Research

Christopher Niezrecki Research

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Vibrations, acoustics, intelligent materials, signal processing, optical sensing, bio-acoustics, wind energy

Vibrations, acoustics, sound, smart materials, intelligent materials, signal processing, optical sensing, structural health monitoring, bio-acoustics, wind energy, wind turbines, manatee detection, parachute systems, bicycle illumination, damage detection, digital image correlation

SELECTED CONTRACTS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS AND SPONSORED RESEARCH

  • Shelf Life Quantification & Analysis of Polypropylene-Fabric Parachutes: Macroscopic Approach (2015), Grant – United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center
    Amirkhizi, A.V. (Principal), Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal)
  • AIRTECH — Airdrop Innovative Research and Technologies (2015), Grant – US Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center
    Sherwood, J.A., Amirkhizi, A.V., Chakrabarti, S., Driscoll, S.B., Hansen, C.J., Nagarajan, R., Niezrecki, C., Willis, D.J.
  • I/UCRC: Wind Energy, Science, Technology, and Research (WindSTAR) (2014), – Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships, National Science Foundation
    Schmidt, D. (Co-Principal), Niezrecki, C. (Principal), Willis, D.J. (Co-Principal), Avitabile, P. (Co-Principal), Hansen, C.J. (Co-Principal)
  • Collaborative Research: I/UCRC for Wind Energy, Science, Technology, and Research (WindSTAR) (2014), Grant – National Science Foundation and company members
    Sherwood, J.A., Avitabile, P., Niezrecki, C., Hansen, C.J., Willis, D.J.
  • Collaborative Research: I/UCRC for Wind Energy, Science, Technology, and Research (2014), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Collaborative Research: Enabling Non-contact Structural Dynamic Identification wi (2013), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal)
  • Achieving a Sustainable Energy Pathway for Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing (2012), – National Science Foundation
    Schmidt, D. (Co-Principal), Niezrecki, C., Reynaud, E., Turcotte, D.A., Sherwood, J.A.
  • SEP: Collaborative: Achieving a Sustainable Energy Pathway for Wind Turbine Blade (2012), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Team UML-WIND 2016 (2015), Grant – U.S. Department Of Energy
    Hansen, C.J. (Co-Principal), Willis, D.J. (Principal), Johnston, S.P. (Co-Principal), Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal), Darish, M. (Co-Principal)
  • 2015 Wind Energy Research Workshop (2015), Grant – National Science Foundation
    Hansen, C.J. (Co-Principal), Willis, D.J. (Principal), Sherwood, J.A. (Co-Principal), Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal), Inalpolat, M. (Co-Principal)
  • Optical Testing for Rethink Robotics Inc. (2012), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Members of I/UCRC: Wind Energy, Science, Technology, and Research (WindSTAR) (2014), – NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • RES: Evaluation of Ultrasonic Excitation Techniques (2014), Contract – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal)
  • Fostering Growth of Wind Energy in Massachusetts (2013), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Development of Dynamic Response Modeling Techniques for Linear Modal Components (2010), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal)
  • Team UML-WIND: Wind Inspired by Natural Designs (2013), Grant – U.S. Department Of Energy
    Johnston, S.P., Willis, D.J., Hansen, C.J., Niezrecki, C., Yang, Y.
  • Income Account for 2011 Wind Energy Research Workshop (2011), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Multi-Modal Remote Sensing System (MRSS) for Transportation Infrastructure Inspec (2011), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal)
  • Collaborative Research: Planning Grant: I/UCRC for Wind Energy, Science, Technolo (2012), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Passive Noise Reduction Using the Modally Enhanced Dynamic Absorber (2010), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal)
  • Nanomanufacturing of Multifunctional Sensors (2010), Contract – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Smart Parachute Development for Improved Performance (2009), Contract – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Dynamic Stress-Strain Prediction of Vibrating Structures in Operation (2009), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Workshop: 2011 Wind Energy Research Workshop, Lowell, MA August 2011 (2011), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Laser Vibrometer Testing (2008), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Optical Sensor Network for Evaluation of Helmet Design against Traumatic Brain In (2010), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal)
  • Small Integrally Bladed Rotors Mistuning Rig Support Effort (2010), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Co-Principal)
  • Nanomanufacturing of Multifunctional Sensors (2009), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • High Speed Cameras to Enable Non-Contacting Dynamic Measurment of Mechanical Str (2010), Contract – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Nanomanufacturing of Multifunctional Sensors (2007), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • Impedance Modeling Applications for Electric Power Steering Systems (2008), – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)
  • (2007), – National Science Foundation
    Kurup, P.U. (Co-Principal), Niezrecki, C. (Principal), Chen, J., Sherwood, J.A., Avitabile, P.
  • MRI: Acquisition of a 3D Scanning Laser Vibrometer (2007), Grant – 
    Niezrecki, C. (Principal)