Daniel Segalman

Professor Daniel Segalman is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), within the College of Engineering. Previously, he served as a Senior Scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Engineering Physics and held a distinguished role as a Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. He earned his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1978.

Research Interests: Segalman specializes in structural dynamics, mechanics of materials, smart materials and structures, vibrations, dynamics, and uncertainty quantification. His work emphasizes contact mechanics, jointed structures modeling, and nonlinear system analysis. He has contributed extensively to the development of Iwan models for joint dynamics and modal analysis techniques for complex systems.

Key Contributions: His research spans applications in automotive, petroleum, and aerospace industries, with a focus on predictive simulation methodologies, model validation, and energy dissipation in jointed systems. Notable areas include damping in lap joints, nonlinear modal analysis frameworks, and verification strategies for quasistatic frictional contact.

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab names are mentioned, his work aligns with interdisciplinary teams focused on structural dynamics and joint mechanics, reflecting collaborations with institutions like Sandia National Labs and international workshops on jointed structures.