Zane Gastineau

Zane Gastineau, Ph.D., is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Engineering & Physics at Harding University. His academic journey includes a BSEE from the University of Kentucky (1982–1987), an MS in Electrical Engineering from Wright State University (1988–1993), and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University (1995–1998).

His research focuses on Control Theory, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Machine Health Monitoring, with a broader interest in interdisciplinary engineering applications. Gastineau maintains active memberships in professional organizations, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2001–2021), the American Society for Engineering Education (2008–2021), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2004–2021).

He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Microprocessors, Controls 1 and 2, and Electromechanics, reflecting his expertise in systems engineering and advanced control systems. No specific grants or awards are noted in the provided materials.