Research Opportunities for Students Academic Year, REU/RET
Each department in the College of Engineering offers hands-on research opportunities for undergraduates. Positions can be paid positions or for academic credit, depending on the program. Below is a brief listing as well as a contact name/Web site for more information.
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
| Professor: David Go |
Email address: dgo@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Thermofluids - plasma science and heat transfer, Analytical Chemistry - mass spectrometry, Energy - waste heat utilization and energy conversion |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Required courses: None - though chemistry courses are the most useful. Other requirements: My research opening is in the area of plasma chemistry, so the student should have an interest in chemistry in addition to fluid dynamics and plasma science. Those considered for the position: I accept any level, but I strongly prefer those with a very strong intent to pursue a graduate degree. Compensation, if any: Research during the school year can be conducted for credit. More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~sst/ |
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| Professor: Arezoo Ardekani |
Email address: aardekan@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Biofluids, complex fluids, multiphase flows, biomicrofluidics, bacterial aggregation. |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Other requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.6 Those considered for the position: Juniors More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~aardekan/ |
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Professor: Ryan K. Roeder |
Email address: rroeder@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Biomaterials, scaffolds, nanoparticles, bone, biomechanics, orthopaedics |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Other requirements: UG researchers will work alongside graduate students and gradually gain independence. Attendance at a weekly research group meeting is required. Attendance at a graduate bioengineering seminar is not required by highly encouraged. Those considered for the position: Sophomores or juniors excelling in academics (minimum 3.2 GPA). Preferred disciplines: Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry Compensation, if any: Depends on availability of funds. More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~amebio/faculty/roeder.html |
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Professor: Tengfei Luo |
Email address: tluo@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Nanotechnology, heat transfer, two-dimensional materials, water treatment |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 1 |
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Required courses: Thermodynamics Those considered for the position: Sophomores, juniors, seniors |
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Professor: Eric Jumper |
Email address: jumper.1@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Fluid mechanics, aero-optics, wind tunnel testing |
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When will be seeking undergraduates in the future: |
Spring or Fall 2013 |
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Professor: Fabio Semperlotti |
Email address: fsemperl@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Wave propagation, structural dynamic, smart structures, met material, energy harvesting |
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When will be seeking undergraduates in the future: |
Summer 2013: 1 |
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Those considered for the position: Sophomores, juniors, seniors Compensation, if any: Only research credits More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~fsemperl/ |
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Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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Professor: Ruilan Guo |
Email address: rguo@nd.edu |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Those considered for the position: Sophomores, juniors, seniors |
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Professor: Peter Kilpatrick |
Email address: peter.kilpatrick@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Molecular self assembly and liquid-liquid interfacial science |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 2 |
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Required courses: Organic I and II Other requirements: Good laboratory experience Those considered for the position: Rising juniors or above Compensation, if any: Possibly More details: See me for recent reprints of my research |
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Professor: Jeremiah Zartman |
Email address: Jzartman@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Bioengineering, cell and tissue culture, pattern formation, organ growth control, quantitative developmental biology |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Required courses: There are no specific requirements, but an interested student should have skills in Matlab, Python, or Javascript programming and in mathematics or applied statistics Other requirements: Desired skills: programming, experience with cell biology. Background courses in cell and developmental biology Those considered for the position: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors Compensation, if any: For course credit More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~jzartman/ |
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Professor: Jeffrey Kantor |
Email address: Kantor.1@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Process control, operations, economics, applications of finance and economics to engineering systems. |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Those considered for the position: Juniors and seniors with interests in applied optimization, modeling, statistics, or control theory. Compensation, if any: This work would be done for research credits. |
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Professor: Eduard Maginn |
Email address: ed@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Molecular modeling |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Required courses: Thermodynamics I & II, Computer Methods Other requirements: Must want to do computer modeling Those considered for the position: Juniors Compensation, if any: Possibly during summer More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~ed/ |
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Professor: Elaine Zhu |
Email address: yzhu@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Polymer, colloid, and other soft matter, interfacial science, self assembly and supramolecular assembly, biomembranes |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 1 |
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Required courses: Intro to Chemical Engineering, General Chemistry, intro level Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Other requirements: Dedication and responsibility Those considered for the position: Sophomores, juniors, seniors Compensation, if any: Compensation is possible for summer research, not in fall or spring More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~yzhu3/home.html |
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Civil & Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences
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Professor: Tracy Kijewski-Correa |
Email address: tkijewsk@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Structural dynamics and health monitoring, natural hazard assessment and mitigation, performance of tall buildings, citizen engineering through virtual organizations and cyber infrastructure, engineering development |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Required courses: Students should be majoring in structural engineering, so courses in that sequence. Other requirements: Need strong background in MATLAB and Excel, students who have modeled in SAP are encouraged Those considered for the position: Mixture of sophomores-seniors. Will need at least 3 juniors/seniors. Compensation, if any: Options for both pay or credit, depending on project. More details: http://dynamo.nd.edu/ (though it is under construction currently) |
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Professor: Diogo Bolster |
Email address: dbolster@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Groundwater hydrology, flow and transport in porous media, multiphase flows in porous media, chemical reactions in porous media, probabilistic risk assessment |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 1 |
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Those considered for the position: Motivated students at all levels Compensation, if any: To be discussed More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~bolster/Diogo_Bolster/Home.html |
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Professor: Brian Smith |
Email address: bsmith24@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Structural engineering, earthquake engineering, innovative structural systems, retrofitting |
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When will be seeking undergraduates in the future: |
Fall 2014 |
Computer Science and Engineering
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Professor: Raul Santelices |
Email address: rsanteli@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Software engineering, automatic code analysis, visualization, verification & validation, testing, debugging, change-impact analysis, and software evolution |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Required courses: Fundamentals of Computing I & II or equivalent experience/skills Other requirements: Good/improvable communication skills, interact with others constructively Those considered for the position: All levels. Freshmen/sophomores with focus on programming-tool research as they learn programming, and juniors/seniors for publishable research in general Compensation, if any: Research credits during all Fall and Spring semesters (any academic year, starting this one). For summer, will depend on future availability of funds for exceptional individuals who can do quality research. More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~rsanteli/ |
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Professor: Christian Poellabauer |
Email address: cpoellab@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Wireless networks, sensor networks, mobile computing, vehicular communications, pervasive and mobile health |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 2 |
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Required courses: Programming experience desired; course on networks and/or operating systems of advantage but not required Other requirements: Willingness to quickly and independently learn to program smartphones, tablets, and/or embedded sensor devices or interest in web service development, including databases, visualization, websites, etc. Those considered for the position: Everybody Compensation, if any: Summer research yes; fall research no. More details: http://www.cse.nd.edu/~cpoellab/ |
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Professor: Patrick Flynn |
Email address: flynn@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Computer vision, image processing, biometrics, pattern recognition, mobile apps |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 2 |
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Required courses: One year of experience with computer programming in a modern structured language (C, C++, Objective C, Java, Python, etc.) Those considered for the position: Juniors, seniors Compensation, if any: Compensated positions are possible. More details: Please contact me for a meeting. |
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Electrical Engineering
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Professor: Hai Lin |
Email address: hlin1@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Multi-robot/UAV coordination and cooperative tasking |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 2 |
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Required courses: Signals and systems Other requirements: Comfortable with C++ programing in Linux, knowledge in micro-controllers is a plus (will get a chance to be trained), teamwork and responsible Those considered for the position: Sophomores and Juniors Compensation, if any: Students will given course credits for research activities. Further details or other preferences can be discussed in the first meeting. More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~hlin1/ |
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Professor: Grace Huili Xing |
Email address: hxing@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Next generation electronic and optical devices for communication, computation, lighting, sensing, energy, semiconductor materials, growth and characterization, semiconductor devices, fabrication and testing. |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 2 |
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Required courses: Desired but not required: Semiconductors, energy harvesting, thin film deposition, solid state physics, electromagnetics Those considered for the position: Students of any level with a science and engineering background and interest More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~hxing/ |
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Professor: Alan Seabaugh |
Email address: seabaugh.1@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Nanoelectronics, devices and circuits |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Those considered for the position: Freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~nano/ |
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Professor: Patrick Fay |
Email address: pfay@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: High performance electronics, photovoltaics, advanced device fabrication |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Required courses: The available options are broad enough that they can be tailored to a wide range of backgrounds. No specific coursework is essential, though semiconductor courses would be helpful for more advanced projects. Those considered for the position: Sophomores, juniors, seniors More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~hscdlab/ |
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Professor: Robert Stevenson |
Email address: rls@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Image Filtering, video filtering, parallel image processing, image stabilization |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Those considered for the position: Juniors/seniors Compensation, if any: Credit |
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Professor: Mark Wistey |
Email address:mwistey@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Optoelectronics, semiconductors, photovoltaics/solar cells, heteroepitaxy and heterogenous integration on Si chips |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 2 |
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Required courses: First year physics sequence. Research positions may require Semiconductors 1 & 2. Other requirements: Hard worker, creative, curious, asks questions, proactive and self-motivated. Those considered for the position: All undergrads welcome Compensation, if any: Part-time and possibly 1 full time lab assistant position are currently open (as of April 2013). Although these positions typically do not have a direct research component, they are paid positions and a good chance to get introduced into the lab. Several students have used this as a way to get involved and move into a research position later. More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~mwistey/ |
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Professor: Martin Haenggi |
Email address: mhaenggi@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Wireless communications and networking, software-defined radio |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 1 |
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Required courses: Signal and Systems, Random Phenomena in EE, DSP all helpful but not recommended Other requirements: Interest in working with graduate students and faculty on emerging architectures and technologies for future wireless networks Those considered for the position: Juniors and seniors Compensation, if any: Standard hourly pay More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~mhaenggi/ |
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Professor: Gary Bernstein |
Email address: bernstein.1@nd.edu |
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Fields of research: Nanotechnology, MEMS, magnetics, integrated circuit packaging |
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Number of positions available starting |
Summer 2013: 0 |
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Required courses: IC Fabrication (preferred), Electromagnetic F&W, Semiconductors I Those considered for the position: Juniors and seniors Compensation, if any: Credit More details: http://www3.nd.edu/~gbernste/Home.html |
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