Traffic-induced vibration of transportation infrastructures is a reliable source of kinetic energy, which can be harvested to power sensors installed on these structural systems, reducing dependence on non-renewable energy. Average daily vehicle miles travelled (VMT) in the US is more than 5 billion, representing a massive source of kinetic energy that lies unused in the national transportation network. Dr. Mohsen Amjadian’s research project focuses on the modeling, designing and testing of the prototype of a high-power density electromagnetic energy harvester (EMEH) to convert such kinetic energy into electrical energy. Dr. Mohsen Amjadian will discuss his research towards the development of an energy harvesting prototype, along with the implementation phase of his research in which a larger scale and more compact version of the proposed EMEH is installed on infrastructure for the evaluation of its energy harvesting efficiency with the aim of nearly indefinitely extending the lifespan of sensors used for monitoring.
About the presenter: Dr. Mohsen Amjadian received his Ph.D. degree in Structural Engineering from the City University of New York (CUNY) in July 2019 and is currently pursuing his research as a postdoctoral fellow in the Civil Engineering Department of CUNY where he is also serving as an adjunct lecturer. The main theme of his research is modeling, designing, and testing of smart structural materials and control systems (Smart-SMCSs) to enhance the structural performance of civil structures subjected to natural hazards.