Professional Preparation

Ph. D., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University

Appointments

August 2006 – Current Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky
August 2005 – August 2006 Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Center for Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
May 2002 – May 2005 Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (CIMSS) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
May 2000 – May 2002, Graduate Research Assistant, Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (AVDL) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University