Robert N. Noyce Career Development Professor
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Systems

Dr. Frey’s research concerns robust design of engineering systems. Robust design is a set of engineering practices whose aim is to ensure that engineering systems function despite variations due to manufacture, wear, deterioration, and environmental conditions.

Prof. Frey has received numerous awards and honors. These include the Junior Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2006, a best paper award from INCOSE in 2005, an NSF CAREER award in 2004; the MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Teaching Award in 2000; the Everett Moore Baker Memorial Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching at MIT in 1999; and an R&D 100 Award in 1997. He also received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his service in the armed forces in 1991.
 
Prof. Frey is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the American Statistical Association (ASA), the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado and a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

News and announcements:

Frey, de Weck receive tenure (June 10, 2008)

Engineering an award-winning TV program (May 13, 2008)

Prof. Frey Wins ASME Design Theory and Methodology Best Paper Award (September 7, 2007)

Daniel Frey Honored with 2006 Joseph A. Martore Excellence in Teaching Award (February 15, 2007)

Prof. Daniel Frey Receives Promotion (June 16, 2006)

Guest Editorial/Journal of Mechanical Design: Engaging Children in Engineering Design Through Popular Media (May 1, 2006)

ESD Professor Dan Frey Honored with Junior Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching (February 26, 2006)

Rhodes, Frey Honored at INCOSE Symposium ESD plays major role in event (July 22, 2005)

ESD Professor Dan Frey Co-Authors INCOSE Best Paper (July 22, 2005)

Prof. Daniel Frey Appointed Noyce Professor (June 27, 2005)

Professor Dan Frey participates in new PBS series on engineering for pre-teens (January 10, 2005)

Professor Dan Frey Receives NSF CAREER Award (January 10, 2005)

ESD Participates in Disability Mentoring Day (November 20, 2004)