Computational Scientist
Current- Validation, Uncertainty, Design and Optimization (VUDO) Research Group
- High fidelity Structural Mechanics modeling and analysis with Velodyne™ a Lagrangian-based Finite Element Analysis tool with multi-body contact
- Bio-material models for CAVEMAN a high-fidelity computational model of the human body with the geometric detail and accuracy needed to predict the outcomes of extreme loading events on the human anatomy.
- Streamlined optimization capabilities for multiple defense applications, including but not limited to tactical wheel vehicles (TWV), Hybrid III anthropomorphic test devices (ATD), and warrior injury assessment manikins.
- Advanced constitutive models (Ogden viscoelastic, Weiss bio-fidelity, Johnson-Cook, etc.) describing the physical response of engineering and biological materials to the variety of loading conditions encountered
- Material characterization at higher strain rates (>10^2 up to 10^6 sec-1) via dynamic tests, like Flyer Impact shock testing, Taylor Rod Impact testing and Split Hopkinson Bar tests as well as quasi-static.