Summary

Professor, Computational Solid Mechanics, College of Science, George Mason University Director, Center for Collision Safety and Analysis (CCSA) , GMU

Information

Web:  CCSA page    LinkedIn   Physics & Astronomy page

Email:  cdkan@gmu.edu
Phone: (703) 993‒5898
Address: Commerce Building
4087 University Drive, Suite 2100
Fairfax, VA 22030

Biosketch

Dr. Kan received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Maryland in 1990. He joined George Mason University in May 2013 as Professor of Computational Solid Mechanics in the College of Science. At Mason he serves as the Director of the Center for Collision Safety and Analysis (CCSA).

Previously, Dr. Kan worked at The George Washington University for more than 20 years. He served as the Director of the National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC) from July 2005 to May 2013. His research activities have been focused on computational solid mechanics using non-linear finite element (FE) modeling and analysis methodologies. While at NCAC he led efforts to develop vehicle structural and occupant models, conduct evaluations of vehicle crashworthiness, assess bumper-height compatibility issues in collisions between large and small vehicles, analyze roadside hardware safety, and conduct component and full-scale crash tests to gather data for formulating models and/or validating simulation results.

Education

University of Maryland College Park
Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering
1986 – 1990

Oregon State University
Master of Science (MS)
Mechanical Engineering
1982 – 1986

Experience

Director, Center for Collision Safety and Analysis
George Mason University
May 2013 – Present
LocationFairfax, VA 2203

Director, National Crash Analysis Center
George Washington University
Jan 1994 – May 2013
Ashburn, VA 20147