Engineering University

Jose L. Palacios

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EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering: Aerospace Engineering University Park, PA

Aerospace Department: Ph.D. Candidate in Aerospace Engineering Graduated: May 2008

Thesis Topic: Ultrasonic Anti-Icing for Helicopter Rotor Blades

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering: Aerospace Engineering University Park, PA

Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering Graduated: Dec. 2004

Thesis Topic: Dynamic Analysis and Experimental Testing of Thin Walled Structures

Driven by Shear Tube Actuators

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering: Aerospace Engineering University Park, PA

Schreyer Honors College Graduated: May 2003

Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering Dean s List: Every Semester

Minor in Mechanical Engineering

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

University Park, PA

Vertical Lift Rotorcraft Center of Excellence, Pennsylvania State University

2000 Present

Research Internship

Analysis, design, fabrication and testing of an anti-icing piezoelectric actuators for rotor blades

Research contributor to Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR, Phase I): Analysis of Single Crystal

Piezoelectric Flap Actuators for Helicopter Rotor Blades (TRS, Inc.)

Design and fabrication of a continuous poling machine for piezoelectric material currently used by the

Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence at the Pennsylvania State University

2002 Present

Research Assistant: Head of the Vertical Lift Center of Excellence Laboratory

Conducted research and experimental testing on ultrasonic anti-icing for helicopter rotor blades

Principal research collaborator with FBS, Inc. on a Phase I SBIR on anti-icing for helicopter rotor blades

Principal Penn State graduate researcher on a collaboration with Physical Sciences Inc., West Virginia

University and Iowa State University on a Phase I SBIR on boundary layer control via dynamic roughness

elements

University Park, PA

Penn State University, College of Engineering: Aerospace Department

Fall 2003; 04; Spring 2005

Teaching Assistant

Chosen to teach the senior aerospace engineering course, AERSP 406W (Structural Dynamics Laboratory)

Created lectures, taught and graded senior aerospace engineering students structural dynamics concepts,

laboratory experimental set ups and report writing techniques

Guest speaker and substitute for lectures in structure analysis-related senior-level aerospace courses,

ultrasonic wave propagation and testing graduate courses (Fall 2007, Spring 2008)

State College, PA

The Bungalow House

August 2006 - Present

Co-Founder, Co-Owner

Operated bed-and-breakfast type business, specializing in offering a first-class Penn State home away

from home

Responsible for marketing functions such advertising, maintaining website, and promotions

Interact with customers with varying backgrounds and needs, while providing a distinguished level of

service

Senergy Fuel Systems, Inc. State College, PA

August 2007-Present

President

Develop and implemented a business plan to produce renewable energy

Secure funding for the start-up business

Negotiated contracts

Supervise all operations related to the business

PROFESSIONAL HONORS

American Helicopter Society (AHS) Technical Fellow Award, 2006

AHS Annual Forum 62nd Nominee for "Best Paper Award"

ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR HONORS

Fundaci n Rafael del Pino PhD Scholarship, 2004 2007

Eric A. Walker Student Achievement Award, 2002 2003

Lion s Paw Senior Honor Society, inducted Spring 2002

National English Communication Programs Hall of Fame, inducted 2002

Spiritus Leoninus Honor Society for Student-Athletes excelling in Academics, Athletics, Community Service,

and Leadership, inducted Spring 2002

Parmis Nous Senior Honor and Tradition Society, inducted Fall 2001

Sigma Gamma Tau, Aerospace Engineering National Honor Society, inducted 2001

Golden Key National Honor Society, inducted 2000

National Scholars Honor Society, inducted 1998

ATHLETICS HONORS

Penn State University Gymnastics Scholarship

Captain of the Penn State Men s Gymnastics Team, 2002 2003

Big Ten Team Champion, 2003

Spanish National Gymnastics Team Member

NCAA Gymnastics Team Champion, 2000

Verizon Academic All-American Men's Fall-Winter At-Large, 2001

USA Academic All-American, 1998 2001

Academic All Big Ten, 1998 2001

Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives Recognition for Outstanding Gymnastics Performance as

a Member of the Penn State Gymnastics Team

Most Valuable Gymnast from The Penn State University Team, 2000

Gene Wettstone Award for Outstanding Performance during Penn State vs. Ohio State., 02/26/2000; Penn

State vs. Nebraska, 03/04/2000; Penn State vs. Army, 27/01/2001; and Penn State vs. Michigan 02/25/2003

Big Ten Gymnast of the Week, 06/26/2000 and 02/27/2003

Placed 4th in the Junior European Gymnastics Championships as a member of the Spanish Team, 1998

8th Place in the University Games, as a member of the Spanish Team, 1999

PUBLICATIONS

Palacios, J., Smith, E., Dynamic Analysis and Experimental Testing Of Thin-Walled Structures Driven By

Shear Tube Actuators, MS Thesis, The Pennsylvania State University, 2004

Palacios, J., L., Smith, E., C., Dynamic Analysis and Experimental Testing of Thin-Walled Structures

Driven By Shear Tube Actuators, 46th AIAA/ ASME/ ASCE/ AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics &

Materials, AIAA-2009-2112, Austin, Texas, April 2005, p 3862-3875

Palacios, J., Zhu., Y., Smith, E., Rose, J., Ultrasonic Shear and Lamb Wave Interface Stress for Helicopter

Rotor De- Icing Purposes, 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials,

AIAA-2006-2282, Newport, Rhode Island, May 2006

Palacios J., Smith, E., Rose J., Gao, H., Ultrasonic Shear Wave Anti-Icing System for Helicopter Rotor

Blades, 62nd Annual Forum Proceedings - American Helicopter Society, Phoenix, Arizona, May 2006, p

1492-1502

Palacios, J., Smith, E., Optimized Ultrasonic Shear Wave Anti-Icing Actuator for Helicopter Blades, 25th

Army Science Conference, Orlando, FL, November 2006

Palacios J., Smith, E., Rose J., Zhu, Y., Global Ultrasonic Shear Wave Anti-Icing Actuator for Helicopter

Blades, 63rd Annual Forum Proceedings - American Helicopter Society, Virginia Beach, VA, May 2007

Palacios J., Smith, E., Rose J., Ultrasonic De-Icing Systems for Helicopter Rotor Blades, 64th Annual

Forum Proceedings - American Helicopter Society, Montreal, Canada, May 2008

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Computer Languages: Satellite Tool Kit, C++, Matlab, LabView, ATILA Piezoelectric FEM

Website Development

Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish; conversational in French

Other Skills:

o Advanced Scuba Diving Certification License Obtained: September 2005

o Fixed Wing Private Pilot License (20 Hours) Expected to Obtain License: July 2008

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