Paul Mitiguy

Consulting Associate Professor
Faculty of Design, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Phone: 650-725-1596, 650-381-3414

Degrees

1988 - 1995 Stanford University: Ph.D.
1987 - 1988 University of Virginia Ph.D. Candidate
1986 - 1987 Stanford University M.S.M.E.
1982 - 1986 Tufts University B.S.M.E.

Research Interests

Professor Mitiguy's research interests center on kinematics, kinetics, dynamics, and motion simulation. Paul pioneered the creation of Online Dynamics Inc. symbolic manipulator Autolev and was responsible for research and development of MSC.Software's motion and FEA products including MSC.visualNastran 4D, Working Model 3D (versions 1-6), Working Model 2D (v. 2-5), and Interactive Physics (v. 2-6). He has research interests in C++ class hierarchy, numerical methods, CAD solid modeling, fast accurate numerical algorithms for motion simulation, and rigid body contact response. Paul's applied research focuses on aerospace and biomechanics. Lastly, Paul enjoys developing interactive teaching methods and curriculum in Stanford's engineering courses (dynamics, dynamic systems, and advanced dynamics).

Industry Experience

2000 - present MSC.Software: Director of Educational Products San Mateo, CA
2000 - present McGraw-Hill Publishers: Consulting Editor Mechanics Series Boston, MA
1992 - present OnLine Dynamics Inc: Board of Directors and Senior Scientist Sunnyvale, CA
1998 - 2000 MSC.Software: Principal Technical Developer San Mateo, CA
1994 - 1998 Knowledge Revolution: Senior Dynamicist San Mateo, CA

Refereed Publications

Mitiguy, P.C., and Reckdahl, K.J., "Efficient Dynamics for Systems Involving Gyrostats", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. Vol. 24, No. 6, November-December 2001, pp. 1144-1156.

Sheehan, F. T. and Mitiguy, P. (1999) In regards to the "ISB recommendations for standardization in the reporting of kinematic data." Journal of Biomechanics, 32:1135-6

Mitiguy P.C., and Banerjee, A.K., "Efficient Simulation of Motions Involving Coulomb Friction", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. Vol. 22, No. 1, January-February 1999, pp. 78-86.

Mitiguy, Paul C., and Kane, Thomas R., "Motion Variables Leading to Efficient Equations of Motion", International Journal of Robotics Research, Vol. 15, No. 5, Oct. 1996, pp. 522-532.

Mitiguy, P.C., Efficient Formulation and Solution of Equations of Motion, Ph.D. Thesis, Stanford University, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, May 1995.

Non-refereed Publications

Mitiguy, P.C., and Banerjee A.K., "Constraint Force Algorithm for Formulating Equations of Motion", Proceedings of the First Asian Conference on Multibody Dynamics, Sept. 2002, pp. 606-608.

Banerjee, A.K., and Mitiguy, P.C., "Kane's Checking Function: Modifications and Use in the Integration of Dynamical Equations", Presented at the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Conference, Aug. 19 1997.

Mitiguy, P.C., and Banerjee, A.K., "Determination of Spring Constants for Modeling Flexible Beams", Working Model Technical Paper, June 1996.

Banerjee, A.K., and Mitiguy, P.C., "Unified Computation of Stick-Slide Friction: Application to Rattlebacks, Tops, and Journal Bearings", Proceedings of AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Conference, Paper 95-3350, Aug. 7-10 1995, pp. 1616-1622, Baltimore MD.

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