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Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Assistant Department Head
Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering

EDUCATION:

PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIETY AFFILIATION:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Associate Member, Faculty Advisor
Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM), Past Chairman, Modal Analysis and Dynamics Systems Technical Division
American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE)
PI TAU SIGMA, Honorary Status
Sigma Xi (Associate Member)

FIELDS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:

Experimental Modal Analysis,
Vibrations, Controls,
Multiple Input-Output Frequency Response Function Estimation Techniques,
Machine Design, CAD, Computer Applications

EXPERIENCE:

RESEARCH AND CONSULTING ACTIVITIES:

GRANTS, CONTRACTS AND PROPOSALS:

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS:

"Adaptive Modal Space Control of Flexible Structures: Applications," Schultze, J., Rost, R., Shelley, S., to be published in 15^th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, 1997.

"Multiple Reference Impact Testing - Practice and Applications," Fladung, W.A. and Rost, R.W., The International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, in progress.

"Independent Modal Space Control of a Cantilever Beam Utilizing State Feedback," Schultze, J., Rost, R.W., and Shelley, S.J., submitted to The International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, October 1994.

"Application and Correction of Exponential Windows for Frequency Response Functions," Fladung, W.A. and Rost, R.W., Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Journal, accepted for publication, November 1995.

"Adaptive Modal Space Control of Flexible Structures: Theory," Schultze, J., Shelley, S. and Rost, R.W., Proceedings of the 14^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 292 - 299, Detroit, February, 1996.

"Cause and Effect of Applying the Exponential Window to an Impact Force Signal," Fladung, W.A. and Rost, R.W., Proceedings of the 14^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 1553 - 1559, Detroit, February, 1996.

"Further Developments of Multiple Reference Impact Testing", Fladung, W.A., Rost, R.W., and Brown, D.L., Proceedings of the 12^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 1026 - 1033, Hawaii, 1994.

"The Modal Punch - A New Impacting Development," Fladung, W.A., Rost, R.W., and Poland, J.B., Proceedings of the 12^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 1034 - 1040, Hawaii, 1994.

"Independent Modal Space Control of a Cantilever Beam Utilizing State Feedback," Schultze, J., Rost, R.W., and Shelley, S.J., Proceedings of the 12^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 1093 - 1100, Hawaii, 1994.

"An Investigation of Signal Processing Techniques used for Rotor Dynamic Fault Detection," Grabill, P. and Rost, R., 4th Annual NASA HMTC Conference, November, 1992.

"Active Vibration Control Utilizing a Discrete Modal Filter Based Control Technique," Shelley, S.J., Schultz, J. F., Rost, R. W., and Allemang, R. J., Proceedings of the 15^th International Conference on Modal Analysis, Leuven, Belgium, September, 1992.

"A Parameter Estimation Algorithm for Spatial Sine Testing: Theory and Evaluation," R. Rost, F. Deblauwe, The International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, Volume 7, Number 3, pages 213 - 226, July, 1992.

"The Use of Neural Nets in Rotor Balancing," W.J. Stevenson, D.L. Brown, R.W. Rost, T.A. Grogan, Proceedings of the 10^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 54 - 59, San Diego, CA., February, 1992.

"Evaluation of a Spatial Sine Testing Parameter Estimation Algorithm," F. Deblauwe, R. Rost, H. Vold, Presented at the 10^th International Modal Analysis Conference, San Diego, CA, February, 1992.

"Adaptive Structural Control and Isolation of Simple Structural Members," J.F. Schultze, R.W. Rost, I.E. Morse, Proceedings of the 10^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 1079 - 1086, San Diego, CA, February, 1992.

"Spatial Sensitivity of Active Structural Vibration Control: A Case Study," R. Rost, J. Schultze, Proceedings, Conference on Recent Advances in Active Control of Sound and Vibration, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, pages 829 - 838, April, 1991.

"Identifying the Unmodified Structural Characteristics Using Multiple Modifications," P. Barney, R. Rost, D. Brown, Proceedings of the 9^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 473 - 480, Florence, Italy, April, 1991.

"Evaluation of a Spatial Sine Testing Parameter Estimation Algorithm," F. Deblauwe, R. Rost, H. Vold, Proceedings of the 9^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 481 - 486, Florence, Italy, April, 1991.

"The Use of Neural Nets in Signature Analysis - Rotor Imbalance," W. Stevenson, D. Brown, R. Rost, T. Grogan, presented at, 9th International Modal Analysis Conference, Florence, Italy, April, 1991.

"Identifying Free-Free System Characteristics from Multiple Constraint Boundary Tests", P. Barney, R. Rost, D. Brown, Proceedings of the 14^th International Conference on Modal Analysis, Leuven, Belgium, 1990.

"Current and Future Topics in Modal Analysis at the University of Cincinnati", R.W. Rost, presented at the 117th Acoustical Society of America meeting, May 1989.

"Advances of a Spatial Sine Testing System", A.J. Severyn, P.S. Barney, R.W. Rost, D.L. Brown, Proceedings of the 7^th International Modal Analysis Conference, pages 952 - 57, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1989.

"The Use of Spatial Domain Concepts in Modal Analysis," R. Rost and D.L. Brown, Proceedings of the 13^th International Conference on Modal Analysis, Leuven, Belgium, 1988, 17 pages.

"Future Trends in Modal Analysis," R. Rost and D.L. Brown, presented at the Third International Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, July 1988.

"Experimental Modal Analysis and Dynamic Component Synthesis," R.J. Allemang, D.L. Brown, R.W. Rost, Final Report, USAF Contract Number F33615-83-C-3218, Wright-Patterson AFB, 1987, 6 Vols.

"Overview of Multi-input Frequency Domain Modal Testing Methods with an Emphasis on Sine Testing," R. Rost and D.L. Brown, Shock and Vibration Conference, October 1987.

"Hardware Considerations for Spatial Domain Sine Testing," A. Severyn, M. Lally, R. Rost, D.L. Brown, presented at the 12th International Conference on Modal Analysis, Leuven, Belgium, 1987.

"Survey of Parameter Estimation Algorithms Applicable to Spatial Domain Sine Testing," F. Deblauwe, C.Y. Shih, R. Rost D.L. Brown, Proceedings of the 12^th International Conference on Modal Analysis, Leuven, Belgium, 1987, 15 pages.

"Comparison between the Multiple Reference Ibrahim Technique and the Polyreference Time Domain Technique," F. Deblauwe, K. Fukuzono, Y.C. Shih, R. Rost, R.J. Allemang, D.L. Brown, Proceedings of the 12^th International Conference on Modal Analysis, Leuven, Belgium, 1987, 15 pages.

"Operating Deflection Patterns and there Relationship to Modal Testing Applicable to Automotive Structures," R.W. Rost, D.L. Brown, J.P. Poland, K.B. Dunlap, presented at the 5th International Modal Analysis Conference, London, England, March, 1987.

"Recent Advances in Multiple Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions - Multi-MAC," R.W. Rost, R.J. Allemang, D.L. Brown, Proceedings of the 10^th International Seminar on Modal Analysis, Leuven, Belgium, 1985, 19 pages.

"Investigation of Multiple Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions for Modal Analysis," Ph.D. Dissertation, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 220 pages, 1985.

"Multiple Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions: Diagnostic Techniques for the Excitation," R.W. Rost, J. Leuridan, ASME Paper Number 85-DET-107, 5 pages.

"A Comparison of Least Squares and Total Least Squares for Multiple Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions," R.W. Rost, J. Leuridan, ASME Paper Number 85-DET-105, 6 pages.

"Multiple Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions for Experimental Modal Analysis," R.J. Allemang, D.L. Brown, R.W. Rost, Final Report, USAF Contract Numbers F08625-80-C-0116 and F08625-81-C-0228, Eglin Structural Dynamics Laboratory, 183 pages, 1984.

"Multiple Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions," R.J. Allemang, R.W. Rost, D.L. Brown, Proceedings of the 2^nd International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, pages 710 - 719, February, 1984.

"Summary of Excitation Signals for Structural Testing," M. Good, R.W. Rost, Proceedings of the 2^nd International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, pages 556 - 571, February, 1984.

"Multiple Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions: Excitation Considerations," R.J. Allemang, R.W. Rost, D. L. Brown, ASME Paper Number 83-DET-73, 11 pages.

"Dual Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions for Experimental Modal Analysis of Aircraft Structures," R.J. Allemang, R.W. Rost, D.L. Brown, Proceedings of the 1^st International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, pages 333 - 340, November 1983.

"Using Dual Input Random Excitation Experimental Modal Analysis," R.J. Allemang, D.L. Brown, R. Olt, J.B. Steedman, R.W. Rost, Interim Report, USAF Contract F08625-80-C-0166, Eglin Structural Dynamics Laboratory, 171 pages, 1981.

"Dual Input Estimation of Frequency Response Functions for Experimental Modal Analysis of Automotive Structures," R.J. Allemang, R.W. Rost, D.L. Brown, SAE Paper Number 820193, 25 pages.

COMMITTEE WORK:

Professional

Chairman, Modal Analysis and Dynamic Systems Technical Division (1994-1995)
Faculty Advisor, ASME (1994-present)
Faculty Advisor, Pi Tau Sigma (1986 - 1996)

University, College and Department

College of Engineering Enrollment Management Committee (1996)
ROTC Advisory Committee (1996)
NCAA Athletics Certification Self Study Subcommittee - Academic Integrity (1996)
College Curriculum Committee (1991 - present)
MIE Curriculum Committee (1988 - present)
Chairman, Undergraduate Advising Committee (1987 - present)
College Committee on Academic Standards (MIE representative, 1987 - present)
Ad-hoc Committee for Curriculum Cooperation AsE&EM - ME (1994)
Review of Faculty Evaluation Process, with Engineering Tribunal (1993 - 1994)
University Appeals Committee (1993 - 1994)
College of Engineering Grievance Committee (1993 - 1994)
Task Force for Excellence in Undergraduate Engineering Education (1993)
University Committee on Standards of Student Conduct (1993 - present)
Mechanical Engineering Program Director (1991 - 1992)
ad-hoc Committee for Curriculum for the 21st Century (1991 - 1992)
MIE Honors Committee (1989)
College Honors Committee (1989)
MIE Graduate Studies Committee (1986 - 1989)
MIE Laboratory Curriculum Committee, Chairman (1989)
Departmental Computer Accounts (1986 - 1989)
Department Head Search Committee (1988)
Faculty Search Committee (1988)
Basic Electric Networks Review Committee (1988)
College Curriculum Committee (Summer 1988)

Instructor Search Committee, Head (Summer 1988)

Department Capstone Design Review (1988)

Search committee for Assistant Vice President and Director, Management Services (1986)

INVITED LECTURES AND SEMINARS:

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

NE - Not Evaluated

NA - Not available for evaluation

* indicates formal design project with report and presentation

** indicates extensive computer application and instruction

@ indicates course with a lab with multiple sections.

^ indicates formal design project with report and presentation and computer applications

Appointment History

Date Appointment Dates Action Title

October 25, 1982 Sept 1, 1982 - Aug 31, 1983 Appt Instructor

March 1, 1983 Sept 1, 1983 - Aug 31, 1984 Reappt Instructor

December 12, 1983 Sept 1, 1984 - Aug 31, 1985 Reappt Instructor

November 28, 1984 Sept 1, 1985 - Aug 31, 1988 Appt Asst. Prof.

August 31, 1987 Sept 1, 1988 - Aug 31, 1989 Reappt Asst. Prof.

September 12, 1988 Sept 1, 1989 - Aug 31, 1991 Reappt Asst. Prof.

May 28, 1991 Indefinite Tenure Asst. Prof.