Bio

SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS

• Dean’s List: eight semesters – University of Connecticut
• Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society – Eta Kappa Nu
• Pi Tau Sigma – Mechanical Engineering Honor Society – Pi Tau Sigma
• Tau Beta Pi – National Engineering Honor Society – Tau Beta Pi
• Recipient of a NREL Summer Faculty Research Participant Program Fellowship (2010) – National Wind Technology Center, Arvada, CO
• Recognized for Contribution to Service Learning (2008), Teaching – University of Massachusetts Lowell
• Department of Mechanical Engineering Teaching Excellence Award (2005), Teaching – University of Massachusetts Lowell
• “Best of Florida Schools” (2002) – Winner by Florida Leader Magazine, Bright Bike
• H. J. Leonhardt Business Plan Competition (1st Place) (2002)
• Business Idea Competition Winner (2001) – TEC