Power and Energy Transduction In Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors For Structural Health Monitoring: Modeling and Applications
Bin Lin · 2010
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Over the years I’ve been working on my degree, I have received considerable assistance and encouragement. I would like to express my great gratitude to my academic advisor, Dr. Victor Giurgiutiu, for introducing me to the field of smart materials and structures. His kind patience, immense support and technical knowledge have been a constant source of encouragement for me. I am greatly appreciative of the time he has dedicated to guiding me throughout the course of my Ph. D. studies. Working under his supervision has been a truly rewarding experience, which I will carry with me throughout my life. I would like to thank the other members of my committee: Dr. Yuh Chao, Dr. Xiaodong Li, and Dr. Timir Datta, for their advice and encouragement. The committee members have given me so many valuable suggestions and insightful feedback during my dissertation writing and revision process. I appreciate the help and support of my colleagues at the Laboratory for Active Materials