Industry sponsored research projects offer companies an innovative, high-quality, cost-effective way to conduct research or develop new products while tapping into the expertise, energy, and enthusiasm of top-notch faculty and students. Sponsors also gain access to the University’s high-tech testing and diagnostic facilities.
Learn more about LTU's research institutes:
Automotive Engineering Institute: Extremely knowledgeable automotive engineering faculty, exceptional students, plus more than 70 years of theory and practice at the hub of one of America's great industrial and technological centers - this winning combination places Lawrence Technological University in an ideal position to partner with the automotive industry.
 James Mynderse, PhDAssociate Professor and Program Director, Master of Science in Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering Dr. Mynderse's research areas include dynamic systems and control, Li-ion battery manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and vibration control for perceived quality ...more
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 Vernon FernandezAssociate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Fernandez worked for Chrysler for 13 years as a researcher in Advance Manufacturing Engineering. Projects undertaken include the study and development of current and future manufacturing technologies. He has worked extensively with manufacturing cost analysis and finance for the Chrysler group. Having foreseen the demand for energy, he has focused his work on developing and designing optimal processes, that result in energy efficient operations that reduce cost. Initial studies performed on his research show a significant reduction in energy usage when compared with conventional methods used in production plants. These benefits occur with an increase in quality
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 Kingman YeeAssociate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
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 Robert FletcherProfessor, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Fletcher came to Lawrence Tech after several years in industry, and has been with LTU since 2003. For eleven years he was the faculty adviser to the Lawrence Tech alternative powered collegiate competition vehicles, including the all-electric fuel cell powered Element One racing vehicle, and to the Formula Hybrid teams. His research interests are in the areas of alternative energy power train systems including battery storage, biofuels, and fuel cells, and addressing the complexities of integrating those power sources into vehicles ...more
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 Hamid VejdaniAssistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Vejdani's research is around analyzing the mechanics of locomotion to develop robots that are efficient, agile and robust in their intended way of movement. His goal is to understand how to design and optimize the dynamics of a robot that help the controller, and then develop control algorithms that use those natural dynamics in achieving the purpose of the desired locomotion ...more
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 Giscard KfouryAssociate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Kfoury's research in the area of intelligent connected systems includes adaptive controller/estimator design, and modeling and simulation of autonomous systems ...more
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 Wuming JingAssistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Research interest focuses on the intelligent microrobot system for biomedical applications. Future research will advance to the microrobot swarm with coordinated operation.research interest focuses on the intelligent microrobot system for biomedical applications. Future research will advance to the microrobot swarm with coordinated operation. ...more
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 Liping LiuAssociate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Her research focuses on thermal sciences and energy systems, with special interest in addressing transport phenomena in energy processes. She received close to $300,000 research and educational grants as PI or Co-PI from DENSO, Johnson Controls, ASHRAE, Kern Family Foundation, National Fluid Power Association, etc. Liping has published 13 journal articles and over 50 peer-reviewed conference papers. Liping is currently working as the Director of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program and Co-Director for the Doctoral program. She is also serving as faculty advisor for the SAE Supermileage competition team as well as a co-advisor for Blue Devil Motorsports. ...more
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 Selin ArslanAssociate Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean, College of Engineering Her current research interests include but not limited to Automotive Systems Testing, Power and Thermal Management of hybrid electric vehicles, Modeling and simulation, heat recovery system integration, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), microfluidics, PowerMEMS and Thermal Sciences and energy systems ...more
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 Nishantha BandaraAssociate Professor, Mechanical Engineering His area of expertise includes vehicle--pavement interaction measurements including visual condition, roughness, friction and structural condition. His recent research studies include cost-benefit analysis of different winter maintenance vehicles, driver behavior modeling using a driver simulator, sustainable construction materials for pavement construction, safety-related infrastructure improvements, pavement performance modeling ...more
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 Nabih JaberAssociate Professor and Chair Electrical and Computer Engineering His research interests focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), wireless communications, coding and information theory, Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) vehicular systems, smart grid power line communications, and sensor networks, Advanced Driver Assistance System/Autonomous Vehicles (ADAS/AV). He is also interested in test-bed implementations, and innovative simulation system designs ...more
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 Jinjun XiaAssistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Close-loop ultrasound guided photoacoustic imaging systems for intelligent manipulation of micro-robots in deep tissue; Close-loop ultrasound guided photoacoustic imaging systems for intelligent drug delivery and micro-surgery by micro-robots ...more
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 Kun HuaAssociate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Kun Hua's research interests include vehicular communications and networks, digital signal processing and software defined radios ...more
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 CJ ChungProfessor, Computer Science ChanJin “CJ” Chung was involved in developing TDX switching systems that became later the base system for the first commercialized mobile phone CDMA system in the world. His doctoral research was the development of a self-adaptive artificial intelligence system motivated by cultural evolution process, which was then applied to solve various optimization problems for intelligent systems ...more
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 Franco Delogu Associate Professor, Psychology
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The goal of the Construction Safety Research Center is to reduce accidents and return construction workers safely back home to their families and friends by:
- Conducting groundbreaking interdisciplinary safety research based on scientific methods.
- Transforming research findings and recommendations into adoptable best practices.
- Converting safety best-practices into effective training programs.
To learn more about the research institute you can visit ltu.edu/csrc.
Cybersecurity Center: The Cybersecurity Center at LTU is an academic center that connects faculty, researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and students to facilitate collaboration in the areas of the cybersecurity discipline. Areas of the cybersecurity discipline include: Risk Assessment, Big Data Analytics, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Data Security and Privacy, and Automotive Cybersecurity.
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Lawrence Tech’s Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute will help improve Michigan’s and the Great Lakes Region’s water quality, quality of life, and blue / green economy, thereby making it easier to attract and retain water-use industries knowing that one of the Region’s most valuable resources will be protected. It's goal is to be a resource for citizens, policymakers, architects, and engineers through outreach and educational programs associated with innovative stormwater management techniques and low impact development strategies.
 Donald Carpenter, Ph.D., P.E., LEED APProfessor, Civil Engineering Donald D. Carpenter is an accredited green design professional and professional engineer whose expertise includes green infrastructure, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), hydrologic modeling and design, and field data collection. Dr. Carpenter joined the Department of Civil Engineering at Lawrence Technological University in 2000. He currently serves as Director of the Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute and a Professor of Practice. In this capacity, he conducts research on stormwater BMP effectiveness and advises communities on how to implement green infrastructure to manage stormwater. As a NCI Certified Charrette Facilitator, he has extensive experience in community engagement and planning. His efforts have facilitated community implementation of green infrastructure and the development of community socio-economic sustainability plans. Dr. Carpenter routinely provides professional lectures and short courses on stormwater BMP design and green infrastructure implementation. Professionally, Dr. Carpenter is an active committee leader for the ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute and serves as a board member on several regional non-profit organizations |
Intelligent Connected Systems Institute: Lawrence Tech's faculty contribute to the development of intelligent connected systems from various disciplines and research perspectives bringing together a holistic approach to this growing field that will impact engineering, transportation, and design.
 Ahad AliAssociate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Ali has conducted research projects with Chrysler, Ford, DTE Energy, New Center Stamping, Elring Klinger, Delphi Automotive System, GE Medical Systems, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, International Truck and Engine Corporation (ITEC), National/Panasonic Electronics, and Rockwell Automation. His research interests include quality, reliability, six sigma, manufacturing, simulation, optimization, scheduling, maintenance, e-manufacturing, lean, CAE and GD&T ...more
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 CJ ChungProfessor, Computer Science Dr. Chan-Jin “CJ” Chung was involved in developing TDX switching systems that became later the base system for the first commercialized mobile phone CDMA system in the world. His doctoral research was the development of a self-adaptive artificial intelligence system motivated by cultural evolution process, which was then applied to solve various optimization problems for intelligent systems ...more
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 Steve CoyAssistant Professor, Art + Design Steve Coy, an associate professor in the College of Architecture and Design, creates large scale site-specific immersive installations that explore various issues of the human condition, frequently integrating components of technology. The work is influenced by various genres including relational aesthetics, speculative art, and conceptual art and often takes form as street art and public performance in an aesthetic described as dystopian glamour. ...more
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 Kun HuaAssociate Professor, Electrical + Computer Engineering Dr. Kun Hua's research interests include vehicular communications and networks, digital signal processing and software defined radios ...more
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 Nabih JaberAssociate Professor and Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering His research interests focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), wireless communications, coding and information theory, Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) vehicular systems, smart grid power line communications, and sensor networks, Advanced Driver Assistance System/Autonomous Vehicles (ADAS/AV). He is also interested in test-bed implementations, and innovative simulation system designs ...more
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| Wuming Jing Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Research interest focuses on the intelligent microrobot system for biomedical applications. Future research will advance to the microrobot swarm with coordinated operation.research interest focuses on the intelligent microrobot system for biomedical applications. Future research will advance to the microrobot swarm with coordinated operation. ...more
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| Giscard Kfoury Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Kfoury's research in the area of intelligent connected systems includes adaptive controller/estimator design, and modeling and simulation of autonomous systems ....more
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 James MynderseAssociate Professor and Program Director, Master of Science in Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering Dr. Mynderse's research areas include dynamic systems and control, Li-ion battery manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and vibration control for perceived quality ...more
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 Hamid VejdaniAssistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Vejdani's research is around analyzing the mechanics of locomotion to develop robots that are efficient, agile and robust in their intended way of movement. His goal is to understand how to design and optimize the dynamics of a robot that help the controller, and then develop control algorithms that use those natural dynamics in achieving the purpose of the desired locomotion. ...more
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| Jinjun Xia Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Clope-loop ultrasound guided photoacoustic imaging systems for intelligent manipulation of micro-robots in deep tissue; Close-loop ultrasound guided photoacoustic imaging systems for intelligent drug delivery and micro-surgery by micro-robots ...more
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 Dongwoo 'Jason' YeomAssistant Professor, Architecture Dr. Yeom’s research focuses on high performance building and human building integration. He is investigating the intelligent system for the indoor thermal environment control by human physiological signal sensing, and its relationship with the building performance and indoor environment quality ...more
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Contact
Contact our team to discuss your research needs.Mark Brucki, mbrucki@ltu.edu
Ross Sanders, rsanders1@ltu.edu