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Academics

Legacy ID
19

CDR David W. Pulis

Associate Professor, Assistant Dean, Marine EngineeringYear Started

2010

EducationM.S. Marine Engineering, USMMAB.S. Marine Engineering Systems, USMMATeaching InterestsMarine EngineeringComputers

CAPT Joseph Poliseno

Associate Professor, Department of Marine EngineeringYear Started

1990

EducationM.S. Polytechnic University (M.E.)B.S. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Dr. Sergio Perez

Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

1993

EducationPh.D. Mechanical Engineering SUNY Stony BrookM.S. Mechanical Engineering SUNY Stony BrookB.S. Mechanical Engineering VillanovaTeaching InterestsThermodynamicsFluid mechanicsHeat transferComputingResearch InterestsComputational sediment...

Dr. Mukund R. Patel

Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

1997

EducationPhD Electrical Power, Rensselaer PolytechnicM.E. Engineering Management, University of PittsburghB.E. Electrical Engineering, Sardar UniversityTeaching InterestsElectrical machinesElectrical power systemsPower electronicsResearch...

Professor Nicholas Palumbo

Assistant Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

2011

EducationBS Marine Engineering Systems, USMMA 2006. LT, US Navy, Strategic Sealift Officer3rd Assistant Engineer Steam, Motor, Gas Turbine unlimited horsepower2nd Assistant Engineer Motor 3000HPChief Engineer near coastal, Motor 3000HP

CAPT David J. Palmer, PhD

Department Head and Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

1995

EducationPhD Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic UniversityEDO Credential, Engineering Duty Officer, U.S. Navy Nuclear Power ProgramM.S. Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic UniversityB.S. Marine Engineering Systems,...

CAPT Anthony D. Nigro

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Marine Engineering Year Started

2012

Education BE, Marine Engineering, SUNY Maritime College, 1991 Licenses Chief Engineer Steam Motor and Gas Turbine Unlimited horsepower

Professor Raymond Mathewson

Associate Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

2006

EducationO.E. Ocean Engineering MITS.M. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering MITB.E. SUNY Maritime SUNY MaritimeTeaching InterestsIntroduction to marine engineeringSenior level marine/mechanical power engineering subjectsGraduate...

CAPT Robert T. Madden, USMS (Ret.)

Department Marine Engineering from 1970-2001EducationB.S. U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S. Stevens Institute of TechnologyLicensesChief Engineer of Steam and Motor VesselsUnlimited Horsepower.Military

CDR, USNR (Ret.)

Walter M. Maclean

Department: Engineering: 1987-1995EducationDiploma, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;B.S.M.E., M:.E., D.E. California (Berkeley)LicensesChief Engineer of Steam Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower;Registered Professional Engineer — State of California

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025