Joseph F. Vignola

Joseph F. Vignola is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering, Catholic University of America. His expertise spans Acoustics, Vibration, and Design, with a focus on structural dynamics and MEMS/nanotechnology.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Georgia Tech, 1991), M.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics (Georgia Tech, 1986), B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics (Georgia Tech, 1985)

Research Interests: His work centers on optical measurement systems for micro/nanomechanical systems, damping mechanisms in MEMS, and nondestructive testing of large-scale structures like aircraft, submarines, and frescos at the U.S. Capitol. He has published extensively on MEMS resonators, fault detection algorithms, and damping analysis.

Recent Publications Trends: His recent work focuses on MEMS-based mass detection, viscous damping, structural fault detection using Laser Doppler Vibrometry, and the application of acoustics to cultural heritage preservation.