Dr. Paul Zarda is considered an expert in finite element techniques applied to stress and dynamic analyses within Lockheed Martin. His educational and practical experience background provides a unique ability to perform detailed analyses in a wide range of areas, including: Static and Dynamic analysis, Thermal Stress analysis, Heat Transfer analysis, Buckling analysis, Aero-Elastic Flutter analysis, Shock and Response Spectrum analysis, Frequency Response and Transfer Function Analysis, Modal Extraction Analysis, Servo-Structure Interaction analysis, Line-of-Sight Gimbal Jitter analysis, Superelement Static and Dynamic analysis, Component Mode Synthesis, Design Optimization and Sensitivity analysis, Acoustical (in air and water) analysis, Fluid-Structure Interaction analysis, Compressible and Incompressible Propellant Grain Analysis, Propellant Grain Recession Analysis, Compressible and Incompressible Fluid Flow analysis, Rigid Body Dynamic Analysis, Fracture Mechanics analysis, and Non-Linear Static and Dynamic Analysis.Education: 1974, Doctor of Engineering Science in Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, New York, N. Y. (1968-1974) Thesis: Large Deformations of an Elastic Shell in a Viscous Fluid 1971, Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, New York, N. Y. 1970, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Columbia University, New York, N. Y. 1969, Bachelor of Arts in Math and Physics, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Fla. Abbreviated Work History: PhD in Engr. Mechanics, Columbia University, Biomechanics, Red Blood Cells…………1974 Assistant Professor, Lafayette College, Engineering Science…………………………….1974-1975 David Taylor Naval R & D Center, Modeling Submarines, Fluid-Structure………..1975-1978 Westinghouse Nuclear Steam Generation, Structural Design/Analysis……………1978-1980 Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, Multi-Disciplinary Simulation………1980-Present Adjunct Professor, MMAE, Dynamics, FE modeling, CAD/CAM………………..….1992-Present Atlas Spine, Stress Analysis of Spinal Implants…………………………………………….2010-Present Wilson Sporting Goods & Manufacturing Company………………………………….…2013-Present Roche Pharmaceutical within Lockheed Martin, Drug Delivery in the Eye…..2015-Present Related Awards/Recognitions/Publications: Numerous Columbia University and Lockheed Martin awards Previous DARPA contract with UCF and Lockheed Martin UCF’s MMAE Pi-Tau Sigma 2011 Teacher-of-the-Year 4.5/5 RateMyProfessors.com Rating Tennis Racquet with Adjustable Frame Isolation Teaching Skills: Teaching is the best attribute; complete devotion to the student Academic presentation with various industry applications (aerospace, medical, bio-mechanics and sport sciences) Hired over 100 UCF summer students;  >>100 CAD/CAM grads are Lockheed employees Research & Classes Options: Multi-disciplinary Missile Design and Gimbal Design Course – Lockheed Funding Sports Science – Tennis, Golf, Wilson Sports, USTA, Lake Nona – Wilson & USTA Funding Orthopedic Research – Atlas Spine, Johnson & Johnson – Funding Biomechanics - Roche Pharmaceutical – Simulation of Eye Drug Delivery – Roche/Lockheed Funding initiated