Chair
Robert Gao
Develops multi-physics sensing and stochastic modeling methods for improving observability in dynamical systems
Faculty
Ozan Akkus
Creates biologically active and mechanically functional tissue repair systems, and develops chemical imaging instrumentation for noninvasive biomedical and hazard diagnostics
Richard Bachmann
Researches biologically inspired robotics
Paul Barnhart
Researches aerospace system design, propulsion, gas dynamics, shock wave boundary layer interactions and fluid/thermal systems modeling
Alexis E. Block
Changyong (Chase) Cao
Study the mechanics, designs, and manufacturing of smart multifunctional materials, soft robotics, soft electronics, and self-powered sensing systems.
Laboratory for Soft Machines & Electronics (SME Lab) www.CaoGroup.org
Sunniva Collins
Engineers metallic surfaces for improved performance; selects materials and designs manufacturing processes for innovative outcomes
Kathryn Daltorio
Develops robots that can traverse and operate in new environments, inspired by biological models of smart physical systems
Robert Gao
Develops multi-physics sensing and stochastic modeling methods for improving observability in dynamical systems
Umut Gurkan
Improves human health via research in cell mechanics to develop biosensors and point-of-care systems
Steve Hostler
Develops and characterizes novel thermal management materials
Chirag Kharangate
Explores energy, thermal management of electronics and computational fluid dynamics
Melinda Lake-Speers
Develops lab-on-a-chip devices for critical health challenges in cancer, global health, and biological modeling
Chengyu Li
Develop computational models to investigate the underlying flow physics and transport phenomena associated with biological and biomedical flows. Flow Simulation & Flow Physics Lab Google Scholar
Ya-Ting Liao
Creates computational models of combustion, fire and fire behavior and develops fire-resistant structures
Roger Quinn
Develops neural and mechanical models of animals and uses data to design and control robots and exoskeletons
Bryan Schmidt
Researches turbulent and unsteady flows from low-speed to hypersonic using advanced imaging methods
https://case.edu/engineering/labs/fpi/
Brian Taylor
Uses engineering approaches to understand biological sensation and navigation, and leverages biological understanding to develop novel engineered autonomous systems.
Peng (Edward) Wang
Develops advanced AI/ML tools for smart manufacturing, including predictive maintenance, quality assurance in additive manufacturing, and robotic automation
Chris Yingchun Yuan
Researches design, manufacturing and sustainability science of lithium ion batteries, solar cells and nanotechnologies.
Research Faculty
R Balasubramaniam
Enables the development and understanding of thermal and fluid systems to advance space exploration
Uday Hegde
Develops supercritical water oxidation technologies for waste management and water reclamation for extended duration space missions
Olga Kartuzova
Studies and develops computational models for cryogenic storage tanks, and investigates zero boil-off tanks
Mohammad Kassemi
Researches microgravity fluid physics and combustion research, including ZBOT, cryogenic fluid management, propellant tank models and gravity’s impact on systems
Jun Kojima
Advance optical diagnostics and thermal fluids science for aero-propulsion and low-gravity exploration researches
Vedha Nayagam
Emeritus Faculty
Dwight Davy
Jai Kadambi
Yasuhiro Kamotani
Designs and conducts two-phase flow experiments for space stations
Joseph Mansour
Eli Reshotko
Clare Rimnac
Advances the long-term performance of implants and structural bone allografts through material analysis and characterization
Fumi Takahashi
Develops fire safety technologies and investigates combustion phenomena for practical applications
Jim Tien
Researches the effect of gravity on combustion and flammability of solid materials with applications in space exploration
Administrative Staff
Ruth Hrusch
Develops, implements and manages procedures for the administration and operation of the Office of the Chair for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace and Engineering.
Ewa Malicki
Provides clerical and administrative assistance to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Angelika Szakacs
Nathaniel Vishner
Handles student affairs for Departments of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering.