Industrial & Engineering Technologies
Faculty
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Eric K. Albert, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Machine Tool Technologies/Automated Manufacturing
- Education
- The Pennsylvania State University, Mining Engineering, PhD, Systems Engineering emphasis, 1986
- The Pennsylvania State University, Mining Engineering, M.S., Operations Research emphasis, 1978
- The Pennsylvania State University, Computer Science, B.S., 1973
- 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, Machine Tool Technology/Automated Manufacturing
John M. Good III
Instructor, Automation/CIM
Richard K. Hendricks Jr.
Instructor, Machine Tool Technology / Automated Manufacturing
Edgar A. Hollingsworth
Associate Professor, Machine Tool Technology / Automated Manufacturing
- 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, Machine Tool Technology/Automated Manufacturing; Department Head
- 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
John G. Marshalek
Instructor, Machine Tool Technology/Automated Manufacturing
- Education
- BS 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, Machine Tool Technology
Lynn Turney
Instructor, Machine Tool Technology/ Automated Manufacturing
John G. Upcraft
Instructor, Machine Tool Technology
Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology
David Fedor, P.E.
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
- 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
Jeffery Hollingsworth, P.L.S.
Instructor, Surveying Technology
- Education
- B.S., Surveying – Ferris State University
- Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, University of Colorado
- Academic Experience
- Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2011- present
- Ferris State University, 1977-1981
- Technical Experience
- Professional Surveyor with GeoMap Technologies, Inc.
- Professional Surveyor with Hollingsworth & Associates, Inc.
- Party Chief, Delta Engineering, Inc.
- Party Chief, Watson and Co.
- Other
- Licensed Surveyor in the Commonwealth of Florida, Wisconsin, Mississippi, North Carolina, Michigan, Georgia and Alabama
- Member of the Florida Society of Surveyors and Mappers
- Member of West Coast Land Surveyors Association
Brad Lyon, P.L.S.
Instructor and Co-Department Head, Surveying Technology
- 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 Co-Department Head, Civil Engineering Technology
- 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
- 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
- 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
Computer Aided Design
Jeffrey D. Mather, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Computer Aided Design
- 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
- August 1999 - Present: Assistant Professor, School of Industrial & Engineering Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology
- August 1994 - May 1999: Assistant Professor, Department of Technology, East Tennessee State University
- 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, Computer Aided Design
- 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
- Willliamsport 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, Computer Aided Design
- 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
- Teaching Experience
- 1988-1993 – Adjunct Faculty Pennsylvania College of Technology, Drafting and CAD Technology
- 1993-Present – Assistant Professor Drafting and CAD Technology
- 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
Edward L. Roadarmel
Assistant Professor, Computer Aided Design
- Education
- Master’s Equivalent, Technical Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S., Vocational Industrial Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- Academic Experience
- Pennsylvania College of Technology , Drafting and CAD Technology, 1978-present
- Rockview State Correctional Institute, Drafting, 1976-1977
- Technical Experience
- Reynolds Iron Works
- Sutton Engineering Company
- Pennsylvania State University - Property Inventory & Applied Research Lab (ARL)
- Associations
- Skills USA, Pennsylvania of College Technology – Adviser
Katherine A. Walker
Assistant Professor, Computer Aided Design; Department Head
- 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.
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Edward J. Almasy
Instructor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- 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
- 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
Perry R. Gotschal
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- Education
- MS Mansfield University
- BS 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
- 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
Randall L. Moser
Instructor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- 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
- Phillips Electronic Components Group
- West Company
- IBM, Corporation
- GTE Sylvania
- Girton Mfg. Co.
- RCA Corporation
- Zenith Radio Corporation
- Other
Scott D. Neuhard
Instructor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Jeffery L. Rankinen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- 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
- 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
- GTE Circuit Products – Electronics Technician
- Philips ECG – Product Engineer
- Lycoming County – Network Administrator
Bruce M. Smith
Instructor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- 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
- Technician – Mergenthaler Linotype
Jeffrey B. Weaver
Associate Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology; Assistant Department Head
- 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
William C. West
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- Education
- Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University
- Master of Science Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University
- Teaching Experience
- Assistant Professor, Ashland Community College
- Lecturer, Footscray Institute of Technology (Footscray, Victoria, Australia)
- Adjunct Professor, South Texas Community College
- Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Work Experience
- Curtis Mathes/Harvey Industries, Manager/Senior Design Engineer
- Motorola Semiconductor Products Division, CMOS Product Engineer
Plastics & Polymer Technology
John R. Bartolomucci
Assistant Professor, Plastics & Polymer Technology
Kirk M. Cantor, Ph.D.
Professor, Plastics & Polymer Technology
- 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
Welding
Michael Allen
Instructor, Welding
- Education
- Bachelors Degree/Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Associates Degree /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
Aaron Biddle
Instructor, Welding
James N. Colton II
Instructor, Welding
- 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
David R. Cotner
Instructor, Welding / CWI; Department Head
- Education
- M. Ed., Educational Development and Strategies, Wilkes University
- 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, 2004-present
- Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Welding, 1995-2004
- Penn College NOW, Instructor, 2008- present
- Technical Experience
- High Steel Structures, Inc.
- Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
- Arcos Alloys
- Andritz – Sprout Bauer
Ryan Good
Instructor, Welding
Michael J. Nau
Instructor, Welding
Matthew Nolan
Instructor, Welding
- 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
Michele Robbins
Assistant Professor, Welding
- Education
- M.Ed. Literacy, University of New England
- B.S., Vocation Education, SUNY Oswego
- B.S., Labor Education, National Labor College
- Union Sheet Metal Apprentice Program
- Honorable Discharge from US Army
- Academic Experience
- Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2010-present
- Monroe 2 BOCES, 2006-2010
- GST BOCES, 2004-2006
- Apprentice Program for Sheet Metal Workers, 2000-2010
- Work Experience
- Journeyman Sheet Metal Workers International Association
- Other
- AWS Certified Welding D9.1
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector
- AWS Member
Timothy Turnbach
Instructor, Welding
Robert M. Vaughn
Assistant Professor, Welding
