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Jeffrey C. Hayen


EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics and Physics
California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA)
Graduation:  June 1996
GPA:  3.82

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
Graduation:  June 1986
GPA:  4.00

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
Graduation:  June 1984
GPA:  3.90

TECHNICAL INTERESTS

  • Design, Analysis, and Control of Dynamical Systems
  • Vibration Mitigation in Mechanisms, Structures, and Vehicles
  • Computational Analysis and Simulation of Physical Systems
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Thermal and Fluid Sciences

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Engineering/Mathematics Instructor (1995–Present)
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Courses Developed/Taught:

  • Engineering Orientation/Computation
  • Electric Circuits I, II
  • Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials
  • Engineering Graphics and Design
  • Discrete Mathematics I, II
  • Vector Calculus I, II
  • Differential Equations
  • Matrix Methods and Linear Algebra
  • Probability and Statistics

Graduate Teaching Assistant (1991–1995)
California Institute of Technology
Courses Facilitated:

  • Thermodynamics I, II
  • Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
  • Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials
  • Dynamics and Vibration (Graduate Level)

Graduate Teaching Assistant (1984–1986)
San Diego State University
Courses Facilitated:

  • Engineering Instrumentation and Measurement Analysis
  • Numerical Analysis and Computation (Graduate Level)

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer (1986–1990)
Thermodynamics and Propulsion Analysis
General Dynamics Corporation, Space Systems Division
Duties Involved:

  • Cryogenic Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Low-Gravity Fluid Mechanics
  • Propellant and Pressurant Control
  • Space Launch Vehicle Dynamics

Mechanical/Consulting Engineer (2006 and 2007, Summer Term)
Water Treatment and Distribution Systems
HBH Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Duties Involved:

  • Pipe Networks and Pumps
  • Instruments and Controllers
  • Hydraulics-Related Issues
  • Chemical Disinfection

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research/Consulting Engineer (1996–2000)
Structural Dynamics Analysis and Mitigation
California Institute of Technology and Kajima Corporation of Japan
Duties Involved:

  • Structural Model and Control Algorithm Development
  • Computational Simulation of Structural Models
  • Semi-Active Control Technology Development

Graduate Research Assistant (1990–1992)
NSF-Sponsored Tsunami Overland Flow Investigation
California Institute of Technology, W. M. Keck Hydraulics Laboratory
Duties Involved:

  • Hydraulically-Actuated Water-Wave Generation
  • Experimental Measurement and Data Acquisition
  • Fluid Flow Visualization Techniques

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Outstanding Graduate in Department of Mechanical Engineering    (SDSU) 1984
Summa Cum Laude in Mechanical Engineering    (SDSU) 1984

PUBLICATIONS

Jeffrey C. Hayen
“Brachistochrone with Coulomb Friction”
International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
Vol. 40, No. 8, pp. 1057–1075 (2005)

Jeffrey C. Hayen
“Projectile Motion in a Resistant Medium Part I:  Exact Solution and Properties”
International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 357–369 (2003)

Jeffrey C. Hayen
“Projectile Motion in a Resistant Medium Part II:  Approximate Solution and Estimates”
International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 371–380 (2003)

Jeffrey C. Hayen and Wilfred D. Iwan
Realistic Model Studies of Active Interaction Control
Earthquake Engineering Research Laboratory Report No. 2000-03
California Institute of Technology, November 2000

Jeffrey C. Hayen and Wilfred D. Iwan
“The Use of Semi-Actively Controlled Interactions for Earthquake Response Control of Structures”
Proceedings of the Eleventh World Conference on Earthquake Engineering
(Acapulco, Mexico) June 23–28, 1996

Jeffrey C. Hayen
Response Control of Structural Systems Using Semi-Actively Controlled Interactions
Earthquake Engineering Research Laboratory Report No. 1995-03
California Institute of Technology, August 1995

Jeffrey C. Hayen and Wilfred D. Iwan
“Response Control of Structural Systems Using Active Interface Damping”
Proceedings of the First World Conference on Structural Control
(Pasadena, California) August 3–5, 1994

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers    (Member #04830352)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers    (Member #00318144)
  • American Physical Society    (Member #60035101)
  • Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society
  • Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society


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