Alphabetical Faculty Directory: K

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Kammer, Daniel C. - Professor: Engineering Physics
dynamics and vibrations -- stability and control of flexible structures -- system identification and damage detection -- nonlinear systems
Center for Mathematical Sciences, Engineering Mechanics, Fusion Technology Institute
Kao, Weiyuan John - Professor: Biomedical Engineering, School of Pharmacy
mechanisms of cell adhesion and activation on biomaterials: to elucidate the material-modulated molecular mechanisms of cell adhesion and signal transductions leading to phenotypic expressions and cellular activation. -- biomaterial biocompatibility and biodegradation: to analyze material/tissue interfacial phenomena as mediated by material chemicophysical properties, cytokines, and ligand-receptor interactions. -- novel materials for tissue engineering: to develop novel biomaterial constructs of specific biofunctions in manipulating biological responses for therapeutic applications.
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research
Kaplan, Lee D. - Assistant Professor: Biomedical Engineering

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Karsh, Ben-Tzion - Associate Professor: Biomedical Engineering, Family Medicine, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Population Health Sciences
patient safety -- health systems engineering -- macroergonomics -- technology change -- occupational safety and health
Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement
Karthikeyan, K. G. - Associate Professor: Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
Keely, Patricia J. - Associate Professor: Biomedical Engineering
Understanding how breast cell interactions with the extracellular matrix through integrins and small GTPases affect normal and carcinogenic cell phenotype
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Cancer Biology Program, Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Keller, Kirk John - Adjunct Professor: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Kershner, Ryan J. - Assistant Professor: Mechanical Engineering
Nanomanufacturing -- Electric Field and Laser Tweezer Manipulation of Nanoscale Objects -- Directed Self-Assembly -- Atomic Force Microscopy
Materials Science Program
Kiefer, Ralph W. - Professor Emeritus: Civil and Environmental Engineering
photographic interpretation -- remote sensing -- land use suitability evaluation -- image interpretation
Geological Engineering Program
Kieffer, Bruce D. - Faculty Associate/Program Director: Engineering Professional Development
building structural systems -- project management -- construction management, estimating and scheduling -- building energy systems -- urban design -- green/sustainable technology and design -- affordable housing -- green building and site design
Kim, Nam Sung - Assistant Professor: Computer Sciences, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Reliable, Process-Variation Tolerant, and Low-Power Computer Architecture and VLSI Computing System Design -- Nanoscale Fault-Tolerant Digital Circuits -- Circuit-Microarchitecture Co-Design -- Biomimetic Circuits
Kitchell, James F. - Professor: aquatic ecosystems and processes (e.g., predation, nutrient cycling) that structure those ecosystems -- studies of Great Lakes fishes -- ecology of inland lakes; paleolimnology
Limnology and Marine Science
Klein, Sanford A. - Ouweneel-Bascom Professor: Mechanical Engineering
solar energy applications -- thermodynamics -- heat transfer -- conservation -- simulation methods -- sorption processes -- educational software
Solar Energy Laboratory
Klingenberg, Daniel J. - Professor: Chemical and Biological Engineering
colloid science -- suspension rheology -- electromagnetic phenomena in materials
Materials Science Program, Rheology Research Center
Klus, John P. - Professor Emeritus: Engineering Professional Development
product development and screening -- independent study
Knezevic, Irena - Assistant Professor: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Simulation of electronic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices -- Nanowire thermoelectrics. Heat transport on the nanoscale -- Decoherence and relaxation in nanostructures; transient and high-frequency response -- Transport in curved 2D electron systems -- Solid-state-based quantum information processing
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, Materials Science Program
Kou, Sindo - Professor: Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Materials Processing and Transport Phenomena, including: Welding, Casting, and Crystal Growth of Semiconductors and Metals.
Materials Science Program
Kreeger, Pamela - Assistant Professor: Biomedical Engineering
Systems Biology -- Endocrinology -- Cancer -- Women's Health
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine, Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Program, Molecular Biosciences Training Grant Program, Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Center, University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center
Krishnamurthy, Ananth - Associate Professor: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Production inventory systems -- Assembly operations -- Product variety and customization -- Material handling and warehouse systems -- Lead time reduction and Quick Response Manufacturing
Center for Quick Response Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program
Krupenkin, Tom N. - Associate Professor: Mechanical Engineering
Kuech, Thomas F. - Milton J. and A. Maude Shoemaker Professor: Chemical and Biological Engineering
solid-state materials synthesis and characterization -- electronic and semiconductor materials -- materials integration -- nanostructure formation
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, Materials Science Program, Wisconsin Center for Applied Microelectronics
Kulcinski, Gerald L. - Associate Dean for Research
Grainger Professor of Nuclear Engineering
Director, Fusion Technology Institute: College of Engineering, Engineering Physics
magnetic/inertial fusion reactor systems studies -- radiation damage and nuclear materials -- lunar mining of helium-3
Fusion Technology Institute, Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics
Kunes, Thomas - Adjunct Professor: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Kung, King-Jau Samuel - Professor: Biological Systems Engineering
soil physics -- contamination of groundwater
Geological Engineering Program
Kutzbach, John E. - Emeritus Professor: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
internal dynamics of global climate -- numerical simulation of atmosphere and ocean circulation -- analysis of past climates -- development of climate theory -- predictions of future climate -- seasonal and interannual weather changes -- climate-environment interactions
Limnology and Marine Science

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