

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585)475-6174
GOL 1165
ycamet@rit.edu

CET Dean's Office
(585)475-2638
ROS 1176
nzadar@rit.edu


Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering technology
(585)475-2005
SLA 1518
mkamet@rit.edu
SUNY Binghamton, Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
Clarkson University, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
SUNY Geneseo, B.A. in Physics
Campus Address: SLA 1518
Campus Telephone: 585-475-2005
Email: mkamet@rit.edu
Research interests include: The formation kinetics of intermetallic within solders used in electronic assemblies.
Martin K. Anselm, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at RIT. He joined the department in the Fall of 2014. Martin has more than twelve years of industrial experience at Universal Instruments in electronics failure analysis and root cause analysis. In his last position at Universal Instruments he was the Manager of the AREA Consortium where he was responsible for managing a multimillion dollar research budget in electronics assembly materials, process and reliability. At RIT his research interests include solder joint reliability and advanced manufacturing process development for electronic assemblies. Since 2013, Martin has served on the Board of Directors for the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) and chairs their Training Committee. He has been awarded the honor of Speaker of Distinction by that organization.

Civil Engineering Technology, Env. Mgmt & Safety
(585) 475-4956
ENT 3151
axbite@rit.edu
Education:
BS in Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, China, 1998
MS in Structural Engineering, Tianjin University, China, 2001
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2006
Research Interests:
Soil-Structure Interaction in Bridges and Buildings, Constitutive Modeling of Infrastructure Materials, Finite Element Analysis, Soil Liquefaction, and Seismic Behavior of Bridges.
Amanda Bao, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety Department. She joined RIT in 2010. Prior to her position at RIT, she was a bridge structural engineer at Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Michael Baker Corporation. She is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado, United States. At RIT, she teaches structural engineering courses including structural analysis, dynamics, structural loads and systems, steel design, reinforced concrete design and timber design. Her research interests include experimental and numerical modeling of infrastructure materials, soil-structure interaction, seismic behavior of bridges and soil liquefaction. She is an active member in American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Electrical, Computer & Telecom Engineering Technology
(585) 475-2105
ENT 2132
mxbiee@rit.edu
Ph.D., Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecommunications, Paris, France
Miguel Bazdresch, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications Engineering Technology Department having joined RIT in August, 2012. Previously he was an associate professor at ITESO University, Mexico. His research interests include: digital communications, wireless communications, error-control coding, space-time coding and hardware implementation of communication algorithms. Bazdresch is an active member of IEEE.

Degrees/Credentials
2007 – M. Div. – St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
2001 – Ph.D. Human Resource Management – LaSalle University
1993 – M.S. Packaging Science – Rochester Institute of Technology
1976 – B.S. in Business Administration – SUNY Empire State College
Current Role/Title/Years at RIT: Current Roles: Assistant Professor, Center Professional Development (CPD) and NTID Communication Trainer and Presenter, Lean Six Sigma Curriculum Program Developer and Instructor; Years at RIT: 19.
Areas of Interest, Scholarly Work, Research—
2011 Co- authored journal article with Dr. Frank Johnston: “How Positive Psychology Addresses Anxiety and Stress in a Cultural Diverse Workforce,” at the American Psychological Association Conference in Washington, D.C.
2011 Co-presented with Dr. Frank Johnston at the New York State Psychological Association Conference “How Positive Psychology Addresses a Culturally Diverse Workforce” in NYC. – This highly recognized presentation showed how performance issues can be solved for the culturally diverse worker by identifying the employee’s strengths, improving communication, and by instituting a Lean Six Sigma methodology.
2010 Published Training Manual System: Leadership Development Curriculum from the Ground Level – This train-the-trainer manual system assists employment agencies for transitioning ex-felons back into the workforce training them using 15 Lean Six Sigma problem–solving tools.
2008 Published a Substance Abuse Article for a Monroe County Non-Profit Agency.
2001 – 1995 Published ten articles regarding Supply Chain Management in nationally recognized packaging trade magazines.
1994 Published Textbook Author: Packaging Sales: An Innovative Problem-Solving Approach – Top Ten Bestseller List on IOPP publishing.
Boards and Professional Affiliations—
- Rochester Leadership Institute Member
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a Concentration in Human Engineering
- Certified NYS OASAS Approved Educational Trainer and Provider #0522 for Workforce Development
- Authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer
- Educational Committee Member for the Rochester Area Group of Psychotherapists
Honors and Awards
- 2011 Rochester Institute of Technology’s Eisenhart Teaching Nomination – RIT’s highest teaching award
- American Management Association Trained Instructional Designer Certificate
- American Management Association Train – the – Trainer Certificate
- Keynote Speaker at the New York State Corrections Conference

CET Dean's Office
(585) 475-7852
ROS 1132
stbnsc@rit.edu
Sean Bennett serves as Assistant Dean in the College of Applied Science and Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester New York. He manages undergraduate academic affairs for approximately 2100 students in the College of Applied Science and Technology and supports advising service implementation. Prior to joining the College of Applied Science and Technology, Sean Served as director of the RIT’s Multicultural Center for Academic Success where he was responsible for restructuring campuses cultural services to emphasize academic success.
Sean has also served as Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Pipeline Programs at Clarkson University where he reporting to the president of the university and served on the president’s cabinet. While serving as senior administrator at Clarkson University, Sean functioned as a liaison to corporate, foundation, and governmental partners providing several million dollars in support for women and minorities in Clarkson’s Science and Engineering focused programs.
Sean has deep personal and professional interest in education, at all levels, and was introduced to higher education via his role as a senior administrator in charter school management in Massachusetts and New York. Sean has served as a certified k-12 educator and administrator in both NY and MA. As a parent, Sean has served as an elected representative on the School Based Planning Team of the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY where his son (Cameron) is a creative writing major. Sean also has a 5 year old (Logan).
Prior to the transitioning to a career in education, Sean was employed by the Xerox Corporation where he gained engineering experience in both manufacturing and design.
Sean holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University, MEd in Education from the State University of New York at Brockport, an EdM in Administration Planning and Social Policy from Harvard University, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania. Sean’s research interests include study of persistence in engineering programs and African American engineering student experiences. In his spare time, Sean is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys racing sport bikes (on the track) and completing his own motorcycle maintenance.



Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585) 475-7415
GOL 1113
jxpmet@rit.edu

Electrical, Computer & Telecom Engineering Technology
(585) 475-5080
ENT 3128
cjbsps@rit.edu

Civil Engineering Technology, Env. Mgmt & Safety
(585) 475-2183
ENT 3107
mabite@rit.edu

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585) 475-6752
GOL 1171
easmet@rit.edu
Dr. Carle joined RIT in 1996 and is an Associate Professor and Program Director for MMET Undergraduate Studies in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) Department in CET. Her research interests include development of laboratory experiments, characterization and uses of novel materials, and program assessment. Beth also serves as an ABET program evaluator
Research Interests include: Development of laboratory experiments, characterization and uses of novel materials, and program assessment.

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585)475-4464
SLA 2448
ajcmet@rit.edu
Anthony Chirico is a lecturer in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology department. He has over 10 years of industry experience developing flight control actuation systems for aircraft, launch vehicles, and space docking systems. This includes development of a semi-autonomous mechanical actuator control system with position, velocity, and force control for a six degree of freedom space docking platform. His areas of expertise include control system design, mechatronics/robotics, and machine learning.

Electrical, Computer & Telecom Engineering Technology
(585) 475-6609
ENT 2134
jxciee@rit.edu
Research interests include: Recruitment and retention of female students in Engineering Technology is a major area of interest. Scholarly work involves the design and implementation of embedded systems, specifically with applications in the fields of power and energy and entertainment.
Current Role/Title/Years at RIT: Assistant Professor - 1 year
Previous Role: Adjunct Professor - 6 years
Digital Design Engineer - Harris RF Communications - 5 years
Integrated Circuit Design Engineer - Texas Instruments - 5 years
Areas of Interest, Scholarly Work, Research
Recruitment and retention of female students in Engineering Technology has been a major area of interest for me. I am a founding member and have remained actively involved in Women In Technology (WIT) at RIT. WIT is a group that was formed in 2003 to provide both social and academic support to female students enrolled in engineering technology disciplines. The objective of WIT is to help retain female engineering technology students with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of female graduates in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Civil, Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications and Packaging Science. Within WIT, I am the coordinator of the Girl Scouts in Technology Days offered three times per year on campus. This highly successful outreach program, aimed at girls in grades 4-7 attempts to show girls in this age group that science can be both interesting in fun and, most importantly, that females can be scientists and engineers. The Girls Scouts in Technology Days are currently being funded by a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
My scholarly work involves the design and implementation of embedded systems, specifically with applications in the fields of power and energy and entertainment.
The project I am currently working on is the hardware implementation, in an FPGA, of a Fourier Series Waveform Classification algorithm for Digital Signals.
I am also developing a set of modules that can be used to teach and integrated hardware/software approach in embedded systems. Each module includes lecture material, questions and a hands-on demonstration. The ultimate goal for this set of modules is to be published as a textbook.
Boards and Professional Affiliations
ASEE - American Society of Engineering Educators
WEPAN - Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network
NYSETA - New York State Engineering Technology Association

Electrical, Computer & Telecom Engineering Technology
(585) 475-4736
GOL 1353
smceee@rit.edu
Research interests include: Ultra-Narrow Band Radar and Tomographic Imaging which involves many of the same topics that are fundamental to the college's ECTET Department's areas of distinction.
Steve M. Ciccarelli is an associate professor for Electrical Engineering Technology. He has been at RIT for seven years and previous to his current position, was an instructor of Electrical Engineering at RIT. His research area focuses on Ultra-Narrow Band Radar and Tomographic Imaging which involves many of the same topics that are fundamental to the Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Department's areas of distinction. For example, RF/microwave component and subsystem level work, high-frequency circuit design and analysis as well as communication systems are all central to the concept of the "Smart Power Grid" being developed. In addition, Ciccarelli's research area offers additional challenges and opportunities in the areas of signal processing and system-level design, analysis and integration that are key to the technical side of entertainment engineering.
Some areas of real-life application for this technology are: RF sensors and networks for threat detection, ground penetrating radar for rescue and recovery, and high-resolution imaging systems for border security. This research requires a great deal of system-level design, analysis, and the integration of technologies including RF/MEMS and sensors. The spatial diversity requirement is likely to necessitate sensor networking and communications on a broad scale.
Additionally, Cicarelli is an active member in the following organizations:
- Electrical Interest Group Chair, The New York State Engineering Technology Association (NYSETA) (2007 - Present)
- The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), member (2003 - Present)
- Eta Kappa Nu, Life Member (inducted 1989)
- Tau Beta Pi, Life Member (inducted 1989)
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), member (1987 - Present)
- The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), member (2002 - Present)
- Co-Chair, Microwave Theory and Techniques Society of the Rochester Section of IEEE (IEEE MTTS) (01/2004 - 2008)
- Acting Secretary, Microwave Theory and Techniques Society of the Rochester Section of IEEE (IEEE MTTS) (01/2003 - 12/2003)
- Chairman, Rochester Section IEEE (01/2002 - 12/2003)
- Vice-Chairman, Rochester Section IEEE (01/2001 - 12/2001)
- Secretary, Rochester Section IEEE (09/1999 - 12/2000)
- Technical Committee Member and Exhibits Chair, IEEE ASIC '97
- Technical Committee and Organizing Committee Member, IEEE ASIC '96
Ciccarelli's honors and awards include:
- The RIT Disability Services Certificate of Recognition - For commitment to equal access, and for demonstrating awareness
and sensitivity in the course of serving R.I.T. students with disabilities
(11/2004 and 11/2005)
- The IEEE Third Millennium Medal - In recognition and appreciation of valued services and outstanding contributions (2000)
- Rochester City School District Certificate of Appreciation - For Outstanding Contribution to the Educational Program at Edison Technical and Occupational Education Center (1996)


Electrical, Computer & Telecom Engineering Technology
(585) 475-2693
ENT 2156
rcceee@rit.edu
Research interests include: analog and digital circuit design and circuit design that supports the Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology (ECTET) department's area of interest in power and entertainment.
Richard Cliver is an associate professor in the Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Department and has been at RIT for nine years. Previously, he was an assistant professor at RIT. Cliver's areas of interest include teaching, analog and digital circuit design and circuit design that supports the department's area of interest in power and entertainment. He has also completed the following scholarly work, most relating to pedagogy.
2009
- Making Circuit Theory Matter, ASEE St. Lawrence Section Conference, Conference Proceedings.
2008
- Imagine RIT Innovation & Creativity Festival, presented Engaging Today's Freshman in Abstract Theory. Several students joined in the presentation, RIT, Rochester, NY.
- Digital Imaging Conference - Bringing the Pieces Together, poster session, Quick development of Functional Test Fixtures using Educational printed circuit boards, 2008 Kodak conference, Rochester, NY
- Tech Signs DVD series, presentation, Electronics and Circuit Analysis Overview, DVD disk #14, Deborah Makowski interpreter, funded by an NSF grant, NTID, Rochester, NY.
- MCC ELT Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), Electrical Engineering Technology Program Review Report, reviewed curriculum rigor in a special IAB sub-committee for MCC's Engineering and Technologies Dean.
2007
- Faculty Institute on Teaching and Learning (FITL), Presenter and Poster Session, Creating an Environment for Deeper Learning in Circuit Theory Laboratory, RIT, Rochester, NY.
2005
- NYSETA, Presentation, Getting to Know Your Students, RIT, Rochester, NY
2004
- Paper, ASEE, 2004-410, Freshman Orientation Activity, primary author Richard Cliver, presented at ASEE by Michael Eastman, contributors Jeffrey Lillie and Steven Ciccarelli, Rochester Institute of Technology
2003
- "Fiber Optics laboratory for EET Optoelectronic Minor" grant proposal to NSF and Agilent Technologies, not funded.
- Presenter, Kodak's Engineering Conference, Rochester, NY, Current Engineering: Finding the Root Cause to Manufacturing and Customer Problems.
2002
- "Opto-electronics Minor" grant proposal to NSF and Agilent Technologies, not funded.
- Speaker, American Society of Engineering Educators, Montreal Canada, National 2002 Conference, Using PowerPoint in Distance Learning Laboratories.
2001
- Speaker, New York State Engineering Technology Association, Buffalo State University Fall 2001 Conference, Comparative Analysis MicroSIM 2001 and Orcad (P-Spice).
Cliver is an active member of Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) Commissioner and ABET accreditation team chair, Monroe Community College Industrial Advisory Board Member, and serves as a consultant for The Eastman Kodak Company and a senior design engineer. He is also a member of IEEE and ASEE.
Cliver has also been awarded the following honors:
- 2003: Recognition of Exceptional Performance, Graphic Communications Division, Kodak, for solving A/D latching problem when machine door was opened.
- 2002: Recipient of the "2002 Richard and Virginia Eisenhart Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Campus Leadership".
- 2000: Recognition of Exceptional Performance, Output System Division - Professional Imaging (OSD-PI), for solving Electrical hardware problems without assembly interruption.
- 1998: First CET professor to received "Excellence in Adjunct Teaching Award"

Civil Engineering Technology, Env. Mgmt & Safety
(585) 475-2195
ENT 3152
hgcite@rit.edu
Research interests include: Development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative teaching methods and tools.
Harry G. Cooke, Ph.D., has been an associate professor in the Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety Department since 2005. His research interests include the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative teaching methods and tools; the use of numerical modeling methods for geotechnical design and construction and the investigation of innovative uses of ground improvement in geotechnical design and construction. Cooke is an active member of many professional organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers, Geo-Institute, American Society for Engineering Education and American Concrete Pavement Association.

CET Dean's Office
(585) 475-4975
ROS 1180
kxcdar@rit.edu

Hospitality & Tourism Management
(585) 475-2042
EAS 4241
gxpcps@rit.edu

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585)475-6049
GOL 1309
gjdmet@rit.edu

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585) 475-6577
GOL 1169
emdmet@rit.edu
Elizabeth M. Dell is a Professor in the Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology and Packaging Science Department and also serves as the Undeclared Engineering Technology Program Chair. She has been teaching at RIT since 2006 and previously was the Materials Development and Product Design Engineer for Toyota, General Motors and Delphi.
Dell's research is focused on the characterization of biodegradable plastics, environmental considerations in materials selection for product design, characterization and failure analysis of polymer based products and materials. Additionally, she is very involved in the retention of 1st and 2nd year students, women and minorities; the development of effective teamwork skills in engineering education and outreach to K-12 students and educators. Dell is currently an active member of: Women in Technology (WIT) Steering Committee and Mentoring Chair, The American Society of Engineering Education, The Society of Plastics Engineers and The Bio-Environmental Polymer Society (BEPS).
Research interests include: Characterization of biodegradable plastics and environmental consideration in materials selection for production design.

Ph.D., Michigan State University ; M.S., B.S., Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
Research interests include: Packaging technologies based on plastic materials. Bio-based plastics and composites. Nano-technologies applied to packaging systems. Microcellular plastics. Design of Experiments (DOE).
Carlos A. Diaz, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science Department. He joined RIT in July, 2012 and previously was a research associate in the School of Packaging Science at Michigan State University. His research interests include packaging technologies based on plastic materials, bio-based plastics and composites, nano-technologies applied to packaging systems, microcellular plastics and design of Experiments (DOE). Diaz is an active member of the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE); the Institute of Packaging Professionals (I0PP); and MSU Packaging Alumni Association. He was the guest speaker at the Spring 2011 Packaging Seminar Series, School of Packaging, Michigan State University. “Microcellular PLA/Cellulosic Fiber Composites Foamed with Supercritical CO2 Through a Continuous Extrusion Process.” He won Best Student Paper Award-SPE-ANTEC 2009, Vinyl Division C.A. Diaz and L.M. Matuana, and was awarded the best master thesis in the mechanical engineering department awarded by the alumni association of mechanical engineers, CIMANDES, May 2006, Bogotá, Colombia.

Electrical, Computer & Telecom Engineering Technology
(585)475-5236
ENT 2155
hldiee@rit.edu

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585) 475-7603
GOL 1177
madast@rit.edu

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585) 475-5575
GOL 1173
jmdism@rit.edu

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology
(585)475-2270
GOL 1165
cadmet@rit.edu

Air Force ROTC
585-475-5114
ROS A249
sddair@rit.edu

Civil Engineering Technology, Env. Mgmt & Safety
(585) 475-2900
ENT 3156
gtdite@rit.edu
Todd Dunn is an associate professor in the Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety Department. He has been teaching at RIT for over 25 years. His research interests include studying evolving trends in construction cost estimating, scheduling, and project delivery systems along with their implications on undergraduate education. Dunn is the faculty advisor to the Associated General Contractors (AGC) student club and serves as RIT’s liaison to the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC).

CET Dean's Office
(585) 475-7787
ROS 1130
mgeiee@rit.edu
Member of RIT faculty since 1996. Began as Assistant Professor in Electrical, Computer, and Telecommunications Engineering Technology. Most recently served as Department Chair of ECTET from 2005-2017 prior to taking on role of Associate Dean for Academic Programs & Continuous Improvement within CET in July 2017.
Research interests include: the culture of engineering education, equity in STEM education, constructivist teaching strategies, embedded computing systems, hardware-based algorithm implementation, and computer architecture.
Education
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning
Dissertation: The Journey from Engineering Educator to Engineering Education Researcher
Dissertation Committee: Randy K. Yerrick (Advisor), Mary B. McVee, Noemi Waight
Nominated for NARST Outstanding Doctoral Research Award, 2017
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Master of Science in Computer Science
Thesis: Development and Analysis of a Versatile, Reusable, High Speed DMA Controller for Custom Embedded Applications using the PCI Bus
Thesis Committee: George H. Zion (Advisor), Peter G. Anderson, James Heliotis
Served as graduate assistant, taught several laboratories and Digital Fundamentals lecture (September 1988-May 1990)
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Technology, with Honors
Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, VT
Associate in Applied Science Electrical Engineering Technology
Professional Society Memberships
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) - member since 2015
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) - member since 2001
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - member since 2005
New York State Engineering Technology Association (NYSETA) - member since 1997
Recent Publications
Eastman, M. G., Christman, J., Zion, G. H. and Yerrick, R. (2017), To educate engineers or to engineer educators?: Exploring access to engineering careers. J Res Sci Teach. doi:10.1002/tea.21389
Eastman, M.G., Yerrick, R.K.; Learning to Engineer My Educational Experience, Paper presented at 2016 NARST Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, April 16, 2016. http://tinyurl.com/Eastman2016
Christman, J. W., Eastman, M. G., Zion, G. H., & Yerrick, R.; Filling the STEM Pipeline: Factors Influencing College Major Selection, NARST Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, April 14, 2015.
Gupta, S. K., & Johnson, D. P., & Eastman, M. G., & Amuso, V. J., & Morelli, J.;Transfer Student Pipeline to Engineering & Engineering Technology Programs Paper presented at 2014 ASEE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana. https://peer.asee.org/23207
Gupta, S.V., Amuso, V.J., Johnson, D.P. Eastman, M.G., Morelli, J.; “TiPi Scholars Program for Transfer Students from Two-Year Colleges” 2013 Paper presented at ASEE St. Lawrence Section Conference. Best Paper Award.
Gupta, S.V.; Johnson D.P.; Morelli, J.; Eastman, M.G.; Amuso, V.J.; Persistence, Cooperative Employment, and Graduation Statistics of Transfer Scholars in Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs Paper presented at ASEE Annual Conference 2012
Grinberg, I; Land, R.E. Hall, T.; Lacroix, K. Macho, S. Eastman, M.G.; EET Nationally-Normed Assessment Exam: First Experiences and their Relations to ABET Outcomes; ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition 2011
Eastman, M.G.; Walker H.F.; “Ensuring Curriculum Integrity for Engineering Technology”, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition 2011
Professional Affiliations
ASEE, IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, NARST

Civil Engineering Technology, Env. Mgmt & Safety
(585)475-5208
ENT 3159
jgeite@rit.edu
Current interest: Online learning.
J. Grant Esler is certified in Industrial Hygiene, Safety and in Ergonomics. Upon graduating from the University of Michigan with a Master of Public Health degree in Industrial Hygiene he worked for nearly 30 years at Eastman Kodak Company as Industrial Hygiene Group Leader, Manager of Health, Safety and Environmental Training and Education, Business Unit HSE Manager, and Ergonomics Function Leader. Since leaving Kodak he has worked as an individual health and safety consultant, powerplant Sr. EHS Spcialist for Duke Energy and Director of Health and Safety for a regional asbestos abatement and building demolition firm, Environmental Remediation Services Inc. He has been active with the AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) as Chair of the Training and Communication Methods technical committee and member of the Construction committee and the Ergonomics committee at the national level and President of the local section. On many occasions he has spoken and conducted workshops for the AIHA on training management systems and health and safety metrics.

CET Dean's Office
(585)475-4435
SLA 2446
gmeast@rit.edu

Civil Engineering Technology, Env. Mgmt & Safety
(585) 475-6664
ENT 3150
aafite@rit.edu
Research interests include: Open channel flow (turbulence characteristics) including effect of seepage and ice cover, two and three dimensional scour studies including scour by impinging jets and hydraulic model wave study of open and closed cell cable concrete block mats.
Abdullah Faruque, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management & Safety department at RIT. He teaches courses across-the-board in the civil engineering discipline (e.g., Statics, Strength of materials, structural analysis, hydraulics, soil mechanics, elementary structures, masonry structures, pre-stressed concrete, structural design-reinforced concrete, pavement design and more).
He is a registered professional engineer in Ontario, Canada, active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Faruque has international engineering experience and completed the design of various fast track projects in Malaysia and Bangladesh.
He has years of experience in civil and structural design of roads, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and deep foundation as per major international standards in the areas of industrial (petrochemical), medical college, hospitals, roads, bridges, factory buildings, luxury apartments and high-rise buildings. He also has experience in project planning, project co-ordination, project procurement and construction.
Faruque has done the experimental laboratory based research in the area of local scour by 2D, 3D and offset jets. He had also done extensive experimental laboratory based research works in the areas of turbulent open channel flow which includes flow over smooth and rough walls, the effect of seepage and ice cover. He continues to develop the capabilities at RIT for further bridge pier scour research and laboratory experiments. He has published numerous papers in prestigious journals and conference proceedings and presented his research in various international conferences.
Faruque developed the FE Civil Exam Review course for the students in the department of Civil Engineering Technology at RIT and has delivered it for a number of years. Because of a need within the community, he has now developed a separate version of the FE Civil Exam Review course for an audience of working professionals.

Civil Engineering Technology, Env. Mgmt & Safety
(585)475-7793
ENT 3103
mary.finger@rit.edu

Edward (Ted) Ganster
M.S., B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Campus Address: Eastman Building Room
Campus Telephone: 585-475-5069
Email: ejgism@rit.edu
Research interests include: New technologies and practices used in the food and beverage industries.
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Edward (Ted) Ganster is a lecturer in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department in the School of International Hospitality and Service Innovation. He has been teaching at RIT since 2007. Previously he was an adjunct faculty member. His research interests include exploring new technologies and practices used in the food and beverage industries. Ganster is also an instructor at the New York Wine and Culinary Center.