innovation and design for engineering and systems

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Abhinav Choudhary

About Abhinav: Abhinav Choudhary joined Penn-State University in fall-08 and is a Graduate Research Assistant in the Engineering Design Program in the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP). Prior to joining SEDTAPP, he was in automobile industry as an Assistant manager/Emissions engineer in R&D - diesel engines. He is currently working with Dr. Cari Bryant Arnold for developing computational algorithms and supporting design methodologies to generate innovative ideas during conceptual phase of design. His research interests also include Robotics, Automobiles and IC engines.

Contact Info:

• Office: 301 Engineering Unit B, Penn State University, Unversity Park, PA 16802
• Phone: 814-321-7307
• Lab Phone: 814-867-3038
• Fax: 814-863-7229
• Email: Click here!

Madhu Soodhanan Govindarajan

About Madhu: Madhu Govindarajan is a first year Graduate student in the MNE Department and is currently working with Dr. Arnold. He joined PSU in August 2008.

Contact Info:

• Office: 301 Engineering Unit B, Penn State University, Unversity Park, PA 16802
• Lab Phone: 814-867-3038
• Fax: 814-863-7229
• Email: Click here!

Godthi Vamsy

About Vamsy: Godthi Vamsy is currently pursuing his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering in the MNE department at Penn State University (joined in Fall 08). He has completed his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology, India with an integrated Industrial Training in Design and Manufacturing. He has been a Teaching Assistant during his undergraduate and also to a Finite Elements course (ME 461) in Fall 08 at PSU. He is currently associated with the IDEaS (Innovation and Design for Engineering And Systems) laboratory as a Graduate Research Assistant. He is working on refining and ways of using the data (output) from the Automated Concept Generation (by Dr. Arnold) using the Design Repository (Missouri S&T) data. He is also trying to develop new design tools that can make use of the Design Repository data to help with areas like design for modular product families, and creation of function flow diagrams for products. His research interests are Mechanical Design/Analysis, Automation, Product Design and development.

Contact Info:

• Office: 301 Engineering Unit B, Penn State University, Unversity Park, PA 16802
• Lab Phone: 814-867-3038
• Phone: 814-441-6460
• Fax: 814-863-7229
• Email: Click here!

Cari R. Bryant Arnold, Ph.D.

Dr. Arnold is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Design Program in the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. She joined PSU as a faculty member in August 2007 and was awarded the James F. Will Career Development Professorship. Dr. Bryant Arnold’s research interests are design theories and methodologies, specifically research into innovation and automated conceptual design technologies, and concept development for interdisciplinary research areas such as bio-, micro-, and nano-technologies.

Calendar: Click here to view Dr. Arnold's calendar.

Contact Info:

• Office: 213U Hammond Building, Penn State University, Unversity Park, PA 16802
• Phone: 814-863-6622
• Fax: 814-863-7229
• Email: CLICK HERE
• Web: http://www.mne.psu.edu/Faculty/bio/Bryant-Arnold.html

Graduate Research Assistants Positions

Interested in joining the IDEaS Lab? Unfortunately, we have no funded research assistant openings at this time. However, if you are interested in the research going on in the IDEaS lab, please email us and see how you can still get involved!

To apply, email Dr. Arnold a copy of your resume and a paragraph or two detailing what research interests or describing the undergraduate/graduate classes that have been your favorites and why. Also include a brief statement about what your plans are after you graduate. We look forward to hearing from you!