Appendix C Mechanical Engineering Faculty Resumeseng.auburn.edu/files/file212.pdfDAVID G. BEALE Professor 202 Ross Hall Phone: (334) 844-3336, Fax: (334) 844-3307 E-mail: [email protected]

Appendix CMechanical Engineering Faculty Resumes

DAVID G. BEALEProfessor

202 Ross HallPhone: (334) 844-3336, Fax: (334) 844-3307

E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

• 1988 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan• 1980 - MSE, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan• 1976 - BS, Geological Engineering, Michigan Technological University

EXPERIENCEYears of experience at Auburn: 15

• 1989 - Present: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, MechanicalEngineering, Auburn University

• 1984 - 1989: Engineering Analyst, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI• 1980 - 1982: Piping Design Engineer, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, CA• 1976 - 1978: Petroleum Engineer, Amoco Production Company, Traverse City, MI

SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers• Society of Manufacturing Engineers

INSTITUTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

• 2003 - Present: Chair of Design and Manufacturing Area - Mechanical EngineeringDepartment

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 1999: Project of the Year - National Assoc. Mngmt and Tech. Assistance Centers.• 1996: Best Paper Award - J. of Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

• 2004 - Present: NASA Marshall Sabbatical - Virtual prototyping of MXER tether andcontrol station design

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Virtual and physical machine prototyping. Design, simulation and construction ofautomatic machinery and mechanisms. Application to manufacturing equipment forcomposites and braiding machinery.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

• Chen, K., Beale, D., "A New Method to Determine the Base Inertial Parameters of PlanarMechanisms", Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 39, No. 9, pp 971-984, 2002.

• Zhang, Q, Beale, D., Broughton, R., "Analysis of Circular Braiding Process: Part I and II",ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 121, pp 351-359, Aug.1999.

PATENTS

• Beale, D., Broughton, R., Klein, J., "Rotably Driven Braiding Machine with 3rd YarnCarried and Delivered by Stationary Carriages About a Braiding Point", Patent issued,No. 5913959, 1999.

DAVID M. BEVLYAssistant Professor


E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.eng.auburn.edu/~dmbevly/

EDUCATION

• 2001 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University• 1997 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology• 1995 - BS, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University


• 2001 - Present: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1997 - 2001: Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University• 1995 - 1997: Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of

Technology


• 2001 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers• 2001 - Present: Institute of Navigation

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2000: SAE Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper - Society of AutomotiveEngineering.

• 1997: Mechanical Engineering 3-D Doctoral Fellowship - Stanford University.• 1995: MIT Starr Foundation Fellowship - Massachusetts Institute of Technology.• 1994: Research Careers for Minority Scholar (RCMS) - Texas A&M University.• 1990: Presidential Achievement Award - Texas A&M University.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• GPS and Sensor Fusion• Control of Dynamic Systems• Vehicle Dynamics and Control• State and Parameter Estimation


• Bevly, D.M., "GPS: A Low Cost Velocity Sensor for Correcting Inertial Sensor Errors onGround Vehicles", Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 2004.

• Daily, R., Bevly, D. M., "The Use of GPS for Vehicle Stability Control Systems", IEEETransactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 51, No. 2, Apr. 2004.

• Bevly, D.M., Gerdes, J.C., Wilson, C., "The Use of GPS Based Velocity Measurementsfor Measuring Side Slip and Wheel", Vehicle System Dynamics, Vol. 38, No. 2, pp 127-147, Aug. 2002.

• Bevly, D.M., Gerdes, J.C., Parkinson, B., "A New Yaw Dynamic Model for Improved HighSpeed Control of a Farm Tractor", Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, andControl, Vol. 124, No. 4, pp 659-667, Dec. 2002.

• Bevly, D. M., Dubowsky, D., Mavroidis, C, "A Simplified Cartesian Computed TorqueController and its Application to an", Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, andControl, Vol. 122, No. 1, pp 27-32, Mar. 2000.

• Bevly, D.M., Rekow, A., Parkinson, B., "Comparison of an INS vs. Carrier Phase DGPSAttitude in control of Off-Road", Navigation, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp 257-266, Dec. 2000.

• Rekow, Bell, Bevly, Parkinson, "System Identification and Adaptive Steering of TractorsUtilizing Differential Global Positioning", AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, andDynamics, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp 671-674, Sep. 1999.

PATENTS

• Bevly , et al., "Determination and control of vehicle sideslip using GPS", Patent issued,No. 6681180, 2004.

• Bevly, et. al., "GPS control of a tractor-towed implement", Patent issued, No. 6434462,2002.

SUSHIL H. BHAVNANIAlumni Professor



EDUCATION

• 1987 - PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University• 1979 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay• 1977 - BS, Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore University


• 2003 - Present: Alumni Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 2002 - Present: Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1993 - 2002: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1987 - 2003: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1983 - 1987: Graduate Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University• 1979 - 1982: Power Generation Engineer, Tata Electric Companies, Bombay• 1977 - 1979: Graduate Assistant, Mechanical Engr., Indian Institute of Technology,

Bombay


• 2000 - Present: Insitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers• 1989 - Present: Pi Tau Sigma• 1986 - 1996: American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers• 1986 - Present: Sigma Xi• 1985 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers


• 2001 - 2003: Faculty Advisor - Auburn University Solar Decathlon, solar-powered houseproject

• 2000 - Present: Associate Editor - IEEE Transactions on Components and PackagingTech

• 1998 - Present: Undergraduate Program Officer - Dept. of Mechanical Engineering,Auburn University

• 1998 - Present: Executive Committee Member and Past General Chair - IThermConference

• 1989 - Present: Member - ASME-HTD K-16 Comm on H.T. in Electronic Equipment• 1988 - Present: Director - Sol of Auburn, Auburn University Solar-Electric Vehicle Project

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2003: Fellow - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.• 2003: Alumni Professorship - Auburn University.• 2002: Best Research Paper Award (Runner-up) - American Society of Mechanical

Engineers.• 2001: William F. Walker Superior Teaching Award - Auburn University.• 1999: ASME Curriculum Innovation Award - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.• 1999: Outstanding Faculty Member - Department of Mechanical Engineering.• 1999: Fellowship Award - ASME Solid Waste Processing Division.

• 1998: Outstanding Education Contribution to the field of Electronics ThermalManagement Education - NSF/IEEE.

• 1996: ASME Curriculum Innovation Award (Honorable Mention) - American Society ofMechanical Engineers.

• 1996: Best Paper Award - 7th Annual International Conference on Work Teams.• 1995: College of Engineering Faculty Member of the Year - Student Government

Association.• 1995: Fred H. Pumphrey Teaching Award - College of Engineering.• 1995: Outstanding Faculty Member - Department of Mechanical Engineering.• 1992: Birdsong Merit Teaching Award - College of Engineering.• 1992: Best Research Paper Award - 8th Annual IEEE SemiTherm Conference.• 1992: Best Research Paper Award - International Society for Hybrid Microelectronics.• 1991: Favorite Educator Award - Mortar Board.• 1991: Research Initiation Award - National Science Foundation.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Microelectronics cooling, heat transfer enhancement, lost foam casting, gas turbines,solar energy, refrigeration, non-newtonian fluid mechanics, multiphase heat transfer,spacecraft leak detection


• Wall, K. F., Bhavnani, S. H., Overfelt, R. A., Sheldon, D. S., and Williams, K.,"Investigation of the Performance of an Expandable Polystyrene Injector for use in theLost Foam Casting Process", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions-B, Vol. 34, No. 4,pp 843-851, 2003.

• Hudson, N. H., Bhavnani, S. H., and Overfelt, R. A, "CFD Modeling of the Hydrodynamicsof Fluidization in the Sand Surrounding a Lost Foam Casting Pattern", Metallurgical andMaterials Transactions-B, Vol. 33, No. 4, pp 565-575, 2002.

• Bhavnani, S. H., Fournelle, G., and Jaeger, R. C, "Immersion-Cooled Heat Sinks forElectronics: Insight from High-Speed Photography", IEEE Transactions on Componentsand Packaging Technologies, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp 166-176, 2001.

• Khilnani, V. I. and Bhavnani, S. H., "Sealing of Gas Turbine Disk Cavities Operating inthe Presence of Mainstream External Flow", Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science,Vol. 25, No. 3, pp 163-173, 2001.

• Bhavnani, S. H. and Jaeger, R. C, "Direct Immersion Cooled Microelectronics Heat Sinks:Effects of Test Fluid and Bonding Technique", Journal of Electronics Manufacturing, Vol.10, No. 4, pp 271-281, 2000.

• Bhavnani, S. H., Bar-Cohen, A., and Joshi, Y, "The Classroom of the Future: An Internet-Delivered National Course on Thermal Management of Electronics", Journal ofEngineering Education, Vol. 89, No. 4, pp 423-427, 2000.

• Baldwin, C. S., Bhavnani, S. H., and Jaeger, R. C., "Towards Optimizing EnhancedSurfaces for Passive Immersion Cooled Heat Sinks", IEEE Transactions on Componentsand Packaging, Technologies, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp 70-79, 2000.

• Bhavnani, S. H., and Aldridge, M. D., "Teamwork Across Disciplinary Borders: A BridgeBetween College and the Workplace", Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 89, No. 1,pp 13-16, 2000.

• Bhavnani, S. H., Balch, S. E., and Jaeger, R. C., "Control of Incipience Hysteresis Effectsin Liquid Cooled Electronics Heat Sinks", Journal of Electronics Manufacturing, Vol. 9,No. 2, pp 179-190, 199

SONG-YUL CHOEAssociate Professor



EDUCATION

• 1991 - Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Technical University Berlin, Germay• 1986 - Diploma Eng, Electrical Engineering, Technical University Berlin


• 2001 - 2003: Manager and Research Professor, Center for advanced vehicular systems& EE, Mississippi State University

• 1993 - 2001: Manager/ Director, Manufacturing/ Research center, Hyundai Corp./Hyundai Motor company

• 1991 - 1993: Research and development Engineer, Mannesmann/ Rexroth/Indramat inGermany/U.S.A

• 1986 - 1991: Researching and teacking assistant, Eelctrical Engineering, TechnicalUniversity Berlin, Germay


• 2001 - ECS• 2001 - IEEE• 2001 - SAE


• S.Y.Choe, "Integrated Muti-resolution fuel cell", ECS Conference, 2003.• S.Y.Choe, "The State-of-the-Art Power Electronics in Automotive Application", ICPE

(international Conference Power Electronics), Oct. 2001.• S.Y Choe, "Improved Stator Flux Estimation for Speed Sensorless Stator Flux Orientation

Control of Induction Motors", IEEE. Trans. On PE, Mar. 2000.• S.Y.Choe, Y.-H. Park, H.-S. Moo, "Modeling and dynamic analysis of electromechanical

system in machine tools- Gain tuning of PI speed controller", Proceedings of KoreaPrecision Engineering Association, Jan. 1999.

MALCOLM J. CROCKERDistinguished University Professor


E-mail: [email protected]: www.eng.auburn.edu/department/me/faculty/crocker/

EDUCATION

• 1969 - Ph.D., Engineering Science/Acoustics, Liverpool University• 1964 - MS, Noise and Vibration Studies, Southampton University• 1960 - BS, Aeronautical Engineering, Southampton University


• 1990 - Present: Distinguished University Professor, Mechanical Engineering, AuburnUniversity

• 1983 - 1990: Professor and Head, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1973 - 1983: Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University• 1969 - 1973: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University• 1966 - 1967: Scientist, LTV Research Center, Anaheim, California• 1963 - 1966: Research Staff Member, Research Group, Wyle Laboratories, Huntsville,

Alabama,


• 1995 - Present: International Institute of Acosutics and Vibration• 1984 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers• 1971 - Present: Institute of Noise Control Engineering• 1969 - Present: American Society of Engineering Education• 1964 - Present: Acoustical Society of America


• 2004 - Present: Executive Director - International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration• 2002 - 2003: Chair, Engineering Faculty Council - Auburn University• 2001 - Present: Chair, Faculty Grievance Committee - Auburn University• 1997 - Present: Member of General Assmebly - International Union of Theoretical and

Applied Mechanics• 1996 - Present: Editor in Chief - International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2004: Creative Research Award - Auburn University.• 2000: Honorary Doctorate - University of Craiova, Romania.• 2000: Fellow - American Society of Mechanical Engineering.• 1995: Honorary Doctorate - Baltic State University, St. Petersburg, Russia.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Dynamical Properties of Composite Materials• Prediction of Noise and Vibration of Spacecraft at Launch• Acoustical Properties of Road Pavement Surfaces


• Malcolm J. Crocker, Editor in Chief, "Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control", JohnWiley & Sons, New York, pp 1600, 2004.

• Malcolm J. Crocker, Editor in Chief, "Handbook of Acoustics", John Wiley & Sons, NewYork, pp 1600, 1998.

• Malcolm J. Crocker, Editor in Chief, "Encyclopedia of Acoustics", John Wiley & Sons,New York, pp 2000, 1997.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

• 1998 - 2002: Expert Witness on Acoustics of Sirens -

DAVID DYERProfessor and Chair

206 RossPhone: (334) 844-3305, Fax: (334) 844-3307


EDUCATION

• 1966 - Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology• 1964 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology• 1962 - BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee


• 2004 - 1995: Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1977 - 1995: Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1969 - 1977: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1965 - 1969: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University


• 1985 - Present: American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air ConditioningEngineers

• 1966 - Present: American Society of Engineering Education• 1965 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineering


• 2003 - Present: Chair - Alabama Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels

HONORS AND AWARDS

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Boilers, combustion, energy conservation, mechanical design


• Scott, R. and Dyer, D.F., "Gas Turbine Cycle Modelling for Identifying Potential HighPerformance Cycles", Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on AppliedSuimulation and Modelling, pp 192-195, Sep. 2001.

• Dyer, D.F. and Raju, P.K., "An Effective Method for Obtaining Reliable Feedback andGaining/Maintaining an ABET Accredited Program", Proceedings of the UnitedEngineering Foundation Conference on Engineering Education for Global Practice in the21st Century, pp 103-107, Apr. 2000.

• Burch, D.N. and Dyer, D.F., "Ocean Energy Storage to Reduce Cost of Reverse OsmosisDesalination", Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Power andEnergy Systems, pp 119-123, Nov. 1999.

PATENTS

• Dyer, D.F. and Maples, G., "Dryer with Low Temperature Heat Recovery System", Patentissued, No. 4026035, 1977.

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

• State of Alabama

GEORGE FLOWERSProfessor



EDUCATION

• 1988 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology• 1985 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology• 1984 - BS, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University


• 2002 - Present: Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1995 - 2002: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1990 - 1995: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1988 - 1990: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of South Florida• 1984 - 1988: Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of

Technology


• 2003 - Present: Society of Automotive Engineers• 1999 - Present: International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration• 1998 - Present: American Society of Mechanics• 1988 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers• 1988 - Present: Sigma Xi


• 2002 - Present: Secretary - Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound• 2000 - Present: Member - Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound• 2000 - 2002: Member - ASME Committee on Member Interests• 2000 - Present: Associate Technical Editor - ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics• 1995 - 2000: Member - ASME Council on Education• 1992 - Present: Member - Structural Dynamics Technical Committee for the International

Gas Turbine Institute (IGTI)• 1992 - Present: Member - Dynamics of Structures and Systems Committee of the Applied

Mechanics Division of ASME

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2003: Outstanding Faculty Member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering -Auburn University, College of Engineering.

• 1995: Alumni Teaching Award - Auburn University.• 1994: DOW Outstanding New Faculty Award Recipient - American Society for

Engineering Education.• 1993: Leadership Development Intern - American Society of Mechancial Engineers.


• 2001 - 2003: National Research Council/AFOSR Summer Faculty -

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Dynamics, vibration, and control of rotating machinery. This includes magnetic bearingcontroller development, simulation modeling, and experimental testing.

• Vibration analysis and testing of electronic systems. This including electrical connectors,automotive electronic systems and components, and MEMS devices.


• Chancey, Valeta Carol , Flowers, George T., and Howard, Candice L., "A HarmonicWavelet Approach for Extracting Transient Patterns from Measured Rotor VibrationData", ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 125, pp 81-89,Jan. 2003.

• Gowayed, Yasser, Flowers, George T., Hady, Faissal, and Trudell, Jeffrey, "Optimaldesign of multi-direction composite flywheel rotors", Polymer Composites, Vol. 23, No. 3,2002.

• Szasz, Gyorgy, and Flowers, George T, "Vibration Suppression of a Mistuned BladedDisk Assembling via Magnetic Bearings", Journal of Vibration and Control, Vol. 6, pp 903-921, 2001.

• Szasz, Gyorgy, and Flowers, George T., "Vibration Suppression of a Mistuned BladedDisk Assembling via Magnetic Bearings", Journal of Vibration and Control, Vol. 6, pp 903-921, 2001.

• Chancey, Valeta Carol, and Flowers, George T., "Characterization of Transient Behaviorsin Rotordynamic Vibrations from Experimental Data Using Harmonic Wavelets",International Journal of Acoustics and Vibrations, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp 15-22, 2001.

• Flowers, George T., Szasz, Gyorgy, Trent, Victor S., and Greene, Michael E., "A Study ofIntegrally Augmented State Feedback Control for an Active Magnetic Bearing SupportedRotor System", ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 123, pp377-382, Apr. 2001.

• Flowers, George T., Szasz, Gyorgy, Trent, Victor S., and Greene, Michael E., "A Study ofIntegrally Augmented State Feedback Control for an Active Magnetic Bearing SupportedRotor System", ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 123, pp377-382, Apr. 2001.

• Szasz, Gyorgy, and Flowers, George T.,, "Time Varying Control of a Bladed DiskAssembly using Shaft Based Actuation", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics,, Vol.123, pp 395-398, Jul. 2001.

• Szasz, Gyorgy, and Flowers, George T., "Time Varying Control of a Bladed DiskAssembly using Shaft Based Actuation", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics,, Vol.123, No. 3, pp 395-398, Jul. 2001.

• Peng, Haiwei, Johnson, R. Wayne, Flowers, George, Ricketts, Abbey-Gayle, Yeager,Erin, Konarski, Mark, Torres, Afr, "Underfilling Fine Pitch BGAs", IEEE Transactions onElectronics Packaging Manufacturing,, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp 293-299, Oct. 2001.

• Darden, J. Mark, Earhart, Eric M., and Flowers, George T., " Comparison of the DynamicCharacteristics of Smooth Annular Seals and Damping Seals", Journal of Engineering forGas Turbines and Power, Vol. 123, No. 4, pp 857-863, Oct. 2001.

• Chancey, Valeta Carol, and Flowers, George T., "Identification of Transient VibrationCharacteristics Using Absolute Harmonic Wavelet Coefficients", Journal of Vibration andControl, Vol. 7, No. 8, pp 1175-1193, Nov. 2001.

• Szasz, Gyorgy, Flowers, George T., and Hartfield, Roy J., "Hub Based Vibration Controlof Multiple Rotating Airfoils", AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 16, No. 6, pp1155-1163, Nov. 2000.

• Szasz, Gyorgy, Flowers, George T., and Hartfield, Roy J., "Hub Based Vibration Controlof Multiple Rotating Airfoils", AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 16, No. 6, pp1155-1163, Nov. 2000.

• Szasz, Gyorgy, and Flowers, George T., "Stability Considerations in Controller DesignsDeveloped Using the LF Transformation", Computer Assisted Mechanics andEngineering Sciences, Vol. 6, pp 495-503, 1999.

• Darden, Jonathan M., Earhart, Eric M., and Flowers, George T., "ExperimentalRotordynamic Characterization of Annular Seals: Facility and Methodology", ASMEJournal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 121, pp 349-354, Apr. 1999.

• Lawen, James L., Jr., and Flowers, George T., "Interaction Dynamics Between FlexibleRotor and an Auxiliary Clearance Bearing", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics,Vol. 121, No. 2, pp 183-189, Apr. 1999.

• Darden, J. Mark, Earhart, Eric M., and Flowers, George T., "Experimental RotordynamicCharacterization of Annular Seals: Facility and Methodology", ASME Journal ofEngineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 121, pp 349-354, Apr. 1999.



DANIEL K. HARRISAssociate Professor



EDUCATION

• 1997 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University• 1992 - MS, Applied Mathematics, Johns Hopkins University• 1984 - BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland


• 2003 - Present: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1997 - 2003: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1994 - 1997: Graduate Research Associate, Mechanical Engineeing, Purdue University• 1991 - 1994: Thermal Analyst, Engineering, Economics, and Research Corporation• 1989 - 1991: Senior Engineer, Fairchild Space Corporation• 1985 - 1989: Design Engineer, Westinghouse Defense Electronics


• 1997 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Thermal Management of ground based radars, space-based assets, and advancedpropulsion systems; Waste Heat Recovery And Use Strategies; Heat pipe technology;Metal felt porous media as conformal wick structures for heat pipes; MEMS coolingtechnologies and micro-channel heat pipes.


• Williams, Richard, R. & Harris, D. K, "Wick Performance Characterization of Step-GradedMicrofibrous Metal Felts", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2004.

• Williams, Richard, R. & Harris, D. K., "Measurements Of Thin Metal Felts: Applications InHeat Pipes", Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Vol. 27, pp 227-235, 2003.

• Harris, D. K. & Simionescu, F., "Radiating Fin Analysis Using An Extended PerturbationSeries Solution Technique", AIAA Journal Of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp141-142, 2003.

• Zhang Yun, Renzhe Zhao Harris, D. K. & Johnson R. W., "A Computational Study OnSolder Bump Geometry, Normal, Restoring, And Fillet Forces During Solder Reflow InThe Presence Of Liquefied Underfill", IEEE Transactions Electronics PackagingManufacturing, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp 308-317, 2002.

• Harris, D. K. & Goldschmidt, V. W., "Measurements Of The Overall Heat Transfer FromCombustion Gases Confined Within Elliptical Tube Heat Exchangers", ExperimentalThermal and Fluid Science, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp 33-37, 2002.

• Harris, D. K., Cahela, D. R., & Tatarchuk, B. T., "Wet Layup And Sintering Of Metal-Containing Microfibrous Composites For Chemical Processing Opportunities",Composites Part A -Applied Science And Manufacturing, Vol. 32, No. 8, pp 1117-1126,2001.

• Fang, L., Harris, D. K. & Goldschmidt, V. W., "Heat Transfer of a U-bend in a Cross Flowof Air at Different Angles of Incidence", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer,Vol. 42, No. 17, pp 3053-3059, 2000.

• Harris, D. K., Warren D, Raleigh, R. F. & Goldschmidt, V. W., "Empirically DerivedPredictors of Natural Gas Flame Lengths in Circular Tubes", International Journal ofHVAC&R Research, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp 139-150, 1999.

• Harris, D. K. & Goldschmidt, V. W., "An Empirical Investigation into the External HeatTransfer of a U-Bend in Cross-Flow", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer,Vol. 42, No. 11, pp 1957-1968, 1999

PETER D. JONESAssociate Professor



EDUCATION

• 1990 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Rice University• 1981 - Oc.E., Ocean Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology• 1978 - B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley


• 1996 - Present: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1990 - 1996: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1982 - 1986: Research Engineer, Offshore Systems Div., Exxon Production Research

Co.• 1981 - 1982: Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Technology Dept., Naval Avionics Center


• American Society of Mechanical Engineers• Society of Automotive Engineers


• 2002 - Present: Mini Baja Rules Committee - Society of Automotive Engineers• 2002 - Present: Heat Transfer Newsletter Advisory Board - ASME• 2002 - Present: Executive Committee - SAE Deep South Section• 2002 - Present: Student Activities Chair - SAE Deep South Section• 2001 - Present: Student Activities Committee - Society of Automotive Engineers• 2001 - Present: Faculty Advisor - Formula SAE team• 2001 - Present: Founding Director - Certificate in Automotive Engineering program• 2000 - Present: Scholarship Committee - Society of Automotive Engineers• 2000 - Present: Faculty Advisors Committee - Society of Automotive Engineers• 1999 - Present: Technical Program Committee - SAE Southern Automotive Mfg. Conf.• 1999 - 1999: Technical Program Committee - ASME National Heat Transfer Conference• 1998 - Present: Membership Development & Recognition Committee - ASME Heat

Transfer Div.• 1998 - Present: Founding Advisor - Auburn Lady Tigers Mini Baja team• 1998 - 2000: Chair - Introduction to Engineering Committee• 1996 - Present: Founding Advisor - SAE Collegiate Branch• 1996 - Present: Coordinator - SAE Industrial Lecturer Series• 1995 - Present: Faculty Advisor - Auburn University Mini Baja team• 1994 - 2001: Faculty Advisor - Tau Beta Pi• 1991 - Present: Heat Transfer in Energy Systems Committee - ASME

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2003: Outstanding Collegiate Branch Award - Society of Automotive Engineers.• 2001: Outstanding Faculty Member - Auburn University Mechanical Engineering.• 2001: Faculty Advisor's Award - Society of Automotive Engineers.• 2000: Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award - Society of Automotive Engineers.• 2000: Outstanding Collegiate Branch Award - Society of Automotive Engineers.

• 1999: Fred and Mary Lou Birdsong Merit Teaching Award - Auburn University.• 1999: Outstanding Reviewer - Heat Transfer - American Society of Mechanical

Engineers.• 1991: Ralph Budd Award - Rice University. Best dissertation in the College of

Engineering

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Radiation Heat Transfer - Numerical modeling for participating media and combinedmodes; Measurement of surface and continuum properties; Concentrated solar energy;Metal combustion

• Design - Automotive propulsion systems; Design methodoloogy


• P.D. Jones, G. Teodorescu, R.A. Overfelt, "Spectral-directional emittance of CuO at hightemperatures", Journal of Heat Transfer, 2004.

• E. Nisipeanu and P.D. Jones, "Monte Carlo Simulation of Radiative Heat Transferthrough Fibrous Media", Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 125, No. 4, pp 748-752, Aug.2003.

• E. Nisipeanu and P.D. Jones, "Comparison of Monte Carlo Surface Exchange WithRadiative Continuum Results in Large Particle Dispersions", Journal of Heat Transfer,Vol. 122, No. 3, pp 503-508, Aug. 2000.



JAY M. KHODADADIProfessor



EDUCATION

• 1986 - PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at U-C• 1982 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at U-C• 1980 - BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at U-C


• 2001 - Present: Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1992 - 2001: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1987 - 1992: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1986 - 1987: Visiting Instructor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at U-C


• 1987 - Present: American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)• 1984 - Present: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)• 1979 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)


• 2004 - Present: Associate Editor, Journal of Heat Transfer - American Society ofMechanical Engineers

• 1999 - Present: Member of the Board of Review - Metallurgical and MaterialsTransactions

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2003: William F. Walker Merit Teaching Award - College of Engineering, AuburnUniversity.

• 2000: Research Unit Award - American Society for Engineering Education.• 2000: Outstanding Faculty Member Award - Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Auburn Univ..• 1999: Honorable Mention Award - NAMTAC.• 1998: Birdsong Teaching Award - Auburn University.• 1997: Division of Heat Transfer Best Paper Award - American Society of Mechanical

Engineers (ASME).• 1994: COBASE Project Development Travel Grant - National Academy of

Sciences/National Research.• 1994: Clyde A. Sluhan Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer - Society of

Manufacturing Engineers.• 1993: Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award - Society of Automotive Engineers.• 1991: DOW Outstanding Young Faculty Award - American Society for Engineering

Education.• 1985: ASME Short-Term Enrichment Program (STEP) Grant - U.S. Information Agency.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Fluid Mechanics• Heat Transfer• Computational Fluid Dynamics• Materials Processing• Microfluidics• Experimental Fluid Mechanics


• Khodadadi, J. M. and Lan, X. K., "Invited Paper: CFD Analysis of the Trajectory ofInclusions in the Mold of Continuous Casters", Progress in Computational FluidDynamics, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp 1-11, Jan. 2004.

• Shi, X. and Khodadadi, J. M., "Laminar Natural Convection Heat Transfer in aDifferentially-Heated Square Cavity due to a Thin Fin on the Hot Wall", Journal of HeatTransfer, Vol. 125, No. 4, pp 624-634, Aug. 2003.

• Shi, X. and Khodadadi, J. M., "Laminar Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a Lid-DrivenCavity due to a Thin Fin", Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 124, No. 6, pp 1056-1063, Dec.2002.

• Khodadadi, J. M. and Lan, X. K., "Liquid Steel Flow, Heat Transfer and Solidification inthe Mold of Continuous Casters during Grade Transition", International Journal of Heatand Mass Transfer, Vol. 44, No. 18, pp 3431-3442, 2001.

• Khodadadi, J. M. and Zhang, Y., "Effects of Buoyancy-Driven Convection on Meltingwithin Spherical Containers", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 44,No. 8, pp 1605-1618, 2001.

• Khodadadi, J. M. and Zhang, Y., "Effects of Thermocapillary Convection on Melting withinDroplets", Numerical Heat Transfer: Part A, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp 133-153, 2000.

• Shen, F. and Khodadadi, J. M., "Combined Thermocapillary and Buoyancy-DrivenConvection within Short-Duration Pulse-Heated Liquid Droplets", Numerical HeatTransfer: Part A, Vol. 36, No. 8, pp 839-857, 1999.

• Khodadadi, J. M., Wright, B. L. and Lan, X. K., "LDV Measurements and Computation ofa Turbulent Circular Jet Placed Non-Concentrically in a Confining Pipe", Metallurgical andMaterials Transactions B, Vol. 30, No. 5, pp 957-967, 1999.

• Zhang, Y., Khodadadi, J. M. and Shen, F., "Pseudosteady-State Natural Convectioninside Spherical Containers Partially Filled with a Porous Medium", International Journalof Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 42, No. 13, pp 2327-2336, 1999.

• Shen, F. and Khodadadi, J. M., "Thermocapillary Convection within Short-Duration Pulse-Heated Liquid Droplets", Numerical Heat Transfer: Part A, Vol. 35, No. 3, pp 251-270,1999.

ROY W. KNIGHTAssistant Professor



EDUCATION

• 1986 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas• 1981 - M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland• 1979 - B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland


• 1986 - Present: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Thermal Sciences, Thermal Issues in Electronics Packaging and Manufacture

PRADEEP LALLAssociate Professor


E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.eng.auburn.edu/users/lallpra/

EDUCATION

• 2002 - M.B.A., Finance, Strategy, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern Univ.• 1993 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park• 1989 - M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park• 1988 - B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Delhi College of Engineering, University of Delhi


• 2002 - Present: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AuburnUniversity

• 2001 - 2002: Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Motorola, Inc., Illinois• 1999 - 2001: Manager, Component & Interconnect Reliability Labs, Motorola, Inc., Illinois• 1997 - 1999: Senior Staff Engineer, Motorola, Inc., Illinois• 1994 - 1997: Lead Engineer, Motorola, Inc., Florida• 1992 - 1994: Assistant Director, CALCE Electronic Packaging Ctr, Univ. of Maryland


• 2003 - Present: Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)• 1994 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)• 1992 - Present: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)


• 2003 - Present: Associate Editor - ASME Journal of Electronic Packaging• 2003 - Present: Program Chair - ASME Mechanical Engineering Congress 2004, EPPD

Division• 2003 - Present: Associate Editor - IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging

Technologies• 2003 - Present: Co-Chair, Modeling and Simulation Committee - Electronics Components

and Technology Conference (ECTC)• 2002 - 2003: Program Co-Chair - ASME Mechanical Engineering Congress 2003, EPPD

Division• 2002 - 2003: Track-Chair, Reliability Track - ASME InterPAK Conference 2003• 1998 - 2002: Member, Editorial Advisory Board - Microelectronics Reliability Journal• 1996 - Present: Associate Editor - IEEE Transactions on Electronic Packaging

Manufacturing• 1996 - Present: Member, Modeling and Simulation Committee - Electronics Components

and Technology Conference (ECTC)• 1994 - 2000: Associate Editor - IEEE Transactions on Reliability

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2001: 6-Sigma Black-Belt in Statistics - Motorola, Inc..• 2001: Jane Robertson Memorial Award Scholar - Northwestern University.• 2000: Best Paper Award, HERMES Symposium, Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Motorola, Inc.. High

I/O BGA Format Packages in Portable Communication Devices

• 2000: Best Paper Award, Simulation & Modeling Symposium, Phoenix, AZ - Motorola,Inc.. A Mesh-Free Approach for Numerical Simulation of Portable Electronics

• 1999: Best Paper Award, HERMES Symposium, Austin, TX - Motorola, Inc.. Field-FailureValidation of Board Assembly Thermal Fatigue Reliability

• 1999: Engineering Award - Motorola, Inc.. Automated IC Package Pad Array Generation• 1999: Engineering Award - Motorola, Inc.. Method for Solder Joint Geometry Generation• 1999: Engineering Award - Motorola, Inc.. Map-meshable Areas and Volumes• 1999: Engineering Award - Motorola, Inc.. Method For Optimizing Electronic Solder Joint

Geometry• 1997: Outstanding Innovation Award - Motorola, Inc..• 1997: Best Paper Award, Motorola Summer AMT Symposium, Schaumburg, IL -

Motorola, Inc.. Reliability Forecasting System – Tool-Set for Reducing Cycle Time• 1997: Best Paper Award, Motorola Summer AMT Symposium, Schaumburg, IL -

Motorola, Inc.. Reliability Characterization of the MICROBGA Package• 1997: Engineering Award - Motorola, Inc.. Algorithm To Prevent CPU Overflow Condition• 1996: Best Paper Award, Motorola Winter AMT Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, - Motorola,

Inc.. Development of a System Model for Solder Joint Reliability• 1996: Best Paper Award, Motorola Winter AMT Symposium, Phoenix, AZ - Motorola, Inc..

Soldering Process Characterization to Evaluate Air Versus Nitrogen• 1988: Merit-Certificate - Delhi College of Engineering, Univ. of Delhi. Investigations on

Design and Analysis of Cooling Towers• 1987: Merit-Prize for Standing 1st - Delhi College of Engineering, Univ. of Delhi. Fluid

Systems• 1986: Merit-Prize for Standing 1st - Delhi College of Engineering, Univ. of Delhi.

Engineering Mechanics• 1986: Merit-Prize for Standing 1st - Delhi College of Engineering, Univ. of Delhi. Electrical

Technology• 1985: Merit-Prize for Standing 1st - Delhi College of Engineering, Univ. of Delhi.

Engineering Materials

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• THERMO-MECHANICS OF ELECTRONICS IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS Electronics inharsh environments is exposed to temperature (100 to 200°C), humidity (100% RH),pressure (vacuum-to-high-pressure). Deformation and failure response of commercialfine-pitch electronics in harsh environments is not well understood. Environments beingstudied include - automotive underhood, on-transmission, unmanned airborne vehicles(UAV), tank, missile, avionics and space applications.

• CONSTITUTIVE BEHAVIOR OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS Material constitutivebehavior of electronic materials at small-length scales is not well-understood. Lack ofmaterial data limits the prediction capability and accuracy of computational models.Electronic materials being studied include leadfree solders, low-k dielectrics, underfills,thin-film adhesives, fine-pitch copper traces and conformal coats.

• TRANSIENT DYNAMICS OF MICRO-CIRCUITS AND MEMS IN SHOCK AND DROP-IMPACT Micro-circuits and Micro-electromechanical systems are subject to accidentaldrop, shock-impact, large velocity deformation, and shock due to nearby impact inportable electronic applications. Damage initiation and progression in materials andinterfaces, methodologies for survivability-prediction are not well understood. Applicationsbeing studied include - cellular phones, PDAs, notebook computers, missiles, tanks andunmanned airborne vehicles.

• MULTI-SCALE MODELING OF NANO-STRUCTURES Nanotechnology offers thepromise of engineering materials at atomistic scales. Correlation of the mechanics ofnano-phenomena with macroscale material response is essential for engineering newermaterials. Applications being studied include atomistic aspects of adhesion, nano-indentation, molecular details of fracture, elasticity of single macromolecular chains,gaseous storage in nano-particles, bio-molecular bond strength measurements, andmolecular motors.


• Lall, P., Islam, N, Suhling, J., Darveaux, R.,, "Model for BGA and CSP in AutomotiveUnderhood Environments", 53rd Electronic Components and Technology Conference,Accepted for Publication in IEEE Transactions in Components and PackagingTechnologies, Feb. 2004.

• Lall, P., Singh, N., Suhling, J., Strickland, M., Blanche, J, "Thermal ReliabilityConsiderations for Deployment of Area Array Packages in Harsh Environments", ITherm2004, 9th Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermo-mechanical Phenomena, Jun.2004.

• Lall, P., Panchagade, D., Liu, Y., Johnson, W., Suhling, J., "Models for ReliabilityPrediction of Fine-Pitch BGAs and CSPs in Shock and Drop-Impact", 54th ElectronicComponents and Technology Conference, Jun. 2004.

• Lall, P., Islam, N., Rahim, K., Suhling, J., Gale, S.,, "Leading Indicators-of-Failure forPrognosis of Electronic and MEMS Packaging", 54th Electronic Components andTechnology Conference, Jun. 2004.

• Islam, S., Lall, P., Suhling, J., Johnson, W., "Impact of Environmental PreconditioningAnd Composition Parameters on Constitutive Behavior Of Underfills", ASME InternationalMechanical Engineering Congress and RD & D Exposition, Nov. 2003.

• Lall, P., Banerji, K.,, "Assembly-Level Reliability of Flex-Substrate BGA, Elastomer-on-Flex Packages, and 0.5 mm Pitch Partial Array Packages", Microelectronics ReliabilityJournal, Vol. 40, pp 1081-1095, 2000.

• Lall, P., "Semiconductor Devices: Chip-Scale Packaging", Encyclopedia of Electrical andElectronics Engineering, edited by J. Webster, Vol. 15, Sep. 1999.

• Lall, P., Pecht, M., Hakim, E, "Influence of Temperature on Microelectronic and SystemReliability", CRC Press, Inc., Sep. 1997.

PATENTS

• Potter, S., Gillette, J., Lall, P., Galloway, J., Johnson, Z., "Method and Apparatus forExtending Fatigue Life of Solder Joints in Semiconductor Device", Patent issued, No.6,444,563, 2002.

• Gillette, J., Lall, P., Potter; S., "Surface Mount Flex Interconnect", Patent issued, No.5,928,001, 1999.

• Gillette, J., Lall, P., Potter; S., "Flexible Connector For Circuit Boards", Patent issued, No.5,742,484, 1999.

DANIEL MACKOWSKIAssociate Professor



EDUCATION

• 1987 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky• 1983 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky• 1977 - BS, Physics, Centre College of Kentucky


• 1995 - Present: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1990 - 1995: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University


• 2002 - 2003: Gas Flames Proposal Review Committee - NASA/ microgravity sciencesprogram

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Development of mathematical/numerical models for the prediction of radiation scatteringand absorption properties of small particles. Applications to radiation transfer incombustion environments and atmospheric radiative transfer.

• Investigations of particle formation in flames: predictions and measurement of themechanisms which govern the growth of soot particles that are formed duringhydrocarbon oxidation.

• Investigations of heat and mass transfer in rarefied/highly nonequilibrium conditions,using both continuum--based formulations and direct simulation molecular dynamicsmethods.


• Mackowski, D. W,, "The discrete dipole moment method for calculation of the T matrix ofnonspherical particles", Journal of the Optical Society of America (A), Vol. 19, pp 881-893, 2002.

• Fuller, K. A. and Mackowski, D. W., "Electromagnetic Scattering by CompoundedSpherical Particles", Ch. 8 in Light Scattering by Nonspherical Particles, M. I. Mischenko,ed., Academic Press, NY, pp 226-373, 2000.


• 2004 - Present: Water transport analysis - Neptune engineering

NELS MADSENAssociate Dean for Assessment & Special Programs

213C Ramsay HallPhone: (334) 844-3329, Fax: (334) 844-4487


EDUCATION

• 1978 - Ph.D., Mechanics & Hydraulics, University of Iowa• 1976 - M.S., Mechanics & Hydraulics, University of Iowa• 1974 - B.A., Physics, University of Iowa


• 2003 - Present: Thomas Walters Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, AuburnUniversity

• 2001 - Present: Associate Dean for Assessment & Special Programs, Samuel GinnCollege of Engineering, Auburn University

• 1987 - Present: Vice President for Research and Development, Motion RealityIncorporated (MRI) (Summers)

• 1984 - 2003: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1978 - 1984: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1976 - 1978: Research Assistant, Mechanics & Hydraulics, University of Iowa• 1974 - 1976: Teaching Assistant, Mechanics & Hydraulics, University of Iowa


• 1992 - Present: American Academy of Mechanics• 1987 - Present: American Society of Engineering Education

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2004: Contributor ot Academy Award for Special Effects - Academy of Motion PictureArts. Developed MRI motion capture for Lord of the Rings

• 2003: Alumni Teaching Award - Auburn University.• 2003: Contributor to Academy Award for Special Effects - Academy for Motion Picture

Arts. Developed MRI motion capture for Lord of the Rings• 2002: Contributor to Academy Award for Special Effects - Academy for Motion Picture

Arts. Developed MRI motion capture for Lord of the Rings• 1998: College of Engineering Outstanding Teacher, Pumphrey Award - Auburn

University.• 1998: SGA College of Engineering Outstanding Faculty Member - Auburn University.• 1998: Mechanical Engineering Faculty Member of theYear - Auburn University.• 1997: Mechanical Engineering Faculty Member of the Year - Auburn University.• 1997: Birdsong Merit Teaching Award - Auburn University.• 1992: Mechanical Engineering Faculty Member of the Year - Auburn University.• 1992: Birdsong Superior Teaching Award - Auburn University.• 1987: Burlington Northern Award for Outstanding Faculty Achievement - Auburn

University. University-wide• 1984: Peterson Best Applications Paper Award - Society for Experimental Mechanics.

See publications• 1983: William Sparagen Best Paper Award - Welding Journal. See publications


• 1999 - 2000: Worked with Motion Reality, Inc. on Motion Capture -

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Engineering Education• Motion Capture


• Stone, J.E., Madsen, N.H., Milton J.L., Swinson, W.F., Turner, J.L., "Development in theDesign and Use of Liquid Metal Strain Gauges", Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 23, No. 2,pp 129-139, Jun. 1983.

• Chin, B.A., Madsen, H.H, Goodling, J.S., "Infrared Thermography for Sensing the ArcWelding Process", Welding Reseach Supplement to the Welding Journal, Vol. 62, No. 9,pp 227-234, Sep. 1983.


• 1987 - Present: Motion capture technology for movies, video games, and sports. - MotionReality, Inc

DAN B. MARGHITUAssociate Professor



EDUCATION

• 1994 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas• 1991 - Diplome D'Etudes Approfondies, Mechanical Engineering, Universite Paul

Sabatier, Toulouse, France• 1982 - Diploma de Inginer, Mechanical Engineering, University of Craiova, Romania


• 1999 - Present: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1994 - 1999: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1986 - 1991: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Craiova,

Romania• 1982 - 1986: Research Engineer, R&D, IUCTC, Craiova


• 2003 - Present: ARA• 1996 - Present: IIAV• 1994 - Present: ASME


• 1995 - Present: E-Day and Homecoming committee - Mechanical Engineering

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 1999: Faculty research award - College of Engineering, AU.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Mechanical Impact, Mechanisms and Robots, Nonlinear Dynamics


• Stoenescu, E.D., Marghitu, D.B., "Dynamic Analysis of a Planar Rigid-Link Mechanismwith Rotating Slider Joint and Clearance", Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 266, No.2, pp 394-404, 2003.

• Marghitu, D.B., Swaim, S.F., Rumph, P.F., Cojocaru, D., Gillette, R.L., Scardino, S.M.,,"Dynamics Analysis of Ground Contact Pressure of English Pointer Dogs", NonlinearDynamics, Vol. 33, pp 253-265, 2003.

• Barbulescu, H.I., Marghitu, D.B., Vaidya, U.,, "Spatial Impact of a Slender Beam", ASME- Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol. 125, pp 368-371, 2003.

• Dupac, M., Marghitu, D.B., Beale, D.G., "Lumped Mass Modelling and Chaotic Behaviorof an Elastic Levitated Droplet", Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 27, pp 311-326, 2002.

• Marghitu, D.B., Crocker, M.J., "Analytical Elements of Mechanisms", CambridgeUniversity Press, Cambridge, pp 276, 2001.

• Marghitu, D.B., "Mechanical Engineer's Handbook", Academic Press, San Diego, pp 864,2001.

• Marghitu, D.B., "Impact of a Planar Flexible Bar with Geometrical Discontinuities of FirstKind", Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, Vol. 359, pp 2595-2608, 2001.

P. K. RAJUThomas Walter Professor


E-mail: [email protected]: www.auburn.edu/research/litee

EDUCATION

• 1977 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India• 1967 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, Madras University, India• 1963 - BS, Mechanical Engineering, S. V. University, India


• 2000 - Present: Thomas Walter Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,Auburn University

• 1997 - Present: Director, Auburn Engr. Technical Assistance Prog. (AETAP), AuburnUniversity

• 1997 - Present: Assistant Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AuburnUniversity

• 1996 - 1996: Invited Professor, Universite Du Havre, France• 1994 - 1994: Invited Professor, Laborotoire de Mechanique Phisique, Universite

Bordeaux I, France• 1994 - Present: Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1984 - 1993: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn

University• 1981 - 1981: Visiting Professor, Institute fur Technische Akustik, Berlin, Germany• 1980 - 1981: Visiting Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University• 1979 - 1980: Visiting Professor (Acoustics), The Catholic University of America• 1973 - 1976: Teacher-Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India• 1966 - 1984: Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, J.N. Technological

University


• Alabama Academy of Sciences• American Society for Non Destructive Testing• Foreign Member, Acoustical Society of Russian Federation• North American Case Research Association• Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars• Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Honor Society• Sigma XI, The Scientific Research Society• The Acoustical Society of America• The Acoustical Society of India (Fellow)• The American Society for Engineering Education• The American Society of Mechanical Engineers• The Institute of Noise Control Engineering• The Institution of Engineers - India (Fellow)


• 2004 - Present: Conference Chair - American Society for Engineering Education - SEConference

• 2004 - Present: President - Institute for SMET Education & Research• 2002 - Present: Member - NAE Committee on Engineering Case Study Library

Development• 2001 - 2001: Member - Scientific Committee, Eighth International Congress on Sound

Vibration• 2000 - 2000: General Chair - SE Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

SECTAM XX• 2000 - 2000: Member, Technical Program Committee - 139th Meeting of the Acoustical

Society of America• 1997 - Present: Member, Commitee on Education in Acoustics - Acoustical Society of

America• 1989 - Present: Member, Technical Committee on Engineering Acousti - Acoustical

Society of America

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2004: Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach• 2003: Member, Intrprofessional Projects (IPRO) Advisory Board - Illinois Institute of

Technology.• 2001: Sam M. Walton Free Enterprise Fellow• 1999: NAMTAC National Award for Technology Transfer - NAMTAC.• 1999: ASME Curriculum Innovation Award - American Society for Mechanical

Engineering.• 1999: Birdsong Superior Teaching Award - Auburn University.• 1998: Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Courseware - NEEDS and

John Wiley.• 1997: Thomas C. Evans Instructional Award for Outstanding Paper in Engineering

Education - ASEE.• 1996: Birdsong Teaching Merit Award - Auburn University.• 1995: United Nations Expert Assignment - United Nations Development Program

(UNDP).• 1993: Auburn University's Outstanding Faculty Award - Auburn University.• 1991: NASA Innovative Research Award - NASA.• 1989: NSF Novel & Expedited Research Award - National Science Foundation.


• 2004 - Present: Conference Chair, ASEE-SE Conference - Workshops & researchforums for over 150 engineering faculty.

• 2001 - Present: Co-Director, NSF Training - Workshops for 150 engineering faculty onuse of case studies.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Acoustics, Noise Control, Vibration, Non Destructive Evaluation and EngineeringEducation: Since 1978, have directed and managed a variety of sponsored research anddevelopment projects. Projects have been funded by industries (John Deere, HaldexBrakes Corporation) and government agencies (Indian Space Research Organization,University Grants Commission of India, UNDP, NASA, NSF, DOD, DOE) and totals over$5.4 million. Have authored/edited 18 books, published 7 book chapters, and 140 papersin journals and conference proceedings.

• Taught most courses in the Mechanical Engineering curricula to over 9,800 engineeringstudents. Supervised 5 Ph.D., 9 postdoctoral, 18 M.S., 12 UNDP sponsored executivesfrom industries, and 1 Fulbright scholar. Developed an integrative, interactiveinstructional methodology that brings real world issues into engineering classrooms.Obtained funding over $1.4 million from NSF and industries and established the

Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE). Faculty andstudents from Colleges of Engineering, Business and Education working through LITEEhave developed award-winning case studies that integrate engineering theory, designand practice.

• Engineering Outreach and Technology Transfer: Has lead the Auburn EngineeringTechnical Assistance Program (AETAP) effort from 1996. As Director, Dr. Raju has beenworking with faculty and students of the College of Engineering in providing technicalassistance and technology transfer to industries in Alabama. During the last 6 years thisunit conducted 719 projects providing technical assistance to industries. 32 facultymembers and over 4000 undergraduate and graduate students were involved in theseprojects. AETAP operations are funded from NSF, NASA, NIST, and AlabamaCooperative Extension Service, Auburn University and company specific projects. Totalfunding of 3.4 million dollars was generated under Dr. Raju's leadership.


• Mbarika, V., Sankar, C. S., Raju, P. K., "Identification of Factors that Lead to PerceivedLearning Improvements for Female Students", IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 46,No. 1, pp 26-36, 2003.

• Sankar, A., Sankar, C. S., Raju, P. K., Dasaka, V., "Implications and Ramifications ofEngineering Design of Field Joint for the Space Shuttle", Journal of STEM Education,Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 37-62, 2000.

• Huang, L., Raju, P. K., "Designing Structures for Noise and Vibration Control using SEA",Journal of Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 105, No. 2, pp 1089, 1999.

• Raju, P. K., Sankar, C. S., "Teaching Real-World Issues Through Case Studies", Journalof Engineering Education, Vol. 88, No. 4, pp 501-508, 1999.

• Raju, P. K., Sankar, C. S., "Impact of Case Studies in Improving Engineering Education",Creatividad Education Y Desarrollo, 1998.

• Bao, X. L., Franklin, H., Raju, P. K.., Uberall, H., "The Splitting Dispersion Curves forPlates Fluid Loaded on Both Sides", Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol.102, No. 2, pp 1246-1248, Aug. 1997.

• Raju, P. K., "Educational Initiative in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University: CaseStudies", Report of NSF Workshop, ed. Nam Suh et. al. MIT, Oct. 1996.

• Raju, P. K., Vaidya, U. K.,, "Acousto Ultrasonic characterization of Carbon-CarbonComposites at different Processing Stages", Acousto Ultrasonic Testing, Ed. Alex Vary,ASNT Press, pp 285-289, Jul. 1993.

• Raju, P. K., Rao, S. M., "Analysis of Sound Radiation from Arbitraty shaped Bodies bythe Method of Moments", Journal of Wave Material Interaction, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp 191-206,Jul. 1991.

SUBHASH C. SINHAPhilpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor


E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.eng.auburn.edu/department/me/faculty/sinha

EDUCATION

• 1977 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.• 1972 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, India• 1968 - BS , Mechanical Engineering, Bihar Institute of Technology, India


• 1996 - 1996: Senior Visiting Professor, Mechanical Engineering, LMST, INSA, Lyon,France

• 1989 - 1989: Senior Research Engineer, Automotive Safety Research, Scientific Res.Lab., Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan

• 1987 - Present: Associate Professor/Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineereing,Auburn University, Auburn, AL

• 1985 - 1987: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineereing, StateUniversity of New York, Binghamton, NY

• 1977 - 1985: Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineereing,Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS


• Assoc. Fellow, Amer. Inst. Aero. & Astro.• Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers• Member, American Academy of Mechanics• Member, Sigma Xi• Member, Society of Automotive Engineers

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distiguished Professorship - Auburn University.• Distiguished Service Award - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.• Fellow - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.• Ralph R. Teetor Award - Society of Automotive Engineers.• Member, Editorial Board - Journal of Vibration & Control.• Member, Editorial Board - Nonlinear Dynamics, An International Journal.• Member, Editorial Board - International Journal of Nonlinear Mechanics.• Member, Editorial Board - International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration.• Member, Editorial Board - Mechanics of Structures and Machines.• Member, Editorial Board - Comm. in Nonlinear Science & Num. Simulations.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Dynamics, Vibration and Control of Structural, Mechanical and Aerospace Systems.Specific Interest: Dynamics and control Nonlinear Time-Varying Dynamic Systems.Applications: all rotating systems.

• Modeling, dynamics and control of vehicle systems. This research includes modeling ofvehicles, response to sudden inputs and determination of stability criteria under adverseconditions.


• S. C. Sinha, Sangram Redkar, Eric Butcher and Venkatesh Deshmukh, "Order Reductionof Nonlinear Time-Periodic Systems using Invariant Manifolds", Nineteenth ASMEBiennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, pp 10 pages, Sep. 2003.

• Dávid, Alexandra and S. C. Sinha, "Bifurcation Control of Nonlinear Systems with Time-Periodic Coefficients", Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, Vol. 125,pp 541-548, Dec. 2003.

• S. C. Sinha, "A Strategy for Chaos Control of Nonlinear Non-autonomous Systems",Proceedings of Ninth International Congress on Sound and Vibration, pp 10 pages, Jul.2002.

• Pandiyan, R. and S. C. Sinha, "Time-Varying Controller Synthesis for Nonlinear SystemsSubjected Periodic Parametric Loadings", Journal of Vibration and Control, Vol. 7, pp 73-90, Jan. 2001.

• Sinha, S. C., B. Ravindra and J. T. Henrichs, "A General Approach in the Design ofActive Controllers for Nonlinear Systems Exhibiting Chaos", International Journal ofBifurcation and Chaos, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp 165-178, Jan. 2000.

• Dávid, Alexandra and S. C. Sinha, "Versal Deformation and Local Bifurcation Analysis ofTime-Periodic Nonlinear Systems", Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 21, pp 317-336, Jan. 2000.

• Deshmukh, Venkatesh, S. C. Sinha and Paul Joseph, "Order Reduction and Control ofParametrically Excited Dynamical Systems", Journal of Vibration and Control, Vol. 6, pp1017-1028, Jan. 2000.

• Butcher, Eric and S. C. Sinha, "Normal Forms and the Structure of Resonance Sets inNonlinear Time-Periodic Systems", Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 23, pp 35-55, Jan. 2000.

JEFFREY C. SUHLINGQuina Distinguished Professor


E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.eng.auburn.edu/~jsuhling

EDUCATION

• 1985 - PhD, Engineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin• 1981 - MS, Engfineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin• 1980 - BS, Applied Mathematics, Engineeering, and Physics, University of Wisconsin


• 2002 - Present: Director, NSF Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics, AuburnUniversity

• 2001 - Present: Quina Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering, AuburnUniversity

• 1990 - 2000: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1985 - 1990: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1980 - 1985: Graduate Research Assistant, Engineering Mechanics, University of

Wisconsin


• 1994 - Present: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)• 1994 - Present: International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS)• 1985 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)• 1982 - Present: Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)• 1981 - Present: Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM)


• 2004 - Present: Member, Executive Committee - Society for Experimental Mechanics(SEM)

• 2004 - Present: Chair, Intl Electronic Packaging Symposium - Society for ExperimentalMechanics (SEM)

• 2003 - Present: Member, ECTC Quality and Reliability Committee - Institute of Electricaland Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

• 2003 - Present: Chair, Mechanics Academic Area - Department of MechanicalEngineering, Auburn University

• 2002 - 2003: General Chairman, 2003 Intl Paper Physics Conf - Technical Association ofthe Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)

• 2002 - 2003: Chair, Electronic and Photonic Packaging Division - American Society ofMechanical Engineers (ASME)

• 1999 - Present: Chair, Electronic Packaging Division - Society for ExperimentalMechanics (SEM)

• 1999 - 2001: Chairman, International Paper Physics Committee - Technical Associationof the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)

• 1999 - 2000: Program Chairman, 2000 Intl Paper Physics Conf - Technical Association ofthe Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2002: Best Paper of Conference Award, 2002 International Symposium onMicroelectronics - Intl Microelectronics & Packaging Society (IMAPS).

• 2001: Senior Faculty Research Award - College of Engineering, Auburn University.• 1999: Best Paper of Conference Award, 1999 Intl Conf on Multichip Modules and High

Density Packaging - Intl Microelectronics & Packaging Society (IMAPS).• 1995: Pulp and Paper Professorship - College of Engineering, Auburn University.• 1994: Birdsong Superior Teaching Award - College of Engineering, Auburn University.• 1992: ASME Regional Faculty Advisor Award - American Society of Mechanical

Engineers (ASME).• 1990: Outstanding Faculty Member, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Auburn

University.• 1985: Sigma Xi Honorary Scientific Society - University of Wisconsin.• 1980: National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship - University of Wisconsin.• 1979: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society - University of Wisconsin.• 1979: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society - University of Wisconsin.


• 2001 - 2001: Taught International Course on Paper Mechanics - Royal Institute ofTechnology - KTH, Stockholm, Sweden

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Experimental Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Advanced and Composite Materials, FiniteElement Analysis and Computational Mechanics, and Continuum Modeling

• Electronic Packaging, Silicon Sensors, Solder Joint Reliability• Mechanics of Paper and Other Wood-Based Materials


• Suhling, J. C., and Jaeger, R. C., "Silicon Piezoresistive Stress Sensors and TheirApplication in Electronic Packaging", IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 14-30,2001.

• Jaeger, R. C., Suhling, J. C., Ramani, R., Bradley, A. T., Xu, J., "CMOS Stress Sensorson (100) Silicon", IEEE Journal of Solid State Circuits, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp 85-95, 2000.

• Zou, Y., Suhling, J. C., Johnson, R. W., Jaeger, R. C., and Mian, A. K. M., "In-Situ StressState Measurements During Chip-on-Board Assembly", IEEE Transactions on ElectronicsPackaging Manufacturing, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp 38-52, 1999.

• Bittle, D. A., Suhling, J. C., Beaty, R. E., Johnson, R. W., and Jaeger, R. C.,"Piezoresistive Stress Sensors for Structural Analysis of Electronic Packages", Journal ofElectronic Packaging, Vol. 113, No. 3, pp 203-215, 1991.

HAREESH V. TIPPURAlumni Professor

202 Ross Hall, Dept of Mechanical EngineeringPhone: (334) 844-3327, Fax: (334) 844-3307

E-mail: [email protected]: www.eng.auburn.edu/users/htippur

EDUCATION

• 1988 - Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, State University of New York - Stony Brook• 1982 - MS, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science• 1980 - BS, Mechanial Engineering, Banagalore University, India


• 2002 - Present: Alumni Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University,AL

• 2000 - 2002: Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, AL• 1995 - 2000: Associate Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University,

AL• 1990 - 1995: Assistant Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, AL• 1988 - 1990: Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Dept of Aeronautics and Applied

Mechanics, California Institute of Technology• 1982 - 1983: Scientist, Mechanical Behavior and Structural Integrity, GTRE, Defense

Research & Development Establishment


• 1992 - 2000: American Academy of Mechanics• 1991 - Present: American Society of Engineering Education• 1988 - Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers• 1988 - Present: Society for Experiemental Mechanics


• 2001 - 2003: Chair, Technical Committee on Fracture and Failure - American Society ofMechanical Engineers

• 2001 - Present: Member, Graduate Concil - Auburn University, AL• 2001 - Present: Associate Technical Editor - Experimental Mechanical - An International

Journal• 2000 - 2002: Chair, Technical Division on Fatigue and Fracture - Society for Experimental

Mechanics• 2000 - Present: Member, Engineering Faculty Council - Auburn University, AL• 2000 - Present: Member, International Advisory Board - Optics and Lasers in Engineering

journal• 1997 - 2000: Senator, Faculty Senate - Auburn University, AL

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2003: Newmark Structural Engineering Semenar Series Speaker - University of Illinois -Urbana-Champaign.

• 2003: Keynote Speaker - Int Conf on Laser Applications & Optical Metrology.• 2002: Alumni Professorship - Auburn University, AL.• 1997: Senior Faculty Research Award - College of Engineering, Auburn University.

• 1995: New Mechanics Educator Award - American Society of Engineering Education. foroutstanding contributions to mechanics education

• 1993: Hetenyi Award - Society for Experimental Mechanics. Award recognizesoustanding publication in Experimental Mechanics

• 1993: Research Publication Award - ASEE - Southeastern Section. for OutstandingPublication in Research

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• solid mechanics; fracture mechanics; experimental mechanics; optical metrology;advanced materials - composites, functionally graded materials, foams; NDE; high-strainrate testing


• Maleski, M. J., Madhusudhana, K. S., and Tippur, H. V., "A Method for Measuring Mode-ICrack Tip Constraint under Static and Impact Loading Conditions’", ExperimentalMechanics, pp submitted, 2004.

• El-Hadek, M. and Tippur, H. V., "Dynamic Fracture Parameters and Constraint Effects inFunctionally Graded Syntactic Epoxy Foams", International Journal of Solids andStructures, Vol. 40, pp 1885-1906, 2003.

• Rousseau, C.-E., and Tippur, H. V., "Influence of Variations on Crack Initiation inFunctionally Graded Glass-Filled Epoxy", Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 69, pp1679-1693, 2002.

• Rousseau, C.-E., and Tippur, H. V., "Dynamic Fracture of Compositionally GradedMaterials with Cracks along the Elastic Gradient: Experiments and Analysis", Mechanicsof Materials, Vol. 33, No. 7, pp 403-421, 2001.

• Rousseau, C.-E., and Tippur, H. V., "Compositionally Graded Materials with CracksNormal to the Elastic Gradient: Examination of Fracture Parameters Relative toBimaterials", International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 48, pp 4021-4033, 2000.

• Marur, P. R. and Tippur, H. V., "Dynamic response of bimaterial and graded interfacecracks under impact loading", International Journal of Fracture, Vol. 103, pp 95-109,2000.

• Marur, P. R. and Tippur, H. V, "Numerical analysis of crack tip fields in functionallygraded materials with a crack normal to the elastic gradient", International Journal ofSolids and Structures, Vol. 37, pp 5353-5370, 2000.

• Butcher, R. J., Rousseau, C.-E., and Tippur, H.V., "A functionally graded particulatecomposite: Preparation, measurements and Failure analysis", Acta Materialia, Vol. 47, pp259-268, 1999.

MRINAL THAKURProfessor



EDUCATION

• 1983 - Ph.D., Physics, Case Western Reserve University• 1981 - MS, Physics,• 1978 - BS, Physics, Visva-Bharati University


• 1996 - Present: Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1990 - 1996: Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University• 1986 - 1990: Materials Physicist, Materials Science, AT&T Bell Laboratories• 1983 - 1986: Materials Physicist, Fundamental Research Laboratory, GTE Laboratories

Inc.


• American Chemical Society• American Physical Society• Materials Research Society• Optical Society of America

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Electronic and optical properties of novel organic conductive polymers and molecularcrystals. Nonlinear optical and electro-optic measurements of materials. Preparation oforganic single-crystal films. Picosecond all-optical and high-speed electro-optic devices;sensors and various applications based on nonconjugated conductive polymers.


• M. Thakur, R. Swamy and J. Titus, "Quadratic electro-optic effect in a nonconjugatedconductive polymer", Macromolecules, Vol. 37, pp 2677, 2004.

• M. Thakur, S. Khatavkar and E.J. Parish, "Polyalloocimene, a novel nonconjugatedconductive polymer: the correct fundamental basis of conductive polymers", J. Macromol.Sci. - Pure and Applied Chemistry, No. 12, pp 1397, 2003.

• M. Thakur, J. Titus and A. Mishra, "Single-crystal thin films of organic molecular salt maylead to a new generation of electro-optic devices", Optical Engineering, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp456, Feb. 2003.

• M. Thakur, A. Mishra, J. Titus and A.C. Ahyi, "Electro-optic modulation at 1.5 GHz usingsingle-crystal film of an organic molecular salt", Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 81, No. 20,pp 3738, Nov. 2002.

• M. Thakur, "Nonconjugated conductive polymers", Journal of Macromolecular Science -Pure and Applied Chemistry, No. 12, pp 1337, 2001.

• R. Quintero-Torres and M. Thakur, "Measurement of the nonlinear refractive index ofpolydiacetylene using Michelson interferometry and z-scan", Journal of Applied Physics,Vol. 85, No. 1, pp 401, Jan. 1999.

• M. Thakur, Jianjun Xu, A. Bhowmik and L. Zhou., "Single-pass thin-film electro-opticmodulator based on an organic molecular salt", Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 74, No. 5,pp 635, Feb. 1999.

PATENTS

• M. Thakur, "Method for preparation of single-crystal films of organic second order opticalmaterials", Patent issued, No. 6,406,647, 2002.

• B.I. Greene and M. Thakur, "Logic operation based on photoinduced absorption inpolydiacetylene", Patent issued, No. 4,871,235, 1989.

• M. Thakur, "Intrinsically conductive polymers of enhanced stability", Patent issued, No.4,765,928, 1988.

• M. Thakur, S. Tripathy and D. Sandman, "Methods for the preparation of thin large-areasingle-crystals of diacetylenes and polydiacetylenes", Patent issued, No. 4,793,893,1988.

Documents

Appendix C Mechanical Engineering Faculty Resumeseng.auburn.edu/files/file212.pdfDAVID G. BEALE Professor 202 Ross Hall Phone: (334) 844-3336, Fax: (334) 844-3307 E-mail: [email protected]