Engelstad, Roxann L. - Stephen P. Timoshenko Professor, Bernard A. and Frances M. Weideman Professor, and Chair structural dynamics -- nonlinear vibrations -- mechanical design -- computer modeling and simulation Center for NanoTechnology, Computational Mechanics Center, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program

Chair Roxann L. Engelstad

Aerts, Danny J. - Lecturer

Renewable Energy -- Biomass Energy

Bower, Glenn R. - Faculty Associate

Engine Research Center

Duffie, Neil A. - Professor

robotics -- computer control -- manufacturing systems -- manufacturing logistics -- computer-integrated manufacturing
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Master of Engineering in Engine Systems

Elder, Frederick T. - Adjunct Professor

Also Engineering Physics
mechanical systems -- energy systems design

Eriten, Melih - Assistant Professor

Also Materials Science Program
Multiscale Modeling, Experiments & System Identification -- Multiscale materials modeling (friction, energy dissipation, and failure in multiscale structures and systems; continuum and atomistic modeling of interfaces; dislocations; plasticity; delamination) -- Multiscale experiments and diagnostics (nanoindentation/scratch, failure mechanics via acoustic emission, nanoscale electrical contact resistance, SEM, DIC, surface roughness and wear track characterization, fretting and fatigue experiments, dynamic adhesion/stiffness/damping tester, pin-on-disk tribometers, experimental modal analysis, vibration testing) -- Multiscale system identification & modeling (Dynamical system identification, structural health monitoring, damage detection, reduced order modeling in multi-physical complex systems, data-driven real time modeling of assembled structures)

Ferrier, Nicola J. - Professor

Also InterEngineering
robotics -- intelligent systems -- computer vision -- automation -- sensing -- medical image analysis
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, UW Eye Research Institute

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 (杰克明), 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

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

Nanotechnology -- Micro and nano-fluidics -- Renewable energy

Li, Xiaochun - Professor

Bulk Nano-Structured Materials Processing and production, Micro/Nano-technology enabled sensing and control for manufacturing, and Laser micropolishing
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Materials Science Program

Lorenz, Robert D. - Consolidated Papers Professor of Controls 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, Materials Science Program

Miller, Franklin - Assistant Professor

Also Engineering Physics
Cryogenics -- Thermodynamics of Superfluid 3He-4He mixtures -- Sub-Kelvin cooling for space science -- Energy Systems

Moskwa, John J. - Professor, Vilas Scholar

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 - Associate Professor

Computational Multibody Dynamics Simulation -- High Performance Computing in Engineering and Science -- Numerical Methods for Time Domain Analysis of Mechanical Systems -- Multi-physics applications, such as fluid-solid interaction, mechanical system interacting through long range (electric) forces, etc.
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., Associate 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
Holtz Center for Science and Technology Studies, Materials Science Program, Polymer Engineering Center, Rheology Research Center

Pfefferkorn, Frank E. - Associate Professor

Laser-assisted manufacturing -- Micro end milling -- Friction stir welding (FSW) -- Laser micro polishing -- Energy efficiency in manufacturing -- Heat and mass transfer -- Temperature measurement and control in manufacturing
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 - Associate 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, Materials Science Program, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Trujillo, Mario F. - Assistant Professor

Also Engineering Physics
Modeling and Simulation of two-phase flows including: -- i) Liquid sprays in a crossflow (desuperheating and Urea SCR applications) -- ii) Liquid breakup and particle advection dynamics -- iii) Multiple droplet impingement heat transfer -- iv) Interface capturing methods (level set and Volume-of-Fluid) -- v) Computational characterization of plunging of liquid jets on a quiescent pool -- vi) Two-phase flow heat transfer numerics
Engine Research Center

Turner, Kevin T. - Assistant Professor

Also Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
analytical and experimental adhesion mechanics -- micro- and nano-manufacturing -- MEMS design and fabrication -- single cell mechanics
Materials Science Program

Turng, Lih-Sheng (Tom) - Professor

Also Biomedical Engineering
injection molding and innovative plastics manufacturing processes -- bio-based polymers and tissue engineering scaffolds -- microcellular injection molding (MuCell process) -- nanocomposites and electro-active polymers (EAP's) -- computer-aided engineering (CAE) and numerical simulation -- design and process optimization -- 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, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

Zinn, Michael R. - Assistant Professor

Also Biomedical Engineering
Minimally invasive surgical robotics -- Human-centered robotics -- Robotic actuation technology and controls -- Haptics

Faculty Affiliates

Allen, Matt S. - Assistant Professor

Also Engineering Physics
dynamics, vibrations and controls -- micro/nano systems -- uncertainty and stochastic systems -- linear/nonlinear system identification -- model reduction/substructuring

Beebe, David J. - Associate Chair of Research & Faculty Development and Professor

Also Biomedical Engineering
Microfluidics -- Cell & Cancer biology
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Biotechnology Training Program, Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program, Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine, Genome Sciences Training Program, Materials Science Program, University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research

Blick, Robert H. - Lynn H. Matthias Professor in Engineering

Also Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics
Electro-mechanical structures on the micro- and nanoscale (NEMS & MEMS) -- Single electron, single spin circuits and devices -- Information processing in quantum and biofunctionalized circuits
Genome Center, Materials Science Center, Materials Science Program

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 biomechanics and hemodynamics -- Vascular remodeling in systemic and pulmonary hypertension -- Pulmonary vascular resistance and impedance -- Ventricular-vascular coupling
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, Nelson 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
Engine Research Center, Fusion Technology Institute, Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, UW Energy Institute, University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor, Wisconsin Institute of Nuclear Systems, Wisconsin Shock Tube

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

Kammer, Daniel C. - Professor

Also 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

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

Luzzio, Christopher - Assistant Professor

Also Neurology
bioengineering -- botox treatment for movement disorders -- electromyography -- general adult neurology -- multiple sclerosis

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 and regeneration -- tissue healing -- orthopedic biomechanics
Biomedical Engineering Center for Translational Research, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Program, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Veeramani, Dharmaraj ("Raj") - Robert A. Ratner Undergraduate Chair and Professor

Also Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Business
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and applications -- E-business strategy -- 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

Bollinger, John G. - John Bascom Professor Emeritus

Dynamic behavior of machine tool drive systems -- Position control for automatic welding -- Noise generation/noise control in product design -- Machine tool structure control dynamics -- Dynamic loads in gears -- Environmental noise control -- Digital computer control of machines and processes -- Mini-computer and micro-processor systems design -- Guidance systems for industrial robots -- Robotics for space application -- Environmental control of humidity
Industrial and Systems Engineering

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

Farrell, Patrick V. - Professor Emeritus

fluid mechanics -- optical diagnostics -- combustion -- heat transfer
Computer-Aided Engineering, Engine Research Center

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

Lumelsky, Vladimir J. - Professor Emeritus

Also Computer Sciences, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics
robotics -- pattern recognition -- kinematics -- human spatial reasoning and motion planning -- sensor-based intelligent systems -- sensor-based navigation and localization -- Sensor-based navigation and localization -- control theory, industrial automation -- computer vision

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

Uicker, John J., Jr. - Professor Emeritus

kinematics -- mechanical system-dynamics -- solid modeling -- simulation of solidification in metal castings -- simulation of multi-body dynamic systems