Student Branch Counselor

Professor Eli Buckner, Ph.D.

Ivan Renjel Nomura
Chair
Fourth Year Mechatronics student. Interests include, Mathematical Modelling, 3D printing, 2D and 3D CAD Design, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Controller Logic, Networking (Server based), SQL management, General Robotics with current experience with Denso Robotics Equipment.
Favorite Courses include ECE 220, JEM 420 and ECE 306. Currently, I’m a TA for 3D CAD design and work as one of the 3D print techs for UNCA.
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Chase Conder
Vice Chair
Fourth-year Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering. My primary interests include additive manufacturing, control systems, and material science; while my favorite courses have been Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials (MSE 201), Mechatronics Systems Modeling (JEM 420), and Solid Mechanics (MSE 214).
I work as a TA for UNCA’s Intro to Computer-Aided Design class, and as an estimator for Carolina Floor Systems.
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Chris Bass
Treasurer
I am a junior pursuing a bachelors in science through the NCSU/UNCA joint Mechatronics Engineering program. Some of my favorite classes have been computer systems, logic design, and mechatronics system modeling, and I enjoy using the diverse knowledge from this program in creating various projects and prototypes.
Ethan Hollingsworth
Secretary
I am in my 4th of 5 years pursuing a Mechatronics Engineering major and minors in Computer Science and Mathematics. I enjoy my Mechatronics Systems Modeling and Differential Equations courses. Sensors and data processing are also points of interest for me.
Robert Brenneman
Chair

Fifth-year senior pursuing Bachelors of Science in Engineering Mechatronics.  Favorite area of technology includes Control of energy systems.  I worked for GE Power Electrical Controls Engineer.  I have always been naturally drawn to problem-solving and a career in engineering fits.

Favorite Course: JEM 420 Mechatronic systems modeling. Hobbies: Outdoor activities in eastern North Carolina. Running track.
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Tate Folds
Treasurer

I am a graduating Senior pursuing Bachelor of Science - Joint Engineering Mechatronics at NCSU and UNCA.  Currently a part-time Mechanical Engineer for System Logistics (Vertique) and a TA/Student Facilitator with the UNC Asheville Engineering department, previously a mechatronics design engineering intern at Outrider USA.  

Capstone Project: Light pollution-detecting low-atmosphere CubeSat. Favorite area of technology: Materials and Mechanical Design. Hobbies: 3D printing, plants/gardening, cooking, fencing (with the swords, not the outdoor thing). Favorite Course: LA 478 - Cultivating Global Citizenship.
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Kara Ticknor
Team Lead: Software

Junior at NCSU/UNCA Joint Engineering in Mechatronics program. My favorite Courses include Embedded Systems and Mechatronic Systems Modeling. I appreciate microcontrollers, sensors and signal processing, and digital communications.

Hobbies: learning languages in my free time
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Ryan Stacks
Secretary

I am a 'Super Senior' (5/5 years) pursuing Mechatronics Major and Computer Science minor. Capstone Project: Citizen Vinyl quality record pressing
in Asheville, production line quality assurance for vinyl records.  Worked as a Software Engineer for System Logistics.  

My hearing aids inspired me to go into engineering/computer science. Hobbies: Finding and listening to new and unreleased music, finding nifty specific software. Favorite Course: ECE 212 - Fundamentals of Logic Design
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Julia McAnulty
Vice-Chair

I am a senior studying Mechatronics and a minor in Psychology.  My favorite courses include Embedded Systems and Computer Systems Programming. 

Work Experience includes part-time Software Design Engineer for Kearfott and a TA/Student Facilitator for the UNC Asheville Engineering department.

Capstone Project Low-atmosphere CubeSat to detect light pollution. Enjoy making art
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Steve Anderson
Team Lead: Hardware

Junior pursuing Bachelors of Science in Engineering Mechatronics.  Work Experience: Co-Op with STORM Technologies and Interned with System Logistics.  Favorite area of technology: hardware

Hobbies: learning piano and guitar
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