The Ultrasonics and Applied Mechanics Laboratory (UAML) team at CSUN is researching at the frontier of theoretical and experimental science in various fields that can benefit from ultrasound technology.
Dr. Christoph Schaal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and Director of the Ultrasonics and Applied Mechanics Laboratory (UAML). His research interests include wave propagation, nondestructive testing, medical ultrasound, robotics and experimental techniques. His teaching interests are in the areas of solid mechanics, smart structures and controls.
Postdoc in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Dipl.-Ing. (B.S. and M.S.) in Cybernetics and Systems Engineering
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Investigating the ultrasonic wave-scattering at bone-tissue interfaces using numerical and experimental methods.
Advancing the accuracy and efficiency of experimental methods for guided wave-based nondestructive testing.
Conducting nondestructive testing using ultrasonic waves through the use of a novel autonomous sensor robot.
Experimental, numerical and analytical investigations to achieve monitoring of (custom) composite structures.
Developing a novel approach to model the anchor loss of miniature resonators (inertial sensors).
Wave propagation model assessment through advanced fuzzy arithmetic.
Developed a fully automated damage detection method for mult-wire cables using guided waves.
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