Exploration of composite fiber-matrix interactions through mechanical testing of composite materials comprised of heterogenous matrix adhesives plus carbon fiber for improving strength and fracture toughness properties of materials.
Design and optimization of a low-cost manual wheelchair suspension system that integrates with existing wheelchairs and characterization of vibration patterns for typical surfaces for tuning of suspension systems to reduce vibrations of wheelchairs moving over these surfaces.
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Laser-based diagnostics to improve temperature and emissions measurements in flames as part of an ongoing effort to better understand how cleaner-burning fuels like hydrogen and methane can be utilized to reduce pollution in combustion devices.
Design of augmented reality headsets and 3D models of rooms to identify unsafe walking zones and provide real-time and long-term feedback to residents and caregivers to prevent falls and help older adults live independently longer as they age in place.
Development of water treatment technologies to remove wildfire-related contaminants to protect public health and strengthen resilience of drinking water systems following wildfires and other natural disasters with funding from the USDA Forest Service.
Polymers can protect sliding or rotating surfaces. Dr. Khare's team explores the interfacial films formed in-situ: these are often considered a “predictor” of ultra-low wear.
Use of robot-to-robot communications to enhance indoor localization accuracy for autonomous mobile robots. Relevant information from received signal strength as well as transmitted location information from other robots can help individual robots accurately estimate their location and heading.
Monitoring runners’ pain, fatigue, and health metrics using real-time assessments and development of a website for data capture, trend analysis and participant compliance tracking through a research collaboration with EWU.
Design, implementation and monitoring of beaver dam analogs (BDAs) to slow water velocity, settle pollutants, raise water levels, and restore the aquatic habitat in Eastern Washington rivers in collaboration with federal, state and local partners.
Design and fabrication of an experimental test rig to analyze hydrodynamic thrust bearings for validating performance; optimizing design for improved efficiency and reliability in applications like hydropower plants, marine propulsion, and pumps.
Civil engineering students engage in undergraduate research around the broad topic of using technology to improve the safety of our roadway systems.
Development of a new imaging technique wherein CT scans are produced without X-rays through mathematics and computer code.
Dr. Michelle Ghrist's research team develops and analyzes algorithms for approximating solutions to differential equations, used in medical imaging and weather modeling.
Knot mosaics examine ways to discover relationships between properties of a complex three-dimensional knot.
Exploration of mathematics found in the game Tri-ominoes has won a Best Poster award and is being considered for publication.
Statistical modeling to identify disparities faced by Americans with disabilities in relation to transportation, housing, employment, and unmet healthcare needs and to investigate the key factors that contribute to the disparities.
