Submissions from 2025
Review of Selected Heat Transfer Topics for Solar Thermal Energy Utilization and Storage, Abdulmajeed Alghamdi, Sandra K.S. Boetcher, Leitao Chen, Gerardo Diaz, Hohyun Lee, Peiwen Li, Isabel Melendez, Karl B. Morgan, Aggrey Mwesigye, Hamidreza Najafi, Julia Nicodemus, Juan Ordonez, Forooza Samadi, S. A. Sherif, and Ramon P.P. da Silva
Robust Underactuated Point-Feet Bipedal Locomotion Using Deep Reinforcement Learning and a Balance Recovery System, Aref Amiri, Soroush Zare, and Mojtaba Sharifi
Thrust Coefficient Prediction In Hydrokinetic Turbines Using Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning, Advika Arya, Uma Nair, and Sohail Zaidi
Surface-bound FXIII enhances deposition and straightness of fibrin fibers, Myra Awan, Maya Papez, Ankita P. Walvekar, Sang Joon J. Lee, Kinjal Dasbiswas, and Anand K. Ramasubramanian
Measurements of Temperature and Relative Concentration of Atomic Oxygen in DBD Plasma for Wound Healing and Sterilization, Bhavya Bellannagari, Aryan Tummala, Logan Byrom, Arthur Dogariu, and Sohail H. Zaidi
Thrust Measurements of NACA Airfoils in a Small Dual-Rotor Helicopter, Rohit Chadalavada, Ayati Vyas, and Sohail Zaidi
Development of a Fiber Optic Grip Force Sensor for fMRI-Based Human Motor Control Studies, Winncy Du and Beldanin Aslani Takieh
Development of a Fiber Optic Grip Force Sensor for fMRI-Based Human Motor Control Studies, Winncy Du and Beldanin Aslani Takieh
Introducing new resonant soft x-ray scattering capability in SSRL, Cheng Tai Kuo, Makoto Hashimoto, Heemin Lee, Tan Thanh Huynh, Abraham Maciel, Zina Zhang, Dehong Zhang, Benjamin Edwards, Farzan Kazemifar, Chi Chang Kao, Donghui Lu, and Jun Sik Lee
Fabrication and characterization of piezoelectric poly (lactic acid)/ZnO bionanocomposite films, Meysam Moezzi, Kobra Bakhtari, Marziyeh Ranjbar-Mohammadi, Meghdad Kamali Moghaddam, and Fred Barez
Investigation of PLA/ZnO nanofibers for piezoelectric and nerve regeneration applications, Meysam Moezzi, Meghdad Kamali Moghaddam, Jafar Rahimzadeh, Marzieh Ranjbar-Mohammadi, and Fred Barez
A novel microfluidic approach to quantify pore-scale mineral dissolution in porous media, Rafid Musabbir Rahman, Elliott Niemur, Gianluca Blois, Farzan Kazemifar, Myeongsub Kim, and Yaofa Li
Mechatronics Development and Control of a Lower Limb Exoskeleton With High-Torque Assistance, Jose Jaime Esquivel Patricio, Mojtaba Sharifi, and Sai Hein Si Thu
A Method for Synthesizing Ontology-Based Textual Design Datasets: Evaluating the Potential of Large Language Model in Domain-Specific Dataset Generation, Yunjian Qiu and Yan Jin
AI/ML Approach for Predictive Modeling of RNA Structures and Chemical Reactivity Profiles, Jatin Sarabu and Sohail Zaidi
Impact of Exposure Time on RONS Concentration Measurements in Plasma-Water Interaction, Sonya Sar and Sohail Zaidi
Acoustic Wave Manipulation Through Sparse Robotic Actuation, Tristan Shah, Noam Smilovich, Feruza Amirkulova, Samer Gerges, and Stas Tiomkin
Acoustic Wave Manipulation Through Sparse Robotic Actuation, Tristan Shah, Noam Smilovich, Feruza Amirkulova, Samer Gerges, and Stas Tiomkin
Reinforcement Learning Methods for Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotic Systems: A Survey, Mojtaba Sharifi, Shreesh Tripathi, Yun Chen, Qiang Zhang, and Mahdi Tavakoli
Domain-Specific Aspect Extraction for Product Design, Divyam Sobti, Mahima Agumbe Suresh, Cristina Tortora, and Vimal Viswanathan
Projecting and Comparing Obesity Trends Worldwide via Machine Learning Models, Manasvini Tammineedi, Sandhya Kumar, Devi Nair, and Sohail Zaidi
Integrating Sociodemographics into Trip Chain Models for Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Schedule Simulation with Large Language Models, Yulin Zeng, Yi Fang, Yuhong Liu, and Hohyun Lee
Algorithmic Collusion among EV Charging Stations with Independent Reinforcement Learning Agents, Yulin Zeng, Yiheng Zhao, Yuanliang Li, Yefeng Yuan, Jie Gao, Hepeng Li, Xiao'Ou Yang, Hohyun Lee, Yuhong Liu, and Jun Yan
Submissions from 2024
Development and Control of a Cable-Driven Robotic Platform for Studying Human Balance and Gait, Oluwasegun Akinniyi, Mojtaba Sharifi, Dario Martelli, and Qiang Zhang
Unintended Positive Consequences of an NSF-funded System-wide Collaboration, Feruza Amirkulova, Lalita G. Oka, Arezoo Sadrinezhad, Sue Rosser, Kimberly Stillmaker, Maryam Nazari, Jessica C. Bennett, Younghee Park, and Lizabeth L. Thompson
Cloud-Based IBM Platform's Role in Advancing Machine Learning Models for Early Heart Disease Detection, Advika Arva and Sohail Zaidi
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Techniques for Enhanced Predictive Modeling in Healthcare, Advika Arya, Farwa Kazmi, and Sohail Zaidi
Defect Detection and Closed-loop Feedback Using Machine Learning for Fused Filament Fabrication, Amaris De La Rosa, Amir Armani, and Marcia Golmohamadi
Optimal tool path for extrusion-based additive manufacturing to improve geometrical accuracy and productivity, Robert Ehlers and Amir Armani
Development of a Heatsink with Embedded Thermosyphons for Passive Cooling of High-Power LED Panels, Ayush Guha, Ayaan Raza, and Sohail Zaidi
Speech-Based Human-Exoskeleton Interaction for Lower Limb Motion Planning, Eddie Guo, Christopher Perlette, Mojtaba Sharifi, Lukas Grasse, Matthew Tata, Vivian K. Mushahwar, and Mahdi Tavakoli
Novel eco-friendly bio-nano-hybridized woolen felts for effective oil/water separation, Mehdi Hatami, Shima Panahi, Meysam Moezzi, Fred Barez, and Young Wook Chang
Tuning of ultraviolet-curable ink printability via in situ ultraviolet irradiation during direct ink write applications, Sean Jackson, Lysette Zaragoza, Balaji Krisna Kumar, and Tarik Dickens
Bacterial Emission Factors: A Foundation for the Terrestrial-Atmospheric Modeling of Bacteria Aerosolized by Wildland Fires, Leda N. Kobziar, Phinehas Lampman, Ali Tohidi, Adam K. Kochanski, Antonio Cervantes, Andrew T. Hudak, Ryan McCarley, Brian Gullett, Johanna Aurell, Rachel Moore, David C. Vuono, Brent C. Christner, Adam C. Watts, James Cronan, and Roger Ottmar
A Chain-Based Cable-Driven Upper-Limb Exoskeleton: Design, Mechanical Analysis and Development, Yu Xian Lim and Mojtaba Sharifi
Autonomous Motion Planning for a Motorized Walker Using Potential Field and Admittance Control, Gerardo Lopez and Mojtaba Sharifi
Plasma-Water Interaction: Measuring RONS to Investigate the Plasma-Wound Interaction Process, Sharon Mathew, Sonya Sar, and Sohail Zaidi
Sketching Instruction in Engineering Design with an Intelligent Tutoring Software, Hillary E. Merzdorf, Donna Jaison, Tracy Anne Hammond, and Vimal Kumar Viswanathan
Flexible capacitive pressure sensor based on warp knitted spacer fabric, Meghdad Kamali Moghaddam, Meysam Moezzi, Tohid Torabi, and Fred Barez
Impact of Data Heterogeneity on AI/ML Model Accuracy in Assisting Pneumonia Type Prediction, Manasvi Pinnaka, Krishnaveni Parvataneni, and Sohail Zaidi
Integrating Machine Learning Techniques to Improve Pneumonia Diagnostics by Analyzing Chest X-ray Scans, Manasvi Pinnaka and Sohail Zaidi
Integrating Advanced IBM Cloud-Based AI/Machine Learning Platform to Develop Predictive Models for Medical Applications, Manasvi Pinnaka, Sohail Zaidi, and Vimal Viswanathan
Modeling and Vibration Suppression of Rotating Machines Using the Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics and Terminal Sliding Mode Control, Sina Piramoon, Mohammad Ayoubi, and Saeid Bashash
Shape Memory Polymers in 4D Printing: Investigating Multi-Material Lattice Structures, David Pokras, Yanika Schneider, Sohail Zaidi, and Vimal K. Viswanathan
Mechatronics and Control System Design of a Hand Exoskeleton with a Sensorized Soft Glove, Ezekiel John Saldajeno, Perla Portillo, Mojtaba Sharifi, Qiang Zhang, and Sotoudeh Hamedi-Hagh
Enhancing Product Design through AI-Driven Sentiment Analysis of Amazon Reviews Using BERT, Mahammad Khalid Shaik Vadla, Mahima Agumbe Suresh, and Vimal K. Viswanathan
STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODAL ANALYSIS AND MANUFACTURING OF AN INTELLIGENT ROBOTIC WALKER, Anubhav Kumar Sharma and Mojtaba Sharifi
Establishing an Economical Testing Facility for Genome Sequencing of Chrysaora Plocamia and Human Saliva, Deshna Shekar, Indeever Madireddy, Prasun Datta, and Sohail Zaidi
STEM Approach to Enhance Robot-Human Interaction Through AI Large Language Models and Reinforcement Learning, Siddhartha Shibi and Sohail Zaidi
AN AFFORDABLE HIP EXOSKELETON FOR ASSISTANCE AND REHABILITATION: DESIGN, ANALYSIS, AND FABRICATION, Dhurba Shrestha and Mojtaba Sharifi
Precision motion control of rotary flexible link manipulators using polynomial input trajectories and feedback control, Phuc Tran and Saeid Bashash
Selective Laser Melting and Mechanical Characterization of Superalloys Made from Recycled Parts, Hugo Tupac-Yupanqui and Amir Armani
Analyzing the Influence of Low-Frequency Induced Vibrations on the Tensile Strength of 3D Printed Materials, Sohail H. Zaidi, Shreyas Ravada, and Ayati Vyas
Clots reveal anomalous elastic behavior of fiber networks, Andrei Zakharov, Myra Awan, Terrence Cheng, Arvind Gopinath, Sang Joon John Lee, Anand K. Ramasubramanian, and Kinjal Dasbiswas
Submissions from 2023
Recycling of brass chips by sustainable friction stir extrusion, Parviz Asadi, Mostafa Akbari, Amir Armani, M. R.M. Aliha, Maryam Peyghami, and Tomasz Sadowski
ACOUSTIC CLOAK DESIGN VIA GRADIENT-BASED OPTIMIZATION, Angel Avina, Samer Gerges, Feruza A. Amirkulova, and Winncy Du
Introduction to Blockchain Technology, Ahmed Banafa
Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT), Ahmed Banafa
Distributed Finite-Time Secondary Control for DC Microgrids with Reduced Internetwork Data Transmission Dependency, Amir Basati, Saeid Bashash, Josep M. Guerrero, and Juan C. Vasquez
Advanced polynomial trajectory design for high precision control of flexible servo positioning systems, Saeid Bashash
Development of a bio-chair using electromygraphic actuation for rehabilitation excercises, Pranav Bellannagari, Sohail H. Zaidi, and Vimal Viswanathan
Characterizing an Exoskeleton Device for Human Leg Muscle Rehabilitation, Sahana Chowlur, Rishit Agrawal, Sohail H. Zaidi, and Vimal Viswanathan
Exploring the Impacts of Mind Wandering on Driver Takeover in Automated Vehicles: A Comparative Study of Multimodal Displays, Miaomiao Dong, Egbe Etu Etu, Lin Jiang, and Gaojian Huang
Hail a Ride on Overhead Solar Transit, Burford Furman and Ron Swenson
EFFICIENT INVERSE DESIGN OF ACOUSTIC METAMATERIALS USING GRADIENT-BASED OPTIMIZATION, Samer Gerges, Feruza A. Amirkulova, and Jovana Samaniego
Effects of Online Versus In-Person Course Modalities on Student Participation in Flipped Classrooms in Engineering, Crystal Han
Design and fabrication of a modular, lightweight, and portable upper limb exoskeleton for shoulder and elbow, Nathanael Lacuata, Brandon O Dell, Anthony John, Cameron Pelletier, David Jefferson, Richard Lineberger, and Mojtaba Sharifi
Reduced real lifetime of PV panels – Economic consequences, Martin Libra, David Mrázek, Igor Tyukhov, Lucie Severová, Vladislav Poulek, Jiří Mach, Tomáš Šubrt, Václav Beránek, Roman Svoboda, and Jan Sedláček
SmartLact8: A Bio-Inspired Robotic Breast Pump for Customized and Comfort Milk Expression, Yuying Li, Marlenne Valadez Lozano, David Peña, Ish Kumar Gulati, and Lin Jiang
Design and Characterization of a Single Lever Bicycle Brake with Hydraulic Pressure Proportioning, Michael D. Machado and Vimal K. Viswanathan
Sketchtivity, an Intelligent Sketch Tutoring Software: Broadening Applications and Impact, Hillary E. Merzdorf, Donna Jaison, Samantha Ray, Anna Stepanova, Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, Vinayak Krishnamurthy, Wayne Li, Julie S. Linsey, and Tracy Anne Hammond
Optimal Electric Vehicle Braking Control for Maximum Energy Regeneration, Shawn Meszaros and Saeid Bashash
Characterizing the out of plane behavior of MWCNT coated nylon 66 woven engineering fabrics, Meysam Moezzi, Meghdad Kamali Moghaddam, Elham Porkar, and Fred Barez
Single-cell quantification of ribosome occupancy in early mouse development, Hakan Ozadam, Tori Tonn, Crystal M. Han, Alia Segura, Ian Hoskins, Shilpa Rao, Vighnesh Ghatpande, Duc Tran, David Catoe, Marc Salit, and Can Cenik
Applying Machine Learning on Breast Mass Digitized Images to Predict Breast Cancer, Krishnaveni Parvataneni, Farwa Kazmi, Syed H.A. Kazmi, and Sohail H. Zaidi
AI Framework for Fetal Health Risk Prediction, Krishnaveni Parvataneni, Sohail H. Zaidi, Farwa Kazmi, and Syed H.A. Kazmi
On site renovation of degraded PV panels – Cost and environmental effective technology, Vladislav Poulek, Igor Tyukhov, and Vaclav Beranek
Portable Diabetic Ketoacidosis Detector via the Human Exhaled Breath Analysis, Kevin Sayo and Winncy Y. Du
DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION OF TUNED MASS DAMPERS TO IMPROVE SETTLING TIME OF A PRECISION OPTICAL SYSTEM, Stephen D. Sidletsky, Feruza A. Amirkulova, Michel Pharand, and Burford J. Furman
35TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DESIGN THEORY AND METHODOLOGY (DTM), Vimal K. Viswanathan and Rahul S. Renu
Softening of PEO-LiTFSI/LLZTO Composite Polymer Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries under Cyclic Compression, Dan Il Yoon, Nishad Mulay, Jericko Baltazar, Dang Khoa Cao, Valeria Perez, Johanna Nelson Weker, Min Hwan Lee, Robert D. Miller, Dahyun Oh, and Sang Joon John Lee
Submissions from 2022
Deep learning assisted PM metamaterial design, Anam Abbas, Cheng Qiu, and Feruza Amirkulova
Design of Acoustic Metamaterials Using Conditional Wasserstein Generative Adversarial Networks, Feruza A. Amirkulova, Peter Lai, and Diego Soto
Broadband acoustic lens design using gradient-based optimization, Feruza Amirkulova, Samer Gerges, and Andrew N. Norris
State estimation-based robust optimal control of influenza epidemics in an interactive human society, Vahid Azimi, Mojtaba Sharifi, Seyed Fakoorian, Thang Nguyen, and Van Van Huynh
Extended Horizon ECMS Control of PHEVs With 2D Electricity Price Adaptation Policy, Saeid Bashash
Design of a Biochair to Facilitate Leg Muscles Rehabilitation, Pranav Bellannagari, Sohail Zaidi, and Vimal Viswanathan
Fused Deposition Modeling with Induced Vibrations: A Study on the Mechanical Characteristics of Printed Parts, Joseph Dei Rossi, Ozgur Keles, and Vimal Viswanathan
Intelligent assistance for older adults via an admittance-controlled wheeled mobile manipulator with task-dependent end-effectors, Liang Ding, Hongjun Xing, Ali Torabi, Javad K. Mehr, Mojtaba Sharifi, Haibo Gao, Vivian K. Mushahwar, and Mahdi Tavakoli
Machine-learned Adaptive Switching in Voluntary Lower-limb Exoskeleton Control: Preliminary Results, Pouria Faridi, Javad K. Mehr, Don Wilson, Mojtaba Sharifi, Mahdi Tavakoli, Patrick M. Pilarski, and Vivian K. Mushahwar
The Design Evolution of a Lower Extremity Exoskeleton Device for Leg Muscle Rehabilitation, Patrick Fusilero, Andres Reyes, Rodrigo Trejo, Vimal Viswanathan, Indeever Madireddy, Aayush Vemuri, and Sohail Zaidi
Nicotine Affects Murine Aortic Stiffness and Fatigue Response during Supraphysiological Cycling, Elizabeth Ho, Joscha Mulorz, Jason Wong, Markus U. Wagenhäuser, Philip S. Tsao, Anand K. Ramasubramanian, and Sang Joon John Lee
Surface Bacteria Inactivation by a DBD Plasma Sheet Generator, Himani Jha, Rina Weaver, Darshan Mundewadi, Bhavya Bellannagari, and Sohail Zaidi
A review of technologies for carbon capture, sequestration, and utilization: Cost, capacity, and technology readiness, Farzan Kazemifar
Tensile and stress relaxation characteristics of hybrid PLA-PVA/CS yarns loaded with antibiotic tetracycline hydrochloride used as suture, Meysam Moezzi, Vida Sa’di, Marziyeh Ranjbar-Mohammadi, Reza Saghafi, and Fred Barez
Optimal Design of Functionally Graded Parts, Priyambada Nayak and Amir Armani
Deep Reinforcement Learning for EMG-based Control of Assistance Level in Upper-limb Exoskeletons, Martin Oghogho, Mojtaba Sharifi, Mia Vukadin, Connor Chin, Vivian K. Mushahwar, and Mahdi Tavakoli
Exploring the Vibrational and Rotational Temperatures of a DBD Plasma Jet for Wound Healing, Krishnaveni Parvataneni and Sohail Zaidi
Getting Fit in a Sustainable Way: Design and Optimization of a Low-Cost Regenerative Exercise Bicycle, Huy Pham, Aseesh Paul Bandaru, Pranav Bellannagari, Sohail Zaidi, and Vimal Viswanathan
Autonomous Locomotion Trajectory Shaping and Nonlinear Control for Lower Limb Exoskeletons, Mojtaba Sharifi, Javad K. Mehr, Vivian K. Mushahwar, and Mahdi Tavakoli
