Expertise

Subject Areas:

  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Vibrations
  • Stochastic Dynamics
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Computational Dynamics
  • Experimental Methods
  • Design
  • Engineering Pedagogy

His background is in nonlinear dynamics, stochastic dynamics, vibrations, and experimental design. Currently, his research interests include vibrational energy localization, topology optimization, control of flexible/bio-inspired robotics, adaptive frequency oscillators, and engineering pedagogy.

Research:

  • Nonlinear and Stochastic Coupled Oscillator Array
  • Chaotic Communications
  • Acoustic Metamaterials
  • Soft Actuators
Communities
Mechanical Engineering
Degrees
PhD, University of Maryland, Mechanical Engineering, 2015
MS, University of Oklahoma, Mathematics, 2008
BS, University of Oklahoma, Mathematics, 2006
Keywords
stochastic dynamics nonlinear vibrations vibrations computational dynamics music mathematics education mechanical engineering applied mathematics numerical analysis experimental design stochastic models numerical models nonlinear dynamics analytical techniques
Languages
English
Honors

Ford Fellow, Ford Foundation

Sloan Fellow, Sloan Foundation

NSF EAPSI Recipient, NSF

Associations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers