Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Vibration and Waves

This project is ongoing.

Join the Idrissi lab in the Department of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering to explore the fascinating world of vibrations and waves. Our research blends theory, experiments, and computation to understand and control how waves propagate in complex media and structures.

We study topics such as:

  • Using waves to control particles, energy, and information
  • Mechanical metamaterials—engineered structures with unusual dynamic properties
  • Applications in civil and aerospace engineering, and advanced technologies

Undergraduate research assistants will:

  • Work closely with graduate students and PI on hands-on experiments and simulations
  • Learn how to use MATLAB, COMSOL and other computational tools for wave and vibration analysis
  • Gain experience with lab equipment for vibration testing and data acquisition
  • Contribute to projects that may lead to conference presentations and publications

No prior research experience is required. Curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn are the key qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity if you are interested in structural dynamics, mechanics, aerospace applications, or just enjoy figuring out how things move and vibrate.

Qualifications

This position is open for Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Physics, and Mathematics students. 

I'M INTERESTED IN THIS PROJECT. WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?

The Office of Undergraduate Research recommends that you attend an info session or advising before contacting faculty members or project contacts about research opportunities. We'll cover the steps to get involved, tips for contacting faculty, funding possibilities, and options for course credit. Once you have attended an Office of Undergraduate Research info session or spoken to an advisor, you can use the "Who to contact" details for this project to get in touch with the project leader and express your interest in getting involved.

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