Horea Ilies

Horea Ilies is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive experience in mechanical engineering. Serving as a Professor and Director at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Connecticut since August 2004, Horea has held various titles, including Department Head and Castleman Associate Professor. Additionally, Horea contributes as a member of the Editorial Board for Computer Aided Design and as an Associate Editor for Computer Aided Design and Applications, along with a position on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Endodontics. Prior to academia, Horea worked as a Research Engineer at Ford Motor Company from 2000 to 2004. Horea holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree from Michigan State University, as well as initial engineering credentials from the Technical University of Cluj Napoca.