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Optimal real-time dispatch for integrated energy systems
A micromechanical basis for predicting the evolution of grain bridging
 
Human-centered sensor-based Bayesian control: Increased energy efficiency and user satisfaction in commercial lighting
A MEMS vapor compression refrigeration system: ARCTIC (A Rotary Compressor Thermally Insulated muCooler)
 
High resolution MEMS strain sensors for vibration detection on hard disk drive instrumented suspensions
Enhanced friction and adhesion with biologically inspired fiber arrays
 
The application of wireless sensor networks to residential energy efficiency and demand response
Modeling and fabrication of a thin film piezoelectric microscale energy scavenging device
 
Haptics enabled analysis of structures
A hysteresis-based damage parameter for composite laminates subjected to cyclic loading
 
Experimental examination of the tribological properties of microelectromechanical systems
Investigation of homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines fuelled with ethanol blends using experiments and numerical simulations
 
The spontaneous and piloted transitions from smoldering to flaming in polyurethane foam
Burr minimization and cleanability in high-volume manufacturing of automotive components
 
Autonomous jumping microrobots
Large-eddy simulation and filtered mass density function approach to non-equilibrium turbulent combustion modeling
 
Stirling engines for low-temperature solar-thermal-electric power generation
Micromechanics of the vertebral body
 
Contact treatment for dynamic finite element analysis
State estimation based on kinematic model and relay feedback stability arising in controlled mechanical systems
 
Line-of-sight sealed silicon carbide diaphragms for harsh environment sensors
The fracture properties and toughening mechanisms of bone and dentin
 
Vehicle control utilizing an improved model of tire contact patch kinematics
A generalized pyrolysis model for combustible solids
 
The interaction of energetic charged particles with gas and boundaries in the particle simulation of plasmas
Optimized design and reliability of a hybrid ship hull
 
Mass transport through carbon nanotubes
Nanowire sensor for real-time chemical and biological detection
 
Integration of hydrogels and plastics into microfabrication processes towards a MEMS RF-Interrogated Biosensor
Multiscale construction and large-scale simulation of dynamically loaded structural fabric
 
The fundamentals of isochoric freezing and its role in the cryopreservation of biological materials
The detection of elemental mercury by gold nanoparticles
 
The SSFSRVM computational model for three-dimensional ship flows with viscosity
Bayesian based design of real-time sensor systems for high-risk indoor contaminants
 
NOx reduction in Rich Catalytic Quick Lean combustion of synthesis gas and in ethanol Selective Catalytic Reduction
Head-mounted displays and new technologies for firefighting and rescue in a post 9/11 world
 
Engine modeling and control for minimization of hydrocarbon coldstart emissions in SI engine
On the shapes of tangled curves
 
Experimental studies of pulsatile flows through compliant tubes undergoing forced wall motion: Applications to hemodynamics and stability
Cell characterization using protein-functionalized pores
 
Fighting the curse of dimensionality: A method for model validation and uncertainty propagation for complex simulation models
Mechanistic and clinical aspects of fatigue of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene
 
Analytical and numerical nanoindentation studies of compliant biomaterials and soft tissues
The cyclic strength of carbon nanotube/glass fiber hybrid composites
 
Effective framing in design
In vitro exposure to combustion exhaust: Effects of exhaust characteristics
 
Interactions of shock waves with material interfaces in lithotripsy and inertial confinement fusion
Efficient evaluation of damping in resonant MEMS
 
Efficient computation of geometric manufacturability metrics for injection molding
Low-cost, polymer microsystems for drug delivery and dosing
 
Multiaxis force and torque sensing for insect flight research: Design, fabrication, calibration and testing of MEMS strain gauge sensor
Design and integration of an isolated microgrid with a high penetration of renewable generation
 
Laser-material interaction: From applications of pulsed laser deposition to the fundamental heat affected zone
Investigation of dielectric elastomer actuation for printable mechatronics
 
Assessing impact resistance of concrete-based materials
High Reynolds number microfluidic systems for drug delivery
 
Coupled radial and translational responses of microbubbles subject to ultrasound driving within a biomedical framework
Geometric reduced hybrid system and parametric worst case analysis for a science satellite
 
Short seeking and settling control for single actuator and dual-stage actuator hard disk drive servo systems
Numerical simulations of the head-disk interface in hard disk drives
 
Active plasmonics and acoustic metamaterials
Modeling and simulation of granular flows for industrial applications
 
Micromechanical modeling of failure in trabecular bone
Characterization of ion production using gasoline, ethanol, and N-heptane in a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine
 
Partial-contact head disk interface for ultrahigh density magnetic recording
Demand response-enabled autonomous control for interior space conditioning in residential buildings
 
Case-based reasoning for MEMS design synthesis
Fluid mechanics and mass transport in arteriolar-sized suspension flows with applications for blood substitutes
 
Climate change and discounting
Real time human driver identification for improved safety
 
Rapid synthesis of one-dimensional nanostructures via induction heating
The role of constituent materials in spinal cord biomechanics
 
Robust control design of electric power steering systems
Full sheet control through the use of a steerable nips mechanism
 
The linear MEMS variable reluctance stepper actuator for fuel metering valves
Cooperative sensing and control with unmanned aerial vehicles
 
Quantitative local analysis of nonlinear systems
Tribo-chemical mechanisms of copper chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) - Fundamental investigations and integrated modeling
 
On plastic flow in solids with interfaces
Energy transport and conversion in nanostructured materials
 
Wireless sensor and actuator networks for lighting energy efficiency and user satisfaction
Numerical modeling of stenotic arteries in the presence of micro-heterogeneities
 
Precision control for high-density and cost-effective hard disk drives
The control of mobile sensing platforms to perform estimation of mobile targets
 
Iterative learning control for industrial robots with end effector sensing
Poly-crystalline silicon carbide passivated capacitive MEMS strain gauge for harsh environments
 
System design and house dynamic signature identification for intelligent energy management in residential buildings
Integrated microfluidic devices for DNA sequencing and single molecule/cell genetic analysis
 
Design of a hybrid passive-active prosthesis for above-knee amputees
Hu-Washizu 3d frame formulations including bond-slip and singular section response
 
Biologically inspired synthetic gecko adhesive from hard polymer microfiber arrays
Transport phenomena in a reformer with micro-power applications
 
Material flammability in space exploration atmospheres
Fundamental issues in iterative learning controller design: Convergence, robustness, and steady state performance
 
Design and development of the roller imprinting process
Computational modeling of smolder combustion and the spontaneous transition to flaming
 
Glass-based lab-on-a-chip devices fabricated by femtosecond laser processing
Experimental investigations of slider-lubricant interactions in hard disk drives
 
Coldstart modeling and optimal control design for automotive SI engines
Thermoelectricity in strontium titanate
 
Thermal transport in nanostructured thin films for thermoelectric applications
Lower extremity exoskeleton as lift assist device
 
Theoretical investigations of soot surface chemistry
Numerical simulation of thermo-elasticity, inelasticity and rupture in membrane theory
 
A highly-integrated polymer-based microfluidic device for disposable applications
MEMS liquid fuel delivery for small-scale combustion power systems
 
Fabrication and optimization of nano-structured composites for energy storage
High precision control of indirect drive systems based on end-effector sensor information
 
Laser assisted nanomanufacturing with solution processed nanoparticles for low-cost electronics and photovoltaics
Modeling of branching and plant growth via a modified elastica
 
Roll printed electronics: Development and scaling of gravure printing techniques
Practical iterative learning control: Intuitive methods for precision motion control
 
Nanoscale electromechanical systems devices and technology
Fluid mechanics of delivery of a non-Newtonian anti-HIV microbicide
 
Sensor fusion and nonlinear filtering techniques in automotive active safety systems
Ion and molecule transport in nanofluidic channels
 
Application and enhancement of model-based design for automotive engine and powertrain control
A MEMS sensor for AC electric current
 
Silicon photonic devices for optoelectronic integrated circuits
Multichannel Mars organic analyzer for planetary analysis of organic molecules and biomarkers
 
Mechatronic considerations for human assistive and rehabilitation systems
Control of residential load management networks using real time pricing
 
Assessment of reduced mechanisms using one dimensional stochastic turbulence model
Integration of piezoelectric sensing and control for nano-scale vibration suppression in hard disk drives
 
Design of minimally actuated legged milli-robots using compliant mechanisms and folding
On better understanding dilute void growth in ductile metals
 
Immersed boundary methods for high-resolution simulation of atmospheric boundary-layer flow over complex terrain
Uncertainty quantification with experimental data and complex system models
 
Polymer-ceramic MEMS bimorphs as thermal infrared sensors
Transient thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical analysis of a counter flow offset strip fin intermediate heat exchanger using an effective porous media approach
 
Material growth in thermoelastic continua: Theory, algorithmics, and simulation
Development of adaptive signal control (ASC) based on automatic vehicle location (AVL) system and its applications
 
Programmable manipulation of adherent cell motility using biological breadboards
Scalable Routes to Efficient Thermoelectric Materials
 
Modeling and Simulation of Multifield Diffusionin Laminated Composites
Life-cycle Assessment of Semiconductors
 
Parallel GPU algorithms for mechanical CAD
Exploring the limits of boiling and evaporative heat transfer using micro/nano structures
 
Microfluidic microbial fuel cells for microstructure interrogations
Mechatronic Considerations of Assistive Systems for Gait Rehabilitation
 
Discrete-Time H 2 Guaranteed Cost Control
On the Piloted Ignition of Solid Fuels in Spacecraft Environments
 
Design and Transient Analysis of Passive Safety Cooling Systems for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Homogeneous Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics Methods for Calculating the Heat Transport Coefficient of Solids and Mixtures
 
A Better Steam Engine: Designing a Distributed Concentrating Solar Combined Heat and Power System
Iterative Methods for High Precision Motion Control with Application to a Wafer Scanner System
 
Thermal Fly-height Control Slider Dynamics and Slider-Lubricant Interactions in Hard Disk Drives
Enhanced Iterative Learning Control with Applications to A Wafer Scanner System
 
Heat Pipe Performance Enhancement with Binary Mixture Fluids that Exhibit Strong Concentration Marangoni Effects
Thermal Energy Harvesting with Thermoelectrics for Self-powered Sensors: With Applications to Implantable Medical Devices, Body Sensor Networks and Aging in Place
 
Controlling Small Fixed Wing UAVs to Optimize Image Quality from On-Board Cameras
Network-Level Control of Collaborative UAVs
 
Modeling and Analysis of Bacterial Survival Strategies
Nonlinear Stability Criteria for Elastic Rod Structures
 
Adaptive Rejection of Narrow Band Disturbance in Hard Disk Drives
A Numeric Predictive Failure Model for Percussive Excavation
 
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy and Applications Toward Thin Film Analysis
Numerical Investigation of Operational Shocks and Vibrations in Mobile Hard Disk Drives
 
Maximizing Power Output in Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engines and Enabling Effective Control of Combustion Timing
Transport phenomena and pharmacokinetics of anti-HIV microbicide drug delivery
 
Vibration Harvesting using Electromagnetic Transduction
Micro Chemical Vapor Deposition for the Synthesis of Nanomaterials
 
The Intervertebral Joint as a Stiffness Matrix: Theory, Practice, and Application
Recent advances in continuum plasticity: phenomenological modeling and experimentation using X-ray diffraction
 
Advanced Organic Vapor Cycles for Improving Thermal Conversion Efficiency in Renewable Energy Systems
Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Demand Response Resources
 
Micro-scale piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting: From fixed-frequency to adaptable-frequency devices
Diffusion-Controlled Evaporating Completely Wetting Meniscus in a Channel
 
A Multidirectional Tribo-System: Wear of UHMWPE under Sliding, Rolling, and Rotation
The Molecular Selectivity of Non-Thermal Irreversible Electroporation and Tissue Regeneration In Vivo
 
Solid State Electrochemical Sensors for Nitrogen Oxide (NO x) Detection in Lean Exhaust Gases
Dynamics and Stability of Thermal Flying-height Control Sliders in Hard Disk Drives
 
Controller Design and Implementation for a Powered Prosthetic Knee
Evaporation-Driven Fast Crystallization of 3D Micro- and Nano-particle Assemblies via Micro Mechanical Systems
 
Micro-Columnated Loop Heat Pipe: The Future of Electronic Substrates
On the Future of Head-Based Microactuators in Hard Disk Drives
 
Control Design and Implementation of Hard Disk Drive Servos
High Resolution Additive Patterning of Nanoparticles and Polymers Enabled by Vapor Permeable Polymer Templates
 
Biomimicry using Nano-Engineered Enhanced Condensing Surfaces for Sustainable Fresh Water Technology
Modeling Cold Start in a Polymer-Electrolyte Fuel Cell
 
Learned Human-in-the-Loop Decision Making
Polymer microfluidic device for high-throughput single-cell encapsulation, lysis, and biological assay
 
Automatic Calibration of Freeway Models with Model-Based Sensor Fault Detection
Intelligent Power Assist Algorithms for Electric Bicycles
 
Selection Rules for the Nonlinear Interactions of Internal Gravity Waves and Inertia-Gravity Waves
Imaging the Foveal Cone Mosaic with a MEMS-based Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope
 
Application of Rarefied Gas Dynamics to the Head-Disk Interface in Hard Disk Drives
Tools for modeling and control of freeway networks
 
Nano-Electro-Mechanical (NEM) Relay Devices and Technology for Ultra-Low Energy Digital Integrated Circuits
Information Scaffolding: Application to Technical Animation
 
Information Sharing Tools and Behavior in Collaborative Human-Centered Design Teams
Theory and Performance of Tesla Turbines
 
Communicating Design Research Effectively
Wireless Magnetic Sensor Applications in Transportation Infrastructure
 
Contact Mechanics Modeling of Homogeneous and Layered Elastic-Plastic Media: Surface Roughness and Adhesion Effects
Performance Analysis of Nonlinear Systems Combining Integral Quadratic Constraints and Sum-of-Squares Techniques
 
An Experimental Based Investigation of Oxycombustion in an SI Engine
Mechanical Damage from Cavitation in High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Accelerated Thrombolysis