Research

Morphing Wing Penalty Analysis

Abaqus Model of Telescoping Wing (Top Right), FEA Results (Bottom Right), 3D Printed Model of Telescoping Wing from FEA (Left)

Simulation Driven Coupled Scan-Topology Optimization for Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Analysis in Abaqus

Human Thermal Modeling

3D human thermal model of the thigh and lower leg (left and center) and finite element model of a parameterized LCVG (right)

Experimental Framework Toward 2D Multiphysical Model

Venn diagram describing multiphysical connections between fluid, structure, and erosion (material loss) mechanisms. Variables presented are surface shape, 1D rate of material loss normal to surface, stress, strain, pressure, velocity, and wall shear stress applied by the fluid.

Morphing Space Radiators

Morphing radiator thermal images used to demonstrate temperature-dependent phase changes that offers the radiator the ability to passively control heat rejection.

Optimal Flexible Circuits Using Graph-Based L-system Network Optimization

Flow chart illustrating the connection between AC circuit programming analysis for multifunctional topologies with liquid metal ink applied onto designed geometry for mechanical testing.

Rapid Mission-Driven Adaptive Aerostructures Design and Optimization

Morphing UAVs allows for improved performance over changing range of environments and objectives.

Conformal Surface for a Morphing Supersonic Aircraft

Before and after the application of the conformal surface.

Engineering for Sports

Mission-Adaptive Morphing Rotor Blades

Local blade incoming velocity in forward flight.