{"id":17,"date":"2020-09-23T13:31:30","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T17:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:49:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:49:57","slug":"people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/engineering-product-innovation-center\/people\/","title":{"rendered":"People"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Updated HTML to prep for adding bio, div style tables without using tables tags for mobile browser optimization --><\/p>\n<style>\n.box {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n}\n<\/style>\n<h4>EPIC Staff<\/h4>\n<p>Meet our staff! If you&#8217;d like to book a meeting visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/calendly\">Calendly<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/calendly\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" class=\"button minimal\">Book A Meeting!<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Steve Chomyszak<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:50%><img src=\"\/epic\/files\/2023\/07\/Steve.png\" alt=\"Steve Chomyszak\" width=80%><\/div>\n<div style=width:50%>\n\t\t<em>Professor of the Practice (ME)<\/em><br \/>\n                <em>Director of EPIC<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:schomysz@bu.edu\">schomysz@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Office: EMA 202F<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>(617) 353-2843\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:100%>\n\t\tProfessor Stephen Chomyszak holds a degree in Industrial Design from Syracuse University and a M.S. General Engineering from Stanford University.  He combined creativity with technology and started a company, Mechanology, to develop machinery used in the renewable and reclaimed energy sectors.  He holds U.S. and International patents and invented and developed novel technology under contract with various government agencies and commercial clients for uses in automotive fuel cells, combined heat and power, solar thermal, two-phase fluid expansion, compressed air energy storage, and industrial air compression.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Chomyszak then moved to academia where he became the Roberts Endowed Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA.  While at WIT, he was also the Director of EPIC Learning (Externally-collaborative, Project-based, Interdisciplinary, Curriculum) and founded a state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing center.  He was part of a team of educators who worked with Stratasys Corporation to develop a college level course in Additive Manufacturing and was amongst the first people in the United States to teach the course.  Professor Chomyszak was also a faculty ambassador to Accelerate, WIT\u2019s innovation and entrepreneurship program, where he worked closely with students who had entrepreneurial interests.<\/p>\n<p>Expanding on his interest in Additive Manufacturing, he returned to industry to become a Mechanical Engineering Manager at Formlabs, Inc. where he led a team of 15 mechanical engineers to a successful launch of Formlabs\u2019 Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer.<\/p>\n<p>However, Professor Chomyszak loves to teach and returned to academia as a Professor of the Practice at BU with over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, design, engineering, manufacturing, management, and teaching experience.  In his spare time, he dabbles with engine design, piano composition, and riding dirt bikes.\n        <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Tasker Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:50%><img src=\"\/epic\/files\/2023\/06\/Tasker.png\" alt=\"Tasker Smith\" width=80%><\/div>\n<div style=width:50%>\n\t\t<em>Laboratory Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:taskers@bu.edu\">taskers@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Office: EPC 101B<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>(617) 353-6653\t\t<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Senior &amp; Student Staff Manager<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Machine Tool Technology<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Digital Fabrication<br \/>\n                <br \/>Laboratory Maintenance &amp; Safety<br \/>\n                <br \/>Training &amp; Demonstrations<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:100%>\n\t\tTasker earned his BA from Bates College in studio and performing arts, followed by an Associate of Applied Science degree from Dunwoody College of Technology with a concentration in Machine Tool Technology.  A love of design, fabrication and technology led to positions in a variety of industries \u2013 including special effects for television, toy design, 3D printing and product design.  After serving as the Mechanical Prototyping Lead at Continuum, a global innovation and design consultancy (www.continuuminnovation.com), he turned to the field of education \u2013 where he served as a Technical Instructor at MIT for several years, mentoring students in the practical application of new technology and the process of iterative prototype development. He lives in Natick Massachusetts with his wife, two boys, two cats, and a dusty barn full of pinball machines.\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Kara Mogensen<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:50%><img src=\"\/epic\/files\/2023\/10\/Kara.png\" alt=\"Kara Mogensen\" width=\"80%\"><\/div>\n<div style=width:50%>\n\t\t<em>Lab Supervisor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:karam@bu.edu\">karam@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Office: EPC 106<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>(617) 358-1565<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">3D Printing<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Foundry; Casting, Heat Treatment<br \/>\n                <br \/>TIG\/Spot Welding<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Materials Characterization<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Laser Cutting<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Water Jet Cutting<br \/>\n                <br \/>Training, Demonstrations<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:100%>\n\t\tEarned her degree in Engineering Physics with concentration in Materials Engineering from the University of Connecticut, and has industry experience with Olin Brass of Waterbury, CT, Bodycote of Andover, MA and ISPG Inc. of New Milford, CT.\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Caroline Carbo<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:50%><img src=\"\/epic\/files\/2021\/09\/caroline.png\" alt=\"Caroline Carbo\" width=80%><\/div>\n<div style=width:50%>\n\t\t<em>Lab Supervisor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ccarbo.edu\">ccarbo@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Office: EPC 104<br \/>\n                <br \/>(617) 353-3952<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Automated Design &#038; Manufacturing Lab (ADML)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Can Help You With:<br \/>\n                <br \/>-CAD (SOLIDWORKS, Creo, OnShape)<br \/>\n                <br \/>-Laser Cutting<br \/>\n                <br \/>-Thermoforming<br \/>\n                <br \/>-CAM for CNC Milling<br \/>\n                <br \/>-Design for Manufacturing Reviews<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:100%>\n\t\tEarned her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with concentration in Manufacturing from Boston University.  After graduating, worked one year working as a Manufacturing Test Engineer at Axcelis. Before coming to BU as a LEAP student, spent about 10 years as a freelance modern dancer and Pilates instructor.\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Adam Zelny<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:50%><img src=\"\/epic\/files\/2023\/06\/Zelny.png\" alt=\"Adam Zelny\" width=\"80%\"><\/div>\n<div style=width:50%>\n\t\t<em>Lab Supervisor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:zelnya@bu.edu\">zelnya@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Office: EPC 101A<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">General Machining<br \/>\n                <br \/>3D Scanning<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Laser Cutting<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Wire EDM<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>ProtoTRAK Lathe<br \/>\n                <br \/>Training, Demonstrations<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:100%>\n\t\tAdam worked in the field of behavioral health for a decade before transitioning to a career in technology education. He\u2019s worked with several organizations in the Worcester area developing project-based workshops involving design and fabrication workflows and most recently as an Applications Specialist serving educators across New England. Adam studied art and writing at Fitchburg State and Mount Wachusett and has practiced digital and acoustic music most of his life.\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Emilio Latorre<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:50%><img src=\"\/epic\/files\/2026\/08\/Emilio.png\" alt=\"Emilio Latorre\" width=\"80%\"><\/div>\n<div style=width:50%>\n\t\t<em>Lab Supervisor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:elatorre@bu.edu\">elatorre@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Office: EPC 101C<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">General Machining<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>CAD\/CAM<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Design for Manufacturing Reviews<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Electromechanical Design, Fabrication, and Testing<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>PCB Design, Assembly, and Soldering<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Programming and Firmware<br \/>\n                <br \/>Training, Demonstrations<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:100%>\n\t\tEmilio earned a BA in Computer Science and Psychology from Boston University, then went on to earn an MS in Cyber-Physical Systems at Northeastern University. As a BU Academy and BU undergrad student he was a frequent visitor to EPIC. His master\u2019s thesis, Real-Time Cutting Parameter Inference and Feed Rate Modulation by Machine Learning in CNC Milling of Wood, combined embedded systems with machining technologies to automate aspects of operating a CNC mill. After college, he worked as a Technology Consultant at Lovepop for 3 years before returning to EPIC to teach. In addition to his practical experience with metal fabrication, he has extensive formal training and professional projects in programming, digital electronics, PCB design, and embedded systems. Outside of work, his passions include carpentry, vintage motorcycle restorations, and endurance racing. He is a lifelong martial arts athlete and volunteers as coach of the BU Kung Fu club.\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Eric Hazen<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:50%><img src=\"\/epic\/files\/2023\/10\/Eric.png\" alt=\"Eric Hazen\" width=\"80%\"><\/div>\n<div style=width:50%>\n\t\t<em>Electronics Advisor, Part-Time<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ericshazen@gmail.com\">ericshazen@gmail.com<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>Office: ERB B01<br \/>\n\t\t<br \/>617-353-6120<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Electronics Design &#038; Fabrication<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div style=width:100%>\n\t\tEric has been developing electronic instrumentation for over 40 years.  He started his career in 1980 as the Vice President of Engineering at Electronic Theatre Controls, and served as lead (sole!) engineer on their first line of theater lighting control consoles.  He came to BU in 1986, establishing and serving as director of the Electronics Design Facility until early 2023.  He has extensive experience in mixed-signal electronics, embedded systems, PCB layout, programmable logic and all aspects of electronics fabrication.  Eric loves woodworking and tinkering with antique electronics and also holds a commercial pilot certificate.\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPIC Staff Meet our staff! If you&#8217;d like to book a meeting visit our Calendly page. Book A Meeting! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve Chomyszak Professor of the Practice (ME) Director of EPIC Email: schomysz@bu.edu Office: EMA 202F (617) 353-2843 Professor Stephen Chomyszak holds a degree in Industrial Design from Syracuse University and a M.S. 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