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Magnetically-Driven Ventricular Assist Device
PI Eduardo Divo
CO-I Christopher Adams
The proposed project brings together multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and mock circulatory loop (MCL) benchtop experiments to analyze the hemodynamics of a proposed Magnetically-Driven Ventricular Assist Device (MVAD).
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Project DRIFT: Drag Reducing Ionized Flow Technology
PI John Ekaterinaris
CO-I Trevor Perkins
Project DRIFT (Drag Reducing Ionized Flow Technology) aims to improve aerodynamic characteristics by ionizing the air that flows over an aircraft’s wing.
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Identifying Cost-Effective Security Barrier Technologies for K-12 Schools: An Interdisciplinary Evaluation
PI Thomas Foley
CO-I Reginald Parker
CO-I Michele Gazica
CO-I Brooke Shannon
CO-I Erin Bowen
CO-I Muna Slewa
CO-I Michael Brady
CO-I Richard Rodriguez
CO-I Perry Feder
This study proposes to test and collect data on the effectiveness of commonly used physical security systems in delaying intruders. The purpose of this study is to support the design of better physical security systems for schools. The study will also gather data on parent and teacher perceptions of the quality of security in schools.
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Material Selections and Manufacturing Methods for Multipurpose Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (SUAVs)
PI John Leishman
CO-I Trevor Perrott
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issues regulations defining the Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) design competition. This program centers on exploring both new and traditional aircraft design and manufacturing approaches for SUAVs that are optimized for the missions specified by the DBF competition. In-depth material selection studies will be executed and documented as part of the detail design phase of the aircraft. The aircraft’s mission-specific structural strength-to-weight ratio will be studied and optimized.
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Control Oriented Modeling of Aeroservoelastic Systems
PI Claudia Moreno
Modeling of a flexible aircraft requires a structural model coupled with a consistent aerodynamic model. A challenge of modeling aeroservoelastic effects is the sensitivity of structural and aerodynamic model parameters in the coupled system. As a result, extensive tuning is required to predict accurate flutter characteristics. This research program proposes to investigate the sensitivity of structural and aerodynamic parameters in aeroservoelastic systems.
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Aerodynamic Modeling of Ram-Air Parachutes
PI Mark Ricklick
CO-I Richard Anderson
CO-I Angelo Andres Fonseca Pazmino
CO-I Christian Alexis Guzman Zurita
The focus of this project is the investigation in flight performance of ram-air parachutes using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The modeling of a ram-air parachute presents challenges in the prediction of the in-flight geometry, as there is a strong interaction between the flow field and parachute structure. Methods were developed to approximate the geometry and efficiently model the parachute as a rigid body.
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A Knowledge-based Consultant for Diagnosing Toxic Exposures
PI Joel Schipper
Joel Schipper of Electrical and Computer Engineering works with the Florida Poison Information Center to develop a knowledge-based system to aid in the timely diagnosis of exposures to unknown toxins.
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Encouraging Students to Pursue an Engineering Education and Career
PI Massood Towhidnejad
This NSF-sponsored project provides scholarship for engineering students pursuing degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and software engineering.
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