Vehicles could get ‘nerves’ that sense damage with new research

Helicopters, tanks and other vehicles could someday be made of “smart material” that senses damage, similar to how nerves tell the body it has been injured. Oliver Myers, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, is exploring possibilities through a grant from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.

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Building robots people can trust

Robots will have new, expanded roles in the future’s workforce, but only if people trust them to do their jobs. Mechanical engineering assistant professor Yue Wang is building robots that people can trust, by teaching robots how to learn and interpret human behaviors and react accordingly.

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Mechanical engineering alumnus wins award based on Ph.D. research

Clemson University alumnus Xinran “William” Tao, is being recognized for research he did as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Tao is receiving SAE International’s Russell S. Springer Award for his technical paper, “An Engine Thermal Management System Design for Military Ground Vehicle – Simultaneous Fan, Pump and Valve Control.” Tao’s advisor, Professor John Wagner, was co-author.

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From Lt. Col. to Ph.D.

James Righter had a 20-year career in the Marines before retiring as a lieutenant colonel. When it was all over, he packed up in Quantico, Virginia and headed south for Clemson University, where he is now a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering.

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One man’s quest to change the world

Todd Schweisinger, a senior lecturer of mechanical engineering, still drives the same minivan he did in high school. His top life goal is to give $2 million to Clemson University.

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John Wagner named Fellow of SAE International

John Wagner, a mechanical engineering professor who worked for nearly a decade in the automotive industry before joining Clemson University, has been elected Fellow of SAE International.

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Mechanical engineering alumnus embarks on entrepreneurial venture

With baccalaureate and master’s degrees from Clemson University in mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship, Richie Parker is combining a unique personal perspective with his engineering and business acumen to launch a new consulting and design firm for people with disabilities.

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Carolinas SAE Student Night: February 2018

In February, Clemson University hosted the SAE Carolinas Student Night in collaboration with the SAE Carolina Section and Greenville Tech’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI). Students from Duke, NC State, Georgia Southern, UNC-Charlotte, NC A&T State, UNC-Ashville, and Clemson exhibited their mini baja and formula cars.

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