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Director
 
Dr. Philip Voglewede Associate Professor
Collaborating Faculty  
Dr. Mark Nagurka Associate Professor Emeritus
Dr. Joseph Schimmels Professor
Dr. Sarah Baxter Professor, University of St. Thomas
Dr. Scott Beardsley Associate Professor
Dr. Barbara Silver-Thorn Associate Professor Emeritus
Graduate Students
Current
Inst.
Degree

Topic
 
Mitch Ruopp MU MSME   Closed Loop Control of 3D Printing  
Edward Dold MU MSME   Design and Analysis of Latching Toggle Mechanisms  
Maxine Wold MU PhD   Development of a Kinetic and Musculoskeletal Segmental Foot Model Co-advised with Dr. Harris
Past Inst.
Degree
Date
Title
Current Employer
Dan Garcia MU MSME 2021 Modeling of a Patient Positioning System for use in MRI Machines GE Healthcare
Jessica Thayer MU MSME 2020 Investigation of Optimization Targets for Predictive Simulation of Human Gait with Model Predictive Control Medtronic
Max Willingham MU MSME 2020 Multiscale Analysis of Soil-Strap Interactions in Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls Harley-Davidson
Ryan Callahan MU MSME 2019 Profile Synthesis of Prismatic-Prismatic Variable Joints for Use In Reconfigurable Mechanisms Rexnord
Paul Ryan MU PhD 2018 Automating the Analysis of Uncertainties in Multi-Body Dynamic Systems Using Polynomial Chaos Theory Komatsu Mining
Jack Alberts MU MSME 2018 A Study of Rubber Fatigue Life and Cure Parameters Progress Rail
Joe Klein MU MSME 2018 Control Design and Implmentation of an Active Transtibial Prosthesis GE Healthcare
Tony Buchta MU MSME 2018 The Kinematic Synthesis of a Planar Mechanism with Variable Topology Based on a Qualitative Survey Brady Corporation
Moises Guerrero MU MEME 2018 NA Brady Corporation
John Bayless MU MSME 2017 Adaptive Control of Joystick Steering in Recreational Boats Brunswick
Shaoli Wu MU MEME 2017 NA ROBOMedical
Peter Malak MU MSME 2016 Analysis and Synthesis of a Planar Reconfigurable Mechanism with a Variable Joint Milwaukee Tool
Jinming Sun MU PhD 2015 Dynamic Modeling of Human Gait Using a Model Predictive Control Approach General Motors
Brian Korves MU MSME 2014 Modeling, Analysis, and Verification of a Weld-Breaking Mechanism for Automatic Circuit Recloser Applications Eaton - Power Systems Division
Michael Boyarsky MU MSME 2014 Determination of a Predictive Stiffness Model for a 1 DOF Human Inspired Robotic Joint Duke University Doctoral Student
James Jennings MU MSME 2014 The Derivation of Euler's Equations of Motion in Cylindrical Vector Components to Aid in Analyzing Single Axis Rotation Mechanical Research & Design, Inc.
Brian Slaboch MU PhD 2013 Profile Synthesis of Planar Variable Joints MSOE
Joseph Prisco MU MSME 2013 Dynamic Modeling of a Belt Driven Electromechanical XY Plotter Cutter Pregis
Jinming Sun MU MSME 2012 Powered Transtibial Prosthestic Device Control System Desgin, Implementation and Testing General Motors
Brian Slaboch MU MSME 2011 A Novel Approach to the Part Orientation Problem for Robotic Assembly Applications MSOE
Lindsay Rogers MU MSME 2011 Method of Tolerance Allocation to Maintain Rotary Balance of Multi-Component Bodies Domestic Engineer, formerly with GE Healthcare
Bryan Bergelin MU MSME 2010 Design of a Transtibial Prosthesis Utilizing Active and Passive Components in Conjunction with a Four-Bar Mechanism Marchant Schmidt, Inc.
Jacob Ziesmer
MU
MSME
2009
Reconfigurable End Effector Allowing for In-Hand Manipulation Without Finger Gaiting or Regrasping
Strama-MPS Maschinenbau
Mike Frassica
USC
MSME
2008
Design of Novel Multi-Functional Tissue Bioreactors for the Research and Educational Settings
Westinghouse Electric Company
Funmi Atilola
USC
MSME
2008
Design and Noise Reduction of Spur Gear Systems
Corning, Inc.
Javier Mattos
USC
MSME
2007
The Design, Building, and Preliminary Testing of a Powered Ankle Prosthesis
Kollmorgen
Fuxiao Guo
USC
MSME
2007
Implementation of Real-time Controllers for a PUMA Robot Using Simulink and QNX
Joe Bonivel
USC
MSME
2006
The Dynamic Simulation of Human Gait for Analysis of Design of Four Bar Prosthetic for Trans-Tibial Amputees
United States DoD
Undergraduate Students
Current
Inst.
Year
Notes
Austin Walker MU 2021 MU Honors College Award
Past
Inst.
Year
Notes
Zach Belyaev MU 2020 MU OCOE SURF
Samuel Downes MU 2020 MU OCOE SURF
Devon Plata MU 2019 MU OCOE SURF
Jessica Thayer MU 2018 MU OCOE SURF and WSGC UG Research Award
Dan Erato MU 2015 MU COE Undergraduate Research Winner
Clark Andrews MU 2013-2015 MU COE Undergraduate Research Winner
Brian Korves MU 2011-2012 5 year BS/MS Student
Joe Prisco MU 2010-2011 5 year BS/MS Student
Kevin Flynn
MU
2009-2010 Attended IU Medical School
Robin Redick
USC
2007

Evan Kane
USC
2006-2007

Micah Hodgins
USC
2006-2007
Magellan Winner
Tom Behling
USC
2006-2007
Magellan Winner
Kevan Shaw-Alley
USC
2007

Jarrett Soles
USC
2005

Joey Wells
USC
2004-2005

Ruben Navarrette
USC
2004

High School Students
Past Year
Ian Baird
2005
Alex King
2005