Dr. Mori Toosi received a doctorate in 1990 from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, concentrating in manufacturing mechanical engineering. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Franklin University and a M.S. in Engineering Technology from Murray State University. He has taught with the School of Technology since 1986 and teaches in the areas of manufacturing. His research interests include automation, CNC and tool wearout/vibration. He likes to work with entrepreneurs to form and bring any interesting ideas into a final project. His expertise is in forming small business and consulting mid-size manufacturers.