About
Wei-Che Tai is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on dynamics and vibration, smart structures, and energy harvesting, with applications in rotor dynamics, nonlinear systems, and energy harvesting for intelligent tires and vehicle suspensions. Tai holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington (2014), an M.S. from the same institution (2012), and a B.S. from National Taiwan University (2007).
Education
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, 2014
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, 2012
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, 2007
Research Interests
Tai’s work emphasizes nonlinear dynamics, vibration energy harvesting, and smart structural systems. He explores applications such as self-powered active vibration control for machinery, energy regenerative vehicle suspensions, and energy harvesters for intelligent tires. His research integrates mechanical design, mathematical modeling, and experimental validation to address challenges in energy conversion and structural dynamics.
Publications
His publications highlight advancements in vibration energy harvesting, nonlinear systems, and ocean wave energy conversion. Recent work includes studies on inerter-based vibration absorbers, stochastic resonance, and parametric resonance in rotating systems. These contributions span topics like broadband energy harvesting, wave energy platforms, and active suspension control.
Labs and Teams
Tai leads the Vibration and Dynamics Research Laboratory at MSU, focusing on experimental and computational studies of mechanical systems. His team collaborates on projects involving energy harvesting, nonlinear dynamics, and structural health monitoring.
