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Elijah Kannatey-Asibu Jr.

Elijah Kannatey-Asibu Jr.

Professor Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering

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Address

3468 GGB
2350 Hayward, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Email: asibu@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 936-0408

Degrees

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, 1980
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, 1977
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1974

Research Interests

Multi-sensor monitoring of manufacturing processes, specifically machining, welding, and laser processing; multiple-beam laser processing.

Honors & Awards

  • William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award, ASME, 2015
  • SME Education Award, 2015
  • Raymond J. and Monica E. Schultz Outreach and Diversity Award, Univeresity of Michigan College of Engineering, 2010
  • Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award, University of Michigan, 2010
  • Fellow, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2001
  • Robert Caddell Memorial Award, The University of Michigan, 2000
  • Excellence in Research Award, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1998
  • A. F. Davis Silver Medal Award, American Welding Society, 1998
  • Excellence in Service Award, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1997
  • Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1995
  • Best Paper Award, American Foundrymen Society, 1995
  • Blackall Machine Tool and Gage Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1986

Faculty Type

Emeritus

Related News

Twelve ME Faculty Recognized for Prestigious Professional Society Awards in 2015
09/16/2015

Kannatey-Asibu receives ASME William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award
05/19/2015
This award is presented to an individual for developing or contributing significantly to an innovative manufacturing technology, the implementation of which has resulted in substantial economic and/or societal benefits

Kannatey-Asibu receives SME Education Award
12/11/2014
This award honors the educator most respected for the development of manufacturing-related curricula, fostering sound training methods or inspiring students to enter the profession of manufacturing

Kannatey-Asibu Recognized for Dedication to Diversity
05/18/2010
ME Professor Elijah Kannatey-Asibu is one of this year's recipients of the Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award.

Kannatey-Asibu Authors New Textbook
02/01/2010

ME Faculty Receive CoE Awards
01/29/2010