Meaud Research Group
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Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2010 
  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2006 
  • B.S., Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France, 2005

Teaching Interests

Professor Meaud's teaching interests center on core mechanical engineering topics at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including acoustics, dynamics, vibrations, and biomechanics. His instruction emphasizes fundamental principles and their applications to engineering problems, fostering analytical and quantitative skills among students. He is committed to integrating interdisciplinary perspectives and actively involves students in hands-on learning experiences.

Research Interests

Professor Meaud's research focuses on the mechanics, nonlinear dynamics and acoustics of biological and engineered systems. Specific areas of interest include the mechanics of the inner ear and wave propagation in nonlinear metamaterials. Emphasizing quantitative and computational methods, his research aims to understand complex interactions in complex systems.

Recent Publications

  • M Rouleau, Z Booker, C Shi, J Meaud, Strong nonreciprocity in a bistable pendulum with contactless coupling to a monostable pendulum, Nonlinear Dynamics 113 (13), 16183-16195, 2025
  • M Rouleau, J Keller, J Lee, S Craig, C Shi, J Meaud, Numerical and experimental study of impact dynamics of bistable buckled beams, Journal of Sound and Vibration 576, 118291, 2024
  • Y Xia, G Samaras, J Meaud, Evaluating the Correlation Between Stimulus Frequency Otoacoustic Emission Group Delays and Tuning Sharpness in a Cochlear Model, Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology 25 (6), 575-589, 2024
  • Samaras, G., Wen, H. and Meaud, J., 2023. Broad nonlinearity in reticular lamina vibrations requires compliant organ of Corti structures. Biophysical journal, 122(5), pp.880-891.
  • Rouleau, M., Craig, S., Xia, Y., Shieh, R., Robinson, M.L., Shi, C. and Meaud, J., 2022. Nonlinear dynamics of a bistable system impacting a sinusoidally vibrating shaker. Nonlinear Dynamics, 110(4), pp.3015-3030.