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Eben C. Cobb, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor

Higgins Lab 211
508-831-5035 (Voice)
508-831-5680 (Fax)
ecccobb@wpi.edu

Related Information

• Teaching, Research, & Advising Interests

Education

• B.S.Mechanical Engineering, Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, 1977.
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, The University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1978.
• M.S. Computer Information Systems, Boston University Overseas Program in conjunction with the University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany, 1981.
• Ph.D. University of Connecticut, 1985

Research

• Application of science of generic design to high speed precision equipment
• Kinematic and vibration analysis of high speed rotating equipment
• Application of smart structures for the control of vibration

Publications

• Hoffman, J. and Cobb, E.C., "A Simplified Analytical Approach to the Response of Systems with Non-linear Characteristics," submitted for publication in the International Journal of Computers and Structures
• Cobb, E.C., Cheu, T.C., and Hoffman, J., "Reduction of Excitation Forces Using Optimal Circumferential Placement of Cylindrical Thermocouple Probes," Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 115, No. 2, pp 418-423, April, 1993.

Extended Publications Listing

Honors and Awards

• Tau Beta Pi
• Pi Tau Sigma
• Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Member, American Society of Engineering Education

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