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goes into assembling difficult materials into very small volumes, and He went on to be a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Edge Computer in
making electrical connections in what little space is left. I see transducers Scottsdale, AZ from 1985-1990. From there he served as Director of
as a fascinating blend of space-age and stone-age materials and Engineering for Acoustic Imaging Transducer Co., Phoenix, AZ from
processes. The fact is that there are very few efficient piezoelectric 1990-2001; Senior R&D Manager at B-K Medical Systems in Herlev,
materials, and all of them are difficult to manufacture and machine. Areas Denmark from 2001-2004; Senior Manager, Special Projects, Sound
of research include acoustic materials, adhesives, plating methods and Technology Inc., State College, PA from 2004-2009; Director of Opera-
thermal stress management. Solving these problems lies largely in the tions and Transducer Engineering at U-Systems, Phoenix, AZ from
mechanical engineering realm. 2009-2014; and now as Engineering Manager, Global Ultrasound Probes,
GE Healthcare
Biography: Jeff Geertsen spent nearly his entire
career in medical ultrasound; at first in system
packaging and then in transducer design and RAYLEIGH LECTURE
development. I have designed over 40 ultrasound 3:30PM–5:00PM
transducers and currently oversee the Transducer 125A, Phoenix Convention Center
Design Group at GE Healthcare, a team of 14 Engineers and Technicians at Title: Two approaches to reduce the noise impact of overland civilian
GE sites in 5 countries. This Group is responsible for Design, Simulation supersonic flight
and Modeling, Materials Research and Acoustic R&D for ultrasound
transducers. Victor W. Sparrow, Pennsylvania State University

Geertsen earned his BSME from BYU in 1980. He was a Mechanical Abstract: This talk will provide a basis for ASME members to understand
Engineer at Advanced Diagnostic Research in Tempe, AZ from 1980-1985. sonic booms and the ongoing work to enable overland supersonic flight

CONFERENCE-WIDE PLENARY
Tuesday, November 15
8:30AM–10:00AM (breakfast served from 8:00AM–8:30AM)
North Ballroom CD, Phoenix Convention Center
Speaker: JEFFREY B. LOWINGER, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer - Industrial Eaton Corporation
Title: How Technological Advances Are Altering Companies Engineering-Skill Set Needs

Abstract: Global megatrends are driving changes in the world more quickly than ever before. As engineers, we will play an important role in this
evolution, but to meet the accelerating pace of innovation we need a more progressive college curriculum that truly prepares students to meet the
world’s needs. We need engineers with a diverse knowledge base. We need companies, like Eaton, to provide an environment where innovation
can flourish. And, we need to talk about the things that are inhibiting our ability to innovate. It’s time to adapt and evolve so that we all can play an
important role in accelerating the pace of innovation and building tomorrow’s innovation – today.

Biography: Jeff Lowinger is the senior vice president and chief technology officer for the Industrial Sector. In this role,
Lowinger will is responsible for leading the technology road mapping for the sector and overseeing new product development.
Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
power more efficiently, safely and sustainably

Prior to joining Eaton, he served as the Executive vice president, engineering, Xworx and Commercial Programs at Bell
Helicopter. He was responsible for all aspects of the Engineering organization, including the development and sustaining engineering for all
future, current production and legacy aircraft. He also led new innovation and technology through Bell Helicopter’s Xworx organization. He was
responsible for ensuring Bell Helicopter remains in the forefront of engineering technology, knowledge and process improvement. As the
Commercial Program Leader, he is responsible for the execution of the design, manufacturing, and certification of our new products such as the
Bell 525 Relentless as well the continual product refresh of existing production programs (the Bell 206L, 407, 412 and 429 aircraft.)
Prior to joining Bell Helicopter, he spent 25 years with Boeing Rotorcraft where he held a series of executive engineering and program leadership
positions.
Lowinger is active in promoting science, technology, engineering and math serving on the advisory boards at Rutgers University, Texas Christian
University and Penn State University.
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He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Rutgers University.

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