I believe engineering research at the university should be guided by industrial needs. My research interests reflect show a broad base strongly influenced by my industrial experiences.
| Areas of research |
|---|
| Mechanics: |
Resonant mechanical systems
Electronic control of mechanical systems and processes |
| Mechatronics: |
Microcontrollers and PLCs
Sensors and actuators
VCM design |
| Dynamics: |
Modal vibrations
Measurments
Analysis and design
Laser doppler vibrometry diagnosis
Particle imaging velocemetry
High-speed fotographic analysis instrumentation
Experimental automation |
| Internal combustion engines: |
Design
Analysis
Modeling
Tuning
Modification
Trouble shooting
Carburetion
EFI
Gasoline direct injection
Diesel |
| Vibrometery: |
Resonance
Noise reduction
Vibration isolation |
| Controls: |
Open/closed loop controls
Dynamic simulation
DAC based
Micro-controller based
PLC’s |
| Power: |
Alternate energies (wind, biodiesel, natural gas, solar, micro
hydro)
Power transmission and conversion |
