Category: Mechanical
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Wesley Chang, Drexel University – Optimizing Electric Vehicle Battery Performance in Cold Weather Climates
Electric car batteries may need some tweaking to work at their best in winter climates. Wesley Chang, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University, explores solutions. Wes Chang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, and an affiliated faculty member of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and…
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Larry M. Silverberg, North Carolina State University – Why Does the Field Concept in Modern Mechanics Make Sense?
We’re still learning how to understand certain aspects of science and mechanics. Larry M. Silverberg, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at North Carolina State University, discusses one such area of study. Larry M. Silverberg, born November 5, 1957, is a dynamicist. He writes for The Conversation about basic concepts relating to physical reality that…
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Daniel Walczyk, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – A Sustainable Approach to Manufacturing Advanced Composite Materials as Part of a Renewable Resource Economy
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Renewable resources will continue to be of great importance in the near future. Daniel Walczyk, professor of mechanical engineering, discusses one. Daniel Walczyk is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Manufacturing Innovation Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and a registered Professional Engineer in…
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Mustafa Aksoy, University at Albany – A New Age of Discovery
On University at Albany Week: Space is a vast wealth of exploration opportunities. Mustafa Aksoy, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, delves into addressing challenges to aid space explorers. Mustafa Aksoy joined the faculty of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Fall 2017. Dr. Aksoy received his Ph.D. in 2015 from the…
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Nathan Slegers, George Fox University – Butterfly Inspired Innovations in Unmanned Systems
On George Fox University Week: Monarch butterfly wings could help get small flying robots up and running. Nathan Slegers, professor of mechanical engineering, has more. Nathan Slegers, PhD is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. His research emphasizes improving actively controlled systems by combining modeling, unique control methods and innovative sensor systems. Recent funded research projects…