Robert King, Professor

Pennsylvania State University , Ph.D.

Dr. King's research primarily focuses on integrating computer models and automated measurement. His recent projects include integrating computational fluid dynamics and environmental monitoring, and lunar-outpost excavation-force measurement and modeling.

Homepage - http://inside.mines.edu/~rking/
Dr. King's research and teaching focuses on merging modeling and automated measurement which leads to several collaborations with other faculty. Some recent projects include:
- integrating automated measurement and modeling to provide information and evaluate alternatives for the design of NASA's lunar outpost;
- machine-health and environmental monitoring with FPGA and real-time based rugged, compact computing systems; and
- modeling and automatic measurement of airflow in abandoned mines that provide habitat for endangered species of bats.
The research has been integrated into education through development of the Multidisciplinary Engineering Laboratory Courses, the Computer Aided Engineering course, and numerous outreach courses.

Current Courses - Fall 2009
EGGN413B - Computer-Aided Engineering
EGGN413C - Computer-Aided Engineering

Current Research
Evaluation of Lunar Soil Excavation Handling Concepts