Prof. Carl Wassgren — Research Profile
Purdue University · School of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
School of Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Carl Wassgren at Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering lists Discrete element method (DEM) modeling for particulate systems, -- model development, e.g., fibrous particles, particle breakage, particle shapes, Finite element method (FEM) modeling of powder compaction, -- e.g., roll compaction, tableting, picking and sticking, Multi-scale modeling (FEM combined with DEM) of powder dynamics, -- model development and application to hopper flow, blending, segregation as their registered research area.
Research areas
Discrete element method (DEM) modeling for particulate systems, -- model development, e.g., fibrous particles, particle breakage, particle shapes, Finite element method (FEM) modeling of powder compaction, -- e.g., roll compaction, tableting, picking and sticking, Multi-scale modeling (FEM combined with DEM) of powder dynamics, -- model development and application to hopper flow, blending, segregation
Research keywords
Recent papers
- Fourier transform rheology for dense granular flowsJournal of Rheology · Apr 21
- Regime map of a toroidal fluid bed granulator — Challenging formulationProcess Safety and Environmental Protection · Feb 17
- Coefficient of restitution considerations in the discrete element method for agricultural materials: A reviewBiosystems Engineering · Dec 23, 2025
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