Field of Specialization

The Experimental Solid Mechanics and Manufacturing Lab (ESMML) contains equipment characteristic of a mechanical or materials engineering, and individuals with a strong background in any of these areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Projects in this laboratory are a weighted combination of experimental, analytical, and numerical work. Previous exposure to any of the following subject areas would have direct relevance to our pursuits:

Machine design
Solid mechanics
Stress analysis, fracture mechanics, finite element modeling
Manufacture and testing of materials and joints
Soldering or adhesive bonding

How Will Students Benefit from ESMML?

Students will each be assigned to an interdisciplinary project that may feature a combination of experimental, numerical, or analytical work, depending on the background and interests of the researcher. In addition to the experience of planning and executing a major engineering project, a researcher may acquire exposure and expertise in some of the following fields:

Mechanical engineering design and experimentation
Mechanics of materials
Finite element analysis
Microelectronic packaging
Orthopedic biomechanics
Soldering and adhesive bonding technologies