Research

Summary of Research Activities (Analytical, Computational and Experimental):

Research Area and Application	Nature of Research
Drivetrain Noise & Vibration Control Transmission, Supercharger, Engine, Shafts, Gears, etc.	* Study of dynamic forces & motions. * Design for reduced noise & vibration.
Automotive NVH Body Structures, Interior Acoustics, Chassis, Suspension, Tire/Wheel, etc.	* Study of structure & air-borne paths. * Substructuring analysis. * Modal & spectral sensitivity.
Product Sound Quality Electro-mechanical actuators, Rotating components, Intake-Exhaust Systems, Brakes, etc.	* Vibro-acoustic analysis & control. * Statistical modeling. * Signal processing.
Active Noise and Vibration Control Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI), Vehicle interior noise, Gearbox vibration, etc.	* Development of effective control algorithm. * Implementation methods. * Signal processing.

Selected Research Projects

Active Noise Control System Package for Treating Powertrain and Road Noise Response
Active Control System Package for Transient and Broadband NVH Disturbances from Powertrain Sources
Acoustic Transfer Function Active Control System for Automotive Powertrain Noise
High Performance Modeling and Simulation
Spiral Bevel Gear Dynamic Modeling for Off-highway Vehicle Application
Active Noise Control System for Broadband Frequency Response
Active Acoustic Noise Cancellation for MRI
Prognostics Tools for Failure Prediction of Critical Components in Combat Vehicles for Future Combat Systems
Integrity Testing of Chemical Protective Suits
Product Opportunity Space for Firefighter Turnout CBRN
HVAC Compressor Sound and Vibration Engineering
Spectral-based Substructuring for Gear Whine NVH Modeling
Acoustic Noise Quality Analysis of an Automotive Solenoid Valve
Driveline NVH Modeling
Face-hobbed Hypoid Tooth Wear Problem
Analytical Multi-body System Dynamic Models for High Speed Bevel and Hypoid Gears
Rotorcraft Cabin Noise Quality Analysis
Modeling Tools and Methodology for Rear Axle Gear Whine
Active Noise and Vibration Control in High Power Density Gearboxes
Railroad Crossing Safety Technologies
Liquid Fuelled Fuel Cell APU System
Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Right-angle Geared Rotor System
Dynamics of Advanced Drivetrain Systems
An Analytical, Computational and Experimental Study of the Dynamics, Durability and NVH Characteristics of Automotive Structures
Scanning Laser and Rotational Vibrometer Testing for Mid-frequency Vibro-acoustic Research
Vibration Coupling Modeling and Design Strategies for Precision Powertrain Components
Vibro-acoustics and Sound Quality Research
FRF-based Sub-structuring Technique for Vehicle System Analysis
High-speed Multichannel Measurement System for Structural Vibration and Acoustics Research
Automatic Transmission Planetary Gear Noise Analysis
Crank Rumble Noise Objective Measurement and Analysis
A System Approach for Exhaust Noise Designed for Brand Characteristics
Quantitative Methods to Determine Sound Quality of Automotive Doors, Latches and Motors
Supercharger and Transmission Gear Vibration Modeling and Analysis
Vehicle System and Component Noise, Vibration, Dynamics and Sound Quality Studies
Truck Engine Noise Analysis
Transmission Gear Noise Measurement and Analysis
Powertrain Structure Modal Analysis,
Powerplant Environmental Noise Analysis
Low Frequency Vehicle Shake Problem
Vehicle Body Vibration Characterization
Vibration Testing, Modeling and Analysis of Exhaust Structures
Concept Design Optimization of an Engine Mounting System
Automotive Seat Track Noise Quality Analysis
Automotive Electronic Accessory Vibration and Durability Testing
Truck Axle Noise Minimization
Body Acoustics Sensitivity Analysis
Transaxle Gear Noise Modeling
Spiral Bevel Gear Dynamic Response Modeling
Hydro-pneumatic Suspension Response Modeling
Shock Response of Mobile Communication Shelter
Road Noise Transmissibility from the Rear Suspension
Road Noise Transmissibility from the Front Subframe
Final Drive Gear Noise Simulation
Transmission Gear Noise Analysis