Gary M. Osborne, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Term Appointment)
102 Sackett Hall
502-852-0939
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Biography
Dr. Osborne's research interests focus on vehicle architecture modeling, simulation, and optimization. Current work involves the development of vehicle concept modeling methodologies, algorithms, and appropriate analysis tools for implementation into a vehicle design software package.
Education
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, University of Louisville, 2006.
M.Eng in mechanical engineering, University of Louisville, 2003.
B.Sc. in mechanical engineering, University of Louisville, 2001.
Appointment Information
Original appointment as assistant professor - 2009.
Portion of time committed to teaching - 0 percent.
Portion of time committed to research and scholarly activities - 100 percent.
Portion of time committed to institutional and professional service - 0 percent.
Professional Experience
10/09-present, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Assistant professor (term appointment), Mechanical Engineering Department. Research on algorithms for vehicle architecture modeling, analysis, and optimization.
5/06-9/09, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Postdoctoral research assistant.
11/00-4/06, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Graduate research assistant.
8/99-10/00, Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc, Louisville, KY. Cooperative internship project engineer.
Professional Registration
None.
Publications
Osborne, G., Prater, G., and Shahhosseni, A. "Finite Element Concept Modelling Methodologies for Pickup Truck Boxes," International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems, 2010, 17(1), in press.
Osborne, G., Prater, G., and Shahhosseini, A. "Optimization of a Pickup Truck Cargo Box Floorpan Design using Finite Element Concept Models," Int. J. Vehicle Systems Modeling and Testing, accepted August 2008, in press.
Prater, G., Shahhosseini, S., Osborne, G., Lone, J., and Zhang, S. "Simulation Studies for Determining the Response Characteristics of a Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain Subframe," Int. J. Heavy Vehicle Systems, 2010, 17(1), in press.
Prater, G., Zhang, S., Shahhosseini, A., Richards, C., and Osborne, G. "Gauge Sensitivity Indices for Vehicle Body Structure Assessment Optimization," Int. J. Vehicle Systems Modeling and Testing, 2009, 4(1/2), pp. 79-101.
Zhang, S., Prater, G., Shahhosseini, A., and Osborne, G. "Experimental Validation of Structural Gauge Sensitivity Indices for Vehicle Body Structure Optimization," Experimental Techniques, 2008. 32(5). p. 51-54.
Shahhosseini, A., Prater, G., Osborne, G., Kuo, E., and Mehta, R. "Major Compliant Joint Modelling for Automotive Body Structures," Int. J. Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing, accepted June 2008, in press.
Prater, G., Zhang, S., Shahhosseini, A., and Osborne, G. "Application and Experimental Validation of Gauge Sensitivity Indices for Vehicle Body Structure Optimization," SAE paper no 2008-01-0883, 2008.
Scientific and Professional Societies
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Honors and Awards
- Tau Beta Pi
Institutional and Professional Service
Associate Editor for the Int. J. of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing
Editor for the Int. J. of Heavy Vehicle Systems
