Teaching

Prof. David Hung

VM458 – Automotive Engineering

This course is intended to introduce the students the practice of engineering in the automotive field. Topics are focused on systems approach to automotive design, and include vehicle system, powertrain, driveline, chassis, braking, cooling system, as well as automotive component function, operating & design principles, and current trends of new mobility and autonomous vehicles. In addition, analytical approach to the engineering problem and performance analysis related to automobile engines which affect engine power, efficiency, emissions, design and operating characteristics will be discussed. The regularly scheduled lecture periods are intended to introduce the students to the current state of select automotive technologies, including autonomous driving and driverless vehicle developments. An individual project and a team-based project with oral presentations are required for students to research on the state-of-the-art automotive topics or emerging trends in the automotive segment.

VM395 – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I

This is the first of two required Mechanical Engineering Lab courses that offer hands-on lab experience on the basics of mechanical engineering experimentation. The learning objectives for Vm395 include: Developing lab skills and competencies needed by professionals in mechanical engineeringStudents will be aware of standard procedures and safe conduct in a laboratory; Developing skill in communicating technical information orally and in writingStudents will build on the skills developed in previous courses in communicating technical ideas in oral presentations and written reports; Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a lab teamStudents will develop team-building skills to work more effectively as a team member to accomplish a common team goal.

VM495 – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II

This is the second of two required Mechanical Engineering Lab courses. This second Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course builds upon the hands-on experience students gained in Vm395, and aims at attaining the following learning objectives: Developing lab skills and competencies needed by professionals in mechanical engineeringStudents will investigate more complex engineering problems and concepts by experimentation and analysis; Developing skill in communicating technical information orally and in writing; Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a lab team.

VM527/528 – Multi-phase Flow / Experimental Methods in Multi-phase Flow

Multiphase flows play a crucial role in many engineering disciplines and applications, including spray and atomization, solid particle-laden flows, liquid droplet-laden flows, as encountered in engine combustion, pharmaceutical nebulizer, agricultural spraying, spray coating, etc. This course introduces the state-of-the-art modeling and experimental methods for a range of multiphase flow and particle technology-related topics such as sprays, aerosols, droplet dynamics (drop-fluid interaction, drop-drop interaction, drop-wall interaction).  Both Eulerian and Lagrangian models for dispersed multiphase flows, as well as a wide range of phase-interface tracking models with consideration of both heat and mass transfer will be considered. In addition, experimental methods using laser and optical diagnostics, including phase Doppler interferometry and high speed imaging, on multiphase flow measurements will be emphasized.

Prof. Kwee-Yan Teh

VM395 – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I

This is the first of two required Mechanical Engineering Lab courses that offer hands-on lab experience on the basics of mechanical engineering experimentation. The learning objectives for Vm395 include: Developing lab skills and competencies needed by professionals in mechanical engineeringStudents will be aware of standard procedures and safe conduct in a laboratory; Developing skill in communicating technical information orally and in writingStudents will build on the skills developed in previous courses in communicating technical ideas in oral presentations and written reports; Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a lab teamStudents will develop team-building skills to work more effectively as a team member to accomplish a common team goal.

VM495 – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II

This second Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course builds upon the hands-on experience students gained in Vm395, and aims at attaining the following learning objectives:Developing lab skills and competencies needed by professionals in mechanical engineeringStudents will investigate more complex engineering problems and concepts by experimentation and analysis; Developing skill in communicating technical information orally and in writing; Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a lab team.

VM433 – Advanced Energy Solution

Introduction to the challenges of power generation for a global society using the thermodynamics to understand basic principles and technology limitations. Covers current and future demands for energy; methods of power generation including fossil fuel, solar, wind and nuclear; associated detrimental by-products; and advanced strategies to improve power densities, efficiencies and emissions.