Mechanical Engineering
Yiming (Kevin) Rong
Professor
John Woodman Higgins Professor
Associate Director Manufacturing and Materials
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Professional Page
Office: Washburn Shops, 307
Phone: +1-508-831-6020
Fax: +1-508-831-5178
rong@wpi.edu
Educational Background
- B.S., Harbin University of Science and Technology, China, 1981
- M.S., Tsinghua University, China, 1984
- M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987
- Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1989
Research & Teaching Interests
CAD/CAM, manufacturing processes and systems
IQP Advising Interests
Effect of technology on social systems, technology & organizational behaviors, international comparisons, impact of technical change on job & business, safety analysis, economics in mature countries, economics in developing countries, industrial training programs, technological transfer, appropriate technology, computers & education, introducing new teaching materials, assessing educational experience, education & technological literacy Maintained by webmaster@wpi.eduLast modified: