You can call or write to:

Gabe V. Garcia
New Mexico State University
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
POBox 30001/Dept 3450
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001

Voice Phone: (575) 646-7749
FAX Phone: (575) 646-6111

You can reach me by e-mail at: gabegarc@nmsu.edu

Education

• Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Professional Experience

• Spring 1994-1996 Texas A&M University, Research Assistant/ Teaching Assistant
• Summer 1993 AlliedSignal Inc., Structures Component Design Group
• Summer 1991-1992 New Mexico State University, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• Spring 1990-1991 New Mexico State University, Research Assistant
• Fall 1988-1990 EG&G Idaho Inc., Associate Scientist
• Spring 1986-1986 IBM, CO-OP Student

Recent Publications

• G.V. Garcia, K. Butler, and N. Stubbs, "Relative performance of a clustering-based neural network and statistical pattern recognition models for nondestructive damage detection," Smart Materials and Structures Journal, accepted for publication
• G.V. Garcia and N. Stubbs, "Application and evaluation of classification algorithms to a finite element model of a three-dimensional truss structure for nondestructive damage detection," Smart Structures and Materials, San Diego, California, March 1997.
• G.V. Garcia and N. Stubbs, "Relative performance evaluation of pattern recognition models for nondestructive damage detection," 15^th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 1997.
• N. Stubbs and G.V. Garcia, "Application of pattern recognition to damage localization," J. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 6, December 1996.
• G.V. Garcia, N. Stubbs, and K. Butler, "Relative performance evaluation of pattern recognition models for nondestructive damage detection," Smart Structures and Materials, San Diego, California, March 1996.
• L.K. Matthews and G.V. Garcia, Laser and Eye Safety in the Laboratory, IEEE Press, New York, 1995.
• G.V. Garcia and N. Stubbs, "Effect of damage size and location on the stiffness of a rectangular beam," Smart Structures and Materials, San Diego, California, March 1995.
• K.L. Telschow, J.B. Walter, G.V. Garcia, and D.C. Kunerth, "Process monitoring using optical ultrasonic wave detection," Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, 9B, eds. D.O. Thompson and D.E. Chimenti, Plenum Press, New York, 1990.
• N. Carlson, G.V. Garcia, and K.L. Telschow, "Noncontacting laser ultrasonic generation and detection at the Surface of a Molten Metal," Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, 9B, eds. D.O. Thompson and D.E. Chimenti, Plenum Press, New York, 1990.
• K.L. Telschow, J.B. Walter, and G.V. Garcia, "Laser ultrasonic monitoring of ceramic sintering," J. Appl. Phys. Vol. 68, No. 12, 1990.

Scientific Societies

• Tau Beta Pi
• Pi Tau Sigma
• The American Society for Optical Engineering
• Society for Experimental Mechanics
• American Society of Mechanical Engineering

Honors and Awards

• 1992-1996 State of New Mexico Minority Doctoral Assistance Recipient
• 1988 Outstanding Senior - NMSU Chicano Programs
• 1983 General Chemistry Top Five at New Mexico State University