Graduate Program

Term Schedule

Fall 2020

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ME 400-1 Applied Boundary Value Prob Hussein Aluie MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
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 Wegmans Room 1400 (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 Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 403-1 Numerical Methods Adam Sefkow TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Review of numerical solutions of ODE's including stability and related concepts, boundary value problems, shooting methods; computational methods for PDE's: consistency and stability analysis (von Neumann, Kreiss), differential approximations, analysis of implicit methods, applications from hydrodynamics (Navier-Stokes), elliptical problems with non-constant coefficients, wave propagation in finite and infinite domains. At the conclusion of this course, the student should be comfortable with modern super computing techniques to solve physical problems of interest for his/her dissertation research. Location Goergen Hall Room 109 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ME 433-2 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 221 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
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 Online Room 13 (ASE) (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 437-1 Incompressible Flow Jessica Shang 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 Gavett Hall Room 202 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 439-1 Turbulence Hussein Aluie MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This is an introduction to turbulence theory and modeling for graduate students in engineering and the physical sciences. This course stresses intuitive physical understanding, mathematical analysis techniques,and numerical methodologies. It will highlight applications in various disciplines, including aeronautics,fusion sciences, geophysics and astrophysics. Location Lattimore Room 201 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 441-1 Finite Elements Methods Hesamaldin 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 Online Room 14 (ASE) (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
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 Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 460-1 Thermodynamics of Solids – 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 Online Room 15 (ASE) (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 462-2 Solids & Materials Lab Liyanagamage Dias; Robert Russell M 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects. Location Online Room 15 (ASE) (M 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ME 462-3 Solids & Materials Lab-Wrk – F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects. Location Online Room 17 (ASE) (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 462-4 Solids & Materials Lab-Wrk – M 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects. Location Online Room 17 (ASE) (M 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 462-5 Solids & Materials Lab-Wrk – W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects. Location Online Room 17 (ASE) (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 462-6 Solids & Materials Lab Liyanagamage Dias; Robert Russell W 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects. Location Online Room 15 (ASE) (W 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ME 482-1 Biosolid Mechanics Mark Buckley TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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ME 495-2 Master's Research in ME Christopher Muir –
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ME 495-3 Master's Research in ME Hesamaldin Askari –
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ME 495-4 Master's Research in ME Jessica Shang –
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ME 495-5 Master's Research in ME Jong-Hoon Nam –
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ME 497-1 Research Seminar in ME John Lambropoulos F 1:30PM - 3:00PM
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ME 535-1 Laser Plasma Interactions Andrei Maximov MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Breakeven conditions for inertial confinement fusion. The coronal plasma. Inverse bremsstrahlung absorption. Resonance absorption. Parametric instabilities. Nonlinear plasma waves. Zakharov equations and collapse. Location Hutchison Hall Room 140 (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
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 595-02 PhD Research in ME Adam Sefkow –
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ME 595-03 PhD Research in ME Jessica Shang –
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ME 595-04 PhD Research in ME Chuang Ren –
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ME 595-05 PhD Research in ME Douglas Kelley –
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ME 595-06 PhD Research in ME Dustin Froula –
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ME 595-07 PhD Research in ME Gilbert Collins –
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ME 595-08 PhD Research in ME Hesamaldin Askari –
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ME 595-09 PhD Research in ME Hussein Aluie –
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ME 595-1 PhD Research in ME – –
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ME 595-10 PhD Research in ME Andrea Pickel –
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ME 595-11 PhD Research in ME John Lambropoulos –
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ME 595-12 PhD Research in ME Jonathan Davies –
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ME 595-13 PhD Research in ME Jong-Hoon Nam –
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ME 595-14 PhD Research in ME Kevin Parker –
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ME 595-15 PhD Research in ME Liyanagamage Dias –
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ME 595-16 PhD Research in ME Niaz Abdolrahim –
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ME 595-17 PhD Research in ME Paul Funkenbusch –
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ME 595-18 PhD Research in ME Sean Regan –
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ME 895-1 Cont of Master's Enrollment – –
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ME 897-01 Masters Dissertation John Lambropoulos –
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ME 897-02 Masters Dissertation Hesamaldin Askari –
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ME 997-1 Doctoral Dissertation John Lambropoulos –
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ME 999-1 Doctoral Dissertation John Lambropoulos –
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
ME 462-2 Solids & Materials Lab Liyanagamage Dias; Robert Russell
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects.
ME 462-4 Solids & Materials Lab-Wrk –
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects.
Monday and Wednesday
ME 441-1 Finite Elements Methods Hesamaldin 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 439-1 Turbulence Hussein Aluie
This is an introduction to turbulence theory and modeling for graduate students in engineering and the physical sciences. This course stresses intuitive physical understanding, mathematical analysis techniques,and numerical methodologies. It will highlight applications in various disciplines, including aeronautics,fusion sciences, geophysics and astrophysics.
ME 437-1 Incompressible Flow Jessica Shang
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 535-1 Laser Plasma Interactions Andrei Maximov
Breakeven conditions for inertial confinement fusion. The coronal plasma. Inverse bremsstrahlung absorption. Resonance absorption. Parametric instabilities. Nonlinear plasma waves. Zakharov equations and collapse.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
ME 400-1 Applied Boundary Value Prob 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.
Tuesday
Tuesday and Thursday
ME 403-1 Numerical Methods Adam Sefkow
Review of numerical solutions of ODE's including stability and related concepts, boundary value problems, shooting methods; computational methods for PDE's: consistency and stability analysis (von Neumann, Kreiss), differential approximations, analysis of implicit methods, applications from hydrodynamics (Navier-Stokes), elliptical problems with non-constant coefficients, wave propagation in finite and infinite domains. At the conclusion of this course, the student should be comfortable with modern super computing techniques to solve physical problems of interest for his/her dissertation research.
ME 433-2 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 482-1 Biosolid Mechanics Mark Buckley
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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 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 –
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
ME 462-6 Solids & Materials Lab Liyanagamage Dias; Robert Russell
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects.
ME 462-5 Solids & Materials Lab-Wrk –
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects.
Thursday
Friday
ME 497-1 Research Seminar in ME John Lambropoulos
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ME 462-3 Solids & Materials Lab-Wrk –
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture: engineering problem solving methodologies and review of basic statistics. Laboratory: dealing with solids/materials instrumentation Students work in groups of three. Graduate students work alone on independent projects.
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.