Past Forums

2006 Ohio Student Research Forum
August 10-11, Ohio State University

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Gregory Washington, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University

Dr. Gregory Washington received all three of his degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University (B.S. magna cum laude in 1989; M.S. in 1991 and Ph.D. in 1994).

Dr. Washington presently holds the rank of Professor of Mechanical Engineering and is the Associate Dean of Research in the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. His research program focuses in the areas of modeling and control of dynamic systems. More specifically his areas of interest include modeling and control of smart material and mechatronic systems. During his 12 year career he has been involved in the following applications: the design and control of mechanically actuated antennas, advanced control of machine tools, the design and control of Hybrid Electric Vehicles, and structural position and vibration control with smart materials. He is internationally recognized for his work on ultra-lightweight structurally active antenna systems and other structures that involve the use of “smart materials”. He is the author of more than 100 technical publications in journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings.

Dr. Washington teaches courses in the dynamic systems and controls area with an emphasis in system modeling and control. He is the recipient of numerous teaching, education, and research awards, including the Harrison Faculty Award for Excellence in Engineering Education (2005), the National Academy of Engineering – Frontiers in Engineering (Invitee) (2004), Lumley Interdisciplinary Research Award (2002), OSU Distinguished Teaching Award (2002), Lumley Research Award (2000, 2005), Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (Society of Automotive Engineers) (2000), The Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award (1998-1999), the R.P. King Best Paper Award (in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 1998), the College of Engineering Annual Research Accomplishment Award (1998), the OSU Engineering Advisor of the Year (1998), the National Science Foundation CAREER Award (1997), the NASA Summer Faculty Fellow Award (1997-1999), and the Dupont Young Investigator Award (1998). Dr. Washington is the proud husband of wife Nicole and father of two boys Joshua and Kaleb.