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Engineering ProgramsEngineeringatthe University of Tennessee13 Undergraduate programs: Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Material Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nuclear EngineeringDr. Masood ParangAssociate DeanBiosystems EngineeringEngineering PhysicsComputer ScienceInterdisciplinary Themes12What do Aerospace Engineers do?What’s s happening in AE at UT?AE’s s research,develop, and design aircraftand spacecraft components and systems forgovernment, military and commercialenterprises.Systems and components can involvetechnologies associated with propulsion,airframe, avionics, aerodynamics, sensors,light-weight materials. AE’s s are also involvedin flight testing and flight performanceevaluation.Moonbuggy ProjectMicrogravity ProjectAreas of Study & Projects:AerodynamicsAirplane performanceAstronauticsCompressible flowPropulsion – rocketryAero-structuresGuidance and controlLow gravity effects34What do Biomedical Engineers do?BME research, develop and designtechnologies and products used in medicineand medical research.Technologies and products are associatedwith all aspects of diagnosis, treatment andcare…from surgery to rehabilitation. BME’soften work closely with physicians and otherhealth care providers. Many BME’s alsoattend medical school.What is happening in BME at UT?Areas of Study and Projects:BiomechanicsPhysiologyBiomaterialsBioinstrumentationBiosensors – micro-electromechanical systemsOrthopedic implants -design and clinicalevaluationClinical studiesSurgical navigation56

Biosystems Engineering - What we doBiosystems Engineering - Activities at UTBioenergy and energyconversionNatural resourcemanagementEnvironmentalprotectionWater qualityForest engineeringFood processingAgricultural applicationsAquacultural productionEcological engineeringOff-road vehicle andmachine designEnjoy the outdoors!Bioprocessing switchgrass to“grassoline”Development of biodiesel/ biofuelsGPS tracking of military vehiclemovementPrecision farming and yieldmappingSoil bioremediation forcontaminant removalGround penetrating radar forsubsurface measurementsKayak-based river habitat mappingErosion mapping and controlIrrigation system designNational Student ¼ scale tractorcompetition78CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGCivil EngineeringConstructionEnvironmental EngineeringAirQualityCEE:Air Pollution ControlDeveloping air pollutioncontrol plan for 2008Beijing OlympicsImpact on SocietyCritical Infrastructure NeedsRehabilitating the aginginfrastructure, andprotecting it against naturaland manmade hazardsGeotechnicalStructuralWasteManagementWaterResources10/26/200510/29/2005Water QualityEagle RocksProng SiteEffects of acid rainon water qualityand fish in SmokyMountainsWater SupplyWater project in Dominican RepublicTransportationWaterQuality9Herbert Hoover31st presidentFamous civil and environmental engineers:Darwin WalkerPro football player’98 UT CEE graduateRichard BennettEF 151Instructor10What Chemical and Biomolecular Engineers DoExciting Events in CBE at UTKChemical/BiomolecularBroad engineersFundamental utilizeEducation their fundamental= Diverse OpportunitiesEngineers Work In:understanding ofphysical, chemical Chemical and biological Engineering processes has been called in conjunction “the liberal arts with of engineering”molecular Process and product because design it and is so manufacturingwidely applicable.information Biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, discovery to develop and healthcare new processes and products that are notonly • essential Gene therapy in everyday Many ChE life students but also go are to graduate critical to school advancement to pursue advancedof human• Vaccine production/delivery degrees in business, law, or medicine.health and development, as well as improving environmental conditions.• Biopharmaceutical production and development• Energy from renewable“Because feedstocksof their training and skills, chemical engineers make strongcandidates• Tissue engineeringfor jobs not traditionally associated with chemicalengineering:sales, technical writing, law, insurance, real estate, Catalysis and reaction publishing, chemistry finance, technical services, government.” Pulp As a and chemical paper & biomolecular engineering student, you will be trained to:-- Petrochemicals Understand the basic principles of science and engineering that provide the Food processingfoundation for the modern chemical and biological technology Specialty chemicals, separation of nuclearisotopes, Be fully pollution aware control of the environmental safety, social, and economic context of Advanced your professionmaterials for energy and electronics Polymers, Be committed synthetic to rubber, ethical fibers practice in your profession Environmental health, air pollution, global climate Management Be aware consulting, that lifelong investment learning is banking, essential for prolonged superior performancemergers in your and professionacquisitions, venture capital-- Chemical Engineering Overview, Sloan Career Cornerstone Center11National Design CompetitionsStudent Research in Faculty LabsNational Student MeetingsInnovative New Program in BiomolecularEngineeringMolecular BioengineeringStudent Meeting, New Orleans, 2005Fuel Cell DesignEPA Design Comp., Wash. D.C., 2007Bio-Hydrogen Production12

What does a Computer Engineer do?Design cutting-edge systems …• Systems that combine hardware and softwareBroad areas include:• Communication networks – remote video systems,real-time streaming multi-media engines,network routers and switches• Robotic systems – autonomous control of vehicle• Embedded systems - cell phones, PDAs, automotive systems, as well asalmost all consumer electronic products sold today• Reconfigurable computing – design chips that perform real-time tasks• Biomedical application – equipment for real-time processingof biomedical signalsPotential employers …• Almost all large corporations need computer engineers!• Government agencies have strong emphasison computer-based systems• High-tech industry relies heavilyon computer engineeringCompUTer Engineering at UT• UT has a broad range of teaching and research activities in theComputer Engineering program• Multiple large robotics research groups that study and designstate-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems• Variety of communication networks research activities• High-performance Internet switches and routers• Wireless sensor networks• Real-time ubiquitous computing• Digital communications• Reconfigurable computing – design of chips that can bereconfigured to perform diverse tasks in real-timeClasses include hands-on experience in design and testingof computer-based systemsWe emphasize system-level thinking in both researchand teaching – a real edge in the marketplace1314What does an Electrical Engineer do?Design, develop, and test electrotechnology solutions• Combines the latest technology with establishedelectrical and magnetic principlesBroad areas include:• Electronics – analog and digital, neuromorphic circuits,microelectronics, VLSI circuits, system on a chip• Signal/image/data processing – pattern/face recognition,sensor networks, robotics, bioinformatics, data mining• Communications – wireless communications, radio frequency tomicrowave frequency, antennas, cell phones, industrial plasmas• Power Systems/Power Electronics – fuel cells, solar cells,hybrid electric vehicles, electric machines, electric utility planning• Control Systems – aeronautics, motor drive controlPotential employers …• Many companies have electrical engineering needs.• Government agencies have strong emphasison electrical engineering for future technology.• Electrical engineering is a pervasive technology as manysystems depend on electronics and electric power.15Electrical Engineering at UT• UT has a broad range of teaching and research activitiesin the Electrical Engineering program• Analog mixed-signal circuit design for chips on futureMARS rover and other NASA missions• Electronics and MEMs for biosensors and microfluidics• Robotics designs for military and civilian uses• Image processing and multisensor fusion techniques.• Electromagnetics and antenna designfor microwave frequency• Power electronics for hybrid electric vehiclesand interface with solar cells or fuel cells• Power system analysis and utility planningMost classes include hands-on experiencein design/testing of electrical and/or magnetic systemsWe emphasize system-level thinking in both researchand teaching – a real edge in the marketplace16What does an Industrial Engineer do?• INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERSwork to eliminate wastes oftime, money, materials,energy, and other resources.• Although most engineeringdisciplines limit application ofskills to very specific areas,INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGis applied in virtually everyindustry.Industrial Engineering at UT provides:Opportunities to gainpractical experience withour corporate partnersScholarship opportunitiesModels for deliveringclassroom materialStudent mentoring programEnhanced advising program1718

MaterialsMetalsCeramicsPolymersMaterials Science & EngineeringElectronicCompositeCareer PathsDevelopmentManagementQuality ControlManufacturingFailure AnalysisMaterials SelectionDesignResearchSynthesisProcessingSalesRegulatoryApplicationsLCD DisplaysMedical ImagingFlash MemoryAthletic EquipmentEngine ComponentsIndustriesCatalystsSensorsJet TurbinesDVD-RWLED’sEnvironmental EnergyConsumer Goods BiomedicalSecurity/Defense AutomotiveTelecommunications ElectronicsSporting Goods Aerospace19Materials Science & EngineeringDepartmental News• Two new faculty with biomaterials expertise• Biomaterials Concentration in 2006-2007 Catalog• Nanomaterials Concentration planned for 2007-2008 CatalogResearch Opportunities• ~ $5 M in annual research funding• Subsidized research opportunities for freshmen & sophomores• Several research opportunities at ORNL• Recent undergraduate research topics include Piezoelectric Polymer Fibers Computer Modeling of Micro-Scale Grains Infrared Dichroism of Nonwoven Polymer Fibers Nanocrystalline Biosynthesized Magnetite Retained Austenite in Magnetically Processed Steel Processing of Graphite Carbon Foams20What do mechanical engineers do?What’s s happening in ME at UT?• ME’s s design, develop, analyze andmanufacture machines and mechanicalsystems.• Systems such as engines and turbines, landtransport vehicles, ships, aircraft, pumpsand fans, air-conditioning and refrigerationsystems, building services, industrial plants,commercial products and manufacturingequipment and processes.AutomotiveAreas of StudyControlsDynamicsFluid MechanicsHeat TransferSolid MechanicsThermodynamicsVibrationsRobotics22What some Nuclear Engineers do?Unique and Exciting Attributes of the Nuclear Engineering at UTAbundant undergraduate scholarships No out-ofof-state fees for NE students from AL, AR, LA, MS, SC, KY,DE, VA, WV (~ $11,000/year)Master Student Program Earn both BS and MS in five years or lessNuclear PowerOil Well LoggingNuclear MedicineNuclear Measurements in IndustrySpace ExplorationFood IrradiationClose ties with the nearby Oak Ridge Nuclear ComplexOutstanding record in National Student Design Contest UT students have been Finalists in 28 of past 32 yearsNew building for UTNE on the horizon (New Estabrook)Highest paid engineering discipline offered at UTK according tothe 2007 Engineering Income and Salary Survey published byASCE and NSPE in April, 20072324