Michael Walter Plesniak
Mechanical engineering educator, researcher
Born Apr. 1, 1961, Chicago (IL), U.S.; son of Walter and Vera (Danilkowicz); married Karen Hoagberg; child: Daniel H.
Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), 1983, Master of Science (M.S.), 1984, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago; Ph.D.. Stanford University (CA), 1990.
Career: research assistant, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1980-85; research fellow, Naval Research Laoratory, Washington (DC), 1985; research assistant, 1985-89, postdoctoral scholarship, 1990, Stanford University, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames, Moffett Field (CA); assistant prof., Purdue University, West Lafayette (IN), 1991 -.
Author: over 20 articles in professional journals and presentations on scientific meetings.
Member of: American Physical Society; American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; American Society for Engineering Education; American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); treasurer, Polish Club, Lane Technology High School, 1976-79.
Honors: Tau Beta Pi (president, 1983-84, fellowship, 1984-85); Sigma Xi; Pi Tau Sigma; president's leadership, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1979; scholarship, Intercollegiate Council, Chicago, 1980; fellowship, Office of Naval Research, 1984-87.
Languages: English, Polish.
Hobbies: music, skiing.
Office: Purdue University, 1288 Mechanical Engineering Department, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996.