Research

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.

Rapid Mission-Driven Adaptive Aerostructures Design and Optimization

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

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.

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.

Conformal Surface for a Morphing Supersonic Aircraft

Before and after the application of the conformal surface.

Mission-Adaptive Morphing Rotor Blades

Local blade incoming velocity in forward flight.

Morphing Antenna for Geographical Targeting

Structural model of Active Reconfigurable Origami Reflector Antenna (ARORA)

Topological Design of Multifunctional Structures via Genetic Programming

Examples of clockwise and counterclockwise turning operators used in the Spatial Interpretation for the Development of Reconfigurable Structures (SPIDRS) algorithm.

Supersonic Morphing Aircraft

Schematic of X-59 with potential boom mitigation techniques.

Immersive and Intuitive Data Environments

Students in the Immersive Mechanics Visualization Lab.