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Adaptive structures
Dynamics of smart material systems
Morphing of compliant structures
Structural nonlinearity
Elastic instabilities
Multi-stable structures
Shape programmable matter
Modeling of nonlinear systems
Structural dynamics and localization
Flow-induced vibrations
Impacting systems
Bifurcations and chaos
Acoustics
Active and passive noise control
Sound field visualization
Structural acoustics and wave propagation in structures
Noise control material modeling
Applied signal processing
Modeling, analysis, and control of thermal systems
Multi-scale robotic manipulation and assembly
Mobile micro/nano robotics
Micro/nano aerial vehicles
Micro-Bio robotics
Mechatronics
MEMS/NEMS
Automation for the life sciences
Experimental fluid dynamics
Development of flow diagnostic techniques
Flow dynamics in stratified environment
Turbulent flow measurements and modeling
Indoor and outdoor airflow modeling by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and measurements
Building ventilation systems
Indoor air quality (IAQ)
Energy analysis
Dynamic systems and control
Mechatronics
Digital and functional printing and fabrication
Motion and vibration control and perception
Embedded systems and real-time control
Sound quality
Signal Processing
Data analysis
System modeling and identification
Condition monitoring of machinery
Perception-based engineering
Seat-occupant modeling
Structural Dynamics and Control
Cyber-physical Systems
Machine Vision
Real-time Hybrid Simulation
Damage Detection and Structural Condition Monitoring
Cyberinfrastructure Development
Vibrations and nonlinear dynamics
Smart material systems
Non-pneumatic tires
Optimization of mechanical systems
Additive manufacturing
Development of predictive, mechano-chemical models and multi-scale numerical methods that provide new insight into the behavior of materials and structures, and that enable design and optimization of manufacturing process and product performance. Application areas of interest include: microstructure formation and evolution in confined granular systems (e.g., during powder compaction), and its performance under operation; design, optimization and performance of granular crystals (i.e., highly nonlinear acoustic metamaterials).
Thermal sciences as applied to HVAC&R systems and equipment
Dynamic modeling and optimal control; model predictive control; decentralized control
Thermodynamics-based optimization; entropy generation minimization; exergy analysis
Integrated energy management and storage in distributed energy systems, building systems
Dynamic modeling and control of thermal systems
High performance building
Model order reduction
System identification
Model predictive control
Dynamics
Nonlinear vibration of continuous systems
Stability analysis
Computational acoustics
Physical acoustics
Control of environmental noise
Outdoor sound propagation
Prediction and abatement of transportation noise
Speech intelligibility in built environments
Motion and vibration control
Adaptive control
Intelligent control using fuzzy logic and neural networks
Engine and emissions diagnostics
Robotics
Nonlinear Dynamics and Vibration
Resonant Micro/Nanosystems
Microscale Sensors and Actuators
Structural Health Monitoring
Wave propagation
Structural dynamics and vibration control
Adaptive structures
Periodic structures and acoustic metamaterials
Energy harvesting
Thermoacoustics
Modeling, design and control of advanced powertrains
Powertrain control strategies that allow the efficient and clean use of conventional fuels, coal-derived fuels and biofuels
Adaptive and robust control
Nonlinear control
Precision control of mechanical systems
Vehicle control
Robotics
Herrick Researchers
Herrick Staff
Herrick Students
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