Courses taught:

 

MECH 2413 - Engineering Mechanics
Course objectives:

• To present a comprehensive study of the fundamental concepts and methods used in the analysis of stress and strain in structural and machine components, and to develop logical methods for the design of engineering components, structures and machines;

• To develop a thorough understanding of the static deformation of simple non-rigid bodies, and of the stress and strain produced in such bodies due to various loading conditions;

• To introduce the basic principles of kinematics and kinetics for particles and rigid bodies;

• To consolidate the knowledge of dynamics by studying space applications.

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MECH 6046 - Microsystems for Energy, Biomedical and Consumer Electronics Applications
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microfluidics have gradually found numerous applications in modern energy, mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering applications. This course aims to provide students with the necessary fundamental knowledge and experience in the working principles, design, materials, fabrication and packaging, and applications of MEMS and microfluidic systems. MEMS and microfluidic devices are emerging platforms for modern engineering applications in biomedicine, chemistry, material sciences and micro-machines. 

 

This is the course that will introduce graduate students and practicing engineers into the growing field of microsystem engineering. Practical examples will be given when delivering each major topic. Teaching of the module is also strengthened with case studies on carefully chosen topics. 

 

At the end of this course, students who fulfill the requirements of this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate ability to understand the fundamental principles behind MEMS and microfluidic;

• Differentiate different MEMS and microfluidic techniques and understand their importance in modern engineering;

• Apply concepts of micro-systems for industrial applications, particularly in energy, mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering.

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EMEE 6006 - Renewable Energy Technology II : Advanced
This course is on the working principles of advanced energy conversion devices including solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting cells, and thermoelectric cells. Also covered are the energy carriers in different materials and the connection between different energy conversion devices.

The specific course objectives are as follows:

• to have a deep understanding of the energy carriers in different materials and their important roles in energy conversion;

• to grasp the working principles of different energy conversion devices;

• to be able to tell the differences and similarities between different energy conversion devices; and

• to be able to design more efficient energy conversion devices.

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