TBA
M.S. · Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Master’s student — TBA
Engineering-design methods, platform requirements, content structure, and research assessment for the AI-enabled design platform.
People & Partnerships
Students, collaborators, and organizations working on authentic engineering challenges.
Research and senior design connect technical mentorship, multidisciplinary teams, student scholarship, and sustained external partnerships.
Research participation
Graduate and undergraduate researchers
Graduate researchers
BL
M.S. · Computer Science & Engineering
Bryce Lin
AI-enabled engineering design platform development and computational support.
SKA
M.S. · Computer Science & Engineering
Sai Krishna Arthanari
AI-enabled engineering design platform development and computational support.
MH
M.S. · Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
M. Howlader
Comparative design, FEA, fabrication, and testing of metallic and stainless-steel orthodontic brackets.
RC
M.S. · Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
R. Costello
Comparative design, FEA, fabrication, and testing of polymeric and resin orthodontic brackets.
Undergraduate researchers
PO
B.S. · Mechanical Engineering
P. Ohri
Orthodontic-bracket design and research support.
MM
MAE 498 · Undergraduate Research
Mechanical Metamaterials Team
B. Alcera, Z. Walsh, J. Gaston, J. Do, G. Zou, and M. Saeed investigate geometry-driven mechanical memory, instability, thermal pathways, and programmable response.
SHM
Senior Design · Research Extension
Crack Detection and Repair Team
A.J. Hildreth, O.C. Manley, D. DeFord, D. Tantalo, D. Albicker, and J. Clement developed a portable PZT-based crack-detection and adhesive-repair system.
CB
Undergraduate Research · Accelerometer Design
C. Bausenwein
Design of a mechanically driven piezoelectric accelerometer that converts linear motion through a spring-loaded rack-and-pinion mechanism. Rotating magnets pluck a piezoelectric beam, and the time interval between voltage spikes is used to estimate acceleration.
Student opportunities
Areas for student involvement
Engineering design
Requirements, concept generation, trade studies, CAD, analysis, prototyping, and verification.
AI applications
Development of AI-assisted engineering platforms, learning websites, design and CAD support tools, chatbots, and responsible AI workflows that improve mechanical engineering learning and design practice.
Sensing & instrumentation
PZT systems, accelerometers, embedded control, data acquisition, MATLAB, and structural monitoring.
Manufacturing & materials
Additive manufacturing, machining, metrology, materials selection, mechanical testing, and FEA.
Industry and institutional partners
Authentic problems, technical mentorship, and sustained engagement
Semiconductor, manufacturing & automation
GlobalFoundriesEastman KodakMoogNiagara Specialty MetalsOxi-TechTresca Design
Aerospace, energy & infrastructure
American Society of Naval EngineersOffice of Naval ResearchNASA LunaboticsNiagara Aerospace MuseumUB FacilitiesUB Parking Services
University and community collaboration
UB Computer Science & EngineeringUB Baja ClubFeast KitchenSUNY / TCIE
Collaboration
Students, sponsors, and faculty collaborators
Prospective students
Send a concise statement of interests, relevant coursework and skills, availability, and a résumé.
Industry and organizations
Propose a problem with a clear stakeholder, feasible scope, measurable outcomes, and an available technical advisor.
Faculty collaborators
Multidisciplinary projects are welcome across engineering, computer science, dentistry, education, and applied research.