Dave Thoman
About Dave Thoman
Dave Thoman is a seasoned Consequence Analyst and Software Verification and Validation Analyst with extensive experience in atmospheric transport and dispersion modeling. He holds a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has worked in various analytical roles since 1991.
Current Role at Amentum
Dave Thoman currently serves as a Consequence Analyst and Software Verification and Validation Analyst at Amentum. He has held this position since 1998, accumulating 26 years of experience in Aiken, South Carolina. In his role, he tests and evaluates software models that pertain to atmospheric transport and dispersion of chemical and biological releases. His work also includes assessments related to military defense components and systems.
Previous Experience at Science Applications International Corporation
Prior to his tenure at Amentum, Dave Thoman worked at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as an Accident Analyst from 1991 to 1998. During his seven years in this role, he was based in the Augusta, Georgia area. His responsibilities included analyzing accidents and contributing to safety assessments.
Education and Academic Background
Dave Thoman has an extensive educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1984 to 1991. His doctoral research involved developing custom two-dimensional finite-volume equations for transient heat transfer analysis related to glass radiological waste canisters. He also conducted an experimental study on turbulent buoyant jets. Thoman holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same university and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, respectively.
Research Contributions
During his academic career, Dave Thoman made significant contributions to research in Mechanical Engineering. His doctoral studies included developing equations for heat transfer analysis and conducting experiments on turbulent buoyant jets. Additionally, as a graduate student, he participated in planning and executing field experiments to study atmospheric transport and dispersion of plumes.