Engineering at UTK at... · 2007. 10. 8. · Student mentoring program Enhanced advising program. 19 Materials Science & Engineering Electronic Composite Metals Ceramics Polymers

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Engineering Engineering at at

the University of Tennesseethe University of Tennessee

Dr. Masood ParangDr. Masood Parang

Associate DeanAssociate Dean

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Engineering ProgramsEngineering Programs

13 Undergraduate programs:13 Undergraduate programs:�� Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering�� Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering�� Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering�� Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering�� Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering�� Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering�� Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering�� Material Science and EngineeringMaterial Science and Engineering�� Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering�� Nuclear EngineeringNuclear Engineering

�� Biosystems EngineeringBiosystems Engineering�� Engineering PhysicsEngineering Physics�� Computer ScienceComputer Science

Interdisciplinary ThemesInterdisciplinary Themes

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What do Aerospace What do Aerospace EngineersEngineers do?do?

AEAE’’s research,develop, and design aircraft s research,develop, and design aircraft and spacecraft components and systems for and spacecraft components and systems for government, military and commercial government, military and commercial enterprises.enterprises.

Systems and components can involve Systems and components can involve technologies associated with propulsion, technologies associated with propulsion, airframe, avionics, aerodynamics, sensors, airframe, avionics, aerodynamics, sensors, lightlight--weight materials. AEweight materials. AE’’s are also involved s are also involved in flight testing and flight performance in flight testing and flight performance evaluation.evaluation.

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WhatWhat’’s happening in AE at UT?s happening in AE at UT?

Areas of Study & Projects:Areas of Study & Projects:

AerodynamicsAerodynamics

Airplane performanceAirplane performance

AstronauticsAstronautics

Compressible flowCompressible flow

Propulsion Propulsion –– rocketryrocketry

AeroAero--structuresstructures

Guidance and controlGuidance and control

Low gravity effectsLow gravity effectsMicrogravity ProjectMicrogravity Project

Moonbuggy ProjectMoonbuggy Project

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What do Biomedical Engineers do?What do Biomedical Engineers do?

BME research, develop and design BME research, develop and design technologies and products used in medicine technologies and products used in medicine and medical research.and medical research.

Technologies and products are associated Technologies and products are associated with all aspects of diagnosis, treatment and with all aspects of diagnosis, treatment and carecare……from surgery to rehabilitation. from surgery to rehabilitation. BMEBME’’ssoften work closely with physicians and other often work closely with physicians and other health care providers. Many health care providers. Many BMEBME’’ss also also attend medical school.attend medical school.

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What is happening in BME at UT?What is happening in BME at UT?

Areas of Study and Projects:Areas of Study and Projects:

BiomechanicsBiomechanicsPhysiologyPhysiologyBiomaterialsBiomaterialsBioinstrumentationBioinstrumentationBiosensors Biosensors –– micromicro--electromechanical systemselectromechanical systemsOrthopedic implants Orthopedic implants --design and clinical design and clinical evaluationevaluationClinical studiesClinical studiesSurgical navigationSurgical navigation

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Biosystems Engineering Biosystems Engineering -- What we doWhat we do

Bioenergy and energy Bioenergy and energy conversionconversionNatural resource Natural resource managementmanagementEnvironmental Environmental protectionprotectionWater qualityWater qualityForest engineeringForest engineeringFood processingFood processingAgricultural applicationsAgricultural applicationsAquacultural productionAquacultural productionEcological engineering Ecological engineering OffOff--road vehicle and road vehicle and machine designmachine designEnjoy the outdoors!Enjoy the outdoors!

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Biosystems Engineering Biosystems Engineering -- Activities at UTActivities at UT

Bioprocessing switchgrass to Bioprocessing switchgrass to ““grassolinegrassoline””Development of biodiesel/ biofuels Development of biodiesel/ biofuels GPS tracking of military vehicle GPS tracking of military vehicle movementmovementPrecision farming and yield Precision farming and yield mappingmappingSoil bioremediation for Soil bioremediation for contaminant removalcontaminant removalGround penetrating radar for Ground penetrating radar for subsurface measurements subsurface measurements KayakKayak--based river habitat mappingbased river habitat mappingErosion mapping and control Erosion mapping and control Irrigation system designIrrigation system design

National Student National Student ¼¼ scalescale tractor tractor competitioncompetition

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CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGCIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering

Construction

Geotechnical

Transportation

Structural

AirQuality

WaterResources

WasteManagement

WaterQuality

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CEE:CEE: Impact on SocietyImpact on SocietyAir Pollution Control

Developing air pollution control plan for 2008 Beijing Olympics

Famous civil and environmental engineers:

Herbert Hoover31st president

Darwin WalkerPro football player’98 UT CEE graduate

Richard BennettEF 151 Instructor

10/29/200510/26/2005

Critical Infrastructure Needs

Water Quality

Eagle Rocks Prong Site

Effects of acid rain on water quality and fish in Smoky Mountains

Water SupplyWater project in Dominican Republic

Rehabilitating the aging infrastructure, and protecting it against natural and manmade hazards

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What Chemical and What Chemical and BiomolecularBiomolecularEngineers DoEngineers Do

Chemical/Chemical/BiomolecularBiomolecular engineers utilize their fundamental understanding of engineers utilize their fundamental understanding of physicalphysical, , chemicalchemical and and biologicalbiological processes in conjunction with processes in conjunction with molecular molecular informationinformation and and discoverydiscoveryto develop to develop new processes and productsnew processes and productsthat are not that are not only essential in only essential in everyday lifeeveryday lifebut also are critical to advancement of but also are critical to advancement of human human healthhealthand development, as well as and development, as well as improving environmental conditionsimproving environmental conditions..

As a chemical & As a chemical & biomolecularbiomolecularengineering student, you will be trained to:engineering student, you will be trained to:

�� Understand the basic principles of Understand the basic principles of sciencescienceand and engineering engineering that provide the that provide the foundation for the modern chemical and biological technologyfoundation for the modern chemical and biological technology

�� Be fully aware of the Be fully aware of the environmental safety, social, and economicenvironmental safety, social, and economiccontext of context of your professionyour profession

�� Be committed to Be committed to ethical practiceethical practicein your professionin your profession

�� Be aware that Be aware that lifelong learninglifelong learningis essential for prolonged superior performance is essential for prolonged superior performance in your professionin your profession

� Process and product design and manufacturing � Biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare

• Gene therapy• Vaccine production/delivery• Biopharmaceutical production and development• Energy from renewable feedstocks• Tissue engineering

� Catalysis and reaction chemistry� Pulp and paper� Petrochemicals � Food processing� Specialty chemicals, separation of nuclear

isotopes, pollution control� Advanced materials for energy and electronics� Polymers, synthetic rubber, fibers� Environmental health, air pollution, global climate� Management consulting, investment banking,

mergers and acquisitions, venture capital

Chemical Engineers Work In:Chemical Engineers Work In:Chemical Engineering has Chemical Engineering has been called called ““ the liberal arts of engineeringthe liberal arts of engineering ””because it is so widely applicable.because it is so widely applicable.

Many ChE students go to graduate school to pursue a dvanced Many ChE students go to graduate school to pursue a dvanced degrees in business, law, or medicine.degrees in business, law, or medicine.

““ Because of their training and skills, chemical engi neers make stBecause of their training and skills, chemical engi neers make st rong rong candidates for jobs not traditionally associated wi th chemical candidates for jobs not traditionally associated wi th chemical engineering: sales, technical writing, law, insura nce, real estengineering: sales, technical writing, law, insura nce, real est ate, ate, publishing, finance, technical services, government .publishing, finance, technical services, government .””

---- Chemical Engineering Overview, Sloan Career Corners tone CenterChemical Engineering Overview, Sloan Career Corners tone Center

Broad Fundamental Education = Diverse OpportunitiesBroad Fundamental Education = Diverse Opportunities

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National Design CompetitionsNational Design CompetitionsStudent Research in Faculty LabsStudent Research in Faculty LabsNational Student MeetingsNational Student MeetingsInnovative New Program in Innovative New Program in BiomolecularBiomolecularEngineeringEngineering

Student Meeting, New Orleans, 2005Student Meeting, New Orleans, 2005

EPA Design Comp., Wash. D.C., 2007EPA Design Comp., Wash. D.C., 2007

BioBio--Hydrogen ProductionHydrogen Production

Fuel Cell DesignFuel Cell Design

Exciting Events in CBE at UTKExciting Events in CBE at UTK

Molecular BioengineeringMolecular Bioengineering

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What does a Computer Engineer do?What does a Computer Engineer do?

Design cutting-edge systems …

• Systems that combine hardware and softwareBroad areas include:• Communication networks – remote video systems,

real-time streaming multi-media engines, network routers and switches

• Robotic systems – autonomous control of vehicle• Embedded systems - cell phones, PDAs, automotive systems, as well as

almost all consumer electronic products sold today• Reconfigurable computing – design chips that perform real-time tasks • Biomedical application – equipment for real-time processing

of biomedical signals

Potential employers …

• Almost all large corporations need computer engineers!• Government agencies have strong emphasis

on computer-based systems• High-tech industry relies heavily

on computer engineering

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CompUTer Engineering at UT

• UT has a broad range of teaching and research activities in the Computer Engineering program

• Multiple large robotics research groups that study and design state-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems

• Variety of communication networks research activities

• High-performance Internet switches and routers

• Wireless sensor networks

• Real-time ubiquitous computing

• Digital communications

• Reconfigurable computing – design of chips that can be reconfigured to perform diverse tasks in real-time

Classes include Classes include handshands--on experienceon experience in design and testing in design and testing of computerof computer--based systemsbased systemsWe emphasize We emphasize systemsystem--level thinkinglevel thinking in both research in both research and teaching and teaching –– a real edge in the marketplacea real edge in the marketplace

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What does an Electrical Engineer do?What does an Electrical Engineer do?

Design, develop, and test electrotechnology solutions

• Combines the latest technology with established electrical and magnetic principles

Broad areas include:• Electronics – analog and digital, neuromorphic circuits,

microelectronics, VLSI circuits, system on a chip • Signal/image/data processing – pattern/face recognition,

sensor networks, robotics, bioinformatics, data mining• Communications – wireless communications, radio frequency to

microwave frequency, antennas, cell phones, industrial plasmas• Power Systems/Power Electronics – fuel cells, solar cells,

hybrid electric vehicles, electric machines, electric utility planning• Control Systems – aeronautics, motor drive control Potential employers …

• Many companies have electrical engineering needs.• Government agencies have strong emphasis

on electrical engineering for future technology.• Electrical engineering is a pervasive technology as many

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Electrical Engineering at UT

• UT has a broad range of teaching and research activities in the Electrical Engineering program

• Analog mixed-signal circuit design for chips on future MARS rover and other NASA missions

• Electronics and MEMs for biosensors and microfluidics

• Robotics designs for military and civilian uses

• Image processing and multisensor fusion techniques.

• Electromagnetics and antenna design for microwave frequency

• Power electronics for hybrid electric vehicles and interface with solar cells or fuel cells

• Power system analysis and utility planning

Most classes include Most classes include handshands--on experienceon experiencein design/testing of electrical and/or magnetic systemsin design/testing of electrical and/or magnetic systemsWe emphasize We emphasize systemsystem--level thinkinglevel thinking in both research in both research and teaching and teaching –– a real edge in the marketplacea real edge in the marketplace

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What does an Industrial Engineer do?What does an Industrial Engineer do?

• INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERSwork to eliminate wastes of time, money, materials, energy, and other resources.

• Although most engineering disciplines limit application of skills to very specific areas,INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGis applied in virtually everyindustry.

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Industrial Engineering at UT provides:Industrial Engineering at UT provides:

��Opportunities to gain Opportunities to gain practical experience with practical experience with our corporate partnersour corporate partners

��Scholarship opportunitiesScholarship opportunities

��Models for delivering Models for delivering classroom materialclassroom material

��Student mentoring programStudent mentoring program��Enhanced advising programEnhanced advising program

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Materials Science & EngineeringMaterials Science & Engineering

Electronic

Composite

Metals

Ceramics

Polymers

MaterialsMaterialsLCD Displays

Medical Imaging

Flash Memory

Athletic Equipment

Engine Components

Catalysts

Sensors

Jet Turbines

DVD-RW

LED’s

ApplicationsApplications

Career PathsCareer PathsDevelopment

Management

Quality Control

Manufacturing

Failure Analysis

Materials Selection

Design

Research

Synthesis

Processing

Sales

Regulatory

Energy

Biomedical

Automotive

Electronics

Aerospace

Environmental

Consumer Goods

Security/Defense

Telecommunications

Sporting Goods

IndustriesIndustries

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Materials Science & EngineeringMaterials Science & Engineering

Departmental NewsDepartmental News• Two new faculty with biomaterials expertise

• Biomaterials Concentration in 2006-2007 Catalog

• Nanomaterials Concentration planned for 2007-2008 Catalog

Research OpportunitiesResearch Opportunities• ~ $5 M in annual research funding

• Subsidized research opportunities for freshmen & sophomores

• Several research opportunities at ORNL

• Recent undergraduate research topics include� Piezoelectric Polymer Fibers

� Computer Modeling of Micro-Scale Grains

� Infrared Dichroism of Nonwoven Polymer Fibers

� Nanocrystalline Biosynthesized Magnetite

� Retained Austenite in Magnetically Processed Steel

� Processing of Graphite Carbon Foams

•• MEME’’s design, develop, analyze and s design, develop, analyze and manufacture machines and mechanical manufacture machines and mechanical systems. systems.

•• Systems such as engines and turbines, land Systems such as engines and turbines, land transport vehicles, ships, aircraft, pumps transport vehicles, ships, aircraft, pumps and fans, airand fans, air--conditioning and refrigeration conditioning and refrigeration systems, building services, industrial plants, systems, building services, industrial plants, commercial products and manufacturing commercial products and manufacturing equipment and processes. equipment and processes.

What do mechanical engineers do?What do mechanical engineers do?

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WhatWhat’’s happening in ME at UT?s happening in ME at UT?

RoboticsRobotics

AutomotiveAutomotive

ControlsControlsDynamicsDynamicsFluid MechanicsFluid MechanicsHeat TransferHeat TransferSolid MechanicsSolid MechanicsThermodynamicsThermodynamicsVibrationsVibrations

Areas of StudyAreas of Study

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What some Nuclear Engineers do?What some Nuclear Engineers do?

Nuclear PowerOil Well Logging

Nuclear MedicineNuclear Measurements in Industry

Space ExplorationFood Irradiation

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Unique and Exciting Attributes of the Nuclear Engineering at UT Unique and Exciting Attributes of the Nuclear Engineering at UT

Abundant undergraduate scholarshipsAbundant undergraduate scholarships�� No outNo out--ofof--state fees for NE students from AL, AR, LA, MS, SC, KY, state fees for NE students from AL, AR, LA, MS, SC, KY,

DE, VA, WV (~ $11,000/year) DE, VA, WV (~ $11,000/year)

Master Student Program Master Student Program �� Earn both BS and MS in five years or lessEarn both BS and MS in five years or less

Close ties with the nearby Oak Ridge Nuclear ComplexClose ties with the nearby Oak Ridge Nuclear Complex

Outstanding record in National Student Design ContestOutstanding record in National Student Design Contest�� UT students have been Finalists in 28 of past 32 yearsUT students have been Finalists in 28 of past 32 years

New building for UTNE on the horizon (New Estabrook)New building for UTNE on the horizon (New Estabrook)

Highest paid engineering discipline offered at UTK according to Highest paid engineering discipline offered at UTK according to the the 2007 Engineering Income and Salary Survey2007 Engineering Income and Salary Survey published by published by ASCE and NSPE in April, 2007ASCE and NSPE in April, 2007