David M. Labyak
Contact
- dmlabyak@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3658
- EERC 310
- Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Faculty Advisor, Advanced Metalworks Enterprise
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Biography
David Labyak has 25 years of experience in the automotive, mining, aerospace, and engineering consulting industries. He is a board member and hockey coach for the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association.
Research Interests
- Biomechanics—Solid Mechanics
- Head Impacts
- Helmet Performance and Design
- Solid Mechanics
- Finite Element Analysis and Vibration Analysis
Specialties
- Understanding football helmet design and performance
- Solid mechanics and finite element analysis methods
- Helping student groups (such as Baha and Clean Snowmobile) with design and analysis of components
- Vibration analysis
- Shock analysis methods
- Youth Hockey Coaching Do’s and Don’ts