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Funded Projects
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On-line Control for Resin Transfer Molding
process
Advanced Resin Transfer Molding (ARTM) and Pre-Impregnated Compression Molding
(PICM) are manufacturing processes that produce lightweight and high-strength
parts for use in aircraft, satellites, propulsion engines, etc. Distributed
non-invasive sensor arrays are needed to properly measure process parameters
in real-time and provide feedback to the control system.
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Substation Monitoring and Automation
This project is focused on development of novel sensors and signal processing
algorithms for detection of incipient faults in powers systems, both at transmission/distribution
lines and at substations.
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Measurement of Moisture Distribution in Organic Materials
The need to measure moisture distribution as a function
of position is omnipresent at manufacturing industries. We design distributed
sensor arrays capable of imaging moisture distribution in organic materials,
such as food products, paper, and chemicals.
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Condition-Based Maintenance of Electric Power Systems
Small robotic crawlers will scan electric cables with infrared, acoustic, and
dielectrometry sensors in search of incipient faults and to estimate cable aging
status.
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Heat Transfer Technology for Microelectronics and MEMS
Rapid development of microelectronics has led to immense component density
that has doubled every 12 months in the last decade. Each semiconductor component
emits heat associated with the electrical resistance. The heat problem is one
of the most profound obstacles in the electronics industry today. This project
is to develop an electrostatic air pump incorporated into chip structure for
heat withdrawal from microelectronics and MEMS devices.
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Sensitive Skin
Flexible distributed sensor arrays to sense normal/shear force, temperature
and humidity for use in prosthetic devices and in human-robot interactions.
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Previous Projects
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Detection of Energization Status of Underground Power Cables
The goal of this project is to create a multi-sensor device to determine whether
a shielded cable is currently under high voltage. This device would simplify
cable maintenance while improving work safety.
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Optimization of Electric Power Equipment for Energy Efficiency
The goal of this project is to develop and implement in software a generic
methodology for optimization of devices using finite element electric and magnetic
field simulation. The developed methods would be applicable to a wide range
of problems, including optimization of power equipment, sensor and MEMS design,
and model-based non-destructive testing.
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Detection of Explosives with Plasma Enhanced Sensing
The goal of this project is to build a prototype device that detects traces
of explosive molecules. Corona discharge is used to ionize particles in air
to direct a controlled air flow towards an array of fringing field sensors.
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Educational Outreach
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First Robotics
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a nationwide
nonprofit organization founded to increase student interest in mathematics,
science and technology. High school students, with mentors from businesses and
universities, are put through an intense six-week robotic project. These students
learn a wide range of skills consisting of mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering, computer engineering, business, graphics design, web development,
team work, programming and computer animation. The idea is that the students
will take what they have learned and create a robot to compete with other teams
across the US. For more information on FIRST please visit
www.usfirst.org.
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