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David Danaher

David Danaher

· Department Chair

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Arts & Humanities

Active 2002–2024

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Citations38
Papers114 last 5y
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About

David Danaher is a faculty member in the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+ at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The department is known for its focus on German, Nordic, and Slavic studies, including language, literature, culture, linguistics, folklore, and related fields. The department has a long-standing history, with established programs dating back to the 1850s for German, 1875 for Scandinavian studies, and 1935 for Slavic languages and literature. The department emphasizes inclusive excellence and social justice, actively engaging in anti-racist work, fostering diversity, and promoting equitable practices in education and research. It is committed to creating an inclusive environment by mentoring faculty, developing diverse curricula, inviting scholars from underrepresented backgrounds, and supporting initiatives that advance social justice and anti-racism. The department's mission includes engaging with communities, exploring expressive culture, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through various programs and initiatives.

Research topics

  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Automotive engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Environmental science
  • Structural engineering
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Simulation
  • Transport engineering

Selected publications

  • Acceleration of Left Turning Heavy Trucks

    SAE International Journal of Advances and Current Practices in Mobility · 2020 · 2 citations

    1st authorCorresponding

    <div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Accidents involving heavy trucks turning left across travel lanes of a roadway are common subjects of investigation in the field of accident reconstruction. The distance traversed during a turn and lateral and tangential accelerations of the left turning heavy truck can be used to model its motion and determine timing as it relates to a collision. As a follow up to the 2019 SAE Accident Reconstruction section paper by the…

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Frequent coauthors

  • Sean McDonough

    5 shared

  • Drew Donaldson

    4 shared

  • Jeffrey K. Ball

    4 shared

  • Richard M. Ziernicki

    3 shared

  • Trevor Buss

    2 shared

  • Reece Cochran

    2 shared

  • Titus Reed

    1 shared

  • Wendy Johnson

    Bristol-Myers Squibb (United States)

    1 shared

Labs

  • German, Nordic, and Slavic+PI

Awards & honors

  • 2026 L&S Academic Staff Teaching Excellence Awards
  • Mary Lucy Clark Distinguished Teaching Award

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