Gregory Buckner
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Phone: 919-515-5270
- Email: gbuckner@ncsu.edu
- Office: Engineering Building III (EB3) 3260
- Website: https://sites.google.com/site/drgregorydbuckneremrl/
Gregory Buckner is a teaching professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State University.
Buckner teaches Design of Electromechanical Systems (MAE 535), a graduate course he introduced in 2000. This course reviews the fundamentals of electromagnetic (EM) theory and introduces the computational tools needed for EM design. During the last half of the semester, his students complete industry-sponsored EM machine design projects.
At the undergraduate level, Buckner teaches Engineering Dynamics (MAE 208) and Principles of Automatic Control (MAE 435). In Engineering Dynamics, he brings to class guest lecturers who use engineering dynamics in their work. His Principles of Automatic Control culminates in a “hands-on” design project, where students apply modeling and simulation tools to develop controllers which are validated computationally and experimentally. Buckner uses his research videos to illustrate the power of control systems, like one of an off-road vehicle showing the dramatic improvements in ride quality that can be obtained using an active suspension system.
Outside of work, Buckner enjoys spending time with his family, working outdoors, fishing and hunting.
Research Interests
Buckner is interested in modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic systems, electromechanical systems, manufacturing automation, intelligent control and mechatronics.
Buckner’s research is attractive to students because it focuses on the development of technologies that address human health needs, it balances mechanical and electrical systems design, and because of its “hands-on” nature. His students are engaged in research and development using theoretical, computational and experimental tools focusing on technology transfer and commercialization. Buckner’s students tend to be independent, motivated and creative.
Education
| Degree | Program | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering | University of Texas at Austin | 1996 |
| MSME | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Virginia Tech | 1987 |
| BSME | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Louisiana State University | 1986 |
Honors and Awards
- 2013 | Board of Governor’s Award for Teaching Excellence, NC State University
- 2012 | Faculty Impact Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- 2012 | Carnot Award for Teaching Excellence, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- 2011 | Carnot Award for Teaching Excellence, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- 2010 | Carnot Award for Teaching Excellence, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- 2008 | Carnot Award for Teaching Excellence, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- 2007 | Distinguished Undergraduate Professor, NC State Alumni Association
- 2006 | Faculty Impact Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- 2006 | Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, Society of Automotive Engineers
- 2004 | Goodrich Faculty Research Award, Goodrich Corporation
- 2004 | Carnot Award for Teaching Excellence, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- 2002 | New Faculty Research Award, American Society of Engineering Education, Southeast Region
- 2002 | Outstanding Teacher Award, NC State University
- 2002 | Academy of Outstanding Teachers Member, NC State University
- 2001 | Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, National Science Foundation
- 2000 | Carnot Award for Teaching Excellence, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Publications
- Comparing Deposition Characteristics of Various Embolic Particles Using an In Vitro Prostate Microvasculature Model
- Miller, S. R., Jernigan, S. R., Abraham, R. J., & Buckner, G. D. (2024), JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 35(10). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2024.06.028
- Design Optimization and Tradeoff Analysis of an Actuated Continuum Probe for Pulmonary Nodule Localization and Resection
- Mccullough, M. D., Muller, M., Egan, T. M., & Buckner, G. D. (2024), BIOENGINEERING-BASEL, 11(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11050417
- Soft pneumatic actuators for pushing fingers into extension
- McCall, J. V., Buckner, G. D., & Kamper, D. G. (2024), JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-024-01444-4
- Saturation and duty cycle tolerant self-sensing for active magnetic dampers
- Zaccardo, V. M., & Buckner, G. D. (2023), MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, 200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110567
- A Permanent Magnet Synchronous Spherical Motor for High-Mobility Servo-Actuation
- Shah, J. A., Miller, S. R., Jernigan, S. R., & Buckner, G. D. (2022), MACHINES, 10(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/machines10080612
- Comparison of Bolus Versus Dual-Syringe Administration Systems on Glass Yttrium-90 Microsphere Deposition in an In Vitro Microvascular Hepatic Tumor Model
- Miller, S. R., Jernigan, S. R., Abraham, R. J., & Buckner, G. D. (2023), JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 34(1), 11–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2022.07.032
- Sensor Fusion with Deep Learning for Autonomous Classification and Management of Aquatic Invasive Plant Species
- Perrin, J. E., Jernigan, S. R., Thayer, J. D., Howell, A. W., Leary, J. K., & Buckner, G. D. (2022), ROBOTICS, 11(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics11040068
- A Powered Prosthetic Ankle Designed for Task Variability - A Concept Validation
- Upadhye, S., Shah, C., Liu, M., Buckner, G., & Huang, H. (2021), 2021 IEEE/RSJ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT ROBOTS AND SYSTEMS (IROS), pp. 6153–6158. https://doi.org/10.1109/IROS51168.2021.9636324
- Control and Control Allocation for Bimodal, Rotary Wing, Rolling-Flying Vehicles
- Atay, S., Bryant, M., & Buckner, G. (2021), JOURNAL OF MECHANISMS AND ROBOTICS-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 13(5). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050998
- Genetic Algorithm-Based Optimal Design of a Rolling-Flying Vehicle
- Jenkins, T., Atay, S., Buckner, G., & Bryant, M. (2021), JOURNAL OF MECHANISMS AND ROBOTICS-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 13(5). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050811
Grants
- Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAVs) for Autonomous Monitoring and Management of Lygodium Microphyllum
- Enhanced Management and Impact Assessment of Invasive Aquatic Plants Through Machine Learning-Based Classification
- Enhanced Management and Impact Assessment of Invasive Aquatic Plants Through Machine Learning-Based Classification
- Subterranean Exploration and Mapping via Autonomous Rolling-Flying Vehicles
- Subterranean Mapping: Mobile UAS for Subterranean Mapping and Monitoring
- Design, Fabrication and Testing of Smart Material Carrier Basket Arrays (smCBAs) for Automated Analysis of 3D Cell Cultures
- Experimental Validation of Variable Geometry Spray Fuel Injection Technology
- A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmia: A Robotic Catheter For Epicardial Pacing Lead Placement
- Variable Geometry Spray Fuel Injection: Investigating its Effects on Combustion Efficiency and Emissions
- A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmia: A Robotic Catheter For Epicardial Pacing Lead Placement
