Smitesh Bakrania, Ph.D.
Education
PhD - University of Michigan, 2008
MS - University of Michigan, 2005
BS - Union College, 2003
Courses
Freshmen Engineering Clinic I
Sophomore Engineering Clinic I
Sophomore Engineering Clinic II
Junior-Senior Engineering Clinics - Coordinator
Thermal-Fluid Sciences I and II
Introduction to Thermal-Fluid Sciences
Introduction to Combustion
ME Laboratory
Manufacturing and Measurement Techniques
Quality and Reliability in Manufacturing
Introduction to Nanotechnology
Introduction to Reliability Engineering
Projects
Combustion Synthesis
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Pt Nanocatalytic Combustion
Educational App Development
Softrobotics Education
Selected Works
Apps: Pikme, evaluA+, Polata, and Clausius
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My technical expertise lies at the intersection of combustion, nanoparticles, and material science in general. Some recent work involved nanocatalytic combustion to support thermoelectric power generation. I have taught a diverse set of engineering courses with a primary focus on Thermal-Fluid Sciences. My research interest has evolved to leverage my passion for engineering education. Specifically, to provide wholesome and meaningful learning experiences for our students. My interest in graphic design has allowed me to produce educational videos, design app interfaces, and prepare compelling presentations to augment my teaching. These interests have naturally lead to online delivery and related learning experiences.
