Ronald U. Goulet, Ph.D., P.E.

 

Associate Professor

 

Years on Faculty: 8

 

Degrees:

B.S. Civil Engineering, Northwestern University, 1976

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of New Hampshire, 1997

                                                                               

Other Related Experience:

Consultech, Chattanooga, TN and Maine; 1987 to present.

Dravo-Wellman div. of Dravo Corp., Pittsburgh, PA, 1984-86

Hydro Ash Corp., Pittsburgh, PA, 1980-84

United Conveyor Corp., Deerfield, IL, 1979-80

Polytechnic Inc., Chicago, IL, 1975-79

States in which registered: Maine  

 

Consulting and Patents

  • Chattanooga Orthopaedic Education and Research Foundation – Member of Biomechanical Research Committee, 1998 to present
  • Miller Industries, Chattanooga, TN – Technical Advisor to Product Review Committee
  • Dunlap Industries, Inc, Dunlap, TN – Investigation into a product quality problem
  • Scenic Valley Products, Chattanooga, TN – Product quality investigation and redesign

 

Principal Publications of Last Five Years:

  1. Pettit J., Ervin B., Hixson J., Goulet R., Norris B., Nowotarski P.; Biomechanical Testing of a Novel Proximal Femur Plate for Treatment of Vertical Shear Pauwel’s Type C Unstable Femoral Neck Fractures; abstract submitted to Orthopaedic Trauma Association National Annual Mtg, Oct. 2006.
  2. Levine D, Whittle, MW, Frogg S, Stooksbury J, Goulet R.  The effects of illumination on limb kinematics and cadence during running.  Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 35(1):A29;2005.
  3. D. Gaines, B. Norris, P. Nowotarski, R. Goulet, Plate Length, Screw Position, and Locking Screws Effects on Bridge Plating for Femur Fractures, 23rd Annual Mtg, of the Mid-America  Orthopaedic Association, Amelia Island, FL, 4/21/05.
  4. R. Goulet, Applying Modern Tools in a Traditional Dynamics Course, Proceedings of ASEE 2004 Southeastern Section Meeting, April 2004, manuscript submitted 12/8/03.
  5. D. Argo, B. Norris, P. Nowotarski, R. Goulet, Biomechanical Comparative Analysis of Intramedullary Nailing versus Less Invasive Skeletal Stabilization (LISS) System for Fixation of Proximal Quartile Tibia Fractures, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, 19th Annual meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 2003, abstract submitted 1/22/03.
  6. R. Goulet, Medieval Engines of Siege Warfare and Modern Engineering Tools, Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Nashville, TN, June 2003.
  7. D. Argo, Nowotarski, M. Iannotti, R. Goulet, B. Norris, Biomechanical Comparative Analysis of Intramedullary Nailing vs Less Invasive Skeletal Stabilization (LISS) System for Fixation of Proximal Quartile Tibia Fractures, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, 21st Annual Mtg, Hilton Head Island, SC, April 23-27, 2003.
  8. R. Goulet, J. Owino, Bringing Reality into the Mechanics of Materials Lab, Proceedings of ASEE 2003 Southeaster Section Meeting, Macon, GA, April 2003.
  9. M. Ianotti, L. Crosby, P. Stafford, G. Grayson, R. Goulet, Effects of plate location and selection on the stability of midshaft clavicle osteotomies: a biomechanical study; J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2002 Sep-Oct;11(5):457-62.
  10. M. Ianotti, L. Crosby, P. Stafford, G. Grayson, R. Goulet, Effects of Plate Location and Selection on the Stability of Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, poster presentation P154, 69th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, Feb. 13-17, 2002.
  11. R. Goulet, Summary Report: Ethics and Engineering Professionalism, Ethics Across the Curriculum Summer 2002 Workshop, Center for the Study of Ethics and Professionalism, http://www.iit.edu/departments/csep/eac/post_workshop/goulet.html, 12/2002.
  12. R. Goulet, J. Owino, Experiential problem-based learning in the Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Montreal, Province of Quebec, June 2002.
  13. D. Argo, Nowotarski, M. Iannotti, R. Goulet, B. Norris, A Biomechanical Comparative Analysis of Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Quartile Tibia Fractures: A Cadaveric Study. Southern Orthopaedic Association, 18th Annual Mtg, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, July 19-21, 2001.
  14. C. Wigal, R. Bailey, R. Goulet, Capstone Design Course with Industry Collaboration, ASEE 2001 Southeastern Section Meeting, April 2001.
  15. R. Bailey, C. Wigal, R. Goulet, Peer Evaluation in Senior Engineering Design, ASEE 2001 Southeastern Section Meeting, April 2001.
  16. R. Goulet, J. Owino, The mini-lab round robin: the alternative to demonstration labs, ASEE 2001 Southeastern Section Meeting, April 2001.
  17. D.A. Mendelsohn, T.S. Gross, L.J. Young, F. Chen and R.U. Goulet, "Geometry and load fixture effects in the four-point-bend mixed mode fracture specimen; Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol., March 2001.
  18. P. Stafford, M. Ianotti, R. Goulet, Effects of Plate Location and Selection on the Stability of Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures, 19th Annual Mtg, MidAmerican Orthopaedic Assoc, Amelia Island, FL, 4/20/01.
  19. M. Ianotti, B. Norris, R. Goulet, Biomechanical Effect of Pelvic Internal or External Fixation on Vertical Shear Pelvic Fracture, 19th Annual Mtg, MidAmerican Orthopaedic Assoc, Amelia Island, FL, 4/20/01.
  20. D. Argo, M. Ianotti, R. Goulet, P. Nowotarski, A Comparative Analysis of Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Tibia Shaft Fractures, 19th Annual Mtg, MidAmerican Orthopaedic Assoc, Amelia Island, FL, 4/20/01.

 

Scientific and Professional Society Memberships:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society for Engineering Education

American Society of Safety Engineers (past associate member)

 

Honors and Awards:

Faculty Development Grant, Mini Baja, 2006

Esteemed Engineer, Tau Beta Pi, 2005

Member, Sigma Xi Research Society, 2004

Faculty Scholarship, Grants and Research, UTC for 2000.

Engineering Research Award, CECS, UTC for 1999.

 

Institutional Service in the Last Five Years (committee assignments, etc.):

Resident Research Committee, UT Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, active

UTC Engineering Petitions Committee, active

UTC Benchmarking Committee, active

UTC Engineering Graduate Curriculum Committee, active

ME ABET Committee, active

UTC Honor Court, 2003-04

Steering Committee of Bridges to Engineering Science and Technology, 2003

UTC Faculty Council, 1999-2001

UTC Committee of Committees 1999-2001

UTC Communication Task Force 1998-2000

 

Professional Service in the Last Five Years:

1st Chair, 2nd Chair, Secretary Chattanooga Chapter of ASME

Faculty Advisor to American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Chapter

Faculty Advisor to SAE Mini-Baja Race Team

Faculty Advisor to NASA Moon-buggy Team May 2006

Review for Graduate Assistance in Areas of Nat’l Need, GAANN, USDoEd

Reviewer for papers for the ASEE Regional Conference

Science Fair Judge, Lookout Valley HS

Mentor to HS Senior Project, Tyner HS

Mentor to MS Science Project, Baylor

Program speaker for Chattanooga Chapter of ASME

Presenter to Chattanooga Engineers Club

 

Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years:

Material Selection in Engineering; PDH Speaker, ASME, April 2006

Ethics Across the Curriculum, Summer Workshop; Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions; Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, August 2002.

Strategies for Learning: Instructional Excellence Retreat, Watts Bar, TN, May, 2000.

Oral Communication: Instructional Excellence Retreat, Watts Bar, TN, May, 1999.