Faculty Research Interests
Faculty Member | Research Interest |
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Mahsa Ebrahim | Spray cooling, droplet impingement and interfacial and multi-phase flows with a focus on phase interactions |
Omar Es-Said | Metallic processing, modeling, and failure analysis |
Pezhman Hassanpour | Dynamics and control with focus on micro- and nano-systems |
Emin Issakhanian | Thermal fluids, including turbine blade film cooling, vehicle aerodynamics, and novel methods of flow measurement |
Rafiq Noorani | Additive manufacturing technology, rapid prototyping and 3D printing |
Nader Saniei | Applications of nanotechnology in medicine |
Natalie Schaal | Failure mechanics of heterogeneous interfaces; improving persistence and retention in STEM |
Matt Siniawski | Design of assistive technology devices; assessment of student learning |
Brendan Smith | Rehabilitation engineering with a focus on mechanisms and robotics that restore motor function |
Facilities and Labs
Facility or Lab | Purpose |
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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 and Assistive Devices Lab (RAD) | The purpose of the Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices (RAD) 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. |
Energy and Thermal Sciences Lab | 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. |