Faculty and Staff Scholarly Accomplishments
Research, Publications and Professional Activities 2008-09
Introduction
In addition to excellent teaching, the College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University believes that scholarship and involvement in grantsmanship are important to sustain excellence in engineering education and research. These activities from the faculty have contributed to the recognition of the college at the national level.
During the year 2008-2009, the contribution from the faculty is listed below
- 38 Scholarly Publications (Journals)
- 62 Peer Reviewed Publications (Conferences)
- 32 Conference Presentations, Invited Talks, Posters, etc.
- 11 Regional and National Awards
- 7 Patents
- 31 Grants Received ($4,121,910 based on yearly distribution)
- 12 Grants Pending
- 6 Books
- 3 Keynote Presentations
Dr. Ahad Ali
Scholarly Publications
D. Shetty, and A. Ali, A Model for the Total Productive Manufacturing Assessment and Implementation, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 1-20, 2009.
A. Pandian and A. Ali, Automotive Robotic Body Shop Simulation for Performance Improvement using Plant Feedback, Accepted for the International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, July 2009.
M. Khadem, A. Ali and H. Seifoddini, Efficacy of Lean Metrics in Evaluating the Performance of Manufacturing System, International Journal of Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications and Practice, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 176-184, 2008.
V. G. Cook, and A. Ali, Using net present value methods to evaluate quality improvement projects, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Accepted, 2009.
V. G. Cook, and A. Ali, End-of-line inspection for annoying noises in automobiles: trends and perspectives, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Submitted, 2009.
M. M. Islam, A. Ali, and J. Purtell, Enhanced Condition Assessment Methodologies of Buried Sewerage Infrastructure, ASCE Pipelines Conference, San Diego, August 15 - 19, 2009.
M. M. Islam, A. Ali and J. Purtell, Enhanced Algorithm and Observation Code System to Improve the Condition Assessment of Buried Sewerage Infrastructure, CSCE 2009 Annual General Conference, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, May 27-30, 2009.
D. Reimer, and A. Ali, The Innovation Chase and Quest: A Case in Experiential Learning in Entrepreneurial Competitions, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conf., Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.
D. Reimer, D. W. Clarke, and A. Ali, Structured Approaches to Innovation for Enhancing Problem Solving Capabilities in Entrepreneurial Environments, ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.
M. Rahman, M. Sarder, and A. Ali, Bayesian Approach to Improve Large Fluctuating Seasonal Forecasts, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, May 30 - June 3, 2009.
R. Beebe, and A. Ali, Simulation and Modeling of Fuel Tank Assembly and Process Analysis for Line Performance Improvement, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, May 30 - June 3, 2009.
V. G. Cook and A. Ali, Application of Spherical Beamforming in End-of-Line Inspection of Automobiles, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, May 30 - June 3, 2009.
V. G. Cook, and A. Ali, Spherical beamforming and BSR testing, SAE 2009 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition, St. Charles, IL, May 19 - 21, 2009.
A. Ali, X. Chen, Z. Yang, J. Lee, and J. Ni, Optimized Maintenance Design for Manufacturing Performance Improvement Using Simulation, 2008 Winter Simulation Conference, Miami, December 7-10, 2008.
E. Hossain, S. Khan, and A. Ali, Modeling Low Voltage Power Line as a Data Communication Channel, International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE 2008), WCSET 2008: World Congress on Science, Engineering and Technology, Paris, France, Nov. 21-23, 2008.
M. Khadem and A. Ali, Modeling and Simulation for Car Battery Manufacturing for Cost Effectiveness, The 11th IASTED International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control, November 16 - 18, 2008.
E. Hossain, R. Muhida, and A. Ali, Efficiency Improvement of Solar Cell Using Compound Parabolic Concentrator and Sun Tracking System, IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference (EPEC 2008), Vancouver, Canada, October 6 - 7, 2008.
E. Hossain, S. Khan, and A. Ali, Low Voltage Power Line Characterization as a Data Transfer Method in Public Electricity Distribution Networks and Indoor Distribution Networks, IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference (EPEC 2008), Vancouver, Canada, October 6 - 7, 2008.
M. Khadem, and A. Ali, Shop Floor Modeling and Simulation for Performance Improvement for Car Battery Manufacturing, IJIE 13th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications & Practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7- 10, 2008.
Grant Received and Pending
Innovative Predictive Machine Failure Methodology Development using Web-enabled e-Manufacturing and Condition Based Monitoring (CBM), PI: Ahad Ali, LTU Seed Grant, January 2009, $ 3,000.
International Collaboration in the Development of Acoustic Inspection Tools Using Spherical Beamforming, PI: Ahad Ali, National Science Foundation (NSF), 2009, $26,534. [Pending]
Energy Optimization Study for M2G Boiler Controller at Cabrini High School, Allen Park, Michigan, PI: Don Reimer and Co-PI: Ahad Ali, Submitted to DTE Energy, August 10, 2009, $28,130. [Pending]
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) Program, Submitted to Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane, Indiana, June 2009, $538,650. [Pending]
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) Program, Submitted to US Army Materiel Command (AMC) / AMC Logistics Leadership Center (ALLC), Red River Army Depot, Texarkana, TX, 2009 - 2014, $2,729,520. [Pending]
Professional Activities
Program Chair: International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 9-10, 2010.
President: IIE Lean Division, 2009 - 2010.
NSF Panel Review, Washington DC, July 30, 2009.
Invited Speaker, Michigan Simulation User Group (MSUG) - General Meeting, Novi, MI, June 9, 2009.
NSF Career Workshop NSF, CAREER Workshop, Washington DC, March 12-13, 2008.
NASA Academy of Aerospace Quality Breakout Session, Kennedy Space Center, FL, Mar 19, 2009.
Chair: IIE Lean Student Technical Paper Competition 2009.
Session Chair: Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC), Miami, May 30 - June 3, 2009.
Judge: IIE Undergraduate Student Paper Competition, IERC, Miami, May 30 - June 3, 2009.
Tech. Committee: Semiconductor Manufacturing Automation, IEEE Robotics & Automation Society.
Editorial Board Member: Global Journal of Enterprise Information, 2009.
Editorial Board, International Journal of Operations Research and Information Systems (IJORIS).
Manuscript Reviewer for: IJPR, EJOR, IEEE Trans. SMCC, IEEE Trans. Automation Sci, and Eng,, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, IJ Modelling and Simulation, and IERC.
Dr. Lisa Anneberg
Scholarly Publications
Comparative Study on China Higher Education Internationalization, submitted to Frontiers in Education, with Su Yun Luo and Xun Cheng Wu as co-author, 2010.
"Succeeding in Graduate School" Panelist for MICWIC, Michigan Women in Computing, Invited Presentation, April 3-4, 2009.
Grants Received
Principal Investigator: EPA Grant #SU833557 - Development, Design and Consumer Testing of Marketable Residential LED Light Luminaires, 2007-2009, $9,535.
Testing Methodology for Freeway Lighting: Verifying Design Application, MDOT Sponsored Research, May-Dec. 2009:
Dr. Daw Alwerfalli
Scholarly Publications
D. Alwerfalli, and B. Meyers, Solar Energy Application in a US Automotive Plant Feasibility Study, Presented at the International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and renewable Energy in Monaco, 2009. The paper won the first place award among 29 speakers on the same topic from around the world.
Awards
Recognized and honored to be the recipient of the 2009 prestigious award "Arab American of the Year in Education, May 20, 2009. Nomination for this award is conducted among many Arab American Educators in US universities.
Dr. S. R. Bhonsle
Scholarly Publications
Revised the textbook "Numerical Methods for Engineers" (Matlab Integrated) - To be published.
Dr. Donald Carpenter
Scholarly Publications (Peer Reviewed)
D. D. Carpenter, T. S. Harding, and C. J. Finelli, Using Research to Identify Academic Dishonesty Deterrents in Undergraduate Engineering. Accepted for the International Journal of Engineering Education, 2009.
D. D. Carpenter, and L. Hallam, Impact of Engineered Soil Characteristics on Bioretention Cell Performance, Manuscript accepted for publication in Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 2009.
M. J. Mayhew, S. M. Hubbard, C. J. Finelli, T. S. Harding, and D. D. Carpenter, Using structural equations modeling to validate the theory of planned behavior as a model for predicting student cheating with implications for researchers interested in transitional versus consolidated phases of moral reasoning development. Review in Higher Education, 32(4), 441-468, 2009.
T. S. Harding, C. Finelli, J. Sutkus, and D. Carpenter, Engineering Culture and the Ethical Development of Undergraduate Students, Proc. Research in Engineering Education Symposium, Cairn, Australia. 2009.
D. D. Carpenter, L. Yang, D. Mades, K. Watson, and S. Flannery, Development of an Ecohydraulics Model to Evaluate the Impact of Water Withdrawals on Estuary Salinity and Thermal Regimes, Proc. 33rd International Association of Hydraulic Research Congress, Vancouver, BC, 2009.
D. D. Carpenter, K. Watson, D. Mades, and L. Yang, Evaluating the Impact of Water Withdrawals on Water Resource Values, Proc. 33rd Int. Association of Hydraulic Research Congress, Vancouver, BC, 2009.
T. Calappi, C. Miller, and D. Carpenter, Cumulative Pier Scour at Michigan Bridge Crossings: Evaluation of the Scour Rate, Proc. 33rd Int. Association of Hydraulic Research Congress, Vancouver, BC, 2009.
J. Sutkus, D. Carpenter, C. Finelli, and T. Harding, An Examination of Student Experiences Related to Engineering Ethics: Initial Findings, Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, TX, 2009.
J. Schwartz, S. Niezgoda, L. Slate, D. Carpenter, W. Annable, T. Wynn, C. Pomeroy, and M. McPhillips, A Monitoring and Assessment Framework to Evaluate Stream Restoration Needs in Urbanizing Watersheds, Proc. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Kansas City, KS, 2009.
D. D. Carpenter, and Kaluvakolanu, The Lawrence Technological University Green roof Performance Evaluation Project, Proc. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Kansas City, KS, 2009.
J. A. Sutkus, D. D. Carpenter, C. J. Finelli, and T. S. Harding, Work in Progress: Building the Survey of Engineering Ethical Development (SEED) instrument, Proc. 38th Frontiers in Education Conference, Saratoga, NY, 2008.
D. D. Carpenter, A case study on the use of LEED, LID and Storm water BMPs in the redevelopment of a Midwestern urban campus, Proc. National LID Annual Conference, Seattle, WA. 2008.
L. Hallam, and D. D. Carpenter, A Comparison of Engineered Soil Mixtures on Bio-retention Cell Performance, Proc. National LID Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, 2008.
D. D. Carpenter and L. Hallam, An investigation of rain garden planting mixture performance and the implications for design, Proc. National LID Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, 2008.
Keynote Presentations/Posters/Seminars/Publications (Non Peer Reviewed)
D. Carpenter, T.S. Harding, C. J. Finelli, J. Sutkus, and M. Holsapple, A Holistic Assessment of the Ethical Development of Engineering Undergraduates. A poser presented at the 2009 NSF Engineering Education Awardees Conference, Reston, VA, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Ethics and Professional Issues, Invited workshop for Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows at National Institute of Standards and Technology. Gaithersburg, MD, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Investigation of Rain Garden Planting Mixture Design, Presentation at the Sarasota County LID Speaker Series, 2009.
D. Carpenter, LEED, Water Resources, and Site Development, Presentation at the GS&P Luncheon, Tampa, FL, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Low Impact Development Implementation in Manatee County, Presentation to the Manatee County Green Team, Bradenton, FL, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Low Impact Development Implementation in the Tampa Bay Area, Presentation to the Hillsborough County Water Resources Department, Tampa, FL, February24, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Low Impact Development Implementation in the Tampa Bay Area, Presentation to the Tampa Bay Water Authority, St. Petersburg, FL, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Using LID to Retrofit an Urban Campus, Presentation at the Engineering Society of Detroit H2O Michigan Conference, Southfield, MI, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Rain Gardens, Presentation at the January Meeting of the South Oakland County Municipal Engineers Association, Royal Oak, MI, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Rain Garden Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Presentation at the American Nursery and Landscape Architecture Association Management Clinic, Louisville, KY, 2009.
D. Carpenter, The Influence of Soil Characteristics on Sustainable Site Design, Presentation at the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Architecture Association Great Lakes Trade Exposition, Grand Rapids, MI, 2009.
D. Carpenter, Low Impact Development and Sustainable Economic Growth, Presentation at the Growing with a Green Economy Forum, NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI, 2009.
D. Carpenter, An Investigation of Rain Garden Planting Mixture Design, Presentation at the 2008 Florida Stormwater Association Winter Meeting, Tampa, FL, 2008.
Awards
Water Fellow, Michigan State University Center for Water Science, 2009.
Distinguished Porth Lecture Speaker, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2008.
Grants Received
Evaluation Services for Metro Health Hospital BMPs (PI), Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, MI, May 2009 - Oct 2009, $8,000.
Using an Integrative Assessment Approach to Restore a Natural Flow Regime in the Clinton River Watershed (PI), Michigan Sea Grant, May 2009 - Oct 2011, $138,990.
KSI Structural Stormwater Chamber Performance Evaluation (PI), Kennedy Solutions, Inc., August 2007 - ongoing, $15,000,.
KEEN Phase II Fellowship Grant (PI), Kern Family Foundation, $50,000, Sep 2007 - Aug 2009.
A Critical Evaluation of Bridge Scour for Michigan Specific Conditions (PI), Michigan Department of Transportation, June 2007 - May 2010, $284,220 (LTU Portion - $165,708).
Collaborative Research: A Holistic Assessment of The Ethical Development of Engineering Undergraduates (PI), National Science Foundation, March 2007 - February 2011, $850,802 (LTU portion - $120,953).
Professional Activities
State of Michigan LID Technical Implementation Committee, 2007 - 2009.
Water Fellow, Center for Water Sciences, Michigan State University, 2009.
Peer Reviewer for Journal of Engineering Education, 2009.
Peer Reviewer for International Journal of Engineering Education, 2009.
Urban Stream Restoration Task Committee, EWRI, ASCE
Vice Chair, Green Roof Task Committee, 2008 - 2009.
River Restoration Technical Committee, EWRI, ASCE
US Green Building Council
Dr. Rakan Chaban
Scholarly Publications
R. Chabaan, Torque Estimation in Electrical Power Steering Systems, The 5th IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Dearborn, MI, Sep. 7-11, 2009.
R. Chabaan, Optimal Control and Gain Scheduling of Electrical Power Steering Systems, The 5th IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Dearborn, MI, Sep. 7-11, 2009.
R. Chabaan, D. Matthew Dahlgren, Feedforward Algorithm: Wind Tunnel Airspeed Control, The 5th IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Dearborn, MI, Sep. 7-11, 2009.
Grants Received
Design and build a steer-by-wire (SBW) hardware-in-loop (HIL) bench to be used to research, develop, and refine the analytical redundancy based fault detection algorithms to minimize the total number of redundant components, LTU Seed Grant, 2009, $3000.
Patents
Method for Compensating for Drive Influences on the Steering System of a Vehicle Using an Electric Power Steering System, Feb 15, 2009.
Dr. Michael Cloud
Books
R. E. Moore, R. B. Kearfott, and M. J. Cloud, Introduction to Interval Analysis, SIAM Press, 2009.
E. J. Rothwell and M. J. Cloud, Solutions Manual for Electromagnetics, 2nd Ed., CRC Press, 2009.
E. J. Rothwell and M. J. Cloud, Electromagnetics, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2008.
Dr. Chris Eamon
Scholarly Publications
M. Roth, C. Eamon, T. Slawson, T. Tonyan, and D. Ashish, Ultra-High-Strength, Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Mechanical Behavior and Numerical Modeling, ACI Materials Journal, Accepted, 2009.
E. Acar, M. Rais-Rohani, and C. Eamon, Extended Generalized Lambda Distribution for Fast and Accurate Reliability Analysis. International Journal of Reliability and Safety, Accepted 2009.
C. Eamon, and M. Rais-Rohani, Integrated Reliability and Sizing Optimization of a Large Composite Structure, Marine Structures Vol. 22, No. 2, pp 315-334, 2009.
C. Eamon, Reliability of Wood Roofs Exposed to Hurricane Winds, Wood Design Focus, Vol. 18, No. 4, Forest Products Society, Madison, WI, 2008.
M. Rais-Rohani, K. Solanki, E. Acar, and C. Eamon, Reliability-Based Crashworthiness Optimization of Automotive Structures, Journal of Mechanical Design, Submitted 2008.
C. Eamon, D. Rocha, and J. Murphy, Reliability Analysis of Roof Sheathing Panels Exposed to a Hurricane Wind, Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Submitted 2009.
E. Jensen, N. Grace, C. Eamon, X. Shi, and V. Matsagar, Life Cycle Cost Analysis of CFRP Reinforced Concrete Bridges, Transportation Research Record, Submitted 2009.
Grants Received and Pending
Uncertainty Analysis of Wood Structural Systems, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, 2009.
Development and Evaluation of a new Probabilistic Method, LTU Faculty Seed Grant, 2008.
Variability of Strength of Concrete Exposed to Fire and the Associated Uncertainty in Structural Behavior (Co-PIs E. Jensen and N. Grace), NIST, 2009 (under review).
Seismic Repair and Rehabilitation of Coupling Beams in Shear Wall Systems (Co-PIs M. Hueste, J. LaFave, J. Wight), NSF NESSR-CR, 2009 (under review).
Acquisition of State-of-the-Art 3D Photogrammetric Deformation Measurement System to Enhance Innovative Materials and Structures Research (Co-PIs G. Kfoury and N. Grace), CMMI - MRI, NSF, 2009 (under review).
Other Research Activities
Testing of Composite Materials for Defense, TARDEC, 2009.
Life Cycle Cost Analysis of CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridges, NSF, 2009.
Pavement Deterioration Model Considering Uncertainty (Co-PI E. Jensen), 2010 MDOT Research Problem Statement, 2009.
Professional Activities
Active member, Concrete Bridges Committee and Modeling Techniques Committee, Transportation Research Board, 2008-2009.
NSF Proposal Review Panel, 2008.
Dr. Vernon Fernandez
Scholarly Publications
D. Venugopal, V. Fernandez, and M. Das, Study and Implementation of a Force Stepper and a Part Fit-Up Solver Algorithm for a Servo Controlled MFDC Spot Welder, Proceedings of IEEE Electro/Information Technology Conference, Windsor, 2009.
Three Pipe Water Sensor for Spot Welding Applications, Presented at the SAE conference, Detroit, MI, March 2009.
V. Fernandez, M. Das, M. Garnett, and D. Gouin, A Tool for 90-Degree Alignment of Welding Tips, Technical Report #CWRL-TR-08-08-02, Submitted to Chrysler LLC, August 2008.
M. Das, V. Fernandez, M. Garnett, and D. Gouin, A Low-Cost, Self-Calibrating Hall Effect Sensor Based Device for Measuring Weld Current, Technical Report #CWRL-TR-08-08-01, Submitted to Chrysler LLC, August 2008.
Dr. Robert W. Fletcher
Scholarly Publications
R. Fletcher, Utilizing Undergraduate Engineering Student Research Assistants in Fuel Cell Durability and Reliability Testing; Assessing Their Feasibility, Benefits, Value and Contributions, ASEE National Conference, June 24, 2008. Won "Best Paper of the ASEE Division Award".
Authored several progress reports on robotics and battery research for the US Army to Battelle - North Carolina and on Fuel Cell research for the Us Army to SAIC.
Professional Presentations
"Alternative Energy Technologies: Common Challenges and Common Opportunities", IEEE Southeast Michigan Conference -November 14, 2008.
"PEM Fuel Cell Lonf Term Durability Testing, Performance Assessment at Various Temperature Conditions and Response Dynamics when Coupled to Other Energy Storage Devices", NextEnergy Connect and Collaborate Conference, October 10, 2008.
Grants Received
The continuation of fuel cell testing, Supplemental funding, TACOM/TARDEC, 2009, $48,000.
Denso grant for thermal management academic and research lab, 2009, $50,000.
Renewed fuel cell robotics and battery research, TACOM/TARDEC, 2008 - 2010, $170,000.
Public Showcase of work
Element One fuel cell vehicle demonstration at the National Hydrogen Association Conference Columbia, South Carolina March/April 2009.
Dr. Andrew Gerhardt
Scholarly Publications
A. L. Gerhart, and M. L. Grunow, 2009, Leadership Models and Practices Course - Student Perceptions and Development of Leadership Skills and Incorporation of a New Leadership Course, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Expo, Austin, TX, June 2009.
A. L. Gerhart, and P. M. Gerhart, 2009, Dad & Lad - Advantages, Best Practices, and Pitfalls to Avoid for a Parent and Son/Daughter Who Are Both Faculty Members in a Similar Discipline (With Applications to Mentoring), Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, TX, June 2009.
Grants Received and Pending
KEEN Phase 3 - Integrating the Entrepreneurial Mindset into the Engineering Curriculum (Integrating Problem Based Learning into Intro to Engineering), Kern Entrepreneurial Education Network, Kern Family Foundation, June 2009 - June 2010, $2,000 (portion of LTU Grant).
MRI2: Acquisition of State-of-the-Art 3D Photogrammetric Deformation Measurement System to Enhance Innovative Materials and Structures Research (Co-PI), National Science Foundation, Submitted, July 2009, $400,000.
Professional Activities
ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June, Austin, TX, 2009.
Chair, Engineering Society of Detroit Young Engineer and Student Award Selection Committee.
Problem Based Learning, Drs. Mark A. Serva, Richard Donham, and Scott Schneider, Univ. of Delaware and KEEN, Southfield, MI, June 29-July 3, 2009.
Reviewer: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 7th Ed., Fox, R.W., Pritchard, P.J., and McDonald, A.T., Wiley, 2009.
Reviewer: Conference Proceedings, ASEE 2009 National Conference, Entrepreneurial Division, 2009.
Moderator: ASEE National Conference, Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum Session, Entrepreneurship Division, 2009.
Tutorial Development for Books in Fluid Mechanics
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 7th Ed., Wiley Plus Interactive Tutorials, Fox, R.W., McDonald, A.T., Pritchard, P.J., Wiley, 2008
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 6th Ed., Wiley Plus Interactive Tutorials, Munson, Young, Okiishi, Huebsch, Wiley, Reviewed, 2008-2009.
Dr. Nabil Grace
Scholarly Publications
N. Grace, E. A. Jensen, R. Till, and M.R.E. Bebawy, Optimal Transverse Post-Tensioning Arrangement for Side-by-side Box Beam Bridges (Part I), ACI Structural Journal, Submitted February 2008.
N. Grace, E.A. Jensen, R.D. Till, V.A. Matsagar, E.M. Soliman, and J.Q. Hanson, Transverse Diaphragms and Unbonded CFRP Post-Tensioning in Box-Beam Bridges, PCI Journal, Aaccepted and will appear in 2009.
N. Grace, E. Jensen, C. Eamon, X. Shi, and V. Matsagar, Life Cycle Cost Analysis of CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridges, Proceedings of US-Japan Workshop on Lifecycle of Sustainable Infrastructure Materials, Sapporo, Japan, October 2009.
Technical Report
N. Grace, and E. Jensen, Use of Unbonded CFCC for Transverse Post-Tensioning of Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridges, Michigan Department of Transportation, Construction and Technology Division, RC-1909.
Grants Received and Pending
| Source | Amount |
| Michigan Department of Transportation-Center of Excellence-2009-2010) | $34,000 |
| National Science Foundation (Submitted 2009-Pending) | $299,980 |
| Michigan Department of Transportation (Submitted 2009-Pending) | $300,000 |
| TARDEC - GCV- (submitted 2009-Pending) | $2,000,000 |
| Michigan Department of Transportation (2009-2011) (in Collaboration with Elin Jensen) |
$280,000 |
| National Science Foundation US - Workshop (Submitted 2009-Pending) | $75,000 |
| National Science Foundation LCCA (2009 - 2010) (in collaboration with Elin Jensen) |
$65,856 |
| National Science Foundation US-Japan Workshop (2009-2010) (in collaboration with Stanford University and Hokkaido University) |
$46,500 |
| National Science Foundation-MRI Proposal (Submitted 2009-Pending) (in collaboration with Chris Eamon and Giscard Kfoury) |
$427,900 |
| US Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center TARDEC (2009-2011) |
$760.000 |
| US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center MSU-TARDEC (2009-2010) |
$850,530 |
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation (2006-2009) | $900,000 |
| US-Department of Transportation (2006-2011) | $1,100,000 |
| US-Army Research Laboratory-ARL (2005-2010) | $11,196,300 |
| National Science Foundation (2004-2009) | $315,000 |
Awards
Leaders & Innovators, Grant Thornton and Great Lakes IT, 2009.
Innovative and Unique Equipment
Design, Purchase, and Installation of the Largest Full-Scale Environmental/Loading Chamber with Blowing and Freezing Rain. This is Funded Jointly by ARL and TARDEC. The cost is $1,900,000.
MTS 220 kip Loading Frame that is Funded by TARDEC, The total cost is $400,000. Delivery and installation will by the end of 2009.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Grace delivered several keynote presentations in the US, Japan, and Egypt.
Patents
Provisional Patent on Multilayer Armor, 2009.
Patent application filed for Composite Armor Structure for Military Tanks, August 2009.
Revised Patent application filed for New Bridge System. August 2008/2009.
Video
http://www.ltu.edu/nabil_grace/cimr.asp
http://www.ltu.edu/nabil_grace/miller_ammendment.asp
Dr. Hiroshan Hettiarachchi
Scholarly Publications
M. A. McClerren, H. Hettiarachchi, and D. Carpenter, Laboratory and Field Investigation on Variation of Erodibility with Dry Unit Weight of Different Soils, GeoFlorida 2010 - Annual ASCE Geotechnical Conference, West Palm Beach, FL, 2010.
A. R. Moran, and H. Hettiarachchi, Particle Size Analysis of Shale-rich Mined Clay from Appalachian Ohio, GeoFlorida 2010- Annual ASCE Geotechnical Conference, West Palm Beach, FL., 2010.
K. R. Reddy, H. Hettiarachchi, J. Gangathulasi, N. Parakalla, J. Bogner, and T. Lagier, Compressibility and Shear Strength of Landfillled Municipal Solid Waste at Orchard Hills Landfill, Waste Management and Research, 27(6), 578-587, 2009.
K. R. Reddy, H. Hettiarachchi, N. Parakalla, PJ. Gangathulasi, J. Bogner, and T. Lagier Hydraulic Conductivity of Municipal Solid Waste in Landfills, ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, 135(8), 677-683, 2009.
K. R. Reddy, H. Hettiarachchi, J. Gangathulasi, J. Bogner, and T. Lagier, Geotechnical Properties of Synthetic Municipal Solid Waste, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 3(3), 429-438, 2009.
H. Hettiarachchi, and T. Brown, Use of SPT Blow Counts to Estimate Shear Strength Properties of Soils: An Energy Balance Approach, ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 135(6), 830-834, 2009.
H. Hettiarachchi, and L. Ge, Use of Geogrids to Enhance Stability of Slope in Bioreactor Landfills: A Conceptual Method, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, 2009.
H. Hettiarachchi, J. Meegoda, and P. Hettiaratchi, A model to predict settlements and landfill gas generation in bioreactor landfills coupled with gas generation and moisture distribution, Waste Management Journal, Elsevier Publications, 29(3), 1018-1025, 2009.
K. R. Reddy, H. Hettiarachchi, N. Parakalla, J. Gangathulasi, and J. Bogner, Geotechnical Properties of Fresh Municipal Solid Waste at Orchard Hills Landfill, Waste Management Journal, 29(2), 952-959, 2009.
T. Brown, and H. Hettiarachchi, Estimating Shear Strength Properties of Soils Using SPT Blow Counts: An Energy Balance Approach, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 179, 2008.
K. R. Reddy, J. Gangathulasi, H. Hettiarachchi, and J. Bogner, Geotechnical Properties of Municipal Solid Waste Subjected to Leachate Recirculation, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 177, 2008.
Professional Activities
Chair: Session on soil scour and erosion, International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo, Orlando, FL, March 2009.
Member: ASCE Geo-Institute technical committee on Geotechnics of Soil Erosion, Jan. 2008 - date.
Member: ASCE Geo-Institute technical committee on Geo-environmental Engineering, Jan. 2008 - date.
Reviewer: ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Waste Management, International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo, Orlando FL, 2009, GeoHunan International Conference, Hunan, China, 2009.
Dr. Badih Jawad
Scholarly Publications
H. Choucair and B. Jawad, Analyzing Field Failures of Engine Valve Springs in Presence of Non Metallic Inclusions by Applying Statistical and Fracture Mechanics Models, SAE International Congress and Exposition Meeting, Detroit, Michigan, April 2009, SAE paper number 2009-01-0528, 2009.
B. Jawad, M. Hastings, and B. Johnson, Performance Advantages of a Dry Sump Lubrication System, Cairo 11th International Conference on Energy & Environment, March 2009.
M. Nasser and B. Jawad, Design of Experiments as Effective Design Tools, ASME International Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No.IMECE2008-68840, 2008.
M. Nasser and B. Jawad, Developing a Transfer Function for Vehicle Ride Performance, SAE paper number 2008-01-1280, SP-2190. SAE International Journal Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems, 1(1): 1003 - 1008, 2009.
Grants Received
B. Jawad, G. Kfoury, and C. Riedel, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Testing and Data Analysis, TARDEC, June 2008 - May 2009, $255,933.
Professional Activities
NSF Panel Review, Washington DC, August 12, 2009.
Dr. Elin Jensen
Scholarly Publications
E. Jensen, Temperature in Concrete Subjected to Fire. 2009 National Science Foundation (NSF) Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Hawaii, June 22-24, 2009.
N. Grace, E. Jensen, V. Matsagar, E. Soliman, and J. Hanson, Transverse Diaphragms and Unbonded CFRP Post-Tensioning in Box-Beam Bridges, PCI Journal (in print).
N. Grace, E. Jensen, C. Eamon, A. Shi, and V. Matsagar, Life Cycle Cost Analysis of CFRP reinforced concrete bridges, Journal of Transportation Research Board, submitted 2009.
N. F. Grace, E.A. Jensen, and M.R.E. Bebawy, Optimal Transverse Post-Tensioning Arrangement for Side-by-side Box Beam Bridges, ACI Structural Journal (in review).
Technical Report
N. Grace, and E. Jensen, Use of Unbonded CFCC for Transverse Post-Tensioning of Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridges, Michigan Dept. of Transportation, Construction and Technology Division, RC-1909, 2008.
Technical Presentations
E. Jensen, and J. VanHorn. Thermo-Mechanical Response of Concrete Exposed to Fire, ACI 2009 Fall Convention, New Orleans, November 8-12, 2009.
E. Jensen, and J. VanHorn. Temperature in concrete Subjected to Fire, SFPE 2009 Annual Meeting: Professional Development Conference and Exposition. Session: Structural Fire Safety, Arizona, October 19-20, 2009.
Technical Posters
E. Jensen, CAREER: Effect of Fire Loads on the Performance of Structural Concrete, 2009 NSF CMMI Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Hawaii, June 22-24, 2009.
E. Jensen, N. Grace, J. V. Horn, and M. Bebawy, Experimental Checkpoints Starting up New Fire Chamber for Structural Testing, 9th IAFSS Symposium, Karlsruhe, Germany, September 2008.
K. A. Jensen, E. Jensen, and N. Grace, Feasibility Study of Carbon Nanotube Doped Portland Cement: Compression Strength and Particle-Emissions during Failure, 3rd International Conference on Surfaces, Coatings and Nanostructured Materials, October 24-28, 2008.
Grants Received (Active 2008 - 2009)
Falling Bridge Deck Concrete Counter Measure Design Guidelines and Details, Michigan Department of Transportation, N. Grace and E. Jensen, Oct. 2009 - Sep. 2011, $280,000.
SGER: Life Cycle Cost Analysis for the Use of CFRP in Prestressed Highway Bridges, National Science Foundation, N. Grace and E. Jensen, Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2009, $62,856.
CAREER: Effect of Fire Loads on the Performance of Structural Concrete, National Science Foundation, E. Jensen, April 2008 - March 2013, $400,002.
Innovative Corrosion-Free CFRP Prestressed Concrete Highway Bridge Systems, Michigan Department of Transportation, N. Grace and E. Jensen, Sep. 2006 - Sep. 2008, $167,000.
Advanced Material Technology and Design for Innovative Box-Beam Highway Bridges, Michigan.
Economic Development Corporation, N. Grace and E. Jensen, Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2009, $900,000.
In The News
WDIV TV - 4, July 16, 2009; Oakland Press, July 17, 2009; CI Concrete International June 2009
National Committees
Dr. Jensen served on various committees for ACI, RILEM and ISCP.
Dr. Richard Johnston
Scholarly Contributions
Invited presentation "The Electric Utility Power Flow Problem," at the EPRI-ONR Workshop on revitalizing the electric power curriculum at Oregon State University, July 23, 2009 (Travel and honorarium covered by the workshop).
"The Continuing Importance of Bode's Approximations," ASEE NC Spring Conference, Peer Reviewed papers, April 04, 2009.
Professional Development
Attended ABET Workshop, Baltimore, MD, Aug 03 - 08, 2008,
Attended National Design Engineering Confernce, Chicago, IL, Sep 22 - 24 2008.
Attended ECDHA (Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads) meeting and ABET workshop, New Orleans, LA, Mar 19 - 24, 2009.
Attended IEEE SEM Spring Conference, April 30, 2009.
Attended Short course "Design and Analysis of Permanent Magnet Machines", University of Wisconsin - Madison, Jun 01 - 04, 2009.
Attended EPRI-ONR workshop "Revitalizing the Electric Power Curriculum," Oregon State University, July 20 - 24, 2009.
Service to the Profession and the University
PE Review - Electric Power three four sessions, Sep 20, Oct 04, and Oct 11, 2009.
PE Review - Electric Power four four sessions, Mar 07, Mar 14, Mar 28, and Apr 11, 2009.
Judge SEFMD (Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit), Mar 18, 2009.
Judge ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) Reno, Nevada. May 10 - 14, 2009.
Host Maplesoft seminar with Robert Lopez and Tom Lee, Oct 9, 2009.
Lectures "Careers in Engineering" at HFCC (Henry Ford Community College), April 22, 2009 and Nov 10, 2009.
Served on the University "Faculty Handbook" committee and helped edit the new Faculty Handbook.
Dr. Harold Josephs
Books
Practical Stress Analysis in Engineering Design, third edition, Ronald Huston and Harold Josephs, CRC Press, 2009.
Dr. Giscard Kfoury
Scholarly Publications
Kfoury, G.A. and Chalhoub, N.G., 2009, "Design of a Robust Nonlinear Observer for Constrained Systems," Journal of Vibration and Control, accepted for publication.
Kfoury, G.A. and Chalhoub, N.G., 2009, "Nonlinear Observers for Constrained Systems," Proc. ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Hollywood, California, October, 2009.
Fadel, C., Chalhoub, N.G., Kfoury, G.A. and Henein, N.A., 2008, "Direct Measurement of the Piston-Assembly Friction Force in a Single Cylinder Engine under Motoring Conditions," ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Oct. 20-22, 2008.
Grants Received
B. Jawad, G. Kfoury, and C. Riedel, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Testing and Data Analysis, TARDEC, June 2009 - May 2010, $255,933.
Acquisition of State-of-the-Art 3D Photogrammetric Deformation Measurement System to Enhance Innovative Materials and Structures Research (PI: C. Eamon, Co-PIs G. Kfoury and N. Grace), CMMI - MRI, NSF, 2009 (under review).
Professional Activities
Invited to co-chair a session at the 2009 ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference in Hollywood, California.
Co-wrote an invited session proposal for the 2009 ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference in Hollywood, California.
Dr. Yawen Li
Scholarly Publications
J. Park, Y. Li, F. Berthiaume, M. Toner, M. Yarmush, and A. Tilles, Radial flow hepatocyte bioreactor using stacked microfabricated grooved substrates, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 99, 455-467, 2008.
H. Vu, Y. Li, M. Casali, D. Irimia, Z. Megeed, and M. Yarmush, A Microfluidic bioreactor for increased active retrovirus output, Lab on a Chip, 8, pp. 75-80, 2008.
Dr. Richard Marburger
Awards
Harold Slaight Ellington Leadership Award, Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), 2008.
Professional Activities
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, AGBU Alex and Marie Manoogian School.
Member of the Executive Committee, College of Fellows of the Engineering Society of Detroit.
Commencement Address, "PROUD HERITAGE-BOLD FUTURE".
Dr. Luis A Mata
Scholarly Publications
L. A. Mata, and M. L. Leming, Sedimentation Effects on Pervious Concrete Pavement Systems, Presentation, American Concrete Institute, Fall Convention, New Orleans, La, October 2009.
L. A. Mata, and M. L. Leming, Sedimentation Effects on Pervious Concrete, Presentation, Concrete Technology Forum, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Denver, Colorado, May 2008.
L. A. Mata, and M. L. Leming, Permeability of Pervious Concrete: a case study, Technical report, Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association, 2008.
Invited Speaker
"Serviceability of Pervious Concrete Pavements," PCA Fall Meetings Fellowship Session, Portland Cement Association Fall Meetings, Chicago, Illinois, August 2008.
"Pervious Concrete Pavements," VI Congreso Nacional y I Binacional de Ingeniería de Transporte, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador, November 2007. Travel sponsored by Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja.
"Implementation of Self-Consolidated Concrete for Prestressed Concrete Girders," VI Congreso Nacional y I Binacional de Ingeniería de Transporte, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador, November 2007. Travel sponsored by Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja.
"Fundamentals of Pervious Concrete Pavements: Applications, Properties and Design," Jornadas de Ingeniería Civil UCAB, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas, Venezuela, November 2007. Travel sponsored by Universidad Católica Andrés Bello.
"Fundamentals of Pervious Concrete Pavements: Applications, Properties and Design," guest speaker for classroom EGR 49: Green Engineering, Duke University, September 2007.
Prof. Don Reimer
Scholarly Publications
D. Reimer, and A. Ali, The Innovation Chase and Quest: A Case in Experiential Learning in Entrepreneurial Competitions, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conf., Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.
D. Reimer, D. W. Clarke, and A. Ali, Structured Approaches to Innovation for Enhancing Problem Solving Capabilities in Entrepreneurial Environments, ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.
Grants Received and Pending
Energy Optimization Study for M2G Boiler Controller at Cabrini High School, Allen Park, Michigan, PI: Don Reimer and Co-PI: Ahad Ali, Submitted to DTE Energy, August 10, 2009, $28,130. [Pending]
The Coleman Foundation Faculty Entrepreneurship Fellows Grant, Received Augusts 19, 2009. Awarded two Coleman Fellows in College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Architecture. Two new courses will developed by Peter Beaugard and Karen Evans.
Professional Activities
National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA), 13th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, March 19-21, 2009.
United Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship National Conference
FastTrac to the Future: The First Day of Your Entrepreneurial Adventure, Tech Town, WSU, July 25, 2009 and August 18, 2009.
KEEN Regional Conference, St. Louis University, September 2009.
Illinois Institute of Technology - Innovation Chase Competition, 2009.
Dr. Chris Riedel
Scholarly Publications
M. Pape, J. P. McGuire, G. Pastor, and C. Riedel, Finite Element Validation of a Cast Iron Die Shoe, International Deep-Drawing Research Group Annual Conf., Golden, CO, June 1-3, 2009.
Grants Received
B. Jawad, G. Kfoury, and C. Riedel, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Testing and Data Analysis, TARDEC, June 2008 - May 2009, $255,933.
Dr. Devdas Shetty
Scholarly Publications
D. Shetty, C. Campana, and S. Moslehpour, Standalone surface roughness analyzer, IEEE Journal of Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 58, No. 3, pp. 698-706, March 2009.
T. Eppes, I. Milanovic, and D. Shetty, Laser Percussion Drilling Modeling Utility, Journal of Laser Applications, Volume 29, Issue 2, pp. 102-109, May 2009.
D. Shetty, T. Eppes, C. Campana, T. Filburn, and N. Nazaryan, New approach to the inspection of cooling holes in aero-engines, Journal of Optics and Laser Engineering, Volume 47, Issue 6, Elsevier, 0143-8166, June 2009.
D. Shetty, and J. Hill, Smart sensor instrumentation development example including the new paradigm of an FPGA based system, International Journal of Modern Manufacturing (to appear), 2009.
D. Shetty, and A. Ali, A Model for the Total Productive Manufacturing Assessment and Implementation, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 1-20, 2009.
M. Keshawarz, and D. Shetty, A Mechatronics Program as an alternative to separate programs in Electrical and Mechanical in Developing Countries, AC 2009-1589, Proc. ASEE Conference, Texas, June 2009.
D. Shetty, and T. Eppes., Mechatronic Approach to the Inspection of Cooling Holes in Aero-engines, Presented at the 2008 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems, Beijing, IEEE-MESA, October 12-16, 2008.
A. Ilumoka, and D. Shetty, Acoustic Signature Prediction for Laser Drilled Holes Using Neural Networks, Presented at the ANNIE Conference, Proc. ANNIE, November 2008.
D. Shetty, L. Manzione and C. Imbert.," International Experience and a Model for University/Industry Partnership" 2009 Annual ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Budapest, Hungary October 12-15, 2009. (Accepted for presentation)
D. Shetty and L. Manzione Trends in Smart Manufacturing and Mechatronics, 2009 ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Purdue University, October 2009.
Patents
D. Shetty, Fast, A and Campana C, Ambulatory Suspension System for Rehabilitation, U.S. Patent 7462138B2, December 2008.
D. Shetty, and A. Fast, Wheel Chair Attachment, A Utility US Patent (Patent Pending, Serial Number 11/697934).
Recent Keynote Presentation and Other
Institute for Management and Leadership in Education, Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, Resident program at HU, Boston, June 2009.
Invited keynote presentation at the Indo-US Workshop on Smart Machine Tools, Intelligent Manufacturing Systems and Multiscale Manufacturing on the topic of Emerging Trends in Mechatronics and Smart Manufacturing. Indo-US Conference held at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, December 18-20, 2008.
Dr. Mazin Sliety
Scholarly Publications
M. K. Sliety, Comparison between Ground-Plane-Level and Vehicle-level Modeling and Measurements of the Radiation Pattern of a GPS Antenna, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Transactions, Submitted, August 2009.
Impact of vehicle platform on global positioning system performance in intelligent transportation, among the top 20 most downloaded IET Intelligent Transport Systems papers by users of the IEEE Xplore database, 2008.
Patents
Awarded a US patent entitled: "Method and system for operating a degraded vehicle communication unit", #7,515,933, April 7 2009.
Professional Activities
Selected for the 2010 Edition of Who's Who in America.
Reviewer for IEEE Vehicular Transactions, IET Journal on Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, and IET Journal on Intelligent Transport Systems.
Received a nomination for the 2009 Marburger Fund for Excellence in Achievement Awards
Founding member of the IEEE NanoTechnology local Chapter in Michigan.
Dr. Anca Stefan
Collaborative Projects
Research on assessing fetal growth in collaboration with the Fetal Imaging Division at Beaumont Hospital, MI.
Research on modeling large-scale complex cellular dynamics using an agent-based approach in collaboration with The Ohio State University Medical Center, Grant proposal to be submitted to the Department of Energy in September 2009. [Pending]
Design investigation of MRI coil in collaboration with the MR Imaging Division at Beaumont Hospital, MI.
Dr. Khalil Taraman
Scholarly Publications
M. I. Hussain, K. S. Taraman T. W. Gustafson, and P. J. Deeds, Experimental study to analyze the workpiece surface temperature in deep hole drilling of aluminum alloy (B319) engine blocks using minimum quantity lubricant (MQL) technology", Presented at the 9th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management GCMM Conference, Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 12-14, 2008.
M. I. Hussain, K. S. Taraman T. W. Gustafson, and P. J. Deeds, Investigation of cutting forces in aggressive deep-hole drilling in aluminum engine blocks using Minimum Quantity Lubricant (MQL) technology, Asian International Journal of Science and Technology AIJCT Production and Manufacturing, Vol. 1, 1-4 No.1 2008.
R. A. El-Khalil, K. S. Taraman, and S. R. Taraman, Body Shop Flexibility: Impact of Framing System on Overall Performance, Accepted for publication, Asian International Journal of Science and Technology AIJCT - Production and Manufacturing.
R. A. El-Khalil, K. S. Taraman and S. R. Taraman, Improving Body Shop Flexibility: Layered Build Process, Accepted for publication, Asian International Journal of Science and Technology AIJCT Production and Manufacturing.
Applied Research
"Optimization of flexible body shop system", R. A. El Khalil Chrysler, Graduated from DEMS Program, May 2009.
"Experimental efficiency analysis of automotive axle applications", A., Khanfar, Chrysler, DEMS Research Advisor.
"Performance-Based Methodology for Costing Annulus Gear Manufacturing Systems", M. Savasky, Chrysler, DEMS Research Advisor.
"Simulation Based Cost Reduction Approach for a Multi-Part Manufacturing System", D. Shortt, GM, DEMS Research Advisor.
"Design and optimization of a two-stage polymer over-molding process for automotive electronic assembly", N. Murray, TRW, DEMS Research Advisor.
Advisor of DEMS Dissertation Proposals: J. Brinker, A. Mitchell, and M. Storinsky.
Professional Activities
President: Society of Manufacturing Engineering Education Foundation SMEEF, $30 Million foundation that is responsible for the development of the future US manufacturing engineers and technologists.
Member of the Board of Directors of the following organizations:
- Inter-American Council on Engineering and Technology Education INTERTECH since 1990
- SME Education Foundation SMEEF since 1992
- Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management GCMM, founder and member of the board of directors since 2002.Chairman: International Scientific Committee, The 9th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management GCMM Conference, Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 12-14, 2008.
- Initiated and secured an agreement of cooperation between LTU and King Mongkut University of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.
Dr. Vladimir Vantsevich
Scholarly Publications
V. V. Vantsevich, Power Losses and Energy Efficiency of Multi-Wheel Drive Vehicles: A Method for Evaluation, Journal of Terramechanics, Volume 45, Issue 3, pp. 89-101, 2008.
V. V. Vantsevich, and G. Thomas, Wheel-Obstacle Interactive Dynamics for Autonomous Locomotion Design, 21th International Symposium: Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden, August 17-21, 2009.
A. F. Andreev, V. I. Kabanau, and V. V. Vantsevich, Wheel Power Management Systems: Dynamics and Efficiency Evaluation, ASME Congress, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Accepted. November 13-19, 2009.
V. V. Vantsevich, and J. P. Gray, Fuel Economy and Mobility of Multi-Wheel Drive Vehicles: Modeling and Optimization Technology, National Defense Industrial Association Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium, August 18-20, 2009.
V. V. Vantsevich, Chapter "Mechatronics Education" in book "Mechatronics in Action", Springer. Editors: David Bradley, University of Abertay Dundee (UK) and David Russell, Penn State University, Great Valley (USA), Accepted, 2009.
V. V. Vantsevich, and B. N. Shyrokau, Autonomously Operated Power-Dividing Unit for Driveline Modeling and AWD Vehicle Dynamics Control, 1st Annual ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, October 20 - 22, 2008.
V. V. Vantsevich, and S. Henke, Modeling and Simulation of Direct/Inverse Dynamics of a Wheel, 11th Mechatronics Forum-Conf., IMechE and Univ. of Limerick, Ireland, June 23-25, 2008.
B. N. Shyrokau, G. S. Happawana, and V. V. Vantsevich, Generalized Model and Computational Algorithm for Modeling Passive Driveline Systems of AWD Automobiles, IMECE2008-66228, ASME Congress, Boston, October 31 - November 6, 2008.
V. V. Vantsevich, Inverse Vehicle Dynamics Principles, International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 22nd International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Adelaide, Australia, Accepted, August 24-30, 2008.
V. V. Vantsevich, and C. Stuart, All Wheel Drive Energy Efficiency, SAE 2008 All Wheel Drive Symposium, August 20-21, 2008.
Books Edited
A. F. Andreev, V. I. Kabanau, and V. V. Vantsevich, Driveline of Ground Vehicles: Theory and Design, V. V. Vantsevich, Scientific and Engineering Editor; Taylor and Francis Group/CRC Press. Accepted, To be published in January 2010.
Dr. Kingman Yee
Scholarly Activities
K. Yee, Resistance Spot Welding of DP & TRIP steels, Technical Report, Submitted to Chrysler LLC, Jan 8, 2009.
Served on Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems (DEMS) Committee:
Raed El-Khalil, Michael Pape, Walter Schwartz, Michael Savasky, Dan Tesolin, Ali Jammoul, and Annamalai Pandian.
Awards
Recipient of a Kern Mini-Grant (Fall 2009 to be implemented later)
Recipient of the "Unsung Hero Award" from the Association of Chinese Americans, Detroit Chapter, October 4, 2008.
Professional Activities
Advisor & Accountant for Detroit Chinese Engineer Association (Former Board Member).
Dr. Ed Yuen
Scholarly Publications & Presentations
E. E. Yuen, Aluminum WK Hood Weld Splash at Sterling Stamping, a proprietary report submitted to Chrysler LLC's Advance Assembly Manufacturing Engineering, Auburn Hills, MI. Aug. 2008.
E. E., Yuen, D. Cerjanec, F. Ewasyshyn, D. Gouin, W. Miller, and M. Battle, Robotic Application of MFDC Resistance Spot Welder, 1st place winner paper presented at SAE International's Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) Award, SAE 2008 Government/Industry Meeting in Washington, D.C. 2008.
E. E. Yuen, SORPAS Simulation to Develop Weld Lobe for Aluminum, a proprietary report submitted to Chrysler LLC's Advance Assembly Manufacturing Engineering, Auburn Hills, MI, Aug. 2008.
E. E. Yuen, Robot Riser and Floor Anchoring Design Standards, A propriety report submitted to Chrysler LLC's Advance Assembly Manufacturing Engineering, Auburn Hills, MI. Aug. 2008.
Awards
SAE Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) Award, 2008.
Professional Activities
Chrysler LLC Professor Program - Advance Manufacturing Engineering, Jan 2008 - Dec 2008.