Seth P Bates

Seth P Bates is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Aviation and Technology at San José State University. He also serves as Volunteer Department Chair for Aviation. His expertise spans Engineering Materials Applications, Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, and Advanced Manufacturing Methods. Dr. Bates holds a PhD from the University of Northern Iowa (1981), an MA in Industrial Arts from SJSU (1978), a BA in Philosophy and Biology from UC San Diego (1976), and a HS diploma from The Putney School (1966).

His research focuses on materials analysis and manufacturing innovation. He has industry experience as an advanced manufacturing engineer at Applied Materials and Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp. He also provides consulting in computer technologies, materials testing, and manufacturing problem-solving.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Northern Iowa, 1981
  • MA Industrial Arts, San José State University, 1978
  • BA Philosophy and Biology, UC San Diego, 1976
  • HS Diploma, The Putney School, 1966

Awards:

• SME Educator of the Year (1999-2000)
• Outstanding Industrial Technology Professor (1999)
• Multiple WESTEC University Challenge awards for student projects (2003–1995)

Advising & Leadership:

• Mentored award-winning senior class projects in manufacturing and engineering
• Past President of CITEA and Board Member of CITEA Foundation
• Conference coordinator for NAIT and CITEA events

Personal: Lives in Monterey with his wife Tania, enjoys skiing, fly fishing, photography, and science fiction.