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Biography
Trained as a mechanical engineer, Dr. Thomas Yi completed his Ph.D. at the University of Arizona where he studied Aerospace Engineering, focusing on flexible and rigid multibody dynamics. Outside of academia, Dr. Yi has worked as a dynamics specialist and manager for CHN Industrial where he received three patents for high-speed tractor suspension and was involved in many engineering initiatives.
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Arizona, Tucson (1996)
M.S. Aerospace Engineering
University of Arizona, Tucson (1991)
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Hongik University, Korea (1978)
Academic and Professional Experience
- Wheaton College, IL, Adjunct Faculty of Engineering (2024-present)
- Elgin Community College, Adjunct Faculty of Engineering (2020-present)
- Creation College, Teaching Faculty (2000-present)
- CNH, Engineering Manager, Vehicle Dynamics Simulations (2008-2019)
- CNH, Technical Specialist, Case Corp System Dynamics Simulations (1996-2008)
- University of Arizona, CAE Lab Manager & Research Faculty (1994-1996)
- University of Arizona, Teaching & Research Assistant (1988-1994)
- Defense Research & Development, Research Engineer (1978-1988)