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Engelstad, Roxann L. - Professor and Chair
structural dynamics -- nonlinear vibrations -- mechanical design -- computer modeling and simulation
Center for NanoTechnology, Computational Mechanics Center, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program
Roxann L. Engelstad
Chair
Roxann L. Engelstad

Aerts, Danny J. - Lecturer

Bower, Glenn R. - Faculty Associate

Engine Research Center

Duffie, Neil A. - Professor
robotics -- computer control -- manufacturing systems -- precision engr. -- computer-integrated manufacturing -- micromechanisms
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics

Elder, Frederick T. - Adjunct Professor
Also Engineering Physics
mechanical systems -- energy systems design

Farrell, Patrick V. - Professor
fluid mechanics -- optical diagnostics -- combustion -- heat transfer
Computer-Aided Engineering, Engine Research Center

Ferrier, Nicola J. - Associate Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering
robotics -- intelligent systems -- computer vision -- automation -- sensing -- medical image analysis
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program

Foster, David E. - Phil and Jean Myers Professor
thermodynamics -- heat transfer -- fluid mechanics -- internal combustion engines -- combustion kinetics -- emission formation -- optical diagnostics in engines
Engine Research Center

Fronczak, Frank J. - Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering
biomedical equipment design -- hydraulics -- fluid power systems -- machine design -- product design -- rehabilitative and assistive technology
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program

Ghandhi, Jaal B. - Professor
internal combustion engines -- fluid mechanics of mixing -- turbulent combustion in engines -- optical diagnostics
Engine Research Center

Giacomin, A. Jeffrey - Professor
polymer processing -- rheology -- non-linear viscoelasticity -- plastic pipe extrusion -- thermoforming -- rheological property measurements -- die lip build-up and melt fracture in extrusion -- die lines in plastics extrusion -- extrusion coating (wire, cable, sheet) -- cheese rheology and meltability -- dough rheology -- cellulose fiber filled plastics
Center for Dairy Research, Engineering Mechanics, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Materials Science Program, Polymer Engineering Center, Rheology Research Center

Gramann, Paul - Adjunct Assistant Professor
Failure of Plastic and Rubber Materials -- Polymer Processing -- Simulation Methods -- Structural Analysis of Plastic Products -- Plastic Design -- Mixing of Polymer Blends -- Polymer Composite Processing -- Nanocomposites
Engineering Polymer Industrial Consortium, Polymer Engineering Center

Kershner, Ryan J. - Assistant Professor
Nanomanufacturing -- Electric Field and Laser Tweezer Manipulation of Nanoscale Objects -- Directed Self-Assembly -- Atomic Force Microscopy
Materials Science Program

Klein, Sanford A. - Ouweneel-Bascom Professor
solar energy applications -- thermodynamics -- heat transfer -- conservation -- simulation methods -- sorption processes -- educational software
Solar Energy Laboratory

Krupenkin, Tom N. - Associate Professor

Li, Xiaochun - Associate Professor
Micro/Nano-Scale Enabled Manufacturing Systems (e.g. distributed micro/nano sensors/actuators to achieve significantly enhanced process understanding, monitoring, and adaptive control at micro/nano-scale for Precision Manufactruing), Ultrasonic Cavitation Based Nano-elements Dispersion for Solidification Processing of Light Metals (Mg, Al, and Ti) Nanocomposites for High Energy Efficiency (e.g. processing/nanostrcutures/properties, including physics of nanopaticle dispersion , metallurgy, mechanical properties, process control and optimization, nanoscale interface, nanomechanics and strengthening mechanisms), and laser materials processing (e.g. laser micropolishing, laser micromachining, micro/nano-sensors for thermomecanical study)
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Materials Science Program

Lorenz, Robert D. - Consolidated Papers Professor of Controls Engineering
Also Electrical and Computer Engineering
Control of electromagnetic actuators and power electronics -- Integration of sensing and control in power conversion -- Design for sensing and control using multi-physics integration -- Physics-based multivariable control design methodologies
Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium

Manner, Kim J. - Lecturer
Geometric modeling -- Computer-aided design -- Senior Design -- Mechanical dissection -- Engineering graphics

Martin, Jay K. - Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering
Research, Design, and Product Development - Assistive Technology -- Access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education and Careers for Individuals with Disabilities -- Formative Assessment Methods for Engineering Learning
Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology

Moskwa, John J. - Professor, Vilas Scholar (2000-2002)
engine/powertrain/vehicle dynamic system modeling and parameter identification -- multivariable and nonlinear robust controller and observer design -- powertrain system diagnostics and real-time simulation -- transient hardware-in-the-loop engine test systems -- powertrain and vehicle system design and dynamics
Powertrain Control Research Laboratory

Negrut, Dan - Assistant Professor
Multibody Dynamics Simulation (applications to vehicle simulation, biomechanics) -- Computational Mechanics -- Numerical Methods for Time Domain Analysis of Mechanical Systems -- Vibrations -- CAD/CAE and Virtual Environments as applied in Mechanical Engineering -- High Performance Computing
Materials Science Program

Nellis, Gregory F. - Associate Professor
cryogenic refrigeration systems including mixed gas JT systems, reverse-Brayton systems, pulse-tubes, and hybrid cryocoolers -- thermal-fluid problems in semiconductor manufacturing including immersion lithography, EUV lithography, and nanoimprint -- vortex tube theory and application -- refrigeration technology -- gas bearing supported turbomachinery
Computational Mechanics Center, Solar Energy Laboratory

Oberstar, Erick L. - Assistant Faculty Associate / Mechatronics Lab Manager/Engineer

Mechatronics Laboratory, Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics

Osswald, Tim A. - Kuo K. and Cindy F. Wang Professor
Plastics Design -- Extrusion -- Injection Molding -- Blow Molding -- Film Blowing -- Compression Molding -- Composites -- Modeling and Simulation in Polymer Processing and Composites -- Biopolymers -- Intellectual Property -- Ethics
Polymer Engineering Center, Rheology Research Center

Pfefferkorn, Frank E. - Assistant Professor
Laser-assisted manufacturing -- Micro-end milling -- Friction stir welding (FSW) -- Heat and mass transfer -- Radiation thermometry
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Materials Science Program, Polymer Engineering Center

Pfotenhauer, John M. - Professor
Also College of Engineering, Engineering Physics
cryogenics -- low temperature refrigeration -- applied superconductivity
Liquid Helium/Nitrogen Facility

Ploeg, Heidi-Lynn - Assistant Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering
bone modelling and remodelling -- orthopaedic implant design and analysis -- biomechanics of joints -- finite element analysis -- fatigue of materials
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Materials Science Program

Reitz, Rolf D. - Wisconsin Distinguished Professor
combustion, gas dynamics -- sprays-motion & formation -- hydrocarbon kinetics -- engine fluid dynamics -- computer modeling

Roessler, Jeffrey W. - Instructional Specialist
Engineering Graphics -- Computer-Aided-Design -- Distance Education

Rothamer, David A. - Assistant Professor
Laser based diagnostics -- Internal combustion engines -- Soot formation
Engine Research Center

Rowlands, Robert E. - Professor
laser applications to mechanics -- composite and advanced materials -- digital image analysis -- structural mechanics -- experimental mechanics and stress analysis
Materials Science Program, Wisconsin Structures and Materials Testing Laboratory

Rutland, Christopher J. - Professor
computational fluid dynamics -- turbulence, combustion, and spray modeling for IC engines -- turbulent reacting flows -- direct numerical simulations
Engine Research Center

Samuel, Jay M. - Senior Lecturer
metal forming -- welding and joining processes -- materials engineering

Sanders, Scott T. - Associate Professor
swept-wavelength sources -- advanced spectrometers -- hyperspectral imaging -- optical sensors -- piston and aeropropulsion engines
Engine Research Center

Shapiro, Vadim - Bernard A. and Frances M. Weideman Professor
Also Computer Sciences
computer-aided design and automation; geometric and topological computing; solid modeling and computational geometry; physical modeling, analysis, and simulation
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Spatial Automation Laboratory

Shedd, Tim - Associate Professor
Multiphase flows -- Two-phase heat transfer -- Flow visualization and optical measurement techniques -- Electronics cooling -- Sprays and spray impingement cooling -- Contact line modeling -- Immersion Lithography -- Fuel delivery systems
Computational Mechanics Center, Engine Research Center, Solar Energy Laboratory

Suresh, Krishnan - Associate Professor
Geometric Modeling -- CAD/CAE -- Solid Mechanics -- Multi-disciplinary Simulation -- Precision Engineering -- Machine Design

Thelen, Darryl G. - Associate Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering
Simulation of musculoskeletal dynamics -- Mechanics and control of movement -- Neuromuscular adaptation with age, injury and disease -- Imaging of soft tissue mechanics -- Application of biomechanics in orthopedics and rehabilitation
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, Institute on Aging, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Turner, Kevin T. - Assistant Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
micro- and nano-manufacturing -- MEMS design and fabrication -- analytical and experimental adhesion mechanics -- single cell mechanics
Materials Science Program

Turng, Lih-Sheng (Tom) - Professor
injection molding and innovative plastics manufacturing processes -- microcellular injection molding (MuCell process) -- nanocomposites and electro-active polymers (EAP's) -- computer-aided engineering (CAE) and numerical simulation -- design and process optimization -- bio-based polymers and tissue engineering scaffolds -- intelligent injection molding control -- material characterization for plastics and metals -- net-shape die casting using semi-solid alloys -- Internet-based collaboration for design and manufacturing
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Polymer Engineering Center, Rheology Research Center

Zinn, Michael R. - Assistant Professor
Minimally invasive surgical robotics -- Human-centered robotics -- Robotic actuation technology and controls -- Haptics


Faculty Affiliates


Beebe, David J. - Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering
Our goal is a holistic approach to understanding cell behavior that integrates in vitro cellular scale engineering to recapitulate important in vivo microenvironmental characteristics in ways that provide biological insights and can be easily assimilated by biologists.
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Biotechnology Training Program, Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program, Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine, Materials Science Program, University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center

Bonazza, Riccardo - Professor
Also Engineering Physics
experimental fluid mechanics and heat transfer -- impulsive unsteady phenomena -- shock tube applications -- laser and X-ray imaging & measuring techniques
Engineering Mechanics, Fusion Technology Institute, Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics

Chesler, Naomi - Associate Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering, Medicine
Vascular remodeling in systemic and pulmonary hypertension -- Pulmonary vascular resistance and impedance -- Ventricular-vascular coupling -- Cardiovascular tissue engineering
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Materials Science Program

Clemons, Craig M. - Adjunct Assistant Professor
Materials science and processing of composites from wood or other natural fibers and plastics -- Microstructural influences on composite performance -- Durability of wood-plastic composites -- Cellulose nanocomposites -- Composites from recycled materials
Forest Products Laboratory

Corradini, Michael L. - Wisconsin Distinguished Professor
Also Engineering Physics, Institute for Environmental Studies
multi-phase fluid mechanics and heat transfer -- fission reactors -- nuclear reactor safety -- coremelt accidents -- power plant operation/design -- energy policy -- nuclear waste disposal
Biotechnology Center, Engine Research Center, Fusion Technology Institute, Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, UW Energy Institute

Graham, Michael D. - Chair of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Harvey D. Spangler Professor
Viscoelastic and Newtonian fluid mechanics, especially stability and nonlinear dynamics -- Microstructural and multiscale simulations of complex fluids; applications to microfluidics, nanotechnology and biology -- Applied and computational mathematics
Rheology Research Center

Gruben, Kreg G. - Associate Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology
biomechanics -- motor control -- human locomotion
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research

Kou, Sindo - Professor
Also Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Processing and Transport Phenomena, including: Welding, Casting, and Crystal Growth of Semiconductors and Metals.
Materials Science Program

Reindl, Douglas T., Ph.D., P.E. - Professor
Also Engineering Professional Development
industrial refrigeration systems and technologies -- refrigeration system modeling -- advanced thermal storage technologies -- energy -- HVAC systems -- computational methods
HVAC and R Center, Industrial Refrigeration Consortium, Thermal Storage Applications Research Center

Sheinis, Andrew I. - Assistant Professor
Also Astronomy

Materials Science Program

Shinners, Kevin J. - Professor
Also Biological Systems Engineering

Smith, Leslie M. - Professor
Also Engineering Physics, Mathematics
statistical physics, turbulence and turbulence modeling for engineering and geophysical applications -- applied mathematics, stability theory and fluid dynamics -- field theoretical techniques, the dynamic renormalization group and universality in complex systems

Straub, Richard J. - Professor
Also Biological Systems Engineering
agricultural machinery and power systems -- forage harvesting -- post-harvest processing of agricultural and biological materials -- machine design

Vanderby, Ray, Jr. - Professor
Also Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Physics
tissue mechanics (bone, ligament, tendon, and cartilage) -- tissue engineering -- connective tissue healing -- orthopedic biomechanics
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Program, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Veeramani, Dharmaraj ("Raj") - Professor
Also Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Business
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and applications -- E-business strategy and decision technologies -- Internet-aided supply chain management -- Quick response quoting and manufacturing
Center for Quick Response Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, University of Wisconsin E-Business Consortium


Emeritus


Beachley, Norman H. - Professor Emeritus
mechanical design -- mechanical energy storage -- fluid power systems -- continuously variable transmissions -- automotive engineering

Beckman, William A. - Ouweneel-Bascom Professor Emeritus
solar energy applications -- radiation heat transfer -- systems analysis -- computer simulation-solar processes -- energy load calculations
Solar Energy Laboratory

DeVries, Marvin F. - Professor Emeritus
metal-cutting processes -- computer-integrated manufacturing -- manufacturing systems

Dorgan, Charles E. - Professor Emeritus
Also Engineering Professional Development
energy management -- manufacturing processes -- laboratory design -- thermal storage energy -- heating and air conditioning -- cogeneration -- indoor air quality -- productivity -- refrigeration -- building design
Energy Technology Center

Duchon, Gerald A. - Associate Professor Emeritus
welding processes -- weldability of metals -- soldering & brazing -- weld failure analysis -- weld testing

El-Wakil, Mohamed (Bill) M. - Professor Emeritus
Also Engineering Physics
heat and mass transfer -- power plant systems -- nuclear reactor thermal design -- nuclear energy conversion

Feiereisen, William J. - Professor Emeritus
fluid mechanics -- thermal energy conversion -- turbomachinery gas turbines -- propulsion systems

Hobson, Kent - Adjunct Assistant Professor Emeritus
computer graphics -- geometric modeling -- computer-aided design -- architectural and engineering graphics

Jensen, Dean E. - Professor Emeritus
computer-aided design -- computer graphics

Lovell, Edward G. - Professor Emeritus
structural mechanics -- stress analysis -- pressure vessels -- thermal stresses -- micromechanical sensors -- buckling -- vibrations
Computational Mechanics Center, Wisconsin Center for Applied Microelectronics

Milestone, Wayne D. - Professor Emeritus
mechanical design -- machine design -- innovation and creativity -- intellectual property -- stress & fatigue analysis -- fretting-fatigue -- fasteners -- hybrid and hybrid electric vehicles
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Motor Vehicle Research Laboratory

Mitchell, John W. - Elmer R. and Janet A. Kaiser Professor Emeritus
convective heat transfer -- solar energy applications -- energy utilization -- bulding HVAC systems
Solar Energy Laboratory

Myers, Glen E. - Professor Emeritus
conduction heat transfer -- numerical methods (finite differences, finite elements) -- thermodynamics

Otis, David R. - Professor Emeritus
energy storage -- heat transfer -- fluid dynamics

Ragland, Kenneth W. - Professor Emeritus
fluid dynamics -- combustion processes -- bioenergy -- air pollution control

Reames, Fred M. - Lecturer Emeritus
engineering instrumentation and measurements
Space Science and Engineering Center

Sell, George R. - Professor Emeritus
technical writing

Uicker, John J., Jr. - Professor Emeritus
kinematics -- mechanical system-dynamics -- computer graphics -- solid modeling -- simulation of solidification in metal castings -- simulation of multi-body dynamic systems



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Date last modified: 04-Oct-2008
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