AME - Microfiber for noise reduction

A hair-structure coating called microfiber coating has been developed for noise reduction on a rotating blade. Optimum structure and location of the coating on a rotating blade are still under discussion. This project will tackle on these research questions.

Students who are interested in measuring the blade noise with the microfiber coating and/or fabricating microfiber coating should apply to this project. For further information, please contact Prof. Taka Sakaue (hsakaue@nd.edu).

Name of research group, project, or lab
Sakaue Lab
Website
https://sites.nd.edu/sakaue-lab/
Why join this research group or lab?

We are an interdisciplinary lab combining fluid mechanics and chemistry. Students who are interested in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. We have collaborations with overseas institutions, such as JAXA (Japan), SUBARU (Japan), the University of Tokyo (Japan), Sophia University (Japan), Kanagawa University (Japan), Toyota Technological Institute (Japan), Aichi Institute of Technology (Japan), National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan), German Aerospace Center (Germany), Fraunhofer (Germany), and the Arctic University of Norway (Norway). There will be a chance for you to join one of them.

Representative publication
2024b_SNA_propeller noise reduction.pdf
Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Student qualifications

We are looking for a student who is interested in hands-on research and in analyzing collected data in a scientific manner. A student can apply from various fields, such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, and chemical engineering.

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
3 credits / 12+ hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
1
Techniques learned

Data collection methods and analysis of the collected data

Fluid dynamics related to drag reduction

Fabrication of a fiber coating

Project start
beginning of the semester
Contact Information:
Mentor
Hirotaka Sakaue
hsakaue@nd.edu
Associate Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Hirotaka Sakaue
Email address of project director or principal investigator
hsakaue@nd.edu
1 sp. | 3 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+2)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours3 credits / 12+ hours
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (+2)
Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringChemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCivil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences