Emphasis on joining, brazing, soldering and coating of metals and ceramics. Material design and development for bonding dissimilar components, ferrous and nonferrous alloys and oxide and non-oxide ceramics. Process optimization, materials degradation and life extension of structural components. Numerical simulation of 3-D flows using finite element methods. Investigation of the relationship between the fluid dynamic variables and the development of arterial disease.
Microfabricated sensors can provide valuable information about the state of a system.
They are used for environmental, diagnostic and manufacturing process monitoring. Information retrieved from sensors can be used in a closed loop feedback control system. We have developed specialized microsensors for the meaurement of pressure, temperature and the measurement of carbon monoxiede and other hazardous gases. Environmental monitoring and self cleaning ovens are areas that incorporate our sensor applications. In process control, we have developed disposable microsensors that can be embedded within a polymer, plastic, or composite material and can provide information about the curing process.