Department of Engineering and Technology

William de Kryger  

William J. de Kryger

Associate Professor, Automotive Engineering Technology

Office: 107 ET Building

Phone: (989) 774-4053
E-mail: dekry1wj@cmich.edu
 
Education:
 
  • Certificate, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, National Radio Institute, 1974
  • M.A., Central Michigan University, 1972
  • Voc. Ed., University of Hawaii, 1971
  • Certificate, Automotive Technology, Refrigeration, Electronics, United States Marine Corps Institute, 1968-1981
  • Certificate, Aeronautics, United States Armed Forces Institute, 1968
  • Certificate, Cryptography, United States Navy Cryptography School, 1967
  • Certificate, Communications Center Operator, United States Marine Corps Communications School, 1966
  • B.S., Ferris State University, 1965
 

 

 

Military Service

  Branch: United States Marine Corps
  MOS: 2543, Communication / Message Center Operator / Supervisor / Instructor
  Dates of Service: March 1966 - November 1968 and July 1979 - July 1981
  Rank: Sgt., E-5
  Location: Hawaii, Vietnam, and Grand Rapids, Michigan
  Honorable Discharge: February 15, 1972
 

 

  Certifications / Qualifications
  A.S.E. Master Automobile Technician
  A.S.E. Engine Machinist
  Michigan Master Automobile Technician
  Michigan Motorcycle Technician
   
  Continuing Technical Education
 
  • Brookfield Practical Course on Viscosity Measurement, 2005
  • Advanced Engine Technology Conference, Super-Flow Corp. 1990-2006
  • Automotive Electronic Systems Diagnosis Workshop, Chrysler Corp., 1989 & 1992
  • Electronic Engine Control Diagnosis Workshop, General Motors, 1989
  • Automotive Electronic Engine Control Workshop, Mott Community College, 1985
  • Fluid Power/Robotics Instructors Seminar, School of Fluid Power, Amatrol Corp., 1984
  • Diesel Instructors Seminar, Association of Diesel Specialists, 1982
  • Diesel Instructors Seminar, Ohio Diesel Technical Institute, 1979, 81 & 82
  • Diesel Instructors Seminar, Stanadyne Corp., 1982
  • Summer Workshop for Automotive Instructors, Chrysler Training Center, 1978 & 78
  • Summer Workshop for Automotive Instructors, General Motors Training Centers, 1974-75, 78, 80, 82
  • Metric Awareness Workshop, Central Michigan University, 1976
  • Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Workshop, York Institute, 1975
  • Writing Performance Based Objectives, Central Michigan University, 1975
  • Delco Remy Electrical Workshop for Automotive Instructors, Delco Remy Training Center, 1974
  • Techniques for Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness, Central Michigan University, 1974
   
  Teaching Areas:
 

Power and Energy Technology; Vehicle Control Systems; Automotive Engines; Automotive Power Transmission; International Engineering Technology; Automotive Electrical Systems; Fuels and Lubricants; Automotive Testing; Automobile Ownership and Maintenance

   
  Selected Publications and Presentations:
 
  • Peterson, J.C., de Kryger, W.J., Math for the Automotive Trade, Southwestern Publishing Co., 1985, Cincinnati, OH. Succeeding editions published by Delmar publishing Co., Fourth edition published in 2006
  • de Kryger, W.J., “A Successful Model of Automotive Service Education in the United States,” IX International Applied Science Conference, published in the Conference Proceedings, Vladimir, Russia, 2002
  • Kunitson, S., de Kryger, W.J., “A Thermal Exhaust Reactor for a Small Displacement Gasoline Engine,” presented at the VIII International Internal Combustion Engine Conference and published in the Conference Proceedings, Vladimir, Russia, 2001
  • de Kryger, W.J., “New Frontiers in Tribology,” VIII International Internal Combustion Engine Conference, published in the Conference Proceedings, Vladimir, Russia, 2001
  • de Kryger, W.J., “International Exchange Programs: Getting Started,” presented at the American Society of Engineering Educators Convention and published in the Annual Proceedings, Albuquerque, NM, 2001

Fashion and engineering

engineering with Reebok

Engineering faculty member Terry Lerch, center, and human environmental studies faculty members Tanya Domina, right, Maureen MacGillivray, center back, and Mitzi Cook discuss the potential of the whole body scanner with Boris Esterkes, Reebok senior designer.