Dr. Flocker is an expert in machine
design and structural dynamics. He has
industrial experience in the design of
electric power generation equipment and
in the analysis of offshore and subsea
structures. His current research interests
include high-speed cam dynamics and high
strain-rate material testing and modeling.
He is also the student section advisor
for TSU’s chapter of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
For the past few years he has been involved
in the Basic Utility Vehicle competition
in which students design and build a small
multi-purpose vehicle for developing countries.
He teaches courses primarily in machine
design and engineering sciences. Dr. Flocker
is a Registered Professional Engineer
in the states of Missouri, Colorado, and
Indiana.
Internal Accomplishments (service)
• Service as department chair since
June 2006
• Served as the chair of the Education
Resources Committee until October 2006
• Served as the Allen School of
Engineering and Technology representative
on the Information Technology Committee
• Developed and taught the new graduate
course “Mechanism Synthesis”
for the fall 2006 term
• Proposed two new engineering minors:
aerospace engineering and metallurgical
engineering
• ASME student section advisor
• Assisted with student recruiting
by conducting prospective student visits
and giving mechanical engineering departmental
presentations during open houses
• Participated in the general education
assessment workshop at Tri-State University
• Community service with the Angola
Lions Club
External Accomplishments/Activities
• Principal investigator for the
21st Century ToolingNet grant.
• The paper “Controlling the
Frequency Content of Inertia Forces in
Dwelling Cam-Follower Systems” was
accepted for publication in Journal of
Mechanical Design
• Abstract accepted to present the
above paper at the 2007 ASME Internal
Combustion Engine Division spring technical
meeting
• Member of the ASME and ASEE professional
organizations
• Provided consulting service to
Angola-based SOS Service, Inc.
• Served as a reviewer for ASME’s
Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines
and Power
• Attended the Foundry Educational
Foundation College Industry Conference
• Attended the Council of Independent
Colleges workshop for department chairs |
