Jonathan Weaver

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Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Jonathan Weaver
Contact Info:
Campus: McNichols Campus
Building: Engineering
Room: 269
Phone: 313-993-3372
Dr. Jonathan Weaver
Areas of Expertise:
Statics
Dynamics
Vehicle Dynamics
Mechanics of Materials
Robotics
Design of Experiments
Computer Aided Engineering
Innovation and Creativity
Mechanical Engineering Design
Systems Architecture
Systems Engineering
Physics I
Mechanical Measurement Lab
Front End of Innovation
Design for X
MPD January Experience/Design Challenge

Degrees

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • B.S.M.E., Virginia Tech

Biography

Professor of Mechanical Engineering teaches statics, dynamics, vehicle dynamics, robotics, machine design, DOE, mechanical measurements laboratory, CAE, innovation, product planning and development, design for X, systems engineering and systems architecture. His research interests relate to robotics, vehicle dynamics, design of experiments, robust design, innovation and creativity, and the product development process.

Publications:

  • J. Weaver and D. Kleinke, “A Flipped Classroom Approach To Conveying The Basics Of Systems Thinking To Engineering Undergraduates,” Proceedings of the ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 2016
  • J. Weaver, “Opportunity Recognition Exercise: Painstorming,”  Experiential Entrepreneurship Exercises Journal, Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2015
  • L. Hanifin, R. Lee, J. Weaver, K. Bloemer, C. Fry, “The Influence of Culture, Process, Leadership and Workspace on Innovation,” Paper ID 6758, Proceedings of the 2013 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2013
  • T. Lynch-Caris, J. Weaver and D. Kleinke, “Biomimicry Innovation as a Tool for Design,” Paper #AC2102-3473 Proceedings of the 2012 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2012
  • J. Weaver, D. Kleinke, and T. Lynch-Caris, “Extending the TRIZ methodology to Connect Engineering Design Problems to Biological Solutions,” Proceedings of the NCIIA 16th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2012
  • D. Kleinke, J. Weaver, and T. Lynch-Caris, “A Function Based Taxonomy to Connect Engineering Design to Biological Solutions,” Proceedings of the NCIIA 16th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2012
  • T. Lynch-Caris, J. Weaver and D. Kleinke, “Biomimicry Cards Demonstrate How to Connect Engineering Problems to Biological Solutions,” Proceedings of the NCIIA 16th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2012
  • J. Weaver, N. Rayess, “Developing Entrepreneurially Minded Engineers By Incorporating Technical Entrepreneurship Case Studies,” Journal of Engineering Entrepreneurship, Vol. 2, No. 1, Winter 2011
  • J. Weaver, N. Rayess, Technical Entrepreneurship Case Studies for Incorporation into Technical Undergraduate Classes, Proceedings of the NCIIA 14th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2010
  • N. Rayess, J. Weaver and D. Kleinke, “The Odd Couple of Engineering and Entrepreneurship: Playing at a University Near You,” Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE North Central Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, March 2010
  • M. Kuttolamadom, M. Mehrabi, and J. Weaver, 2010 “Design of a Stable Controller for Accurate Path Tracking of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2010),Vol. 50, pp.1183-1188
  • J. Weaver, N. Rayess, Technical Entrepreneurship Case Studies, Paper #1220 Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2008
  • J. Weaver, K. Muci, In-Class creativity Exercises for Engineers, Paper #1195 Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposit