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Research in Mechanical Engineering Department
In the following tabs, we present the main lines of research in the academic areas of DEMEC
For more details, please consult the respective Lattes Curriculum of the professors.
Lines of Research in the Energy Area
- Prof. Alex Maurício Araujo (ama@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5905967201590284)
- Wind Energy: Capture and Conversion
- Prof. Darlan Karlo Elisiário de Carvalho (darlan.ecarvalho@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/9033828541812842)
- Modeling and Simulation of Flows in Porous Media
- Modeling and Simulation of Flows in Oil Reservoirs
- High-Order and Truly Multidimensional Methods
- Locally Conservative Numerical Formulations in Unstructured Meshes
- Automatic Generation and Adaptation of Unstructured Meshes
- Streamlines Methods
- Heat Biotransfer
- Prof. Fábio Santana Magnani (fabio.magnani@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/0447483870045635)
- Optimization of Thermal Systems
- Studies on Bicycles and Motorcycles
- Prof. Flavio Bueno Augusto Figueiredo (flavio.figueiredo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/9446868970107423)
- Air to Air Heat Exchanger
- Drying
- Gasification
- Biomass Pyrolysis
- Prof. Guilherme Barbosa Lopes Junior (guilherme.lopes@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/4943371316170904)
- Artificial hearts
- Hemodynamics of the Human Circulatory System
- Induced cavitation
- Profa. Janaina Moreira de Meneses (janaina.meneses@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/0574035618533787)
- Catalysts for Biofuel Production
- Biomass Pyrolysis
- Effluent Treatment with Electrocoagulation/flotation for Water Reuse in Industry
- Prof. Jorge Recarte Henriquez Guerrero (jorge.guerrero@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5940127221480832)
- Thermal Energy Storage
- Cogeneration Systems
- Cooling of electronic components
- Biodiesel
- Heat Transfer with Phase Change
- Prof. José Carlos Charamba Dutra (jose.dutra@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/7428090726221583)
- Simulation
- Drying
- Compact Heat Retriever
- Micro-cogeneration
- Mathematical Modeling
- Prof. Marcus Costa de Araújo (marcus.araujo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/4157405186898932)
- Thermography
- Bioengineering
- Assistive Technologies
- Machine Learning Applied to Breast Cancer Detection
- Prof. Palo Roberto Maciel Lyra (paulo.lyra@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/6568615406054840)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- High Performance Computing
- Profa. Rita de Cássia Fernandes de Lima (rita.lima@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/4457435468771667)
- Biomechanics
- Heat Transfer in Medical Procedures
- thermography
- Finite Volume Method.
- Breast Cancer Detection
Lines of Research in the Materials, Manufacturing and Production
- Prof. Antonio F. de Carvalho Mota (antonio.cmota@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/6538133192845323)
- In construction...
- Prof. Antônio M. da Costa Soares Jr. (antonio.soaresjr@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5798932016089317)
- In construction...
- Prof. Armando Hideki Shinohara (armando.shinohara@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/9814972564961630)
- In construction...
- Prof. Bráulio Silva Barros (braulio.barros@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/8938691250105531)
- In construction...
- Prof. Carlos Augusto do Nascimento Oliveira (carlos.nascimentooliveira@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/2972467462423068)
- In construction...
- Profa. Carolina Lipparelli Morelli (carolina.morelli@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/0562262594759879)
- Development of antimicrobial polymeric materials for application in the biomedical area and in food packaging
- Processing and characterization of polymers and polymer composites
- Polymer Rheology
- Prof. Cézar Henrique Gonzalez (cesar.gonzalez@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/3543701977842617)
- Smart Materials (Shape Memory Alloys)
- Profa. Dayanne Diniz de Souza Morais(dayanne.diniz@ufpe.br , http://lattes.cnpq.br/9890061729860694)
- In construction...
- Profa. Dayse Cavalcanti Lemos Duarte (dayse.duarte@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5209103589311087)
- In construction...
- Prof. Edval Gonçalves de Araújo (edval.araujo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5276055900592984)
- In construction...
- Prof. Flávio José da Silva (flavio.jsilva2@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/2569114755496581)
- In construction...
- Prof. Ivan Vierira de Melo (ivan.melo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5876714282971001)
- In construction...
- Profa. Josélia Pacheco de Santana (joselia.santana@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/6227167105385740)
- In construction...
- Prof. Kleber Gonçalvez Bezerra Alves (kleber.gbalves@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5515185093886020)
- In construction...
- Profa. Magda RosÂngela dos Santos Vieira (magda.vieira@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5295831751697130)
- In construction...
- Prof. Maxime Montoya (maxime.montoya@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/2179327647405825)
- 3D Tool Wear Assessment Techniques
- CNC programming of optimized trajectories
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- Profa. Nadège S. Bouchonneaus da Silva (nadege.bouchonneau@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5210533486699425)
- Numerical modeling and multiphysics simulation
- Computational tools for generating and analyzing corroded pipeline models for oil and gas transportation
- Structural integrity assessment of onshore and submarine pipelines
- Development, characterization and simulation of polymeric composite materials
- Prof. Oscar Olímpio de Araújo Filho (oscar.oaraujo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/6740759499723367)
- In construction...
- Prof. Paulo Marcelo Pedrosa de Almeida (paulo.palmeida@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/9215270910047560)
- In construction...
- Prof. Ricardo Artur Sanguinetti Ferreira (ricardo.sferreira@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5441508721821143)
- In construction...
- Prof. Severino Leopoldo Urtiga Filho (severino.urtigafo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/4668070841633275)
- In construction...
- Prof. Tiago Felipe de Abreu Santos (tiago.felipe@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/2200553486822519)
- Technology and Metallurgy of Welding and Bonding Materials
- Kinetics of Phase Transformations in Materials
- Microstructural and mechanical characterization of materials
- Materials and Processes for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Prof. Tiago Leite Rolim (tiago.rolim@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/8580107174610930)
- In construction...
- Prof. Yogendra Prasad Yadava (yogendra.yadava@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/0900173884647980)
- Advanced Perovskite-based ceramics for temperature sensor encapsulation fabrication in the oil industry
- Advanced Ceramic Composites for Crude Oil Inert Coating for Crude Oil Transport and Storage for Oil Industry
- Advanced Ceramic Composites for Coating as Thermal Barriers for Aerospace Turbines
Lines of Research in the Mechatronics Area
- Prof. Adrien Durand-Petiteville (Adrien.durandpetiteville@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/1842475245974716)
- Mobile robotics and mobile manipulator
- Vision Based Control
- Model-based predictive control
- Prof. Guaraci Guimarães Basto junior (guaraci.bastosjr@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/3266791032924086)
- Dynamic systems (flexible mechanisms; mechanical vibrations; optimal command; control; optimization; mechatronic integration; manipulation robotics)
- Flexible robot control
- Prof. João Paulo Cerquinho Cajueiro (joao.ccajueiro@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/8676174741183506)
- Em Construção...
- Prof. José Rodrigues de Oliveira Neto(joserodrigues.oliveiraneto@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/6200149790353238)
- Digital signal processing
- Embedded Systems Project
- Hardware Implementation from Programmable Logical Device
- Prof. Pedro Manuel Gonxález Del Foyo (pedro.foyo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/7031728430006995)
- Control and automation of mechanical systems
- Real-time system scheduling
- Formal systems verification
Lines of Research in the Naval Area
- Prof. Adriano Dayvson Marques Ferreira (adriano.mferreira@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/0441840569291081)
- Integrity of Corroded Pipes (onshore and underwater)
- Neural Networks for Failure Prediction
- Reliability Analysis of Structures
- Coral Recovery
- Prof. Cesar Augusto Salhua Moreno (cesar.salhua@ufpe.br, lattes.cnpq.br/1547813737975557)
- Ship Design and Naval Architecture
- Resistance to Advance Vessels
- behavior in waves
- Maneuverability
- Anchoring System
- Boundary Elements Method
- Design and Construction of Radio-Controlled Vessel Models
- Vessel Docking
- Electric-Photovoltaic Propulsion of Vessels
- Prof. Demétrius Perrelli Valença (demetrius.valenca@ufpe.br, lattes.cnpq.br/4711995880378271)
- Logistics and Operational Research
- Port Operations
- Prof. Edwin Althor Jurgen Nieling Lundgren (edwin.lundgren@ufpe.br, lattes.cnpq.br/5737901166199084 )
- Development of a mechanism for using "kites" to pull boats or ships
- Prof. Heitor de Oliveira Duarte (heitor.duarte@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/3317807243271215)
- Mathematical tools for production management
- Risk, quantitative risk analysis, environmental, microbial and ecological risk analysis
- Ecological modeling for nature conservation
- Epidemiological modeling for public health management
- Maritime Risk Analysis
- Ship maneuverability
- Port tugs
- Meteorology and oceanography for mariners
- Prof. Juraci Carlos de Castro Nobrega (juraci.nobrega@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/3742760548956800)
- Project management
- Energy Efficiency for Ships and Offshore
- Energy planning
- Prof. José Claudino de Lira Junior (claudino.lira@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/8330992492108309)
- Engine Energy Efficiency
- Micro Energy Generation
- Optimization of Industrial and Naval Utilities Systems
- Profa. Luciete Alves Bezerra (luciete.bezerra@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/0281321507971123)
- Infrared Thermography Applied to Medicine
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Heat Biotransfer
- Inverse Heat Transfer Problems
- Prof. Marcos Pereira (marcos.pereira2@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/7756148068560010)
- Fatigue, Fracture and Structural Integrity of Welded Structures
- Structural Integrity of Naval and Ocean Structures
- Structural Integrity of Ducts and Rigid Risers
- Welding
- Prof. Miguel Angel Celis Carbajal (miguel.celis@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/2580974364726430)
- Experimental Vortex Release and CFD Induced Vibrations
- Determination of Hydrodynamic Coefficients of Experimental Maneuvers and CFD
- Aquatic Clean Energy Absorbers
- Profa. Paula Suemy Arruda Michima (paula.michima@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/3434875455344412)
- Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) in Low Aspect Ratio Bodies
- Hydrodynamics of Floating Systems with Moon Pools
- Prof. Silvio Eduardo Gomes de Melo (silvio.egmelo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/0332392577099300)
- Shipbuilding Process Planning
- Design of Vessels and Floating Systems
- Design of Vessels and Floating Systems with Non-Conventional Aspect Ratio
- Optimization of Shipbuilding Shipyard Processes
- Simulation of Shipbuilding Processes
Lines of Research in the Mechanical Design Area
- Prof. Adson Beserra da Silva (adson.bsilva@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/1187054890219757)
- In construction...
- Prof. Félix Christian Guimarães Santos (felix.gsantos@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5758189088491797)
- In construction...
- Prof. Francisco Espedito de Lima (francisco.elima@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/2515205675961651)
- In construction...
- Prof. Francisco Fernando Roberto Pereira (francisco.fernando@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/2853417152559160)
- In construction...
- Prof. Jorge Antônio de Palma Carrasco (jorge.carrasco@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/9085140310628380)
- In construction...
- Prof. José Maria Andrade Barbosa (jose.mabarbosa@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/6749188011494040)
- In construction...
- Prof. José Maria Bezerra Silva (jose.mbsilva@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/1832440119866667)
- In construction...
- Prof. Justo Emílio Alvarez Jácobo (justo.alvarez@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/6626922380758460)
- In construction...
- Prof. Laertty Moartaes Cavalcante (laertty.cavalcante@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/5282611598000319)
- In construction...
- Prof. Luiz Adeildo da Silva Junior (luiz.adeildo@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/6842148949752939)
- In construction...
- Prof. Ramiro Brito Willmersdorf (ramiro.willmersdorf@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/8965627710203749)
- In construction...
- Prof. Tiago Lima de Sousa (tiago.lsousa@ufpe.br, http://lattes.cnpq.br/8652223988172009)
- In construction...