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Unit: School of Engineering and Applied Science
Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Office location and address
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Lab
130 Chemistry Dr
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22903
Education
B.S. Physics, Colby College
M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
Biography
Gavin Garner joined the University of Virginia faculty in 2009. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Colby College and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Virginia in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He worked as a mechanical engineer for AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc. before beginning his graduate studies. Dr. Garner is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and was honored as an ASME graduate teaching fellow from 2007 to 2009. He currently serves as the faculty advisor for U.Va.’s student chapters of ASME and Pi Tau Sigma, the international Mechanical Engineering Honor Society.
Publications
Sponsored Awards
AS-CHEM JPL The FaSTR LL-30 DNA Profiling System: An Ultrarapid, Centrifugally-Driven Microfluidic System
Source: Naval Air Warfare Center
December 02, 2015 – December 31, 2017
AS-CHEM JPL The FaSTR LL-30 DNA Profiling System: An Ultrarapid, Centrifugally-Driven Microfluidic System
Source: Naval Air Warfare Center
December 02, 2014 – December 01, 2015
EN-Stress Testing of a 3D-Printed Quadcopter Arm in Various Extreme Environments
Source: The Mitre Corporation
November 01, 2013 – January 15, 2014
Courses
Credits: 1
Student led special topic courses which vary by semester.
Credits: 3
Historical introduction, standard atmosphere, basic aerodynamics, airfoils and wings, flight mechanics, stability and control, propulsion (airbreathing, rocket and space), orbital mechanics.
Credits: 3
Applies basic engineering science, design methods, and systems analysis to developing areas and current problems in mechanical engineering. Topics vary based on student and faculty interest. Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year standing.
Credits: 2
Individual survey, analysis, or apparatus project in the mechanical engineering field, concluded with the submission of a formal report. Subject originates with students wishing to develop a technical idea of personal interest. One hour conference per week. Prerequisite: Professional standing and prior approval by a faculty member who is project supervisor. Prerequisite: fourth year standing.
Credits: 2
Individual survey, analysis, or apparatus project in the mechanical engineering field, concluded with the submission of a formal report. Subject originates with students wishing to develop a technical idea of personal interest. One hour conference per week. Prerequisite: Professional standing and prior approval by a faculty member who is project supervisor. Prerequisite: fourth year standing.
Credits: 3
Coverage of the design process including project management, specifications, budgeting and case histories, Conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases. Technical proposal and report preparation and technical presentations. Organization of design teams to work on specific semester long mechanical design projects selected to illustrate the design process. Prerequisite: MAE 3620.
Credits: 3
A continuation of MAE 4610 that applies the design process to projects. Organization of design teams to work on specific semester-long design projects, including oral presentations and written reports. Prerequisite: MAE 3620.
Credits: 4
Presents the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and computer control in the design of industrial products and processes. Surveys basic electronics, electromechanical actuators, analog and digital signals, sensors, basic control algorithms, and microcontrol programming. Weekly laboratory exercises and a final design project. Prerequisite: Third year standing in ME or AE or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Mechatronics studies synergistic integration of mechanical engineering, electronics, and intelligent control in the design and manufacture of devices. Advanced Mechatronics follows MAE 4710 Mechatronics and dives deeper into circuits, electromechanical actuators, analog and digital signals, sensors, control algorithms, and microcontroller programming. An emphasis is placed on synergistically combining components to design and invent new products.
Credits: 1–3
Study of a specialized, advanced, or exploratory topic relating to mechanical or aerospace engineering science, at the first-graduate-course level. May be offered on a seminar or a team-taught basis. Subjects selected according to faculty interest. New graduate courses are usually introduced in this form. Specific topics and prerequisites are listed in the Course Offering Directory.
Credits: 3
Independent study of first-year graduate level material under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Students must petition the department Graduate Studies Committee before enrolling.
Credits: 1–12
For master's students.
Credits: 1–12
Formal documentation of faculty supervision of thesis research. Each full-time, resident Master of Science student in mechanical and aerospace engineering is required to register for this course for the number of credits equal to the difference between his or her regular course load (not counting the one-credit MAE 7510 seminar) and 12.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral students.