Erik Myers

Erik Myers

Graduate Student Erik is developing an new rotary valve system for internal combustion engines that improves engine power.  Dr. Tanaka provided local support for Erik after his thesis adviser, Dr. Tony Rizk, left WCU to take a position at California Institute of...
Terail Clonts

Terail Clonts

Graduate Student Terail is designing “materials” in which the elastic modulus can be adjusted. This is being achieved by 3D printing mesostructures within the material.  These meso structures are smaller that the overall size of the part so overall part shapes can be...
Arlynn Baker

Arlynn Baker

BS in Engineering, Mechanical Concentration 2018 Arlynn is a Spirit Scholar at WCU. She is studying differences in gait associated with differences in tibial torsion angle. This research is being conduction in colaboration with Dr. Hudson in Physical Therapy. In...
Merab Mushfiq

Merab Mushfiq

B.S. Chemistry 2016 Merab is currently investigating how Google Glass can be used to assist people with disabilities. After completing this project she will work with Mitra on cancer modeling. She will be attending graduate school at Virginia Commonwealth University...