Fred F. Afagh

Dr. Fred F. Afagh is an Associate Professor at Carleton University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design, specifically in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His research focuses on structural dynamics, smart structures, and stability analysis in aerospace and mechanical systems.

• B.Sc., M.Sc. (Washington State), Ph.D. (Waterloo), P.Eng.
• Current research integrates smart structures for aerospace applications and dynamic stability of structural systems.
• He serves as an advisor on the Stability Committee of the Engineering Mechanics Division, ASCE.

Research Interests: Vibrations, Structural Dynamics and Control, Smart Structures, Stability Theory, Elastic Stability, Aeroelasticity, and Naval Engineering applications.

Publications highlight advancements in blade-sailing control, turbulence modeling, and smart structures for aerospace systems, with a focus on numerical and analytical methods.

Key Contributions: Development of smart structures for aerospace, stability analysis under follower forces, and actuator configuration optimization via genetic algorithms.