Phil Garland

Phil Garland is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of New Brunswick, specializing in piezoelectric materials, vibration analysis, and finite element modeling. His applied research spans biomechanics, sensor technology, and impact dynamics.

Research Focus: Develops analytical and experimental methods for characterizing material behavior under dynamic loading. Current investigations include cochlear biomechanics using high-frequency ultrasound, piezoelectric transducer calibration, and stress analysis in elastic collisions.

Applications: Collaborates on medical projects involving middle ear mechanics and hearing diagnostics. Industrial partnerships focus on sensor design, impact testing methodologies, and precision measurement systems.

Technical Expertise: Combines analytical modeling with experimental validation in vibration analysis, contact mechanics, and smart material applications. Holds patent for piezoelectric material property control methods (US Provisional 61/548,687).