Jon Tarantino

Jon Tarantino, PhD serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Architectural, Civil, and Environmental Engineering (ARCE) at California Polytechnic State University. His office is located at 21-106A, and he can be reached via phone at (805) 756-7116.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
• MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder
• BA in Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder
• BA in History (Medieval European), University of Colorado, Boulder

Research Interests: Combines technical expertise in structural dynamics, control systems, and game theory with historical analysis of medieval European barbarian migrations. Explores interdisciplinary connections between engineering principles and historical patterns of societal change.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations listed. Engages in collaborative teaching initiatives within the ARCE program.