Faculty & Staff
Administrative Staff
Biography for Prof. Mindy McCready
Education
BBA, 2000, Western Michigan University
MBA, 2005, Lawrence Technological University
More Information
As interim dean of the College of Innovation and Solutions, Prof. Mindy McCready leads LSSU’s Lukenda School of Business, the School of Engineering & Technology, and the School of Computer Science & Mathematics.
Biography for Dr. Paul J. Weber
Education
BS Computer Engineering, 2003, Michigan Technological University
MS Electrical Engineering, 2005, Michigan Technological University
PhD Electrical Engineering, 2006, Michigan Technological University
Biography for Mrs. Becca Kilponen
Education
Associate General Studies, 2020, Lake Superior State University
Biography for ME Lab Engineer
Education
A and P Mechanic, Cheyenne Aerotech, 1987.
EMT Basic, 2004, Northeast Community College
Biography for Mr. Trevor Bryant
Education
Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology – 2004
Mr. Trevor Bryant is our very helpful Electrical and Computer Lab Engineer, holding an Associates degree in Computer Engineering Technology from Sault College of Applied Arts & Technologies. He has contributed to the field of technology, earning recognition such as the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence in 2012 for his TAP Track Technology, a wireless maple sap collection monitoring system. His commitment to service is evident through his involvement with SOYA (Save Our Young Adults) and his dedicated service as a committee member for the Northern Ontario Ride For Sight from 2010 to 2017. Whenever students have a technology question, he is always ready to help!
Faculty
Biography for Dr. David Baumann
Education
BS 1987, University of Wisconsin – Madison
MS 1989, University of Wisconsin – Madison
PhD 1991, University of Wisconsin – Madison
MS 1992, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Dr. David Baumann is a distinguished academic and engineer with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a strong background in statistics. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lake Superior State University, where he has been a valuable member of the faculty since 1999, achieving the rank of Professor in 2006. With extensive experience in research, including contributions to active noise and vibration control during his Naval Surface Warfare Center appointment, Dr. Baumann is an accomplished professional, holding a U.S. patent and actively participating in scientific and professional societies such as the Acoustical Society of America and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). His dedication extends beyond the classroom and laboratory, as he has also served on numerous university committees and undertaken professional development activities, reinforcing his commitment to advancing the field of engineering.
Biography for Prof. Jim Devaprasad
Education
BS 1983, University of Madras, India
MS 1986, University of New Mexico
Prof. Jim Devaprasad is a distinguished academic and engineering professional at LSSU where he has been a valuable member of the faculty in the School of Engineering and Technology since 1986, achieving the rank of Professor in 2007. He also serves as the Director of the LSSU Robotics Center, which hosts over $2-million in robotics and automation equipment. He has been the architect of LSSU’s robotics program, which is the first BS degree program in robotics in the nation that started in 1985 and now has over 1000 graduates working in various robotics industries across the nation.
With a career spanning nearly four decades at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie – which is one of the 15 state universities in Michigan – Prof. Devaprasad has made significant contributions to education and applied research in the field of robotics and automated manufacturing, earning accolades such as the Distinguished Professor Award from the Michigan Association of Governing Boards and Outstanding Manufacturing Engineer Award from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Jim is actively engaged in securing grants and equipment donations, fostering partnerships with industry, and promoting STEM education through various committees and service activities. Prof. Devaprasad’s commitment to advancing the field of robotics is further evidenced by his service on the Association for Advancing Automation’s (A3) Membership Committee, the A3 Education Committee, and the A3 Advocacy Committee, and his involvement in professional development activities such as participation in industry forums, workshops, and conferences. His dedication to robotics education and applied research continues to make a significant impact on both the academic and industrial sectors.
Biography for Dr. Robert Hildebrand
Education
BSE (ME) 1990, University of Michigan
MS (EM) 1994, University of Nebraska
PhD 2001, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Sweden
Andrew Jones, Ph.D.
LSSU Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient (2010)
Coordinator and Associate Professor,
Electrical & Computer Engineering
School of Engineering & Technology
Expertise/Interests: Mobile Robots, Microcontrollers, Renewable Energy, Intelligent Control
IEEE Advisor
FIRST Robotics Mentor
Biography for Dr. Andrew Jones
Education
BSEE 1991 University of Texas at Austin
MSEE 1993 Purdue University
PhD 2002 Purdue University
Biography for Dr. Haluk Kucuk
Education
BS, 1993, Istanbul Technical University
MS, 1995, Bogazici University
PhD, 1999, Michigan Technological University
Biography for Mr. David Leach
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering, 2008, Michigan Technological University
MS Mechanical Engineering, 2018, Michigan Technological University
Zakaria Mahmud, Ph.D.
Coordinator and Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering & Technology
Expertise/Interests: Experimental Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics, Energy Technology, Renewable Energy, Turbo Machinery, Scramjet Combustion, Laser Based Diagnostics, Active and Passive Flow Controls, and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Engineering House Co-Advisor
SAE Advisor
Biography for Dr. Zakaria Mahmud
Education
BS 1996 – Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
MS 1998 – The Royal Institute of Technology
PhD 2003 – The University of Alabama
Joseph Moening, Ph.D.
Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
School of Engineering & Technology
Senior Project Faculty Board Chair
Expertise/Interests: Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Electronic Devices & Circuits
Engineering House Co-Advisor
Biography for Dr. Joseph P. Moening
Education
BS Electrical Engineering, 2004, University of Toledo
MS Electrical Engineering, 2006, University of Toledo
PhD Electrical Engineering, 2010, University of Toledo
Biography for Dr. Edoardo Sarda
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering, 2012, Lake Superior State University
MS Ocean Systems Engineering, 2015, Florida Atlantic University
PhD Ocean Systems Engineering, 2016, Florida Atlantic University
Biography
Edoardo I. Sarda received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA, in 2012, and the Ph.D. degree in ocean systems engineering from Florida Atlantic University, Dania Beach, FL, USA, in 2016. He is a former R&D Engineer in the field of collaborative and mobile robotics. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Robotics Engineering at Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA. His expertise is in autonomous vehicles, mobile robotics, human-robot collaboration, automated systems and modern control. Dr. Sarda is a member of the IEEE Society.
Paul Weber, Ph.D.
Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
School of Engineering & Technology
Expertise/Interests: Renewable Energy (Primarily Solar), Energy Efficiency, Engineering Educational Research, Machine Vision, Distributed Control
School of Engineering & Technology Chair
Biography for Dr. Paul J. Weber
Education
BS Computer Engineering, 2003, Michigan Technological University
MS Electrical Engineering, 2005, Michigan Technological University
PhD Electrical Engineering, 2006, Michigan Technological University
Biography for Dr. Masoud Zarepoor
Education
BS 2011, Shiraz University
MS 2013, Wright State University
PhD 2016, Old Dominion University
