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About Us

department of civil and mechanical engineering

We’re in the business of building successful futures.

The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering prepares students to be the best engineers they can be. Our graduates are innovators, builders, and problem solvers working to make the world a better place.

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Opportunities

Where the latest technology and curious minds meet.

 

The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering is brimming with opportunities. Take advantage to create the future you want.

Industrial Advisory Board

Working together to enhance our industry.

The following are the members of our industrial advisory board. The board plays a key role in guiding the direction of our engineering programs and helping us ensure that we are meeting the needs of our constituents in industry. We are indebted to them and their employers for contributing their time and talent to our programs.

 

  • Shan Gunawardena, City Engineer, City of Fort Wayne
  • Kurt Heidenreich, President, Engineering Resources Inc.
  • Jessie Lestinsky, Assistant Office Manager, Wessler Engineering Inc.
  • Jason Liegl, Engineering Manager, Nucor Building Systems
  • Dana Plattner, District Traffic Engineer, INDOT (Fort Wayne District)
  • Kurt Voigt, Engineering Manager, New Millennium Building Systems
  • Matthew Wirtz, City Utilities Engineer, City Utilities Engineering

 

  • Don Carter, Aludyne
  • Aaron Johnson, Director of Engineering, Fill-Rite
  • Tammy Keith, Plant Engineer, General Motors
  • Mike Lubbehusen, Mechanical Engineer-Principal, Primary Engineering Inc
  • Derek Rode, Functional Manager, Ultra Maritime
  • Joel Thompson, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US, Inc.
  • Alex Vasko, Nidec Drive Systems
  • Matt Williams, Senior Project Engineer, PHD Inc.
  • Susan Zogbi, Director, Zimmer Biomet

Accreditation

Be confident that our programs meet the highest standards.

The programs offered through the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering are all accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).  

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Contact us

Have questions?

 

Contact the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at [email protected].