Biography

Dr. Zavodney serves as professor of mechanical engineering. He earned his B.S.M.E. and M.S.M.E. from the University of Akron and his Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a Registered Professional Engineer. Dr. Zavodney was a member of The Ohio State University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and Yarmouk University engineering faculty before coming to Cedarville in 1992. He is an internationally known expert in non-linear vibrations. He has worked in the tire, nuclear power, and fossil fuel industries. Dr. Zavodney's areas of expertise include design, engineering mechanics, and advanced mathematics.