Group
Graduate Students
Burak Gulsacan
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Daniel Williams
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Undergraduate Students
Cory Murphy
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Alumni
- Burak Gulsacan: Ph.D. Dissertation, 2025: "Estimation and Enhancement of Hydrodynamic Performance of Bio-Inspired Underwater Propulsion"
- David Reiner: M.S. Thesis, 2025: "Modeling, Analysis, and Experimentation of Shape-Morphing Plates"
- Omid Fakharian: Ph.D. Dissertation, 2024: "Engineered Ionic Polymer Metal Composites Sensors: Process, Structure, Properties, and Performance under Multimodal Sensing Conditions and Their Application Towards Wearable Postural-Tactile Measurement"
- Rebecca Histed: M.S. Thesis, 2020: "Advanced Manufacturing of Microengineered Ionic Polymer Metal Composites for Enhanced Sensing Capabilities"
- Enver S. Karakas: Ph.D. Dissertation, 2019: "Computational Investigation of Cavitation Performance and Heat Transfer in Cryogenic Centrifugal Pumps with Helical Inducers"
- Walid Ghani: M.S. Thesis, 2019: "Hydrodynamically Coupled Shape-Morphing Beams Oscillating in a Viscous Fluid"
- Syed Nazmul Ahsan: Ph.D. Dissertation, 2018: "Modulation of Hydrodynamic Forces on Oscillating Submerged Structures in Viscous Fluids"
- Bishwash Shrestha: M.S. Thesis, 2016: "Qualitative and Quantitative Study of the Flow Physics in the Vicinity of an Oscillating Plate in Viscous Fluids"
- Gregory Ross: M.S. Thesis, 2016: "Ultrasonic Welding of Nafion Ionomers and Aluminum Foils for the Manufacture of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites"
- Chris Reede: M.S. Thesis, 2015: "Thrust Bearing Load Observations on Enclosed Lineshaft Geothermal Production Pumps"
- Syed Nazmul Ahsan: M.S. Thesis, 2014: "Finite Amplitude Oscillations of Flanged Laminas in Viscous Flows: Vortex-Structure Interactions for Hydrodynamic Damping Control"
Openings
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantships available
The Multiphysics Laboratory in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno is always looking for students pursuing graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering.
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant (RA/TA) positions may be available for qualifying students with strong interest and background in: (1) smart materials and structures, (2) fluid-structure interactions, and (3) vibrations and dynamics.
Prospective graduate students should have a minimum GPA of 3.25/4.0 for their B.Sc., quantitative GRE > 160, and outstanding English language oral and written communication skills. Research experience in Mechanical Engineering or closely related disciplines is preferred. Master's students and Direct Ph.D. students may be considered.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a detailed resume, a list of three professional references, and a research statement including a description of prior experience, by email to Dr. M. Aureli. Applications will be accepted until available positions are filled.
Information for Undergraduate Researchers
Undergraduate researcher positions in the Multiphysics Laboratory may be available for undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering with interest in vibrations, dynamics, fluid-structure interactions, biomimetics, and smart materials. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. M. Aureli by email.
Information for Undergraduate Students at UNR interested in Grad School
Undergraduate students in mechanical engineering (ME) at UNR may be eligible to enroll in the College of Engineering "Accelerated BS/MS program". Within this program, undergraduate students can take up to 9 credits of eligible 400-level classes at the 600-level. These credits can count towards both the BS degree and the MS degree at UNR. Applicant criteria include a minimum 3.2 GPA, and at least 75 credits completed towards BS completed. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. M. Aureli by email and schedule an advising appointment.
Also, please refer to the College of Engineering description of the Accelerated BS/MS program.