Graduate Program

Fall Term Schedule

Fall 2023

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ME 400-1 Applied Boundary Value Prob Hussein Aluie 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 Hussein Aluie 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 433-3 Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion Andrea Pickel TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Understanding energy transport and conversion at the nanoscale requires a detailed picture of interactions among molecules, electrons, phonons, and photons. This course draws on relevant concepts of statistical thermodynamics and solid-state physics to describe the physical mechanisms of energy transport and conversion in nanoscale systems. Topics covered include kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamic distribution functions, energy carrier dispersion relations, Boltzmann transport equation modeling of thermal and electrical properties, size effects (classical and quantum) on material properties, and thermoelectric and photovoltaic energy conversion. Location Meliora Room 224 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ME 434-1 Intro to Plasma Physics I Adam Sefkow 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 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 443-1 Applied Vibration Analysis Jong-Hoon Nam TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Deformations and the stresses in different types of structural systems subjected to prescribed dynamic loading conditions. Topics include: overview of structural dynamics, matrix structural analysis and Finite Element analysis, single-degree and multi-degree-of-freedom systems, linear and inelastic systems, numerical evaluation of dynamic response, Finite Element methods in dynamic analysis, earthquake response and structural design. Location Lechase Room 184 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
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 449-2 Elasticity John Lambropoulos TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Analysis of stress and strain; equilibrium; compatibility; elastic stress-strain relations; material symmetries. Torsion and bending of bars. Plane stress and plane strain; stress functions. Applications to half-plane and half-space problems; wedges; notches. 3-D problems via potentials. Location Hylan Building Room 101 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ME 481-1 Mechanical Behavior of Solids Niaz Abdolrahim TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The mechanical response of crystalline (metals, ceramics, semiconductors)and amorphous solids (glasses, polymers) and their composites in terms of the relationships between stress, strain, damage, fracture, strain-rate, temperature, and microstructure. Location Hylan Building Room 101 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 495-1 Master's Research in ME Christopher Muir –
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ME 495-15 Master's Research in ME Niaz Abdolrahim –
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ME 495-16 Master's Research in ME Renato Perucchio –
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ME 495-2 Master's Research in ME Hesam Askari –
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ME 495-3 Master's Research in ME Jessica Shang –
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ME 495-4 Master's Research in ME Jong-Hoon Nam –
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ME 495-5 Master's Research in ME Adam Sefkow –
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ME 495-6 Master's Research in ME Paul Funkenbusch –
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ME 497-1 Research Seminar in ME John Lambropoulos –
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ME 537-1 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 544-1 Particle-In-Cell Simulation of Plasma Physics Chuang Ren TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course introduces the Particle-in-Cell (PIC) method, including basic concepts, algorithms, and best practices. The course is project-based. Students can choose to either study a plasma physics problem using a PIC code or write their own codes. Prerequisite of ME 434 Plasma Physics I Location Gavett Hall Room 312 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ME 594-2 Research Internship Hesam Askari –
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ME 595-1 PhD Research in ME Adam Sefkow –
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ME 595-10 PhD Research in ME John Lambropoulos –
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ME 595-11 PhD Research in ME Wolfgang Theobald –
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ME 595-12 PhD Research in ME Jong-Hoon Nam –
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ME 595-13 PhD Research in ME – –
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ME 595-14 PhD Research in ME Liyanagamage Dias –
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ME 595-15 PhD Research in ME Niaz Abdolrahim –
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ME 595-17 PhD Research in ME Sean Regan –
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ME 595-18 PhD Research in ME Chuang Ren –
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ME 595-19 PhD Research in ME Riccardo Betti –
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ME 595-2 PhD Research in ME Jessica Shang –
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ME 595-20 PhD Research in ME Petros Tzeferacos –
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ME 595-21 PhD Research in ME Renato Perucchio –
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ME 595-22 PhD Research in ME Thomas Howard –
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ME 595-4 PhD Research in ME Douglas Kelley –
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ME 595-5 PhD Research in ME Dustin Froula –
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ME 595-6 PhD Research in ME Gilbert Collins –
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ME 595-7 PhD Research in ME Hesam Askari –
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ME 595-8 PhD Research in ME Hussein Aluie –
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ME 595-9 PhD Research in ME Andrea Pickel –
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ME 897-01 Masters Dissertation John Lambropoulos –
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ME 897-02 Masters Dissertation Hesam Askari –
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ME 897-10 Masters Dissertation Jessica Shang –
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ME 897-11 Masters Dissertation Jong-Hoon Nam –
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ME 897-12 Masters Dissertation Christopher Muir –
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ME 897-13 Masters Dissertation Paul Funkenbusch –
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ME 897-15 Masters Dissertation Niaz Abdolrahim –
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ME 897-16 Masters Dissertation Douglas Kelley –
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ME 897-20 Masters Dissertation Niaz Abdolrahim –
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ME 995-2 Cont of Doctoral Enrollment Douglas Kelley –
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ME 997-1 Doctoral Dissertation John Lambropoulos –
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ME 997-10 Doctoral Dissertation Sean Regan –
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ME 997-11 Doctoral Dissertation Adam Sefkow –
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ME 997-15 Doctoral Dissertation Liyanagamage Dias –
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ME 997-16 Doctoral Dissertation Jessica Shang –
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ME 997-2 Doctoral Dissertation Andrea Pickel –
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ME 997-20 Doctoral Dissertation Renato Perucchio –
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ME 997-21 Doctoral Dissertation Gilbert Collins –
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ME 997-22 Doctoral Dissertation Hussein Aluie –
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ME 997-23 Doctoral Dissertation Suxing Hu –
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ME 997-24 Doctoral Dissertation Chuang Ren –
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ME 997-4 Doctoral Dissertation Gilbert Collins –
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ME 997-5 Doctoral Dissertation Hesam Askari –
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ME 997-7 Doctoral Dissertation Dustin Froula –
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ME 997-8 Doctoral Dissertation Jong-Hoon Nam –
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ME 997-9 Doctoral Dissertation Douglas Kelley –
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ME 999-1 Doctoral Dissertation Renato Perucchio –
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ME 999-10 Doctoral Dissertation Niaz Abdolrahim –
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ME 999-11 Doctoral Dissertation Hussein Aluie –
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ME 999-12 Doctoral Dissertation Valeri Goncharov –
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ME 999-13 Doctoral Dissertation Sean Regan –
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ME 999-14 Doctoral Dissertation Suxing Hu –
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ME 999-15 Doctoral Dissertation Andrea Pickel –
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ME 999-16 Doctoral Dissertation Kevin Parker –
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ME 999-17 Doctoral Dissertation Jong-Hoon Nam –
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ME 999-18 Doctoral Dissertation Renato Perucchio –
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ME 999-19 Doctoral Dissertation Jonathan Davies –
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ME 999-2 Doctoral Dissertation Liyanagamage Dias –
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ME 999-20 Doctoral Dissertation Adam Sefkow –
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ME 999-3 Doctoral Dissertation Chuang Ren –
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ME 999-4 Doctoral Dissertation Hesam Askari –
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ME 999-5 Doctoral Dissertation Paul Funkenbusch –
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ME 999-6 Doctoral Dissertation Gilbert Collins –
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ME 999-7 Doctoral Dissertation Riccardo Betti –
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ME 999-8 Doctoral Dissertation Douglas Kelley –
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ME 999-9 Doctoral Dissertation Jessica Shang –
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ME 999A-2 Doctoral Dissertation in Absentia Hesam Askari –
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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
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
ME 400-1 Applied Boundary Value Prob Hussein Aluie
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 433-3 Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion Andrea Pickel
Understanding energy transport and conversion at the nanoscale requires a detailed picture of interactions among molecules, electrons, phonons, and photons. This course draws on relevant concepts of statistical thermodynamics and solid-state physics to describe the physical mechanisms of energy transport and conversion in nanoscale systems. Topics covered include kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamic distribution functions, energy carrier dispersion relations, Boltzmann transport equation modeling of thermal and electrical properties, size effects (classical and quantum) on material properties, and thermoelectric and photovoltaic energy conversion.
ME 544-1 Particle-In-Cell Simulation of Plasma Physics Chuang Ren
This course introduces the Particle-in-Cell (PIC) method, including basic concepts, algorithms, and best practices. The course is project-based. Students can choose to either study a plasma physics problem using a PIC code or write their own codes. Prerequisite of ME 434 Plasma Physics I
ME 449-2 Elasticity John Lambropoulos
Analysis of stress and strain; equilibrium; compatibility; elastic stress-strain relations; material symmetries. Torsion and bending of bars. Plane stress and plane strain; stress functions. Applications to half-plane and half-space problems; wedges; notches. 3-D problems via potentials.
ME 443-1 Applied Vibration Analysis Jong-Hoon Nam
Deformations and the stresses in different types of structural systems subjected to prescribed dynamic loading conditions. Topics include: overview of structural dynamics, matrix structural analysis and Finite Element analysis, single-degree and multi-degree-of-freedom systems, linear and inelastic systems, numerical evaluation of dynamic response, Finite Element methods in dynamic analysis, earthquake response and structural design.
ME 537-1 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 Adam Sefkow
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 481-1 Mechanical Behavior of Solids Niaz Abdolrahim
The mechanical response of crystalline (metals, ceramics, semiconductors)and amorphous solids (glasses, polymers) and their composites in terms of the relationships between stress, strain, damage, fracture, strain-rate, temperature, and microstructure.
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.
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
ME 400-2 App Boundary Value Prob-Rec Hussein Aluie
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.