Mechanical Sciences
We are transforming materials into devices and systems that make our lives better.
The mechanical sciences area covers a breadth of research related to the fundamental topics of design, mechanics of materials, controls, vibrations, dynamics, mechatronics, robotics, solid mechanics, optimization, and manufacturing. These fundamental topics are being used to improve devices in fields such as biomedical, energy storage, and transportation through theoretical, experimental, and computational research.
Labs, Centers, and Groups
Biomechanics and Imaging Lab
Daniel Cortes
Electroactive Materials Characterization Lab
Zoubeida Ounaies
Engineering Design and Optimization Group
Mary Frecker, Tim Simpson
eXperimental Kinematics Lab
H. Joseph Sommer
Anne Martin
Intelligent Vehicles and Systems Group
Sean Brennan
Laboratory of Sound and Vibration Research
Ryan Harne
Locomotion Biomechanics and Control Lab
Bo Cheng
Machine Dynamics Research Lab
Eric Marsh
Magneto-Active Composites and Structures Lab
Paris von Lockette
Mechatronics Research Lab
Chris Rahn
Mechanics and Materials Lab
Jing Du
Nanomechanical Systems Laboratory
Aman Haque
OPEN Design Lab
Matthew Parkinson
Penn State Computational Biomechanics Group
Reuben Kraft
Precision Medical Instrument Design Lab
Jason Moore
Systems for Hybrid-Additive Process Engineering Lab
Guha Manogharan
