CHRISTIAN E. SPANU
5066 Jamieson Dr., Apt. D10, Toledo, OH 43613
Tel. day: (419) 530-8155; eve: (419) 292-1400
e-mail: cspanu@eng.utoledo.edu
www.eng.utoledo.edu/pmmc/spanu.htm
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
12+ Years of Manufacturing Experience and Research in Engineering
Supervise Professionally Groups and Individuals during Research Projects
Assembly and Coordinate Interdisciplinary and Multi-Cultural Teams
Machining Efficiency Tests: Design, Set-Up, Control, Results Dissemination
Advanced Scientific Data Acquisition, Processing, Analysis, and Report
Co-operation and Funding Proposals: NSF, NASA, Governmental Funds, Industry
Ergonomics and Occupational Biomechanics Research
Strong Programming Skills and Advanced Computer Expertise
Web Master: Concept, Realization, and Maintenance of Internet sites
EDUCATION:
The University of Toledo, in Toledo, OH: May 2004
Doctoral Degree, Ph.D. in Engineering GPA: 3.92/4.00
The University of Toledo, in Toledo, OH : Dec 2000
Masters' Degree, M.S. in Industrial Engineering GPA: 3.87/4.00
Technical University of Iasi, in Iasi, Romania: June 1989
Masters' Degree, M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering GPA: 3.90/4.00
Technical University of Iasi, in Iasi, Romania: June 1988
Bachelors' Degree, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.80/4.00
EXPERIENCE:
Precision Micro-Machining Center: Jan 2004-present
The University of Toledo, College of Engineering, Toledo, OH
Chief Engineer
Coordinate and supervise research activity in abrasive machining
Promote co-operative projects with academic and industrial partners
Implement industrially Electrolytic In-Process Dressing (ELID) assisted operations
Assemble, lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary R&D and production groups
Research on ceramic materials: tribological and machining characterization
Supervise applied research at graduate level
Precision Micro-Machining Center: Sept 2000-Dec 2003
The University of Toledo, College of Engineering, Toledo, OH
Senior Research Associate
Optimize double sided grinding of advanced ceramics
Prove superiority of grinding over lapping in ceramic abrasion: 12-time more efficient
Select best fluid and cooling strategy for advanced ceramics fine grinding
Improve machining efficiency using ELID technique
Research in crack-free machining of ceramics
Supervise 10+ graduate research projects: micromachining, wheel topography
Web Master: www.eng.utoledo.edu/pmmc
Biomechanics and Assistive Technology Lab.: Jan 1999-Sept 2000
The University of Toledo, College of Engineering
Research Assistant
Redesign knee replacement prostheses: 40 degrees range of motion improvement
Design and operate new integrated video-force plate data acquisition system
Reduce spine pain during professional manual transfer activities
Automation & Flexible Manufacturing Systems Lab. Jul 1996-Jan 1999
Technical University of Iasi, Iasi, Romania
Co-Founder and Lab. Assistant Director
Promote original codification algorithm for automatic manipulation
Improve efficiency of transfer lines and conveyors in FMS
Supervise graduate level research and seniors projects
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Dept. Jan 1996-Jul 1996
The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Visiting Researcher
Improve assembly efficiency of PC unit: DFMA & DFS
Reduced environmental impact at computer's end-of-life disposal
Cooperative research projects FORD, IBM
Manufacturing Engineering Department Sept1990-Jan 1996
Technical University of Iasi, Iasi, Romania
Assistant Professor
Research in automatic systems of material manipulation
Teaching and research supervision in Automation and Manufacturing Technologies
Prototypes Design Department. Sept1989-Sept 1990
Tools and Special Accessories, Pascani, Romania
Design Engineer
Design prototype for special automatic drilling device
Supervise project for automatic tool selection and tool transfer system
HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME): President of The University of Toledo's Student Chapter since January 2004, member since 2003
American Ceramic Society (ACerS): member since 2003
The Abrasive Engineering Society, Industrial Diamond Association of America (IDA): member since 2004
Co-Chaired 2003 NAMRC 31 Conference in Hamilton - Modeling Section
SME Instructor for Superabrasives Certification Course: June and Oct. 2002
Recipient of Departmental Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for 2001
Conference Coordinator the Abrasive Micro-Machining Consortium 2001 Meeting
Editor of The Proceedings of the International Conference "Modern Technologies in Machine Manufacturing", Iasi, Romania, 1998