Teaching
MME 201 – Modeling and Design (Newly Developed Curriculum)
This course combines CAD knowledge and product design methodologies. Students learn hands-on design techniques and apply engineering analyses to guide design decisions; students also develop the ability to read, interpret, and develop solid models and drawings. A self-selected team project within the given theme that integrates CAD knowledge into the product design process will be accomplished by the end of the semester. Prerequisites: MME 102 or equivalent (e.g., CPB 102, CSE 102, ECE 102, CEC 102) and MME 211
MME 202 – Numerical Methods
This course provides hands-on experiences for MME students in the areas of numerical methods and its application to engineering problems. This course includes lab exercises and focuses on utilizing computational software, which will implement numerical methods in order to solve problems associated with various engineering applications and systems. Prerequisites: MTH 151. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MTH 245 or MTH 246.
MME 301 – Product Design and Development
This course explores the product development cycle from product planning to production ramp-up. The relationship between customer needs, product design, and manufacturing capability is discussed within a business and engineering context. Students will apply decision-making tools and techniques through case studies and a product-based design project in order to critically evaluate the course concepts. Prerequisites: MME 201, MME 231.
MME 411 – Machine and Tool Design
Applications of fundamental engineering principles for implementing all phases of the design of machines and tooling, including economic and manufacturability considerations. Emphasis on design, analysis, and engineering judgment. Prerequisite: MME 231, 312.
MME 435 – Manufacturing Competitiveness
This course provides an in-depth study of the proper selection and sequencing of manufacturing enterprise processes and resources in order to continuously improve operations. The course focuses on process improvement methodologies and their integration into overall production aims to provide value, improve quality, and reduce cost. Prerequisite: MME 231.
MME/ECE 610 – Graduate Seminar
Weekly presentations on current research topics in multi-disciplinary areas of mechanical and manufacturing engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and their applications in other disciplines by graduate students, faculty, and visiting scientists and researchers. Research methods, processes, and presentation skills are emphasized.
MME 448, 449 – Senior Design Project (project advisor)
MME 277, 377, 477 – Independent Studies
MME 700 – Research for Master’s Thesis
Lab Instructors and Teaching Assistants at Iowa State
- ME 270 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
- ME 423/523 Creativity and Imagination in Engineering Design
- ME 370 Engineering Measurement and Instrumentation
Service
Institutional Service
- MME Graduate Program Committee
- MME Tenure-track Faculty Search Committee
Professional Service
- Vice Chair, ASME Design Theory and Methodology (DTM) Technical Committee
- Journal reviewers: ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Research in Engineering Design, Journal of Engineering Design, Design Science, Sustainability, Scientific Reports, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science
- Conference reviewers: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC), ASME Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Conference, The Design Society International Conference in Engineering Design (ICED), ACM Computer-Human Interaction Conference (CHI), ACM International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications (AutomotiveUI)
- Panel reviewers: NSF