 | Joe HassanAssistant Professor Lawrence Technological University 21000 West 10 Mile, Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 204-2562 jhassan@ltu.edu |
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Education
Ph.D. Theoretical & Applied Mechanics, University of New Brunswick
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick
Career History
Senior Professional Staff, Biomedical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Lab (APL)
Laurel, Maryland
Senior Technical Specialist,
Biomechanics & Occupant Safety Systems
Scientific Labs & Proving Grounds
Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Group Leader, FCRASH User support group
High Performance Computing Department
Ford Motor Company
Engineering Consultant
Engineering Technology Associates
Troy, Michigan
Professional and Scientific Society Membership
Member of the following advisory boards:
Southern Biomechanics Consortium on Pedestrian Injury
NHTSA Brain Injury Modeling
International Journal of Vehicle Safety
Member of the following SAE Committees, subcommittees & Task forces:
Chairman of the Restraint Standards Committee
Chairman of the ISO SC10/WG 3 “Occupant Interaction with Airbags”
USTAG of SC10/SC12 (US TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP)
Human Biomechanics & Dummy standards Committee.
-Pedestrian Dummy Working Group
-THOR Test & Evaluation subgroup
Human accommodation Design Devices committee (decides on issues for seats, head restraints, H-point machine calibration, HRMD and other devices that measure occupant parameters)
ISO SC12/WG 5; Dummy evaluation (front, side, rear, pedestrian dummies)
ISO SC12/WG 6: Injury biomechanics (all aspects of occupant and pedestrian injury assessment)
ISO SC12/SC10/WG 4; Virtual testing (for all safety assessments)
Former Member of the following USCAR/OSRP Working groups:
Hy3 10 YR old dummy WG
Rear standardization Impact WG
Q3s Hy3 family WG
WorldSID WG
202a Rate sensors WG
Former Member of the following Alliance Of Automotive Manufacturers WG
Biomechanics WG
214 (NCAP & SINCAP) WG
GTR (Global Technical Regulation) # 29 WG (for seats, head restraints, advanced restraints)
Fifth Female Hy3 WG
Safety Research subcommittee (SRS)
Biography
Dr. Joseph Hassan joined the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University in 2011. He earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. degree in Theoretical & Applied Mechanics from the University of New Brunswick.
Dr. Hassan previous experience included Joining the Applied Physics Lab (APL) of Johns Hopkins University as a member of the biomedical science department. He has lead the efforts to assess biomechanics of human injury to blast and ballistic events using computational modeling and simulation. Prior to APL, he spent ten years as the head of the Biomechanics & Occupant Safety of the Experimental & Computational Mechanics group of the Chrysler group, he has considerable experience in both computational modeling and experimental test and evaluation of mechanical & biomechanical systems. His experience includes planning and conducting analysis of a number of areas including; Occupant accommodation and protection, Biomechanics of automotive Injury, Injury Risks assessment, Human Body Modeling, Injury biomechanics in Pedestrian impact., Rear Impact and whiplash protection, Effective restraint design., Advanced Dummy assessment and validation and simulation of Occupant protection. His responsibilities also included monitoring university contracts in the area of biomechanics and safety systems, supervise Ph.D. candidates in safety and crash thesis projects and provide direction to different platforms in his areas of expertise and issues related to safety. His group had the responsibility to support the legal efforts in safety matters and provides technical support for government replies to different NHTSA regulations such as 208, 214, 210, 201, 213. Some projects monitors and evaluates new and advanced dummies such as THOR, POLAR II, BioRID, RID III..etc.
Prior to his experience at the Chrysler group, Dr. Hassan was the group Leader of the FCRASH user Support and Training section at Ford Motor Company, responsibility included all aspects of user support for CRASH applications, including, developing training material and organize training classes for first line users; Originator and leader of the implementation of Design Sensitivity Analysis (DSA) in Crash applications. He has Developed formulation, algorithm and application of DSA in nonlinear explicit analysis codes.
Current and recent activities;
Chairman of the Operating Committee of OSRP (Occupant Safety research Partnership) of USCAR (Rotating Assignment that develop strategy and research priorities for OSRP)
Vice Chairman Steering Committee of Global Human Body Modeling Consortium.
Chairman of SAE Restraints Standards Committee.
Chairman of the SAE/ISO SC10/WG 3 (out of position airbag test procedures- Includes dummy positioning procedure for frontal, side and rear impact dummies)
Chairman of the Alliance Technical Working Group on beltfit test device (eBTD)
Convener and organizer of ISO SC10/WG 2 (Pedestrian Impact Protection)
Dr. Hassan’s research interests in the area of Biomechanics include;
Biomechanics of automotive Injury
Injury Risks assessment
Human Body Modeling
Optimum Restraint systems design (belt, airbags... etc)
Injury biomechanics in Pedestrian impact
Rear Impact and whiplash protection
Effective restraint design
Advanced Dummy assessment and validation
Occupant safety simulation
Digital Human Modeling (DHM)
Publications
Dr. Hassan has Published or presented over 100 papers in Biomechanics and Applied mechanics, has served as the chairman and organizer of a number of Symposia, Conferences and technical sessions on various engineering topics. A partial list of the most recent journal articles and technical communications follows:
1. Effect of Operational Testing and Trim Manufacturing Process Variation on Head Impact.. SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems, Waseem Jaradat, Joseph Hassan, et al, April 2009 1:913-924
2. STAPP2009; 09-S04: Injury Risk Curves for the WorldSID 50th Male Dummy.” A. Petitjean , Joseph Hassan .. et al., November, 2009
3. IMECE2009-11813: “Development of a Human Head-Neck Computational Model for Assessing Blast Injury”;J.C. Roberts,E.E. Ward,T.M. ,Taylor,J.E.Hassan,A.C. Merkle.
4. SAE-2008-01-1218, Effect Of Operational Testing And Trim Manufacturing Process Variation On Head Injury Criterion In FMVSS201 Tests.
5. ESV-2007-0023 EXAMINATION OF SUBMARINING OF THE THOR-NT AND HYBRID III IN FRONTAL IMPACT SLED TESTS
6. ESV-2007-0018 THE ELECTRONIC BELT-FIT TEST DEVICE (eBTD): Activity update
7. IMECE2006-1632 A COMPARI SON BET WEEN HEAD I MPACT RESPONSE OF HYBRID III AND THOR- NT DUMMY HEADS I N FMVSS 201 TESTS
8. 2006-01-0677 Effect of Airbag Porosity, Mass Flow and Load Limiter on the 5th and 50th Hybrid Dummies in A 35 MPH Crash
9. ESV-2005-0225 A COMPARISON OF THE BIORID II, HYBRID III, AND RID2 IN LOW-SEVERITY REAR IMPACTS
10. 2004-01-2150 The Electronic Belt Fit Test Device - Methodology, Results, and Prospects
11. 2004-01-0460 Stochastic Approach for Vehicle Crash Models
12. 2003-03S-43 A Biofidelity Evaluation of the BioRID II, Hybrid III and RID2 for Use in Rear Impacts
13. 2002-01-3073 Effect of Barrier Type on Rail Deformation Pattern
14. 2001-STAPP A Comparison of the Hybrid III and BioRID II Dummies in Low-Severity, Rear-Impact Sled Tests
15. 2000-01-1597 A Stochastic Approach for Occupant Crash Simulation
16. 2000-01-0166 An Energy-Based Analysis for Neck Forces in Frontal Impacts
17. 2000-01-0158 Development of a Combined Thoracic Injury Criterion- a Revisit
18. With R. DeVries, H. Lai,” A combined DOE/DSA method for optimization of Automotive vehicle structure”,ICE (SAE)99
19. With R. Devries and J. Kubis ,” Implementation of Design Sensitivity Analysis of Elastoplastic material in FCRASH”,nafems 99
20. With L. Liaw,E.Low and R. Devries,”On The need for Design Sensitivity Analysis tools in Crash Applications”,Presnted at The Crash Optimization Workshop, S.G.I., Farmington Hills, MI, July 20-21, 1998.
21. With M. Riesner, O. Faruque,” On the use of Explicit Finite Element Codes in car-2-car Side Impact Simulation”,WAM,ASME98
22. With Peter Schuster, G. Frederick,” Use of Polyurethane Material Models for Simulating Leg-Form Impact in Different Explicit Finite Element Codes”, IBEC98, SAE982359
23. With J. Kubis, “Time Steps Schemes in FCRASH Revisited”, Ford Technical Journal, FTJ-1998-0022
24. With J. Kubis, “Issues and limitations of time step schemes in non-linear explicit FE codes as applied in FCRASH”, SAE971529.
25. With M. Riesner, USE OF FCRASH IN A DOOR OPENABILITY SIMULATION”, SAE971526.
26. With G. Frederick, “Exact Constraint Design of Vehicle Components”, SAE Future Transportation Technology, Vancouver 1996, SAE961687
27. With M. Riesner, “ Use of FCRASH a door openability simulation”, Analysis Matters, May 1996.
28. With M. Riesner, P. Aghssa, “ Use of FCRASH in car to car side impact analysis, Analysis Matters, February 1996.
29. With S. P. Srivastava, “ Roof Crush Finite Element Analysis using FCRASH”, Analysis Matters, November 1995.
30. With O. Faruque, “Advanced Foam Material Models in FCRASH”, Analysis Matters, May 1995.
31. "Collective Approach to Simulate Dynamic Characteristics of Vehicle's Body-in-White",SAE921062
32. "Using The Random Walk Method For Finite Element Model Modification Of Accessory Drive Brackets", Modeling & Simulation, Santa Barbara, 1989.
33. With A.B.Keisoglou "Understanding Computer Simulation of Accessory Drive Brackets",IASTED,AIMS,NEW ORLEANS,1987
34. With Law,S."Implementation of A Modified Quadtree Method For Mesh Generation Using C-Compilers” IASTED,CAD/CAM,Montreal, 1985.
35. With Tang,L.Y."Effect of Cornering Compliance on Stability of small Vehicles -A Computer Simulation", IASTED,Applied Identification, Modeling and Simulation,New Orleans,1984.
36. With Pickles,S."A Study of the Methods of Modal Analysis Parameter Extraction", IASTED, Applied Identification, Modeling and Simulation, November 1984.
37. With Pickles,S."Investigation into Parametric Extraction Methods In Modal Analysis", 7th Symposium on Engineering Applications of Mechanics, University of Toronto, Canada, 1984.
38. "Cavitation Erosion of the Babbitt Material of A High Speed Highly Loaded Journal Bearing" ,57 colloid and Surface Chemistry Symposium Toronto , Canada ,1983.
39. With Machin, K.E. "Dynamic Stress Concentration in Plates Subjected to Biaxial Impact" ,19th Annual Meeting,Society of Engineering Science,October 1982.
40. With Machin,K.E. "Biaxial Impact of Plates",Int.Conf. on Fracture Mech.,Rome,Italy,1980.
41. With Machin,K.E. "transverse-Sensitivity Errors in Rectangular Rosettes"STRAIN, April, 1978.
42. With Machin,K.E. "dynamic Response of Bars Subjected to Longitudinal Impact-A Finite Element Approach, Proc.,6th CANCAM, Vancouver,1977
43. With Machin,K.E. "Dynamic Response of Bars Subjected to longitudinal Impact-An Experimental Approach", Int.J.Mech.Sci.Vol.19, pp.23-281977
44. With Machin,K.E. "Transverse-Sensitivity Errors in Strain Gage Measurements" Exp.Mec.Vol.16,No.1,pp.38-40,1976.
Books, Reviews, Letters, Notes, etc:
*-Co-editor " Computer Aided Design and Robotics", Univ. of Toronto Press, 1985.
1. "A method for estimating the point of collision for transverse impact between a striker and a rod", paper review, A.M.R, Oct. 1979.
2. "wave interaction with, and the extension of microcracks", paper review, A.M.R, July 1980.
3. "fracture of notched and perforated polymeric bars produced by Longitudinal impact", paper review, A.M.R, August 1980.
4. "Rayleigh wave interaction with and the extension of microcracks", paper review, A.M.R, Oct. 1980.
Technical Reports
1. "Journal Bearing Analysis Using Finite Element Formulation- Computing file No.6671", PWC, No.671, 1979
2. "Use of Strain Gage in Dynamic Applications" Spar, No.R-1047, 1980
3. "Dynamic Analysis of Rail Break", O.R.F, R-81-12, 1981
4. With Rigby,K."A report on the experimental investigation into the vibration characteristics of the ICTS test vehicle for UTDC", ORF, r-81-26, March 1981
5. "Vibration analysis of IMAX Camera ",O.R.F., Eng. -81 -39231, May 1981
6. "Dynamic Testing of the Winnipeg Ice Area", O.R.F., R-81-45, May 1981
7. "Analysis of WAJAX Crane", O.R.F., R-81-32271, July 1981
8. "Report on the Design and Development of an Articulated Bus, Stage I, Experimental Investigation of Le-Mirage", O.R.F, R-81- 90, October 1981
9. "Preliminary Product Evaluation and Test Plan of a Helical Slide", 81-32295, September, 1981
10. "Seismic Evaluation of a three Inch Control Valve", O.R.F., R-81-100, Nov. 1981
11. "Investigation of Main Drive Shaft of Paper Mill", O.R.F., R-32226, March 1982
12. "Evaluation of Ed Cesar's Type Animal Trap", O.R.F., 82-32228, May 1982
13. "Evaluation of the Champion Road Graders", O.R.F., June 1982
14. "Structural Analysis of an Articulated Bus-Stage II"-Part 1&Part 2 "Analysis of tractor", O.R.F., Report No. R-82-14, August, 1982
15. With Remedios, E.E."Structural Analysis of an Articulated Highway Bus" Stage II- Part2, "Analysis of Trailer"., O.R.F., R-82-14, 1983
16. With Tang, L.Y."Effect of Cornering Compliance on Stability of Small Vehicles "UTME Technical Report
17. "Experimental Modal Analysis of 5.0L LO3 Engine Accessory Brackets" GM.CPC Report 86-04-25
18. "Analysis of the Accessory Drive Right Bracket for 5.0L LO3 Engine" GM.CPC Report 86-05-05
19. "Analysis of the Accessory Drive Left Bracket for 5.0L LO3 Engine" GM.CPC Report 86-05-27
20. "Modal Testing of 1987 M-Van Vehicle #T7M012 (5-Speed Manual)" GM.CPC Report 86-07-16
21. "Analysis and Testing of A/C Accessory Bracket for 1988 Y-Car 5.7L "L98" Engine" GM.CPC Report 87-01-26
22. "Analysis of A/C Mounting of 1988 Y-Car with 5.7L LT5 (Lotus) Engine" GM.CPC Report 87-01-27
23. "Analysis and Testing of th LHS Accessory Brackets for 1988 Y-Car 5.7L "L98" Engine" GM.CPC Report 87-03-25
24. "Analytical Evaluation for the Shield Vapor Bracket for the 4.3L Engine(Part#14103265)" GM.CPC Report 87-04-15
25. "Test P_lan for 1988 Y-Car" GM.CPC Report 87-09-02
26. "Investigation of Failure of the Alternator Bracket of 1988 F-Car" GM.CPC Report 87-11-24
27. "1987 "M" Van A/C Noise Study 4.3L V6 Serpentime Belt Drive" GM.CPC Report 86-06-27
28. "Modal Testing of the Accessory Brackets for the 1988 L19(7.4L)Engine" GM.CPC Report 86-10-08
29. "Analysis of the (1988) 4.3L ST. Accessory Brackets" GM.CPC Report 86-10-30
30. "Analysis of Heat Shield-Starter for 1988 C-Truck, LO5 Engine" GM.CPC Report 86-10-31
31. "Modeling of steering column behavior during impact with a thorax" ETA Report 87-08-21
32. "Rear Brake durability analysis of 1990 C-car" ETA Report 87-10-05
33. "Analysis of a ship Rudder subjected to ice impact" ETA Report 87-11-15
Honors
Invited guest speaker at the first Safety & Biomechanics symposium of the Korean Automotive Association, 2007
Chairman of the SAE/ISO SC10/WG 3 (out of position airbag test procedures- Includes dummy positioning procedure for frontal, side and rear impact dummies)
Former Chairman of the Operating Committee of OSRP (Occupant Safety research Partnership) of USCAR (Rotating Assignment that develop strategy and research priorities for OSRP)
Former Vice Chairman Steering Committee of Global Human Body Modeling Consortium
Former Chairman of the Alliance Technical Working Groupb (TWG) on beltfit test device (eBTD)
Former Convener and organizer of ISO SC10/WG 2 (Pedestrian Impact Protection)
Current Research
Dr. Hassan’s research interests in the area of Biomechanics include;
Biomechanics of automotive Injury
Injury Risks assessment
Human Body Modeling
Optimum Restraint systems design (belt, airbags ...etc)
Injury biomechanics in Pedestrian impact
Rear Impact and whiplash protection
Effective restraint design
Advanced Dummy assessment and validation
Occupant safety simulation
Digital Human Modeling (DHM)
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
Numerical Computations
Numerical methods in Engineering
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Graphics and Design
Engineering Analysis
Engineering Design
Vibrations
Vibrations II
Dynamics
Dynamics
Machine Design I & II
Strength of Material
Elasticity & Plasticity
Experimental Methods in Engineering Analysis
Mathematics & Statistics
Biomedical Engineering I
Wave propagation in elastic media
Graduate
Design of automotive restraints systems
Crash worthiness of Automotive structures
Engineering Design Optimization
Finite Element Method in Engineering Systems
Finite Element II
Computer Aided Engineering
Engineering Systems Design II
Computer Aided Engineering
Material characterization of Tissue properties
Analytical methods in biomechanics applications
Injury biomechanics (Biomechanics of crash injuries)
FEA in linear and nonlinear systems
Biomechanical Design, Bone Biomechanics and Continuum Mechanics for Soft Tissues
Musculoskeletal and Tissue Biomechanics
