Paul Zarda

Dr. P. Richard Zarda

Distinguished Member Technical Staff Manager, Engineering Methods Group

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control - Orlando

Dr. Paul Zarda is considered an expert in finite element techniques applied to stress and dynamic analyses within Lockheed Martin. His educational and practical experience background provides a unique ability to perform detailed analyses in a wide range of areas, including: Static and Dynamic analysis, Thermal Stress analysis, Heat Transfer analysis, Buckling analysis, Aero-Elastic Flutter analysis, Shock and Response Spectrum analysis, Frequency Response and Transfer Function Analysis, Modal Extraction Analysis, Servo-Structure Interaction analysis, Line-of-Sight Gimbal Jitter analysis, Superelement Static and Dynamic analysis, Component Mode Synthesis, Design Optimization and Sensitivity analysis, Acoustical (in air and water) analysis, Fluid-Structure Interaction analysis, Compressible and Incompressible Propellant Grain Analysis, Propellant Grain Recession Analysis, Compressible and Incompressible Fluid Flow analysis, Rigid Body Dynamic Analysis, Fracture Mechanics analysis, and Non-Linear Static and Dynamic Analysis.

Education:

1974, Doctor of Engineering Science in Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, New York, N. Y. (1968-1974) Thesis: Large Deformations of an Elastic Shell in a Viscous Fluid

1971, Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, New York, N. Y.

1970, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Columbia University, New York, N. Y.

1969, Bachelor of Arts in Math and Physics, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Fla.

Abbreviated Work History:

PhD in Engr. Mechanics, Columbia University, Biomechanics, Red Blood Cells…………1974

Assistant Professor, Lafayette College, Engineering Science…………………………….1974-1975

David Taylor Naval R & D Center, Modeling Submarines, Fluid-Structure………..1975-1978

Westinghouse Nuclear Steam Generation, Structural Design/Analysis……………1978-1980

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, Multi-Disciplinary Simulation………1980-Present

Adjunct Professor, MMAE, Dynamics, FE modeling, CAD/CAM………………..….1992-Present

Atlas Spine, Stress Analysis of Spinal Implants…………………………………………….2010-Present

Wilson Sporting Goods & Manufacturing Company………………………………….…2013-Present