Research & Facilities - Research - Mechanical Systems & Design

Faculty: Dr. Ashok Belegundu, Dr. James Brasseur, Dr. Sean Brennan, Dr. Liming Chang, Dr. Mary Frecker, Dr. Gary Koopmann, Dr. John Lamancusa, Dr. Eric Marsh, Dr. Madara Ogot, Dr. Pan Michaleris, Dr. Matthew B. Parkinson, Dr. Chris Rahn, Dr. Timothy Simpson, Dr. Alok Sinha, Dr. H. Joseph Sommer III

Research Areas: Shape optimal design, rule-based simulation for positioning operations, flexible oscillator edge breaking/beveling machine, robotic manipulators, human osteometric atlas and cranial modeling, variable gravity systems, rotary automatic component analysis and design, compliant mechanisms, design of smart structures, finite element methods and design sensitivity analysis, and manufacturing process modeling.

Instrumentation for Farm Tractor Overturn
-Dr. H.J. Sommer, and Dr. D.J. Murphy

Although roll-over protection systems (ROPS) are now mandated for farm tractors, tractor overturns cause approximately 400 deaths per year in the United States. This project will focus on new cost-effective combinations of sensors and microprocessors to detect impending side overturn, overturn of tractors with attached implements and operator display ergonomics and psychology. To see more on this project and other projects by Dr. H.J. Sommer please visit http://www.mne.psu.edu/sommer/projects/

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Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

Research & Facilities - Research - Mechanical Systems & Design