RESEARCH INTERESTS
Systems and control including machine design, control, monitoring, and diagnostics; physical system modeling; automated modeling; bond graph theory; proper modeling of active suspensions; proper vehicle handling and ride models; high efficiency dynamic formulations for vehicle dynamics; monitoring and control of thermally induced spindle bearing loads; design and control of high speed spindles and novel milling machines.

HONORS AND AWARDS
Michael J. Rabins Leadership Award, ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, 2012
Dedicated Service Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2010
Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2005
ME Teacher Incentive Program Outstanding Teacher, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1999-2000
Distinguished Publication Award, Journal of Dynamic Systems Measurement and Control, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1993
Best Paper Award, American Control Conference Technical Session, 1992
Selected as one of 125 Alumni-to-Watch, University of Massachusetts, 1989
Presidential Young Investigator Award, National Science Foundation, 1987-1992
Research Incentive Award, Exxon Foundation, 1984