Daniel Fridline

Daniel Fridline serves as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Engineering Department with extensive industry experience in aerospace engineering and structural mechanics. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in New York State and combines academic leadership with practical engineering applications through roles at defense contractors and his own engineering firm.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Mechanics of Solids and Structures from Brown University
• Sc.M. in Engineering, Mechanics of Solids and Structures from Brown University
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Binghamton

Dr. Fridline's research centers on computational mechanics of materials, finite element analysis, and fatigue/fracture behavior of metallic and composite structures. His work in structural health monitoring bridges theoretical mechanics with real-world aerospace applications, particularly addressing aging aircraft integrity through advanced prognosis systems and full-scale structural testing.

His publication record reveals consistent focus on applying computational methods to naval aircraft structural challenges, progressing from fundamental material modeling to full-scale fatigue testing and integrated prognosis system development. Key themes include damage tolerance analysis, life prediction algorithms, and structural integrity management for military aircraft.

Professional experience spans leadership roles as Owner/Principal of Matrix Technologies, LLC; Engineering Manager at STRAAM Corporation; Principal Research Engineer at Northrop Grumman; and Senior Project Manager at CAE Associates, complemented by naval service as a Nuclear Machinist Mate aboard the USS Baltimore (SSN-704).