Joseph Franke

• Extensive NHTSA side pole crash research and test sensor data processing and analysis in HyperView and MATLAB for 100+ vehicles • Prepared research presentation slides with figures and graphs generated • Created a MATLAB GUI so anyone could plot different data sets, change confidence intervals, and save figures easily • Meshed and prepared models for computation in HyperMesh and LS-DYNA PRIMER, integrated new components into model • Component and system level optimization of vehicle rocker in HyperMesh

• Conducted Literature review of past relevant works • Constructed and analyzed Representative Volume Elements (RVE) of microstructures similar to those found in additively manufactured materials • Troubleshot / wrote code to generate RVEs in MATLAB • Wrote python code to automatically generate Abaqus models, calculate relevant quantities and process results • Performed parametric and factorial studies on mesh convergence, parallelization efficiency, element type, implicit integration parameter variations

• Developed ImageJ processes and MATLAB programs to analyze the micromechanical strain of a lithium-ion battery separator • CNC milled tensile test samples. Created a custom fixture to enable the samples to be made from small, thin material taken from a battery casing

• Interpreted base building drawings, construction documents, and field notes from job site survey to draft an accurate set of existing condition drawings • Surveyed mechanical, power/lighting, and fire protection systems on job sites • Drafted mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs in AutoCAD

• Designed and managed the manufacturing and assembly of five robots during the beta phase of production • Fabricated the prototype structure and mechanical systems in machine shop • Modeled structure, external skin, drive train, and other mechanical systems in CAD software, Autodesk Inventor • Performed product demonstrations to potential clients and investors

Master’s Thesis: Mechanical characterization of composite material, calibration and validation of material model for a finite element (FE) model of a composite pressure vessel (CPV): • Fabricated composite plates with a multi-filament winding (MFW) machine and consolidated in an autoclave • Coordinated with Fraunhofer IPT to water cut the plates. Finished and bonded the samples with fiberglass tabs and strain gauges to make suitable coupons for testing • Calibration and validation of FE model

Senior Design Project: Design and fabrication of a lightweight, aerodynamic efficient, custom unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and protection system to improve safety and utility for concrete pours and inspections: • Responsible for the design and CAD modeling of mechanical systems • Fabricated UAV carbon fiber body with CNC milling and other aluminum components • Worked with team members to integrate electronics as well as creating a 3D printed mounting system to carry a sensor and camera payload