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Faculty Scholarship
​​Leading innovation at the University of San Diego's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering.
Our community of faculty scholars engage in interdisciplinary research that focuses on real world problems and lays the groundwork for the innovations of tomorrow that can improve the lives and the livelihood of people around the world. Their research generates the knowledge and understanding needed for a better society, and it strengthens our teaching mission by enriching our students' learning experience in and out of the classroom.
We encourage you to further explore our featured undergraduate research work.
The ten featured or most recent scholarship is displayed for each faculty listed below.
Baillie, Caroline
- With James G. Kohl, Andrew G. Kohl, Angel Licea-Claverie, Arturo Zizumbo-Lopez, Randika Jayasinghe, and Mascareneous Ashokcline, "Mechanical and thermal characterization of as-received recycled polyethylene filled with rice husk and their relationship to the end use of these composites," Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials , 2020.
- With Eric Feinblatt, Joel Alejandro Mejia, Glevys Rondon, Jordan Aitken, Rita Armstrong, Vicki Bilro, Andy Fourie, and Kylie Macpherson, Socially Just Mining: Rethoric or Reality? Lessons from Peru. San Rafael, CA: Morgan & Claypool, 2020.
- With Male, S., "Assisting engineering students along a liminal pathway and assessing their progress.," Australian Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 25-34, 2019.
- With Dowling, D., Hadgraft, R., Carew, A., Mccarthy, T., and Hargreaves, D., Engineering your future: An Australian Guide. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing, 2019.
- With Randika Jayasinghe and Michael Azariadis, "Waste, Power, and Hegemony: A Critical Analysis of the Wastescape of Sri Lanka," Journal of Environment and Development, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 173-195, 2019.
Chapman, Mark
- With Mejia, JA and Chen, DA, "Engineering as a challenging vocation: How students align personal values to the dominant engineering discourse. ," American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Montréal, Quebec, June 2020.
- With Cornwall, GB, "Work in Progress: Direct incorporation of research articles into undergraduate biomedical engineering courses to contextualize complex topics. ," American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Montréal, Quebec, June 2020.
- With Arif M, Emanuelsson EB, Reitzner SM, Lindholm ME, Mardinoglu A, and Sundberg CJ, "Skeletal muscle transcriptomic comparison between long-term trained and untrained men and women.," Cell Reports, vol. 31, 2020.
- With Arif, M, Emanuelsson, E, Reitzner, SM, Lindholm, ME, Mardinoglu, A, and Sundberg, CJ, "Skeletal muscle transcriptomic comparison between long-term trained and untrained men and women.." Keystone Symposia Conference: New Insights into the Biology of Exercise , Keystone, CO, 2020.
- With Hoople, GD and Cornwall, GB , "Work in Progress: Development of a Biomedical Engineering Concentration Area within an Integrated Engineering Major Emphasizing Sociotechnical Thinking. ," American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL, June 2019.
- With Sundberg CJ, Exercise, Gene Regulation and Cardiometabolic Disease.. Editors: P. Kokkinos and P. Narayan, Cham, Switzerland, : Springer Nature Switzerland, 2019.
- With Arif, M, Emanuelsson, E, Reitzner, SM, Lindholm, ME, Mardinoglu, A, and Sundberg, CJ, "Genome-scale mechanisms of metabolic adaptation in long-term exercise trained humans.." Cell Symposium: Exercise Metabolism , Sitges, Spain, 2019.
- With Emanuelsson, E and Sundberg, CJ, "Genome-scale mechanisms of adaptation in long-term exercise trained humans.," Whitaker Enrichment Seminar , Budapest, Hungary, 2018.
- With Mijwel S, Cardinale DA, Norrbom J, Ivarsson N, Wengström Y, Sundberg CJ, and Rundqvist H, "Exercise training during chemotherapy preserves skeletal muscle fiber area, capillarization, and mitochondrial content in patients with breast cancer.," The FASEB Journal, vol. 32, pp. 5495-5505, 2018.
- With 4. Gillies AR, Bushong EA, Deerinck TJ, Ellisman MH, and Lieber RL, "High resolution three-dimensional reconstruction of fibrotic skeletal muscle extracellular matrix. ," The Journal of Physiology, vol. 595, no. 4, pp. 1159-1171, 2017.
Chase, Bradley
- With Viirre, E. and Price, B., "Direct Effects of Virtual Environments on Users" in Handbook of Virtual Environments: Design, Implementation, and Applications, Second Edition (Human Factors and Ergonomics). 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2014, pp. 521-529.
- With Harrison, S. and Jacobitz, F., "Free Your Mind: Unlocking Your Inner Creativity," American Association for the Advancement of Science, Las Vegas, NV, June 2013.
- With Perry, L., "Should Industrial Engineering Programs Offer a Six Sigma Certification?" Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC), 2013.
- With Black, A., Dow, W., Harrison, S., Krebs, A., McGuire, K., Urbano, J., Storch, P., and Jacobitz, F., "Free Your Mind: Unlock Your Inner Creativity," International Journal of Innovative Technology and Creative Engineering, vol. 3, no. 10, pp. 127-138, 2013.
- With Black, A., Dow, W., Harrison, S., Krebs, A., McGuire, K., Storch, P., Urbano, J., and Jacobitz, F., "Free Your Mind: Unlocking Your Inner Creativity." Proc. American Association for the Advancement of Science - Pacific Division, Las Vegas, NV, 2013.
- With Spooner, C. and Viirre, E., "From Explicit to Implicit Speech Recognition: EEG-Based Brain-State Estimation for Speech-Detection and Translation Applications." Proc. HCI International Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2013, pp. 502-511.
- With Spooner, C. and Viirre, E., "From Explicit to Implicit Speech Recognition: EEG-Based Brain-State Estimation for Speech-Detection and Translation Applications," 34th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference, San Diego, CA, August 2012.
Chen, Diana
- With Chapman, M. A. and Mejia, J. A., "Balancing Complex Social and Technical Aspects of Design: Exposing Engineering Students to Homelessness Issues," Sustainability Special Issue: Innovative Practices in Engineering Education: Concept and Implementat, vol. 12, no. 15, p. 5917, 2020.
- With Mejia, J. A. and Chapman, M. A. , "Engineering as a challenging vocation: How students align personal values to the dominant engineering discourse. ." American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. , Virtual, Montréal, Quebec, 2020.
- With Hoople, G., Ledwith, N., Burlingame, E., Scott, G., and Bush, S., "Exploring Faculty and Student Conceptualizations of Engineering using an Online Card Sorting Platform," International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy, vol. 10, no. 1, 2020.
- With Hoople, G. D., Mejia, J. A. , and Lord, S. M. , "Reimagining Energy Year 2: Integrating CSPs into Course Development. ." American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. , Virtual, Montréal, Quebec, 2020.
- With *Nelson, M., Hoople, G.D., Mejia, J. A., and Lord, S. M. , "What is Energy? Examining Engineering Students’ Conceptions of Energy. ." American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. , Virtual, Montréal, Quebec, 2020.
- With Lam, M. and Yin, Z. Y. , "City Intersections: Impact of City and Social Resources on Social Justice." Engineering Sustainability, Pittsburgh, PA, 2019.
- With Przestrzelski, B. , "Let the Composites Speak: Using Statics to Critically Evaluate Gerrymandering." Frontiers in Education Conference, Cincinnati, OH, 2019.
- With Mejia, J. A. and Breslin, S. , "Navigating Equity Work in Engineering: Contradicting Messages Encountered by Minority Faculty," Digital Creativity: Hybrid Pedagogies, 2019.
- With Hoople, G. D., Mejia, J. A. , and Lord, S. M. , "Reimagining Energy Year 1: Identifying Non-Canonical Examples of Energy in Engineering." American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL, 2019.
- With Peters, M., Hoople, G. D., Mejia, J. A., and Lord, S. M. , "Vocation across the Curriculum: Challenging Students to Recognize their Values." American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL, 2019.
Codd, Daniel
- With Antoni Gil, Muhammad Taha Manzoor, and Melanie Tetreault-Friend, "Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)—Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Advanced Concept Development and Demonstrations," Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports , vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 17-27, 2020.
- With Escarra, M.D., Riggs, B., Islam, K., Ji, Y., Robertson, J., Spitler, C., Platz J., Gupta, N., and Miller, F.J., "Solar Cogeneration of Electricity with High Temperature Process Heat," Cell Reports Physical Science, vol. 100135, 2020.
Dalrymple, Odesma
- With Mejia, A., Chen, D., and Lord, S., "Revealing the Invisible: Conversations about -Isms and Power Relations in Engineering Courses," American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, 2018.
- With Gray, S., Tesfaye, M., and Daryanani, R., "An experiential approach to understanding the engineering design process," University of San Diego Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference, San Diego, CA, 2016.
- With Bansal, S. and Gaffar, A., "Building Faculty Expertise in Outcomes-based Education," NSF Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education: Research and Practice Symposium (EnFUSE), Washington, 2016.
- With Daryanani, R., "Using an Engineering Design Experience in the 6th Grade Curriculum to Promote Interest and Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math," University of San Diego Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference, San Diego, CA, 2016.
- With Bansal, S., "Repository of Instructional and Assessment Techniques for OBE-Based Instructional Module Development System," Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (JEET), vol. 29, pp. 93-100, 2016.
- With Jordan, S. and Pereira, N., "The impact of design swapping on student design sketch quality," International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 1984-1998, 2016.
- With Henry, L., Bridge, J., Henderson, M., and Chavez, M., "Key factors around ocean-based power in the Caribbean region, via Trinidad and Tobago," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 50, pp. 160-175, 2015.
- With Bansal, S. and Bansal, A., "Outcome-based Education Model for Computer Science Education," vol. 28, no. 2, 3, pp. 113-121, 2015.
- With Sears, D. and Evangelou, D., "The Relative Pedagogical Value of Disassemble/Analyze/Assemble (DAA) Activities," Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 6, 2013.
- With Sears, D. and Evangelou, D., "The Motivational and Transfer Potential of Disassemble/Analyze/Assemble Activities," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 100, no. 4, pp. 741-759, 2011.
Garcia, Saturnino
- With Railing, B. and Taylor, C., "Active Learning in Computer Systems Courses," ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), 2018.
- "Active Learning in Systems Courses: (Abstract Only)." New York, NY: ACM, Proc. 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Baltimore, MD, 2018, pp. 1067-1067.
- "Improving Classroom Preparedness Using Guided Practice." New York, NY: ACM, Proc. 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Baltimore, MD, 2018, pp. 326-331.
- "Improving Classroom Preparedness with Guided Practice," ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Submitted.
- With Lewis, C. and Lee, C., "Integrating Social Justice Topics Into CS1," ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), 2018.
- "Integrating Social Justice Topics into CS1: (Abstract Only)." New York, NY: ACM, Proc. 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Baltimore, MD, 2018, pp. 1056-1056.
- With Kussmaul, C., "Guiding Students to Understand CS Concepts and Develop Process Skills with POGIL," Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 2017.
- With Kussmaul, C., "Guiding Students to Understand CS Concepts and Develop Process Skills with POGIL: Conference Tutorial," Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 71-71, 2017.
- "Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) in the CS Classroom (Abstract Only)." New York, NY: ACM, Proc. 2017 ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Seattle, WA, 2017, pp. 724-724.
- With Hu, H., Kussmaul, C., and Mayfield, C., "Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning in the CS Classroom," ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), 2017.
Gibbons, Melissa
- With Kohl, J.G., "Using finite element analyses to assess the effect of a thickness gradient on the stress profile at the epoxy/silicone interface of thin coatings subjected to pull-off loading.," International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, vol. 102, no. 102686, p. 102686, 2020.
- With Phohomsiri, P., Volman, V., Ciu, J., and Ng., L.J., "A fast-running, end-to-end concussion risk model for assessment of complex human head kinematics.," Military Medicine, vol. 183, p. 339–346, 2018.
- With Ng, L.J., Volman, V., Phohomsiri, P., Cui, J., and Swenson, D.J., Stuhmiller, J.H., "A mechanistic end-to-end concussion model that translates head kinematics to neurologic injury.," Frontiers in Neurology, vol. 8, p. 269, 2017.
- With Perotti, L.E. and Klug, W.S. , "Computational mechanics of viral capsids." in Methods in Molecular Biology. 2015, pp. 139-188.
- With Dang, X., Adkins, M., Powell, B., and Chan, P., "Finite element modeling of blast lung injury in sheep.," Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, vol. 137, no. 4, p. 041002, 2015.
- With Chou, T. and D’Orsogna, M.R. , "Diffusion-dependent mechanisms of receptor engagement and viral entry.," The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, vol. 114, no. 46, pp. 15403-15412, 2010.
Glick, John
- "Computer Science Graduating Seniors," SMSE banquet, 2017.
- "Computer Science Awards," Honors Convocation, May 2017.
- With Zingaro, D., Porter, L., Cutts, Q., Hummel, J., Lee, C., and Spacco, J., "Peer Instruction in Computing: a Focus on Student Learning," Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), March 2016.
- "Promise and Predicament: The Experience of Catholic Professors in Catholic Universities," CEE event, October 2014.
- "ARRT Demystified: Reappointment and Tenure," CEE event, September 2013.
- With Bailey-Lee, C., Porter, L., Simon, B., and Zingaro, D., "Peer Instruction in CS: Introduction and Recent Developments," Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), March 2013.
- With Porter, L., "Peer Instruction in Computer Science at Small Liberal Arts Colleges," Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE), 2013.
- "A Discussion of the Third Criterion: Service and the Rank and Tenure Process," CEE Panel Discussion, September 2012.
- With Bailey-Lee, C., Porter, L., Simon, B., and Zingaro, D., "Peer Instruction in CS Classroom: A Hands-On Introduction," Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), March 2012.
- With Porter, L., Simon, B., and Zingaro, D., "Peer Instruction," Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Southwest Regional Conference, April 2011.
Heckman, Mark
- "7 Habits of Highly Effective Safe Home Computing," Bridges Academy, University of San Diego, March 2018.
- "The difference between data security and privacy." United States Cybersecurity Magazine, , 2017.
- "Where are the Holes in a 'Holistic' View?" Maritime Risk Symposium, Tiffin University, November 2017.
- "Personal and Home Cyber Security, Cyber Security Awareness Month," University of San Diego, October 2017.
- "The promise and limits of Big Data for improving intrusion detection," ISSA Journal, vol. 15, no. 6, 2017.
- With McCready, J., Mayhew, D., and Callahan, W., "Toward a maritime cyber security compliance regime" in Issues in Maritime Cyber Security. 2017, pp. 543-568.
- "Cybersecurity education's cargo cult." United States Cybersecurity Magazine, , 2016.
- "System MAC Integrity Policy," IEEE Invitational Workshop on a Building Code for Power System Software Security, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, November 2016.
- With Schell, R., "Using proven reference monitor patterns for security evaluation," Information, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 23:1-23:24, 2016.
- "Staying Safe On-line," Bridges Academy, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, March 2016.
Hoople, Gordon
- With Choi-Fitzpatrick, A. , Drones for Good: An Integrated Approach for Developing a Sociotechnical Mindset. San Rafael, CA: Morgan & Claypool, 2020.
- With Mejia, J.A., Hoffoss, D.A., and Devadoss, S. , "Makerspaces on the Continuum: Examining Undergraduate Student Learning in Formal and Informal Settings," International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), 2020.
- With Choi-Fitzpatrick, A. , Parde, N., Hoffos, D., Mellete, M., and Nishimura, R., & Gutman, V., "About Time: Visualizing Time at Burning Man," The STEAM Journal, vol. 4(1), 2019.
- With Alexander, E., "Anisotropic Behavior of Ultrasonic Waves in 3D Printed Materials," American Journal of Undergraduate Research, vol. 16(3), pp. 15-22, 2019.
- With Choi-Fitzpatrick, A., "Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset: An Interdisciplinary Approach Using Drones," Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 7(3), 2019.
- With Chen, D., Mejia, J., and Lord, S., "Reimagining Energy: Deconstructing and Decolonizing Traditional Engineering Silos," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, 2018.
Huang, Ming
- "Performance Analysis and Design Optimization of 5R Planar Parallel Robots." Proc. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Houston, TX, November 2012.
- With Buckley, J., "A Study on Dimension Synthesis for the Peaucellier Mechanism," Journal of Mechanics Engineering and Automation, vol. 2, no. 5, pp. 271-278, 2012.
- "Design of a Planar Parallel Robot for Optimal Workspace and Dexterity," International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 176-183, 2011.
- With Thebert, J., "A Study of Workspace and Singularity Characteristics for Design of 3 DOF Planar Parallel Robots," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 51, no. 5, pp. 789-797, 2010.
- With Malicky, D. and Kohl, J., "Integrating a Machine Shop Class into the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum: Experimental and Inductive Learning," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 135-146, 2010.
- With Malicky, D. and Lord, S., "A Design Methodology for Choosing an Optimal Pedagogy: the Pedagogy Decision Matrix," International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 325-337, 2007.
- With Varma, H., "Geometry-Based Efficient Rate Coordination for Manipulators with Kinematic Redundancy," Journal of Robotic Systems, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 275-285, 1995.
- With Ling, S., "Kinestatic Analysis of General Parallel Manipulators," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, vol. 117, pp. 601-606, 1995.
- With Masory, O., "A Simple Method of Accuracy Enhancement for Industrial Manipulators," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 114-122, 1992.
- With Waldron, K., "An Efficient Rate Allocation Algorithm in Redundant Kinematic Chains," Journal of Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Automation in Design, vol. 111, pp. 545-554, 1989.
Jacobitz, Frank
- With Addiego, N., Fabian, M., Gledhill, R., Schmachtenberger, H., Shao, A., and Wang, F., "Problem Solving in the Engineering Classroom: Peer Teaching at the Freshman Level," American Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Submitted.
- With Addiego, N., Bailey, S, and Mayhew, D., "Evaluation of the Efficiency of an ARM-based Beowulf Cluster versus a Traditional Desktop Computing for High Performance Computations," Proc. 97th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Waimea, HI, 2017.
- "On the Orientation of Flow Structures in Stratified and Sheared Homogeneous Turbulence, Workshop on Developments in Fluid Instability," Brandenburgische Technische Universität, Cottbus, Germany, 2017.
- With Moreau, A. and Aguirre, J., "On the Orientation of Vortical Structures in Homogeneous Turbulent Shear Flows," Bulletin of the American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting, Denver, CO, 2017.
- With Aguirre, J. and Moreau, A., "On the Orientation of Vortical Structures in Rotating and Sheared Homogeneous Turbulence," Proc. 10th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena, Chicago, IL, 2017.
- With Schneider, K. and Farge, M., "On the Scale-Dependent Helicity in Stably Stratified Turbulent Shear Flows," Proc. 97th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Waimea, HI, 2017.
- "On the Structure and Dynamics of Turbulent Stratified Shear Flows," MEGSA Symposium, University of California at Riverside, Riverside, CA, 2017.
- "On the Structure and Dynamics of Turbulent Stratified Shear Flows," German Aerospace Center, Göttingen, Germany, 2017.
- With Moreau, A. and Aguirre, J., "On the Structure Orientation in Homogeneous Turbulent Shear Flows, Part I: Analysis Method Development," Proc. 97th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Waimea, HI, 2017.
- With Moreau, A. and Aguirre, J., "On the Structure Orientation in Homogeneous Turbulent Shear Flows, Part II: Application to Stratified and Rotating Shear Flows," Proc. 97th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Waimea, HI, 2017.
Jiang, Eric
- "A Framework for Effective Classification," International Conference on Computer Modeling and Simulation, Sydney, Australia, 2018.
- "Enhanced Student Learning Experience with Big Data Analytics Techniques" in Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Springer International Publishing, 2018.
- "Detecting System Intrusions by Using Both Labeled and Unlabeled Data." Proc. International Conference on Information System, , 2017, pp. 185-189.
- "Advanced Information Retrieval Models and Applications," International Conference on Urbanization and Social Development Based on Big Data, Qingdao, China, 2016.
- "Exploring Practical Data Mining Techniques at the Undergraduate Level," International Journal of Computers, vol. 1, pp. 76-82, 2016.
Khalil, Imane
- With Pratt, Q., "MATLAB/FLUENT Model for Studying the Uncertainty Quantification of Spent Nuclear Fuel Heat Transfer," ASME 5th Joint US-European Fluids Engineering Summer Conference, Montreal, Canada, 2018.
- With Hayes, R., Pratt, Q., Spitler, C., and Codd, D., "Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Heat Transfer in Directed Thermoplates," International Journal of Mass and Heat Transfer, vol. 123, pp. 89-96, Submitted.
- With Pratt, Q., "Two-Dimensional Modeling of Spent Nuclear Fuel Using FLUENT," 19th International Conference on Nuclear Fusion Engineering and Technology, San Diego, CA, 2017.
- "Uncertainty Quantification Using Polynomial Chaos Expansion in Numerical Simulations of Spent Nuclear Fuel Assemblies," ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, 2017.
- "Two-Dimensional Modeling of Spent Nuclear Fuel Using Uncertainty Quantification," 19th International Conference on Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Fuel Management, Vancouver, Canada, 2017.
- "Uncertainty Quantification in Two-dimensional Simulations of Spent Nuclear Fuel Assemblies," AAAS Pacific Division Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2016.
- "Uncertainty Quantification Using Polynomial Chaos Expansion in Numerical Simulations of Spent Nuclear Fuel Assemblies," Collaborative Conference on 3D and Materials Research, 2016.
- 17th International Conference on Renewable Energy Sources, Paris, France, 2015.
- "Development of the Sandia Cooler." Sandia Report, SAND 2013-10712, , 2013.
- With Webb, S., "Numerical Simulations of Lab-Scale Brine-Water Mixing Experiments." Sandia Report, SAND 2006-5418, , 2006.
Kim, Ernest
- With Schubert, T. and Abbasi, S., "Estimation of Experimental Errors Using Monte Carlo Analysis in the Introductory Electrical Circuits Laboratory," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2018.
- With Schubert, T., "Short-Term Full-Semester Study-Abroad Engineering Programming Courses," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2018.
- With Schubert, T., "A Low-Cost Design Experience for Junior-Level Electronics Circuits Laboratories Through Emulation of Industry-Printed Circuit Board Design Practice," International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, Nov. 3, 2016.
- With Schubert, T., Burrows, C., and Meshkaty, S., "Case Studies of Technology - Assisted Flipped, Hybrid-Flipped, and Traditional Classrooms," Proc ASEE Annual Conference, 2016.
- With Schubert, T., Fundamentals of Electronics: Book 1 | Electronic Devices and Circuit Applications. San Rafael, CA: Morgan & Claypool, 2016.
- With Schubert, T., Fundamentals of Electronics: Book 2 | Amplifiers: Analysis and Design. San Rafael, CA: Morgan & Claypool, 2016.
- With Schubert, T., Fundamentals of Electronics: Book 3 | Active Filters and Amplifier Frequency Response. San Rafael, CA: Morgan & Claypool, 2016.
- With Schubert, T., Fundamentals of Electronics: Book 4 | Oscillators and Advanced Electronics Topics. San Rafael, CA: Morgan & Claypool, 2016.
- With Schubert, T. and Jacobitz, F., "Office Hours Re-imagined: Mentored Learning in Ideation Spaces," Proc. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference, 2016.
- With Schubert, T., "A Laboratory Exercise to Improve Student Understanding of Dominant Pole Analysis and High-Frequency Modeling of Field Effect Transistors," International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 2015.
Kim, Jae
- "Reaching 50% Renewables by 2030: Implications for Grid Operations," Guest Lecture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, April 2017.
- "The Energy Challenge: Here and Beyond," Bridges Academy, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, April 2017.
- "Environmental Effects from a Large-Scale Adoption of Electric Vehicle Technology in the City of Los Angeles," Guest Lecture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, April 2015.
- With Anders, S., Silva-Send, N., Gordon, C., and Gu, Y., "Splitting the Electric Emissions Baby: Allocating Greenhouse Gas Reductions between Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policies," Electricity Journal, vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 29-42, 2015.
- "Carbon Emissions Implications of PEV Charging with Localized Solar Power and Storage," Energy Policy Research Conference, San Francisco, CA, September 2014.
- With Rahimi, M., "Future energy loads for a large-scale adoption of electric vehicles in the City of Los Angeles: Impacts on greenhouse gas emissions," Energy Policy, vol. 73, pp. 620-630, 2014.
- "Potential effects of climate change on the plug-in electric vehicle energy load and greenhouse gas emissions in Los Angeles," Carbon Management Technology Conference, Alexandria, VA, October 2013.
- "Potential energy load requirements of an electrified transportation sector in Los Angeles: Impacts on greenhouse gas emissions," Western Energy Policy Research Conference, Portland, OR, September 2013.
- With Rahimi, M., "Potential energy load requirements of an electrified transportation sector in Los Angeles: Impacts on greenhouse gas emissions." Proc. International Symposium of Sustainable Systems and Technologies, , 2013.
- With Rahimi, M. and Newell, J., "Life-Cycle Emissions from Port Electrification: A Case Study of Cargo Handling Tractors at the Port of Los Angeles," International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 321-337, 2012.
Kohl, James
- With M. Morse, J. Kotsch, and B. Prussak, "Examining the Risk of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) as a Function of Water Conductivity," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56 (4), pp. 4324 - 4328, 2020.
- With A.G. Kohl, A. Licea-Claverie, A. Zizumbo-Lopez, R. Jayasinghe, M. Ashokcline, and C. Baillie, "Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of as-Received Recycled Polyethylene Filled with Rice Husk and their Relationship to the End Use of these Composites," Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials , 2020.
- With M.M. Gibbons, "Using Finite Element Analyses to Assess the Effect of a Thickness Gradient on the Stress Profile at the Epoxy/Silicone Interface of Thin Coatings Subjected to Pull-off Loading," International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, Submitted.
Kramer, Kathleen
- "Special Issue on Cyber Security in Aerospace," IEEE Aerospace & Electronics Systems Magazine, vol. 32, no. 11, p. 5, 2017.
- With Stubberud, S., "Feature Object Extraction Applied to Activity-Based Intelligence Threat Understanding," SIMULATION (Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence in Modeling and Simulation, vol. 93, no. 9, pp. 727-736, 2017.
- With Stubberud, S., "Image Navigation Using A Tracking-Based Approach," Advances in Science, Technology, and Engineering, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 1478-1486, 2017.
- With Stubberud, S., "Navigation Using Angle Measurements," Mathematics in Engineering, Science & Aerospace, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 1-15, 2017.
- With Stubberud, S., "Monitoring the Kalman Gain Behavior for Manuever Detection." Proc. 25th International Conference on Systems Engineering (ICSEng), Las Vegas, NV, 2017, pp. 39-44.
- With Stubberud, S., "Submarine Harbor Navigation Using Image Data." Proc. International Conference in Nonlinear Problems in Aviation and Aerospace, La Rochelle, France, 2017, pp. 1-6.
- With Stubberud, S., "Evidence Accrual Technique for Information Assurance." Proc. 50th International Carnahan Conference on the Security Technology (ICCST), , 2016, pp. 1-6.
- With Stubberud, S. and Stubberud, A., "Navigation Using Image Tracking." Proc. IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering (ICSEE), Eilat, Israel, 2016, pp. 1-5.
- With Stubberud, S., "Threat Understanding Using Multiple Tracking Sensors and Fuzzy Based Evidence Accrual." Proc. International Symposium on Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Applications (INISTA16), , 2016, pp. 1-6.
- With Stubberud, S., "UAVs Working in Conjunction with Unattended Ground Sensors." Proc. 35th IEEE/AIAA Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC34), , 2016, pp. 1-6.
Lord, Susan
- With L. Gelles, "The Final Straw’: Integrating complexity into design decisions within a Materials Science course," 2020 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Virtual, Montréal, Quebec, June 2020.
- With M. W. Ohland, R. A. Layton, and M. M. Camacho, "Beyond Pipeline and Pathways: Ecosystem Metrics," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 108, no. 1, pp. 32-56, 2019.
- With Hoople, G., Mejia, J., Chen, D., Dalrymple, O., Reddy, E., and Przestrzelski, B., "Creative Curriculum for Changemaking Engineers." WEEF-GEDC Conference, Albuquerque, NM, 2018.
- With Przestrzelski, B. and Reddy, E., "Teaching social responsibility: A Conflict Minerals Module for an Electrical Circuits course." WEEF-GEDC Conference, Albuquerque, NM, 2018.
- With Ohland, M., Layton, R., and Camacho, M., "All who wander are not lost - Examining outcomes for migrating engineering students using ecosystem metrics." Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, San Jose, CA, 2018.
- With Przestrzelski, B. and Reddy, E., "Mission Possible: Blending the social and technical through an innovative biodesign challenge module for a materials science class." Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, San Jose, CA, 2018.
- With Petropulu, A., "Improving the Diversity of Faculty in Electrical and Computer Engineering (iREDEFINE ECE)," Proc. IEEE, vol. 106, no. 2, pp. 214-218, 2018.
- With Adam, G., Harlow, D., and Kautz, C., "Micro- and Macroscale Ideas of Current among Upper Division Electrical Engineering Students," IEEE Transactions on Education, vol. 60, no. 3, pp. 183-190, 2017.
- With Pilotte, M., Ohland, M., Layton, R., and Orr, M., "Student Demographics and Outcomes in Industrial Engineering," International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), vol. 33, no. 2A, pp. 506-518, 2017.
- With Sgoutas-Emch, S., Baird, L., Myers, P., and Camacho, M., "We're Not All White Men: Using a Cohort/Cluster Approach to Diversify Faculty Hiring in STEM," Thought and Action, vol. 32, no. 1-Summer, pp. 91-107, 2016.
Lumori, Mikaya
- With Shastri, S., Hodge, C., and Moreau, A., "Analysis and Control of Fractional Order Systems with Arbitrary Initial Conditions," IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Submitted.
- With Geerardyn, E., Lumori, M., and Lataire, J., "FRF Smoothing to Improve Initial Estimates for Transfer Function Identification," IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 64, no. 10, pp. 2838-2847, 2015.
- With Geerardyn, E., Schoukens, J., and Lataire, J., "Smoothing the LPM Estimate of the Frequency Response Function via an Impulse Response Truncation Technique," IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 63, pp. 214-220, 2014.
- With Schoukens, J., Lataire, J., and Pintelon, R., "Estimation of the Period and Spectral Content of Multi-Frequency Signals Using Minimal Data Without User Interaction,," 2012 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Graz, Austria, May 2012.
- With Schoukens, J. and Lataire, J., "Approximate ML Estimation of the Period and Spectral Content of Multi-Harmonic Signals Without User Interaction," IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 61, no. 11, pp. 2953-2959, 2012.
- With Schoukens, J., Lataire, J., and Pintelon, R., "Estimation of the Period and Spectral Content of Multi-Frequency Signals Using Minimal Data Without User Interaction." IEEE Proceedings on Instrumentation and Measurement, New York, NY, 2012, pp. 2953-2959.
- With Schoukens, J. and Lataire, J., "Weighted LS Estimation of Spectral Contents and Periodicity of Signals Comprising Multi-Frequency Components," 2011 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Binjiang, Hangzhou, China, May 2011.
- With Schoukens, J. and Lataire, J., "Weighted LS Estimation of Spectral Contents and Periodicity of Signals Comprising Multi-Frequency Components." IEEE Proceedings on Instrumentation and Measurement, , 2011, pp. 686-689.
- With Schoukens, J. and Lataire, J., "Quantification of Nonlinear Stiffness and Nonlinear Damping in Resonant Circuits," vol. 24, no. 7, pp. 1938-1949, 2010.
- With Schoukens, J. and Lataire, J., "Quantification of Nonlinear Stiffness and Nonlinear Damping in Resonant Circuits," ISMA Proceedings of the International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, September 2010.
McGarry, Matthew
- "Analysis of a Heat Source and Sink in a Partially Open Enclosure," International Journal on Heat and Mass Transfer - Theory and Application, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 29-34, 2015.
Mejia, Alex
- With Hoople, G. D., Hoffoss, D.A., and Devadoss, S. L. , "Makerspaces on the Continuum: Examining Undergraduate Student Learning in Formal and Informal Settings," International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), vol. 36, no. 4, pp. 1184-1195, 2020.
- With Chen, D. A. and Breslin, S. , "Navigating equity work in engineering: contradicting messages encountered by minority faculty," Digital Creativity, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 1-16, 2019.
Ngo, Truc
- With Lauren Hoffman, Gordon D. Hoople, William Trevena, Udeema Shakya, and Gregory Barr, "Surface morphology and drug loading characterization of 3D-printed methacrylate-based polymer facilitated by supercritical carbon dioxide," Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 2020.
- With Hoffman, L., "Affordable Solar Thermal Water Heating Solution for Rural Dominican Republic," Renewable Energy, vol. 115, pp. 1220-1230, 2018.
- With Blair, S., Kuwahara, K., Christensen, D., Barrera, I., Domingo, M., and Singamneni, S., "Drug Impregnation for Laser Sintered Poly(methyl methacrylate) Biocomposites Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide," The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, vol. 136, pp. 26-29, 2018.
- With Lambert, C., Dorren, B., Gee, B., Go, S., and George, R., "Effects of deposition and supercritical CO2 treatment parameters on physical and electrical properties of pentacene thin films," Synthetic Metals, vol. 220, pp. 384-393, 2016.
- With Kohl, J., Bierwisch, N., Favaro, G., Rengnet, E., and Schwarzer, N., "Determining the Viscoelastic Behavior of Polyester Fiberglass Composite by Continuous Micro-Indentation and Friction Properties," Wear, vol. 350-351, pp. 63-67, Mar. 15, 2016.
- With Kohl, J., Paradise, T., Khalily, A., and Simonson, D., "Improving Mechanical Properties of Thermoset Biocomposites by Fiber Coating or Organic Oil Addition," International Journal of Polymer Science, vol. 2015, pp. 1-7, Apr. 21, 2015.
- With Lambert, C., Benz, L., and Chau, M., "Improving the Compostability of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Thermoset Composites with a Tertiary Oil Phase," Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, vol. 52, no. 7, pp. 710-717, 2013.
- With Keegan, J. and George, R., "Processing Behaviors of Thin-Film Pentacene and Benzene-1,4-Diboronic Acid in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide," Thin Solid Films, vol. 520, no. 3, pp. 1022-1026, 2011.
- With Jessop, P., Stanley, R., Brown, R., Eckert, C., Liotta, C., and Pollet, P., "Neoteric Solvents for Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Supercritical Fluids, Ionic Liquids, and Expanded Ionic Liquids," Green Chemistry, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 123-128, 2003.
- With McCarney, J., Brown, J., Lazzaroni, M., Counts, K., Liotta, C., and Eckert, C., "Surface modification of Polybutadiene Facilitated by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 88, no. 2, pp. 522-530, 2003.
Perry, Leonard
- With Roberts, C., Olson, R., Lord, S., Camacho, M., and Huang, M., "Developing Changemaking Engineers (Year 2)," Paper at ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH, 2017.
- With Dalrymple, D., "A Study on Methods to Evaluate Teaching Effectiveness," Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC), 2016.
- With Englehart, D., "Reducing Helicopter Maintenance Time using Experimental Design," Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC), 2015.
- "Six Sigma Certification within an Industrial Engineering Program," International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), 2014.
- With Weber, R., "Maximizing Benefits of Class Projects for Students and Receiving Organization," Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC), 2013.
- With Chase, B., "Should Industrial Engineering Programs Offer a Six Sigma Certification?" Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC), 2013.
- With Wolford, E., Steckel, C., and Ackman, M., "Finding the True Root Cause in the Initial Nursing Assessment using PDCA," Society for Health Systems (SHS) Conference 2008, Las Vegas, NV, 2012.
- With Ackman, M., Wolfard, E., Steckel, C., and Hill, C., "Changing Nurse Practice, Letting Go of the Nurse History on Admission," Journal of Nursing Administration, vol. 42, no. 9, pp. 435-441, 2012.
- With Chase, B., "Integrating Six Sigma within the IE Curriculum," Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC), Cancun, Mexico, 2010.
- With Ngo, T., Hall, J., and Kohl, J., "Green Surfboards: Investigation of Product Biodegradability at End of Life," Sports Technology, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 181-191, 2010.
Shastri, Venkat
- With Codd, D., Stewart, E., Gil, P., and Calvet, N., Alternative Energy Systems: Engineering Principles and Applications. 2020.
- With Narendra, K., "Analysis and Control of Fractional Order Derivative Systems with Arbitrary Initial Conditions." 19th Yale Workshop on Adaptive and Learning Systems, New Haven, CT, Submitted.
- With Stewart, E. and Ciaran, R., "Transformer Monitoring Using Kalman Filtering." IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications, , 2017.
- "Implementing Energy Efficient Building Networks with IP-485® Technology." Proc. IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications, , 2012.
- With Kornbluh, R., "Engineering a Muscle: An Approach to Artificial Muscle Based on Field-activated Electroactive Polymers" in Neurotechnology for Biomimetic Robots. 2002.
- With Pelrine, R., "Programmable Biosystems using Levitated Bead Arrays" in High Throughput Combinatorial Methods. 2002.
- With Eckerle, J., "A Biologically Inspired Hexapedal Robot Using Field-Effect Electroactive Artificial Muscles." Proc. SPIE Smart Structures and Materials, , 2001, p. 4332.
- With Pelrine, R., "Applications of Dielectric Elastomer Artificial Muscles." Proc. SPIE Smart Structures and Materials: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD), , 2001, pp. 335-349.
- With Meijer K. and Full, R., "Evaluating the muscle-like properties of an Electroactive Polymer actuator." Advanced Tech. for Commercial Development of Novel Applications, Coronado, CA, 1999.
- "A Biologically Consistent Model of Legged Locomotion Gaits," Biological Cybernetics, vol. 76, no. 6, pp. 429-440, 1997.