I am a seasoned professor and industrial consultant with over three decades of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and materials science. Holding a PhD and two master’s degrees (including a Fulbright scholarship in robotics), I specialize in friction stir welding, robotics, automation, and CNC manufacturing. I have published research on welding modeling and taught numerous university courses. I provide consulting to manufacturing industry and manage engineering labs. My expertise bridges academic teaching, industrial automation, and advanced materials processing.