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James M. Miller, PE, PhD

Registered Professional Engineer. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (1963), M.B.A. (1965), and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (1971), Ohio State University. Owens-Corning Fiberglass (1964-1967): Corporate Methods Engineer. The University of Michigan (1970-present): Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) Professor, teaching courses in human factors/ergonomics, safety, engineering law, and labor relations. U.S. Department of Labor (1975-1977): Special Assistant for Safety, Assistant Secretary of Labor.
Special Expertise: Warnings, labeling and instruction manuals, consumer product design, machine guarding, process safety, fire science, vehicle visibility, tractor egress/ingress, pedestrian and worker slip and fall prevention, COF testing, recreational vehicle safety (boats, ATVs and personal watercraft), compliance with occupational safety and consumer safety standards (OSHA, MSDS, ANSI, ASTM, UL, CPSC)
Affiliations: American Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), National Safety Council (NSC), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), American Society of Tests and Materials (ASTM), American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)


Mark R. Lehto, EIT, PhD

B.S. in Industrial Engineering (1978), Oregon State University; M.S. in Industrial Engineering (1981), Purdue University; Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering (1985), The University of Michigan. Purdue University (1986-present): Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering. Commercial Boating (1965-1975).
Special Expertise: Knowledge engineering, warnings and instructions, structuring expert systems, accident modeling, accident statistical analysis, consumer product safety, boating safety, in-field national surveys of product usage and product information effectiveness.
Affiliations: American Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial Engineering Honor Society).


Bradley T. Cook, PE, BSME (Mechanical Engineering)

Registered Professional Engineer.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (1995), The University of Michigan.

DaimlerChrysler Corporation (1996-1999): Chassis Product Engineer, Team Prowler.Team Advisor, 3.3/3.8 crankshaft and camshaft machining.
Haworth Corporation (1995-1996): Manufacturing Engineer, Office Furniture.
Ford Motor Company (1994): Manufacturing Engineering Summer Internship.
Dow Corning Corporation (1991-1993):

Special Expertise:
Automobile / motorcycle / large truck accident investigation and reconstruction. Automotive 'black box' information retreival using Vetronix Crash Data Retrieval (CDR).Consumer product design and testing especially related to safety and ergonomics. Testing and development of automotive fuel, exhaust, and cooling systems. Occupational Safety and Health compliance for manufacturing. Research and investigation of industrial and consumer product accidents. Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Design and simulation of manufacturing systems such as shop floor and assembly line layouts. Evaluation of prototype and existing product designs with respect to ergonomics, safety, feasibility, and performance.
Affiliations:
American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME), Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)


Kelley S. Lodge, BSE (Packaging), MSE (Safety and Health)

Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) Industrial Engineering (Occupational Safety and Health) (1993), The University of Michigan. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Arts (1992), Michigan State University. Bachelor of Science in Packaging (1992), Michigan State University.
Kraft Foods (1996-1997): Research Engineer. Post Cereal Division, Package Premiums
Ford Motor Company (1993-1996): Customer Service Division, Warehouse Supervisor.
Pillsbury (1990) Packaging Summer Intern
Special Expertise:
Child safety packaging along with child safety specifications and testing. Flexible material packaging including package material and package performance testing. Competitive products packaging analysis. Labeling research, design and testing. Operator/instruction manual design and testing. Consumer product hazard analysis. Occupational safety and health audits. Chemical material safety data sheets (MSDS) analysis. Distribution operations including inventory analysis and control.
Affiliations:
Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), Women in Packaging, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).

 

Michael A. Bakun, BSME (Aerospace Engineering)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Aerospace Engineering (2007), The University of Michigan.

Rockwell Collins, Inc. (2007-2010): Systems Engineer, Situational Awareness and Crew Alerting Systems.

Special Expertise:
Compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency Safety Standards. Design and simulation of situational awareness and crew alerting systems such as Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) and Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) for commercial, business, and regional aircraft. Research and investigation of situational awareness aircraft accidents. Extensive experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals and practice. Requirements capture, linking, and tracing. Graphical User Interface (GUI) design for pilots and flight crew.
Affiliations:
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

 

David N. Lehto, BSEAg (Agricultural Engineering)

Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University (1996).

Manager of Miller Engineering Western Office, Twin Falls - Idaho (1996-1999).

Special Expertise:
Agricultural equipment safety, machinery design. Pressurized irrigation system design. Crop and soil science. Agronomy and biogenetic engineering.

Affiliations:
American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)

 

Katie Lyons, PE, BSChE (Chemical Engineering)

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (1999), The University of Michigan

State of Michigan Certified Drinking Water Operator, Level S-5 & D-5 (2007)

NSF International (2004-2006): Supervising Toxicologist, Mechanical Plumbing and Drinking Water Indirect Additives

Miller Engineering (2000-2004): Research Engineer

Special Expertise: Chemical Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and product label analyses. Chemical exposures. Water/Environmental contamination.  Fires and explosions.  Chemical and toxic substances health effects. European RoHS requirements.

Affiliations: Society of Women Engineers (SWE), American Chemical Society (ACS).

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