Students

Research Team Members

Current Research Team Members:
Jesse Black, Apoorva Kapadia, Amit Jagarwal, Joshua Finn, Matthew Jensen, Dionne Norfleet, Ryan Schkoda, Trevor Turner, Parikshit Medha, and Gavin Wiggins. Plus co-advising, Erhun Isayere, from the Electrical/Computer Engineering department.

ME and ECE MS/PhD Graduates:
Brown, T., “Investigation of a Tire Inflation Pressure System to Enhance Vehicle Stability for Lateral Manuevers”, 2008.
Bassily, H., "A Comparative Fault Diagnosis Methodology Based on Time Series Analysis of System’s Signals”, 2007.
Frick, P., “A Hydraulic Actuated Thermal Management System for Large Displacement Engine Cooling Systems”, August 2007.
Mitchell, T., “Advanced Thermal Management for Internal Combustion Engines”, 2007.
Mills, V., non-thesis, 2007.
Sekhon, R., "Experimental Testing of a Stationary Gas Turbine Diagnostic System – Verification and Validation", 2007.
Rhoads, M., non-thesis, 2006.
Simoson, C., "Design, Modeling, and Testing of Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation”, 2006.
Chastain, J., “Internal Combustion Engine Cooling Strategies: Theory and Test”, 2006.
Mandhata, U., "Investigation of Operator Feedback in Human-Vehicle Haptic Interfaces for Steer-by-Wire Transportation Systems", 2005.
Ancha, S., "Development of Distributed Four Wheel Steer-by-Wire Systems in Medium Duty Hybrid Vehicles", 2005.
Eberth, J., "Smart Thermostat Management Systems for Internal Combustion Engines", 2004.
Ganta, S., "A Global Power Flow Diagnostic Framework for Multi-Domain Transportation Systems with Application to Drive-by-Wire Vehicles", 2004.
Cimba, D., "Design, Control, and Experimental Validation of a Roll Minimization System for Sport Utility Vehicles", 2004.
Setlur, P., “Nonlinear Control of Automotive Mechatronic Systems”, 2003. (ECE)
Samuels, B., "Modeling and Design of Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) for Medium Duty Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications", 2002.
Zeyu, L., "Nonlinear Model Reduction Strategies with Application to Model-based Internal Combustion Spark Ignition Engine Control Algorithms", 2001.
Conatser, R., "Diagnosis of Automotive Electronic Throttle Control System Faults", 2001.
Paradis, I., “Thermal Modeling of Automotive Engine Components for Temperature Prediction and Fluid Flow Regulation", 2001.
Liu, X., “Design, Analysis, and Control of a Vehicle Vibration Isolation Seating System", 2000.

ME 415/415H Undergraduate Research Participants:
Finn, J., “Combined Cycle Electric Power Generation – Operation, Data Acquisition, and System Health Monitoring”, 2007.
Cash, T., “Human/Machine Interface: Design of Audio and Visual Feedback for Vehicle Control”, 2006.
Ehlert, D., “A Multi-Fuel Two Stroke 230cc Engine - Electronics and Testing", 2003.
Lukens, P., “Diagnostic Strategies for Multi-Domain Dynamic Systems”, 2003.
Noble, D., "Design of Automotive Thermal Systems Using Multiple Loops", Honors Thesis, 2003.
Gilbert, K., "Light-Duty Vehicle Roll Control - Modeling and Analysis", 2002.
Black, T., "Automotive Thermal System Testing and Analysis", 2002.
Powers, L., "Emissions Testing of a 215cc Multi-Fuel Two Stroke Engine", 2002.
Craps, J., "Ford 4.6L Engine Thermal Management System Testing", 2002.
Reeves, I., "Experimental Study of Model-Free Fuel and Spark Control in a Utility Engine for Hybrid Vehicle Applications", 2001.
Norris, M., "Investigation of Engine Valve Dynamics and Experimental Testing of a Four Stroke Internal Combustion Spark Ignition Engine", 2001.
Clayton, D., "Fourier Series Neural Network Modeling of a Automobile Power Steering Systems", Honors Thesis, 2000.
Leeds , E., "Emission Testing and Rapid Prototyping for Internal Combustion Spark Ignition Engines", 2000.
Whitehead, S., "Dynamic Analysis of a Light-duty Vehicle Undergoing Longitudinal, Lateral, and Yaw Motion with Relative Cargo Displacement", 2000.
Osborn, C., "Effect of Fuel and Spark on Utility Engine Performance and Emissions", 2000.
Schubert, M., "Hydraulic Systems- Modeling and Experimental Testing", 2000.
McCall, N., "Modeling of Antilock Brake Systems Using SABER and Bond Graphs", 2000.
Mills, V., "Modeling and Analysis of Antilock Braking Systems with Load Shifting", Honors Thesis, 2000.
Nichols, R., "Thermal Modeling and Experimental Testing of a Spark Ignition Utility Engine", 1999.
Samuels, B., "Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engine Fuel Injector Modeling", 1999.
Chand, A., "Mechatronic Software Tools and Proportional Solenoid Valve Modeling", 1999.
Cheek, W., "Gasoline Direct Injection: An Advanced Fuel Delivery System for Spark Ignition Engines", 1999.
Martin, T., "Fabrication and Control of a Ball and Beam System with Anomalies", 1999.
Zeigler, J., "Utility Engine Upgrade Using an Engine Control Unit", 1999.
Cheek, W., "Small Engine Testing on SuperFlow 901 Dynamometer", 1999.  

Undergraduate Research Participants:
Stellwagen, J., Clemson University, 2005.
Parker, R., Clemson University, 2004.
Lukens, P., Clemson University, 2004.
Riek, T., exchange student from Trier University at Birkenfeld, Germany, 2001.
Warken, M., exchange student from Trier University at Birkenfeld, Germany, 2000.

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Participants:
Simoson, C., King College, Bristol, TN, 2002.
Sobolewski, P., University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, 2002.
Nicolosi, J., State University of New York at Binghamton, NY, 2001.
Norris, J., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, VA, 2000.
Nash, J., University of South Carolina, SC, 1999.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University