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Ryan B. Wicker Detailed Academic Curriculum Vitae

Ryan B. Wicker, Ph.D., P.E. Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Mr. and Mrs. MacIntosh Murchison Chair I in Engineering

Director, W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation

Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing, an Elsevier Journal

The University of Texas at El Paso

DETAILED ACADEMIC CURRICULUM VITAE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EDUCATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................... 3

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ........................................................................................................................................ 3

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 3 ENDOWED APPOINTMENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 4 SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................................ 4 INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 STUDENT RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE ............................................................................................................... 4 UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY SPIN-OFF COMPANY ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................... 5

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 5

COURSES TAUGHT ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 SIGNIFICANT COURSE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................................... 6 PROFESSIONAL TEACHING DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 7 RESEARCH LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................. 7

CONSULTING ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................................................... 9

SIGNIFICANT EDITORSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL BOARD SERVICE .............................................................. 10

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES .......................................................................................................................................... 10

PATENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

ISSUED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

AWARDS AND HONORS .................................................................................................................................................. 11

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY .................................................................................................................................................. 12

JOURNAL ARTICLES ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 BOOK CHAPTERS ................................................................................................................................................................. 19 PROFESSIONAL TRADE MAGAZINE ARTICLE ....................................................................................................................... 19 CONFERENCE AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 19 TECHNICAL REPORTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 34

SELECT PRESENTATIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 37

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT........................................................................................................................... 41

W.M. KECK CENTER FOR 3D INNOVATION ......................................................................................................................... 41 ENGINES AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS RESEARCH LABORATORY ........................................................................................... 42

RESEARCH ACTIVITY ..................................................................................................................................................... 42

SPONSORED POST-DOCTORAL SCHOLARS ........................................................................................................................... 42 VISITING FACULTY RESEARCHERS ...................................................................................................................................... 42 GRADUATE STUDENTS COMPLETED .................................................................................................................................... 43


Ph.D. Students ................................................................................................................................................................ 43 M.S. Students .................................................................................................................................................................. 43

GRADUATE STUDENTS IN PROGRESS .................................................................................................................................. 46 Ph.D. Students ................................................................................................................................................................ 46 M.S. Students .................................................................................................................................................................. 46

GRADUATE STUDENT COMMITTEES .................................................................................................................................... 46 SPONSORED PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 48

Grants/Contracts in Force ............................................................................................................................................. 48 Summary of Keck Recharge Center Contractual Services ............................................................................................. 50

SERVICE ACTIVITY ......................................................................................................................................................... 50

PROPOSAL, JOURNAL, AND CONFERENCE REVIEWS ............................................................................................................ 50 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE .......................................................................................................................................... 51


Ryan B. Wicker, Ph.D., P.E. Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Mr. and Mrs. MacIntosh Murchison Chair I in Engineering

Director, W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation

Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing, an Elsevier Journal

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texas 79968-0521

phone: (915) 747-7099; fax: -5019

email: [email protected]

web: keck.utep.edu

EDUCATION Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering - January 1995

Stanford University

Dissertation: “Structure and Control of a Particle-Laden Coaxial Jet with and without Annular Swirl”

Advisor: John K. Eaton

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - January 1991

Stanford University

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, with Highest Honors - May 1987

The University of Texas at Austin

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas (Registration Number 113527)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

The University of Texas at El Paso:

Professor of Mechanical Engineering, September 2005 - present

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, September 2000 - August 2005

Assistant Professor, September 1996 - August 2000

Visiting Assistant Professor, November 1994 - August 1996

Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering, January 2006 - September 2007

Vice President, UTEP Faculty Senate, September 2004 - January 2006

Member, Faculty Senate Executive Council, September 2001 - January 2006

For summary of work experience while a professor at UTEP, see following section entitled,

“Academic Experience Summary.”

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso:

Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, June 2001 - May 2003

Worked with orthopaedic surgeons on utilizing pre-surgical models extracted from patient data and

manufactured with additive manufacturing technologies for unique and complex surgical

applications.


Stanford University:

Visiting Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, July 2000 - August 2000

Worked with engineering and medical school faculty and developed method of manufacturing

compliant cardiovascular replicas using water-soluble support material from Fused Deposition

Modeling (FDM). This work provided the basis for the successful proposal to the W.M. Keck

Foundation (awarded in December 2001).

ENDOWED APPOINTMENTS


Mr. and Mrs. MacIntosh Murchison Chair I in Engineering, March 2004 - present

John T. MacGuire Professorship in Mechanical Engineering, September 2000 - February 2004

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT


Director and Founder, W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, August 2000 - present

Director and Founder, Rapid Design and Manufacturing Laboratory (a University Recharge

Center), June 2004 - present

Director and Founder, Engines and Alternative Fuels Research Laboratory, August 1995 –

August 2005

Director and Founder, NASA Flow and Thermal Imaging Laboratory, February 1998 –

August 2005

For summary of these laboratories, see following section entitled, “Academic Experience Summary.”

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Engineering Thermodynamic Analyst, August 1987 - May 1989

General Dynamics-Fort Worth Division

Performed structural heating analyses for aircraft components and documented the results in

internal memos, developed a computer code to provide transient temperature profiles for

missile launch structural heating analyses, and wrote two end-of-the-year technical research

reports.

Engineer in Training, Summer 1985 General Motors Corporation, CPC

Warren, Michigan

STUDENT RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, September 1989 - November 1994

Stanford University

Developed experiment to examine the interaction of solid particles with the temporal features

of a swirling, recirculating jet flow field. Open-loop active and passive control strategies were

used to control the instantaneous particle concentration field. Applications of the research are

in combustion control.

Teaching Assistant, Spring 1993

Stanford University

Served as teaching assistant for laboratory section of graduate computers and instrumentation

course. LabVIEW was used for experimental data acquisition and control.


UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY SPIN-OFF COMPANY ACTIVITIES

Co-Founder, 3D Monolithix, September 2011 – February 2013)

El Paso, Texas

3D Monolithix was established as a contract manufacturing company specializing in

structural and printed electronic devices that enable advanced, 3D electronic packages. We

are developing fast and high quality digital printing processes that will print electronic

materials in 3D form factors.

3D Monolithix is a UTEP spin-off venture partnered with nScrypt, Inc. with both entities

providing initial intellectual property (IP), establishing a portfolio of patents and trade

secrets. The inventors of the IP at nScrypt and UTEP useful to 3D Monolithix are the

founders of the company.

3D Monolithix was founded in September 2011 by Kenneth Church, Mike Newton, Eric

MacDonald, and Ryan Wicker.

The company was not able to secure external investment (primarily through the State of

Texas Emerging Technology Fund), and as a result, the concept was abandoned in February

2013.

Co-Founder, Additive Partners, LLC, February 2008 – December 2008

El Paso and Austin, Texas

Additive Partners (AP) is a privately-held start up venture located in Texas. As a rapid

manufacturing/rapid prototyping (RM/RP) parts fabrication service bureau, AP provides

precision manufacturing excellence and capacity as well as access to emerging technologies

to the industry’s other service bureaus, effectively becoming the Service Bureau's Service

Bureau. AP offers a variety of manufacturing technologies, precision and quality

manufactured parts, and an excellent set of services that are specifically tailored to its

service bureau customers.

Additive Partners was founded in February 2008 by Marc Spier and Ryan Wicker. The

company continues to operate, although my interests in the company were purchased by

Marc Spier in December 2008.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE SUMMARY COURSES TAUGHT

1. ME 3375 - Thermodynamics I (undergraduate); Spring 1995, Fall 1995, Spring 1996. Textbook:

Thermodynamics-An Engineering Approach, 2nd Ed., by Çengel and Boles.

2. ME 3376 - Thermodynamics II (undergraduate); Fall 1998, Fall 2001, Fall 2002, Fall 2003, Fall

2005. Textbook: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 5th Ed., by Sonntag, Borgnakke, and Van

Wylen (1 semester), Engineering Thermodynamics, by Moran and Shapiro (3 semesters).

3. ME 4354 - Fluid Mechanics (undergraduate); Fall 1996, Spring 1997, Fall 1997. Textbook: Fluid

Mechanics, 3rd Ed., by Frank M. White (2 semesters), Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 4th Ed.,

by Fox and McDonald (1 semester).

4. ME 3238 - Dynamics (undergraduate); Spring 1996. Textbook: Engineering Mechanics -

Dynamics, 3rd Ed., by Meriam and Kraige.

5. ME 3495 - Internal Combustion Engines (undergraduate/graduate); Spring 1997, Spring 1998,

Spring 2000, and Maymester 2002. Course not previously offered at UTEP; completely developed

curriculum. Textbook: Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, by Heywood (1 semester),

Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering, by Matthews (2 semesters and

Maymester 2002).


6. ME 4466 - Senior Design (undergraduate); 6 semesters; Fall 1998, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Spring

2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001. Textbook: A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, by Beer and

McMurrey.

7. ME 1411 - Controls Laboratory (undergraduate); 2 semesters; Fall 1999, Spring 2000. Lab

handouts only.

8. ME 3504 - Advanced Heat Transfer-Convection (graduate); 1 semester; Fall 1997. Textbook:

Convective Heat and Mass Transfer, 3rd Ed., by Kays and Crawford.

9. ME 3510 - Advanced Thermodynamics (graduate); 4 semesters; Spring 1998, Fall 1999, Spring

2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2009. Textbook: Engineering Thermodynamics, 2nd Ed., by Reynolds

and Perkins (1 semester), Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 4th Ed., by Moran and

Shapiro (3 semesters).

10. ME 4395, ME 5390, MFG 5390 – Rapid Manufacturing Systems (undergraduate/graduate); Spring

2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013. Course not previously offered at UTEP; completely

developed curriculum. Textbook: Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to

Direct Digital Manufacturing, by Gibson, Rosen, and Stucker, Springer, New York, 2010.

SIGNIFICANT COURSE DEVELOPMENT

1. ME 4354 - Fluid Mechanics (undergraduate). Updated laboratory experiments and developed new

experiments. Many of the traditional experiments were automated using LabVIEW for computer

data acquisition and control. Most notable achievement described in R.B. Wicker and R. Quintana,

“An Innovation-Based Fluid Mechanics Design and Fabrication Laboratory,” Journal of

Engineering Education, Volume 89, Number 3, July 2000, pages 361-368.

2. ME 3495 - Internal Combustion Engines (undergraduate/graduate). Completely developed course

based on Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering by Ronald D. Matthews. The

course presents basic engine designs, fundamental engine performance measurements, introductory

engine modeling, fuels and chemistry, basic combustion fundamentals, and some basic automotive

performance and vehicle dynamics. Although there is no formal laboratory, students are required to

acquire engine performance data in the laboratory using an engine dynamometer.

3. ME 4466 - Senior Design (undergraduate). Completely revised capstone design course with Dr.

Rolando Quintana, who led IE course revision. Group and individual effort evenly distributed and

measured. Conceived and assigned majority of mechanical engineering design projects.

Assessment of course utilized as CQI for ME program as part of ABET EC2000 criteria.

4. ME 1411 - Controls Laboratory (undergraduate). Developed controls laboratory based on

implementation of PID controller for air speed control in a subsonic wind tunnel using LabVIEW.

5. ME 4395/ME 5390/MFG 5390 – Rapid Manufacturing Systems (undergraduate/graduate).

Completely developed course based on Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping

to Direct Digital Manufacturing, by Gibson, Rosen, and Stucker, a new book in 2010. The course

deals with various aspects of additive, subtractive, and joining processes to form three-dimensional

parts with applications ranging from prototyping to production. Additive manufacturing (AM)

technologies fabricate three-dimensional (3D) parts using layer-based (additive) manufacturing

processes directly from computer-aided-design (CAD) models. In this course, students learn about

a variety of AM and other manufacturing technologies, their advantages and disadvantages for

producing both prototypes and functional production quality parts, and some of the important

research challenges associated with using these technologies.


PROFESSIONAL TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

1. Model Institutions for Excellence - Phase II Workshop: attended three-day workshop July 25 - 27,

1999 entitled, "Course Blocks for Lower Division Courses in Science, Engineering and

Mathematics - Analysis and Assessment" (not for extra compensation).

2. Advanced Cooperative Learning Workshop: attended a 4-day workshop July 29- August 1, 1997 in

Cloudcroft, New Mexico entitled, “Advanced Cooperative Learning,” taught by Dr. Karl Smith,

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, and organized by the UTEP-

Model Institutions for Excellence program (not for extra compensation).

3. Foundation Coalition Faculty Conference: attended a two-day conference in Plymouth,

Massachusetts June 23-24, 1997. Members of the NSF-funded Foundation Coalition presented

progress on their curriculum reform efforts (not for extra compensation).

4. MIE Effective Curriculum Integration: Strategic Planning for Student Success: attended a daylong

workshop May 6, 1997 designed to improve undergraduate SEM education and research (not for

extra compensation).

5. Educational Seminar: attended a seminar November 12, 1996 entitled, “Using the Principles of

Cognitive Psychology as a Pedagogy for Higher Education,” presented by Dr. Diane Halpern,

Cognitive Psychologist, California State University, San Bernadino (not for extra compensation).

6. Interactive Video Workshop: attended a two-hour workshop October 16, 1996 entitled, “Teaching

with Style-Enhancing Learning by Understanding Teaching and Learning Styles,” taught by Dr.

Tony Grasha, Professor of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, and organized by the UTEP

Partnership for Excellence in Teacher Education program (not for extra compensation).

7. Cooperative Learning Workshop: attended a 5-day workshop August 12-16, 1996 in Cloudcroft,

New Mexico entitled, “Cooperative Learning in the College Classroom,” taught by Dr. Edythe

Johnson Holubec, Associate, Cooperative Learning Center, University of Minnesota, and organized

by the UTEP-Model Institutions for Excellence program (not for extra compensation).

RESEARCH LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT

W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation

Founded the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation (formerly the Border Biomedical

Manufacturing and Engineering Laboratory) as a result of a $1 million grant awarded

January 2002 from the W.M. Keck Foundation. Received additional infrastructure grants

from Sandia National Laboratories ($1 million), University of Texas System faculty

STARS program ($500k), and University of Texas System joint equipment requests with

UT medical institutions ($1.4 million, proposals for equipment to participate in

collaborative research with UT M D Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health Science

Center at Houston). Recently received ~$9 million grant ($3 million state, $3 million UT

System, and $3 million industry match) as part of the State of Texas Emerging Technology

Fund to formally expand activities in Structural and Printed Electronics within the Keck

Center.

Managed the original (in 2005/2006) renovation and expansion from 1,500 square feet of

floor space to over 6,100 square feet as well as the recent (2010/2011) expansion from

6,100 square feet to over 13,000 square feet. Specified and acquired over $6 million in

equipment for additive and conventional manufacturing; materials and mechanical testing;

experimental fluid mechanics; reverse engineering and metrology; analytical and synthetic

chemistry; and cell culture/tissue engineering.

The W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, an engineering, biomedical and advanced

manufacturing laboratory focused on multi-disciplinary biomedical, materials, and


manufacturing research, represents a premier university research facility. The Keck

Center’s research hinges on the development and use of Additive Manufacturing (AM)

technologies that allow for fabrication of complex three-dimensional shapes by

successively manufacturing thin slices of a desired object and stacking them together one

layer at a time. Infrastructure includes over 40 AM machines (11 FDM – including 1 patent

pending technology; 11 SL – including 2 patented technologies and 1 bio-SL system; 2

EBM metals – including 1 Arcam A2 and 1 custom high temperature S12; 1 custom DMD-

based micro-SL; 1 EnvisionTec DLP; 1 LS; 1 PolyJet; 2 ZCorp; 1 ExOne M-Lab; 11

Desktop 3D Printing Systems (2, VFlash; 1, Fab@Home Model 1; 1, Solido SD300 Pro; 1

Up! Personal Portable 3D Printer; 1 Bits from Bytes 3DTouch 3D Printer; 1 fabbster; 1,

MakerBot Replicator; 3, MakerBot Replicator 2), and 3 micro-dispensing systems –

including 1 Dimatix and 2 nScrypt micro-dispensing tools). Other manufacturing

equipment includes 2 CNC machining centers (1 5-axis Haas Super Mini Mill 2 and 1

Mori-Seiki NL2000 lathe with live tooling) and equipment for dip-spin coating, vacuum

casting, pressure casting, and plastic injection molding. Additional facilities include:

reverse engineering and metrology (laser scanning, video measurement, CMM, and micro-

CT); materials and mechanical testing including static and dynamic axial and torsional

testing (Instron 5866, MTS 370 and 370.02 Servohydraulic Systems), optical microscopy

and access to SEM and TEM; cardiovascular hemodynamics (experimental fluid

mechanics); synthetic and analytical chemistry; and tissue engineering (including scaffold

fabrication, polymer synthesis and cell culture capabilities). This Center represents a truly

unique facility that provides unparalleled experiences for its students. AM technologies are

being used to fabricate unique functional multi-material devices with embedded electronics

and patient-specific anatomical shapes for use in pre-surgical planning, surgery, medical

device development, cardiovascular flow research, tissue engineering, and more.

The Keck Center can fabricate 3D objects that are plastic, metal, ceramic, of bio-compatible

materials, composite materials, or that contain electronics. Major research efforts are

underway in the areas of AM of powder metal alloy systems as well as 3D Structural

Electronics in which electronics and thus intelligence can be fabricated within 3D

mechanical structures. Using integrated AM technologies, electronics can be fabricated in a

3D structure of arbitrary and complex shape in order to accommodate human anatomy or

simply to replace structural components in satellites, planes, cars or furniture with

equivalent structures that contain intelligence. The State of Texas recognized the

importance of this effort and recently awarded UTEP a multi-million dollar grant to

establish and promote these activities.

Developing (patented and patent pending) additive manufacturing technologies for

fabricating bioactive tissue engineered scaffolds, 3D structural electronic devices, and

multiple material devices using AM and other integrated technologies.

Working with medical device companies and developing unique anatomical models for

medical device development.

Working with surgeons and providing pre-surgical anatomical models manufactured using

additive manufacturing technologies for improved surgical planning, patient diagnosis, and

patient consultation.

Investigating and developing commercialization opportunities for technology developed

within the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation.


Rapid Design and Manufacturing Laboratory (a University Recharge Center)

The Rapid Design and Manufacturing Laboratory, part of the W.M. Keck Center for 3D

Innovation, was created to provide contractual engineering and manufacturing services to

industry, government agencies, and universities.

The Rapid Design and Manufacturing Lab provides unique educational opportunities for its

students in an industrial-type setting, while allowing the technology developed in the W.M.

Keck Center for 3D Innovation (where the fundamental and applied research occurs) to be

tested and available to the government, universities, and industry (including the

manufacturing, aerospace, defense, biotechnology, medical device, and health care

industries), providing a mechanism for commercial ventures between the academic

institution and industry, and enabling the institution to utilize its intellectual property,

expertise, and infrastructure to bill for services and outreach activities (through industrial

collaborations and biomodeling applications such as pre-surgical planning anatomical

models) that in whole or in part pay for student salaries, laboratory equipment,

maintenance, and materials.

Engines and Alternative Fuels Research Laboratory/NASA Flow and Thermal Imaging

Laboratory

Founded the Engines and Alternative Fuels Research Laboratory (EAFRL) in 1995,

managed multiple EAFRL renovations, and acquired and developed EAFRL infrastructure

in excess of $1 million, including the NASA Flow and Thermal Imaging Laboratory

(NASA FTIL), which was founded in 1998.

Developed research programs in the general areas of engines and alternative fuels and flow

and thermal imaging.

Previous accomplishments include development of fuel systems for alternative fuels, fuel

spray characterization studies for direct injection spark ignition engines, and thermal

imaging using infrared and visible imaging technologies.

Department of Mechanical Engineering hired a new faculty member in 2005 to lead the

EAFRL so I could focus on the activities in the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation.

CONSULTING ACTIVITIES NVision Biomedical Technologies LLC, San Antonio, Texas (2013-present)

Advising and assisting with corporate strategic direction and portfolio of offerings, including

assisting with project management and interfacing with surgeons, business developers, and

corporate attorneys on technical matters

DSM Desotech, Inc., Elgin, Illinois (2009-2013)

Serving as testifying expert in DSM Desotech, Inc. v. 3D Systems on behalf of DSM Desotech

(Produced Opening and Rebuttal Reports on Patent Infringement and Reply Report on Patent

Invalidity; Provided Opinion during Expert Deposition; Trial Scheduled for April 2013; Case

Settled March 2013)

nScrypt, Inc., Orlando, Florida (2007-2011)

Investigated multiple strategies for using additive manufacturing to produce 3D geometries with

embedded electronic intelligence

Alliance Spine, LLC, San Antonio, Texas (2008-2009)

Assisted with design and development of several medical products used in spine surgery and

provided guidance on use of additive manufacturing for producing surgical instrumentation and

implants


W.L. Gore and Associates, Flagstaff, Arizona (2005-2007)

Explored hemodynamics of different anastomotic geometries using magnetic resonance

velocimetry

SIGNIFICANT EDITORSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL BOARD SERVICE Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing, Elsevier B.V.

Founding Editor-in-Chief of new journal in additive manufacturing. Inaugural issue scheduled

for production in June 2014

Align Technology, Inc., San Jose, California (2012-2013)

Served on corporate Scientific Advisory Board, participated in strategic meeting to provide

technical input on corporate strategic direction

National Research Council (of the National Academies) Committee on Space-Based Additive

Manufacturing of Space Hardware (Term: July 16, 2013-December 31, 2014)

Serving on committee to assist in the evaluation of using additive manufacturing technologies in

space for the manufacture of space hardware and as part of space operations.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Society of Mechanical Engineers (current)

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (current)

Materials Research Society (current)

ASTM International (current)

American Society for Engineering Education (current)

Biomedical Engineering Society

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS)

Society of Automotive Engineers (Faculty Advisor, UTEP Student Section, 1998 - 2002)

Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, and Sigma Xi (Honorary Societies)

PATENTS ISSUED

1. “Reticulated Mesh Arrays and Dissimilar Array Monoliths by Additive Layered Manufacturing

using Electron and Laser Beam Melting,” U.S. Patent 8,828,311 B2, F. Medina, L.E. Murr, R.B.

Wicker, and S.A. Gaytan, 2014.

2. “Methods and Systems for Integrating Fluid Dispensing Technology with Stereolithography,” U.S.

Patent 8,252,223, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, J. Palmer, D. Davis, B. Chavez, and P. Gallegos, 2012.

3. “Hydrogel Constructs using Stereolithography,” U.S. Patent 8,197,743, R.B. Wicker, F. Medina,

K. Arcaute, L. Ochoa, C.J. Elkins, and B.K. Mann, 2012.

4. “Methods for Multi-Material Stereolithography,” U.S. Patent 7,959,847, R.B. Wicker, F. Medina,

and C. Elkins, 2011 (Notice of Allowance Issued February 8, 2011.

5. “Hydrogel Constructs using Stereolithography,” U.S. Patents 7,780,897, R.B. Wicker, F. Medina,

K. Arcaute, L. Ochoa, C.J. Elkins, and B.K. Mann, 2010.

6. “Methods and Systems for Integrating Fluid Dispensing Technology with Stereolithography,” U.S.

Patent 7,658,603, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, J. Palmer, D. Davis, B. Chavez, and P. Gallegos, 2010.

7. “Multi-Material Stereolithography,” U.S. Patent 7,556,490, R.B. Wicker, F. Medina, and C. Elkins,

2009.

8. “Methods and Systems for Rapid Prototyping of High Density Circuits,” U.S. Patent 7,419,630,

J. Palmer, D. Davis, B. Chavez, P. Gallegos, R.B. Wicker, and F. Medina, 2008.


9. “Methods and Systems for Image-Guided Placement of Implants,” U.S. Patent 7,194,120, R.B.

Wicker and B. Tedla, 2007.

AWARDS AND HONORS Served as Thesis Chair for Ms. Mireya Perez (M.S.BME December 2013). Awarded Most

Outstanding Thesis in the University (Health Environment, Biological Sciences and Biomedical

Engineering) for 2013 Graduates.

Journal article recognized by Emerald Group Publishing as Outstanding Paper (for 2012) and

received the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013 (A.J. Lopes, E. MacDonald,

and R.B. Wicker, “Integrating Stereolithography and Direct Print Technologies for 3D Structural

Electronics Fabrication,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 18, Issue 2, 2012, pages 129-143)

Best Creative Part, 2010 EBM User Group Meeting, Melbourne Beach, Florida, October 5-7, 2010

Solid Freeform Fabrication and Rapid Prototyping Journal Best Presentation Award, 20th Annual

Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, August 3-5, 2009, for presentation of article entitled

“Fused Deposition Modeling of Polymethylmethacrylate for Use in Patient-Specific

Reconstructive Surgery” by K. Arcaute, D. Rodriguez, D. Espalin, F. Medina, M. Posner, and R.B.

Wicker, (article presented by David Espalin, mechanical engineering undergraduate student).

Served as Dissertation Chair for Ms. Karina Arcaute (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

December 2008). Awarded Most Outstanding Dissertation in the University.

First Place, Stratasys Users Group Conference Part Competition, Entry entitled “Rapid

Manufacturing of an Airplane Window Shade,” 2007 Stratasys Users Group Meeting, Charlotte,

North Carolina, September 3-5, 2007

First Place, 3D Systems Users Group Advanced Concepts Technical Competition, Entry entitled

“Multi-Material Stereolithography,” 2007 3D Systems Users Group Conference, Daytona Beach,

Florida, March 18-22, 2007

Journal article recognized by Emerald Group Publishing as Outstanding Paper and received the

Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2007 (J.A. Palmer, B. Jokiel, C.D. Nordquist,

B.A. Kast, C.J. Atwood, E. Grant, F.J. Livingston, F.R. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Mesoscale RF

Relay Enabled by Integrated Rapid Manufacturing,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 12, Issue

3, 2006, pages 148-155)

2004/2005 recipient of $500,000 faculty STARS award from University of Texas System

2004 recipient of the Dick Aubin Distinguished Paper Award for the 2004 Rapid Prototyping and

Manufacturing Conference (Rapid Technologies and Additive Manufacturing Division of the

Society of Manufacturing Engineers), May 10-13, 2004

First Runner Up, 2004 Stereolithography Excellence Award, 3D Systems North American

Stereolithography Users Group and SLS Users Group Joint Conference, Anaheim, California, April

25-29, 2004

Mr. and Mrs. MacIntosh Murchison Chair I in Engineering (Awarded March 2004)

Selected as 1 of 6 researchers featured in the 2002 W.M. Keck Foundation Annual Report, entitled

“The Human Factor – Promising Directions,” see http://www.wmkeck.org/ for the electronic

article.

College of Engineering Outstanding Research Award, received April 16, 2002 from Dean of

Engineering

Recognized by Dean of Engineering for receiving highest ranking in College of Engineering in

Teaching, Research, and Service for 2001 evaluation period

http://www.wmkeck.org/


John T. MacGuire Professorship in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (Awarded August 2000.

Vacated in February 2004 to receive endowed Mr. and Mrs. MacIntosh Murchison Chair I in

Engineering)

2001 SAE Teetor Educational Award Recipient

Served as Thesis Chair for Mr. Aaron Hutchison (M.S.M.E. December 2000). Awarded Most

Outstanding Thesis in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Most Outstanding

Thesis in the College of Engineering, and Most Outstanding Thesis in the University (Engineering

and Science) for 2000 Graduates. Received $500 award from UTEP Graduate School for support

of research program.

Served as Thesis Chair for Mr. Hugo Loya (M.S.M.E., August 2001). Awarded Most Outstanding

Thesis in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department for 2001 Graduates.

Served as Thesis Chair for Mr. Miguel Cortez (M.S.M.E., May 2002). Awarded Most Outstanding

Mechanical Engineering Thesis in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Most

Outstanding Thesis in the College of Engineering, and Most Outstanding Thesis in the University

(Engineering and Science) for 2002 Graduates. Received $500 award from UTEP Graduate School

for support of research program.

UTEP CETaL (Center for Effective Teaching and Learning) Fellow (1999-2000)

Recognized by the State of Texas “for exceptional dedication and exemplary performance in the

pursuit of ethanol vehicle technology.” Received award during Texas Ethanol Workshop

(September 27–29, 2000) in Austin, Texas from the Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Ms. Susan

Combs for participation in the Ethanol Vehicle Challenge

Best Application in the National Instruments Computer Application Contest – Academic Category,

R. Hennessey, H. Loya, B. Diong, and R. Wicker, “LabVIEW-Based Automatic Control Systems

Laboratory Using Local and Remote Experimentation Approaches,” National Instruments Week,

2000

1999 Governors’ Ethanol Coalition Faculty Advisor Award ($10,000)

Served as faculty advisor for five consecutive DOE-organized alternatively fueled vehicle

competitions, and won eleven trophies and cash awards totaling $25k (the individual competitions

and awards are listed in section entitled Teaching Activity)

1987 Academic Achievement Award in Mechanical Engineering, UT Austin

Dow Chemical Presidential Scholarship 1985-1987

Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Scholarship 1985

Engineering Scholar 1984-1987

Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, and Sigma Xi

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY The following code letters are utilized to indicate the nature of the review process:

W. Full paper reviewed by one or more anonymous referees

X. Full paper reviewed by editor or by conference committee, etc.

Y. Abstract of paper reviewed

Z. Not reviewed

JOURNAL ARTICLES

1. C. Shemelya, E. MacDonald, R.B. Wicker, “Encapsulated Copper Wire and Copper Mesh

Capacitive Sensing for 3D Printing Applications,” IEEE Sensors, to appear, 2014. (W).


2. C. Rocha, A. T. Perez, D. A. Roberson, C. Shemelya, E. MacDonald, R. B. Wicker, “Novel ABS-

Based Binary and Ternary Polymer Blends for Material Extrusion 3D Printing,” Journal of

Materials Research, Volume 29, Issue 17, 2014, pages 1859-1866. (W).

3. D.A. Roberson, E. MacDonald, R.B. Wicker, “Ohmic Curing of 3D Printed Silver Interconnects

for Structural Electronics,” Journal of Electronic Packaging, to appear, 2014. (W).

4. M. Hossain, D. Espalin, J. Ramos, M. Perez, R. B. Wicker, “Improved Mechanical Properties of

FDM-Manufactured Parts through Build Parameter Modification,” Journal of Manufacturing

Science and Engineering, Volume 136, Issue 6, 061002 (12 pages); 2014, doi: 10.1115/1.4028538.

(W).

5. A.R. Torrado Perez, D.A. Roberson, R.B. Wicker, “Fracture Surface Analysis of 3D-Printed

Tensile Specimes of Novel ABS-Based Materials,” Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention,

Volume 14, Issue 3, 2014, pages 343-353 (DOI: 10.1007/s11668-014-9803-9). (W).

6. A.J. Lopes, I.H. Lee, E. MacDonald, R. Quintana, R.B. Wicker, “Laser Curing of Silver-Based

Conductive Inks for In Situ 3D Structural Electronics Fabrication in Stereolithography,” Journal of

Materials Processing Technology, Volume 214, Issue 9, 2014, pages 1935-1945 (DOI:

10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2014.04.009). (W).

7. E. MacDonald, R. Salas, D. Espalin, M. Perez, E. Aguilera, D. Muse, R.B. Wicker, “3D Printing

for the Rapid Prototyping of Structural Electronics,” IEEE Access, Volume 2, 2014, pages 234-242

(DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2014.2311810). (W).

8. D. Espalin, D W. Muse, F. Medina, E. MacDonald, R.B. Wicker, “3D Printing Multi-Functionality:

Structures with Electronics,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,

Volume 72, 2014, pages 963-978 (DOI: 10.1007/s00170-014-5717-7). (W).

9. D. Espalin, J. Ramirez, F. Medina, R. Wicker, “Multi-Material, Multi-Technology FDM: Exploring

Build Process Variations,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 20, Issue 3, 2014. (W).

10. C.A. Terrazas, S.M. Gaytan, E. Rodriguez, D. Espalin, L.E. Murr, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker,

“Multi-material Metallic Structure Fabrication using Electron Beam Melting,” International

Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 71, Issue 1-4, 2014, pages 33-45 (DOI:

10.1007/s00170-013-5449-0). (W).

11. L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, X. Pan, C. Meng, J. Yang, S. Li, F. Yang, Q. Xu, J. Hernandez, W. Zhu,

S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Microstructures and Properties of Solid and Reticulated

Mesh Components of Pure Iron Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting,” Journal of Materials

Research and Technology, Volume 2, Issue 4, 2013, pages 376-385 (DOI:

10.1016/j.jmrt.2013.10.002). (W).

12. J. Hernandez, S.J. Li, E. Martinez, L.E. Murr, X.M. Pan, K.N. Amato, X.Y. Cheng, F. Yang, C.A.

Terrazas, S.M. Gaytan, Y.L. Hao, R. Yang, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Microstructures and

Hardness Properties for β-Phase Ti-24Nb-4Zr-7.9Sn Alloy Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting,”

Journal of Materials Sicence Technology, Volume 29, Issue 11, 2013, pages 1011-1017.

13. D. Roberson, D. Espalin, R.B. Wicker, “3D Printer Selection: A Decision-making Evaluation and

Ranking Model,” Virtual and Physical Prototyping, Volume 8, Issue 3, 2013, pages 201-212. (W).

14. R.C. Rumpf, J. Pazos, C.R. Garcia, L. Ochoa, R.B. Wicker, "3D Printed Lattices with Spatially

Variant Self-Collimation," Progress in Electromagnetics Research, Volume 139, 2013, pages 1-14.

(W).

15. E. Martinez, L.E. Murr, J. Hernandez, X. Pan, K. Amato, P. Frigola, C. Terrazas, S. Gaytan, E.

Rodriguez, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Microstructures of Niobium Components Fabricated by

Electron Beam Melting,”, Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis, Volume 2, 2013, pages

183-189 (DOI: 10.1007/s13632-013-0073-9). (W).


16. L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, X.M. Pan, S.M. Gaytan, J.A. Castro, C.A. Terrazas, F. Medina, R.B.

Wicker, D.H. Abbott, “Microstructures of Rene 142 Nickel-based Superalloy Fabricated by

Electron Beam Melting,” Acta Materialia, Volume 61, Issue 11, 2013, pages 4289-4296. (W).

17. J. Mireles, H.C. Kim, I.H. Lee, D. Espalin, F. Medina, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker,

“Development of a Fused Deposition Modeling System for Low Melting Temperature Metal

Alloys,” Journal of Electronic Packaging, Volume 135, Issue 1, (011008), 2013, 6 pages,

(doi:10.1115/1.4007160). (W).

18. L.E. Murr, S. Gaytan, E. Martinez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Next Generation Orthopaedic

Implants by Additive Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting,” International Journal of

Biomaterials, Volume 2012, Article ID 245727, 14 pages (doi:10.1155/2012/245727), 2012.

19. X.Y. Cheng, S.J. Li, L.E. Murr, Z.B. Zhang, Y.L. Hao, R. Yang, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker,

“Compression Deformation Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy with Cellular Structures Fabricated by

Electron Beam Melting”, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Volume

16, 2012, pages 153-162.

20. D.A. Roberson, R.B. Wicker, and E. MacDonald, “Ohmic Curing of Printed Silver Conductive

Traces,” Journal of Electronic Materials, 2012. (doi: 10.1007/s11664-012-2140-4). (W).

21. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, D.A. Ramirez, E. Martinez, J. Hernandez, K.N. Amato, P.W. Shindo, F.

Medina and R.B. Wicker, “Metal Fabrication by Additive Manufacturing Using Laser and Electron

Beam Melting Technologies,” Journal of Materials Science and Technology, Volume 28, Issue 1,

2012, pages 1-14. (W).

22. R.B. Wicker and E.W. MacDonald, “Multi-Material, Multi-Technology Stereolithography,”

Virtual and Physical Prototyping, Volume 7, Number 3, 2012, pages 181-194.

23. K. Puebla, K. Arcaute, R. Quintana, and R.B. Wicker, “Effects of Environmental Conditions,

Aging, and Build Orientations on the Mechanical Properties of ASTM Type I Specimens

Manufactured via Stereolithography,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 18, Issue 5, 2012, pages

374-388. (W).

24. J. Hernandez, L.E. Murr, K.N. Amato, E. Martinez, P.W. Shindo, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, S.J. Li,

and X-Y. Cheng, “Microstructures and Properties for a Superalloy Powder Mixture Processed by

Electron Beam Melting,” Journal of Materials Science Research, Volume 1, Number 3, 2012,

pages 124-144. (W).

25. K. Puebla, L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, E. Martinez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Effect of Melt

Scan Rate on Microstructure and Macrostructure for Electron Beam Melting of Ti-6Al-4V,”

Materials Sciences and Applications, Volume 3, 2012, pages 259-264. (W).

26. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, E. Martinez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Fabricating Functional Ti-

Alloy Biomedical Implants by Additive Manufacturing using Electron Beam Melting,” Journal of

Biotechnology and Biomaterials, Volume 2, Issue 3, 1000131, 2012, 11 pages. (W).

27. D.A. Roberson, R.B. Wicker, and E. MacDonald, “Microstructural Characterization of Electrically

Failed Conductive Traces Printed from Ag Nanoparticle Inks,” Materials Letters, Volume 76,

2012, pages 51-54. (W).

28. A. Lopes, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Integrating Stereolithography and Direct Print

Technologies for 3D Structural Electronics Fabrication,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 18,

Issue 2, 2012, pages 129-143. (W).

Recognized by Emerald Group Publishing as Outstanding Paper and received the

Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013


29. S.J. Li, L.E. Murr, X.Y. Cheng, Z.B. Zhang, Y.L. Hao, R. Yang, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker,

“Compression Fatigue Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V Mesh Arrays Fabricated by Electron Beam

Melting,” Acta Materialia, Volume 60, Issue 3, 2012, pages 793-802. (W).

30. M.D. Irwin, D.A. Roberson, R.I. Olivas, R.B. Wicker and E. MacDonald, “Conductive Polymer-

Coated Threads as Electrical Interconnects in e-Textiles,” Fibers and Polymers, Volume 12,

Number 7, 2011, pages 904-910 (doi: 10.1007/s12221-011-0904-8). (W).

31. D.A. Roberson, R.B. Wicker, L.E. Murr, K. Church, and E. MacDonald, “Microstructural and

Process Characterization of Conductive Traces Printed from Ag Particulate Inks,” Materials,

Volume 4, Issue 6, 2011, pages 963-979 (doi:10.3390/ma4060963). (W).

32. L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, S.M. Gaytan, D.A. Ramirez, B.I. Machado, P.W. Shindo, J.L. Martinez, F.

Medina, J. Wooten, D. Ciscel, U. Ackelid, and R.B. Wicker, “Microstructural Architecture,

Microstructures, and Mechanical Properties for a Nickel-Base Superalloy Fabricated by Electron

Beam Melting,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Volume 42, Issue 11, 2011, pages

3491-3508 (doi: 10.1007/s11661-011-0748-22011) (chosen by the Editors of Metallurgical and

Materials Transactions to appear on Springer's website, SpringerLink, as a “Free Access” article).

(W).

33. L.E. Murr, K.N. Amato, S.J. Li, Y.X. Tian, X.Y. Cheng, S.M. Gaytan, E. Martinez, P.W. Shindo,

F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Open-Cellular

Biomaterials Prototypes for Total Knee Replacement Implants Fabricated by Electron Beam

Melting,” Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Volume 4, Issue 7, 2011,

pages 1396-1411. (W).

34. J.W. Choi, R. Quintana, R.B. Wicker, “Fabrication and Characterization of Embedded Horizontal

Micro-channels using Line-scan Stereolithography,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 17, Issue

5, 2011, pages 351-361. (W).

35. M.S. Nuzzo, M. Posner, W.J. Warme, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, and B.D. Owens, “Compression

Force and Pullout Strength Comparison of Bioabsorbable Implants for Osteochondral Lesion

Fixation,” The American Journal of Orthopedics, Volume 40, Number 4, 2011, E61-63. (W).

36. D.A. Ramirez, L.E. Murr, S.J. Li, Y.X. Tian, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, B.I. Machado, S.M.

Gaytan, F. Medina, and R. B. Wicker, “Open-Cellular Copper Structures Fabricated by Additive

Manufacturing using Electron Beam Melting,” Materials Science and Engineering A, Volume 528,

2011, pages 5379-5386 (doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2011.03.053). (W).

37. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, D.A. Ramirez, B.I. Machado, E. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, J.L.

Martinez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “A TEM Study of Cobalt-Base Alloy Prototypes Fabricated

by EBM,” Materials Sciences and Applications, Volume 2, 2011, pages 355-363 (doi:

10.4236/msa.2011.25046). (W).

38. D.A. Ramirez, L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, J.L. Martinez, B.I. Machado, F. Medina,

P. Frigola, and R.B. Wicker, “Novel Precipitate-Microstructural Architecture Developed in the

Fabrication of Solid Copper Components by Additive Manufacturing Using Electron Beam

Melting,” Acta Materiala, Volume 59, Issue 10, June 2011, pages 4088-4099. (W).

39. E.O. Kung, A.S. Les, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, M.V. McConnell, C.A. Taylor, “In Vitro Validation

of Finite-Element Model of AAA Hemodynamics Incorporating Realistic Outflow Boundary

Conditions,” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Volume 133, Issue 4, 041003 (11 pages),

2011 doi:10.1115/1.4003526. (W).

40. E.O. Kung, A.S. Les, C.A. Figueroa, F. Medina, K. Arcaute, R.B. Wicker, M.V. McConnell, C.A.

Taylor, “In Vitro Validation of Finite Element Analysis of Blood Flow in Deformable Models,”

Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Volume 39, Number 7, 2011, pages 1947-1960 (doi:

10.1007/s10439-011-0284-7). (W).


41. A.J. Onstad, C.J. Elkins, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, J.K. Eaton, “Full-field Measurements of Flow

through a Scaled Metal Foam Replica,” Experiments in Fluids, Volume 50, 2011, pages 1571-1585

(doi: 10.1007/s00348-010-1008-8). (W).

42. R.F. Neville, C.J. Elkins, M.T. Alley, and R.B. Wicker, “Hemodynamic Comparison of Differing

Anastomotic Geometries Using Magnetic Resonance Velocimetry,” Journal of Surgical Research,

Volume 169, Issue 2, August 2011, pages 311-318 (doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2009.12.008). (W).

43. K. Arcaute, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Fabrication of Off-the-Shelf Multi-Lumen

Poly(ethylene glycol) Nerve Guidance Conduits using Stereolithography,” Tissue Engineering Part

C: Methods, Volume 17, Number 1, 2011, pages 27-38 (doi:10.1089/ten.TEC.2010.0011). (W).

44. J.W. Choi, F. Medina, C. Kim, D. Espalin, D. Rodriguez, B. Stucker, and R.B. Wicker,

“Development of a Mobile Fused Deposition Modeling System with Enhanced Manufacturing

Flexibility,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Volume 211, 2011, pages 424-432.

(2010; doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2010.10.019). (W).

45. J.W. Choi, H.C. Kim, and R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Material Stereolithography,” Journal of Materials

Processing Technology, Volume 211, 2011, pages 318-328. (2010; doi:

10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2010.10.003). (W).

46. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, B.I. Machado, D.A. Ramirez, F. Medina, S.

Collins, and R.B. Wicker, “Comparison of Microstructures and Mechanical Properties for Solid

and Mesh Cobalt-Base Alloy Prototypes Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting,” Metallurgical and

Materials Transactions A, Volume 41, Number 12, pages 3216-3227, 2010, doi: 10.1007/s11661-

010-0388-y. (W).

47. D.A. Roberson, E. MacDonald, K. Church, and R.B. Wicker, “Failure Investigation of Direct Write

Pen Tips,” Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, Volume 10, Number 6, 2010, pages 504-

507 (doi: 10.1007/s11668-010-9387-y). (W).

48. J.W. Choi, M. Yamashita, J. Sakakibara, Y. Kaji, T. Oshika, and R.B. Wicker, “Combined Micro

and Macro Additive Manufacturing of a Swirling Flow Coaxial Phacoemulsifier Sleeve with

Internal Micro-Vanes,” Biomedical Microdevices, Volume 12, Number 5, 2010, pages 875-886

(doi: 10.1007/s10544-010-9442-1). (W).

49. H.C. Kim, J.W. Choi, R.B. Wicker, “Development of a Multi-material Stereolithography System,”

Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering, Volume 27, Number 3, 2010, pages 135-

141 (In Korean). (W).

50. D. Espalin, K. Arcaute, D. Rodriguez, F. Medina, M. Posner, and R.B. Wicker, “Fused Deposition

Modeling of Patient-Specific Polymethylmethacrylate Implants,” Rapid Prototyping Journal,

Volume 16, Issue 3, 2010, pages 164-173. (W).

51. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, H. Lopez, E. Martinez, B.I. Machado, D.H. Hernandez, L.

Martinez, M.I. Lopez, R.B. Wicker, J. Bracke, “Next Generation Biomedical Implants Using

Additive Layered Manufacturing of Complex, Cellular and Functional Mesh Arrays,”

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A, Royal Society of London, Volume 368,

Number 1917, 2010, pages 1999-2032 (doi:10.1098/rsta.2010.0010). (W).

52. H. Kim, J.W. Choi, and R.B. Wicker, “Scheduling and Process Planning for Multi-Material

Stereolithography,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 16, Issue 4, 2010, pages 232-240. (W).

53. H. Kim, J.W. Choi, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Slice Overlap Detection Algorithm for

Process Planning in Multiple Material Stereolithography,” International Journal of Advanced

Manufacturing Technology, Volume 46, Issue 9, 2010, pages 1161-1170 (DOI: 10.1007/s00170-

009-2181-x). (W).

54. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, A. Ceylan, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, B.I. Machado,

D.A. Ramirez, F. Medina, S. Collins, and R.B. Wicker, “Characterization of Titanium Aluminide


Alloy Components Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting,” Acta

Materialia, Volume 58, 2010, pages 1887-1894. (W).

55. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, B.I. Machado,

D.A. Ramirez, R.B. Wicker, “Characterization of Ti-6Al-4V Open Cellular Foams Fabricated by

Additive Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting,” Materials Science and Engineering A,

Volume 527, 2010, pages 1861-1868. (W).

56. K. Arcaute, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Stereolithography of Spatially-Controlled Multi-

Material Bioactive Poly(ethylene glycol) Scaffolds,” Acta Biomaterialia, Volume 6, 2010, pages

1047-1054. (DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2009.08.017). (W).

57. R. Quintana, J.W. Choi, K. Puebla, and R.B. Wicker, “Effects of Build Orientation on Tensile

Strength for Stereolithography Manufactured ASTM D-638 Type I Specimens,” International

Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 46, Numbers 1-4, 2010, pages 201-215

(DOI: 10.1007/s00170-009-2066-z). (W).

58. J.W. Choi, E. MacDonald, R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Material Microstereolithography,” International

Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 49, Issue 5, 2010, pages 543-551 (DOI:

10.1007/s00170-009-2434-8). (W).

59. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, F. Medina, E. Martinez, M.I. Lopez and R.B. Wicker, “Advanced Metal

Powder Based Manufacturing of Complex Components by Electron Beam Melting,” Materials

Technology, Volume 24, Number 3, 2009, pages 180-190 (DOI:

10.1179/106678509x12475882446133). (W).

60. J.W. Choi, R.B. Wicker, S.H. Lee, K.H. Choi, I.D. Jung, C.S. Ha, and I. Chung, “Fabrication of 3D

Biocompatible/Biodegradable Micro-Scaffolds using Dynamic Mask Projection

Microstereolithography,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Volume 209, 2009, pages

5494-5503 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2009.05.004). (W).

61. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, M.I. Lopez, E. Martinez, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Metallographic

Characterization of Additive-Layer Manufactured Products by Electron Beam Melting of Ti-6Al-

4V Powder,” Practical Metallography (invited paper for issue dedicated to George Vander Voort

for his 65th birthday), Volume 46, September 2009, pages 442-453. (in English and German) (W).

62. J.W. Choi, R.B. Wicker, C.S. Ha, and S.H. Lee, “Cure Depth Control for Complex 3D

Microstructure Fabrication in Dynamic Mask Projection Microstereolithography,” Rapid

Prototyping Journal, Volume 15, Issue 1, 2009, pages 59-70. (W).

63. L.E. Murr, S.A. Quinones, S.M. Gaytan, M.I. Lopez, A. Rodela, E.Y. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez,

E. Martinez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V

Produced by Rapid-Layer Manufacturing, for Biomedical Applications” Journal of the Mechanical

Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2009, pages 20-32 (DOI:

10.1016/j.jmbbm.2008.05.004). (W).

64. L.E. Murr, E.V. Esquivel, S.A. Quinones, S.M. Gaytan, M.I. Lopez, E.Y. Martinez, F. Medina,

D.H. Hernandez, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, S.W. Stafford, D.K. Brown, T. Hoppe, W. Meyers,

U. Lindhe, and R.B. Wicker, “Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Electron Beam-Rapid

Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Biomedical Prototypes Compared to Wrought Ti-6Al-4V,” Materials

Characterization, Volume 60, 2009, pages 96-105 (DOI: 10.1016/j.matchar.2008.07.006). (W).

65. K. Arcaute and R.B. Wicker, “Patient-Specific Compliant Vessel Manufacturing Using Dip-Spin

Coating of Rapid Prototyped Molds,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering,

2008, Volume 130, Issue 5, 051008, 13 pages (DOI: 10.1115/1.2898839). (W).

66. J.H. Sandoval, L.E. Murr, K.F. Soto, and R.B. Wicker, “Nanotailoring Photocrosslinkable Epoxy

Resins with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Stereolithography Layered Manufacturing,”


Journal of Materials Science, 2007, Volume 42, Number 1, pages 156-165 (DOI: 10.1007/s10853-

006-1035-2). (W).

67. M.A. Cortez, R. Quintana, and R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Step Dip Spin Coating Manufacturing System

for Silicone Cardiovascular Membrane Fabrication with Prescribed Compliance,” International

Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2007, Volume 34, pages 667-679 (DOI:

10.1007/s00170-006-0649-5). (W).

68. K. Arcaute, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Stereolithography of Three-Dimensional Bioactive

Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Constructs with Encapsulated Cells,” Annals of Biomedical Engineering,

Volume 34, Number 9, 2006, pages 1429-1441 (DOI: 10.1007/s10439-006-9156-y). (W).

69. J.H. Sandoval and R.B. Wicker, “Functionalizing Stereolithography Resins: Effects of Dispersed

Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on Physical Properties,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 12,

Issue 5, 2006, pages 292-303. (W).

70. J.A. Palmer, B. Jokiel, C.D. Nordquist, B.A. Kast, C.J. Atwood, E. Grant, F.J. Livingston,

F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Mesoscale RF Relay Enabled by Integrated Rapid Manufacturing,”

Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 12, Issue 3, 2006, pages 148-155. (W).

Recognized by Emerald Group Publishing as Outstanding Paper and received the

Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2007

71. R.B. Wicker, A. Ranade, F. Medina, and J.A. Palmer, “Embedded Micro-Channel Fabrication

using Line-Scan Stereolithography,” Assembly Automation, Volume 25, Issue 4, 2005, pages 316-

329. (W).

72. C.J. Elkins, M. Markl, A. Iyengar, R.B. Wicker, and J.K. Eaton, “Full Field Velocity and

Temperature Measurements Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Turbulent Complex Internal

Flows,” International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Volume 25, 2004, pages 702-710. (W).

73. B. Diong, R.B. Wicker, C. Kubo Della-Piana, and R. Quintana “A Laboratory Designed to

Enhance Students’ Interest in and Learning of Controls,” International Journal for Engineering

Education, Volume 20, Number 4, June 2004, pages 628-637. (W).

74. B. Diong, M. Perez, C. Kubo Della-Piana and R.B. Wicker, “Remote Experimentation with a Wind

Tunnel System for Controls Education,” International Journal for Engineering Education, Volume

19, Number 3, June 2003, pages 460-467 (invited paper for special issue entitled Distance

Controlled Laboratories and Learning Systems). (W).

75. M. Markl, F.P. Chan, M.T. Alley, K.L. Wedding, M.T. Draney, C.J. Elkins, D.W. Parker, R.B.

Wicker, C.A. Taylor, R.J. Herfkens, and N.J. Pelc, “Time Resolved Three Dimensional Phase

Contrast MRI (4D-Flow): Assessment of Three Directional Velocity Vector Fields,” Journal of

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Volume 17, March 2003, pages 499-506. (W).

76. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton “Structure of a Swirling Recirculating Coaxial Free Jet and Its Effect

on Particle Motion,” International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Volume 27, Number 6, 2001,

pages 949-970. (W).

77. R.B. Wicker, H.I. Loya, P.A. Hutchison, J. Sakakibara, “SIDI Fuel Spray Structure Investigation

Using Flow Visualization and Digital Particle Image Velocimetry,” 1999 SAE Transactions –

Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, Section 4, October 2000, pages 1620 - 1630 (also SAE Paper

1999-01-3535 and SAE SP-1481; original refereed paper presented at 1999 SAE International Fall

Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition, October 25-28, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1999). (W).

78. R.B. Wicker and R. Quintana “An Innovation-Based Fluid Mechanics Design and Fabrication

Laboratory,” Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 89, Number 3, July 2000, pages 361-368.

(W).


79. R.B. Wicker and H.I. Loya “A Vision-Based Experiment for Mechanical Engineering Laboratory

Courses,” International Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 16, Number 3, 2000, pages

193-201. (W).

80. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton “Effect of Injected Longitudinal Vorticity on Particle Dispersion in a

Swirling, Coaxial Jet,” Journal of Fluids Engineering, Volume 121, Number 4, December 1999,

pages 766-772. (W).

81. B.R. Lutz, R.H. Stanglmaier, R.D. Matthews, J. Cohen, and R.B. Wicker “The Effects of Fuel

Composition, System Design, and Operating Conditions on In-System Vaporization and Hot Start

of a Liquid-Phase LPG Injection System,” 1998 SAE Transactions - Journal of Fuels and

Lubricants, Volume 107, 1999 (also SAE Paper 981388 and SAE SP-1371, original refereed paper

presented at the 1998 SAE International Spring Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition, May 4-

6, 1998). (W).

82. R.B. Wicker, R. Quintana, and A. Tarquin “An Evaluation Model Using the Fundamentals of

Engineering Examination,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice,

Volume 125, Number 2, April 1999, pages 47-55. (W).

83. R.D. Matthews, J. Chiu, J. Zheng, D.-Y. Wu, D. Dardalis, K. Shen, C. Roberts, M.J. Hall, J.L.

Ellzey, C. Mock, R.B. Wicker, and S. Jaeger “The Texas Project: Part1 -- Emissions and Fuel

Economy of Aftermarket CNG and LPG Conversions of Light Duty Vehicles,” 1996 SAE

Transactions - Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, Volume 105, 1997, pages 2186-2205. (also SAE

Paper 962098 and SAE SP-1208, original refereed paper presented at 1996 SAE International Fall

Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition, October 14-17, 1996). (W).

84. J. Sakakibara, R.B. Wicker, and J.K. Eaton “Measurements of the Particle-Fluid Velocity

Correlation and the Extra Dissipation in a Round Jet,” International Journal of Multiphase Flow,

Volume 22, Number 5, September 1996, pages 863-881. (W).

85. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton “Near Field of a Coaxial Jet With and Without Axial Excitation,”

AIAA Journal, Volume 32, Number 3, March 1994, pages 542-546. (W).

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. K. Arcaute, B.K. Mann and R.B. Wicker, “Practical Use of Hydrogels in Stereolithography for

Tissue Engineering Applications,” Chapter in: Stereolithography: Materials, Processes and

Applications, a book edited by Professor Paulo Bártolo, 2011 (ISBN: 978-0-387-92903-3).

PROFESSIONAL TRADE MAGAZINE ARTICLE

1. R. Hennessey, H. Loya, B. Diong, and R. Wicker “Using LabVIEW to Develop an Automatic

Control System,” Instrumentation Newsletter, Special Academic Edition, First Quarter 2001,

National Instruments, 2001, pages A1-A2. (X).

CONFERENCE AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

*the publications listed below represent a partial list of conference and other publications as this list

changes often and rapidly

1. J. Montes, J. Mireles, S. Gaytan, D. Espalin, and R.B. Wicker, “Development of an Inspection

Protocol for Closed-Loop Automatic Feedback Control in Electron Beam Melting Using Infrared

Thermography,” Fourth Annual UTEP COURI Symposium, El Paso, TX, April 26, 2014 (abstract

only, poster presentation).


Awarded Best Poster in 4th Annual COURI (Campus Office of Undergraduate Research

Initiatives) Symposium, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics and Mathematics

Category – undergraduate student Jessica Montes presenter

2. M. Cadena, S. Gaytan, Y. Lin, R.B. Wicker, and A. Choudhuri, “Analysis of Ferroelectric

Ceramics Fabricated by Binder Jetting Technology,” Fourth Annual UTEP COURI Symposium,

El Paso, TX, April 26, 2014 (abstract only, poster presentation).

3. M.A. Perez, J. Ramos, D. Espalin, M.S. Hossain, and R.B. Wicker, “Ranking Model for 3D

Printers,” Twenty Fourth Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An

Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 12-14, 2013.

4. E. Aguilera, J. Ramos, D. Espalin, F. Cedillos, D. Muse, R.B. Wicker, and E. MacDonald, “3D

Printing of Electro Mechanical Systems,” Twenty Fourth Annual International Solid Freeform

Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 12-14,

2013.

5. S.M. Gaytan, M. Cadena, M. Aldaz, E. Herderick. F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Analysis of

Ferroelectric Ceramic Fabricated by Binder Jetting Technology, Twenty Fourth Annual

International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference,

Austin, Texas, August 12-14, 2013.

6. J. Mireles, C. Terrazas, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Automatic Feedback Control in Electron

Beam Melting Using Infrared Thermography,” Twenty Fourth Annual International Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas,

August 12-14, 2013.

7. M.S. Hossain, J. Ramos, D. Espalin, M. Perez, and R.B. Wicker, “Improving Tensile Mechanical

Properties of FDM-Manufactured Specimens via Modifying Build Parameters,” Twenty Fourth

Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing

Conference, Austin, Texas, August 12-14, 2013.

8. D. Espalin, J. Ramirez, A. Fernandez, C. Kim, L. Herrera, M.S. Hossain, C. Shemelya, D. Muse,

E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Automated 3D Electronics Fabrication” Twenty Fourth


Conference, Austin, Texas, August 12-14, 2013 (abstract only).

9. D. Espalin, A. Cuaron, L. Herrera, M.S. Hossain, C. Kim, and R.B. Wicker, “Wire Reinforced

3D Printed Parts Made by Using Material Extrusion AM Process,” Twenty Fourth Annual

International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference,

Austin, Texas, August 12-14, 2013 (abstract only).

10. A. Cuaron, A. Fernandez, D. Espalin, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Sealing of FDM Parts by

Using Optimized FDM Process Parameters,” Twenty Fourth Annual International Solid Freeform


2013 (poster).

11. A. Hinojos, S.M. Gaytan, D. Bentley, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Characterization of 17-4 PH

SS Fabricated by Powder Bed Fusion,” Twenty Fourth Annual International Solid Freeform


2013 (poster).

12. D. Espalin, A. Fernandez, F. Medina, D. Muse, E. Aguilera, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker,

“3D Structural Electronics Fabrication using Fused Deposition Modeling and Direct-Write

Microdispensing,” Rapid 2013, Pittsburgh, PA, June 10-13, 2013 (abstract).

13. S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, C. Terrazas, E. Martinez, D. Espalin, P. Frigola, L.E. Murr, and R.B.

Wicker, “Reduced Building-Vat-Size-Design for Process Parameter Development in Electron


Beam Melting System,” 142nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition: The Minerals, Metals, and

Materials Society, San Antonio, TX, March 3-7, 2013. (abstract only)

14. M.A. Perez, N. Zuverza, R.B. Wicker, B.K. Mann, G. Evans, “Release of Nerve Growth Factor

by a Poly(ethylene glycol) Scaffold, Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society,

Atlanta, GA, October 24-27, 2012 (abstract only).

15. F. Medina, E. Rodriguez, C. Terrazas, D. Espalin, S.M. Gaytan, J. Castro, P. Frigola, and R.B.

Wicker, “Rapid Material Parameter Development for Manufacturing Using an Electron Beam

Melting System,” Twenty Third Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium –

An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 6-8, 2012 (abstract only).

16. F. Medina, S.M. Gaytan, E. Martinez, L.E. Murr, K. Akhtar, and R.B. Wicker, “Low Cost

Titanium Powder Development for Additive Manufacturing in an Electron Beam Melting

System,” Twenty Third Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An

Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 6-8, 2012 (abstract only).

17. D. Espalin, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Material, Multi-Technology FDM Platform,”

Twenty Third Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive

Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 6-8, 2012.

18. J. Mireles, D. Espalin, D. Roberson, B. Zinniel, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Fused Deposition

Modeling of Metals,” Twenty Third Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium

– An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 6-8, 2012.

19. E. Rodriguez, F. Medina, D. Espalin, C. Terrazas, D. Muse, C. Henry, and R.B. Wicker,

“Integration of a Thermal Imaging System in an Arcam A2 System for Feedback Control,”

Twenty Third Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive

Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 6-8, 2012.

20. M. Perez, M. Block, D. Espalin, T. Hoppe, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Sterilization of FDM-

Manufactured Parts,” Twenty Third Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium

– An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 6-8, 2012.

21. A. Fernandez, R.B. Wicker, F. Medina, D. Espalin, “Performance Comparisons of Personal and

professional-Grade 3D Printers,” Second Annual UTEP COURI Symposium, El Paso, TX, July

13, 2012 (abstract only, poster presentation).

22. E. Maestas, R.B. Wicker, D. Espalin, F. Medina, “Complex Geometries for Particles Image

Velocimetry (PIV) Testing,” Second Annual UTEP COURI Symposium, El Paso, TX, July 13,

2012 (abstract only, poster presentation).

23. J. Aguirre, J. Sanchez, M. Perez, J. Noveron, and R.B. Wicker, “DNA-Inks for 3-D Printing:

DNA Composites for the Rapid Prototyping of Scaffolds in Bioengineering Applications,”

National Technical Association Conference, Washington DC, September 14-16, 2011.

24. J. Mireles, A. Adame, D. Espalin, F. Medina, R. Winker, T. Hoppe, B. Zinniel, and R.B. Wicker.

“Analysis of Sealing Methods for FDM-fabricated parts”, 22nd Annual International Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium, An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas,

August 8-10, 2011.

25. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, F. Medina, S.W. Stafford, U. Ackelid, R.B. Wicker,

“Comparison of CoCrMo Biomedical Implant Prototypes Fabricated by EBM to a Failed Implant

Fabricated by Traditional Manufacturing: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties”, 22nd

Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, An Additive Manufacturing

Conference, Austin, Texas, August 8-10, 2011.

26. J. Mireles R. Salas, D. Espalin, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Materials Selection Charts for Additive

Manufacturing Materials”, 22nd Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, An

Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 8-10, 2011.


27. E. Martinez, L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, D.A. Ramirez, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Electron Beam

Melting: The New Directional Solidification”, 22nd Annual International Solid Freeform

Fabrication Symposium, An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 8-10,

2011.

28. J. Hernandez, L.E. Murr, S.J. Li, X.Y. Chengh, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Titanium Aluminide

Solid and Open-Cellular Prototypes Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting (EBM):

Microstructures and Properties”, 22nd Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication

Symposium, An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 8-10, 2011.

29. K. Amato, L.E. Murr, S.J. Li, Y.X. Tian, S.M. Gaytan, E. Martinez, P.W. Shindo, F. Medina,

R.B. Wicker, “Orthopaedic Implant Compatibility Strategies Using Open Cellular, Monolithic

Prototypes Fabricated by EBM”, 22nd Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication

Symposium, An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas, August 8-10, 2011.

30. D. Espalin, L. Ochoa, F. Medina, R. Winker, T. Hoppe, B. Zinniel, R.B. Wicker, “Effects of

FDM Building Parameters on Circular Feature Characteristics”, 22nd Annual International Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium, An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas,

August 8-10, 2011.

31. R.T. Schoephoerster, A. Choudhuri, R. Pineda, and R.B. Wicker, “Integrating Professional

Practice into the Engineering Curriculum: A Proposed Model and Prototype Case with an

Industry Partner,” 118th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, B.C. Canada, June

26-29, 2011.

32. S.M. Gaytan, D.A. Ramirez, L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, J. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, B.Machado,

F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Materials with Controlled Microstructural Architecture (MCMA)

Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting (EBM)”, TMS 2011, 140th Meeting and Exhibition, San

Diego, California, February 27- March 3, 2011.

33. D.A. Ramirez, L.E. Murr, S. Li, E. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, J. Martinez, F. Medina, P. Frigola,

and R.B. Wicker, “Characterization of Copper Open Cellular Structures Fabricated by Electron

Beam Melting”, TMS 2011, 140th Meeting and Exhibition, San Diego, California, February 27-

March 3, 2011.

34. K. Puebla, S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, and R.B. Wicker, “Evaluation of Microstructures and

Mechanical Properties on the Effects of Build Orientation and Building Parameters on

Manufactured Ti6Al4V Specimens by EBM”, TMS 2011, 140th Meeting and Exhibition, San


35. J. Wooten, U. Ackelid, F. Medina, S. Collins, R.B. Wicker, and L.E. Murr, “Additive

Manufacturing of Nickel-Base Superalloys”, TMS 2011, 140th Meeting and Exhibition, San


36. R. Olivas, R. Salas, D. Muse, E. MacDonald, R.B. Wicker, M. Newton, and K. Church,

“Structural Electronics through Additive Manufacturing and Micro-Dispensing” IMAPS 2010,

43rd International Symposium on Microelectronics, October 31-November 4, 2010, Raleigh,

North Carolina.

37. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, F. Medina, and R.B.

Wicker, “A TEM Study of Cobalt-Base Alloy Prototypes with Controlled Microstructural

Architecture Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting,” Materials Science & Technology 2010

Conference & Exhibition, October 17-21, 2010, Houston, Texas (abstract only). (poster).



and Mesh Cobalt-Base Alloy Components and Biomedical Implant Prototypes Fabricated by


Electron Beam Melting,” Materials Science & Technology 2010 Conference & Exhibition,

October 17-21, 2010, Houston, Texas (oral).

39. E. Martinez, S.M. Gaytan, B.I. Machado, L.E. Murr, J.L. Martinez, D.A. Ramirez, F. Medina,

R.B. Wicker, and S. Collins, “Comparison of Microstructures and Mechanical Properties for

Solid and Mesh Cobalt-Base Alloy Prototypes Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting,” Materials

Science & Technology 2010 Conference & Exhibition, October 17-21, 2010, Houston, Texas

(abstract only). (poster).

40. D.A. Ramirez, L.E. Murr, F. Medina , E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, and R.B.

Wicker, “Characterization and Analysis of Reticulated Copper Mesh Structures and Stochastic

Cellular Foams Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting,” Materials

Science & Technology 2010 Conference & Exhibition, October 17-21, 2010, Houston, Texas

(oral).

41. K. Puebla, S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, L.E. Murr, and R.B. Wicker, “Analysis of the Characteristics

and Quality Control of Build Orientation and Building Parameters of Ti6Al4V Specimens

Manufactured by Electron Beam Melting,” Materials Science & Technology 2010 Conference &

Exhibition, October 17-21, 2010, Houston, Texas (oral).

42. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, F. Medina, and R.B.

Wicker, “A TEM Study of Cobalt-Base Alloy Prototypes with Controlled Microstructural

Architecture Fabricated by EBM,” 21st Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication

Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, University of Texas at Austin, August 9-

11, 2010. (Poster).

43. E. Martinez, S.M. Gaytan, B.I. Machado, L.E. Murr, J.L. Martinez, D.A. Ramirez, F. Medina,

R.B. Wicker, and S. Collins, “Comparison of Microstructures and Mechanical Properties for

Solid and Mesh Cobalt-Base Alloy Prototypes Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting,” 21st


Conference, University of Texas at Austin, August 9-11, 2010. (Poster).

44. D.A. Ramirez, L.E. Murr, F. Medina, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, R.B. Wicker,

and P. Frigola, “Copper Monoliths and Low Density Mesh and Foam Components Fabricated by

Additive Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting,” 21st Annual International Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, University of Texas

at Austin, August 9-11, 2010. (Poster).



and Mesh Cobalt-Base Alloy Components and Biomedical Implant Prototypes Fabricated by

Electron Beam Melting,” 21st Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An

Additive Manufacturing Conference, University of Texas at Austin, August 9-11, 2010. (Oral).

46. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, E. Martinez, J.L. Martinez, B.I. Machado, D.A. Ramirez, F. Medina,

R.B. Wicker, “Microstructural Architecture Development in a Cobalt-Base Alloy by Additive

Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting: A Materials Science and Engineering Paradigm

Extension,” 21st Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive

Manufacturing Conference, University of Texas at Austin, August 9-11, 2010. (Oral).

47. D. Espalin, K. Arcaute, E. Anchondo, A. Adame, F. Medina, R. Winker, T. Hoppe, and R.B.

Wicker,” Analysis of Bonding Methods for FDM-Manufactured Parts,” 21st Annual International

Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, University of

Texas at Austin, August 9-11, 2010. (Oral).

48. J. Mireles, H.C. Kim, I.H. Lee, F. Medina, B. Stucker, E. MacDonald, R.B. Wicker, “Fused

Deposition Modeling of Low Temperature Metal Alloys,” 21st Annual International Solid




49. J.W. Choi, A. Rivera, H.C. Kim, M. Irwin, R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Material Line-Scan

Stereolithography with Enhanced Manufacturing Capabilities,” 21st Annual International Solid



50. M. Alawneh, H.C. Kim, A.J. Lopes, I.H. Lee, D. Rodriguez, E. MacDonald, R.B. Wicker,

“Advancements in Hybrid Stereolithography-Direct Print Manufacturing: Integration and

Automation,” 21st Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive

Manufacturing Conference, University of Texas at Austin, August 9-11, 2010. (Poster).

51. R.I. Olivas, D. Muse, R. Salas, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Axis Magnetometer

using Additive Manufacturing,” 21st Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication

Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, University of Texas at Austin, August 9-

11, 2010. (Poster).

52. R. Salas, D. Muse, R.I. Olivas, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Floating Sensors with Additive

Manufacturing,” 21st Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive

Manufacturing Conference, University of Texas at Austin, August 9-11, 2010. (Poster).

53. F. Medina, S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, and R.B. Wicker, “Fabricating Lightweight Ti-6Al-4V and

Other Metallic Foams Using EBM,” AEROMAT 2010, June 20-24, Bellevue, WA.

54. E.O. Kung, A.S. Les, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, M.V. McConnell, and C.A. Taylor, “In Vitro

Validation of Finite Element Model of AAA Hemodynamics Incorporating Realistic Outflow

Boundary Conditions,” Proceedings of the ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference

(SBC2010), June 16-19, Grande Beach Resort, Naples Florida.

55. M. Irwin, E. MacDonald, R. Wicker, “Electronics Embedded into Textiles”, Intelligence

Community Post Doc Colloquium, April 2010. (abstract only).

56. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, F. Medina, E. Martinez, J. L. Martinez and R.B. Wicker, “Fabrication &

Characterization of Reticulated, Porous Mesh Arrays and Foams for Aerospace Applications by

Additive Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting,” 139th Annual TMS (The Minerals,

Metals & Materials Society) Conference & Exhibition, February 14-18, 2010, Seattle, WA.

57. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, E. Martinez, J. L. Martinez, and R.B. Wicker, “Fabrication

of Ti-6Al-4V Open Cellular Foams by Additive Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting,”

139th Annual TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society) Conference & Exhibition,

February 14-18, 2010, Seattle, WA.

58. J.W. Choi, M.D. Irwin, R.B. Wicker, “DMD-based 3D Micro-manufacturing,” Proceedings of

SPIE, Vol. 7596, 75960H, pages 1-11 (in Emerging Digital Micromirror Device Based Systems

and Applications II, edited by Michael R. Douglass, Larry J. Jornbgeck, DOI:

10.1117/12.846287).

59. M. Posner, D. Espalin, K. Arcaute, D. Rodriguez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Custom Patient-

Specific Polymethylmethacrylate Implants for Use in Reconstructive Surgery,” Society of

Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) 51st Annual Meeting, December 14-18, 2009, Hilton

Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii.

60. X. Chen, K. Church, D. Muse, D. Roberson, M. Alamillo, E. MacDonald, R. Wicker, H.

Ronkainen, S. Varjus, J. Paro, “Direct Print Technology for Fabricating Mechanical Sensors,”

International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS 2009), 42nd International

Symposium on Microelectronics, November 1-5, 2009, San Jose, California.

61. D. Muse, S. Pritchard, E. MacDonald, R. Wicker X. Chen, M. Newton, K.H. Church,

“Improvement of Adhesion and Reliability of Conductive Inks on Flexible Liquid Crystal


Polymer Substrates,” International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS 2009), 42nd

International Symposium on Microelectronics, November 1-5, 2009, San Jose, California.

62. L. E. Murr, S. M. Gaytan, F. Medina, H. Lopez, E. Martinez, B. I. Machado, D. H. Hernandez, J.

L. Martinez, M. I. Lopez, R. B. Wicker, and J. Bracke, “Next Generation Biomedical Implants

Using Additive Manufacturing of Complex, Cellular and Functional Mesh Arrays,” Paper

presented at 65th Southwest Regional Meeting – American Chemical Society: USA – Mexico –

Japan Materials Consortium Symposium. Nov. 8-10, 2009, El Paso, TX.

63. L. E. Murr, S. M. Gaytan, F. Medina, H. Lopez, E. Martinez, D. H. Hernandez, J. L. Martinez,

M. I. Lopez, and R.B. Wicker, “Next Generation Biomedical Implants Using Additive Layered

Manufacturing of Complex, Functional Mesh Arrays” paper presented at Materials Science and

Technology 2009 Conference & Exhibition (MS&T 09), October 25-29, 2009, Pittsburgh, PA.

64. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Layer-based Fabrication Methods for Complex, Multi-Material 3D

Scaffold Fabrication,” Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society

(TERMIS) World Congress 2009, August 31 - September 3, 2009, Seoul, S. Korea. (keynote

presentation, abstract only).

65. J.W. Choi, B. Mann, E. MacDonald, and R. Wicker, “Fabrication of Multi-Material, Multi-

Lumen, Poly (ethylene glycol)-based Nerve Guidance Conduits using Microstereolithography,”

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) World Congress

2009, August 31 - September 3, 2009, Seoul, S. Korea. (abstract only).

66. J.W. Choi, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Multiple Material Microstereolithography” 20th

Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 3-5, 2009.

67. D. Espalin, K. Arcaute, D. Rodriguez, F. Medina, M. Posner, and R.B. Wicker, “Fused

Deposition Modeling of Polymethylmethacrylate for Use in Patient-Specific Reconstructive

Surgery” 20th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin,

August 3-5, 2009.

68. S. Castillo, D. Muse, F. Medina, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Electronics Integration in

Conformal Substrates Fabricated with Additive Layered Manufacturing” 20th Annual Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 3-5, 2009, pages 730-

737.

69. M. Swank, B. Stucker, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Integrating UC and FDM to Create a

Support Materials Deposition System” 20th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium,

University of Texas at Austin, August 3-5, 2009.

70. J.W. Choi, M. Yamashita, J. Sakakibara, Y. Kaji, T. Oshika, and R.B. Wicker, “Functional

Micro/Macro Fabrication Combining Multiple Additive Fabrication Technologies: Design and

Development of an Improved Micro-Vane Phacoemulsifier used in Cataract Surgery” 20th Annual

Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 3-5, 2009.

71. J.W. Choi, H.C. Kim, E. MacDonald and R.B. Wicker, “Functional Multiple Material Line-Scan

Stereolithography Technology” 20th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University

of Texas at Austin, August 3-5, 2009. (abstract only, poster presentation)

72. L. E. Murr, S. M. Gaytan, F. Medina, E. Martinez, D. H. Hernandez L. Martinez M. I. Lopez, S.

Collins, and R.B. Wicker, “Effect of Build Parameters and Build Geometries on Residual

Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Components Built by Electron Beam

Melting (EBM)” 20th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at

Austin, August 3-5, 2009.

73. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, M.I. Lopez, E. Martinez, and R.B. Wicker, “Additive

Layered Manufacturing of Reticulated Ti-6Al-4V Biomedical Mesh Structures by Electron Beam


Melting,” International Federation of Medical and Biological Engineering Proceedings, 2009,

(CD), (in press).

74. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, S.A. Quinones, M.I. Lopez, A. Rodela, E.Y. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez,

E. Martinez, D.A. Ramirez, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

of Ti-6Al-4V for Biomedical and Related Applications Involving Rapid-Layer Powder

Manufacturing,” Ceramic Transactions: Advances in Biomedical and Biomimetic Materials,

Volume 206, 2009, pages 71-82.

75. L.E. Murr, S.A. Quinones, S.M. Gaytan, M.I. Lopez, A. Rodela, E.Y. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez,

E. Martinez, D.A. Ramirez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Microstructure and Mechanical

Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V for Biomedical Applications Produced by Rapid-Layer-Based

Manufacturing”, Materials Science & Technology 2008 Conference & Exhibit (MS&T 2008):

Symposium on Materials & Systems; Advances in Biomedical and Biomimetric Materials,

Pittsburgh, PA, Oct. 6-8, 2008.

76. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, D.H. Hernandez, E. Martinez, S.A. Quinones, F. Medina and R. B.

Wicker, “Structure-Property-Process Optimization in the Rapid-Layer Manufacturing of Ti-6Al-

4V Components by Electron Beam Melting”, 138th Annual TMS (The Minerals, Metals &

Materials Society) Conference & Exhibition, February 15-18, 2009, San Francisco, CA

(Collected Proceedings: Materials Issues in Additive Powder-Based Manufacturing,

Supplemental Proceedings: Volume I: Fabrication, Materials, Processing and Properties, TMS-

2009 (CD); pp. 363-369).

77. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, M.I. Lopez, E. Martinez, and R.B. Wicker, “Additive

Layered Manufacturing of Reticulated Ti-6Al-4V Biomedical Mesh Structures by Electron Beam

Melting”, 25th Southern Biomedical Conference, May 15-17, 2009, Florida International

University, Miami, FL.

78. S.M. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, M.I. Lopez, E. Martinez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Advanced

Powder-Based Aerospace Manufacturing Concepts: Building Specialized, Complex Component

Geometries Utilizing Electron Beam Melting of Ti-6Al-4V”, 20th Annual Advanced Aerospace

Materials and Processes Conference & Exhibition (AeroMat 2009), June 7-11, 2009, Dayton,

OH.

79. L.E. Murr, S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, H. Lopez, E. Martinez, D.H. Hernandez, L. Martinez, M.I.

Lopez, R.B. Wicker, “Next Generation Biomedical Implants Using Additive Layered

Manufacturing of Complex, Functional Mesh Arrays” (Invited), Materials Science and

Technology 2009 Conference & Exhibition (MS&T 09), October 25-29, 2009, Pittsburgh, PA.

80. E. MacDonald, D. Muse, M. Navarrette, K. Church, and R.B. Wicker, “A 3D Sensor Fabricated

by Layer-Based Additive Manufacturing and Printed Interconnect,” International

Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS), Printed Devices & Applications Advanced

Technology Workshop, February 25-27, 2009, Orlando, Florida.

81. E. MacDonald, K. Church, R. Wicker, “A Multi-Layered Direct Printing Approach for Dense

Routing of Electrical Interconnect,” International Microelectronics and Packaging Society

(IMAPS), Printed Devices & Applications Advanced Technology Workshop, February 25-27,

2009, Orlando, Florida.

82. K. Church, E. MacDonald, P. Clark, R. Taylor, D. Paul, K. Stone, M. Wilhelm, F. Medina, J.

Lyke, and R.B. Wicker, “Printed Electronic Processes for Flexible Hybrid Circuits and

Antennas,” 2009 Flexible Electronics & Displays Conference, Flex Tech Alliance, February 2-5,

2009, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, Phoenix, Arizona.


83. D. Espalin, F. Medina, B. Zinniel, T. Hoppe, and R.B. Wicker, “Effects of Vapor Smoothing on

ABS Part Dimensions,” Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing 2009 Conference, May 12-14,

2009, Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, Illinois.

84. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Layered Manufacturing Methods for Complex 3D Scaffold Fabrication,”

2008 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, December 1-5, 2008, Boston, MA. (abstract

only, invited presentation)

85. J.W. Choi, R. Quintana, and R.B. Wicker, “Fabrication of Embedded Horizontal Micro-Channels

using Line-Scan Stereolithography,” 19th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium,

University of Texas at Austin, August 4-6, 2008.

86. J.W. Choi, I.B. Park, R.B. Wicker, S.H. Lee, and H.C. Kim, “Fabrication of Complex 3D Micro-

Scale Scaffolds and Drug Delivery Devices using Dynamic Mask Projection

Microstereolithography,” 19th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of

Texas at Austin, August 4-6, 2008.

87. E. DeNava, M. Navarrete, A. Lopes, M. Alawneh, M. Contreras, D. Muse, S. Castillo, E.

MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Three-Dimensional Off-Axis Component Placement and Routing

for Electronics Integration using Solid Freeform Fabrication,” 19th Annual Solid Freeform

Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 4-6, 2008, pages 362-369. (W).

88. H. Kim, J.W. Choi, and R.B. Wicker, “A Rule-Based Scheduling and Process Planning Method

for a Multi-Material Stereolithography System,” 19th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication

Symposium University of Texas at Austin, August 4-6, 2008. (abstract only for poster session).

(Y).

89. F. Medina, C. Kim, B. Stucker, and R.B. Wicker, “Design and Development of a Flexible FDM

Manufacturing System,” 19th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of

Texas at Austin, August 4-6, 2008. (abstract only for poster session). (Y).

90. S. Gaytan, L.E. Murr, E. Martinez, D. Hernandez, S. Quinones, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker,

“Microstructural and Defect Analysis and Control of Ti-6Al-4V Components Manufactured by

Electron Beam Melting,” 19th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of

Texas at Austin, August 4-6, 2008. (abstract only for poster session). (Y).

91. J.W. Choi, S.H. Lee, K.H. Choi, I.D. Jung, C.S. Ha, and R.B. Wicker, “3D PPF Micro-Scaffold

Fabrication using DMD-Based Maskless Projection Microstereolithography,” 24th Southern

Biomedical Engineering Conference, April 18-20, 2008, El Paso, Texas. (Y).

92. C.H. Wu, K. Arcaute, R.B. Wicker, and B. Tseng, “Cardiovascular System Models with Dip-

Coating Process Using Taguchi Design for Quality Assurance,” 24th Southern Biomedical

Engineering Conference, April 18-20, 2008, El Paso, Texas. (Y).

93. M. Navarrete, A. Lopes, J. Acuna, R. Estrada, E. MacDonald, J. Palmer, and R. Wicker,

“Integrated Layered Manufacturing of a Novel Wireless Motion Sensor System with GPS,” 18th

Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 6-8, 2007.

(W).

94. R. Quintana, K. Puebla, and R. Wicker, “Design of Experiments Approach for Statistical

Classification of Stereolithography Manufacturing Build Parameters: Effects of Build

Orientation on Mechanical Properties for ASTM D-638 Type I Tensile Test Specimens of DSM

Somos 11120 Resin,” 18th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas

at Austin, August 6-8, 2007. (W).

95. K. Arcaute, N. Zuverza, B. Mann, and R. Wicker, “Multi-Material Stereolithography: Spatially-

Controlled Bioactive Poly(ethylene glycol) Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering,” 18th Annual Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 6-8, 2007. (W).


96. S. Quiñones, J. Lopez, M. Navarrete, F. Medina, S. Wise and R. Wicker, “Systematic Study of

the Mechanical Properties of Stereolithography Resins Plated with Nickel and Copper Coatings,”

18th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 6-8,

2007. (abstract only). (Y).

97. S. Joseph, S. Quiñones, F. Medina, R. Wicker, “Effect of Surface Preparation Methods on Nickel

Plating Morphology of 3D Structures Fabricated by Stereolithography and 3D Printing,” 18th

Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 6-8, 2007

(Z).

98. C. Robinson, B. Stucker, K. Coperich Branch, J. Palmer, B. Strassner, R. Bugos, M. Navarrete,

A. Lopes, E. MacDonald, F. Medina, and R. Wicker, “Fabrication of a Mini-SAR Antenna Array

using Ultrasonic Consolidation and Direct Write,” 2nd International Conference on Rapid

Manufacturing, Loughborough University, United Kingdom, July 11-12, 2007. (W).

99. M. Dadsetan, A.M. Knight, K. Arcaute , C. Brophy, H. Mirzadeh, R.B. Wicker, A.J. Windebank,

M.J. Yaszemski, “Characterization of Charged Hydrogels for Nerve Regeneration,” Controlled

Release Society Meeting, Long Beach CA, July 7-10. (Y).

100. R.F. Neville, C.J. Elkins, M.T. Alley, A. Yamauchi, R.B. Wicker, “A Hemodynamic Comparison

of Straight vs Pre-cuffed ePTFE Grafts Using MRV Technology,” Society for Clinical Vascular

Surgery 35th Annual Symposium, Walt Disney World Swan, Orlando, Florida, March 21-24,

2007. (abstract only) (Y).

101. R.F. Neville, C.J. Elkins, M.T. Alley, A. Yamauchi, R.B. Wicker, “A New Method for

Hemodynamic Flow Assessment in Graft Anastomoses using MRI Imaging,” The 2006 Eastern

Vascular Society Annual Meeting, Mayflower Renaissance Hotel Washington, DC, September

28-30, 2006. (abstract only) (Y).

102. K. Arcaute, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Stereolithography of 3D Multi-Material Bioactive

PEG Hydrogel Constructs with Encapsulated Cells,” 2006 Biomedical Engineering Society

Annual Meeting, BMES2006, Chicago, Illinois, October 11-14, 2006. (abstract only) (Y).

103. A. Lopes, M. Navarrete, F. Medina, J.A. Palmer, E. MacDonald, and R.B. Wicker, “Expanding

Rapid Prototyping for Electronic Systems Integration of Arbitrary Form,” 17th Annual Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 14-16, 2006. (W).

104. A. Inamdar, F. Medina, M. Magana, Y. Grajeda, and R.B. Wicker, “Development of an

Automated Multiple Material Stereolithography Machine,” 17th Annual Solid Freeform

Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 14-16, 2006. (Z).

105. C.J. Robinson, B. Stucker, A.J. Lopes, R.B. Wicker, and J.A. Palmer, “Integration of Direct-

Write and Ultrasonic Consolidation Technologies to Create Advanced Structures with Embedded

Electrical Circuitry,” 17th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at

Austin, August 14-16, 2006. (W).

106. C.J. Elkins, M.T. Alley, A. Yamauchi, and R.B. Wicker, “MRV Flow Studies in End-to-Side

Anastomosis Bypass Graft Phantoms,” BIO2006-1572992006 ASME Summer Bioengineering

Conference, June 21-25, Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida. (W).

107. J.A. Palmer, J.D. Williams, T. Lemp, T. Lehecka, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Advancing Three-

Dimensional MEMS by Complimentary Laser Micro Manufacturing,” Proceedings of SPIE

Volume 6109, Paper 61090A (Micromaching and Microfabrication Process Technology XI, Eds.

Mary-Ann Maher, Harold D. Stewart, Jung-Chih Chiao, January 2006). (Presented at SPIE

International Symposium, Photonics West 2006, January 21-26, 2006, San Jose, California).

(W).

108. C.J. Robinson, L.M. Southwell, J.A. Palmer, M.W. Smith, M.B. Sinclair, B.D. Chavez, B.E.

Stucker, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “Microstereolithography Production of Integrated Hadamard


Mask Structures,” Proceedings of SPIE Volume 6109, Paper 61090B (Micromaching and

Microfabrication Process Technology XI, Eds. Mary-Ann Maher, Harold D. Stewart, Jung-Chih

Chiao, January 2006). (Presented at SPIE International Symposium, Photonics West 2006,

January 21-26, 2006, San Jose, California). (W).

109. K. Arcaute, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Cell Viability Determination in Photocrosslinked

PEG Hydrogels Fabricated with Stereolithography using Confocal Microscopy,” 2005 Fall

Meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, San Antonio, Texas, October 13-15 (abstract

only). (Y).

110. A.J. Lopes, A.V. Inamdar, F. Medina, R.E. Hennessey, J.A. Palmer, B.D. Chavez, D.W. Davis,

P.L. Gallegos, and R.B. Wicker, “Rapid Electromechanical Device Manufacturing using a

Hybrid Direct Write and Stereolithography System,” TexMEMS VII International Conference on

Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas September

21-23, 2005. (W).

111. J.A. Palmer, D.W. Davis, P.L. Gallegos, P. Yang, B.D. Chavez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker,

“Novel Integrated Meso Manufacturing and Packaging of Electromechanical Systems Centered

on Stereolithography Technology,” TexMEMS VII International Conference on Micro Electro

Mechanical Systems, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas September 21-23, 2005.

(W).

112. K. Arcaute, L. Ochoa, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Hydrogels in Stereolithography,” 16th

Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 1-3, 2005,

pages 434-445. (W).

113. J.H. Sandoval, L. Ochoa, A. Hernandez, O. Lozoya, K.F. Soto, L.E. Murr, and R.B. Wicker,

“Nanotailoring Stereolithography Resins for Unique Applications using Carbon Nanotubes,” 16th

Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 1-3, 2005,

pages 513-524. (W).

114. F. Medina, A.J. Lopes, A.V. Inamdar, R.E. Hennessey, J.A. Palmer, B.D. Chavez, D.W. Davis,

P. Yang, P.L. Gallegos, and R.B. Wicker, “Hybrid Manufacturing: Integrating Direct Write and

Stereolithography,” 16th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at

Austin, August 1-3, 2005, pages 39-49. (W).

115. J.A. Palmer, D.W. Davis, P.L. Gallegos, P. Yang, B.D. Chavez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker,

“Stereolithography: A Basis for Integrated Meso Manufacturing,” 16th Annual Solid Freeform

Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 1-3, 2005, pages 476-483. (W).

116. K. Arcaute, L. Ochoa, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Stereolithography of PEG Hydrogel Multi-

Lumen Nerve Regeneration Conduits,” ASME IMECE2005-81436, Proceedings of the 2005

ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-11,

Orlando, Florida. (W).

117. J.A. Palmer, J.L. Summers, D.W. Davis, P.L. Gallegos, B.D. Chavez, P. Yang, F. Medina, and

R.B. Wicker, “Realizing 3-D Interconnected Direct Write Electronics within Smart

Stereolithography Structures,” ASME IMECE2005-79360, Proceedings of the 2005 ASME

International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-11, Orlando,

Florida. (W).

118. C.J. Elkins, A.S. Iyengar, M.T. Draney, M.D. Dake, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Rapid In-

Vitro MRV and PIV Measurements in Anatomically Accurate Human Thoracic Aorta

Phantoms,” 2005 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 22-26, Vail Cascade Resort,

Vail, Colorado. (W).


119. C.J. Elkins, I. Acosta, M. Gonzales, F. Medina, A.S. Iyengar, M.D. Dake, and R.B. Wicker,

“Hemodynamic Studies of Aortic Dissection in Patient-Specific Phantoms,” 2005 ASME

Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 22-26, Vail Cascade Resort, Vail, Colorado. (W).

120. I. Acosta, M. Gonzales, F. Medina, A.S. Iyengar, C.J. Elkins, and R.B. Wicker, “Manufacturing

Patient-Specific Aortic Dissection Flow Phantoms with Compliant Flaps,” 2005 ASME Summer

Bioengineering Conference, June 22-26, Vail Cascade Resort, Vail, Colorado. (W).

121. F. Medina, A.J. Lopes, A.V. Inamdar, R.E. Hennessey, J.A. Palmer, B.D. Chavez, and R.B.

Wicker, “Integrating Multiple Rapid Manufacturing Technologies for Developing Advanced

Customized Functional Devices,” Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing 2005 Conference, Rapid

Prototyping Association of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, May 9-12, 2005, Hyatt

Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan. Also, SME Technical Paper TP05PUB102 (Dearborn,

Mich.: Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2005). (Y).

122. A. Pallante, K. Arcaute, F. Medina, R. Wicker, and B. Mann, “Development of Multi-Lumen

PEG Hydrogel Conduits,” 2005 Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Society for Biomaterials,

Memphis, Tennessee, April 27-30, 2005. (abstract only) (Y).

123. I. Acosta, F. Medina, and R. Wicker, “Geometric Modeling and Manufacturing of a Human Left

Ventricle for Hemodynamic Experimentation,” Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

National Technical and Career Conference (NTCC), Student Technical Paper Competition,

Dallas, Texas, January 5-8, 2005. (Y).

124. K. Arcaute, L. Ochoa, F. Medina, C. Elkins, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Three-Dimensional

PEG Hydrogel Construct Fabrication using Stereolithography,” in Structure and Mechanical

Behavior of Biological Materials, edited by Peter Fratzl, William J. Landis, Rizhi Wang, and

Fred H. Silver (Materials Research Society Sympiosium Proceedings, Volume 874, Warrendale,

PA, 2005), L5.5.1-7 (2005 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, March 28-April 1, 2005,

San Francisco, CA). (W).

125. J. Bang, K. Arcuate, L. Adams, L. Ochoa, and R.B. Wicker, “Cytocompatibility of PEG

Hydrogel Constructs for Photo-Initiated Layered Manufacturing,” 2005 Materials Research

Society Spring Meeting, March 28-April 1, 2005, San Francisco, CA (abstract only). (Y).

126. A. Iyengar, C. Elkins, M. Alley, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “PIV and MRV Measurements in

Human Thoracic Aorta Phantoms,” The 57th Annual Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics,

American Physical Society, Seattle, WA, November 21-23, 2004 (abstract only). (Y).

127. R.B. Wicker, F. Medina, and C.J. Elkins, “Multiple Material Micro-Fabrication: Extending

Stereolithography to Tissue Engineering and Other Novel Applications,” 15th Annual Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium, University of Texas at Austin, August 2-4, 2004, pages 754-

764. (W).

128. R.B. Wicker and B. Tedla, “Automatic Determination of Optimum Pedicle Screw Size, Length,

and Trajectory from Patient Data,” 26th Annual International Conference IEEE Engineering in

Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), San Francisco, CA, September 1-5, 2004. (W).

129. T. Woo, G. Palafox, B. Diong, and R.B. Wicker, “Parameter Estimation by Descent and Genetic

Algorithm Methods of an In-Vitro Stenosis Bypass Model,” 26th Annual International

Conference IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), San Francisco, CA,

September 1-5, 2004. (W).

130. J.A. Palmer, P. Yang, D.W. Davis, B.D. Chavez, P.L. Gallegos, R.B. Wicker, and F. Medina,

“Rapid Prototyping of High Density Circuitry,” Proceedings of the Rapid Prototyping &

Manufacturing 2004 Conference, Rapid Prototyping Association of the Society of Manufacturing

Engineers, May 10-13, 2004, Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan. Also, SME


Technical Paper TP04PUB221 (Dearborn, Mich.: Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2004).

(X).

131. R.B. Wicker, A. Ranade, F. Medina, and J. Palmer, “Practical Considerations for Micro-

Stereolithography of Embedded Micro-Channels,” Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing 2004

Conference, Rapid Prototyping Association of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, May 10-

13, 2004, Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan. Also, SME Technical Paper

TP04PUB210 (Dearborn, Mich.: Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2004). (X).

Awarded 2004 Dick Aubin Distinguished Paper Award for the 2004 Rapid Prototyping and

Manufacturing Conference (selected by Rapid Technologies and Additive Manufacturing

Committee of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers)

Selected for worldwide distribution as a Case Study for the Global Alliance of Rapid

Prototyping Associations (GARPA) technical database

132. J. Herrera, R.B. Wicker, and R. Quintana, “Wall Wetting Characterization Using An Image-

Based Scattering Technique,” SAE Paper 2004-01-1953, SAE Fuels & Lubricants Meeting &

Exhibition, June 8-10, 2004, Pierre Baudis Congress Center, Toulouse, France. (W).

133. K. Arcaute, G.N. Palafox, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Complex Silicone Aorta Models

Manufactured Using a Dip-Spin Coating Technique and Water-Soluble Molds,” Proceedings of

the 2003 Summer Bioengineering Conference, ASME Bioengineering Division (BED), June 25-

29, 2003, Key Biscayne, FL, pages 1093-1094 (Poster presentation by K. Arcaute in Session 38).

(Y).

134. G.N. Palafox, R.B. Wicker, and C.J. Elkins, “Rapid In-Vitro Physiologic Flow Experimentation

Using Rapid Prototyping and Particle Image Velocimetry,” Proceedings of the 2003 Summer

Bioengineering Conference, ASME Bioengineering Division (BED), June 25-29, 2003, Key

Biscayne, FL, pages 419-420 (Podium presentation by R.B. Wicker in Session 37). (Y).

135. F. Medina and R.B. Wicker, “Geometric Modeling of the Human Aorta for Rapid Prototyping

Using Patient Data and Commercial Software Packages,” Proceedings of the 2003 Summer

Bioengineering Conference, ASME Bioengineering Division (BED), June 25-29, 2003, Key

Biscayne, FL, pages 421-422 (Podium presentation by F. Medina in Session 37). (Y).

136. R. Quintana, M.A. Cortez, and R.B. Wicker, “Manufacturing System Design of Silicone

Cardiovascular Membranes for Prescribed Compliance Levels,” Proceedings of the 31st

International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Sheraton Fisherman Wharf,

San Francisco, CA, February 2-4, 2003, pages 440-445. (Y).

137. R.B. Wicker and F. Medina, “Framework for Physical Modeling of Complex Internal Flow

Passages Using Rapid Prototyping and Water-Soluble Molds,” Proceedings of the 31st

International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Sheraton Fisherman Wharf,

San Francisco, CA, February 2-4, 2003, pages 559-564. (Y).

138. C.J. Elkins, J.K. Eaton, and R.B. Wicker, “Rapid Experimentation in Complex Internal Flow

Passages using SLA and MRV,” FEDSM2003-45576, Proceedings of FEDSM’03, 4th

ASME_JSME Joint Fluids Engineering Conference, Sheraton Hotel Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii,

July 6-11, 2003. (W).

139. H.I. Loya, R.B. Wicker, and A.R. Choudhuri “Quantitative Temperature Mapping of an

Energized PCB Using Infrared Thermography,” AIAA-2002-3103. (Y).

140. R.B. Wicker and F. Medina, “Building Molds with WaterWorks - A Process for Manufacturing

Rigid and Compliant Models,” 2002 Stratasys User Group Conference Proceedings (CD-ROM),

July 14-17, Minneapolis, MN, 2002 (Presentation by Frank Medina). (Z).


141. S. Hofer, G. Misenhimer, R.B. Wicker, E.C. Lopez, “Atlantoaxial Instability in a Six Year Old

Patient: A Case Report of Atlantoaxial Fusion Using Polyaxial Pedicle Screws,” 43rd Annual

Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS), Vail, Colorado, December

10-15, 2001 (Abstract only; Poster presentation by Scott L. Hofer, DO, MAJ, MC, William

Beaumont Army Medical Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso).

(Y).

142. R. Wicker, M. Cortez, F. Medina, G. Palafox, and C. Elkins, “Manufacturing Complex

Compliant Cardiovascular System Models for In Vitro Hemodynamic Experimentation Using CT

and MRI Data and Rapid Prototyping Technologies,” Proceedings of the 2001 Summer

Bioengineering Conference, ASME Bioengineering Division (BED) Volume 50, 2001, pages

469-470 (Poster Presentation at the Summer Bioengineering Conference June 27 - July 1, 2001,

Snowbird, Utah). (Y).

143. R.E. Hennessey, H.I. Loya, A.R. Choudhuri, and R.B. Wicker, “Gasoline Direct injection Engine

Piston Surface Fuel Impingement Investigation Using Infrared Imaging,” Proceedings of

JPGC'01, 2001 ASME International Joint Power Generation Conference (JPGC2001/FACT-

19094), New Orleans, Louisiana, June 4-7, 2001. (W).

144. P.A. Hutchison and R.B. Wicker, “Transient Fuel Spray Structure for Simulated Injection

Strategies in Direct Injection, Spark Ignition Engines,” Proceedings of the 2001 Spring Technical

Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division, ASME ICE Volume 36-2 (In-

Cylinder Processes: Fuel Spray, Flow, Ignition, Combustion, and Emission Formation), pages

19-26. (W).

145. R. Hennessey, A. Fuentes, R. Wicker, “Effect of Injection Timing on Piston Surface Fuel

Impingement and Vaporization in Direct Injection, Spark Ignition Engines,” SAE 2001-01-2025,

(also SAE SP-1629, pages 173-184; original refereed paper presented at the 2001 SAE

International Spring Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition, May 7-9, 2001, Orlando,

Florida). (W).

146. A. Hutchison, R. Wicker, “DISI Fuel Spray Effects During Simulated Injection Timing,” SAE

2001-01-2026 (also SAE SP-1629, pages 185-198; original refereed paper presented at the 2001

SAE International Spring Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition, May 7-9, 2001, Orlando,

Florida). (W).

147. A. Hutchison, O. Acosta, I. Garcia, J. Herrera, F. Jasso, M. Luna, F. Medina, M. Perez, L.

Terrazas, R.B. Wicker, “The 2000 EVC UTEP E85 Chevrolet Silverado,” SAE Special

Publication 1618, February 2001, pages 137-151. (X).

148. B. Diong, C. Kubo Della Piana and R. Wicker “Taking Dynamic Systems and Controls

Laboratories One Step Further,” Proceedings of the 2001 ASEE National Conference, June 24-

27, 2001, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (W).

149. B. Diong, M. Perez, and R. Wicker “Tele-experimentation: Another Approach to Science and

Engineering Lab Education,” Proceedings of the 2001 ASEE National Conference, June 24-27,

2001, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (W).

150. R. Hennessey, H. Loya, B. Diong, and R. Wicker, “LabVIEW-Based Automatic Control Systems

Laboratory Using Local and Remote Experimentation Approaches,” National Instruments Week,

2000. (Y).

151. L. Terrazas and R.B. Wicker “Thermochromic Liquid Crystals as a Design Validation Tool for

Electronic Enclosures,” Proceedings of the 4th World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics

and Informatics (SCI 2000), July 23-26, 2000, Sheraton World Resort, Orlando, Florida, pages

499-503. (W).


152. J. Bustamante, B. Diong, and R. Wicker “System Identification and Control Design of an

Alternative Fuel Engine for Hybrid Power Generation,” AIAA-2000-2852 (original refereed paper

presented by B. Diong at 35th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference "Energy

and Power in Transition" July 24-28, 2000, Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada). (W).

153. A. Hutchison, O. Acosta, F. Medina, M. Perez, and R.B. Wicker, “The UTEP E85-Fueled

Chevrolet Silverado,” SAE Special Publication 1520, 2000. (X).

154. R.B. Wicker, H.I. Loya, P.A. Hutchison, J. Sakakibara, “SIDI Fuel Spray Structure Investigation

Using Flow Visualization and Digital Particle Image Velocimetry,” SAE Paper 1999-01-3535

and SAE SP-1481; original refereed paper presented at 1999 SAE International Fall Fuels &

Lubricants Meeting & Exposition, October 25-28, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1999 (also in 1999

SAE Transactions – Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, Section 4, October 2000, pages 1620 -

1630. (W).

155. R.B. Wicker, P.A. Hutchison, O. Acosta, R.D. Matthews “Practical Considerations for E85-

Fueled Vehicle Conversions,” SAE Paper 1999-01-3517, (also in SAE SP-1482; original refereed

paper presented at 1999 SAE International Fall Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition,

October 25-28, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1999). (W).

156. J. Bustamante, R.B. Wicker, and B. Diong “Design and Implementation of a V-Twin Engine

Throttle Control System for Hybrid Power Generation,” SAE Paper 1999-01-3321 / JSAE

9938076 (also SAE P-348, Proceedings of the Small Engine Technology Conference, pages 532-

539; original refereed paper presented at the 1999 SAE Small Engine Technology Conference,

September 1999). (W).

157. R. Hennessey, J. Feighery, and R.B. Wicker “Design of a Wind Tunnel Speed Control System,”

Computer-Based Measurement and Automation in Education 1999 Conference Proceedings,

National Instruments Corporation, 1999, (invited paper; presented at NI Education Day

Conference, August 19, 1999, Austin, Texas). (Z).

158. E. Acedo, O. Acosta, D.G. Holloway, J. Perez, M. Perez, J.A. Villalobos, and R.B. Wicker

“Development of the UTEP E85-Fueled Vehicle,” SAE SP-1453, 1998 Ethanol Vehicle

Challenge, 1999, pages 121-126. (X).

159. H. Loya, D. Regalado, and R. Wicker “Optical Velocity Measurement Using LabVIEW and

IMAQ Vision,” Computer-Based Measurement and Automation in Education 1998 Conference

Proceedings, National Instruments Corporation, 1998, pages 55-59 (invited paper; presented at

NI Education Day Conference, August 26, 1998, Austin, Texas). (Z).

160. R.B. Wicker and H.K. Krishnaswamy “A Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Nozzle Design

Experience,” Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, WA, June

28 - July 1, 1998 (Paper presented by R.B. Wicker in Session 3626). (W).

161. M. Camet, R. Wicker, and R. Quintana “Application of an Assessment Model to Engineering

Economy for Mechanical Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE Annual

Conference & Exposition, Seattle, WA, June 28 – July 1, 1998 (Paper presented by M. Camet in

Session 3666). (W).

162. E. Acedo, O. Acosta, A. Angulo, O. Enriquez, H.K. Krishnaswamy, R. Loya, J. Perez, S.A.

Olson, V. Saenz, F. Vega, J.A. Villalobos, B. Worth, M.C. Robbins, and R.B. Wicker “1997

UTEP LPP-FI Propane Challenge Vehicle,” SAE SP-1360, 1997 Propane Vehicle Challenge,

February 1998, pages 79-91. (X).

163. R.B. Wicker and H.K. Krishnaswamy “Incorporating a Design Experience in an Undergraduate

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory,” Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE/GSW Annual Conference, 1998,

pages 484-489. (Paper presented at the 1998 ASEE/GSW Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA,

March 25-27, 1998). (Z).


164. R.B. Wicker “The Alternative Fuels Research Program at The University of Texas at El Paso,”

Proceedings of the II Seminario Binacional de Ahorro de Energia y Medio Ambiente, Ciudad

Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, December 4-5, 1997; invited paper. (Z).

165. R.B. Wicker “Advances in Alternative Fuels Research for Transportation,” Proceedings of the

Second Annual International Engineering Academic Symposium, The Technical Institute of

Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, April 1997; invited paper, no proceedings available. (Z).

166. M.C. Robbins and R.B. Wicker “An Introduction to Engineering Experience for Students Placed

in Precalculus Mathematics,” Proceedings of the ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference,

March 23-25, 1997, pp. 191-195. (Z).

167. R.B. Wicker, D.G. Holloway, S.A. Olson, J.A. Villalobos “The UTEP Chupacabra Vehicle:

Design and Development, and 1996 Propane Vehicle Challenge Competition Results,” SAE SP-

1257, 1996 Propane Vehicle Challenge, February 1997, pages 81-88. (X).

168. S.A. Olson, J.A. Villalobos, and R.B. Wicker “LPG as an Alternative Automotive Fuel: Current

State and Research Focus,” Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists National

Symposium, El Paso, TX, January 7-11, 1997; no proceedings available. (Z).

169. O. Acosta, E. Acedo, H. Krishnaswamy, S. Olson, J. Perez, V. Saenz, J. Villalobos, and R.B.

Wicker “Thermal Management Design Considerations for an LPG Liquid Phase Port Fuel

Injection System,” SAE Paper 980490, (Abstract only; Presented at 1998 SAE Congress and

Exposition, Detroit, MI, February 23-26, 1998). (Y).

170. J.A. Villalobos, S.A. Olson, J. Perez, and R.B. Wicker “Developing a Low-Cost LPG Intake

Temperature Control System for ‘Typical’ Aftermarket Conversion Technologies,” 1997 SAE

Congress and Exposition, Detroit, MI, February 24-27, 1997; abstract only. (Y).

171. J.A. Bernal and R.B. Wicker “Using Solar Dryers to Dry Clay Bricks,” Proceedings of the 1996

ASME Solar Energy Conference, San Antonio, Texas, April 1996, pages 173-178. (W).

172. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton “Passive Control of Particle Dispersion in a Swirling, Coaxial Jet,”

Gas-Particle Flows, Volume 228, ASME-Fluids Engineering Division, August 1995, pages 103-

109. (W).

173. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton “Flow Visualization Study of the Structure of a Co-Flowing Jet With

and Without Controlled Excitation,” AIAA Paper 93-0651, January 1993. (Y).

TECHNICAL REPORTS

1. J. Mireles, S. Gaytan, J. Minjares, P. Morton, D. Espalin, and R.B. Wicker, “Fabrication of Rene

142 by Electron Beam Melting,” Final Project Report submitted to GE Global Research, May

2014. (Z).

2. J. Mireles, S. Gaytan, D. Espalin, and R.B. Wicker, “Direct Digital Manufacturing for T700-701D

Program,” Final Project Report submitted to GE Global Research, February 2014. (Z).

3. J. Mireles, D. Espalin, and R.B. Wicker, “Defect Detection in Electron Beam Melting Powder Bed

Technology Using Infrared Thermography,” Final Project Report submitted to Lockheed Martin

Aeronautics, January 2014. (Z).

4. D. Espalin, J. Ramos, F. Medina, C. Spalt, K. Pearson, and R.B. Wicker, “FDM-Grown Seekers,”

Final Project Report submitted to Raytheon, January 2014. (Z).

5. S.M. Gaytan, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, “The Preliminary Feasibility Study of Manufacturing Parts

Made from 18Ni300 Maraging Powders Using Electron Beam Melting (EBM) Technology,” Final

Project Report submitted to 3A, September 2013. (Z).

6. D. Espalin, J. Ramos, F. Medina, R.B. Wicker, and M. Cox, “Feasibility Evaluation of TPU for

Fused Deposition Modeling,” Final Project Report submitted to Lubrizol, June 2013. (Z).


7. J. Mireles, E. Rodriguez, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Defect Detection and Temperature

Optimization,” Final Project Report for Lockheed Martin, 2012. (Z).

8. E. Rodriguez, C. Terrazas, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Integration of Infrared Camera in Arcam

A2 System,” Final Project Report submitted to Lockheed Martin, March 2012. (Z).

9. K. Arcaute, B.K. Mann, and R.B. Wicker, “Stereolithography of Multi-Lumen, Multi-Material

Bioactive Nerve Guidance Conduits,” Final Project Report submitted to the National Science

Foundation, September 2011. (Z).

10. J.A. Palmer, R.B. Wicker, and F. Medina, “Rapid Manufacturing Innovations for Monitoring

Systems,” Sandia Technical Report, SAND2009-0455, February 2009. (W).

11. M.S. Nuzzo, M. Posner, W.J. Warme, B. Owens, F. Medina, and R.B. Wicker, “Pull-out and

Compression Strengths of Bioabsorbable Nails and Bioabsorbable Screws in the Fixation of

Osteochondral Dissecans Lesions of the Knee,” William Beaumont Army Medical Center Report,

2008. (Z).

12. R.B. Wicker, “Final Project Report--Rapid Manufacturing of Flight-Like Satellite Electronics,”

Sandia Final Report for Contract Number 504004 (Year 3), October 2008. (Z).

13. S. Quiñones, E. MacDonald, R. Quintana, F. Medina, A. Lopes, M. Navarrete, K. Puebla, S.

Joseph, R.B. Wicker, “Final Project Report-Advanced Layered Manufacturing Concepts,” Sandia

Final Report for Contract Number 504004 (Year 2), September 2007. (Z).

14. R.B. Wicker, “Final Report--Establishment of the W.M. Keck Border Biomedical Manufacturing

and Engineering Laboratory (Now the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation),” submitted to the

W.M. Keck Foundation for Grant Number 11804, October 2006. (Z).

15. R.B. Wicker, E. MacDonald, F. Medina, M. Navarrete, A. Lopes, “Final Project Report--

Investigating Alternative Rapid Prototyping Technologies,” Sandia Final Report for Contract

Number 504004 (Year 1), September 2006. (Z).

16. J.A. Palmer, B.D. Chavez, F. Medina, R.E. Hennessey, R.B. Wicker, “Advanced Manufacturing

Techniques using Rapid Prototyping,” Sandia Report, SAND2005-6863, November 2005. (W).

17. R.B. Wicker, “Interim Progress Report--Establishment of the W.M. Keck Border Biomedical

Manufacturing and Engineering Laboratory,” Interim Progress Report submitted to the W.M. Keck

Foundation for Grant Number 11804, April 2005. (Z).

18. R.B. Wicker and F. Medina, “Final Project Report--Micro-Stereolithography Technology

Development and Demonstration,” Sandia Final Report for Contract Number 28643 (Year 3),

October 2004. (Z).

19. R.B. Wicker and F. Medina, “Final Project Report--Advanced Rapid Prototyping Technology

Development,” Sandia Final Report for Contract Number 28643 (Year 2), September 2003. (Z).



Foundation for Grant Number 11804, July 2003. (Z).

21. M. Carlson, J. Ryberg, R. Quintana, and R.B. Wicker, “Final Report--An Interdisciplinary

Approach Toward a Strategic Framework for the Quantification of Baseline Anthropometric and

Physiological Data, Occupational Disorder Risk and Severity, and Work Design Parameters of

Female Hispanic Migrant Workers,” Final Report to Migrant Border Health Initiative, Department

of Health and Human Services, August 2003. (Z).

22. R.B. Wicker, “Final Project Report--Developing Rigid and Compliant Cardiovascular System

Models Using Rapid Prototyping,” Sandia Final Report for Contract Number 28643, September

2002. (Z).




Foundation for Grant Number 11804, July 2002. (Z).

24. R.B. Wicker, “Final Project Report--An Imaging Framework for Aerodynamic, Fluid Mechanic,

and Heat Transfer Scientific-Grade Measurements,” NASA FAR Final Report for Grant NAG4-

150, July 2002. (Z).

25. R.B. Wicker, R. Zadoks, and J. Bustamante, “Final Project Report--Development of a Hybrid

Electrical Power System Using a Wind Turbine and a Spark Ignited Engine for Air Pollution

Mitigation and Water Conservation in the El Paso/Juarez Region,” SCERP Project Number X98-1,

Southwest Center for Environmental Research and Policy (SCERP) Final Report, February 2000.

(Z).

26. A. Hutchison, O. Acosta, I. Garcia, J. Herrera, F. Jasso, M. Luna, A. Martinez, F. Medina, F. Perez,

M. Perez, L. Terrazas, R.B. Wicker, “The UTEP E85 Chevrolet Silverado,” UTEP design report

submitted to Argonne National Laboratory as part of the 2000 Ethanol Vehicle Challenge. (Z).

27. R.B. Wicker and A. Hutchison “Final Project Report--Development of a Dedicated E85 Truck for

Participation in the 2000 Ethanol Vehicle Challenge,” Western Regional Biomass Energy Program

(Mr. Jeff Graef), October 2000. (W).

28. B. Diong and R. Wicker, “Remote Experimentation in Dynamic Systems and Control for Distance

Education and Research,” NASA NRTS Internet-based Education and Research Program Final

Report, May 2000. (Z).

29. A. Hutchison, O. Acosta, J. Carrillo, J. Guerra, F. Jasso, L. Martinez, A. Medina, O. Moguel, J.

Perez, M. Perez, O. Rodriguez, L. Terrazas, G. Villa, R.B. Wicker, “The UTEP E85-Fueled

Chevrolet Silverado,” UTEP design report submitted to Argonne National Laboratory as part of the

1999 Ethanol Vehicle Challenge. (Z).

30. R.B. Wicker, R. Hennessey, A. Hutchison, and H. Loya “Year 2 Progress Report--An Imaging

Framework for Aerodynamic, Fluid Mechanic, and Heat Transfer Scientific-Grade Measurements,”

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso,

Texas, January 2000. Submitted to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center as a second year

progress report and proposed third year research for NASA Grant NAG4-150. (Z).

31. R.B. Wicker and H. Loya “Year 1 Progress Report--An Imaging Framework for Aerodynamic,

Fluid Mechanic, and Heat Transfer Scientific-Grade Measurements,” Mechanical and Industrial

Engineering Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, January 1999.

Submitted to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center as a first year progress report and proposed

second year research for NASA Grant NAG4-150. (Z).

32. R.B. Wicker and M. Perez “Final Project Report--Development and Demonstration of a Dedicated

E85 Vehicle,” Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, The University of Texas at El

Paso, El Paso, Texas, December 1998. Submitted to the State of Texas General Services

Commission – State Energy Conservation Office as a final report for Contract Number 8034. (Z).

33. E. Acedo, O. Acosta, D.G. Holloway, F. Jasso, H.K. Krishnaswamy, J. Perez, M. Perez, D.

Nagaraja, J. Venkataraghavan, J.A. Villalobos, and R.B. Wicker “Development of the 1998 UTEP

Ethanol Challenge Vehicle,” UTEP design report submitted to Argonne National Laboratory as

part of the 1998 Ethanol Vehicle Challenge. (Z).

34. E. Acedo, O. Acosta, A. Angulo, O. Enriquez, H.K. Krishnaswamy, R. Loya, J. Perez, S.A. Olson,

V. Saenz, F. Vega, J.A. Villalobos, B. Worth, M.C. Robbins, and R.B. Wicker “UTEP LPP-FI

Propane Challenge Vehicle,” UTEP design report submitted to Argonne National Laboratory as

part of the 1997 Propane Vehicle Challenge. (Z).


35. R.B. Wicker and M.C. Robbins “Final Project Report--1996 UTEP Propane Challenge Vehicle:

Design and Development, Competition Results, and Impact on Educational Programs,” Mechanical

and Industrial Engineering Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas,

August 1996. (Z). Final report to the Railroad Commission of Texas for Contract “Propane

Vehicle Technology.”

36. L.R. Andrade, K.M. Contreras, L.D. Fisher, D.G. Holloway, R.A. Muro, S.A. Olson, J.P. Schalla,

S.A. Vega, J.A. Villalobos, M.C. Robbins, and R.B. Wicker “UTEP Propane Challenge Vehicle,”

design report submitted to Argonne National Laboratory as part of the 1996 Propane Vehicle

Challenge. (Z).

37. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton “Structure and Control of a Particle-Laden Coaxial Jet With and

Without Annular Swirl,” Report MD-68, Thermosciences Division, Department of Mechanical

Engineering, Stanford University, December 1994. (Z).

38. R.B. Wicker and R.C. Foster “Missile Plume Thermal Analysis Methodology Development-

Incorporation of the JANNAF SPF/2 Computer Procedure,” General Dynamics-Fort Worth

Division, Report Number ERR-FW-2992, December 1988. (Z).

39. R.B. Wicker and R.C. Foster “Evaluation of Missile Plume Characteristics,” General Dynamics-

Fort Worth Division, Report Number ERR-FW-2841, December 1987. (Z).

SELECT PRESENTATIONS (I have presented many talks at technical conferences, other institutions, corporations, and various

organizations. The list below includes presentations given by me that were either invited or did not

include an article. In addition to the list below, every conference paper listed above included a

presentation given by my students, my collaborators, my collaborators’ students or me.)

1. R.B. Wicker, invited speaker and panelist on advanced manufacturing, University of Virginia

Conference on National Defense and Intelligence, June 15-16, 2014.

2. R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Functional Printing through Additive Manufacturing,” invited speaker and

panelist, Additive Manufacturing Summit, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee,

May 13-15, 2014.

3. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Functional Products”, invited speaker, Society of

Plastics Engineers (SPE ANTEC 2014) forum on New Frontiers in Additive (3D) Manufacturing,

April 28-30, 2014 Las Vegas, Nevada.

4. R.B. Wicker, “3D Printing (aka Additive Manufacturing): From Prototypes to Uniquely Designed

Production Parts”, invited speaker, International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin

Films (ICMCTF) 2014, April 28-May 2, 2014, San Diego, California.

5. R.B. Wicker, “Frontiers in Additive Manufacturing (aka 3D Printing): Expanding Multi-

Disciplinary Horizons”, invited talk, University of Minnesota IPrime Mid-Year Workshop on 3D

Printing and Additive Manufacturing, January 14, 2014, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

6. R.B. Wicker, “The Next Big Step Changes in Innovation”, invited panel speaker, FBR 3D Printing

Conference: Additive Manufacturing’s Next Inflection Point (FBR Capital Markets and Co.),

December 9, 2013, The New York Palace Hotel, New York.

7. R.B. Wicker, “Frontiers in Additive Manufacturing: Printing Multi-Functionality”, plenary

speaker, The International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping

(VRAP 2013), October 1-5, 2013, Leiria, Portugal.

8. R.B. Wicker, “Printing Multi-Functionality with Multi-Technology Additive Manufacturing”,

plenary speaker, NSF Workshop on Frontiers of Additive Manufacturing Research and Education,

July 11-12, 2013, Hilton Hotel, Arlington, Virginia.


9. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Manufacturing University-Industry Collaborations in the United States”,

invited talk, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China, June 8, 2013.

10. R.B. Wicker, “3D Structural Electronics”, invited talk, Additive Manufacturing Consortium Spring

Meeting, (a consortium led by EWI of Columbus, Ohio), meeting held at the University of Texas at

El Paso, May 1-2, 2013.

11. R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Material, Multi-Technology Additive Manufacturing,” Honeywell Additive

Manufacturing Technical Excellence Global Training Presentation (monthly meeting), April 1, on-

line, 2013.

12. R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Material, Multi-Technology Additive Manufacturing”, invited talk,

Technology Exchange on Additive Manufacturing (Sponsored by the DARPA Open Manufacturing

and the Penn State Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition

(CIMP-3D), January 9, 2013, Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, State College PA.

13. R.B. Wicker, “State-of-the-Art in Additive Manufacturing (aka 3D Printing)”, invited talk,

NeXTech Project - The Adversary, Monterey, California, November 15-16, 2012.

14. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Reenergizing America”, Reenergize the

Americas 2012, Session on Regional Capacities in Advanced Energy Engineering Research and

Development, Las Cruces, New Mexico, October 16-18, 2012.

15. R.B. Wicker, “Keck Center Research Overview”, invited talk, Raytheon Additive Manufacturing

Workshop, Tucson, Arizona, October 11, 2012.

16. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Manufacturing Processes and Possibilities: A National Interest Worthy of

Investment?”, invited talk, NeXTech Project - The US Warfighter, US Army War College,

Carlisle, PA, August 14-15, 2012.

17. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Manufacturing: A Nexus for Transformation,” invited talk, 2012 Solid

Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, Texas, August 6-8, 2012.

18. R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Material, Multi-Function, Multi-Technology Additive Manufacturing: Is this

Real?”, invited talk, International Conference on Additive Manufacturing, Nottingham, England,

July 10-11, 2012.

19. R.B. Wicker, “Frontiers in Additive Manufacturing: Can We Print Anything?” invited talk, 2011

Whitney Symposium: Manufacturing in the 21st Century, GE Global Research, Niskayuna, New

York, October 24-26, 2011.

20. R.B. Wicker, “Frontiers in Additive Manufacturing,” invited talk, Korean Society for Precision

Engineering 2011 Spring Conference, Jeju Island, South Korea, June 1-3, 2011 (talk on June 3,

2011).

21. R.B. Wicker, “Frontiers in Additive Manufacturing,” invited talk, Physics Department Seminar,

University of Texas at El Paso, September 15, 2010.

22. R.B. Wicker, “Multi-Material Manufacturing using Additive Manufacturing,” invited talk, DARPA

sponsored Information Science and Technology (ISAT) workshop on “Future Manufacturing”,

Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA, May 20-21, 2010.

23. R.B. Wicker, “Medical Frontiers in Additive Manufacturing,” invited talk, Building Partnerships

and Pathways to Address Engineering Grand Challenges Conference (sponsored by the National

Science Foundation), University of Texas at El Paso, February 8-10, 2010.

24. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Manufacturing Research and Technology Development within the Keck

Center for 3D Innovation,” invited talk, Mechanical Engineering Department, Pusan National

University, September 4, 2009, Busan, South Korea.

25. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Layer-based Fabrication Methods for Complex, Multi-Material 3D

Scaffold Fabrication,” Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society


(TERMIS) World Congress 2009, August 31 - September 3, 2009, Seoul, S. Korea. (Keynote

presentation on September 2).

26. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Layered Manufacturing of Complex Integrated Defense and Space

Systems,” invited talk, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, December 2, 2008, Boston, MA.

27. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Layered Manufacturing Methods for Complex 3D Scaffold Fabrication,”

invited talk, 2008 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, December 2, 2008, Boston, MA.

28. R.B. Wicker, “Additive Layered Manufacturing of Complex Integrated Defense and Space

Systems,” invited talk, Raytheon Mechanical and Materials Symposium, Westin Park Central

Hotel, September 17, 2008, Dallas, TX.

29. R.B. Wicker, “Layered Manufacturing of Complex Integrated Defense and Space Systems,”

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, August 27, 2008, Palmdale, CA.

30. R.B. Wicker, “Direct Digital Manufacturing,” Stratasys North American Sales Meeting, Hilton

Garden Inn, June 17, 2008, El Paso, Texas.

31. R.B. Wicker, “Biomedical Frontiers in Additive Layered Manufacturing,” Keynote Address at the

2008 Southern Biomedical Engineering Society, April 18-20, 2008, El Paso, Texas.

32. R.B. Wicker, “Layered Manufacturing of Complex Integrated Defense and Space Systems,” Sandia

National Laboratories, February 13, 2008.

33. R.B. Wicker, “Improving Patient Outcomes through Layered Manufacturing,” Bioengineering

Seminar, Columbia University, New York City, New York, December 13, 2007.

34. R.B. Wicker, “Improving Patient Outcomes through Layered Manufacturing,” Advances in

Oncology Institutional Grand Rounds, University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Hickey

Auditorium, August 17, 2007.

35. R.B. Wicker, “Important Fluid Mechanic Considerations in Cardiovascular Hemodynamics,”

Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, Gore Lunch Symposium on “Controversies in Below-Knee

Bypass Solutions,” Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL, March 22, 2007.

36. R.B. Wicker, “Improving Medical Outcomes through Rapid Prototyping,” invited presentation,

Cancer Survivors Support Group, Sierra Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, February 13, 2007.

37. R.B. Wicker, “Unique Biomedical Engineering Research and Outreach at UTEP,” invited

presentation, Las Amigas Study Club, El Paso, Texas, April 5, 2006.

38. R.B. Wicker, “Medical Frontiers in Rapid Prototyping,” invited presentation, Mayo Clinic,

Biomedical Engineering Seminar, Rochester, Minnesota, February 17, 2006.

39. R.B. Wicker, “Unique Advantages of Stratasys: A Customer’s Perspective” 2006 Global FDM

Sales Conference, Stratasys, Inc., San Francisco, CA, January 22-26, 2006.

40. R.B. Wicker, “Medical Frontiers in Rapid Prototyping: Applications in Cardiovascular Research,”

invited presentation, W.L. Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, Arizona, October 14, 2005.

41. R.B. Wicker, F. Medina, and R.E. Hennessey, “Functional Integrated Layered Manufacturing,”

invited presentation, Sandia National Laboratories IMOG Solid Freeform Fabrication Conference

(internal DOE meeting) July 28, 2005, Sandia National Laboratories Building 878/A218S3D,

Albuquerque, NM.

42. R.B. Wicker, “Multiple Material Stereolithography,” 3D Systems North American

Stereolithography and Selective Laser Sintering Users Group Conference, Tucson, Arizona, April

3-8, 2005.

43. R.B. Wicker, “Medical and Micro-Fabrication Rapid Prototyping Applications,” invited

presentation, TerraHealth and The DiLuzzio Group, San Antonio, Texas, March 21, 2005.

44. R.B. Wicker, “Medical Frontiers in Rapid Prototyping,” invited presentation, University of Texas

Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, March 17-18, 2005.


45. R.B. Wicker, “Expanding Horizons for Rapid Prototyping into Tissue Engineering, Rapid Iterative

Design, Micro-Device Fabrication and Other Novel Applications,” University of Texas at Austin,

Mechanical Engineering Department Seminar, November 5, 2004.

46. R.B. Wicker, “The UTEP W.M. Keck Laboratory’s Commitment to El Paso through Outreach and

Economic Development,” invited presentation to the Greater El Paso Association of Realtors,

Commercial Investors Division, El Paso, TX, August 19, 2004.

47. R.B. Wicker, “Veins, Planes and Automobiles,” 2004 Joint SLA/SLS Users Group Conference,

Anaheim Hilton, Anaheim, CA, April 25-29, 2004.

48. R.B. Wicker, “Scientific and Medical Frontiers in Rapid Prototyping,” invited presentation to

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty, Washington State University, Pullman,

Washington, March 25, 2004.

49. R.B. Wicker, “Medical Frontiers in Rapid Prototyping,” invited presentation to Delta Kappa

Gamma--Honorary Society of Outstanding Teachers (Joint meeting of Delta Nu and Eta Kappa

Chapters), El Paso Country Club, March 6, 2004.

50. R.B. Wicker, “Building a Successful University Engineering Laboratory Focused on Health Care,”

invited presentation to Downtown Rotary Club of El Paso, October 23, 2003.

51. R.B. Wicker, “Micro-Stereolithography using the Commercially Available 3D Systems Viper si2

Rapid Prototyping Machine,” Sandia National Laboratories, October 22, 2003.

52. R.B. Wicker, “Building a Diverse Biomedical Program Using Rapid Prototyping,” invited

presentation to UTSA Bioengineering Faculty, Students, and Affiliates, October 14, 2003.

53. R.B. Wicker, “Building a Diverse Biomedical Research, Teaching, Outreach, and Entrepreneurship

Program Using Rapid Prototyping,” invited presentation to faculty in Mechanical, Industrial, and

Bioengineering at Arizona State University, May 9, 2003.

54. R.B. Wicker, “Pre-Surgical Biomedical Modeling Applications Using Rapid Prototyping,”

presentation to Camino Real Angels, April 17, 2003.

55. R.B. Wicker, “Improved Pre-Surgical Visualization Using Rapid Prototyping,” invited presentation

to the El Paso P.E.O. Chapter DR, March 10, 2003.

56. R.B. Wicker, “Rapid Prototyping in Surgery: One Role for Engineers to Improve Health Care,”

Keynote Address at the 4th Annual University of Texas System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority

Participation Conference, El Paso, Texas, October 3, 2002.

57. R.B. Wicker, “Can Engineers Improve Health Care?” invited presentation to Sunrise Rotary Club

of El Paso, May 29, 2002.

58. R.B. Wicker, “Biomedical Modeling within the W.M. Keck Border Biomedical Manufacturing and

Engineering Laboratory,” UTEP Graduate Seminar, September 26, 2002.

59. R.B. Wicker, “Establishment of the W.M. Keck Border Biomedical Manufacturing and

Engineering Laboratory,” presentation to Ms. Mercedes Talley of the W.M. Keck Foundation of

Los Angeles during Keck site visit October 11, 2001.

60. R.B. Wicker, “The UTEP Engines and Alternative Fuels Research Laboratory,” Presentation by

R.B. Wicker to UTEP Development Board on March 23, 2000.

61. R.B. Wicker and R.I. Zadoks, “Development of a Hybrid Electric Power Generation System Using

Renewable Energy Sources,” Presented by R.B. Wicker at 1999 SCERP Technical Conference,

November 17-19, 1999, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

62. R.B. Wicker, “Overview of the Activities in the Engines & Alternative Fuels Research Laboratory

and NASA Imaging Laboratory,” UTEP Graduate Student Seminar, September 1999.

63. R.B. Wicker, “Direct Cylinder Injection Spray Analysis Using LabVIEW and IMAQ Vision,”

UTEP Graduate Student Seminar, September 1998. Presented by R.B. Wicker.


64. R.B. Wicker, “An Imaging Framework for Aerodynamic, Fluid Mechanic, and Heat Transfer

Scientific-Grade Measurements,” NASA DRYDEN FAR Award Meeting, Thursday, February 19,

1998, Dryden Flight Research Center.

65. R.B. Wicker, “Advances in Alternative Fuels Research for Transportation,” Proceedings of the

Second Annual International Engineering Academic Symposium, The Technical Institute of

Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, April 1997; invited presentation.

66. R.B. Wicker, “We Have A Virtual Dream,” UTEP MIE Advisory Board Meeting, El Paso, Texas,

September 6, 1996. Presented by R.B. Wicker.

67. R.B. Wicker, “Passive and Active Control of Particle Dispersion in a Coaxial Free Jet,”

presentation to UTEP Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Faculty, El Paso, Texas, June 1994.

68. R.B. Wicker, “Passive and Active Control of Particle Dispersion in a Coaxial Free Jet,”

presentation to ABB (formerly Combustion Engineering), Windsor, Connecticut, May 1994.

69. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton, “Structure and Control of a Particle-Laden Swirling Recirculating

Coaxial Free Jet,” Heat Transfer and Turbulence Mechanics Seminar, Stanford University,

Stanford, California, April 1994.

70. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton, “Control of Complex Particle-Laden Jets,” 1994 Thermosciences

Affiliates and Sponsors Conference, Stanford University, Stanford, California, February 1994.

71. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton, “Structure and Control of a Particle-Laden Co-Flowing Jet With and

Without Annular Swirl,” Heat Transfer and Turbulence Mechanics Seminar, Stanford University,

Stanford, California, February 1993.

72. R.B. Wicker and J.K. Eaton, “Particle-Laden Flow Research at Stanford University,” 1992

Thermosciences Affiliates and Sponsors Conference, Stanford University, Stanford, California,

January 1992.

73. R.B. Wicker and R. Foster, “HARM Integration Thermal Analysis,” presented to the Air Force

while working for General Dynamics, Fort Worth, Texas, March 1988.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT W.M. KECK CENTER FOR 3D INNOVATION

The W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation (Keck Center) was founded in January 2002 as a result

of a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation of Los Angeles (with the first additive

manufacturing machine purchased in August 2000). The Keck Center is an engineering, biomedical

and advanced manufacturing laboratory focused on multi-disciplinary biomedical, materials,

electronics, and manufacturing research. In 2005/2006, the Keck Center was renovated and expanded

from 1,500 square feet of floor space to over 6,100 square feet, and in 2010/2011, the facility was

further expanded from 6,100 square feet to over 13,000 square feet. The Keck Center’s research

hinges on the development and use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies that allow for

fabrication of complex three-dimensional shapes by successively manufacturing thin slices of a desired

object and stacking them together one layer at a time. The Center’s infrastructure has grown from 1

AM machine in 2000 to over 40 AM machines today, including 11 FDM – including 1 patent pending

technology; 11 SL – including 2 patented technologies and 1 bio-SL system; 2 EBM metals –

including 1 Arcam A2 and 1 custom high temperature S12; 1 custom DMD-based micro-SL; 1

EnvisionTec DLP; 1 LS; 1 PolyJet; 2 ZCorp; 1 ExOne M-Lab; 11 Desktop 3D Printing Systems (2,

VFlash; 1, Fab@Home Model 1; 1, Solido SD300 Pro; 1 Up! Personal Portable 3D Printer; 1 Bits from

Bytes 3DTouch 3D Printer; 1 fabbster; 1, MakerBot Replicator; 3, MakerBot Replicator 2), and 3

micro-dispensing systems – including 1 Dimatix and 2 nScrypt micro-dispensing tools. Other

manufacturing equipment includes 2 CNC machining centers (1 5-axis Haas Super Mini Mill 2 and 1

Mori-Seiki NL2000 lathe with live tooling) and equipment for dip-spin coating, vacuum casting,


pressure casting, and plastic injection molding. Additional facilities include: reverse engineering and

metrology (laser scanning, video measurement, CMM, and micro-CT); materials and mechanical

testing including static and dynamic axial and torsional testing (Instron 5866, MTS 370 and 370.02

Servohydraulic Systems), optical microscopy and access to SEM and TEM; cardiovascular

hemodynamics (experimental fluid mechanics); synthetic and analytical chemistry; and tissue

engineering (including scaffold fabrication, polymer synthesis and cell culture capabilities). This

Center represents a truly unique facility that provides unparalleled experiences for its students. AM

technologies are being used to fabricate unique functional multi-material devices with embedded

electronics and patient-specific anatomical shapes for use in pre-surgical planning, surgery, medical

device development, cardiovascular flow research, tissue engineering, and more.

The Keck Center can fabricate 3D objects that are plastic, metal, ceramic, of bio-compatible

materials, composite materials, or that contain electronics. Major research efforts are underway in the

areas of AM of powder metal alloy systems as well as 3D Structural Electronics in which electronics

and thus intelligence can be fabricated within 3D mechanical structures. Using integrated AM

technologies, electronics can be fabricated in a 3D structure of arbitrary and complex shape in order to

accommodate human anatomy or simply to replace structural components in satellites, planes, cars or

furniture with equivalent structures that contain intelligence. The State of Texas recognized the

importance of this effort and recently awarded UTEP a multi-million dollar grant to establish and

promote these activities.

ENGINES AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS RESEARCH LABORATORY

The Engines and Alternative Fuels Research Laboratory (EAFRL) was founded in 1995 and

occupies over 1,500 sq ft of floor space (see www.utep.edu/eafrl). The EAFRL houses more than $1

million in research infrastructure, including a 1000 hp water-brake engine dynamometer and test

facility, 600 hp chassis dynamometer, motored optically accessible engine, flow bench, emissions test

equipment, cold room (cold start test cell), and numerous engines, engine test instrumentation, and

tools. The EAFRL was created to provide unique student experiences, and students in this laboratory

participated in Department of Energy-sponsored alternatively-fueled vehicle competitions from 1995-

2000, winning numerous awards. Research accomplishments include development of fuel systems for

alternative fuels, fuel spray characterization studies for direct injection spark ignition engines, and

thermal imaging using infrared and visible imaging technologies. In 2005, a new faculty member was

hired to lead the activities in the EAFRL so I could focus my efforts on the activities in the W.M. Keck

Center for 3D Innovation.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY SPONSORED POST-DOCTORAL SCHOLARS

1. Chiyen Kim, Ph.D. (2013-present)

2. Sara Gaytan, Ph.D. (2012-present)

3. Karina Arcaute, Ph.D. (2009-2011)

4. Michael Irwin, Ph.D. (2009-2011)

5. Jae-Won Choi, Ph.D. (2007-2011)

6. Shine Joseph, Ph.D. (2006-2007)

7. John Bang, M.D., Ph.D. (2004-2005)

VISITING FACULTY RESEARCHERS

8. Professor Hochan Kim, Ph.D. (2009-2010)

9. Professor In-Hwan Lee, Ph.D. (2010-2011)

http://www.utep.edu/eafrl


GRADUATE STUDENTS COMPLETED

Ph.D. Students

1. Karina Arcaute (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, December 2008. Defense date:

November 25, 2008)

Dissertation title: “Stereolithography of Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Hydrogels with Application in

Tissue Engineering as Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Scaffolds”

Awarded Most Outstanding Dissertation in the University (Colleges of Engineering and

Science) for 2009 Graduates.

Noteworthy experience: Visiting Graduate Student, Tissue Engineering and Polymeric

Biomaterials Lab, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, July - September 2006

2. Amit Lopes (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, December 2010. Defense date:

November 9, 2010)

Dissertation title: “Hybrid Manufacturing: Integrating Stereolithography and Direct Print

Technologies”

Awarded Highly Commended in 2012 Emerald Engineering Outstanding Doctoral

Research Awards in the Additive Manufacturing Category.

Article from Dissertation Recognized by Emerald Group Publishing as Outstanding

Paper and received the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.

3. Karina Puebla (Co-Chair with Larry Murr, Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, May 2012.

Defense date: December 1, 2011)

Dissertation title: “The Influence of Build Parameters on the Microstructure during Electron Beam

Melting of Ti-6Al-4V”

4. Frank Medina (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, December 2013. Defense date: August

23, 2013)

Dissertation title: “Reducing Metal Alloy Powder Costs for use in Powder Bed Fusion Additive

Manufacturing: Improving the Economics for Production”

5. Cesar Terrazas (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, August 2014. Defense date: June 27,

2014)

Dissertation title: “Characterization of High-Purity Niobium Structures Fabricated using the

Electron Beam Melting Process”

M.S. Students

1. Oscar Acosta (M.S.M.E., August 1999, defense date: July 5, 1999)

Thesis title: “Practical Considerations for an E85 Vehicle Conversion with Performance

Measurements”


2. Javier Perez (M.S.M.E., August 1999, defense date: July 12, 1999)

Thesis title: “Design of a Continuous Emission Monitoring System”

3. Jose Bustamante (M.S.M.E., December 1999, defense date: December 29, 1999, Co-Chair: Bill

Diong, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering)

Thesis title: “Design and Implementation of a Throttle Control System”

4. Aaron Hutchison (M.S.M.E., December 2000, defense date: December 2000)

Thesis title: “Transient Spray Structure Investigation Using Flow Visualization and Particle Image

Velocimetry”

Awarded Most Outstanding Thesis in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Department, Most Outstanding Thesis in the College of Engineering, and Most

Outstanding Thesis in the University (Colleges of Engineering and Science) for 2000

Graduates. Awarded in 2001 and recognized during Spring 2001 Honors Convocation

and Commencement Ceremonies.

5. Robert Hennessey (M.S.M.E., August 2001, defense date: July 10, 2001)

Thesis title: “Direct Injection Spark Ignition Fuel Spray Characterization Under Simulated

Injection Strategies”

6. Hugo Loya (M.S.M.E., August 2001, defense date: July 31, 2001)

Thesis title: “Development of a Non-Intrusive Temperature Measurement Technique Using

Infrared Thermography”

Awarded Most Outstanding Thesis in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Department for 2001 Graduates.

7. Luis Terrazas (M.S.M.E., August 2001, defense date: August 1, 2001)

Thesis title: “Flow and Thermal Analysis of a Computer Chassis Using Liquid Crystal

Thermography and Hot-Wire Anemometry”

8. Erasmo Lopez (M.S.MFG, August 2001, defense date: August 15, 2001)

Thesis title: “Application of Rapid Prototyping Technologies to Enhance Spinal Instrumentation

Placement”

9. Miguel Cortez (M.S.M.E., May 2002, defense date: April 15, 2002)

Thesis title: “Fabrication of Silicone Models of Cardiovascular Systems with Prescribed

Compliance”

Awarded Most Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Thesis in the Mechanical and

Industrial Engineering Department, Most Outstanding Thesis in the College of

Engineering, and Most Outstanding Thesis in the University (Colleges of Engineering

and Science) for 2002 Graduates. Awarded in 2003 and recognized during Spring 2003

Honors Convocation and Commencement Ceremonies.

10. Sasanka Potineni (M.S. MFG, December 2003, defense date: June 10, 2003, Co-Chair: Rolando

Quintana, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering)

Thesis title: “3-D Laser Imaging Protocol for Rapid Anthropometric Accommodation”

11. Christopher Aguilar (M.S. MFG, August 2003, defense date: June 12, 2003, Co-Chair: Rolando

Quintana, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering)

Thesis title: “A Video-Based Study of Female Hispanic Migrant Workers in Assembly-Type

Operations from a Biomechanical Perspective”

12. Juvenal Herrera (M.S.M.E., August 2003, defense date: July 2, 2003)

Thesis title: “Wall Wetting Characterization Using An Image-Based Scattering Technique for

Gasoline Direct Injection Impinging Fuel Sprays”


13. Gilbert Palafox (M.S.M.E., December 2003, defense date: October 9, 2003)

Thesis title: “Development of a Tunable Plug and Play In-Vitro Physiologic PIV Flow Setup and

Demonstration on a Bypass Graft Model”

14. Karina Arcaute (M.S.M.E., May 2004, defense date: December 23, 2003)

Thesis title: “Complex Silicone Cardiovascular Models Manufactured Using a Dip-Spin Coating

Technique and Water-Soluble Molds”

15. Bhupendra Kenjale (M.S.MFG, December 2004, defense date: December 24, 2004)

Thesis title: “Framework for Manufacturing Rigid Optically Accessible Internal Flow Passage

Models using Water-Soluble Rapid Prototyped Molds”

16. Miguel Perez (M.S.M.E., December 2004, defense date: December 24, 2004)

Thesis title: “Design and Development of a Motored Optically Accessible Engine”

17. Ananth Iyengar (M.S.M.E., May 2005, defense date: March 25, 2005)

Thesis title: “Experimental Investigation of the Turbulent Flow in a Ribbed Serpentine Passage

Using 2-Component Particle Image Velocimetry”

18. Atul Ranade (M.S.M.E., May 2005, defense date: March 25, 2005)

Thesis title: “Micro-Stereolithography of Embedded Micro-Channels”

19. Oswaldo Lozoya (M.S.M.E. December 2005, defense date: November 22, 2005)

Thesis title: “Development and Demonstration of a Multiple Material Stereolithography System”

20. Francisco Medina (M.S.M.E. May 2006, defense date: December 23, 2005)

Thesis title: “Functional Integrated Layered Manufacturing: Expanding Horizons for

Stereolithography”

21. Hector Sandoval (M.S. MME May 2006, defense date: May 11, 2006)

Thesis title: “Functionalizing Stereolithography Resins using Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes”

22. Karina Puebla (M.S. MME August 2009, defense date: June 1, 2009)

Thesis title: “Effects of Build Orientation, Aging, and Pre-Conditioning on Mechanical Properties

for Stereolithography-Manufactured ASTM Type I Specimens using a Design of Experiments

Approach”

23. Mahesh Tonde (M.S.M.E. August 2009, defense date: August 6, 2009)

Thesis title: “Retrofitting a Stereolithography System within a Laminar Flow Hood”

24. Nubia Zuverza (M.S. MME August 2009, defense date: August 6, 2009)

Thesis title: “Exploring Poly(ethylene glycol) as a Suitable Material for Peripheral Nerve

Regeneration Scaffolds Manufactured by Stereolithography”

25. Yinko Grajeda (M.S.M.E. May 2010, defense date: February 22, 2010)

Thesis title: “Automated Fluid Handling and Leveling System for Multiple Material

Stereolithography”

26. David Espalin (M.S.M.E. December 2012, defense date: September 14, 2012)

Thesis title: “Development of a Multi-material, Multi-technology FDM System for Process

Improvement Experimentation”

27. Emmanuel Rodriguez (M.S.M.E. May 2013, defense date: March 14, 2013)

Thesis title: “Development of a Thermal Imaging Feedback Control System in Electron Beam

Melting”

28. Mireya Perez (M.S. BME December 2013, defense date: May 13, 2013)

Thesis title: “Manufacturing Nerve Guidance Conduits by Stereolithography for use in Peripheral

Nerve Regeneration”

First Graduate of the UTEP Biomedical Engineering Program


29. Jorge Ramos (M.S.M.E. December 2013, defense date: December 13, 2013)

Thesis title: “The Development of Self-Supported Electromechanical Structures Using Fused

Deposition Modeling”

30. Jorge Mireles (M.S. MME December 2013, defense date: December 13, 2013)

Thesis title: “Process Study and Control of the Electron Beam Melting Process using Infrared

Thermography”

31. Jonathan Minjares (M.S.M.E. May 2014, defense date: May 15, 2014)

Thesis title: “Fabrication of a Nickel-Based Superalloy using Electron Beam Melting and Process

Improvements Thermal Feedback from a Multi-Wavelength Pyrometer”

32. Mohammad Hossain (M.S.M.E. May 2014, defense date: May 16, 2014)

Thesis title: “Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Fabricated Part Behavior under Tensile Stress,

Thermal Cycling, and Fluid Pressure”

GRADUATE STUDENTS IN PROGRESS

Ph.D. Students

1. David Espalin (Chair, Ph.D. candidate in Materials Science and Engineering)

2. Jose A. Gonzalez (Chair, Ph.D. candidate in Materials Science and Engineering)

3. Mohammad Hossain (Chair, Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Science and Engineering)

M.S. Students

1. Steven Ambriz (M.S. candidate in Mechanical Engineering)

2. Shakerur Ridwan (M.S. candidate in Mechanical Engineering)

3. Jose Coronel (M.S. candidate in Mechanical Engineering)

GRADUATE STUDENT COMMITTEES

1. Mr. Arun Kurian (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering,

December 2012, defense date: December 14, 2012)

Thesis title: “An ASIC Design and Test Methodology for an Undergraduate Design and

Fabrication Project”

2. Mr. Dan Muse (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, August

2012, defense date: August 9, 2012)

Thesis title: “Multi-Physics Modeling of Induction-Based Additive Manufacturing of Metals”

3. Ms. Cassie Gutierrez (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, July

2012, defense date: May 17, 2012)

Thesis title: “Three-dimensional Structural Electronic Integration for Small Satellite Fabrication”

4. Dr. David Roberson (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D.

Program, May 2012, defense date: March 28, 2012)

Dissertation title: “A Novel Method for the Curing of Metal Particle Loaded Conductive Inks and

Pastes”

5. Mr. Matthew Markulik (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering,

December 2011, defense date: December 12, 2011 )

Thesis title: “Accelerated Simulation and Testing of Integrated Circuits using High Performance

Computing Machines”

6. Mr. Richard Olivas (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, May

2011, defense date: May 13, 2011 )

Thesis title: “Conformal Electronics Packaging Through Additive Manufacturing and Micro-

Dispensing”


7. Mr. Ricardo Baca (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, May

2011, defense date: May 13, 2011 )

Thesis title: “An Ultra Low Power Subthreshold Delta Sigma Digital to Analog Converter”

8. Mr. Mohammed Alawneh (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering,

August 2011, defense date: June 17, 2011 )

Thesis title: “Software and Hardware Techniques to Aid in Automating and Troubleshooting

Hybrid systems that Fabricate Three-Dimensional Electronics”

9. Mr. Hugo Lopez (Chair, Dr. Larry Murr, M.S. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering candidate,

May 2010, defense date: May 10, 2010 )

Thesis title: “Selection Process, Modified Impact Testing and Failure Analysis of an Open

Electron-Beam-Melted Ti-6Al-4V 3D Tessellation Based on the Eulerian Path of the First

Stellation of the Rhombic Dodecahedron Unit Cell”

10. Mr. Miguel Alamillo (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, May

2010, defense date: May 10, 2010)

Thesis title: “A 12-bit Charge DAC for a Magnetometer Controller”

11. Mr. Praveen Kumar Palakurthi (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer

Engineering, December 2009, defense date: December 11, 2009)

Thesis title: “Design of a Low Voltage Analog to Digital Converter”

12. Ms. Sara Gaytan (Chair, Dr. Larry Murr, M.S. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, December

2009, defense date: November 19, 2009)

Thesis title: “Additive Layer Manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V by Electron Beam Melting from Powder

Particles: Solid, Mesh, and Foam Components Study”

13. Mr. Misael Navarrete (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering,

May 2009)

Thesis title: “Integrated System-in-Package of an Embedded Three-Dimensional Ultra High

Frequency Antenna and Electrical Components for RF Applications”

14. Ms. Lucet Talamas (Chair, Dr. Malcolm Cooke, M.S. MFG, May 2008)

Thesis title: “Design and Manufacture of Bioactive, Biodegradable Porous Scaffolds for the

Regeneration of Bone”

15. Mr. Shiva Kumar Sainoju Korremala (Chair, Dr. Myoungjin Kim, M.S.M.E. August 2007, defense

date: May 2, 2007)

Thesis title: “Direct Experimental Investigation of Steady State Heat Transfer Phenomenon in a

Pontiac G6 Vehicle Exhaust System”

16. Mr. Gaurav Dukle (Chair, Dr. Eric MacDonald, M.S. Computer Engineering, May 2007, defense

date: March 29, 2007)

Thesis title: “Fault Tolerant Flip-Flop Design for Ultra-Low Power Subthreshold Logic”

17. Ms. Mansurah Adams (Chair, Dr. Carl Dirk, M.S. Chemistry, August 2006, defense date: July 26,

2006)

Thesis title: “Preparation of Polymeric Models for Dynamic Simulation of Aortic Dissection”

18. Mr. Tony Woo (Chair, Dr. Bill Diong, M.S.E.E., Spring 2004, defense date: May 14, 2004)

Thesis title: “Respiratory Dynamics and Hemodynamics Modeling Using Conventional and

Genetic Algorithms”

19. Mr. Javier Avalos (Chair, Dr. Rolando Quintana, M.S. MFG, August 2003, defense date: June 10,

2003)

Thesis title: “A Predictive Safety Management Information System and Decision Support Structure”


20. Mr. Saravan A. Kanchubotla (Chair, Dr. Bill Diong, M.S. EE, May 2003, defense date: May 8,

2003)

Thesis title: “The Steady-State and Dynamic Characteristics of Fourth Order Current-Source

Resonant Power Converters”

21. Mr. Abel Vargas (Chair, Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri, M.S.M.E., August 2002)

Thesis title: “A Numerical Investigation on Elliptic Co-Flow Gas Jet Flames”

22. Mr. David Candelas (Chair, Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri, M.S.M.E., August 2002)

Thesis title: “Investigation of Flow and Thermal Structure Inside a Computer Chassis”

23. Mr. Mario Rafael Guerra (Chair, Dr. John McClure, M.S.Met.E., August 2001, defense date: May

11, 2001)

Thesis title: "Material Transport During Friction Stir Welding"

24. Mr. Humberto Becerra-Lopez (Chair, Dr. Jack Dowdy, M.S.M.E., August 2001, defense date:

April 16, 2001)

Thesis title: “Performance Analysis of a Brine Concentrator and Water Recovery System”

25. Mr. Gary W. Skelton (Chair, Dr. Rolando Quintana, M.S.I.E., August 1999, defense date: July 12,

1999)

Thesis title: "An Ergonomic Analysis of a Bucket Brigade Production Line "

26. Mr. Joaquin Mendez (Chair, Dr. Rick Zadoks, M.S.M.E., December 1999, defense date: October

1999)

Thesis title: "Development of a Wind Turbine Rotor Emulator"

SPONSORED PROJECTS

Grants/Contracts in Force

1. Integrated 3D Systems Technologies (PI, Richard Schoephoerster, Co-PIs, Ryan Wicker, Ken

Church)

Agency: State of Texas Governor’s Office, Emerging Technology Fund

Period: 1-1-10 through 12-31-14

Amount Awarded: $3M (including $3M UT System and $3M industry match)

2. STTR II: Advance Additive Manufacturing Method for SRF Cavities of Various Geometries (PI,

Ryan Wicker)

Agency: RadiaBeam Technologies (from DOE STTR Phase II)


Amount Awarded: $350,000

3. Printing the Complete CubeSat (PI, Eric MacDonald, Co-PIs, Ryan Wicker, David Roberson)

Agency: NASA (through University of New Mexico)



4. NUE: Printing Innovative Nano Technology Research and Elite Education (PINE TREE) Program

(PI, Namsoo Kim, Co-PIs, Ryan Wicker, David Roberson, Larry Murr)

Agency: NSF




5. Fusing Rapid Manufacturing with 3D Virtual Facility and Cyber Tutor System into Engineering

Education (PI, Bill Tseng, Co-PI, Ryan Wicker)

Agency: NSF



6. Investigation on Smart Parts with Embedded Piezoelectric Sensors via Additive Manufacturing (PI,

Yirong Lin, Co-PIs, Ahsan Choudhuri, Ryan Wicker)

Agency: DoE



7. Additive Manufacturing Topology Optimization for Aerospace Components (PI, Ryan Wicker)

Agency: Air Force Research Laboratory (through General Dynamics Information Technology)

Period: 10-14-13 through 12-31-14


8. Layerwise Quality Certification for Additive Manufacturing (PI, Ryan Wicker)

Agency: NIST (through NAMII now America Makes via University of Louisville)



9. Cooling Rate Correlation between Microstructural Phases and Part Dimensions for EBM-fabricated

Parts (PI, Ryan Wicker)

Agency: NSF



10. 3D Printing Multi-Functionality: Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Applications (PI, Ryan

Wicker, Co-PIs, Eric MacDonald, David Roberson)

Agency: America Makes (formerly NAMII)


Amount Awarded: $2.2M (total), $978,366 to America Makes

11. Investigation and Testing of Direct Manufacturing Technology for Aerospace Tooling (PI, Ryan

Wicker, Co-PI, Eric MacDonald)

Agency: Lockheed Martin



12. W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation – Annual Center Budget (PI, Ryan Wicker)

Agency: UTEP


Amount Awarded: $450,000 (Keck Recharge Center budget)


Summary of Keck Recharge Center Contractual Services

04/05 $66,072

05/06 $177,004

06/07 $238,627

07/08 $292,636

08/09 $228,995

09/10 $215,499

10/11 $384,257

11/12 $432,073

12/13 $646,430

Total (through August 2013) $2,681,593

(as of Feb, 2014, $512,996)

SERVICE ACTIVITY PROPOSAL, JOURNAL, AND CONFERENCE REVIEWS

1. Proposal Reviewer, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, 2013.

2. Proposal Reviewer, Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology, Flanders, Belgium, 2012.

3. Proposal Reviewer, Czech Science Foundation, 2012.

4. Proposal Reviewer, South Carolina Space Grant Constortium (NASA EPSCoR) Research and

Education Awards Program (REAP), 2012.

5. Proposal Reviewer, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, United Kingdom, 2010,

2011, 2012, 2013.

6. Proposal Reviewer, Panel Review, National Science Foundation, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2014.

7. Journal Reviewer (numerous papers), Additive Manufacturing, 2014.

8. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Future Medicine, 2014.

9. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Acta Materialia, 2013.

10. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Proceedings of the

Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, 2013.

11. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Materials Research, 2012.

12. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing,

2012.

13. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Journal of Microelectronics and Electronic Packaging, 2012.

14. Journal Reviewer (10 papers), Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2007-present.

15. Journal Reviewer (2 papers), Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 2012.

16. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied

Biomaterials, 2011.

17. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied

Biomaterials, 2010.

18. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Measurement Science and Technology, 2009.

19. Journal Reviewer (1 paper), Tissue Engineering, 2007.

20. Journal Reviewer, Experiments in Fluids (1 paper in 2003, 1 paper in 2006, 1 paper in 2007).

21. Journal Reviewer, Physics of Fluids (2002).

22. Journal Reviewer, Journal of Fluids Engineering (2001).

23. Journal Reviewer, International Journal of Multiphase Flow (1997).


24. Conference Reviewer, Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, Texas, (2004-present).

25. Conference Reviewer (1 paper), 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and

Exposition, Orlando, Florida, November 5-11, 2005 (Advances in Biomanufacturing Research

Track).

26. Conference Reviewer (17 papers), 2005 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Vail,

Colorado, June 22-26, 2005 (Ph.D. student paper competition judge).

27. Conference Reviewer, 2001 SAE Spring Fuels and Lubricants Conference (2000).

28. Conference Reviewer, 1998 SAE Spring Fuels and Lubricants Conference (1998).

29. Conference Reviewer, The International Association of Science and Technology for Development

(IASTED) (1997).

30. Conference Reviewer, 1997 ASEE Annual Conference (1997).

OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

1. Member, Mid-Term Program Review of EPSRC-funded Center for Innovative Manufacturing in

Additive Manufacturing, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, February 23-27, 2014.

2. Editor-in-Chief and Founding Editor of Additive Manufacturing, and Elsevier Journal. Inaugural

issue to appear in June 2014.

3. Member, Organizing Committee, 2014 American Society for Precision Engineering, Spring

Topical Meeting on Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish in Additive Manufacturing, meeting

scheduled to be held in the Bay Area in April 2014.

4. Member, Program Committee, 2014 International Symposium on Flexible Automation (ISFA

2014), to be held on the Awaji-Island, Hyogo, Japan, July 14 - 16, 2014. ISFA is a biennial

conference initiated in 1986, sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

and the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineers (ISCIE) in Japan.

5. Member, Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium’s FAME Award Selection Committee, 2012-

present.

6. Member, Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium Advisory Committee (2008-present).

7. Member, Organizing Committee, IMAPS Advanced Technology Workshop on 3D and

Conformable Printed Electronic Packaging Materials, Manufacturing & Applications, Hilton

Garden Inn, El Paso, Texas, February 22-23, 2012.

8. External Evaluator, Tenure Application, Texas Christian University, August 2009.

9. Session Chair, Applications II, Afternoon Plenary Session, Solid Freeform Fabrication

Symposium, Austin, Texas, August 8, 2008.

10. Session Chair, Applications II, Afternoon Plenary Session, Solid Freeform Fabrication

Symposium, Austin, Texas, August 8, 2007.

11. Session Co-Chair, 1998 SAE Spring Fuels and Lubricants Conference (1998).

12. Instructor, Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Review (Thermodynamics and Fluid

Mechanics), Spring 2001, Spring 2000, Fall 1999, Spring 1999.

13. Proctor, Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (April 15, 2000, April 24, 1999).

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