Dr. Mark L. Nagurka - Professional Interests

 

General Fields of Interest:

 

Mechanical Engineering Design:

     - Design of Mechanical and Electromechanical Systems.
     - Mechatronics: Modeling, Dynamics, Control, and Design.

 

Engineering Education:

     - Discovery Learning, Student-Centered learning.
     - Laboratory Experiments and Experiences, Design Challenges.

 

Specific Interests:

 

Dynamics & Controls:

      - Mechatronics: sensors, actuators, controls, and design.

      - System dynamics modeling and simulation.
      - Control strategies and design.
      - Magnetic levitation (maglev) systems.

      - Robotics and automation.

      - Machine design.

 

Biomechanics:

      - Human-machine interaction.
      - Human arm motion and control.
      - Bipedal locomotion.
 

Vehicle Systems:

      - Modeling and simulation of maglev and rail vehicles.
      - Dynamics and control of vehicles: rail, maglev, automotive, motorcycles.
      - Vehicle-guideway dynamic interaction.
     

 

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