CV

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Whiting School of Engineering
2019-Present

• Ph.D. Candidate in Civil and Systems Engineering, Topology Optimization Group, expected summer 2024 thesis defense
• M.S. in Civil Engineering awarded May 2023
• Research in topology optimization and computational design

University of New Haven

Tagliatela College of Engineering
2016-2020

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, awarded May 2020
• Research in friction induced vibrations in braking systems

New York University

Tandon School of Engineering
2009-2014

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, awarded January 2014
• Research in automotive dynamics and stability control systems

Experience

Johns Hopkins University

Researcher, PhD Candidate
August 2019-Present

• Developed and validated a new Heaviside projection method for length-scale control with NURBS-based topology optimization
• Collaborated with mixed academic-industry team to demonstrate how topology optimization can significantly enhance the performance of a UAV
• Led a team in the development of methods that leverage machine learning models to accelerate and enhance topology optimization of multifunctional architected materials
• Researched robust multi-physics and multi-objective topology optimization algorithms with relevant manufacturing constraints
• Extended capabilities of CAD-to-topology optimization interface for efficient pre-processing of design domains
• Maintained and developed high-performance in-house code libraries that leverage existing parallelization packages (e.g. PETSc)
• Developed an extensible object-oriented MATLAB-based finite element and optimization library designed to facilitate topology optimization research
• Leveraged past industry experience to guide team consisting of graduate and undergraduate students in rapid, ISO-consistent design of low cost, emergency ventilator splitter to address possible ventilator shortages due to COVID-19
• Carried out topology optimization and advanced CFD simulation of algorithmically generated passive valve designs
• Assisted in teaching both undergraduate and graduate students, developed a coding crash course

 

Corvid Technologies – Doctoral Internship Program

Doctoral Intern
May 2023-August 2023

• Launched research effort in topology optimization methods using nonuniform rational basis spline (NURBS) surface parameters as design variables, which allow optimized part designs to be imported directly into commercial CAD software as editable entities without additional post processing or interpretation
• Developed new initialization routine for NURBS based topology optimization that addresses shortcoming in existing literature
• Implemented a proof-of-concept NURBS-based topology framework for plane stress problems and performed numerical testing to demonstrate advantages of the method over conventional topology optimization
• Researched topology optimization methods for the design of additively manufactured structures using porous architected materials
• Developed and implemented physically meaningful Hermite spline-based  penalization method for topology optimization
• Analyzed structure performance with explicit dynamic simulations on HPC clusters

Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars Program

Doctoral Intern
June 2021-August 2021

• Researched methods of implicit modeling and optimal grading and morphing of triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) for desired macroscale properties
• Developed computational geometry tool for generation of triangular surface and structured finite element meshes of TPMS-based geometries

Doctoral Intern
June 2020-August 2020

• Developed components of topology optimization software framework for additively manufactured components within AFRL Munitions Directorate
• Implemented CAD-to-topology optimization geometry import interface that converts 3D STL geometries to voxelized design domains for high performance topology optimization algorithms

HarcoSemco

New Product Development Design Engineer
March 2018-August 2019

• Led new product development projects of temperature, flow, and pressure sensors for civilian and military aircraft
• Coordinated and carried out analytical, computational, and laboratory portions of qualification procedures for aircraft sensors
• Carried out design concept evaluation and component qualification-by-analysis with transient heat transfer, forced vibration with Abaqus
• Collaborated with the Research and Development department to kick off the development of new pressure sensing technology and transducer packaging design

Emerson Industrial Automation – Branson Ultrasonics

Tooling Design Engineer
January 2017-March 2018

• Designed and optimized ETO components for ultrasonic welding processes, specializing in contoured sonotrodes and segmented fixtures
• Optimized and evaluated feasibility of sonotrode designs with modal and harmonic response FEA simulations in ANSYS
• Improved manufacturing efficiency and reduced scrap rate by refining FE simulation methodology and training team members on enhanced simulation methods
• Investigated alternative analytical and computational sonotrode design optimization techniques, led implementation of new CAM techniques, and led development of new ISO compliant SOP
• Assisted with integration of laser scanning into engineering workflows

Applications Development Engineer
April 2015-January 2017

• Instructed corporate customers on DFMA for ultrasonic assembly processes, both in written form and during design reviews
• Collaborated with corporate customers’ design teams to generate designs that were optimized for manufacturing but maintained design intent and brand identity
• Led customers in the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of manufacturing and assembly processes by carrying out FMEA’s and low volume DOE’s
• Developed new ultrasonic joint design type that allows for the feasibility of achieving hermetic sealing in small, thin-walled assemblies

Space/Craft Worldwide, Inc.

Production Development Engineer
January 2014-January 2015

• Developed static and dynamic retail display products, both for one-off projects and batch production
• Performed strength of materials calculations and tolerance analyses to ensure product safety and manufacturability
• Prepared circuit schematics for electro-mechanically actuated products
• Prepared quotes, project proposals, and pre-production renderings for clients, as well as technical drawings for production and CAM files for 3-axis machining
• Implemented modified design engineering procedures that leveraged graphic design tools to streamline early-stage engineering and revision work
• Assisted marketing department by preparing photorealistic renderings and contributing to copy

Independent Contracting

Product & Mechanical Design Consultant
May 2013 – January 2014

• Assisted NYC area hardware startups with both industrial and mechanical design of new products
• Designed a range of mechanical components and enclosures for consumer electronic products and carried out finite element simulations
• Researched manufacturing and part sourcing solutions, coordinated prototype production, and performed product testing and optimization
• Worked with founders to build product stories and prepared photorealistic renderings for marketing and investor relations

Venom Data

Mechanical Engineer
September 2012 – May 2013

• Led the design of the enclosure of a high security external hard drive for military applications
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary group to determine optimal design approach
• Made extensive use of FEA simulations to optimize component design
• Used CFD analyses to model flow of pressurizes high temperatures gasses through the product, as well as heat dissipation
• Organized fabrication and developed testing methods for prototypes

Publications

• M. Vladimirov, Y. Zelickman, J. K. Guest, J. Mueller, K. Barri, “Integrating Topology Optimization into the Design Workflow of a Skinned Structure”, Proceedings of AIAA SciTech Forum 2025 (Forthcoming)
• Xun H., Shallal C., Unger J., Tao R., Torres A., Vladimirov M., Frye J., Singhala M., Horne B., Yesantharao P., Kim B.S., Burke B., Talcott M., Winters B., Frisella P., Kushner B., Sacks J.M., Guest J.K., Kang S.H., Caffrey J. (2022). “Translational design for limited resource settings as demonstrated by Vent-Lock, a 3D-printed ventilator multiplexer. 3D Printing in Medicine. doi.org/10.1186/s41205-022-00148-6
•  Xun H., Shallal C., Unger J., Tao R., Torres A., Vladimirov M., Frye J., Singhala M., Horne B., Yesantharao P., Kim B.S., Burke B., Talcott M., Winters B., Frisella P., Kushner B., Sacks J.M., Guest J.K., Kang S.H., Caffrey J. (2020). “The Vent-Lock Protocol: 3D Printing and Testing of A Ventilator Multiplexer to Enhance the Capacity of Treating Patients with COVID-19”. Nature Protocol Exchanges. doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.pex-1156/v1
• M. Vladimirov, E. Dieckman (2019) “A New Analytical Model for the Characterization of Friction Induced Disk Brake Vibration”, Proceedings of the International Congress on Sound & Vibration (ICSV 26).

Conference Presentations

• Integrating Topology Optimization into the Design Workflow of a Skinned Structure, M. Vladimirov, Y. Zelickman, J. K. Guest, J. Mueller, K. Barri,  AIAA SciTech Forum 2025 (Forthcoming)
• Machine Learning Informed Topology Optimization for Multiscale Design of Cellular Structures, M. Vladimirov, M. Golub, M. Whitten, J.K. Guest, T. Igusa, University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics Spring Technical Exchange, 2024
• Exploring Permeability-Porosity Relations in Architected Materials,M. Vladimirov, J.K. Guest, Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI), 2022
• A New Analytical Model for the Characterization of Friction Induced Disk Brake Vibration, M. Vladimirov, E. Dieckman, International Congress on Sound & Vibration (ICSV 26), 2019

Poster Presentations

• Machine Learning Informed Topology Optimization for Multiscale Design of Cellular Structures, M. Vladimirov, M. Golub, M. Whitten, J.K. Guest, T. Igusa, University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics Spring Technical Exchange, 2024
• Machine Learning Informed Topology Optimization for Multiscale Design of Cellular Structures, M. Vladimirov, M. Golub, J.K. Guest, T. Igusa, University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics Spring Technical Exchange, 2023

Teaching Experience

• Teaching Assistant, Mathematical Decision Making EN560.204: led office hours and graded student work (2023)
• Guest Lecturer, Advanced Structural Analysis EN560.445/619: provided introductory lectures on programming fundamentals and best practices (2020, 2021)
• Teaching Assistant, Advanced Structural Analysis EN560. 445/619: led office hours and graded student work (2020)

Service

• Johns Hopkins University Civil and Systems Engineering Graduate Association (CSEGA) treasurer (2020-2024)
• K-4 STEM outreach, led hands on educational activities for local elementary school (2023-2024)