Program Chair, Interdisciplinary Engineering

Office Address: 337 Kennedy Hall of Engineering
Phone: (616) 331-6045
Email: [email protected]

Field Of Study:

Interdisciplinary Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Degrees & Cetifications:

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Tech
Master of Civil Engineering, University of South Florida
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Western Michigan University

Research:

His research interests include computer modeling of non-linear structural phenomena, sustainable development, and relative satellite motion.

Biography:

Dr. Hittepole has a decade of industry experience. At Gulfstream Aerospace, he worked on the design, analysis, and certification of private jet interiors. At B/E Aerospace, he supervised the analysis, testing, and certification of commercial aircraft seating products. 

In addition, Mr. Hittepole has significant experience in development work. He volunteered for six months in Ecuador, where he helped design and implement community-owned water systems in remote communities. He also volunteered for three years as a project manager for a family garden project in the Saharawi refugee camps near Tindouf, Algeria.