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| Email: | LawrenMJ@alfredstate.edu |
| Department: | Mechanical + Electrical Engine |
| Office Location: | Engineering Technology Buildin |
| Office Phone: | 607-587-4652 |
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering - Machine Design, August 2007
Dissertation: A Novel Machine to Produce Fuel Nuggets From Non-Recyclable Plastics
M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering - Machine Design, December 2004
Thesis: A Machine to Precision Punch Plastic Mulch
B.S. in Agricultural Engineering - Power and Machinery Option, August 1997
MECH 1643 - Manufacturing Processes - tools and terminology of modern manufacturing
MECH 1641 - Manufacturing Processes Lab - safe and proper lathe and mill use
MECH 1343 - Computer Problems - logical problem solving and Microsoft Excel
MECH 4523 - Control Systems - basic electronics, ladder logic, pneumatics, PLCs
MECH 6123 - Tool Die and Fixture Design - press types, steel types, die selection, fixture design
MECH 7143 - Machine Component Specification - belts, gears, fasteners, fluid power
MECH 8323 - Design of Machine Elements - hydraulics, CVTs, weld design
BSET 8003 - Senior Technical Project - individual design projects
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, August 2007 - Present
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Teaching Assistant, Fall 2004 and Spring 2006
Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA and Arlington, VA
Technical Marketing Engineer, February 1999-August 2003
Parker Hannifin, Clovis, CA
Field Engineer, August 1997-February 1999
Cummins Engine, Jamestown, NY
Plant Engineer, Spring 1995 and Summer 1996
Lawrence, M.J. 2007. A Novel Machine to Produce Fuel Nuggets from Nonrecyclable Plastics. PhD Thesis. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
Lawrence, M.J., D.R. Buckmaster, and W.J. Lamont, Jr. 2007. An Auto-Dibbling Machine for
Plastic Mulch. Journal of Applied Engineering in Agriculture Vol. 23(4) 419-424.
Lawrence, M.J., D.R. Buckmaster, and W.J. Lamont, Jr. 2006. An Auto-Dibbling Machine for Plastic Mulch. 33rd National Plastics Congress. November 2-5. San Antonio, TX.
Lawrence, M.J., J.W. Garthe, and D.R. Buckmaster. 2006. A New Look at Making Plastic-Derived Fuel - The Plastofuel 500. 33rd National Plastics Congress. November 2-5. San Antonio, TX.
Lawrence, M.J. 2004. A Machine to Precision Punch Plastic Mulch. MS Thesis. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
Presentations:
Lawrence, M.J. 2007. Plastofuel - Fuel Pellets Made from Non-Recyclable Plastics. Keynote speaker at Olean chapter of ASME. December 6. Wellsville, NY.
Lawrence, M.J. 2006. A New Look at Making Plastic-Derived Fuel - The Plastofuel 500. 33rd National Plastics Congress. November 2-5. San Antonio, TX.
Lawrence, M.J. 2006. An Auto-Dibbling Machine for Plastic Mulch. 33rd National Plastics Congress. November 2-5. San Antonio, TX.
Lawrence, M.J. 2005. Attaining Flexible Planting Configurations in Raised Plastic Beds. Presented at 2005 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, February 13-15, 2005, Louisville, KY.
Lawrence, M.J. 2004. A Machine to Precision Punch Plastic Mulch. Presented at 2004 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, October 26-28, 2004, Rosemont, IL.
Lawrence, M.J. 2004. A Machine to Precision Punch Plastic Mulch. Presented at 2004 Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference, June 27-30, 2004, University Park, PA.
Harold V. and Velma B. Walton Doctoral Student Endowment Recipient
First Place - Penn State Gamma Sigma Delta 2005 Research Expo
Third Place - Penn State 2005 Graduate Exhibition
Alpha Epsilon, The Honor Society of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering
Certifications
Certified Hydraulic Specialist, International Fluid Power Society
Penn State College Teaching Certificate
Certified Pennsylvania Engineer-In-Training
CAD/CAM Curriculum Coordinator
Faculty Senate - Mechiancal Engineering Technology Representative
Chair of the School of Management and Engineering Technology Design Competition
Curriculum Development and Review Committee - School of Management and Engineering Technology Representative
