Chair
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Robert Gao
Develops multi-physics sensing and stochastic modeling methods for improving observability in dynamical systems
Faculty
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Ozan Akkus
Creates biologically active and mechanically functional tissue repair systems, and develops chemical imaging instrumentation for noninvasive biomedical and hazard diagnostics
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Richard Bachmann
Researches biologically inspired robotics
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Paul Barnhart
Researches aerospace system design, propulsion, gas dynamics, shock wave boundary layer interactions and fluid/thermal systems modeling
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Changyong (Chase) Cao
Study the mechanics, designs, and manufacturing of smart multifunctional materials, soft robotics, soft electronics, and self-powered sensing systems.
Laboratory for Soft Machines & Electronics (SME Lab) www.CaoGroup.org
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Sunniva Collins
Engineers metallic surfaces for improved performance; selects materials and designs manufacturing processes for innovative outcomes
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Kathryn Daltorio
Develops robots that can traverse and operate in new environments, inspired by biological models of smart physical systems
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Robert Gao
Develops multi-physics sensing and stochastic modeling methods for improving observability in dynamical systems
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Umut Gurkan
Improves human health via research in cell mechanics to develop biosensors and point-of-care systems
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Steve Hostler
Develops and characterizes novel thermal management materials
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Chirag Kharangate
Explores energy, thermal management of electronics and computational fluid dynamics
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Melinda Lake-Speers
Develops lab-on-a-chip devices for critical health challenges in cancer, global health, and biological modeling
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Ya-Ting Liao
Creates computational models of combustion, fire and fire behavior and develops fire-resistant structures
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Roger Quinn
Develops neural and mechanical models of animals and uses data to design and control robots and exoskeletons
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Bryan Schmidt
Researches turbulent and unsteady flows from low-speed to hypersonic using advanced imaging methods
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Brian Taylor
Uses engineering approaches to understand biological sensation and navigation, and leverages biological understanding to develop novel engineered autonomous systems.
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Chris Yingchun Yuan
Researches design, manufacturing and sustainability science of lithium ion batteries, solar cells and nanotechnologies.
Research Faculty
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R Balasubramaniam
Enables the development and understanding of thermal and fluid systems to advance space exploration
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Uday Hegde
Develops supercritical water oxidation technologies for waste management and water reclamation for extended duration space missions
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Olga Kartuzova
Studies and develops computational models for cryogenic storage tanks, and investigates zero boil-off tanks
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Mohammad Kassemi
Researches microgravity fluid physics and combustion research, including ZBOT, cryogenic fluid management, propellant tank models and gravity’s impact on systems
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Jun Kojima
Advance optical diagnostics and thermal fluids science for aero-propulsion and low-gravity exploration researches
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Vedha Nayagam
Emeritus Faculty
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Dwight Davy
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Jai Kadambi
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Yasuhiro Kamotani
Designs and conducts two-phase flow experiments for space stations
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Joseph Mansour
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Eli Reshotko
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Clare Rimnac
Advances the long-term performance of implants and structural bone allografts through material analysis and characterization
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Fumi Takahashi
Develops fire safety technologies and investigates combustion phenomena for practical applications
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Jim Tien
Researches the effect of gravity on combustion and flammability of solid materials with applications in space exploration
Administrative Staff
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Ruth Hrusch
Develops, implements and manages procedures for the administration and operation of the Office of the Chair for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace and Engineering.
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Ewa Malicki
Provides clerical and administrative assistance to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Angelika Szakacs
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Nathaniel Vishner
Handles student affairs for Departments of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering.