Kevin E Wandke

Kevin E Wandke is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Grainger College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2024), M.S. (2022), and B.S. (2019) in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from UIUC. His academic focus emphasizes teaching excellence, particularly in mechanical design and electronics education.

Education highlights include a Ph.D. and dual bachelor’s/master’s degrees in Engineering disciplines from UIUC. His courses, such as ME 370/371 (Mechanical Design I/II) and ECE 110 (Introduction to Electronics), reflect expertise in foundational engineering education.

Recipient of the Mavis Future Faculty Fellowship (2022–2023) and the Harold L. Olesen Undergraduate Teaching Award (2020–2021), his teaching innovations have been recognized. He designs engaging projects, such as rope-climbing walker and transmission system challenges for ME 370/371 students, fostering hands-on learning. Active in curriculum development and interdisciplinary instruction, he bridges mechanical and electrical engineering concepts in courses like TAM 210 (Statics) and James Scholars Honors programs.