Dr. Paul M. Kurowski obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from Warsaw University of Technology. He is a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Western Ontario. His teachings include undergraduate and graduate courses in Product Design and Development, Finite Element Methods, Computer Aided Engineering, Vibration Analysis, Reverse Engineering and other courses in the field of solid mechanics and product design. Paul is also the President of Design Generator Inc., a consulting firm with expertise in Product Development and training in Computer-Aided Engineering methods. He has published many technical papers and created and taught professional development seminars in the field of Finite Element Analysis for SAE International, ASME, Professional Engineers Ontario, Parametric Technology Corporation, Rand Worldwide, ADMI Canada, SOLIDWORKS Corporation, and others. Paul is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers Ontario and SAE International.