Department Research Areas

Thermal, Fluid, and Structural Dynamics

Faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering apply engineering principles to a wide range of thermal, fluid, and structural systems. Research activities include both experimental and computational/theoretical investigations. Our faculty are working on research in some of the following areas:

• Investigating the aerodynamics of aircraft, including rotorcraft and hypersonic systems that experience extreme velocity and temperature.
• Advancing knowledge in novel methods to investigate combustion processes or test materials and structures in advanced wind tunnels.
• Researching fluid dynamics and heat transfer at the nano- to micro-scale, processes that affect manufacturing, material properties, space systems, HVAC, and more.

Our faculty collaborate amongst on multidisciplinary teams around the college and in a variety of fundamental and applied research communities. Their research is often supported through industry partnerships and government sponsorships

Thermal, Fluid, and Structural Dynamics Researchers

The following faculty work on research around thermal, fluid, and structural dynamics. Visit their profile pages to learn more about their specific areas of research.