Experts Guide

Volinsky is an expert in thin films processing whose research focuses on how to make and test very thin layers of materials that are used in things like electronics, coatings, or solar cells -- and understanding how strong or flexible they are. He also studies irradiated materials properties and X-Ray diffraction -- how radiation changes a material’s structure and properties and the use of X-rays to analyze the internal arrangement of its atoms.

Kaw's research focuses on engineering education, open courseware development, bascule bridge design, fracture mechanics, composite materials and computational nanomechanics. He can also discuss online education, flipped classrooms, higher education access and adaptive learning.

Yucelen is a mechanical engineer whose research focuses on nanomaterials and engineering education.

Reed's research focuses on rehabilitation and haptics (the sense of touch). His rehabilitation interests include restoring abilities in individuals with asymmetric impairments, such as from stroke or unilateral amputations. His haptics work focuses on thermal responses of the skin, coordinated motions and human-robot interaction.

Wang's research focuses on nano-science, nano-manufacturing, nano-materials, nano-mechanics, clean water and energy.

Guldiken established the USF Acoustic and Microfluidics Laboratory to research acoustics, microfluidics, flluid mechanics, sensors and transducers, with the overarching goal of solving global challenges.

Alqasemi's research focuses on rehab technology, robotics, technologies for people with disabilities, human-robot interaction and brain-computer interface.