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Technological University 21000
West Ten Mile Road, Southfield MI 48075, USA
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Dr. CJ Chung, Head Instructor |
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CJ Chung received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Wayne State University in 1997. Dr. Chung then joined the faculty of Lawrence Technological University. Before coming to the USA for his Ph.D. study, he received a full fellowship from the Electronics and Telecommunication Research Institute (ETRI), where he worked as a senior research scientist from 1982-1997. While employed with ETRI, he was involved in developing TDX electronic switching systems, which became the first CDMA system in the world. Chung also worked as a visiting researcher for Ericsson AB in Stockholm, Sweden from 1983 to 1984. Chung's doctorial research was the development of a self-adaptive system motivated by cultural evolution process. This algorithm has been applied to various non-linear/high-dimensional/combinatorial optimization problems. Dr. Chung's current research interests include evolutionary computation, evolutionary neural networks, neuro-fuzzy systems, and evolutionary robotics. He has published over 28 refereed technical articles in journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Chung is the founder and director of Robofest (http://www.robofest.net). He is a member of IEEE, ACM, and IROC (International Robot Olympiad Committee). Additional information about Dr. Chung's research projects and programs can be found on his home page at http://qbx6.ltu.edu/chung |
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Dr. Jay Miller, M.D., Lead Instructor |
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Dr. Miller is an adjunct professor at Lawrence Technological University teaching biomedical engineering, computer science, and embedded programming classes. As a medical doctor, he is a volunteer for Cabrini Clinic in Detroit, a free clinic for the poor, which his father established.
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Prof. Maurice Tedder, MSCS, Lead Instructor |
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Maurice has been working with various educational robots at all levels for over 5 years. He holds three college degrees: an Associate in Science in Aviation Maintenance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and a Masters of Science in Computer Science from Lawrence Technological University. He has been involved with teaching young people about robotics for the past 3 years at Lawrence Technological University, Washtenaw Community College, Ford First Robotics, and Detroit Metro Girls Scouts. |
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Prof. Joe Engalan, MSCS, Lead Instructor |
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Joe Engalan received his BS and MS from Lawrence Technological University. He also took second place (collegiate division) at the first Robofest in 2000. He also spent 5 years coaching and teaching RCX robotics through various organizations including KLICK!, MCWT and AT&T. Professionally, Joe writes software for a world renowned software company and also writes computer games. Joe also teaches at Lawrence Technological University as an adjunct professor.
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Mr. Tom George, MSCS, Lead Instructor |
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Tom George received his Masters degree in Computer Science from Lawrence Technological University and his Bachelors degree in Physics from Amherst College. He also sponsored and coached a team at the Robofest for two years and previously was a referee for the 2002 Robofest. Tom currently works with youth in his community to perform annual service projects to Kentucky to restore homes through Appalachia Service Project (ASPhome.org).
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Mr. Ali Khazaal, BSCS, Assistant Instructor |
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Ali has a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Lawrence Technological University and has taught Lego programming for Robofest workshops. He has also served as a judge for the Cranbrook Lego Robotics Competition (First Lego League) in 2003 and helped develop the competition challenge for the 2004 Robofest, “Mission Possible”.
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Mr. George Miller, LTU BSCS student, Assistant Instructor |
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George is a computer science student in his fifth year at Lawrence tech. He served as a programming judge for both the regional and the world championship Robofest competition in 2005. He was the NQC programming instructor for MISD summer camp, 2006. |
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Mr. Jeff Sparling, Robofest Coordinator, Lead Instructor |
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Prof. Keith Bozin, Lead Instructor |
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Mr. Doug Czinder, Lead Instructor |
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Mr. AJ Ureel, Lead Instructor |
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Last updated 8-29-07