John Podhiny
Program Manager
Education
B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, May 2000
M.E., Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, December 2004
Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Anticipated Completion 2013
Experience
Mr. Podhiny has nearly 12 years of experience in thermal-structural analysis and design, most recently with a focus on advanced finite element modeling. He joined MR&D in May of 1999 as a summer intern and accepted a position as a full-time engineer shortly after his graduation in May 2000. During his time at MR&D, he has worked on a variety of projects involving ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), carbon fiber composites, and oxide-oxide composites. These programs have involved advanced finite element modeling as well as calculation and correlation of composite material properties using fundamental micromechanics. His most recent projects have focused on finite element based durability modeling for C/SiC components using user-defined elements and subroutines. Other recent work has involved finite element analysis of thermal management systems utilizing heat pipes. Mr. Podhiny is also currently working towards a Ph.D. in Engineering on a part-time basis, with a focus on the application of constructal theory to the design of heat exchanger devices. He plans on completing this degree by the end of 2013.