ME Community ME Annual Report 2019-2020

The U-M ME community celebrated achievements a lot differently in 2020. Without an actual in-person graduation, U-M ME faculty, staff, and alumni had to get creative when thinking of a way to acknowledge the great accomplishments of graduates. Check out the video below.

Messages from the ME Community

Things may be different but turbulent periods like this unlock change; can't wait to work with you for a fair and clean energy future. - Anna Stefanopoulou, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Things are different but through our struggles together we rise above it all, where we gain new perspectives and opportunities. - Chinedum Okwudire, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Things may be different but I look foward to seeing how our creative, inventive, and collaborative Mechanical Engineers will continue to make positive changes for our world this fall! - Julie Tashjian, Undergrad Academic Advisor Things may be different but we're all rowing the same boat and we'll make it through this together! - Kristel Oelke, Undergrad Academic Advisor Things are different but Michigan is strong. We are here for each other and we are resilient. - Elise Bodei, Student Services Manager Things are different but change helps us rethink everything, illuminating new challenges and solutions that we will solve together! - Elliott Rouse, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Things are different, but your resiliency, creativity, and passion will continue to benefit the common good globally. - Gregory Hulbert, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Things may be different but as engineers at U-M we are ideally positioned to respond to uncertainty and a changing environment. - Jesse Capecelatro, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Things may be different, but Engineers go to work when presented with big challenges. Just as the toughest metals are forged through fire, we will persist and perservere through these times! - Jon Estrada, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Things are different but I cannot wait to see you all in a fresh look! - Kazu Saitou, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Things appear to be different, but it's comforting that 'F still does equal MA' and so let's work together to learn how to apply that for the benefit of all! - Noel Perkins, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ME

Departmental Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts also continued with the implementation of an ME student DEI Committee. Check out the members and their reasons for getting involved.

Meet the students of the ME DEI Committee

New ME Faculty

Nima Fazeli (8/31/2020)
Nima Fazeli (8/31/2020)
Assistant Professor
Jon Estrada (1/1/2020)
Jon Estrada (1/1/2020)
Assistant Professor
Solomon Adera (1/1/2020)
Solomon Adera (1/1/2020)
Assistant Professor
Jerard Gordon (1/1/2021)
Jerard Gordon (1/1/2021)
Assistant Professor
Talia Moore (1/1/2021)
Talia Moore (1/1/2021)
Assistant Professor

Retiring ME Faculty

Elijah Kannatey-Asibu
Elijah Kannatey-Asibu (1983-2020)
Alan Wineman
Alan Wineman (1964-2021)
John Hoard
John Hoard (2007-2020)
Claus Borgnakke
Claus Borgnakke (1977- 2021)
Noel Perkins
Noel Perkins (1987-2021)

New ME Staff

Addy VanSledright
Addy VanSledright
HR Admin Assistant
Alex Thebaud
Alex Thebaud
Research Process Manager
Evan Jones
Evan Jones
Research Administrator
Lori Clendenin
Lori Clendenin
Research Administrator
Don Wirkner
Don Wirkner
Instructional Lab Manager
Deepak Sharma
Deepak Sharma
Design Instruction Engineer
Kristy Sherey-Bajcz
Kristy Sherey-Bajcz
Executive Assistant to Chair
Susan Washabaugh
Susan Washabaugh
Research Administrator Associate