Michael Philip Polis

Background

Polis, Michael Philip was born on October 24, 1943 in New York City. Son of Max and Sylvia (Goldner) Polis.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, U. Florida, 1966; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1972.

Career

Graduate instructor electrical engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 1966-1971; postdoctoral fellow, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, 1972-1973; assistant professor electrical engineering, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, 1973-1974; associate professor, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, 1974-1982; professor, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, 1982-1983; program director system theory, National Science Foundation, Washington, 1983-1987; department chairman electrical and computer engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1987-1993; dean School Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland U., Rochester, Michigan, since 1993. Expert witness various law firms, since 1989. Consultant Michigan Bell-Ameritech, Detroit, 1989-1995, ICAM Technologies, Inc., Montreal, 1981-1983.

Visiting research associate LAAS, Toulouse, France, 1978.

Achievements

• Michael Philip Polis has been listed as a noteworthy University dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Control Sys. Society (Board of Governors 1993-1995, Best Paper transactions on Automatic Control 1974-1975, Distinguished Member 1993, vice president member activities 1990-1991, associate editor 1981-1982).

Connections

Married Claudette Martin, May 28, 1966. Children: Melanie Bobby, Martin Pascal, Karine Melissa.

Father:

Max Polis

Mother:

Sylvia (Goldner) Polis

Spouse:

Claudette Martin

child:

Melanie Bobby Polis

child:

Karine Melissa Polis

child:

Martin Pascal Polis