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Mechanical
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Advanced Controls Laboratory |
 This laboratory is
dedicated to developing the fundamental knowledge for the analysis,
identification, estimation and robust control of uncertain nonlinear
systems, using guaranteed stability and performance as criteria.
It also focuses on application of these theories on engineering
systems with special emphasis on electro-mechanical and
electro-hydraulic systems. It seeks to integrate research and
teaching in the field of systems and control, while fostering growth
of all laboratory members through active research, seminars,
workshops, informal discussions, publications and participation in
major systems and control conferences. |
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Contact:
Dr. Misawa |
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Advanced
Manufacturing Processes Laboratories |
 The
advanced manufacturing processes group conducts a variety of
state-of-the-art research, including ultra-precision machining,
finishing of advanced ceramics by magnetic field assisted
polishing, diamond coatings on cutting tools for wear resistance,
alternate multiple nanocoatings of hard/lubricating, hard/tough
materials on cutting tools for wear resistance by excimer pulse
laser deposition, synthesis of nanotubes, micromachining of
silicon, glass, and polymers using an excimer laser, molecular
dynamics/Monte Carlo simulations of nanometric cutting, nanometric
testing, and tribology; high-speed machining, thermal aspects
(experimental, analytical, and numerical simulations) of various
manufacturing processes, multi-scale simulations from atomistic to
continuum, chemo mechanical planairzation of silicon wafers, and
fundamentals of welding. A multi-million state-of-the-art
research facility is established to address these and other
challenging problems. |
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Contact:
Dr. Komanduri |
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Building & Environmental Thermal Systems Research Group
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 The
Building and Environmental Thermal Systems Research Group of
Oklahoma State University is made up of researchers with
common interests in this area that have been working
together since the early nineties. The special interests of
the group include building heat transfer, HVAC systems
modeling, building energy simulation, unitary equipment,
hydronic heating systems, geothermal heat pump systems and
ground loop heat exchanger technology.
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Contact:
Dr. Fisher and
Dr. Spitler |
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Computational AeroServo
Elasticity (CASE) Laboratory |
 This laboratory performs
research on computational aeroelasticity, investigates
aero-structural interactions within deep cavities at transonic
speeds, and develops distributed parallel processing computer
for computational aeroelasticity. |
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Contact:
Dr. Arena |
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Hydrodynamics and
Aerodynamics Laboratory (HAL) |
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HAL conducts
research towards novel applications of fluid mechanics,
particularly aerospace, including flow control, UAV design, and
bio- fluid mechanics. Our primary diagnostic tools are optical
and non-intrusive in nature, including Digital Particle Image
Velocimetry. We also use flow visualization and other classical
tools, such as hot-wire anemometry, laser-Doppler velocimetry,
and Pitot probes - in other words, the best tool for the task at
hand. The lab includes wind tunnels, water tunnels, gas turbine
rigs, bench top set ups and computational facilities, including
a cluster for CFD. |
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Contact:
Dr.
Jacob |
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Micro Flow Lab |
 The research in the micro flow lab focuses on fundamental
studies of fluid mechanics at the micro and nano scale and
on advanced micro systems for flow and propulsion
applications. The laser diagnostics in the lab include
double-pulse shadowgraphy and holography and PIV. |
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Contact:
Dr. Sallam |
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Mini/Micro
Channel Heat Transfer Laboratory |
 This laboratory was established in 2004
with the help of a three-year grant from the Sandia National
Laboratory/US Department of Energy. The focus of the laboratory
is to conduct research in fluid flow and heat transfer issues
related to flow in passages 3 mm to about 10 micrometer. The
objective of our current investigation is to characterize,
experimentally and analytically, the hydrodynamic and thermal
parameters of single and two-phase flows in mini/micro channels
with high heat fluxes. |
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Contact:
Dr. Ghajar |
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New Product Development Center
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 The
objective of this center is to take unique, new ideas
from concepts to manufactured goods. It partners
existing small manufacturers and their innovative ideas
with university-based research teams to develop product
prototypes. |
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Robotics Laboratory |
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The objective of this
laboratory is to provide facilities and support for
research and development in applied robotic systems.
Facilities include experimental robot test-beds, several
machine vision systems, complete integrated
robot/vision/material handling systems, a variety of
sensors, and supporting personal computer hardware and
software for on-line and off-line computation.
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Contact:
Dr. Hoberock and
Dr. Pagilla |
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Single/Two-Phase Heat Transfer
Laboratory |
 This
laboratory was established in 1988 with the help of a three-year
research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Over
the life of the laboratory, our work has focused on fundamental
and applied research in convective heat transfer. The work
extends to many areas of the thermal sciences field, including
heat transfer and pressure drop in viscoelastic fluids,
stratified thermal storage, heat transfer in liquid and
air-cooled electronic equipment, mixed convective heat transfer
and pressure drop in tubes in the transition region with
different inlet configurations, and more recently two-phase heat
transfer and pressure drop in horizontal and inclined tubes. In
2001 the laboratory’s equipments, data acquisition system, and
computing facilities were extensively upgraded through generous
grants provided by Micro Motion, National Instruments, Omega,
Dell Computers, and Oklahoma State University Foundation. The
research conducted at this laboratory has produced well over 100
peer reviewed publications with the help of 45 Master of Science
and 8 Doctoral students, who have successfully completed their
respective degrees and hold prominent positions both in industry
and academia through out the world. |
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Contact:
Dr. Ghajar |
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Ultraprecision Surfaces
Group |
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 The research efforts
of the Ultraprecision Surfaces Group are directed
towards 1.) developing basic understanding of the
mechanics and physics which govern processes used to
create ultraprecision surfaces and thin films, and 2.)
the investigation of the mechanical, chemical,
electrical and photonic nature of the surfaces which
result. The Group utilizes various techniques to probe
the nature of surfaces including ion backscattering
spectroscopy, nanoindentation, luminescence
spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission
electron microscopy and various scanning probe
microscopies. |
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Contact:
Dr. Lucca |
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