Our bodies are machines for living. – Leo Tolstoy The application of solid mechanics to the field of medicine has greatly increased our knowledge of orthopedic pathologies and lead to some of the most successful treatments and implants used in surgery. This is especially relevant in contemporary society because of the aging population will exponentially …Read more
Category: Labs
Next Generation Photovoltaics Center
W. S. Sampath, Professor of Mechanical Engineering The Mechanical Engineering Department’s Materials Engineering Lab (MEL) under the direction of Professor W.S. Sampath has been in the forefront of CdTe photovoltaic manufacturing technology development since 1991. Numerous pieces of equipment and processes have been developed for synthesis and testing of photovoltaic devices. These include: Facilities for…Read more
Biomaterials Surface Micro/Nano-Engineering Laboratory
Dr. Ketul Popat, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Surfaces that contain micro- and nanoscale features in a well-controlled and “engineered” manner have been shown to significantly affect cellular and subcellular function. Within the auspices of the our research program, we are developing, refining and extending select fabrication routes for producing materials with controlled nanoarchitecture and…Read more