People

Pasi Lautala, Ph.D., P.E.

Research Assistant Professor and Director of Rail Transportation Program

Office: 815 Dow Bldg
Phone: (906) 487-3547
Email: ptlautal@mtu.edu    

Dr. Lautala was appointed in October, 2007 as a Research Assistant Professor and Director of Rail Transportation Program. Pasi has his BS from Tampere, Finland and his MSc. And Ph.D. degrees from Michigan Tech University. Dr. Lautala is leading and coordinating the overall development of the Program. He also leads the Summer in Finland Program and teaches two courses related to rail transportation; International Railroad Engineering and Track Engineering and Design. His previous experience includes work with Finnish Railways prior to his arrival to US in 1996 and five years of railroad and highway engineering consulting experience in Chicago before his return to Michigan Tech for Ph.D. studies.

William Leder, P.E.

Roland A. Mariucci Distinguished Practitioner in Residence
   
Office:
Phone: 906-487-1647
Email: bleder@mtu.edu    

Bill Leder is the Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at Michigan Tech. Bill teaches Public transit Planning and Engineering and has supervised several senior design projects. Bill has recently returned to Michigan Tech after an extensive career in the transit industry.