Applied Mechanics Research Group

The Applied Mechanics Research Group aims to foster the development of applied knowledge, technological innovation, and advanced training in the field of mechanical engineering, through research in the design, simulation, and analysis of mechanical, thermal, and fluid dynamics systems, contributing to the solution of problems relevant to industry and society.

Design and Optimization of Mechanical Systems
Applied Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
Thermal Machines
Computational Modeling of Thermal Systems (CFD & FEA)

Flordelana Project – UTEC with funding from the U.S. Embassy (2021)
Flordelana II – UTEC (2023)
Mérope: Development of a robot for solar panel installation (2022)
Development of a low-cost weighing lysimeter for irrigation management in a forest nursery – UTEC with funding from ANII (2022)
Design and construction of a wood pelletizer – UTEC (2023)
Development of a flow measurement system for surface irrigation systems – UTEC (2024)
Study of the effects of crossflows on radiation in non-premixed turbulent flames – UTEC, UFRGS-Brazil, Sandia National Laboratories – USA (2024)
High-efficiency electrolysis for hydrogen production through innovative surface functionalization – UTEC (2023)

Donini, M. S., Schuster, C. H., & Schuster, J. J. (2023). Characterization of flow and design parameter analysis using computational fluid dynamics for the construction of a subsonic wind tunnel. En Mecánica Computacional (Vol. XL, pp. 471–480). Concordia, Argentina, 6–9 de noviembre. Asociación Argentina de Mecánica Computacional.

Members

Applied Mechanics Research Group

Schuster, Jean

Schuster, Cristiano

Donini, Mariovane Sabino

González, Mateo

Castelli, Victor

Rodríguez, Mónica

Rocha, Fernando

Quintanilla, Samuel

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