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Teik C Lim

Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Last Updated: July 28, 2021
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Research Interests

Research Interests
Design and dynamics of precision machine elements (gears, bearings, drivelines, powertrain systems), Gear noise/vibrations, Structural vibrations and acoustics, Active noise and vibration control, Automotive NVH (noise, vibration & harshness), and Product sound quality design, analysis & testing.

Biography

Biography

Dr. Teik C. Lim was appointed as the interim President of The University of Texas at Arlington in Spring of 2020 in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Dr. Lim joined UTA as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in Summer of 2017. He is also a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Dr. Lim’s career has spanned from the private sector to university administration. He worked as a project engineer and senior engineer at Structural Dynamics Research Corporation before joining The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research as a research scientist. He taught at the University of Alabama beginning in 1998, as associate professor, before joining the University of Cincinnati in 2002, where he advanced from associate professor, professor and department head of mechanical engineering to associate dean for graduate studies and research and, ultimately, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Dr. Lim earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University (1985), his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla (1986), and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University (1989).

Education

Education

    • 1989 PhD in Mechanical Engineering
      Ohio State University (OSU)
    • 1986 MS in Mechanical Engineering
      University of Missouri–Rolla (UMR)
    • 1985 BS in Mechanical Engineering
      Michigan Technological University (MTU)

Licensure and Certifications

Licensure and Certifications

    • 2002 Registered Professional Engineer, State Professional Engineering Licensing Board

Appointments

Appointments

    • 2014 to 2017 Dean
      College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH, United States)
    • 2009 to 2017 Herman Schneider Professor
      Mechanical Engineering, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH, United States)
    • 2005 to 2017 Professor
      Mechanical Engineering (formerly Mech, Indus & Nuclear Engineering), University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH, United States)
    • 2012 to 2014 Interim Dean
      College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati
    • 2011 to 2012 Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
      College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH, United States)
    • 2010 to 2012 Director
      School of Dynamic Systems (formerly Dept. of Mechanical Engineering), University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, United States)
    • 2005 to 2010 Department Head
      Mechanical Engineering (formerly Mech, Indus & Nuclear Engineering), University of Cincinnati
    • 2002 to 2004 Associate Professor
      Mechanical Engineering, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH, United States)
    • 1998 to 2002 Adjunct Professor
      Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University (Columbus, OH, United States)
    • 1998 to 2002 Associate Professor
      Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL, United States)
    • 1996 to 1998 Research Scientist
      Center for Automotive Research, The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH, United States)
    • 1993 to 1996 Senior Project Engineer
      Advanced Test and Analysis Group, SDRC (Milford, OH, United States)
    • 1990 to 1993 Project Engineer
      Advanced Test and Analysis Group, SDRC (Milford, OH, United States)
    • 1986 to 1989 Graduate Assistant
      Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH, United States)
    • 1985 to 1986 Graduate Assistant
      Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri - Rolla (Rolla, MO, United States)
    • 1984 to 1985 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI, United States)

Memberships

    • 2018 to Present National Academy of Inventors
      Fellow
    • 2011 to Present American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
      member
    • 2006 to Present International Society for Optical Engineering
      member
    • 2003 to Present Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM)
      member
    • 2002 to Present International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV)
      member
    • 2002 to Present Tau Beta Pi/ National Engineering Honor Society
      member
    • 2000 to Present Vertical Flight Society (previously American Helicopter Society)
      member
    • 1999 to Present American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
      member
    • 1990 to Present Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
      member
    • 1990 to Present Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
      Fellow
    • 1989 to Present American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
      Fellow
    • 1989 to Present Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE)
      member
    • 1984 to Present Phi Eta Sigma/ National Honor Society
      member

Awards and Honors

    •  2020 Asian American Outstanding Achievement Award sponsored by USPAACC-SW
    •  2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Excellence sponsored by The Ohio State University
    •  2018 Fellow sponsored by National Academy of Inventors
    •  2017 GearLab Distinguished Alumnus Award sponsored by Ohio State University
    •  2017 Honorary Member sponsored by Golden Key International Honor Society
    •  2017 Honorary Member sponsored by Phi Kappa Phi
    •  2015 National Leadership Honor Society sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa / University of Cincinnati
    •  2014 Fellow of the Graduate School sponsored by University of Cincinnati
    •  2013 Order of the Engineer Fellowship sponsored by University of Cincinnati
    •  2012 P&G Connect+Develop Private/Public Partnership Award sponsored by P&G
    •  2010 Thomas French Alumni Achievement Award sponsored by Ohio State University
    •  2009 Herman Schneider Professorship sponsored by University of Cincinnati
    •  2006 Fellow sponsored by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
    •  2006 Fellow sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
    •  2005 Excellence in Oral Presentation sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
    •  2003 Arch T. Colwell Merit Award sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
    •  2002 Eminent Engineer sponsored by Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society)
    •  2002 Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
    •  2001 Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston Jr. Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award sponsored by American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
    •  2001 Outstanding Faculty Member Award sponsored by Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society)
    •  2001 Southeastern Section New Faculty Research First Place Award sponsored by American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
    •  1991 Best Technical Presentation Award sponsored by SDRC 7th Technology Conference
    •  1990 Graduate Council Distinguish Dissertation Award sponsored by The Ohio State University
    •  1989 Presidential Fellowship (Ph.D. study) sponsored by The Ohio State University
    •  1986 Faculty Research Fellowship (M.Sc. study) sponsored by The University of Missouri–Rolla
    •  1984 Dean’s List and High Honor sponsored by Michigan Technological University
    •  1984 National Honor Society sponsored by Phi Eta Sigma

Publications


      2021
      2020
      • Journal Article
        A Strategy for Decoupling of Nonlinear Systems Using the Inverse Sub-structuring Method and the Parametric Model Identification Technique
        [Wang, P., Wang, J., Lim, T.C., Lu, L., Pan, L.]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.106695
      • Journal Article
        Dynamic Characteristic of Motor-Gear System with Rotor and Gear Faults
        [Bai, W, Bao, G., Qin, D., Wang, Y., Lim, T.C.]. Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4048196
      • Journal Article
        Modeling and Dynamic Characteristics of Planetary Gear Transmission in Non-Inertial System of Aerospace Environment
        [Wei, J., Zhang, A., Shi, L., Qin, D., Lim, T.C.]. ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4045354
      • Journal Article
        Transmission Error Investigation of Gearbox Using Rigid-flexible Coupling Dynamic Model: Theoretical Analysis and Experiments
        [Duan, T., Wei, J., Zhang, A., Xu, Z., Lim, T.C.]. Mechanism and Machine Theory. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.104213

      2019
      • Journal Article
        Modeling and Dynamic Response of Parallel Shaft Gear Transmission in Non-Inertial System
        [Zhang, A., Wei, J., Shi, L., Qin, D., Lim, T.C.]. Nonlinear Dynamics. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11071-019-05241-w
      • Journal Article
        Modeling of Impact Damping Effect on Hypoid Gear Dynamic Response
        [Shi, Z., Lim, T.C.]. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4044658

      2018
      • Journal Article
        A Nonlinear Six Degrees of Freedom Dynamic Model of Planetary Roller Screw Mechanism
        [Fu, X., Liu, G., Tong, R., Ma, S., Lim, T.C.]. Mechanism and Machine Theory. 119, 23-36. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.07.039
      • Journal Article
        A Practical Estimation of Frequency Response Functions for System Decoupling Indirectly Using a Variable Cross-section Rod
        [Meng, T-Y., Li, M-Y., Wang, J., Lim, T.C., Kuang, W-X.]. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039868
      • Journal Article
        A Review of Electromechanical Actuators for More/All Electric Aircraft Systems
        [Qiao, G., Liu, G., Shi, Z., Wang, Y., Ma, S., Lim, T.C.]. Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954406217749869
      • Journal Article
        A Study of Nonlinear Excitation Modeling of Helical Gears with Modification: Theoretical Analysis and Experiments
        [Wei, J., Zhang, A., Wang, G., Qin, D., Lim, T.C., Wang, Y.]. Mechanism and Machine Theory. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2018.06.005
      • Journal Article
        An Improved Thermal Estimation Model of the Inverted Planetary Roller Screw Mechanism
        [Qiao, G., Liu, G., Ma, S., Shi, Z., Wang, Y., Lim, T.C.]. Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954406218762961
      • Journal Article
        Coupled Dynamic Characteristics of Wind Turbine Gearbox Driven by Ring Gear Considering Gravity
        [Zhang, Wei, J., Qin, D., Hou, S., Lim, T.C.]. Journal of Dynamic, Measurement, and Control. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039482
      • Journal Article
        Dynamic Characteristics of Electromechanical Coupling Effects in Motor-Gear System
        [Bai, W., Qin, D., Wang, Y., Lim, T.C.]. Journal of Sound and Vibration. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2018.02.033
      • Journal Article
        Dynamic Characteristics of Motor-Gear System Under Load Saltations and Voltage Transients
        [Bai, W., Qin, D., Wang, Y., Lim, T.C.]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 100, 1-16. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.07.039
      • Journal Article
        Global Sensitivity Analysis and Dynamic Optimization of Multi-motor Driving Transmission System
        [Shu, R., Wei, J., Qin, D., Lim, T.C., Zhang, A.]. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00158-018-1909-3
      • Journal Article
        Kinematics Model of Planetary Roller Screw Mechanism with Run-out and Position Errors
        [Fu, X., Liu, G., Ma, S., Tong, R., Lim, T.C.]. Journal of Mechanical Design. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039005
      • Journal Article
        Mesh Stiffness Calculation of Cycloid-pin Gear Pair with Tooth Profile Modification and Eccentricity Error
        [Li, X., Chen, B., Wang, Y., Lim, T.C.]. Journal of Central South University. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11771-018-3863-z
      • Journal Article
        Study of Dynamic Model of Helical/Herringbone Planetary Gear System with Friction Excitation
        [Hou, S., Wei, J., Zhang, Lim, T.C., Zhang, C.]. Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4041774
      • Journal Article
        Study on Vibration Characteristics of Fan Shaft of Geared Turbofan Engine with Sudden Imbalance Caused by Blade Off
        [Wei, J., Bai, P., Qin, D., Lim, T., Yang, P., Zhang, H.]. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039246

      2017
      • Journal Article
        A Coupling Dynamic Analysis Method for a Multistage Planetary Gear Systems
        [Wei, Jing, Zhang, Aiqiang, Qin, Datong, Lim, TeikC, Shu, Ruizhi, Lin, Xiaoyan, Meng, Fanming]. Mechanism and Machine Theory. 110, 27-49. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2016.12.007
      • Journal Article
        Analysis of a Cycloid Speed Reducer Considering Tooth Profile Modification and Clearance-Fit Output Mechanism
        [Li, Xuan, Li, Chaoyang, Wang, Yawen, Chen, Bingkui, Lim, TeikC]. Journal of Mechanical Design. 139(3), 033303(1-12). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4035541
      • Journal Article
        Channel Self-adjusting Filtered-x LMS Algorithm for Active Control of Vehicle Road Noise
        [Feng, T., Sun, G., Li, M., Lim, T.C.]. International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVNV.2017.10010570
      • Journal Article
        Effect of Friction Torque on Electromechanical Brake System Dynamics
        [Qiao, G., Liu, G., Shi, Z., Wang, Y., Ma, S, Lim, TeikC]. SAE Int. J. Veh. Dyn,, Stab., and NVH. 1(2), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-1902
      • Journal Article
        Evaluation of Vehicle Interior Sound Quality Using Continuous Restricted Boltzmann Machine-based DBN
        [Huang, HaiB., Li, RenX., Yang, MingL., Lim, TeikC, Ding, WeiP.]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 84, 245-267. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.07.014
      • Journal Article
        Impedance Synthesis Based Vibration Analysis of Geared Transmission System
        [Ren, Y., Chang, S., Liu, G., Wu, L., Lim, TeikC]. Shock and Vibration. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4846532
      • Journal Article
        Inverse Sub-structuring Method for Multi-coordinate Rigidly Coupled Product Transport System based on a Novel Shearing Probe Technique
        [Meng, T-Y, Wang, J, Pu, G-Y, Lu, L-X, Wang, Z-W, Lim, TeikC]. Packaging Technology and Science (Online). 30(9), 601-618. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.2305