Satchi Venkataraman, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor

Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA 92182-1308

e-mail: satchi@mail.sdsu.edu

Tel: 619-644-3457

Fax: 619-594-0933

EDUCATION

Institution

Year

Degree

Major Field

University of Florida

1999

Ph.D.

Engineering Mechanics

Clemson University

1993

M.S.

Mechanical Engineering

Anna University, Madras, India

1991

B.E.

Mechanical Engineering

Title of Dissertation

Modeling, Analysis and Optimization of Cylindrical Stiffened Panels for RLV Structures

Advisor: Dr. Raphael T. Haftka

PROFESSIONAL  EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, San Diego State University (SDSU), (August 2002 to present). Aerospace Structures, Composite Materials, Design Optimization, Reliability and Biomechanics.

Research Engineer, AeroChem Corporation, Gainesville, FL (March 2001 to August 2002). Structural Mechanics, Design Optimization, Biomaterials, and Biomimetics.

Visiting Assistant Professor, Dept of Aerospace Engineering, Mechanics and Engineering Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, (March 2001 to August 2002), Structural Mechanics, Design Optimization, Thermal Structures and Composite Materials.

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, (March 2000 to February 2001). Structural Mechanics, Design Optimization, Biomaterials, Biomimetics, and Thermal Structures.

Visiting Researcher, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA (January 2000 to February 2000). Structural Analysis, Design Optimization, Composite Structures, Reusable Launch Vehicle Design.

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (January 1995 to December 1999), Structural Analysis and Optimization, Approximation and Surrogate Modelings for Design Optimization, Reusable Launch Vehicle Design.

Summer Intern, Ford Research Labs, Dearborn, MI, (May-August, 1997). Design Optimization, Response Surface Methodology, Design of Engine Inlet Manifolds.

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, (May 1993 to April 1994), Fabrication and testing of composite specimens, Creep testing, taught FORTRAN programming to freshman engineering students.

Research Assistant, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, (January 1992 to April 1993), Experimental heat transfer, natural convection flows in vented enclosures.

COURSES TAUGHT

Course Name

Term

Institution

Introduction to FORTRAN Programming

F93 & S94.

Clemson Univ.

Statics (EM 200)

S04, F04, S05, F05, Su06

SDSU

Mechanics of Materials (EGM 3520)

S02

Univ. of Florida

Aerospace Structural Dynamics (AE410)

F06

SDSU

Aerospace Structural Analysis (AE 310)

S03, S04, S05 & S 06

SDSU

Finite Element Methods (ME 610, EM 510)

F03, F05

SDSU

Theory of Elasticity (EM 621)

F02, F03, F04, & S06

SDSU

Theory of Elastic Stability (EM 724)

F 04, F06

SDSU

Engr. Design: Analytical Methods (ME 614)

S03 and S05

SDSU

Structural Optimization (EM 600)

S03, & S05

SDSU

S – Spring semester, F – Fall semester, Su – Summer semester

PUBLICATIONS

Articles in Refereed Journals

JP 1.     Salas, P. and Venkataraman, S., Controlling Failure Using Optimum Structural Fuses for Robust and Predictable Progressive Failure,” submitted for review to Structural &Multidisciplinary Optimization, Sep 2006.

JP 2. Venkataraman, S., and Salas, P., Optimization of Composite Laminates for Robust and Predictable Progressive Failure Response,” in print AIAA Journal, Dec 2005.

JP 3.     Venkataraman S., “Reliability optimization using probabilistic sufficiency factor and correction response surface,” Engineering Optimization, Vol. 38, No. 6, pp. 671-685, 2006.

JP 4.     Venkataraman S. and Haftka R. T., “Structural Optimization: What has Moore’s Law Done for Us?” Structural & Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol.  28, No. 6, pp 375-387, 2004.

JP 5.     Zhu, H., Sankar, B. V., Haftka, R. T., Venkataraman, S., Blosser, M. L., “Optimization of Functionally Graded Metallic Foam Insulation under Transient Heat Transfer Conditions,” Structural & Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol. 28, No. 5, November, pp 349-355, 2004.

JP 6.     Venkataraman, S., Zhu, H., Haftka, R. T., Sankar, B. V. and Blosser, M., “Optimum Design of a Functionally Graded Metallic Foam Thermal Insulation,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 42, No. 11, pp 2355-2363, 2004.

JP 7.     Zhu, H., Sankar, B. V., Haftka, R. T., Venkataraman, S., and Blosser, M., Minimum Mass Design of Insulation Made of Functionally Graded Material,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 40, No. 2, 2004, pp. 467-469

JP 8.     Venkataraman, S., and Sankar, B.V., “Analysis of Sandwich Beams with a Functionally Graded Core,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 41, No. 12, 2003, pp. 2501-2505.

JP 9.     Qu, X., Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T. and Johnson, T. F., “Reliability, Weight, and Cost Tradeoffs in the Design of Composite Laminates for Cryogenic Environments,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 41, No. 10, 2003, pp. 2029-2036.

JP 10.   Huang J., Venkataraman S., Haftka R.T. and Rapoff A.J., “Optimization of Axisymmetric Distribution of Elastic Modulus Around a Hole for Increased Strength,” Structural & Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol. 26, pp 1-12, 2003.

JP 11.   Rapoff, A. J., Johnson, W. and Venkataraman, “Transverse Plane Shear Test Fixture for Total Knee Systems,” Experimental Techniques. Vol. 27, Iss. 3, pp. 37-39, 2003.

JP 12.   Venkataraman, S., Lamberti, L., Haftka, R. T., and Johnson, T. F., “Challenges in comparing numerical solutions for optimum weights of stiffened shells,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 40 (2), pp. 183-192, 2003.

JP 13.   Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R.T., and Rapoff, A.J.," Structural Optimization Using Biological Variables to Understand How Bones Design Holes,” Structural & Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol. 25, pp. 19-34, 2003.

JP 14.   Lamberti, L., Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T., and Johnson, T. F., “Preliminary Design Optimization of Stiffened Panels Using Approximate Analysis Models,” International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 57, pp. 1351-1380, 2003.

JP 15.   Venkataraman, Haftka, R. T., and Johnson, T. F., “Maximal Errors due to Use of Equivalent Properties for Sublaminates,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 39, No. 2, Feb. 2001.

In Progress

IP 1.      Marhadi, K. and Venkataraman, S., Effect of Competing Failures and Load Redistributions on Progressive Failure Predictability in Truss Structures,” in preparation for Computers and Structures, Oct 2006.

IP 2.      Salas, P., and Venkataraman, S., “Optimization of Laminates for Predictable Failure in the Presence Model Uncertainties and Variability,” in preparation for Composites Part B (Engineering), Nov 2006.

IP 3.      Venkataraman, S. and Sankar, B. V., “Analysis of a plate with axisymmetric functionally graded properties around a circular hole,” in preparation for Composites Part B, Dec 2006.

IP 4.      Venkataraman and Haftka R. T., “Current practices in design optimization of laminated composites structures: a review,” in preparation for Applied Mechanics Review, June 2007.

Articles in Conference Proceedings

CP 1.     Marhadi, K. and Venkataraman, S., “Tailoring Load Redistributions and Failure Sequences of Progressive Collapse in Redundant Truss Structures,” Submitted to the 48th AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Waikiki, Hawaii, April 2007.

CP 2.     Salas, P., and Venkataraman, S., “Including Model Uncertainties in Design of Composite Structures for Predictable Progressive Failure,” Submitted to the 48th AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Waikiki, Hawaii, April 2007.

CP 3.     Wesley, R., and Venkataraman, S., “Progressive Sampling for Response Surface Fitting Using Method of Dividing Rectangles (DIRECT),” Submitted to the 48th AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Waikiki, Hawaii, April 2007.

CP 4.     Venkataraman, S., Mahadevan, S., Strack, W. C., Nagpal. V., and Pai, S. S., “Calculating Confidence Intervals for Reliability to Quantify Effect of Distribution Parameter Uncertainty,” Submitted to the 48th AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Waikiki, Hawaii, April 2007.

CP 5.     Venkataraman, S., Strack, W. C., Nagpal. V., and Pai, S. S., “Incorporating Distribution Parameter Uncertainty in Reliability Calculation,” Proceedings of the Annual Reliability & Maintainability Symposium 2007, Orlando, Florida, January 22-25, 2007.

CP 6.      Salas, P., and Venkataraman, S., “Incorporating Model Uncertainties and Variability in Optimization of Laminates for Predictable Failure,” AIAA-2006-7040, Proceedings of the 11th AIAA/ ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Portsmouth, Virginia, September 2006.

CP 7.     Marhadi, K. and Venkataraman, S., Effect of Competing Failures and Load Redistributions on Progressive Failure Predictability in Truss Structures,” AIAA-2006-7101, Proceedings of the 11th AIAA/ ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Portsmouth, Virginia, September 2006.

CP 8.      Venkataraman, S. and Salas, P., “Optimum Design of Structural Fuses for Tailoring Robust and Predictable Progressive Failure,” submitted to 47th  AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Newport, Rhode Island, April 2006.

CP 9.      Venkataraman, S. and Salas, P., “Optimization of Performance and Failure Predictability in Composite Laminates Undergoing Progressive Failure,” AIAA-2005-2225 Proceedings of the 46th AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Austin, Texas, April 2005.

CP 10.    S. Venkataraman, “Reliability Optimization of Structures Using Probabilistic Sufficiency Factor and Correction Response Surface, AIAA Paper 2004-2033, Proceedings of the 45th AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Palm Springs, California, April 2004.

CP 11.    S. Venkataraman, and B. Sankar, “Elasticity Analysis and Optimization of a Functionally Graded Plate with Hole,” AIAA Paper 2003-1466, Proceedings of the 44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Norfolk Virginia, April 2003.

CP 12.    W. Wang and A. Kurdila, and  Venkataraman, S., “Shape Optimization of Electrodes for Piezoelectric Actuators – Static Analysis,” AIAA Paper 2003-1806, Proceedings of the 44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Norfolk, Virginia, April 2003.

CP 13.    Zhu, H., Sankar B.  V., Venkataraman, S., and Haftka, R. T., “Optimization of a Functionally Graded Metallic Foam Insulation Under Transient Heat Transfer Conditions,” AIAA Paper 2003-1531, Proceedings of 44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Norfolk, Virginia, April 2003.

CP 14.    Venkataraman S. and Haftka R. T., “Structural Optimization: What has Moore’s Law Done for Us?, Proceedings of the 43rd AIAA/ASME ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Denver, Colorado, April, 2002.

CP 15.    B. Sankar, N. Apetre and S. Venkataraman , Indentation of a Sandwich Beam with Functionally Graded Core, AIAA Paper 2002-1683, Proceedings of the 43rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Denver Colorado, April 2002, 11 pages.

CP 16.    S. Buskirk, S. Venkataraman, P. Ifju and A. Rapoff, “Functionally Graded Biomimetic Plate with Hole,” AIAA Paper 2002-1330, Proceedings of the 43rd AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Denver Colorado, 2002.

CP 17.    J. Huang, S. Venkataraman, A. Rapoff and R. Haftka, , “Optimization Design of Inhomogeneous Isotropic Plates with Holes by Mimicking Bones,” AIAA Paper 2002-1236, Proceedings of the 43rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Denver Colorado, April, 2002.

CP 18.    Zhu, H, Sankar, B. V., Haftka R. T., and Venkataraman, S. “Minimum Mass Design of Insulation Made of Functionally Graded Material,” AIAA Paper 2002-1425 Proceedings of  43rd AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Denver Colorado, April, 2002.

CP 19.    Grosset, L., Venkataraman, S., and Haftka, R. T., “Probability-based genetic algorithm for composite laminate optimization,” Proceedings of the 43rd AIAA/ASME ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Denver, Colorado, April, 2002.

CP 20.    Venkataraman, S., Zhu, Z., Sankar, B. V., and Haftka, R. T., “Optimum Design of a Functionally Graded Metallic Foam Thermal Insulation,” Proceedings of the American Society of Composites-16th Annual Technical Conference, September, 2001, Blacksburg, VA.

CP 21.    Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T., and Rapoff, A. J.," Structural Optimization Using Biological Variables to Understand How Bones Design Holes,” Proceedings of the Fourth World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, WCSMO-4-189, Dalian, China, June 4-8, 2001.

CP 22.    Venkataraman, S., and Sankar, B. V., “Analysis of Sandwich Beams with a Functionally Graded Core, AIAA Paper 2001-1281, Proceedings of the 42nd AIAA/ASME ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Seattle, WA, Apr. 16-19, 2001.

CP 23.    Qu, X., Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T., and Johnson, T. F., “Reliability, Weight, and Cost Tradeoffs in the Design of Composite Laminates for Cryogenic Environments,” AIAA Paper 2001-1327, Proceedings of the 42nd AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Seattle, WA, Apr. 16-19, 2001.

CP 24.    Qu, X., Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T., and Johnson, T. F., "Reliability based Optimization of Composite Laminates for Cryogenic Environments," AIAA Paper 2000-4760, Proceedings of 8th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Long Beach, CA, Sept. 6-8, 2000.

CP 25.    Qu, X., Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T., and Johnson, T. F., "Response Surface Options for Reliability based Optimization of Composite Laminates" Proceedings of the 8th ASCE Special Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability, June 2000.

CP 26.    Lamberti, L., Venkataraman, S., and Haftka, R. T., “Comparison of Preliminary Designs of Stiffened Panels Optimized Using PANDA2 for Reusable Launch Vehicle Propellant Tanks,” AIAA Paper 2000-1657, Proceedings of 41st AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Atlanta, GA, Apr. 3-6, 2000.

CP 27.    Venkataraman, S., and Haftka, R.T., " Optimization of Composite Panels - a review, " Proceedings of the American Society of Composites- 14th Annual Technical Conference, Fairborn, OH, pp. 479-488, 1999.

CP 28.    Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T. and Johnson, T. F., "Design of Shell Structures for Buckling Using Correction Response Surface Approximations,” AIAA Paper 98-4855, Proceedings of the 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (Part. 2), St. Louis, MO, September, 1998, pp. 10-31.

CP 29.    Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T. and Johnson, T. F., "Use of Equivalent Laminate Properties in the Optimization of Stiffened Composite Panels," Proceedings of the 12th Annual Technical Conference, American Society of Composites, Dearborn, Michigan, pp. 12-22, 1997.

CP 30.    Venkataraman, S., and Haftka, R. T., "Integration of Finite Element Analysis and Panel Design Program," AIAA Paper 97-1052. Proceedings of the 38th AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Kissimmee, FL, April 7-10, 1997.

Published Abstracts

1.      Rapoff AJ, Rinaldi RG, Johnson WM, Venkataraman S, Daegling DJ. Heterogeneous anisotropic elastic properties in a Macaca fascicularis mandible. Proceedings of the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Tempe, Arizona, 23-26 April 2003.

2.      Daegling DJ, Marinescu R, Venkataraman S, Rapoff AJ. Effects of structural heterogeneity and anisotropy on finite element model predictions for a mandible of Macaca fascicularis. Proceedings of the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Tempe, Arizona, 23-26 April 2003. (published in the  American Journal of Physical Anthropology: 83-83, Suppl. 36.)

3.      Rapoff AJ, Fontanel O, Venkataraman S. Heterogeneous orthotropic elasticity about a nutrient foramen via microindentation. Proceedings of the ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sonesta Beach, FL, 25-29 June 2003. (published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology: 174-175, Suppl. 36)

4.      Venkataraman, S., Zu, H., Haftka, R. T. and Sankar, B.V., Optimum Design of functionally graded metallic foam insulation for reentry vehicle thermal protection systems, Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Composites in Engineering, San Diego, California, July 2002.

5.      Venkataraman, S., and Haftka, R.T., “Response Surfaces for Predicting Load Redistribution in Multi-level Structural Optimizations,” Proceedings of the 20th International Congress of the International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (IUTAM), Chicago, Illinois, August 27 – September 2, 2000.

6.      Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R. T., Roux, W. and Harrison, P., "Comparison of NASTRAN and PANDA2 for the Optimization of Stiffened Panels,” Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Composites in Engineering, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 1995.

Funded Research Grants

Reliability Estimation and Optimization with Statistical Uncertainty, NASA SBIR 2004 Phase-II proposal in collaboration with N&R Engineering, Dec 2005-Dec2007.

Calculating confidence bounds for probability of failure using statistical data obtained from limited testing, NASA Glenn Research Center (through N& R Engineering), Jun 2005 – Aug 2005.

Structural Health Monitoring of Deployed Space Structures, Grant-in-Aid Award, SDSU Foundation, Jan 2005- July 2006.

Optimization fpr Predictbale and Robust Failure, Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award, SDSU Foundation, Jan - June 2006.

Load redistribution in multi-level coordination in optimization of complex aerospace structures, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Oct 2004- Oct 2005.

Damage Identification in Large Periodic Lattice Structures Having Local and Global Imperfections- undergraduate student research grants, Sponsor: California Space Grant Consortium, Oct 2004 – Sep 2005.

Analysis Models for Calibration of High Emissivity Coatings, Space Micro Inc, San Diego, CA, June 2004.

Development of Design Optimization Methods for Large Scale Structures, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Oct 2003- Oct 2004.

Development of Multi-Fidelity Analysis and High-Accuracy Surrogate Models for Reliability-Based Optimization, Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award 2003. San Diego State University, January – June 2004.

Structural Design for Performance and Predictability via Optimization of Failure Sequences, Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA) Award, San Diego State University, 2002-2003.

Structural Design for Performance and Predictability via Optimization of Failure Sequences, Faculty Grant-In-Aid Award, San Diego State University Foundation, 2002-2003.

Design for stress concentrations near holes via biomimetics, Principal Investigator, (CO-PI’s: R. T. Haftka and A. J. Rapoff, University of Florida), Phase-II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant funded by NASA, AeroChem Corporation, January 2001 to January 2003.

Biomimetics Based Design of Damage Tolerant Airframe Panels, Principal Investigator (CO-PI’s R. T. Haftka and A. J. Rapoff), University of Florida, Phase-I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant funded by NASA, AeroChem Corporation, Jan 2000 to June 2000.

Combined Thermal and Structural Optimization of Functionally Graded Tile, Co-Prinicipal Investigator, (CO-PI’s R. T. Haftka and B. V. Sankar, University of Florida) funded by the Thermal Structures and Metals Branch, NASA Langley Research Center, March 2001-Dec 2001.

Grant Proposals Pending Decision

Understanding Load Redistributions and Failure Sequences of Redundant Frame Structures to Tailor Alternate Load Paths that Provide Robust Progressive Failure, submitted for SGER (small grant for exploratory research), CMS Division, Structural Systems and Hazards Mitigation of Structures, National Science Foundation($57821). Oct 2006-Oct 2007, Status: Pending.

Optimum tailoring of multi-scale failure events and alternate load paths for robust and predictable failure of fail-safe composite airframe structures; NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Jan 2007-Dec 2009, ($194,577); Status: Pending.

Undergraduate Students Mentored/Mentoring:

Peter Seyforth;            BS Mechanical Engineering – May 2004 2007, (Design Engineer, Vangaurd Composites).

Eduardo Velazquez;    BS Aerospace Engineering 2005, recipient of Aerospace Engineering Speer Scholarship, 2004)- (currently enrolled as doctoral student at UCSD)

Joshua Rivera;             BS Aerospace Engineering 2006, recipient of Aerospace Engineering Speer Scholarship, 2004) (currently enrolled for a master’s degree at SDSU)

Roya Yazandifar;         BS Civil Engineering 2006 (currently enrolled for a master’s degree at SDSU, and working as an Structural Engineer at CalTrans)

Cecilia Larossa           BS Aerospace Engineering - anticipated in May 2007 (recipient of SAMPE scholarship, Aerospace Engineering Speer Scholarship, ARCS Scholarship, NASA Summer Research Internship, NASA Langley Research Center, 2006)..

Eric Lundgren;            BS Mechanical Engineering – anticipated graduation May 2007, (recipient of NASA Summer Research Internships at NASA Langley Research Center, 2005 & 2006).

Graduate Students Mentored/Mentoring:

Pablo Salas           MS Aerospace Engineering 2005 (Recipient or runner-up award in the CSU wide Student Research paper Contest, 2006. Currently enrolled as doctoral student in the SDSU- UCSD Joint Doctoral Program)

Kun Marhadi        PhD. in Computational Science (graduation anticipated 2008-2009) (currently doctoral student in the SDSU- Claremont College Joint Doctoral Program in computational science)

Himaja Jani          MS Aerospace Engineering 2005 (Engineering,  Qualcomm Corp.)                                                    

Guy Watanabe      MS Aerospace Engineering –anticipated graduation in Dec 2006 (Design engineer with Northrop Grumman)

Rafay Navaid        MS Aerospace Engineering –anticipated graduation in Dec 2007 (Test Eengineer with Goodrich Aerostructures)