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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. - Grainger Professor of Sustainable Energy: internal combustion engines -- fluid mechanics of mixing -- turbulent combustion in engines -- optical diagnostics
Engine Research Center
Giacomin, A. Jeffrey - Professor: polymer processing -- rheology -- linear and nonlinear viscoelasticity -- thermoforming -- polymer hardness and durometry -- plastic pipe extrusion -- injection molding -- rheological property measurements -- die lip build-up -- melt fracture -- die lines -- extrusion coating (wire, cable, sheet) -- roll coating -- cheese rheology -- dough rheology -- cellulose fiber filled plastics -- sliding plate rheometry -- rotational rheometry -- oscillatory shear -- shear stress transduction
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 -- Plastic Welding -- Simulation Methods -- Structural Analysis of Plastic Products -- Plastic Design -- Mixing of Polymer Blends -- Polymer Composite Processing -- Nanocomposites
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 - Professor: Research interests are in the interdisciplinary science and engineering areas of Probing and Control of Micro/Nano Interfacial Phenomena for Engineering Applications (especially under harsh environments). Some specific areas include: Micro/Nano-technology enabled sensing and control of tool-workpiece interface for manufacturing systems and processes, Tribology of contacting micro/nano interfaces in enginering, Engineering nanointerfaces for light metals nanocomposites fabricated by ultrasonic cavitation based soliification processing, and Laser micropolishing and micromachining
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
Miller, Franklin - Assistant Professor: Cryogenics -- Thermodynamics of Superfluid 3He-4He mixtures -- Sub-Kelvin cooling for space science -- Energy Systems
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 -- refrigeration technology
Computational Mechanics Center, Solar Energy Laboratory
Oberstar, Erick L. - P.E., 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
Materials Science Program, Polymer Engineering Center, Rheology Research Center
Pfefferkorn, Frank E. - Associate 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 -- Influence of fuel properties on combustion
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: Also Electrical and Computer Engineering
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
Trujillo, Mario F. - Assistant Professor: Engine Research Center
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, Materials Science 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

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 and fusion reactors -- nuclear reactor safety -- severe accident phenomena -- power plant operation and design -- energy policy -- nuclear fuel cycle
Biotechnology Center, Engine Research Center, Fusion Technology Institute, Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, UW Energy Institute
Graham, Michael D. - Harvey D. Spangler Professor: Also Chemical and Biological Engineering
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
Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine, 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 Faculty

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: 07-Nov-2009
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