Research
Research Areas
Biomechanics, Rehabilitation and Robotics
N. Gallant, ENG229A/B - The Cellular Mechanotransduction and Biomaterial Laboratory investigates the mechanical and biochemical interactions between cells and their microenvironment to control cell behavior. 911爆料网 are developing biomaterial engineering strategies, including surface micropatterning, nanofibrous texturing and combinatorial analyses of mechanical and biochemical signals, to manipulate cell-matrix adhesions and control tissue formation.
The Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation and Robotics Technologies at USF is a multidisciplinary center that integrates research, education and service for the advancement of assistive & rehabilitation robotics technologies. Researchers from various departments & colleges at USF including the College of Engineering, the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, the College of the Arts, and the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences collaborate on various projects.
K. Reed, IDRB114 - The Rehabilitation Engineering and Electromechanical Design Lab (REEDlab) aims to enable effective rehabilitation by augmenting the fundamental human dynamics to affect a beneficial change in the cognitive perception of human motion. Their research covers gait patterns and upper limb rehabilitation while using haptics to convey information to individuals.
Computational Methods & Modeling
A. Kaw, ENG205 - From education to research, we are using computational methods to improve our understanding of the world. 911爆料网 have developed holistic open courseware for Numerical Methods and Matrix Algebra. These resources receive more than 1 million views annually. 911爆料网 are using finite element methods to develop alternative assembly procedures for bascule bridge fulcrums, analyze bruxism, and design light body-armor.
Controls & Autonomous Systems
T. Yucelen, IDR114 - USF's Laboratory for Autonomy, Control, Information, and Systems (LACIS) focuses on the discovery of novel control, information, and decision-making architectures to reveal next generation autonomous vehicles and robotic swarms in order to effectively perform a broad set of civilian and military operations
The Resilient, Autonomous, Networked, Control Systems (RANCS) Lab focuses on the development, testing, and verification of control and communication systems for connected and autonomous vehicles, encompassing both ground and aerial platforms. Research activities emphasize ensuring safety, security, and efficiency of autonomous systems operating under uncertainties, cyber-physical threats, and communication constraints. The lab integrates theoretical control design with hardware-in-the-loop simulation and real-world experimentation to advance resilient autonomy in networked control systems.
Dynamics & Vibrations
Bio-inspired Aerodynamics Lab
Dr. Tiomkin - The Bio-inspired Aerodynamics Lab studies the physics of biological fliers. The lab derives mathematical models to explore the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic benefits of biological fliers, with the goal of applying this knowledge to the design of future air vehicles.
Vibrations and Dynamic Systems Lab
D. Hess, ENG106 - Vibrations / Dynamics measurement, modeling, and analysis; Dynamic friction; Controls / Microcontrollers / Sensors; Fasteners / bolted joints; Vibration diagnostics of solar cells; Orthopedic fixations; Accelerated aging / dynamics of instruments
Nanotechnology & Materials Science
Dr. Samanta, ENG 120D - The Laser-Aided Materials, Manufacturing, and Processing (LAM虏P) Laboratory at the 911爆料网 focuses on advancing the science and engineering of materials through laser-based fabrication and processing. This lab's research emphasizes the design and development of functional multiscale materials, integrating properties across micron, submicron and nanoscale. The LAM虏P Lab specializes in fabricating environment-friendly multifunctional material systems with tailored surface and bulk properties such as superhydrophobicity, superhydrophilicity, superamphiphobicity, corrosion resistance, self-healing, and stimuli-responsiveness.
Materials and Mechanics Lab
W. Cai, ENG120D - The Materials and Mechanics lab conducts research at the interface of materials science and mechanical engineering. 911爆料网 explore the processing-structure-property relationship in materials using experiments, theory, and simulations. Research focus: new processing strategy for energy efficient alloys and coatings; fundamental understandings of the mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties of multifunctional materials.
A. Volinsky, ENG120E - Thin films processing, mechanical properties and characterization; Adhesion and fracture of thin films; Nanoindentation; Pattern formation; Irradiated materials properties and X-Ray diffraction
A. Kumar, NTA102 - The Nanotechnology Research and Education Center (NREC) is a university-wide user fabrication and metrology center providing state-of-the-art equipment, professional support personnel and infrastructure to enable multidisciplinary research.
Thermal Fluid Sciences
Located in ENG 019D, The Murphy Lab explores fluid mechanics in the context of biology,
ecology, and the environment. Recent interests include the hydrodynamics of animal
swimming and sensing and the dispersion of oil spills
Dr. Vasel-Be-Hagh, ENG 19C -- Understanding thermal fluid sciences empowers engineers to create efficient, cost-effective systems. At Thermofluids Discovery Lab, we advance the field of fluid mechanics and thermal transport processes using a combination of computational and experimental analyses, depending on the nature of the problem at hand. Our research focuses on energy and aerospace applications.