From: kumagai@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Akihiko Kumagai)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.resumes
Subject: seeking a position in mechanical engineering
Date: 6 Apr 92 16:09:33 GMT
Article-I.D.: uwm.1992Apr6.160933.27416
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Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Originator: kumagai@csd4.csd.uwm.edu


                         Akihiko Kumagai                                      
                 2637 N. Frederick Ave. Apt. 103 
                       Milwaukee, WI 53211
                      (414) 962-7179 (home) 
                     (414) 229-5176 (office) 
		  elm: kumagai@csd4.csd.uwm.edu 
 

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a research position in areas of Mechanical Design and Con-
trols or a position utilizing my engineering background and bilingual 
(Japanese-English) communication skill.


EDUCATION

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering                        Expected Aug. 1992  
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee                        Milwaukee, WI

Thesis: High Speed Path Constrained Manipulator Operation Using 
Optimal-Feedback Combined Controller.
Adviser: Dr. Dilip Kohli 

M.S. Mechanical Engineering                                  Aug. 1985 
University of Florida                                  Gainesville, FL 

Thesis: Analysis and Optimization of Cam-Roller Contact Stress in 
Planar Cam-Link Mechanisms. 
Adviser: Dr. George N. Sandor 

B.S. Mechanical Engineering                                  Aug. 1983 
University of Florida                                  Gainesville, FL


SUMMARY OF GRADUATE COURSE WORK

Advanced Kinematics 
Advanced Dynamics of Machinery 
Robotics 
Structural Dynamics 
Mechanical Vibrations  
Linear System Theory 
Optimal Control Theory 
Computer Aided Design  
Engineering Optimization
Finite Element Method
Microcomputer Hard/Soft
Data Structure
Manufacturing System and Control
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Numerical Methods
Topology


INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Device Engineer                                  Apr. 1987 - Jul. 1988 
Tohoku Semiconductor Inc.                                Sendai, Japan 

The work involved building the Factory Automation system for a new
semiconductor plant producing 32 but microprocessors, 1M DRAMs, and
logic ICs under Motorola-Toshiba joint venture project: responsible 
for (1) simulation, layout, installation, and operator training for an 
automated silicon wafer transfer system, (2) set-up and operator 
training for a silicon wafer laser marking system, (3) laying out 
equipment of an IC test process cell, and (4) designing an equipment
status indicator lamp system.

Device Engineer                                  Sep. 1985 - Mar. 1987 
Motorola Inc., Semiconductor Division            Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan 

The work involved planning of the Factory Automation system for a new
semiconductor plant: responsible for (1) simulation and layout of an
automated silicon wafer transfer system, (2) structuring the process
and the equipment status information for the new factory LAN (Local
Area Network) system, and (3) drawing up plans for the new factory 
fire alarm and extinguisher system. Conducted experiments for silicon
wafer dust control, material handling, and work procedure at the Aizu-
Wakamatsu plant. Supported installation of an automated silicon wafer
transfer system into the Mesa, Arizona plant.


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer                                           Jan. 1990 - Present 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee                        Milwaukee, WI 

Taught the following undergraduate mechanical engineering courses:
ME360 Mechanical Design I, Spring 1990 
ME396 Senior Design Project, Spring 1991 
ME394 Design Project in Mechanical Engineering, Fall 1991 

Teacher for High School Students                 Mar. 1990 - Aug. 1990
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee                        Milwaukee, WI 

Coordinated and conducted three robotics laboratories for local Mil-
waukee high school students under the G.E.S.T.(Gateway to Engineering,
Science, and Technology) program.

Teaching Assistant                               Sep. 1988 - Dec. 1989 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee                        Milwaukee, WI 

Assisted students in experiments for ME337 Mechanical Engineering Ex-
perimentation during Fall 1988. Lectured in the discussion session of
of ME360 Machine Design I in Fall 1989. Graded homework and tests for
several machine design and thermal science courses.

Tutor                                            Jan. 1985 - Aug. 1985 

University of Florida                                  Gainesville, FL 
Tutored elementary physics and mathematics to minority students.


AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate School Fellowship,
1989-1990.

Member, Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society).

Student Member, ASME.


PAPERS PUBLISHED

Kumagai, A., Kohli, D., and Sandor, G. N., "Influence of Pressure Angle
on Dynamic Stability of Cam Modulated Linkages (CMLs)," Proceedings of
the 2nd National Applied Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Cincin-
nati, OH, Nov. 1991, pp. VIA.4-1 - VIA.4-8.

Kumagai, A., Kohli, D., and Sandor, G. N., "Design of Stationary Cams 
for Cam Modulated Linkages (CMLs)," Proceedings of the 2nd National 
Applied Mechanisms and Robotics Conference}, Cincinnati, OH, Nov. 1991,
1991, pp. IIB.6-1 - IIB.6-4.


PAPERS SUBMITTED

Kohli, D., Kumagai, A., and Xu, Y. X., "Global and Differential Proper-
ties of Parallel Manipulators," submitted for review for publication in
ASME Journal of Mechanism Design.


PAPERS IN PREPARATION

Kumagai, A., Kohli, D., and Sandor, G. N., "Influence of Pressure Angle
on Dynamic Stability of Path Generating Cam Modulated Linkages (CMLs),"
Mechanism and Machine Theory.

Kumagai, A., Kohli, D., "On-line Adjustment of Velocity and Acceler-
ation Requirements In Trajectory Control of Robot Manipulators,"
The International Journal of Robotics Research.

Kumagai, A., Kohli, D., "Robust Control of Robot Manipulators Using
Time Scaling Method," ASME Journal of Dynamics System, Measurement, and 
Control.


CONFERENCES ATTENDED

The 21st. ASME Mechanism Conference, Chicago, IL., Sep. 1990.

The First Forty Years of Modern Kinematics: A Tribute to Dr.
Ferdinand Freudenstein, Minneapolis/Brainerd, MN., Jul. 1991.

The Second National Applied Mechanism and Robotics Conference,
Cincinnati, OH., Nov. 1991.


REFERENCES
 
Available upon request.