David E. Raymond, Ph.D., P.E.

David Raymond, Ph.D., P.E.
College of Engeering, Computer Science, and Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Office ETA-204
Phone
323-343-4494
Email
draymon@calstatela.edu

 

INTRODUCTION

I am a Professor of Mechanical Engineering with a specialty in impact and injury biomechanics.  Prior to joining Cal State LA, I spent nearly nine years working for a forensic engineering company and four years working for General Motors in Safety and Crashworthiness.  I oversee the Applied Injury Biomechanics Laboratory and teach various mechanical and biomechanical engineering courses.  I am the co-developer of the Biomedical Engineering minor program.  

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests are in the field of injury biomechanics, safety system development and forensic science.  More details may be found on the Applied Injury Biomechanics Laboratory website: /aibl/

 

TEACHING 

ME 2010    Statics

ME 2050    Strength of Materials I

ME 2801    Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

ME 3040    Experimental Methods for Engineers

ME 3200    Dynamics

ME 4500    Biomechanics of Human Movement

ME 4520    Impact Biomechanics 

ME 4590    Biomechanical Engineering Design

ME 5540    Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (Forensic Engineering)

 

EDUCATION

PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University

        Dissertation: "Biomechanics of Blunt Ballistic Temporo-Parietal Head Impact"

MS, Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University

       Track: Automotive-related Impact Biomechanics

BS, Engineering Mechanics, Option: Biomechanics, Michigan State University 

      Senior Thesis: "An In-Vitro Biomechanical Analysis on the Effect of Decompression and Stabilization of the Canine Cervical Spine"

       

LICENSURE

PE, Mechanical Engineer, State of California #M39346

 

EXPERIENCE

2021 - Pres           Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, California State University Los Angeles

2023 - Pres           Associate Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, California State University Los Angeles

2022 - 2023          Interim Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, California State University Los Angeles

2016 - 2021          Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, California State University Los Angeles

2011 - 2016          Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, California State University Los Angeles           

2002 - 2011          Forensic Biomechanical Engineer, Vector Scientific, Inc.

1998 - 2002          Crashworthiness and Occupant Protection Engineer, General Motors Corporation (Warren Tech Center, Warren, MI).

1996 - 1998          Joints and Fasteners Engineering Intern (periodic), General Motors Corporation (Great Lakes Tech Center, Flint, MI).

 

Fall 2024 Teaching Schedule

 ME 2010  Statics                                                        M/W       12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

 ME 3200  Dynamics                                                   M/W       1:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

 ME 4500  Biomechanics of Human Movement         M/W        4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

 

Spring 2025 Teaching Schedule

ME 2010 Statics                                                         T/Th   10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

ME 3200 Dynamics                                                    T/Th    1:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

ME 4520 Impact Biomechanics                                  T/Th     4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

 

Active Research Projects

1.  Investigating the Effect of Head-Torso Coupling in Helmet-to-Helmet Football Impacts (Publication In-Review)

2.  HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Commitment to Learning Instilled by Mastery-based Undergraduate Program*

3.  Development of KTH Injury Risk Curves for the Large Male

4.  Evaluating the Effect of Impact Surface Stiffness on Helmet Performance

5.  Lumbar Spine Loads in Rear-End Collisions: Effects of Crash Pulse, Seat Properties, and Occupant Posture.*

 

*Student funding available.