University of Wisconsin–Madison

News

  • Best Paper Award

    Our publication, “Nonlinear Vibration Attenuation via Stochastic Response Modification,” coauthored with Prof. Balachandran of the University of Maryland, has been selected for the 2025 Best Paper Award from the ASME Journal of…

  • New Publication on Frequency Stabilization

    New Publication on Frequency Stabilization

    Our research on “Frequency Stabilization via Backbone Curve Feedback” was published in Applied Physics Letters and has been selected as featured article. Abstract: High-performance mechanical resonators are essential for precision sensing and…

  • Welcome Achint and Jinghan!

    Welcome Achint and Jinghan!

    We are excited to welcome Achint and Jinghan to the DSD Lab this Fall! Achint, a recent graduate of the LNM Institute of Information Technology in Jaipur, India, joins us as a…

  • Evan and Akesh win undergraduate research fellowships!

    Evan and Akesh win undergraduate research fellowships!

    We are proud to announce that Evan and Akesh have received undergraduate research fellowships for the academic year 2025–26! Evan was awarded the Faustin Prinz Undergraduate Research Fellowship. His project will focus…

  • ASME TCVS Seminar

    ASME TCVS Seminar

    ASMEs Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound invited Prof. Breunung to give a seminar about his research. You can watch the recording here.

  • Our work on YouTube

    Our work on YouTube

    The DSD lab has launched a Youtube channel. Check it out for research talks, tutorials, and more to come. Stay tuned!

  • New Ph.D. Opportunities Available

    We have multiple openings for Ph.D. students. A strong background in dynamics and a passion for research is required. Desired additional skills include experience in scientific computing (MATLAB, Python), and familiarity with…

  • New Publication in Journal of Sound and Vibration

    New Publication in Journal of Sound and Vibration

    Experimental modal analysis is commonly used to identify models for the vibratory behavior of structures. This is done by conducting a set of experiments to obtain the structure’s governing equations and information…

  • Research Featured in Multiple News Outlets

    Research Featured in Multiple News Outlets

    Our research on rogue waves has been featured on national and international news outlets.  Read more: [UMD] [National Public Radio] [USA Today]  [Haaretz] [Geo] [UN DDR]

  • New Publication in Scientific Reports

    New Publication in Scientific Reports

    Freak or rogue waves are a danger to ships, offshore infrastructure, and other maritime equipment. Reliable rogue wave forecasts could mitigate this risk for operations at sea. While the occurrence of oceanic…