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GARY J. BURGESS, PH.D.
Phone: (517) 353-9504
E-mail: burgess@msu.edu

 

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Engineering Mechanics, Michigan State University, 1981
M.S. Engineering Mechanics, Michigan State University, 1977
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1976

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 1994 - present

Professor , School of Packaging, Michigan State University

July 1987 - July 1994

Associate Professor , School of Packaging, Michigan State University

June 1990 - 2007

Co-Director , Consortium of Distribution Packaging Research, School of Packaging, Michigan State University

Jan 1982 - July 1987

Assistant Professor , School of Packaging, Michigan State University

Summer 1981 - Jan 1982

Instructor , Metallurgy, Mechanics, and Materials Science Dept., Michigan State University

Sept. 1976 - Sept. 1981

Graduate Assistant , MMM Dept., Michigan State University

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Principles & Dynamics, Paper and Paperboard Packaging, Glass and Metal Packaging, Distribution Packaging and Performance Testing, Advanced Packaging Dynamics, and Seminars. Packaging courses 221, 322, 410, 460, 805 and 985.

RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Shock and vibration
  • Heat transfer
  • Modelling

 

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