Phase III Projects

Thrust Area 1– Interfacial Mechanisms: Characterization, Constitutive Modeling, System Integration (Sensors, Actuators, Dynamic Simulation)

  • Project #40A: Characterization and modeling of passive and adaptive bushings and mounts:  Rubber bushings; Raj Singh
  • Project #40E: Characterization and modeling of passive and adaptive bushings and mounts: Automotive system isolation; Scott Noll
  • Project #40F: Characterization and modeling of passive and adaptive bushings and mounts: Inverse identification method for radiator mounts; Raj Singh
  • Project #55: Multiscale finite element simulation of the mechanical behavior of fiberglass insulation; Soheil Soghrati
  • Project #60 (Current): Distributed programmable actuation platforms; Vishnu Sundaresan

 

Thrust Area 2– Safety, Comfort, and Health Monitoring: Machine and Material Diagnostics, Human-Machine Interface, Strain Energy Management

  • Project #46: Mechanoluminescent paintable light sources in automotive lighting systems; Vishnu Sundaresan
  • Project #49 (Current): Embedded fiber optic sensors for structural health monitoring; Marcelo Dapino
  • Project #58: Architecture for mechanoluminescent structural sensors and sensing platforms; Vishnu Sundaresan
  • Project #58A (Current): Optical multifunctional materials – Architectures for structural sensors: Architecture for mechanoluminescent structural sensors and sensing platforms; Vishnu Sundaresan
  • Project #58B: Optical multifunctional materials – Architectures for structural sensors: Photoluminescent phosphors for visualizing thermomechanical stress in power electronic devices; Vishnu Sundaresan
  • Project  #63 (Pending): Smart restraint systems; Sheng Dong and Marcelo Dapino
 

Thrust Area 3 – Adaptive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH):  Active Noise and Vibration Control, Adaptable Structures, System Integration

  • Project #45: Morphing panels for aerodynamic performance; Marcelo Dapino and Leon Headings
  • Project #52 (Current): Multifunctional structural polymer composites for vehicle electrification; Vishnu Sundaresan
  • Project #57: Flexible piezoelectric sensors for vehicle applications; Marcelo Dapino and Leon Headings
  • Project #57B (Current): Flexible piezoelectric sensors for vehicle applications: Air speed and direction measurement; Marcelo Dapino and Leon Headings

 

Thrust Area 4 – Emerging Vehicle Technologies: Vehicle Electrification, Autonomous Vehicles, Lightweighting

  • Project #51A: Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing for automotive structures:  Effect of UAM process on manufactured parts; Marcelo Dapino and Leon Headings
  • Project #51B (Current): Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing for automotive structures: UAM process modeling; Marcelo Dapino, M. Bryant Gingerich, and Leon Headings
  • Project #51C (Current): Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing for automotive structures: UAM structural reinforcement; Marcelo Dapino, M. Bryant Gingerich, and Leon Headings
  • Project #51D (Current): Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing for automotive structures: UAM steel builds; Marcelo Dapino, M. Bryant Gingerich, and Leon Headings
  • Project #51E (Current): Joining of metal and fiber reinforced polymers; Marcelo Dapino, M. Bryant Gingerich, and Leon Headings
  • Project #54A (Current): Robust Integrated Magnetic Composites (RIMaC) for Magnetic Gears: Magnetic Additively-Manufactured Structural Hybrid (MASH); Marcelo Dapino and Zhangxian Deng
  • Project #54B: Robust Integrated Magnetic Composites (RIMaC) for Magnetic Gears: Magnetic Gear Drives (MGDs) for automotive applications; Marcelo Dapino and Zhangxian Deng
  • Project #56: Dynamic friction characterization of icy road surfaces; Raj Singh
  • Project #61 (Current): Dynamic self-reforming lithium/solid electrolyte interface for solid-state battery; Vishnu Sundaresan and Travis Hery
  • Project #62 (Current): Nanostructured materials for high-energy density batteries; Vicky Doan-Nguyen

 

Project Proposals

Eligible members should contact the Center Director for project proposals.