Dr. Michael Bak brings over 24 years of experience in performing and managing all phases of mechanical engineering consulting projects. His expertise includes: finite element theory, linear and nonlinear structural analysis, heat transfer analysis, composite life prediction, fracture mechanics, computer programming, and applied mathematics. In addition, Mike teaches CAE Associates' full lineup of ANSYS training seminars, and provides hotline ANSYS support to our customers. As an adjunct professor at Rensselaer in Hartford, Mike develops and teaches graduate level engineering courses including: Theories of Plates and Shells and Elements of Elasticity.