Journal of Mechanical Design

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Sita Syal

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Dr. Sita Syal’s research focuses on studying the design of sociotechnical systems, with a focus on sustainable energy and transportation. She uses human-centered design methods, builds quantitative models, and engages with communities to co-create a more just and sustainable future. Her research group is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and […]

Astrid Layton

Dr. Astrid Layton is an assistant professor and Donna Walker Faculty Fellow at Texas A&M University in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. She was elected to serve as member and chair of ASME’s Design Theory and […]

Tahira Reid Smith

Tahira Reid Smith

Tahira Reid Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University and is the director of the Research in Engineering and Interdisciplinary Design (REID) Laboratory. Her research interests include quantifying and integrating human-centered considerations in the design process and human-machine systems. Her research program has received funding from the National Science Foundation, Air […]