- Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Innovation & Technology, University of Michigan-Flint
- Vice President for Research
- barnard@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3043
- Lakeshore Center 301
Areas of Expertise
- Acoustics
- Noise Control
- Vibration
- Real Time Control Systems
Research Interests
- Advanced Measurements and Signal Processing
- Acoustic Intensity and Vector Sensors
- Room Acoustics
- Acoustic Material Characterization
- Outdoor Sound Propagation
- Physical Acoustics
- NI LabVIEW Data Acquisition and Control
- Microphones
- Crowd Noise
- Underwater Acoustics and Machine Learning
- Structural Acoustics
- Array Signal Processing
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, CEAs-Mechanical Engineering
Research Interests
- Micro-scale Thermophysics
- Interfacial Transport
- Capillary Phenomena
- Cryogenics
- Neutron Imaging
- Computational Fluid Dynamics and Scientific Computing
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University
- sbigham@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2747
- R. L. Smith 1015
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Heat Transfer and Thermal Management
- Multiphase Flows and Phase-change Phenomena
- Energy Systems
- Micro- and Nano-fabrication Techniques
Research Interests
- Microscale Heat Transfer
- Microscale Physics of Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer
- Interfacial Transport Phenomena at Extreme Temperatures and Pressures
- Multiphase Systems under Harsh Operating Conditions
- HVAC&R Systems
- Desalination Systems
- Micro- and Nano-engineered Materials
- Energy Conversion and Storage Devices
- Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences St. Catherine University
- Affiliated Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biological Sciences and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research Interests
- Adaptations to exercise training
- Functional losses following injury
- Skeletal muscle function
- Cycling biomechanics
- Physiology education
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Instructor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisiana - Lafayette
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Finite Element Analysis
- Structural Analysis
- Dynamic/Vibration Analysis
- Failure/Fatigue Analysis
- Design Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Wind Tunnel Test and Evaluation
- Aerodynamics
- Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- sjhan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2897
- H-STEM 358
Research Interests
Research Interests
- Mechanobiology
- Traction force by a living cell
- Cell adhesion and migration
- Image data modeling
- Machine learning
- BioMEMS
- Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- hhatoum@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2852
- H-STEM 352
Links of Interest
Teaching Experience
- BE 4510 and 5510: Cardiovascular Engineering
- BE 3350: Introduction to Human Biomechanics
Research Areas
- Cardiovascular Biomechanics
- Cardiovascular Biofluids
- Fluid Mechanics
- Medical Devices
- Patient-Specific Modeling
- Professor of Practice, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Professor of Practice, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Director, Machining and Additive Manufacturing Facilities
- nvhendri@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2424
- EERC 327
Research Interests
- Automation of manufacturing processes
- Additive, subtractive, hybrid manufacturing systems
Teaching Interests
- Fundamentals of Machine Tool Technology
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Design for Additive Manufacturing
- Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Professor Emerita Engineering Management, College of Business
Teaching Interests
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Quality Engineering/Six Sigma
- Quantitative Methods
- Statistics
Research Interests
- Supply chain management and modeling
- Service quality and patient experience in healthcare
- Integrated management systems (IMS)
- Benchmarking and performance measurement
- Assessment standards and IMS
- Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Faculty Advisor, Advanced Metalworks Enterprise
- dmlabyak@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3658
- EERC 310
Research Interests
- Solid Mechanics
- Finite Element Analysis and Vibration Analysis
- Manufacturing
- Machinability of Metals
- Biomechanics—Solid Mechanics
- Head Impacts
- Helmet Performance and Design
Specialties
- Solid mechanics and finite element analysis methods
- Helping student groups with design and analysis of components
- Vibration analysis
- Shock analysis methods
- Football helmet design and performance
Shanwu Li
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- sli10@mtu.edu
- R. L. Smith 913
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- VP - Engineering @ Orbion Space Technology
Links of Interest
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- efmedici@mtu.edu
- R. L. Smith 506
Research Interests
- Numerical modeling and experimental analysis of multi-transport at the microscale and porous media: PEM fuel cells mass transport limitations, diapers, heat pipes, and oil recovery.
- Shock tube experiments: modeling of violent volcanic eruptions, shock waves propagation on complex structures, dusty supersonic jets expansion, blast absolving materials.
- Kinetic and diffusive modeling of phase change. Phase change in cryogenic fluid propellants.
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research Interests
- Model Predictive Control (MPC)
- Integration of Energy Efficient Buildings to Grid (B2G)
- Exergy-based Control of Energy Systems
- Powertrain Control
- Solar Energy Integration with B2G Systems
- Adjunct Professor of Practice, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Adjunct Professor, Engineering Management, University of Detroit Mercy
- Retired Chief Vehicle Engineer RWD SUV Programs at Stellantis
Research Interests
-Evolution of Automotive Systems
- AI impacts to Management Science
- Data Science
- Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Co-Advisor of Alternative Energy Enterprise
Areas of Expertise
- Dynamic Systems Modeling and Control
- Powertrain/Vehicle Control
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Vehicular Emissions and Aftertreatment Systems
- Building Energy Controls
Research Interests
- Modeling and Control of Energy Systems
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Connected Vehicles
- Advanced Combustion Engines
- Energy Control of Buildings in a Smart Grid
- HVAC/Climate Controls
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Technical Fellow at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Jason Sommerville
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- CTO, Co-founder of Orbion Space Technology, Inc.
Links of Interest
- Professor Emerita, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Teaching Interests
- Advanced structural analysis
- Finite elements
- Computer applications/mechanics
Research Interests
- Advanced composite materials for use in civil infrastructure
- 3-D computer graphics for visualization of complex behaviors
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Associate Professor, Engineering, University of Virginia
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Cyber-Physical System
- Human-Machine Interaction
- Human Factors in Transportation
Research Interests
- Wearable sensors and electronics
- Wearable robotics
- Internet of things
- Human factors
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Senior Engineer, Orbion Space Technology
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Space Propulsion
- Plasma Physics
- Electron Microscopy
- Electrospray
Areas of Interest
- Plasma diagnostics
- Mass spectrometry
- Space simulation facilities
Vinicius Bonfochi Vinhaes
- Manager, Training and Curriculum Development for the Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Associate Chair, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Associate Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- swwagner@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1062
- EERC 423
Research Interests
- Metal forming manufacturing
- Micro scale hydroforming operations
- Friction stir processing
Teaching Interests
- Applied Thermodynamics
- Lean Manufacturing and Production Planning
- Facilities Layout and Safety Design
- Manufacturing Processes
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Associate Professor, UESTC, China (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China)
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Design under uncertainty
- Uncertainty quantification
- Model calibration and validation
- Metamodeling
Research Interests
- Design for reliability and system resilience
- Prognostics and health management
- Design of engineered material systems
- Uncertainty management
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Intelligent Systems and Robotics Center, Sandia National Laboratories
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research Interests
- Structural Dynamics and Vibrations
- Structural Health Monitoring, Prognosis and Diagnosis
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Uncertainty Quantification
- Design Optimization
- Machine Learning and Data Analytics