Specifically we are working on computational fluid dynamics and computational materials modeling for additive manufacturing, welding, casting, powder metallurgy, and electrohydrodynamic printing processes. Research Interests: My research interests lie in the field of deployable and reconfigurable structural systems. Research Interests: My research is interdisciplinary, using scholarship in education, engineering, and Black studies, I study methods of counteracting anti-Black racism within mechanical engineering study and practice. Research Interests: Precision machine design; development of exoskeletons / robotic prostheses; brushless motors; dynamics of human locomotion; human perception and psychophysics; neural control of movement; biomechanics; human performance augmentation. These blend novel methods and theory with fundamental experiments in linear and nonlinear dynamics from macro to nano-scale. Applications include drug transport, bacterial biofilms control, combustion, ultra-soft materials, and low temperature plasma. Brown Laboratory And the challenges we're tackling are too complex for one discipline alone. Research Interests: Dynamical systems, smart materials, metamaterials, phononic crystals, electromechanical systems, energy harvesting, mechanical vibrations, wave propagation, Research Interests: Fluid mechanics, reduced-complexity modeling, data-driven modeling, flow control, aeroacoustics. The event Kazuhiro Saitou on LinkedIn: UM Mechanical Engineering 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 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. 2515 BSRB 109 Zina Pitcher Pl, Ann Arbor, MI. 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. Research Interests: Our current research efforts have been focused on physics-based modeling for various advanced manufacturing processes. Developing next-generation, high-efficiency cars and trucks. Research Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering. SM Wu Research Center Research Interests: Estimation and control of internal combustion engines and electrochemical processes such as fuel cells and batteries. Previous Events. Research Interests: Energy storage and electrochemistry; simulation of nano/microstructure evolution; mechanics in nano/micro systems; advanced manufacturing; mechanical properties and performance of advanced materials and relation to microstructures. 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! 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 Our faculty and students go after mechanical engineerings toughest challenges, and what they find influences science and changes lives. Searching for Patents Citation Management Software Professional Organizations Library Contact Paul Grochowski grocho@umich.edu Schedule Appointment Contact: 2321A Duderstadt Center Finding Information in Mechanical Engineering Use the tabs to the left to learn more about finding information in Mechanical Engineering. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2001. SROP is supported by the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a consortium of the Big Ten member universities and the University of Chicago. As part of the team, the student involved will have an opportunity to learn various in vitro biology and imaging techniques. Create smart machines. Applications to nonlinear dynamics of elastic cables, nonlinear fluid-structure interaction, DNA supercoiling, sports engineering, MEMS inertial sensor applications, vehicle systems, axially moving materials. Applications in energy, environment, aerospace and naval disciplines. 26.95L. Research Interests: Marine renewable energy (ocean waves, tidal currents, offshore wind), blue economy, energy harvesting, vibration/dynamics and control, mechatronics design, vehicles and transportation, and advanced manufacturing. 1221 Beal Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2102 +1 (734) 647-7000 . Our theoretical and experimental investigations are aimed at reducing the incidence of unintentional injuries in the population. Developed an advanced cleanroom process for . Serve society. 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. Mechanical Engineering. Research Interests: Complex fluids, polymers, fluid mechanics, surfactants, biomolecules, transport theory, rheology, instabilities, constitutive theory. Classes are available in the Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April), Summer I (May-June) and Summer II (July-August) terms. Prof. Kira Barton. Brown Laboratory Phone: (734) 764-2694. Engineering is at the forefront of human progress and problem solving. Course Duration. Experimental results will be coupled with existing multi-physics models to gain fundamental insight into the limiting mechanisms that guide power output and cyclability. Research Interests: Combustion, focusing primarily on automotive engines. Students can participate in a RISE project a) individually with an ME professor, b) as a member of a larger multi-disciplinary project, or c) through their co-curricular experiences across the University (e.g. The Summer Research Opportunities Program is a gateway to graduate education. 12 months There are a number of research opportunities available for students in the College of Engineering. Brown Laboratory New product design. Interaction with engineering and medical school faculty are planned.Research Mode: In-Lab, G.G. Research Interests: Multiscale simulations of complex systems, nanoparticle growth and self-assembly, nanoparticle interactions with biomolecular systems, applied chemical kinetics, aerosols. Research Interests: Cavitation enabled therapy, Mechanics of soft and bio-materials, High speed rheometry, 3D bioprinting. Teams of Michigan Engineers and collaborators are improving smart infrastructure, autonomous transportation, weather prediction, nuclear nonproliferation and more through our research centers. Mechanical Engineering Dr. Daly studies student and practitioner front-end design approaches and the integration of these more comprehensive skillsets into engineering. Research Interests: Dynamics and control systems, biomechanics of humans. Accepted applicants from the University of Michigan receive guidance by a faculty advisor in a College of Engineering research facility, a stipend of $6,000, attend regular meetings and seminars and contribute to an abstract booklet with highlights of their summer research project and/or experience. 2000 - Heinz Prechter Engineering Complex. Phone: 313-593-5241. The program provides students with the opportunity to participate in research activities at a different university. With incomparable facilities, a great location and long-standing relationships with industry, were uniquely positioned to do research that cant be done anywhere else. Michigan Mechanical Engineering is home to four fully-funded, world-class centers. 4901 Evergreen Road. Research Interests: Thermal and fluid sciences, multiscale computational model development, radiative heat transfer, optics, chemical kinetics of heterogeneous reactions, electrochemical engineering, semiconductor physics, OVPR Collegiate Research Professor, Mechanical Engineering. While primarily for first and second year students, there are a small number of opportunities for juniors and seniors. Applications include miniature robotics, medical devices, and micro-assembly. Research Interests: Manufacturing processes, mechanical properties of materials, modeling of the manufacturing processes, effect of processing on the strength of fabricated parts. Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Simulations of spark ignited and advanced autoignition combustion modes using 1D models and 3D CFD including large scale parallel simulations. The University of Michigan Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1231 Beal Avenue, 2007 W. E. Lay Automotive Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2133 Email: vsick@umich.edu Professor Emerita, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Research Professor, Mechanical Engineering. Dearborn, MI 48128. The U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering is located on the University of Michigan's 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! Ultimately, we want to develop synthetic cells that can sense mechanical forces to trigger release of small molecules. 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. 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. G.G. Research Interests: Optofluidics; Functional Nanomaterials; Bioinspired Active Optical System; Solar Optics Based Active Panel for Energy Harvesting and Storage: Integrated Molecular Detection System. 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. Applications include biomedical engineering, energy, aeronautics, turbomachinery, naval engineering and high-energy density physics. (734) 647-3823. Brown Laboratory Design of manufacturing and service systems. 2350 Hayward Research Interests: Computational mechanics including mechanics of composite materials, structural design optimization, analysis of material processing; development of computational methods for composite mechanics using the homogenization method; topology and shape optimization of elastic structures; development of adaptive remesh methods for simulation of metal forming processes. When you have one of the world's best medical schools and the hub of a major university medical system literally across the street from a top engineering school, amazing things happen. Research Interests: Multi-sensor monitoring of manufacturing processes, specifically machining, welding, and laser processing; multiple-beam laser processing. 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. This academic equivalency allows U-M graduate engineering students to bypass taking the certification exam to become certified system engineers, a major benefit. Projects include incremental forming of sheet metal and nano-particle additions to aluminum alloys. Engineering is at the forefront of human progress and problem solving. My group works on a variety of applications including locomotion of legged robots, prosthetic control, autonomous vehicles, and soft robots. G.G. 2350 Hayward Ann Arbor MI 48109 Some specific problems that I have been thinking about recently are: (1) mathematical models of patterning and morphogenesis in developmental biology, (2) scale bridging using scientific machine learning, (3) using machine learning and graph-based methods to solve partial differential equations, (4) mechano-chemically driven phenomena in materials, such as phase transformations, electro-chemo-thermo-mechanics and the like, motivated by materials for batteries, electronics and structural alloys. We share a campus with leaders in business, medical and liberal arts, whose expertise elevates our engineering research. What do you get when you give some of the brightest and most motivated student minds access to world-class faculty and facilities and present them with extremely difficult problems to solve?