Dr. Patrick A. Fitzhorn
Associate Professor
Dr. Patrick A. Fitzhorn
office: A106 Engineering
email: patrick.fitzhorn@colostate.edu
phone: (970) 491-5505
fax: (970) 491-3827
Research Interests
- Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation : Vehicle damper dynamics, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; computational modeling of quasi-steady-state and transient vehicle response; on-track setup and response (balance and grip); experimental vehicle dynamics
Teaching Interests
- MECH 526 - Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics
- MECH 626 - Race Car Vehicle Dynamics
Education
- Ph.D Mechanical Engineering, 1985, Colorado State University
- M.S. Computer Science, 1982, Colorado State University
- B.S. Computer Science (summa cum laude), 1980, Old Dominion University
Memberships
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Society of Automotive Engineers