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Dr. Kingman E. Yee
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Dr. Kingman E. Yee
Dr. Yee, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, joined LTU in 1987. He is interested in the thermal sciences, alternative energy and electrochemical engineering. His academic research has investigated the effect of galvanic corrosion on fasteners in aluminum-intensive vehicles. Typically, he teaches heat transfer, engineering cost analysis, introduction to engineering, engineering materials, statics, mechanics of materials, thermal science lab, mechanics lab and materials lab.
A native-Detroiter, Dr. Yee attended Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where he received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering. He continued his studies at Wayne State and, in 1986, he earned his Ph.D. in chemical engineering (specializing in the instability of electro-deposition processes in flow batteries used in electrical vehicles and load leveling.) Research was performed at Energy Development Associates, a Gulf + Western Company.
Prior to joining LTU, Dr. Yee worked at BASF Inmont developing new automotive paints and trouble shooting electrocoat operations in assembly plants. While at General Motors Research Laboratories, he researched electrochemical processes such as the recovery of metals from rinse water. Research in Singapore improved the manufacture of turbine blades as well as fixturing for manufacturing operations. He is a consultant at DaimlerChrysler researching and implementing cost-saving innovations in manufacturing.
Upon joining LTU, Dr. Yee headed up the international Formula SAE competition for two years before the Big Three took over. He continues his involvement as faculty advisor for the student branch of SAE at LTU. He has served the University on the Engineering Faculty Council (chair of committees for Tenure and Promotion as well as Governance). As a dedicated academic advisor, he developed the first curriculum flowcharts for all departments in the College of Engineering. He has also served as the Assistant Department Chair. In addition, he helped define the dual ME-EE degree program and led the initial efforts in the development of the alternative energy program.
Dr. Yee was recognized for Distinguished Teaching Performance in the 1989/90 school year by LTU’s College of Engineering.
As a board member of the Detroit Chinese Engineers Association, he helps organize technical conferences each year highlighting the latest engineering discoveries. He’s also been active in the formation of the first Chinese American Community Center in the Detroit metro area. Some of the other community organizations that he has served include: the Association of Chinese Americans, the Chinese American Educational and Cultural Center of Michigan, Chinese Association of Greater Detroit, Flood Relief Fundraisers, Iris Chang (Rape of Nanking) Seminar, Healthy Asian Americans Project, and DaimlerChrysler Chinese Network. Dr. Yee has been active with the City of Southfield, serving on advisory councils for Ethnic Enrichment, Federation for the Arts, and public schools community education.