Appendix I - C. Faculty Vitae: Aerospace engineering
Erian A. Armanios, Ph.D.
Professor of Aerospace Engineering
Degrees
B.S., Aeronautical Engineering, CairoUniversity, 1974.
M.S., Aeronautical Engineering, CairoUniversity, 1979.
Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1985.
Georgia Tech Experience
Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering, 1986-1991.
Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering, 1991-1997.
Professor, Aerospace Engineering, 1997-present.
Other Professional Positions and Consulting Experience
Teaching Assistant, CairoUniversity, Giza, Egypt, 1974-1979.
Assistant Lecturer, CairoUniversity, Giza, Egypt, 1979-1980.
Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 1980-1984.
Research Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, 1985-1986.
Consultant, Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, 1985-86
Director, Georgia Space Grant Consortium, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 1991-present
Consultant, Allison Engine Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, 1995-96
Selected Patents
"Rotational Displacement Apparatus with Ultra-low Torque and High Thrust Load Capability," Hooke, D. A. and Armanios, E. A., US Patent No. 5,661,247, Issued Date: 08/26/97 and US Patent No. 5,96,7017, 10/19/99.
"Apparatus and Method for Aerodynamic Blowing Control Using Smart Materials," Dancila, D. S. and Armanios, E. A., US Patent No. 5,791,601, Issued Date: 08/11/98, and US Patent No. 6,142,425, Issued Date: 11/7/2000.
"Energy-Dissipating Composite Members with Progressive Failure," Dancila, D. S. and Armanios, E. A., US Patent No. 6,136,406, Issued Date: 10/24/2000.
Selected Publications: 2003-2008
“Aeronautical Applications,” in Matériaux Composites, C. Bathias, Ed., in French, DUNOD Publishing Co., France, 2005.
Ozbay, S. and Armanios, E.A.,“ Optimum Stacking Sequences for Extension-Twist Coupled Composites Subject to Thermal Stresses,“ Journal of Advanced Composite Materials, No. 10, pps.410-422, 2005.
Cross, R., Makeev, A., and Armanios, E., “A Comparison of Predictions From Probabilistic Crack Growth Models Inferred From Virkler’s Data,” Journal of ASTM International, Vol.3, No.10, 2006.
Cross, R., Makeev, A., and Armanios, E., “Simultaneous Uncertainty Quantification of Fracture Mechanics Based Life Prediction Model Parameters,” International Journal of Fatigue, Vol.29, No.10, pp. 1510-1515, 2006.
Tan, X. and Armanios, E. "Strength of Quasi-isotropic Co-cured Composite Joints under Fatigue Loading", Journal of ASTM International, vol. 4, no. 4, April 2007.
Makeev, A., Nikishkov, Y., and Armanios, E., “A Concept for Quantifying Equivalent Initial Flaw Size Distribution in Fracture Mechanics based Life Prediction Models,” International Journal of Fatigue, vol.29, no.1, 2007, pps.141-145.
Selected Presentations and Keynote Addresses: 2003-2008
Armanios, E. A., “Implementation of Extension-twist and Bending-twist Couplings in Composite Structures,” Invited Speaker, Institut de Technologie et Matériaux Avancés (ITAM), Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM), Paris , France, April 10, 2003..
Makeev, A. and Armanios, E., “Nondeterministic Approaches to Prognostic Modeling,” AFOSR Workshop on Damage Prognosis of Metallic Materials, WashingtonDC, June 28-30, 2004.
Ozbay, S. and Armanios, E.A.,“ Optimum Stacking Sequences for Extension-Twist Coupled Composites Subject to Thermal Stresses,“ 11th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials, Sept. 9-11, 2004, Yamagata University, Yonezawa, Japan
Ozbay, S., Armanios, E.A., Bauchau, O. and Dancila, D.S.,“ Extension-Twist Coupling Optimization in Composite Rotor Blades,“46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, 18 - 21 Apr 2005 Austin, Texas.
Tawfik, S., Tan, X., Ozbay, S., Armanios, E. “Modeling of Anticlastic Stability in Elastically Tailored Composites”, 20th Annual Technical ASC Conference, DrexelUniversity, Philadelphia, PA, September 7-9, 2005.
Tan, X., and Armanios, E. “Comparison of Co-cured Composite Joint Strength under Fatigue Loading”, 21st Annual Technical ASC Conference, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, September 17-20, 2006.
Tawfik, S., and Armanios, E. “Preliminary Investigation of a Morphing Wing Design Concept Employing Unsymmetric Cross-ply Composites Stability Characteristics”,21st Annual Technical ASC Conference, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, September 17-20, 2006.
Cross, R., Haynes, R. and Armanios, E., “Design of hygrothermally stable composites for extension-twist coupling,” 22nd Annual ASC Technical Conference, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, September 17-19, 2007.
Professional Service and Development Activities: 2003-2008
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Member, 1986-present.
ASTM Technical Committee D-30 on High Modulus Fibers and their Composites, Member, 1988-present.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Associate Fellow, 1989-present.
American Helicopter Society (AHS), Member, 1991-present.
AHS Structures and Materials Committee, Member, 1991-present.
Morehouse College Advisory Board of the Center of Excellence in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Member, 1996-present
Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Key Engineering Materials series, Editor, 1989-present.
International Science and Engineering Fair, NASA Awards Judge, 1998, 1999,2001
Editor-in-Chief, ASTM Journal of Composites Technology and Research, 2001-2004
American Society for Composites, Fellow, 2006-present.
Institutional Service and Development Activities: 2003-2008
AE Structures and Materials Discipline Committee, Chair, 2003-present
AE Structures and Materials and Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity Search Committee, Chair, 2003.
AE Post Tenure Review Committee, Member, 2003-present
AE Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Committee, Member, 2003-present.
Selected Honors and Awards
ASCE Outstanding Paper Award, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 1990.
CETL/Amoco Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, 1990.
SAIC Faculty Advisor Award 1990, 1995, 1997
Georgia Tech Faculty Leadership Award, 1996
Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research Advisor Award,1999, 2001.
Georgia Tech Class of 1940-W. Roane Beard Outstanding Teacher Award, 1999.
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Teaching Excellence Faculty Award, 2000.
Wayne W. Stinchcomb Memorial Award and lecture, ASTM D30 Committee, 2002.
Excellence Faculty Award, Women in Engineering Program, Georgia Tech, 2002
ASTM International, Committee on Publications Award, 2004.
ASTM International Committee D30 Distinguished Service Award, 2004.
ASTM Committee D30 Award for co-editing STP 1285 Composite Materials: Fatigue and Fracture (6th Volume), 2004
Olivier A. Bauchau, Ph.D.
Professor of Aerospace Engineering.
Degrees
Ingénieur Civil Physicien, Engineering Physics, Université de l'Etat a Liège (Belgium), July 1977.
Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, June 1978.
Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Structural Dynamics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, July 1981.
Georgia Tech Experience
Professor, School of Aerospace Engineering, 1995-present.
Other Professional Positions and Consulting Experience
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, and Mechanics at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, 1989-1995.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, and Mechanics at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, 1983-1989.
Research Engineer at St. Gobain Recherches in Paris, France.
Selected Publications: 2003-2008
Bauchau O.A. and Trainelli L., “The Vectorial Parameterization of Rotation,” Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol 32, No 1, pp 71 -- 92, 2003.
Bauchau O.A., “A Self-Stabilized Algorithm for Enforcing Constraints in Multibody Systems,” International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol 40, No 12 -- 13, pp 3253 -- 3271, 2003.
Bauchau O.A. and Rodriguez J., and Chen, S.Y., “Coupled Rotor-Fuselage Analysis with Finite Motions Using Component Mode Synthesis,” Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol 49, No 2, pp 201 -- 211, 2004.
Bauchau O.A. and Rodriguez J., and Chen, S.Y., “Coupled Rotor-Fuselage Analysis with Finite Motions Using Component Mode Synthesis,” Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol 49, No 2, pp 201 -- 211, 2004.
Laulusa A., Bauchau O. A., Choi J-Y., Tan V. and Li L., “Evaluation of some Shear Deformable Shell Elements,” International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol 43, pp 5033 -- 5054, 2006.
Bauchau, O.A. and Liu, Haiying, “On the Modeling of Hydraulic Components in Rotorcraft Systems,” Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol 51, No 2, pp 175 -- 184, 2006.
Bauchau, O.A. and Ju, Changkuan, “Modeling Friction Phenomena in Flexible Multibody Dynamics,” Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol 195, No 50-51, pp 6909 -- 6924, 2006.
Bauchau, O.A. and Wang J.L., “Stability Evaluation and System Identification of Flexible Multi-Body Systems,” Multibody System Dynamics, Vol 18, No 1, pp 95 -- 106, 2007.
Bottasso, L., Bauchau, O.A. and Cardona, A., “Time-Step-Size Independent Conditioning and Sensitivity to Perturbations in the Numerical Solution of Index-3 Differential Algebraic Equations,” SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing, Vol 29, No 1, pp 397 -- 414, 2007.
Shabana, A.A., Bauchau, O.A. and Hulbert, G.M., “Integration of Large Deformation Finite Element and Multibody System Algorithms,” Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol 2, No 4, pp 351 -- 359, October 2007.
Bauchau, O.A. and Wang, Jielong, “Efficient and Robust Approaches to the Stability Analysis of Large Multibody Systems,” Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol 3, No 1, pp 011001-1 -- 12, January 2008.
Laulusa A. and Bauchau, O.A., “Review of Classical Approaches for Constraint Enforcement in Multibody Systems,” Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol 3, No 1, pp 011004-1-- 8, January 2008.
Bauchau, O.A. and Laulusa A., “Review of Contemporary Approaches for Constraint Enforcement in Multibody Systems,” Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol 3, No 1, pp 011005 1--8, January 2008.
Selected Presentations and Keynote Addresses: 2003-2008
“Modeling of Contact Conditions with Application to Aerospace Systems Involving Backlash, Free-play and Friction,” Presented at the 7th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, AlbuquerqueNM, July 28 -- 30, 2003.
“A Self-Stabilized Algorithm for Enforcing Constraints in Multibody Systems,” Presented at the 19thBiennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, ChicagoIL, September 2 -- 6, 2003. Paper DECT 2003 VIB-48332.
“Modeling of Unilateral Contact in Multibody Systems, “ Presented at the XXII Southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, TuskegeeAL, August 15-17, 2004.
“Modeling of Unilateral Contact Conditions in Aerospace Systems,” Presented at the Contractor's Meeting in Mechanics of Materials and Devices & Structural Mechanics Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, August 18 -- 21, 2004.
“DYMORE A Finite Element Based Tool for the Analysis of Nonlinear Flexible Multibody Systems,” Invited seminar in the Morphing Lecture Series presented at the National Institute of Aerospace in HamptonVA, July 26, 2005.
“Modeling Friction Phenomena in Flexible Multibody Dynamics,” Presented at the Sixth European Conference on Structural Dynamics, Paris, France, Sep. 4 -- 7, 2005.
“Efficient and Robust Approaches to the Stability Analysis of Large Multibody Systems,” Invited Seminar presented at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Mar. 28, 2006.
“On the Modeling of Hydraulic Components in Rotorcraft Systems,” Presented at the American Helicopter Society 62nd Forum and Technology Display, PhoenixAZ, May 9 -- 11, 2006. Best paper in the session award.
“The Semi-Active Coulomb Friction Damper Concept,” Presented at the American Helicopter Society 62nd Forum and Technology Display, PhoenixAZ, May 9 -- 11, 2006. Best paper in the session award.
“Efficient and Robust Approaches for Rotorcraft Stability Analysis,” Presented at the American Helicopter Society 63rd Forum and Technology Display, Virginia BeachVA, May 1 -- 3, 2007.
Stability Evaluation and System Identification for Rotorcraft Systems,” Invited seminar presented at KonkukUniversity, Seoul, South Korea, June 15, 2007.
“Optimal Control Based on Subspace Identification Algorithms for Multibody Systems,” Presented at the MULTIBODY DYNAMICS 2007, ECCOMAS Thematic Conference, Milano, Italy, 25--28 June 2007.
Professional Service and Development Activities: 1998-2002
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Senior Member 1985 - present.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Associate Member 1984 - present.
American Helicopter Society, Member 1985 - present. Member: Dynamics Committee. (1996-1998, 2000-2002)
European Mechanics Society, Member 1998 - present.
Associate Editor: Journal of Nonlinear and Computational Dynamics.
Advisory Board: Multibody System Dynamics. Member 2002-present.
Institutional Service and Development Activities: 1998-2002
AE Committee on Aeroelasticity and Dynamics, 1995-present; 2001-present, Chair. AE Faculty Honors Committee, 2000-present. AE Committee on Structural Mechanics & Material Behavior, 1995-present.
Selected Honors and Awards
Prix Auguste Sacré awarded by the Académie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, for the period 1994-2000. In recognition of his work in Structural Dynamics, and Rotors and Rotor Blade Dynamics.
Robert D. Braun, Ph.D.
David & Andrew Lewis Associate Professor of Space Technology
Degrees
B.S., Aerospace Engineering, PennStateUniversity, 1987.
M.S., Astronautics, GeorgeWashingtonUniversity, 1989.
Ph.D., Aeronautics & Astronautics, StanfordUniversity, 1996.
Georgia Tech Experience
David & Andrew Lewis Associate Professor of Space Technology, Aerospace Engineering, 2003 - present.
Other Professional Positions and Consulting Experience
Special Assistant for Exploration Engineering, NASA Langley Research Center, 2001-2003.
Chief Engineer, Intelligent Synthesis Environment Program Office, NASA Langley Research Center, 2000-2001.
Earth Entry Vehicle Manager, Mars Sample Return Project, NASA Langley Research Center, 1999-2000.
Aerospace Technologist, NASA Langley Research Center, 1989-1999.
Personal consulting agreement with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for systems engineering and independent review services in support of a wide range of spaceflight projects, (2004 – present). Consulting services provided for NASA Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle Thermal Protection System Advanced Development Project (2005 – present). Peer review services consulting agreement with NASA HQ and SAIC (2004-present).
Selected Publications: 2006-2008
Braun, R.D.; Wright, H.S.; Croom, M.A.; Levine, J.S.; and Spencer, D.A.; “Design of the ARES Mars Airplane and Mission Architecture, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 5, pp. 1026-1034, Sept-Oct, 2006.
Rohrschneider, R.R.; and Braun, R.D.; “Survey of Ballute Technology for Aerocapture,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 10-23, Jan-Feb, 2007.
Putnam, Z.R.; Braun, R.D.; Rohrschneider, R.R.; and Dec, J.A; “Entry System Options for Human Lunar Return,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 194-202, Jan-Feb, 2007.
Braun, R.D.; and Manning, R.M.; “Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Challenges,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 310-323, Mar-Apr, 2007.
Wooster, P.D.; Braun, R.D.; Ahn, J.; and Putnam, Z.R.; “Mission Design Options for Human Mars Missions,” MARS: The International Journal of Mars Science and Exploration, Vol. 3, pp. 12-28, Aug. 2007.
Christian, J.A.; Manyapu, K.; Wells, G.W.; Lafleur, J.M.; Verges, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; “Sizing of an Entry, Descent, and Landing System for Human Mars Exploration,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp.130-141, Jan-Feb, 2008.
Putnam, Z.R.; Bairstow, S.H.; Barton, G.H.; and Braun, R.D.; “Improving Lunar Return Entry Footprints Using Enhanced Skip Trajectory Guidance,” Accepted for publication in the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2008; see also The Draper Technology Digest, Vol. 11, CSDL-R-3009, pp. 24-33, 2007.
Clark, I.G.; Wells, G.W.; Theisinger, J.T.; and Braun, R.D.; “An Evaluation of Ballute Entry Systems for Lunar Return Missions,” Accepted for publication in the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2008.
Selected Keynote Addresses: 2004-2008
AIAA Distinguished Lecturer (2004 – 2006), Eleven AIAA section lectures across the nation.
Entry, Descent and Landing Challenges to Enable Human Mars Exploration, Invited Speaker, International Space Development Conference, Dallas, TX, May 26, 2007.
Entry, Descent and Landing Challenges for Robotic and Human Mars Exploration, Invited Speaker, National Institute for Aerospace Systems Analysis Distinguished Lecture Series, Oct 17, 2006.
Experiences and Challenges in Mars Exploration, Keynote Speaker at NASA Langley Summer Programs Banquet, Hampton, VA, Aug 9, 2006.
Entry, Descent and Landing Challenges for Human Mars Exploration, Invited Speaker, 9th Annual Mars Society Conference, Washington, D.C., Aug 5, 2006.
Professional Service and Development Activities: 2004-2008
Fellow AIAA.
AIAA Space Systems Technical Committee, 2006 – present.
AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Technical Committee, 2004 – 2007.
AIAA Fellow Technical Evaluation Committee, 2007.
AIAA Distinguished Lecturer, 2003 - 2006.
AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Honors and Awards Committee, 2005.
Member, NRC New Opportunities in Solar System Exploration Committee, 2007-2008.
Advisory Council, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 2006 – present.
Advisory Council, Pennsylvania State University Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2008 – present.
Mars Program Systems Engineering Team, 2006 – present.
NASA Management Operations Working Group, Office of the Chief Engineer, 2006-present.
Member, NASA Mars Architecture Team, 2007-2008.
NASA Planetary Protection Advisory Council member, 2004 – 2006.
NASA Integrated Robotic and Human Mars Exploration Strategic Roadmap Team member, 2005.
Co-chair, NASA Planetary Access Capability Roadmap Team, 2004-2005.
NASA Human Planetary Landing System Capability Roadmap Team member, 2004-2005.
Co-chair, Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group Human Precursor Technology Development Committee, 2004-2005.
Institutional Service and Development Activities: 2004-2008
Space systems faculty search committee chair, 2006-present.
Member of AE Graduate Program committee, 2006 - present.
Member of AE Academic Program committee, 2006 - present.
Chair, 1st Annual Space Systems Engineering Conference, on Georgia Tech campus, Nov 2005.
Chair, 6thInternational Planetary Probe Workshop, on Georgia Tech campus, June 2008.
Search committee member for Dutton-Ducoffe Chair in Embedded Software and Control, 2005.
Selected Honors and Awards
AIAA Lawrence Sperry Award, 1999, for “Significant contributions enabling the successful entry, descent, and landing of the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft, and the development of the Mars Microprobes and Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter and Lander.”
NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal, 1998, for “Outstanding engineering contributions which led to the successful entry, descent, and landing of the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft.”
NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal, 1996, for “Outstanding technical achievement in the application of flight systems entry analysis to space missions and commercial launch services.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, 2004, for “Significant technology advancement of Mars airplane flight systems demonstrating their validity as a credible space science platform.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, 2000, for “Design of an innovative aeroshell system satisfying the unique entry, descent, and impact requirements of the Mars Microprobe mission.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, 1998, for “Outstanding technical contributions in the design, test, operations, and post-flight data reconstruction phases of the Mars Pathfinder mission.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, 1997, for “Outstanding contributions to the analysis and design of the Mars Pathfinder entry, descent, and landing system through definition of Mars atmospheric, aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, and flight dynamics in support of the Space Science Enterprise.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, 1997, for “Outstanding contributions, skill, and teamwork as a member of the Mars Pathfinder operations navigation team.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, 1997, for “Outstanding skill and commitment in the design development, and validation of the Mars Pathfinder Entry, Descent, and Landing subsystems.”
NASA Group Achievement Award, 1997, for “Outstanding skill and teamwork in the development of the Mars Pathfinder Entry, Descent, and Landing end-to-end verification simulation.”
NASA Inventions and Contributions Board Team Award, 2006, for “The creative development of technically significant software which has been accepted and approved by NASA, entitled POST.”
NASA Inventions and Contributions Board Team Award, 2008, for “Development of the formal and approved entry, descent and landing Monte-Carlo simulation methodology used in NASA flight project practices.”
John-Paul Clarke, Sc.D.
Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering
Degrees
Sc.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997.
S.M., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1992.
S.B., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1991.
Georgia Tech Experience
Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering, 2005-Present.
Other Professional Positions and Consulting Experience
Associate Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, July 2002 – June 2005.
Assistant Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sept. 1997 – June 2002.