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Macromedia Dream Weaver
Microsoft Front Page
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Hardware Selection
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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin

August 2000 to June 2008

Madison, Wisconsin

  

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Human Motor Control Research Emphasis

Engineering Mechanics and Aeronautics (EMA) Minor

  

 

University of Illinois

August 1998 to August 2000

Chicago, Illinois

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

 

Universita` Italiana per Stranieri

June 1997 to August 1997

Perugia, Italy

  

Italian language university

  

 

Marquette University

August 1993 to May 1997

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$10,000 Scholarship

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Physics Minor

 

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

August 1989 to June 1993

Chicago, Illinois

  

Graduated with Honors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Exponent Failure Analysis

June 2008 to Present

Wood Dale, Illinois

  

Associate - Biomechanics Practice

 

BioTechPlex

June 2001 to August 2001

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

  

Intern: consultant to Abbot Labs

 

University of Wisconsin

August 2000 to June 2008

Teaching Assistant: Biomechanics

Research Assistant: Biomechanics Lab

 

Teacher and Classroom Supervisor: Engineering People Program

Teacher: Dynamic Systems

 

University of Illinois

August 1999 to May 2000

Teaching Assistant: Engineering Economy

Research Assistant: Biomechanical Research Lab

 

Braner USA

May 1998 to January 1999

Schiller Park, Illinois

  

Project Engineer

 

Alloy Sling Chain, IND. LTD.

February 1998 to May 1998

East Hazelcrest, Illinois

  

Design Engineer and Estimator

 

Marquette University

August 1995 to May 1997

Teaching Assistant: General Physics

 

ACADEMIC EMPHASIS

Human Motor Control
Dynamic Systems
Finite Element Analysis
Solid Mechanics

 

PUBLICATIONS

Giachetti, R, Weaver B, Trimble, J: Real-time monitoring and analysis of whole body vibration in locomotive engineers. 4th International Conference on Whole Body Vibration Injuries. Montréal, Canada 2009

Gruben KG, López-Ortiz C, Giachetti RS: Muscular and postural components of foot forces during quasi-static extension efforts. J Applied Biomechanics, 19:239-245, 2003.

Giachetti, R., Amirouche, F., Aram, L., Gonzalez, M.: Biomechanical Problems with Contact Pressure Distribution in the Knee Joint after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Proceedings of the ASME Winter 2000 Conference

F. Amirouche, L. Aram, M. Gonzalez, R. Giachetti, C. Mahr, The Fitting of the Human Joint Through Micro-Implanted Sensors Proceedings of the 1st Annual International IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine & Biology. 2000

Amirouche, F., Gonzalez, M., Aram, L., Giachetti, R., Mahr, C.: A Contact Pressure Based Prosthetic Fitting Device For a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).The Proceedings of the Engineering of Sport - 3rd International Conference and Exhibition. 2000

Gonzalez, M., Giachetti, R., Aram, L., Amirouche, F.: Validation of a Finite Element Contact Model for the use in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 47th Annual Meeting. 2/2001

FML Amirouche, RS Giachetti, LJ Aram, M Gonzalez: Induced Stress in TKA Resulting from Malrotation. 2001 Summer Bioengineering Conference

L. Aram, F. Amirouche, M. Gonzalez, R. Giachetti: Characterization of Contact Pressure in Total Knee Arthroplasty as a Function of Component Position and Ligament Balance. XVIIIth Congress of the ISB, 2001

F. Amirouche, R. Giachetti, L. Aram, M. Gonzalez: Validation of a Finite Element Contact Model for the Use in Total Knee Arthroplasty. XVIIIth Congress of the ISB, 2001

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

MEMBER: A.S.M.E.

E.I.T. EXAM: PASSED

HOBBIES

Piano
Guitar
Tennis