Mechanical Engineering: Research Areas

Mechatronics:

• Smart systems and structures, modeling and control of electro-mechanical systems (Dr. K. Liu, Dr. W. Wang).

Vibration & Control:

• System identification, vibration control, intelligent control (Dr. H. Bai, Dr. K. Liu, Dr. S. Siddiqui, Dr. W. Wang).

Machinery Health Condition Monitoring:

• Signal processing, pattern classification, fault detection in mechanical and electrical systems, system state prognosis (Dr. K. Liu, Dr. W. Wang).

Design & Manufacturing:  

• Solid mechanics, FEM, composite materials, ultrasonic waves, design theories, system optimization, advanced manufacturing (Dr. H. Bai, Dr. K. Liu, Dr. M. Liu, Dr. S. Siddiqui).

Fluid & Thermal Dynamics:  

• Heat transfer, thermal systems design and optimization, thermoelectric technology (Dr. B. Ismail, Dr. M. Roy)

Alternative Energy & Powertrain:

• Renewable and clean energy systems, biofuel, IC engines, emission control (Dr. B. Ismail, Dr. M. Roy, Dr. W. Wang).