Industrial & Engineering Technologies
Faculty

Automated Manufacturing & Machining

Eric K. Albert, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• CAL, Rm. 147
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7570
• ealbert@pct.edu

• Education
  • PhD, Mining Engineering, Systems Engineering emphasis, The Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S., Mining Engineering, Operations Research emphasis, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S, Computer Science, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 1991-present
  • The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Mineral Engineering, 1978 – 1991
• Technical Experience
  • Electronic Communications, Pennsylvania Vocational Certificate
  • Amateur Radio, Amateur Extra Class licensee
  • General Radiotelephone Certificate (commercial radio and television engineering)
  • Biomedical electronics design in the implantable pacemaker industry
  • Numerous industrial design projects with industry and government sponsored research

Keith H. English
Instructor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• MTC, Rm. A124
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7468
• kenglish@pct.edu

• Education
  • The Williamson School, Mechanical Technology
  • Model Maker Apprenticeship, AMP, Inc.
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Machine Tool Technology, 1995-present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Machine Tool Technology, 1992-1995
• Technical Experience
  • Model Maker & Product Design Engineer, AMP, Inc.
  • Tool Designer & Manufacturing Engineer, Lycoming Engines
• Other
  • U.S. Patent Holder
  • Vintage Race Car Restoration and Competition

John M. Good III
Instructor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• CAL, Rm. 148
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7705
• jgood@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Machine Tool Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Automated Manufacturing Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Electronics, Computer Automation Maintenance, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automated Manufacturing, 1993-present
• Technical Experience
  • Consultant for The Technology Transfer Center, Industrial Modernization Center, Penn State Continuing Education, Workforce Development & Continuing Education and the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center

Richard K. Hendricks Jr.
Instructor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• CAL, Rm. 149
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7469
• rhendric@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Education Development & Strategies, Wilkes University
  • B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Machine Tool Technology, Williamsport Area Community College
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automated Manufacturing, 1995 – present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Automated Manufacturing, 1988-1995
• Technical Experience
  • Machinist, Anchor Darling Valve
  • Machinist, West Pharmaceuticals
  • Machine Repair, & Machinist, AT&T Technology Systems
  • Machinist, Norcen Industries

Edgar A. Hollingsworth
Associate Professor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• CAL, Rm. 110
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7704
• eholling@pct.edu

• Education
  • MS, Industrial Engineering, The University of Tennessee
  • BS, Engineering Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University
  • Material Handling Teachers Institute, Materials Handling Institute of America, Universite Laval, Quebec
  • Advanced Training in: AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Works, Pro-Engineer, ProModel, Finite Element Analysis, MasterCAM
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 1994 – present
  • Carson-Newman College, Military Science, 1981-1985
  • US Army and US Army Reserve. Various assignments related to the development and implementation of training systems for technical skills programs (maintenance, machining, electronics and welding)
• Technical Experience
  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Pennsylvania House Furniture
  • Industrial Engineer and Production Supervisor, Frito Lay
  • Field Artillery Officer (test officer for new weapons systems), US Army
  • Mechanical Maintenance Officer ( supervisor shop operations, various higher level assignments related to the development and implementation of technical training programs) US Army
  • Data Systems Administrator, US Army

Tom J. Livingstone
Associate Professor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining; Department Head

• MTC, Rm. A113
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7583
• tlivings@pct.edu

• Education
  • Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Credentials, Fort Wayne Community Schools
  • M.A., Industrial Education and Technology, Ball State University
  • B.A., Spanish Education, Manchester College
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automated Manufacturing, 1982 – present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automated Manufacturing Department Head, 2007-present
• Technical Experience
  • Toolmaker, A & P Tool & Die
  • Prototype Machinist, MidAmerica Design
  • Toolmaker, Shepard American Wire

John G. Marshalek
Instructor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• MTC, Rm. A123
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7471
• jmarshal@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Industrial Arts Education, Millersville University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automated Manufacturing, 1987-present
  • East Lycoming School District, Industrial Arts, 1980-1985
• Technical Experience
  • Fairfield Manufacturing Co. Inc.
  • Norcen Industries

William J. Miller
Associate Professor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• MTC, Rm. A122
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7864
• bmiller@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Education, Millersville University
  • B.S. Industrial Arts Education, Millersville University
  • A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Biomedical Electronics Concentration, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automated Manufacturing, 1999-present
  • Pennsylvania College Technology, Adjunct Faculty Electronics, 1993
  • Mountain View School District, Metal Shop Teacher, 1989-1991
• Technical Experience
  • Metal Trades
  • Electronics

Lynn Turney
Instructor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• MTC, Rm. A120
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7787
• lturney@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Machine Tool Technology, Williamsport Area Community College
  • A.A.S., Forest Technology, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automated Manufacturing, 1985-present
• Technical Experience
  • CNC Machinist, Fairfield Manufacturing
  • CNC Machinist, QRP Inc.
  • Toolmaker, Grunman International

John G. Upcraft
Instructor, Automated Manufacturing and Machining

• MTC, Rm. A121
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7584
• jupcraft@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Tool Making Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automated Manufacturing, 1993-present
  • South Hills School of Business and Technology, Manufacturing, 1998-1999
• Technical Experience
  • Production Engineer, Grove Innovations

Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology

David Fedor, P.E.
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology

• CAL, Rm. 138
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7334
• djf3@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Civil Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, 2010-present
• Technical Experience
  • PennDOT Project Manager/Squad Leader
  • NYSDOT Civil Engineer
  • Graduate Research Assistant
  • Focus in project management, asphalt mixtures, pavements, and construction materials
• Other
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania

Eric D. Henneberger, P.L.S
Instructor, Surveying Technology

• CAL 135
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7960
• edh2@pct.edu

• Education
  • A.A.S., Surveying Technology, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Surveying Technology, 2012-present
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham, Credentialed Course Instructor, Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering, 2010-2011
• Technical Experience
  • Owner of Alabama land surveying business
  • Project Manager for consulting engineering firms
  • Surveyor/Soils Tech/Draftsman for U.S. Navy (Seabees)
• Other
  • Professional Land Surveyor, Alabama

Brad Lyon, P.L.S.
Instructor, Surveying Technology

• CAL, Rm. 137
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7087
• blyon@pct.edu

• Education
  • A.A.S., Surveying Technology, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Surveying Technology, 2007-present
• Technical Experience
  • Land Surveying experience with local and international consulting engineering firms
• Other
  • Professional Land Surveyor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Professional Land Surveyor, Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors (PSLS) – Member (Centre Co. Chapter)
  • Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors (PSLS) – Advisor (Penn College Student Chapter)

John Miknis, P.E.
Assistant Professor and Department Head, Civil Engineering Technology

• CAL, Rm. 139
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7272
• jmiknis@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Civil Engineering, Cornell University
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, 2006-present
• Technical Experience
  • Civil Engineering practice with public sector (local and state government)
  • Civil Engineering practice with private sector (engineering consulting firms and corporations)
• Other
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania

Drew Potts, P.E.
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology

• CAL, Rm. 136
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7365
• dpotts@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Civil Engineering, Bucknell University
  • B.S., Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, 2008-present
• Technical Experience
  • Engineering Manager of a steel fabrication facility
  • Design Engineer of a steel fabrication facility
  • Consulting Structural Engineer
• Other
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania

Nicholas Puza, P.L.S.
Instructor, Surveying Technology

• CAL, Rm. 134
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7183
• nap1@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Land Surveying, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Surveying Technology, 2009-present
• Technical Experience
  • Project Manager for consulting engineering firm
• Other
  • Professional Land Surveyor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Professional Land Surveyor, Commonwealth of Maryland

Engineering Design Technology

Jeffrey D. Mather, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Engineering Design Technology

• CAL, Rm. 193
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7847
• jmather@pct.edu

• Education
  • Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, East Tennessee State University
  • M.S., Engineering Technology, East Tennessee State University
  • B.S., Technology Education, Virginia Tech
  • A.A.S., Industrial Engineering Technology, John Tyler Community College
  • Certification, Methods in Time Management, Maynard Management Institute
• Academic Experience
  • Assistant Professor, CAD and Drafting Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1999 - Present
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Technology, East Tennessee State University, 1994 -1999
• Technical Experience
  • CAD/CAM Training Consultant CADCO
  • Industrial Engineering Technician
  • Research and Development Technician
  • Journeyman Machinist
• Associations/Conferences
  • Autodesk® Inventor Certified Expert
  • Certified SolidWorks Professional
  • 14th Annual International Conference on College Teaching and Learning
• Awards
  • Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology -2003
  • Autodesk® Manufacturing Community Achievement Award – 2010
• Speaker
  • Autodesk® University 2007-2009
  • SkillsUSA University 2010

James B. McKernan
Instructor, Engineering Design Technology

• CAL, Rm. 193
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7031
• jmckerna@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Business Administration, Bucknell University
  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Bucknell University
  • B.A., Natural Sciences and B.S., Mechanical Engineering, cooperative program between Lock Haven State College and The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Drafting and CAD Technology, 1998-present
• Technical Experience
  • Textron-Lycoming (formerly AVCO-Lycoming) – Experimental, Analytical and Project Engineering
• Associations
  • SAE member
  • Williamsport Group - Past Chairman (prior to the merger with the Pittsburgh Section). 1985-86 Outstanding Younger Member
  • SAE General Aviation Committee - member from 1990-1996

David A. Probst
Assistant Professor, Engineering Design Technology

• CAL, Rm. 189
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7372
• dprobst@pct.edu

• Education
  • Post Graduate Certificate, Technology in Education, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S. Workforce Education & Development, The Pennsylvania State University
  • A.A.S. Vocational Education, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Certificate, Mechanical Drafting, Williamsport Area Community College
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Drafting and CAD Technology, 1993-present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Drafting and CAD Technology, 1988-1993
  • Penn College Now Instructor, Drafting and CAD Technology, 2005-present
• Technical Experience
  • Piper Aircraft
  • GTE Sylvania
  • Grumman Allied
  • WDCE -Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Drafting background: automotive, aircraft, water/sewage treatment, electrical, piping, plant facilities and underground systems
• Associations
  • ADDA – American Design and Drafting Association
  • Phi Theta Kappa – International Honor Society for two-year College, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Penn College Scholarship Ride – Committee Chair, Penn College
  • Autodesk® – Certified Instructor

Katherine A. Walker
Assistant Professor, Engineering Design Technology; Department Head

• CAL, Rm. 194
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7373
• kwalker@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Education with concentration in Instructional Technology, Wilkes University
  • B.S., Technology Management, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Penn College Now Instructor, Drafting and CAD Technology, 2005-present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Drafting and CAD Technology, 1993-present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Part-time instructor, 1990-1993
  • Lancaster County Vocational Technical School, Instructor Authorized AutoCAD courses, 1986-1990
  • Professional Development workshops for educators and industry professionals, 1988-present
• Technical Experience
  • Computer-aided Drafting Specialist, Technology Transfer Center, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Designer/Drafter, Dorma Door Controls, Inc.
  • Designer/Drafter, Simplex Time Recorder Co.
  • Designer/Drafter, Air America Inc.
  • Senior Drafter, Stone and Webster Engineering Corp.
Awards
• Penn College Distinguished Teaching Award, Excellence in Teaching, 2011-2012

Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

Edward J. Almasy
Assistant Professor,, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology; Co-Department Head

• BWD, Rm. 160
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7970
• ealmasy@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 2000-present
• Technical Experience
  • Analog/Digital Circuit Design
  • Printed Circuit Board Layout
  • Microcontroller Programming

Richard J. Calvert, Jr.
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology; Department Head

• BWD, Rm. 165
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7216
• rcalvert@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Colorado
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 1992-present
  • University of Colorado, Adjunct Professor, 1981-1988
• Technical Experience
  • Digital Equipment Corporation
Other
• Member of IEE

Perry R. Gotschal
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 161
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7717
• pgotscha@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Mansfield University
  • B.S., Bloomsburg University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 1981- present
  • Penn College Now Instructor, 2003-present
  • Mergenthaler Linotype, 1975-1981
• Technical Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Mergenthaler Linotype
  • Flick Brothers Electric
  • ITT
  • USCG

Karl E. Markowicz
Instructor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 161
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7716
• kmarkowi@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S. Education, Mansfield University
  • B.S. Electronics Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • A.A.S. Electronics Technology, Williamsport Area Community College
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 1986-present
Technical Experience
• Automated Test Equipment Development Technician, Emerson Electric Company
• Assembly and Test Technician, Mergenthaler Linotype
• Electronics Technician, Atlantic Design Company

Randall L. Moser
Assistant Professor,, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 158
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7470
• rmoser@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S. Education, Wilkes University
  • B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S. Electronics Technology, Williamsport Area Community College
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Robotics and Automation, 1997-present
• Technical Experience
  • Quality Control Electronics Technician, Phillips Electronic Components Group
  • Electronics Maintenance, West Company
  • Automation Engineer, IBM, Corporation
  • Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, GTE Sylvania
  • Electrical Designer, Girton Mfg. Co.
  • Electronic Engineering Technician, RCA Corporation
  • Circuit Analysis Technician, Zenith Radio Corporation
• Other
  • Member of IEE and ISA

Scott D. Neuhard
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 160
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7074
• sneuhard@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.B.A., Business Administration, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, The Pennsylvania State University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 1999-present
  • International Paper Company - Veratec Division, Industry Trainer, 1995-1999
• Technical Experience
  • Maintenance Engineer, BBA Nonwovens
  • International Paper Company Veratec Division, "B" Specialist Maintenance
• Other
  • Member of IEEE, American Society of Quality, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Penn State Alumni Association

Jeffery L. Rankinen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 162
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7714
• jrankin@pct.edu

• Education
  • Ph.D., Materials Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S.E.E., Materials Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • A.A.S., Electronics Technology and Computer Science, Pennsylvania Technology of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 1986-present
• Technical Experience
  • IBM Federal Systems Division
  • Fiber Optics Consulting, Jersey Shore Steel
  • WDCE Consulting, Various Entrepreneurial Prototyping Projects
• Other
  • Tyco ACT I/ACT II Train the Trainer Certification
  • Textbook Co-author, Introduction to Engineering Technology

Mark A. Rice
Instructor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 163
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7700
• mrice@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Education, Wilkes University
  • B.S., Electronics Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Electrical Technology, Williamsport Area Community College
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 2000-present
  • Lycoming County Career Consortium, Computer Repair, 1999-2000
• Technical Experience
  • Electronics Technician, GTE Circuit Products
  • Product Engineer, Philips ECG
  • Network Administrator, Lycoming County

Bruce M. Smith
Instructor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 156
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7701
• bsmith@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S. Education, Mansfield University
  • B.S. Management of Technology, Lock Haven University
  • A.A.S. Electrical Engineering Technology, Williamsport Area Community College
  • Electronics Certificate, United Electronics Institute
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 1982-present
  • Mergenthaler Linotype, 1977-1981
• Technical Experience
  • Electronics Technician, Mergenthaler Linotype

Jeffrey B. Weaver
Associate Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 156
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7702
• jweaver@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S. Education, Wilkes University
  • B.S. Management of Technology, Lock Haven University
  • A.A.S. Electrical Engineering Technology, Penn State
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 1986-present
  • Mergenthaler Linotype, 1977-1985
• Technical Experience
  • Field Service Engineer, MBL Technical Services
  • Electronics Technician, Mergenthaler Linotype
• Awards
  • Penn College Distinguished Teaching Award, Master Teacher, 2006
  • Penn College Distinguished Teaching Award, Excellence in Teaching, 2003
  • Penn College Distinguished Teaching Award, Excellence in Teaching, 1990

William C. West
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

• BWD, Rm. 163
• 570-320-2400, ext. 8052
• wwest@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University
  • B.S., Electronics, Texas A & M University
• Teaching Experience
  • Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, 2002-present
  • Adjunct Professor,  South Texas Community College
  • Assistant Professor, Ashland Community College
  • Lecturer, Footscray Institute of Technology (Footscray, Victoria, Australia)
• Work Experience
  • Manager/Senior Design Engineer, Curtis Mathes/Harvey Industries
  • CMOS Product Engineer, Motorola Semiconductor Products Division

Plastics & Polymer Technology

John R. Bartolomucci
Assistant Professor, Plastics & Polymer Technology

• ATHS, Rm. E131
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7012
• jbartolo@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Polymer Science and Engineering,, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S., Biology, St. Vincent College
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology, 2003-present
  • Davidson County Community College, Instructor, Manufacturing Technology, 1997-2003
  • Pennsylvania State University, Graduate Assistant, Materials Science Department, 1976-1978
• Technical Experience
  • Director of Research & Development/ Corporate Quality, BGF Industries, Greensboro, NC
  • Manager, Product Performance Supervisor, Product Development Specialist, General Electric Company, Pittsfield, MA

Kirk M. Cantor, Ph.D.
Professor, Plastics & Polymer Technology

• ATHS, Rm. E130
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7709
• kcantor@pct.edu
• Homepage

• Education
  • Ph.D., Polymer Science, The Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S., Polymer Science, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology, 1990-present
  • Penn College Now Instructor, 2005-present
  • Over 50 company and industry seminars
• Technical Experience
  • Aerospace Engineer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • Research Assistant, Polymer Science Program, The Pennsylvania State University

Timothy E. Weston
Associate Professor, Plastics & Polymer Technology; Department Head

• ATHS, Rm. E128A
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7708
• tweston@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., Polymer Science, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S., Chemistry, Lock Haven University
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology, 1986-present
• Technical Experience
  • Supervising Chemist/ Senior Chemist/ Chemist /Senior Technician- West Pharmaceutical Services

Welding

Michael Allen
Instructor, Welding; Co-Department Head

• MTC, Rm. A119
• 570-320-2400 ext. 7582
• mallen@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Welding Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2008-present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Welding, 2005-2008
• Technical Experience
  • Ten years working in the field of boiler repair welding to ASME pressure vessel code
  • Five years of pipe welding to ASME code with the pipe fitters union
  • Three years of welding in the construction field welding to AWS D1.1
  • One and a half years of underwater welding and construction work
• Other
  • Member of American Welding Society (AWS)

Aaron Biddle, CWI
Instructor, Welding

• MTC, Rm. A117
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7578
• axb3@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Welding Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2010-present
• Technical Experience
  • Welding Engineer, Metlasa
  • Welding Engineer, Dana Corporation
  • Contract Weld Engineer, Yoh Engineering
  • Weld Engineer, Ma Tech
Other
• Member of American Welding Society (AWS)
• Certified Welding Instructor

James N. Colton II, CWI
Assistant Professor, Welding; Co-Department Head

• MTC, Rm. A114
• 570-320-2400 ext. 7706
• jcolton@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Welding Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2006-present
• Technical Experience
  • Welding Engineer, Dana Corporation
  • Welding Engineer, Johnson Controls
  • Pipe line welder/inspector
• Other
  • Certified Welding Instructor (CWI)

Ryan Good, CWI, CWE
Instructor, Welding

• MTC, Rm. A110
• 570-320-2400 ext. 7734
• rgood@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S., Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology; Minor, Business Administration, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S., Welding Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2009-present
• Technical Experience
  • Lead Weld Engineer, Dana Corporation
• Other
  • Member of American Welding Society (AWS)
  • Certified Welding Instructor (CWI)
  • Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Steve J. Kopera
lecturer, Welding

• MTC, Rm. A118A
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7780
• sjk8@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.S. Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S. Welding Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2013- present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Faculty, 2012
• Technical Experience
  • Welder, JPW Design and Manufacturing
  • Welder, Big B Manufacturing
  • Welder, Krando Metal Parts
  • Welder/Machine Operator, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard
  • Welder, Woolever Brothers Transportation

Michael J. Nau, CWI
Instructor, Welding

• MTC, Rm. A125
• 570-320-2400 ext. 7581
• mnau@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.E., Educational Development and Strategies, Wilkes University
  • B.S., Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2001-present
• Technical Experience
  • Tampella Power Corporation/Kvaerner Power
• Other
  • Member of American Welding Society (AWS)
  • Certified Welding Instructor (CWI)

Matthew Nolan
Instructor, Welding

• MTC, Rm. A103
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7550
• mnolan@pct.edu

• Education
  • Certificate - Welding, Williamsport Area Community College
  • A.A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Faculty - 1999-2001 and 2010-2011
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2011- present

James C. Tanner, CWI
Lecturer, Welding

• MTC, Rm. A115
• 570-320-2400, ext. 7786
• jct4@pct.edu

• Education
  • A.A.S Welding Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Hobart Welding Institute
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2013 - present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Faculty, 2011-2012
• Technical Experience
  • Quality Control Manager & CWI, Logue Industries, Inc.
Other
• Member of American Welding Society (AWS)
• Certified Welding Instructor (CWI)

Timothy Turnbach
Instructor, Welding

• MTC, Rm. A112
• 570-320-2400 ext. 7720
• tturnbac@pct.edu

• Education
  • B.A. Labor Health & Safety, National Labor College
  • Trade Technology, Luzerne County Community College
  • Certificate of Completing of Apprenticeship, PA Bureau of Labor & Industry
  • Journeyman Status, Bechtel Welding School
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 2008 - present
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Faculty, 2006-2008
  • Luzerne County Community College, Adjunct Faculty, 1990-1997
• Technical Experience
  • Owner/Operator, Pipeworks Unlimited
  • Consultant/Trainer, NEPIRC
  • Pipefitter, Journeyman /Welder, United Association of Pipefitters and Plumbers
Other
• Member of American Welding Society

Robert M. Vaughn
Assistant Professor, Welding

• MTC, Rm. A111
• 570-320-2400 ext. 7707
• rvaughn@pct.edu

• Education
  • Certificate, Welding Plastics & Composites, Ohio State University
  • A.A. Technology Studies, Williamsport Area Community College
  • Certificate, Welding, Williamsport Area Community College
• Academic Experience
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding, 1980 - present
• Technical Experience
  • Welding Technician, E-Keeler/Tampella Power
  • Welding Technician, Grumman Allied
  • Journeyman, Plumbers and Steamfitters
  • Metal Trades, M.W. Kellog Power Piping
  • Hydrostatic Tester, Spencer Heater-Avco
  • Welder, Williamsport Machine & Die Co.
Other
• Level I and II Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic Testing (Radiographic) - American Society of Non-destructive Testing
• Member of American Welding Society