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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
DESIGN ENGINEERING TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

View With Pictures        MEMBERS - September 1999

(A) Academia (G) Government (I) Industry

 

  1. Kristina Alexander (I)
    Senior Design Engineer
    Pratt & Whitney
    P.O. Box 109600, M/S 704-36
    West Palm Beach, FL 33410-9600

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561-796-9578
561-796-7077
alexkris@pwfl.com
1999

Member
Education: BS, Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1994. MS, Engineering Management, University of South Florida, 1998.
Background: Senior Design Engineer, Pratt & Whitney, Liquid Space Propulsion, RL-10 program
  1. Vladimir Balabanov (I)
    Sr. Research & Development Engineer
    Vanderplaats Research & Development
    1767 South 8th Street, Suite 210
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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719-473-4611
719-473-4638
vladimir@vma.com
1999
Design Integration
Member
Education:  MS, Aerospace Engineering, Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology, 1989. MS, Aerospace 1995 & Ph.D, Aerospace 1997, both from Virginia Tech.
Background: 4 years as Research
Engineer at the Central Aerohydrodynamic Research Institute (TSAGI) (Moscow, Russia) - Static Aeroelasticity (1989-1993). Currently developing general purpose optimization software at Vanderplaats Research and Development, Inc. (since 1997)
  1. James E. Baloun (I)
    Mechanical Engineer
    Sverdrup Technology, Inc.
    M/S 213-15
    NASA Ames Research Center
    Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

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650-604-2695
650-961-0358

jbaloun@mail.arc.nasa.gov
1999
Design Education
Member
Education: BS, Aerospace Engineering, San Diego State University, 1985.
Background: 1985-1989, Structural design on C-17 aft fuselage, Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, CA.; 1989-1998, Engineering support for NASA DC-8, C-130, and P-3 science aircraft operation including payloads and instrument integration both internal and external, minor structural repairs, and airframe modifications, NASA Ames, Moffett Field, CA.; 1998-present, Structural design on NASA SOFIA project including external door and fairings for installation of 2.5m telescope on B747-SP.
  1. Steven W. Bauman (G)
    Sr. Design Engineer
    NASA Lewis Research Center
    21000 Brookpark Rd, MS 86-10
    Cleveland, OH 44135

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216-433-3826
216-433-2215
steven.w.bauman@lerc.nasa.gov
1997
Design Education
Member
Education: BS, Mechanical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 1979. MBA, Business/Marketing, Cleveland State University, 1982.
Background: White Motors, Little Tykes Toy Co., Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Co., NASA Lewis Research Center since 1987. On project teams of 1x1 supersonic wind tunnel upgrade and new test section, solar space simulator design, shuttle DCE microgravity chamber design, assorted wind tunnel projects, and jet test rig dome microphone track system design. A team member on the U.S. first robotics competition with East Tech High School. Also a speaker's bureau member.
  1. Kevin Dean Bell (I)
    Senior Project Engineer
    The Aerospace Corporation
    P.O. Box 9045
    Albuquerque, NM 87199

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505-846-9358
505-846-0211
Kevin.D.Bell@aero.org
1999
Design Education
Member
Education: BS, Aero,Astro& Mech Engineerring, UC Davis,1990. MS, Aero/Astro, Stanford University, 1992
Background:
Supported several system engineering activities using integrated space system models that link design, performance, and cost algorithms together to provide an end-to-end concurrent engineering model. Using this capability, lead teams in assessing the trade space for the next generation of satellites: SBIRS High, MILSATCOM EHF, Advanced Deployable Optical Systems, and Teledesic. Served as the lead system engineer on several AFRL technology development programs related to the area of large deployable optical apertures.
  1. William M. Berrios (G)
    Assisstant Head
    Engineering Design Branch
    NASA / Langley Research Center
    1 North Dryden St., M.S. 432
    Hampton, VA 23681-0001

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757-864-7183
757-864-7879
w.m.berrios@larc.nasa.gov
1998

Design Guide
Member
Education: BSME, Univ. of Puerto Rico, 1980
Background:
19 years experience in design of aerospace research flight systems and related ground support hardware. Work include development of alternate Thermal Protection Systems for the NSTS space shuttle program, erectable space structure mechanisms for Space Station and Space-borne instrumentation, Thermal manager for the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF), development of the LIDAR-In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE). Currently coordinating Engineering Design support for Aeronautics, Space, and Atmospheric Research programs at the Langley Research Center.
  1. Juilian O. Blosiu (G)
    Division Staff Engineer
    Jet Propulsion Labratory
    4800 Oak Grove Drive
    Pasedena, CA 91109

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818-354-1686
818-393-4539
julian.o.blosiu@jpl.nasa.gov

1998

Design Integration
Senior Member
Education: BSEE, CSULA, 1967; MSEE, CSULA, 1977
Background:
Jet Propulsion Labratory 1977 to present; Facilitator/trainer for Robust Design & Innovative Problem Solving; System engineer; Quality Assurance Group supervisor; Task manager; Contract Manager, Advanced Engineering Tools for Concepts Generation & Robust Parametric Design.
  1. Marc Cohen (G)
    Architect
    NASA - Ames Research Center
    MS 244-14
    Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

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415-604-0068
415-604-0673
mcohen@mail.arc.nasa.gov
1993
Aerospace Architecture, Chair
Senior Member
Education: AB, Architecture & Urban Planning, Princeton U., 1974. M. Arch, Architecture, Columbia University, 1977. Arch. D., Univ. of Michigan, 1995.
Background: Licensed Architect. NASA Ames Facilities Engrg., 1979-1983. NASA-Ames Sapce Human Factors Office/Space Station Program, 1983-1990, Adv. Technology Office 1991-1994, Advanced Space Projects Branch 1994-present, Mars Exploration Programs 1991-present, SOFIA Project 1994-present.
  1. Charles R. Dauwalter (I)
    Consultant/Retired
    186 Woodward Street
    Newton Highlands, MA 02161-1341

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617-527-5526
617-965-4872 or 258-1131
dauwalter@castle.drc.com
1990
Design Guide, Chair & DETC Treasurer
Member
Education: BS, Mechanical Eng., MIT, 1955. MS, Aeronautics & Astronautics, MIT, 1971.
Background: Thirty-seven years experience at the Charles Stark Draper Lab in the design and development of electromagnetic components for state of the art gyros and accelerometers and advanced test equipment for those components. Currently a consultant at Draper Lab and at Milli Sensor Systems and Actuators, Inc. where he has been P.E. for several SBIR contracts to develop a magnetically suspended gyro wheel concept and designs MEMs and accelerometers.
  1. Alice Eichold (I)
    Architect
    Berteaux Architectural Collaborative
    777 F Street
    Davis , CA, 95616

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530-756- 9578
 
eyeshoaled@aol.com
1999
Aerospace Architecture
Member
Education: BA, Mary Baldwin College, 1970. B'Arch, Tulane University, 1973. MFS, Land Use Planning, Yale University, 1989. M'Arch, UC Berkley, 1994. Participated in the second summer session of the International Space University in Strasbourg, France, 1989.
Background: 25 years of experience with conventional architecture with an emphasis upon solar design and historic preservation. Graduate school interest in the space program led to a NASA Graduate Student Research Fellowship and to an expanded interest in mission planning for human factors design and planning. Registered Architect: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards: California, Alabama.
  1. George D. Firstbrook (I)
    Fellow Engineer
    Northrop Grumman Corporation
    P.O. Box 1521, MS 3G07
    Baltimore, MD 21203

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410-765-7219
410-765-0641
george_d_firstbrook
@md.northgrum.com

1994
Design Guide
Member
Education: BSME, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1980.
Background: Westinghouse Electric (Space Division of ESG), 1980 to Feb 1996; Northrop Grumman (Space Systems), March 1, 1996 to present. Fellow Design Engineer responsible for a team of mechanical design, structural, and process engineers in the mechanical systems design and development of space-borne electronic sensors and systems.
  1. Dorothea C. Fitzsimmons (I)
    757 Structures Manager
    Sect. 44 Frames, Skins & Bulkheads
    N-MIDY, MS 70-43
    Boeing Commercial Aircraft
    P.O. Box 3707
    Seattle, WA, 98124-2207

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425-234-4269
425-965-0402
dorothea.c.fitzsimmons@boeing.com

1998
Design Guide, Vice Chair
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Education: BSME, University of Washington, 1984, MS Aero/Astro, Stanford, 1994
Background:
Manager responsible for structural design and analysis for 737 and 757 commercial airplanes. Eleven years experience as a Stress Analyst, with experience in 3 different organizations - 737/757 Wing Trailing Edge Structures, Composite Research and Propulsion System Division Internal Loads / Finite Element Modeling.
  1. Theodore W. Hall (A)
    Postdoctoral Fellow
    Dept. of Architecture
    The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    Sha Tin, New Territories
    Hong Kong

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+852-2609-6551
+852-2603-5267
twhall@chuk.edu.hk
http://www.arch.cuhk.edu.hk/~hall/
1999
Aerospace Architecture
Member
Education: B.S. 1979, M.Arch. 1981, Arch.D. 1994, University of Michigan.
Background: Systems research programmer, Architecture and Planning Research Laboratory, University of Michigan, 1980-1994. Postdoctoral fellow and research officer, Department of Architecture, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994-present. Since 1980, programming software for computer-aided architectural design and virtual reality. Doctoral dissertation: "The Architecture of Artificial-Gravity Environments for Long-Duration Space Habitation."
  1. Thomas J. Healy Jr. (I)
    Chief Engineer, Reusable Launch Systems
    Boeing Reusable Space Systems
    Dept. 385, MS/SJ 52
    2600 Westminister Blvd.
    Seal Beach, CA 90740-7644

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562-797-1263
562-797-1491
thomas.j.healy@boeing.com
1990
DETC past Chair, Long Range Plans
Senior Member
Education: BS in Aero, University of Detroit, 1962. MS in Aero, University of Southern California, 1966. Certificate in Program Management, West Coast University, 1984.
Background: 37 years experience in launch and space systems design, especially manned and reusable systems, including Atlas-Mercury, Centaur, Apollo & derivatives, Space Shuttle Orbiter, Trans-Atmospheric Vehicles, Space Stations, Advanced Launch Systems, Shuttle-C, National Launch Systems, SSTO Reusable Launch Vehicles, X-33, Liquid Fly Back Booster for Shuttle and now Future Advanced  Reusable Launch Systems primarily for multi-stage launch vehicles
  1. Tim Hintz (I)
    Program Manager
    Isolation & Structural Control
    Satellite Systems Operation
    Honeywell, Inc.
    19019 N 59th Ave.
    Glendale, AZ 85308-9650

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602-822-3312
602-822-3963
thintz@space.honeywell.com
1996
Design Integration
, Vice Chair
Senior Member
Education: BSME/MSME Brigham Young University, 1979.
Background: Joined Sperry Flight Systems, 1979-1986; Honeywell Satellite Systems Operation, 1986-present. Eighteen years experience in the development of mechanical sub assemblies (i.e., antenna pointing systems, reaction wheel assemblies and rotating mechanisms) for space application. Currently program manager for the structural control programs.
  1. Michael E. Johnson (I)
    Mechanical Engineer
    Coleman Aerospace Company
    7675 Municipal Drive
    Orlando, FL 32819

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407-354-0047  X-2042
407-354-1113

mej@crc.com
1997
Design Integration
Senior Member
Education: BS, Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida.
Background:
Sonar Technician, US Navy, Structural Design Engineer, Martin Marietta, and Mechanical Engineer, Coleman Aerospace Company. Current assignment TMD targets. Current Chair of AIAA Central FL Section. Annual Volunteer for the Space Settlement Design Competition. Deputy Director for Career Enhancement for Region II
  1. Keven Leith (I)
    Director, Mechanical Engineering
    Orbital Sciences Corporation
    Space Sys. Division
    21700 Atlantic Blvd.
    Dulles, VA 20166

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703-406-5344
703-421-2057
leith.keven@orbital.com
1993
Design Guide
Senior Member
Education: BSME, Aerospace, UCLA, 1983. Masters coursework in Structural Design and Optimization, UCLA, 1986-87.
Background: Hughes Helicopters, Inc., 1983-85. Hughes Aircraft, Space and Comm. Division, 1985-88. Orbital Sciences Corp., 1988-present. Structural Design and Analysis, Mechanisms Design and Analysis, Fracture Mechanics Analysis. Helicopters, Satellites, Probes, and Launch Vehicles.
  1. Michael J. Lichter (G)
    Electrical Engineer
    NASA Lewis Research Center
    21000 Brookpark Rd, MS 86-5
    Cleveland, OH 44135

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216-433-8588
216-433-6382
michael.j.lichter@lerc.nasa.gov

1998
Design Integration
Member
Education: BS, Electrical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, 1989; MS, Electrical Engineering, Cleveland State University, 1994.
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Design engineer developing communications interface circuits, programmable chips (PLD, FPGA), video image processing design, CAE simulation, instrumentation and data systems, and embedded systems.
  1. Francis R. Moon (I)
    Design Engineer
    Kaman Aerospace Corporation
    P.O. Box 2
    Bloomfield, CT, 06002

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860-286-4171
860-286-7001


1998
Design Education
Senior Member
Education: BS Aero E, Brooklyn Poly, 1988; MS Mech. Eng.  in progress, Univ. of New Haven
Background:
Kaman Aerospace Corp. 1997-present, Bayer Corp. Polymers Division 1995-1997, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. 1989-1995. Experience in airframe structural and mechanical design, systems integration, and project management for H-2, H-60, H-3, H-53 and S-76 helicopters. 2 years experience managing composites IR&D program, developing new processes to utilize advanced thermoplastic composites for helicopters. Additional experience as process engineer for polycarbonate film extrusion facility, where responsibilities included statistical process control, process optimization and managing QS-9000 certification effort.
  1. David A. Nixon AIA IDSA RIBA (I)
    Pricipal,
    Altus Associates
    1103 South Hudson St.
    Los Angeles, CA, 90019

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323-954-0612
323-857-5879
altus@pacbell.net
1999
Aerospace Architecture
Senior Member
Education: 
Background
  1. Jay R. Phillips (I)
    Senior Engineering Scientist
    Boeing
    Dept. 352, Mail Stop S064-3449
    P.O. Box 516
    St. Louis, MO 63166

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314-777-4036

jay.r.phillips@boeing.com
1999
Design Integration
Member
Education: BSME, UT, Arlington
Background: 15 years experience of structural design in mostly military programs.
  1. Daniel R. Rihn (I)
    Manager of Configuration Design,
    Northrop Grumman Corp.
    8900 E. Washington Blvd.
    Pico Rivera, CA, 90660

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562-948-0949
562-948-9485
rihnda@mail.northgrum.com
1998

Member
Education: BS Engr., Northrop University, 1977.
Background: 22 years Northrop Advanced Design, F-18, TACIT Blue, B-2, ATA YF-23. Currently Manager Air Vehicle Design & Integration Advanced Design. Previously on AIAA Aircraft Design Committee.
  1. Sidney E. Rowe (G)
    Chief,
    Structures Design Branch ED53
    Marshal Space Flight Center
    Huntsville,AL, 35182

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205-544-7033
205-544-8110
sidney.e.rowe@msfc.nasa.gov
1998

Education: BSCE, Auburn University, 1981.
Background:  NASA-Marshall Structural Design, 1981-present. Group lead for structural design, development, and assembly integration with responsibility for launch vehicles, material science and biotechnology microgravity experiments, and pyrotechnics systems.
  1. Robert Simms (I)
    K-1 Program Manager
    Lockheed Martin, MS 5100
    P.O. Box 29304
    New Orleans, LA 70189

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504-257-5344
504-257-4482
Mervyn.R.Simms@maf.nasa.gov
1991
DETC Vice Chairman
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Education: HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Southport Technical College, U.K.
Background:
38 years of aerospace industry experience in design and development activities. British Aerospace for the first 18 years on the design of the Lightning, Jaguar and Tornado fighter aircraft. Joined Martin Marietta in 1979 working on structural design of the Space Shuttle External Tank. Prior assignments include the Space Station program, Shuttle-C, NLS, and EHLLV Launch Vehicles, and redesign of the ET to Aluminum-Lithium.
  1. Wayne Solomon (A)
    Prof., Head Aero & Astro Engr.
    University of Illinois
    306 Talbot Laboratory
    104 South Wright St.
    Urbana, Il 61801-2935

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217-244-7646
217-244-0720
wsolomon@uiuc.edu
1995
Design Education
Associate Fellow
Education: B.S., Idaho, 1956. Ph.D., Oregon, 1963.
Background: 6 years at Rachert Propulsion Lab, Edwards. 15 years at Bell Textron and 5 years at Univ. of Illinois teaching space systems design and research in areas of propulsion, lasers, and systems.
  1. Paul A. Trimarchi (G)
    Sr. Design Engineer
    NASA Lewis Research Center
    21000 Brookpark Rd, MS 86-12
    Cleveland, OH 44135

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216-433-3824
216-433-2215
Paul.A.Trimarchi@Lerc.nasa.gov
1997
Design Integration
Member
Education: BS, Aeronautical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, 1982.
Background: Ohio P.E. NASA-Lewis Structural Systems Branch, 1983-1995. NASA-Lewis Mechanical Systems Branch, 1996-present. Specialties include high temperature instrumentation rake design, mechanism design, and pressure vessel design. He holds one US patent for an inflatable dynamic seal.
  1. Pravit Tulyathan  (I)
    Senior Technical  Specialist
    Research, Engineering & Advanced Programs
    Boeing Phantom Works

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562-797-3159
562-797-3204
pravit.tulyathan2@boeing.com
1998
Webmaster / Design Guide
Associate Fellow
Education: BSEE, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1974; MS  Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1976; PhD Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1981.
Background: Twenty-one years experience in Computational Electromagnetics, Radar Absorbing Materials and vehicle RCS reduction.
  1. Doug Young (I)
    IPT Leader - Kistler Orbital Vehicle
    Northrop Grumman
    Dept DA00/W5
    One Hornet Way
    El Segundo, CA , 90245

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310-332-1361
310-331-3827
800-913-6090
youngdo@mail.northgrum.com
1997
Design Education, Chairman
Member
Education: BSME, University of Connecticut, 1983. MS, Systems Management, University of Southern California, 1993.
Background: Ten years with the B-2 program in vehicle structures and system design, flight test and production. Project manager for NGC's structural design efforts in support of Rockwell's Phase F X-33/SSTO technology development program (May 1995-June 1996). Currently product team leader for Kistler K-1 orbital vehicle structures integration task.