The Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering has welcomed two new members: Ram Adhikari and Lucas Ribeiro Bruck.

Dr. Adhikari comes to Windsor from the University of Calgary, where he worked in a laboratory for aerodynamics and flow control. He worked in industry as a senior mechanical engineer, with various roles centred on developing new products. His research focuses on computational thermo-fluids and finite element methods.

Adhikari expects to establish a computational design and learning Lab, foster collaboration with faculty and industry partners, and train highly qualified personnel.

Dr. Bruck arrived from McMaster University, where he was responsible for the MARCdrive lab. The lab features a driving simulator that includes driver perception and feedback in the early design of vehicular systems. His focus is developing simulation resources that accelerate the adoption of critical technologies, such as electric-hybrid powertrains and active control systems.

Bruck aims to remove the barriers between simulation and real-world testing, automate design processes, and enable human feedback throughout the different stages of vehicle design.