Research

Research in materials is grounded in understanding why a material displays a given electronic, physical, mechanical, or chemical property or behavior, thus permitting "structure-property" relationships and predictions. 

Mechanics research uses numerical methods to solve problems of solids, structures and biomechanics, including composite materials, as well as viscoelastic and biomaterials.

The focus of this group is on the modeling and control of a variety of electromechanical, aerospace, vibrational, biomedical, and other robotic applications.

This area has both fundamental and applied studies in energy conversion, heat and mass transport, and bioengineering. 

Bioengineering is the use of engineering principles to solve problems in medicine and biology. 

Our design research focuses on the design of components, mechanisms, products and systems, and on the issues inherent in designing, prototyping and manufacturing them.