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Derek I. Gransden returned to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Summer of 2022 as a Professor. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. at Carleton University, specializing in vibration and control of parallel chain kinematics with coupled rigid and elastic bodies. Gransden was engaged as a post-doctoral researcher at the Technical University of Delft, where he developed a computational model for analyzing composite aircraft safety during low-speed crashes for the AircraftFire project led by Airbus. His research focuses on topics including the impact of ultralight aircraft systems on human safety and spacecraft resilience against micrometeorite impacts. Gransden's teaching journey began at TU Delft, carrying forward in institutions such as Laurentian University and Jiangxi University of Science and Technology. His dedication to teaching is evident through his incorporation of innovative methodologies and recognition as a nominee for teacher-of-the-year. He emphasizes mechanics of solid materials with dynamics and finite element structures and consistently seeks ways to enhance the student experience.
Includes MEng and MASc options.