Dynamic Systems and Controls Laboratory (DSCL)

Hector Gutierrez, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Co-director

Y.I. Sharaf-Eldeen, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Co-director

DSCL supports a variety of research and teaching activities in dynamic systems, including magnetic suspension technology, machinery monitoring and fault diagnosis, vibration control of structures, computer-based instrumentation and mechatronics. Current research activities include online vibration and angular motion measurements and analyses to develop condition monitoring and maintenance information systems for power generation and transmission systems, and components in rotating machinery; real-time control of structural vibration based on online spectral estimation and magneto-rheological (MR) tuned-mass dampers; nonlinear control of magnetic suspension systems for high-precision positioning applications; and analysis and control of electrodynamic launching systems for space and military applications.