Research
Research Topics
Advanced Fibrous Composites
In the area of composite materials we study the failure and damage tolerance of high temperature properties of polyimide matrix composites (PiMC’s).
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics focuses on the formulation and study of mathematical models.
Biomedical Mechanics
Members of the Biomedical Mechanics Area use expertise in mechanics to understand the function of biological tissues, organs, and systems.
Combustion
Combustion research involves the interplay of fluid flow, heat transfer, transport processes, and chemical reactions.
Dynamics, Systems, and Control
The DSC group is an interdisciplinary mix of faculty with a wide range interests, from fundamental research in disciplines to their application in cutting edge systems.
Energy Systems
The Energy Systems Area takes a systems approach for integrating an energy system in a symbiotic way to achieve high efficiency and low environmental impacts.
Estimation and Filtering
The primary emphasis is on dynamics and control, with a specialization in estimation problems and Kalman filtering.
Micro-Nano Systems
The Micro/nanosystems Area in the Sibley School is a community of researchers unified by their investigations of novel physics associated with small dimension.
Robotics
Robotics at Cornell spans various subareas, including perception, control, learning, planning, human-robot interaction.
Solid Mechanics
Solid mechanics focuses on the mechanics and physics of materials, mechanics of structures and solids.
Space Systems
Faculty in this area investigate problems related to spaceflight (dynamics, estimation, and control of attitude and orbit), space exploration and spacecraft subsystem engineering.
Thermal Systems
The Thermal Systems Engineering group carries out fundamental research on energy conversion, the environment, and heat and mass transfer.
Turbulence
In the turbulence area, we study a wide variety of phenomena in turbulent flows using experiments, simulations and modeling.
Utility Scale Wind Energy
This group focuses on research and education in wind turbine and wind farm technology, including controls, materials and structures, wind field and wind turbine aerodynamics.
Vehicle Engineering
This group focuses on research and education in vehicle engineering. This includes design aspects such as aerodynamics, aerodynamic noise, stability, pollution, and systems engineering.
Discover the world of research at the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Collaborate
- With some of the most expert faculty in mechanical and aerospace engineering and theoretical and applied mechanics
- Across disciplines in Cornell’s uniquely interdisciplinary infrastructure
- With researchers from across nations who work in academia, industry, and government
- With some of the world’s most elite students
Experience
- Pioneering advancements in aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, aerospace systems, and control
- Groundbreaking developments in biomedical mechanics, engineering materials, fluid dynamics, and nanotechnology
- Nationally recognized research initiatives such as the Cornell University Satellite Project
- Top-notch research facilities including the Nanobiotechnology Center and the Cornell Center for Materials Research
- Finding real-world solutions to today’s most urgent problems
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- With a multidisciplinary approach to mechanical and aerospace engineering
- As an innovative thinker and academic leader
- With the Cornell name, network, and reputation
