Salam Rahmatalla

Joined the College of Engineering: 2007

Education: PhD., Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Iowa, 2004
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Iowa, 2002
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1985, University of Technology
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Baghdad, 1981.

Special Fields of Knowledge: Structure optimization, motion analysis.

Present Research Interests: Multi-body dynamics, whole body vibration.

Selected Publications:

• S. Rahmatalla and C.C. Swan, “Continuum Structural Topology Optimization of Buckling-Sensitive Structures,” AIAA, vol.41, No.6, pp. 1180-1189, June 2003.

• S. Rahmatalla and C.C. Swan, “A Q4/Q4 Continuum Structural Topology Optimization Implementation,” Struct. & Multidisc. Optim. Structures and Multidisciplinary Optimization, vol. 27, pp. 130-135, 2004.

• S. Rahmatalla and C.C. Swan, “Sparse Monolithic Compliant Mechanisms Using Continuum Structural Topology Optimization”. Int. J. Numer, Meth, Engng, vol. 62(12), pp. 1579-1605, 2005.

• S. Rahmatalla; H. Kim; M. Shanahan; C.C. Swan, “Effect of Restrictive Clothing on Balance and Gait using Motion Capture and Dynamic Analysis,” Paper# 2005-01-2688, SAE 2005 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars-Electronic and Electrical Systems, March 2006.

• S. Rahmatalla, T. Xia, M. Contratto, G. Kopp, D. Wilder, L. Frey-Law, James Ankrum ?3D Motion Capture Protocol for Seated Operators in Whole Body Vibration? recommended for publication in Seating Dynamics issue, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, January 2007.

Active Scientific and Professional Society Memberships: American Institute of Aeronautic and Astronautics; American Society of Civil Engineers; Society of Automotive Engineers.