Faculty
Our faculty seek to make a difference professionally, academically, and spiritually in the lives of our students. Our professors have a broad range of experience and backgrounds. Their primary motivation is to be in the classroom with their students or in a lab working on real-world projects. Students are encouraged to visit professors in their offices or even contact them at home. Faculty members are ready to be friends and mentors and to build relationships that students will value for a lifetime.
See what degrees you can earn when you learn from these professors.
Education
- PhD Stanford University, 2008
- MSE Purdue University, 2003
- BSE Walla Walla College, 2001
Teaching Areas
Aircraft design, optimization, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and more
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla University, 2006, 2008-Present
- NASA and The Boeing Company - research contracts
- Consulting on small UAV design and development
- Engineers Without Borders - managing engineering projects in Honduras, Peru and India
Hobbies
Aircraft design, backpacking, cello, cycling, family, racquetball and reading
Other
Professional Associations
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
- Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA)
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 256
Education
- PhD Washington State University, 1999
- MSEE Washington State University, 1990
Teaching Areas
Digital logic, embedded system design, digital design, VLSI design, analog system design, computer architecture and instrumentation
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla College, 1987, 1989-Present
- Biomedical Engineering, Loma Linda University Medical Center, six years
Research/Interests
- Active research in medical instrumentation: Tissue Water Monitoring
Hobbies
Audio, acoustics and time domain relectometry
Other
Professional Associations
- Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
- Audio Engineering Society (AES)
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 265
Education
- PhD Notre Dame, 1996
- MSCE Massachusetts/Amherst, 1989
- BSE/BA Walla Walla College, 1987
Teaching Areas
Hydrology, soil mechanics, transportation and finite elements
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla College, 1995-Present
- Ground water flow modeling, hydrogeology
- Consulting work, grade school and high school
- Science outreach
Hobbies
Foreign languages, travel, hiking and skiing
Other
Professional Associations
- National Ground Water Association (NGWA)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American Geophysical Union (AGU)
- International Association of Hydrologic Science (IAHS)
- American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 272
Education
- PhD Purdue University, 1988
- MSEE Purdue University, 1985
- BSE Walla Walla College,1983
Teaching Areas
Circuit analysis, signals and systems, electronics, instrumentation, electromagnetic propagation and radiation and communication systems
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla College, 1988-Present
Hobbies
Amateur Radio
Other
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 261
Education
- PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
- MS University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999
- BSE Walla Walla College, 1996
Teaching Areas
Circuit Analysis, Instrumentation, System Design, Signals and Systems
Experience
- Stratos Product Development and Diatomic Product Development, 2013-2020
- Fujifilm Sonosite, 2011-2013
- Philips Ultrasound, 2005-2010
- Philips Research US, 2003-2005
Hobbies
Hiking, independent travel, bicycle touring, amateur astronomy, amateur radio, designing low-cost scientific instruments and other electronics
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 270
Education
- PhD Carnegie Mellon University, 2004
- MS Florida International University, 1999
- MS Chongqing University, 1994
- BS Chongqing University, 1987
Teaching Areas
Finite element methods, engineering mechanics, engineering materials and materials and processes in manufacturing
Experience
- EFC School of Engineering, Walla Walla University, 2004-Present
- Heat Power Engineering Department, Chongqing University, 1994-1996
- Research Institute of Industrial Boilers, Nanjing, P.R.China
- Post-doctoral Researcher at Carnegie Mellon University
- Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University
- Research Assistant at Florida International University
Hobbies
Ping-pong, swimming, music and outdoor activities
Other
Professional Associations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- The American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
- The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
Honors
- Tau Beta Pi - the Engineering Honor Society, 2004
- Liang Jidian (Hong Kong Bank) Fellowship, 2003
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1999
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 267
Education
- PhD Purdue University, 2006; Biomedical Engineering
- BS Montana State University, 2001; Chemical Engineering, Bio focus
Teaching Areas
Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Bioreactors
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla University, 2017-Present
- Biology Department, Walla Walla University, 2011-2017
- Ivy Tech Community College Biotechnology Chair, 2008-2011
- Nanovis, Chief Science Officer, 2007
- Research in biomaterials for tissue engineering applications
Hobbies
Bible studies, prison ministry, gardening, skiing, biking, running, enjoying animals and nature
Other
Professional Associations
- Society for Biomaterials (SFB)
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS)
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 257
Education
- PhD Oregon State University, 2012
- MSME Oregon State University, 2004
- BSE Walla Walla College, 2001
Teaching Areas
Intro to engineering, engineering mechanics, engineering economy, writing for engineers and instrumentation
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla College, 2004-Present
- Bechtel, Richland, WA
Hobbies
Music, RVing and woodworking
Other
Professional Associations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 266
Education
- MSCE Washington State University, 1994
- BSE Walla Walla College, 1986
Teaching Areas
Collection and distribution system, design treatment, plant design, transportation engineering, environmental stewardship, environmental engineering systems, environmental principles and writing for engineers
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla University, 2009-Present
- Six years consulting civil and environmental engineering
- Seventeen years Washington State Department of Ecology, Nuclear Waste Program and Water Quality Program
Hobbies
Cooking, tatting, reading and raising children
Other
Professional Associations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Society of Engineering Educators
- Engineers Without Borders
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 264
Education
- MSEE Purdue, 1985
- BSE Walla Walla College, 1981
Teaching Areas
Manufacturing, communication systems, instrumentation, digital design and senior project ideas
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla University,1988-Present
- Calera Recognition Systems (Software Engineer)
- Palantir Corp (Software Engineer)
- Coopervision Surgical Imaging (Consultant)
Hobbies
Ham Radio and woodworking
Other
Professional Associations
- Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 262
Education
- PhD Purdue University, 1999
- MSE Purdue University, 1996
- BSE Walla Walla College, 1993
Teaching Areas
Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics and Combustion
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla University, 2018-Present
- Combustion Design Engineer, GE Aviation, 1999-2018
Hobbies
Birdwatching, hiking/camping, board games, reading
Other
Room: Chan Shun Pavilion 268
Education
- PhD UC Davis, 2008
- MS UC Davis, 1996
- BSE Walla Walla College, 1992
Teaching Areas
Structural design, steel design, statics, structural analysis, writing for engineers, intro to engineering, mechanics of materials
Experience
- School of Engineering, Walla Walla University, 1992-1993, 2000-2005, 2008-Present
- Structural Engineering Practice for seven years
- Licensed Civil and Structural Engineer in CA and WA
Hobbies
Oil painting, volleyball, tennis, reading and writing
Other
Professional Associations
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAC)
Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 259
Education
- MS University of Central Florida, 1994
- BSE Walla Walla College, 1990
Teaching Areas
Circuit Analysis, Electromechanical Energy, Machine Element Design, System Design, Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics
Experience
- AECOM, 2017-2020
- Bechtel National, 2006-2017
- Energy Northwest, 2001-2003
- Siemens Power Corporation, 1999-2001
- H. B. Robinson Nuclear Power Plant, 1995-1999
- United States Navy, 1990-1994
Hobbies
organic farming, nutrition, active time with family
Other
Professional Associations
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- American Nuclear Society (ANS)
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Room
Chan Shun Pavilion 266 2nd Floor Office Suite