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Academics

Legacy ID
19

CAPT Moses W. Hirschkowitz, USMS (Ret.)

Professor Emeritus, Department of Marine Engineering: 1949-1995EducationDiploma, USMMAB.M.E., Clarkson University;M.E.E., New York UniversityLicensesChief Engineer of Steam and motor Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower;Nuclear Reactor Operator - N/S SAVANNAH

CDR James A. Harbach, USMS (Ret.)

Professor Emeritus, Department of Marine EngineeringEducationB.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;M.E., Cornell Engineer, Polytechnic UniversityLicensesFirst Assistant Engineer (Steam), Unlimited Horsepower;Third Assistant Engineer (Diesel), Unlimited Horsepower;Registered Professional Engineer—State...

CDR Raymond Gardner

Professor, Department of Marine EngineeringYear Started

1998

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

Mario A. Fristachi

Instructor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

2011

EducationMaster of Law New York University School of LawJ.D. St. John's University School of LawM.S. Mechanical Engineering CCNYB.S. Marine Engineering SUNY Maritime CollegeTeaching InterestsElectrical Engineering

Mr. Richard C. Crook

Lab Supervisor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

2008

EducationBSME Marine Engineering, USMMATeaching InterestsDesignPlant operationsResearch InterestsManufacturing methods,Engineering materials,Fishing methods

Dr. Gabriel Colef

Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

1991

EducationPh.D. Electrical Engineering, CUNYM.E. Electrical Engineering, CCNYB.E. Electrical Engineering, CCNYTeaching InterestsElectrical PowerElectronics EngineeringElectromagneticsResearch InterestsElectrical PowerElectronic Circuits...

Salvatore J. Carillo

Assistant Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started2010EducationBS, Marine Engineering, USMMA, 1981MS, Mechanical Engineering, SUNY Stonybrook, 1995Teaching InterestsThermodynamicsResearch InterestsNaval ShipbuildingDry Docking of ShipsIn-Service Lifecycle Engineering SupportSail-Assisted Merchant...

Dr. William Caliendo

Assistant Department Head, Marine EngineeringYear Started

2005

EducationPh.D. Ocean Engineering Stevens Institute of TechnologyM.E. Ocean Engineering Stevens Institute of TechnologyB.E. SUNY Maritime CollegeTeaching InterestsNaval ArchitectureShip StructuresOffshore Alternative EnergyMechanics...

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