A team of mechanical engineering researchers were able to advance their research in the field of atomization and sprays by utilizing the resources available at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.
Category: Mechanical Engineering
PhD student Cicero Pola part of 2022-23 Brown Graduate Fellowship Program
Cicero is currently doing research on the design and analysis of graphene-based electrochemical sensors for the detection of relevant food safety and public health targets including virus, foodborne pathogens and food allergens. Among his achievements is his number of peer-reviewed publications. He has already published 22 peer-reviewed articles in high impact journals, 15 peer-reviewed articles since he joined Iowa State University, five book chapters, [and] one patent. These are all a testament of his dedication and research excellence.
Cyclone engineers take to the sky for advanced manufacturing research
A team of Iowa State University College of Engineering researchers recently experienced something that few ever will: a zero-gravity environment.
New leadership positions lead advancement in key undergraduate education outcomes
Cris Schwartz, professor of mechanical engineering and director of ME’s undergraduate education, has been appointed professor in charge of foundational mechanics course experience, and Jennifer Heinen, teaching professor of chemical and biological engineering and CBE’s director of undergraduate education, has been named professor in charge of continuous improvement and accreditation.
ME’s Krishnamurthy joins Plant Sciences Institute
Mechanical engineering associate professor Adarsh Krishnamurthy joins Iowa State University’s Plant Sciences Institute as part of its newest cohort.
Iowa Lakes teams up with Iowa State to test batteries
Iowa Lakes Community College collaborates with Iowa State University to provide hands-on learning experiences to engineering students. The experimental collaboration utilizes a battery testing machine purchased with a grant obtained by both colleges. The device will allow engineering students to collect data on the optimal charging cycles of battery cells.
Applying ME concepts to create a metaverse
After completing his studies at the end of the Spring 2022 semester, Yi Zheng, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering, will spend two years serving as a postdoc research scientist for the Facebook Reality Lab in Seattle.
ME alum Charlie Kolar wins prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy
owa State senior All-American tight end Charlie Kolar is one of the most decorated players in Iowa State history and he solidified his place in Cyclone history by receiving the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy tonight at the 63rd National Football Foundation Awards Dinner in Las Vegas.
Retired ME staffer keeps busy creating stained-glass art
Deb Schroeder, who worked as a clerk for the ME department from 2010 to 2019, spends part of her free time these days creating stained-glass panels.
Olivia Tyrrell: Outstanding senior in mechanical engineering
Olivia Tyrrell is the fall 2021 outstanding senior in mechanical engineering.
Two PIRI awards grant $900k to support translational artificial intelligence and foster rural innovation
The Iowa State University Office of the Vice President for Research has announced two winning teams for the 2021 Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (PIRI), distributing a total of $900,000 in institutional funding to support two of the largest collaborative initiatives in award history. For the 2021 award cycle, two teams led by associate professor of mechanical engineering Soumik Sarkar, and professor of electrical and computer engineering Hongwei Zhang and professor of architecture Kimberly Zarecor, were each recently selected to receive $450,000 in PIRI funding over the next three years.
2021 REX, TEX award winners announced
Six mechanical engineering students were recently recognized by Iowa State University’s Graduate College.
New course teaches the art and science of beer brewing
Iowa State University’s newest courses will teach an ancient practice that has gained mass popularity in recent years: beer brewing.
Using video game-based tools to teach STEM
A mechanical engineering (ME) alum hopes to engage the next generation of scientists and engineers by using a video game interface to teach them STEM concepts and methods.
Project aims to 3D print super-soft materials for health-monitoring sensors
A new project involving an interdisciplinary team of researchers aims to 3D print super-soft materials to create sensors that can better monitor health conditions ranging from cardiovascular diseases to COVID-19.