40 faculty and 32 courses in Mechanical Engineering at University of Oklahoma.
- Li Song, Lesch Centennial Chair & Lloyd G. and Joyce Austin Presidential Professor h-index 145
Building energy system optimization and control Centralized HVAC system fault detection Energy efficiency technology developments Building energy system simulation and modeling Measurement and Verification Experience and Awards “Development
Notable: “Large Scale Growth and Characterization of Atomic Hexagonal Boron Nitride Layers” (2010) · 2,689 citations
- Farrokh Mistree, Professor and L.A. Comp Chair h-index 48
Public Policy as an Evovling Cyber-Physical-Social System. Designing as a Service for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. Rural Development Awards Pahl and Beitz ICONN Award (January 2023) Life Time Achievement Award from the International
Notable: “Kriging Models for Global Approximation in Simulation-Based Multidisciplinary Design Optimization” (2001) · 1,044 citations
- Yingtao Liu, Benjamin H. Perkinson Chair & William H. Barkow Presidential Professor h-index 36
Advanced composites and multifunctional materials Intelligent sensors and structures Nondestructive inspection Structural health monitoring and prognostics Experience and Awards Best Paper Award 2nd Prize, Materials Processing Technical Com
Notable: “Halogen Bond: Its Role beyond Drug–Target Binding Affinity for Drug Discovery and Development” (2013) · 426 citations
- Hanping Ding, Assistant Professor h-index 34
Fuel cells, electrolyzers, power-to-X, batteries Electrocatalysis/membrane reactor/gas separation/high-temperature ceramics Electrochemical processing (natural gas upgrading, CO2 electrochemical reduction, chemical synthesis) Solid state io
Notable: “Self-sustainable protonic ceramic electrochemical cells using a triple conducting electrode for hydrogen and power production” (2020) · 472 citations
- Bin Xu, Assistant Professor h-index 29
Application : Autonomous Vehicle Full Stack In-house Software Development (perception, path planning, path tracking) Autonomous Vehicle Modification, Instrumentation and Drive-by-Wire (DBW) Realization Autonomous Vehicle Road Testing
Notable: “A review of reinforcement learning based energy management systems for electrified powertrains: Progress, challenge, and potential solution” (2021) · 272 citations
- Mrinal Saha, Professor h-index 29
Processing of Advanced Materials (Composites, Nanocomposites, and Sandwich structures) Polymer foams and Thin Films Multifunctional Materials Static and Dynamics Characterization Impact Dynamics and Damage Tolerance of Composites Experience
Notable: “Enhancement in thermal and mechanical properties of polyurethane foam infused with nanoparticles” (2007) · 301 citations
- Yijie Jiang, Assistant Professor h-index 28
3D Printing Finite element analysis Sustainable Manufacturing Functional and sustainable composites Interface science Experience and Awards Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities, 2020
Notable: “Structure-property relationships from universal signatures of plasticity in disordered solids” (2017) · 321 citations
- Mingyi Zhang, Assistant Professor h-index 26
Dr. Zhang’s research focuses on interfacial phenomena and the use of advanced microscopy techniques to investigate materials behavior. The current work explores photochemical and electrochemical processes, mechanically controlled crystalliz
Notable: “Band structure engineering in (Bi1−xSbx)2Te3 ternary topological insulators” (2011) · 569 citations
- Alfred Striz, Emeritus Professor h-index 25
Aeroelasticity Numerical structural analysis Design and optimization Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) Composites Biomechanics Acoustics Publications Reviewed Dr. Striz reviews papers for: Journal of Aircraft AIAA Journal Journal
Notable: “Two new approximate methods for analyzing free vibration of structural components” (1988) · 318 citations
- Kuang-Hua Chang, David Ross Boyd Professor & Williams Companies Foundation Presidential Professor h-index 22
Theoretical and Methodology Development: Computational mechanics and material design for impact energy mitigation Multi-scale modeling and simulation for nano-mechanics and material design Design for mechanical fatigue and Fracture using XF
Notable: “Computer-integrated finite element modeling of human middle ear” (2002) · 175 citations
- Zahed Siddique, Associate Dean for Research, Dick and Shirley O'Shields Professor h-index 21
Development of tools and framework to enhance engineering design education Internet based product design to increase collaboration among designers, and to manage product and process information Engineering design methodology, design for pro
Notable: “Product family design and platform-based product development: a state-of-the-art review” (2007) · 852 citations
- Dong Zhang, Assistant Professor h-index 21
Energy storage systems: renewable energy, electrochemical modeling, battery management systems Dynamic systems and control: optimal control, system identification, state estimation, PDE control Electrified transportation: ele
Notable: “An improved TS algorithm for loss-minimum reconfiguration in large-scale distribution systems” (2006) · 635 citations
- Pejman Kazempoor, Associate Professor h-index 21
Electrochemical Energy Systems (Fuel Cells and Batteries) Energy Storage Sustainable Energy Technologies Greenhouse Gas Management Carbon Capture and Utilization Process Design and Modeling Experience and Awards University of Oklahoma
Notable: “Lowering the operating temperature of protonic ceramic electrochemical cells to <450 °C” (2023) · 239 citations
- Peter J. Attar, Associate Professor h-index 19
Nonlinear Aeroelasticity Computational Methods in Aeroelasticity Reduced Order Modeling Nonlinear System Identification Stochastic Methods in Nonlinear Aeroelasticity Nonlinear Dynamics Computational Mechanics Biomechanics Experience and Aw
Notable: “A comparison of classical and high dimensional harmonic balance approaches for a Duffing oscillator” (2005) · 154 citations
- P.K. Imbrie, Professor and Vice Provost for Faculty Effectiveness h-index 18
Experimental mechanics Piezospectroscopic techniques Epistemologies, assessment, and modeling of student learning, student success, student team effectiveness, and global competencies. Professional Experience Professor, Department of Engine
Notable: “The future of engineering education” (2003) · 326 citations
- Prakash Vedula, Professor h-index 16
Quantum Computing Quantum Signal/Image Processing Symmetries Path Integrals Kinetic Theory Hypersonic Flows Turbulence & Mixing Multi-phase Flows Numerical Methods Computational Fluid Dynamics Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) Large Edd
- Wilson Merchán-Merchán, Professor h-index 16
Es on leadership communication, strategic planning, and mindfulness in high-reliability organizations, such as fire departments and the military. Her research also focuses on the intersection of interpersonal and organizational communicatio
Notable: “Soot and NO formation in methane–oxygen enriched diffusion flames” (2001) · 167 citations
- Ramkumar Parthasarathy, AME Director and Professor, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Presidential Professor h-index 16
Turbulent multiphase flows Spray and gas-jet break-up Hydrodynamic stability Rotating flows Experience and Awards Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Presidential Professor Alumni Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma, 2008 Anadarko Petroleum C
Notable: “Performance and emission characteristics of biofuel in a small-scale gas turbine engine” (2009) · 181 citations
- Hamidreza Shabgard, Associate Professor h-index 15
Multiphase flow and heat transfer Particulate flow Computational fluid dynamics Thermal energy storage Heat pipes Experience and Awards 2nd place in the annual graduate research competition, University of Connecticut, 2014 Doctoral disserta
Notable: “Heat pipe heat exchangers and heat sinks: Opportunities, challenges, applications, analysis, and state of the art” (2015) · 287 citations
- Harold L. Stalford, Emeritus Professor h-index 10
MEMS BioMEMS Microfluidics Micro-Robotics Acoustic Sensors Micropumps & Microvalves Intelligent Systems Autonomous Systems Courses Taught MEMS Electrokinetics Microfluidics Solid Mechanics Control Systems Autonomous and Intelligent Cont
Notable: “Sufficient conditions for optimal control with state and control constraints” (1971) · 37 citations
- Diogo Merguizo Sanchez, Assistant Professor h-index 10
Orbital mechanics and astrodynamics Celestial mechanics Planetary mission design Spacecraft attitude and control Space vehicle guidance Dynamical systems theory Numerical Methods Experience and Awards Math teacher - Colégio Cói - Arara
Notable: “On the effects of each term of the geopotential perturbation along the time I: Quasi-circular orbits” (2014) · 23 citations
- Kurt Gramoll, Emeritus Professor h-index 9
Educational Technologies Aerospace Structures Composite Materials Pressure Vessels Experience and Awards Alumni Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma, Spring 2007, Fall 2008 Best Paper Award, Mechanics Division, ASEE, 2007 Evans Instructio
Notable: “Online Interactive Multimedia For Engineering Thermodynamics” (2020) · 39 citations
- Feng C. Lai, Emeritus Professor, Anadarko Presidential Professor h-index 9
Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous Media EHD-Enhanced Heat Transfer Microfluidics Electronic Cooling Bio Heat Transfer For more on Dr. Lai's research, visit the Heat Transfer Lab . Experience and Awards Fellow, American Society o
Notable: “Flow Characteristics of a Two-Stage EHD Gas Pump in a Circular Pipe” (2017) · 28 citations
- Srikanth Bashetty, Assistant Professor h-index 6
Dynamics and Control of Systems Offshore Wind Technologies Aircraft Design Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Engineering Education Experience and Awards Assistant Professor - School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma (20
Notable: “Review on Dynamics of Offshore Floating Wind Turbine Platforms” (2021) · 98 citations
- Wei Sun, Assistant Professor h-index 6
Control systems Differential games Multiplayer pursuit-evasion games Reinforcement learning Trajectory optimization Stochastic dynamical systems Experience and Awards Student Travel Award American Control Conference, 2015 Courses Taught AME
Notable: “A survey of guidance, navigation, and control systems for autonomous multi-rotor small unmanned aerial systems” (2021) · 59 citations
- Christopher Dalton, Associate Professor h-index 1
Active learning Experiential learning K-12 STEM
Notable: “Transitioning to a Virtual Engineering Summer Bridge Program: Planning and Implementation (Experience)” (2024) · 2 citations
- Arif Abdullah, Assistant Professor
Out-of-autoclave manufacturing of composites. Robot-assisted materials processing. Multifunctional materials. Experience and Awards Assistant Professor - School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma (August 2025-pr
- Chenkai Dai, Associate Professor
Medical device in Hearing and Balancing Mechanics in aging or disorder ear Computational modeling of ear Testing and 3D printing medical material Experience and Awards Speaker of invited talks 2008, Change of Ear Mechanics in Otitis Media w
- David Baldwin, Associate Professor, Director of the Dynamic Structures Sensings and Controls Center
Mechanical Design Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Probabilistic Design Methods Structural Dynamics Vehicle-Structure Interaction Reliability Analysis Experience and Awards Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, Society of Automotive Engineers, 1
- David Miller, Emeritus Professor
Dr. Miller's research concentrates in two main areas: robotics technology (particularly exploration and assistive applications) and robotics as a mechanism for technology education. His interests in robotics technology are in automated plan
- Iman Ghamarian, Assistant Professor
Dr. Ghamarian's research focuses on establishing methods for tuning structural materials by understanding the relationships between processing, microstructure, and properties. For this purpose, Dr. Ghamarian uses extensive coupling of four
- Jingyao Dai, Assistant Professor
Advanced materials and composites for aerospace applications Materials for extreme environments Polymer and ceramic nanocomposites Sustainable manufacturing of composites Experience Assistant Professor - School of Aerospace and Mechanical E
- Jivtesh Garg, Associate Professor
- M. Cengiz Altan, Emeritus Professor, President's Associates Presidential Professor
Dr. Altan’s primary research interests are in the mechanics, manufacturing, and characterization of polymeric composite materials. He has developed unique microstructural simulation techniques and experimental methods to describe process-in
- Manoj Jangid, Assistant Professor
Materials and manufacturing of energy storage systems (solid-state batteries, Li-ion, Na-ion, and Li-S) Coatings and interface engineering. Transport and kinetics. Degradation and failure. In-situ and operando battery
- Ramesh Babu Jangala, Assistant Professor
Computational mechanics Corrosion-fatigue in structural systems Fatigue and fracture modeling Short-crack growth Nonlocal theories (peridynamics) Surrogate modeling for materials behavior Additive manufacturing metals Uncertainty quantifica
- Rong Zhu Gan, Emeritus Professor, George Lynn Cross Research Professor
Biomechanics of soft and hard tissues Implantable devices Middle ear mechanics and transfer functions Hemodynamics and biofluid mechanics Cardiopulmonary physiology Mathematical modeling of physiological systems Finite element analysis and
- Shuozhi Xu, Assistant Professor
Advance multi-physics and data-driven materials modeling methods from subatomic to macro scale Apply those methods to structure-property relation in chemically and structurally complex materials Develop numerical models for additive ma
- Subramanyam R. Gollahalli, Emeritus Professor
Professor Gollahalli's research interests encompass fundamental as well as applied topics in the energy and combustion fields. The projects under his direction include combustion of liquid drops and sprays, flame characteristics of pulveriz
- Yanqing Su, Assistant Professor
Mechanics and materials in extreme environments, e.g., solid-state batteries, aircraft engines, and nuclear reactors Advanced manufacturing processes of functional and structural materials Hydrogeology, such as transport and contamination p
Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Data as of 2026-07-02.