Dr. Hussein's research interests lie in the areas of structural and solid dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, wave propagation, nonlinear waves, and computational physics, with particular emphasis on periodic materials and structures. His program aims at developing and establishing novel concepts, theories and methods as well as the discovery of new physical phenomenon pertaining to phononic wave propagation in periodic materials and structures across different length scales (a.k.a. phononics). His recent contributions have been in developing fundamental theories and techniques for model reduction and for the treatment of dissipation and nonlinearity in Bloch wave propagation. He has also been contributing to the area of analysis and design of nanostructured semiconducting materials for desired thermal transport properties and improved thermoelectric energy conversion. Furthermore, he and a collaborator have been investigating the use of phononic materials for flow control.
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Theoretical, computational and experimental dynamics of materials and structures, dispersive, dissipative and nonlinear dynamics, periodic systems, disordered systems, phononics including phononic crystals and metamaterials, wave propagation, vibrations and acoustics, thermal transport in crystals, flow control using phononic materials, discrete dislocation dynamics, multiscale methods, model reduction methods, design and optimization
ASEN 1022 - Materials Science for Aerospace Engineers
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019
Covers prerequisite chemistry topics for materials science and introduces material types, properties and behavior for aerospace engineers. Topics include review of chemistry; atomic bonding; crystals; diffusion; mechanical/thermal properties; phase diagrams; heat treatment; failure mechanisms; materials selection; and a general introduction to modern materials for aerospace engineering applications including composites and materials with engineered properties. Lab project or tensile testing is included.
ASEN 3112 - Structures
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
Teaches Mechanics of Materials methods of stress and deformation analysis applicable to the design and verification of aircraft and space structures. It offers an introduction to matrix and finite element methods for truss structures, and to mechanical vibrations.
ASEN 4123 - Vibration Analysis
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Fall 2019
Highlights free and forced vibration of discrete and continuous systems. Examines Lagrange's equation, Fourier series, Laplace transforms, and matrix and computational methods. Applies knowledge to practical engineering problems. Same as MCEN 4123.
ASEN 5519 - Selected Topics
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2022
Reflects upon specialized aspects of aerospace engineering sciences. Course content is indicated in the online Class Search. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: varies.
