Research in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

37

faculty members engaged in research

220

grad students engaged in research

6

research chairs

David Wood

Research areas

Unmanned aerial vehicles, robotics, knee-joint mechanics, design engineering and aeronautics are just a few of our unique research areas. We engage in energy sector research partnerships and work to enhance the environmental performance of energy systems.

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3D Printer Lab

Research facilities

Multiple specialized labs facilitate our research advances. These range from aerodynamics, flow control and wind tunnels to micro- and nano-scale fabrication, robotics and automation, and biomaterials and tissue development.

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David Wood Lab

Research across Schulich

Our faculty members recognize the power of collaboration. Get an at-a-glance look at Schulich's expansive body of research. Explore our main research themes and the amazing projects that support them.

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Preventative medicine - for machines!

Preventative medicine - for machines!

Dr. Qiao Sun, PhD, is finding ways to predict and prevent downtime on wind farms. Data such as changes in vibration can be used to determine when wind turbine bearings are wearing. This prevents catastrophic failure, reduces downtime and means only buying new parts when they’re needed.

Advancing aerospace

Advancing aerospace

Dr. Craig Johansen, PhD, is working with NASA on ways to integrate the SCRAMJET engine into space vehicles. This leading-edge engine doesn’t require space craft to carry tanks of liquid oxygen in order to create thrust. Instead, it works on oxygen that can be taken directly from the atmosphere.

 

New joint imaging techniques

New joint imaging techniques

Dr. Janet Ronsky, PhD, is pioneering new, non-invasive imaging techniques for joint analysis. By finding novel mechanical markers for the early detection of osteoarthritis, detecting and monitoring scoliosis in the spine, and more – her work will transform treatment for people with musculoskeletal injuries.