Students who qualify are eligible for up to $500/semester (Fall/Winter) or a laptop. Research Interests: Design optimization; large scale system synthesis; automotive systems design, including hybrid vehicles; eco-design; product design. As the freezing front moves away from the cold plate, the temperature gradient and cooling rate at the freezing front are reduced, causing the porous microstructure to gradually change. The Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering program is an opportunity for University of Michigan engineering students who have completed their junior year to participate in research activities with faculty in the College of Engineering at Michigan. 2000 - Heinz Prechter Engineering Complex. For us, interdisciplinary collaboration comes naturally because it comes first. EPFL (cole polytechnique fdrale de Lausanne) Apr. The event Kazuhiro Saitou on LinkedIn: UM Mechanical Engineering 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Computational optimal synthesis of structural assemblies. Brown. These blend novel methods and theory with fundamental experiments in linear and nonlinear dynamics from macro to nano-scale. Previous Events. Research Interests: Mechanical behavior of materials including polymers, elastomers and soft tissue; tissue engineering of tendon and muscle constructs; constitutive modeling of growth, remodeling and functional adaptation in soft tissue; deformation mechanisms in polymers; crystal transformation mechanisms in semi-crystalline polymers; split Hopkinson pressure bar testing of polymers and elastomers for high strain rate applications including crashworthiness in automotive applications. Tomaz VUHERER, Head of welding laboratory | Cited by 27 | of University of Maribor, Maribor (UM) | Read 10 publications | Contact Tomaz VUHERER Dr. Michael Thouless was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Adhesion Society Award for Excellence for "Exceptional and deep contributions elucidating the mechanics of adhesion.. His research interests include heat and mass transfer, phase-change (evaporation, condensation, freezing), water/fog harvesting, micro/nanoengineering, and fluid-structure interactions. On Engineering Village platform, Compendex (Engineering Index) provides international coverage of engineering and appl. Research Interests: Nanotechnology, bionanotechnology, cellular and molecular biomechanics. Here at Michigan Engineering, we began a journey several years ago to incorporate teaching an equity-based framework developed by the Center for Socially Engaged Design, which was founded by faculty members Steve Skerlos, Shanna Daly and Kathleen Sienko, into our undergraduate curriculum. A pair of University of Michigan professors, one a developer of surgical technology, the other a leader in design optimization, and a longtime member of the U-M Mechanical Engineering's External Advisory Board were elected as members of the National Academy of Engineeringone of the highest distinctions in the profession. The scientific goal is to better understand how interfaces deform under such accelerations and how rapidly the different fluids mix. For general questions, please feel free to contact us at SUREprogram@umich.edu Contact Mary Saah Executive Assistant Office of Student Affairs The U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering is located on the University of Michigans North campus in Ann Arbor, a vibrant mid-sized city known for its sprawling greenery and exposed-brick facades, its array of enticing eateries and historic theaters, and, of course, Michigan Football! Finding Standards - Mechanical Engineering - Research Guides at University of Michigan Library Getting Standards from the Art, Architecture & Engineering Library How Do I Get a Copy of a Standard in the Art, Architecture & Engineering Library? Pioneering advances in manufacturing processes. Over 360 million people worldwide and 30 million people in the US suffer from significant hearing loss (loss that affects their daily life), and auditory prostheses (hearing aids and cochlear implants) make a significant difference in peoples lives. Discussion Instructor for ME 211. Most awards will have multiple recipients. Engineering is at the forefront of human progress and problem solving. Dearborn, MI 48128. NSF Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems . Such systems will have profound implications in the future development of cell-based therapy. Library Webpages Associate Professor Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering. Contact modeling based on computed tomography (CT) or 3D scanning images will be developed to design the geometry.Research Mode: In-Lab, ME Project #8: Freeze Casting with Improved Thermal ControlFaculty Mentor: Wenda Tan, wendatan@umich.eduPrerequisites: design, manufacturing, mechatronicsProject Description: Freeze casting is a cost-effective way to fabricate directional porous ceramics materials (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeze-casting). Michigan Engineering. I am a current Mechanical Engineering Master's student at the University of Michigan and a Biomedical Engineering graduate of The Ohio State University. Developing next-generation, high-efficiency cars and trucks. Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering. Markov chain models, including the application of predictive control. Multi-material, multi-process, multi-component structural topology optimization (M^3 TO). Looking to take another step forward in creating world-changing solutions? Research Interests: Systems and control including machine design, control, monitoring, and diagnostics; physical system modeling; automated modeling; bond graph theory; proper modeling of active suspensions; proper vehicle handling and ride models; high efficiency dynamic formulations for vehicle dynamics; monitoring and control of thermally induced spindle bearing loads; design and control of high speed spindles and novel milling machines. Our award-winning Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) pairs first- and second-year students with U-M faculty and research scientists to create research partnerships. Biomechanics Research Laboratory - Home for Biomechanics Research Laboratory Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Research Interests: Automotive engineering, energy and thermal sciences including: fuel production and formulation, alternative fuels, diesel combustion, spark ignition combustion, autoignition, spray behavior, particulate emissions, NOx emissions, emissions control, thermodynamics of energy conversion systems. Prof. Kira Barton (bartonkl@umich.edu) received her B.S. Experimental results will be coupled with existing multi-physics models to gain fundamental insight into the limiting mechanisms that guide power output and cyclability. ME Associate Professor Ashley Bucsek has received the William N. Findley Award, and ME Associate Professor Neil Dasgupta has won the E. & M. Ulsoy Citation Leader Award. G.G. Campus Safety. Associate Research Scientist Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering. Brown Laboratory In this SURE project, we explore the design and manufacture of tiny grips, related to some already used in middle ear bone (ossicular) replacement surgery, like Grace Medicals Megerian Nitinol SRP, are contemplated; however our needs are different and a modified approach is indicated. With over 5 years of experience in the field, Mohammed has developed a . 12 months Research Interests: Intelligent Maintenance of Large Industrial Systems; Optimization of Manufacturing Operations; Manufacturing Process Modeling, Analysis and Design; Precision Engineering and Metrology; Quality Control Methods. Research Interests: Lecturer for ME250 and ME350 (Design and Manufacturing). I'm a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering and I do research on developing intelligent methods to automate manufacturing via prediction, control and sensing of motion and process dynamics . Departments & programs. Research Interests: Mechanical behavior of materials; micromechanical modeling; in situ/in operando characterization including X-ray imaging and diffraction; functional materials; lightweight structural metals; shape memory alloys; phase transformations; energy conversion. BREADTH. In this project, we are using complementary peptides or DNA strands to induce fusion between two membranes and developing strategies to have membrane fusion be dependent on calcium ions. Research Interests: Gender and Sexuality; Inequalities and Stratification; Sociology of Culture; Theory, Knowledge, and Science; Work, Economy, and Organizations; Mixed Methods; Sociology; Administration, Professor Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering. Brown Laboratory This convergence of disciplines and unparalleled access to resources means we are uniquely equipped to design and lead complex initiatives from the lab to industry. Mark Burns, Ph.D. Tim Manganello/BorgWarner Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering. University of Michigan School of Medicine. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Research Interests: Manufacturing processes, mechanical properties of materials, modeling of the manufacturing processes, effect of processing on the strength of fabricated parts. Visit the RISE page for more information. 2000 - Heinz Prechter Engineering Complex. The project will examine how policies will favor or support particular technology pathways.Research Mode: In-Lab, Hybrid, ME Project #7: 3D-Printing of Custom Assistive DevicesFaculty Mentor: Albert Shih, shiha@umich.edu Project Description: This project explores the use of 3D-printing (also known as additive manufacturing) for custom assistive devices to improve the quality of care for people with disabilities. Research Interests: (1) High-speed method for directly joining plastics directly to metals for manufacture of multi-materials lightweight structures; (2) solid-state rapid deposition technique for additive manufacture of bimetal components without introducing detrimental intermetallic compounds; (3) Fracture mechanics modeling of randomly distributed defects in additively-manufactured metal components; (4) smart modular design for manufacturing and assembly methods for advanced lightweight marine structures. The Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA, Privacy Policy | New product design. Research Interests: Elasticity; elastodynamics; fracture mechanics; dislocations; fatigue. Michigan Mechanical Engineering is home to four fully-funded, world-class centers. My Ohio State Biomedical Engineering Senior . Research Professor, Mechanical Engineering Research Professor, Internal Medicine Research Professor, Institute of Gerontology jaam@umich.edu (734) 763-2320 3443 G.G. Research Interests: My research interests lie in the field of deployable and reconfigurable structural systems. Professor, Biomedical Engineering . Dearborn, MI 48128. Research Interests: Cochlear mechanics and hearing; acoustic and vibrational transducers; prosthetics and sensors for biomedical applications; MEMS; distributed, active metamaterials; mechanics and computational mechanics; structural acoustics. Michigan Engineering. Jolie Stepaniak, Henry Ford Community College, prepares a plate in the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility on August 1, 2013. NSF Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems The program provides opportunities for students to assess their interests and potential in pursuing research at the Masters or Ph.D. level in graduate school. He is particularly interested in the development of tethered systems for harnessing wind and marine hydrokinetic energy, the development of persistent mission planning algorithms for renewably powered robotic networks, and the use of connected and autonomous vehicles to realize substantial fuel economy improvements over conventional vehicles. Selection Process: Once the SUREManager has shared your application with the Department, we will provide the eligible applications to the Faculty Mentors who will review your application materials. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from King Saud University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. High-performance supercomputers and detailed numerical simulations to study the performance of combustion devices. Our top ranked departments and programs are home to world-class facilities and instructors. Research Interests: Lecturer for ME 360 and ME 461. Research Interests: Fluid mechanics with emphasis on turbulence physics, turbulence modeling and turbulence control; high fidelity computations and reduced-order modeling of complex turbulent flows involving multi phases, fluid-structure interactions and viscoelastic effects; biomimetic and bio-inspired concepts for flow control and drag reduction; lattice Boltzmann, pseudo-spectral and stochastic methods; high performance computing. These bones are responsible for transmitting sound from the outer ear to the fluid-filled cochlea which then sends signals to the brain. 10 /10 academic/food. Michigan BME not only enjoys the facilities and resources of a major research university, but also . Research Interests: Dynamics and control systems, biomechanics of humans. -Preparation of Design modifications and new designs for interior modifications for VIP and regular airline aircraft. By simulating how particles exhaled from passengers on a bus would travel through the vehicle under various conditions, researchers at the University of Michigan have been able to develop guidelines for how to operate campus buses more safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Automotive engineering is one of the most technologically interesting . B.Tech Mechanical Engineering . Principal Investigator Solomon Adera Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan Education: PhD, MechE, MIT Phone off: (734) 647-2300 cell: (617) 852 - 2962 Email: sadera@umich.edu Address: 2350 Hayward Str eet, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Off: 2428 G. G. Brown Lab: 2227 G. G. Brown Students may engage in the RISE program for one or several terms throughout their academic career. Serve society. Wei Lu Research Group. 2350 Hayward I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan, with extensive research experience in Deep Reinforcement Learning, Strategic Planning in Multiagent Systems, and Human-Autonomy Collaboration. Srinivas Yadavalli. Research Interests: Computational design. Research Interests: My research has two primary aims: (1) to apply engineering design to improve global health equity; and(2) to advance the methods and tools of equitable engineering design. Research Interests: Mechamatronic system design methodology; smart materials and structures, Research Scientist Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering. -Assignment at Engine Services for the migration of Engine tool data into the SAP . These results will help create a design guide to inform future efforts in salt hydrate reactors.Research Mode: In-Lab, ME Project # 6: Life Cycle Assessments and Policies: Why It Matters for Hydrogen and Other FuelsFaculty Mentor: Volker Sick, vsick@umich.eduProject Description: The need for and interest in the production of hydrogen as well as fuels from carbon dioxide is increasing rapidly. Research Interests: Control theory and engineering strategies in social systems to empower people and improve their well-being. Welcome to the Peripheral Neural Engineering and Urodynamics Lab (pNEURO Lab). By absorbing and releasing water vapor from the air, salt hydrates can shift building heating and cooling loads. Office of the Vice President for Communications. 4901 Evergreen Road. Assistant Research Scientist, Mechanical Engineering. undergoing large accelerations. Assembly and materials joining: Assembly system design, variation propagation analysis, joint design, joining/welding methods Sheet Metal forming: stamping, hydroforming Engineering statistics: statistical process control and monitoring, robust design, Research Interests: Uncertainty quantification, data-driven modeling, numerical optimization, optimal experimental design, Bayesian analysis, machine learning. Research Interests: Adera earned his Ph. 1221 Beal Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2102 . Research Interests: Research and development in the field of biomedical ultrasound; understanding of the processes and mechanism involved in ultrasound interaction with biological systems for the purpose of developing efficient techniques for diagnosis and treatment of human diseases; ultrasound mediated drug and gene delivery for cancer treatment and gene therapy, high intensity focus ultrasound ablation of cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, as well as quantitative ultrasound imaging for improved pancreatic cancer detection. Research Interests: Inertial sensing, sensor data fusion, Kalman filtering, localization, biomechanics, and human gait analysis, Research Interests: Manufacturing Automation: with key applications in additive manufacturing (or 3-D printing), nano-positioning, machining, distributed manufacturing, and smart manufacturing systems, Research Interests: Micro-mechatronic systems for endoscopic imaging; micro-robotic systems for manipulation and autonomous locomotion; identification of physiological feedback systems using novel sensing technologies; modeling, system identification, and state estimation for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), Research Interests: Nonlinear dynamics and control, time delay systems, connected and automated vehicles, traffic flow, Research Interests: Fracture and failure of materials, fatigue testing and modeling, constitutive laws for porous and pressure-sensitive materials, sheet metal forming, crankshaft fillet rolling and residual stresses, rolling modeling and fatigue, modeling/testing of fusion welds, solid state welds and mechanical joints, modeling/testing of deformation behavior of lithium-ion battery. Teams of Michigan Engineers and collaborators are improving smart infrastructure, autonomous transportation, weather prediction, nuclear nonproliferation and more through our research centers. Dr. Walker received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of . Students will have an opportunity to advance their academic and research skills by working one-on-one with a faculty mentor. We have a project to build ultra miniature and lightweight (less than 10 milligrams lighter than a rice grain) accelerometers that fit on the middle ear bones to enhance the safety, usability, and comfort of auditory prostheses.. Our work in fabricating the accelerometers is progressing with benchtop and human testing underway, but we need a robust way to hold the accelerometer and attach it to the middle ear bones. Research Interests: Heat transfer, thermodynamics, solar energy, solar thermal processes, solar systems design, economics, multi-phase systems, thermal recovery heat exchangers. Design of machine components and systems. Some of the opportunities require students to initiate the conversation with the faculty they would like to complete research with, while other programs match interested students with participating faculty. Current energy-related projects include thermoelectricity, phonoelectricity, thermal switch, and multidimensional wicks for record conductance and heat flux. Simulations of spark ignited and advanced autoignition combustion modes using 1D models and 3D CFD including large scale parallel simulations. (734) 647-3823. Research Interests: Micromechanics modeling of materials; interfacial fracture mechanics and adhesion; mechanical properties of thin films and coatings; toughening mechanisms in polymers; mechanical properties of structural adhesives. We share a campus with leaders in business, medical and liberal arts, whose expertise elevates our engineering research. Research Interests: Mechanobiology and mechanotransduction, bottom-up synthetic biology, quantitative cell biology. The program provides students with the opportunity to participate in research activities at a different university. Research Interests: Biomedical instrument design, imaging systems, micro-optics, bio-microelectromechanical systems (bio-MEMS), miniature sensors, mirrors and actuators. ME x90 (290, 390, 490) are individual or group project work where students apply mechanical engineering principles to research, innovation, service or entrepreneurship projects. Our theoretical and experimental investigations are aimed at reducing the incidence of unintentional injuries in the population. 26.95L. Research Interests: Accelerating deployments of CO2-utilization technologies that will innovate existing infrastructure and manufacturing processes, thereby finding sustainable solutions to help address the climate crisis. Research Interests: Bio-inspired engineering design - soft robots, complaint and shape-adaptive systems; Topology, size and shape optimization of complaint mechanisms - product design for no-assembly; Design for manufacturability; Technology policy and advanced manufacturing. Contact: (734) 647-0197, mipse-central@umich.edu. Research Interests: Control theory and applications; logic control for manufacturing systems including diagnostics, fault handling, and recovery; modular control systems; networked control systems; performance management of computing systems; web-based tutorials for controls education. Research Interests: Heat transfer and fluid mechanics, including fundamentals and manufacturing applications; buoyant and thermocapillary convection; multiphase flows; asymptotic, computational, and experimental methods; alloy solidification theory; laser processing; welding; spray forming; spray coating. Research Interests: Mechanics and physics of soft matter; flow and segregation of granular materials, machine learning for disordered solids; Research Interests: Solid mechanics, applied mathematics, and numerical analysis including plasticity; structural optimization; manufacturing process optimization; structural crash worthiness; optional design of wheels; welding. And the challenges we're tackling are too complex for one discipline alone. View on Map. Research Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering. Phone: 313-593-5241. -Carry out liaison engineering tasks for Aircraft under modification. Research Interests: Process-structure-property relationships of advanced materials; metal additive manufacturing; in-situ property evaluation; experimental and computational mechanics; materials discovery; design and manufacturing.