My overarching research theme is automation in embodied (robots) or embedded (sensors) systems. My research vision, summarized as Robots Creating Robots, is to transform the way that robots are designed and fabricated. Building robots via conventional practice requires painstaking design and assembly steps that rely heavily on human intuition and individual expertise. I develop algorithms and fabrication techniques that automate the design and production of customized robots in order to accelerate this process, with the goal of automatically designing robots that 'walk out of the printer'. Understanding biological systems requires observations, yet monitoring free-ranging organisms, including humans, presents technical hurdles that limit the quantity and quality of scientific data, impacting applications ranging from wetland management to eldercare. I design and deploy small, robust, long-lived biosensing instruments that overcome these challenges.
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additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design automation, wildlife monitoring
CYBR 6950 - Master's Thesis
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Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
Original and independent research conducted by a graduate student under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Formerly TLEN 6950.
MCEN 3030 - Computational Methods
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Studies fundamental numerical techniques for the solution of commonly encountered engineering problems. Includes methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, data analysis, numerical differentiation and integration, ordinary and partial differential equations.
MCEN 4085 - Mechanical Engineering Design Project 2
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Spring 2020
Second part of a two-course capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. Includes refinement of prototype, design optimization, fabrication, testing, and evaluation. Students orally present the final design and prepare a written report and operation manual for the product. GEEN-BS and GEEN-BSEPL students are not required to complete MCEN 4026.
MCEN 4228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours. Same as MCEN 5228.
MCEN 5228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours.
