David G. Taggart

  • Professor
  • Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • Phone: 401.874.5934
  • Email: taggart@uri.edu
  • Office Location: Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering, Rm 289
  • ResearchGate

Research

  • Computational Mechanics
  • Finite Element Based Topology Optimization
  • Behavior of Composite Materials
  • Abrasive Waterjet Machining

Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1989
  • M.S., Materials Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1981
  • B.S., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Delaware, 1978

Recent Grants

12/28/2021. Co-PI. University of Connecticut, Office of Naval Research. “The Uconn & URI Navy STEM Coalition – Addressing Engineering Workforce Needs in the Naval Sector.”
4/15/2021. Co-PI. University of Connecticut, Office of Naval Research. “NIUVT 2020 COMP 19: Qualification Support for Additive Manufacturing of Production Parts.”
2/24/2021. Co-PI. University of Connecticut, Office of Naval Research. “NIUVT 2020 SEED 19: Material Characterization and Design Procedures for Inflatable Drop Stitch Structures.”
5/16/2019. Co-PI. Office of Naval Research. “Deformation and Failure Mechanics of Inflated Drop Stitch Fabric Panels.”
2/28/2019. PI. University of Connecticut STORRS. “Southeast New England Naval STEM Coalition: Advancing the Navy’s STEM Education and Workforce Capabilities.”
5/24/2018. PI. General Dynamics Electric Boat. “Engineering Internship Program.”
5/10/2018. PI. University of Connecticut STORRS. “Southeast New England Naval STEM Coalition: Advancing the Navy’s STEM Education and Workforce Capabilities.”
2/23/2018. PI. RI Commerce Corporation. “Innovation Voucher : cbc 160k Turbine.”
9/7/2017. PI. University of Connecticut. “Southeast New England Naval STEM Coalition: Advancing the Navy's STEM Education and Workforce Capabilities.”
8/1/2017. PI. RI Commerce Corporation. “Simulation Models for Inflatable Drop Stitch Structures.”
2/23/2017. PI. General Dynamics Electric Boat. “Engineering Internship Program.”

Patents

  • Taggart DG, Dewhurst P, Nair Au, Inventors; Rhode Island Board of Education, Assignee. System and Method for Finite Element Based on Topology Optimization. US Patent 8335668B2. December 18, 2012

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