David Sampson's Curriculum Vitae

Personal information

• Address: Cambridge, UK
• E-mail: david@sampson.id.au
• Web: david.sampson.id.au
• Citizenship: Australian, British

Employment

• MathWorks (since 2000) - UK Engineering Manager
  • Applications: physical modeling, statistical modeling, optimization, control, software development
  • Industries: automotive, aerospace, finance, transportation, retail
  • Consulting responsibilities: analysis of client requirements, preparation of proposals, hands-on development of models and software, project management, presentation of results
  • Team leader responsibilities: recruiting, coaching and mentoring engineers
  • Co-developer of GUI Layout Toolbox, a popular layout manager for MATLAB
• University of Cambridge (1996 - 2000) - Supervisor
  • Tutored undergraduate engineering students at Queens' College and Newnham College in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structures, materials and mechanics
  • Instructed undergraduate engineering students in mechanics laboratory classes
• Andersen Consulting (1996) - Analyst
  • Worked on requirements gathering, implementation and roll out of large IT projects for clients in the financial services industry
• Summer internships at Unilever Australia (EOI Foods) (1994-95), Rheem Australia (Water Heater Division) (1992-93 and 1993-94) and Nolathane (1991-92)

Education

• Ph.D. (Vehicle Dynamics and Control) - University of Cambridge, UK (1996-2000)
  • Conducted research into vehicle control systems, with a focus on active suspension systems
  • Developed design and analysis techniques for improving the stability and safety of commercial road vehicles
  • Authored journal papers, conference papers, and the Ph.D. thesis, Active Roll Control of Articulated Heavy Vehicles
  • Took classes in dynamics and control
• B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) - University of Sydney, Australia (1992-1995)
  • Earned Honours Class I
  • Was ranked first overall in the year
  • Was awarded the University Medal
  • Conducted research into optimising the design of vehicle child restraints to protect young children in road accidents
  • Authored a conference paper and the honours thesis, Effect of Harness Mounting Location on Child Restraint Performance
  • Further details of coursework are available

Major academic awards

• 1999 - Ford of Britain Trust Award to present a paper at the IAVSD '99 conference in South Africa
• 1998 - Charles Hesterman Merz Fund Award to present a paper at the AVEC '98 conference in Japan
• 1996 - Cambridge Australia Trust Scholarship (Ph.D. tuition and stipend) awarded by the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust
• 1996 - Overseas Research Student Award
• 1995 - University Medal, University of Sydney
• 1995 - University of Sydney Department of Mechanical Engineering Thesis Prize
• 1994 - Unilever Australia Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering
• 1993 - Rheem Australia Water Heater Division Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering
• 1991 - Ranked in the top 1.35% of New South Wales Higher School Certificate examinations

Publications

1. I. H. Noell, D. J. M. Sampson
   "Optimal Calibration of Complex Estimation Algorithms for Engine Applications", Proc. Design of Experiments (DoE) in Engine Development VII, Berlin, Germany, 2013.
2. D. J. M. Sampson
   "Use of Model-Based Calibration in the Test Cell", Proc. Design of Experiments (DoE) in Engine Development V, Berlin, Germany, 2009.
3. H. Ito, A. Ohata, D. J. M. Sampson
   "JMAAB Vehicle Model Architecture and Two-Way Connection", Proc. MathWorks Automotive Conference, Dearborn, USA, 2007.
4. D. J. M. Sampson, L. A. D. Sheridan
   "Recent Developments in Techniques for Model-Based Calibration", Proc. Design of Experiments (DoE) in Engine Development IV, Berlin, Germany, 2007.
5. R. Goyder, D. J. M. Sampson
   "Application of Distributed Computing to Diesel Engine Calibration Optimization", Proc. MathWorks International Automotive Conference, Stuttgart, Germany, 2006.
6. L. A. D. Sheridan, D. J. M. Sampson
   "Engine Calibration: A Model-Based Approach", Proc. MathWorks International Automotive Conference, Stuttgart, Germany, 2004.
7. T. M. Morton, R. D. Connors, P. J. Maloney, D. J. M. Sampson
   "Model-Based Optimal Calibration of a Dual Independent Variable Valve-Timing Engine", Proc. Design of Experiments (DoE) in Engine Development II, Berlin, Germany, 2003.
8. D. J. M. Sampson, D. Cebon
   "Achievable Roll Stability of Heavy Road Vehicles", IMechE J. Automobile Engineering, 217(4):269-287, 2003.
9. D. J. M. Sampson, D. Cebon
   "Active Roll Control of Single Unit Heavy Road Vehicles", Vehicle System Dynamics, 40(4):229-270, 2003.
10. D. J. M. Sampson
    Active Roll Control of Articulated Heavy Vehicles, Technical Report CUED/C-MECH/TR 82, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK, 2002.
11. D. J. M. Sampson
    Active Roll Control of Articulated Heavy Vehicles, Ph.D. thesis, University of Cambridge, UK, 2000.
12. D. J. M. Sampson, B. P. Jeppesen, D. Cebon
    "The Development of an Active Roll Control System for Heavy Vehicles", Proc. 6th International Symposium on Heavy Vehicle Weights and Dimensions, Saskatoon, Canada, 2000.
13. D. J. M. Sampson, G. McKevitt, D. Cebon
    "The Development of an Active Roll Control System for Heavy Vehicles", Proc. 16th IAVSD Symposium on the Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, Pretoria, South Africa, 1999.
14. D. J. M. Sampson, D. Cebon
    "An Investigation of Roll Control System Design for Articulated Heavy Vehicles", Proc. 4th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control, Nagoya, Japan, 1998.
15. D. J. M. Sampson, P. Kelly, J. Brown, A. Lozzi
    "Effect of Harness Mounting Location on Child Restraint Performance", Proc. 15th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles, Melbourne, Australia, 1996.

Patents

1. N. E. Brewton, A. Grace, M. Kumar, D. J. M. Sampson, J. M. Wendlandt
   "Two-way connection in a graphical model", U.S. Patent 7,873,500, filed 16 October 2006, issued 18 January 2011.

Software skills

• Power user of the MATLAB platform for technical computing
• Power user of the Simulink platform for model-based design
• Significant experience with Java, XML, HTML and CSS
• Some experience with C and C++
• Proficient with LaTeX, Microsoft Office, etc.

Language skills

• French: good working knowledge

Activities

• Rowing
  • Athlete for Churchill College Boat Club, Cambridge '99 Rowing Club, Rob Roy Boat Club (since 1996)
  • Coach for Churchill College Boat Club (since 1998)
  • Member of Steering Committee for Churchill College Boat Club
• Hiking
• Cycling
  • Étape du Tour 2010: Pau - Col du Tourmalet