Education

Research Description

Dr. Eischen's research focuses on computer modeling of complex structural behavior and making computing more accessible to undergraduate students.

Honors and Awards

• ASME District F Student Section Advisor Award, 2011
• NCSU College of Engineering George H. Blessis Undergraduate Adviser Award, 2012
• Thank a Teacher Award, Provosts Office, 2016
• NCSU College of Engineering George H. Blessis Undergraduate Adviser Award, 2017

Publications

Particle- and crack-size dependency of lithium-ion battery materials LiFePO4

Stamps, M. A., Eischen, J. W., & Huang, H. Y. S. (2016), AIMS Materials Science, 3(1), 190-203.

Enhancing accuracy of drape simulation. Part I: Investigation of drape variability via 3D scanning

Kenkare, N., Lamar, T. A. M., Pandurangan, P., & Eischen, J. (2008), Journal of the Textile Institute, 99(3), 211-218.

Enhancing accuracy of drape simulation. Part II: Optimized drape simulation using industry-specific software

Pandurangan, P., Eischen, J., Kenkare, N., & Lamar, T. A. M. (2008), Journal of the Textile Institute, 99(3), 219-226.

Special issue - Ninth Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics - Preface

Eischen, J. W., & Monsivais, G. (2007), Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, 2(8), 1395-1395.

Finite element modeling of the left atrium to facilitate the design of an endoscopic atrial retractor

Jernigan, S. R., Buckner, G. D., & Eischen, J. W. (2007), Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 129(6), 825-837.

The design and characterization of a novel piezoelectric transducer-based linear motor

Palmer, J. A., Dessent, B., Mulling, J. F., Usher, T., Grant, E., Eischen, J. W., Kingon, A. I., & Franzon, P. D. (2004), IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 9(2), 392-398.

Optimal pick-up locations for transport and handling of limp materials - Part II: Two-dimensional parts

Lankalapalli, S., & Eischen, J. W. (2003), Textile Research Journal, 73(10), 867-874.

Optimal pick-up locations for transport and handling of limp materials - Part I: One-dimensional strips

Lankalapalli, S., & Eischen, J. W. (2003), Textile Research Journal, 73(9), 787-796.

On control and optimization of elastic multilink mechanisms

Wang, H. L., Eischen, J. W., & Silverberg, L. M. (1998), Computers and Structures, 67(6), 483-502.

A study of solutions for the anisotropic plate subjected to a concentrated force

LaMattina, B., Klang, E. C., & Eischen, J. W. (1998), Journal of Applied Mechanics: Transactions of the ASME, 65(1), 273-276.

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Grants

CAD Apps for Core Courses in AE and ME Curricula: Bridge Funding 

The MathWorks, Inc.(1/01/16 - 5/31/17)

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CAD Apps for Core Courses in AE and ME Curricula: Bridge Funding 

Sponsor: The MathWorks, Inc.

Start Date: 1/01/16

End Date: 5/31/17

Abstract

The proposed work is essentially a bridge effort. The goal is to advance the work that was performed in the previous instructional grant, in preparation for an NSF grant that will broaden the impact of our work. The primary objective is to develop a design tool that can be used with each of the five CAD apps and support further instructional software testing and assessment. Currently, when using any one of the apps, the user selects nodes, connects them to create a structure, applies boundary conditions, then applies loads, and finally runs the program after which results are displayed in different forms (movies, static drawings, tabular  data, pop‐ups, etc). The user essentially runs one case. 

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CAD Apps for Core Courses in AE and ME Curricula

The MathWorks, Inc.(5/16/13 - 5/14/15)

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CAD Apps for Core Courses in AE and ME Curricula

Sponsor: The MathWorks, Inc.

Start Date: 5/16/13

End Date: 5/14/15

Abstract

This grant aims to close the gap in the ?design thread? found in AE and ME undergraduate programs by developing general-purpose, course-specific CAD apps for its core courses in the freshman and sophomore years ? Engineering Statics, Engineering Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Vibrations.

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Computational Simulation of the Joint Expeditionary Collective Protection (JECP) System

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)(6/24/08 - 6/24/13)

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Computational Simulation of the Joint Expeditionary Collective Protection (JECP) System

Sponsor: Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

Start Date: 6/24/08

End Date: 6/24/13

Abstract

This project will develop a computational fluid dynamics method for simulating ingress / egess into collective protection equipment being developed for the Joint Expeditionary Collective Protection program. The method will incorporate digital animation technology to replicate mission-specific human activity, will link with urban airflow models to provide external environmental conditions, and will utilize fabric-response structural models to simulate the effects of semi-rigid or flexible entryways.

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LAT - Live Axis Turning

National Science Foundation (NSF)(4/01/06 - 9/30/09)

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LAT - Live Axis Turning

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)

Start Date: 4/01/06

End Date: 9/30/09

Abstract

The goal of this proposal is to develop a new method to create Non-Rotationally Symmetric (NRS) surfaces that overcomes the limitations of the current techniques and is fast, accurate and inexpensive. Diamond turning (DT) has revolutionized the fabrication of lightweight optical surfaces for defense and science applications such as forward-looking infrared radar and infrared spectrometers. It has made this impact not only because it can accurately and rapidly fabricate diffractive, refractive and reflective optical surfaces, but because it can create reference features tied to the optical surfaces to guarantee optical alignment. An emerging trend in optical design is the use of NRS surfaces that reduce complexity, bulk and weight. To create these surfaces, DT machines have been modified with a low-amplitude Fast Tool Servo, a third axis or a fly-cutter. The problem with the FTS is its limited range and the other techniques are plagued by thermal drift during long fabrication times. The proposed Live Axis Turning (LAT) process combines evolving technologies of air bearings, linear motors, high-resolution encoders and high-speed control systems into a moving lightweight toolpost on a conventional DT machine. The result is a more flexible machine that can increase production and reduce cost for NRS components.

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Ninth Pan Americsn Congress of Applied Mechanics

US Air Force (USAF)(7/01/05 - 2/28/06)

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Ninth Pan Americsn Congress of Applied Mechanics

Sponsor: US Air Force (USAF)

Start Date: 7/01/05

End Date: 2/28/06

Abstract

The Ninth Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics (PACAM IX) will be held January 2-6, 2006, in Merida, Mexico. The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) will be the host institution for this, the ninth biennial PACAM conference. The first PACAM was held in 1989 at the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Subsequent PACAMs were held in Valparaiso, Chile, 1991, São Paulo, Bra¬zil, 1993, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1995, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1997, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1999, Temuco Chile, 2002, and Havana, Cuba, 2004. The consensus is that these meetings provided outstanding venues for enhancing communication among the engineering scholarly communities of the Americas. The event will be sponsored by The American Academy of Mechanics as usual, and by The Mexican Academy of Engineering. In past PACAMs the primary deterrent to the success of the conferences was the high-cost of U.S. participants to travel to South America. For the upcoming PACAM IX, the proximity of Mexico to the U.S. mainland will enable relatively inexpensive travel for U.S. participants but will threaten Latin American participation. Therefore, the requested AFOSR support to subsidize attendance by scholars from outside the U.S. is critical. The consensus is that PACAM IX will foster, in the spirit of NAFTA, hemispheric cooperation and enhance the appropriate hemispheric leadership role of the U.S. in engineering and specifically, applied mechanics.

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Ninth Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics

National Science Foundation (NSF)(8/15/05 - 7/31/06)

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Ninth Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)

Start Date: 8/15/05

End Date: 7/31/06

Abstract

The Ninth Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics (PACAM IX) will be held January 2-6, 2006, in Merida, Mexico. The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) will be the host institu¬tion for this, the ninth biennial PACAM conference. The first PACAM was held in 1989 at the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Subsequent PACAMs were held in Valparaiso, Chile, 1991, São Paulo, Bra¬zil, 1993, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1995, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1997, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1999, Temuco Chile, 2002, and Havana, Cuba, 2004. The consensus is that these meetings provided outstanding venues for enhancing communication among the engi¬neering scholarly communities of the Americas. The event will be sponsored by The American Academy of Mechanics as usual, and by The Mexican Academy of Engineering. In past PACAMs the primary deterrent to the success of the conferences was the high-cost of U.S. participants to travel to South America. For the upcoming PACAM IX, the proximity of Mexico to the U.S. mainland will enable relatively inexpensive travel for U.S. participants but will threaten Latin American participation. Therefore, the requested NSF support to subsidize attendance by scholars from outside the U.S. is critical. The consensus is that PACAM IX will foster, in the spirit of NAFTA, hemispheric cooperation and enhance the appropriate hemispheric leadership role of the U.S. in engineering and specifically, applied mechanics.

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