Lab Alumni

Doctoral Students

• Chen, Shih–Chi, “Design of a Meso–scale Three–axis Optical Scanner for a Nonlinear Two–Photon Endoscopic Biopsy Probe”

• Golda, Dariusz, “Design of High-Speed, Meso-Scale Nanopositioners Driven by Electromagnetic Actuators”

• DiBiasio, Christopher, M., “Modeling and Design of Six-axis Force and Displacement Sensing Systems for Meso-scale Nanopositioners”

• Hopkins, Jon, “Design of Precision Compliant Instruments/Equipment Via the Method of Freedom and Constraint Topology”

• Cullinan, Michael, A., “Design of Instruments, Processes and Equipment for Engineering of Carbon Nanotube-based Flexural Transducers”

• Saha, Sourabh, “Modeling Of Dip Pen Nanolithography as a Driver for Nanomanufacturing Equipment, Process, Tooling and Instrument Design”

• Panas, Robert, “Carbon Nanotube-Printing Equipment and Process”

• Telleria, Maria, “Design of Cylindrical Compliant Mechanisms”

• Ramirez, Aaron, “A model for the Dig-in Instability in Serial Sectioning and Iterative Orthogonal Cutting”

• Wheeler, Charles, “Inertial Hysteresis Couplings“

• Thomas, Marcel, PhD Thesis in process

Master’s Theses

• Price, Shelly L., “Integrating Response Surface Methods and Uncertainty Analysis into Ship concept exploration,” (Joint Ocean Engineering and Mechanical Engineering).

• Araque, Carlos, “A Kinematic Coupling–based Adaptive Fixture for High Precision Positioning Applications in Flexible Manufacturing Systems”

• Petri, Patrick, “A Continuum Mechanic Design Aid for Non–planar Compliant Mechanisms”

• Anderson, Gordon, “A Six Degree–of–Freedom Flexural Positioning Stage”

• Chen, Shih–Chi, “A Six Degree–of–freedom Compliant Micro–manipulator for Silicon Optical Bench”

• Carl, Patrick, “Design of Accurate and Repeatable Micro–fixtures and Manipulators for Micro–optical Systems,” (Technischen Universitaet Muenchen)

• Landsiedel, Nathan, “Design of a Formed and Folded Compliant Layered Mechanism”

• Szczesny, Spencer, “Design of Compliant Mechanisms for Attenuation Vibrations in Rotational Systems”

• Varadarajan, Kartik, “Design of Ultra–Precision Fixtures for Nano–Manufacturing”

• Clements, Kristen L., “Control of Automobile Road Noise Using and Active Suspension System,” (Aerospace Engineering).

• Lin, Kevin, “Multi–axis Compliant Mechanism–based Nanopositioner for Multi–mode Mechanical Testing of Carbon Nanotubes”

• Timm, Richard, “Visual–based Methods in Compliant Mechanism Optimization”

• DiBiasio, Christopher, M., “Design of a Carbon Nanotube–based Four Bar Compliant Mechanism”

• Hopkins, Jon, “A Generalized Approach to Constraint–based Design of Multi–axis Compliant Mechanisms”

• Cullinan, Michael, “Metrology Platform for Carbon Nanotube–based Devices”

• Panas, Robert, “Design and Fabrication of a High-Speed Linear Motion Stage for Biomedical Imaging”

• Telleria, Maria, “Design of Hybrid Flexible Machine Elements for Robotic Systems”

• Slocum, Alexander H. Jr., “Design of a Differential, Precision Belt Drive For Probe-based Nanomanufacturing Equipment”

• Watral, Adrienne, “Palletized Fixturing System for a Probe-based Nanomanufacturing System”

• Ramirez, Aaron, “Microfabrication of Tunable Flexures”

• Thomas, Marcel, ”Design of non-serial, non-parallel flexural transmissions as applied to a micro-machined MEMS tuning fork gyroscope”

• Wheeler, Charles, “A scalable process for rapid and uniform assembly of repeated origami-like structures using elastic membranes”

Bachelor’s Theses

• Clench, Courtney A., “Design of an Easy Access Luggage Roof Rack for Sport Utility Vehicles and Vans”

• Knight, Lee, “A Study on the Development, Implementation, and Assessment of 2.000 Understanding How and Why Machines Work”

• Araque, Carlos A., “Development and Implementation of Virtual Interactive Take–apart Modules to Improve Mechanical Knowledge and Skills in Engineering Students”

• Elgart, Jonah D., “Accurate and Repeatable Kinematic Coupling,” (Ocean Engineering).

• Rosado, Tina L., “Taking into Consideration the Students' Needs in the Design of Optimal Teaching Methods : Integrating Theory and Hands–on Modules”

• Rodriquez, Marcos, A.M., “Design and Manufacture of an ARKC® (Adjustable Repeatable Kinematic Coupling)”

• Buckley, Patrick, R., “Friction and Wear Characteristics of Hybrid Flexure Joint”

• Corin, Karolina, A., “Design of a Vibrating Digital Braille Watch”

• Kessenich, Grace, “Factors Affecting the Integral Spring Force in Hybrid Compliant Robot Joints”

• Swanson, Stacia, M., “Development of an Assessment Protocol for Engineering Education”

• Korb, Sam, N., “Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Three–dimensional, Plastically–Deformed, Monolithic Compliant HexFlex Nanomanipulator”

• Slowe, Tom, J., “Design of a Prototyping Press for 3D Monolithic Compliant Mechanisms”

• Bourgeois, Jacob, “Modeling Effects of Adding a Flux Channel to a Planar Magnet–Coil Actuator”

• DiBiasio, Christopher, M., “Design of Micro–scale Nanomanipulators Utilizing Digital Actuation”

• Hopkins, Jonathan, “Design and Control of a Five–axis AFM Manipulation System”

• Turner, Shannon, “Design of an Adaptable, Protective Covering for Precision Experiments”

• Labuz, James, “Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Three–Dimensional Monolithic Compliant Six–Axis Nanopositioner”

• Allard, Nicholas, “Compliant Mechanism Learning Toolkit”

• Laird, Holly, “Design of Instrumentation for Modular and Adjustable Flexure Kits used in Professional Education”

• Panas, Robert, “Design and Fabrication of Meso-scale Flexural Testing Apparatus for Evaluating Aligned CNT Composite Flexures”

• Roan, Taylor, “Design and Control of a Six–axis Nanopositioner for NanoEDM”

• Segado, Martin, “Investigation of Flexural Contact Bearings on the Repeatability and Stiffness of Passive Kinematic Couplings”

• Shivers, Sarah, “Design of Modular and Adjustable Flexure Kits for Educational Experiments”

• Lopez, Marcus, “Design of a Desktop Lathe Educational Kit”

• Chang, Jean, “Design of Packaging for a Two-photon Endomicroscopic Scanning Stage”

• Telleria, Maria, “Design of a Six-axis Measurement System for Arrayed Meso-scale Nanopositioners”

• Lutkus, Jessica, “Development of a Nanomanufacturing line to Support Dip Pen Nanolithography”

• Mendieta, Juan Pablo, “The Design of an Educational Tool for Visualizing Freedom and Constraint Topologies”

• Doyle, Jennifer, “Measurement Methods for Micromilling Tools”

• King, Ryan, “Design of a Six-axis Laser Metrology System for Meso-scale Nanopositioners”

• Slaughter, Ryan, “Design of a Meso-scale Micromilled MicroFluidic Valve”

• Watral, Adrienne, “Design of a Low-cost, Meso-scale, Detachable Fixturing System For Probe-based Nanomanufacturing Equipment and Instruments”

• Utz, Robert, “Thermodynamic and Fluid Modeling to Improve the Design of a Proposed Squishbot Design”

• Lorenc, Dan, “Design of a Desktop Milling Machine for Fabrication in an Introductory Machine Shop Class”

• Servi, Amelia, “Design of Cylindrical Flexures With Tunable Stiffness”

• Liles, Howard, “Design of a Two-axis Actuator for an Automated Kinematic Coupling Assembly Station”

• Harris, Corey, “Design of a Gripper for an Automated Kinematic Coupling Assembly Station”

• Gafford, Joshua, “Principles and Practices for Micromilling of Small-scale Precision Flexures”

• Wong, WingShan, “A Linear Transfer Line Module for Low-Volume Pharmaceutical Manufacturing”

• Ramirez, Aaron, “Modular 3D Printing Head for Desktop CNC Machine”

• Schneider, Johannes, “Design of a Precision, 3Axis Desktop Mill”

• Sepp, Toomas, “Design and Testing of a Microvalve Capable of Precisely Controlling Low Fluidic Flow Rates,” (Joint with Daniel).

• Daniel, Cody, “Design and Testing of a Microvalve Capable of Precisely Controlling Low Fluidic Flow Rates,” (Joint with Toomas).

• Bildsten, Erika, “Design of a Hybrid Contact-Flexure Joint for a Robot Leg”

• Thomas, Marcel, “Design of a Assembly Station for Meso-scale Kinematic Couplings”

• Turk, Amanda, “Design of a Spindle Testing Instrument for Machine Design Classes”