Abbreviated Research Profile                                                                                                                      ____  Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering                                                                           The University of Maine 5711 Boardman Hall, Room 219 Orono, ME  04469-5711 (207) 581-2122; wilhelm.friess@maine.edu Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1997 External Engagements Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai Campus, 2009-2012 Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University, 2007-2008 RFB Solar-Tech, 2007 – 2008 South African America’s