University of St. Thomas

Interests and expertise

Manufacturing technology and automation, global manufacturing

Career

Bob Johnson came to St. Thomas following a 40-year career in manufacturing at Honeywell. An expert in manufacturing automation and technology, Johnson has been a leading figure in professional manufacturing and engineering for many years. He was director of Honeywell's management development school, is a past president of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, was elected to the SME College of Fellows in 1991, and is an industry representative to the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology. Johnson won the Governor's Award for Commitment to Manufacturing Excellence in 1996. At St. Thomas, Johnson teaches courses in automation and medical technology.

Selected publications

"Manufacturing in Asia," Journal of Applied Manufacturing Systems , 1990.

"SME and the Role in Automation" Autofact Asia 1989 Conference, Keynote Speaker: Hong Kong (October 1989.)

Education

B.S. 1954, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota
Naval Aviator