Dr. Albert Shih

Professor

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Biography

Albert Shih is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the areas of manufacturing, biomedical device design, and additive manufacturing. He has developed advanced engineering materials and precision machining techniques relevant to biomedical device manufacturing. Shih has been recognized for his contributions to smart manufacturing and is an honorary fellow of both the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has received numerous accolades, including the ASME William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award and the SME Education Award. His work aims to innovate and improve manufacturing processes, particularly for biomedical applications. Shih’s academic excellence is also highlighted through multiple paper awards at international conferences. He has mentored many students and continues to contribute to the field through research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-08-16 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Tenured faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.

Awards

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William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award

2021-05-11
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Top 20 Influential Professors Smart Manufacturing

2021-06-03
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Fellow

2019-12-11
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Graduate School Master’s Mentorship Award

2019-01-01
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Frederick Taylor Research Medal

2018-11-20
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Blackall Machine Tool Gage Award

2017-01-01
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Swanson Fellowship

2016-01-01
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Shaw Manufacturing Research Medal

2014-07-30
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Research Excellence Award

2011-01-01
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Faculty Recognition Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science