University of South Florida

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Some recent research projects are summarized below.

Current approaches to assembly at the micro/nano scales limit our ability to combine materials made from different processes.   We are working on new techniques that will enable new levels of device integration.

3D printing is a rapid prototyping technique that permits rapid fabrication of complicated geometries.  However, application is currently limited by part deformations during post-processing.

We are using nanoparticles to reduce the deformations and increase the final part accuracy.

We are developing methods for using solar heating to test thermal protection systems (TPS) under extreme temperatures (>2000° C) and fluxes (>200 W/cm²).

Micro/Nano Assembly

3D Printing

Solar Testing of Thermal Protection Systems

Research