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Our expertise is diverse — four core areas

Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Propulsion and Space Exploration Systems

Faculty DeJarnette, Echekki, Edwards, Ferguson, Gopalarathnam, Gould, Hall, Hassan, Kleinstreuer, Luo, Lyons, Mazzoleni, McRae, Nagel, Narayanaswamy, Roberts, Saveliev, Silverberg
21 related courses
  • MAE 511 Advanced Dynamics with Applications to Aerospace Systems
  • MAE 525 Advanced Flight Vehicle Stability and Control
  • MAE 528 Experimental Flight Testing
  • MAE 550 Foundations of Fluid Dynamics
  • MAE 551 Airfoil Theory
  • MAE 553 Compressible Fluid Flow
  • MAE 554 Hypersonic Aerodynamics
  • MAE 560 Computational Fluid Dynamics I
  • MAE 561 Wing Theory
  • MAE 562 Physical Gas Dynamics
  • MAE 573 Hydrodynamic Stability and Transition
  • MAE 575 Advanced Propulsion Systems
  • MAE 581 Space Flight Orbital Mechanics
  • MAE 582 Spacecraft Altitude Dynamics and Controls
  • MAE 589 Numerical Methods for Engineers
  • MAE 589 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics
  • MAE 766 Computational Fluid Dynamics II
  • MAE 770 Computational Reactive Flow
  • MAE 776 Turbulence
  • MAE 782 Spacecraft Altitude Dynamics and Controls II
  • MAE 783 Space Flight Guidance and Navigation

Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls, and System Design

Faculty Buckner, Chang, Ferguson, Hall, Jiang, Jing, Keltie, Mazzoleni, Nagel, Peters, Ro, Silverberg, Strenkowski, Tran, Tu, Wu, Yuan
11 related courses
  • MAE 513 Principles of Structural Vibrations
  • MAE 518 Acoustic Radiation I
  • MAE 521 Linear Control and Design for MIMO Systems
  • MAE 522 Non-linear System Analysis and Control
  • MAE 525 Advanced Flight Vehicle Stability and Control
  • MAE 534 Mechatronic Design
  • MAE/ECE 535 Design of Electromechanical Systems
  • MAE 544 Real Time Robots
  • MAE 718 Acoustic Radiation II
  • MAE 589 Numerical Methods for Engineers
  • MAE 789 Field Theory for Engineers

Structural Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing

Faculty Buckner, Chang, Dow, Eischen, Huang, Jiang, Keltie, Mazzoleni, Ngaile, O'Connor, Pankow, Peters, Rabiei, Ro, Silverberg, Strenkowski, Tu, Wu, Zhu, Zikry
13 related courses
  • MAE 533 Finite Element Analysis I
  • MAE 537 Mechanics of Composite Structures
  • MAE 538 Smart Structures and Materials
  • MAE 539 Advanced Materials
  • MAE 541 Advanced Machine Design
  • MAE 543 Fracture Mechanics
  • MAE 545 Metrology of Precision Manufacturing
  • MAE 546 Photonic Sensor Applications in Structures
  • MAE 731 Materials Processing by Deformation
  • MAE 734 Finite Element Analysis II
  • MAE 589 Numerical Methods for Engineers
  • MAE 589 Nanotechnology
  • MAE 589 Optimization in Engineering Design

Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems

Faculty Echekki, Eckerlin, Fang, Gould, Huang, Kuznetsov, Lyons, Mazzoleni, Moore, Nagel, Narayanaswamy, O'Connor, Roberts, Saveliev, Silverberg, Terry, Tu
10 related courses
  • MAE 501 Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics
  • MAE 504 Fluid Dynamics of Combustion I
  • MAE 505 Heat Transfer Theory and Applications
  • MAE 540 Advanced Air Conditioning Design
  • MAE 589 Numerical Methods for Engineers
  • MAE 589 Advanced IC Engines
  • MAE 702 Statistical Thermodynamics
  • MAE 704 Fluid Dynamics of Combustion II
  • MAE 708 Advanced Convective Heat Transfer
  • MAE 709 Advanced Radiative Heat Transfer

Research Labs & Faculty Contacts — where the magic happens

  • Advanced Materials Analytical Lab – Rabiei
  • Advanced Materials Manufacturing Lab – Rabiei
  • Advanced Metal Forming and Tribology Lab – Ngaile
  • Applied Aerodynamics Lab/Advanced Control and Dynamic Simulation Lab – Gopalarathnam, Wu
  • Biomechatronics Lab –
  • Computational & Experimental Mechanics of Materials – Zikry
  • Computational Biofluids and Heat Transfer Lab – Kuznetsov
  • Computational Combustion and Energy Sciences Lab – Echekki
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab – Luo, McRae
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab B/Hypersonic Lab – Hassan, Edwards
  • Computational Mechanics Simulation & System Design Optimization Lab – Eischen, Ferguson
  • Computational Multi-Physics Lab – Kleinstreuer
  • Electromechanics Research Lab – Buckner
  • Energy Conversion & Transport in Solid State Devices – O'Connor
  • Energy Solutions - Industrial Assessment Center – Eckerlin, Terry
  • Engine Test Cell –
  • Engineering Mechanics & Space Systems Lab – Mazzoleni
  • Flight Research Lab – Hall
  • Heat Transfer and Thermal Management Lab – Gould
  • High Pressure Combustion and Laser Diagnostics Lab – Saveliev, Fang, Roberts
  • Laser Manufacturing Lab – Tu
  • Mechanics of Energy Materials and Biosystems Lab – Huang
  • Micro/Nano Engineering Lab – Jiang
  • Microscale and Interfacial Fluid Physics Lab –
  • Nanomechanics and Engineering – Zhu
  • Nanostructures and Nanomanufacturing Laboratory – Chang
  • Precision Engineering Center – Dow, Eischen, Ro
  • Reacting Flow and Turbulent Jets Lab – Lyons
  • Smart Composites Lab – Peters
  • Smart Structures and Materials Lab – Yuan
  • Sound & Vibration Lab – Nagel
  • Space Flight Lab –
  • Spray and Engine Diagnostics Lab – Fang
  • Structures Lab – Peters
  • Vibro-Acoustic Systems and Controls Lab – Silverberg, Ro

Publications

In the last decade, our innovations have produced over 1640 publications in 382 journals by more than 347 authors…

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Analytical modelling of retrograde transport of nerve growth factors in an axon: a transient problem

Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, 16(1), 95-102. Kuznetsov, A. V.

Aromatization of n-octane over Pd/C catalysts

Fuel , 103, 408-413. Yin, M. C., Natelson, R. H., Campos, A. A., Kolar, P., & Roberts, W. L.

Cellular growth algorithms for shape design of truss structures

Computers & Structures, 116, 1-6. Tschida, C. E., & Silverberg, L. M.

Correlating stiffness, ductility, and morphology of polymer: Fullerene films for solar cell applications

Advanced Energy Materials, 3(3), 399-406. Awartani, O., Lemanski, B. I., Ro, H. W., Richter, L. J., DeLongchamp, D. M., & O'Connor, B. T.

Crude glycerol combustion: Particulate, acrolein, and other volatile organic emissions

Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 34, 2749-2757. Steinmetz, S. A., Herrington, J. S., Winterrowd, C. K., Roberts, W. L., Wendt, J. O. L., Linak, W. P.

Development of time-reversal method for impact source identification on plate structures

Shock & Vibration, 20(3), 561-573. Chen, C. L., Li, Y. L., & Yuan, F. G.

Diode laser endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation in the normal equine eye

Veterinary Ophthalmology, 16(2), 97-110. Harrington, J. T., McMullen, R. J., Cullen, J. M., Campbell, N. B., & Gilger, B. C.

Dynamics of a dissipative, inelastic gravitational billiard

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, & Soft Matter Physics, 87(3). Hartl, A. E., Miller, B. N., & Mazzoleni, A. P.

Effect of diluents on soot precursor formation and temperature in ethylene laminar diffusion flames

Combustion & Flame, 160(3), 656-670. Kailasanathan, R. K. A., Yelverton, T. L. B., Fang, T. G., & Roberts, W. L.

Effect of various parameters on properties of composite steel foams under variety of loading rates

Materials Science & Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure & Processing, 564, 539-547. Rabiei, A., & Garcia-Avila, M.

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