Principal Investigator
For more information: BIO
Office: 3674 G.G. Brown
Phone: (734) 936 3251
Email: [email protected]
Education: Georgia Tech (PhD, Mechanical Engineering, 2017)
Middle East Technical University (MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2012)
Middle East Technical University (BS, Mechanical Engineering, 2009)
PhD Students
Hrishikesh Danawe (September 2019 – present)
Office: 3632 G.G. Brown
Email: [email protected]
I completed my BS and MS (dual) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 2019 with my masters specialization in mechanical systems design. Previously, I did my research in the field of railway vehicle dynamics for my masters thesis. My current research is focused on Gradient Index Phononic Crystal (GRIN-PC) lenses for guided wave amplification in non-planar structures. My broad area of interest is in dynamics and vibrations, wave propagation, metamaterials and smart structures. In my spare time, I like to watch movies, play cricket, and read novels.
Zhenkun Lin (September 2019 – present)
Office: 3632 G.G. Brown
Email: [email protected]
I received my BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University in China. As a MS student I did research on vibro-acoustic analysis of structures. My current research is focused on designing elastic metasurfaces to control the low frequency wavefront. In my free time, I like swimming, listening to music, and playing electronic keyboard.
Wei-Chun Lu (August 2021 – present)
Office: 3632 G.G. Brown
Email: [email protected]
I received my BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University and got a MS degree in Robotics Institute from the University of Michigan. My previous research focused on the dynamics of the legged robot. My research interest includes analysis and design of system dynamics. In my spare time, I like to exercise, watch movies, and go hiking.
Yashasvi Shanker Sharma (August 2022 – present)
Office 3622 G.G. Brown
Email: [email protected]
I received my B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree from Virginia Tech in 2019. Upon graduation,
I worked as a Product Engineer at Volvo Group where I was responsible for suspension
systems, drivelines, and chassis structure. My research interests are in the fields of dynamical
systems, metamaterials, and control theory. I enjoy sports (soccer and Formula1 in particular),
reading, hiking, and eating food!
Postdoctoral Students
Dr. Othman Oudghiri-Idrissi (April 2022 – present)
Email: [email protected]
Metamaterials, waves in complex media, inverse problems, non-destructive testing
Past members
Juan Esteban Vega (ME’25, University of Michigan)
Ammar Safdari (Physics&CS’23, University of Michigan)
Phyllis Alinsao (ME’23, University of Michigan)
Eric Shen (ME’23, University of Michigan)
Ziqi Wang (PhD student, Carnegie Mellon University)
Nadya Barghouty (Engineer, Microsoft)
Meng Shi (ME’22, University of Michigan)
Dr. Hasan Al Ba’ba’a (Union College, Visiting Assistant Professor)
Chuan Ye (MS, University of Michigan)
Kerry Meade (ME’21, University of Michigan)
Yongchen Tai (PhD student, University of Florida)
Logan Bolingbroke (Engineer, US Army)
Micheal Rose (ME’20, University of Michigan)
Kuldeep Prajapati (Engineer, Northrop Grumman)
We are looking for highly motivated and creative graduate and undergraduate students to join our research group!
Interested students are encouraged to apply for graduate admission. Admitted students are encouraged to contact Prof. Tol by email.