CDR Edward Chapman
Permanent Military Professor
Office: Hopper Hall 255
Email: echapman@usna.edu
Research Interests
Biomechanics and Bioinspired Robotics, Dynamics and Control Theory, Soft Robotics, Modeling and Analysis of Mechanical Systems, Human Performance, Sport Performance
Education & Training
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, August 2018.
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, August 2017.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, NC, May 2008.
Professional Experience
- Permanent Military Professor, Department of Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 2024-Present.
- Assistant Teaching Professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2024.
- Rotational Teaching Professor, Department of Physics, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 2018-2024.
- N4, Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Port Unit 107, Raleigh, NC, 2016-2018.
- N7, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic Reserve Headquarters Detachment, Norfolk, VA, 2014-2016.
- Main Propulsion Division Officer and Assistant REA, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71), Norfolk, VA, 2012-2014.
- Navy Nuclear Power Training Pipeline, Charleston, SC and Ballston Spa, NY, 2011.
- Communication Officer, USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68), Mayport, FL, 2008-2010.
Professional Qualifications
- Surface Warfare Officer
- Professional Engineer (NCEES)
Significant Publications
- Chapman EM, Bryant M. "Bioinspired passive variable recruitment of fluidic artificial muscles." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. 2018; 29(15):3067-3081. doi:10.1177/1045389X18783070
- Camp AS, Chapman EM, Jaramillo Cienfuegos P. "Modeling and analysis of hydraulic piston actuation of McKibben fluidic artificial muscles for hand rehabilitation." The International Journal of Robotics Research. 2019; 40(1):136-147. doi:10.1177/0278364919872251
- Chapman EM, Bryant M. "Bioinspired passive variable recruitment of fluidic artificial muscles." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. 2018; 29(15):3067-3081. doi:10.1177/1045389X18783070
