- Assistant Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- acadolph@mtu.edu
- Dillman 104D
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Snow, Firn and Ice Physics
- Climate Change
- Snow Hydrological Processes
- Remote Sensing of the Cryosphere
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Assistant Professor, Applied Computing
- bae@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1416
- R. L. Smith 1015
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Robotics, Multi-robot systems
- Coordination of Heterogeneous Robot Systems
- Vehicle Routing Problems
- Multi-robot System Control and Optimization
- Autonomous Navigation
- Operational Research for Autonomous Vehicles
- Chair and Distinguished Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Clean Snowmobile Team Faculty Advisor
- jrblough@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1020
- R. L. Smith 808
Areas of Expertise
- Vibrations
- Unique Instrumentation/Data Acquisition
- Digital Signal Processing
- Noise Control
Research Interests
- Dynamic Measurement Problems
- Developing new digital signal processing algorithms to understand NVH type problems
- Ways to improve the NVH characteristics of virtually any machine
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Links of Interest
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Thermodynamics I.
- Material Science
- Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Research Interests
- Giant planet (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) atmospheric dynamics
- Convection and storm dynamics in planetary atmospheres
- Remote sensing of planets (telescopic and spacecraft imaging)
- Lake effect snow storms
- Turbulence
- Spacecraft mission development and design
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Remote sensing for amphibian population studies.
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Associate Research Director, Center for Innovation in Sustainability & Resilience (CISR)
- Advisor, Outdoor Venture Crew
- adyreson@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1173
- R. L. Smith 930
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Solar photovoltaic and thermal power plants
- Electricity grid operational modeling
- Energy-water nexus
Research Interests
- Impacts of climate change on electric power systems
- Energy transitions in cold climates
- Solar photovoltaic design for cold climates
- Heat pump performance
- Thermal power plant modeling
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- smalladi@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3503
- R. L. Smith 933
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Vibrations; Modal Testing
- Anechoic Traveling Waves
- Digital Signal Processing
- Data-Analytics
- Smart Materials
Research Interests
- Adaptive Systems and Meta-structures
- Internet-of-Vibrations
- Environmental Testing
- Human-structure Interaction
- Piezoceramics and SMAs
- Wave Propagation
- Structural Health Monitoring
- Bio-inspired Dynamics
- Associate Teaching Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Affiliated Associate Teaching Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
- smmorse@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3241
- R. L. Smith 820
Research Interests
- Window Glass Strength Design
- Wind loads on Structures
- Finite Element Modeling of Brittle Materials
- Large Scale Data Processing and Data Mining
- Research Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- mkpark@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2661
- R. L. Smith 822
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Multi-Robot System Control
- Robot/Autonomous Vehicle Navigation
- Control of Large Scale Stochastic Process
- System Modeling and Optimization
- Design of Automated Material Handling
- System in Smart Factory
- Reinforcement Learning
- Data Analytics
- John and Cathi Drake Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering
- ggparker@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1850
- R. L. Smith 803
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Nonlinear and Optimal Control
- Modeling and Simulation
- Real-Time Embedded Systems
Research Interests
- Wave Energy Converter (WEC) modeling, control, and experimental validation
- Point absorber nonlinear response shaping
- Passive and active vibration control
- Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- tsain@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2977
- R. L. Smith 921
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Multiscale, multiphysics modeling of aging in polymers & polymer composites
- Degradation of metallic implants in physiological environment
- Fracture, damage and impact behavior on materials
- Analysis, design and testing of novel multifunctional lightweight polymer composite materials
- Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- wwei4@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3405
- R. L. Smith 923
Areas of Interest
• Advanced Power Systems
• Sustainable Manufacturing and Design
• Mechanics of Multi-scale Materials
Link of interest
Research Interests
• Additive manufacturing
• Advanced materials for electrochemical applications
• Nanotechnology
• Renewable energy conversion and storage
• Clean fuel production
- Research Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Research Engineer, Advanced Power Systems Research Center
- Director, Michigan Tech Mobile Lab
- jjworm@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2686
- R. L. Smith 709
Research Interests
- High-Performance Engines (SI and CI)
- Direct Injection
- Compressed Natural Gas
- Alternative Fuels
- Energy Efficiency
Areas of Expertise
- Internal Combustion Engines Combustion System Development Variable Valve Lift / Timing Powertrain Calibration Alternative Fuels Engine Integration
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Instrumentation & Testing Ground Vehicle Systems Powertrain Systems