Brian Montgomery, Managing and Founding Partner

My background is innovative and results-driven Director of Engineering Research with over 30 years of experience leading high-performing research and development teams. I have a proven track record in driving technological advancements, securing funding, and translating complex research into market-ready solutions. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and fostering collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals from K-12, undergraduate, graduate and PhD levels. 

Tianshu Liu, Ph.D., Founding Partner

Currently, I am the John O. Hallquist Endowed Professor and Presidential Innovation Professor at Western Michigan University (WMU) in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. I have a PhD (1996) in Aeronautics & Astronautics, specializing in Aerodynamics from Purdue University. I left NASA Langley Research Center to assist in developing an Aerodynamics discipline at WMU that houses one of the largest Aerodynamic Wind Tunnels in the United States. I am an Associate Fellow with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) with over 200 publications in peer-reviewed journals. Some of my patents include:

 “Wind Oscillator for Power Generation” Tianshu Liu (WMU), 2016, US Patent # 9,464,623

“Airfoil/Wing Flow Control Using Flexible Extended Trailing Edge” by Qamar Shams (NASA LaRC) and Tianshu Liu (WMU), 2008, US Patent: LAR-17361-1

“Terrestrial and Planetary Airship” by Tianshu Liu and William Liou, 2005, Provisional US Patent, Case No. 5714.P0035US

August Monroe Montgomery, Webmaster

I’m an energetic student who loves the internet, gaming, and anything related to computing. As I progress through my student career, I focus on engineering and computing power. Designing this webpage, editing, and managing content is a first step in my career path.