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Faculty Expertise

Use this directory to view School of Engineering faculty by field expertise to foster research collaboration, find potential Ph.D. advisors, or to find the faculty expert best suited to your media inquiry.

School of Engineering Faculty and Staff 2017-2018

Applied Mathematics

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Steve Chiappari: Applications of mathematics to engineering, Complex analysis, Grid computing, Scalable video coding, Information security, Geometric optimization

Robert Kleinhenz: Engineering design, Aerospace systems

Aaron Melman: Numerical analysis, Linear algebra, Optimization

Magda Metwally: Engineering and Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Applications, Solution of Linear ODEs with Applications, Solution of Special ODEs, Legendre’s equation, Bessel’s equation, Orthogonal Functions.

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Francisco Villarroya Alvarez: Harmonic Analysis (Time-Frequency Analysis, T1 Theory, and compact Calderon-Zygmund operators), Differential Equations (dispersive and elliptic equations, Schrodinger and Wave maximal operators, Cauchy Integral operator over Lipschitz paths and Double Layer Potential operator)

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Steve Chiappari: Applications of mathematics to engineering, Complex analysis, Grid computing, Scalable video coding, Information security, Geometric optimization

Bioengineering

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Emre AraciMicrofluidic/optofluidic physiological sensors, Wearable biomedical devices, Flexible electronics, Microfluidic large scale integration

Prashanth Asuri: Biomaterials engineering, Cell culture platforms, Bioinnovation and design

Maryam Mobed-MiremadiBio-device development based on membrane-based therapies, Bio-fabrication, Applied Biostatistics and Statistical Learning.

Yuling Yan: Bioimaging, Medical image and biosignal analyses, Machine learning/deep learning for biomedical applications

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Prashanth Asuri: Biomaterials engineering, Cell culture platforms, Bioinnovation and design

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Ashley Kim: Microfluidic systems for diagnostics and experimental science, Biosensing

Bill Lu: Protein engineering, Protein Therapeutics, Drug delivery, Molecular sensor and imaging technology

Emily ParkGenetic engineering (recombinant DNA technology, viral vectors) Immuno-engineering (recombinant antibodies, T cell engineering) Biotechnology (drug development, immunotherapy)

Johnathan Zhang: Synthetic biology; Chemical biology; Drug discovery; Environmental biotechnology; Biosensor

Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering

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Hisham Said: Industrialized construction, Generative Design, Spatial scheduling, Construction labor relations.

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Aria Amirbahman: Aquatic environmental chemistry, Pollutant fate and transport, Water treatment

Laura Doyle: Humanitarian engineering, Fieldwork, Water resource engineering, Environmental engineering, Groundwater hydrology

Edwin Maurer: Hydrologic modeling, Hydrology and climate data analysis, Climate change impacts analysis

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Sukhmander Singh: Geotechnical engineering, Liquefaction of silts, Stability of sanitary landfills

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Tracy Abbott: Strength of materials, Structural analysis, Bridge engineering, Masonry engineering, Structural steel design, Reinforced concrete design, Concrete structures, Earthquake engineering

Amin Ghafooriour: Structural engineering, Professional design, Academic management

Tonya NilssonStructural Mechanics, Engineering Education and Best Practices in Teaching Pedagogy

Reynaud Serrette: Light-framed construction and design, Seismic resistant design, Steel structures

Rocio L. Segura: Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Dam Safety, Applied probability, Machine Learning applied to Civil Engineering

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Rachel He: Intelligent transportation systems, Transportation network modeling, Traffic simulation and analysis

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Aria Amirbahman: Aquatic environmental chemistry, Pollutant fate and transport, Water treatment

Laura Doyle: Humanitarian engineering, Fieldwork, Water resource engineering, Environmental engineering, Groundwater hydrology

Edwin Maurer: Hydrologic modeling, Hydrology and climate data analysis, Climate change impacts analysis

Computer Science and Engineering

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Maya Ackerman: Machine learning, Computational creativity, Cluster analysis, Algorithmic composition

Yi Fang: Information Retrieval, Natural Language Understanding, Machine Learning

Keyvan MoataghedArtificial intelligence and machine learning for wireless and optical networks.

Max Kreminski: Artificial intelligence, Computational creativity

 

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Salem Al-Agtash: Electric power industry, Agent systems, Artificial intelligence, software design, Smart grids, ICT infrastructure, Operating systems, Systems programming, Computer networks, Real-time systems, Control theory

Moe Amouzgar: Software architecture, Computer architecture, Network security, Software engineering, Semiconductor devices

Darren Atkinson: Software engineering, Compilers, Static analysis tools, Data structures, Programming languages

Silvia FigueiraEnergy-Efficient Computing, Computing for Development

Daniel Lewis: Embedded systems

Weijia Shang: Parallel processing, Computer architecture, Algorithm theory, Nonlinear programming

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Ruth Davis: Formal methods in software engineering, Programming languages. Improving diversity in engineering.

Farokh Eskafi: Computer architecture, Data Structures, Mobile App Development.

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Ahmed Amer: Systems software, Ethics, Distributed systems, Predictive management of data and storage, Alternative and upcoming storage technologies, Energy management

Shiva Jahangiri: Database Management Systems, Big Data, Databases

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Behnam DezfouliInternet of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Edge Computing, Wireless Communication

Yuhong LiuTrustworthy Computing and Cyber Security, with applications in social networking, IoT and cloud computing

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David Anastasiu: Machine learning, Data mining, Computational genomics, High-performance computing

Ying Liu: Image and video analysis, Computer vision, Machine learning, Deep learning, Compressed sensing

Keyvan MoataghedArtificial intelligence and machine learning for wireless and optical networks.

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Xiang Li: Social networks analysis, Large-scale optimization and its intersection with cyber-security of networking systems, Big data analysis, c]Cyber-physical systems

Yuhong LiuTrustworthy Computing and Cyber Security, with applications in social networking, IoT and cloud computing

Angela Musurlian: Computer networks, Network security, and Web infrastructure.

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Nam Ling: Video and image coding, Processing, and the use of machine learning methods

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Kai Lukoff: Human-Computer Interaction

Max Kreminski: Human-computer interaction, interactive narrative, game design

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Maria Kyrarini: Robotics, Robot Learning, Human-Robot Interaction, Human-Computer Interaction, Assistive Technologies, Intelligent and Autonomous Systems, Natural Language Processing, Machine/Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Human-Centered Design.

 

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Jim Lewis: Computer architecture, Digital hardware design

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Andrew WolfeEmbedded computing; Mechatronics; Computer architecture; Consumer electronics; Touch sensors

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Sally Wood: Digital image and signal processing

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Shoba Krishnan: Analog and mixed-signal IC design and testing

Bob Schaffer(Digital) Signal Processing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, STEM/Engineering Education

Dat TranEmergent nanodevice computing

 

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Tim Healy: Electromagnetics and communication

Kurt SchabBounds on electromagnetic systems, from Microwave to photonic regimes, Antenna optimization and synthesis, and Non-linear and time-varying radiating systems

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Paul Semenza

  • Business: innovation process
    • management of innovation
    • market research
    • public-private technology development
  • Technical: liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
    • organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
    • micro-LED displays
    • near-eye/projection displays
    • flexible displays
    • printed electronics
    • organic electronics

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Hoeseok Yang: Model-based design, Domain-specific computer systems, Neural Network optimization

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Maria Kyrarini: Robotics, Robot Learning, Human-Robot Interaction, Human-Computer Interaction, Assistive Technologies, Intelligent and Autonomous Systems, Natural Language Processing, Machine/Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Human-Centered Design.

 

Mahmud Rahman: Integrated Circuit (IC) Design and Technology

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Cary YangSilicon and nanocarbon based materials and devices, Electronic properties of materials interfaces

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Maryam Khanbaghi: Power systems stability, Integration of renewable energy to the electric grid, Stochastic control, Process control, Manufacturing optimization

Alex ZecevicControl theory, Power systems, Simulation and control of large
scale systems, Parallel computing, Nonlinear dynamics, Chaos theory, Quantum computing

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Maria Kyrarini: Robotics, Robot Learning, Human-Robot Interaction, Human-Computer Interaction, Assistive Technologies, Intelligent and Autonomous Systems, Natural Language Processing, Machine/Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Human-Centered Design.

 

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Tokunbo Ogunfunmi: Signal processing and multimedia

Sally Wood: Digital image and signal processing

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Katie Wilson: Wireless communications, Digital communications

Engineering Management and Leadership

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Paul Semenza

  • Business: innovation process
    • management of innovation
    • market research
    • public-private technology development
  • Technical: liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
    • organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
    • micro-LED displays
    • near-eye/projection displays
    • flexible displays
    • printed electronics
    • organic electronics

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Paul Semenza

  • Business: innovation process 
    • management of innovation
    • market research
    • public-private technology development
  • Technical: liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
    • organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
    • micro-LED displays
    • near-eye/projection displays
    • flexible displays
    • printed electronics
    • organic electronics

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Paul Semenza

  • Business: innovation process 
    • management of innovation
    • market research
    • public-private technology development
  • Technical: liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
    • organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
    • micro-LED displays
    • near-eye/projection displays
    • flexible displays
    • printed electronics
    • organic electronics

General Engineering

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Salem Al-Agtash: Electric power industry, Agent systems, Artificial intelligence, Software design, Amart grids, ICT infrastructure, Operating systems, Systems programming, Computer networks, Real-time systems, Control theory

Moe Amouzgar: Software architecture, Computer architecture, Network security, Software engineering, Semiconductor devices

Darren Atkinson: Software engineering, Compilers, Static analysis tools, Data structures, Programming languages

Ruth Davis: Formal methods in software engineering, Programming languages, Improving diversity in engineering

Silvia FigueiraEnergy-Efficient Computing, Computing for Development

Jessica Kuczenski: Engineering education and research; Engineering design; Thermodynamics, Sustainability; Entrepreneurship

Daniel Lewis: Embedded systems

Tonya NilssonStructural Mechanics, Engineering Education and Best Practices in Teaching Pedagogy

Bob Schaffer(Digital) Signal Processing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, STEM/Engineering Education

Elaine Scott (Dean): Characterization of complex thermal systems, including inverse, Parameter estimation, and optimization problems related to bio-, Power electronics, and Aerospace Systems. Engineering education and in enabling women and minority students to pursue careers in engineering.

Weijia Shang: Parallel processing, Computer architecture, Algorithm theory, Nonlinear programming

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Matt Gaudet: Disability ethics, University ethics, Ethics of war and peace, and Technology ethics

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Ruth Davis: Formal methods in software engineering, Programming languages. Improving diversity in engineering.

Elaine Scott (Dean): Characterization of complex thermal systems, including inverse, parameter estimation, and optimization problems related to bio-, power electronics, and aerospace systems. Engineering education and in enabling women and minority students to pursue careers in engineering.

Mechanical Engineering

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Mohammad AyoubiSpace and atmospheric flight dynamics, Multibody dynamics, Optimal and nonlinear control systems, Estimation, System identification, and Optimization

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Drazen Fabris: Theoretical, Analytical and experimental fluid mechanics

Godfrey Mungal: Subsonic and supersonic mixing of shear layers, jets and jets in crossflow, Turbulent reacting flow - flame liftoff and blowout, Drag reduction of bluff bodies, Drag reduction by polymer injection, Unconventional aerodynamic fin shapes, Drone aerodynamics.

On Shun Pak: Low Reynolds number flows, Microswimmers, Complex fluids

Walter YuenHeat Transfer in Fibrous Composite, Heat Transfer in Fire, Heat Transfer with Phase Change

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Robert MarksMechanical Testing, Mathematics of Tensor Materials Properties, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials Processing, Solid-Solution Modelling

Panthea Sepehrband: Computational materials, Atomistic modeling, Materials for energy-related applications, Materials characterization

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Tim Hight: design, finite element analysis, biomechanics, sustainability

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Tony RestivoExperimental stress analysis, Mechanical design

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Christopher Kitts: Robotics, Mechatronics, Control systems, Artificial intelligence and Autonomous reasoning

Jessica Kuczenski: Engineering education and research; Engineering design; Thermodynamics, Sustainability; Entrepreneurship

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Michael Taylor: Computational mechanics, Nonlinear elasticity, Membrane and shell mechanics, Auxetic metamaterials, Peridynamics

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Drazen Fabris: Theoretical, Analytical and experimental fluid mechanics

Hohyun Lee: Building energy reduction via cyber-physical systems (internet of things), Thermoelectric energy conversion (wearable energy harvester, temperature control), Thermal energy utilization and storage, Thermal properties characterization, Instrumentation

Elaine Scott (Dean): Characterization of complex thermal systems, including inverse, Parameter estimation, and Optimization problems related to bio-, Power electronics, and Aerospace systems. Engineering education and in enabling women and minority students to pursue careers in engineering.

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Jun Wang: Data-driven Design and Manufacturing, Physics-driven Design, Generative Design, Design for Additive Manufacturing

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