MY QUALIFICATIONS
2013 -
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT, COLUMBUS APPLIED DYNAMICS
As a technical specialist in shock, vibration, and systems dynamics, I work independently or as part of a technical team for my clients.
Some recent consulting activities:
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I provided guidance on and oversaw the development of test facilities for sports equipment (motion capture) and consumer tools (impact testing).
I have worked with several clients in interpreting field test data and developing laboratory test methods to support product development and qualification.
I applied my expertise in inertial measurement unit (IMU) technology to support the development of a medical diagnostic system.
I investigated vibration problems in a coal conveyor system.
I provided test and analysis services to the manufacturer of industrial compressors that must operate in harsh shock and vibration environments.
1976-2012
MEMBER OF THE TECHNICAL STAFF, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
Over a 38-year career at a $6B private R&D organization, I progressed from entry-level research engineer to Research Leader and Subject Matter Expert in dynamics. Among my accomplishments:
I was involved in over 100 wide-ranging projects for over 50 commercial and government clients, most of which as technical leader and/or project manager
I was awarded commendations from the company for "Outstanding Performance in Marketing, Selling and Performing Vehicle Dynamics Research" and for "Outstanding Performance in Support of National Defense"
I authored more than 200 documents, including technical reports, published papers, magazine articles, and technical book chapters
I was awarded more than 15 patents for technical developments
I lectured on dynamics to audiences within and outside of the company, and my work was featured in three local TV news segments and in a syndicated TV science series
I held DOE Q, DoD TS, and SCI clearances
I wrote dozens of winning proposals to government agencies and private companies
1974-1976
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
I had the privilege of working under Dr. E. H. Law, an internationally-renown expert in vehicle dynamics. My research, funded by the US DOT, focused on the stability of rail vehicles. My thesis investigated how rail vehicle suspension design affects stability and involved the development of three analytical models of rail vehicles, which were solved in the time and frequency domains using computer simulation programs. I received a Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a strong emphasis on Engineering Mechanics.