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James McKirahan

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Jim McKirahan is an Instructor in the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences' School of Technology teaching Applied Engineering Technology courses with industrial experience in the chemical and injection molding processing industries.  McKirahan is currently working on a PhD in Technology Management, Manufacturing Systems at Indiana State University expecting to obtain his degree in 2012. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Nanotechnology
  • Technology
  • Technology

Education

Indiana State University 
-PhD candidate ('09) in Technology Management (Manufacturing Systems).
Eastern Illinois University 
-MS in Technology ('95).   
Eastern Illinois University 
-BS in Industrial Technology ('87).  
Southern Illinois University 
-AAS in Electronics Technology ('85).


Research Interests

Nanotechnology
Biodegradable Polymers
Polymer clay nanocomposites (PCN) development
Agile Manufacturing
Machine Design
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
History of Technological Development
Philosophy of Technology

Contact Information

Phone: 217-581-8535
Email: jmckirahan@eiu.edu