Through the RISE program, mechanical engineering undergraduate students leverage our state-of-the-art facilities working alongside internationally-renowned faculty to tackle cutting edge projects that impact our society. The Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Symposium (MEUS) is the accumulation of the students’ work.
During the day, seniors in ME 490 will present their RISE projects in 20 minute presentations. Everyone is welcome to attend these sessions and ask probing questions!
Sophomores and juniors conclude their projects with a poster session during the evening reception, where students will be available to discuss their projects in detail. The posters will also be on display during the day, if you are unable to attend the reception.
The public is invited to peruse the posters, attend presentations, and interact with the students throughout the day.
Complete poster and presentation schedule details can be found in the Symposium Schedule. RISE project technical abstracts can be viewed below.
Posters (ME 290 and 390)
Investigation into Gasoline Compression ignition Student: Dylan Fisher
Instructor: Andre Boehman
Abstract not yet available.
Battery Ingestion Prevention TeamStudent: Caroline Fogarty
Instructor: Daniel Cooper
Abstract not yet available.
Battery Ingestion Prevention TeamStudent: Liberty Hudson
Instructor: Daniel Cooper
Abstract not yet available.
Coin Cell Battery Ingestion Prevention Student: Noah Maike
Instructor: Daniel Cooper
Abstract not yet available.
Saw for Cutoff of Titanium Rods in Spinal SurgeryStudent: Samuel Russell
Instructor: Albert Shih
Abstract not yet available.
Bone Drilling ExperimentStudent: Ruitao Su
Instructor: Albert Shih
Abstract not yet available.
Coin Cell Battery Ingestion Prevention Independent StudyStudent: Christian Zung
Instructor: Daniel Cooper
Abstract not yet available.
Origami with Metamaterial Inclusions for Lattice Reconfiguration – Origami Design and FabricationStudent: Emma Deridder
Instructor: Kon-Well Wang
Abstract not yet available.
Tile-Based Vacuum-Driven Air Surface With In-Plane ExtensibilityStudent: Markus Isaacson
Instructor: Jon Luntz
Abstract not yet available.
Development of the carbon fiber microelectrode array assembly machineStudent: Su Sung Kim
Instructor: Albert Shih
Abstract not yet available.
Comparison Analysis of Emissions in Certified Diesel, B20 Biodiesel, and B100 BiodieselStudent: Madhav Bhat
Instructor: Andre Boehman
Abstract not yet available.
Shape Memory Alloy ResearchStudent: Matthew Weerakoon
Instructor: Ashley Bucsek
Abstract not yet available.
Estimating the Mechanical Impedance of the Human Legs During HoppingStudent: Valerie Smith
Instructor: Elliott Rouse
Abstract not yet available.
Control Ion Flow with Gate Voltage (Electric Field)Student: Hang Yin
Instructor: Wei Lu
Abstract not yet available.
Multi-Axial Rigid Load-Bearing Tendon Constrained Inflatable Design Case StudyStudent: Natalie Hazapis
Instructor: Jon Luntz
Abstract not yet available.
Automotive Fuel and Combustion TechnologyStudent: Enzhong Wang
Instructor: Andre Boehman
Abstract not yet available.
Robotic Arm for Annealing Spin Coated Perovskite LayersStudent: Albert Wang
Instructor: Neil Dasgupta
Abstract not yet available.
Driven force for droplets moving in lubricant surface and neumann triangle analysisStudent: Haobo Xu
Instructor: Solomon Adera
Abstract not yet available.
Water Droplets Merging Dynamics CharacterizationStudent: Xiaoyu Chen
Instructor: Solomon Adera
Abstract not yet available.
Paper Sessions (ME 490)
1. Thermo-Fluids
Performance measurement and modeling of wet fibrous thermal insulationStudent: Yire Ahn
Instructor: Massoud Kaviany
Abstract not yet available.
Identifying potential end-use markets for direct air captured CO2 from a demand-side evaluation. Student: Kevin Thakkar
Instructor: Volker Sick
Abstract not yet available.
Design and analysis of prototype photocatalytic reactors with sunlight-induced natural convectionStudent: Xingze Dai
Instructor: Rohini Bala Chandran
Abstract not yet available.
Ureter PeristalsisStudent: Haotian Xie
Instructor: Bill Schultz
Abstract not yet available.
2. Biomechanics
Developing a Y-Shaped Cutting Device to Experimentally Determine Cutting Properties of Blood ClotsStudent: Sophia Newton
Instructor: Jonathan Estrada
Abstract not yet available.
Design of a Novel Prosthetic WristStudent: Vasil Iakimovitch
Instructor: Shorya Awtar
Abstract not yet available.
3. Materials
Chiral Structure for Bio-Inspired MetamaterialStudent: Phyllis Alinsao
Instructor: Serife Tol
Abstract not yet available.
Development of Menalon, a High-Precision Deposition System for Hydrogel-Based Materials Student: Noah Brooks
Instructor: Allen Liu
Abstract not yet available.
Creating a Metal Biaxial Tensile Testing Rig and studying yield characteristics of aluminum alloys iStudent: Parth Agrawal
Instructor: Alan Taub
Abstract not yet available.
4. Transportation & Design I
EV Bike ConversionStudent: Mihir Juvvadi
Instructor: Anna Stefanopoulou
Abstract not yet available.
Using ECG data to Predict Positive Distance Running ExperiencesStudent: Alexander Netzley
Instructor: Noel Perkins
Abstract not yet available.
Systems Engineering Explored Through the Vertical Flight Society Design-Build-Fly CompetitionStudent: Daniel Falvo
Instructor: Eric Johnsen
Abstract not yet available.
5. Transportation & Design II
3D Printable Torque Wrench for The New Open Source Leg Knee DesignStudent: Robyn Pfeiffer
Instructor: Elliott Rouse
Abstract not yet available.
Developing Economically Sustainable Solutions for Polyamide 12 powders in Selective Laser SinteringStudent: Kevin Bao
Instructor: Daniel Cooper
Abstract not yet available.
Controls Implementation in Small Robotic SystemsStudent: Hector Clarke
Instructor: Elliott Rouse
Abstract not yet available.
Model Based Systems Engineering: Transition Propulsion System Testing and SelectionStudent: Claudia Zimmerman
Instructor: Eric Johnsen
Abstract not yet available.
Prototype Usage in Remote Stakeholder Engagement During Front-End DesignStudent: Lauren Wojciechowski
Instructor: Shanna Daly
Abstract not yet available.