Prof. Michael Bernitsas — Research Profile
University of Michigan · Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Source: me.engin.umich.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MSE in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Fall term
Jan 15, 2027
Source: me.engin.umich.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Michael Bernitsas at University of Michigan Mechanical Engineering lists Current Energy Conversion; Enhancement of High-Damping, High-Reynolds Vortex Induced Vibration; Suppression of Vortex Induced Vibration; Mooring System Dynamics; Structural Redesign and Topology/Material Evolution; Riser and Pipeline Mechanics as their registered research area.
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Recent papers
- Machine learning model of hydrokinetic energy harnessing for tandem cylinders in flow-induced oscillation based on limited systemic dataRenewable Energy · Jul 22
- Effect of passive turbulence control parameters on flow-induced vibrations of a circular cylinderOcean Engineering · Jan 6
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