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Quality Engineering and Management Faculty
Our faculty are a unique blend of researchers, educators and professionals who are proven experts in their fields.
Bruce DeRuntz, Leadership Development Program Director, Professor
Dr. Bruce DeRuntz, is a Professor in the School of Applied Engineering and Technology. Dr. DeRuntz received his BS in Industrial Technology from Eastern Illinois University, his MS in Manufacturing Systems, and his Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development from SIUC. He joined the school in 1998 after a successful career as a quality professional in industry, working for A.O. Smith Automotive Products, Emerson Electric Corporation, and the Manufacturing Extension Program. He holds a dual teaching appointment with the College of Business, where he teaches Advanced Leadership in the MBA program.
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Julie Dunston, Director, IMAE Program Coordinator, Associate Professor
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Carl Spezia, EET Program Coordinator, Associate Professor
Carl joined the EET program in 1998. He worked as a power systems engineer for electric utilities for eight years prior to seeking a career in higher education. He is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois. His industrial assignments included power system modeling, power systems protection, and substation design. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. from SIUC in 1991 and 2002 respectively. He teaches courses in electric power and machinery (EET 332A EET 332B), industrial automation (EET 438A, EET 438B) and electric circuits (EET 304A, EET 304B). He serves as the faculty advisor of the local chapter of Tau Alpha Pi, the Engineering Technology honor society.
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Tomas Velasco, Graduate Program Director, Associate Professor
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