Mechanical Engineering Department faculty research is multidisciplinary, integrating concepts and methodologies from academia and industry.
Modified from me.calpoly.edu
Submissions from 2011
Differential Regulation of Articular Cartilage Tensile Properties by IGF-1 and TGF-β1 during In Vitro Growth, M. E. Stender, N. T. Balcom, B. Berg-Johansen, K. J. Dills, D. Dyk, S. J. Hazelwood, A. C. Chen, R. L. Sah, and S. M. Klisch
A Differential Planetary Gear Model with Backlash and Teeth Damage, Xi Wu, Jim Meagher, and Andrew Sommer
Submissions from 2010
Classes That Click: Fast, Rich Feedback to Enhance Student Learning and Satisfaction, John C. Chen, Dexter C. Whittinghill, and Jennifer A. Kadlowec
Work in Progress - Role of Faculty in Promoting Lifelong Learning: Initial Findings, John Chen, Susan M. Lord, Katharyn Nottis, Michael Prince, Candice Stefanou, and Jonathon Stolk
Nitrous Oxide Cooling in Hybrid Rocket Nozzles, Patrick Lemieux
Role of Faculty in Promoting Lifelong Learning: Characterizing Classroom Environments, Susan M. Lord, John Chen, Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Candice Stefanou, Michael J. Prince, and Jonathon Stolk
Differential Regulation of Immature Articular Cartilage Compressive Moduli and Poisson’s Ratios by in vitro Stimulation With IGF-1 and TGF-β1, Gregory M. Williams, Kristin J. Dills, Christian R. Flores, Michael E. Stender, Kevin M. Stewart, Lauren M. Nelson, Albert C. Chen, Koichi Masuda, Scott J. Hazelwood, Stephen M. Klisch, and Robert L. Sah
Submissions from 2009
Undergraduate Engineers Develop Hydraulic Servo Control Systems Using Model-Based Design with Simulink, Charles Birdsong
The Effectiveness of Asynchronous Podcasting of Classes, John Chen
Simulating the Growth of Articular Cartilage Explants in a Permeation Bioreactor to Aid in Experimental Protocol Design, Timothy P. Ficklin, Andrew Davol, and Stephen M. Klisch
Use of Ultrasonic Sensors in the Development of an Electronic Travel Aid, Chris Gearhart, Alex Herold, Brian Self, Charles Birdsong, and Lynne Slivovsky
Dynamics Simulation and Malfunction Diagnosis of Heavy Machinery Using MSC ADAMS, Dewen Kong, Jim M. Meagher, and Xi Wu
Development of a Reusable Aerospike Nozzle for Hybrid Rocket Motors, Patrick Lemieux
Transient Refrigerant Migration and Oil Distribution of an R134a Automotive A/C System, Steffen Peuker and P. S. Hrnjak
Enhanced Vehicle Identification Utilizing Sensor Fusion and Statistical Algorithms, Stephane Roussel, Hemanth Porumamilla, Charles Birdsong, Peter Schuster, and Christopher Clark
Work in Progress - Role of Faculty in Promoting Lifelong Learning, Jonathon Stolk, Susan M. Lord, Candice Stefanou, John Chen, Katharyn E. K. Nottis, and Michael J. Prince
A Nonlinear Constituent Based Viscoelastic Model for Articular Cartilage and Analysis of Tissue Remodeling Due to Altered Glycosaminoglycan-Collagen Interactions, Gregory C. Thomas, Anna Asanbaeva, Pasquale Vena, Robert L. Sah, and Stephen M. Klisch
Integrating ADAMS Software into an Upper Division Mechanical Design and Analysis Course, Xi Wu, Dewen Kong, and Jim Meagher
Submissions from 2008
Cartilage growth and remodeling: modulation of balance between proteoglycan and collagen network in vitro with β-aminopropionitrile, Anna Asanbaeva, Koichi Masuda, Eugene J-M.A. Thonar, Stephen M. Klisch, and Robert L. Sah
Regulation of immature cartilage growth by IGF-I, TGF- β 1, BMP-7, and PDGF-AB: role of metabolic balance between fixed charge and collagen network, Anna Asanbaeva, Koichi Masuda, Eugene J-M.A. Thonar, Stephen M. Klisch, and Robert L. Sah
Articular Cartilage Tensile Integrity: Modulation by matrix depletion is maturation-dependent, Anna Asanbaeva, Johnny Tam, Barbara L. Schumacher, Stephen M. Klisch, Koichi Masuda, and Robert L. Sah
A Nonlinear Finite Element Model of Cartilage Growth, Andrew Davol, Michael S. Bingham, Robert L. Sah, and Stephen M. Klisch
A Cartilage Growth Mixture Model With Collagen Remodeling: Validation Protocols, Stephen M. Klisch, Anna Asanbaeva, Sevan R. Oungoulian, Koichi Masuda, Eugene J.-MA. Thonar, Andrew Davol, and Robert L. Sah
Nonlinear Contact Analysis of Gear Teeth for Malfunction Diagnostics, D. Kong, J. M. Meagher, C. Xu, X. Wu, and Y. Wu
Cal Poly Wind Power Research Center, Patrick Lemieux and John Ridgely