Biographies

Read the information below to learn about the group members:

Advisor:

Dr. Tein-Min Tan
email: tan@drexel.edu

Dr. Tan is an associate professor for Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Drexel University. His research interests include mechanics of composites, computational mechanics and finite-elements methods, and structural dynamics.


Members:

Thomas Austin
Mechanical Engineering Major
email: tra43@drexel.edu

Thomas spent most of his life in Skillman, New Jersey. Outside of engineering, Thomas enjoys playing soccer, music, and running.

David Haruch
Mechanical Engineering Major
email: djh367@drexel.edu



David is from Media, Pennsylvania. In addition to engineering, his interests include mountain biking, playing guitar, and 80s/90s metal music.






Drew Jacobs
Mechanical Engineering Major
email: daj62@drexel.edu



Drew is from Media, Pennsylvania. As well as engineering, Drew is in the Alpha Pi Lambda Fraternity and enjoys playing golf and hanging out with friends.


Chris Kierce
Mechanical Engineering Major
email: ck683@drexel.edu



Chris is from Cohasset, Massachusetts. Outside of engineering, Chris' interests are auto racing, cars, and baseball.

Lauren Lugones
Mechanical Engineering Major
email: lml355@drexel.edu



Lauren is from Miami, Florida. Her interests outside of engineering include cars and PC gaming.