Faculty
Richard D. Sisson
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 246B
Phone: +1-508-831-5335
Fax: +1-508-831-5178
sisson@wpi.edu
Richard D. Sisson
- Dean of Graduate Studies
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering
- George F. Fuller Professor Mechanical Engineering
Professor Sisson is dean of graduate studies, George F. Fuller Professor, and director of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering at WPI. He is also principal investigator for several projects in WPI’s Center for Heat treating Excellence. Read more...
Diran Apelian
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 326
Phone: +1-508-831-5992
Fax: +1-508-831-5993
dapelian@wpi.edu
Diran Apelian
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering
- Alcoa-Howmet Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Diran Apelian is widely recognized for his innovative work in metal processing and his leadership as a researcher and educator. Much of today’s industrial developments in shaped aluminum castings has been influenced by his work and that of his students. Read more...
Isa Bar-On
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 224
Phone: +1-508-831-5127
Fax: +1-508-831-5178
ibaron@wpi.edu
Isa Bar-On
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering
My favorite activity is guiding students in projects and research. I like giving them independence and learning from their work; I like challenging them and myself to find better answers, explanations, and solutions, especially in socio-technical systems. Read more...
Christopher A. Brown
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 235
Phone: +1-508-831-5627
brown@wpi.edu
Christopher A. Brown
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Professor Brown likes axiomatic design because design is common to all engineering disciplines. He explains that scientists look at things as they are and ask “why?” Engineers dream of things that never were and ask “why not?” and that process is design. Read more...
Chrysanthe Demetry
Contact Information:
Gordon Library, 302
Phone: +1-508-831-5193
Fax: +1-508-831-5778
cdemetry@wpi.edu
Website
Chrysanthe Demetry
- Director, Morgan Teaching and Learning Center
- Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
As a professor, I have the opportunity not only to excite students about my field of materials science and engineering, but to help them develop holistically as critical thinkers and lifelong learners, innovators, and effective and ethical communicators. Read more...
Diana A. Lados
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 319
Phone: +1-508-831-6168
Fax: +1-508-831-5993
lados@wpi.edu
Diana A. Lados
- Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Jianyu Liang
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 311A
Phone: +1-508-831-6649
Fax: +1-508-831-5178
jianyul@wpi.edu
Jianyu Liang
- Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Professor Liang’s educational effort is focused on contributing to the creation of a well-structured nanoscience and nanotechnology curriculum at WPI. She enjoys fruitful research experience with our capable graduate and undergraduate students. Read more...
Makhlouf M. Makhlouf
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 334
Phone: +1-508-831-5647
Fax: +1-508-831-5178
mmm@wpi.edu
Makhlouf M. Makhlouf
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Yiming "Kevin" Rong
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 307
Phone: +1-508-831-6020
Fax: +1-508-831-5673
rong@wpi.edu
Yiming Rong
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Rong’s research area is computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), including manufacturing systems, machining and heat treatment processes, and computer-aided fixture design (CAFD). His research on CAFD has been recognized internationally. Read more...
Satya Shivkumar
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 227
Phone: +1-508-831-5048
Fax: +1-508-831-5178
shivkuma@wpi.edu
Website
Satya Shivkumar
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Yan Wang
Contact Information:
Washburn Shops, 238
Phone: +1-508-831-5453
Fax: +1-508-831-5178
yanwang@wpi.edu
Yan Wang
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
At WPI, Professor Wang’s main responsibilities are teaching and research. “I have taught materials processing and materials for electrochemical energy system. I enjoy teaching and interacting with students…” Read more...
Postdoctoral Fellows
| Name | Extension | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastasios Gavras | 6069 | angavras@wpi.edu | WB249 |
| Ning Sun | 5790 | ningsun@wpi.edu | WB307T |
| Lance Wu | 6157 | lancewu@wpi.edu | WB318 |
| Mei Wang | 5825 | meiy@wpi.edu | WB307 |
| Eric Gratz | 5426 | egratz@wpi.edu | WB307A |
