Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Goodnight Alumni Spotlight: Asa Augustin
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MAE professor publishes research on human–robot interaction for clinical care in infectious environments
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New lung ultrasound research published by MAE professor
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Kirigami robotic grippers are delicate enough to lift egg yolks
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Technique speeds up thermal actuation for soft robotics
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Srinath Ekkad awarded the 2022 AIAA Air Breathing Propulsion Award
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Livestream: 2021 Dr. Hassan A. Hassan Distinguished Lecture
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Composite metal foam on its way to influencing market
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