Faculty Research Interests
| Faculty Member | Research Interest |
|---|---|
| Mahsa Ebrahim | Multi-Phase thermal fluid science, spray cooling, drop impingement, convective heat transfer (for more information please visit mtfs.lmu.build) |
| Omar Es-Said | Metallic processing, modeling, and failure analysis |
| Emin Issakhanian | Thermal fluids, including turbine blade film cooling, vehicle aerodynamics, and novel methods of flow measurement |
| Rafiq Noorani | Additive manufacturing including rapid prototyping and 3D printing, design of experiments (DOE), robotics |
| Matt Siniawski | Design of assistive technology devices; assessment of student learning |
| Brendan Smith | Robotics for neurorehabilitation; simulator based driver rehabilitation; human factors engineering (for more information please visit REACT.lmu.build) |
Facilities and Labs
| Facility or Lab | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cheryl and Robert Gross Engineering Design Center | The Cheryl and Robert Gross Engineering Design Center (EDC) provides space and equipment to support student design projects. |
| Rapid Prototyping Lab | The Rapid Prototyping Laboratory provides facilities for computer-aided design, manufacturing, rapid prototyping of solid models, and dimensional accuracy and inspection. |
| Structures Lab | The Structures Laboratory is used to conduct experimental studies on the mechanical properties of materials. |
| Material Sciences Lab | The Materials Science Lab is used to prepare samples and conduct experimental studies on the properties of materials. |
| Rehabilitation, Assistive Tech & Human Control Theory Lab (REACT) | The purpose of the Rehabilitation, Assistive Tech & Human Control Theory (REACT) Laboratory is to design, develop, and assess mechanical and electromechanical devices that enhance human motor function. |
| Dynamic Systems and Controls Lab | The Dynamic Systems and Controls (DSC) Laboratory is dedicated to the fundamental engineering research on the linear and nonlinear behavior of dynamic systems and its applications. |
| James E. Foxworthy Fluid Hydraulics Laboratory | The purpose of the Energy and Thermal Sciences Laboratory is to conduct experimental studies in the areas of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. |
| Thermal Fluids Lab | The Thermal Fluids Laboratory is dedicated to the fundamental engineering research relating to novel methods for active heat transfer and cooling techniques. |