Faculty and Staff

Mileta M. Tomovic
W.C. Furnas Professor of Enterprise Excellence
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology 
Knoy Hall of Technology, Room 129
Purdue University
401 N. Grant St.
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2021
Phone: (765) 494-5866
Fax: (765) 494-6219
E-mail: tomovicm@purdue.edu

Education

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The University of Michigan, 1991, http://www.umich.edu/

M S., Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1981,  http://web.mit.edu/

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, 1979, http://www.bg.ac.yu/

Professional Experience

2003 - present   W.C. Furnas Professor of Enterprise Excellence, Purdue University

2003 - present    Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University

1996 - 2003       Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University

1991 - 1996       Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University

1986 - 1991       Research Assistant, The University of Michigan

1985 - 1986       System Engineer, Energoprojekt - Energodata

1983 - 1985       Research Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1982 - 1983       Lecturer, University of Belgrade

1979 - 1981       Research Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Research Interests

Dr. Tomovic's research interests are in the area of system dynamics and controls, manufacturing processes, design optimization, collaborative design, product lifecycle management, modeling of rapid prototyping and fast free form fabrication methods, and web-based multi-user platform development for industrial tooling customer-supplier resource management.

Honors and Awards

2003                W. C. Professor of Enterprise Excellence

2002                 American Metalcasting Consortium - Program Director's Award

2002                 Republican Gold Medal for Entrepreneurship

2001                Shepard Award for Best Paper, Steel Founder's Society of America

2000                Outstanding Tenured Faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, Purdue University

2001                Nomination for Ray Witt Award

1997 - pres.    "Who's Who in Science and Engineering, Marquis Who's Who Publication

1997 - pres.     "Who's Who in the World", Marquis Who's Who Publication

1997 - pres.    "Who's Who in the Midwest", Marquis Who's Who Publication

1996 - pres.    "Who's Who in America", Marquis Who's Who Publication

1995                Outstanding Non-tenured Faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Technology
  Department, Purdue University

1992 - pres. Foundry Education Foundation Key Professor for Purdue University, West Lafayette

Public and Professional Service

2001 - pres.      Member Indiana Industries of the Future Executive Steering Council.

1998 - pres.      Member Advisor Board - "Engineered Casting Solutions" journal. 

1995 - pres.      Associate Editor metalcasting journal "Livarstvo."

Textbooks and Chapters in Books 

Bruce, R. G., Tomovic, M. M., Neely, J. E., & Kibbe, R. R. (1998). Modern materials and manufacturing processes.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Regents/Prentice Hall.  

Tomovic, M. M., & Harding, B. A. (1997). Casting practices. In Modern Drafting Practices and Standards Manual, [CD ROM and Bound - Update 57. pp. K4.3.1 - K4.3.24]. Schenectady, NY: Genium Publishing.

Published Papers

Chung, C.W., Hong, J., Lee. A., Ramani, K., & Tomovic, M. M. (2003). Methodology for selection of Rapid Tooling processes for manufacturing application.  Proceedings of the 2003 International Mechanical Engineering Congress, Washington, D.C., [CD-ROM, Paper No. 41974]. 

Karthik, S., Chan, W.C., Tomovic, M. M., & Ramani, K. (2003). Methodology for metalcasting process selection. Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress. Detroit, MI, (Paper No. 03M-199) 

Chung, C., Hong, J., Lee, A., Tomovic, M. M., & Ramani, K. (2003). Rapid tooling process selection for metalcasting applications. Proceedings of the American Foundry Society 107^th Casting Congress. Milwaukee, WI, (Paper No. 03-049) 

Tomovic, M. M. (2002). Methodology for supplier selection across the supply chain of rapid tooling for metalcasting applications.  Proceedings of the 2002 International Mechanical Engineering Congress, New Orleans, LA, [CD-ROM, Paper No. 33956].  

Tomovic, M.M. (2002). Material and process selection for foundry tooling. Proceedings of the American Foundry Society 106^th Casting Congress, Kansas City, MO, [CD-ROM]. 

Lee, A., Chung, C.W., Ramani, K., Schlueter, T., & Tomovic, M. M. (2002). WirePath: Development of a New Method for Direct Rapid Tooling. Proceedings of the 7^th ACM Symposium on Solid Modeling and Applications Saarbrücken, Germany, [CD-ROM].

Tomovic, M. M. (2002). Optimization of metalcasting design. Proceedings of the 2002 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress, Detroit, MI, [CD-ROM, Paper No. 02M-82]. 

Harding, B., Szaroletta, W., & Tomovic, M. M. (2002). Taking CAD integration to the next level. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Montreal, Canada, [CD-ROM]. 

Tomovic, M. M. (2002). Designing for economical coring: Part I. Modern Castings, 92(9), 46-47. Paper reprinted in Engineered Casting Solutions, 4(4), 44-45. 

Tomovic, M. M. (2002). Designing for economical molding.  Modern Castings, 92(6), 90-91. Paper reprinted in Engineered Casting Solutions, 4(3), 82-83. 

Drambarean, S., & Tomovic, M. M. (2001). Turbulence suppressing impact well for shroud poured castings. Proceedings of the 2001 Technical and Operating Conference, Steel Founders Society of America, Chicago, IL, Paper No. 4.2. Authors received Shepard Award for the best paper presented at the conference. 

Tomovic, M. M., & Drambarean, S. (2001). Effect of molten metal stream shrouding in minimizing surface turbulence. Proceedings of the International Mechanical Engineering Congress, New York, NY, [CD-ROM].  

Tomovic, M. M. (2001). University - Industry Cooperation in Design Curriculum.  Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education, Oslo, Norway, [CD-ROM, paper No. 7D3]. 

Tomovic, M. M. (2001). Integrating product optimization and manufacturability in graduate design course.  Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Albuquerque, NM, [CD-ROM].  

Szaroletta, W., Harding, B., & Tomovic, M. M. (2001). Using 3D CAD as a tool to integrate topics across curriculum. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Albuquerque, NM, [CD-ROM]. 

Tomovic, M. M. (2000). Green sand casting offers designers diverse capabilities. Engineered Casting Solutions, 2(1), 46-49.

Tomovic, M. M. (1998). Application of computer simulation in metalcasting course. Computers in Education Journal, VIII(1), 20-22.  

Tomovic, M. M. (1997). Application of computer simulation in metalcasting course.  Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Milwaukee, WI, [CD-ROM, paper No. 162003]. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1996). Simulink helps students concentrate on physics.  Computers in Education Journal, VI(4), 14-17. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1996). Modeling and simulation of the casting process.  Proceedings of the 6^th Yugoslav Metallurgical Symposium, Vrnjacka Banja, Yugoslavia, 453-456. 

Tomovic, M. N., Tomovic, M. M., & Peev, K. (1996). Permanent mold technology for casting wear resistant materials. Proceedings of the 44^th Indian Foundry Congress, Madras, India, Technical Session, paper #12. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1996). Simulation software makes metalcasting course more interesting and challenging. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Frontiers in Education, Salt Lake City, UT, 1405-1408. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1996). Developing laboratory exercises for advanced welding course. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Frontiers in Education, Salt Lake City, UT, 531-533. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1996). Transfer of engineering technology: research and development between university and industry. Proceedings of the World Congress of Engineering Educators and Industry Leaders, Paris, France, 575-579.  

Tomovic, M. M., Tomovic, M. N., & Peev, K. (1995). University - industry cooperation: A path to successful technology transfer. Proceedings of the 6^th  World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education, Sao Paulo, Brazil, [CD-ROM].  

Tomovic, M. M. (1995). Modernizing welding courses. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Frontiers in Education Conference, Atlanta, GA, 3c5.9-3c5.11. 

Hillsman, V., & Tomovic, M. M. (1995). Beam deflections via computer algebra systems. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Frontiers in Education Conference, Atlanta, GA, 4b4.1-4b4.4. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1995). Modernizing foundry curriculum. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Anaheim, CA, 1453-1456. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1995). Simulink helps students concentrate on physics. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Anaheim, CA, 1743-1746.  

Tomovic, M. M. (1995). Developing a modern metalcasting laboratory. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Anaheim, CA, 2694-2697.  

Tomovic, M. M. (1995). Application of solidification simulation software in metalcasting courses. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Illinois/Indiana Section Conference, West Lafayette, IN, 78-82. 

Tomovic, M. N., Radulovic, M., Tomovic, M. M., & Peev, K. (1994). Development of technology for manufacturing refiner plates for pulp and paper industry.  Proceedings of the International Paper and Pulp Conference, Vrnjacka Banja, Yugoslavia, 247-252. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994).  Simulation software in design for manufacturing processes. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Edmonton, Canada, 2561-2563.  

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). Undergraduate research - prerequisite for successful lifelong learning. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Edmonton, Canada, 1469-1471. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). Applied theory - requirement for competitive advantage in the 21st century. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Edmonton, Canada, 1996-1998. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). Manufacturing laboratory to prepare technology students for the 21st century. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - National Conference, Edmonton, Canada, 300-302. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). Application of simulation software in teaching system dynamics related courses. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Frontiers in Education, San Jose, CA, 128-132. 

Tomovic, M. M., & Hillsman, V. S. (1994). Maple software in a strength of materials course. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Frontiers in Education, San Jose, CA, 161-164. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). Application of Matlab software package in Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - North Central Section Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, Session B4. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). A faculty member's perspective on the application of TQM.  Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - College/Industry Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, 90-93. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1993). Mathematical model of the air-circulation system in fossil-fuel power plants. Proceedings of the JDT-Yuterm '93 Symposium, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Energy System Control Session. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1993). Development of flexible manufacturing laboratory. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Frontiers in Education, Washington, D.C., 280-284. 

Tomovic, M. M., & Eigenbrod, L. E. (1993). Preparing technology students for design in the 21st century. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Frontiers in Education, Washington, D.C., 221-225. 

Eigenbrod, L. E., & Tomovic, M. M. (1993). Finite element analysis for technology majors. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Illinois/Indiana Section Conference, Terre Haute, Indiana, Software Use II Session. 

Radulovic, M., Tomovic, M. M., Martinovic, M., Peev, K., & Tomovic, M. N. (1992). Microstructure and properties of vanadium-alloyed high-chromium white iron. Proceedings of the 59^th World Foundry Congress, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Technical Session. 

Kannatey-Asibu, E., Tomovic, M. M., & Ogilvie, K. (1988). Control of arc length for a consumable electrode welding system. Proceedings of the USA-Japan Symposium on Flexible Automation, Minneapolis, MN, 1035-1046. 

Tomovic, M. M., & Levis, A. H. (1984). On the design of organizational structures for command and control. Proceedings of the Command, Communication, and Control Conference, San Diego, CA.

Patents

Tomovic, M. N., Tomovic, M. M., & Cirovic B. (1988). The method of two layer nozzles production for continuous metal casting. Yugoslav Patent No P-441/88. 

Tomovic, M. N., Tomovic, M. M., Mihajlovic, D., & Radulovic, M. (1986). The method of casting wear resistant refiner plates for pulp and paper mills. Yugoslav Patent No P-1024/86. 

Tomovic, M. N., & Tomovic M. M. (1985). Permanent mold with insert for casting mill balls and other crushing elements. Canadian Patent No 492 828/85. 

Tomovic, M. N., & Tomovic M. M. (1985). The method of casting balls and other crushing elements for mills in permanent molds using core inserts for gating system. Yugoslav Patent No P-1259/85. 

Tomovic, M. N., & Tomovic, M. M. (1985). Permanent mold with insert for casting mill balls and other crushing elements. European Patent No 85 890 256.2.

Technical Documents

Lee, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Improvement of automated popcorn packaging process. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Suggestions on CNC production systems. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., Lee, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Improvement in injection molding operations. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Sokolchik, I., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Design of manual for assembly of mobile hydraulic conveyor system. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Sokolchik, I., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Increasing stiffness of the knuckle-joint press with the 'superbolt'. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Screen printing process improvements. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Sokolchik, I., Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Improvements in the Assembly Process of the Adjustable Brake and Accelerator Pedals. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Addendum: Shrink-wrapping process improvement. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Improvement of shrink-wrapping process. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Electrical fixture design. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Automation of the injection molding process and assembly of the beam support elements. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Sokolchik, I., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Reduction of equipment downtime. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Sokolchik, I., Gopalakrishnan, S., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Reconfigurable material handling system. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M. M. (2003). Mechanization of gobo grinding operation. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M. M. (2003). Improving clipping and bending methods for increased production rate and reduced operator fatigue. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Sokolchik, I., & Tomovic, M.M., (2003). Improving accuracy of the pharmaceutical industry equipment. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Hou, S., & Tomovic, M. M., (2002). Reverse engineering of a die. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Hou, S., & Tomovic, M. M., (2002). Mechanization of a glass grinding operation. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M. M. (2002). Feasibility of the use of a thermovoltaic drive system in lighting displays. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M.M., & Ganiji, A. (2002). Method for overlaying W2 tool steel with stellite. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M. M. (2002). Methodology for welding stellite punch tips to tool steel bodies. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program.

Ganiji, A., & Tomovic, M. M. (2002). Equipment layout guidelines for flexible tube cutting. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M.M. (2002). Application of GMAW process for welding stainless steel assemblies. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M.M. (2000). Automation for welding structural steel and plates. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M. M., (1997). Welding metal shelving components. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M. M., & Vanderhoek, B. (1997).  Improvement of the performance of an automated welding system. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). Automation of the arc welding process. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). Robot welding of housings for powered lawn tools. Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M. M. (1994). Welding automation for manufacturing super trailers.  Purdue University, Technical Assistance Program. 

Tomovic, M. N., Tomovic, M. M., & Peev, K. (1993). Refiner plate project: Phase II. Canyus, Inc., Quebec, Canada. 

Tomovic, M. N., Tomovic, M. M., & Peev, K. (1990). Refiner plates: Preliminary research. Canyus, Inc., Quebec, Canada. 

Tomovic, M. N., Tomovic, M. M., & Peev, K. (1990). Refiner plates: Description of the manufacturing technology. Canyus, Inc., Quebec, Canada.

Invited Presentations

2003 "Web-based Methodology for Selection of Manufacturing Processes for Concurrent Engineering".  2003 VIP-IPSI Conference, Sv. Stefan, Montenegro.

2002 "Short-Run Tooling Advisor." PRO-ACT American Metalcasting Consortium Technology Review, Chicago, Illinois. 

2002 "Method of Metalcasting Supplier Selection Process across the Supply Chain." 2002 Organic Manufacturer's Business Conference, Warner Robins, Georgia. 

2002 "Rapid Tooling Methods for Metalcasting Applications." 3^rd ABET Technological Education Initiative Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. 

2002 "Application of Rapid Tooling Processes in Metalcasting." American Foundry Society - Division 7 meeting, Chicago, Illinois. 

2002 "Effects of shrouding metal-stream on improved quality of metalcastings." University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia. 

2002 "Metalcasting careers." American Foundry Society - Central Indiana Chapter, Indianapolis, Indiana. 

2002 "Metalcasting education and Career Opportunities." American Foundry Society - North East Indiana Chapter, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  

2001 "Rapid Tooling Methods in Metalcasting Industry" and "Metalcasting Design Issues." American Foundry Society 105^th Casting Congress, Dallas, Texas. 

2001 "Concurrent Engineering Issues in Design of Metalcastings." American Foundry Society - Division 7 meeting, Chicago, Illinois. 

2000 "Design of Gating and Risering Systems for Iron Castings." 8^th Annual Magmasoft User and Magma Seminar. 

1998 "Solidification and Numerical Methods in Metalcasting Process." University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia.  

1998 "Metalcasting program at Purdue University." American Foundry Society - Central  Indiana Chapter, Indianapolis, Indiana.   

1994 "Modern Metalcasting Processes." Society of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter, West Lafayette, Indiana. 

1994 "Fluid Power Program at the School of Technology, Purdue University." International Workshop on Trends in Hydraulic and Pneumatic Components and Systems, International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.  

1994 "Laboratory Changes to Meet Industry Needs." American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois. 

1994 "TQM in Higher Education." College Industry Education Conference (ASEE-CIEC), San Antonio, Texas.   

1994 "Recent Developments in the Cast Metals Industry." American Foundry Society - Central Indiana Chapter, Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies

American Foundry Society (AFS) 

2003 Division 7 Program Chair for 2003 American Foundry Congress, Milwaukee, WI. 

2002 - pres.     Vice-Chair of the AFS Division 7 National Committee - Pattern and Foundry Tooling. 

1993 - pres.     Faculty advisor to American Foundry Society (AFS) - Purdue student chapter. 

1995-1999       Director, Education Chair, and Student Affairs Chair of the AFS Central Indiana Chapter 

American Society for Metals (ASM)

1995/96 Chair person of the ASM Purdue Chapter 

1994/95 Vice-chair of the ASM Purdue Chapter 

Secretary of the ASM Purdue Chapter 

Member Executive Board of the ASM Purdue Chapter 

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 

American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE)