Research Projects

  1. Anomaly Detection with Nonparametric Sequential Probability Ratio Tests (SPRT)
    Objective: Anomaly Detection with Nonparametric Sequential Probability Ratio Tests.

  2. Anomaly Detetction through Probabilistic Support Vector Machine Classification (PSVC)
    Objective: This study is investigating the use of support vector machines (SVMs) to detect anomalies and isolate faults and failures in electronic systems.

  3. Fault Detection and Isolation Using Principal Component Analaysis and a Least Squares Optimization Approach
    Objective: Developing an approach for anomaly detection and fault isolation in multivariate. The algorithm is then applied to computer data to analyze detection results and accuracy.

  4. Assess return-on-investment opportunities of prognostics
    Objective: Develop a new stochastic decision model that determines when scheduled maintenance makes good business sense.

  5. Impedance Analysis as a Prognostics Technique for Detection of Interconnect Degradation
    Objective: Quantify differences in time-to-failure between change in RF impedance and increase in DC resistance during creep and fatigue tests.

  6. Identifying Precursors to Failure for Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)
    Objective: To identify precursors to failure for IGBTs using physics of failure methods and models.

  7. Grey Prediction Method used in Failure Prognostics for Electronics
    Objective: This study is to demonstrate the possibility of using grey prediction model in the failure prognostics for electronics.

  8. Uncertainty Assessment of Prognostics for Electronics under Vibration Loading
    Objective: To develop the general uncertainty analysis approach for failure prognostics of electronics.

  9. Sensor Selection for PHM
    Objective: To tell how to select an optimal sensor system for PHM application. 

  10. Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor Using Multivariate State Estimation Technique
    Objective: To provide a method to predict the failure of Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) and develop an remaining useful life (RUL) prediction model using multivariate state estimation technique (MSET).

  11. Development of Diagnostics and Prognostics Methodology for Electronic System Health Monitoring
    Objective: To develop a methodology for baseline characterization of electronic systems.

  12. Integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System
    Objective: To develop a method for in-situ health assessment of electronic boards subjected to vibration and shock loads.

  13. Vehicle Component Prognostics in a Vibration/Shock Environment
    Objective: Demonstrate predictive capabilities for the remaining life of vehicle components through the use of onboard data collection and processing.

  14. Iddq Trending as Precursor to CMOS IC Failure
    Objective: Demonstrate a low current sensor to monitor the in-circuit trend in Iddq of a CMOS IC.

  15. Decision Support for PHM: Meeting Prognostic Requirements
    Objective: The objective of this project is to continue and complete the multiple LRU decision analysis

  16. Integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System (Temperature)
    Objective: To study the Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) test board for a real temperature profiles collected by monitoring in actual use environment or programmable chamber that can successively produce different temperature cycles.

  17. Quantitative Assessment of Uncertainties in Health Monitoring of Electronics
    Objective: Assess the impact of identified uncertainties in sensing, recording, and physics of failure modeling on the remaining life predictions.

  18. Integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System (Theory)
    Objective: To integrate a cycle counting algorithm and the capability to evaluate the remaining life of a monitored electronic board in an embedded software.