates Under Transverse Impact Loading Using Finite Element Analysis
    Current: PhD Student

MS Thesis 2015

  • Rishi Pahuja
    Graduate Student Researcher, MSTL
    Thesis Title: Abrasive Waterjet contour cutting of thick Titanium/Graphite Laminates
    Current: PhD Student
  • V.V.H Aditya
    Mechanical Engineer,
    Thesis Title: Ultrasonic Inspection of Joined Aerospace Materials
  • Anirudh Krishnan Iyer
    Mechanical Engineer, Novanta Inc.
    Thesis Title: Characterization of Composite Dust Generated During Milling of Uni-Directional and Random Fiber Composites

MS Thesis 2014

  • Arrian Forbush
    Mechanical Engineer, ARCCA Incorporated

Thesis Title: Rapid Prototyped Titanium (Ti4Al6V) Component by Selective Laser Melting Process: Testing &   Evaluation

 

MS Thesis 2013

  • Mark S. Van Sickle
    Manager, The Paccar, Mount Vernon, WA
    Thesis Title: Assessment of Field Surface Treatments for Prolonging the Life of Steel Welded Joints Subjected to Fatigue Loading

MS Thesis 2012

  • Bryan K. Ross
    Senior Design Engineer, The Paccar, Mount Vernon, WA
    Thesis Title: Experimental and Numerical Study of Fatigue Life in Aluminum 6061-T6 under Stochastic Loading
  • Renuka Prabhahakar
    Currently Doctoral Student, UW
    Thesis Title: Compressive & Flexural Properties of Building Materials Created from Waste Glass

MS Thesis 2011

  • Amarjit Singh
    The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA
    Thesis Title: Numerical Evaluation of Non-Singular T-Stresses for Fracture Mechanics Test Specimen Geometries and their Influence on Plastic Zone Shape and Size

 

MS Thesis 2010

  • Eshetu Eneyew
    Graduate Student, UW
    Thesis Title: Effect of Loading Rate on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Properties
  • Bryan Mondau
    Philips Medical Systems Inc(Philips Medical Systems),Bothell WA
    Thesis Title: Analytical and Numerical Prediction of Flexural Properties and Failure of Hybrid Titanium/Carbon Laminates with Manufacturing Defects

 

MS Thesis 2009

  • Alexander P. O’Connor
    Graduate Student, UW
    Thesis Title: Feasibility Study of Friction Stir Tooling for Joining a Polymer
  • Julio Davis
    Graduate Student, UW
    Thesis Title: Analytical Modeling of Shot Peening Coverage and Predictions of Manually Peened Surfaces
  • Vara Isvilanonda
    Graduate Student, UW
    Thesis Title: Comparative Study of Abrasive Waterjet Machining and Electrical Discharge Machining of Hybrid Titanium Composite Laminates.
  • Andrew Mark Cantrell
    Jorgensen Forge
    Thesis Title: Fracture Properties of Friction-Stir Welded Titanium Alloy, Ti-6Al-4V
  • Christopher Fay
    The Boeing Company
    Thesis Title: Systems Engineering Approach to Large-Scale Implementation of Laser Projection Technology-A Case Study

 

MS Thesis 2008

  • Inkwon Hwang
    Dewook Corp., Korea
    Thesis Title: A Study of Damage Characteristics in AWJ Cutting and Drilling of Composites
  • Matthew Beck
    US Coast Guard, Washington DC
    Thesis Title: Investigation of Wear behavior in Laser cladded Low Carbon Steel Using Inconel 625 Nano Powder
  • Trent Greenwell
    United States Air Force Academy, CO
    Thesis Title: Full-Field Strain Behavior of Friction Stir-Welded Titanium Alloy

 

MS Thesis 2007

  • Jeremy M. Stewart
    The Boeing Company, SC, www.boeing.com
    Thesis Title: Study of the Causes of Interface Burr Height in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic and Titanium Stacks.
  • Juan V. Esteve Balducci
    Microsoft Corporation, Redmond WA, http://www.microsoft.com
    Thesis Title:A proposal for a Search Approach to Optimizing Mechanical Assemblies
  • Nda-Agyima Addae-Mensah
    Graduate Student, Purdue University
    Thesis Title: Characterization of Surface Morphology and Roughness Generated by Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Process in Titanium Alloy.

MS Thesis 2006

  • Temitope R. Adekola
    Schlumberger, http://www.slb.com/
    Thesis Title: Characterization of the Effects of different Peening Techniques on the Fatigue Crack Propagation in Aluminum Alloy 7075-T6.
  • Joel Hoksbergen
    Team Corporation, http://www.teamcorporation.com
    Thesis Title: A Comparison Study on the Vibration Characteristics of Magnesium Plate versus Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Plate.
  • Timothy Briggs
    Sandia Labs
    Thesis Title: Low Velocity Impact Response Characterization of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP).
  • Alex Chillman
    Flow International Corporation, http://www.flowcorp.com
    Graduate Student, University of Washington
    Thesis Title: Surface Preparation and Textures by Ultra High Pressure Waterjet Cleaning Processes.
  • Paul Edwards
    The Boeing Company, www.boeing.com
    Graduate Student, University of Washington
    Thesis Title: Experimental and Numerical Characterization of Friction Stir Welded and Superplastically Formed Friction Stir Welded Titanium.
  • Eric Winter
    The Boeing Company, www.boeing.com
    Thesis Title: A New Approach to Focusing Virtual Manufacturing Efforts in a Product Development Environment.

 

MS Thesis 2005

  • Edward J. Klock-McCook

    Manager at Rocky Mountain Institute, Boulder, Colorado
    Thesis Title: Characterization of Friction Stir Welded and Superplastic Formed Titanium Joints.

  • Sandeep D Abhyankar
    Microsoft Corporation, http://www.microsoft.com
    Thesis Title: Modeling and Simulation of Tensile behavior of Titanium Alloy under Simulated SPF Conditions.
  • Curtis D.Doyle
    General Dynamics, Redmond WA
    Thesis Title: Experimental studies on the Propellant Burn-Rate Testing Techniques.
  • Jennifer L. McCormick
    General Dynamics, Redmond WA
    Thesis Title: Product Development Methodology for Use During Development of Specialized Defense Products.
  • Brian Carver
    Amazon.com, Seattle WA
    Thesis Title: Operational Forecasting Models, Case Study: Amazon.Com.
  • Scott E. Bernhardt
    Takata Corporation, Moses Lake WA
    Thesis Title: Impact Response Characterization of a Hybrid Titanium Composite Laminate.

 

MS Thesis 2004

  • Jacob P. Civitts
    Paccar, Mount Vernon WA
    Thesis Title: Lean Manufacturing Implementation: A Case Study of the Omax Corporation.
  • Christopher T. Hughes
    Naval Ship Yard, Bremerton WA
    Thesis title: Investigation of Surface modification and Laser Cladding of Low carbon Steel using Inconel 625 Nano-powder.
  • I.Conner
    The Boeing Company, Seattle WA
    Thesis title: Development of a Windows-Based Program for Remote and Unattended Operation of an Abrasive Waterjet System.
  • M.Spaulding
    Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasedina CA
    Thesis title: – Electrical Discharge Machining of Hybrid Titanium Composite (HTCL) Material.
  • Edward .M. West
    Western Washington University, Bellingham WA
    Thesis title: Development of a Two-Speed Automated Manual Transaxle for a Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
  • Y.Seo
    Korea
    Thesis title: Fatigue Crack Growth Rate in Super Plastic Formed Titanium Alloys.
  • T. Munson
    Aerospace Integrator, WA
    Thesis title: The Effect of Shot Peening on Fatigue Crack Propagation in 7075-T7351 Aluminum Alloy, SENB Specimens.

 

MS Thesis 2003

  • J.Bennett
    The Boeing Company, Seattle WA
    Thesis title: Test Analysis and Reduction of Brake System Air Leaks in Class 8 Trucks.
  • P.Posinasetti
    Infosys, Hyderabad, India
    Thesis title: Modeling and analysis of Abrasive Waterjet Drilling.
  • H.Wu
    China
    Thesis title: A Comprehensive Review of Application of Competitive Technical Intelligence in New Product Development Lifecycle.
  • J. Arnold
    The Boeing Company, Seattle WA
    Thesis title: Evaluation of Assembly Simulation as a Process Planning Development Aid.

 

MS Thesis 2002

  • Samuel V. Alworth
    Microvision, Seattle WA
    Thesis title: Analysis of Market Segments, Customer Requirements and Technical Specification for a Processor Based, Home Ultrasound Medical Imaging Device.
  • Arlene R. Martin
    Microsoft, Reno,NV
    Thesis title: Microsoft Xbox Program Equipment Allocation: A Case Study in using Six Sigma Methodology.

 

MS Thesis 2001

  • Scott Krajca
    The Boeing Company, Seattle WA
    Thesis title: Abrasive Waterjet Drilling of Composites.
  • X.T. Doan
    Structural Integrity Technology, WA
    Thesis title: Drilling Study of Thermoplastic Composite.
  • Adam Terry
    Intel, Portland OR
    Thesis title: A method for determining Tool Group flexibility with Uncertain Machine Variability: Application in a Semiconductor Manufacturing Process.
  • Bekki S. Leu
    Senior Analyst, Solectron, CA
    Thesis title: Finished goods distribution strategy : a case study of Solectron.
  • L.Kaegabien
    Amazon.com, Seattle WA
    Thesis title: Models for Optimization of the Integration of Parts: Application in the Aerospace Industry.
  • Larry Parafitt
    Paccar, WA
    Thesis title: Tension-Tension Fatigue Behavior of Heavy Truck Industry Utilized Composite Materials.
  • Matt Lau
    The Boeing Company, Seattle WA
    Thesis title: A Strategy on Bill of Material for High Volume High Variability Product Release.

 

MS Thesis 2000

  • Craig Hall
    Manufacturing Engineer, The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Six Sigma Application in 777 Assembly Process
  • Sean Weathers
    Manufacturing Engineer, Ford Motor Company, Detroit
    Thesis title: Surface Roughness Model to Predict the Flexural Strength of Ceramics and Composites.
  • Indresh P. Datar
    Design Engineer, The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Influence of Manufacturing Processes on Mechanical Properties of Advanced Polymer Composites
  • Troy C. Harris
    Intel Corporation
    Thesis title: A Comparative Simulation of Advanced Re-entrant Scheduling Policies in a Semiconductor Application.
  • Long K. Nguyen
    Delloitte, CA
    Thesis title: A decision support model for quality implementation.
  • Touya A. Harris
    Leaders Program, Ford Motor Company
    Thesis title: Standard Interior Configuration: A Process for developing A standard Selection Interior and reducing Engineering design time.
  • Welly Sugiarto
    Microsoft, Redmond WA
    Thesis title: A framework for developing and managing network security system.
  • John R. Mason
    R&D, Microsoft Corporation
    Thesis title: Software Packaging Process Improvements: A Case Study in the Application of Modern Quality Concepts at Microsoft.
  • William E. Pederson
    Thesis title: Preliminary Study on the Oblique Facing of Magnesium Metal Matrix Composite.
  • Thomas D. Hall
    Manufacturing Engineer, The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Optimization of the Manufacturing Engineer’s Organization Role.
  • Franna Pitt
    Associate Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Effect of Alloy Composition and Superplastic Forming Conditions on Oxygen Absorption in Titanium

MS Thesis 1999

  • Adam Biggs
    Manufacturing Engineer, The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Analysis of Factors Affecting Almen Strip Arc Height After Shot Peening.
  • Nicole McDevitte
    Process Engineer, The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Effects of Processing Methods on the Flexural Properties of High Temperature Composites.
  • Christopher Dawson
    The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Fatigue Crack Propagation in Bolt Materials.
  • Sharon M. Hayes
    Instructor, Highline Community College
    Thesis title: Machinability of Titanium Composite.
  • Terry H. Branson
    Thesis title: Drilling of Graphite/Bismaleimide and Titanium stacks.
  • Garry M. Hieke
    Senior Analyst, Price Waterhouse Cooper, Seattle, WA
    Thesis title: Modeling of Alternatives for Mixed Model Assembly in the Aerospace Industry.
  • Kirk R. Neumann
    Senior Manager, Greatergood.com
    Thesis title: Developing a Business Strategy and Cost Model for Evaluating a New Telecom Laser Design.
  • Elizabeth W. Kent
    The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Reducing Cycle Time in an Assembly and Test Area Using Simulation Modeling.

 

MS Thesis 1998

  • Martin Trimble
    IBM, San Jose, CA
    Thesis title: Modeling and Simulation of Waterjet Cutting Forces.
  • Kunaporn Sawalee
    Institute of Engineering and Resources Technology Walailuk, Thailand
    Expired in August 2005
    Thesis title: Waterjet Peening of 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy.
  • Timothy E. Hansen
    Manager, Environmental Consultancy, Alaska
    Thesis title: Resource Allocation in the Communication Industry.
  • Christopher D. Hance
    Ernst & Young, Seattle, WA
    Thesis title: Production Policies for Multiple Products and Multiple Product Families.
  • Robert V. Dwyer
    Manager, Harris Group Industries, FL
    Thesis title: Process Optimization in Steel Platform Fabrication and Painting.
  • Geoffrey J. Bissell
    Manager, Paccar, TX
    Thesis title: Controlling Supplier Variability – An analysis of Frame Mismatches in the 41 Section of an Aerospace Aircraft.
  • John Campbell
    Manager, InfoSpace.com, Seattle, WA
    Thesis title: Process Defect Analysis and Re-work Reduction in Final Assembly of Aircraft Structures.
  • Christopher Brem
    Product Manager, Inter Corporation, OR
    Thesis title: Titanium Castings in Primary Aircraft Structures- Status Quo and Implementation Proposal.

 

MS Thesis 1997

  • S.Kao

Manager, Manufacturing Company, Taiwan
Thesis title: Drilling of Aluminum-Based Metal Matrix Composites.

  • W. McClenahan
    Manager, The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Application of Statistical Analysis & Parameter Design to Structural Assembly Process.

 

MS Thesis 1995

  • Peter Young
    Mantech, San Francisco, CA
    Thesis title: Experimental Investigation on Drilling of Graphite/Epoxy.

 

MS Thesis 1994

  • Michael Allen
    M+IND, Seattle, WA
    Thesis title: Fractographic Investigation of Fracture and Fatigue in Aluminum Alloys.
  • S. Miguel
    Kyosara Corporation, Vancouver, WA
    Thesis title: Ultrasonic Machining of Si3N4.
  • Ben Hu
    The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Erosion of Silicon Nitride Material by Abrasive Air Jets.
  • Cathylyn Durand
    Data I/O, Redmond, WA
    Thesis title: Machining silicon nitride with a Nd:YAG laser.

 

MS Thesis 1993

  • Kevin Colligan
    Boeing Defense and Space, Seattle, WA
    Thesis title: Machined Edge Effects on The Compressive Strength of Graphite/Epoxy.
  • Frank W. Ng
    Indonesia
    Thesis title: Ultrasonic Drilling of Ceramics.
  • Lt. Chris Carlsson
    Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH
    Thesis title: Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Mixed-Mode Fatigue.
  • Shon Harker
    Research Engineer, GE, Schenectady, NY
    Thesis title: Experimental Modeling of Abrasive Jet Drilling and Cutting of Glass.

MS Thesis 1992

  • Greg C. Paul
    Veteran’s Administration, Chicago, IL
    Thesis title: Effect of Electrical Discharge Machining on Surface Integrity and Fatigue Properties of 15 Vol% SiCp/A356 Metal Matrix Composite.

 

MS Thesis 1991

  • Karen L. Sakai
    The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Ultrasonic Machining Effects on the Surface Integrity of Advanced Ceramics.
  • Dwayne Arola
    Associate Professor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
    http://www.umbc.edu/engineering/me/lamp/
    Thesis title: Surface and Subsurface Topography of an Abrasive Waterjet Machined Graphite/Epoxy
  • C.W. Wern
    Associate Professor, Portland State University, OR http://www.me.pdx.edu/~wernc/
    Thesis title: Machined Surface Characterization of Graphite/Epoxy.
  • Jamil Zarrah
    Design Engineer, Royal Buildings, Morocco
    Thesis title: Plane Stress Fracture Toughness Evaluation of Aluminum Alloys.
  • Jinse Park
    Product Engineer, International Paper, Oregon
    Thesis title: A Study on the Effect of PCD Tool Geometry on the Machining of Graphite/Epoxy Composite Material.
  • John Diagnault
    Manufacturing Engineer, Immunex Corporation, Seattle, WA
    Thesis title: EDM Process Effects on Surface Finish and Strength of TiB2/SiC.
  • Kwok-Pew Wong
    Manufacturing Engineer, Hydrojet Company, Singapore
    Thesis title: Photoelastic Investigation of Abrasive Waterjet Machining.

 

MS Thesis 1990

  • Gene C. Anderson
    Consultant, Advanced Technologies, Everett, WA
    Thesis title: Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum-Lithium Alloys under Predominantly Plane Stress Conditions.
  • Eric Rogers
    The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: An Experimental Study on the Performance of PCD and Carbide Tooling in the Interrupted Cutting of Graphite-Epoxy.
  • Faridnia Mohammed-Reza
    Design Engineer, Control Components Inc., CA
    Thesis title: Preliminary Study on the performance of Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Cutters in Machining of Graphite/Epoxy.
  • D. H. Wang (1993)
    Professor, Kyungnam University, Korea
    http://mecha.kyungnam.ac.kr/prof/dhwang/
    Thesis title: Simulation of Cutting Forces in End Milling

 

MS Thesis 1988

  • Gary Hamatani
    The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Machinability of High Temperature Composites.
  • Allen Gilliams
    Industrial Products, San Francisco, CA
    Thesis title: Economics of Waterjet Cutting.
    (Withdrawn from Univ, Dec 1988)
  • Richard Jefferson
    Lecturer, Community College, Bellingham, WA
    Thesis title: Small Fatigue Crack Propagation Under Mixed-Mode Loading.
    (First Native American to get MS in the history of the Mechanical Engineering Department)
  • Mark C. Rubbert
    Sales Engineer, GE, San Francisco, CA
    Thesis title: Weldability of Aluminum-Lithium Alloys.
  • Jiou Zeng
    Research Engineer, Omax Corporation, Seattle, WA
    Thesis title: Erosion of Ductile Material Under Angular Impact of Waterjets.
  • Hung-Wah See
    Product Supervisor, HP, Singapore
    Thesis title: Electrical Discharge Machining of Ceramic Composites.
  • Farzad Zafari
    Principal Engineer, Damage Tolerance, The Boeing Company, http://www.boeing.com
    Thesis title: Long and Short Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior in Aluminum-Lithium Sheet Material.
  • Kenneth Wing-Ning Lu
    Software Engineer, Manufg Software, CA
    Thesis title: PC-Based CAD/CAM Integration for Computer Numerical Control Machine Tools.
  • John H. Koh
    Consulting Engineer, Rotodyne, Seattle, WA
    Thesis title: Investigation of Acoustic Emission During Oblique Metal Cutting.

 

MS Thesis 1987

  • Ram Hatangadi
    Siemens, Seattle
    Thesis title: Modeling of Material Removal Using Abrasive Waterjet Machining.

MSME, MSE (Manufacturing Engineering, ME) Graduates (Project/Non-Thesis)

Onkar Patil, Lucid Motors, CA
Aditya Koneru
Alex Davis
Micah Wilson
Noel Borden
Mr. James Finlay, Dept of A&A (2019 Spring), PhD student at Univ of Michigan
Mr. Ruchit Rameshchandra Patel (2019 Spring), PhD student at Univ of Michigan
Trent Hanson (2019 Winter), Sierra Nevada Corporation, SSG, Structural Engineer
Mr. Eric Schultz, Dept of MS&E (2018 Fall), AIM Aerospace as an M&P QA EngineerMr. Garrett M. Kelley (2017 Winter), Stress Analyst/Design Engineer, Janicki Industries, WA
Ms. Genao Butler Paola (2016 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Noel C. Borden (2016 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Jorge Arriaga (2016 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Arjit S Heer (2016 W), Associate Structures Systems Operations Engineer,Virgin Galactic in Mojave, California
Mr.Qi Zhang (2016 W),
Mr. James Thompson, (2015 Sp)
Mr. Walter Peterson, (2015 W),Mechanical Engineer at Valve, Bellevue WA
Mr. David Houser, (2015 W),Genie Industries, WA
Mr. Shane A. Possinger (2014 F), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms. Samantha J. Williams (2014 F), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Chad C. Beck (2014 F), American Engineering Corporation, 7-8-13 Oyama, Ginowan-City, Okinawa, Japan 901-2223
Mr.Eric K. Mueller (2014 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. John P Dally (2014W), Mechanical engineer, Philips Company Location Bothell, WA, US
Mr. Ben Grogon (2013 F), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Hardik Dalal (2013 F), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Brian Vo (2013 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr.Robert J. McCarville (2013W), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Marc J. Petersen (2012A),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. William N. Scheurich (2012S),
Mr. Daniel S. Davidson (2012Sp), The Sona Care.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Eric L. Paul (2012Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Sean L. Dittrich (2012Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms.Sarah E. Nichols (2012W)
Mr.Sukhwant S. Sohi (2012 W), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mrs. Lisa Fahl (Rosenthal) (2012 W), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Timothy R. Johnson(2012 W), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Jonathan Fender (2011 F), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms.Nadia M. Gomez (2011), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Nathan A. Fabro (2011), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Brian R. Blakeman (2011), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Ncholas J. Foti (2011), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Tony T. Vo (2010), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms Danielle N Vardaro (2010), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Soi Lan Lu (2009), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr.Chuck Chan (2009), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms.Kelly I. O’Boyle (2009), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms.Danielle Hood (2009), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms. Nancy E. Adcock (2009), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Tesfaye.T.Ejigu (2009), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Douglas Backhus (2009), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Josh Little (2009), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Sudhindra Singh (2008), GE, India
Mr. Daniel Fowler(2008), Northwest Composites
Mr. D. Alcazar(2008), The Boeing CommercialAirplaneCo.,Seattle, WA
Ms. Maria G Berschauer(2008), Spokane, WA
Mr. Bryson Sprangler(2008),US Coast Guard, Washington D.C
Mr. Steve Schwark(2007),Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Stephen McLaughlin (2006), Adams Aircraft, Denver, Colrado
Ms. Jessica A Quam (2005),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Frank Ashert(2005), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Terry Pitch (2005), National Instruments
Mr. Alex Transwosk(2004),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Jay Patel(2004),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms. Tammy Pessig(2004),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. C.L.Faar(2003) Wood Manufacturing
Mr. S.Y.Kuo (2003) Bearing Manufacturing, Taiwan
Mr. Y.M. Chen (2003) Taiwan
Mr. Ernesto Aldaba  (2001 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Kyle Louangrath  (2001 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. S. Ralhan (2001), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms. L. Ginter(2002), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Adrian Enriquez (2000 S), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Joshua Scott (2000 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Bruce Weinzierl (2000 Sp), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. M. Foster(2000),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. S.Chon (2000),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Andrew Clegg (2000 W), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Michael Yamamoto (2000 W), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Kenneth C. Young (2000 W), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms. Heather Moeller (2000 F), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. M.Graves (1999), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. J. Philips(1999),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. G. Miller(1999), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms. Cristen Baca (1999 F), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Jeffery Wirrick (1999 F), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Ms. Jill Ritchie (1999 S ),  The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Manhan Choi (1999Su), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. A. Patch (1998),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. D. Anwar (1998), Boston Scientific , Seattle, WA
Mr. M. Graves (1998),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. P. Stickler (1998), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. M. Danish (1998), Started his own Software co., Kent, WA
Mr. T. Reed (1997), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. J. Kim (1996), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Arun K. Sharma (1995), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA

Mr. F. Farahnakain (1995), Air Canada
Mr. J. Hennings (1995), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. C. Randall(1995), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. S. Michael, T(1995), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. D. Sandquist(1994), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. C. Klemechick(1993),The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. R. Marshall(1992), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. M. Yuen (1992), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. J. Shoji(1991), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. A. Fixman (1990), The Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.,Seattle, WA
Mr. Robert DeCarlo(1990), Not available

MBA/MSE Grads

Mr. Chris Hance
Mr. Eric Moe
Mr. Matthew R. Kaegebein
Mr. Michael Miksis
Mr. David Harris
Mr. Bob Jacques
Mr. John Lubishi
Mr. Mansik Min

Composite Materials and Manufacturing (Certification)

More than 350 students went through this Certification Program.