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Education

  • University of California, Davis - 2005 to Present - Davis, CA
    • PhD in Mechanical Engineering 2010
    • Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering June 2007
    • Course work focus in dynamics, systems and controls, and machine design
    • Research focus on bicycle handling
  • Old Dominion University - 2000 to 2004 - Norfolk, VA
    • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Mathematics and Philosophy Minors
    • Course work focusing in machine design
    • Recipient of the Governor's Technology Scholarship
    • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • Tunstall High School - 1995 to 2000 - Dry Fork, VA
    • Advanced Diploma
    • Graduated with Honors

Awards

  • Fulbright Grant, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, 2008-2009
  • Joseph Beggs Fellowship for Kinematics, UC Davis, 2006-2007
  • MAE Department Fellowship, UC Davis, 2005-2006
  • Magna Cum Laude, Old Dominion University, 2004
  • Governor’s Technology Scholarship, Old Dominion University, 2000-2004

Professional Accreditation

  • Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam in Virginia
Publications
  • Moore, J. and Hubbard, M., Parametric Study of Bicycle Stability. The Engineering of Sport 7: Proceedings of the 7th International Sports Engineering Association Conference. Biarritz, France. June 2-6, 2008.
  • Moore, J., Peterson, L., and Hubbard, M., Influence of Rider Dynamics on the Whipple Bicycle Model. 11th International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics. Tainan, Taiwan, June 28-30, 2007.
Employment
  • Machine Shop Supervisor & Design Engineer - University of California, Davis - January 2007 to June 2008 - Davis, CA
    • Supervised shop in evening hours
    • Helped students with machining and fabrication projects
    • Shop organization
    • Safety class instruction
    • Machining and fabrication
    • Design projects: Cellular fluid shearing device
  • Teaching Assistant - University of California, Davis - Spring 2007 - Davis, CA
    • Drafting/CAD course
    • Taught computer lab classes: sketching, drafting, CAD (i.e. Autodesk Inventor)
  • Teaching Assistant - University of California, Davis - Fall 2006 & Winter 2007 - Davis, CA
    • Manufacturing Processes Course
    • Graded papers and led machine shop lab
  • Reader - University of California, Davis - Fall 2006 - Davis, CA
    • Graded homework assignments for Mechanical Design Course
    • Assisted in student project competition
  • Teaching Assistant - University of California, Davis - Spring 2006 - Davis, CA
    • Mechanical Design Class
    • Assisted in class discussions, office hours, grading, and lectures
  • Design Engineer - Old Dominion University - May 2004 to January 2005 - Norfolk, VA
    • Created a reference model of a magnetic levitation transport vehicle using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop
  • Design Engineer - Langley Full Scale Tunnel - June 2004 to August 2005 - Hampton, VA
    • Extensive modeling and drafting with Autodesk Inventor
    • Designed a portable floor system for the current car balance
    • Designed a six degree of freedom full scale car balance
    • Stress analysis reports for NASA specs
    • Test-model design, fabrication and repair
    • Support in daily activities (test preparation, taking data, etc.)
  • Engineer Intern - Bauer Compressors - June 2003 to December 2003 - Norfolk, VA
    • Extensive 3D modeling with Autodesk Inventor
    • Sheet metal design and fabrication
    • V-belt drive designs
    • Oil filtration system design
    • Designed parts and prepared drawings for fabrication
  • Elevator Mechanic Assistant - Area Access - Summer 2002 - Norfolk, VA
    • Installed and repaired elevators and various accessibility machines
    • Exposed to various electrical and mechanical systems
  • Carpenter - Mark D. Moore Construction Company - 1995 to 2001 - Danville, VA
    • Residential house construction
    • Framing, finishing, painting, drywall, hardwood floors, masonry
Projects
  • Volunteer Engineer - Maya Pedal - Summer 2007 - San Andres Itzapa, Guatemala
    • Constructed pedal powered machines (i.e. blender, corn dekerneler/grinder, etc)
    • Design work on a macdamia nut sheller
    • Repaired bicycles
    • Shop organization: tool boards, bike graveyard
  • ART Facilitator - Education for Sustainable Living Course - Spring 2007 to December 2007 - Davis, CA
  • Volunteer Engineer - Whirlwind Wheelchair International - Summer 2006 - Lusaka, Zambia
    • Worked at the Disacare Wheelchair Center
    • Worked on the design and fabrication team for a bicycle ambulance trailer
    • Fixture design and training
  • Project Leader/Design Engineer - ODU Human Powered Vehicle Team - Fall 2003 to January 2005 - Norfolk, VA
    • Lead/managed a mechanical engineering senior design project
    • Designed and constructed a human powered land vehicle
    • Focused on bicycle frame, controls, stability, and drive train design
  • Design Engineer - ODU SAE Formula Team - 2001-2002 - Norfolk, VA
    • Designed and fabricated a scaled formula race car
    • Extensive 3D modeling with AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop
    • Designed and constructed the drive train and composite body
  • CNC Mill Operator - Danville Community College - Summer 2001 - Danville, VA
    • Learned G-code/Manual Programming
    • Learned FeatureCam 3D CAD/CAM software
    • Programmed and operated a HAAS 3-axis mill throughout summer
Clubs and Organizations
  • UC Davis Bicycle Users Group
    • Minister of Communication - listserv manager
  • Davis Bike Church
    • Web site maintainence
    • Shift scheduling
    • Handle distributor orders
    • Lead work parties
    • Weekly volunteer
  • UC Davis Institute for Transportation Engineers
    • Organized a group bicycle ride and museum tour
Community Service
  • Assistant for high school student engineering projects
  • Tour guide for engineering open house at ODU
  • Bicycle mechanic at the Davis Bike Church, a bicycle repair collective
  • Counted bicycle traffic for the Davis Bicycle Advisory Commision
Software Proficiencies
  • Drafting, Solid Modeling, CAM, and FEA
    • CADKEY
    • AutoCAD
    • AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop
    • Autodesk Inventor
    • FeatureCAM 3D
    • IntelliCAD
    • PATRAN/NASTRAN
    • PRO-Engineer/PRO-Mechanica
  • Website Design
    • Homesite
    • Microsoft Front Page
    • Text HTML editors
    • Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • Dynamics and Simulation
    • Autolev
    • Axl/CampG
  • Programming Languages
    • C++
    • HTML
    • CNC/G-code
  • Graphics
    • Paint Shop Pro
    • Macromedia Fireworks
    • GIMP
  • Computational
    • MATLAB
    • MathCAD
    • LabVIEW
  • Other
    • Microsoft Office
    • LaTex
    • Endnote