Research Interests:
Design optimization of lubricated machine components, modeling of mixed-film lubrication contacts, chemical-vibro-mechanical finishing of hard metal machine components.

Research Centers: Propulsion Engineering Research Center

• A non-averaged method to determine the rheological properties of traction fluids
• An Experimental/Analytical Study of High-Speed, High-Load Rolling/Sliding Contacts with Ultra-Low-Viscoity Fluids
• Analysis of the Lubrication Conditions in Rolling/Sliding Contacts with the Presence of Surface Defects
• Chemical-vibro-mechanical finishing of hard metal machine components
• Deterministic Modeling of Thin-Film Lubrication Between Rough Surfaces
• Development of A Computer Program to Calculate Traction Coefficients and Film Thicknesses in A Flat-Face Translating Cam-Follower System
• Modeling and Performance Analysis of Toroidal Traction-Drive Contacts