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Dr. Derek I. Gransden is an Assistant Professor - Teaching Stream in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University. He holds a B.Eng (2003) and Ph.D (2011) from Carleton University, specializing in vibration and control of parallel chain kinematics. His postdoctoral research at TU Delft focused on composite aircraft crash safety and open-rotor systems impact analysis. He has taught at Carleton University, Laurentian University, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, and Sudbury. His teaching emphasizes novel pedagogical methods in mechanics of materials, dynamics, and finite element analysis, earning a teacher-of-the-year nomination. Research focuses include UAV collision safety, space debris impact mitigation, finite element modeling, and aerospace structural dynamics.
Education: B.Eng (Carleton University, 2003), Ph.D (Carleton University, 2011).
Research Interests:
- Crashworthiness analysis of composite aircraft structures
- Impact dynamics of unmanned aerial systems (UAVs)
- Hypervelocity impact of space debris on spacecraft
- Finite element modeling of aerospace systems
- Active control of flexible aerospace structures
Publications highlight advancements in UAV safety standards, space debris mitigation strategies, and material failure analysis under impact conditions. His work bridges computational modeling with real-world safety applications in aviation and aerospace sectors.
Awards: Teacher-of-the-year nomination (unspecified year).
Teaching Portfolio: Courses include ECOR 1047 (Visual Communications), AERO 4306 (Aerospace Vehicle Performance), and MECH 4604 (Finite Element Methods). He pioneered bio-inspired environmentally-friendly UAV design in AERO 4907O.
