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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Presentations by MAE doctoral students 2009

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

NIOSH Vacancy Announcement mechanical engineer

> Below are the links to the vacancy announcements for a Mechanical Engineer,
> GS-0830-09, located in NIOSH/HELD/ECTB/Morgantown, WV. The opening date is
> May 4, 2009; closing date is May 11,2009.
>
> Current and Former Federal Employees apply under HHS-CDC-T2-2009-0572
> http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80770071&AVSDM=2009%2D05%2D04+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&q=1552059&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=112&SUBMIT1.y=15
>
> All US Citizens apply under HHS-CDC-D2-2009-0234
>
> http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80770280&AVSDM=2009%2D05%2D04+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&q=1552077&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=95&SUBMIT1.y=15
>
> Terri Zandier
> Human Resources Specialist
> DHHS/AHRC/Team 2/Pittsburgh
> 626 Cochrans Mill Road
> P.O. Box 18070
> Building 01, Room 221
> Pittsburgh, PA 15236
> (412) 386-6492 (Telephone)
> (412) 386-4474 (Fax)

Best regards,

Ever J. Barbero
ASME Fellow, SAMPE Fellow
Professor and Chairman
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
West Virginia University
323 ESB, Morgantown WV 26506-6106
(304) 293-3111 ext. 2337
Web: http://www.mae.wvu.edu/barbero/
Blog: http://maechair.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Naval Postgraduate School Faculty Positions

Faculty Positions
Material Science and Engineering
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, California

The Departments of Mechanical & Astronautical Engineering, and Physics invite applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level in the areas of Materials Science and Engineering and Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS). Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at a more senior level. Individuals with backgrounds and interests broadly in advanced structural materials and/or in the areas of functional materials for nano/micro-systems, sensors devices and related applications are especially encouraged to apply.

Between them, the Departments currently have more than 40 tenure-track and adjunct faculty, and related support staff and offer M.S., Engineer and Ph.D. degrees. The Materials Science and Engineering faculty are affiliated with the Center for Materials Science & Engineering, which is equipped with various processing, x-ray, light- and electron-optical microscopy, clean room and thermo-mechanical characterization facilities.

Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics or a closely related discipline, and be capable of establishing an internationally recognized sponsored research program. The successful candidate will also be able to teach at the graduate level.

Interested individuals should send an application letter with curriculum vitae and names of three references to millsaps@nps.edu, or by mail to:

Prof. Knox T Millsaps, Code MAE/Mi
Chairman, Mechanical and Astronautical Engineering
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA, 93943-5100

The position will remain open until filled. The Naval Postgraduate School (www.nps.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Best regards,

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

MAE U.G. web site enhancements

We are upgrading the web site all the time, but you may want to note these enhancements because they help you recruit and advise our UG students.

On http://www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu/ugrad/index.php
1st link on right panel, Admission information, for recruiting purposes.

Top right hand corner, "printer friendly version", can be used to print the "curriculum" (6th link on right).

11th link on right, "scholarships MAE", updated.

10th link on right, "scholarships external", to help our students apply for external ones. If anyone has additional scholarships worth listing here, please forward the information to Dave Solley.

We know the Graduate web page needs "external scholarships" also; we'll work on it.

Best regards,

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

MAE 496 Senior Thesis or MAE 495 Independent Study: New topic

Advisors: please let your SR students know about this opportunity.
Shirley: please post this on our web site (employment and assistantships).

Course: MAE 496 Senior Thesis or MAE 495 Independent Study
Proposed Topic: Validate Prediction of Laminated Composite Strength
Advisor: Ever Barbero
Term: Fall 2009 or later
Standing: Senior (SR) AE or SR ME registered at WVU
Pre/co-requisite: MAE 446 (will not be waived)
Financial support: None

I am looking for an AE or ME senior student that wants to do MAE 495/496. The project consists of validating an available computer program by comparing predictions of laminate strength vs. experimental data available. The effect of residual thermal stress is a major aspect/novelty of the theory/code. The code is written in MATLAB but it does not require major modifications, probably none are required, and if some are required the advisor will be intimately involved in implementing them. Some data will be supplied to the student in the form of published papers; other data will have to be gathered by the student as needed. Some of the parameters required by the program may not be available with the experimental data. Often the missing parameters are available someplace else in a format that needs to be interpreted, analyzed and transformed to the needs of the theory. Sometimes, the data set will have to be completed using data from similar materials, which requires a fair amount of judgment, understanding, and strong ethical conviction on part of the student; this is not a game of just plugging some numbers to get what we want. Student will have to understand the theory behind the program, be willing to search the literature for additional data, conduct studies and use judgment to evaluate the influence of factors such as residual thermal stresses and so on. Supervision will be limited to mimic an on-the-job, real-life situation.

Best regards,

Thursday, March 12, 2009

International Journal of Aerospace Engineering

Doaa,

I understand that your organization got itself in the "situation" you allude to, by choosing a poor business model. Many researchers think that an author that pays to get his/her work published is buying a way to publish a manuscript that can't be published otherwise, and no amount of though review process by editors like me will erase that perception. There should no be any direct financial exchange between author and publisher. The author's institution, employer, government, could support the journal, and the author is free to lobby his employer for providing such support, but there cannot any appearance of quid-pro-quo or the peer-review process is suspect no matter how honest everyone is. I am glad to serve as an editor but your journals have this fundamental flaw to deal with.

Best regards,

>>> International Journal of Aerospace Engineering <ijae@hindawi.com> 3/12/2009 7:33 AM >>>
Dear Professor Barbero,

I am writing with reference to your email below. I would like to confirm
that we do appreciate the efforts and time the editors exerted in
handling the manuscripts reviewing process and that is why editors have
50% reduction on the Article Processing Charges assigned to their
manuscript.

I would like to highlight that such charges are the journal main revenue
and without them we can not run the journal properly. I hope you can
understand our [situation.] emphasis added by EJB.

Please feel free to contact me if you have nay additional inquiries and
I will be glad to assist.

Best regards,

Doaa

***************************************
Doaa Salah
Journal Publishing Editor
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
***************************************

Ever Barbero wrote:
> I am an Member of the Board of this Journal. If you waive the publication fees, I will gladly send an article; I can't pay; my institution cannot not pay. Let me know.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ever J. Barbero
> ASME Fellow, SAMPE Fellow
> Professor and Chairman
> Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
> West Virginia University
> 323 ESB, Morgantown WV 26506-6106
> (304) 293-3111 ext. 2337
> Web: http://www.mae.wvu.edu/barbero/
> Blog: http://maechair.blogspot.com/
>
>
>>>> "International Journal of Aerospace Engineering" <ijae@journals.hindawicom> 3/10/2009 9:24 AM >>>
> Dear Professor Barbero,
>
> I am writing to invite you to submit an article to the "International Journal of Aerospace Engineering," which provides a rapid forum for the dissemination of research articles, as well as review articles, related to aerospace engineering.
>
> International Journal of Aerospace Engineering is published using an open access publication model, meaning that all interested readers are able to freely access the journal online at http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijae/contents.html without the need for a subscription. The journal has a distinguished editorial board with extensive academic qualifications, ensuring that the journal maintains high scientific standards and has a broad international coverage. A current list of the journal's editors can be found at http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijae/editors.html.
>
> Manuscripts should be submitted to the journal online at http://www.hindawicom/journals/ijae/. Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, it will undergo language copyediting, typesetting, and reference validation in order to provide the highest publication quality possible.
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the journal.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Doaa Salah

Monday, February 23, 2009

FRESHMAN: Struggling in a class ... We have private tutors!

>>> CEMR-Freshman 2/23/2009 6:24 PM >>>
All -

Engineering is hard, we get that. So in order to help you out a little bit more, we have compiled a list of students who are willing to be private tutors for you. These tutors can help in most of your 100 & 200 level courses.

You can find a complete list of tutors at http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/freshman/study_resources/study_resources.php , and then clicking on the link under private tutors. You can sort the list by the subject you need help with, and then we suggest you email a few of these tutors to see if you can find one who can meet you at a time convenient for you.

Note that these individual are not University employees, so they may choose to charge a small fee (usually between $8-$15/hour).

Also if you wish to be a private tutor, there is a form you can fill out from the above website as well.

Good luck!

Sarah

Best regards,

Monday, February 9, 2009

Teaching Practicum (MAE 790)

>>> Ever Barbero 2/9/2009 9:31 AM >>>
Dear MAE doctoral students,

It is the desire of the faculty in the dept. to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to teach with the objective of better preparing you for your career, be in academia or not. A Ph.D. holder almost always needs to teach others at some point in their career, be students or members of your future government or industry organization.

Should the dept. and you agree on you teaching a course, I need you to remember to sign up for Teaching Practicum (MAE 790) on that particular semester so that your experience is properly documented.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, you should discuss it first with your research advisor.

Disclaimer: The dept. ability to provide teaching opportunities is limited by the availability of sections amenable for "Teaching Practicum," mentors, funding, and so on.

PS. this is sent to MS students as well for their information as to what doctoral studies in MAE entail.

Best regards,

Friday, February 6, 2009

Graduate Seminar on Academic Dishonesty

Dear Students,

The proliferation of effective and expedient means to access, especially via the Web, worldwide resources of technical information has amplified seriously in recent years the risk of plagiarism and other form of academic dishonesty by graduate students who do not know how to use such resources properly and succumb to the temptation of "cutting corners" and misuse them in unethical, illegal or fraudulent ways.

An one-hour seminar on the subject of Academic Dishonesty in general, and Plagiarism in particular, will be presented by Dr. Nigel Clark, to all the graduate students of the MAE department on Thursday, February 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Room G-39 ESB. The attendance in this seminar is mandatory for all the MAE graduate students, which is a requirement that has been approved by the Graduate Program Committee of the department as an integral part of our graduate policies. We are confident that the seminar will teach you not only how to avoid potentially disastrous situations of committing plagiarism or other academic infractions, but also how to utilize correctly and efficiently available resources of information, to the maximum benefit of your course or research work.

I hope to see you all at the above seminar!
(Refreshments will be served ...to make sure that you feel comfortable and alert while paying close attention to Dr. Clark's presentation).

Best regards,

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Workshop on Digital Preservation of Complex Engineering Data

WVU/NETL/NARA Workshop on Digital Preservation of Complex Engineering
Data

Monday April 20 from 1 to 7, and
Tuesday April 21 from 9 to 4

WVU Campus – NRCCE Assembly Rooms

Presentations by NARA funded researchers.

Info:

George Trapp,
LDCSEE Emeritus Professor
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506-6109

Best regards,

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

CEMR Career Fair Series: February 5, 2009

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Below is a list of the companies attending this week's CEMR Career Fair Series, including the majors of interest and type of employment. The information will be e-mailed to students based on major. The fair run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMon the ground floor of ESB, outside of G39. More info is available on MountaineerTRAK.

EMS Consultants (Full-Time):
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Galaxy Global Corporation (Full-Time):
Computer Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Science (Engineering)
Software Engineering

ICF International (Full-Time):
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
Economics (Business)
Chemical Engineering
Software Engineering

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (Full-time, Internship, and Co-Op):
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Science (Engineering)

Navigant Consulting, Inc. (Full-Time):
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
Chemical Engineering

Best regards,

Monday, February 2, 2009

End Note Web @ WVU

Yes, we do have End Note Web. It is embedded in Web of Science and comes as part of our subscription to Web of Science. To access it, begin at our databases page - www.libraries.wvu.edu/databases. Scroll down to the "Ws" and open Web of Science. You'll see the option to set up an account in End Note Web on the right-hand side of the page. Each person registers for an individual account.

We also offer the option of using a competing online citation management program call RefWorks. You'll find it listed on our home page - www.libraries.wvu.edu - under "Popular Services." RefWorks is very similar to End Note Web in the way it works. Librarians may little more knowledgeable about it, since we have completed training and also offered training on RefWorks. Again, each person sets up an account. There are also links on the main page to tutorials and user guides.

I think either of these are good options. Most of our research databases and ejournal sites support exporting citations into both End Note Web and RefWorks.

One caveat - if you search Web of Science frequently, then End Note Web is the way to go. Web of Science deliberately makes it difficult to save citations to any product that isn't owned by their parent company, Thomson.

You ask about End Note and Reference Manager. If you prefer to purchase software that you will install on your own computer (rather than use one of the Web-based packages provided by the Libraries), either of these will work. The Health Sciences Library has been teaching and supporting Reference Manager for some time. Jean Siebert, one of the Health Sciences librarians, is an expert on this package. Her email is Jean.Siebert@mail.wvu.edu, if you would like to contact her. As far as I know, no one in the library is currently using the standalone End Note, but I know that faculty in many of the disciplines at WVU use it.

Best regards,

Monday, January 26, 2009

Ohio Research Scholar Endowed Chair in Multiscale Composites Processing

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University
of Dayton invites applications from outstanding, internationally
recognized faculty candidates and researchers at the senior level to
fill an Endowed Chair in Multiscale Composites Processing. This Ohio
Research Scholar position is one of several newly created endowed chairs
that are part of a multi-university, statewide initiative formed under
the Ohio Research Scholars Program (ORSP). See
http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/rfp.cfm?rfp_id=94444
for more information about ORSP. The goal of the ORSP is to strengthen
and increase the number of University-led research clusters within the
state of Ohio. The ORSP will achieve such a missive through aggressive
recruitment and attraction of talent to Ohio. This position is an
integral part of a research cluster of excellence in technology-enabling
and emergent materials. The cluster incorporates a cross-disciplinary
collaboration between the University of Dayton (UD), the Ohio State
University, and the University of Akron, and will coordinate with the
industrial sector as appropriate. The successful candidate is expected
to have a profound, leadership impact on the research cluster's
activities, visibility, recognized scholarship and collaborations.

The Scholars position at UD will have expertise in polymer-based
structural composite processing, crucial to bridge the gap between
synthesis and commercialization. The Scholar will focus on scalable
processing technologies for pilot and mass production of intrinsically
multifunctional structural composites. The position will build on
ongoing activities to develop a new generation of composite materials,
manufacturing methods, and test bed methodologies that will enable
revolutionary improvements in structural materials performance and turn
these improvements into economic powerhouses for the state. This
position will work closely with ORSP positions at our partner
institutions as noted above, and will develop additional relationships
with the University of Dayton Research Institute and the nearby Air
Force Research Lab (AFRL) and National Composite Center.

The successful candidate will possess a doctorate in materials
science/engineering, chemical/process engineering, or a closely related
discipline and have an established record of at least 10 years of
innovative, interdisciplinary composites processing, materials
engineering, or process engineering research commensurate with
appointment at the rank of Full Professor. He/she will lead and mentor
collaborative research, expand UD's academic materials program, secure
external funding, and forge partnerships with academia, industry and
other organizations, and advance the regional and national stature of
the University and Ohio in this field. The ability to secure external
funding; facilitate, integrate and coordinate multiple research teams,
collaborators and projects; and work with academia, government and/or
industry is essential. The successful candidate will have demonstrated
ability to work with researchers and colleagues from diverse cultural
backgrounds.

Because of the need for collaboration with AFRL, U.S. citizenship or
permanent resident status is highly desirable. Send a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and four letters of recommendation to: Dr. Charles E.
Browning, Endowed Chair Search Committee, Graduate Materials
Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469-0240. Applications
may also be sent electronically to charles.browning@udayton.edu. Review
of applications will begin on January 15, 2009 and continue until the
position is filled. UD offers a competitive salary, attractive fringe
benefits and a generous start-up package.

The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded
by the Society of Mary in 1850, is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities,
and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Dayton
is firmly committed to the principle of diversity.

Best regards,

CUMMINS PROFESSORSHIP IN ENERGY AND POWER

The School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue is conducting a search
for an academic leader
to be the first Cummins Professor of Mechanical Engineering. S/he will
be expected to serve as
the focal point for the School's efforts to chart a course for
continued leadership in mechanical
engineering education and research as it evolves in partnership with
campus wide activities at
Purdue's newly established Energy Center in Discovery Park. The
person holding this endowed
professorship is expected to make novel contributions in research
related to all aspects of mobile
and stationary power such as: improved efficiency, energy recovery,
hybrid power, emissions
control, alternative fuels, and noise and vibrations control.
The endowed Professorship is for a faculty member in the School of
Mechanical Engineering
within the College of Engineering. The Cummins Professor should hold an
earned PhD degree
in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or Environmental
Engineering, or other energy
related disciplines in science and engineering. The person holding this
honor should have
credentials suitable for appointment as a tenure track faculty member
with a specialization in
energy in the School of Mechanical Engineering. Applicants should have
an outstanding record
of scholarship, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship demonstrated
through archival publications,
patents, or other well documented product realization activities.
Established in 1882, the School of Mechanical Engineering is the oldest
of Purdue's engineering
schools and has granted over 26,000 degrees. Through its past two
centuries, the School has
become synonymous with innovation and outstanding accomplishment in
engineering research
and education. Its students and faculty form a vibrant community of
scholars who are
recognized worldwide for their technical expertise and the impact of
their work. In addition to
supporting faculty expansion the School's fund raising has enabled:
growth in endowed
professorships, with 18 now committed; the $34.5M Roger B. Gatewood
Wing of Mechanical
Engineering, to be LEED-certified and completed in 2011; $11M towards
the Ray W. Herrick
Laboratories expansion; numerous endowed scholarships and fellowships;
and various
innovative programs including global engineering. Its annual research
expenditures and
endowment/trust funds have grown rapidly to about $20M per year and
over $80M, respectively.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a
successful candidate is
identified. Interested persons are requested to submit an application
online at
https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.
The submitted material
should include a letter of application emphasizing their ability to
carry out the responsibilities of
the position as described above; a complete curriculum vitae; and
names, addresses, and
telephone numbers for at least three references. For questions
regarding the application process,
please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu). Nominations of
outstanding potential
candidates are welcomed. Nominations and inquiries should be addressed
to:
Professor Jay Gore
Search Committee Chair
gore@purdue.edu
Purdue is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer
fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce.

Best regards,

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Arch Coal: On-Campus Interviews on January 30

Arch Coal is conducting on-campus interviews on January 30. Please read the job description below, and if you are interested and qualified, sign up for a time on MountaineerTRAK by January 28.

This is an OPEN schedule. You DO NOT need to submit your resume, you can simply sign up for an interview time through January 28.

To sign up for a time:
www.myinterfase.com/wvu/student

In Interview Schedules > Interviews I Qualify For > Arch Coal, Inc. > Click on the red hyperlink *Sign Up* in the top left-hand corner > Click on the Interview Date > Select a time

Info Session: You are STRONGLY encouraged to attend!
January 29, 2009
449 Engineering Sciences Building
6:00 PM

Job Title: Engineering Intern

Wage/Salary: 17.00-20.00

Employment Date: May 2009 - August 2009

Job Description:
Preparation and monitoring of short range mine plans.
Preparation of dragline pit designs.
Preparation of truck-shovel pit designs.
Field design work such as pit layout, ramp design, drainage design, etc.
Preparation of accurate and timely volumetric calculations.
Timely preparation and reporting of production statistics.
Assistance with surveying when required.
Assistance in permitting and environmental design work.
Timely completion of mine site engineering projects.
Preparation of mine ventilation designs.
Preparation of water handling and rock dust system designs.
Preparation of economic evaluations of projects.
Design and evaluation of equipment modifications.
Mine planning.
Preparation of structural steel, concrete and earthwork calculations and designs.
Interface with mine site, corporate and government regulatory personnel.
General underground operations assignments.

Qualifications:
Candidates who have U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident work authorization, have Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering current major(s), and graduating after and including May, 2010.

Best regards,

Friday, January 16, 2009

comments from a recent graduate

I have a very curious personality and I'm always open to new and
different challenges. That curiosity is what brought me to WVU and my
undergraduate studies in Mechanical and Aerospace engineering; no other
engineering program can create more opportunities." --James
Wittenschlaeger, BSAE, BSME.

Best regards,

Design & Manufacturing, U of Cincinnati

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position starting September 2009 as part of a campus-wide initiative related to the PACE Global Design and Manufacturing Center. Applications at the Assistant or Associate
Professor level are preferred, although candidates with a national/international reputation may be considered for the Full Professor level. Candidates are sought with research specialties in the areas of design theory and methods, sustainable design and manufacturing, product lifecycle management, environmentally conscious design and manufacturing, virtual manufacturing, advanced manufacturing processes, and other related fields. A strong background in both experimental and analytical techniques, and experience in university, industry or a government research laboratory are highly desirable. Qualifications
for the position include a doctorate in mechanical engineering or related discipline, and proven record of scholarly activities. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong funded research program independently as well as in collaboration with existing faculty, supervise graduate research, publish in archival journals, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the design and manufacturing area.
The department currently has 27 faculty members and an enrollment of over 500 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. There are active research programs in structural dynamics, acoustics, computational mechanics,
bio/nano-mechanics, thermal-fluid science, advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, and nuclear engineering. The department presently offers an ABET accredited B.S. degree, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Additional information can be found at http://www.min.uc.edu/.
Interested applicants must apply through www.jobsatuc.com (Position # 28UC2781). Each application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information of three references. The position
will remain open until filled. Additional information is available on the departmental web site:
http://www.min.uc.edu/MINE/openings. Please address all correspondence to Professor Sam Anand (sam.anand@uc.edu), Design and Manufacturing Faculty Search Committee Chair.
The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Cincinnati is a smoke-free environment.

Best regards,

Thursday, January 15, 2009

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY POSITION IN SOLID MECHANICS
MECHANICAL AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University
invites applications for a tenure-track position in solid mechanics. The new faculty
member is expected to enhance and complement current research areas in the department.
Our strategic focus is on physics-based mechanics. Current solid mechanics research
areas include: ballistics of composite materials, fabrication and characterization of nanoand
micro-scale materials, phononic band gap materials, metamaterials, fracture, and
adhesion. Qualifications include a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field, a
desire to teach at all levels, and an ability to obtain sustained research funding.
The department has approximately 640 undergraduates, 85 graduate students, $5.4M/yr
external funding, and 20 faculty. Manhattan is a vibrant city of about 50,000 in the scenic
Flint Hills, and is known as a family community. More information can be found at
http://www.mne.ksu.edu.
Applications and inquiries should be directed to Professor Daniel Swenson, Search
Committee Chair, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 3002 Rathbone Hall, Kansas
State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5205, or search@mne.ksu.edu. Review of
applications will begin February 1, 2009 and continue until position is filled. Applicants
should submit a resume, statements of teaching and research interests, and at least four
professional references. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees and is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Background checks required.

Best regards,

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Undergraduate/graduate: Catalog clean up

Dear students; you asked me to take out from the catalog those courses that we never ever offer. It is not easy nor fast but we are doing it. MAE 469 now officially out of the catalog. Others pending Senate approval. Thanks. (posted on http://maechair.blogspot.com 1/13/09).

Best regards,

Monday, January 12, 2009

Computer-Aided Design Tenure-Track Recruitment at CSU Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
Tenure-Track Faculty Opening

RECRUITMENT #: 653
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor in
Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering
(Computer-Aided Design)
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall Semester 2009 (August 24, 2009)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. degree by the time of appointment in
Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with
specialization in the area of Mechanical Systems Design, CAD/CAM, and
FEA.
Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the
university/college level, including both undergraduate and graduate
courses. Evidence of potential for successful research, and record of
strong research, commensurate with professional level. Ability to
communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse
campus
community.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated excellence in teaching
at
the university/college level. Experience in teaching courses in the
areas
of Mechanical Systems Design, CAD/CAM, and FEA. Demonstrated ability
and
clear plans for the development of research programs and teaching in
emerging areas in Mechanical Systems and Design. Demonstrated ability
to
supervise student projects, develop programs and curriculum, supervise
studentsÆ theses, and actively participate in academic governance.

DUTIES: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Develop
curriculum,
supervise student projects and theses. Engage in a systematic program
of
scholarship resulting in scholarly publications. Conduct independent
research leading to publication and external funding. Provide service
to
department, college, university, and community committees as
appropriate.
Additional qualifications as appropriate.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and
academic
rank (Assistant/Associate professor). Probably salary range: $65,000 -
$85,000.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application, which addresses the
minimum desired/preferred qualifications mentioned above. Curriculum
vita
(including current e-mail address). Names, addresses, and phone numbers
of
three references. Finalists will be required to provide at least
three
recent letters of recommendation, original transcript from institution
awarding highest degree, evidence of successful teaching (examples:
syllabi, student evaluations, course handouts) and a statement of
teaching, research, and professional goals.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position open until filled (or recruitment
canceled). Review of applications to begin January 15, 2009.
Applications,
required documentation, and/or requests for information should be
addressed to:
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-8305
(562) 985-1563
me-info@csulb.edu
http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/coe/mae/

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law,
CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse
population
can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and
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regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or
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Best regards,

Propulsion/Thermal Tenure-Track Recruitment at CSU Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
Tenure-Track Faculty Opening
RECRUITMENT #: 652
POSITION: Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering
(Propulsion/Thermal)
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall Semester 2009 (August 24, 2009)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. degree by the time of appointment in
Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline,
with
specialization in the area of thermal engineering and propulsion.
Evidence
of potential for excellence in teaching at the university/college
level,
including both undergraduate and graduate courses. Evidence of
potential
for successful research, and record of strong research, commensurate
with
professional level. Ability to communicate effectively with an
ethnically
and culturally diverse campus community.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated excellence in teaching
at
the university/college level. Experience in teaching courses in the
area
of thermal engineering and propulsion. Demonstrated ability and clear
plans for the development of research programs and teaching in
emerging
areas such as combustions processes, air pollution in reactive
systems,
propulsion systems, micro-fluid heat transfer, and heat transfer in
nano-scale. Demonstrated ability to supervise student projects,
develop
programs and curriculum, supervise studentsÆ theses, and actively
participate in academic governance.

DUTIES: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Develop curriculum,
supervise student projects and theses. Engage in a systematic program
of
scholarship resulting in scholarly publications. Conduct independent
research leading to publication and external funding. Provide service
to
department, college, university, and community committees as
appropriate.
Additional qualifications as appropriate.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and
academic
rank. Probable salary range: $65,000 - $75,000.

Best regards,

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Mathematica technical talk at WVU -- Friday, February 13, 2009

"Mathematica 7 in Education and Research"
Friday, February 13, 2009
2:00 - 3:30pm, including Q&A
Agricultural Sciences Building, Room 2001, WVU - Evansdale campus

This talk illustrates capabilities in Mathematica 7 that are directly
applicable for use in teaching and research on campus. Topics of this
technical talk include:

* 2D and 3D visualization
* Dynamic interactivity
* On-demand scientific data
* Example-driven course materials
* Symbolic interface construction
* Practical and theoretical applications
* Specialized applications - Parallel computation and Digital Image
Processing

Current users will benefit from seeing the many improvements and new
features of Mathematica 6
(http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/newin7/), but prior
knowledge of Mathematica is not required.
**********************************************************************************

--
Andy Dorsett
Academic Relationship Executive
Wolfram Research, Inc.
100 Trade Center Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61820
P: 800.965.3726, ext. 3495
F: 217.398.1108

Best regards,

Monday, January 5, 2009

Fwd: Faculty positions at the University of Pretoria, South Africa

Josua,

Your add is now posted on my Blog (pls check it out; address below);
...where 77+ doctoral students in MAE @ WVU plus recent PhD graduates
consult this site regularly. I am contacting specific candidates as
well.

Would you tell the chair of the search committee to check out the
recent graduates on this site?
http://www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu/grad/dissertations.php; he may find good
candidates there.

*NSF *, ranked WVU's Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering
*23rd* in *RESEARCH EXPENDITURES* in FY2006* for 3rd year in a row,
*with $10 Million among all Mechanical Engineering Departments in the
U.S.*

Best regards,

>>> "Josua Meyer" <Josua.Meyer@up.ac.za> 1/1/2009 4:08 AM >>>
The Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at the
University of Pretoria in South Africa invites interested applicants
to
apply for four tenure-track faculty positions. The level of
appointment
will depend on candidate's qualifications and research record.
Expertise
in all areas of mechanical and aeronautical engineering will be
considered.

Candidates applying for this position are expected to have a strong
commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the
candidate to develop an externally funded independent research
program,
and publish in leading scholarly journals. The successful candidate
should be prepared to collaborate with colleagues, develop new
research
initiatives, and participate in on-going research projects. Relevant
work experience is desirable as well as registration as a professional
engineer. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Mechanical
Engineering or a closely related field but the first Bachelors degree
has to be a degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering.
Candidates
who are in the final process of obtaining a PhD may also apply.

The University of Pretoria has 40 000 full-time students. The School
of
Engineering has 5 000 students and is ranked by the ISI on citations,
as
amongst the world's top 1%. The Department of Mechanical and
Aeronautical Engineering is the largest in South Africa, comprising 40
staff members and more than 900 undergraduate and graduate students.

For further particulars, contact the Head of the Department, Professor
Josua. P. Meyer, e-mail: josua.meyer@up.ac.zaor visit our website at
www.me.up.ac.za ( http://www.me.up.ac.za/ )No deadline; the
advertisement will stay open until all four the positions have been
filled.

Regards
Josua

**************************************************************************************
Josua Meyer
Chair: School of Engineering
Professor and Head: Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical
Engineering
University of Pretoria
Pretoria
Tel: (012) 420 3104
Fax: (012) 362 5124
E-mail: josua.meyer@up.ac.za
**************************************************************************************

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Presentations/publications by MAE doctoral students 2008

Listed here are Students Whose Travel is supported by the Department and the WVU Doctoral Travel Program

Title: Circulation Controlled Airfoil Analysis through 360 degrees Angle of Attack
Authors: Henry Graham, Meagan Hubbell (presenter), Chad Panther, Emily Childress, Gerald Angle, James Smith (advisor)
Event: ASME 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability
Date: July 19-23, 2009
Place: Westin St.Francis Hotel, SanFrancisco, CA
Paper Number: ES2009-09341
Abstract:
A vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) airfoil will encounter up to a 360 degree angle of attack in its orbit of rotation. While there is limited 360 degree angle of attack data for standard airfoils, there even less data for airfoils utilizing circulation-control augmentation for this range of angle of attack.
The purpose of this paper is to develop a method to model an airfoil having circulation control in a computational fluid dynamics program which is Fluent v.6.3.26. The airfoil which was used for this analysis is a NACA 0018. This is an airfoil that has been analyzed for use in vertical axis wind turbines and for which there is experimental data for 360 degrees for non-circulation-control rotation. The model created was compared to experimental data for validation for a limited range of angle of attacks. This was done to provide data showing the lift augmentation for a given blowing coefficient as well as to provide an initial idea as to how circulation control will affect the performance of an airfoil at high angles of attack.
The model was created with a trailing edge radius to chord length ratio of 0.0169.1 The trailing edge is a semicircle with two blowing slots at both the top and the bottom of the Coanda surface. The slot heights have a height to chord length radius of 0.000417. The model was completed with blowing coefficients of 0, 1% and 10% at a Reynolds number of 40,000 and 360,000. The viscous model used was the full Re-stress turbulence model. This model was chosen because of its improved ability to model flow curvature and to accurately predict the separation of the jet from the Coanda surface.
The results show an increase in both lift and drag with an increase in the L/D for the blowing cases over the non-blowing cases for the angles of attack below the approximate location of stall. This was expected and has been documented in previous research. The results for the higher angles of attack are less clear and will require further investigation with CFD and experimental to determine the beneficial effect, if any, of circulation control at high angles of attack. The results did show an under prediction of both lift and drag from the experimental results for the non-circulation-controlled airfoil. This would indicate that the circulation-controlled data is also under predicted.

Title: Design of a Flywheel Based Energy Storage and Conditioning System for Rural Villages in China
Authors: Jonathan Kweder, Steven Hard, Andrew Nawrocki, Chad Panther, Patrick Wildfire, & James E. Smith (Advisor)
Presenter: Jonathan Kweder
Event: 2009 SAE International World Congress & Exhibition
Date: 4/19/09 - 4/22/09 (travel dates), session starts at 1:30 pm on 4/21/09
Place: Systems Engineering Session, Room D2-09/10, Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI
Paper Number: 2009-01-0525
Abstract: There are 30 million people in remote, rural communities in China without access to electricity. The government of China has initiated an ongoing effort to provide constant, reliable power to these citizens through the use of renewable energy. Because renewable energies (i.e. wind and/or solar power) are inherently intermittent, variable, and often unpredictable, the use of an energy storage medium is highly beneficial. By storing excess energy when it is plentiful (for a maximum feasible time of two days) and distributing it to the community in times of scarcity, the intermittent power is effectively leveled.
A high-inertia flywheel was designed for this application because of its simplicity, ease of maintenance, low cost, and reliability. This design tackles many problems including bearing losses, aerodynamic losses, and distribution losses. The proposed design consists of a six spoke layout with a large outer ring. A flywheel of approximately 152 tons, combined with a grid system and a renewable energy source, will provide constant power for a village of around 200 residents with enough energy for up to two days without additional input. The grid system will convert a range of output voltages and frequencies from the output flywheel generator to constant 220 VAC at 50 Hz for consumer use.

Title: Modeling the Effects of Steam-Fuel Reforming Products on Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition of n-Heptane. ASME ICES2009-76019
Authors:
Francisco Posada, West Virginia University (Presenter)
Nigel N. Clark, West Virginia University (Advisor)
Aleksandr Kozlov, Gas Technology Institute
Martin Linck, Gas Technology Institute
Dmitri Boulanov, Gas Technology Institute
John M. Pratapas, Gas Technology Institute
Event: ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2009 Spring Technical Conference
Date: May 3-6/2009
Place: Miwaukee WI
Abstract:
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) offers benefits of high efficiency with low emissions, but suffers load range limitations and control issues. A method to improve control of HCCI was numerically investigated based on two separate fuel streams with different autoignition characteristics to regulate timing and heat release at specific operational conditions. In this numerical study n-heptane was selected as the primary fuel, and the secondary fuel was defined as a reformed product of n-heptane (RG). The reformed fuel species composition was experimentally determined based on steam/n-heptane reforming process at a steam/carbon mole ratio of 2:1. In addition to H2 and CO, the reformed fuel stream was composed of CH4, CO2, H2O and non-reformed n-heptane. A single zone model using a detailed chemical kinetic mechanism was implemented on CHEMKIN to study the effects of base fuel and steam-fuel reforming products on the ignition timing and heat release characteristics. The study was performed considering the reformed fuel species composition at total n-heptane conversion (stoichiometric) and also at the composition corresponding to a specific set of operational reforming temperatures. The computational model confirmed that the reformed products have a strong influence on the low temperature heat release (LTHR) region, affecting the onset of the high temperature heat release (HTHR). The ignition timing was proportionally delayed with respect to the baseline fuel case when higher concentrations of reformed gas were used.

Title: Predictive Models of Thermal Conductivity for Flexible Aerogel Blanket Materials

Authors: Brice Gnahore, Konstantinos Sierros and Darran Cairns

Event: SAMPE 2009 Conference

Date: May 19-21, 2009

Place: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

Abstract: Simple theoretical and numerical models have been developed to predict the effective thermal conductivity of flexible aerogel blankets, which consist of fibers, aerogel particles and air-pockets. The theoretical models were thermal conductivity models as a function of aerogel, air-pocket and fiber volume fractions. In the numerical study, the effective thermal conductivity of the aerogel composites was computed with different aerogel particles to fiber volume ratios using the finite element method. The numerical analysis of thermal conductivity was conducted by generating 3D models of the microstructure of the aerogel blanket. Interesting predictions concerning the effects of air-pocket and aerogel particles volume fractions were observed. For low aerogel particles content (less than 10%), the results of the theoretical and the numerical models showed good agreement but discrepancies were observed at high aerogel particles content.

Title:Performance of SOFC w/electroplated interconnect as cathode current collector
Authors: Junwei Wu (Presenter) and Xingbo Liu (Advisor)
Event: MS&T'08
Date: 5 - 9 October 2008
Place: Pittsburg, PA
Abstract: Due to chromium poisoning effect, SOFC performance always
degrades quickly with metallic interconnects. One of the most
effective methods is to add coating on interconnect to prevent Cr
diffusion and retain high conductivity. (Mn,Co)3O4 spinel is a
promising coating for interconnect application due to its high
conductivity and good chromium retention capability. Electroplating of
alloys followed by oxidation offers a cost effective method to produce
the desired spinels. Interconnect on button cell test is the most
practical method to evaluate the coating properties. In this study,
pure Co and Mn/Co alloys by electrodeposition are used to protect the
substrate, SUS 430. Before test, both coatings are oxidized to spinel
at 800oC for 2 hours. Cell power densities are monitored as a function
of time. After the test, SEM/EDX and XRD are used to characterize the
cell and interconnect coatings. In addition, uncoated interconnect was
used as baseline for comparison.

Title: Parameter Identification for Application within a Fault-tolerant Flight Control System
Authors: Kerri Phillips (Presenter) and Marcello Napolitano (Advisor)
Event: AIAA Region I Young Professional Student and Education Conference
Date: Nov. 22, 2008
Place: Laurel, MD
Abstract: This research project is an ongoing effort, and the successful development of a non-linear mathematical model for the WVU YF-22 aircraft will represent a critical step within the current WVU NASA EPSCoR project for designing fault-tolerant control laws to handle both sensor and actuator failures. These models will provide the necessary validation tools for assessing the performance of the fault-tolerant control laws.

Title: High Frequency Ultrasound Imaging System for Human Jawbone Assessment Using 3D Surface Imaging: In Vitro Study
Authors: Ahmed M. Mahmoud (Presenter), Peter Ngan (collaborator/consultant), Richard Crout (collaborator/consultant), and Osama M. Mukdadi (Advisor)
Event: SPIE Symposium on Medical Imaging
Date: 7 - 12 February, 2009
Place: Lake Buena Vista (Orlando Area), Fl
Abstract: The use of ultrasound in dentistry is still an open growing field of research. Different techniques for ultrasound jawbone characterization have been proposed. However, none of these techniques have been applied in practical clinical practice. This work is motivated by the lack of current imaging modalities to accurately predict tiny structures and defects in jawbone easily. We describe a feasibility study on using high frequency ultrasound to reconstruct high resolution images for human jawbone. The system is based on using high frequency single-element ultrasound focused transducers (15 and 30 MHz) for scanning. Continuous acquisition using a 1 GHz data acquisition card is synchronized with high precision two-dimensional stage positioning system of ±1 µm resolution for acquiring accurate and quantitative measurement of the mandible in vitro. Radio frequency signals are acquired laterally 45µm apart for each frame. Different frames are reconstructed 500 µm apart for the 3D reconstruction. Signal processing algorithms are applied on the received ultrasound signals for filtering, focusing, and envelope detection before frame reconstruction. Then edge detection technique is adopted to detect the bone surface in each frame. All edges are combined together to produce a 3D surface image for the jawbone. The system performance is evaluated using wire phantoms of 125 µm and different in vitro experiments. Results from both wire phantoms and human jawbones elucidate the ability of the ultrasound imaging system to detect changes in small structures in vitro. Moreover, comparison with the anatomy assured the system efficacy. These results shall provide a means to non-invasively characterize the jawbone and detect periodontal diseases at early stages.

Title: Towards Toughening and Understanding of Silica Aerogels – MD Simulations
EVENT: 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition - "Engineering a Better World"
Date: October 31st – November 6th, 2008
Place: Boston, MA
Abstract: This presentation focuses on Molecular-Dynamics simulations of silica. It is aimed at shedding light on the stiffness, strength, and toughness of silica, chemically modified silica and ultimately of the silica-based aerogel. Various aspects of the simulation process will be discussed, such as the methods used for creating amorphous silica, applying strain, maintaining an isothermal condition, and so on. Results will be presented for amorphous silica. This is preliminary work leading towards the first author’s dissertation. Future work will be briefly summarized.
Authors: J. Rivas-Murillo (presenter), M. Bachlechner (advisor), E. Barbero (advisor), D. Cairns (advisor)
Section Information: Track 12 Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Fluids
Topic: 12-10 Symposium on Multi-Scale Constitutive Modeling
Session: 12-10-2 Symposium on Multi-Scale Constitutive Modeling II
Scheduled time: November 06, 2008 10:00AM - 11:30AM

Degradation of Ni-YSZ Anodes of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells in Phosphorous-Containing Syngas
Mingjia Zhi (presenter); Nick Wu (advisor)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, West Virginia University
to be presented at Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting 2008 Boston, MA

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Ti Dioxide Nanotubes Nanowires and ....
Jin Wang (presenter); Nick Wu (advisor)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, West Virginia University
to be presented at Materials Research Society (MRS)Fall Meeting 2008 Boston, MA

SHAPE RECOVERY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF SHAPE MEMORY COMPOSITES, Christina N. Yarborough (presenter) & Emily M. Childress, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA, & Richard K. Kunz, Mercer University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Macon, Georgia, USA, to be presented at ASME Congress 2008.

Development of an In-Situ Deformation and Temperature : Measurement
Technique for SOFC Button Cell under Operation Condition
H. Guo (presenter), R. Dastane, G. Iqbal. and B. Kang (advisor)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Vilest Virginia University
to be presented at International Pittsburgh Coal Conference (IPCC) 2008

Continuum Degradation Model for SOFCs Anode Material under Coal Syngas and
its Implementation in FEA to predict Long-Term Structure Integrity
Gulfam Iqbal (presenter), Huang Guo, and Bruce S. Kang (advisor)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, West Virginia University
to be presented at International Pittsburgh Coal Conference (IPCC) 2008

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

South Dakota State University: Faculty Positions Available

Assistant Professor, Two Positions (9-month, tenure-track). Department
of Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota State University. Teach undergrad
and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering in one of the following
general fields: (1) solid mechanics/machine design, (2) thermal
sciences/biofuels development; student advising; research/scholarly
activity; participate in service activities. Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical
Engineering or closely related field, preferably from a school with an
ABET accredited program in Mechanical Engineering. Closing: February 27,
2009. Info: Dr. Charles Remund, email Charles.Remund@sdstate.edu ,
Phone: 605-688-5426. For a full list of qualifications and application
process, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu , search for the position, and
follow the electronic application process. For questions on the
electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605)
688-4128. SDSU is an AA/EEO employer.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition

CALL FOR PAPERS

BIOMEDICAL AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING TRACK

2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
November 13-19, 2009

Symposium on Vibration and Acoustics in Bio-medical Applications

The Symposium on Vibration and Acoustics in Biomedical Applications
focuses on the applications of vibration and acoustic principles to the
conception, design, development, analysis and operation of biomedical
systems and applications. Authors and presenters are invited to
participate in this symposium to expand international cooperation,
understanding and promotion of efforts and disciplines in implementing
vibrations and acoustics in Bioengineering Systems. Dissemination of
knowledge by presenting research results, new developments, and novel
concepts in using vibration and acoustic principles in Bioengineering
will serve as the foundation upon which the symposium program will be
developed. A variety of sessions are available for presentations as it
allows flexibility to the authors. The topics are included but not
limited to:

● Biomedical Imaging
● Characterization of biological tissues
● Acoustic and Vibration Characteristics of various biological
systems
● Treatment of various biological systems
● Physiotherapy
● Acoustic and Mechanical Impedance
● Biomedical applications of modal analysis
● Sensory mechanisms and vibro-acoustic methodologies
● Biomedical Ultrasound and Bio-response to vibrations and
Acoustics
● Acoustic biosensors and micromixers
● Any other topics that implement vibrations and Acoustics in
Biomechanics.

Prospective authors should submit an abstract via the web tool at the
Congress 2009 website (http://www.asmeconferences.org/congress09/) by
March 2, 2009. With acceptance of this draft abstract, an extended
two-page abstract should be submitted by June 1, 2009. Final papers
will be available on CD-ROM at the meeting. See Conference website for
a detailed publication schedule
http://www.asmeconferences.org/congress09/

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

New Course: Fundamentals of Materials Processing

Spring 2009 Course MAE593M CRN 16951- 3 credits
MAE593A will introduce basic and advanced processing techniques used to produce various inorganic powders (and nanomaterials), thin films, and bulk polycrystalline materials for advanced technology applications. The processing techniques discussed will be aligned with innovative materials used for electronic, magnetic, optical, chemical, biological, structural, and smart (hybrid) applications.
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand basic synthesis and characterization techniques for producing inorganic powders (from the nano to the micron scale).
2. Understand the science of colloid (suspended nano/micro powder) processing.
3. Understand powder consolidation and forming processes for forming monolithic and composite structures.
4. Understand the theory of solid-state sintering and grain growth, and methods of manipulating these processes for controlling microstructure.
5. Understand basic concepts related to chemical and physical deposition processes for producing thin films.
6. Be introduced to fundamental microfabrication techniques, which include MEM/NEMs fabrication and LIGA processing.
Main Textbook: M.N. Rahaman, Ceramic Processing and Sintering, CRC-Taylor & Francis (2003). (Supplemental text for thin film and microfabrication topics will be available in reserve at the Evansdale Library)
Time & Room: MWF, 10:00-10:50, Room G78B ESB
Instructor: Dr. Edward M. Sabolsky
Graduate and undergraduate students of all majors interested in materials science and engineering are welcome to take this course.
Any questions, please contact Dr. Sabolsky at ESB533
or by email: ed.sabolsky at mail.wvu.edu

Industrial Outreach in Mexico

Summer Session B (6 weeks, July-Aug.) 2009

Travel to Queretaro and Guanajuato Mexico
Team up with Mexican Students to conduct engineering projects in Mexican Industry
Total cultural immersion
International professional experience
6 credits (MAE 471 & 472)

Contact Victor.Mucino at mail.wvu.edu
or stop by ESB329

More information http://www2.cemr.wvu.edu/~mucino/mexico/

Saturday, December 6, 2008

teaching, non-tenure position at UCSD

OPEN POSITION:
Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment (LPSOE) -
Aerospace Engineering Design

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department at the
University of California, San Diego (http://mae.ucsd.edu/) seeks
outstanding applicants for a Lecturer with Potential for Security of
Employment (LPSOE) in Aerospace Engineering Design.

The Lecturer will be responsible for:
● full-time instruction of the department's aerospace design
courses,
● development and maintenance of instructional methods and
curricula for the undergraduate aerospace program and design courses,
● acting as consultant to the chair in the formulation of
educational policies and new program developments,
● working and coordinating with other design instructors to
develop design across curricula.
In addition, the successful candidate will provide service to the
University by participating in committees and departmental service
commitments. An excellent machining and design lab with four dedicated
full time staff is available to assist the LPSOE in teaching design
courses. The successful applicant will also collaborate with an existing
LSOE in the mechanical engineering curriculum.

A Ph.D. in a relevant field of engineering, or equivalent combination
of exceptional aerospace design experience and demonstrated strength in
theoretical analysis, is required. Applicants must have a strong record
of excellence, innovation, and passion for teaching, broad-based
experience in aeronautical and/or astronautical systems engineering
design, along with strong interpersonal, writing and computer skills.
The position is a nine-month (100% time) appointment. An LPSOE position
closely parallels that of a tenure-track faculty member. Salary will be
commensurate with background and experience and based on University of
California pay scale.

Complete applications received by January 16, 2009 will be assured
consideration.

Applicants should send a detailed resume or curriculum vitae, synopsis
of professional goals, previous teaching evaluations, and names and
contact information of at least 3 reference providers. Applicants are
welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement
summarizing their contributions to diversity. Submit information to:

Chair-Lecturer Search Committee
c/o Brandy Carrasco- Mail Code 0411
University of California, San Diego
Dept. of MAE
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093-0411
Inquiries: maerecruitment@ucsd.edu

UCSD is an EO/AA employer with a strong institutional commitment to
excellence.

Best regards,

Friday, December 5, 2008

Brigham Young University

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University is
seeking outstanding faculty candidates to meet the educational
opportunities associated with our excellent student body and strong
research programs.
Current educational initiatives include a focus on technical
excellence, innovation, leadership, and global engineering. The National
Survey of Student Engagement placed BYU in the 93rd percentile for level
of academic challenge, 91st percentile in fostering active and
collaborative learning, and 99th percentile in providing a supportive
campus environment. The graduate program was recently rated among the
top third of doctoral granting ME graduate programs. The ACT score for
the average freshman is at the 89th percentile nationally. Over 80
percent of our BS graduates plan to attend graduate school, and BYU is
eighth on the list of U.S. baccalaureate origin institutions for
doctorate recipients. Student teams from BYU consistently place in the
top ten in national and international design competitions. Over 80
percent of graduating seniors speak a second language and/or have lived
in a foreign country for over a year. We expect our faculty to challenge
these outstanding students to reach their potential.
The department has a strong research program with state of the art
facilities in supercomputing, electron optics, acoustics,
microelectronic fabrication, and manufacturing processes. We have
excellent research programs in autonomous vehicle control,
multidisciplinary and parametric design, friction stir processing,
factory and home automation, acoustics, compliant mechanisms, MEMS,
combustion, microfluidics, biomechanics, microstructure design, and
experimental and computational fluid flow physics. Successful candidates
will be expected to develop an outstanding research program to
complement existing research or develop new research areas.
Successful candidates will be hired at the assistant professor,
associate professor, or professor level depending on experience, with an
anticipated start date of August 2009. Requirements include a doctorate
in mechanical engineering or closely related field and a willingness to
fully support and participate in the ideals and mission of BYU.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research
and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three
professional references. Applications should be submitted to
Professor Brent L. Adams
Search Committee Chair
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University
435 CTB
Provo UT 84602-4201
b_l_adams@byu.edu
Review of applications will begin in February 2009 and continue until
the position is filled.
BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe the
university's honor code and dress and grooming standards. Preference
is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the
affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.

Best regards,

$$$ position available, Parallel/Distributed Computing

GRA/BSMS/JR/SR
$$$ position available
Parallel/Distributed Computing

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University is looking for a Junior/Senior undergraduate or a Graduate Student with documented experience in computer programming for parallel and/or distributed computing to code available/proprietary algorithms into parallel and/or distributed code and run such code into cluster/distributed systems. Preference to those experienced in procedural languages.

Support in the form of GRA, BSMS/RA, or Hourly Rate are available. We are seeking for a motivated student to join a team of materials science/engineering faculty and students working on the development of ultra-high performance materials (literally out of this world :)

The candidate must have good hands computer on skills and an interest in teamwork. Interested applicants should send a one-page resume and unofficial transcript to Dr. Barbero, to this e-mail address drb@cemr.wvu.edu. Be sure to include contact information, current status (JR, SR, Graduate, hours completed and current GPA). Starting Date January 2, 2009.

Best regards,

Thursday, December 4, 2008

U of Alabama--MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING and THERMAL-FLUID SYSTEMS

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alabama has an opening for a
tenure-track assistant/associate professor position to be filled for the fall 2009 semester
beginning August 16, 2009. An earned doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related
field is required. Candidates should have a strong background in the fundamental
disciplines related to mechanical systems engineering.
The candidates must have high potential for sustainable funded research and will be expected
to collaborate with current mechanical system faculty members. Current research areas are
manufacturing processes and systems, design, materials and solid mechanics, automotive
systems, dynamic systems, controls, vibrations and acoustics and related areas. Emerging
areas including manufacturing processes and systems for novel energy components, biomaterials
devices, sustainability, and future transportation systems are also of interest.
Candidates applying for the associate professor level should demonstrate a strong record in
scholarly publications and success in obtaining funded research. The University is committed to
being a student-centered research university; therefore, excellence in both undergraduate and
graduate teaching will be expected.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
Interested candidates are requested to apply and submit a cover letter, a detailed CV,
statements of research and teaching interests, and a list of at least three professional
references (all in one PDF file) to the University of Alabama human resources website,
https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Send questions by e-mail to mesearch2@eng.ua.edu or by post to
Mechanical System Search, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Box 870276, The
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0276.
The department currently enrolls approximately 500 undergraduates and 50 graduates in the
MS and Ph.D. programs and has 18 faculty members. The University of Alabama was founded
in 1831 and the engineering program began in 1837. The University is located in Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, with a metropolitan population of over 150,000. The state of Alabama has a large
industrial base with concentrations in primary metals, automotive, paper, and energy. In
addition, the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal are located in state.
Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Alabama is an
equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, Section 504, ADA employer. Salary is competitive
and commensurate with experience level.

THERMAL-FLUID SYSTEMS
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alabama has a tenure-track
opening at the assistant/associate level to be filled for the fall 2009 semester beginning August
16, 2009. An earned doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related field is
required, along with a strong research background in thermal/fluid engineering. The candidate
must have high potential for sustainable funded research and will be expected to collaborate
with current thermal/fluid faculty members, as well as other faculty members. Collaboration is
anticipated in one or more of the following areas: energy systems, combustion, internal
combustion engines, propulsion systems, and general thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Candidates applying for the associate professor level should demonstrate a strong record in
scholarly publications and success in obtaining funded research. The University is committed to
being a student-centered research university; therefore, excellence in both undergraduate and
graduate teaching will be expected.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
To apply, submit an application including a letter of application, a detailed CV, statements of
research and teaching interests, and a list of at least 3 professional references on The
University of Alabama job search website, https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Inquiries should be
addressed to Thermal Fluids Search, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Box 870276, The
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0276 or sent by email to mesearch1@eng.ua.edu.
The department currently enrolls approximately 500 undergraduates and 50 graduates in the
MS and Ph.D. programs and has 18 faculty members. The University of Alabama was founded
in 1831 and the engineering program began in 1837. The University is located in Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, with a metropolitan population of over 150,000. The state of Alabama has a large
industrial base with concentrations in primary metals, automotive, paper, and energy. In
addition, the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal are located in state.
Please refer to the website http://ua.edu for more information on the university and department.
Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Alabama is an
equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, Section 504, ADA employer. Salary is competitive
and commensurate with experience level.

Fwd: SAMPE Baltimore, MD. May 18 - 21 , 2009.

Dear colleagues:

I am proud to report that our session "Predictive Models for Fabric and Fabric-Reinforced Composites" at SAMPE Baltimore, MD. May 18 - 21 , 2009, has attracted much attention and promises to be very good. We have accepted 16 Abstracts, now posted in http://www.mae.wvu.edu/barbero/SAMPE-session.html. Please consider attending the conference and please do invite others to attend even if they did not submit articles, as the session(s) promise to be very educational. Thank you for making this a success.

Conference site: http://www.sampe.org/events/2009Baltimore.aspx

Facultyt Positions Open Dec. 2008

Attached are 14 pages of positions open ads from Dec. 08. I encourage doctoral students to look at these. If they have passed their proposal defense, they should start thinking about applying to these or to post-doctoral positions. The earlier the better.

Note our add for CAFEE center director is on page 69.

Full 14 pages of adds confirm our earlier prediction of abundant openings for doctoral graduates that led to our (achieved) goal to double our doctoral student enrollment over the last 5 years. I hope some of our brightest graduates capture some of these openings. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Faculty Position in Aerospace Engineering San José State University

THE MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AT SAN JOSÉ STATE
UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at
the Assistant Professor level (JOID 13553). Applicants are required to
have an academic background in Aerospace Engineering. In addition,
experience with state-of-the-art flight environments sensors for
atmospheric, planetary and space applications and/or expertise in flight
aerospace systems dynamics and design is required.

The successful candidate is expected to teach, develop laboratories and
curriculum and to perform and establish scholarly research in his/her
area of interest. Local industry connections are strong, with Lockheed
Martin, Space Systems/Loral, and NASA-Ames as resources to the aerospace
engineering program. The position requires a candidate who is
interested in and has experience with or demonstrated ability in
providing students "hands-on" engineering education. This position
requires excellent communications skills, an aptitude for teamwork, and
a Ph.D. or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering. Applicants should have
awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural
population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training,
teaching and other comparable experience. Providing quality education
is a first priority for the College of Engineering and MAE Department
faculty. In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include
advising, community/professional service, and scholarship. San Jose
State University is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, providing
ample opportunities for interaction with local industries. We encourage
and support faculty diversity.

For full consideration please send a letter of application, curriculum
vita, statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and
three original letters of reference
With contact information by February 15, 2009 to:

Molly Crowe
Please include Job Opening ID
Human Resources Specialist
#13553 on all correspondence
Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José CA 95192-0080

Best regards,

Monday, December 1, 2008

University of Alaska Anchorage

A new engineering
program at the University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking
energetic faculty. This is an opportunity for dynamic
individuals to assist in building an engineering academic
environment of excellence that focuses on active and
collaborative learning techniques. Multiple tenure-track
faculty positions will be selected in the areas of mechanical,
electrical, and computer engineering. The School of
Engineering has doubled in size within the past five years. It
currently has over 900 students and is growing.
Enjoy the excitement of working in The Last Frontier, the
land of the Midnight Sun.
Interested individuals are invited to log in to www.uakjobs.com
and apply under the posting Numbers
0055696, 0055697, 0055699, 0055698, and 0055700.
The University of Alaska Anchorage has over 20,000
students. Anchorage has a population of over 300,000 and is
the business center of Alaska with offices of several major
national & international corporations within a couple miles of
the main campus.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Oakland University faculty positions

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Materials Engineering. Although the open position is at the Assistant Professor level, applicants with appropriate experience may be considered at a more senior level. In addition, outstanding applicants in other areas of mechanical engineering may also be considered. An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, demonstrated communications skills, and commitment to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service are required. Prior industrial, teaching, and research experience in the area of Materials Engineering is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories, develop a strong research program, direct graduate students, and attract external funding.

Oakland University is a public institution, located in southeastern Michigan, at the intellectual center of the Automotive Industry. In addition, the area offers many social, cultural and recreational activities. For more information, visit us at http://www.oakland.edu. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed resume, and three references to: Professor Randy Gu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309-4478, gu@oakland.edu. Review of candidates will begin February 2009, and continue until the position is filled.

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor, Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech

The Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) at Virginia
Tech seeks applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant
Professor rank. The ideal candidate is expected to conduct innovative
research in advanced materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on
energy applications, nano and micro systems, and/or bio systems. Most
importantly, ESM faculty members are expected to demonstrate a broad
scholarly interest in engineering with a special emphasis on
fundamental mechanics. A doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant
area of science or engineering is required. Prior experience working
as part of a multi-disciplinary team is desirable, since such research
is highly valued in ESM.

ESM (http://www.esm.vt.edu) has twenty-five faculty members with
annual research expenditures of more than $6M used to support more
than 80 Ph.D. students in our graduate program. Our faculty members
work closely with the School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (http://www.sbes.vt.edu
), the Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute (http://
www.mii.vt.edu), and the Institute for Critical Technologies and
Applied Sciences (http://www.ictas.vt.edu). ICTAS is home to the
Nanoscale Characterization and Fabrication Laboratory - a new facility
equipped with more than $10 million in highly specialized equipment.
Faculty members will also have the potential to develop productive
collaborations with industrial partners through new state initiatives
such as the advance propulsion and advanced manufacturing centers
being developed in collaboration with Rolls-Royce Corporation.
Additional information about Virginia Tech (http://www.vt.edu), the
College of Engineering (www.eng.vt.edu), and the town of Blacksburg (http://www.blacksbuurg.va.us
) is available online.

Applicants should apply at: http://www.jobs.vt.edu

Apply to posting number 081156 and include a resume, a cover letter,
and the names of at least five references. The initial review of
applications will begin January 15, 2009 and will continue until the
position is filled.

Virginia Tech is committed to the principle of diversity and seeks a
broad and diverse spectrum of candidates including women, minorities,
and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring
accommodations in the application process should notify Anne-Marie
Bracken (e-mail: brackena@vt.edu; phone: 540-231-3243). Virginia Tech
is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional
Transformation Award (http://www.advance.vt.edu) to increase the
participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.

Best regards,

Iowa State University multiple tenure-track faculty positions

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University
invites
applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the
assistant, associate,
or full professor ranks to begin August 2009. Applicants are sought in
all areas
of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics but preference will
be
given to those with interest and expertise in aerospace
structures/mechanics of
materials, multidisciplinary design and analysis, experimental
thermal-fluids,
propulsion, wind energy, and wind engineering. The department is also
interested in applicants whose expertise and research interests
intersect with one
or more of the college's interdisciplinary research and education
clusters:
biosciences and engineering, energy sciences and technology,
engineering for
extreme events, information and decision sciences, and engineering for
sustainability.
All applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in aerospace engineering or a
closely
related field by start date of employment. Associate and full
professors must
have compiled a strong record of accomplishments in teaching, research,
and
service. Duties of all positions include teaching undergraduate and
graduate
courses, supervising student research, establishing a strong externally
funded
research program, and providing professional/institutional service.
The Department of Aerospace Engineering currently has 28 faculty
members and
annual research expenditures of $8 million. The department is housed in
a $31
million state-of-the-art teaching and research complex. Please visit
http://www.aere.iastate.edu/ for more information.
For regular faculty positions, apply online at http://iastate.jobs.com,
vacancy
#081102. Please complete the employment application, and attach 1) a
cover
letter, 2) a vitae, 3) a statement on research plans and teaching
interests, and 4)
names of three references and their contact information. If there are
questions
regarding this vacancy, please email laws@iastate.edu. To ensure full
consideration, applications should be received by Feb. 15, 2009,
although
applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
For information on positions in the cluster areas (vacancy #080724)
and
application process, visit
http://www.engineering.iastate.edu/clusters/applicationprocess.
html. Applications must be received by March 1, 2009.
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Underrepresented minorities and women are strongly encouraged to
apply.

Best regards,

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