Michael Collura

Education

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University
• MS in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Lafayette Colleg
• Licensed Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania

Published Books and Articles

• "The Current Generation of Integrated Engineering Curriculum", Proceedings of the ASEE 2007 National Conference & Exposition, Session 1430,
• "A Multidisciplinary Modeling Course as a Foundation for Study of an Engineering Discipline", Proceedings of the ASEE 2006 National Conference & Exposition, Session 1693
• "Are Attitudes Toward Engineering Influenced by a Project-Based Introductory Course?", Proceedings of the ASEE 2005 National Conference & Exposition, Session 1793
• "Adapting a Traditional Chemical Engineering program to Follow a Multidisciplinary Engineering Foundation Spiral", Proceedings of the ASEE 2005 National Conference & Exposition, Session 3613
• "Learning the Methods of Engineering Analysis Using Case Studies, Excel, and VBA", Proceedings of the ASEE 2004 National Conference & Exposition, Session 1520
• "Development of a Multidisciplinary Engineering Foundation Spiral", Curricular Change Issues, Proceedings of the ASEE 2004 National Conference & Exposition,Session 2630
  

Courses Taught

• CM 220 Chemical Process Analysis
• CM 410 Transport Operations II
• CM 431 Process Dynamics and Control
• EAS112 Methods of Engineering Analysis
• EAS211 Introduction to Modeling of Engineering Systems

 Other

Dr. Collura joined the faculty of the University of New Haven in September of 1987 as Director of the new Chemical Engineering Program. He guided the program through its initial ABET accreditation in 1994, resulting in full accreditation. He served as department chair from September 1993 through 2002. Prior to joining the UNH faculty, he taught at Lafayette College.

Dr. Collura’s industrial experience includes research in coal liquefaction and wastewater treatment as well as process development for chemicals manufacturing. His current interests include computer applications in chemical engineering, modeling and control of processes, and innovations in engineering education. He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (former chair of the Yankee Clippers section) and the American Society for Engineering Education. Personal interests include guitar (contemporary liturgical music), percussion, home improvement projects, photography, karate and science fiction.

Dr. Collura is currently serving as Chair of the Multidisciplinary Engineering Systems Division, with overall responsibility for the Multidiscilinary Engineering Foundation Spiral Curriculum.