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Education

• University of California, Davis - 2005 to Present - Davis, CA
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering 2010
  • Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering June 2007
  • Course work focus in dynamics, systems and controls, and machine design
  • Research focus on bicycle handling
• Old Dominion University - 2000 to 2004 - Norfolk, VA
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Mathematics and Philosophy Minors
  • Course work focusing in machine design
  • Recipient of the Governor's Technology Scholarship
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Tunstall High School - 1995 to 2000 - Dry Fork, VA
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Graduated with Honors

Awards

• Fulbright Grant, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, 2008-2009
• Joseph Beggs Fellowship for Kinematics, UC Davis, 2006-2007
• MAE Department Fellowship, UC Davis, 2005-2006
• Magna Cum Laude, Old Dominion University, 2004
• Governor’s Technology Scholarship, Old Dominion University, 2000-2004
  

Professional Accreditation

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam in Virginia
  

• Moore, J. and Hubbard, M., Parametric Study of Bicycle Stability. The Engineering of Sport 7: Proceedings of the 7th International Sports Engineering Association Conference. Biarritz, France. June 2-6, 2008.
• Moore, J., Peterson, L., and Hubbard, M., Influence of Rider Dynamics on the Whipple Bicycle Model. 11th International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics. Tainan, Taiwan, June 28-30, 2007.

• Machine Shop Supervisor & Design Engineer - University of California, Davis - January 2007 to June 2008 - Davis, CA
  • Supervised shop in evening hours
  • Helped students with machining and fabrication projects
  • Shop organization
  • Safety class instruction
  • Machining and fabrication
  • Design projects: Cellular fluid shearing device
• Teaching Assistant - University of California, Davis - Spring 2007 - Davis, CA
  • Drafting/CAD course
  • Taught computer lab classes: sketching, drafting, CAD (i.e. Autodesk Inventor)
• Teaching Assistant - University of California, Davis - Fall 2006 & Winter 2007 - Davis, CA
  • Manufacturing Processes Course
  • Graded papers and led machine shop lab
• Reader - University of California, Davis - Fall 2006 - Davis, CA
  • Graded homework assignments for Mechanical Design Course
  • Assisted in student project competition
• Teaching Assistant - University of California, Davis - Spring 2006 - Davis, CA
  • Mechanical Design Class
  • Assisted in class discussions, office hours, grading, and lectures
• Design Engineer - Old Dominion University - May 2004 to January 2005 - Norfolk, VA
  • Created a reference model of a magnetic levitation transport vehicle using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop
• Design Engineer - Langley Full Scale Tunnel - June 2004 to August 2005 - Hampton, VA
  • Extensive modeling and drafting with Autodesk Inventor
  • Designed a portable floor system for the current car balance
  • Designed a six degree of freedom full scale car balance
  • Stress analysis reports for NASA specs
  • Test-model design, fabrication and repair
  • Support in daily activities (test preparation, taking data, etc.)
• Engineer Intern - Bauer Compressors - June 2003 to December 2003 - Norfolk, VA
  • Extensive 3D modeling with Autodesk Inventor
  • Sheet metal design and fabrication
  • V-belt drive designs
  • Oil filtration system design
  • Designed parts and prepared drawings for fabrication
• Elevator Mechanic Assistant - Area Access - Summer 2002 - Norfolk, VA
  • Installed and repaired elevators and various accessibility machines
  • Exposed to various electrical and mechanical systems
• Carpenter - Mark D. Moore Construction Company - 1995 to 2001 - Danville, VA
  • Residential house construction
  • Framing, finishing, painting, drywall, hardwood floors, masonry

• Volunteer Engineer - Maya Pedal - Summer 2007 - San Andres Itzapa, Guatemala
  • Constructed pedal powered machines (i.e. blender, corn dekerneler/grinder, etc)
  • Design work on a macdamia nut sheller
  • Repaired bicycles
  • Shop organization: tool boards, bike graveyard
• ART Facilitator - Education for Sustainable Living Course - Spring 2007 to December 2007 - Davis, CA
  • Led group of students in the design and construction of a pedal powered desk laptop charging station
• Volunteer Engineer - Whirlwind Wheelchair International - Summer 2006 - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Worked at the Disacare Wheelchair Center
  • Worked on the design and fabrication team for a bicycle ambulance trailer
  • Fixture design and training
• Project Leader/Design Engineer - ODU Human Powered Vehicle Team - Fall 2003 to January 2005 - Norfolk, VA
  • Lead/managed a mechanical engineering senior design project
  • Designed and constructed a human powered land vehicle
  • Focused on bicycle frame, controls, stability, and drive train design
• Design Engineer - ODU SAE Formula Team - 2001-2002 - Norfolk, VA
  • Designed and fabricated a scaled formula race car
  • Extensive 3D modeling with AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop
  • Designed and constructed the drive train and composite body
• CNC Mill Operator - Danville Community College - Summer 2001 - Danville, VA
  • Learned G-code/Manual Programming
  • Learned FeatureCam 3D CAD/CAM software
  • Programmed and operated a HAAS 3-axis mill throughout summer

• UC Davis Bicycle Users Group
  • Minister of Communication - listserv manager
• Davis Bike Church
  • Web site maintainence
  • Shift scheduling
  • Handle distributor orders
  • Lead work parties
  • Weekly volunteer
• UC Davis Institute for Transportation Engineers
  • Organized a group bicycle ride and museum tour

• Assistant for high school student engineering projects
• Tour guide for engineering open house at ODU
• Bicycle mechanic at the Davis Bike Church, a bicycle repair collective
• Counted bicycle traffic for the Davis Bicycle Advisory Commision