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`Robert Giachetti, Ph.D., P.E.
`Senior Managing Engineer | Mechanical Engineering
`525 W. Monroe St., Suite 1050 | Chicago, IL 60661
`(312) 999-4208 tel | rgiachetti@exponent.com
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`Professional Profile
`Dr. Giachetti has experience solving technical problems in a variety of industries including product
`development, evaluation, assistance with recalls, and mechanical performance of systems. His academic
`emphasis included topics in mechanics of materials, non-linear continuum mechanics, non-linear
`dynamics, vibrations, and finite element analysis. His background in mechanics and instrumentation
`allows him to easily build, monitor, or analyze complex systems. These systems have ranged from wire
`ropes, cookware, and child carriers to transducers, machine presses and railcars.
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`Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Giachetti worked in industry designing steel coiling machinery and overhead
`lifting devices. While performing his graduate research, he worked in the Biomechanics laboratory at the
`University of Illinois investigating factors which increase the contact stresses between adjacent
`components in total knee replacements through three dimensional computer modeling and finite element
`analysis. His doctoral research in the University of Wisconsin's Biomechanics Laboratory involved
`characterizing the underlying control strategy of bipedal stability based on the end-point force output of
`the lower limbs.
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`Dr. Giachetti has substantial experience utilizing LabView to create specialized data acquisition solutions
`that implement multiple, simultaneous sensing technologies for real-time analysis. His acquisition
`solutions have included accelerometers, potentiometers, thermocouples, GPS devices, pressure
`transducers, force plates, and low-cost web cams. This technology has been used in various ways,
`including: two-dimensional optical motion capture, custom whole body occupant vibration analysis,
`custom cyclic load testing, and temperature acquisition.
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`Dr. Giachetti also has extensive experience utilizing AutoCAD, Ansys, Matlab, Mathcad, EES, and
`3DSSPP.
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`Academic Credentials & Professional Honors
`Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2008
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`M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois, Chicago, 2000
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`B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Marquette University, 1997
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`Licenses and Certifications
`Licensed Professional Engineer, Illinois, #062062996
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`Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, Oklahoma, #29433
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`ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
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`ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products
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`ASME Committee on Power Transmission and Gearing
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`Academic Appointments
`University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Kinesiology
`• Lecturer, Introduction to Dynamic Systems (Vibrations)
`• Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Biomechanics
`• Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Dynamic Systems
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`University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Mechanical Engineering
`• Teaching Assistant, Engineering Economy
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`Marquette University, Department of Physics
`• Teaching Assistant, General Physics
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`Prior Experience
`Intern, BioTechPlex, 2001
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`Project Engineer, Braner USA, 1998-1999
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`Estimator and Engineer, Alloy Sling Chain Industries LTD., 1998
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`Publications
`Perlmutter, S, Cades DM, Heller, MF, Giachetti, RS, Sala JB, Arndt, SA. Effects of mobile technology use
`on walking. Proceedings, 58th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2014.
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`Giachetti R, Danek K. Analytical model for estimating knee loads during ladder climbing. ASME 2013
`International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2013.
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`Giachetti R, Weaver B, Trimble J. Real-time monitoring and analysis of whole body vibration in locomotive
`engineers. 4th International Conference on Whole-Body Vibration Injuries, 2009.
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`Gruben KG, Giachetti RS, Lazarus JA. Directional control of foot force in Parkinson disease. The
`Movement Disorder Society's 12th International Congress of Parkinson 's Disease and Movement
`Disorders, 2008.
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`Gruben KG, Giachetti RS, Schmidt MW. Control of force direction depends on center of pressure not limb
`posture. Society for Neuroscience 36th Annual Meeting, 2006.
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`Giachetti RS, Gruben KG. Foot force direction and center of pressure. Progress in Motor Control V, State
`College, PA, 2005.
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`Gruben KG, Hasman CL, Schmidt MW, Giachetti RS, Tan L. Altered directional control of foot force is a
`primary effect of stroke. Progress in Motor Control V, State College, PA, 2005.
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`Gruben KG, Lopez-Ortiz C, Giachetti RS. Muscular and postural components of foot force during quasi-
`static extension efforts. JAB 19(3), 2003.
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`Gonzalez M, Giachetti R, Aram L, Amirouche F. Validation of a finite element contact model for the use in
`total knee arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 47th Annual Meeting, 2001.
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`Amirouche FM, Giachetti RS, Aram L, Gonzalez M. Induced stress in TKA resulting from malrotation.
`Summer Bioengineering Conference, 2001.
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`Aram L, Amirouche FM, Gonzalez M, Giachetti RS. Characterization of contact pressure in total knee
`arthroplasty as a function of component position and ligament balance. XVIIIth Congress of the ISB,
`2001.
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`Amirouche FM, Giachetti RS, Aram L, Gonzalez M. Validation of a finite element contact model for the
`use in total knee arthroplasty. XVIIIth Congress of the ISB, 2001.
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`Amirouche FM, Aram L, Gonzalez M, Giachetti RS, Mahr C. the fitting of the human joint through micro-
`implanted sensors. Proceedings, 1st Annual International IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on
`Microtechnologies in Medicine & Biology, 2000.
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`Amirouche FM, Gonzalez M, Aram L, Giachetti RS, Mahr C. A contact pressure based prosthetic fitting
`device for a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Proceedings, Engineering of Sport 3rd International
`Conference and Exhibition, 2000.
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`Giachetti R, Amirouche F, Aram L, Gonzalez M. Biomechanical problems with contact pressure
`distribution in the knee joint after total knee arthroplasty. Proceedings, ASME Winter Conference, 2000.
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`Additional Education & Training
`American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Training: Detailed Gear Design - Beyond Simple
`Service Factors
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`Peer Reviewer
`ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), San Diego CA,
`November 15-21. Track: Dynamics, and Control in Biomechanical Systems.
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`ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conference & Computers and Information in
`Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE),Washington, DC, August 28-31. Track: Surface Engineering and
`Tribology.
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`Session Organizer: ASME 2015 Power Transmission and Gearing Conference
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`Robert S. Giachetti Ph.D., P.E.,
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`Testimony
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`Rouse v. Borkwoski, Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County Illinois.
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`Jenkins v. United Access of Kansas City, LLC, et al., District Court of Wyandotte County,
`Kansas Civil Court Department.
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`Woodway v. Chapco, Inc. and Samsara Fitness, LLC, United States District Court for the
`District of Connecticut.
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`Namola, et al. v DAE-IL USA, INC. et al., United States District Court for the Northern District
`of Ohio Eastern Division.
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`Cahill v. Scheck Mechanical, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
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`Siegel v. Blue Giant Equipment Corporation, United States District Court for the Northern
`District of Oklahoma.
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`Cisneros v. Sheth, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois County Department.
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`Samantha Williams v. Tristar Products, INC., v. Zhongshan USATA Electrial Appliance Co.,
`LTD., United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia Valdosta Division.
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`DLP v. Tristar Products, INC., United States District Court Northern District of Georgia
`Gainsville Division.
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`Kenya Allen and Loren Allen v. Tristar Products, INC., United States District Court Northern
`District of Georgia Atlanta Division.
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