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Academic Interests

Solid mechanics, structural analysis, finite element methods, computer simulation and modeling.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, 1990
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1985
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, China, 1981

Employment History

Director, FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center, School of Engineering and Applied Science, George Washington University, Virginia Campus, Ashburn, Virginia (7/2005 to Present) 

Director of Simulation and Advanced Computing Research, FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center, The George Washington University, Virginia Campus, Ashburn, Virginia (6/1995 to Present)

Senior Research Scientist, FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center, The George Washington University, Virginia Campus, Ashburn, Virginia (1/1994 to 5/1995)

Senior Research Scientist, Science and Technology Research, Inc., Columbia, Maryland (10/1990 to 12/1993)

Courses Taught at CEE, GWU

CEE 121 Structural Theory I (UG)
CEE 122 Structural Theory II (UG)
CEE 120 Introduction to the Mechanics of Solid (UG)
CEE 222 Plasticity (G)

Professional Service

Member of the editorial board of the international journal “International Journal of Crashworthiness,” published and distributed by Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge UK.

Reviewer of Scientific Journals: Journal of TRB Record, International Journal of Crashworthiness, International Journals of Vehicle Design, Journal of Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering.

Session Chairman for the International Crashworthiness Conference, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008.

Professional Affiliations

Member of Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) and Past Vice Chairman of Washington DC Section for Math and Science.

Member of the A2A04 of Transportation Research Board for Roadside Hardware.

Member of the subcommittee of A2A04 on Computational Mechanics of Transportation Research Board.

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)

Journal Articles

S-B, Jeong1, S-I Yi1, C-D Kan, V Nagabhushana, and G-J Park, “Structural optimization of an automobile roof structure using equivalent static loads,” Journal of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 222, pp 1985-1995, 2008.

Buyuk M., Kurtaran H., Marzougui D., Kan C.D., “Automated design of threats and shields under hypervelocity impacts by using successive approximate optimization methodology,” International Journal of Impact Engineering, 35:12, pp 1449-1458, 2008.

D. Marzougui, P. Mohan, C.D. Kan and K. Opiela, “Performance Evaluation of Low-Tension Three Strand Cable Median Barriers,” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No 2025, pp. 34-44, 2008.

P. Mohan, D. Marzougui, C. D. Kan, “Modified Approach to Accurately Measure Height of Force (HOF),” Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress, Paper Number 2007-01-1182, Detroit, April 2007. Published in SAE 2007 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars, V116-6, August 2008.

Pradeep Mohan, Dhafer Marzougui, Cing Dao (Steve) Kan “Validation of a Single Unit Truck Model for Roadside Hardware Impact,” In press for publication in International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modeling and Testing International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modeling and Testing, Vol. 2, No.1 pp. 1-15, 2007.

Aihong (Rachel) Zhao, Chung-Kyu Park, Cing-Dao (Steve) Kan, “Child Safety Analysis in Frontal Impact –International Journal for Crashworthiness (Article in Press).

Carney K.S., DuBois P.A., Buyuk M., Kan C.D., “A generalized, three dimensional definition, description and derived limits of the triaxial failure of metals,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering. (Article in Press)

Buyuk M., Kan C.D., Loikkanen M.J., “Explicit finite element analysis of 2024-T3/T351 aluminum material under impact loading for airplane engine containment and fragment shielding,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering. (Article in Press)

Buyuk M., Marzougui D., Kan C.D., “Safety performance evaluation of portable concrete barriers with different design combinations by using modular finite element modeling approach,” Int. Journal of Crashworthiness. (Article in Press)

Marzougui, D., Zink, M., Zaouk, A., Kan., C.D., and Bedewi N. “Development and Validation of a Vehicle Suspension Finite Element Model for Use in Crash Simulations.” International Journal of Crashworthiness, Vol. 6. No 4, pp 25-32 Woodhead Publishing, Ltd. 2004.

Chen, Y. Eskandarian, A., Kan, C.D., and Lee, J.D. “Thermo-Plastic Effects on Structural Behaviour, ” International Journals of Vehicle Design, Vol. 30, Nos ½ pp 22-32, 2002.

Kan, C.D., Marzougui, and Bahouth, G. “Integrated Crashworthiness Evaluation Using Vehicle and Occupant Finite Element Models,” International Journal of Crashworthiness, Vol. 6. No 3, pp387 – pp398, Woodhead Publishing, Ltd. 2001.

Zaouk, A., Marzougui, D., and Kan, C.D. “Development of a Detailed Vehicle Finite Element Model, Part II: Component Validation,” International Journal of Crashworthiness, Vol. 5, No.1, pp37-50, Woodhead Publishing, Ltd. 2000.