B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2017) – Louisiana State University
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering (2020) – Texas A&M University
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (2022) – Texas A&M University
Allen is a graduate student at Texas A&M University in the Aerospace Engineering Department. In May 2017 he graduated from Louisiana State University with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Aerospace Engineering, where he also worked under NASA’s Louisiana Space Grant, LaSPACE. He works as a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M where he earned his Master’s in 2020 using Shape Memory Alloys as embedded sensory particles and cables for damage detection in aircraft and civil infrastructure. His current work focuses on mission-driven aero-structural Biomimetic Design Optimization of morphing rotorcraft considering optimal selection of both adaptive design parameters (level of morphing, etc.) and design variables set before flight (placement of necessary actuation mechanisms, etc.) for improved vehicle performance. He has developed a computational framework that combines efficient rotorcraft modeling (blade element momentum theory and comprehensive rotorcraft analysis tools determining pilot inputs for trim flight) with novel design and optimization tools for optimal mission-driven adaptive rotorcraft configurations.
Current Research:
- Mission-Adaptive Rotorcraft Design and Optimization
- Rapid Mission-Driven Adaptive Aerostructures Design and Optimization
- Embedded Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy Wires in Concrete for Non-Destructive Evaluation
- Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys as Sensory Particles for Aircraft Structural Health Monitoring
Publication History:
- Allen Davis, Bochan Lee, Moble Benedict, Darren Hartl, “Biomimetic Adaptive Airframe Technology (BAAT) for Rotorcraft Design and Optimization,” VFS 78, May 2022
- Allen Davis, Mirmilad Mirsayar, Darren Hartl, “A novel structural health monitoring approach in concrete structures using embedded magnetic shape memory alloy components,” Construction and Building Materials, December 2021.
- Allen Davis, Mirmilad Mirsayar, Darren Hartl, “Structural health monitoring using embedded magnetic shape memory alloys for magnetic sensing,” SPIE, April 2019.
- Brady Edmiston, Allen Davis, Mirmilad Mirsayar, Darren Hartl, “Control of thermal deflection in concrete structures using iron-based shape memory alloys,” SPIE, April 2019.
- Allen Davis, Mirmilad Mirsayar, Emery Sheahan, Darren Hartl, “Structural health monitoring for DOT using magnetic shape memory alloy cables in concrete,” SPIE, March 2018.