Graduate Program

Fall Term Schedule

Fall 2024

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ME 400-1 Applied Boundary Value Prob – MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
Physical phenomena in a wide range of areas such as fluid and solid mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, chemical diffusion, and acoustics are governed by Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). In this course, you will learn how to solve a variety of BVPs, each of which is defined by a PDE, boundary conditions, and possibly initial conditions. We will cover the classical PDEs of mathematical physics: 1) diffusion equation, 2) Laplace equations, 3) wave equation. You will learn different techniques to solve these equations. Topics include separation of variables, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, spherical coordinates and Legendre’s equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessel’s equation, method of characteristics, and Green's functions. You will also learn the basics of how to discretize linear and nonlinear PDEs and solve them numerically. Emphasis will be on physical understanding of the governing equations and the resulting solutions. You will learn to use software and write code (Python, Matlab, Mathematica) to solve PDEs and visualize the solutions. Prior knowledge of any of these languages/software, although helpful, is not required. Location Dewey Room 2162 (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
ME 400-2 App Boundary Value Prob-Rec – F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course covers the classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat equation, the Laplace equation, and the wave equation. The primary technique covered in the course is separation of variables, which leads to solutions in the form of eigenfunction expansions. The topics include Fourier series, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, unbounded domains and the Fourier transform, spherical coordinates and Legendres equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessels equation. The software package Mathematica will be used extensively. Prior knowledge of Mathematica is helpful but not essential. In the last two weeks of the course, there will be a project on an assigned topic. The course will include applications in heat conduction, electrostatics, fluid flow, and acoustics. Location Computer Studies Room 209 (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 434-1 Intro to Plasma Physics I Chuang Ren TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Basic plasma parameters; quasi-neutrality, Debye length, plasma frequency, plasma parameter, Charged particle motion: orbit theory. Basic plasma equations; derivation of fluid equations from the Vlasov equation. Waves in plasmas. MHD theory. Energy balance. Location Hylan Building Room 102 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 437-2 Incompressible Flow – MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The study of incompressible flow covers fluid motions which are gentle enough that the density of the fluid changes little or none. Topics: Conservation equations. Bernoullis equation, the Navier-Stokes equations. Inviscid flows; vorticity; potential flows; stream functions; complex potentials. Viscosity and Reynolds number; some exact solutions with viscosity; boundary layers; low Reynolds number flows. Waves. Location Meliora Room 219 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 441-1 Finite Elements Methods Hesam Askari MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course provides a thorough grounding on the theory and application of linear finite element analysis in solid mechanics and related disciplines. Topics: structural matrix analysis concepts and computational procedures; shape functions and element formulation methods for 1-D, 2-D problems; variational methods, weighted residual methods and Galerkin techniques; isoparametric elements; error estimation and convergence; global analysis aspects. Term project and homework require computer implementation of 1-D and 2-D finite element procedures using Matlab. Term project not required for ME254 Location Meliora Room 224 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ME 444-1 Continuum Mechanics Douglas Kelley MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Continuum mechanics may be the topic that best defines and unifies mechanical engineering. The topic considers motion, deformation, flow, stresses, forces, and heat transfer as determined by the laws of mechanics. Those phenomena may occur in any materials — solids, fluids, or things in-between — that can be well-modeled as continuous, not discrete (meaning quantization effects are negligible). To handle this wide variety of phenomena and materials, we use the language of tensor mathematics, which we will build up at the beginning of the course. Applications to ongoing research of the instructor and students will be incorporated wherever possible. The course will include indicial notation and tensor analysis, concepts of stress, both Eulerian and Lagrangian descriptions of deformation and strain, conservation of mass, momentum, energy, angular momentum, and constitutive equations to describe material response. Location Hylan Building Room 202 (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 445-1 Precision Instrument Design Ethan Burnham-Fay TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course focuses teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of designing complex, precise systems. In these systems, aspects from mechanics, optics, electronics, design for manufacturing/assembly, and metrology/qualification must all be considered to design, build, and demonstrate a successful precisionsystem. The goal of this class is to develop a fundamental understanding of multidisciplinary design for designing the next generation of advanced instrumentation. Location Hylan Building Room 101 (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 460-1 Thermodynamics of Solids Liyanagamage Dias TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Review of basic thermodynamic quantities and laws; equations of state; statistical mechanics; heat capacity; relations between physical properties; Jacobian algebra; phase transformations, phase diagrams and chemical reactions; partial molal and excess quantities, phases of variable composition; free energy of binary and multicomponent systems; surfaces and interfaces. The emphasis is on the physical and chemical properties of micro and nano solids including stress and strain variables. Location Meliora Room 224 (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 482-1 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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ME 482-2 Biosolid Mechanics - REC Amy Lerner R 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120. Location Harkness Room 114 (R 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ME 482-3 Biosolid Mechanics - REC Amy Lerner R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120. Location Harkness Room 114 (R 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ME 495-1 Master's Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-15 Master's Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-16 Master's Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-17 Master's Research in ME Danae Polsin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-18 Master's Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-2 Master's Research in ME Hesam Askari 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-3 Master's Research in ME Jessica Shang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-4 Master's Research in ME Jong-Hoon Nam 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-5 Master's Research in ME Adam Sefkow 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-6 Master's Research in ME Paul Funkenbusch 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-7 Master's Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 495-8 Master's Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 497-1 Research Seminar in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 537-01 Introduction to High Energy Density Physics Gilbert Collins; James Rygg TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course will survey the field of high-energy-density science (HEDS), extending from ultra-dense matter to the radiation-dominated regime. Topics include: experimental and computational methods for the productions, manipulation, and diagnosis of HED matter, thermodynamic equations-of-state; dynamic transitions between equilibrium phases; and radiative and other transport properties. Throughout the course, we will make connections with key HEDS applications in astrophysics, laboratory fusion, and new quantum states of matter Location Goergen Hall Room 109 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 595-1 PhD Research in ME Adam Sefkow 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-10 PhD Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-11 PhD Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-12 PhD Research in ME Jong-Hoon Nam 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-13 PhD Research in ME Suxing Hu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-14 PhD Research in ME Liyanagamage Dias 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-15 PhD Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-17 PhD Research in ME Sean Regan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-18 PhD Research in ME Chuang Ren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-19 PhD Research in ME Riccardo Betti 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-2 PhD Research in ME Jessica Shang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-20 PhD Research in ME Petros Tzeferacos 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-21 PhD Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-22 PhD Research in ME Thomas Howard 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-23 PhD Research in ME Sobhit Kumar Singh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-4 PhD Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-5 PhD Research in ME Dustin Froula 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-6 PhD Research in ME Gilbert Collins 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-7 PhD Research in ME Hesam Askari 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-8 PhD Research in ME – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 595-9 PhD Research in ME Andrea Pickel 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 897-01 Masters Dissertation – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 986V-01 Full Time Visiting Student – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 997-1 Doctoral Dissertation – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ME 999-1 Doctoral Dissertation – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
Monday and Wednesday
ME 441-1 Finite Elements Methods Hesam Askari
This course provides a thorough grounding on the theory and application of linear finite element analysis in solid mechanics and related disciplines. Topics: structural matrix analysis concepts and computational procedures; shape functions and element formulation methods for 1-D, 2-D problems; variational methods, weighted residual methods and Galerkin techniques; isoparametric elements; error estimation and convergence; global analysis aspects. Term project and homework require computer implementation of 1-D and 2-D finite element procedures using Matlab. Term project not required for ME254
ME 437-2 Incompressible Flow –
The study of incompressible flow covers fluid motions which are gentle enough that the density of the fluid changes little or none. Topics: Conservation equations. Bernoullis equation, the Navier-Stokes equations. Inviscid flows; vorticity; potential flows; stream functions; complex potentials. Viscosity and Reynolds number; some exact solutions with viscosity; boundary layers; low Reynolds number flows. Waves.
ME 444-1 Continuum Mechanics Douglas Kelley
Continuum mechanics may be the topic that best defines and unifies mechanical engineering. The topic considers motion, deformation, flow, stresses, forces, and heat transfer as determined by the laws of mechanics. Those phenomena may occur in any materials — solids, fluids, or things in-between — that can be well-modeled as continuous, not discrete (meaning quantization effects are negligible). To handle this wide variety of phenomena and materials, we use the language of tensor mathematics, which we will build up at the beginning of the course. Applications to ongoing research of the instructor and students will be incorporated wherever possible. The course will include indicial notation and tensor analysis, concepts of stress, both Eulerian and Lagrangian descriptions of deformation and strain, conservation of mass, momentum, energy, angular momentum, and constitutive equations to describe material response.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
ME 400-1 Applied Boundary Value Prob –
Physical phenomena in a wide range of areas such as fluid and solid mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, chemical diffusion, and acoustics are governed by Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). In this course, you will learn how to solve a variety of BVPs, each of which is defined by a PDE, boundary conditions, and possibly initial conditions. We will cover the classical PDEs of mathematical physics: 1) diffusion equation, 2) Laplace equations, 3) wave equation. You will learn different techniques to solve these equations. Topics include separation of variables, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, spherical coordinates and Legendre’s equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessel’s equation, method of characteristics, and Green's functions. You will also learn the basics of how to discretize linear and nonlinear PDEs and solve them numerically. Emphasis will be on physical understanding of the governing equations and the resulting solutions. You will learn to use software and write code (Python, Matlab, Mathematica) to solve PDEs and visualize the solutions. Prior knowledge of any of these languages/software, although helpful, is not required.
Tuesday
Tuesday and Thursday
ME 482-1 Biosolid Mechanics Amy Lerner
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ME 537-01 Introduction to High Energy Density Physics Gilbert Collins; James Rygg
This course will survey the field of high-energy-density science (HEDS), extending from ultra-dense matter to the radiation-dominated regime. Topics include: experimental and computational methods for the productions, manipulation, and diagnosis of HED matter, thermodynamic equations-of-state; dynamic transitions between equilibrium phases; and radiative and other transport properties. Throughout the course, we will make connections with key HEDS applications in astrophysics, laboratory fusion, and new quantum states of matter
ME 434-1 Intro to Plasma Physics I Chuang Ren
Basic plasma parameters; quasi-neutrality, Debye length, plasma frequency, plasma parameter, Charged particle motion: orbit theory. Basic plasma equations; derivation of fluid equations from the Vlasov equation. Waves in plasmas. MHD theory. Energy balance.
ME 445-1 Precision Instrument Design Ethan Burnham-Fay
This course focuses teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of designing complex, precise systems. In these systems, aspects from mechanics, optics, electronics, design for manufacturing/assembly, and metrology/qualification must all be considered to design, build, and demonstrate a successful precisionsystem. The goal of this class is to develop a fundamental understanding of multidisciplinary design for designing the next generation of advanced instrumentation.
ME 460-1 Thermodynamics of Solids Liyanagamage Dias
Review of basic thermodynamic quantities and laws; equations of state; statistical mechanics; heat capacity; relations between physical properties; Jacobian algebra; phase transformations, phase diagrams and chemical reactions; partial molal and excess quantities, phases of variable composition; free energy of binary and multicomponent systems; surfaces and interfaces. The emphasis is on the physical and chemical properties of micro and nano solids including stress and strain variables.
Wednesday
Thursday
ME 482-3 Biosolid Mechanics - REC Amy Lerner
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120.
ME 482-2 Biosolid Mechanics - REC Amy Lerner
Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Experimental, analytical and computational approaches for biomechanics are introduced in homework, laboratory and project assignments. Structure/function relationships and the effects of mechanics on biological processes will be considered as well as methods to evaluate risk for injury. The finite element modeling technique will be introduced for stress analysis. Pre-requisites: ME 226, BME 201 or ME 120.
Friday
ME 400-2 App Boundary Value Prob-Rec –
This course covers the classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat equation, the Laplace equation, and the wave equation. The primary technique covered in the course is separation of variables, which leads to solutions in the form of eigenfunction expansions. The topics include Fourier series, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, unbounded domains and the Fourier transform, spherical coordinates and Legendres equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessels equation. The software package Mathematica will be used extensively. Prior knowledge of Mathematica is helpful but not essential. In the last two weeks of the course, there will be a project on an assigned topic. The course will include applications in heat conduction, electrostatics, fluid flow, and acoustics.