Robert (Bob) Podlasek

Associate Professor

Jobst Hall 317
(309) 677-2714
bpod@bradley.edu
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B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois
A.B., Economics, University of Illinois
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois
Ph.D, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois

Professional Experience

Packer Engineering, Naperville , Illinois - Staff Engineer
Battelle-Columbus, Columbus , Ohio - Researcher
Illinois Commerce Commission, Springfield , Illinois - Administrative Assistant for Energy
Northwest Alaskan Pipeline, Salt Lake City - Fracture Mechanics
Mid-America Solar Energy Corp., Minneapolis , MN - Member Board of Directors.
NASA Kennedy Space Center - Summer Researcher
Fraunhofer IWS, Dresden Germany - Co-Director, Bradley-F H6-IWS Partnership

Teaching

ME 351: Engineering Material Science & Engineering
ME 409: Engineering Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ME 560: Robotics

Scholarship

Research Interests:

Materials Science and Engineering
Robotics
Engineering Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Electro Active Polymers
Economic Development
Energy Policy
Entertainment Engineering

Service

University Senate
College of Engineering and Technology, New Initiatives
Springfield Civic Club
Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club