Professor & Chair
Engineering Technology

Vukica Jovanovic

757-683-3769

102 KAUFMAN HALL
NORFOLK, 23529

She is an Full Professor of Engineering Technology. She holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, focus on Digital Manufacturing.

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University, (2010)

M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, University of Novi Sad, (2006)

Other in Industrial Engineering - Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, University of Novi Sad, (2001)

Smart Manufacturing : Moving From Static to Dynamic Manufacturing Operations
Sponsoring Organization: MIT Professional Education
Date Obtained: 2019-08-15
Catia V6 Advanced Surfaces
Sponsoring Organization: Dassault Systemes
Date Obtained: 2001-01-01
Creo Reverse Engineering, ProScan
Sponsoring Organization: PTC
Date Obtained: 2001-01-01

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Dean, A. W., Jovanovic, V., Sibson, K., Landaeta, R. and Tomovic, C. "A Pathway to Completion for Veterans Pursuing Engineering and Engineering Technology Degrees" $995,821. Federal. November 16, 2017 - November 15, 2022
Jovanovic, V., Kuzlu, M., Wu, H., Popescu, O., Vahala, L. L. and Katsioloudis, P. "Computer Science and Cybersecurity Pathway for Career and Technical Education" $675,000. Federal. October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2022
Chitikeshi, S., Dhali, S. K. and Jovanovic, V. "ARM Asset Map Employer Needs" $87,500. Federal. February 18, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Jovanovic, V., Tomovic, C., Erten-Unal, M., Terzic, B. and Mcleod, G. "Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology" $42,000. State. October 30, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Dean, A. W., Jovanovic, V., Arcaute, K., Bilgen, O., Audette, M., Bawab, S., Tomovic, M. M., Chaturvedi, S. K. and McKenzie, F. D. " Creating the Fleet Maker: An Informal STEM Learning Environment to Stimulate Innovative Thinking, Broaden Participation in STEM, and Empower All Sailors to Become Aware of the Possibilities Available through STEM Learning" $1,024,528. Federal. July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2019
Stout, T., Jovanovic, V., Tomovic, M. M. and Katsioloudis, P. "Higher Education Pathways for Maritime Mechatronics Technicians (MechTech) " $495,216. Federal. July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2018
Jovanovic, V., Katsioloudis, P. and Tomovic, M. M. "Higher Education Pathways For Maritime Mechatronics Technicians" $44,791. Higher Education. July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Jovanovic, V. and Li, Y. "Junior Faculty Research Mentoring Program (JFRMP) " $6,500. Â鶹´«Ã½. July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Dean, A. W., Jovanovic, V., Arcaute, K., Kaipa, K. and Popescu, O. "EAGER: Understanding the Impact of Making on Veterans in Pursuing STEM Degrees" $99,000. Federal. -
Tomovic, C. and Jovanovic, V. "Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (Â鶹´«Ã½ BLAST)" $47,000. State. June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Jovanovic, V. "Assessment of Cyber-Physical Vulnerabilities in Manufacturing" $7,500. State. December 10, 2014 - June 01, 2015
Jovanovic, V. "Data Flow for Coating Process" $27,000. State. December 10, 2014 - May 31, 2015
McKittrick, M., Richards, D., Romberger, J. E., Jovanovic, V. and Pazos-Lago, M. "Student Writing in the STEM Disciplines: A Faculty Learning Community" $19,984. State. August 01, 2014 - May 30, 2015
Seek, M., Ayala, O., Marsillac, S., Jovanovic, V. and Marsillac, E. "Advanced Single Axis Solar Tracking System for Enhanced Energy Generation" $25,000. State. August 01, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Jovanovic, V. "Mechatronics Teacher Camp: Foundations of Mechatronics Professional Development Workshop for Career and Technical Education Teachers." $2,500. Local. June 15, 2014 - August 15, 2014
Jovanovic, V. "Product and Process Management Data Integration through Digital Shop Floor Data Management" $29,453. State. June 03, 2014 - August 15, 2014
Jovanovic, V., Tomovic, M. M. and Katsioloudis, P. "Development of Foundation of Mechatronic Course" $10,000. Federal. July 01, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Jovanovic, V. "Product Development Project - New Product Technology Development Using Sensors or RFID" $6,350. Private. June 06, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Jovanovic, V., Michaeli, J., Luetke, N. J. and Katsioloudis, P. "Online Modules for Computer Aided Drafting" $3,000. State. January 01, 2013 - December 01, 2013

Expertise

Engineering Technology
Mechatronics
Engineering
Robotics
Modeling and Simulation
Digital Manufacturing
Ergonomics
Manufacturing Systems Design
Aerospace Engineering
Assembly
Engineering Technology
Engineering Graphics
Engineering
Digital Thread

Research Interests

Expert in digital transformation, digital twin, applications of digital thread in design and realization of manufacturing and assembly systems, integration of data in mechatronic systems in advanced manufacturing systems through product lifecycle management technologies, digital manufacturing, industrial robotics, career and technical education, career pathways, workforce developement. Her research is focused on digital manufacturing, digital thread, cyber physical systems, broadening participation, and engineering education. She is a Director of Mechatronics and Digital Manufacturing Lab at Â鶹´«Ã½ and a lead of Area of Specialization Mechatronics Systems Design. She worked as a Visiting Researcher at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Disputanta, VA on projects focusing on digital thread and cyber security of manufacturing systems. She leads project funded by the U.S. Department of Education focused on Career and Technical Education and computer science and cybersecurity pathways with Norfolk Public Schools. She has funded research in broadening participation efforts of underrepresented students in STEM funded by Office of Naval Research, focusing on mechatronic pathways. She is part of the ONR project related to the additive manufacturing training of active military. She is a Youth Program Director of Â鶹´«Ã½ sessions of BLAST (Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology), a summer and residential, hands-on intensive STEM-related program from for eighty rising 9th and 10th grade students and eight teacher-chaperones from across Virginia.

Presentations

Dean, A. W., Bullington, K., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V. and Landaeta, R. (June , 2020). Facilitating Veteran and Adult Students’ Learning and Retention in Engineering: Faculty- Student Partnership – A Model of an Evidence-based Practice Paper 2020 The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity (CoNECD) Virtual.
Jovanovic, V., Kuzlu, M., Popescu, O., Badawi, A., Sarp, S., Tsouganatou, S., Katsioloudis, P., Vahala, L. L. and Wu, H. (June , 2020). An Initial Look into the Computer Science and Cybersecurity Pathways Project for Career and Technical Education Curricula Paper American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Virtual Conference Virtual.
Chitikeshi, S., Dhali, S. K. and Jovanovic, V. (June , 2020). Curriculum Development for Robotics Technology Program Paper American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Virtual Conference Virtual.
Bullington, K., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V., Dean, A. W. and Landaeta, R. (June , 2020). NSF S- STEM Project Update: A Pathway to Completion for Pursuing Engineering and Engineering Technology Degrees Paper American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Virtual Conference Virtual.
Jovanovic, V., Popescu, O., Kuzlu, M., Erten-Unal, M., Terzic, B., Mcleod, G., Batts, T. and Tomovic, C. (June , 2020). Sensing and Measuring the Environment Workshop as Exposure to Engineering Technology for High School Students in a Summer Residential Camp Paper American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Virtual Conference Virtual.
Jovanovic, V. (November , 2019). Examining the extent of environmental compliance requirements on mechatronic products and their implementation through product lifecycle management Poster 2019 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) International Decontamination Research and Development Conference Norfolk.
  • 2021: Best Diversity Paper, Ocean and Marine Engineering Division, American Society for Engineering Education
  • 2021: Creating Excellence Award, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
  • 2021: A. Rufus Tonelson Faculty Award, Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Association (Â鶹´«Ã½AA)
  • 2019: Batten Fellow, Batten College of Engineering and Technology
  • 2019: Manufacturing Division 2019 Junior Faculty Award, American Society for Engineering Education
  • 2018: Outstanding Faculty Award, Batten College of Engineering and Technology
  • 2017: Panel Expert, Virginia Department of Education
  • 2017: Occupation expert, Robotics Engineers, O'NET, Department of Labor
  • 2016: Nominee, Alumni New Faculty Award, Â鶹´«Ã½
  • 2016: Nominee, ASEE Section Southeast New Research Faculty Award, ASEE
  • 2016: Nominee, President’s Broderick Diversity Award, Â鶹´«Ã½
  • 2016: Nominee, Teaching with Excellence Faculty Award, Batten College of Engineering and Technology
  • 2015: Engineering Design Graphics Journal - Editor's Award, ASEE
  • 2015: Teaching with Technology Award, Â鶹´«Ã½ - Center for Learning and Teaching
  • 2014: IEEE Senior Member, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • 2012: Visiting Adjunct Professor - Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, University of Novi Sad
  • 2009: Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship , Purdue University
  • 2007: Fellowship, Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence (NCTT),
  • 2007: Advanced Technological Education Student Award for Excellence, NSF

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