Maurice Adams
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
School Directory
Carol Adrine
Academic Operations Coordinator, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Administers and coordinates graduate student recruitment, admissions and graduate programs for the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Bolu Ajiboye
Elmer L. Lindseth Associate Professor of Engineering
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Anna Akkus
Laboratory Manager, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Provides maintenance and training for the soft matter characterization laboratory.
Ozan Akkus
Kent H. Smith Professor
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Creates biologically active and mechanically functional tissue repair systems, and develops chemical imaging instrumentation for noninvasive biomedical and hazard diagnostics
Rohan Akolkar
Milton and Tamar Maltz Professorship in Energy Innovation at the Great Lakes Institute for Energy Innovation
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Director, Electrochemical Materials Fabrication (EMF) Laboratory
Develops new electrochemical processes for applications including nano-material fabrication, energy storage, electrometallurgy and sensors
Mehdi Alilou
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Alilou’s research focuses on applying computer vision and machine learning techniques to analyze chest CT scans automatically. The resulting technology aids radiologists and pathologists with automatic detection, quantification, diagnosis, and treatment response prediction of lung cancer and other lung diseases.
Eben Alsberg
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Sydney Alvarez
Provides leadership, management, and direction to programs supported by the Great Lakes Energy Institute.
Genine Apidone
Director, Cooperative Education, Division of Engineering Leadership and Professional Practice
Provides the strategic vision and goals, leadership, management and operational implementation of the co-operative education program.
Jennifer Aquino-Pyles
Academic and Research Procurement Specialist , Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Oversees procurement for the departments of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.
Musa Audu
Research Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Investigates musculoskeletal computer modeling and its applications to human locomotion
Erman Ayday
Assistant Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Privacy enhancing technologies, data security and applied cryptographyy
Richard Bachmann
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Researches biologically inspired robotics
Eric Baer
Distinguished University Professor
Herbert Henry Dow Professor of Science and Engineering
Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Director, NSF Center for Layered Polymeric Systems
Develops processing-structure-property relationships in polymeric systems; creates micro- and nano-layered films; and produces biomimetic hierarchical structures of soft materials
Bud Baeslack III
Professor Emeritus, Materials Science and Engineering
Researching materials science and engineering
Venkataramanan "Ragu" Balakrishnan
Charles H. Phipps Dean of Engineering, Case School of Engineering
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Investigates numerical methods and optimization for systems and control, control theory, application of systems theory in communication, signal processing, robotics and VLSI
R Balasubramaniam
Research Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Enables the development and understanding of thermal and fluid systems to advance space exploration
Anita Banks
HR Coordinator, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Manages yearly appointments for research staff and non-primary faculty members.
Manny Bansal
Design and Manufacturing Engineer, Sears think[box]
Provides design for manufacturing expertise at think[box]
Nick Barendt
Executive Director, Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems
Leads the strategic planning, funding attraction, operations and public relations for ISSACS
Paul Barnhart
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Researches aerospace system design, propulsion, gas dynamics, shock wave boundary layer interactions and fluid/thermal systems modeling
Harihara Baskaran
Department Chair, Chemical Engineering
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Understands and solves problems in biology and medicine using transport principles
Kathleen Bates
Manager, Academic & Research Operations, Departments of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering; Macromolecular Science & Engineering; and Materials Science & Engineering
Manages administrative support for the academic and research operations for the departments of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.
Mahdi Bayat
Research Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jim Berilla
Technician, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Niloy Bhadra
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Researches nerve blocks, including the SINE electrode, high capacity electrode and high-frequency blocks
Lauren Biddlecombe
Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives,
Provides leadership, management, and direction to develop strategies and execute priority projects for the Case School of Engineering.
John Blackwell
Professor Emeritus, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Pamela Bligh-Glover
Executive Director, CLiPS - Center for Layered Polymeric Systems, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Ann Boughner
Director of Human Resources & Leadership Development, CSE Dean's Office
Planning and overseeing human resource-related functions for the Case School of Engineering.
Angelica Bracanovic
Research Grants and Contracts Specialist, Research Administration
Manages pre- and post-award sponsored-research grants for the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Jason Bradshaw
Director of Design and Manufacturing, Sears think[box]
Provides design for manufacturing expertise at think[box]
Jennifer Braid
Research Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Laura Bruckman
Research Associate Professor and Research Adjunct Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Develops predictive lifetime models for materials degradation related to stress conditions and induced degradation mechanisms evaluated by quantitative spectroscopic characterization of materials
Marc Buchner
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Director, Virtual Worlds Lab - Gaming and Simulation
Applies computer gaming technology and digital signal processing, especially VR and AR, to problem-solving in fields including psychology, nursing and medicine
Ainsley Buckner
Director of Prototyping, Art, & Community Engagement, Sears think[box]
Coordinates resources, programming, and outreach to the local community
Michael Butler
Department Engineer, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Sheila Campbell
Department Assistant, CSE Dean's Office
Provides administrative and financial expertise within the Dean's Office
Jeff Capadona
Associate Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Engineers biomaterials-based strategies to improve the performance and longevity of central nervous system implanted devices
Annette Carey
Department Coordinator, Office of Development and External Affairs
Supports the Office of Development and External Affairs at engineering school.
Christian Carloni
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Jennifer Carter
Faculty Director, SCSAM
Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
deformation mechanisms of metals and metal-matrix composites; fatigue, fracture, and creep; failure analysis; electron microscopy; 3D microscopy; novel methodologies for multi-scale material characterization; data science and analytics; open science
M. Cenk Cavusoglu
Nord Professor of Engineering
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Director, Medical Robotics and Computer Integrated Surgery Laboratory
Develops next-generation medical robotic systems for surgery and image-guided interventions
Roger Cerne
Executive Advisor, Office of Development and External Affairs
Assists the engineering school dean, vice dean and development staff in strengthening relationships with alumni and friends
Vira Chankong
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Develops rapid learning and optimization methods for intensity modulated radiation therapy, and develops new paradigm for combinatorial optimization
Hamid Charkhkar
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Ian Charnas
Director of Innovation and Technology, Sears think[box]
Develops strategic partnerships with faculty and alumni at think[box]
Vipin Chaudhary
Department Chair, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Kevin J. Kranzusch Professor
Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
High Performance Computing and Applications to Science, Engineering, Biology, and Medicine; Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Data Science; Computer Assisted Diagnosis and Interventions; Medical Image Processing; Computer Architecture; Quantum Computing.
Theresa Claytor
Graduate Admissions Coordinator and Student Services, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering and Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Jim Coburn
Senior Software Architect,
Develops software for the Network Neural Prothesis system as part of the FES Center's products.
Sunniva Collins
Associate Dean, Case School of Engineering
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Engineers metallic surfaces for improved performance; selects materials and designs manufacturing processes for innovative outcomes
Harold Connamacher
Associate Department Chair, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Robert J. Herbold Professor of Transformative Teaching
Associate Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Applies theoretical computer science techniques to discover problem structures and improve algorithm performance
Patrick Crago
Professor Emeritus, Biomedical Engineering
Kathryn Daltorio
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Co-Director, Biologically-Inspired Robotics Lab
Develops robots that can traverse and operate in new environments, inspired by biological models of smart physical systems
Ramona David
MEM Admissions and Program Manager, Masters of Engineering and Management
Works with staff and faculty to ensure a quality student experience for the MEM program
Dwight Davy
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mark De Guire
Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Analyzes performance of ceramics in energy applications, including fuel cells and oxygen transport membranes
Doug DeGirolamo
Program Manager , Sears think[box]
Manages events, programs, social media and outreach initiatives at think[box]
Colin Drummond
Assistant Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Fosters the application of informatics to improve clinical decision-making for patient care
Daniel Ducoff
Vice President for Engineering and Global Development and Vice Dean for External Relations, Office of Development and External Relations
Advances university goals through strategic fundraising globally
Sheryl Dugard
Manager, Academic Administration, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Provides administrative leadership and operational expertise to integrate all educational programs and for all human resources-related activities
Dominique Durand
Distinguished Research Professor
Elmer Lincoln Lindseth Professor
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Director, Neural Engineering Center
Analyses neural systems and designs devices to interface with the nervous system to provide therapies for neurological disorders
Christine Duval
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
Develops advanced materials to enable radiochemical separations for nuclear forensics and human health
Ruth D’Emilia
Department Administrator, Sears think[box]
Oversees think[box] financial and administrative functions
Steven Eppell
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Designs, synthesizes and tests orthopedic biomaterials using biomimetic strategies emphasizing nanoscale structures and self-assembly
George Ernst
Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Frank Ernst
Department Chair, Materials Science and Engineering
Leonard Case Jr. Professor of Engineering
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Studies and engineers microstructures, interfaces and surfaces of metallic materials by novel methods of processing and microcharacterization<br>
Deborah Fatica
Assistant Dean, Division of Engineering Leadership and Professional Practice
Provides leadership, management, and administration to the Division of Engineering Leadership & Professional Practice.
Donald Feke
Vice Provost, Case Western Reserve University
Distinguished University Professor
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Develops novel polymeric materials and ultrasonic-based separation processes for nano- and microscale multi-phase systems
Steve Fening
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Chris Fietkiewicz
Develops methods for high-performance computing, modeling and simulation
Roger French
Kyocera Professor
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Director, SDLE Research Center
Applies data science and analytics to energy and materials science research problems
Michael Fu
Timothy E. and Allison L. Schroeder Assistant Professorship in Computer and Data Sciences
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Develops video games and virtual environments to improve human health after neurological injury
Robert Gao
Department Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Cady Staley Professor of Engineering
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develops multi-physics sensing and stochastic modeling methods for improving observability in dynamical systems
Mario Garcia-Sanz
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Bridges the gap between advanced control theory and energy, industrial and space applications
Nelson Gardner
Associate Professor Emeritus, Chemical Engineering
Dario Gasparini
Professor Emeritus, Civil and Environmental Engineering
John Gibbons
Lab Director - Sears Undergraduate Design Lab,
Oversees lab operations and helps students with their projects
Emily Graczyk
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Richard Graham
Coordinator, Sears think[box]
Coordinates programming and events for Sears think[box]
Miklos Gratzl
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Researches biomedical sensors and diagnostics, and focuses on translation to clinical applications
Isaac Greber
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Sheldon Gruber
Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Evan Guarr
Undergraduate Laboratory Manager, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Katherine Gullett
Executive Director, Center for Computational Imaging and Personalized Diagnostics,
As Executive Director, Katherine Gullett supports the research, technology translation, funding initiatives, and marketing and communications of the center.
Umut Gurkan
Warren E. Rupp Associate Professor
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Improves human health via research in cell mechanics to develop biosensors and point-of-care systems
Burcu Gurkan
Nord Distinguished Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
Designs, develops and investigates ionic liquid based electrochemical systems for energy, separations, environmental sciences and sensors
Evren Gurkan Cavusoglu
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Develops dynamical models of biological systems to help improve treatment of complex diseases
Ondi Gusho
Software Developer, CSE IT (U-Tech)
Website and applications development, database administration
Kenneth Gustafson
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Develops medical devices to restore human functions
Tiffany Hampton
Accounting Clerk and Chair's Interim Assistant, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Oversees department accounting and purchasing
Deborah Hamzah
Director, Research Administration
Supports the Case School of Engineering budget and research functions
Kathleen Harper
Assistant Director, Roger E. Susi First-year Engineering Experience
Assistant Professor, Division of Engineering Leadership and Professional Practice
Assists with the development, management, operations, and assessment of the Roger E. Susi First-Year Engineering Experience
Cynthia Hatcher
Chair's Assistant, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Develops, implements, and manages procedures for the administration and operation of the Office of the Chair for the Department of Computer and Data Sciences and the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering
Uday Hegde
Research Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develops supercritical water oxidation technologies for waste management and water reclamation for extended duration space missions
YeongAe Heo
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Promotes the resilience of structural systems and communities against natural and man-made hazards
Arthur Heuer
Distinguished University Professor
Professor Emeritus, Materials Science and Engineering
Cena Hilliard
Associate Dean of Finance, Administration and Business Operations, CSE Dean's Office
Serves as the chief financial and operations office for the engineering school
Michael Hore
Associate Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Combines experiments, theory and simulation to study fundamental problems in the polymer physics of grafted and non-linear polymers
Steve Hostler
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develops and characterizes novel thermal management materials
Arthur Huckelbridge
Professor Emeritus, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Hatsuo Ishida
Peter A. Asseff, PhD Professor of Organic Chemistry
Distinguished Research Professor
Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Develops advanced benzoxazine resins, thermosetting resins based on natural renewable materials and green flame retarding systems
Alex Jamieson
Professor Emeritus, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Andrew Janowczyk
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Aaron Jennings
Professor Emeritus, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Leslie Johnson
Assistant Manager, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Macromolecular Science and Engineering; and Materials Science and Engineering
Assists the manager, academic coordinators and research administration teams for the departments of Chemical and Biomolecular and Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering
Jai Kadambi
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Farhad Kaffashi
Research Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Variability analysis of multi-modal physiological time series data collected in clinical settings
Lavanya Kalahasti
Procurement Clerk,
Yasuhiro Kamotani
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Designs and conducts two-phase flow experiments for space stations
Olga Kartuzova
Research Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Studies and develops computational models for cryogenic storage tanks, and investigates zero boil-off tanks
Mohammad Kassemi
Research Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Researches microgravity fluid physics and combustion research, including ZBOT, cryogenic fluid management, propellant tank models and gravity’s impact on systems
Lisa Kelly
Department Assistant,
Supports program, financial and administrative functions of the Great Lakes Energy Institute.
Chirag Kharangate
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Explores energy, thermal management of electronics and computational fluid dynamics
Thomas Kicher
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Tae Kyong Kim
Senior Applications Engineer, Swagelok Center for Surface Analysis of Materials (SCSAM) ,
Application of advanced surface analysis methods for materials characterization and research.
Bob Kirsch
Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering
Allen H. and Constance T. Ford Professor
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Director, Cleveland FES Center
Jun Kojima
Research Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Lead laser diagnostics and combustion code validation task, supported by the Transformational Tools Technologies (TTT)
Elliot Korth
Student Affairs Coordinator,
Handles student affairs for Departments of Computer and Data Sciences and Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering, with focus on the graduate experience.
Mehmet Koyuturk
Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Develops algorithms for transforming "big" biological data into systems biology knowledge
Lori Kraft
Supports proposal development from concept to final submission through the design, creation, and review of proposal documents in coordination with CWRU research administration staff. Supports research development by identifying faculty research interests and matching them to funding resources from federal and state agencies, foundations, and other sponsors.
Raymond Krajci
Operations Engineering Manager, Sears think[box]
Manages operations team at think[box].
Laura Kuhar
Department Coordinator,
Laura works directly with the chair, faculty and staff in preparing appointment forms and visa applications submitted to the dean's office of the engineering school, HR Immigration, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Graduate Studies.
Daniel Lacks
Associate Dean, Academics
C. Benson Branch Professor
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Develops first-principles molecular-scale theories of chemical processes and materials properties
Peter Lagerlof
Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Develops a unified theory for plastic deformation via slip and deformation twinning
Joris Lambrecht
Engineer 3, Biomedical Engineering,
Supports technology development for research projects within the Department of Biomedical Engineering
Hossein Lavasani
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Electronics and Micro/Nano systems systems
Greg Lee
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Develops robotic systems systems
John Lewandowski
Arthur P. Armington Professor of Engineering II
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Director, Nitinol Commercialization Accelerator
Director, Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Reliability Center (AMMRC)
Researches material reliability for biomedical and structural applications, advanced materials manufacturing and processing/microstructure/property relationships
Michael Lewicki
Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Develops theoretical models of computation and representation in sensory coding and perception
Jing Li
Leonard Case Jr. Professor of Engineering
Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Develops computational approaches and software tools for genomics, bioinformatics and systems biology, and creates computational solutions for big data analytics
Bo Li
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develops HPC-based computational methods for the dynamic behavior and failure processes in materials and structures under extreme conditions
Yue Li
Leonard Case, Jr. Professorship in Engineering
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Designs and improves resilient buildings and infrastructure
Pan Li
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Investigates big data computing and analytics, security and privacy, and their applications in complex systems and networks
Ya-Ting Liao
George B. Mayer Assistant Professorship in Urban and Environmental Studies
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Creates computational models of combustion, fire and fire behavior and develops fire-resistant structures
Vincenzo Liberatore
Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Conducts research in real-time sensor-actuator networks, and develops electricity market simulators for educational workshops
Wei Lin
Fellow of IEEE and JSPS
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Creates modeling, estimations and advanced control techniques for smart grid and power systems
Chung-Chiun Liu
Wallace R. Persons Professor of Sensor Technology & Control
Distinguished University Professor
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Director, Electronics Design Center
Develops chemical and biomedical sensors for single-use, cost-effective measurements
Kenneth Loparo
Arthur L. Parker Professor
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Co-Director, Internet of Things Collaborative (IOTC)
Develop real-time data analytics and control algorithms for industrial, energy and physiological systems
Zheng-Rong Lu
M. Frank Rudy and Margaret Domiter Rudy Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Investigates novel MRI contrast agents, molecular imaging, drug delivery and therapeutics for retinal diseases
Cheng Lu
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Anant Madabhushi
Donnell Institute Professorship
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Director, Center for Computational Imaging and Personalized Diagnostics
Develops and translates computational imaging, AI and machine learning approaches for precision-medicine diagnosis, prognosis, treatment response and prediction
Joao Maia
Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Director, CAPP - Center for Advanced Polymer Processing
Develops multi-scale, complex polymer-based materials, using both experimental and computational-based tools
Behnam Malakooti
Fellow of IEEE, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, & Ins. of Industrial & Systems Engineers
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Designs & develops models for industrial, operations, production/manufacturing systems, asymmetric risk analysis & predictions, decision making/behaviour types, artificial neural networks, interactive models, and multiple objective optimization.
Ewa Malicki
Department Assistant, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department
Provides clerical and administrative assistance to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Matthew Maloney
Director, Development, Office of Development and External Affairs
Designs and implements comprehensive development and fundraising strategies for the engineering school
Ica Manas-Zloczower
Distinguished University Professor
Thomas W. and Nancy P. Seitz Professor of Advanced Materials and Energy
Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Engineering new materials and technologies for industrial applications
Soumyajit Mandal
Research Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Researches integrated circuits and systems, sensor physics, biomedical and bio-inspired electronics, measurement and instrumentation
J Mann
Professor Emeritus, Chemical Engineering
Joseph Mansour
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
William Marcus
Research Technician 4,
Maintaining surgical unit, coordinating procedures, training staff on all animal procedures and use of equipment, patient care before during and after procedures
Mark Marietta
Systems Administrator, CSE IT (U-Tech)
Configures and maintains virtual desktops, zero-client environments, cloud computing and EC2 instances, and coordinates computing purchases
Heidi Martin
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Develops diamond electrodes for electrochemical and neural device applications
Bill Marx
Lab Manager, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Provides academic, material and facilities support for the teaching and research laboratories in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
David Matthiesen
Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Director, Wind Energy Research and Commercialization (WERC) Center
Develops process engineering solutions for the manufacturing of new magnetic materials
Brian Maxwell
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develop next-generation propulsion systems and develop advanced theory of supersonic and reactive systems
Debra McGivney
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Jim McGuffin-Cawley
Director,
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Develops new methodologies for material processing, characterizes processing-property relationships, studies high-temperature diffusion and solid-state reactions, fosters industry-university relationships
Cameron McIntyre
School of Medicine campus
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Engineers the next generation of neuromodulation technology
Tiffany McNamara
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Sears think[box]
Leads efforts to develop and grow partnerships at Sears think[box]
Frank Merat
Associate Professor Emeritus, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Denise Miller
Assistant to the Chair, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develops, implements and manages procedures for the administration and operation of the Office of the Chair for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace and Engineering
Pedram Mohseni
Department Chair, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Goodrich Professorship for Engineering Innovation
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Creates next-generation, integrated instruments for neural engineering and point-of-care (POC) health diagnostics
Sveta Morozova
Assistant Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Vedha Nayagam
Research Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Wyatt Newman
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Designs intelligent robots, machines and software for diverse applications
Olabimpe Olayiwola
Research Assistant II,
Conducting Sickle Cell Anemia Disease research in the Case Biomanufacturing and Microfabrication Laboratory (BML) in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department.
Orhan Ozguner
Assistant Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
My research involves applications of robotics and control engineering in the areas of intelligent robotic surgical assistants for autonomous surgical manipulation tasks. Specifically, I focus on developing software to enable visually-guided control of the surgical robotic systems to perform low-level manipulation tasks autonomously. I have a strong interest in Algorithm Development, Human Machine Interactions on Surgical Robotics as well as Data Sciences on Medical Applications.
Zehra Meral Ozsoyoglu
Professor Emeritus, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Tekin Ozsoyoglu
Professor Emeritus, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Chris Papachristou
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Designs and develops hardware and software for embedded systems and IoT devices
Anthony Pasiak
Executive Director for Development, Office of Development and External Affairs
Leads development and engagement with alumni, friends, industry and foundations
Hunter Peckham
Distinguished University Professor
Donnell Institute Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Professor Emeritus, Biomedical Engineering
Develops and clinically deploys implantable electronic stimulators to restore movement for patients with paralysis
Pirouz Pirouz
Professor Emeritus, Materials Science and Engineering
Optimizes semiconductors, electron microscopy, mechanisms of twinning and metal-ceramic interfaces
Andy Podgurski
Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Develops techniques to assess and improve the reliability and securty of software systems and applications
Michael Pollino
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty Director, Vanderhoof Infrastructure Research and Education Facility
Examines performance of structural systems and components subjected to loading and develops design approaches for resilience and sustainability
Roger Quinn
Arthur P. Armington Professor of Engineering
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Director, Biologically Inspired Robotics
Develops neural and mechanical models of animals and uses data to design and control robots and exoskeletons
Syed Qutubuddin
Professor Emeritus, Chemical Engineering
Michael Rabinovich
Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Investigates solutions to improve Internet performance, scalability and security
Soumya Ray
Associate Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Develops and analyzes algorithms for intelligent adaptive systems
Julie Renner
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
Works at the interface of protein engineering and electrochemistry to enable a new generation of advanced technologies
Eli Reshotko
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Kurt Rhoads
Director of the First-year Engineering Experience,
Associate Professor, Division of Education and Student Programs
Engineers environmental water, wastewater and energy processes using biotechnology
Clare Rimnac
Wilbert J. Austin Professor of Engineering
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Advances the long-term performance of implants and structural bone allografts through material analysis and characterization
Grant Risch
Systems Administrator, CSE IT
Plans, maintains and implements both virtual and hardware solutions to the wide range of needs within the engineering school
Valentin Rodionov
Assistant Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Investigates catalysis with soft materials: catalytic surfactants and polymers; complex macromolecular architectures for bio-inspired catalysis; and ligand-mediated nanocatalysis
Lynn Rollins
Program Director, Center for Engineering Action,
Provides support for students and faculty participating in multi-disciplinary team-based design projects which focus on advancing the public good through partnerships between local, regional, and global communities and Case Western Reserve University.
Andrew Rollins
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Develops biomedical optics technology for applications in biomedical research and health care improvement
Stuart Rowan
Kent Hale Smith Professor
Debra Rudolph
Department Assistant, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Develops and implements department procedures for administrative processes and account management.
Salvatore Russo
Assistant Manager of Funded Projects,
Manages pre- and post-award research grant management processes for CDS & ECSE, designs and implements new procedures, and trains new staff.
Daniel Saab
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Models and simulates digital systems, and verifies integrated circuit designs
Adel Saada
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Gerald Saidel
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Develops computational models of transport and metabolic processes with applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering
Bob Savinell
George S. Dively Professor in Engineering
Distinguished University Professor
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Develops high-performance electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies through fundamental and applied studies of interfacial and transport processes
David Schiraldi
Professor Emeritus, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Develops bio-based, flame-retarded plastics, polymer aerogels and packaging materials; and studies properties of polyesters
Bryan Schmidt
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Researches turbulent and unsteady flows from low-speed to hypersonic using advanced imaging methods
Larry Sears
Case Western Reserve Trustee and Lecturer, Sears think[box]
Advocates for Sears think[box] as an educational and innovation resource
Thomas Seeber
Assistant Director, CSE IT (U-Tech)
Manages the dev-ops and programming teams and architects custom or customized solutions solving engineering school business needs
Alp Sehirlioglu
Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Develops new materials through exploitation of interfaces to control functionality and exploration of multi-functionality for energy-related applications
Anirban Sen Gupta
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Sam Senyo
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Applies tissue engineering to study human biology and improve human health
Rakesh Shiradkar
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Andrew Shoffstall
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Patricia Simmons
CLiPS Center Administrator, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Ashley Solomon
Research Grants and Contracts Specialist, Research Administration
Manages pre- and post-award sponsored-research grants for the chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, and macromolecular science and engineering departments.
Tryreno Sowell
CLiPS Education Director, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Lyn Spellman
Executive Aide to the Dean, CSE Dean's Office
Provides support to the Dean of the Case School of Engineering as well as other Dean's office senior staff as needed.
Taña Spencer
Research Administrative Manager, Research Administration
Manages the pre- and post-award sponsored-research activities for the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Sree Sreenath
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
I will continue to work in the Complex Systems Biology area with a thrust on Mammalian Cancer Biology.
Jonathan Steirer
Supports the SDLE Research Center's mission of critical materials and applied data science research by overseeing center administration, award management, and development. In addition, Jonathan serves as Managing Director of the Center for Materials Data Science for Reliability and Degradation (MDS-Rely).
Rochelle Stephens
Assistant to the Chair, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Develops, implements and manages procedures for the administration and operation of the Office of the Chair for the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Mike Suster
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Angelika Szakacs
Academic Team Leader/ Business Manager, Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Leads the academic team for both the Civil Engineering and the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering departments
Fumi Takahashi
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develops fire safety technologies and investigates combustion phenomena for practical applications
Jim Tien
Leonard Case Jr. Professor of Engineering
Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Researches the effect of gravity on combustion and flammability of solid materials with applications in space exploration
Pallavi Tiwari
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Develops neuroinformatics techniques for applications in brain tumors and neurological disorders
Ronald Triolo
School of Medicine campus
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Executive Director, Advanced Platform Technology Center
Creates and evaluates assistive and restorative technologies to improve health and mobility of individuals with paralysis and limb loss
Dustin Tyler
Kent H. Smith Professor of Engineering II
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Creates advanced prosthetic systems and neurological interfaces to restore and enhance sensation and function in people
Amita Vaidya
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Nathaniel Vishner
EMAE & ECIV Student Affairs Specialist,
Satish Viswanath
School of Medicine campus
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
develops novel medical image analysis and machine learning tools for targeting and evaluating interventions
Horst von Recum
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Director, Pluripotent Stem Cell Facility at the National Center for Regenerative Medicine
Director, Image Guided Therapeutics subsection of the Cancer Imaging Program at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Tina Vrabec
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Develops novel waveforms and electrodes for downregulation of the nervous system for clinical applications including peripheral, autonomic and pain
Jesse Wainright
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Develops novel electrochemical systems for grid-level energy conversion and storage
Ethan Walker
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Develops imaging agent for detection and photodynamic therapy of cancer cells and tissue that would allow the surgeon to decide in real time how aggressive the surgical intervention need be.
Xinning Wang
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Develops cancer therapies and molecular image probes for cancer diagnosis
Ryan Watson
Grants Specialist,
Gerhard Welsch
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Develops new processing methods and designs for energy storage and optimized materials
Katie Wheaton
Instructor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Teaches undergraduate civil engineering core classes with focus on geomatics and surveying, probabilistic/statistical analyses and structural design
Lee White
Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Matthew Willard
Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Investigates phase transformations and materials processing, especially their impact on structure and properties of materials
David Wilson
Robert J. Herbold Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Creates image analysis and image analytics for important clinical and biomedical applications
Chris Wirth
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
We're focused on colloids that are anisotropic, away from equilibrium, or in crowded environments, all of which are relevant to coatings, the production of multiphase materials, and the understanding of synthetic and biological active colloids.
Gary Wnek
Department Chair, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Joseph F. Toot, Jr., Professor of Engineering
Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Develops advanced polymers for packaging, biomaterial applications and more.
Brian Wollenzier
Facilities and Procurement Specialist, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Maintains the Department of Biomedical Engineering’s facilities and processes purchases for the academic team.
Yinghui Wu
Assistant Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Devise, Design, and Develop novel data management and analysis paradigms and tools to support data and knowledge exploration in the Big Data era.
Xusheng Xiao
Assistant Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Develops automatic analysis tools for computer security and software testing and analysis
Shuai Xu
Assistant Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
My research interest lies in theoretical computer science, with a focus on designing efficient algorithms and Fourier analysis of Boolean functions. I am also interested in developing quantitative portfolios for hedge funds by adhering to mathematical and statistical methods.
Jeffrey Yarus
Research Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Fanny Ye
Theodore L. and Dana J. Associate Professor in Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor, Computer and Data Sciences Department
Research areas mainly include cybersecurity, data mining, machine learning, and health intelligence.
Bill Yu
Department Chair, Civil Engineering
Opal J. and Richard A. Vanderhoof Professorship
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Advances geosystems, infrastructure and geotechnical engineering with expertise in smart and multifunctional materials and multi-scale multiphysics processes
Chris Yingchun Yuan
Leonard Case Jr. Professor of Engineering
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Researches design, manufacturing and sustainability science of lithium ion batteries, solar cells and nanotechnologies.
Xiangwu Zeng
Department Chair, Civil Engineering
Frank H. Neff Professor
Develops geotechnical solutions for earthquake design, space exploration, wind turbines and vibration attenuation
Huichun (Judy) Zhang
Frank H. Neff Professorship in Civil Engineering
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examines fate and transformation of environmental contaminants in natural and engineered environments and develops advanced water/wastewater treatment technologies
Lei Zhu
Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Develops high-energy and high-performance polymers based on close relationships among structure, property and processing
Chris Zorman
Associate Dean, Research
F. Alex Nason Professorship I
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Director, Microfabrication Laboratory
Co-Director, APT Center
Develops materials and processing techniques for microsystems, especially for challenging applications