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Research focuses on algorithms for angled boreholes

Tue, Apr 29, 2025

Through the Center for Integrated Building Systems, industry partners are funding a two-year project looking to develop algorithms for the design of these angled boreholes. Angled boreholes, while used sporadically in Europe, have not gained as much popularity in the U.S. due to current limitations.  

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CIBS research project focuses on refrigerant innovations

Tue, Apr 08, 2025

Dr. Christian Bach, associate professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is the principal investigator on two projects funded through CIBS by various industry partners, studying refrigerants with low global warming potential. Dr. Ardeshir Moftakhari, assistant professor of MAE, is the co-principal investigator on the projects.  

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MAE students gain experience simulating aircraft airflow velocities

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Students in Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are learning how to simulate the airflow in and around different aircraft components under the oversight of Dr. Chitrarth Prasad, an assistant professor in MAE.

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OSU researcher develops optimization framework for electric and hybrid-electric aerial vehicles

Wed, Apr 02, 2025

Dr. Atanu Halder, assistant professor for The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is working on a project aimed at advancing the design and optimization of eVTOL aircraft. The research, funded by the U.S. Army, is titled "Multi-Disciplinary Optimization Framework for All-electric and Hybrid-Electric Aerial Vehicles."

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OSU team wins emergency eVTOL aircraft design competition

Wed, Mar 26, 2025

A team of innovative students from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University has won the GoAero Stage 1 of the U.S. University Innovation Award for their work in creating an emergency aircraft prototype. The competition, organized by NASA and GoAero, challenged university teams to design and develop autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for emergencies.

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Several research papers accepted into AMSE Turbo Expo

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Five research papers have been accepted to be presented at the conference, with one recommended to be published in the ASME journal during the conference. The research topics range from propellers, ducted fan inlet distortion and turboelectric power for unmanned aircraft. 

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Jetting into the future: MAE program's proficiency with jet engines continues to soar

Tue, Mar 11, 2025

Students in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University have advanced their research on turbine engines to the point that it could be a future possibility for seniors to design and build a jet engine as their capstone project.

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MAE research focused on battery life based on material composition

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

Dr. Jake Bair, an assistant professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is using phase field exploratory modeling to predict how the material used affects the battery's lifespan.

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Brian Pinto utilizes skills learned in CEAT to land internship with H&P

Fri, Feb 21, 2025

Brian Pinto, a junior mechanical engineering major, has accepted an offshore engineering internship with H&P for the summer of 2025.

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