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.
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 Araci: Microfluidic/optofluidic physiological sensors, Wearable biomedical devices, Flexible electronics, Microfluidic large scale integration
Prashanth Asuri: Biomaterials engineering, Cell culture platforms, Bioinnovation and design
Maryam Mobed-Miremadi: Bio-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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Hamed Akbari: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine, Medical Image Processing, Robotic Surgery, Clinical Data Science, Hyperspectral Imaging, Machine Learning Techniques, Personalized Medicine/Percision Medicine, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Quantitative Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling for Clinical Outcomes
Ashley Kim: Microfluidic systems for diagnostics and experimental science, Biosensing
Bill Lu: Protein engineering, Protein Therapeutics, Drug delivery, Molecular sensor and imaging technology
Emily Park: Genetic 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
Tonya Nilsson: Structural 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 Moataghed: Artificial intelligence and machine learning for wireless and optical networks.
Max Kreminski: Artificial intelligence, Computational creativity
Sharon Hsiao: Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology
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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
Younghyun Cho: High-performance computing; computer systems
Silvia Figueira: Energy-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 Dezfouli: Internet of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Edge Computing, Wireless Communication
Yuhong Liu: Trustworthy 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
Fatemeh Davoudi Kakhki: Applied Machine Learning; Safety Analytics; Prognostics and Health Management
Ying Liu: Image and video analysis, Computer vision, Machine learning, Deep learning, Compressed sensing
Keyvan Moataghed: Artificial 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 Liu: Trustworthy 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
Sharon Hsiao: Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology
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.
Matthe Gaudet: AI Ethics
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Jim Lewis: Computer architecture, Digital hardware design
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Andrew Wolfe: Embedded 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 Tran: Emergent nanodevice computing
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Tim Healy: Electromagnetics and communication
Kurt Schab: Bounds on electromagnetic systems, from Microwave to photonic regimes, Antenna optimization and synthesis, and Non-linear and time-varying radiating systems
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- Business: innovation process
- management of innovation
- market research
- public-private technology development
- management of innovation
- Technical: liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
- organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
- micro-LED displays
- near-eye/projection displays
- flexible displays
- printed electronics
- organic electronics
- organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
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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 Yang: Silicon 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, Microgrid Energy Management
Alex Zecevic: Control 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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- Business: innovation process
- management of innovation
- market research
- public-private technology development
- management of innovation
- Technical: liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
- organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
- micro-LED displays
- near-eye/projection displays
- flexible displays
- printed electronics
- organic electronics
- organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
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- Business: innovation process
- management of innovation
- market research
- public-private technology development
- management of innovation
- Technical: liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
- organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
- micro-LED displays
- near-eye/projection displays
- flexible displays
- printed electronics
- organic electronics
- organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
Click the faculty names to visit their web page
- Business: innovation process
- management of innovation
- market research
- public-private technology development
- management of innovation
- Technical: liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
- organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
- micro-LED displays
- near-eye/projection displays
- flexible displays
- printed electronics
- organic electronics
- organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs)
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
Fatemeh Davoudi Kakhki: Applied Machine Learning; Safety Analytics; Prognostics and Health Management
Silvia Figueira: Energy-Efficient Computing, Computing for Development
Jessica Kuczenski: Engineering education and research; Engineering design; Thermodynamics, Sustainability; Entrepreneurship
Daniel Lewis: Embedded systems
Tonya Nilsson: Structural Mechanics, Engineering Education and Best Practices in Teaching Pedagogy
Junho Park: Computational/Quantitative Modeling, Human-AI System Optimization, Data Analytics, Cognition, Workload
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: Technology ethics, AI ethics, Military Ethics, Disability Ethics and University Ethics
Katia Moles: Engineering 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 Ayoubi: Space 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 Yuen: Heat Transfer in Fibrous Composite, Heat Transfer in Fire, Heat Transfer with Phase Change
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Robert Marks: Mechanical 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 Restivo: Experimental 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