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Faculty > Michael Parthum

Michael J. Parthum

Michael Parthum

Title
Assistant Professor
Office Phone #
(585) 475-7362
E-Mail
mjpeme@rit.edu
Personal Webpage
www.rit.edu/~mjpeme
Educational Background
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
Masters of Science Degree in Material Science and Engineering - (05)
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering, (89)
Monroe Community College, Rochester, New York
Associate Degree in Engineering Science, (86)
Professional Information
Industrial experience:
- Cannon Industries - Manufacturing Engineer
- Xerox Corp. - Lead Engineer: New Copier Products/Light Lens - Low Volume
- Kodak - Consulting: High Speed Packaging/Systems and Controls
- Chip's Computers Inc. - President/Founder
Projects and Interests
My field of research in MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) and Charge Injection Technology. I have been working in the areas of thin films / composite materials and glassy metals and developed a new method for stress mitigation and enhanced strength in free standing MEMS structures (patients filed) along with temperature sensing in MEMS devices. I also have strong interests in the Design for Life philosophy, and Renewable Power Sources.
Affiliations
Memberships in:
- ASME
- ASEE
- SME
- ABATE
- AMA
Hobbies
Hiking, Cmaping, and Mountain Climbing (11 of the 46 registered peaks in the Adirondack Mountains)
Fishing, Golf
Motorcycle Enthusiast
Musician (Bass, Piano)
Wood and Metal Working

 

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