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FEBRUARY 22, 2013
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Oregon State University
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
2013 Oregon Stater Engineering Awards
AcademyofDistinguishedEngineers
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
Manoj Gujral
M
anoj Gujral earned his
undergraduate degree in 1983
at Panjab University, one of
India’s renowned educational
institutions, and Oregon State University
became his entry point to the United
States. His years in Corvallis provided the
foundation for his assimilation into
America’s culture, value system, and
lifestyle.
“OSU gave me fundamental
knowledge around semiconductors and
computer architecture,” says Gujral. “Its
team-based problem-solving, value of
diversity, and strong academic and
industry partnerships opened the door
for new opportunities in my career.”
Gujral has over 23 years of expertise in
developing and bringing to market
solutions for consumer electronics,
personal computers, servers and mobile
devices. He recently served as general
manager of the broadband and consumer
division and vice president of Cavium,
Inc. Prior to that, he was general
manager of desktop business at NVIDIA.
“Over the years, my associations with
teams that have developed innovations
in computing and networking have led to
more processing power and connectivity
in devices that we hold in the palm of our
hands than was available in OSU’s entire
electrical engineering department when
I was a student,” says Gujral.
M.S. Electrical Engineering&Computer
Science ’87
Los Altos, California
His years in
Corvallis
provided the
foundation for
his assimilation
intoAmerica’s
culture, value
systemand
lifestyle.
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Je reyP. Harvey
A
native of Tigard, Jeff Harvey used
his education to become amajor
power player in California-based
utility and energy companies before
returning to Oregon. Nowhe is seeking
green and sustainable solutions at
Burgerville, home of sweet potato fries and
WallaWalla Sweet onion rings.
At Oregon State, Harvey got a degree in
electrical engineering and lessons in
independent living. “Going to college is
one of the first major steps toward
independence in your life,” says Harvey.
“It was at OSUwhere I was able to chart
my own course andmy curriculumgave
me sufficient opportunity to choose
pathways.”
Harvey’s path led him to leadership
roles with PG&E Energy Services, Chevron
Energy Services, and Energy Conversion
Devices. He also had a hand in forming the
Power Quality Service Center, a utilities
alliance that educates consumers on safety
and energy saving.
Since 2004, Harvey has helped drive
double-digit growth and positioned
Burgerville to be responsible and
sustainable in all aspects, including people,
profitability, and community. “The
biggest impact I canmake is to bring
purpose into the workplace,” says Harvey.
“I’malways asking people why is this
important —bringmeaning into it.”
B.S. Electrical Engineering ’79
President &CEO
Burgerville
Vancouver, Washington
“Going to
college is one of
the rstmajor
steps toward
independence
inyour life.“
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ElizabethN. Hammack
E
lizabethHammack’s broad
education at Oregon State in
industrial engineering allowed her
to contribute early in her career to complex
manufacturing companies on issues related
to productivity andworkforce safety.
“MyOSU education helpedme become a
better problem-solver,” says Hammack.
“My engineering curriculumspanned
many disciplines—mechanical, electrical,
fluids, operations research, systems and
mathematics—which significantly
improvedmy problem-solving skills
throughoutmy career.”
Since 1986, Hammack has been able to
utilize her industrial engineering education
to commercializemedical technology for
novel newcardiovascular and vascular
products across the globe, including at
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems,
Conceptus, andHeartport. Her experiences
moved her closer to her responsibilities
todaywithMedtronic, Inc., theworld’s
largestmedical device company.
“I have led the commercialization
activities such asmanufacturing scale-up,
supplier scale-up, product launch planning
obsolescencemanagement, product
distribution network optimization and
after-market servicing,” says Hammack. “I
amvery proud that I have been able to help
millions of people restore their health,
alleviate their pain and extend their lives.”
B.S. Industrial Engineering ’81
Vice President, Operations &
Manufacturing
Medtronic, Inc.
Mounds View, Minnesota
“I amvery
proud that I
have beenable
tohelpmillions
of people
restore their
health,
alleviate their
painand
extend their
lives.”
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
KevinG. Hart
K
evin Hart recently retired from the
U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel
after 20 years of service as a
nuclear medical science officer. He served
as deputy assistant director at the
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office within
the Department of Homeland Security,
where he was responsible for radiation
detection system testing, operational
assessment, operational modeling, and
strategic planning.
Hart also served as the chemical,
biological, radiological, and nuclear
(CBRN) staff officer to the Army Surgeon
General. In this position, he oversaw the
procurement of $30million of CBRN
pharmaceuticals annually. He served as
the U.S. head-of-delegation to the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
responsible for development of CBRN
medical doctrine.
Hart currently serves as a systems
engineer and health physicist with Sandia
National Laboratories, supporting the
Department of Energy’s Global reat
Reduction Initiative. He is responsible for
managing physical protection upgrades at
research reactor, medical, and industrial
facilities with high-activity radiation
sources.
Hart earned his undergraduate degree in
nuclear engineering fromNorth Carolina
State University in 1992 andwas certified
by the American Academy of Health
Physics in 2001.
M.S. RadiationHealth Physics ’02
Systems Engineer &Health Physicist
SandiaNational Laboratories
Albuquerque, NewMexico
Hart served as
the chemical,
biological,
radiological,
andnuclear
(CBRN) sta
o cer to the
ArmySurgeon
General.