Instructor
CBSE 112
Research and Teaching Interests: Biomedical Device Design, Prototyping, Autonomous Vehicle Simulation, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Engineering, and Software Development
Office Hours: By appointment
Education:
- B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mechanical Engineering
- M.B.A., University of Montevallo, Business Administration
- B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mechanical Engineering
- B.S., University of Montevallo, Mathematics
Andrés Morales has a multidisciplinary background in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics. His research focuses on the development of biomedical devices and autonomous vehicle systems. At UAB’s Engineering & Innovative Technology Development (EITD), he has led mechanical design efforts on a range of cutting-edge NIH- and DoD-funded projects. His expertise includes prototype development, autonomous vehicle simulation, and mathematical modeling. He also contributes to international research efforts as a member of NATO Research Task Groups.
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Recent Courses
- ME 251: Introduction to Thermal-Fluid Sciences
- ME 302: Overview of Mechanical Components
- ME 478/578: Automated Manufacturing
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Select Publications
- “Validating Sensor Models for Off-Road Autonomous Mobility”. Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium. SAE Technical Paper. September 16th, 2024.
- “Modeling and Optimization of Trigeneration System in Daycare Facility”. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2020. Dissertation.
- “Disposable Perfusion Phantom and Software for Accurate DCE-MRI Measurement”. National Cancer Institute (NCI) Quantitative Imaging Network (QIN) MRI Teleconference, May 5, 2020.
- “Scaffold-Free Bioprinter Utilizing Layer-By-Layer Printing of Cellular Spheroids”. Micromachines 2019, 10, 570. MDPI Journal.
- “Real-time, Closed-Loop and Physics-based Modeling and Simulation System for Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Unstructured Terrain Environments”. Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium. Aug. 16-18, 2022.