Philip M. Kazemersky
Professor
College of Engineering and Computer Science
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering,
The Ohio State University,
1974
M.S. Nuclear Engineering,
The Ohio State University,
1970
B.S. Mathematics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
1969
Licensed Professional Engineer -- State of California, 1977
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE POSITION DATES
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Professor
July 2001- August 2004
615
McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN
37403-2598
University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga Acting Dean,
July 2001- August 2004
615
McCallie Ave College of Engineering
Chattanooga, TN
37403-2598 and Computer Science
Professor
Administer
all internal and external activities of the College of
Engineering
and Computer Science. A leader of the
engineering excellence campaign which has achieved 90% of it $10 million
goal. Visited local and regional
industries to build partnerships and relationships with the College. Secured resources for a recruitment program
and initiating a College recruitment program.
Led the planning and relocation and space allocation for move to a new engineering,
computer science, and mathematics building.
Integrated the UT SimCenter at Chattanooga
(research center) into College and involved in negotiations in bringing the
program to the University. Led the
development of proposals for the Ph.D. and MS in Computational Engineering, initiated a MS concentration in
Computational Engineering in spring
2003. Ph.D. program approval secured and
initiating the first Ph.D. program at the University. Successful initial Computing Accreditation
Commission accreditation for the Information Systems and Scientific
Applications concentrations in Computer Science. Led the engineering program through EC2000
and the changing accreditation
environment related to both the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology and the Computer Science Accreditation Board. Led the process of continued programmatic
input to construction of and planning for transitioning the College to the new
$28 million Engineering, Computer
Science and Mathematics building.
Initiated laboratories equipping and development of new curricula for
the engineering program in the new building.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Director
of Operations, 1999-2001
615
McCallie Ave College of Engineering
Chattanooga, TN
37403-2598 and Computer Science
UC
Foundation Associate
Professor,
Engineering
Administered
daily operations and budgetary activities of the College of Engineering and
Computer Science. Led the planning
process to develop the future direction of the Graduate Programs for the
College and to prepare the College for the changing accreditation environment
related to both the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and
Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology, EC 2000. Directed the
engineering and engineering management graduate programs for the College and
facilitated the move of the engineering management program to a web-based
delivery format. Continued as Director
of the Engineering Management,
Manufacturing and Industrial division.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Director
of Engineering Jan. 1998-Present
615 McCallie Ave Management,
Manufacturing
Chattanooga, TN
37403-2598 and Industrial Engineering
UC Foundation Associate
Professor, Engineering
Served as Director of Engineering Management, Manufacturing and Industrial
Engineering Division. Managed all operations, planning, and
recruitment for the division.
Coordinated the Program Plan Document for a new $28 million Engineering, Computer Science, Math building which
has been recently approved. Served as
coordinator of the MS, Engineering
Management program. Participated in the
CERTL program to have minority and disadvantaged students work on research and
engineering projects with faculty.
Co-chaired the ad hoc Ph.D. program committee to develop the first Ph.D.
program and structured the PhD program.
Revised the format for the final project in MS, Engineering
Management program. Led the UTC research
efforts in the Chattanooga Institute’s feasibility study for a Chattanooga Smart Park
(eco-industrial) and redevelopment of the Southside of Chattanooga. Worked with local industry to develop and
provide onsite courses to employer’s personnel for assistance in the quality
improvement program of the company.
Continued teaching courses at graduate and undergraduate levels.
Promoted
to Associate Professor in 1997 and named UC Foundation Associate Professor in
August 1998.
University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga Acting Director
of Engineering 1996-Dec. 1997
615 McCallie Ave Management,
Manufacturing
Chattanooga, TN
37403-2598 and Industrial Engineering
Assistant Professor, Engineering
Served as Acting Director of
Engineering Management,
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
Division. Served as coordinator of the
MS, Engineering Management
program. Led recruiting efforts for the
MS program and conducted undergraduate recruitment for the division. Led the UTC research efforts in the
Chattanooga Institute’s feasibility study for a Chattanooga Smart
Park (eco-industrial) and
redevelopment of the Southside of Chattanooga.
Served on the Graduate Council and the graduate petitions
committee. Served on the College’s
committee for revision of the engineering undergraduate program and the
development of a proposal to NSF. Continued
teaching courses at graduate and undergraduate levels.
Tennessee Valley
Authority Director,
Cranston B.
Pearce 1987-1990
Chattanooga, TN
37402-2801 Technology
Served as a loaned Executive to University
of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Responsible for all activities and directed and managed activities
including proposal development, marketing, technical program planning, securing
funding, developing new ventures, and interacting with industry/business
community. Worked with business leaders to resolve technology application
issues and initiate joint activities.
Tennessee Valley Authority Chief,
Planning and Budget 1982-1987
Chattanooga, TN
37402-2801 Demonstrations and Technology
Directed and implemented the planning,
program evaluation, financial, budgetary, and contractual functions for the
Division which included 240 employees.
Directed technical program evaluations and research project review for
applications and benefit to the division, Office of Power, and the Tennessee
Valley Authority. Created a long‑term
Research, Development, and Demonstration Strategy and Plan for implementation
by the Division and Authority. Created a
long‑term Research, Development, and Demonstration Strategy and
Plan. Established the 5‑year
R&D plan including fossil and nuclear energy, transmission, application of
electricity to end use and emerging technologies such as fiber optics, fuel
cells, environmental control technologies.
Evaluated R&D programs and projects.
Annually recommended R&D project priorities, staffing, and budget
levels. Implemented a project planning
and budget system. Reviewed monthly
budget performance and recommended adjustments and modifications. Initiated a computerized contract planning
and monitoring system. Administered a
$50 ‑ $80 million budget while reducing staff by 25 percent and handling
a 15 percent annual increase in contract activities. Staff Assistant to TVA Chairman for preparing
materials and responses relating to the TVA Chairman’s position on the Electric
Power Research Institute (EPRI) Board of Directors.
Tennessee Valley Authority Manager,
Planning and Analysis 1977-1982
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Demonstrations and Technology
Manager of
Planning and Analysis, Division of Energy Demonstrations and Technology‑‑
(1977‑1982). Managed development
of long/short‑range plans including economic and potential market
analysis. Developed Division R&D
objectives. Planned and directed
assessments of the atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC) and fuel cell
programs. Created and detailed strategies for funding the $220 million AFBC 160‑MW
Demonstration Plant. Recommended
redirection of the fuel cell development program from phosphoric fuel cells to
solid oxide fuel cells. Initiated the
development of new technology selection production costing model for analysis
of existing and new emerging technologies.
Coordinated and developed the power portion of TVA energy demonstration
program in which TVA secured $40 million in appropriated funds.
OTHER EXPERIENCE POSITION DATES
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Associate Professor 1997 - Present
Chattanooga, Tennessee
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor 1990 - 1997
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Electric Power Development Company Visiting TVA Manager 1985
Tokyo, Japan (6 month assignment)
Department of Energy TVA
Representative 1977
Washington,
D.C. President's Interagency
Domestic
Policy Review
on
Solar Energy (3 months)
Tennessee Valley Authority Research Analyst, 1976-1977
Chattanooga, Tennessee Power Research Staff
Tennessee Valley Authority Power Supply Engineer, 1972-1976
Chattanooga, Tennessee Power Resource Planning
PROFESSIONAL
AND HONORARY SOCIETIES
American
Society for Engineering Education
American
Society for Engineering Management
Institute of Industrial Engineers
Chattanooga Engineers
Club
Treasurer - 2000
Secretary - 1999
Tau Beta Pi, Pi Mu Epsilon
RESEARCH
AND GRANT ACTIVITIES
During my academic research
and program development career, I was responsible for generating and managing
in excess of $1.9 million in total funding and grants.
- Advanced Transportation Technology Institute—grant for projects
supporting alternate-fueled vehicles and clean fuels use such as transit
applications
• NSF – grant for scholarships to bring two year community college
graduates to the university to study computer science, engineering, and mathematics
program
• NSF – grant for scholarships to bring two year community college
graduates to the university to study computer science, engineering, and
mathematics program
• UC Foundation – grant to enhance the Master of Science Engineering Management learning with alternate
learning approach (development of web-based program)
- UC Foundation – follow-on grant to enhance the Master of Science Engineering Management learning with alternate
learning approach (development of web-based program)
• Tennessee Higher Education Commission - grants for high school teacher improvement
in math and science.
• Tennessee Collaborative,
Local Alliances – assist high school math and science teachers learn new
technology for the classroom.
• Tennessee
Valley Authority –
development of a relaying and protection control laboratory
• EPA - two grants to establish the underground storage tank
training and technology center
• Department of Energy – grant for development and transfer to two
Ukrainian scientists capability for using nuclear power plant simulation
software for solving problem
• National Research Council – collaborative research grant working
with visiting Ukrainian scientist on nuclear power plant simulation
• UC Foundation – grant to enhance engineering learning through
development and integration of advanced thermal/hydraulics simulation
capabilities.
• Tennessee
Valley Authority -
development techniques for dynamic visualization of magnetic field lines on
transmission lines
• Tennessee
Valley Authority – environmental impact of micronized coal
reburning
• Tennessee
Valley Authority – study
of cost estimating accuracy of large construction projects.
• Tennessee
Valley Authority -
studies and analyses of the impacts and effects of electric and magnetic fields
lines
• Tennessee
Valley Authority –
studies of international technology transfer, exchange and R&D and
acquisition programs
• General Physics – software grant of an
advance thermal hydraulics simulator.
PUBLICATIONS
AND REPORTS
“ The Lean Education
Concept in Universities”, Alp, N. and Kazemersky, P. M., ICC & IE, 27th
International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering,
October, 11-13 2000,
Beijing, China.
“ The Lean Transformation
in the Master of Engineering
Management Program
at the University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga”, Alp, N. and Kazemersky, P. M.,
American Society for Engineering
Management, ASEM 2000, October 5 – 7 2000, Washington, D.C.
“Innovative Masters/Certificate Program in the
Engineering Management Program at
the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga”,
Alp, N. and Kazemersky, P.M., 2000 American Society for Engineering
Education, June 18-21, 2000,
St. Louis, Mo.
“An Alternate Learning
Approach for the Engineering
Management Program at the University
of Tennessee at Chattanooga”,
Alp, N. and Kazemersky, P.M., 2000 American Society for Engineering
Education, June 18-21, 2000,
St. Louis Mo.
“Chattanooga SMART
Park: Education of
Graduate Students Through the Use of Real World Projects”, Kazemersky, P. M. and
Winters, K.H., 1999 Southeastern Section Meeting of American Society of Engineering Educators, April 11-13, 1999.
“Smart
Park - Developing A
Sustainable Community”, Kazemersky, P. M., Winters, K. H., 1998 American
Society for Engineering Management
National Conference, October
1-3, 1998.
"Integration of Engineering,
Technology, and Management for Environmental Assessments of Underground Storage
Tanks," Kazemersky, P. M., 1995 American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, September 21-23, 1995.
"An Advanced Dynamic Visualization Using Engineering Simulation for Management of Magnetic
Fields from Electric Power Transmission Lines," Kazemersky, P. M., 1995
American Society for Engineering
Management National Conference, September
21-23, 1995.
"Facilities Document for Proposed Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics Building",
High, M. D., Kazemersky, P. M., Senior Design Class, Internal Report to University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga,
May 1994
"Survey of Cost Estimating Accuracy for Recent,
Large Construction Projects", High, M. D., Kazemersky, P. M., Adams, C. J., Rethwilm, C. R., Voiles, B., Internal
Report to the Tennessee Valley Authority, November, 1993
"Reduction of NOx Emissions for a 175-MWe
Boiler by Micronized Coal Reburning," Daugherty, E. D., Bradshaw, D. T.,
Kazemersky, P. M., Butler, T. F., UNIPEDE/IEA Conference on Thermal Power
Generation and the Environment, Hamburg, Germany, September 1-3, 1993.
"New Technologies to Meet Environmental Issues- A
Utility Perspective and Program," Daugherty, E. D., Bradshaw, D. T.,
Kazemersky, P.M., Wright, T. L., UNIPEDE/IEA Conference on Thermal Power
Generation and the Environment, Hamburg, Germany, September 1-3, 1993.
"A Utility View of A New Technologies Strategy to
Meet Emerging Global Environmental Issues," Daugherty, E. D., Bradshaw, D.
T., Kazemersky, P., New Electricity 21 International Conference Sponsored By
the International Energy Agency-Ministry of International Trade and Industry,
Tokyo, Japan, May 12-14, 1992.
"An Innovative Utility Approach to International
Technology Development and Transfer," Daugherty, E. D., Bradshaw, D. T.,
Kazemersky, P., New Electricity 21 International Conference Sponsored By the
International Energy Agency-Ministry of International Trade and Industry,
Tokyo, Japan, May 12-14, 1992.
"Continuous Improvement in Graduate Engineering Management Education", Sedrick, G.,
High, M., Kazemersky, P., 12th Annual Meeting, American Society For Engineering Management, October 20-23, 1991, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Recognitions
Recognition for Outstanding University Service, Faculty
Honors Day, December 1, 2000.
Recognition of Scholarship--Grants and Research, University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga,
Faculty Honors Day, October
4, 1996.
Engineering Research
Award--College of Engineering
and Computer Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
October 4, 1996.
Engineering
Research Award--College of Engineering
and Computer Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
September 29, 1995.
Recognition of the Environmental Protection Agency Grant
and Project Activities For Underground Storage Tank Training and Technology Center
in the University
of Tennessee System
1993-1994 Annual Report to the Board of Trustees, issued December 1994.
Recognition of Scholarship--Grants and Research, University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga,
Faculty Honors Day, November
18, 1994.
Engineering
Research Award 1993-1994--College of Engineering
and Computer Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
November 18, 1994.
Engineering
Research Award 1992-1993--College of Engineering
and Computer Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
December 3, 1993.
Recognition of Scholarship-Grants and Research, University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga,
Faculty Honors Day, November
30, 1990.
"Projects Prevent Environmental Harm", an
article in the UTC Grant Opportunities Newsletter by Office of Grants and
Research, UTC, May 1, 1995.
"Training, Technology Center
for Tanks to Promote Site Assessment Technologies," under current
development section of Environmental Reporter, Bureau of National Affairs, April 14, 1995.
Paper entitled, "Integration of Engineering, Technology, and Management for
Environmental Assessments of Underground Storage Tanks," at the 1995
National Conference of ASEM was a finalist for the best professional paper
award.