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Mr. Hopkins
The Evolution of Jet Engine Blade Containment Systems
Mr. Hopkins has been employed at the NASA's Glenn Research Center for
over 25 years. During that time he has held positions as a research
engineer, deputy and acting branch chief, and for the past 10 years he
has held the position of Technical Leader in the Structures and Dynamics
Branch (Structures and Materials Division, Research and Technology
Directorate). Currently, under the new NASA ARMD program/project
structure, Mr. Hopkins is also an Associate Principal Investigator for
the Supersonics Project and a Challenge Problem Owner for the Aircraft
Aging and Durability Project where he is guiding teams involved in new
R&D for a variety of materials and structures to enable lighter, more
durable engines for future aircraft. Mr. Hopkins has received numerous
awards from NASA for individual and team achievements, including the
Turning Goals Into Reality Award (Aeronautics) in 2004 and the
Exceptional Service Medal in 2007. Mr. Hopkins received Bachelor and
Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from University of Akron
(1980 and 1984, respectively) and subsequently completed additional
graduate studies in Mechanical and Aerospace engineering at Case Western
Reserve University, as well as numerous short courses in engineering,
technology, and management. Mr. Hopkins is also actively involved in
local and national activities of AIAA and SAMPE.
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