معرفی
James B. Mann holds multiple academic roles at Illinois Institute of Technology, including Alva C. Todd Director of Industrial Technology and Management (INTM), Industry Professor in INTM, and Research Professor in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering. He has a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA in Finance from Indiana University. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing, materials science, composites, and entrepreneurship.
Professional affiliations include Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and membership in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). Notable awards include the Purdue Innovator Hall of Fame and Tibbetts Award. He has co-founded M4 Sciences Corporation to commercialize machining technologies. Recent research emphasizes modulation-assisted machining and large-scale metal strip processing for energy systems.
He has authored over 30 journal articles and holds 10+ patents, including methods for material flow modification during machining. His career spans academic, industrial, and entrepreneurial roles, with experience at Purdue University, Cummins Inc., and United Airlines.
