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Mechanical Engineering

Richard Layton


Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering since 2000
Office: D108 Moench
Phone: 812-877-8905
Fax: 812-877-8025
CM: 191
E-mail: Richard.A.Layton@Rose-Hulman.Edu
Website: http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~layton/

  • Degrees:
    • B.S., California State University - Northridge, 1991
    • M.S., University of Washington, 1993
    • Ph.D., University of Washington, 1995
  • Areas of Specialization:
    • Dynamic systems modeling and simulation
    • Instrumentation systems
  • Research Activities:
    • Physical systems theory for modeling and simulation of dynamic systems
    • Developing methods in active and team-based learning
    • Curriculum and lab development in mechanical engineering
  • Industrial Experience:
    • Pratt & Whitney (West Palm Beach, FL); Visiting faculty (bladed-disk design); 1998
    • Rocket Reseach Co (Redmond, WA); Propellant systems consultant; 1992-1994
    • Gary Walker & Assoc (Simi Valley, CA); Project manager and head of electrical group; 1983-1988
    • P.E., Indiana


This document was last modified: 07/03/2007
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