Lab Director: Dr. Steve Shepard (e-mail)
Current Graduate Research Assistants
Mr. Zhengchao Xie (Kevin), Ph.D. Candidate (Graduating May 2008)
Mr. Biaobiao Zhang (Bill), Ph.D. Student
Previous Research Assistants and Student Assistants
Dr. Kevin Xie (Zhengchao Xie)
Graduated: May 2008
Ph.D. Dissertation: Enhanced Modeling and Design Optimization of Constrained Layer Damped (CLD) Structures
Current Position: New York.
Responsibilities: Check back later for more information.
Publications: For publication information, see Publications. Additional papers under review.
Dr. Jingdou Wang
Graduated: May 2006
Ph.D. Dissertation: Active Vibration Control of a Plate-like Structure with Discontinuities and Discontinuous Boundary Conditions
Current Position: Caterpillar Inc, in Peoria, IL.
Responsibilities: Check back later for more information.
Publications: For publication information, see Publications. Additional papers under review.
Dr. Vikrant Palan
Graduated: December 2005
Ph.D. Dissertation: Investigation of Noise Control and Vibro-Acoustic Performance Enhancement Methods for Fuel Cells
UA Awards: 1st Place in 2005 Graduate Student Poster Competition
Current Position: Applications Engineer for Polytec PI in Ann Arbor, MI.
Publications: For publication information, see Publications. Additional papers under review.
Mr. Dan Wade
Graduated: May 2005
M.S. Thesis: Development of an Improved Vibration Isolator using a Pneumatic Spring
UA Awards: 3rd Place in 2005 Graduate Student Poster Competition
Current Position: Engineer in Rotors, Dynamics, and Aerodynamics Group in the Aviation Engineering Directorate at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.
Responsibilities: Drive train vibration measurement implementation and health monitoring research.
Publications: Journal paper under review. Check back later for additional information.
Dr. Yi Liu
Graduated: December 2004
Ph.D. Dissertation: Methods for Improved Spatial Characterization of Vibration Isolators and Structures
Current Position: Staff Engineering in Noise & Vibration Control at Carrier Corporation, UTC in Indianapolis.
Responsibilities: Conduct sound and vibration analysis and testing for product improvements including FEA, modal testing, running condition testing, and root cause analysis. Previous projects include grommet characterization, tubing FE analysis, vibration testing, and sound power measurement of total units.
Publications: For publication information, see Publications.
Dr. Yuanhong Guan
Graduated: May 2004
Ph.D. Dissertation: Active Vibration Control of a Gear Pair System
UA Awards: 2005 College of Engineering Outstanding Dissertation
2003 College of Engineering Award for Outstanding Research by a Doctoral Student
Current Position: Senior Engineer in Research & Development at Caterpillar Inc, in Peoria, IL.
Responsibilities: Powertrain/gear noise & vibration modeling, system optimization, testing & analysis, hydraulic (pump) noise development, enclosure system design/development, as well as enclosure noise modeling and analysis.
Publications: For publication information, see Publications.
Mr. Josh Elmore
Graduated: 2003 from Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Program
Current Position: Department of Defense at Robins AFB in Georgia
Mr. Vikrant Palan (Ph.D. work cited above)
Graduated: May 2002
M.S. Thesis: Parametric Study of Viscoelastic Damping and Its Application in Reduction of Structural Vibrations
Current Position: Obtatined Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering at UA (see above for current info)
Responsibilities: (see new profile above)
Publications: For publication information, see Publications.
STAL Contact Information
Structural Acoustics Laboratory
Dr. Steve Shepard
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Box 870276
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Phone
(205) 348-0048
Fax
(205) 348-6419