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Introduction:

I am a Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University. I earned my Masters degree in mechanical engineering in April of 2007. Since then, I have been working on my Ph.D. research (also in mechanical engineering). My field of interest is vehicle dynamics, and the projects that I have been pursuing typically relate to active and passive vehicle safety. A brief synopsis of my curriculum vitae is represented on this page. For my full, printable CV, please see the links section below.

Education:

• in progress
  Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering - Stanford University
• April 2007
  M.S. Mechanical Engineering - Stanford University
• May 2005
  B.S. Mechanical Engineering - Bucknell University

Research:

• graduate
  Single vehicle crash fatality mitigation through intelligent application of model predictive control.
• graduate
  Development of a modular electric vehicle as a research testbed for vehicle dynamics.
• undergrad
  Pulse-width control criteria and evaluation of serially connected flexible robotic arms.
• undergrad
  Use of novel actuation approaches to generate lifelike motion in animatronic figures.
• undergrad
  User interface development for CFD use in investigation of contaminant transport in urban areas.

Publications:

• Craig E. Beal and J. Christian Gerdes. Enhancing vehicle stability through model predictive control. In Proceedings of the 2009 ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Hollywood, USA. ASME Dynamic Systems and Controls Division, October 2009.
• Craig E. Beal and J. Christian Gerdes. Rollover event prevention through predictive control of coordinated actuators. In Proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, Stockholm, Sweden. International Association for Vehicle System Dynamics, August 2009.
• Buffinton, K.W., Perkins, A.D., Beal, C.E., and Berg, M.C., 2005, "Evaluation of Pulse-Width Controllers for Multi-Link, Revolute-Jointed Robotic Arms," Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Robotics and Applications, pp.131-139.
• Honors Thesis (click here for abstract)

Experience:

• Summer 2005
  Internship - Lockheed Martin Systems Integration
• Summer 2004
  Internship - Lockheed Martin Systems Integration
• Summer 2003
  Institute for Leadership in Technology and Management

Contact Information:

• Stanford University
• 87 Hulme Ct. Apt. 419
• Stanford, CA 94305
• cbeal @ stanford.edu

Links:

• My full curriculum vitae (updated 11/11/2009)
• Dynamic Design Lab (my research lab)
• Tarco Steel Website (a site I built)

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