Peter Avitabile

Expertise

Modal Analysis, Analytical and Experimental Structural Dynamics

Research Interests

Modal Analysis, Analytical Structural Dynamics, Modal Analysis, Experimental Structural Dynamics, Finite Element Modeling, Experimental Modal Analysis

The Structural Dynamics and Acoustic Systems Laboratory (SDASL) focuses on research related to analytical and experimental problems in the areas of structural and acoustic systems. The main thrust of the SDASL is to develop, employ and improve techniques to solve these problems using analytical approaches that are verified through experimental techniques.

Education

• D. Eng.: Mechanical Engineering, (1998), University of Massachusetts Lowell - Lowell, MA
  Dissertation/Thesis Title:Modal Model Correlation Techniques
• M.S.: Mechanical Engineering, (1982), University of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI
  Dissertation/Thesis Title:Experimental Modal Correlation and Structural Modification
• B.S.: Mechanical Engineering, (1974), Manhattan College - Bronx, NY

Biosketch

Peter Avitabile joined the University in 1985 after having worked in industry for over 10 years. His industrial and university experience of over 4 decades includes finite element modeling, experimental structural dynamic modeling, correlation of analytical and experimental data, integration of analytical and experimental data to provide better component and system model representations for structural response. Avitabile is well known both nationally and internationally for his contributions to the field of structural dynamic modeling techniques. He has written over 300 journal, conference and magazine articles over his career and has made over 200 live industrial seminars on material related to analytical and experimental structural dynamic modeling techniques for hardware/software vendors and professional societies. He has also been a consultant to a wide variety of companies over his career.

Selected Awards and Honors

• Society for Experimental Mechanics D.J. DeMichele Award (2004), Scholarship/Research - 22nd International Modal Conference
• Dr. Irwin Vigness Memorial Award (1996), Scholarship/Research - Institute of Education Sciences

Teaching Awards

• 2014-2015 - Best Teacher Award at UMass Lowell from FacultyAwards.org
• Spring 2009 - Mechanical Engineering Department Teaching Award
• Fall 2002 - Mechanical Engineering Department Teaching Award
• Spring 2002 - E-Council Outstanding Teacher's Award in Mechanical Engineering
• Fall 2001 - Mechanical Engineering Department Teaching Award

Selected Publications

Journal Articles

1. "Shape-constrained Input Estimation for Efficient Multi-shaker Vibration Testing", R.Schultz, P. Avitabile, Experimental Techniques accepted for publication https://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-020-00361-0 March 2020
2. "Array Directivity Enhancement by Leveraging Angle-Dependent Scattering", D.Joffre, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, JASA-04606R2, accepted Feb 2020
3. "Multi-Camera Measurement System to Evaluate the Dynamic Response of Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Blades", A.Sabato, P.Poozesh, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Wind Energy, 10.1002/we.2505, March 2020
4. "Reconstruction of Nonlinear Contact Forces Beyond Limited Measurement Locations Using an SVD Modal Filtering Approach", P.Logan, P. Avitabile, J.Dodson, Experimental Techniques (2020) accepted for publication EXTE-D-19-00148R1, March 2020
5. "Data Consistency Assessment Function (DCAF)", Y Chen, P. Avitabile, J Dodson, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (2019), YMSSP_106688 accepted for publication January 2020
6. "Reconstruction of External Forces Beyond Measured Points Using a Modal Filtering Decomposition Approach", P Logan, P. Avitabile, J Dodson, Experimental Techniques (2019), accepted EXTE-D-18-00246R3
7. "Non-Model Based Expansion from Limited Points to an Augmented Set of Points Using Chebyshev Polynomials", Y Chen, P Logan, P. Avitabile, J Dodson, Experimental Techniques (2019): 1-23.
8. "Experimental modal analysis of a utility-scale wind turbine blade using a multi-camera approach", A.Sabato, P.Poozesh, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Journal of Physics : Conference Series, Volume 1149, conference 1, https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1149/1/012005
9. "Characterizing and Modeling of the Acoustic Field Generated by a Curved Ultrasonic Transducer for Non-contact Structural Excitation", S. Chen, A.Sabato, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, T.Huber, Journal of Sound and Vibration 431 (2018) 33-49, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2018.06.028
10. "Underwater Dynamic Response at Limited Points Expanded to Full-Field Displacement Response", Y. Chen, P. Avitabile, accepted for publication March 2018, ASME VIB-17-1160
11. "Proper Projection Vectors for the Expansion of Measured Experimental Modal Data", P. Avitabile, submitted 2016, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 2018, 144(5): 04018024; DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE) EM.1943-7889.0001431
12. "Reduced Model Approximation Approach Using Model Updating Methodologies", T.Marinone, T.Dardeno, P. Avitabile, submitted 2016, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 2018, 144(3): 04018005; DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE) EM.1943-7889.0001422.
13. "Response of Highly Reduced Order Linear Cascaded Components with Nonlinear Component Interconnections with Full Space Expansion", P. Avitabile, submitted to Systems Journal, invited paper submitted May 2016
14. "Large-area photogrammetry based testing of wind turbine blades", P.Poozesh, J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, E.Harvey, R.Yarala, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (2016), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.07.021i
15. "Computationally Efficient Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis for Stress/Strain Applications", J.Harvie, T.Dardeno, P. Avitabile, submitted to Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, June 2016
16. "Full-field dynamic strain prediction on a wind turbine using displacements of optical targets measured by stereophotogrammetry", J.Baqersad, P.Poozesh, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (2015), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.03.021
17. "Extracting full-field dynamic strain on a wind turbine rotor subjected to arbitrary excitations using 3D point tracking and a modal expansion technique", J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Journal of Sound and Vibration (2015), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2015.04.026
18. "Photogrammetry and optical methods in structural dynamics - A review", J.Baqersad, P.Poozesh, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (2016), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.02.011
19. "A Non-Contacting Approach for Full-Field Strain Monitoring of Rotating Structures", J.Baqersad, P.Poozesh, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics JUNE 2016, Vol 138 / 031008-1, submitted Spring 2015, paper VIB-15-1123 accepted with minor revisions October 4, 2015, finalizing revision DOI: 10.1115/1.4032721.
20. "Digital Image Correlation Based Testing of Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Blades", P. Poozesh, J. Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, E. Harvey, R. Yarala, invited special edition requested paper submitted to Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Journal, October 2015
21. "Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Boundary Conditions Effects on the Dynamics of Wind Turbines", J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Wind Energy, Vol 39, No4, p437-452, 2015
22. "System Model Modes Developed from Expansion of Uncoupled Component Dynamic Data", P. Avitabile C.Nonis, S.Obando, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Journal of Mechanical Engineering 60(2014)5, 287-297, SI 59, DOI:10.5545/sv-jme.2014.1829
23. "Inspection and monitoring of wind turbine blade-embedded wave defects during fatigue testing,", Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Chen, J., Sherwood, J., Lundstrom, T., LeBlanc, B., Hughes, S., Desmond, M., Beattie, A., Rumsey, M., Klute, SM., Pedrazzani, R., Werlink, R., and Newman, J., Structural Health Monitoring, Vol 13(6) pp 629-643, 2014.
24. "Appropriate Rigid Body Correction of Stereophotogrammetry Measurements Made on Rotating Systems," Lundstrom, T., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Experimental Techniques, Accepted April 2013, In Press and Online ISSN: 1747-1567.
25. "Full-Field Dynamic Strain Prediction on a Wind Turbine using Displacements of Optical Targets Measured by Stereophotogrammetry" J. Baqersad, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Journal, Accepted, In Press, doi:10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.03.021, 2015.
26. "Full Field Dynamic Strain on Wind Turbine Blade Using Digital Image Correlation Techniques and Limited Sets of Measured Data from Photogrammetric Targets"", J.Carr, J. Baqersad, P. Avitabile, C.Niezrecki, Experimental Techniques, November 2013, doi: 10.1111/ext.12129, 2014
27. "Damage Detection and Full Surface Characterization of a Wind Turbine Blade Using Three-Dimensional Digital Image Correlation", B.LeBlanc, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, J.Chen, J.Sherwood, Structural Health Monitoring, Volume 12 Issue 5-6, September 2013, DOI: 10.1177/1475921713506766
28. "Prediction of Full Field Dynamic Strain from Limited Sets of Measured Data", P. Avitabile, P.Pingle, Shock and Vibration 19 (2012) DOI 10.3233/SAV-2012-0686, pp 765-785
29. "Expansion of Transient Operating Data", P. Avitabile, C.Chipman, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 31, August 2012, Pages 1-12
30. "Equivalent Reduced Model Technique Development for Nonlinear System Dynamic Response", Thibault L., Avitabile P., Foley J., Wolfson J., Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol 36: pp 422-455, 2013.
31. "Efficient Computational Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Using Modal Modification Response Technique", T.Marinone, P. Avitabile, J.Foley, J.Wolfson, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol 31: pp 67-93, 2012.
32. "Comparison of FRF Measurements and Mode Shapes Determined Using Optically-Image Based, Laser, and Accelerometer Measurements", C.Warren, C.Niezrecki, P.Pingle, P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 25, Issue 6, August 2011, Pages 2191-2202
33. "3D Digital Image Correlation Methods for Full-Field Vibration Measurement", M.Helfrick, C.Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 25, Issue 3, April 2011, Pages 917-927
34. "Conditioning of FRF Measurements for Use with Frequency Based Substructuring", D.Nicgorski, P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, (10.1016/j.ymssp.2009.07.013), Volume 24, Issue 2, February 2010, Pages 340-351
35. "Experimental Issues Related to Frequency Response Functions for Frequency Based Substructuring", D.Nicgorski, P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, (10.1016/j.ymssp.2009.09.006), Volume 24, Issue 5, July 2010, Pages 1324-1337
36. "A Reduced Order, Test Verified Component Mode Synthesis Approach for System Modeling Applications", A.Butland, P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, (10.1016/j.ymssp.2009.08.008), Volume 24, Issue 4, May 2010, Pages 904-921
37. "Development of Efficient Reduced Order Test Verified Model for Flexible Body Dynamic Simulation", P. Avitabile, T.VanZandt, N.Wirkkala, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, submitted for review February 2009, accepted November 2009 with revisions
38. "Efficient Techniques for Forced Response Involving Linear Modal Components Interconnected by Discrete Nonlinear Connection Elements", P. Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 45-67, Special Issue: Non-linear Structural Dynamics (invited publication)
39. "Integrating Dynamic Systems Materials into a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum through Innovative Use of Web-Based Acquisition and Hands-On application and Use of Virtual Graphical User Interfaces", P. Avitabile, Experimental Techniques, Department Series - Educator's Corner (2007), Part 1: Background of Problem and Generic Methodology Employed
40. "Integrating Dynamic Systems Materials into a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum through Innovative Use of Web-Based Acquisition and Hands-On application and Use of Virtual Graphical User Interfaces", P. Avitabile, Experimental Techniques, Department Series - Educator's Corner (2007), Part 2: Numerical Difficulties Processing Measured Data
41. "Integrating Dynamic Systems Materials into a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum through Innovative Use of Web-Based Acquisition and Hands-On application and Use of Virtual Graphical User Interfaces", P. Avitabile, Experimental Techniques, Department Series - Educator's Corner (2007), Part 3: Dynamic Systems - Analytical and Experimental System Characterization
42. "Integrating Dynamic Systems Materials into a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum through Innovative Use of Web-Based Acquisition and Hands-On application and Use of Virtual Graphical User Interfaces", P. Avitabile, Experimental Techniques, Department Series - Educator's Corner (2007), Part 4: Alternate Approaches for Teaching Fourier Series Applications
43. "Integrating Dynamic Systems Materials into a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum through Innovative Use of Web-Based Acquisition and Hands-On application and Use of Virtual Graphical User Interfaces", P. Avitabile, Experimental Techniques, Department Series - Educator's Corner (2007), Part 5: Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) Assist in Solidifying Analytical Materials
44. "Integrating Dynamic Systems Materials into a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum through Innovative Use of Web-Based Acquisition and Hands-On application and Use of Virtual Graphical User Interfaces", P. Avitabile, Experimental Techniques, Department Series - Educator's Corner (2007), Part 6: Design of a Measurement System to Integrate STEM Material
45. "Reallocation of System Mass and Stiffness for Achieving Target Specifications using a Superelement/Substructure Methodology" P. Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, H.Tsuji, J.P.DeClerck, International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, Vol 1, 3/4 , 2005
46. "Reallocation of System Mass and Stiffness for Achieving Target Specifications", P. Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, H.Tsuji, J.P.DeClerck, International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, Vol 1, 1/2 , 2004
47. "A Comparison of Some System Modeling Approaches", P. Avitabile, The Shock and Vibration Digest, Vol 33, Number 4, July 2001, pp 281-291
48. "Frequency Response Function Expansion for Unmeasured Translation and Rotational DOFs for Impedance Modeling Applications", P. Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, V17, No 4, July 03
49. "Twenty Years of Structural Dynamic Modification - A Review", P. Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, submitted for review for publication, paper undergoing revision and expansion to accommodate reviewers comments
50. "The Coordinate Orthogonality Check (CORTHOG)", P. Avitabile, F.Pechinsky, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol 12, No 3, pp 395-414, May 1998
51. "Understanding Structural Dynamic Modification and the Effects of Truncation" P. Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, Vol 6, No 4, pp215-235, July 1991
52. "An Efficient Method for Forced Response using a Structural Dynamic Modification Technique", P. Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, V6, No 3, pp189-200, July 91
53. "Understanding Structural Dynamic Modification and the Effects of Truncation", P. Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Proceedings of the International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, invited contribution, Oct 1991,Vol 6, No 4
54. "An Efficient Method for Forced Nonlinear Response using a Structural Dynamic Modification Technique", P. Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Proceedings of the International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, invited contribution, Jul 1991, Vol6, No3

Conference Publications

1. "Reconstruction of Nonlinear Contact Forces Beyond Limited Measurements using a SVD Modal Filtering Approach", P.Logan, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

2. "Shape-Constrained Input Estimation for Multi-Shaker Vibration Testing", R.Schultz, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

3. "Application of an automatic constraint shape selection algorithm for input estimation", R.Schultz, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

4. "Modeling and Test Methodologies for Monitoring Cementless Femoral Stem Insertion: Approach Development and Validation with a Simple Implant/Bone Model", T.Dardeno, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

5. "Data Consistency Assessment Function (DCAF)", Y.Chen, J.Dodson, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

6. "A Non-Model Based Dynamic Expansion for Cylindrical Structures", Y.Chen, C.Page, J.Dodson, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

7. "Full-Field FEM Dynamic Strain Response from a Sparse Strain Sensor Array", T.Doveno, Z.Mao, D.Soine, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

8. "Strain Shape Expansion Applied to Optically Measured Data", T.Doveno, Z.Mao, D.Soine,, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

9. "Improving Optically Measured Strain Response by Leveraging Phase-Based Motion Magnification", T.Doveno, Z.Mao, D.Soine,, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

10. "Multimode Time Response Decomposition for Accurate Damping Estimates Using the Logarithmic Decrement Method", D.Fowler, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

11. "Force Reconstruction at Mechanical Interfaces", D.Fowler, S.Parker, M.Cleal, P.Logan, P.Avitabile, D.Roettgen, B.Pacini, R.Kuether, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

12. "Boundary Condition Compensation Map (from Field to Laboratory Response)", B.Zwink, B.Daniels, D.G.Tipton, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

13. "Experimental Application of Boundary Condition Compensation Map (from Field to Laboratory Response)", B.Zwink, B.Daniels, D.G.Tipton,, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Houston, Texas, Feb 2020

14. "Combined Shaker-Acoustic Vibration Test Techniques", Schultz,R., Avitabile,P., SAVE 2019

15. "Validation of Force Reconstruction for Linear and Nonlinear System Response", P.Logan, D.Fowler, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

16. "Some Investigations of Nonlinear Time Response using Linear Modal Approximations", D.Fowler, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

17. "Appropriate Excitation for Extraction of Modes", C.Beale, D.Joffre, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

18. "Self-Noise Reduction in Bragg Wavenumber Regions", D.Joffre, J.Leang, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

19. "Chebyshev Polynomial Shape Expansion Point Distribution: Selection Sensitivity", Y.Chen, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

20. "Dynamic Transient Time Response Expansion: Chebyshev Polynomial Approaches and Polynomial Contribution", Y.Chen, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

21. "A Chebyshev Polynomial Approach for Data Quality Validation and Dynamic Time Response Expansion", Y.Chen, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

22. "Use of High-Speed Cameras and Optically-Based Measurement Techniques for Determining Frequency Response Function of Structures", T.Doveno, Y.Chen, A.Sabato, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

23. "Implementation of the Fixture Neutralization Methodology Using Data Physics Vibration Controller", J.ReyesBlanco, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

24. "Fixture Neutralization Method - Adjustment of Vibration Response to Account for Fixture-Test Article Dynamic Coupling Effects Using Measured Frequency Response Functions", J.ReyesBlanco, P.Avitabile, R.Jones, D.Soine, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

25. "Modeling and Test Methodologies for Monitoring Femoral Implant Insertion during Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty: Approach Development and Validation using a Press-Fit Cylinder Assembly", T.Dardeno, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Jan 2019

26. "Modal Projection Matching", B.Zwink, P.Avitabile, D.G.Tipton, Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Jan 2019

27. "Force Customization to Neutralize Fixture-Test Article Dynamic Interaction", J.M. Reyes, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2018

28. "Updated Reduced Order Model Development for Forced Response Predictions", J.M. Reyes, P.Logan, Y.Chen, T.Schoenherr, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2018

29. "Mode Shape Effects on the Measurability of Bragg Scattered Acoustic Signals in Underwater Localization Applications", D.Joffre, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2018

30. "Impact Reconstruction using Modal Filters", P.Logan, J.Dodson, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2018

31. "Non-Model Based Expansion from Limited Points to Full-Field using Chebyshev Polynomial: Modal Shape Expansion.", Y.Chen, J.Dodson, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2018

32. "Non-Model Based Expansion from Limited Points to Full-Field using Chebyshev Polynomial: Time Response Expansion.", Y.Chen, J.Dodson, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2018

33. "A Multiple Stereo-Vision Approach using Three Dimensional Digital Image Correlation for Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Blades", P.Poozesh, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2018

34. "Adjustment of Vibration Response to Account for Fixture-Test Article Dynamic Coupling Effects", J.M. Reyes, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2017

35. "Modal vs Inertial Shakers: Effects on FRFs", D. Joffre, P. Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2017

36. "Similitude Analysis of the Frequency Response Function for Scaled Structures", M.E. Asl, C. Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2017

37. "Validation of Time and Frequency Domain Methods for Calibration of Non-Contacting Force Excitation", P. Logan, T. Dardeno, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2017

38. "Modal parameter estimation using blind source separation and least square complex frequency domain", P. Poozesh, C. Niezrecki, Z. Mao, P. Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2017

39. "Using High Speed Stereo-Photogrammetry and Phased-Based Motion Magnification Techniques to Extract Operating Modal Data", P. Poozesh, C. Niezrecki, Z. Mao, P. Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2017

40. "Dynamic Focused Ultrasound Radiation Force Generated by Ultrasonic Transducer - Part I: Modelling", S. Chen, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2017

41. "Underwater Dynamic Response at Limited Points Expanded to Full-Field Displacement Response", Y. Chen, D. Joffre, P. Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2017

42. "Developments in the Prediction of Full Field Dynamics for the Nonlinear Forced Response of Reduced Order System Models", S.Obando, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2016

43. "Improving mass sensitivity technique to scale operating deflection shapes", P.Poozesh; D.Sabino, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2016

44. "Design of Scaled-Down Composite I-beams for Dynamic Characterization in Subcomponent Testing of a Wind Turbine Blade", M.EydaniAsl1, C.Niezrecki, J.Sherwood,, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2016

45. "A Study on the Dynamic Interaction of Shock Response Fixtures and Test Payload", J.Reyes, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2016

46. "Calibration of Non-Contacting Force Excitation, Part 1: Frequency Domain Methods", P.Logan, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2016

47. "Calibration of Non-Contacting Force Excitation, Part 2: Time Domain Approaches", T.Dardeno, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2016

48. "Experimental Mapping of the Acoustic Field Generated by Ultrasonic Transducers", S.Chen, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, P.Logan, T.Dardeno, Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2016

49. "Full-Field Strain Monitoring of a Wind Turbine Using Very Limited Set of Displacements Measured with Three Dimensional Point Tracking", J.Baqersad, P.Pozesh, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, DETC2015-47413ASME IDETC/CIE 2015, Boston, MA, August 2015

50. "Extracting Full-Field Dynamic Strain Response of a Rotating Wind Turbine Using Photogrammetry", J.Baqersad, P.Pozesh, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, SPIE/NDE, San Diego, March 2015

51. "Predicting Full-Field Strain on a Wind Turbine for Arbitrary Excitations Using Displacements of Optical Targets Measured with Photogrammetry Technique", J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2015

52. "Prediction of Forced Response using Expansion of Perturbed Reduced Order Models with Inexact Representation of System Modes", S.Obando, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2015

53. "Use of 3D Scanning Laser Vibrometer for Full Field Strain Measurements", J.Reyes, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2015

54. "Some Non-Conventional Modal Test Boundary Conditions", T.Dardeno, P.Logan, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2015

55. "Predicting the Vibration Response in Subcomponent Testing of Wind Turbine Blades using Scaled Models", M.EydaniAsl, C.Niezrecki, J.Sherwood , P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2015

56. "Prediction of Nonlinear Forced Response on Ancillary Subsystem Components Attached to Reduced Linear Systems", S.Obando , P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2015

57. "Model Reduction of Hollow Equivalent Regions (MR-HER)", K.Truong , P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2015

58. "Some Recent Advances in Measured Data Expansion for Full-Field Dynamic Strain, Nonlinear Response, Force Estimation and Damage Detection Approaches", P.Avitabile, invited keynote speech for the Second International Conference on Advances in Structural Health Management and Composite Structures (ASHMCS 2014), Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea

59. "Efficient Reduced Order Nonlinear Response with Expansion for Full Field Results", P.Avitabile, J.Harvie, S.Obando, EURODYN 2011, July 2014 in Porto, Portugal

60. "Using Digital Image Correlation and Three Dimensional Point Tracking in Conjunction With Real Time Operating Data Expansion Techniques To Predict Full-Field Dynamic Strain", P.Avitabile, J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, AIVELA 2014, June 2014 in Ancona, Italy

61. "Prediction of Full-Field Dynamic Strain on a Three-Bladed Wind Turbine using Three Dimensional Point Tracking and Expansion Technique", J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, SPIE/NDE, San Diego, March 2014

62. "Full-Field Inspection of a Utility Scale Wind Turbine Blade using Digital Image Correlation", P.Poozesh, J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, CAMx The Composites and Advanced Materials, Orlando, FL, May 2014

63. "An Improved Expansion Process for Guyan Reduced Models - Technique for Improved Guyan Expansion Reconstruction (TIGER)", J.Harvie, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

64. "Shock Response Fixture Developed From Analytical and Experimental Data and Customized Using Structural Dynamics Modification Techniques", K. Aizawa, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

65. "Full Field Dynamic Strain on Wind Turbine Blade Using Digital Image Correlation Techniques and Limited Sets of Measured Data from Photogrammetric Targets", J.Carr, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

66. "Effects of Boundary Conditions on the Structural Dynamics of Wind Turbine Blades. Part 1: Flapwise Modes", J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

67. "Effects of Boundary Conditions on the Structural Dynamics of Wind Turbine Blades. Part 2: Edgewise Modes", J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

68. "Computationally Efficient Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis For Stress/Strain Applications", J.Harvie, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

69. "Comparison of Modal Parameters Extracted Using MIMO, SIMO, and Impact Hammer Tests on a Three-Bladed Wind Turbine", J.Baqersad, P.Poozesh, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

70. "Use of Zernike Polynomials for Modal Vector Correlation of Small Turbine Blades", J.Salerno, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

71. "Prediction of Forced Response on Ancillary Subsystem Components Attached to Reduced Linear Systems", S.Obando, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

72. "Hybrid EMA/OMA Data Collection/Reduction for Improved Modal Characterization", S.Obando, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2014

73. "Measuring the Dynamics of an Operating Helicopter Rotor using 3D Digital Stereophotogrammetry", J.Baqersad, T.Lundstrom, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, American Helicopter Society International, Inc, AHS 69th Annual Forum, Phoenix, Arizona, May 21-23, 2013

74. "System Model Modes Developed from Expansion of Uncoupled Component Dynamic Data", C.Nonis, P.Avitabile, Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, Pisa, Italy, July 2013

75. "Reduced Order System Model Nonlinear Response and Expansion for Full Field Results", J.Harvie, S.Obando, P.Avitabile, Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, Pisa, Italy, July 2013

76. "Comparison of Full Field Strain Distributions to Predicted Strain Distributions from Limited Sets of Measured Data for SHM Applications", E.Harvey, J.Ruddock, P.Avitabile, Tenth International Conference on Damage Assessment to Structures, Dublin, Ireland, July 2013

77. "Analysis and Dynamic Characterization of a Resonant Plate for Shock Testing", R.Hsieh, R.Moore, S.Sroka, J.Lake, C,Stull, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2013

78. "Predicting Dynamic Strain on Wind Turbine Blade using Digital Image Correlation Techniques in Conjunction with Analytical Expansion Methodologies", J.Carr, J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2013

79. "Effects of Precise FRF Measurements for Frequency Based Substructuring", J.Harvie, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2013

80. "Development of Full Space System Model Modes from Expansion of Reduced Order Component Modal Information", C.Nonis, L.Thibault, T.Marinone, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2013

81. "Expansion of Nonlinear System Response using Linear Transformation Matrices from Reduced Component Model Representations", T.Marinone, L.Thibault, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2013

82. "Dynamic Characterization of a Free-Free Wind Turbine Blade Assembly", J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2013

83. "Effects of Boundary Condition on the Structural Dynamics of Wind Turbine Blades", J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2013

84. "Using High-Speed Stereophotogrammetry to Collect Operating Data on a Robinson R44 Helicopter", T.Lundstrom, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA, Feb 2013

85. "Using High-Speed Stereophotogrammetry Techniques to Extract Shape Information from Wind Turbine/Rotor Operating Data", T.Lundstrom, J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

86. "Some Considerations on Boundary Conditions in Dynamic Testing", J.Harvie, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

87. "Comparison of Some Wind Turbine Blade Tests in Various Configurations", J.Harvie, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

88. "Validation of a Finite Element Model used for Dynamic Stress-Strain Prediction", J.LoPiccolo, J.Carr, , C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

89. "Dynamic Stress-Strain on Turbine Blade using Digital Image Correlation Techniques, Part 1 - Static Calibration", J.Carr, J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

90. "Dynamic Stress-Strain on Turbine Blade using Digital Image Correlation Techniques, Part 2 - Dynamic Measurements", J.Carr, J.Baqersad, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

91. "Passive Noise Reduction Using the Modally Enhanced Dynamic Absorber", C.Page, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

92. "Modal Testing of 9m CX-100 turbine Blades", T.Marinone, B.LeBlanc, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

93. "Equivalent Reduced Model Technique for Nonlinear Dynamic Response", L.Thibault, P.Avitabile, J.Foley, J.Wolfson, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

94. "Efficient Computational Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Using Modal Modification Response Technique", T.Marinone, P.Avitabile, J.Foley, J.Wolfson, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

95. "Variability Improvement of Key Inaccurate Node Groups - VIKING", L.Thibault, A.Butland, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

96. "A Reduced Model Approximation Approach Using Model Updating Methodologies", T.Marinone, A.Butland, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

97. "Comparison of Modal Parameters Estimated from Operational and Experimental Modal Analysis Approaches", L.Thibault, T.Marinone, P.Avitabile, C.D.VanKarsen, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

98. "Surface Stitching of a Wind Turbine Blade Using Digital Image Correlation", B.LeBlanc, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

99. "Developing a Finite Element Model in Conjunction with Modal Test for Wind Turbine Blade Models", E.Harvey, P.Avitabile, C.Niezrecki, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

100. "Dynamic Stress-Strain Prediction from Limited Measurements in the Presence of Structural Defects", E.Harvey, P.Avitabile, C.Niezrecki, Proceedings of the Thirtieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2012

101. "Alternate Techniques/New Approaches for Identification of Full Field Dynamic Stress Strain from Limited Sets of Measured Data", P.Avitabile, International Conference on Experimental Dynamics, ICEDYN Conference Keynote speech/paper to be presented June 2011, Tavira, Portugal

102. "Full-Field Dynamic Stress-Strain Response from Sparse Set of Operating Displacement Measurements", P.Pingle, P.Avitabile, NAFEMS 2011, to be presented, May 2011.

103. "Full Field Numerical Stress-Strain from Dynamic Experimental Measured Data", P.Pingle, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, EURODYN 2011, to be presented July 2011, Leuven, Belgium.

104. "Full Field Inspection of a Wind Turbine Blade Using 3D Digital Image Correlation", B.LeBlanc,C. Niezrecki, S.Hughes, P.Avitabile, J.Chen, and J.Sherwood, Proceedings of the SPIE Symposium on Smart Structures & Materials/NDE for Health Monitoring, San Diego, California, March, 2011, accepted.

105. "Dynamic Uncoupling of a System Model for Component Identification", D.Cloutier, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2011

106. "Determination of Wind Turbine Operating Deflection Shapes Using Full-field 3D Point-tracking", C.Warren, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2011

107. "Hybrid Sets of Merged Data for Modal Model Applications", B.LeBlanc, L.Thibault, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2011

108. "FRF Measurements and Mode Shapes Determined Using Optically-based 3D Point-tracking", C.Warren, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2011

109. "Full Field Dynamic Stress/Strain Estimation From Limited Sets of Measured Data", P.Pingle, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2011

110. "Limited Experimental Displacement Data Used for Obtaining Full-field Dynamic Stress/Strain", P.Pingle, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, 2011

111. "A Review of Digital Image Correlation Applied to Structural Dynamics", C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, C.P.Warren, P.Pingle and Helfrick, M., Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Vibration Measurements by Laser and Noncontact Techniques, Ancona, Italy, June 22-25, 2010.

112. "Structural Health Monitoring of Helicopter Hard Landing using 3D Digital Image Correlation (DIC)", B.LeBlanc, C.Niezrecki, and P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the SPIE Symposium on Smart Structures & Materials/NDE for Health Monitoring, San Diego, California, March, 7-11, 2010

113. "Investigation on the Use of Various Decoupling Approaches", D.Cloutier, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2010

114. "Prediction of Full Field Dynamic Stress/Strain from Limited Sets of Measured Data", P.Pingle, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2010

115. "Comparison of Image Based, Laser, and Accelerometer Measurements", C.Warren, P.Pingle, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, 2010

116. "Effects of Shaker Test Set Up on Measured Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes:, C.Warren, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, Feb 2010

117. "Optical Non-contacting Vibration Measurement of Rotating Turbine Blades II", C.Warren, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, 2010

118. "Component Mode Synthesis using Reduced Order Test Verified Components", A.Butland, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2009

119. "Conditioning of FRF Measurements for use with Frequency Based Substructuring", D.Nicgorski, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty- Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2009

120. "Expansion of Transient Operating Data", C.Chipman, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty- Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2009

121. "Comparison of 3D Laser Vibrometer and Accelerometer Frequency Measurements", P.Pingle, J.Sailhamer, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty- Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, 2009

122. "Shaker/Stinger Effects on Measured Frequency Response Functions", D.Cloutier P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty- Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2009

123. "Optical Non-Contacting Vibration Measurement of Rotating Turbine Blades", M.Helfrik, P.Pingle, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty- Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, 2009

124. "Using Full-Field Vibration Measurement Techniques for Damage Detection", M.Helfrik, P.Pingle, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty- Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, 2009

125. "A Hybrid Craig-Bampton Approach for System Modeling Applications", A.Butland, D.Nicgorski, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

126. "Experimental Issues Related to Frequency Response Function Measurements for Frequency Based Substructuring", D.Nicgorski, A.Butland, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

127. "3D Digital Image Correlation Methods for Full-Field Vibration Measurement", M.Helfrick, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

128. "Modal and Frequency Based Substructuring using Rotational DOF Considerations", A.Williams, C.Chipman, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

129. "Expansion of Real Time Operating Data for Improved Visualization", C.Chipman, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

130. "Application of Wavelet Denoising Methods for Frequency Response Estimation Techniques", B.Gur, C.Niezrecki, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

131. "Comparison of Some Rigid Body Mode Estimation Techniques for System Model Development", A.Williams, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

132. "Variability in the Modal Characteristics of Composite Structures", D.Nicgorski, A.Butland, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

133. "Comparison of Dynamic Characteristics of Various Performance Level Snowboards", A.Butland, D.Nicgorski, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2008

134. "An Integrated Undergraduate Dynamic Systems Teaching Methodology Utilizing Analytical and Experimental Approaches", P.Avitabile, 2007 ASEE Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 2007.

135. "A Real-World Experience using Linkages to Teach Design, Analysis, CAD and Technical Writing", J.Sherwood, P.Avitabile, 2007 ASEE Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 2007.

136. "The Dynamics Summer School - A Unique Educational Program", P.Cornwell, C.Farrar, P.Avitabile, 2007 ASEE Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 2007.

137. "Development of Efficient Reduced Models for Flexible Body Dynamic Simulation", P.Avitabile, T.VanZandt, N.Wirkkala, B.Birdsong, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2007

138. "An Integrated Undergraduate Dynamic Systems Teaching Approach using Response Under Basic Excitation (RUBE)", P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2007

139. "Teaching Structural Dynamic Modeling Techniques in the UMASS Lowell Modal Analysis Program", P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2007

(Plus over 100 additional papers from earlier IMAC conferences)

Magazine Articles

"Modal Space - Back to Basics" (series) by Peter Avitabile
Experimental Techniques published by the Society for Experimental Mechanics

This article series has had 17 continuous years of publication in the Experimental Techniques magazine and is the longest running and most popular series Experimental Techniques has ever had since records were tracked back in 2005; there are over 100 articles published.

Selected Presentations

• November 2019 - Seminar presentation at Air Force Academy.
• July 2019 - Seminar presentation at Sandia National Laboratories.
• June 2019 & July 2018 - Seminar presentation for the NOMAD summer graduate student program at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM.
• July 2018 - Seminar presentation for the NOMAD summer graduate student program at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM.
• September 2017 - Seminar presentation for Experimental and Analytical Structural Dynamic Groups at Sandia National Laboratories to overview project entitled "Updated Reduced Order Model Development for Forced Prediction".
• September 2016 - Seminar presentation for the Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics Department at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.
• September 2016 - Seminar presentation for the Engineering Physics Department at University of Wisconsin in Madison.
• June 2016 - visit Technische Universität München and make technical presentation to overview the current research in the Structural Dynamics and Acoustic Systems Lab at UMass Lowell.
• June 2016 - visit TU Delft and make technical presentation to overview the current research in the Structural Dynamics and Acoustic Systems Lab at UMass Lowell.
• December 2015 - Seminar presentation at Naval Underwater Warfare Center in Portsmouth, RI.
• June / July 2015 - Visiting Scholar at the Los Alamos National Laboratories - Invited for two weeks to overview of dynamic systems modeling for the Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School.
• June 2014 - Visiting Scholar at the Los Alamos National Laboratories - Invited to teach a one week overview of dynamic systems modeling for the Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School.
• April 2014 - Invited to give an AFOSR workshop presentation at Eglin AFB on "Considerations for Nonlinear/Contact Problems with Ultra-Large FEA Models - A Reduced Space Solution with Full Field Results".
• June / July 2013 & 2012 & 2010 thru 2004 - Visiting Scholar at the Los Alamos National Laboratories - Invited to teach a two week overview of structural dynamic modeling techniques and experimental modal analysis for the Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School.
• February 2002 - Seminar for the Civil Engineering Department at Northeastern University
• March 2002 - Seminar for the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Rhode Island.
• April 2002 - Seminar presentation for the Engineering and Environmental Group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
• June 2001 - Invited to teach a one week overview of experimental modal analysis for the Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School which is funded by DOE and Los Alamos Labs.
• August 2000 - Dinner meeting presentation for the IEEE Magnetics Society, Colorado Center for Information Storage.

Selected Intellectual Property

Books and Chapters

1. Modal Testing: A Practitioner's Guide, author, ISBN: 978-1-119-22289-7, published November 2017
2. SEM Experimental Structural Mechanics Handbook, Associate Editor, available in 2021
3. Finite Element Model Correlation, SEM Experimental Structural Mechanics Handbook
4. Linear Modal Substructuring with Nonlinear Connections, SEM Experimental Structural Mechanics Handbook

Selected Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research

Over 60 contracts totaling close to $9M have been secured over the past 2 decades.

Research Currently in Progress

• Measuring nonlinear displacement and strain response at sparse measurement locations and to predict model full space response (displacement and strain) using linear modal modeling approaches
• Developing time, frequency and modal approaches to neutralize the effects of testing differences moving from the field environment to the laboratory environment; goal is to provide realistic vibration testing profiles mimicking the field response in the laboratory.
• Utilizing optical displacement and strain measurements with motion magnification to predict full field response from limited line of sight measurements.
• Incorporating strain profiles in vibration testing feedback loop to achieve realistic damage for device under test response.