Mechanical Engineering
Data-Driven Spatiotemporal Modal Analysis of Flow Fields Around Generic and Idealized Automotive Geometries
Doctoral Candidate Name: Hamed Ahani Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: March 28, 2025 – 3:00 PM Defense Location: Duke 324, https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/91879704961 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Mesbah Uddin Committee Members: Dr. Praveen Ramaprabhu, Dr. Russell Keanini , Dr. Taufiquar Khan Abstract: The complex, unsteady flow dynamics around road vehicles significantly influence their aerodynamic performance. […]
Grain-Scale Subcritical Fracture in Rock: Statistical Mechanical Modeling and Discovery of Two Physically Distinct Subcritical Fracture Modes
Doctoral Candidate Name: Mehdi Morovati Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: October 4, 2024 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: DUKE #308 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Russell Keanini Committee Members: Dr. Stuart Smith, Dr. Martha Cary Eppes, Dr. Wesley Williams Abstract: Part I: An equilibrium statistical mechanics framework for investigating microfracture in rocks is proposed […]
Exploring surface properties of advanced Ni-based alloys by nanomechanical techniques: In-situ and Ex-situ.
Doctoral Candidate Name: Liuqing Yang Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: July 2, 2024 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: DUKE 324 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Youxing Chen Committee Members: Dr. Harish Cherukuri, Dr. Qiuming Wei, Dr. Yong Zhang, Dr. John Shingledecker Abstract: The invention of advanced Ni-containing concentrated solid solution alloys has significantly broadened […]
EXPLORING SURFACE PROPERTIES OF ADVANCED NI-BASED ALLOYS BY NANOMECHANICAL TECHNIQUES: IN-SITU AND EX-SITU
Doctoral Candidate Name: Liuqing Yang Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: July 2, 2024 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: DUKE 324 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Youxing Chen Committee Members: Dr. Harish Cherukuri, Dr. Qiuming Wei, Dr. Yong Zhang, Dr. John Shingledecker Abstract: The invention of advanced Ni-containing concentrated solid solution alloys has significantly broadened […]
Machine Learning-Based Approaches for Forward and Inverse Problems in Engineering Design
Doctoral Candidate Name: Shadab Anwar Shaikh Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: April 3, 2024 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: DUKE 324 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Harish Cherukuri Committee Members: Dr. Taufiquar Khan, Dr. Ayoub Soulami, Dr. Kosta Falaggis Abstract: The battery enclosures of current electric vehicles are made of metallic alloys, specifically aluminum […]
Interpretable Methods for Quantitative Measurement and Classification of Surface Topography
Doctoral Candidate Name: Jesse Redford Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: April 4, 2024 – 4:00 PM Defense Location: Duke 324 Committee chair’s Name: Dr.Brigid Mullany Committee Members: Abstract: The functionality of manufactured components is intricately linked to their surface topography, a characteristic profoundly shaped by the fabrication process. Repeatable quantitative characterization of surfaces […]
Cyclic Analysis of Power Plant Headers and Materials
Doctoral Candidate Name: Michael Zimnoch Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: April 9, 2024 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: Duke 308 Committee chair’s Name: Alireza Tabarraei Committee Members: Youxing Chen, Russ Keanini, Dave Weggel, Ian Perrin Abstract: This dissertation evaluates the fatigue response of a steam header designed to mirror the specifications of an […]
Densification and Enhancement of Thermomechanical Properties of 3D SiC Using Silica Nanowire Growth Modeling & In-Situ Mineralization Technique
Doctoral Candidate Name: Farjana Sultana Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: February 26, 2024 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Duke 324 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Ahmed El-Ghannam Committee Members: Dr. Harish Cherukuri, Dr. Qiuming Wei, Dr. Youxing Chen, Dr. Ian Marriott Abstract: Silicon carbide (SiC) has excellent thermomechanical properties, and it is one of […]
Modeling and Analysis of the Latent Heat Cold Thermal Energy Storage (LCTES) System Using Salt Hydrate
Doctoral Candidate Name: Mahfuja A. Khuda Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: February 6, 2024 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: Zoom link: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/99472410689?pwd=TUxIcjVmUkFGR0thMFhOeks5UXc5dz09 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Nenad Sarunac Committee Members: Dr. Harish Cherukuri, Dr. Russell Keanini, Dr. Wesley Williams, and Dr. Shen-En Chen Abstract: Energy storage plays a crucial role in addressing the […]
Co-growth of 3D Si and 2D Si2Te3 Crystals: Roles of Catalysts and Effects of Catalyst Stabilities
Doctoral Candidate Name: Md Shifat Us Sami Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: January 29, 2024 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: Duke 324 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. HaiTao Zhang Committee Members: Dr. Yong Zhang, Dr. Youxing Chen, Dr. Thomas A. Schmedake Abstract: Growth mechanism study is important to achieve high-quality materials growth using more […]