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Dynamics

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At its heart, the study of dynamics is the study of motion. Whether this motion involves automobiles, aircraft or the change of economic indicators, dynamics can be used effectively to gain insight and understanding.

We address a range of topics, including dynamical systems theory, vehicle dynamics, bubble dynamics, computer simulation of dynamical systems, vibration and modal analysis, acoustics and acoustic control, and the development of efficient computational methods. Our research synthesizes numerics, experiments and theory, allowing researchers to address fundamental questions while staying aware of real life limitations.

The Department provides a variety of graduate courses that prepare students for research and development work here and in their professional careers. Courses are offered in linear and nonlinear dynamics, deterministic and random vibrations, and continuous systems.

The Major Field Advisors for each research area are listed here.

Core Faculty:
Fai Ma

Fai Ma

Oliver M. O'Reilly

Oliver M. O’Reilly

Koushil Sreenath

Koushil Sreenath

Faculty with research interests that closely relate to dynamics issues include Professors Murat Arcak, David M. Auslander, James Casey, David Horsley, Mark Mueller, and Tarek I. Zohdi.

 

Dynamics Labs:
Applied Simulation Laboratory

Applied Simulation Laboratory

A warm and comfortable place for theoretical and computational research ...
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Dynamics Lab

Our research focuses on the dynamics of mechanical systems and frequently draws upon rigid body dynamics, continuum mechanics, robotics, and ...
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Hybrid Robotics

Hybrid Robotics

Our research lies at the intersection of applied Nonlinear Control and Hybrid Dynamic Robotics. Our goal is to design controllers ...
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Berkeley Dynamics Research in the News:
UC Berkeley Researchers Find Pasta Can Help Build Assistive Robots

UC Berkeley Researchers Find Pasta Can Help Build Assistive Robots

Is Spaghetti the Key to Building a Better Robot?

Is Spaghetti the Key to Building a Better Robot?

Mathematical Model Shows Why Spaghetti Curls When Cooked

Mathematical Model Shows Why Spaghetti Curls When Cooked

Bipedal Robot Cassie Cal Learns to Juggle

Bipedal Robot Cassie Cal Learns to Juggle

This Robot Ostrich Can Ride Around on Hovershoes

This Robot Ostrich Can Ride Around on Hovershoes

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ME Alum Christopher Daily-Diamond to Discuss Shoe String Theory at SF Exploratorium on September 7

TUNE IN: ME Grad Students Give Whirlwind of TV & Radio Interviews After Their Shoelace Research Goes Viral

TUNE IN: ME Grad Students Give Whirlwind of TV & Radio Interviews After Their Shoelace Research Goes Viral

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ME Graduate Students Team Up in the O’Reilly Lab to Test Their Shoe-String Theory

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