Research Expertise in the College of Engineering:
Faculty Members and Their Interests
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Beddini, Robert A. Fluid dynamics, computational aerothermochemistry, propulsion, solid rockets
Bergman, Lawrence A. Structural dynamics and control, stochastic dynamics, system identification, smart structures
*Bond, Charles E. Magnetohydrodynamics, aerodynamics, solar and wind energy
***Bragg, Michael B. Aerodynamics, flight mechanics, aircraft icing, unsteady aerodynamics
Buckmaster, John D. Fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, combustion
Burton, Rodney L. Electric and advanced chemical rocket propulsion, hypersonic flows, hypervelocity accelerators
Conway, Bruce A. Celestial mechanics, optimal control
Coverstone, V. L. Aerospace system design, robotics, spacecraft control
**Dutton, J. Craig Fluid dynamics, combustion
Frazzoli, Emilio Design, development, and operation of autonomous aerospace systems; impact of information technology on performance, safety, and reliability of highly automated systems
Geubelle, Philippe H. Theoretical and computational solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, constitutive behaviors of solids
*Hilton, Harry H. Solid mechanics, viscoelasticity, composites, structures, dynamics, numerical analysis, computer-aided engineering
Lambros, John Static and dynamic fracture mechanics
Lee, Ki D. Computational fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, transonic flows, design optimization
Loth, Eric Two-phase flow and compressible flow, fluid mechanics
**Miley, George H. Fusion, plasma engineering, fusion technology, computational methods for plasma analysis, nuclear-pumped lasers
Namachchivaya, N. S. Nonlinear dynamical systems: bifurcation theory, stability analysis, stochastic processes, structural dynamics
Neogi, Natasha aerospace software, hazard elimination using backwards reachability techniques in discrete and hybrid models
Prussing, John E. Orbital mechanics, spacecraft trajectories, optimal control systems
Selig, Michael S. Computational and experimental aerodynamics; airfoil design and analysis; wind energy systems; aircraft design, performance, stability, and control
*Sentman, Lee H. Chemical lasers, nonequilibrium flow modeling, molecular energy transfer, kinetic theory and statistical mechanics, fluid dynamics, space environmental effects on satellite motion
*Sivier, Kenneth R. Experimental and applied aerodynamics, aircraft flight mechanics, aircraft design education, system design and engineering
*Solomon, Wayne C. Gas-phase kinetics, space systems, high-energy lasers
**Sottos, Nancy R. Experimental micromechanics, advanced composite materials, smart materials, interfaces
Voulgaris, Petros G. Robust control of time-varying and nonlinear systems, general systems theory, estimation and identification of complex systems, emphasis on aerospace applications
White, Scott R. Manufacturing of composites, solid mechanics, composite materials, smart structures and materials
*Yen, Shee-Mang Rarefied gas dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, hypersonic aerodynamics
*Zak, Adam R. Structures, dynamics, solid mechanics
*Emeritus
**Department Affiliate
***Department Head
Agricultural Engineering
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Aherin, Robert A. Safety
***Bode, Loren E. Chemical application
Buriak, Philip Technical systems management
Christianson, Leslie L. Indoor air quality
Coddington, Richard C. Engineering Career Services
Cooke, Richard A. C. Water quality and management
Eckhoff, Steven R. Corn fractionation, wet and dry milling
Funk, Ted L. Livestock structures, waste management, and grain drying
Grift, Tony E. Sensors and controls, mathematical modeling
Harper, Joe G. Technical systems management
Hansen, Alan Biofuels, engines, and off-road equipment performance
Hirschi, Michael C. Water quality and management
Kalita, Prasanta Water quality and management
Litchfield, J. Bruce Food engineering
Paulsen, Marvin R. Grain quality, grain drying, storage and handling
Pershing, Roscoe L. Computer simulation, undergraduate education
Rausch, Kent D. Food and bioprocess engineering and design
Singh, Vijay Food and bioprocess engineering and design
Tian, Lei Instrumentation and chemical application
Zhang, Qin Mechatronics, electrohydraulics, and controls
Zhang, Yuanhui Air quality, environment, waste management, and ventilation
***Department Head
Chemical Engineering (now Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Alkire, Richard C. Electrochemical engineering
Braatz, Richard D. Advanced process control
Granick, Steve Polymers and biopolymers, nanorheology/tribology, and surface spectroscopies
Gupta, Vinay K. Interfacial phenomena: structure and dynamics in thin films
Hammack, William S. Public understanding of technology and engineering
*Hanratty, Thomas J. Fluid dynamics
Higdon, Jonathan J. L. Fluid mechanics and computational algorithms
Kenis, Paul J. A. Microreactors, microfluidic tools, and microfabrication
Kim, Sangtae Bioinformatics, microfluidics/nanofluidics
***Kushner, Mark J. Plasma chemistry and plasma materials processing
Leckband, Deborah E. Bioengineering and biophysics
Lewis, Jennifer A. Colloidal assembly, complex fluids, and mesoscale fabrication
Masel, Richard I. Kinetics, catalysis, microfuel cells, and microchemical systems
*May, Walter G. Separation processes
McHugh, Anthony J. Polymer science and engineering
Pack, Daniel W. Biomolecular engineering and biotechnology
Sahinidis, Nikolaos V. Optimization and process systems engineering
*Schowalter, William R. Mechanics of complex fluids
Schweizer, Kenneth S. Macromolecular, colloidal, and complex fluid theory
Seebauer, Edmund G. Microelectronics processing and nanotechnology
Strano, Michael S. Nanofabricated materials, molecular electronics, and fullerene nanotechnology
*Westwater, James W. Heat transfer in boiling and condensation
Zhao, Huimin Molecular bioengineering and biotechnology
Zukoski, Charles F. Colloid and interfacial science
*Emeritus
***Department Head,
Interim
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Abrams, Daniel P. Reinforced concrete, masonry, earthquake engineering
Aschheim, Mark A. Reinforced concrete, seismic design, structural dynamics and earthquake engineering
*Barenberg, Ernest J. Transportation facilities, pavements, railroads, materials
Barkan, Christopher P. L. Transportation safety and risk analysis, with particular emphasis on topics related to railroad tank cars and hazardous materials transportation
Benekohal, Rahim F. Modeling and simulation of transportation systems, traffic control and operations, accident analysis, traffic engineering
*Boyer, L. T. Construction management, construction cost analysis, estimates
*Briscoe, John W. Structural analysis and design
Buttlar, William G. Transportation materials, pavements, asphalt technology, viscoelasticity/fracture
Carpenter, Samuel H. Bituminous materials, pavement evaluation, climatic factors
Chen, Peter S. Transportation planning, travel behavior modeling, transportation systems analysis, traffic flow theory, airline management, information technology
Clark, Mark M. Flocculation and mixing processes, membrane science, fluid mechanics
*Cording, Edward J. Foundation engineering, rock mechanics, underground construction
Daniel, David E. Waste containment and disposal, landfills, geosynthetic clay liners, remediation, soil vapor extraction
*Dempsey, Barry J. Climatic effects on pavements and materials, drainage, geosynthetic materials
Dodds Jr., Robert H. Nonlinear fracture mechanics, computational mechanics, software engineering
Eheart, J. Wayland Environmental systems analysis and management, water-quality modeling
Elnashai, Amr S. Testing, analysis and field observations/study of the effects of earthquakes on civil engineering structures.
El-Rayes, Khaled A. Artificial intelligence in various construction applications, such as cost estimating, planning and scheduling, resource utilization, repetitive construction, highway and housing projects, productivity, and weather impact
Foutch, Douglas A. Dynamic characteristics of full-scale structures, analysis and design of earthquake-resistant bridge and steel buildings, wind effects
Gamble, William L. Structural concrete, prestressed concrete bridges, creep and shrinkage of concrete, reinforced concrete slabs, fire-resistant structures
Garcia, Marcelo H. Environmental hydraulics, stratified flows, river mechanics, sediment transport
Ghaboussi, Jamshid Structural and geomechanics, computational mechanics, structural control, applications of artificial intelligence to civil engineering problems
*Gurfinkel, German R. Structural design, failure investigations, retrofitting of wood, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel structures including silos, tanks, and tall buildings
*Hall, William J. Structural engineering, structural dynamics, earthquake engineering
*Haltiwanger, John D. Structural analysis and design, behavior of structures under blast loading
Hashash, Youssef Numerical modeling and static and dynamic soil-structure interaction analysis for open-cut excavations and tunnels
*Hawkins, Neil M. Reinforced, prestressed, and composite steel and concrete structures, fracture mechanics
*Hendron Jr., Alfred J. Foundation engineering, rock mechanics
Herricks, Edwin E. Aquatic ecology, ecosystem management, water quality management standards and legislation
*Herrin, Moreland Bituminous materials, soil stability
Hjelmstad, Keith D. Structural mechanics, nondestructive evaluation of large structures
***Jones, Nicholas P. Structural dynamics: flow-induced vibration and wind engineering; earthquake engineering
*Kesler, Clyde E. Structural engineering, plain and reinforced concrete
*Khachaturian, Narbey Structural design, structural optimization, structural concrete
Kuchma, Daniel A. Design and behavior of reinforced concrete structures: experimental testing and development of numerical models
Kumar, Praveen Large-scale hydrogeologic processes, hydroclimatology and hydrometeorology, multiscale structure of precipitation
LaFave, James M. Reinforced concrete structures, earthquake engineering, concrete durability
Lange, David A. Construction materials, microstructure and properties of cement and concrete
Larson, Susan M. Air quality monitoring and modeling, aerosol physics
Lawrence Jr., F. V. Materials, metal engineering properties, welding/joining, fatigue/fracture
*Liebman, Jon C. Water resource and water quality systems, solid waste management and disposal
Liu, Liang-Y. Construction schedule and cost analysis, project controls, management information systems, construction modeling and simulation
Long, James H. Soil-structure interaction, foundation engineering
*Lopez, Leonard A. Software architecture for parallel processing
Marinas, Benito J. Physicochemical water and wastewater treatment processes, water and wastewater chemistry
*Maxwell, W. H. C. Hydromechanics, hydraulic engineering
Mesri, Gholamreza Soil mechanics, foundation engineering, creep behavior of clays and shales
*Minear, Roger A. Chemistry of drinking water, wastewater, and natural water, environmental analytical chemistry
Minsker, Barbara S. Environmental systems analysis and management, ground water remediation design using optimization and simulation models, bioremediation modeling
Morgenroth, Eberhard F. Biofilms in water, wastewater, air treatment in natural environments, transient response of biological systems, mathematical modeling of mass transport and conversion processes in heterogeneous systems
*Mosborg, Robert J. Structural analysis and design
*Munse, William H. Structural engineering, fatigue, fracture
*Murtha, Joseph P. Structural engineering, hydraulic engineering
*Paul, Stanley L. Experimental and analytical studies of reinforced concrete
Paulino, Glaucio H. Structural analysis and computational mechanics
*Pecknold, David A. Structural mechanics and dynamics, shell structures, composite materials
*Pfeffer, John T. Biological wastewater treatment processes, processing and disposal of solid wastes
Popovics, John S. Nondestructive evaluation and sensing for civil engineering materials and structures
Raskin, Lutgarde Biological treatment, molecular microbial ecology, environmental microbiology
Rehmann, Chris R. Environmental fluid mechanics; turbulence in stratified fluids; modeling mixing in natural flows
*Robinson, Arthur R. Structural mechanics, dynamic elasticity, numerical methods applied to nonlinear structural problems
Roesler, Jeffery R. Concrete pavement analysis, design, and construction for transportation facilities and concrete material testing
Rood, Mark J. Aerosol chemistry, air quality engineering, aerosol sampling, instrumentation
Sanford, Robert A. Reductive dechlorination in aerobic systems, microbial characterization
Schnobrich, William C. Shell structures, numerical methods, earthquake engineering
Siess, Chester P. Structural engineering, reinforced concrete
Snoeyink, Vernon L. Environmental chemistry, drinking water treatment
Soibelman, Lucio Construction management, civil engineering information systems, distributed artificial intelligence, data mining, design rationale, KDD
Spencer Jr., Billie F. Smart structures, fatigue and fracture reliability, stochastic and robust structural control and system identification, earthquake engineering, deterministic and stochastic structural dynamics, computational probabilistic methods, structural realiability
Stallmeyer, James E. Structural analysis, design, repair, and rehabilitation
Stark, Timothy D. Foundation engineering, stability of natural and man-made slopes, soil liquefaction
Struble, Leslie J. Materials, chemical, microstructural, and physical properties of cement and concrete
*Thompson, Marshall R. Flexible pavements, transportation, railroad track structure analysis and design, soil stabilization
Tutumluer, Erol Flexible pavements, pavement materials, aggregates and soil, analysis of layered system artificial neural networks
Valocchi, Albert J. Transport processes in porous media, groundwater contamination, numerical methods
*Walker, William H. Structural mechanics, structural dynamics, highway bridge dynamics, fatigue/fracture
Waller, S. Travis Large-scale transportation modeling, network design, routing algorithms, stochastic optimization, and dynamic traffic assignment.
Wen, Yi-Kwei Random vibration, structural reliability, earthquake, and offshore engineering
Wenzel, Harry G., Jr. Urban hydrology, water resources systems
Werth, Charles J. Subsurface transport and fate of organic chemical, sorption, mass transfer, soil and sediment characterization
*Wong, Kam W. Surveying, photogrammetry, computer vision metrology
*Young, J. Francis Advanced cement-based materials, chemical and physical properties of cement and concrete
Zhang, Jian Seismic response analysis and protection of highway bridges
*Emeritus
***Department Head
Computer Science
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Adve, Sarita Computer architecture
Adve, Vikram Compilers, high-performance computing, security
Agha, Gul A. Concurrency, programming languages, open systems architectures
Bailey, Brian Human-computer interaction, multimedia design tools, authoring systems
Caccamo, Marco Real-time and embedded systems, dynamic scheduling
Campbell, Roy H. Distributed systems, operating systems, middleware, security
Chang, C-C. Kevin Databases and digital libraries
DeStruler, Eric Computational science
DeJong, Gerald F. II Artificial intelligence
Doan, Anhai Databases and artificial intelligence
Erickson, Jeff Architecture
Garland, Michael Computer graphics
Han, Jiawei Data mining, bioinformatics, deductive and object-oriented databases
Har-Peled, Sariel Theoretical computer science
Harandi, Mehdi T. Artificial intelligence and software engineering
Hart, John C. Computer graphics
Heath, Michael T. Numerical and scientific computing
Hou, Jennifer Networking and distributed systems
Kale, L. V. Programming languages, parallel computing
Kamin, Samuel N. Programming languages, software engineering
Kerkhoven, Thomas Numerical and scientific computing
Kriegman, David J. Artificial Intelligence
Kravets, Robin Networking and wireless communication
LaValle, Steven M. Robotics, motion planning, computational geometry
Meseguer, José Programming language semantics, formal program specification, security
Mickunas, M. Dennis Programming languages, operating systems, security
Nahrstedt, Klara Multimedia networking, real-time multimedia computing systems, operating systems, user interfaces
Padua, David A. Compilers, parallel computing, software engineering
Pitt, Leonard B. Theoretical computer science
Ponce, Jean A. Computer vision, robotics, geometric modeling, computer graphics
Ramos, Edgar A. Combinatorial and computational geometry, algorithms
Reed, Daniel A. Visualization, parallel computing
Rendell, Larry A. Artificial intelligence
Rosu, Grigore Specification languages, formal methods, theorem proving
Roth, Dan Artificial intelligence, computational learning theory
Saylor, Paul E. Numerical and scientific computing, parallel computing
Sha, Lui Real-time systems
Skeel, Robert D. Numerical and scientific computing
***Snir, Marc Parallel architecture, parallel software
Torrellas, Josep Computer architecture and parallel programming
Viswanathan, Mahesh Software verification
Yu, Yizhou Computer graphics and vision
Zhai, Chengxiang Information retrieval
Zhou, Yuanyuan Operating systems, file systems, and storage systems
Zilles, Craig Computer architecture and optimizing compilers
***Department Head
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Adesida, Ilesanmi Semiconductor electronics, microfabrication technology
Ahuja, Narendra Computer vision, robotics, artificial intelligence, imaging processing
Basar, M. Tamer Control systems, dynamic games, stochastic control and estimation
Basar, T. Communication systems
*Beauchamp, James W. Audio, electronic, and computer music
Bernhard, J. Applications-oriented electromagnetic problems for wireless communications and reconfigurable active and passive antennas
Bishop, Stephen G. III–V semiconductors, microwave devices, optoelectronics
***Blahut, Richard E. Signal processing, communication systems, statistical information theory, coding theory, optical storage systems processing
Boppart, S. Biomedical engineering
Bresler, Yoram Signal and image processing
Brown, Donna J. VLSI design, analysis of algorithms, education technology
Brunet, Marie-Christine Computer engineering
Cangellaris, Andreas Computational electromagnetics, electromagnetic CAD for high-speed electronics, high-speed interconnect and package electrical design, microwave engineering, EMI/EMC, antenna design
Carney, P. Scott Shattering and inverse scattering, coherence theory and statistical optics, near-field optics, imaging and tomography, and microscopy
Carter, Nicholas Computer architecture
Chapman, Patrick Power and energy systems
Cheng, Keh-Yung Molecular beam epitaxy, optoelectronic devices and integrated circuits, high-speed devices
Chew, Weng Cho Electromagnetic scattering, geophysical probing, remote sensing, microwave integrated circuits
Choi, Hyungsoo Materials chemistry, precursors for nanoscale materials
Choquette, K. Semiconductor optoelectronic device physics, fabrication technologies, and photonics systems
Chuang, Shun-Lien Electromagnetics, integrated optics, quantum electronics
Coleman, James J. Semiconductor materials and devices
*Coleman, Paul D. Electrophysics; far-infrared, molecular, and chemical lasers
Do, Minh Digital signal processing
Eden, J. Gary Laser physics, quantum electronics, molecular spectroscopy, semiconductors
Feng, Milton High-frequency and high-speed integrated circuits
Frank, Matthew Compilers, computer architecture, software engineering, software systems
Franke, P. Remote sensing of upper atmosphere, electromagnetic simulation
Franke, Steven J. Wave propagation, remote sensing
Frizzell, Leon A. Ultrasonic biophysics, bioengineering
Gardner, Chester S. Optical communications, laser radar, fiber optic systems
Gross, George Development of efficient numerical methods for solution of large-scale power system analysis
Hadjicostis, Christoforos Fault-tolerant computational architectures and networks; parallel and distributed algorithms; monitoring/control of discrete event systems; graph and coding theory; communication and signal processing systems; applications of algebra and discrete mathematics to system analysis
Hajek, Bruce E. Communication networks, stochastic processes
Hasegawa-Johnson, Mark Speech analysis, understanding, and production by humans and machines
Hess, Karl Semiconductors, nanoelectronics
Holonyak, Nick, Jr. Solid-state devices (semiconductors)
Hsieh, Kuang C. Characterization and development of optoelectronic materials growth
Huang, Thomas S. Computers and pattern recognition, human-computer interface
Hutchinson, Seth Computer vision, robotics
Hwu, Wen-Mei Computer architecture, compiler technology
Iyer, Ravi K. Computers, reliability and fault tolerance, measurement and experimentation
Jin, Jianming Mathematical modeling of physical problems, application of electromagnetics in magnetic resonance imaging, computational electromagnetics, finite element method, microwave and millimeter wave scattering, microwave circuits, antennas and electromagnetic theory
Jones, Douglas Signal and image processing
Kamalabadi, F. Atmospheric and ionospheric remote sensing, tomographic spectral imaging in space physics, astrophysics, multidimensional signal and image processing, novel UV, optical, and radio remote sensing techniques
Kim, Kyekyoon Fusion plasma engineering, lasers, charged particle dynamics
Koetter, Ralf Practical and theoretical aspects of coding theory, applied to various communication systems
Krein, Philip T. Power electronics
Kudeki, Erhan Radar studies of the atmosphere and ionosphere, ionospheric plasmas
Kumar, Panganamala R. Systems and control theory, stochastic systems
Kushner, Mark J. Computational optical and plasma physics, gaseous electronics, semiconductor material processing, plasma chemistry, amorphous thin films, pulse power, environmental applications
Leburton, Jean-Pierre Theory of semiconductor devices
Levinson, Stephen Automatic speech understanding
Liang, Z. P. Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, image reconstruction and processing, neural network computation and artificial intelligence
Liberzon, D. Nonlinear control theory, stochastic differential equations and control, analysis and synthesis of hybrid dynamical systems
Liu, Chang MEMS
Loui, Michael C. Parallel and distributed computation, computational complexity theory
Lumetta, Steve Cluster computing, parallel computing, networks, and computer architecture
Lyding, Joseph W. Charge transport properties, reduced dimensional materials and devices
Ma, Y. Computer vision and image processing, control and communications, differential geometry and optimization
Mehrotra, A. Circuits
Meyn, Sean Communications, stochastic control theory
Michielssen, E. Numerical analysis, antennas, high-speed digital circuits
Moulin, P. Image and video processing and compression, statistical estimation theory, spectrum estimation
Munson, David C. Digital signal and image processing
Oakley, Burks, II Bioengineering
O’Brien, William D., Jr. Biological effects, bioengineering, biophysics, measurements and dosimetry of ultrasound
Overbye, Thomas Power and energy systems
Pai, Mangalore A. Power and energy systems
Patel, Janak H. Computers, VLSI testing
Patel, Sanjay Processor microarchitecture, computer architecture, high-performance computer systems
Perkins, William R. Control systems, systems theory and applications
Polychronopoulos, C. Computer systems, compilation methods
*Ransom, Preston L. Holography, optical processing, interferometry
Rao, N. Narayana Ionosphere, radio-wave propagation
Ravaioli, Umberto Simulation, plasma physics
Rosenbaum, Elyse Circuit reliability simulation, device reliability, device physics, and oxide breakdown
Sanders, W. Performance/dependability evaluation, computer networks and protocols, fault-tolerant computing, distributed systems
Sarwate, Dilip V. Communication theory, error-control coding
Sauer, Peter W. Power and energy systems
Schutt-Aine, Jose E. Electromagnetic measurements, computer-controlled measurements
Shanbhag, Naresh VLSI, design DSP, and communication algorithms and circuits
Shinagawa, Yoshihisa Computer graphics, multimedia systems, image processing and medical imaging
Singer, Andrew Signal and image processing
Swenson, Gary R. Atmospheric physics, optical remote sensing
*Swenson, G. W., Jr. Radio astronomy, acoustics, antennas
Timp, Greg Nano-materials fabrication
Trick, Timothy N. Integrated circuits, computer-aided analysis and design of circuits
Tucker, John R. Superconductive devices
*Turnbull, Robert J. Energy conversion technology
Uribe, R. B. Cybernetics, digital systems
Vaidya, Nitin Mobile computing, wireless networking, fault-tolerant computing
Veeravalli, V. Mobile and wireless communication systems, communication theory
Viswanath, Pramod Wireless communication systems, multiuser communication theory, information theory
Wah, Benjamin W. Computer architecture, parallel processing, computer networks, distributed databases, artificial intelligence, operating systems, VLSI designs
Webb, A. Magnetic resonance imaging, design of functional imaging agents for in vivo temperature mapping, development of new techniques for localized spectroscopy
Wheeler, Bruce C. Bioengineering, sensor arrays, neural recording
Wong, Martin Circuits/VLSI
*Yeh, Kung C. Wave propagation, remote sensing
Zhang, Jianhua (David) Electronic circuits
*Emeritus
***Department Head
General Engineering
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Aluru, Narayana R. Microelectromechanical systems, computational methods
Beck, Carolyn L. Modeling, control systems, biomedical systems
Bullo, Francesco Nonlinear control
Burns, Scott A. Design optimization, numerical methods in engineering, visualization
Carnahan, James V. Applied statistics, random processes, design of experiments
Conry, Thomas F. Tribology
***Cook, Harry E. Product management, value engineering, Six Sigma
Davis, Wayne J. Hierarchical intelligent control systems, simulation of complex systems, computer-integrated manufacturing
Goldberg, David E. Genetic algorithms, optimization of complex systems, machine learning
Hall, W. Brent Reliability engineering, structural optimization, cold-formed steel design
*Kuznetsov, Edward N. Structural synthesis, underconstrained systems, tensile structures
Medanic, Juraj V. Control theory, multivariable design, systems analysis
Moeinzadeh, M. H. Biomechanics, dynamic modeling, experimental mechanics, rehabilitation mechanics
Pleck, Michael H. Geometric modeling, CAE and CAD, engineering design graphics curriculum development, instruction on small computers
Price, Raymond Engineering management, time to market
Reis, H. L. M. Structural analysis and dynamics, composite materials, nondestructive testing, evaluation of materials and structures
Ruhl, Roland L. Vehicle dynamics, systems simulation, mechanical design
Spong, Mark W. Control theory, robotics, mechatronics, biomechanics
Sreenivas, R. S. Discrete-event systems, control systems
Srikant, R. Communication network, operations research
Strauss, Mark G. Rehabilitation engineering, biomechanics
Thurston, Deborah L. Decision analysis, environmentally conscious design and manufacturing
Wozniak, Louis Control theory, digital control of hydrogenerators, speed control of power systems
Yassine, Ali Management of complex engineering systems
*Emeritus
***Department Head
Materials Science and Engineering
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Abelson, John R. Plasma-assisted deposition of semiconductor, dielectric, and conductive thin-films for electronic applications; the physics and chemistry of film growth; fabrication of photovoltaic cells and thin-film transistors for macroelectronics
Allen, Leslie H. Thin-film physics, microelectronic processing, interfaces, nanoscale metallurgy, crystal growth, nanocalorimetry
*Altstetter, Carl J. Hydrogen in metals and hydrogen embrittlement, stress corrosion cracking, nanophase metal processing and properties
Averback, Robert S. Ion beam modifications of materials, ion beam analysis, radiation damage, nanophase materials
Bellon, Pascal Far from equilibrium materials, simulations and modeling of materials processing (engergetic beams, plastic deformation), electron microscopy
*Bergeron, Clifton G. Glass, crystallization kinetics, ceramic coatings
*Birnbaum, Howard Hydrogen effects in solids, hydrogen embrittlement, grain boundaries and interfaces, dislocation effects in deformation and fracture of solids
Bohl, Robert W. Nuclear materials, physical metallurgy, mechanical properties, failure mechanisms
Braun, Paul V. Materials chemistry, polymers, biomaterials, organic and inorganic self-assembly, electronic materials and photonics
*Brown, Sherman D. Rate processes, mechanical properties, arc plasma coatings, anodic spark deposition, glass, bioceramics, composites
Cahill, David G. Epitaxial growth, scanning tunneling microscopy, ion-surface interactions, thermal properties of thin films, strained layer heterostructures
Economy, James Synthesis and characterization of advanced composites thermosets and high surface area adsorption systems
Ehrlich, Gert Surface studies: crystal growth on the atomic level, atomic interactions and clusters
Gaylord, Richard J. Nontraditional programming languages for scientific computing, computer simulation and cellular automata studies
Geil, Phillip H. Processing-morphology-property relationships in polymers, blends and composites
Granick Steve Polymers and biopolymers, nanorheology/tribology, surface spectroscopies
Greene, Joseph E. Thin-film physics, surface science, crystal growth, electronic properties
Jamison, Russell Biomaterials, tissue engineering scaffolds, bioactive polymers and ceramics, bone and cartilage replacements
Johnson, Duane D. Computer simulation of physical properties and processes in materials and computational method development
Kriven, Waltraud M. Phase transformations in oxide ceramics (TEM, high-temp XRD and synchrotron), processing-microstructure-property relations in structural ceramics and composites, synthesis of oxide fibers, bioceramics, electron microscopy
Lawrence, Frederick V. Welding, fatigue of weldments
Lewis, Jennifer Colloidal processing, phase behavior of colloid-colloid and colloid-polymer systems, self assembly of functional materials
Luijten, Erik Theoretical and computational statistical mechanics and thermodynamics of materials, phase behavior of complex fluids (polymers, ionic liquids, colloidal systems), development of computational methods
Payne, David A. Electrical ceramics, dielectric materials, microstructure-property relations, processing, characterization, ferroics, superconductors, crystal growth, materials chemistry, sol-gel, magneto resistance
Robertson, Ian M. Radiation effects in materials, micromechanics and micromechanisms of fracture in aggressive and nonaggressive environments, electron microscopy
Rockett, Angus IV, III–V, and chalcogenide semiconductors, materials for solar cells, theory of crystal growth, defects in semiconductors, contact metallurgies, solid phase reaction kinetics, surface science, microelectromechanical systems
*Rowland, Theodore Experimental physics of solids, nuclear magnetic resonance, electronic structure of matter
Schweizer, Kenneth Statistical mechanical theories of structure, self-assembly, thermodynamics, phase transitions, rheology and dynamical phenomena in macromolecular solutions, melts and alloys, and colloidal materials
Shang, Jianku Solid interfaces, composite materials adhesion, structural ceramics, layered materials
Shim, Moonsub Nanoscale materials, chemistry and physics of low-dimensional systems, nanomaterial/biomolecule interfaces and hybrid structures, semiconductor nanocrystals, carbon nanotubes
Sun, Yong Qian Mechanical properties, high-temperature alloys, dislocations and crystal defects, phase transformations, intermetallic alloys, defect formation under wear-failure stresses
*Wayman, C. Marvin Phase transformations, martensitic transformations, shape memory alloys, electron microscopy
***Weaver, John H. Nanostructured materials; surface and interface phenomena for metals, semiconductors, superconductors, and insulators; ordered and disordered solids; clusters and fullerene-based systems
*Wert, Charles A. Coal science, especially sulfur problems in coal utilization, chemistry and structure of solar cell semiconductor compounds
*Wirtz, Gerald P. Electrical ceramics, catalysts, structure of oxides, high-temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers
Wong, Gerard Biopolymers, biomolecular materials, biological and biomimetic self-assembly, gene therapy, synchrotron x-ray probes
*Young, J. Francis Chemistry and microstructure of cements and concretes, chemically bonded ceramics, solidification and immobilization of hazardous wastes
Zuo, Jian Min Direct observation of chemical bonds in crystals; surface, interface structures and bonding and their effects on the mechanic and electronic properties of advanced materials; charge states, charge fluctuations and low-dimensional charged phases in complex oxides; advanced electron microscopy and nano-crystallography
*Emeritus
***Department Head
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
*Addy, Alva L. Fluid dynamics
Alleyne, Andrew G. Control systems, automotive systems
Beaudoin, Armand J. Materials processing, materials behavior, bioengineering
Bentsman, Joseph Control systems, dynamic systems
Brewster, M. Quinn Combustion and propulsion, heat transfer
***Buckius, Richard O. Heat transfer, combustion and propulsion, fluid dynamics
Bullard, Clark W. Energy systems and thermodynamics, environmental engineering, heat transfer
*Chao, Bei Tse Heat transfer, fluid dynamics
*Chato, John C. Heat transfer, energy systems and thermodynamics, bioengineering
*Clausing, Arthur M. Energy systems and thermodynamics, heat transfer
*Cusano, Cristino Design methodology and tribology
Damiano, Edward R. Bioengineering, fluid dynamics, computational science and engineering
Dantzig, Jonathan A. Materials processing, computational science and engineering, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials behavior
*DeVor, Richard E. Manufacturing systems, engineering statistics and quality control, environmental engineering
Dullerud, Geir E. Control systems, dynamic systems
Dunn, William E. Energy systems and thermodynamics, heat transfer, computational science and engineering, control systems, fluid dynamics
Dutton, J. Craig Fluid dynamics, heat transfer, combustion and propulsion, energy systems and thermodynamics
Ferreira, Placid M. Production management, manufacturing systems, design methodology and tribology
Georgiadis, John G. Fluid dynamics, heat transfer, bioengineering, computational science and engineering, energy systems and thermodynamics
Glumac, Nick G. Combustion and propulsion, materials processing
Hsiao-Wecksler,
Elizabeth T. Bioengineering, dynamic systems
Huang, Yonggang Y. Materials behavior, engineering mechanics, computational science and engineering
Jacobi, Anthony M. Energy systems and thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, MEMS
Jacobson, Sheldon H. Operations research
Johnson, Harley Materials behavior, microscale phenomenon and systems
Kapoor, Shiv G. Manufacturing systems, engineering statistics and quality control, environmental engineering
Kelly, Scott Dynamic systems and controls
Klabjan, Diego Operations research, computational science and enigneering
*Klein, Richard E. Control systems, dynamic systems
*Korst, Helmut H. Fluid dynamics, combustion and propulsion
Krier, Herman Combustion and propulsion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics
Kyritsis, Dimitrios C. Combustion and propulsion, automotive systems, energy systems, and thermodynamics
*Larson, Carl S. Design methodology and tribology
Lee, Chia-Fon Automotive systems, combustion and propulsion, computational science and engineering, energy systems and thermodynamics, environmental engineering, fluid dynamics, heat transfer
*Liebman, Judith S. Operations research
Mackin, Thomas J. Materials behavior, engineering mechanics, bioengineering, design methodology and tribology
Miller, Norman R. Control systems, dynamic systems, design methodology and tribology, MEMS
Newell, Ty A. Energy systems and thermodynamics, heat transfer, environmental engineering, fluid dynamics
*Offner, David H. Design methodology and tribology
Palekar, Udatta S. Operations research, production management, engineering statistics and quality control
Pearlstein, Arne J. Fluid dynamics, materials processing, computational science and engineering
*Pedersen, Curtis O. Energy systems and thermodynamics
Philpott, Michael L. Manufacturing systems, design methodology and tribology, MEMS
Phinney, Leslie M. MEMS, heat transfer, energy systems and thermodynamics
Polycarpou, Andreas A. Design methodology and tribology, MEMS, dynamic systems
Rovas, Dimitrios V. Computational science and engineering, engineering mechanics, fluid dynamics
Saif, M. Taher A. MEMS, engineering mechanics, bioengineering, materials behavior
*Savage, Lester D. Combustion and propulsion
Sehitoglu, Huseyin Engineering mechanics, materials behavior
Seiler, Peter J. Control systems, dynamic systems, computational science and engineering
Shannon, Mark A. MEMS, heat transfer, materials processing
Socie, Darrell F. Materials behavior, design methodology and tribology
*Stoecker, Wilbert F. Energy systems and thermodynamics
Stori, James A. Manufacturing systems, operations research
Thomas, Brian G. Materials processing, computational science and engineering, engineering mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials behavior
Tortorelli, Daniel A. Design methodology and tribology, computational science and engineering, engineering mechanics, materials processing
Tucker, Charles L. III Materials processing, engineering mechanics, computational science and engineering, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials behavior
Vanka, S. Pratap Computational science and engineering, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials processing
Walker, John S. Fluid dynamics, materials processing
*White, Robert A. Fluid mechanics, automotive systems
Yu, Min-Feng Materials behavior, engineering mechanics, MEMS
Zhang, Xudong Human factors, bioengineering, computational science and engineering
Zhao, Wen Operations research, production management
*Emeritus
***Department Head
Nuclear, Plasma,and Radiological Engineering
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Axford, Roy A. Reactor physics, safety, and risk assessment; radiation hydrodynamics, heat transfer, optimal reactor control, synthesis, and nuclear fuel management; hydrodynamic stability, Lie groups and systems of nonlinear differential equations, plasma physics, group invariant difference schemes
*Hang, Daniel F. Engineering economy applied to the nuclear fuel cycle, electric power generation, regulated utilities; electropower generation and distribution
Heuser, Brent J. Elastic neutron scattering techniques applied to hydrogen in bulk and thin-film metals, Monte Carlo transport calculations of spallation neutron source assemblies
Jones, Barclay G. Thermal-hydraulics, reactor safety, multiphase flow, boiling heat transfer, turbulence measurement and modeling, flow-induced vibrations and hydroacoustics, human-machine interfaces for reactor control and simulation, food irradiation-safety
Miley, George H. Fusion, plasma engineering, fusion technology, computational methods for plasma analysis, nuclear-pumped lasers
Ragheb, Magdi Computational methods, reactor theory, Monte Carlo methods, radiation protection and shielding, probabilistic risk assessment, applied artificial intelligence, supercomputing
Ruzic, David N. Experimental fusion research, modeling of edge plasma atomic physics, atomic properties of potential first-wall materials, plasma-material interaction, plasma processing of semiconductors, physical vapor deposition
Singer, Clifford E. Analytical and numerical basic plasma physics and applications to tokamak plasmas, advanced propulsion systems, control of nuclear proliferation, energy economics
***Stubbins, James F. Nuclear materials, irradiation damage and effects, mechanical properties, high-temperature corrosion, and electron microscopy
Uddin, Rizwan Advanced computational methods, theoretical and CFD, radiation transport and reactor physics, reactor engineering, multiphase flow, reliability and risk analysis
Wiener, Erik C. Cancer diagnosis and therapy, neutron capture therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, single-photon-emission computed tomography, radiotherapy, and drug delivery
*Emeritus
***Department Head
Physics
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
*Anderson, Ansel C. Condensed matter experiment, disordered materials
Baym, Gordon A. Nuclear theory, matter under extreme conditions, many-body systems
Beck, Douglas H. Nuclear experiment, electroweak interactions in nucleon and few-nucleon systems
Bezryadin, Aleksey Condensed matter experiment, physical properties of nanoscale structures, including ultrathin nanowires, electronic devices based on single molecules, and carbon nanotubes
Ceperley, David M. Condensed matter theory, quantum many-body simulations, path integral methods
*Chang, Shau-Jin High-energy theory, general field theory, nonlinear dynamics, chaos
Chang, Yia-Chung Condensed matter theory, electronic structure, low-dimensional electron systems
Chiang, Tai-Chang Condensed matter experiment, thin films, synchrotron radiation hotoemission
Clegg, Robert M. Biophysics experiment, DNA/RNA conformations and dynamics
Cooper, S. Lance Condensed matter experiment, optical spectroscopy
Dahmen, Karin A. Condensed matter theory, nonequilibrium dynamical systems
Debevec, Paul T. Nuclear experiment, muon distribution
Eckstein, James N. Condensed matter experiment, atomic molecular beam epitaxy
*Eisenstein, Bob I. High-energy experiment, weak interactions of B mesons
El-Khadra, Aida X. High-energy theory, quantum chromodynamics, lattice field theory
Errede, Steven M. High-energy experiment, interactions of the electroweak gauge bosons
Flynn, C. Peter Condensed matter experiment, molecular beam epitaxy, thin films
Fradkin, Eduardo H. Condensed matter theory, quantum Hall effects, field theory of condensed matter
Gammie, Charles F. Astrophysics theory, computational astrophysics, star formation
Giannetta, Russell W. Condensed matter experiment, low-temperature physics, mesoscopic devices
Gladding, Gary E. High-energy experiment, mixing of charmed mesons, physics education research
Goldbart, Paul M. Condensed matter theory, random solids, mesoscopic physics
Goldenfeld, Nigel D. Condensed matter theory, pattern formation, computational physics
Gollin, George D. High-energy experiment, CP violation in K-decay, rare B decays
*Granato, Andrew V. Condensed matter experiment, amorphous materials
Gratton, Enrico Biophysics experiment, fluorescence microscopy, novel optical methods
Greene, Laura H. Condensed matter experiment, superconductivity, electron transport and tunneling
Grosse-Perdekamp,
Matthias Experimental intermediate energy subnuclear physics, PHENIX experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, colliding beam detector development
Ha, Taekjip Experimental biological physics, fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy, polymer physics, membrane physics, bio-sensors, microfluidics, surface chemistry
Hertzog, David W. Nuclear experiment, high-precision measurements of the muon
Hubler, Alfred W. Complex systems theory, nonlinear dynamics, neural nets, cellular automata
*Jackson, E. Atlee Complex systems theory, nonlinear dynamics, plasma physics
Junk, Thomas R. High-energy experimental physics, search for Higgs bosons and super symmetric elementary particles
Katz, Sheldon Mathematical physics, string theory, mirror symmetry, geometric engineering
*Klein, Miles V. Condensed matter experiment, optical effects in solids, Raman scattering
Kogut, John B. High-energy theory, lattice gauge theory, deep inelastic scattering
*Kruse, Ulrich E. High-energy experiment, strong interactions
Kwiat, Paul G. Experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics; quantum information physics; foundations of quantum mechanics
Lamb, Frederick K. Astrophysics theory, plasma, magnetohydrodynamic, and high-energy processes
Lamb, Susan A. Astrophysics theory, interacting and colliding galaxies, computational astrophysics
Leggett, Anthony J. Condensed matter theory, quantum mechanics, high-Tc superconductivity, BEC alkalai gases
Leigh, Robert G. High-energy theory, supersymmetric quantum field theories, superstring theory
Liss, Tony M. High-energy experiment, production and decay of the top quark
Makins, Naomi C. R. Nuclear experiment, origin of spin in the proton and neutron
Martin, Richard M. Condensed matter theory, electronic structure, QMC, computational physics
*Mochel, Jack M. Condensed matter experiment, low-temperature physics, superfluidity
Mouschovias, T. Ch. Astrophysics theory, dynamics of interstellar clouds, stellar evolution
Nathan, Alan M. Nuclear experiment, short-distance structure of the proton
Nayfeh, Munir H. AMO experiment, laser atomic spectroscopy, Si-based nanocrystallites
Oono, Yoshitsugu Biophysics theory, nonlinear and nonequilibrium statistical physics
Pandharipande, Vijay R. Nuclear theory, many-body theory, nuclear forces, quark structure of nucleons
Perdekamp, Matthias Experimental nuclear physics, Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider physics, PHENIX experiment; transversity function of the proton
Peng, Jen-Chieh Experimental intermediate energy subnuclear physics, PHENIX experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, neutron electric dipole moment
Phillips, Philip W. Condensed matter theory, strongly correlated electron systems
Pines, David Condensed matter theory, astrophysics, plasma physics
Pitts, Kevin T. High-energy experiment, measurement of sin 2b in the bottom quark
*Ravenhall, D. Geoffrey Nuclear theory, high-energy physics, electron scattering
Robinson, Ian K. Condensed matter experiment, coherent X-ray diffraction
Salamon, Myron B. Condensed matter experiment, growth and properties of epitaxial superlattices
Schulten, Klaus J. Biophysics theory and computation, statistical physics, molecular dynamics
Selen, Mats A. High-energy experiment, production and decays of heavy “b” and “c” quarks
Selvin, Paul R. Biophysics experiment, new forms of resonance energy transfer techniques
Shapiro, Stuart L. General relativity and astrophysics theory, physics of compact objects
*Simmons, Ralph O. Condensed matter experiment, noble gas crystals
Slichter, Charles P. Condensed matter experiment, nuclear magnetic resonance
*Smith, James H. Nuclear experiment
Stack, John D. High-energy theory, strong and electromagnetic interactions
Stone, Michael Condensed matter theory, quantum Hall effect, superconductivity, superfluidity
***Sullivan, Jeremiah D. Science and public policy, science-based arms control and stockpile stewardship
Thaler, Jon J. High-energy experiment, CP violation in B-meson decays, CKM parameterization
Van Harlingen, Dale J. Condensed matter experiment, superconductivity, symmetry and pairing
Wandelt, Benjamin D. Theoretical astrophysics
Watson, William D. Astrophysics theory, radiative transport, atomic and molecular processes
Weissman, Michael B. Condensed matter experiment, relaxor ferroelectrics, colossal magnetoresistance
Willenbrock, Scott S. High-energy theory, phenomenology, top quark and Higgs particle physics
Wiss, James E. High-energy experiment, photoproduction of charmed mesons, CP violation
Wolfe, James P. Condensed matter experiment, excitons in semiconductors
*Wyld, H. William High-energy theory, strong interactions, phenomenology
Yazdani, Ali Condensed matter experiment, STM, electronic structures
*Emeritus
***Department Head
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Faculty Members Areas of Research/Technical Interest
Adrian, Ronald J. Experimental fluid mechanics, instrumentation, optics, turbulence
***Aref, Hassan Theoretical and computational fluid mechanics, vortex dynamics, chaos
Balachandar, S. Computational fluid dynamics, turbulence, boundary layers, spectral methods
Carlson, Donald E. Continuum thermomechanics, applied mathematics
Chaieb, Sahraoui Complex fluids and solids, thin films, interfaces, macromolecular mechanics, membranes, cell adhesion and motility, geophysics, biological machines
*Costello, George A. Stress analysis, analysis of wire rope
Fried, Eliot Phase transitions, material microstructure, continuum mechanics and thermodynamics, computational mechanics
Freund, Jonathan B. Aerodynamic sound, compressible turbulence, numerical methods, large-scale parallel computing, molecular dynamics simulation of nonometer scale flows and heat transfer
Gioia, Gustavo Constitutive models, microstructures, granular materials, solid foams, thin films, diaphragms, boundary layers, dynamic deformation, shear bands
Haber, Robert B. Computational mechanics, design optimization, fracture mechanics, computer visualization
*Harris, John G. Wave propagation, elastic waves, physical acoustics, wave asymptotics
Hsia, K. Jimmy Solid mechanics, materials science and engineering, material behavior and fracture
*Miller, Robert E. Numerical methods, solid mechanics, finite elements, composite finite elements
Moser, Robert D. Turbulence physics, direct numerical simulation, spectral methods, chaos
Phillips, James W. Experimental stress analysis, analysis of wire rope, mechanical testing
Riahi, Daniel N. Applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, convection and heat transfer, instability and turbulence, magnetohydrodynamics, hydrodynamics of crystal growth
Short, Mark Mathematical modeling of gas dynamic and chemical behavior in reactive systems, linear and nonlinear evolution of unstable reaction fronts, dynamics of ignition processes, mathematical behavior of reactive-diffusive systems
Sofronis, Petros Mechanical behavior of materials, finite element methods, hydrogen embrittlement, micromechanics of composite materials
Sottos, Nancy R. Experimental micromechanics, advanced composite materials, smart materials, interfaces
Stewart, D. Scott Applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, combustion theory, computational fluid dynamics
Weaver, Richard L. Elastic wave propagation, acoustic emission, stochastic waves, ultrasonic NDE of materials
*Emeritus
***Department Head
Bioengineering
Faculty Members Research/Technical Areas of Research
Agricultural Engineering
Christianson, Leslie L. Microenvironment control
Litchfield, J. Bruce Food and bioprocess engineering
Paulsen, Marvin R. NIR spectroscopy
Reid, John F. Machine vision
Zhang, Yuanhui Bioenvironmental engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Braatz, Richard D. Pharmaceuticals engineering, video microscopy, image and signal processing
Pack, Daniel W. Advanced drug delivery systems, virus engineering for gene therapy, design of synthetic gene delivery vehicles
Sahinidis, Nikolaos V. Molecular computing: bioinformatics, imaging, and design
Zhao, Huimin Molecular bioengineering and biocatalysis, directed evolution of genes and pathways, proteomics
Zukoski, Charles F. Biophysical chemistry
Chemistry
Kelleher, Neil L. Bioanalytical chemistry, mass spectrometry
Sweedler, Jonathan V. Neurotransmitter distribution and release
Curriculum and Instruction
Osborne, Margery Integrated learning environments
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Boppart, Stephen A. Biomedical optical imaging
Bresler, Yoram Imaging
Fish, Raymond M. Physiological and medical effects of electric current
Frizzell, Leon A. Ultrasonic biophysics and bioengineering
Kim, Kyekyoon Development of methods for fabricating precisely uniform solid, hollow, porous, and charged micro and nanospheres and microfibers of biodegradable materials and application to advanced drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biosensor development
Liang, Zhi-Pei Biomedical imaging
Oakley, Burks II Bioinstrumentation
O’Brien, William D. Jr. Ultrasonic imaging
Webb, And