Our Research Team

Skip to content

Dr. Zachary D. Asher

Dr. Zach Asher

Zachary D. Asher, Ph.D, is director of the lab and an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Western Michigan University. His research interests are focused on a real world realization of energy efficient and autonomous vehicles. To execute on this vision he actively seeks collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders in industry, government and academia. He earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University in May 2018, a M.S. in mechanical and aerospace engineering from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in 2012, and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University in May 2009. He also worked full time in engineering industry from 2009 to 2015.

Alumni

  • WMU Graduation year: Spring 2022
  • Employer After Graduation: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
  • Job title: Connected and Automated Vehicle Research Engineer
  • Connect with Goberville on LinkedIn
WMU Graduation Year: Spring 2022
Employer After Graduation: umlaut, an Accenture company
Job title: Test Engineer 1

Connect with Yara on LinkedIn 

  • WMU Graduation year: Spring 2020
  • Employer After Graduation: Plastic Omnium
  • Job title: Project Quality Lead
  • Connect with Gaikwad on Linkedin

 

  • WMU Graduation year: Spring 2020
  • Employer after graduation: Reno Sub-Systems Inc.
  • Job Title: Thermal and Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Connect with agdale on LinkedIn

Connect with Kadav on LinkedIn.

  • WMU Graduation year: Spring 2020
  • Employer After Graduation: HP Tuners LLC
  • Job title: Controls Algorithm Engineer
  • Connect with Patil on Linkedin

 

  • WMU Graduation year: Spring 2020, Spring 2023
  • Employer After Graduation: Torq Robotics
  • Job title: Controls Algorithm Engineer
  • Connect with Amol on Linkedin

Interested in joining the team?

Your first step is to apply to WMU and notify the EEAV Lab director if you are accepted.