Penn State University
Penn State University

Department of

Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering


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Directories - Faculty - Dr. Leland Engel


Dr. Engel

Dr. Leland Engel

Director of Mechanical Engineering Design Projects/Instructor


The Pennsylvania State University
316B Leonhard Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-863-2133
Fax: 814-865-9693
E-Mail: lge2@psu.edu

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Expertise:
Instrumentation design for space-based and ground-based observatories and Opto-mechanical systems.

Education:
M.S. Engineering Management, University of South Florida, 1989
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1982
Naval Nuclear Power School, Knoll's Atomic Power Laboratory, 1975
Naval Electronic Technician-Class A1-3 Schools, Great Lakes Training Center, 1973

Positions Held:
PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS – Penn State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, 2007 – present
INSTRUCTOR – Penn State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, 2007 – present
DESIGN ENGINEER - Penn State University, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, 1991 – 2004, and split time 2005-2007

Honors/Awards:

Affiliations:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Central PA Section – presently on Executive Committee and newsletter editor; Florida West Coast Section – Executive Committee: Chairman 1990, Vice Chairman 1989-1990, Technical Activities Director 1988-1989
American Society for Engineering Education - member