Peter Avitabile, Ph.D.
Professor and Director of the Modal Analysis Controls Laboratory, Department of Mechnical Engineering
Expertise: Structural dynamic modeling techniques using both analytical and experimental approaches
D. Eng., UMass Lowell
M.S.M.E., University of Rhode Island
P.E., B.S.M.E., Manhattan College
Analytical and experimental modal analysis, correlation and updating of structural dynamic models, system modeling including impedance modeling, linear/non-linear response analysis techniques
Dr. Avitabile joined the University in 1985 after having worked in industry for over 10 years. His industrial and university experience of over 30 years includes analytical and experimental modal analysis, signal processing and finite element modeling.