Research
Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative: Materials and Manufacturing Science and Engineering of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Arumugam Manthiram (PI), Joseph J. Beaman, Jr., Kristin L. Wood, David L. Bourell, et al., Office of Naval Research
The MURI team includes Allen Bard, Joseph Beaman, Christopher Bielawski, David Bourell, Venkat Ganesan, Lynn Loo, Arumugam Manthiram, Jeremy Meyers, and Kristin Wood at UT Austin and Friedrich Prinz at Stanford. The aim is to overcome problems limiting deployment of direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) through the development of new breakthrough materials and manufacturing processes with an in-depth understanding of the relevant science and engineering issues and to make the DMFC technology viable and affordable for portable applications.
Collaborative Research: Innovations in Product Flexibility
Carolyn Conner Seepersad and Kristin L. Wood
National Science Foundation
A Flexibility-Based Approach for Collaborative Design
Carolyn Conner Seepersad
National Science Foundation
Support Free Infiltration of Selective Laser Sintered (SLS) Non Metallic Preforms
David L. Bourell and Joseph J. Beaman, Jr.
National Science Foundation
There are several advantages to indirect Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) of non-metallic materials. Foremost are the utilization of commercial polymer-based SLS sinterstations and minimal distortion during post-processing. This grant supports investigation of defect structures in silicon carbide parts infiltrated with silicon as well as exploration of new infiltration systems of potential commercial interest.
SFF Symposium Student Support 2007
David L. Bourell
National Science Foundation
This grant supports student participation in the Eighteenth Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Symposium. The symposium took place on August 6-8, 2007 in Austin, Texas at The University of Texas at Austin.
Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium 2007
David L. Bourell
Office of Naval Research
This grant helps underwrite the publication expenses associated with the Eighteenth Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Symposium. The symposium took place on August 6-8, 2007 in Austin, Texas at the University of Texas at Austin.
EMD Full Scale Development: An Active Learning Approach to Mechanics of Materials Using Hands-on Activities, Written Content, & Amp; Multi Media Courseware
Kristin L. Wood
National Science Foundation
Teaching Automation and Control in Elementary Grades
R.H. Crawford
National Instruments
CAREER: Neuromotor Adaptations for Successful Transtibial Amputee Gait: Interactions with Limb Loading and Prosthetic Design Characteristics
Richard R. Neptune
National Science Foundation
The goal of this project is to investigate the neuromotor adaptations used by transtibial amputees and the interactions between limb-loading and prosthetic design characteristics. We will be using SLS rapid prototyping technology to systematically vary the stiffness characteristics of prosthetic feet and perform comprehensive biomechanical analyses. Collaborators are Gordon Bosker, Gail Walden and Bill Rogers at the Andrew J. Gitter Research Center, South Texas VA Medical Center.
Mechanically-Induced Stochastic Resonance to Improve Amputee Gait
Richard R. Neptune
The Veterans Affairs
The purpose of this research is to determine if mechanically-induced stochastic resonance, applied to the residual limb of a diabetic lower limb amputee can enhance peripheral sensation sufficiently to result in improved postural stability and gait. SLS-based technology will be used to generate subject-specific prosthetic sockets to provide the stochastic resonance. Collaborators are Dr. Glenn Klute at the VA RR&D Center for Limb Loss Prevention & Prosthetic Engineering, Seattle, WA; Gordon Bosker, Gail Walden and Bill Rogers at the Andrew J. Gitter Research Center, South Texas VA Medical Center.
Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthoses for Enhanced Function and Injury Prevention
Richard R. Neptune
The goal of this project is to use SLS technology to design and optimize orthotic devices that serve to compensate for a variety of injuries, disorders and diseases that affect muscle and nerve function. Collaborators are Dr. Rich Crawford, UT Austin, and Dr. Steven Stanhope, The University of Delaware.
3D Hierarchical Nanomanufacturing for Active Photonics on Chip
Shaochen Chen and C. G. Willson
National Science Foundation
This is a Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Team (NIRT) project with investigators from UT-Austin and UT-Pan American. The goal of the project is to integrate nanoscale femtosecond laser stereolithography with nanoimprinting and laser holographic lithography to develop nanophotonics on a chip.
Advanced Laser Manufacturing of Polymeric Nanocomposites
Shaochen Chen
Office of Naval Research
This is a Young Investigator award to Dr. Chen from ONR. The objective of the project is to investigate laser-based 3D micro and nanomanufacturing processes for polymeric nanocomposites.
Collaborative Research: Massive Parallel Laser Direct Write of Submicron Dent Array for Quantum Leap of Fatigue Performance
Shaochen Chen
National Science Foundation
In collaboration with Prof. YB Guo at the University of Alabama, we are investigating laser-induced nanoscale dent formation in metals for improved fatigue performance.
Low Cost Direct Digital Nanomanufacturing with Simultaneous Process Monitoring
Shaochen Chen
Office of Naval Research
The goal of this project is to develop a femtosecond laser based direct nanomanufacturing system. Coupled with advanced imaging tool, the project will lead to low cost digital nanomanufacturing process with simultaneous process monitoring.
Surface Plasmon-Assisted Nanolithography
Shaochen Chen
National Science Foundation
The objective of this project is to investigate the effect of surface plasmons on nanoscale metallic surfaces, leading to extraordinary light transmission through nano-aperture. We will use such plasmonic effect for nanolithography to produce 2D and 3D nanostructures.