The Mechatronics Research Team has had outstanding students (undergraduate, graduate) who have contributed their time, energies, and talents in the pursuit of noble ideas. These thoughts and innovations have resulted in wonderful contributions to the field of Dynamics & Controls with application to automotive, energy, and mechatronic systems. Over the years, the team\u2019s alumni have accepted jobs with global organizations and institutions including Caterpillar, Clemson University Restoration Institute, Department of Energy, Florida Institute of Technology, Eaton, Ford, General Electric, Greenville Technical College, Hendrick Motorsports, Honda, Kimberly Clark, MathWorks, Mercer Engineering Research Center, Michelin, Siemens, TRW, University of South Carolina, \u2026<\/p>\n
Fu, S., (PhD ME), \u201cNonlinear Control and Dynamic System Analysis of UAVs\u201d.<\/p>\n
Giguere, P., (PhD ME), \u201cDriveline Dynamics of Wind Turbine Systems\u201d.<\/p>\n
Huang, J., (PhD ME), \u201cAdvanced Thermal Management System Design Using Heat Pipes and Composite Fibers for Transportation\u201d.<\/p>\n
Syed, Z., (PhD ME), \u201cInnovative Heat Exchanger Design – Modeling and Control\u201d.<\/p>\n
Shoai Naini, S., (PhD ME), co-advisor, \u201cSmart Thermal Bus Design \u2013 Modeling and Test\u201d.<\/p>\n
Wang, C., (PhD ME), \u201cHaptic Interface for Reconfigurable Ground Vehicle Steering with Human Subject Assessment Using Laboratory Simulator\u201d.<\/p>\n
Manning, J., (PhD ME), \u201cDesign and Control Methods for Electro-Mechanical Hand Held Tools\u201d.<\/p>\n
Ganesh, S., (MS ME), \u201cMechanical Driveline for Electric Power Generation Using Atmospheric Variations\u201d.<\/p>\n
McGaughy, M., (MS ME), \u201cThermoAcoustic Generator Design, Fabrication, and Test to Validate Mathematical Model\u201d.<\/p>\n
George, A., (MS ME), \u201cEnergy Harvesting Systems\u201d.<\/p>\n
McKenzie, C., (MS ME), \u201cRemoval of Diesel Particulate Matter Using For Generation\u201d.<\/p>\n
Ward, T., (MS ME), \u201cProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools \u2013 Education and Research Approaches\u201d.<\/p>\n
Wang, T., (PhD ME), \u201cInvestigation of Advanced Engine Cooling Systems \u2013 Optimization and Nonlinear Control\u201d, May 2016.<\/p>\n
Tao, X., (PhD ME), \u201cDesign, Modeling and Control of a Thermal Management System for Hybrid Electric Vehicles\u201d, May 2016.<\/p>\n
Freeman, P., (PhD ME), \u201cRoad Runoff and Recovery \u2013 Nonlinear Control and Laboratory Test with Human Subjects\u201d, December 2014.<\/p>\n
Finn, J., (PhD ME), \u201cThermoelectric Devices \u2013 Modeling and Real-Time Control for Targeted Cooling with Power Minimization\u201d, May 2013.<\/p>\n
Schkoda, R., (PhD ME), \u201cClustering and Classification of Multivariate Stochastic Time Series in the Time and Frequency Domains\u201d, May 2012.<\/p>\n
Jensen, M., (PhD ME), \u201cA Methodology for the Analysis of In-Vehicle Operating Data and Design of Intelligent Vehicle Systems for Improved Automotive Safety\u201d, May 2011.<\/p>\n
Black, J., (PhD ME), “Vehicle Steering Systems \u2013 Hardware in the Loop Simulator, Driving Preferences and Vehicle Intervention\u201d, May 2010.<\/p>\n
Iyasere, E., (PhD ECE, Co-Advisor), “A Lyapunov based Approach to Energy Maximization in Renewable Energy Technologies\u201d, May 2010.<\/p>\n
Bassily, H., (PhD ME), “A Comparative Fault Diagnosis Methodology Based on Time Series Analysis of System\u2019s Signals\u201d, December 2007.<\/p>\n
Setlur, P., (PhD ECE, Co-Advisor), \u201cNonlinear Control of Automotive Mechatronic Systems\u201d, December 2003.<\/p>\n
Janardhana, S., (MS ME), non-thesis, December 2016.<\/p>\n
Yadav, Y. K., (MS ME), \u201cA Savonius Wind Turbine with Electric Generator: Model and Test\u201d, August 2016.<\/p>\n
Shoai Naini, S., (MSME), co-advisor, \u201cExperimental Investigation of Heat Leakage and Air Leakage in Domestic Refrigerators\u201d, December 2015.<\/p>\n
Gonzalez, J. C. R., (MSME), non-thesis, December 2015.<\/p>\n
Ali, G., (MS ME), \u201cDesign, Analysis and Implementation of an Experimental System to Harvest Energy from Atmospheric Variations Using Ethyl Chloride Filled Bellows\u201d, December 2014.<\/p>\n
She, X. (James), (MS ME), non-thesis, December 2014.<\/p>\n
Musunuru, S., (MS ME), non-thesis, May 2014.<\/p>\n
Fu, C., (MS ME), non-thesis, December 2013.<\/p>\n
Zellmer, T., (MS ME), \u201cDevelopment of Stationary and Mobile Tailgating Detection Solutions for Ground Vehicles\u201d, August 2013.<\/p>\n
Yao, Q., (MS ME), \u201cDevelopment and Field Testing of a Virtual Driving Simulation with Embedded Automotive Safety Training Features\u201d, December 2012.<\/p>\n
Oliver, B., (MS ME), non-thesis, December 2012.<\/p>\n
Patel, S., (MS ME), \u201cAlternative Energy Sources \u2013 Integration of Power Generation Systems into a Microgrid at Clemson University and an Atmospheric Thermodynamic Driven Mechanical Clock\u201d, December 2013.<\/p>\n
Yan, J., (MS ME), non-thesis, December 2012.<\/p>\n
Samant, S., (MS ME), non-thesis, August 2012.<\/p>\n
Austin, K., (MS ME), \u201cPower Generation snf Control of Mechatronics Systems \u2013 Theory and Test\u201d, May 2012.<\/p>\n
Patil, R., (MS ME), \u201cMechatronic System Design – A Hydraulic-based Engine Cooling System Design and Refinement of a Technical Elective Mechatronics Course, May 2012.<\/p>\n
Clark, L., (MS ME), \u201cEvaluation of Automotive Safety using In-Vehicle Instrumentation with Accompanying Driving Simulation Human Subject Studies\u201d, May 2012.<\/p>\n
Wiggins, G., (MS ME), \u201cEvaluation of Biomass and Coal Briquettes for a Spreader Stoker Boiler Using an Experimental Furnace \u2013 Modeling and Test\u201d, May 2011.<\/p>\n
Jagarwal, A., (MS ME), \u201cAdvanced Automotive Thermal Management \u2013 Operation of An Electric Radiator Fan Array for Reduced Electric Power Consumption\u201d, December 2010.<\/p>\n
Norfleet, D., (MS ME), \u201cImproved Automotive Safety Through Instructional Modules and Automotive Driving Simulator Based Skills Training with Assessment\u201d, December 2009.<\/p>\n
Turner, T., (MS ME), non-thesis, December 2009.<\/p>\n
Brown, T., (MS ME), non-thesis, December 2008.<\/p>\n
Frick, P., (MS ME), \u201cA Hydraulic Actuated Thermal Management System for Large Displacement Engine Cooling Systems\u201d, August 2007.<\/p>\n
Mitchell, T., (MS ME), \u201cAdvanced Thermal Management for Internal Combustion Engines\u201d, August 2007.<\/p>\n
Mills, V., (MS ME), non-thesis, August 2007.<\/p>\n
Sekhon, R., (MS ME), “Experimental Testing of a Stationary Gas Turbine Diagnostic System \u2013 Verification and Validation”, May 2007.<\/p>\n
Rhoads, M., (MS ME), non-thesis, December 2006.<\/p>\n
Chastain, J., (MS ME), \u201cInternal Combustion Engine Cooling Strategies: Theory and Test\u201d, December 2006.<\/p>\n
Simoson, C., (MS ME), \u201cEmission Reduction in Small Displacement Diesel Engines Using Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation\u201d, December 2006.<\/p>\n
Mandhata, U., (MS ME), “Investigation of Operator Feedback in Human-Vehicle Haptic Interfaces for Steer-by-Wire Transportation Systems”, December 2005.<\/p>\n
Ancha, S., (MS ME), “Development of Distributed Four Wheel Steer-by-Wire Systems in Medium Duty Hybrid Vehicles”, May 2005.<\/p>\n
Eberth, J., (MS ME), “Smart Thermostat Management Systems for Internal Combustion Engines”, August 2004.<\/p>\n
Ganta, S., (MS ME), “A Global Power Flow Diagnostic Framework for Multi-Domain Transportation Systems with Application to Drive-by-Wire Vehicles”, August 2004.<\/p>\n
Cimba, D., (MS ME), “Design, Control, and Experimental Validation of a Roll Minimization System for Sport Utility Vehicles”, May 2004.<\/p>\n
Samuels, B., (MS ME), “Modeling and Design of Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) for Medium Duty Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications”, May 2002.<\/p>\n
Zeyu, L., (MS ME), “Nonlinear Model Reduction Strategies with Application to Model-based Internal Combustion Spark Ignition Engine Control Algorithms”, December 2001.<\/p>\n
Conatser, R., (MS ME), “Diagnosis of Automotive Electronic Throttle Control System Faults”, August 2001.<\/p>\n
Paradis, I., (MS ME), \u201cThermal Modeling of Automotive Engine Components for Temperature Prediction and Fluid Flow Regulation”, May 2001.<\/p>\n
Liu, X., (MS ME), \u201cDesign, Analysis, and Control of a Vehicle Vibration Isolation Seating System”, May 2000.<\/p>\n
Stevens, A., \u201cEnergy Recovery from Diesel Engine Exhaust Waste Heat Using Thermoelectric Power Generation\u201d, Honors Thesis<\/em>, February 2016.<\/p>\n Rahman, B., \u201cEnergy Efficient Refrigeration \u2013 Improvement of Thermoelectric Units through Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Control, and Experimental Testing\u201d, Honors Thesis<\/em>, May 2014.<\/p>\n Zellmer, T., \u201cDevelopment of a Portable Driving Performance Analysis System\u201d, Honors Thesis<\/em>, May 2012.<\/p>\n Finn, J., \u201cCombined Cycle Electric Power Generation \u2013 Operation, Data Acquisition, and System Health Monitoring\u201d, Honors Thesis<\/em>, December 2007.<\/p>\n Cash, T., \u201cHuman\/Machine Interface – Design of Audio and Visual Feedback for Vehicle Control\u201d, December 2006.<\/p>\n Ehlert, D., \u201cA Multi-Fuel Two Stroke 230cc Engine – Electronics and Testing”, December 2003.<\/p>\n Lukens, P., \u201cDiagnostic Strategies for Multi-Domain Dynamic Systems\u201d, co-advisor with Dr. Leo Gaddis, May 2003.<\/p>\n Noble, D., “Design of Automotive Thermal Systems Using Multiple Loops”, Honors Thesis<\/em>, (May 2003. Research accomplishments received the Clemson University\u2019s Department of\u00a0 Mechanical Engineering Excellence in Engineering Award<\/em>, April 2004.<\/p>\n Gilbert, K., “Light-Duty Vehicle Roll Control – Modeling and Analysis”, December 2002.<\/p>\n Black, T., “Automotive Thermal System Testing and Analysis”, December 2002.<\/p>\n Powers, L., “Emissions Testing of a 215cc Multi-Fuel Two Stroke International Combustion Engine”, May 2002.<\/p>\n Craps, J., “Ford 4.6L Engine Thermal Management System Testing”, May 2002.<\/p>\n Reeves, I., “Experimental Study of Model-Free Fuel and Spark Control in an Utility Engine for Hybrid Vehicle Applications”, December 2001.<\/p>\n Norris, M., “Investigation of Engine Valve Dynamics and Experimental Testing of a Four Stroke Internal Combustion Spark Ignition Engine”, May 2001.<\/p>\n Clayton, D., “Fourier Series Neural Network Modeling of a Automobile Power Steering Systems”, Honors Thesis<\/em>, December 2000.<\/p>\n Leeds, E., “Emission Testing and Rapid Prototyping for Internal Combustion Spark Ignition Engines”, December 2000.<\/p>\n Whitehead, S., “Dynamic Analysis of a Light-duty Vehicle Undergoing Longitudinal, Lateral, and Yaw Motion with Relative Cargo Displacement”, December 2000.<\/p>\n Osborn, C., “Effect of Fuel and Spark on Utility Engine Performance and Emissions”, December 2000.<\/p>\n Schubert, M., “Hydraulic Systems- Modeling and Experimental Testing”, December 2000.<\/p>\n McCall, N., “Modeling of Antilock Brake Systems Using SABER and Bond Graphs”, May 2000.<\/p>\n Mills, V., “Modeling and Analysis of Antilock Braking Systems with Load Shifting”, Honors Thesis<\/em>, May 2000.<\/p>\n Nichols, R., “Thermal Modeling and Experimental Testing of a Spark Ignition Utility Engine”, December 1999.<\/p>\n Samuels, B., “Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engine Fuel Injector Modeling”, December 1999.<\/p>\n Chand, A., “Mechatronic Software Tools and Proportional Solenoid Valve Modeling”, May 1999.<\/p>\n Cheek, W., “Gasoline Direct Injection: An Advanced Fuel Delivery System for Spark Ignition Engines”, May 1999.<\/p>\n Martin, T., “Fabrication and Control of a Ball and Beam System with Anomalies”, May 1999.<\/p>\n Zeigler, J., “Utility Engine Upgrade Using an Engine Control Unit”, May 1999.<\/p>\n Cheek, W., “Small Engine Testing on SuperFlow 901 Dynamometer”, February 1999.<\/p>\n Stellwagen, J., Clemson University, DOE funded project, August 2004-May 2005.<\/p>\n Parker, R., Clemson University, Honda funded project, August 2003-December 2004.<\/p>\n Lukens, P., Clemson University, DOE funded project, August 2003-May 2004.<\/p>\n Simoson, C., King College, Bristol, TN, REU, June-August 2002.<\/p>\n Sobolewski, P., University of Illinois at Champaign\/Urbana, REU, June-August 2002.<\/p>\n Riek, T., exchange student from Trier University at Birkenfeld, Germany, August-December 2001.<\/p>\n Nicolosi, J., State University of New York at Binghamton, NY, REU, May-July 2001.<\/p>\n Warken, M., exchange student from Trier University at Birkenfeld, Germany, August-December 2000.<\/p>\n Norris, J., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, VA, REU, May-August 2000.<\/p>\n Nash, J., University of South Carolina, SC, REU, May-July 1999.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Mechatronics Research Team has had outstanding students (undergraduate, graduate) who have contributed their time, energies, and talents in the pursuit of noble ideas. These thoughts and innovations have resulted in wonderful contributions to the field of Dynamics & Controls with application to automotive, energy, and mechatronic systems. Over the years, the team\u2019s alumni have … Continue reading Research Team Members<\/span> NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and Other Advising:<\/h3>\n