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Fasteners, Latching mechanisms, structures, aircraft decompression.
Expert has extensive experience in the nonlinear analysis of structures and metals behavior. He has developed algorithms that enable accurate nonlinear finite element analysis of metallic components and assemblies up to the point of failure. As Chairman of the joint…
Embedded Systems, Communications, Sensors, Signal Processing, Power Control, Diagnostics
Expert has developed hybrid electric vehicles, vehicle-based power systems, automotive controls, engine controls, flight controls, and propulsion control systems for aircraft, automotive, locomotive, marine craft, and spacecraft. Expert has developed aerospace control systems from concept through flight certification. Applications include…
Shape Memory Alloys, Piezoelectric Materials, Magnetostrictive Materials, Composites
Expert’s research interests focus on developing and understanding the combined electro-magneto-thermo-mechanical response of active material systems (smart structures). He is the founder of an active materials laboratory at his current university. Expert has over 15 years of experience researching and…
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Design for Manufacturability, Tolerancing Optimization, etc.
Expert has over 30 years experience in the aerospace, defense and commercial industries with extensive expertise in the mechanical and precision engineering fields as an engineer, manager, consultant, educator and author with tremendous emphasis on geometric tolerancing. He is a…
Water Treatment, Corrosion By Waters, Boiler Water Treatment, Cooling Water Treatment, Demineralization, Reverse Osmosis, Clarifiers Cold Lime Softeners
Expert understands the chemical processes and had practical experience in the use of activated carbon in water and wastewater treatment to remove organic contaminants and chlorine. She has audited existing applications for conformance to industry standards for contaminant removal and…
Corrosion and Metallurgical Failure Analysis
Expert notes that corrosion is a major problem that affects many industries. Expert has spent over forty years studying and solving corrosion problems in the construction, aerospace, defense, petroleum, utility and related industries. He was also the technical editor of…
Reliability Engineering; Robot & Medical Device Reliability & Safety; Human Reliability
Expert S. Expert has worked for a number of years in this industry. Over the years, he has developed many techniques and models to predict the reliability and safety of engineering systems including computers, mechanical equipment, robotic systems, and electrical…
Biomaterials and Product Development R&D for Orthopedic, Cardiovascular, and Other Implants
Expert has helped assemble, and been lead author on 510(k) and IDE applications to the FDA. This has often included telephone conversations, and occasionally personal visits, with the FDA to discuss unique aspects of the devices and/or materials in the…
Optical Coating Design, Optical Coating Production, and Optical System Development
Expert has spent decades designing, developing, and producing optical thin films. He is noted for his understanding of design and producibility of optical coatings. He has worked with most optical vacuum physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes and a few chemical…
Product Development, Sensors & Actuators, Innovation Strategy, IoT Strategy, Failure Analysis
Expert has experience developing products at the device level and at the consumer level. He does so by using the existing concepts and theories of physics, chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials engineering. His experience includes developing sensors and algorithms for custom…