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September 2026 · Publication
The collaborative work on an integrated PZT-based crack-detection and on-demand repair system for steel structures has been published in Actuators. View article →
September 2026 · Professional Service
Serving as Guest Editor for an Actuators Special Issue focused on artificial intelligence in piezoelectric systems and smart structures. View Special Issue →
September 2026 · Research
Two paired Fall research projects are extending Summer 2026 mechanical-metamaterials work through nonlinear modeling, redesign, fabrication, and testing, while a related senior-design team is developing a disorder-tolerant self-ordering multistable structure.
September 2026 · Sponsorship
Cumulative support for Promoting Electric Propulsion projects has reached $44,000, while GlobalFoundries sponsorship for senior-design projects has reached $22,000.
August 2026 · Service
Started serving as Senator in the University Senate at the University at Buffalo.
July 2026 · Funding
A $30,000 award supports an AI-enabled open instructional system for accessible and scalable engineering design.
June 2026 · Scholarship
Presented Project-Centered Flipped Senior Design: Multi-Year Redesign and Outcomes in a Two-Course Capstone Sequence at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Charlotte.
May 2026 · Senior Design Event
Teams presented completed prototypes, integrated systems, testing, and verification results; project awards followed the demonstrations.
April 2026 · Competition
The manned boat team earned first place in the displacement category of the Promoting Electric Propulsion Competition.
December 2025 · Senior Design Event
Teams presented project framing, requirements, concept development, analysis, and implementation plans for the 2025–2026 project cycle.
Fall 2025 · Facilities
A dedicated workshop was established at 18 Kimball Hall on South Campus, allowing the PEP Club’s manned and unmanned boat teams to work on their systems.
May 2025 · Senior Design Event
Students showcased completed mechanical engineering projects, prototypes, experiments, and verification results.
May 2025 · Competition
The student team received Best First-Year Presentation recognition at the NASA Lunabotics Competition.
April 2025 · Competition
The manned boat team earned first place in the displacement category of the Promoting Electric Propulsion Competition.
April 2025 · Student Achievement
The Laser Weeders for Small-Scale Farms project received the People’s Choice Award at the Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition.
December 2024 · Senior Design Event
Teams presented design posters and received feedback from faculty, industry representatives, sponsors, and visitors.
Fall 2024 · Student Organization
The PEP Club was established to support student participation in the annual Promoting Electric Propulsion Competition.
May 2024 · Senior Design Event
The first spring demonstration event after the sequence redesign featured working prototypes, testing, and student awards.
April 2024 · Competition
The manned boat team earned third place in the displacement category, while the unmanned boat team recorded the competition’s highest speed at 40 mph.
December 2023 · Senior Design Event
The annual December poster event brought project teams together for technical review, feedback, awards, and industry engagement.
November 2023 · Facilities
Approximately $50,000 in support strengthened dedicated senior design spaces, tools, equipment, and hands-on project capabilities.
June 2023 · Scholarship
Presented Redesigning Senior Capstone Sequence with Multidisciplinary, Industry-Sponsored Projects at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Baltimore.