Robert Crawford, E.I.T.

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Willow Grove, PA 19090 abnfz4@r.postjobfree.com

Education: Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 2010

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 2008

3.29 GPA Dean’s List four semesters

La Salle College High School, Wyndmoor, PA June 2004

Skills: Software: ANSYS, AutoCAD, Fluent, NI LabVIEW, Maple, MathCAD, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Solid Works

Research:

Graduate Research

Villanova Cellular Biomechanics and Sport Science Laboratory

Villanova University, Presiding Professor – Dr. Qianhong Wu (Aug. 2008 – May 2010)

• Thesis – Porous Medium Flow with Applications from Biomechanics to Sports

Science

o Lubrication Theory for Highly Compressible Porous Mediums

Applications for Microcirculation and Endothelial

Glycocalyx

Experimental and Theoretical Dynamic Compaction Study of Porous Medium

Mechanics of Skiing/Snowboarding

o Hydrodynamic CFD Analysis of Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Undergraduate Research

Laboratory for Advanced Thermal and Fluid Systems

Villanova University, Presiding Professor – Dr. Alfonso Ortega (May 2007 – May 2008)

• Liquid crystal wind tunnel design and testing

Internship:

NAVSEA United States Navy, Philadelphia, PA (Summer 2008)

• Landing Craft, Area Cushioned (LCAC) fan testing

• Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) Data Analysis

Avo Photonics, Horsham, PA (January 2006 – January 2007)

• Equipment Experience – Fusion Splicer, Laser Welder, Machine Shop Equipment,

Palomar Die Bonder, Soldering (Printed Circuit Boards), Wire Bonder

• Fiber Assembly, Polishing, and Alignment

Experience with Various Solders and Epoxies; Development of a Glass Solder Reflow Process

• Optical Characterization of Component Transmission/Polarization

Projects:

Senior Design Project – Gyroscopic Stabilizer for a Rifle Sp 2007 – Sp 2008

• Small group capstone project and oral/written presentations

• Motorized gyro to prevent minor tremors when aiming

• Product conception, proposal, design, and prototyping

Project planning, scheduling, estimation, and constraints

Sophomore Beetlebot Competition Fall 2005

• Small group work designing a three pound remote controlled robot.

• 2 similar robots fight to the death in an arena.

Freshman Design Project Fall 2004

• Small group work designing a vehicle made of Legos.

Powered by a homemade battery constructed from lemon juice, copper and zinc.

Construct of a bridge using a limited number of Popsicle sticks that would allow the car to transverse a set span. The bridge also

underwent a strength test.

Home Retention Wall Construction Summer 2004

• Demolition, design and construction of a 3.5’ x 30’ retention wall.

Activities/ Leadership:

• Engineer in Training, passed April 2007

• Pi Tau Sigma – Mechanical Engineering Honor Society

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• Sigma Alpha Pi – National Society of Leadership and Success

University Concert, Pep, Scramble, Jazz bands, Orchestra, and Pit Orchestra on trumpet

• Villanova Jazz Festival – coordinator

Willow Manner Players Community Theater

• People to People Student Ambassador – High School Representative

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