Prof. Daniel Frey

Appointed Noyce Professor

June 27, 2005

Daniel D. Frey, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Systems, has been appointed the next holder of the Robert N. Noyce Career Development Professorship. The three-year appointment begins July 1, 2005.

Dr. Frey 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. His 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.

In addition to the Noyce Professorship, Dr. Frey's honors include the NSF CAREER award, received in 2004; MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Teaching Award, received in 2000; the Everett Moore Baker Memorial Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching at MIT, received in 1999; the R&D 100 Award, received in 1997 (awarded by R&D magazine) and the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his service in the armed forces in 1991. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the American Society of Engineering Education.