Jonathan Spindel Email & Phone Number

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

The Master of Science in Integrated Science and Technology (M.S. ISAT) offers a concentration in Environmental Management and Sustainability (EMS) that prepares graduates to be leaders that drive innovation and commerce forward while positively impacting the well-being and sustainability of our planet and its people. Our graduates share a holistic understanding of sustainability and the environment, and bring a systems-based, problem-solving approach to their work in private companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. This program is a dual degree, international master's program with the University of Malta where students will earn both a MS in ISAT from JMU and a MSc in EMS from University of Malta.During our accelerated 12-month program, students will receive one semester of instruction at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, VA (fall) and one semester of instruction at the University of Malta campus in Msida, Malta (spring), providing unique opportunities to learn, explore, and compare experiences in different geographic, environmental and social contexts. Both JMU and University of Malta faculty contribute equally to instruction and project supervision.

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

The James Madison University (JMU) Professor in Residence (PIR) program, places JMU faculty into underrepresented K-12 schools across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The goal of this program is to encourage students to explore their individualized pathways through the pursuit of higher education, and guide students into becoming productive and enlighten citizens!

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

Thomas Oliver Professor of Integrated Science and Technology (July 2006 to August 2016). Full-Professor (tenured) in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT). Teaching and research within the Department of Integrated Science and Technology, the Department of Engineering, the School of Communications Studies and Audiology/CSD doctoral programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.Student Organization Faculty Advising:JMU Unaccompanied​ (women's a Capella) JMU Destination Imagination (multidisciplinary creativity and problem solving)Recent Teaching: ENGR 112 - Introduction to Engineering: Introduce students to some of the over-arching themes and culture in engineering and the JMU Engineering curriculum. Topics of coverage include professionalism, engineering and society, sustainable development, engineering fundamentals, systems approach in engineering problem solving, along with team-based, creative problem solving practices.CSD 511/CSD 805: Instrumentation for Aud/PhDStudy of instrumentation, circuits, and signals as they relate to studies for the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program and studies for the Doctor of Communication Sciences and Disorders (PhD) program.CSD 516: Vestibular and Balance System Anatomy, Physiology, Testing and TreatmentAdvanced study of the anatomy and physiology of the oculomotor and vestibular systems. Detailed study of basic and advanced concepts in clinical testing, treatment and mechanisms of rehabilitation of disorders of the vestibular and balance system.ISAT 280, ENGR 280, SCOM 318 - Advanced Communication and Creative Problem Solving in Multidisciplinary Teams: Using team-based experiences and exercises, students develop their skills and advance their abilities to solve diverse time and material constrained problems. Students learn elements of creative problem solving through exercises in team building, group presentation and creative expression, and design process.

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

The Sensory-Neural Engineering Research Laboratory is focused on applied research directed at research, development and evaluation of technologies, devices and techniques for the rehabilitation and treatment of auditory and vestibular system disorders. Current lines of research are looking at the use of video games for the rehabilitation of vestibular and balance system disorders. Continuing interest includes other auditory and vestibular devices including, but not limited to, implantable ad wearable technologies for the treatment and rehabilitation of auditory and vestibular disorders.

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

Responsible for the oversight, operation, function and support of teaching and research laboratories within the College of Integrated Science and Engineering. Laboratories encompassed in this mission are all those associated with CISE departments and programs including: Computer Science, Engineering, and Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT: energy, instrumentation, applied physics, manufacturing, biotechnology, environment, telecommunication, manufacturing and engineering). Part of this role includes supporting, managing, planning and developing spaces and facilities designed to enhance the delivery of science, engineering and technology education throughout our college and the university at large.

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

Associate Director, School of Engineering (8/2010 to present): Work collaboratively with the Director of the School of Engineering to facilitate program operations for the School of Engineering including providing support for personnel, budgets, laboratories and strategic planning. Provide guidance for equipment purchase planning and supported communications with the university budget office. Member of leadership team focused on the development “new college proposal” that would place Engineering, Integrated Science and Technology, and Computer Science within a single college unit.

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

Assistant Dean, College of Integrated Science and Technology (2006 to 2012): Responsible for college level leadership including exploration of ways to facilitate and support activities related to the delivery of science and technology related education throughout our college and the university at large, serving as liaison with students on academic suspension, providing input on matters related to students at-risk for suspension, and work closely with the Director of Academic Student Services in matters related to the appeals and re-entry of CISAT students to JMU, supporting the diversity enhancement goals of the college and university, supporting the recruitment of high caliber science and technology students through the support and enhancement of outreach activities, and support of other college, division, and institutional activities as requested by the Dean of CISAT and the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.Director, CISAT Laboratory Operations (2003 to 2012): Responsible for the operation, function and support of teaching and research laboratories within the College of Integrated Science and Technology. Laboratories encompassed in this mission are all those associated with CISAT departments and programs including: Computer Science, ISAT (energy, instrumentation, applied physics, manufacturing, biotechnology, environment, telecommunication, manufacturing and engineering), Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), Nursing, Health Sciences (anatomy, physiology, occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, physician assistant, nutrition), Psychology, Social Work and Kinesiology.Director, Sensory-Neural Engineering Research Laboratory (2000 to present): Applied research centered on technologies, devices and techniques for the rehabilitation and treatment of auditory and vestibular system disorders.

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

Associate Professor 8/2000 to 8/2006 Director, Sensory-Neural Engineering Research Laboratory: Applied research centered on technologies, devices and techniques for the rehabilitation and treatment of auditory and vestibular system disorders. Academic and Teaching Responsibilities: ISAT 241: Analytical Methods III (Physics II), ISAT 300 (ISAT 253): Foundations of Measurement and Instrumentation, CSD 721: Advanced Signal Processing, CSD 631: Neurophysiological Measures III (Vestibular and Balance System), ISAT 402: Advanced Instrumentation and Mechatronics. Teaching and research advising for undergraduate and graduate students within the Departments of Integrated Science and Technology and Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Serving as technical, professional, and subject area advisor for the development of products applying VR/AR solutions for people suffering from dizziness and balance disorders. Academic support of research, development, and testing of new product functions, features, and designs.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Supporting the students, faculty and staff of the College of Design, Engineering and Commerce (C-DEC) and its engineering programs to help our students learn and develop a multidisciplinary, team-centered mindset that makes them uniquely qualified to hit the ground running in a 21st century world. Coupling broad C-DEC experiences to in-depth engineering knowledge achieved through a rigorous academic engineering curriculum, Jefferson Engineering students graduate with an ability to work in challenging environments that require engineering talent that is smart, collaborative, and innovative.

Charlottesville, Va, Us

Director of the Vestibular and Balance Center (VBC): Clinical responsibility for operation and function of all departmental vestibular and balance system disorder testing, diagnostics and rehabilitation. Principal Investigator and Director of the Implantable Device Laboratory: Teaching and research advising for graduate students, residents and fellows within the department of Otolaryngology-HNS, Biomedical Engineering and other academic and clinical departments.

Overall responsibility for the design, development, and testing of an implantable hearing aid and the establishment and funding of the Implantable Device Laboratory including the definition of research protocols and performing animal model studies to evaluate prototypes in vivo. Development of specialized test and diagnostic equipment for the evaluation of cochlear implant candidates including an EABR unit for use in electrically evoked auditory brainstem response audiometry along with operating room test and evaluation of equipment and procedures. Initialization of a comprehensive clinical vestibular test facility (VBC) and performance/management of VBC procedures, equipment and personnel.

Coordinated the preliminary development program for the Space Station Audio System. Planned and implemented subsystem prototypes and established of a proof-of-concept testbed facility.

Participated as design team member for the development of a voice control system for operating the shuttle TV camera system including aspects of electronic design, development and test.

Phd, Biomedical Engineering

Mee, Electrical Engineering

Bse, Engineering (Electrical/Electronics)