Davin K. Swanson
404-321-9071
http://www.imdl.gatech.edu/davin
Objective
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To obtain a research position focusing on controls, dynamics, simulation and/or haptics in a challenging and rewarding environment open to personal growth and advancement |
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Education
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Georgia Institute
of Technology, Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Advisor: Dr. Wayne J. Book · Concentration in passive (human-powered) robotics, control of unconventionally actuated systems, simulation and implementation of control systems · Dissertation Title: Implementation of Arbitrary Path Constraints using Dissipative Passive Haptic Displays · Minor area in Human-Machine Interfaces; coursework in Engineering Psychology, Dynamic System Modeling and Simulation, Statistics |
Apr 2003 GPA: 3.6/4.0 |
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Georgia Institute
of Technology, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Advisor: Dr. Wayne J. Book · Automation and Mechatronics focus, Robotics concentration · Thesis title: Dynamic Simulation of an Improved Passive Haptic Display · Relevant coursework: Classical Control, Digital Control, Nonlinear Control, Optimal/Robust Control, Advanced Dynamics, Machine Vision, Embedded Systems |
Jun 1999 GPA: 3.5/4.0 |
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Georgia Tech Ecole Nationale
Supèrieure d’Arts et Métiers (ENSAM), ENSAM Mechanical Engineering Certificate Program · Studied for one quarter at the European campus of Georgia Tech ·
Completed five-month robotics research project
at one of |
Jan 1998 - Aug 1998 |
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Georgia Institute
of Technology, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Cooperative Plan · Graduated with Highest Honor. Dean’s List 10 out of 11 quarters enrolled · Mechanical system and design track · Elective coursework: Mechatronics, Computer-Aided Design |
Jun 1997 GPA: 3.7/4.0 |
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Skills |
· Technical: System and sensor integration; classical and digital control system design and implementation; ability to quickly develop, learn and apply new control theories; modeling and simulation of dynamic systems; system identification; robot dynamics design and analysis; real-time system design and programming; microcontroller fundamentals · Very effective in team environments in both leader and support roles. Undergraduate and graduate coursework was heavy in team projects and labs. Graduate research experience within a research group ranging from 6 to 14 people requiring independent corroboration and cooperation between both students and faculty advisors · Strong technical writing, oral presentation and teaching skills · Fluent in French · Computer related: MATLAB/SIMULINK, C/C++, QNX RTOS, LabVIEW, Motorola 68HC11, AutoCAD, I/DEAS, CATIA, CADAM, UNIX (Solaris, IRIX, Linux), FORTRAN |
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Work Experience |
Georgia Institute
of Technology, Graduate Research Assistant · Performed research under faculty advisor Dr. Wayne Book in the field of passive haptic robotics on an NSF funded research project · Responsible for analysis and control system design of an existing passive human-powered robotic manipulator; design and implementation of novel methods of control; design and implementation of experiments to determine relative efficacy of control systems; human factors evaluation using human subjects |
Jun 1997- Aug 2000/ Aug 2001-Present |
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Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation, Engineering Co-Op, 7 quarters · Worked within different teams each quarter on a major aircraft design program. · Involved in product design and testing, propulsion system modeling, aircraft acoustic and vibration testing, crew and equipment design, airframe stress analysis, project scheduling/management (TQM methods), and manufacturing defect tracking for quality analysis (QA) |
Mar 1993- Jun 1996 |
Teaching Experience |
Georgia Institute
of Technology, Graduate Teaching Assistant · Teaching assistant for ME3056 Experimental Methodology, an undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratory course. In charge of supervising lab sessions, assisting students with data analysis and report writing, and grading lab reports · Rewrote course lab manual to improve clarity, streamline time spent in lab, and correct theoretical and procedural errors · Implemented web-based pre-lab training to familiarize students with lab equipment before coming to lab |
Aug 2000- Aug 2001 |
Honors and Awards |
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Mechanical Engineering Nominee, 2001 · Georgia Tech President’s Fellowship · Alternate, 1999 DOE Integrated Manufacturing Fellowships · Honorable Mention, 1998 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship · Leader of 2nd place team, 1997 ANS Student Robotics Competition · United Technologies Teaching Intern · $32,000 winner, ABC’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire? |
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Publications |
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Davin K. Swanson and Wayne J. Book. “Path-Following Control for Dissipative
Passive Haptic Displays.” 11th
International Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and
Teleoperator Systems (HAPTICS 2003), ·
Davin K. Swanson and Christopher S. Lynch. “Web-Lab: a New Approach to Undergraduate
ME Laboratory Training at Georgia Tech.”
2003 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ·
Davin K. Swanson and Wayne J. Book. “Obstacle Avoidance Methods for a Passive
Haptic Display.” 2001 IEEE/ASME
International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, ·
Davin K. Swanson and Wayne J. Book. “Torque Feedback Control of Dry Friction
Clutches for a Dissipative Passive Haptic Interface.” 2000 IEEE Conference on Control
Applications, ·
Davin K. Swanson, Eric Romagna, Wayne J. Book,
and André Barraco. “Influence of
Actuator Dynamics on Passive Haptic Interface Performance.” 1999 IEEE/ASME International Conference on
Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, |
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Activities and Memberships |
Co-Chair, Robot and Manipulator Control Session, 2000 IEEE Conference on Control Applications; 1996-1997 Team Leader, Georgia Tech Aerial Robotics Team; 1998-1999 Senator, Georgia Tech Graduate Student Senate; Student Member, IEEE and ASME; amateur photography / videography; foreign travel; computer science |
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