COMMITTEE MEMBERS

MS. KATHY EBERWEIN kathyeberwein@gmail.com

Ms. Kathy Eberwein is the founder of the Doyenne Initiative and The Global Edge. She is a dynamic leader with over twenty years of recruitment experience in the Global Energy Industry.

Ms. Eberwein’s Engineering experience began in construction working as a Mechanical Project Engineer for the largest independent power producer at the time. She was part of a small team responsible for the construction of a $263 million co-generation facility. She continued on working in project development of other new greenfield cogeneration power plant facilities including project financing, permitting, construction and engineering of multi-million-dollar projects. Ms. Eberwein then moved into the environmental engineering field working on complex permitting issues for hazardous waste landfills and incinerators.

Ms. Eberwein started The Global Edge in May of 2008. She is proud to have one of the first woman-owned recruitment agencies in the global arena for the energy industry and continues to expand in size and global footprint.

Ms. Eberwein hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland.

ENGAGEMENT Ms. Eberwein established the inaugural “Doyenne Reliability Engineering Program” in CRR. The program supports short courses for women in Mozambique to encourage them to pursue advanced degrees. If accepted into UMD for graduate work, Ms. Eberwein’s nonprofit organization, the Doyenne Initiative, provides the students with additional funding. DR. BRIAN PAUL GEARING bgearing@crowell.com

Dr. Brian Paul Gearing is a partner in the New York office of Crowell & Moring and a member of the Intellectual Property Group, focusing on patent litigation. He has experience in all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigations through appeal in numerous jurisdictions, and before the ITC. Dr. Gearing has also advised clients on portfolio management and adversarial patent licensing negotiations and has prepared invalidity and non-infringement opinions. He has unique experience working in Tokyo, Japan, where he spent three years representing Asia Pacific-based clients in U.S. litigations and arbitrations.

Dr. Gearing has substantial experience with a wide variety of technologies, including materials science, mechanics and dynamics of materials, cancer therapy, semiconductor and hard disk design and manufacturing, microprocessor technology, wireless communications, and networking equipment and architecture. He also counsels clients on the implementation of new technologies such as blockchain and distributed ledgers, and the development of innovative products such as virtual currencies and blockchain-based assets. Dr. Gearing is an author of fifteen scientific publications and a named inventor on two U.S. patents pertaining to implantable medical devices and friction and wear of novel nano-coatings.

ENGAGEMENT Dr. Gearing has volunteered as an advisor and given presentations to UMD’s entrepreneurship community, including Mtech and UM Ventures.

DR. HOWARD HARARY howard.harary@nist.gov

Dr. Howard H. Harary is Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) Engineering Laboratory, which addresses the measurement and standards needed to support technology-intensive manufacturing, construction, building energy efficiency, and smart grid and cyber-physical systems. The Engineering Laboratory also conducts research to reduce the risks of fire, earthquakes, tornadoes, and other natural and manmade hazards.

A New York native, Dr. Harary received his bachelor’s degree in physics with honors from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1974, and a physics doctorate from Harvard University in 1983. He was a post-doctoral research fellow at Yale University from 1983 to 1985. Dr. Harary is a member of the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Council on Standards and Certification, a member of the ASME Board on Standardization and Testing, and is the government representative to the Board of PDES Inc., an industrial consortium working in the area of the digital exchange of manufacturing information.

ENGAGEMENT Dr. Harary is active in advising the department on its curriculum and research activities. MR. STEVE HOGAN stephen.hogan@jsf.mil

Mr. Steve Hogan is the Deputy Product Support Manager for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, specifically working on the F35 single-seat fighter jet. Prior to taking this role in 2020, he served as the Sector Vice President of Global Sustainment and Supply Chain for Northrop Grumman’s Technology Services sector. He earned a BSME from UMD and a master’s degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University. He’s been awarded Meritorious and Superior Civilian Service Awards by the Department of the Navy. Mr. Hogan also graduated from the U.S. Navy’s senior executive development program.

ENGAGEMENT While at Northrop Grumman, Mr. Hogan was the Executive Champion for the company’s philanthropic and research involvement across UMD.

DR. ROBERTO HOROWITZ horowitz@me.berkeley.edu

Dr. Roberto Horowitz is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley and holds the James Fife Endowed Chair in the College of Engineering. He received a B.S. degree with highest honors in 1978 and a Ph.D. degree in 1983 in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and became a faculty member of the Mechanical Engineering Department in 1982. Dr. Horowitz teaches and conducts research in the areas of adaptive, learning, nonlinear and optimal control, with applications to Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), computer disk file systems, robotics, mechatronics and Intelligent Vehicle and Highway Systems (IVHS). He is currently the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Department and a former co-director of the Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology (PATH) research center at U.C. Berkeley. Dr. Horowitz is a member of IEEE and ASME. He is the recipient of the 2010 ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division (DSCD) Henry M. Paynter Outstanding Investigator Award and the SME 2018 Rufus Oldenburger Medal in recognition of his pioneering and impactful contributions to control applications in mechatronics, magnetic data storage and traffic systems.

ENGAGEMENT Gave a talk as part of the “Future of Transportation” lecture series, which was sponsored by Ford, in Spring 2019. MR. ROBERT “BOB” A. KAPLAN robert.a.kaplan@boeing.com

Mr. Bob Kaplan is senior manager of propulsion systems in the Vertical Lift Division of The Boeing Company. Mr. Kaplan has worked at Boeing for over 26 years and has held a number of positions, including: V-22 Flight Test Engineer, H-47 Propulsion Design Lead, and Manager of H-47 Mechanical Systems. In his current position, Mr. Kaplan is responsible for propulsion, thermal and transmission systems design, and vehicle integration, with a focus on Future Vertical Lift technologies. Before joining Boeing in 1992, Mr. Kaplan held positions at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Allison Gas Turbine Division of General Motors. Mr. Kaplan received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. His wife, Judy, is also an alumna with a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies. They live in Delaware.

ENGAGEMENT He is the Boeing Executive Focal for the University of Maryland, responsible for organizing all recruiting and philanthropic activities in association with the school.

MR. CHARLEY KILMAIN CKilmain@bellflight.com

Mr. Kilmain is the Sr. Manager of Mechanical Systems – Military Programs and a Drive System SME at Bell. He has a BSME from Maryland in 1985 and has been with Bell for his entire career. He has worked as a designer, design lead, research project lead, Chief, and Manager in the drive system design group. He has also held positions of Director of Mechanical Systems, Director of Operations, and Director of Production Engineering and Repair Strategy Lead for aftermarket revenue capture and customer satisfaction.

Mr. Kilmain has publications and co-authorships in the Vertical Flight Society and Society of Aerospace Engineers. He has 4 patents, several pending patents, and a Textron Chairman’s Award for Innovation among his career achievements. He serves on the Mechanical Engineering Visiting Committees for both University of Maryland and the University of Texas–Dallas.

ENGAGEMENT His activities span a number of dimensions - Bell Helicopters Engineers on a Mission student scholarship, corporate recruiting, VFS Design Competition advisor to AE Design Team, Bell Helicopter Spring ME Design Day sponsor, Career Services Recruiter in Residence, Resume and Interview mentoring. MS. MARIA KORSNICK mgk@nei.org

Ms. Maria Korsnick is president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute, the nuclear industry’s policy organization in Washington, D.C. Drawing on her engineering background, handson experience in reactor operations and a deep knowledge of energy policy and regulatory issues, Ms. Korsnick aims to increase understanding of nuclear energy’s economic and environmental benefits among policymakers and the public. Before joining NEI, she was senior vice president of Northeast Operations for Exelon, responsible for overseeing operation of the Calvert Cliffs 1 and 2, R.E. Ginna, and Nine Mile Point 1 and 2 nuclear power plants.

Ms. Korsnick holds a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Maryland, and has held a Senior Reactor Operator license. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two children.

ENGAGEMENT She has been a guest speaker on campus, helped with recruiting of speakers from electric power and nuclear industries, and a strong supporter of the Reliability Engineering Program in the department.

MS. NANCY MARGOLIS nancy.esmn@gmail.com

Ms. Nancy Margolis retired as President of Energetics Incorporated in summer 2017. Ms. Margolis is an expert in industrial energy use and efficiency and has provided support to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for more than 30 years. Before joining Energetics in 1984, she worked at ARINC Research Corporation and Bethlehem Steel Corporation.

Ms. Margolis has an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park and a B.A. in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University. She is a 2017 recipient of the A. James Clark School of Engineering’s Glenn L. Martin Medal.

ENGAGEMENT Women In Engineering volunteer attending events focused on converting admitted students to enrolling at UMD, student mentoring MR. MICHAEL MILLER | CHAIR michaelwmiller@comcast.net

Mr. Michael W. Miller is the Executive Vice President of Programs at Genesis Engineering Solutions in Lanham, Md. Previously, he served as Vice President of Science, Environmental and Remote Sensing Spacecraft Programs in Orbital ATK’s Space Systems Group, where he was responsible for the technical, cost and schedule aspects of these programs. Mr. Miller has 36 years of experience in the development and management of NASA spacecraft bus systems. His program responsibility includes 20 successful satellite developments over the last 16 years, the majority of which continue in operations today.

Mr. Miller began his career with Fairchild Space (later acquired by Orbital) as a Structures Engineer and held several successive positions in Orbital ATK’s Space Systems Group, including Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer, Program Manager, Program Director, Senior Program Director and Vice President. He holds both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland

ENGAGEMENT He has been a guest speaker, recruiter, and an advisor to the department on its curriculum and research activities.

DR. JAMES D. MORELAND, JR. INCOMING VICE-CHAIR james.moreland@raytheon.com

Dr. Jim Moreland is the Executive Director of Strategy for Raytheon Technologies in Missiles and Defense. Prior to taking this role in 2020, he dedicated 31 years of service to the Federal government, retiring as the Executive Director of Mission Engineering and Integration within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

Dr. Moreland’s expertise is in leading advanced scientific research and engineering design, development, and integration for national security defense systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from George Washington University, M.S. in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UMD.

Dr. Moreland has received significant honors for his leadership in engineering, including the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award (2014). He is also a published scholar and serves as a Doctoral Research Advisor, Adjunct Professor, and Guest Lecturer for several universities, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, George Washington University, John Hopkins University, and Old Dominion University.

ENGAGEMENT Active on campus through speaking engagements, developing research collaborations across the Department of Defense, and an advisor to the UMD ME Department on its curriculum and research activities. MS. SHEILA MORTAZAVI smortazavi@haugpartners.com

Ms. Sheila Mortazavi handles all phases of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with a particular emphasis on patent infringement litigation and contentious patent office proceedings. Ms. Mortazavi advises clients on litigation strategy, as well as on the procurement and transfer of IP rights, negotiation of licenses, and the validity and enforceability of IP rights. She has also represented clients in unfair competition and trademark matters.

Ms. Mortazavi has over 20 years of experience litigating cases in federal and state courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the International Trade Commission (ITC). She has litigated cases involving diverse technology areas, including automotive components and systems, manufacturing processes, consumer electronics, computer hardware and software, internet business methods, telecommunications, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

In 2018, she was recognized as one of only 38 Women of Influence by the New York Business Journal. She was also named one of the Top Women in Law by the New York Law Journal in 2016. Ms. Mortazavi was selected to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list for intellectual property litigation from 2016 – 2020, and in 2013 and 2014 she was selected as a “Rising Star” in intellectual property.

ENGAGEMENT Mentoring and advising department on legal strategy; mentoring students; guest speaker and committee service pipeline

DR. JOSÉ REYES jreyes@nuscalepower.com

Dr. José Reyes is the co-founder of NuScale Power and co-designer of the NuScale passively-colled small nuclear reactor. He is an internationally recognized expert on passive safety system design, testing, and operations for nuclear power plants.

Dr. Reyes has served as a United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical expert on passive safety systems. He is a co-inventor on over 110 patents granted or pending in 20 countries. He has received several national awards including the 2013 Nuclear Energy Advocate Award, the 2014 American Nuclear Society Thermal Hydraulic Division Technical Achievement Award, and the 2017 Nuclear Infrastructure Council Trailblazer Award. He is a fellow of the American Nuclear Society and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Dr. Reyes holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from the University of Maryland.

ENGAGEMENT At the request of then-Dean Darryll Pines, Dr. Reyes gave an MPact Lecture in November 2019. He continues to exchange ideas with colleagues in CRR. DR. ALEX SEVERINSKY aseverinsky@fuelcor.com

Dr. Alex J. Severinsky developed the Hyperdrive power-amplified internal combustion engine power train, a more fuel-efficient successor to the conventional internal combustion engine power train, and founded PAICE Corporation to license Hyperdrive to hybrid vehicle manufacturers. A power train is a mechanism for delivering power from an engine to a vehicle. The Hyperdrive power train utilizes a unique combination of existing technologies, along with inventive functionality, significantly improving power train performance versus cost. Dr. Severinsky received his M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Kharkov College of Radioelectronics in Kharkov, Ukraine, in 1967, and his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Institute for Precision Measurements in Radioelectronics and Physics in Moscow in 1975. He came to the United States in 1978 as a refugee.

ENGAGEMENT He is a member of the Board of Visitors of the Clark Engineering School and its Research Committee.

MS. TONIANN THOMAS | VICE-CHAIR INCOMING CHAIR tthomas81@dxc.com

Ms. ToniAnn Thomas is America’s Growth and Transformation Leader for Aerospace, Defense, and Manufacturing at DXC Technology. The company is an over $20 billion corporation that resulted from the merger of Hewlett Packard (HP) Enterprises and Computer Science Corporation. In this role, Ms. Thomas is responsible for profit and loss management, pipeline generation, business development, sales, delivery, and client success. She personally meets and engages with CEOs, CIOs, CHROs, CSOs and Business Line Leaders. Her focus includes Digital Strategy and Transformation, Analytics, Automation, Applications, Cloud, Mobility, and Security. Prior to DXC Technology, Ms. Thomas held leadership positions with top firms, including: IBM, Cap Gemini, and Honeywell. Ms. Thomas has diverse industry expertise in Federal, State and Local, Aerospace and Defense, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Transportation, Financial Services, and Telecommunications. Her global expertise spans the United States and Canada, United Kingdom, Middle East, Africa, Continental Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

Ms. Thomas holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland.

ENGAGEMENT She serves as a mentor and advisor for students in Women in Engineering, and he has helped to direct the corporate strategy of both IBM and DXC in engaging with the University of Maryland. DR. KON-WELL WANG kwwang@umich.edu

Dr. Kon-Well Wang is the Stephen P. Timoshenko Professor of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the University of Michigan (U-M), and is the former U-M ME Tim Manganello/ BorgWarner Department Chair. From January 2019 through December 2020, he was on an Executive IPA appointment at the National Science Foundation, as the Division Director of Engineering Education and Centers.

Dr. Wang received his Ph.D. degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1985, worked at the General Motors Research Labs as a Senior Research Engineer, then started his academic career at the Pennsylvania State University in 1988, and join the University of Michigan in 2008. Professor Wang’s main technical interests are in structural dynamics and controls. His work has cross linked disciplines and created emerging new directions in the field via exploring piezoelectric circuitry networks, metastable metastructures, and fluidic-composites and origami, for applications such as vibration and noise mitigation, wave guiding and control, sensing and damage identification, and energy harvesting. Professor Wang is a Fellow of the ASME, the Institute of Physics (IOP), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He has received numerous awards for his achievements in research, education and leadership

ENGAGEMENT He advises the department on peer institution practices, curriculum and research activities, and provides guest lecturer referrals.

MR. DAVID J. WILSON david.wilson@bechtel.com

Mr. David J. Wilson is chief innovation officer with Bechtel Corporation, headquartered in Reston, VA. He was elected principal vice president in 2016.

Mr. Wilson manages Bechtel Innovate, a multimillion dollar program designed to encourage colleagues across the company to create, share, explore, develop, and adopt new ideas to enhance performance and competitiveness on complex engineering and construction mega projects.

Mr. Wilson joined Bechtel in 2001 as a mechanical and control systems engineer in Richland, Wash. Since then he has held positions of increasing responsibility with leadership roles as a Lean Six Sigma master black belt, as well as the manager of a nationwide U.S. telecommunications project. His most recent role was as manager of innovation and building information managing (BIM) for the infrastructure global business unit.

Mr. Wilson is a mechanical engineering graduate of the University of Utah, with a master’s degree in Engineering and Technology Management from Washington State University. He is a certified professional engineer and Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

ENGAGEMENT Mr. Wilson is part of the Bechtel management team that manages the company’s engagement strategy with UMD. That strategy has included Design Day sponsorship. Mr. Wilson’s son is a current student in engineering, and he also supports the Department through personal philanthropy. MR. MANOLO ZUNIGA manolo.zunigapflucker@gmail.com

Mr. Manuel Pablo (Manolo) Zúñiga-Pflücker, is President, CEO and Director of PetroTal Corp., a publicly traded, dual-listed (TSX-V:TAL and AIM:PTAL) oil and gas exploration and production company focused in Peru. A native of Talara, Peru, Manolo is a fourth-generation oil man who has dedicated the last 30 years of his professional career leading exploration and production projects in Peru. Having previously served as President and CEO of BPZ Energy, an oil company that was listed on the NYSE, Manolo has the experience of leading companies that have traded on five different stock exchanges and is one of the few CEOs with companies listed on international exchanges that operate in their native country. Mr. Zuniga holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland as well as an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University. His technical background, entrepreneurial spirit and long-standing roots in Peru have been instrumental in helping PetroTal Corp. establish itself as a leading junior independent E&P company. In the area of Corporate and Social responsibility, Manolo founded the Step by Step Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of children and women’s rights in Northern Peru and increase their quality of life. In addition to serving on the Visiting Committee at the University of Maryland he also serves as a member of the International Advisory Board of A&M.

ENGAGEMENT Mentoring, alumni network in TX, guest speaking.