Ongoing/Recent Projects and Sponsors

• A Fluid-structure coupled computational model for the certification of shock-resistant elastomer coatings (ONR)

• Multi-physics models for parachute deployment and braking (CMSoft & AFOSR)

• Multiphase fluid-material interaction: cavitation modeling and damage assessment (NSF)

• Investigation of the primary mechanisms of cavitation-induced damages (NSF)

• Non-destructive evaluation of alloy sensitization using induction infrared thermography (ONR)

• Underwater shock waves for biofouling control (ONR)

• Thermal energy harvesting using solid/liquid phase change materials (ICTAS)

• Diffusive molecular dynamics (DMD) for long-term atomistic simulations (internally funded)