Aerodynamics, Combustion and Propulsion
The Aerodynamics, Combustion and Propulsion cluster, studies the properties of moving fluids and interactions between the fluids via chemical reactions or the introduction of solid objects. This group uses experiments and computational analysis to predict the performance of the working fluid. The cluster is composed of a group of faculty and students within the MAE department and affiliates in BME, the new CEM department, the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Miller School of Medicine. The ACP group has access to a subsonic wind tunnel as well as supercomputers maintained by the Institute for Data Science and Computing.
Clean Energy
The Clean Energy cluster studies the energy extraction and storage from natural sources that are clean and renewable, meaning the energy is naturally replenished. This group performs experiments and computational analysis to predict the performance of the energy system such as hydrogen combustion, fuel cells, and battery materials and technologies. MAE faculty in this cluster collaborate with other researcher within the College of Engineering and beyond.
Mechanics and Materials
The Mechanics and Materials cluster focuses on cutting-edge research in solid mechanics, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. Faculty in this cluster develop innovative computational and experimental approaches to address key challenges related to both biological and engineered materials. Their work spans areas such as the mechanics of structures with multifunctional micro- or substructures and the development of next-generation manufacturing technologies for discovering and applying new materials.
Aerospace Engineering
The Aerospace Engineering cluster researches on the motion of objects and develops algorithms to control the object to a desired trajectory. The faculty also design, build, test and operate space systems. This group performs experiments and computational analysis to predict and control the motion of mechanical and space systems and to understand the life-cycle of space systems. The is composed of a group of faculty and students within the MAE department and affiliates in the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Miller School of Medicine.
