Dr. Joseph Sommer III
Biographical Sketch

Education:
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana, 1980
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana, 1977
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, (with highest honors) University of Illinois at Urbana, 1974

Positions Held:
  • The Pennsylvania State University, 1980 - Present

 

Honors/Awards:
  • Penn State's Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching, 2002
  • Schreyer Honors College, Outstanding Honors Advisor, May 2001
  • University of Illinois Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1997
  • Premier Teaching Award, Penn State Engineering Society, 1995
  • Marquis Who's Who in the World, 1994-Present
  • Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1992 - Present
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, Penn State Engineering Society, 1991
  • Outstanding Advising Award, Penn State Engineering Society, 1987
  • Halliburton Faculty Award, 1983

 

Affiliations:
  • American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)
  • International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Center for Locomotion Studies (CELOS)
  • Computer Vision Laboratory
  • Center for Food Manufacturing

 

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