Contact Information

Educational Experience

I received my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY, in May of 2006. I performed undergraduate research for Dr. Peter Quesada concerning the post-surgery effects of prehabilitation on the biomechanics of the human knee.

Research Interests

My research interests concern modeling and simulation for systems engineering and design.  I apply my studies to the design of fluid power systems.  To do so, I commonly utilize the OMG Systems Modeling Language and the Modelica Modeling Language.

Conference Papers

• Johnson, T. A., Paredis, C. J. J., Burkhart, R., and Jobe, J. M., 2007, "Modeling Continuous System Dynamics in SysML," in 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ASME, Seattle, WA. PDF
  
• Johnson, T. A., Paredis, C. J. J., and Burkhart, R. , 2008, "Integrating Models and Simulations of Continuous Dynamics into SysML," in Modelica Conference 2008, Bielefeld, Germany. PDF
  

Class Reports

ME6401: Linear Controls

• Johnson, T., "Control of a Hydraulically-Powered, Differential Lift: Project Proposal," ME6401 Project Proposal, Fall 2006. PDF
  

• Johnson, T., "Control of a Hydraulically-Powered Positioning System: Project Report Part 2," ME6401 Midterm Project Report, Fall 2006. PDF
  

ME6105: Modeling and Simulation in Design

• Johnson, T., Lee, I., Sankar, D., and Enahora, R., "The Design of a Competitive, Hydraulically-Powered Excavator," ME6105 Report 1, Spring 2007. PDF
• Johnson, T., Lee, I., Sankar, D., and Enahora, R., "Energy-Based Excavator Model," ME6105 Report 2, Spring 2007. PDF
• Johnson, T., Lee, I., Sankar, D., and Enahora, R., "Excavator Model Uncertainty Analysis," ME6105 Report 3, Spring 2007. PDF
• Johnson, T., Lee, I., Sankar, D., and Enahora, R., "Hydraulically-Powered Excavator Preference Modeling and Optimization," ME6105 Report 4, Spring 2007. PDF

ME6104: Fundamentals of CAD

• Johnson, T., Sankar, D., and Young, N., "Adaptive Shape Formation," ME6104 Project Report, Spring 2007. PDF
  

ME6404: Advanced Control Design and Implementation

• Johnson, T., Fearon, F., Beyer, E., and Samouris, L., "The Autonomous Flight of a Skysurfer," ME6404 Project Report, Fall 2007. PDF
  

ME6101: Engineering Design

• Johnson, T., "The Answer to the Question for the Semester: A Model-Based Systematic Design Method," ME6101 Answer to the Q4S, Fall 2007. PDF
• Johnson, T., "Managing Information Flow between SysML and Modelica: A Model-Based Design Project for ME6101," ME6101 Project Report, Fall 2007. PDF
  

Master's Thesis

• Johnson, T. A., 2008, Integrating Models and Simulations of Continuous Dynamic System Behavior into SysML, Thesis, GWW School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. Thesis (PDF). Presentation (PDF).
  

Hobbies and Interests

I like to play all kinds of sports, but I particularly enjoy biking, swimming, ultimate frisbee, bowling, and volleyball. My hobbies include tinkering with computers, building and maintaining bicycles, cooking and baking (especially spicy, exotic foods), listening to all types of music, and traveling whenever possible. I am always interested in learning new sports, watching all kinds of sports (you name it...basketball, baseball, football, diving, curling, auto racing, whatever), experimenting with new cuisines, keeping up with world news, and emerging technologies.