Jonathan Whitby
Graduate Research Assistant
Lafayette, Indiana, United States
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Top SchoolJonathan Whitby is a PhD candidate and graduate research assistant in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University specializing in computational fracture mechanics and multiscale modeling to understand failure in heterogeneously integrated packages. He brings a strong experimental and computational background from summa cum laude Engineering Science training at Penn State, where he designed a thermal imaging system for directed energy deposition and supported metal additive manufacturing research at CIMP-3D. His experience spans industry and academia, including internships in tools technology and multidisciplinary teaching assistant roles that sharpen communication and leadership skills. Jonathan combines hands-on instrumentation know-how with numerical modeling to bridge scales, aiming to translate research insights into more reliable electronics packaging. Based in Lafayette, IN, he is building a niche at the intersection of materials, mechanics, and integrated systems design.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Science, 4.0, Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Science, 4.0 at Penn State UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University
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uci10
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chess10
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functional-programming8
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typescript7
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Github contributions (5)
rosenthj/WinterTraining
Nov 2019 - Jul 2026
Contributions:58 pushes, 1 branch in 6 years 9 months
rosenthj/Winter
Jan 2018 - Jan 2023
UCI Chess Engine
Contributions:16 releases, 464 commits, 279 PRs in 5 years 1 month
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