Laboratories
Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab
Affiliations: CDR, Design Group
Cell and Molecular Biomechanics Laboratory (CMBL)
Affiliations: Biomechanical Engineering Group
The Cell and Molecular Biomechanics Laboratory at Stanford University was established in 2001 with the goal of applying a multidisciplinary approach at the interface between engineering and clinical science in order to research current biomechanical questions in orthopaedic science.
d'Arbeloff Undergraduate Research and Teaching Lab
Affiliations: CDR, Design Group
The Dynamic Design Laboratory centers on the generation and simplification of dynamic models for mechanical systems and the use of these models in the design of complex systems.
Affiliations: CDR, Design Group
The Design Research Laboratory, under the direction of Prof. Larry Leifer, provides for the investigation of the design process by observing teams of designers in situ.
Engine Research Lab
Heat Transfer and Turbulence Mechanics Lab (HTTM)
Affiliations: TFSA, CTR, Flow Physics and Computational Engineering Group
The HTTM houses seven atmospheric pressure wind tunnels and two water channels, of various configurations, for research on turbulent flow and heat transfer.
High Temperature Gas Dynamics Lab (HTGL)
Affiliations: TFSA, CTR, Flow Physics and Computational Engineering Group
The HTGL houses research on high temperature, high speed, and reacting flows. The lab includes several shock tubes for study of both high speed flows and reaction kinetics, a supersonic combustion wind tunnel, a large plasma torch, several high-vacuum chambers, a research furnace, several smaller combustion facilities, and extensive laser-diagnostics capabilities.
Internal Combustion Engine Lab
Mechanical Dissection Lab
Affiliations: CDR, Design Group
Mechanical Testing Lab
Affiliations: CDR, Design Group
Microscale Mechanical Engineering Labs
Microscale Thermal and Mechanical Characterization Lab (MTMC)
Affiliations: TFSA, CTR, Flow Physics and Computational Engineering Group
The MTMC is a joint endeavor with the Design Group.
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab
Affiliations: Biomechanical Engineering Group
The Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab combines experimental and computational approaches to study movement.
Affiliations: Design Group
The Robotic Locomotion Lab focuses on design of robotic systems, robotic vehicles, legged locomotion systems, haptic simulation, design of medical devices, design for manufacturability.
Affiliations: Design Group
The RPL at Stanford is dedicated to improving product design and scientific discovery through efficient use of rapid prototyping.
Shock Tube Lab
The Shock Tube Lab conducts advanced research in fuel efficiency and related areas.
Spray Combustion Lab
Affiliations: Design Group
The Telerobotics Lab focuses on human-robot interactions, human-in-the-loop or human-guided robotics, and remote operation, especially with application to medical robotics.
Undergraduate Computational Lab