Michael P. Deisenroth honored with emeritus status
Michael P. Deisenroth of Blacksburg, professor of industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, was conferred the "professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the board's quarterly meeting Nov. 12.
The title of emeritus may be conferred on retired professors and associate professors, administrative officers, librarians, and exceptional staff members who have given exemplary service to the university and who are specially recommended to the board of visitors by Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger. Nominated individuals approved by the board receive an emeritus certificate from the university.
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1984, Deisenroth was a dedicated teacher and researcher in a number of areas, including computer-aided manufacturing and industrial systems design and control. He has served as interim head of the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, assistant department head, and acting associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Engineering.
Deisenroth was a leader in developing the university’s manufacturing systems engineering program and he served as co-director of the Robotics and Automation Laboratory. He has been an active contributor to the American Society of Engineering Educators, the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Deisenroth received his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and Ph.D. from Georgia Tech.
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