The Green Flash: making a safer hypergolic propellant Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2024-10-23 | The Green Flash: making a safer hypergolic propellant
My GEARE Experience: Francisco Montalvo returns to Germany Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-07-16 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/getting-in-geare-purdues-premier-study-abroad-program-celebrates-its-20th-anniversaryIn 2007, Francisco Montalvo and 5 other Purdue students spent the summer in Karlsruhe, Germany as part of GEARE (Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education). This enables Purdue students to both study abroad and work abroad, gaining unprecedented international experience. In 2023, Francisco's entire cohort returned to Karlsruhe for a reunion, along with hundreds of others involved in GEARE for the last two decades.GEARE: https://purdueGEARE.orgMechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
20 Years of GEARE: Purdues premier study abroad program Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-07-16 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/getting-in-geare-purdues-premier-study-abroad-program-celebrates-its-20th-anniversaryIt’s been two decades since the first intrepid cohort of Purdue students traveled to Karlsruhe, Germany to inaugurate GEARE, Purdue’s groundbreaking global engineering and work experience program. Since then, nearly 1,000 Purdue students have participated in this unique combination of study abroad and work abroad. In May 2023, many of these students and professors returned to Karlsruhe for a 20th anniversary reunion – to share stories about renegade carousels, Formula 1 road trips, and how GEARE became the one-of-a-kind global phenomenon it is today.Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education: https://purdueGEARE.orgPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/MEKarlsruher Institut für Technologie: https://www.kit.edu
The Bible of Heat Transfer: Incropera & Dewitt Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-07-03 | The story behind the book: In 1974, Frank Incropera and David DeWitt were teaching heat transfer at Purdue University. Unsatisfied with the current textbooks available, they decided to collaborate on a new book. Now in its 7th edition, "Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer" has been the gold standard in heat transfer education for more than 40 years.
High schoolers learn 3D printing at Purdue Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-06-30 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/think-summer-purdue-offers-high-schoolers-the-chance-to-learn-3d-printing-business-and-moreYou’ve got four teammates and a 3D printer, and one week to develop a brand-new product, develop a business plan, and present it to real-world judges. Could you do it? That’s the challenge presented to high schoolers by Alex Chortos and Monique McClain during one of Purdue University’s Summer College for High School Students program.Summer College for High School Students: https://www.purdue.edu/summer-high-schoolMechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
From Ph.D. to Podcaster: Brandon Harrison-Smith Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-06-19 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/from-phd-to-podcaster-brandon-harrisonsmithBrandon Harrison-Smith has worn a lot of hats in his academic career. Joining Purdue as a postdoc in mechanical engineering, he discovered a new role: host of the B-Xcellent podcast, showcasing the success of Black academics and sharing advice for Black students on their journey.Subscribe to the B-Xcellent Podcast: youtube.com/@b-xcellentpodcastPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
What is GEARE? Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-06-13 | https://purdueGEARE.orgGEARE (Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education) is Purdue's premier international work experience program. It provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to integrate language study, study abroad, cultural training, domestic and international work/research experiences, and global design team projects into the traditional 4-year Engineering curriculum. Students completing the program will earn a Global Engineering Studies Minor while enhancing the intercultural competencies necessary to be effective leaders within the global work environment.Learn how it works: https://purdueGEARE.orgPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Monique McClain: 3D Printing Energetic Materials Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-06-02 | Website: https://mcclain.teamOur goal is to advance the manufacturing science necessary to develop state-of-the-art additively manufactured energetic materials (AMEMs). This includes developing complex, multi-material geometries and implementing in-situ monitoring of the manufacturing process to repeatably create high performance and high quality AMEMs. Our interdisciplinary expertise ranges from formulation development, machine customization, process optimization, in-situ qualification, and characterization of mechanical and combustion properties.Zucrow Labs: https://purdue.edu/zucrowMechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Barry Turner’s journey in entrepreneurship Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-05-31 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/the-family-business-barry-turners-journey-in-entrepreneurshipFor Barry Turner (BSME ’82), launching new companies is all in the family! Starting in his father’s basement in 1988, Barry and his family have built Turner’s Machining Specialties, Inc. into a major manufacturing supplier trusted by dozens of companies around the world. He's also started a surgical supply company, Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc., to tackle spinal stenosis.Turner’s Machining Specialties: turnersmachining.comInnovative Surgical Designs: innovativesurgicaldesigns.comPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Putting Eyes on Orion: Nat Keammerer Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-05-08 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/putting-eyes-on-orion-nat-keammerer-helps-nasa-send-back-pictures-from-the-moonWhen NASA’s Orion capsule reached the Moon’s orbit in November 2022 as part of the Artemis 1 mission, it sent back incredible images of the lunar surface. For Purdue grad Nat Keammerer (BSME ’94), this was more than just a neat postcard from space; it was the culmination of 10 years of work from his team at NASA, who are responsible for the communications, computers, and camera systems of the Orion capsule.Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/MEPurdue in Space: https://purdue.edu/spaceArtemis images and videos courtesy NASA: images.nasa.gov
Swimming microrobots achieve record speeds, thanks to microscale 3D printing Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-04-11 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/swimming-microrobots-achieve-record-speeds-thanks-to-microscale-3d-printingPurdue University researcher David Cappelleri and his team have created a record-breaking swimming microrobot using microscale multi-material 3D printing, enabling helical hydrogel tails to adapt to their environment.David Cappelleri's lab: multiscalerobotics.orgMechanical Engineeing: https://purdue.edu/ME
Supersonic water table enables rapid prototyping for turbines Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-04-05 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/supersonic-water-table-enables-rapid-prototyping-for-turbinesTesting new designs for jet engine turbines is no easy task. Wind tunnels are large, complicated, and expensive; and building functional prototypes takes a long time. But Purdue University researchers Dr. Guillermo Paniagua, Dr. Lukas B. Inhestern, and Kevin Boes now have an alternative: a water table which simulates supersonic flow, enabling them to quickly test and iterate their designs.Zucrow Labs: https://purdue.edu/zucrowGuillermo Paniagua lab: https://engineering.purdue.edu/PETALMechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Purdue Motorsports 2023 Race Car Reveal Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-04-04 | https://engineering.purdue.edu/motorsports
Tiwei Wei: Semiconductor Packaging, Heat Transfer, and Assembly Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-03-07 | Website: alphalab-purdue.orgAlpha Lab (All-in-one for Semiconductor Packaging, Heat transfer, and Assembly Lab) focuses on advanced semiconductor interconnects and packaging manufacturing techniques development, including novel packaging materials, innovative manufacturing processes, design and integration, as well as advanced thermal management techniques, such as smart-controlled microjet cooling, cryogenic cooling, and efficient thermal packaging materials. The research field covers high-performance computations, 3DIC, Light-emitting diodes, power electronics, photonics, quantum computing, X-ray, and high-power laser optics. Research is conducted at Birck Nanotechnology Center, one of the largest academic cleanrooms in the world.Email: tiwei@purdue.eduWebsite: alphalab-purdue.orgPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Cooling Technologies Research Center - Virtual Lab Tour Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-02-17 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/CTRCThe Cooling Technologies Research Center (CTRC), directed by Dr. Justin A. Weibel, is a graduated National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center, and addresses pre-competitive, longer-term research and development issues in the area of high-performance heat removal from compact spaces.Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Marconnet Thermal and Energy Conversion Lab (MTEC) Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-02-17 | https://engineering.purdue.edu/MTECAmy Marconnet is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University. Her lab focuses on heat transfer at both the macro- and micro-scale: metrology, materials, and modeling.Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Robert Lucht: Applied Laser Spectroscopy Lab Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-02-17 | Website: luchtgroup.orgResearch activities in the Lucht Group center around the development and application of advanced laser diagnostic techniques for probing reacting gas phase media such as flames and plasmas, as well as non-reacting fluid flows. This includes fundamental experimental and theoretical studies of femtosecond and nanosecond coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS), two-photon absorption, polarization spectroscopy, the application of dual-pump CARS and other laser diagnostics for measurements in combustion systems ranging from laboratory flames to gas turbine combustion test rigs, and the development and application of diode-laser-based sensors for ultraviolet and infrared absorption measurements.Website: luchtgroup.orgEmail: lucht@purdue.eduZucrow Labs: https://purdue.edu/zucrowPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Luz Sotelo: Acoustics + Manufacturing Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-02-14 | Website: https://purdue.edu/ME/soteloOur team works in the convergence between acoustics and manufacturing. Additive and hybrid manufacturing processes have really expanded the engineering design space; we can create complex structures and components made of multiple materials (polymers, metals, ceramics) and tailor properties to specific applications. But how do we ensure our component meets design specifications? We use acoustics and ultrasonics to measure the properties of these high value structures without having to destroy them so we can ensure quality control of every part without waste. This helps answer questions such as: What are the stiffness and damping of the material? what is the microstructure morphology? Are there any defects? On the other hand, we can also use advanced manufacturing to build metamaterial structures of complex shapes and multiple materials for acoustic applications such as improving focusing of sensors or reducing noise. Our goal is to find solutions that are accessible, fast to manufacture and characterize, and easily translated to the point of need, which may be applications in aerospace, transportation, energy, defense, and space exploration.Website: https://purdue.edu/ME/soteloEmail: lsotelo@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Yan Gu: Terrain Robotics Advanced Control and Experimentation (TRACE) Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-02-07 | Website: thetracelab.comThe Terrain Robotics Advanced Control and Experimentation (TRACE) Lab at the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University focuses on modeling, state estimation, planning, and control of legged robot locomotion. Our research goal is to achieve versatile, stable, agile, and energy-efficient robot locomotion in unknown complex environments. We are also interested in applying our robotics knowledge and skills to revealing the fundamental principles of human and animal locomotion biomechanics as well as investigating robot-assisted human walking.Website: thetracelab.comEmail: yangu@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Farshid Sadeghi: Mechanical Engineering Tribology Laboratory Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-02-06 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/METLThe Mechanical Engineering Tribology Laboratory (METL), located at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is one of the largest academic tribology labs in the United States. It is the mission of the METL to remain at the forefront of tribology research and innovation. We strive to continue to be one of the premier laboratories focused on the study of tribology in the world. Over the past 30 years, we have had the great pleasure to be able to work with over 45 industry partners and government agencies. We are well equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art experimental equipment and analytical software/modeling for fundamental research in tribology, machine design, and surface science. Our efforts currently focus on four main topics: rolling contact fatigue, automotive & aerospace lubrication, dynamics of rotating machinery, and friction & fretting wear. With an approach rooted in the corroboration of experimental and analytical findings, we are excited to continue to explore the future of tribology. We are proud of this important industry and government connection, because we know that the work we do impacts everyday life. Our work with scientific publications helps to advance the entire scientific community and our work with industry and government organizations helps to solve real engineering problems.Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/METLEmail: sadeghi@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Laura Blumenschein: Soft Robotics and Haptics Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-02-01 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/RAADOur mission is the pursuit of more effective soft robotic systems that robustly and adaptively interact with the world. Vine robots, for example, are are a unique type of soft continuum robot. Unlike traditional robots, which move due to surface contact, the vine robot relies on growth for movement, similar to plant vines and roots. This growth happens by eversion, which adds material at its tip from the inside. These vine robots can get inside spaces and perform tasks that traditional robots cannot.Email: lhblumen@purdue.eduWebsite: https://engineering.purdue.edu/RAADPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Xiulin Ruan: Sustainable Energy and Nanoscale Transport Lab Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-27 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/NANOENERGY/Creator of the world's whitest paint, certified Guinness World Record holder with thousands of media appearances! Our lab focuses on sustainable energy, thermal management, and energy storage. Current research themes include:(1) Atomistic simulations of thermal transport for sustainable energy and electronics thermal management applications;(2) Nanocomposites and bio-inspired nanostructures for radiative cooling; (3) Machine learning, optimization, and high throughput design;(4) Additive manufacturing of materials and devices. These projects involve theoretical, computational, and experimental components.Currently our lab devotes ~60% efforts to theoretical and simulation studies, and ~40% to experimental work. Theoretical tools include heat transfer, materials science, quantum mechanics, solid state physics, optics, and electromagnetic theory. Computational tools involve machine learning, molecular dynamics, first principles calculations, Monte-Carlo simulations, Boltzmann transport theory, and finite element/difference/volume methods. Experimental tools include fabrication or additive manufacturing of nanomaterials and devices, characterizations of these materials and devices using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques, and system testing.Email: ruan@purdue.eduWebsite: https://engineering.purdue.edu/NANOENERGY/Purdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Lizhi Shang: Fluid Power Research Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-23 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MahaDr. Shang's research interests focus on designing and modeling hydrostatic pumps and motors, hydrodynamic pumps and turbines, fluid power systems, and advanced computational and experimental tribological analysis. His research aims to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and controlability of fluid power systems by conducting interdisciplinary research on both component and system level; and to explore and expand fluid power's use and fluid power technology in new applications.Email: shangl@purdue.eduMaha Fluid Power Research Center: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MahaMechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Adrian Buganza Tepole: Mechanics and Mechanobiology Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-19 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/tepolelabThe Tepole Lab investigates how the mechanical form and function of living systems emerges across scales, from modeling cell mechanobiology and regulatory networks, to the tissue level mechanical behavior. We develop new mathematical models and numerical methods to capture these multi-scale multi-field phenomena, and we apply our tools to relevant clinical scenarios.Email: abuganza@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Arezoo Ardekani: Complex Flow Lab Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-19 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ComplexFlowLabArezoo Ardekani explores soft and active matter, biological flows and transport of particles and cells. Her work benefits biomedical, environmental, manufacturing, and energy applications.Dr. Ardekani is a fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and is the associate editor of ASME Applied Mechanics Review. She is a member of editorial board of Scientific Reports and is serving in the advisory board of International Journal of Multiphase Flow. She received the Society of Women Engineers, Amelia Earhart, NSF CAREER awards, the College of Engineering Early Career Research and the Faculty Excellence Award for Graduate Student Mentorship, and the Sigma Xi Mid-career Research Award. She has been awarded Society of Engineering Science Young Investigator Medal and the Arthur B. Metzner Early Career Award of the Society of Rheology. Dr. Ardekani was honored by President Obama in 2016 with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Email: ardekani@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Bumsoo Han: Bio Transport Group Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-19 | Website: http://www.biotransportgroup.orgOur research theme is “biotransport phenomana,” which are transport processes of matters, momentum, energy and even information through biological systems. We measure, model and understand these processes to engineer new biotechnology and biomaterials.Current research projects include drug and nanoparticle transport in the tumor microenvironment, biomimetic disease models of pancreatic cancer and blood-brain interface for biology and drug discovery, biomanufacturing using microfluidics and 3D printing, and information transport during cell migration.Our research is supported by National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Walther Cancer Foundation, Purdue Center for Cancer Research and Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery.Email: bumsoo@purdue.eduWebsite: http://www.biotransportgroup.orgPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Neera Jain: Jain Research Lab Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-19 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/JainResearchLabOur research team is driven by a desire to advance technologies and systems that will have a lasting impact on society. Our systems-based approach is grounded in two fundamental areas of mechanical engineering:DYNAMICSWe are interested in deriving reduced- or low-order dynamic models of complex processes and systems with the intent of using those models for real-time feedback and decision-making. A key focus is understanding the appropriate balance of physics-based and empirical methods when considering systems ranging from thermal energy storage to steel manufacturing. We are also tackling modeling of human cognitive behavior, where reliance on data is necessary. There, we strive to ensure that our data-driven modeling is still grounded in findings from cognitive psychology and human factors engineering.CONTROL & OPTIMIZATIONMotivated by real world problems, we are tackling several problems, theoretical and applied, in the field of controls. This includes developing scalable algorithms for control co-design suitable for complex thermal-fluid systems, iterative learning control for time-delayed systems with model uncertainty, as well as reachability analysis for hybrid systems with state and input-based switching. We are also designing optimal control algorithms for less conventional systems – namely for the purpose of human-aware adaptive automation.Email: neerajain@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Karthik Ramani: Convergence Design Lab Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-19 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/cdesignOur vision is augmenting humans by blending digital and physical environments to extend and enable new spatial, remote, and cognitive capabilities of humans.Human-Machine Symbiosis: Designing in symbiosis with machines for constructing and exploring large design spaces. Working with manufacturing machines and tools and remotely collaborating.Authoring Environments: For extended & remote realities, accessible and easy for creators and users.Skilling, Learning, and Playing: Authoring training, competency, and assessment tools for skilling and learning for manufacturing. Playful environments for collaborative and remote learning and training.Email: ramani@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Kejie Zhao: Battery Mechanics and Electrochemistry Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-19 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/kjzhaoOur research theme is focused on mechanics and material chemistry using experimentation and multi-scale modeling approach. Research interests include:Elements of mechanics such as deformation, stress, plasticity, fracture.Elements of electrochemistry such as mass transport, charge transfer, interfacial reaction, and phase transformation.In-situ experiments.Multiscale modeling, first-principles, molecular dynamics, and finite element modeling.Li-ion batteries, Na-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries.Organic electrochromics, organic electrochemical transistors, superelastic organic semiconductors.Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/kjzhaoEmail: kjzhao@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Nina Mahmoudian: Autonomous Robotics in Challenging Environments Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-18 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/mahmoudianDr. Nina Mahmoudian's team develops innovative practical solutions for control of individual and multiple autonomous vehicles in harsh dynamic environments, addressing challenges that currently limit the use of autonomous vehicles in unknown complex situations. This includes low-cost autonomous systems for ground and underwater applications, and future applications in space and other challenging environments. Dr. Mahmoudian and her team are focused on developing a rigorous framework for analyzing, controlling, and navigation of autonomous vehicles for different applications in harsh dynamic environments. The efforts will advance efficient collaborative behavior of autonomous vehicles.Email: ninam@purdue.eduWebsite: https://engineering.purdue.edu/mahmoudianPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
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Boiler Up: restoring an original 1915 Purdue steam engine Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-12 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/boiler-up-restoring-an-original-1915-purdue-steam-engineBill Champ (BSME '90) talks about his 1915 Baker Uniflow steam engine, which was originally used in the Steam Engine Laboratory at Purdue University.EXTRA: Complete tour of the steam engine: youtu.be/a-DSoq0-FwAPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at Purdue University Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-12 | https://purdue.edu/herrickFounded in 1958, the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories supports world-class research for students, faculty, and industry. Among the facilities available in our 83,000 square feet of space are the largest HVAC and refrigeration labs in the world; indoor air quality labs; advanced engine test cells; acoustics, noise, and vibration testing; and unique perception-based engineering labs. Herrick is also home to the Center for High Performance Buildings, which partners with industry to develop new technologies in sustainable building systems, indoor environments, human perception and comfort, and high performance equipment.https://purdue.edu/herrick
Thomas Siegmund: Microstructure Testing and Analysis Lab Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-11 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MYMECHThe mission of the Microstructure Testing and Analysis Laboratory is to advance the knowledge on the mechanics of engineering materials and biological materials under consideration of micro-scale effects and processes. Our research is concerned with the relationships between materials architecture, constitutive description, and the overall function of architectured and microstructured materials.We also collaborate with many industry partners, as part of the Indiana Consortium on Simulation-Based Engineering of Materials and Structures (ICSEMS): https://www.purdue.edu/icsemsThomas Siegmund is part of the Solid Mechanics area in the School of Mechanical Engineering: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/Research/SolidMechanicsEmail: siegmund@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Purdue Table Tennis ping-pongs to a championship Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-10 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2023/purdue-table-tennis-pingpongs-to-a-championshipUnder faculty advisor Karthik Ramani, the Purdue Table Tennis club has had a surprise resurgence, winning a recent tournament and looking forwards to a bright future for Boilermaker ping-pong.Purdue Table Tennis Club: https://boilerlink.purdue.edu/organization/tabletennisclubinstagram.com/purduetabletennis
Just do it: Isaiah Baptiste combines engineering and entrepreneurship Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-12-06 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2022/just-do-it-isaiah-baptiste-combines-engineering-and-entrepreneurshipCollege can be an overwhelming experience, especially at a large school like Purdue University. Mechanical engineering senior Isaiah Baptiste took it as a challenge: out of the hundreds of clubs, groups, and activities available, how do you choose which are best for you? He decided to engineer a solution – a software platform called Umerge – and is now in process of commercializing it.Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Marisol Koslowski: Multi-Physics Modeling of Materials Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-12-05 | Website: koslowskigroup.orgWe conduct computational solid mechanics on a wide range of materials and scales. We model nanocrystalline materials, high entropy alloys, composites like carbon fiber, energetic materials, thin films, solder in microelectronics, and more. We predict how sub-micron defects in energetic materials lead to detonation hotspots. We also classify the potential stress and fatigue found in semiconductors and other microelectronics.We are a part of these Purdue research centers:Center for Heterogeneous Integration Research in Packaging (CHIRP): https://engineering.purdue.edu/CHIRPPurdue Energetics Research Center (PERC): https://engineering.purdue.edu/EnergeticsEmail: marisol@purdue.eduWebsite: koslowskigroup.orgPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Why Faculty Choose to Support Purdue ME Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-11-10 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2022/put-your-money-where-your-heart-is-purdue-me-faculty-create-endowments-to-help-studentsEvery Purdue student is on a journey, and many times that journey contains ups and downs. Faculty can often be the first people to perceive when students are going through challenges. That’s why several Purdue ME faculty members have personally stepped up to donate to financial endowments designed to help students in times of need.Interested in supporting endowments at Purdue Mechanical Engineering? Contact Scott Banfield: wsbanfield@purdueforlife.org or (765) 494-5629https://purdue.edu/ME/giving
Ivan Christov: Transport, Modeling, Numerics & Theory Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-10-21 | Website: tmnt-lab.orgWe conduct research at the intersection of fluid mechanics, soft matter, and computational science, we are pioneers of soft hydraulics, control of interfacial instabilities, and nonlinear waves mechanics.Email: christov@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
evGrandPrix: More Than Just a Learning Experience Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-10-21 | https://evGrandPrix.orgevGrandPrix is a competitive electric go-kart race for high school and collegiate teams. Since 2010, students from all over the world have competed in this prestigious and innovative electric championship. Participants build their own karts, tune the powertrain and chassis dynamics, and then put them to the test in a series of race events.Website: https://evGrandPrix.orgPurdue Motorsports: https://engineering.purdue.edu/motorsports
Mentoring at Purdue ME Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-10-19 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2022/mentoring-connects-students-with-purdue-me-alumniBeing an engineering student can sometimes feel daunting, as if nobody knows the challenges you're facing. But alumni have been there, and many are willing to share their experiences with current students. Purdue ME has set up an alumni mentoring program, pairing students with alumni for encouragement, networking, and career advancement. We hear from Jennifer Ascher, Kat Frangos, Matthew Kuebel, and Tom Wright.Mentoring: https://purdue.edu/ME/mentorPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
David Warsinger: Warsinger Water Lab Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-10-06 | Website: warsinger.comDavid's research focuses on the use of thermofluids and nanoengineering for challenges for water treatment, especially at the intersection of water, energy, food, and health. This work includes improved process design for water treatment, new membrane materials and coatings, new membrane antifouling processes, nanomaterials for disinfection, and energy efficiency thermodynamics for water treatment.Email: DavidWarsinger@gmail.comWebsite: warsinger.comPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Hector Gomez: Computations That Enable Discovery Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-10-06 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/gomezWe develop new modeling and computer-based simulation techniques to address problems in mechanical and biomedical engineering. We specialize on interface problems. These include classical interfacial mechanics and problems at the interface of engineering and biology. Particular research interests include Computational Mechanics, Complex Fluids, Phase-field Methods, Biomechanics, Tumor-growth modeling, and Multiphase Flow.Email: hectorgomez@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Guillermo Paniagua: Purdue Experimental Turbine Aerothermal Laboratory (PETAL) Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-10-06 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/PETALPETAL aims to pioneer the transition to a world where all propulsion and power generation is clean, for our children, through creative and rigorous research in high-speed internal flows in cooperation with US and international teams. The team combines expertise on measurement techniques, experimental testing procedures, theoretical calculations, and computational analysis with a focus on research and development for turbines and novel thermal-based cycles. The laboratory is located in the Zucrow Laboratories; we offer precise aerothermal measurements of high-speed internal flows.Email: gpaniagua@purdue.eduZucrow Labs 360° tour (PETAL is in Test Cell 1): https://tour.purdue.edu/zucrowPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Outstanding Mechanical Engineer Awards: September 16, 2022 Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-09-27 | https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/People/OMEEvery year, the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University recognizes alumni who have demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors related to mechanical engineering. Honorees have shown outstanding character and leadership and have accomplished great things. Since 1991, 313 of our alumni have been honored with the prestigious Outstanding Mechanical Engineer Award.Congratulations to all our 2022 OME recipients for showing us the best that Mechanical Engineering has to offer!Robyn BrandsMark BreukerAshish GuptaRobert LuchtWilliam MoseleyBecky MuellerWilliam PartridgeEric SchwenkerSarah SmithTodd SummeYoshimi TakeuchiWebsite: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/People/OME
David Cappelleri: Multi-Scale Robotics and Automation Lab Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-09-27 | Website: multiscalerobotics.orgDavid Cappelleri performs cutting-edge research on robotic and automation systems at various length scales: macro-scale (cm to m), meso-scale (~100’s of μm to a few mm’s), micro-scale (10’s of μm to 100’s of μm), and nano-scale (nm). Research areas of focus are multi-scale robotic manipulation, automation, and assembly, mobile micro/nano robotics, micro/nano aerial and ground vehicle design & control, medical robotics and devices, MEMS device design and fabrication to aid in robotics and automation tasks, automation for the life sciences, mechatronics, and robotic system integration.Email: dcappell@purdue.eduPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
The Incredible Life of Eric Schwenker Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-09-26 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2022/the-incredible-life-of-eric-schwenkerAt 99 years old, Major General Eric Schwenker (BSME 1947) still rode his motorcycle every day and volunteered as a handyman. This legendary Purdue alumnus shared his experiences in World War II, his work establishing a refrigerator empire, and becoming the first (and only) 75-year member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).ASHRAE: ashrae.orgMechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Steven F. Son: Purdue Energetics Research Center Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-09-22 | Website: https://purdue.edu/energeticsOur group is primarily interested in a wide range of fundamental energetic materials (propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnics) research areas. We focus on state-of-the-art dynamic experimentation and creating novel reactive materials. We develop or apply the most advanced diagnostics often applied in harsh reacting environments to develop improved understanding and characterization. We also seek to develop tailored disruptive energetic materials with unique properties. Ultimately our research aims to improve the performance, safety, or toxicity of energetic materials. We also have interest in energy topics, including coal combustion and hydrogen storage. Graduates from our group are highly recruited at National Laboratories, academia, and industry. You can reach your career goals from here!Email: sson@purdue.eduPersonal website: https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~ssonZucrow Labs: https://purdue.edu/zucrowPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
Building-within-a-building enables customized thermal comfort, delivered through the walls Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-09-19 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2022/buildingwithinabuilding-enables-customized-thermal-comfort-delivered-through-the-wallsThe Human Building Interactions Laboratory (HBIL) is a first-of-its-kind interactive facility at Purdue University that will enable HVAC systems to become truly reconfigurable, right down to the specific wall panels. The facility is located at Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at Purdue University, the largest academic HVAC lab in the world.Herrick Labs: https://purdue.edu/herrickMechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/MECivil Engineering: https://purdue.edu/CECenter for High Performance Buildings: https://engineering.purdue.edu/CHPB
Nicole Key: High Speed Compressor Research Laboratory Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-09-15 | Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Turbo_ResearchNicole Key's research is targeted toward understanding the effects of blade row interactions on compressor performance and durability in both axial compressors and centrifugal compressors. Steady and unsteady aerothermal measurements acquired in the compressor test facilities highlight flow phenomena which are relevant to the advancement of modern high-performance compressors.Nicole Key's research is based at Zucrow Labs at Purdue University, the largest academic propulsion lab in the world.Email: nkey@purdue.eduZucrow Labs: https://purdue.edu/zucrowPurdue Mechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/ME
IndyCar Intern Jennifer Short: Fully Committed Purdue University Mechanical Engineering 2022-09-12 | Full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2022/indycar-intern-jennifer-short-fully-committedDuring the school year, Jennifer Short is a typical mechanical engineering student at Purdue. But when the racing calendar begins, her true passion for motorsports takes over. She discusses her recent internship with 10-time INDYCAR champs Chip Ganassi Racing.Jennifer was part of the the inaugural class of interns for the Women In Motorsports Powered by PNC Bank with Chip Ganassi Racing program: chipganassiracing.com/news/women-in-motorsports-powered-by-pnc-bank-with-chip-ganassi-racing-announces-inaugural-intern-classPurdue Motorsports: https://engineering.purdue.edu/motorsportsChip Ganassi Racing: chipganassiracing.comMechanical Engineering: https://purdue.edu/MEVideo courtesy of Chip Ganassi Racing, PNC Bank, and NBC Sports
