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Nastran Analysis, Linear & Non-linear Statics, Dynamics & Thermal Analysis
Expert has applied his aerospace engineering background of 41 years experience, with major responsibility for providing Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Nastran Analysis, Programming and consultation using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) technique, in the fields of Structural, Mechanical and Thermal systems…
Phased Array Radar Systems, Antenna, Microwave, Guidance and Control Systems
Expert has more than 20 years with defense industry (Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon). He is a Radar System Expert and Analyst of Radar System performance and Phased Array Radar Systems for more than 15 years (recently designed EQ-36 mortar radar,…
Unmanned Aviation Systems
Expert has 21 years of extensive military and civilian flying experience, with over 3000 hours on military fast-jet aircraft and unmanned reconnaissance systems. He has led a significant number of technical projects in developing new capabilities ranging from targeting systems…
Modelling and Simulation, High Performance Computing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Helicopters.
Expert's principal expertise lies in the cross-over between computing and science/engineering. He did his undergraduate studies in Aerospace Engineering, and has significant work experience in the defence & aerospace sectors - in particular with regard to helicopters. He is about…
Human Factors (Industrial Equipment)
Expert has over 20 years experience as an in-house and independent human factors consultant. His track record includes implementing innovative solutions through collaboration with engineering, marketing and program management departments resulting in products that capitalize on human capabilities and mitigate…
Active Applications of Solar Thermal Energy: Thermophysics, Flat Plate Collector, Solar Water Heat
For 40 years he has been working in alternative energy systems. He created the design for the photovoltaic power system of the Mariner spacecraft that went to Venus and Mercury, with tilting panels to avoid overheating close to the sun.…
Airplane and Helicopter Research, Design and Analysis
During the latter part of his tenure at NASA Langley, Expert served as the Assistant Branch Head of the Subsonic Aerodynamics Branch, and was the only Army researcher ever to serve in a NASA management position. He was principally responsible…
Wind Energy, Wind Turbine Design, Aircraft Icing and Anti-icing, Wind Turbine Icing, and Aerodynamics
In more than 30 years of activity, Expert has gained a wide and solid experience in fluid dynamics and applied aerodynamics, particularly in wind turbine and aircraft aerodynamics. In these domains, he has conducted research that covered analytical and numerical…
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…
Compliant Mechanisms, Flexure/Torsion Hinges, MEMS, Microsystems, and Finite Element Analysis
Expert notes that both of Castigliano's theorems are excellent tools in quantifying deformations and loads (external or reaction) of elastic bodies under small- or large-deformation modeling assumptions. He has extensively applied these theorems in finding closed-form solutions for compliances or…