Craig Iwano
Senior Research Engineer
Education
B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, May 2003
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, May 2007
Experience
Mr. Iwano joined MR&D in November 2003 as a research engineer. Since joining MR&D, Mr. Iwano has used advanced finite element methods to analyze various aerospace engineering projects. Such analyses include structural, thermal, combined stress and dynamic analyses. He also has experience with using micromechanics codes to develop thermo-elastic properties of composites based on constituent properties. Recent efforts have been dedicated to the finite element simulation of foreign object damage in CMCs.
Mr. Iwano served as co-investigator on GE PSC Purchase Order No. 109275. Under this contract, he performed a complete 3-dimensional analysis of a C/SiC hot structure control surface for next generation reusable launch vehicles. His work included finite element modeling of the control surface, as well as finite element thermal, mechanical and dynamic analyses. Related responsibilities included reviewing engineering drawings, making pre-test predictions, witnessing tests and correlating results with numerical predictions.
Mr. Iwano’s previous work also included serving as a co-investigator on an AFRL SBIR Phase I Program entitled “Evaluation of Design Concepts and Integrated Materials for Efficient Airframe Structures,” Contract FA8650-06-M-3659. Under this contract, Mr. Iwano performed a material and design concept trade study on integrated thermal protection systems for various vehicle areas, including acreage regions, wing leading edges and control surfaces.
Mr. Iwano recently served as co-investigator on an AFRL SBIR Phase II Program entitled “Development of Non-Parasitic Integrated Acreage TPS/Airframe Material,” Contract FA8650-07-C-5221. Under this contract, Mr. Iwano was responsible for generating finite element models of various non-parasitic hybrid truss core TPS designs which were analyzed individually in order to determine the optimal design configuration.
Mr. Iwano also recently served as a co-investigator for an AFRL SBIR Phase II Program entitled “Development of Lower Cost High Temperature Composites for Hypersonic Tactical Missiles,” Contract FA8651-07-C-0141. Under this contract, Mr. Iwano was involved in the overall design of a low-cost control surface for a hypersonic reentry vehicle, including design components and material selection. His responsibilities include thermal, mechanical and combined finite element analyses. Future aspects of this program will involve test support, including pre-test predictions and numerical data correlation.