Pinhas Barak

Dr. Pinhas Barak, professor of Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Vehicle Dynamics, with expertise in vehicle suspension dynamics and design, chassis and mechanical control systems.

After 24 years of teaching at Kettering, Barak admires the interest in hands-on learning his students possess. He finds that many of them come to college with some practical Engineering "know-how." Barak likes to translate his interests and knowledge into the classroom experience to make the learning process fun for his students.

First in the Midwest

May 21, 2012

Kettering professor part of unveiling of Midwest’s first mass transit hydrogen vehicle.

Kettering professor part of unveiling of Midwest’s first mass transit hydrogen vehicle.

Baja team goes cross country – literally

May 19, 2012

Kettering’s SAE Mini Baja team went from Michigan to Alabama to Oregon to compete this year, and their vehicle did well - when it finally got its custom gear box.

Kettering’s SAE Mini Baja team went from Michigan to Alabama to Oregon to compete this year, and their vehicle did well - when it finally got its custom gear box.

Capstone project would provide comfort for special needs children

May 18, 2012

A group of Kettering Mechanical Engineering students, inspired by a local family whose young child suffers from genetic disorder 1p36, has engineered a special swing.

A group of Kettering Mechanical Engineering students, inspired by a local family whose young child suffers from genetic disorder 1p36, has engineered a special swing.

Collegiality in competition

May 8, 2012

Kettering’s SAE Formula racing team is hosting the Esslingen University Formula team leading up to the SAE Collegiate Design Series competition May 9 – 12.

Kettering’s SAE Formula racing team is hosting the Esslingen University Formula team leading up to the SAE Collegiate Design Series competition May 9 – 12.

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