Dr. Tirupathi Chandrupatla, Professor Emeritus & Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla was the Founding Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University in 1995 and become Professor Emeritus in 2021. He received his B.E. from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, his M.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin. He started his career as a design engineer with Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT), Bangalore and then taught at IIT. Professor Chandrupatla also taught at the University of Kentucky and Kettering University, before joining Rowan. In 2005, he received the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award at Rowan University. He is also the author of Quality and Reliability in Engineering (Cambridge, 2009) and Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering (2012). Professor Chandrupatla has broad research interests, which include design, optimization, manufacturing engineering, finite element analysis, and quality and reliability. He has published widely in these areas and serves as a consultant to industry. Professor Chandrupatla is a registered Professional Engineer and also a Certified Manufacturing Engineer.

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Mr. Michael Konyak, Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering

I am an innovation leader, an accomplished and effective public speaker, a proven expert in my field, a published author, a volunteer for social justice, and I have a reputation for achieving results. I have a Master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with more than 30 years as an aeronautical engineer and systems analyst, 25 years with the FAA Technical Center, 15 years as an engineering manager, and 25 years as an adjunct professor. My engineering expertise includes modeling and simulation of air vehicles, control system design, and aerodynamic design and analysis.

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Mr. Stephen (Steve) M. Kozachyn III, Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Stephen Kozachyn, MBA, PMP, is the Executive Director of External Affairs for the Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University. With a master's degree in business administration and advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and engineering management, he is a skilled instructor in the engineering and business disciplines. He has 25 years of industry experience in developing over 300 successful consumer products. He has developed children's toys for Tyco Toys, Mattel Toys and Empire Industries (Big Wheel, Slip-n-Slide). Mr. Kozachyn's experience includes engineering, project management and operational disciplines.

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Mr. John Shoffner, Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Mr. Shoffner has over three decades in the thermal processing and material handling industry. Primary responsibilities included machine design, electrical control, airflow, heat transfer, burner management, materials selection, and power transmission. Other responsibilities included training engineers in my teams.

Bühler Group: Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer / Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Thermal Processing Division. Retired

Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer for the world’s largest Rayon convection drying equipment.

Co designed and patented a seal for non-lubricated cohesive and abrasive dry materials.

Designed a pressure relieving door latch approved by Factory Mutual Global (hazardous area applications).

Current goals are to assist students in their transition from academia to an engineer.

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