Leonard Rusli, Ph.D

Biography:

Experience:

• 9 years experience as program coordinator for industrially sponsored student projects in the Ohio State University, USA.
• 16 years of Industry – University collaboration in mechatronics and automation projects.
• Design and manufacturing consultant for industrial automation Innovation in engineering education through project-based learning Certified instructor for Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) for SGU

Education Background

• Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2008
• M.S in Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2003
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2000

Knowledge Field

• Innovation in engineering solutions, engineering education, and Industral collaboration with University.
• Technical leadership in engineering management and manufacturing operations.

Research Interest:

• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly automation
• Autonomous Mobile Robot
• Smart IOT product development
• Machine learning

Teaching Area:

• Mechatronics System Design
• Industrial automation design
• Machine elements design
• Engineering Statics
• Strength of materials

Publications:

• Rusli, L., Luscher, A., 2018, “Fastener identification and assembly verification via machine vision”, Assembly Automation Journal, Vol. 38 (1).
• Rusli, L., Luscher, A., Schmiedeler, J., 2013, “Optimization of Constraint Location, Orientation, and Quantity in Mechanical Assembly”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, July 2013.
• Rusli, L., Luscher, A., Schmiedeler, J., 2012, “Analysis of constraint configurations in mechanical assembly via kinematic screw theory”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Feb 2012.
• Rusli, L., Luscher, A., 2012,” Fastener identification via IR tracking”, Assembly Automation Journal. Rusli, L., Derck, J., “OSU designs a lightweight tie rod for baja SAE”, SAE Momentum, Nov 2011.
• Rusli, L., Luscher, A., Sommerich, C., 2010, “Force and tactile feedback in preloaded cantilever snap-fits under manual assembly”, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 40(6), pp. 618-628
• Rusli, L., Luscher, A., 2001, “Evaluation of Rapid Prototyping Methods for Functional Testing in Snap-fits”, ANTEC conference Vol 3: Special areas, Paper no. 848.

Professional Certifications:

• Certified instructor for Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) for SGU