Jeffrey W. Eischen

Position

• Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

ducation

• BS, Civil Engineering, UCLA , 1978
• MS, Mechanical Engineering- Applied Mechanics, Stanford University, 1981
• PhD, Mechanical Engineering- Applied Mechanics, Stanford University, 1986

Areas of Interest

• Elasticity, solid mechanics
• Computational mechanics
• Stress analysis in microelectronics

Current Projects

• Fast Long Range Actuator – FLORA

Background

Dr. Eischen received his BS degree in Civil Engineering at UCLA in 1978. He did his graduate work in Applied Mechanics at Stanford University, earning his MS in 1981 and PhD in 1986. His research interests include: linear and nonlinear finite element analysis, multi-body kinematics/dynamics/control, fabric mechanics, and stress analysis in microelectronic devices. He teaches undergraduate courses in solid mechanics and strength of mechanical components. His graduate courses include fracture mechanics and advanced machine design. Funding from the National Textile Center (Department of Commerce) supports work in the area of fabric drape mechanics. The research project is aimed at developing computer simulation algorithms capable of predicting the drape of fabrics on the human body and how fabric parts behave while being manipulated during manufacturing operations. Funding from IBM supports work in the area of stress and deformation analysis of microelectronic components, namely the read/write head air bearing. The research project aims to develop predictive capability concerning deformation and residual stresses induced by mechanical scribing.

Selected Publications

• TBA

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