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SECS Advisory Board

The Advisory Board for the School of Engineering and Computer Science is composed of leaders in industry. They assist SECS in developing educational and research programs to meet the rapidly changing requirements in the technical world. The board is available as a body or individually for consultation on such matters as curriculum, research, facilities, equipment requirements, special subjects and long-range planning.

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Michael Bolon, Chair 
Retired Senior Vice President, General Dynamics Land Systems, Engineering Design and Land Development

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Bob Lee, Vice Chair 
Retired Vice President and Head of Engine Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineering, Stellantis


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Gahl, Berkooz, Ph.D.
Head of Digital AI, North America Automotive, Capgemini Invent

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Glenn Denomme
Retired Consultant, Stellantis

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Paul Fleck
Founder and CEO, Dataspeed

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Cedric Flowers
Vice President, DTE Gas

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Alecia Gabriel, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Motor City STEAM Foundation & The Lab Drawer

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Grant R. Gerhart, Ph.D.
Retired Senior Research Scientist, TARDEC

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Maurcio Herndandez-Distancia, Ph.D.
Head of High-Performance Computers #SWX - Global Engineering Director, Stellantis

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Fred Killeen
Retired Chief Technology Officer, General Motors LLC, Information Technology

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Ron A. May
Retired Executive Vice President, DTE Energy

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Jason Ryska
Director, Global Manufacturing Development, Ford Motor Company

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Robert Richard
Senior Vice President, Major Enterprise Projects, DTE Energy, Energy Distribution 

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George Saikalis, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Research and Development, Hitachi America, Ltd.

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Kristen Siemen
Retired Vice President of Sustainable Workspaces and Chief Sustainability Officer, General Motors Corporation

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Dave Schubring
Global Information Technology Director, SiteRx

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Diana Wagner
SWX Software Vehicle Program Management, Stellantis

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Nicole Waters
Retired Global Director of Propulsion Systems Value Optimization & Benchmarking, Stellantis

Dean's Office

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Louay Chamra, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University

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Qian (Beth) Zou, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University

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Daniel Aloi, Ph.D.
Director of Research, School of Engineering & Computer Science, Oakland University

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Chris Kobus, Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering Professor and Director of SECS Outreach, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University

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Anthony Gallina
Director of Corporate Relations, School of Engineering & Computer Science, Oakland University 

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Sarah Brown
Sr. Director of Philanthropy, School of Engineering & Computer Science, Oakland University

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Kelli Foskic
Director of Career and Life Design, School of Engineering & Computer Science, Oakland University


Department Chairs

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Shailesh Lal, Ph.D.
Chair, Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University

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Guangzhi (Mark) Qu, Ph.D.
Interim Chair, Computer Science & Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University

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Osamah Rawashdeh, Ph.D.
Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University

Vijitashwa Pandey Headshot

Vijitashwa Pandey, Ph.D.
Chair, Industrial & Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University

Xia Wang Headshot

Xia Wang, Ph.D
Interim Chair, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University

School of Engineering and Computer Science

Engineering Center, Room 301
115 Library Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-447
(location map)
Dean's Office (248) 370-2217
Academic Advising (248) 370-2201