Research

Industries that require a low-cost, large-scale energy storage solution could turn to thermochemical energy storage (TCES), a technology that preserves energy through reversible chemical reactions. TCES can store heat for a long time, run non-stop and provide high-temperature heat for advanced manufacturing. But the challenge of implementing TCES is that little is known about the […]

Scientific breakthroughs often require years of experimentation, testing and refinement before researchers can answer some of society’s most complex questions. To explore how artificial intelligence can help accelerate that process, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Haonan Ling is joining the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission. The nationwide initiative encourages interdisciplinary teams to develop […]

Engineering design and simulation is about to become a much simpler and faster process with the aid of a new software library developed by UCF researchers. CRAFTS, which stands for Control-oriented, Reconfigurable and Acausal Flexible Technologies Simulator, was created by Tuhin Das, a professor of mechanical engineering, and members of his Hybrid Sustainable Energy Systems […]

A bird bursting from the ocean or a mobula ray launching skyward makes the transition from water to air look effortless. For unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, it’s one of the hardest maneuvers to replicate. Now, UCF researchers are studying how wing shape and motion affect that split-second transition — work that could help […]

Additive manufacturing, better known as 3D printing, is a technique that can be used to create complex, lightweight components for medical devices, vehicles and even spacecraft. However, the healthcare, automotive and aerospace industries haven’t widely adopted the practice due to the high cost and lengthy process of testing and inspecting the parts. But that may […]