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School of Engineering Annual Report 2003-04

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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT

2003-2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Annual Report Summary…………………………………………………….. 3 DEPARTMENTS

Chemical Engineering Annual Report Summary……………………………………………………… 13 Archival Technical Journal Publications………………………………………17 Books, Book Chapters, Book Sections & Edited Volumes…………………… 23 Conference Proceedings & Other Publications……………………………….. 25 Active Research Grants and Contracts………………………………………... 29 Awards, Honors, Patents………………………………………………….…... 35 Major Professional Activities………………………………………………… 37

Civil & Environmental Engineering Annual Report Summary………………………………………………………53 Archival Technical Journal Publications……………………………………… 57 Books, Book Chapters, Book Sections & Edited Volumes…………………… 63 Conference Proceedings & Other Publications………………………………. 65 Active Research Grants and Contracts……………………………………….. 71 Awards, Honors, Patents………………………………………………….….. 79 Major Professional Activities………………………………………………… 81

Computer Science & Engineering Annual Report Summary……………………………………………………… 89 Archival Technical Journal Publications……………………………………… 91 Books, Book Chapters, Book Sections & Edited Volumes…………………… 95 Conference Proceedings & Other Publications……………………………….. 97 Active Research Grants and Contracts……………………………………….. 107 Awards, Honors, Patents………………………………………………….….. 113 Major Professional Activities………………………………………………… 115

Electrical & Computer Engineering Annual Report Summary……………………………………………………… 125 Archival Technical Journal Publications……………………………………… 127 Books, Book Chapters, Book Sections & Edited Volumes…………………… 135 Conference Proceedings & Other Publications……………………………….. 137 Active Research Grants and Contracts……………………………………….. 153 Awards, Honors, Patents………………………………………………….…... 163

Major Professional Activities…………………………………………………. 165


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Mechanical Engineering Annual Report Summary……………………………………………………… 175 Archival Technical Journal Publications……………………………………… 177 Books, Book Chapters, Book Sections & Edited Volumes……………………183 Conference Proceedings & Other Publications………………………………. 185 Active Research Grants and Contracts……………………………………….. 191 Awards, Honors, Patents………………………………………………….…... 199

Major Professional Activities………………………………………………… 201 Metallurgy & Materials Engineering

Annual Report Summary……………………………………………………… 207 Archival Technical Journal Publications………………………………………209 Books, Book Chapters, Book Sections & Edited Volumes…………………… 215 Conference Proceedings & Other Publications………………………………..217 Active Research Grants and Contracts………………………………………... 221 Awards, Honors, Patents………………………………………………….…... 225

Major Professional Activities………………………………………………… 227

CENTERS Booth Engineering Center for Advanced Technology……………………………. 233 Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center……………………………………………… 237 Connecticut Transportation Institute……………………………………………… 239

PROGRAMS

Biomedical Engineering…………………………………………………………... 243 Environmental Engineering Program…………………………………………….. 247 Management and Engineering for Manufacturing………………………………… 251 Undergraduate Education and Programs Office………………………………….. 253

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004 The 2003-2004 academic year was punctuated by numerous successes and challenges. As in previous years, the University suffered a reduction in funding from the State that resulted in a reduced budget for Engineering. Despite these cuts, the School made impressive progress in fulfilling its multi-faceted mission. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Research

During the year, the School of Engineering was awarded a record-setting in-kind software grant valued at $146 million, and a number of faculty members were awarded large federal grants. Overall, our faculty were extremely successful in securing external funding from federal agencies. Recent statistics attest to this success: in the last year, our per faculty research expenditures in the School of Engineering exceeded those for any other School in the University. In fact, four engineering departments were in the top 10 throughout the University for research expenditures by department per faculty member. Please refer to Figures 2 and 3 appearing on page 10. Figure 4 provides a visual snapshot of yet another performance measure, growth in the number of archival journal publications from 1997-2003. In November 2003, the School received the largest grant in University of Connecticut history – an in-kind software grant that will better prepare engineering graduates for the manufacturing and technology environment. Under terms of the grant, commercially valued at $146 million, software giant UGS Corp. of Plano, TX agreed to provide the School with leading industry software tools. The grant covers a suite of product lifecycle management (PLM) tools for computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer aided engineering, finite element analysis and optimization programs, and advanced solid modeling. Equipped with these new programs, we are now beginning to integrate e-engineering into our curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels, where students will design product models, simulate their operation, and quantitatively evaluate their performance. The grant also permits the School to establish a new Institute for Engineering Education, Design and Computing. In the fall, the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center learned that it was successful in securing $1.4 million in additional funding from the U.S. Army to continue development of portable micro-miniature fuel cells. The Center has now received more than $18 million in funding from government and industrial sources and friends. Several faculty members and faculty teams won large grants during the year. Professor Thomas Wood of Chemical Engineering was co-PI on a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), totaling $764,061, to conduct studies involving enhanced removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants from contaminated soil. Another large three-year NSF grant was awarded to associate professor Lisa Aultman-Hall and assistant professor Britt Holmén of Civil & Environmental Engineering to study airborne particulates emitted by automobiles and other vehicles. Assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering Michael Renfro received a coveted five-year NSF Early Career Development (CAREER) award in the amount of $418,000 for his proposed research entitled “Characterization of Propagating and Receding Flame Edges in Composition and Velocity Gradients.” Lei Zhu, assistant professor of Chemical Engineering, also received a five-year NSF CAREER Award


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of $430,000 to research in the area of nanotechnology. Mark Aindow, associate professor of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, was awarded nearly $360,000 from DARPA, under subcontract with Pratt & Whitney, for research into “Propulsion Systems Prognosis.” Peter Luh, SNET Professor of Communications & Information Technologies in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, was awarded $350,000 to conduct research entitled “Robustness, Efficiency, and Security of Electric Power Grids in a Market Environment.” Another interdisciplinary team, comprising professor and emeritus professor-in-residence of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering Nitin Padture and Maury Gell, and professor of Mechanical Engineering Eric Jordan, won a three-year contract in the amount of $540,000 from the Department of Energy for research into “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings for Industrial Gas Turbine Engines.” The School established a new Center for Optics, Sensing and Tracking in Homeland Security (COSTHS) during the year. The Center, which includes a multi-disciplinary, multi-university research core of 33 faculty, will focus on original development, application and refinement of fundamental technologies involved in homeland security, such as the material composition of sensors; the mechanical and electrical principles and systems underpinning sensor, optical and tracking technologies; and fusion, compression and analysis of data accumulated from diverse sensor and detection systems. A multidisciplinary team was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Defense Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) in support of the School’s activities in developing technologies for homeland security. Ian Greenshields, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, served as PI. Outreach

The School maintained and, in fact, expanded, its outreach activities during the year, with the objectives of positioning our School of Engineering as a pioneering research center and enhancing awareness of engineering’s importance to society. After many months of meticulous planning, networking and hard work, the School welcomed nearly 450 attendees to its successful International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security (ICATHS) September 25-26, 2003. With speakers from the top echelons of government, academia and private industry, ICATHS demonstrated the high level of interest in technologies and policies surrounding homeland security and national defense. Keynote speakers were NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and U.S. Congressman Rob Simmons of Connecticut, and dozens of leaders from across the national spectrum spoke on facets of the homeland security issue. In March, the School hosted the first International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, which attracted an audience of 300. The conference featured keynote and seminar speakers, posters and exhibits, trips to fuel-cell powered installations and workshop courses. Major General John Doesburg, commanding general of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, delivered the opening keynote address. In early spring, the School of Engineering hosted a groundbreaking event: the first “Women in Engineering Leadership Summit.” Co-sponsored by the Women in Engineering Leadership Institute (WELI) and the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, the summit assembled 75 female leaders from professional organizations, government, academic institutions and industry with the goal of developing cooperative strategies for building effective joint programs that promote women in engineering leadership at all levels. As in previous years, the School of Engineering planned and conducted the intensive week-long residential da Vinci Project for math and science teachers during August. Sixteen teachers participated in the da Vinci Project. And for the sixth consecutive year, we were privileged to sponsor and host the


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Connecticut Invention Convention in May, which attracted more than 540 Connecticut students in K-8 to Gampel Pavilion in Storrs for the day’s annual invention competition. An estimated 2,500 family members, judges and industry sponsors as well as the youthful inventors attended. The School published another issue of its twice-yearly news magazine, Frontiers (circ. 20,000) and executed regular updates to its master website at www.engr.uconn.edu. In addition, during the year our marketing staff assisted in development of a new website for the Computer Science & Engineering department and a new website for the Center for Optics, Sensing & Tracking in Homeland Security, and offered advice relative to a new alumni publication produced by the Electrical & Computer Engineering department. Undergraduate Enrollment

In September, the School welcomed 341 freshman students in addition to 1,100 continuing undergraduate students. Freshman enrollments have risen steadily since 1997: the fall 2003 figure represents a 138% increase in freshman enrollments over ’97 figures. In the spring, the School of Engineering awarded $500,000 in scholarships to approximately 200 continuing undergraduate students and more than $775,000 in scholarships to 276 entering students admitted to the School for the fall 2004 term. Table 1 below reflects freshman and undergraduate enrollment since 1997 and includes the fall enrollment figures. Figure 1 on page 8 presents this data in a graphical format. More detailed tables (Tables 2 and 3) appearing on page and 9 provide information relating to average teaching load, courses offered, contact credit hours and enrollment statistics per engineering program in 1997 and 2003.

Year 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 % Change from ’97-04

Freshman Enrollment in Engineering

158

214

281

279

348

356

376

379

140% increase

Undergraduate Enrollment in Engineering

908

918

1023

1099

1200

1279

1401

1500

65% increase

Table 1. Growth in enrollment in engineering from 1997-2004. Faculty/Staff Recognition & Awards

In addition to the School of Engineering awards developed to encourage excellence in research and teaching, our faculty were distinguished with exceptional honors at the national and University level during the year. Kenneth Reifsnider, Pratt & Whitney Chair Professor of Design & Reliability in the Mechanical Engineering Department, was elected to the venerated National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Election to the NAE is among the most coveted and exclusive of professional honors bestowed upon any U.S. engineer. This marks the first time in the history of the University of Connecticut that a full-time, tenure-track faculty member was elected to the National Academy of Engineering during his career at UConn. This momentous tribute honors a researcher of impressive international credentials and brings distinction to the entire University.” Dr. Reifsnider, who joined the UConn engineering faculty in fall 2002, was cited for his “development of strength-life relationships in composite materials and structures.”


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In addition, during its spring banquet, the School inducted Dr. Reifsnider and David Crow, Distinguished Professor-in-Residence, Mechanical Engineering, into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers at the University of Connecticut. Drs. Reifsnider and Crow have built international reputations in their fields of expertise. In April, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Bahram Javidi was selected one of five Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors for 2004. This lifetime title is the highest honor bestowed on faculty at the University of Connecticut. During its September faculty reception in 2003, the School honored six faculty members and one staff member for outstanding performance.

The 2003 Distinguished Faculty Award was presented to professor of Mechanical Engineering Ranga Pitchumani, in recognition of his sustained research excellence and leadership, success in publishing the results of their research, and national recognition in the form of honors, awards, fellowships and editorships. The award confers a $10,000 annual professional development grant for a period of three years.

The Outstanding Junior Faculty Award was presented to Alex Russell, associate professor of Computer Science & Engineering, and to Mark Aindow, professor of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering. The award is presented to assistant or associate professors who have established outstanding records of scholarly achievement in research, teaching and service with the promise of continued outstanding contributions in the future.

For the first time, the Outstanding Teaching Award was presented to two outstanding individuals: Nelly Abboud, associate professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Steven Demurjian, professor of Computer Science and Engineering. The award entails a $2,000 honorarium along with a $5,000 grant for professional development.

The Outstanding Staff Service Award was presented to Susan M. Soucy, who is the Administrative Coordinator for the Chemical Engineering Department.

PERSONNEL During the year, the School of Engineering made a groundbreaking appointment of the first female center director. Lisa Aultman-Hall, associate professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, was named Director of the Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI), a center affiliated with the School of Engineering that serves as an educational, research and technology transfer resource for the State as well as businesses and individuals concerned with the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Dr. Aultman-Hall took over from Interim Director Christian Davis, professor of CEE, whose term concluded September 1, 2003. With the start of the fall 2003, despite a third consecutive year of drastic cuts to our operating budget, the School of Engineering welcomed eight new faculty members and administrators, including three entrepreneurs of international repute: Trent Molter and Frano Barbir – world leaders in the fuel cell arena who joined the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center in the fall, and Anthony DeMaria – a well-known expert in optics and photonics, who joins the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department in January 2004. The new faculty members are as follows:


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Tenure-track Faculty

Jun-Hong Cui (Ph.D. University of California – Los Angeles, 2003) assistant professor, Computer Science & Engineering

Jeong-Ho Kim (Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2003), assistant professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Ion Mandoiu (Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000), assistant professor, Computer Science & Engineering

Shengli Zhou (Ph.D. University of Minnesota, 2002), assistant professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Non-tenure Track Faculty

Frano Barbir (Ph.D. University of Miami, 1992), professor-in-residence, Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center

Anthony DeMaria (Ph.D. University of Connecticut, 1965), professor-in-residence, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Trent M. Molter (M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1988), research scientist and business development office, Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center

Celal S. Tufekci (Ph.D. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2003), assistant Department Head, Mechanical Engineering

In May, Nigel Sammes, UTC Chair Professor of Fuel Cell Technology, completed his term as Director of Operations and Kenneth Reifsnider, Pratt & Whitney Chair Professor of Design & Reliability in the Mechanical Engineering Department, was selected Director. In addition, during the spring, three new Department Heads were selected by the majority vote of departmental faculty. Ranga Pitchumani, Distinguished Professor of Engineering, assumed the Department Head position in Mechanical Engineering for a three-year term effective July 1, taking the reins from Ted Bergman, who donned a new hat on July 1, 2004, when he was named Associate Dean for Research & Outreach. Doug Cooper, University Teaching Fellow and professor of Chemical Engineering, was appointed to a three-year term as Department Head effective July 15. Doug assumed the reins from former Head Joseph Helble, who is serving a one-year Revelle Fellowship in Washington, DC and will resume his regular faculty duties upon his return. The Metallurgy & Materials Engineering Department has a new interim leader in Leon Shaw. He received the baton from Nitin Padture, who completed his term as Interim Head in May. Retirements

While enrollments rose, in early 2003, the State of Connecticut announced an early retirement incentive program intended to help reduce the State’s financial crisis. A number of faculty members elected to take advantage of this offer, including professors John Morral, Norbert Greene, and Maurice Gell, all of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering; Ernest Uthgenannt of Civil & Environmental Engineering; Lee Langston and Herb Koenig of Mechanical Engineering; and Mike Cutlip and Bob Coughlin of Chemical Engineering. In addition, in March the School was saddened by the loss of research professor of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering Martin Blackburn, who succumbed to cancer. ALUMNI

In April, the School of Engineering honored 11 exceptional alumni and friends before an audience of 650 during its annual banquet and awards ceremony. The School presented one Distinguished Engineering Service Award and inducted 10 new members and two honorary members into the School of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Engineers.


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University of Connecticut Engineering alumni invested generously in the School during 2003-2004. Michael Cantor (B.S., Chemical Engineering/Materials Engineering, ‘80), a partner in the law firm Cantor Colburn LLP, a leading national firm specializing in intellectual property law, donated $25,000 to establish an undergraduate scholarship in engineering. Samuel D. Ewing, Jr. (M.S., Electrical Engineering, ’64), President of Ewing Capital, Inc., donated $25,000 to establish an undergraduate scholarship, to be called the “Ewing Scholars Scholarship Fund.” The scholarship will target academically gifted students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic performance, who contribute toward to the diversity of the School of Engineering and who attended a public high school in an urban district. Alumnus Dominick Pagano (B.S., Electrical Engineering, ’68), President and CEO of Dapco Industries, Inc., Ridgefield, CT, committed to establish a generous endowment of $100,000 that will be used to fund an undergraduate scholarship in Engineering. The scholarship, to be known as the “Dominick A. Pagano Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science & Engineering,” will target economically disadvantaged continuing students enrolled in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering who demonstrate consistently high academic achievement. The endowment will be built over the course of four years and be fully funded in 2007.

Figure 1. Freshman and undergraduate enrollment in Engineering since 1997.

Source: SoE JCS nc

Total Freshman Enrollment Total Undergraduate Enrollment

0150300450600750900

1,0501,2001,3501,500

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

+140% (from

+65% (from 1997)


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Table 2. Undergraduate and graduate student Contact Hours and Teaching Load for spring 2003 and fall 2003 for the University of Connecticut School of Engineering. (Prepared by Marty Wood.)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The preceding statistics are a summary of the six (6) Academic Departments program course offerings in the School of Engineering, student contact hours and average teaching load per teaching faculty (tenure track and tenured faculty holding the rank of Assistant, Associate, & Full Professor and permanent lecturers or instructors). The date presented covers spring 2003 and fall 2003 Semesters and excludes independent study courses or equivalent courses. If course were team taught, the teaching load was divided equally between the teaching team.

Department/Program

1997 Freshmen Enrollment

2003 Freshmen Enrollment

Percent Change (1997 vs. 2003 data)

1997 Total Undergraduate

Enrollment

2003 Total Undergraduate

Enrollment

Percent Chance (1997 vs. 2003 data)

Biomedical Engineering No Program 37 N/A No Program 116 N/A

Chemical Engineering 20 19 -5% 120 93 -23%

Civil & Environmental Engineering 16* 28* 75% 132* 157* 19%Computer Science & Engineering and Computer Science (CSE + CSCI) 59 103 (93+10)** 75% 230 408 (370+38)** 77%

Electrical & Computer Engineering 13 24 (14+10)** 85% 107 158 (119+39)** 48%

Engineering Physics No Program 5 N/A No Program 16 N/AManagement and Engineering for Manufacturing 4 9 125% ?? 46 N/A

Mechanical Engineering 23 71 209% 178 271 52%

Metallurgy & Materials Engineering No Program 7 N/A No Program 24 N/A

Undecided Engineering 23 73 217% ?? 123 N/A

158 376 138% 767 1401*** 83%

Note:

* Includes both Civil & Environmental Engineering students

** Half of the Computer Engineering students are reflected in CSE & in ECE

*** This number excludes 11 double majors Table 3. Freshman and total enrollment by department/program fall 1997 compared to fall 2003 for the University of Connecticut School of Engineering. (Prepared by Marty Wood.)

Department

Average Teaching Load per

faculty/year

Number of courses offered

1997-1998 Graduate &

Undergraduate Contact Credit

Hours

2003-2004 Graduate &

Undergraduate Contact Credit

Hours Percentage

Change

Chemical Engineering 1.9 26 1843 1301 -29%Civil & Environmental Engineering 2.5 52 3142 3901 24%Computer Science & Engineering 2.5 50 4258 5811 36%Electrical Engineering 2.85 57 3064 3904 27%Mechanical Engineering 2.3 39 2618 3329 27%Materials Engineering 2.1 19.5 709 1444 104%

Total: 15634 19690 26%


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Figure 2. Total research expenditures including indirect costs by School/College per faculty member FY 2003.

$0$20$40$60$80

$100$120$140$160$180

Thousands

Engineering

Pharmacy

Agriculture

CLASEducation

Family Studies

Allied Health

Social Work

NursingBusiness

Fine Arts

Law

Figure 3. Top 10 total research expenditures including indirect costs by Department per faculty member FY 2003.

$0$50

$100$150$200$250$300$350$400

Thousands

Marine Science

Metallurgy & Materials Engineering

Nutritional Sci

Mechanical Engineering

Pharmaceutical Sci

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Psychology

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Physiology & Neurobiology


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Figure 4. Archival journal publications (1997-2003) for the UConn School of Engineering faculty.

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

1997-19981998-19991999-20002000-20012001-20022002-2003

Source: SoE JCS nc

+45% (from 1997)


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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004

Research activities in the Department of Chemical Engineering continued their steady growth during the 2003-2004 academic year. External sponsored research funding exceeded $3 million for the second consecutive year, more than 50 refereed journal articles were published by departmental faculty for the second consecutive year, and the number of conference presentations given by departmental faculty nearly doubled over last year’s already high levels. The number of Ph.D. students supervised by departmental faculty grew to more than 75 at its mid-year peak – an average of greater than 5 Ph.D. students per faculty member. Several faculty members received awards recognizing their research achievements from within and outside the university this past year; most notably, Monty Shaw received the Provost’s Research Excellence Award from the University and the Founders Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers. Last summer, the Department held the second NSF-supported Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Chemical Engineering at the Nanoscale. In 2003, of an applicant pool of more than 130 prospective participants, 11 students were selected to participate in the 10-week residential REU program. The REU program for summer 2004, which commenced June 7, 2004, received 127 applications, from which 11 students were selected to join the program. SCHOLARSHIP

The Department made good progress toward its goal of becoming a top-ranked chemical engineering research department. During the past year, 74 active grants provided more than $3.6 million in research funding. Inclusion of faculty with joint appointments in the department brings the total to nearly $4.3 million. Average funding per faculty member for the 13 tenured and tenure-track Chemical Engineering faculty remained high at an annual level of greater $275,000. In addition, scholarly activity remained strong, with 51 archival journal articles published, 38 papers published in conference proceedings, over 43 invited presentations and seminars, and 110 contributed conference presentations delivered. Consistent with these positive measures of research scholarship, the number of Ph.D. students supervised by departmental faculty reached record levels, with a total of 68 active Ph.D. students in June 2004. The table below, updated from last year’s report, shows the growth clearly. Because this increase in Ph.D. enrollments began in 1999, we expected to see a sharp increase in Ph.D. graduation rates beginning with the current academic year. This increase was indeed observed. During the period of July 2003 – June 2004, nine students working for chemical engineering faculty earned their Ph.D. degrees. Several others are expected to defend their theses during summer 2004.

Table I Ph.D. Students Supervised by Chemical Engineering Faculty Year (June of) Ph.D. students

2004 68 2003 67 2002 59 2001 56 2000 48 1999 41 1998 27


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With regard to graduate admissions, our program remained highly selective, admitting fewer than 10% of applicants to our Ph.D. program. The Department received 154 applications, including applications to the part-time M.S. program, with 17% offered admission. Notably, nine of the 11 Ph.D. students who accepted our offers and are planning to enter the program in fall 2004 are domestic students. Several of the faculty again received honors for their research and educational achievements this past year. Professor Monty Shaw received the University of Connecticut Provost’s Research Excellence Award. Professor Shaw also received the Founders Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers. Professors Doug Cooper and Joseph Helble were elected to membership in the Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering. Professor Helble was also named the 2004-2005 Revelle Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Assistant Professor Ranjan Srivastava received the 2003-2004 Rogers Teaching Award for excellence in undergraduate teaching by vote of the senior class. Assistant Professor Lei Zhu was awarded a prestigious five-year NSF Early Career Development Award (CAREER) in the amount of $430,000 for his work in nanotechnology that has future applications in nanorobotic drug delivery and sensors. Ms. Susan Soucy of the Chemical Engineering office received the 2003 School of Engineering Outstanding Staff Award in a ceremony held in fall 2003. STUDENTS

Enrollment in Chemical Engineering of undergraduate students participating in the Honors Program continued to lead the university. During the past academic year, more than 30% of our undergraduates were participating in the Honors Program. An Honors track was developed and implemented, identifying specific chemical engineering honors courses each year and culminating with a for-credit independent research project senior year. Raynaldo Scarlett, who graduated in May 2004, was selected by the university to receive one of just two Gant Scholarships for 2003-2004 in recognition of his outstanding academic accomplishments and leadership qualities. ENROLLMENTS, RECRUITING & OUTREACH

Freshman enrollments are showing very positive trends. The number of entering students declaring chemical engineering as a major rose for the third consecutive year to 28 for fall 2004, up from 20 enrolled entering freshmen in the fall 2003 class and 17 in the fall 2002 class. Of these 28 students, 14 – half of the class – are entering the Honors Program based on data collected through June 15, 2004. Undergraduate research remains a core strength of our Department. Twelve out of 15, or 80% of seniors participating in an exit survey indicated that they participated in independent research at some time during their education at UConn, consistent with 60-70% participation levels noted in previous years. To help our students in the process of seeking employment, the student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers organized the first “Chemical Sciences Career Fair.” Fourteen local firms and over 250 students from chemical engineering, chemistry, polymer science, biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, and molecular biology attended the fair. Plans are underway to build on this success and make this an annual event.


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OTHER ACTIVITIES

During the year, the Department commenced planning for the third annual Frontiers in Chemical Engineering Distinguished Lectureship, slated for October 2004. The Frontiers Lectureship, funded by a grant from Alstom Power Inc., is intended to recognize outstanding accomplishments in chemical engineering and to share the excitement of engineering science and technology with a broad audience that includes high school teachers and students. Participating students from Connecticut high schools will attend the general lecture and contribute essays on the subject of this lecture. One high school student will be chosen for special recognition at the awards dinner that evening based on his/her essay. The fourth edition of Principles, the full color annual departmental newsletter, will be published in August 2004. Principles will again be sent to all departmental alumni, all chemical engineering Department Heads in the U.S., members of the Chemical Engineering Advisory Board, seminar speakers, and selected members of the university community.


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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ARCHIVAL TECHNICAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

2003-2004 Luke E. K. Achenie

“Uncertainty at Both Design and Operation Stages,” (with G. Ostrovsky, I. Datskov and Y. Volin), Chemical Engineering Communications, Vol. 191, pp. 105-124, 2004. “A Framework for the Design of Blanket Wash Solvents,” (with M. Sinha), Advances in Environmental Research, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 213-227, 2004. “Forward: Special Issue of Advances in Environmental Research,” Advances in Environmental Research, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 149, 2004. “An Adaptive Strategy for Single and Multi Cluster Gene Assignment,” (with S. Garg, M.F. Hansen and D.W. Rowe), Biotechnology Progress, Vol. 19, pp. 1142-1148, 2003.

Douglas J. Cooper

“Building Multivariable Process Control Intuition Using Control Station,” (with D. Dougherty and R. Rice), Chemical Engineering Education, Vol. 37, pp. 100, 2003.

Can Erkey “A Route to Highly Porous Grinding Wheels by Selective Extraction of Pore Inducers With Dense Carbon Dioxide,” (with T.D. Davis, J. DiCorleto, D. Sheldon and J. Vecchiarelli), Journal of Supercritical Fluids, Vol. 30, No. 3. pp. 349-358, 2004. “Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Aided Preparation of Conductive Polyurethane-polypyrrole Composites,” (with S.L. Shenoy, D. Cohen and R.A. Weiss), Journal of Supercritical Fluids, Vol. 28, No. 2-3, pp. 233-239, 2004. “Enantioselective Hydrogenation of Tiglic Acid in Methanol and in Dense Carbon Dioxide Catalyzed by a Ruthenium-BINAP Complex Substituted With OCF3 Groups,” (with X. Dong), Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, Vol. 211, No.1-2, pp. 73-81, 2004. “Removal of Dibenzothiophene from Model Diesel by Adsorption on Carbon Aerogels for Fuel Cell Applications,” (with S. Haji), Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 42, No. 26, pp. 6933-6937, 2003. “Preparation of Platinum/Carbon Aerogel Nanocomposites Using a Supercritical Deposition Method,” (with C.D. Saquing, T.-T. Cheng and M. Aindow), Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 108, pp. 7716-7722, 2004.


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James M. Fenton

“Evaluation of In Situ Electroenzymatic Regeneration of Coenzyme NADH in Packed Bed Membrane Reactors,” (with X. Chen, R.J. Fisher and R.A. Peattie), Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Vol. 151, No. 2, pp. E56, 2004. “Nafion®-Teflon®-Zr(HPO4)2 Composite Membranes for High-Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells,” (with Y. Si and H.R. Kunz), Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Vol. 151, No. 4, pp. A623, 2004. “The Fuel Cell – An Ideal Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Experiment,” (with J.-C. Lin, H.R. Kunz and S.S. Fenton), Chemical Engineering Education, Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 38-47, 2004. “Effect of Nafion®/HPA Composite Membrane Composition on High Temperature/Low Relative Humidity PEMFC Performance,” (with V. Ramani and H.R. Kunz), Journal of Membrane Science, Vol. 232, pp. 31-44, 2004. “CO-Tolerant, Sulfided Platinum Catalysts for PEMFCs,” (with R. Venkataraman and H.R. Kunz), Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Vol. 151, No. 5, pp. A710, 2004. “Enhancement of CO-Tolerance of Platinum Catalysts Using Metal Macrocycle Complexes,” (with R. Venkataraman and H.R. Kunz), Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Vol. 151, No. 5, pp. A703, 2004. “Tri-Layer Membranes with a Methanol-Barrier Layer for DMFCs,” (with Y. Si, J.-C. Lin and H.R. Kunz), Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Vol. 151, No. 3, pp. A463, 2004.

Joseph J. Helble

“Silica-induced Apoptosis in Mouse Alveolar Macrophages in Inititated by Lysosomal Enzyme Activity, but Not Lysosomal Permeability,” (with M.S. Thibodeau, C. Giardina, D.A. Knecht and A. K. Hubbard), Toxicologic Sciences, Vol. 80, pp. 34-48, 2004. “Modeling the Coalescence of Heterogeneous Amorphous Particles,” (with V. Yadha), Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 665-681, 2004. “Secondary Atomization as a Mechanism for Controlling the Size of Ceramic Nanoparticles Produced by Combustion Aerosol Synthesis,” (with A. Limaye), Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol. 35, No. 5, pp. 599-610, 2004.

Patrick T. Mather

“Shape Memory Effect Exhibited by Smectic C Liquid Crystalline Elastomers,” (with I.A. Rousseau), Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 125, No. 50, pp. 15300-15301, 2003. “Synthesis of Aromatic Benzoxazole Polymers for High Tg, Low Dielectric Properties,” (with T.D. Dang, M.D. Alexander, M.D. Houtz, R.J. Spry and F.E. Arnold), Polyimides and Other High Temperature Polymers, Vol. 2, pp. 205-223, 2003.


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“Build-Up of Multilayered Thin Lines Using Sequential Adsorption of Polymers in Microfluidic Channels,” (with C.J. Lefaux), Materials Research Society Proceedings, Vol. EXS-2, pp. M.4.6.1-3, 2004. “Hybrid Epoxy-Based Thermosets Based on Polyhedral Oligosilsesquioxane (POSS): Cure Behavior and Toughening Mechanisms,” (with G.-M. Kim, H. Qin, X. Fang and F.C. Sun), Journal of Polymer Science B: Polymer Physics Education, Vol. 41, pp. 3299-3313, 2003.

Richard S. Parnas

“Modelling of Permeability of Textile Reinforcements: Lattice Boltzmann Method,” (with E.B. Belov, S.V. Lomov, L. Verpoest, T. Peeters, D. Roose, K. Hoes and H. Sol), Composites Science Technology, Vol. 64, No. 7-8, pp. 1069-1080, 2004. “Interpreting the Signal from a Localized Fluorescence Sensor: A Study by Angle Resolved-XPS and Dynamic SIMS,” (with D.L. Woerdeman, W. Ou and J.L. Lenhart), Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, Vol. 262, No. 2, pp. 594-602, 2003. “Characterization of Sizing Layers and Buried Polymer/Sizing/Substrate Interfacial Regions Using a Localized Fluorescent Probe,” (with J.L. Lenhart, J.P. Dunkers and J.H. van Zanten), Journal of Colloid Interface Science, Vol. 257, No. 2, pp. 398-407, 2003.

Montgomery T. Shaw

“Creeping Sphere-plane Squeeze Flow to Determine the Zero-Shear-Rate Viscosity of HDPE Melts,” (with E.C. Cua), Applied Rheology, Vol. 14, pp. 33-39, 2004. “Anomalous Rheology in a Nanostructured Diblock Copolymer/Hydrocarbon System and its Kinetic Origin,” (with Z. Liu, S. Chattopadhyay and B.S. Hsiao), Journal of Polymer Science B Polymer Physics, Vol. 42, pp. 1496-1505, 2004. “Rheo-optical Studies of the Effect of Shear Flow on the Structure of Elastomer Blends,” (with T. Xu and R.A. Weiss), Journal of Polymer Science, Part B, Polymer Physics, Vol. 42, pp. 1725-1738, 2004.

Robert A. Weiss

“Small Angle Neutron Scattering Analysis of Blends with Very Strong Intermolecular Interactions: Polyamide/Ionomer Blends,” (with R.T. Tucker, C.C. Han and A.V. Dobrynin), Macromolecules, Vol. 36, pp. 4404-4410, 2003. “Rheo-Optical Studies of the Effect of Shear Flow on the Structure of Elastomer Blends,” (with T. Xu and M.T. Shaw), Journal of Polymer Science, Polymer Physics Ed., Vol. 42, pp. 1725-1738, 2004. “Improvement of the Processability of Poly(Ether Ketone Ketone) by the Addition of a Liquid Crystalline Polymer,” (with Y. Son and Y.S. Chun), Polymer Engineering Science, Vol. 44, pp. 541-547, 2004. “Melt Crystallization of Bisphenol A Polycarbonate in Blends of Polycarbonate with Zinc Salts of Sulfonated Polystyrene Ionomers,” (with L. Xu), Macromolecules, Vol. 36, pp. 9075-9084, 2003.


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“Effect of the Ionic Aggregation on the Crystallization Behavior of Polyethylene Part of Ionomer,” (with Y. Gao, N.R. Choudhury, N. Dutta and R. Shanks), Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Vol. 73, pp. 361-380, 2003.

Thomas K. Wood

“Metabolic Pathway Engineering to Enhance Aerobic Degradation of Chlorinated Ethenes and to Reduce Their Toxicity by Cloning a Novel Glutathione S-Transferase, an Evolved Monooxygenase, and γ-Glutamylcysteine Synthetase,” (with L. Rui, Y.-M. Kwon and K.F. Reardon), Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 6, pp. 491-500, 2004. “Gene Expression in Escherichia coli Biofilms,” (with D. Ren, L. Bedzyk, R.W. Ye and S. Thomas), Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 64, pp. 515-524, 2004. “Stationary-Phase Quorum-Sensing Signals Affect Autoinducer-2 and Gene Expression in Escherichia coli,” (with D. Ren, L. Bedzyk, R.W. Ye and S. Thomas), Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 70, pp. 2038-2043, 2004. “(5Z)-4-Bromo-5-(Bromomethylene)-3-Butyl-2(5H)-Furanone Reduces Corrosion from Desulfotomaculum orientis,” (with D. Ren), Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 6, pp. 535-540, 2004. “Gene Expression in Bacillus subtilis Surface Biofilms With and Without Sporulation and the Importance of yveR for Biofilm Maintenance,” (with D. Ren, L. Bedzyk, P. Setlow, R.W. Ye and S. Thomas), Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Vol. 86, pp. 244-264, 2004. “Inhibiting Mild Steel Corrosion from Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria Using Antimicrobial-Producing Biofilms in Three-Mile-Island Process Water,” (with R. Zuo, D. Ornek, B.C. Syrett, R.M. Green, C.-H. Hsu and F.B. Mansfeld), Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology, Vol. 64, pp. 275-283, 2004.

Lei Zhu

“Anionic Polymerization of Cyclohexa-1,3-diene in Cyclohexane With High Stereoregularity and the Formation of Crystalline Poly(cyclohexa-1,3-diene),” (with R.P. Quirk, F.X. You and S.Z.D. Cheng), Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 204, pp. 755-761, 2003. “Comparison of Crystallization Kinetics in Various Nanoconfined Geometries,” (with L. Sun, Q. Ge, R.P. Quirk, C. Xue, S.Z.D. Cheng, B.S. Hsiao, C.A. Avila-Orta, I. Sics and M.E. Cantino), Polymer, Vol. 45, pp. 2931-2939, 2004. “Path-dependent Melting in a Low Molecular Weight Polyethylene-block-poly(ethylene oxide) Diblock Copolymers,” (with L. Sun, Y. Liu, B.S. Hsiao and C.A. Avila-Orta), Macromolecular Rapid Communication, Vol. 25, pp. 853-857, 2004. “Confinement Size Effect on Crystal Orientation Changes of Poly(ethylene oxide) Blocks in Poly(ethylene oxide)-b-polystyrene Diblock Copolymers,” (with P. Huang, Y. Guo, Q. Ge, A.J. Jing, W.Y. Chen, R.Q. Quirk, S.Z.D. Cheng, E.L. Thomas, B. Lotz, B.S. Hsiao, C.A. Avila-Orta and I. Sics), Macromolecules, Vol. 37, pp. 3689-3698, 2004.


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“Self-assembled ‘Supra-molecular’ Structures via Hydrogen Bonding and Aromatic/Aliphatic Microphase Separation on Different Length Scales in Symmetric-Tapered Bisamides,” (with C. Xue, S. Jin, X. Weng, J.J. Ge, Z. Shen, H. Shen, M.J. Graham, K.-U. Jeong, H. Wang, D. Zhang, M. Guo, F.W. Harris, S.Z.D. Cheng, C.Y. Li) Chem. Mater., Vol. 16, pp. 1014-1025, 2004. “’Chemically Shielded’ Poly(ethylene oxide) Single Crystal Growth and Construction of Channel-Wire Arrays with Chemical and Geometric Recognitions on a Submicrometer Scale,” (with W.Y. Chen, C.Y. Li, J.X. Zheng, P. Huang, Q. Ge, R.P. Quirk, B. Lotz, L. Deng, C. Wu, E.L. Thomas and S.Z.D. Cheng), Macromolecules, Vol. 37, pp. 5292-5299, 2004.


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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, BOOK SECTIONS AND EDITED VOLUMES

2003-2004 Douglas J. Cooper

Practical Process Control Using Control Station Version 3.7, 300 page textbook accompanying the Control Station software, published by Control Station LLC, Storrs, CT, 2004.

Can Erkey

“Hydroformylation of Olefins in Water-in-Carbon Dioxide Microemulsions,” (with X. Dong), chapter in ACS Symposium Series (Supercritical Carbon Dioxide), Vol. 860, pp. 430-443, 2003, ISBN 0-8412-3836-7.


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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS


“Split and Bound Method for Process Optimization Under Parametric Uncertainty,” (with G. Ostrovsky), Fourth International Symposium on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis (ISUMA), College Park, MD, pp. 56-61, September 2003. “Optimal (Solvent) Mixture Design through a Decomposition Based CAMD Methodology,” (with A.T. Karunanithi and R. Gani), European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, (A. Barbosa-Povoa and H. Matos, eds.), Elsevier Science, Vol. 14, pp. 217-222, 2004.

Douglas J. Cooper

“Practical Model Predictive Control Structures for Non-self Regulating (Integrating) Processes,” (with R. Rice), Proceedings of the ISA 2003 Annual Meeting, Vol. 439, pp. P079, Houston, TX, 2003. “Process Data Analysis for Controller Design,” Proceedings of the ISA 2003 Annual Meeting, Vol. 439, pp. P021, Houston, TX, 2003. “Control Loop Analysis and Tuning Tutorial For Techs, Scientists and Engineers,” Proceedings of the ISA 2003 Annual Meeting, Vol. 439, pp. P022, Houston, TX, 2003. “The Control Station Training Simulator Enhances Process Control Education,” (with R. Rice and J. Arbogast), Proceedings of the 2003 American Control Conference, IEEE Publications, NJ, pp. 683, 2003. “A Multiple Model Adaptive Strategy for Multivariable Dynamic Matrix Control,” (with D. Dougherty and J. Arbogast), Proceedings of the 2003 American Control Conference, IEEE Publications, NJ, pp. 2497, 2003. “Gain Hands-On Experience in Process Control Using Control Station,” (with R. Rice and J. Arbogast), Proceedings of the 2004 American Control Conference, IEEE Publications, NJ, pp. 1301, 2004.

Michael B. Cutlip

“Enhancing Computer-Based Problem Solving Skills with a Combination of Software Packages,” (with M. Shacham), Session 3420, ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 20-23, 2004.

Can Erkey

“Desulfurization by Adsorption and Catalytic Steam Reforming of Diesel for Fuel Cell Applications,” (with S. Haji and J. Ziemlewski), Preprints of Symposia - American Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 686-687, 2003.


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“High-resolution TEM Characterization of Carbon Aerogels as Catalyst Supports,” (with D. Kang, Y. Zhang, C. Saquing and M. Aindow), Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings (Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Energetic/Reactive Nanomaterials), Vol. 800, pp. 367-372, 2003. “Synthesis of PLGA Foams by High Temperature Supercritical CO2 Expanded Ring Opening Copolymerization of D,L-lactide and Glycolide,” (with A.D. Asandei, D.J. Burgess, C. Saquing, G. Saha and B.S. Zolnik), Polymer Preprints, American Chemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 1014-1015, 2004.

James M. Fenton

“Active Learning of Chemical Engineering Principles Using a Solar Panel/Water Electrolyzer/Fuel Cell System,” (with S.S. Fenton and V. Ramani), CD-ROM 2004 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Final Conference Program Proceedings, Paper 2004-2027, 2004.

Joseph J. Helble

“Experimental Study of Mercury Homogeneous Reaction Chemistry under Post-Flame Conditions,” (with R. Sterling and J. Qiu), CD-ROM Fuel Chemistry Division Preprints (American Chemical Society), April 2004. “Kinetic Modeling of Cl-Containing Species Transformations and Their Effects on Mercury Oxidation Under Simulated Coal Combustion Conditions,” (with J. Qiu and R.O. Sterling), CD- ROM, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Coal Science, Cairns, Australia, Paper No. 14B4, November 2003.

“Experimental and Modeling Study of Mercury Oxidation Under Simulated Post-Coal Combustion Conditions,” (with J. Qiu), Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Coal Combustion, Nanjing, China, pp. 472-475, November 2003. “Trace Elements and Mercury Emissions and Control in Combustion Systems,” Proceedings of the 4th Yokohama Trace Element Workshop, Minamata, Japan, pp. 37-55, July 16, 2003.

Patrick T. Mather

“High Thermal Conductivity Shape Memory Polymers,” (with C. Liu), SPE ANTEC 2004 Proceedings, pp. 3080-3084, 2004. “Nonisothermal Crystallization Kinetics of Polycyclooctene: Characterization Using Thermal and Optical Methods,” (with C. Liu and J. Wu), Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 89, pp. 673-674, 2003. “Acyclic Diene Metathesis (ADMET) Polymerization of Unsaturated Thermotropic Polyesters from Liquid Crystalline Dienes,” (with H. Qin, B.J. Chakulski, G.S. Constable and B.E. Coughlin), Polymer Preprints (American Chemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry), Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 40-41, 2003.

“Modification of Bisphenol-A BMI Resin (BPA-BMI) With Allyl-terminated Hyperbranched Polyimide (AT-PAEKI),” (with H. Qin, J.-B. Baek and L.-S. Tan), Polymer Preprints (American Chemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry), Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 132-133, 2003.


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Richard S. Parnas

“In-situ pH Measurement in a Nafion® Based Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell by Fluorescence Spectroscopy,” (with Y.P. Patil, T.A.P. Seery and M.T. Shaw), CD-ROM ACS Fuel Chemistry Preprints, 2004. “Void Formation During Infusion Molding,” (with Q. Liu and S. Walsh), CD-ROM SAMPE, Long Beach, CA, May 17, 2004. “Optimizing the Interactions Between a HMW Protein and a Tri-Thiol Modifying Agent,” (with D. L. Woerdeman, W.S. Veraverbeke, J. Lee, J.A. Delcour and I. Verpoest), CD-ROM 11th Ann. Meeting, BioEnvironmental Polymer Society, Denver, CO, August 10-13, 2003.

Montgomery T. Shaw

“Polymer Blends as Proton-exchange Membrane Materials for Fuel Cells,” (with S. Swier and R.A. Weiss), SPE ANTEC Proceedings, Vol. 50, Chicago, IL, May 2004. “Fabrication and Characterization of Structured Membranes for Proton Transport,” (with J. Gasa), SPE ANTEC Proceedings, Vol. 50, Chicago, IL, May 2004. “Effect of Temperature and Concentration on Hydroxyapatite Morphology,” (with K.R. Chandrasekhar, M. Wei and A. Vasiliev), Proceedings of the 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-21, 2004. “Fixing Up Nonlinear Rheological Data from Parallel-plate Torsional Flow,” (with Z. Liu), Conference Proceedings Polymer Proc. Soc., Akron, OH, June 20-24, 2004. “In-situ pH Measurement in a Nafion® Based Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell by Fluorescence Spectroscopy,” (with Y.P. Patil, T.A.P. Seery and R. Parnas), ACS Fuel Chemistry Preprints, 2004.

Robert A. Weiss

“Small Angle Neutron Scattering Study of the Microstructure of Hydrophobically Modified Alkyl Acrylamide Hydrogels,” (with J. Tian, T.A.P. Seery and D. Ho), Polymer Materials Science & Engineering, CD-ROM and Web 226th Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New York, 2003. “Preparation of Conductive Poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)-Poly(styrene sulfonate) /Polyurethane Foams,” (with Y. Wang and G.A. Sotzing), Polymer Materials Science & Engineering, D-ROM and Web 226th Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New York, 2003.

“Poly(ethylene-styrene) Copolymer Ionomers,” (with S.Y. Shim), Polymer Preprints, Engineering, CD-ROM and Web 226th Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 2003.

“Synthesis and Characterization of Phosphonated Polystyrene Ionomers,” (with Q. Wu), Polymer Materials Science & Engineering, CD-ROM and Web 226th Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New York, 2003.


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“Towards Controlled Radical Polymerization of α,β,β-Trifluorostyrene,” (with A.D. Asandei, I.W. Moran, Y. Chen and G. Saha), Polymer Preprints, CD-ROM and Web 227th Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA, 2004. “Polymer Blends as Proton Exchange Membrane Materials for Fuel Cells,” (with S. Swier and M.T. Shaw), SPE ANTEC Proceedings, Vol. 50, Chicago, IL, May 2004. “Development of a Nanostructured Morphology in a Blend of a Liquid Crystalline Polymer and an Ionomer,” (with H-S. Lee and D. Fishman), Polymer Nanocomposites, National Research Council Canada, Boucherville, Quebec, 2003.

Lei Zhu

“Comparison of Crystallization Kinetics in Various Nano-confined Environments,” (with L. Sun, Q. Ge, R.P. Quirk, B.S. Hsiao, C.A. Avila-Orta and I. Sics), Polymer Preprints (American Chemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry), Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 729-730, 2003.


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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ACTIVE RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACT


“Osteoprogenitor,” National Institutes of Health/UCCH, 9/30/02-9/29/04, $158,030. “Framework for Designing Flexible Steady State and Dynamic Chemical Processes,” National Science Foundation, 4/15/01-3/14/05, $251,542. “Solvent Design - A Computer Aided Product Design Approach,” National Science Foundation, 7/1/01-6/30/05, $274,357. “Simulation and Optimization of Materials Processing Under Uncertainties,” (with PI: R. Pitchumani and co-PI: E. Santos), National Science Foundation, 9/1/01-8/31/05, $409,140. “CFD and Neural Network Modeling and Optimization of Miniature Fuel Cells,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, $45,000, 1/22/03-1/21/04. “Unrestricted Grant for Partial Support of Research,” ChemProcess Technologies, LLC, 2/15/04-8/15/04, $12,000. “CHEG Village: A Web-Centered Strategy for Recruiting U.S. Graduate Students,” (with co-PI: D.J. Cooper), University of Connecticut Graduate School, 2/15/04-5/15/04, $4,325.

Thomas F. Anderson

“Galileo Engineering Ambassadors in Classrooms,” (with K. Kazerounian, R. Vieth, T. Reagan (Education) and M. Wood), National Science Foundation, 6/02-6/05, $1,430,000.

Douglas J. Cooper

“Process Control Simulation Studies of a Portable Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Process,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/03-1/04, $40,000. UConn’s Process Control™ Consortium:

Honeywell Corporation, 7/00-6/04, $25,000.

Owens Corning, 7/00-6/04, $22,000.

Westinghouse Savannah River, 7/97-6/04, $178,000.

Mixed Industries, 7/03-6/04, $47,000. “CHEG Village: A Web-Centered Strategy for Recruiting U.S. Graduate Students,” (with co-PI: L.E.K. Achenie), University of Connecticut Graduate School, 2/15/04-5/15/04, $4,325.


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Robert W. Coughlin

“Directed Evolution of Hydrogenase Enzyme to Produce Hydrogen for a Portable Fuel Cell,” (with co-PI: T.K. Wood), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/03-9/04, $110,000.

Can Erkey

“REU Site in Chemical Engineering at the Nanoscale,” National Science Foundation, (with co-PI: J. Helble), 2/1/02-2/28/05, $199,608. “Aerogel Based Catalysts for Hydrodesulfurization of Diesel for PEM Fuel Cells,” (with M. Aindow), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/01/03-12/31/03 $85,000. “Supercritical Solution Assisted Processing of Monodisperse PLGA Nanoparticles,” (with D. Burgess and A. Asendei), National Science Foundation, 1/01/03-12/31/04, $75,000. “Processing of Inorganic Materials using Supercritical Fluids,” Norton/St. Gobain, 6/1/00-5/30/04, $123,500. “Investigation of Attrition Resistance of Supported Precious Metal Catalysts for Space Applications,” University of Hartford (NASA-EPSCOR), 3/15/04-11/30/04, $10,000. “Development of a Microfluidic Fuel Cell,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 6/01/04-5/31/05, $75,000.

James M. Fenton

“Characterization of High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assemblies,” (with co-PI: H.R. Kunz), Department of Energy via Los Alamos National Laboratory/University of California, 10/01/2000- 12/31/03, $137,444. “2001 Technology for a Sustainable Environment: Novel Hydrogen Reactor/Separator Design for a Fuel Cell Vehicle Infrastructure to Maintain a Sustainable Environment,” National Science Foundation, 9/15/2001-8/31/2003, $100,000. “Development, Characterization, and Optimization of CO Tolerant Microscale Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell,” (with co-PI: L. Zhu), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/2003-1/2004, $150,000. “Training of Two University of Connecticut Graduate Students in Fuel Cell Research at UTC Fuel Cells,” UTC Fuel Cells, 1/19/04-12/23/04, $69,553. “Advanced PEM Cathode Development,” FuelCell Energy (subcontract from U.S. Department of Energy), 10/15/2003-6/01/2004, $39,149. “Development of High-Temperature Membranes and Membrane Electrode Assemblies” Cooperative Agreement between UTC Fuel Cells and U.S. Department of Energy, 4/01/04-5/31/05, $455,664 in DOE funds, $114,003 match from UConn for a total project cost of $569,667.


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Joseph J. Helble

“Mercury Transformations in Combustion Systems,” U.S. Department of Energy (subcontract to University of Utah), 9/1/03-8/31/06, $75,000. “Modeling Mercury Chemistry,” Babcock and Wilcox, 9/1/03-8/31/04, $50,000. “Dreyfus Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental Chemistry,” (with PI: B. Holmén), Dreyfus Foundation, 2/1/04-1/31/06, $80,000. “Development of a Novel Process for Mercury Emissions Control,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 7/1/00-9/30/03, $224,900. “Ash Formation Under High Pressure Conditions,” U.S. Department of Energy (subcontract to Fluent), 6/1/01-12/31/04, $149,000. “REU Site in Chemical Engineering at the Nanoscale,” National Science Foundation, (with co-PI: C. Erkey), 2/1/02 – 2/28/05, $199,608. EPA Hazardous Substance Research Center, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (subcontract to Johns Hopkins University), 10/1/01-9/30/04, $87,000. “High Capacity Thermally Regenerated Amines for CO2 Capture,” NASA (subcontract to University of Florida), 6/15/02-8/31/04, $139,009. “Development of Novel Ceramic Nanoparticle – Nafion Nanocomposite Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 3/03-12/03, $40,000. “Novel Support Materials for CO2 Capture,” NASA (Connecticut Space Grant Consortium), 6/1/03-8/31/04, $10,000.

Patrick T. Mather

“Material and Process Development of Shape Memory Polymers for Biomedical Devices,” Boston Scientific Corporation, 1/03-1/05, $416,408. “CAREER: Orientational Dynamics in Flows of Thermotropic Polymers,” National Science Foundation Career Award (CTS Division), 2/1/2001-2/1/2006, $369,206. “Microfluid Strip Fuel Cells for Portable Devices and Sensors,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/03-1/04, $75,000. “Reactive Hyperbranched Polymers as Toughening Processing Aids for Composite Matrices,” Air Force Office of Scientific Research, 1/03-12/05, $286,765. “Structure-Property Elucidation in POSS-Based Thermoplastics,” Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/PRSM, 1/03-12/03, $40,000. “Development of New Rheological Tools for Asphalt,” (with co-PI: M.T. Shaw), Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program, 6/1/03-5/31/04, $41,075.


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Richard S. Parnas

“Statistical Distribution of the Permeability Tensor via High-Throughput Techniques,” Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 11/26/02-5/25/04, $97,772. “Proposal to Measure Fuel Cell Membrane Operation with Fiber Optic Sensors,” (with T. Seery), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/03-5/04, $80,000. “Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites,” New England Transportation Consortium, 10/15/03-10/14/05, $65,791. “Investigation of Wheat Gluten as an Industrial Material,” National Science Foundation, 9/1/03-8/31/04, $ 95,965. Sandia/UConn Collaboration on Polymer Gels and Filled Polymers, U.S. Department of Energy/Sandia National Laboratory, 4/15/04-2/15/05, $ 48,000.

Montgomery T. Shaw

“Long-Term Aging of Nuclear Plant Cables,” Electric Power Research Institute, 3/1/99-5/31/04, $161,000. “Development of New Rheological Tools for Asphalt Binder and Concrete Characterization,” (with P.T. Mather), Joint Highway Research Advisory Council, 6/1/2003-5/31/2005, $41,075. “Development of the Proton Exchange Membrane,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/03-1/04, $75,000. “Sealing of Small Movement Bridge Expansion Joints,” (with PI: R. Malla (75%)), New England Transportation Consortium, 8/1/03-7/31/04, $74,996. “Polymer Blends as High Temperature PEM Materials,” U.S. Department of Energy, 3/1/03-12/31/04, $191,000.

Ranjan Srivastava

“Modeling of MS2 Viral Evolution Kinetics,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 6/1/03-5/31/05, $20,000.

Robert A. Weiss

“Fracture Toughening of Polypropylene with Liquid Crystalline Polymers,” National Science Foundation, 1/1/01-12/31/04, $20,540. “Structure of Hydrophobically-Associating Hydrogels,” Petroleum Research Fund, American Chemical Society, 9/1/01-8/31/04, $60,000.. “Phosphonated Polystyrene Ionomer Proton Exchange Membranes,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/03-1/04, $75,000.


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“Polymer Blends as High Temperature PEM Materials,” Department of Energy, 3/03-12/04, $191,000. “Control of the Wetting Behavior of Thin Polymeric Films on Inorganic Substrates,” National Science Foundation, 2003-2006, $330,000. “NER: Nano-composites Derived from Melt Reaction of a Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polyester and an Ionomer,” National Science Foundation, 2003-2004, $90,000. “Functional Polymers from Renewable Resources – Itaconic and Lactic Acids (TSE03-B),” (with co-PI: S.J. Huang), National Science Foundation, 2003-2006, $360,000.

Thomas K. Wood

“Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Environment: Enhancing Biological Degreasing Operations,” Connecticut Innovations, 2002-2004, $265,598. “Plant Biofilms Inhibitors to Discover Biofilm Genes,” Sequoia Sciences, 2004-2005, $85,000. “Enhanced Rhizoremediation of Metals and Chlorinated Aliphatics,” (with co-PI: W. Chen, (University of California – Riverside)), National Science Foundation Interagency, 2003-2006, $764,061. “Directed Evolution of Hydrogenase Enzyme to Produce Hydrogen for a Portable Fuel Cell,” (with co-PI: R.W. Coughlin), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/03-9/04, $110,000. “Molecular Evolution of Oxygenases for Biosensor Arrays,” The Korean Ministry of Environment, 2/03-2/06, $75,000. “Directed Evolution for Bioprocess Intensified Low-Carbon Biofuels Generation,” (with co-PI: P. Wright), Carbon Trust (United Kingdom), 1/03-1/05, $241,114. “DNA Microarrays for Forensics,” (with 25 co-investigators), National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Award, 2003-2004, $415,554. “Corrosion Control Using Protective Biofilms Which Secrete Antimicrobials and Corrosion Inhibitors,” Electric Power Research Institute, 2001-2004, $444,800.

“Metabolic Engineering of Monooxygenases for 1-Naphthol and Styrene Epoxide Formation,” National Science Foundation/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2001-2004, $693,048. “Redirecting Cellular Metabolism for the Biodegradation of Mixtures of Chlorinated Solvents,” (with co-PI: K. Reardon (Colorado State University)), National Science Foundation, 9/15/00-9/15/04, $714,932. “Directed Evolution for Trinitrotoluene and Diaminotoluene Degradation,” (with PI: B. Smets), National Science Foundation, 8/1/01-8/1/04, $600,000. “Directed Evolution of Toluene-o-Xylene Monooxygenase for Rhizoremediation of Tetrachloroethylene,” U.S. Army Research Office, 9/15/00-9/15/04, $270,000.


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Lei Zhu

“A New Bicontinuous Cubic Morphology in Diblock Copolymers as Photonic Bandgap Materials,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 01/01/03-1/8/04, $17,992. “Development, Characterization, and Optimization of a CO Tolerant Microscale Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell,” (with co-PI: J. Fenton), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/03-1/04, $150,000. “CAREER: Tailoring the Nanostructure and Morphology of Hydrogen-bonded Supramolecular Liquid Crystals using Immiscible Polymer Side Chains,” National Science Foundation, 1/1/04-12/31/09, $430,000.


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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AWARDS, HONORS, PATENTS

2003-2004 Douglas J. Cooper

Elected member, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, 2004. James M. Fenton

“Membrane Electrode Assemblies Using Ionic Composite Membranes,” (with H.R. Kunz and J.-C. Lin), U.S. Patent Number 6,638,659, October 28, 2003.

Joseph J. Helble

Elected member, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, 2004. AAAS Revelle Fellowship for environmental policy, April 2004.

Montgomery T. Shaw

Founders Award, Society of Plastics Engineers, 2004. Provost’s Research Excellence Award, 2004. Appointed Fellow, the Society of Plastics Engineers, 2004.

Ranjan Srivistava

Excellence in Teaching Award, Rogers Corporation, 2003. Robert A. Weiss

“Adhesion Process,” (with M.J. Tzivanis, W.M. Risen, T.J. Kennedy, III and D.M. Melanson), U.S. Patent Number 6,585,607, assigned to Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc., 2003.

Thomas K. Wood

“Inhibition of Sulfate-Reducing-Bacteria-Mediated Degradation Using Bacteria Which Secrete Antimicrobials,” (with A. Jayaraman and J.C. Earthman), U.S. Patent Number 6,630,197, October 7, 2003.

Lei Zhu

Early CAREER Award, National Science Foundation, 2004.


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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES


Guest Editor, Elsevier Publishers, Special Issue of Advances in Environmental Research (AER), Volume 8, 2003. Chair, Topical Conference Session T1009, Systems Engineering in Pharmaceutical Processes and Biotechnology, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 2003. Chair, Session M32, Manufacturing Applications, Fourth International Symposium on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis (ISUMA), College Park, MD, September 2003. Chair and webmaster, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Minority Affairs Committee. Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Minority Faculty Forum. Presentations

“Artificial Neural Network Modeling of PEM Fuel Cells,” (with S. Ou), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Paper 7.8, Storrs, CT, March 2004.

“A Systematic Strategy for the Design of Solvent Formulations in Pharmaceutical Processes and Products,” (with R. Gani and A. Karunanithi), American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Conference, Paper 9d, San Francisco, CA, November 2003.

“Multicriteria Optimization of Chemical Processes Under Uncertainty,” American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Conference, Paper 459i, San Francisco, CA, November 2003.

“A Novel Group Contribution Concept for Process Flowsheet Synthesis, Design and Modeling,” (with R. Gani and L. Anterroches), American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Conference, Paper 431b, San Francisco, CA, November 2003.

“Optimal (Solvent) Mixture Design Through a Decomposition Based CAMD Methodology,” (with A. Karunanithi and R. Gani), European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, 2004.

Thomas F. Anderson

Treasurer, University of Connecticut Chapter of Sigma Xi. Douglas J. Cooper

Co-chair, “Demonstration of Software for Chemical Engineering Education,” American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2003 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 11, 2003.


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Presentations

“The Control Station Training Simulator Enhances Process Control Education,” American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2003 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 18, 2003.

“Using Control Station in the Undergraduate Process Control Curriculum,” American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2003 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 18, 2003.

Michael B. Cutlip

Academic Trustee, CACHE Corporation (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering Education). Presentations

“Valuable Resources from the 2002 ASEE Chemical Engineering Summer School,” Session 349A, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

“POLYMATH - An Advanced User-Friendly Numerical Analysis Package,” (with M. Shacham), American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

Can Erkey

Session Chair, Fuel Processing Session I: Modeling and System Integration, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 25-29, 2004. Session Chair, Reactions in Near Critical and Supercritical Fluids II, Annual American Institute of Chemical Engineers Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

Presentations

“A Reaction Engineering Experiment by In-situ FTIR Spectroscopy,” (with S. Haji, J. Fenton and M. Shaw), Annual American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Meeting, Paper 347b, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

“Selective Extraction of Pore Inducers from Green Ceramics Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” (with T. Davis and D. Sheldon), Annual AIChE Meeting, Paper 315e, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

“Organometallic Chemistry in Water-in-Carbon Dioxide Microemulsions,” (with X. Dong), Annual AIChE Meeting, Paper 546e, San Francisco, CA, 2003.

“Synthesis and Characterization of Platinum-Carbon Aerogel for Fuel Cell Applications,” (with C. Saquing), Annual AIChE Meeting, Paper 402e, San Francisco, CA, 2003.

“Catalytic Steam Reforming of Diesel,” (with J. Ziemlewski), Annual AIChE Meeting, Paper 170f, San Francisco, CA, 2003.

“Removal of Organosulfur Compounds from Diesel by Adsorption on Carbon Aerogels for Fuel Cell Applications,” (with S. Haji), Annual AIChE Meeting, Paper 331a, San Francisco, CA, 2003.


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“Preparation and Characterization of Platinum-Nafion-Carbon Composites,” (with Z. Ying), Annual AIChE Meeting, Paper 173h, San Francisco, CA, 2003.

“Hydrodesulfurization of Dibenzothiophene Catalyzed by Pt/Al2O3 for Fuel Cell Applications,” (with S. Haji, Z. Ying, D. Kang and M. Aindow), AIChE Meeting, Paper 13a, New Orleans, LA, 2004.

“Deep Desulfurization of Diesel by Adsorption on Carbon Aerogels,” (with S. Haji, Z. Ying, D. Kang and M. Aindow), AIChE Meeting, Paper 120d, New Orleans, LA, 2004.

“Hydrodesulfurization of Model Diesel over Supported Platinum Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications,” (with S. Haji, Z. Ying, D. Kang and M. Aindow), the First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, 2004.

“A Novel Method for Preparation of Platinum – Nafion – Carbon Composites for PEM Fuel Cells,” (with Z. Ying, D. Kang and M. Aindow), the First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, 2004.

“Preparation of Platinum/Carbon Aerogel Electrocatalysts Using a Supercritical Deposition Method,” (with C. Saquing, D. Kang and M. Aindow), the First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, 2004.

“Organometallic Chemistry in Water-in-carbon Dioxide Microemulsions,” American Chemical Society National Meeting, New York, NY, 2003.

James M. Fenton

Chair and Organizer, General Society Student Poster Session sponsored by all Electrochemical Society Divisions and Groups, The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 12-16, 2003. Chair and Organizer, Tutorial on Fuel Cells, jointly sponsored by the Energy Technology and the Industrial Electrolysis and Electrochemical Engineering Divisions, The Electrochemical Society Meeting Orlando, FL, October 12-16, 2003. Chair, Session 2A PEM Membranes, First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004. Co-chair, ‘Fuel Cell System Studies’ sessions, Micro and Portable Fuel Cells, jointly sponsored by the Energy Technology, Battery and the Industrial Electrolysis and Electrochemical Engineering Divisions, The Electrochemical Society Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004. Chair and Organizer, Educational Needs and Approaches for Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering, jointly sponsored by the Industrial Electrolysis and Electrochemical Engineering and Physical Electrochemistry Divisions, The Electrochemical Society Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004. Member, Technical Affairs Committee and New Technology Subcommittee of the Electrochemical Society. Advisor, Energy Technology Division, The Electrochemical Society.


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Member, Programming Committee for Area 1E, American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Presentations

“High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs), PEMFC,” keynote address, AIChE 2004 Spring Meeting, Abstract 9d, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA, April 25-29, 2004.

“Feasibility of PEMFC Operation with Low to No External Humidification,” poster presentation, (with M.V. Williams and H.R. Kunz), Gordon Conference on Fuel Cells, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, July 27-August 1, 2003.

“Stabilized Composite Membranes for High Temperature/Low Relative Humidity PEM Fuel Cell Operation,” poster presentation, (with V. Ramani and H.R. Kunz), Gordon Conference on Fuel Cells, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, July 27-August 1, 2003.

“Relative Humidity Effects on PEM Fuel Cell CO Tolerance in Elevated Temperature (Tcell>100°C) Conditions,” poster presentation,(with R. Jiang and H.R. Kunz), Gordon Conference on Fuel Cells, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, July 27-August 1, 2003.

“Electrochemical Impedance Characterization of High Temperature PEM Fuel Cells Using H2 and H2/CO Mixtures as the Fuel,” poster presentation, (with R. Jiang and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 03-2, Abstract Number 53, Orlando, FL, October 12-16, 2003.

“Sulfonated Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) Based Membranes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) Applications,” poster presentation, (with R. Jiang and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 03-2, Abstract Number 1024, Orlando, FL, October 12-16, 2003.

“Electrochemical Characterization of Stabilized Heteropolyacid/Ionomer Composite Membranes for High Temperature PEMFCs Development of Educational Tools for PEM Fuel Cells,” (with V. Ramani, R. Jiang and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 03-2, Abstract Number 983, Orlando, FL, October 12-16, 2003.

“Study on Oxygen Reduction Kinetics in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFCs) at Elevated Temperatures,” (with H. Xu, Y. Song and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 03-2, Abstract Number 172, Orlando, FL, October 12-16, 2003.

“Studies of Different Commercial Pt Cathode Catalysts for Improving the Performance of HTMEAs,” (with Y. Song, L. Bonville, H.R. Kunz, Y. Wei, J. Li, M. Trahiotis and H. Xu), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 03-2, Abstract Number 267, Orlando, FL, October 12-16, 2003.

“Effects of Convection through Gas Diffusion Layer to Limiting Current in PEMFC Operating Between 80°C and 120°C,” (with M.V. Williams and H.R. Kunz), AIChE National Meeting, Abstract #174g, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

“Carbon Monoxide (CO) Tolerance of High Temperature PEM Fuel Cells,” (with R. Jiang and H.R. Kunz), AIChE National Meeting, Abstract #74ad, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.


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“Hands-on Demonstration of the Working Principles of a Renewable Hydrogen Economy Using the Solar Energy/Electrolyzer/Fuel Cell System,” (with V. Ramani, H.R. Kunz and S.S. Fenton), AIChE National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

“Novel Composite Membranes for High Temperature/Low Relative Humidity PEM Fuel Cell Operation – Bridging the Gap Between Additive and Interfacial Stability,” (with V. Ramani and H.R. Kunz), AIChE National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

“In-situ Membrane Conductivity Measurement with No Contact Resistances,” (with M. Williams, R. Jiang and H.R. Kunz), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Paper 2A.1, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Operation of PEM Fuel Cells on Reformate Fuel with Ultra Low Flow Rate,” (with R. Jiang, M.V. Williams and H.R. Kunz), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Paper 2A.3, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Stabilized Composite Membranes for PEM Fuel Cells,” (with V. Ramani and H.R. Kunz), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Paper 3B.2, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Development of Methanol Evaporation Plate to Reduce Methanol Crossover in a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell,” (with R. Zhang and H.R. Kunz), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Paper 11.2, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Oxygen Reduction Kinetics of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells at Elevated Temperatures,” poster presentation, (with H. Xu, Y. Song and H.R. Kunz), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“A Study of Screen-Printing Processing Conditions in Making Membrane Electrode Assemblies for PEM Fuel Cells,” poster presentation, (with R. Zaffou, V. Mittal and H.R. Kunz), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Performance Evaluation of Nafion® 112 Membranes at Higher Temperatures,” (with Y. Song, M. Williams, H. Xu, L. Bonville and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 04-1, Abstract Number 309, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004.

“A Study Of Screen-Printing Processing Conditions in Making Membrane Electrode Assemblies for PEM Fuel Cells,” (with R. Zaffou, V. Mittal and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 04-1, Abstract Number 310, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004.

“Cathode Structure Studies in PEFCs,” (with L. Lipp, R. Kopp, H. Ghezel-Ayagh, V. Ramani and M. Williams), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 04-1, Abstract Number 320, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004.

“Effect of Relative Humidity on Catalytic Activity of Oxygen Reduction in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” (with H. Xu, Y. Song and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 04-1, Abstract Number 319, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004.


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“Particle Size Effects on the Conductivity of Heteropolyacid/Ionomer Composite Membranes for High T/Low RH PEFC Applications,” (with V. Ramani and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 04-1, Abstract Number 390, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004.

“Heteropolyacid/Sulfonated PEKK Composite Membranes for PEFC and DMFC Applications,” (with V. Ramani, S. Swier, R. Weiss, M. Shaw and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 04-1, Abstract Number 405, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004.

“Behavior of PEM Fuel Cells Operated at High Temperature (>100°C) Using Reformate Fuel,” (with R. Jiang and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 04-1, Abstract Number 674, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004.

“Verification of No Contact Resistance for In-situ Measurement of Polymeric Membrane Conductivity in PEMFCs,” (with M. Williams and H.R. Kunz), The Electrochemical Society Meeting, Electrochemical Society Extended Abstracts 04-1, Abstract Number 706, San Antonio, TX, May 9-14, 2004.

“Active Learning of Chemical Engineering Principles Using a Solar Panel/Water Electrolyzer /Fuel Cell System,” (with S. Fenton and V. Ramani), ASEE Meeting, Session 3413 – Molecular and Multiscale Phenomena, Salt Lake City, UT, June 23, 2004.

“High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assembly Development for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” invite presentation, (with H.R. Kunz and L.J. Bonville), UTC Fuel Cells/UConn Seminar Series at UTC Fuel Cells, South Windsor, CT, July 14, 2003.

“High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assembly Development for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, (with H.R. Kunz and L.J. Bonville), Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference (NABEC) 2003, Nathan Hale Inn, Storrs, CT, August 11, 2003.

“High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assembly Development for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, (with H.R. Kunz and L.J. Bonville), the 2003 21st Membrane/Separations Conference sponsored by Business Communications Co., Inc., Newton, MA, December 1, 2003.

“High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assembly Development for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, (with H.R. Kunz and L.J. Bonville), Department of Chemical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, December 4, 2003.

“High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assembly Development for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, (with H.R. Kunz and L.J. Bonville), Workshop Materials for High Temperature PEM Fuel Cells, sponsored by Materials Research Institute and The Energy Institute, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, December 11, 2003.

“Development of Educational Tools for PEM Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, Department of Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, December 11, 2003.

“Sustainable Energy: Hydrogen The Fuel of the Future, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen, Solar Energy,” invited presentation, Florida Solar Energy Center, University of Central Florida, Cocoa, FL, February 9, 2004.


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“High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Gore Fuel Cell Technologies, Elkton, MD, April 22, 2004.

“High Temperature Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, The University of Central Florida, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace, Orlando, FL, May 6, 2004.

“The Hydrogen Economy: Demonstrations with a Solar Energy/Electrolyzer/Fuel Cell Toy,” invited presentation, 8th Annual Frances S. Sterrett, Environmental Chemistry Symposium, Alternative Energies – An Answer to Long Island’s Insatiable Demand, Hofstra University, May 20, 2004.

“The Hydrogen Economy: Demonstrations with a Solar Energy/Electrolyzer/Fuel Cell Toy,” invited presentation, Connecticut Valley Section of the ACS, Springfield, MA, May 24, 2004.

Joseph J. Helble

Editorial Board, Fuel Processing Technology (Elsevier). Board Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Fuel Chemistry (2003-2007). Presentations

“Trace Elements and Mercury Emissions and Control in Combustion Systems,” invited plenary lecture, 4th Yokohama Trace Element Workshop, Minamata, Japan, July 16, 2003.

EPA Science Advisory Board, Panel Debate on Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology, December 2003.

Brigham Young University – University of Utah, ACERC Annual Meeting, Provo, UT, February 2004.

“Fine Particle Formation in Combustion Systems and Its Implications for Human Health,” Department of Chemical Engineering, Washington University, March 2004.

“Production of Controlled Morphology Ceramic Nanoparticles for Novel Ceramic Nanoparticle – Nafion™ Nanocomposite Membranes,” (with A. Limaye), Annual Meeting of the AIChE, San Francisco, CA, November 2003.

“Development of a Model for Ash Formation under Pressurized Coal Combustion Conditions,” (with A. Davila), 21st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Aerosol Research, Anaheim, CA, October 2003.

Patrick T. Mather

Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Polymer Engineering and Science (1998-present). Session Chair, March Meeting of American Physical Society (APS), Divison of Polymer Physics (DPOLY), “Polymer Dynamics,” 2004. Member, Board of Directors, Polymer Analysis Division of Society of Plastics Engineers.


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Member, International Research Award Selection Committee, Society of Plastics Engineers. Chairman, Membership Committee, Society of Rheology. Presentations

“Shape Memory Polymers: Materials Overview and Application Proposals,” invited presentation, Materials Integrity Management Symposium, Boston, MA, June 8-9, 2004.

“High Tg Hyperbranched Polymers as Thermoset Processing and Toughening Aids,” invited presentation, ACS International Workshop on Branched Polymers for Performance, May 23-26, 2004.

“Strain Fixing and Recovery in Liquid Crystalline Networks,” invited presentation, SPE Polym. Anal. Div. Founder’s Award honoring M.T. Shaw, May 18, 2004.

“Smectic LC Elastomers,” invited presentation, University of Massachusetts at Lowell Polymer Science Colloquium, March 11, 2004.

“Trends in Experimental Studies of Soft Materials,” invited presentation, SAMSI Workshop on Multi-scale Challenges in Soft Matter Materials, February 15-17, 2004.

“Shape Memory of New Siloxane-Based Liquid Crystalline Elastomers,” invited presentation, Trinity College, January 30, 2004.

“Precision Amphiphilic Hybrids: Self-Assembly in Telechelic and Multiblock Architectures,” invited presentation, Crompton Corporation, November 6, 2003.

“Telechelic and Multiblock Polyurethanes Incorporating POSS,” invited presentation, 7th U.S.-Germany Polymer Symposium, Bayreuth, Germany, July 20-25, 2003.

“Capillary Instabilities of Thin Nematic Liquid Crystalline Polymer Fibers Embedded in a Flexible Polymer Matrix” (with J. Wu), American Physical Society Annual March Meeting, DPOLY, Montreal, Canada, March 25, 2004.

“Strain Fixing and Recovery in Liquid Crystalline Elastomers,” (with I.A. Rousseau and H. Qin), American Physical Society Annual March Meeting, DPOLY, Montreal Canada, March 25, 2004.

“Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics for Dental CAD/CAM,” [abstract 1392], (with K.A. Eckrote, P. Rojanapitayakorn, R.A. Weiss, A. Prasad, A.C. Karmaker and A.J. Goldberg), Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 83(Special Issue A), 2004.

“Layer-by-Layer Deposition of Molecular Composites on Quartz and Nafion Membranes,” (with C.J. Lefaux and B.-S. Kim), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Smectic Liquid Crystalline Elastomers,” (with I.A. Rousseau and H. Qin), SAMSI Workshop on Multi-scale Challenges in Soft Matter Materials, Research Triangle Park, NC, February 15-17, 2004.

“The Nematic-Isotropic Interface,” (with J. Wu), SAMSI Workshop on Multi-scale Challenges in Soft Matter Materials, Research Triangle Park, NC, February 15-17, 2004.


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“Rheological Behavior of Polystyrene (PS) With Incorporation of Hybrid Polyhedral Oligosilsesquioxane (POSS),” (with J. Wu and T.S. Haddad), 75th Annual Meeting of the Society of Rheology, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2003.

“Orientation Effects on the Capillary Instabilities for Thin Liquid Crystalline Fibers Embedded in a Flexible Polymer Matrix,” (with J. Wu), 75th Annual Meeting of the Society of Rheology, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2003.

“New Siloxane-based Liquid Crystalline Blends, Copolymers and Main-Chain Elastomers with Mixed Mesogens for Tailored Properties,” (with I.A. Rousseau and H. Qin), Second International Workshop on Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, Bleibach, Germany, September 2003.

“Formation of Molecular Composite Coatings on Quartz and Nafion by Sequential Adsorption from Methanol Solutions,” (with C.J. Lefaux and B.-S. Kim), Gordon Conference on Ion-Containing Polymers, Mount Holyoke College, MA, July 13-17, 2003.

“Growth Dynamics of (PPS/PAH)n Layer-by-Layer Assembly through Contact ESA and Spin Self Assembly,” (with C.J. Lefaux, J. Zimberlin and M. Zygmunt), Gordon Conference on Ion-Containing Polymers, Mount Holyoke College, MA, July 13-17, 2003.

Richard S. Parnas

Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Polymer Composites. Guest Editor, Polymer Composites, Composites A. Presentations

“An Experimentalist’s View of Modeling Composite Molding Processes,” invited presentation, NSF/DOE/APC Future of Modeling in Composites Molding Processes Workshop, Arlington, VA, June 9, 2004.

“Low Cost Composites - Can We Control their Properties, and Some New Material Ideas,” invited presentation, University of California - San Diego Structural Engineering Department, CA, March 29, 2004.

“An Engineering Approach to Wheat Protein Based Commodity Plastics,” invited presentation, USDA National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, IL, December 2, 2003.

“Wheat Gluten as a Commodity Plastic?,” invited presentation, National Association of Wheat Growers, September 9, 2003.

“Fiber Optic Sensors for Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, United Technologies Research Center, August 7, 2003.

“In-situ Measurement of PEM Water Content via Fluorescence Spectroscopy,” (with Y. Patil, M. Jordi, K. McBrearity and T. Seery), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March 2004.

Montgomery T. Shaw

Associate Editor, IEEE Transaction on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation. Treasurer, Society of Rheology.


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Presentations

“Rheology,” invited presentation, short course at St. Gobain Corporation, October 30 and 31, 2003.

“Fabrication and Characterization of Structured Membranes for Proton Transport,” (with J. Gasa), SPE ANTEC 2004, Chicago, IL, May 19, 2004.

“Fixing Up Nonlinear Rheological Data from Parallel-plate Torsional Flow,” (with Z. Liu), PPS-20 Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, Akron, OH, June 20-24, 2004.

“Sulfonated Poly(ether ketone ketone) Membranes,” (with Y.S. Chun, S. Swier, J.V. Gasa and R.A. Weiss), Symp O1, 204th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Orlando, FL, October 15, 2003.

“Terminal Relaxation of Spherical Micelles and its Relation with Ordering Kinetics in Block Copolymer Solutions,” (with Z. Liu), 76th Annual Meeting, The Society of Rheology, Pittsburgh, PA, October 16, 2003.

“Effect of Temperature and Concentration on Hydroxyapatite Morphology,” (with K.R. Chandrasekhar, M. Wei and A. Vasiliev), Materials Research Society Annual Conference, Symposium F: Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering, Paper F5.7, Boston, MA, December 3, 2003.

“Proton-exchange Membrane Materials Based on Blends of Poly(ether ketone ketone) and Poly(ether imide),” (with S. Swier, J. Gasa and R.A. Weiss), APS Meeting, Paper DPOLY-N30.013, Montreal, Canada, March 2004.

“Heteropolyacid/ Sulfonated PEKK Composite Membranes for PEFC and DMFC Applications,” (with V. Ramani, S. Swier, R. Weiss, M. Shaw, H. Kunz and J. Fenton), 205th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Paper L1-0405, May 12, 2004.

“Polymer Blends as Proton-exchange Membrane Materials for Fuel Cells,” (with S. Swier and R.A. Weiss), SPE ANTEC 2004, Chicago, IL, May 18, 2004.

“Effect of Concentration and Temperature on Hydroxyapatite Morphology,” (with C. Kothapalli, M. Wei and A. Vasiliev), 7th Biomaterials Congress, May 17-21, 2004.

“Phase Characterization of Sulfonated Polystyrene/ poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) Binary Blends,” (with J. Gupton and R.A. Weiss), Amer. Phys. Soc., Montreal, Canada, 2004.

“Polymer Blend Proton Exchange Membranes,” (with R.A. Weiss), U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program Review, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.

Ranjan Srivastava

Presentation

“Use of Model Discrimination to Determine Most Likely Biochemical Reaction Network,” invited presentation, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute, Virginia Tech, VA, January 20, 2004.


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Robert A. Weiss

Editor-in-Chief, Polymer Engineering and Science. Editor-in-Chief, Polymer Composites. Member, International Advisory Board, Polymers and Polymer Composites. Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Member, Publications Committee and Awards Committee, Society of Plastics Engineers. Intersociety Committee, Division of Polymer Chemistry, American Chemical Society. Fellow, North American Thermal Analysis Society. Fellow, American Physical Society. Fellow, Society of Plastics Engineers.

Member, Connecticut Academy of Sciences and Engineering.

Presentations

“Development of a Nanostructured Morphology in a Blend of a Liquid Crystalline Polymer and an Ionomer,” invited presentation, Polymer Nanocomposites, National Research Council Canada, Boucherville, Quebec, October 2003.

“Fuel Cells,” invited presentation, New England Green Chemistry Consortium Meeting, Amherst, MA, May 2004

“Polymer Blend Proton Exchange Membranes,” invited presentation, (with M.T. Shaw), Department of Energy Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program Review, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.

“New Opportunities in Ionomer Blends, Ion-Containing Polymer,” invited presentation, Gordon Research Conference, South Hadley, MA, July 2003.

“Sulfonated Poly(ether ketone ketone) Membranes,” (with Y.S. Chun, S. Swier, J.V. Gasa and M.T. Shaw), Symp O1, 204th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Orlando, FL, October 15, 2003.

“Microstructure of Hydrophobically Modified Alkyl Acrylamide Hydrogels,” (with J. Tian, T.A.P. Seery and D.L. Ho), Amer. Phys. Soc., Montreal, Canada, 2004.

“Heteropolyacid/Sulfonated PEKK Composite Membranes for PEFC and DMFC Applications,” (with V. Ramani, S. Swier, M. Shaw, H. Kunz and J. Fenton), Paper L1-0405, 205th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, May 12, 2004.

“Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics for Dental CAD/CAM,” (with K.A. Eckrote, P. Rojanapitayakorn, P.T. Mather, A. Prasad, A.C. Karmaker and A.J. Goldberg), Abstract 1392, Int. Assoc. Dental Research meeting, 2004.


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“Proton-exchange Membrane Materials Based on Blends of Poly(ether ketone ketone) and Poly(ether imide),” (with S. Swier and J.V. Gasa), Paper DPOLY-N30.013, Amer. Phys. Soc. Meeting, Montreal, Canada, March 2004.

“Phase Characterization of Sulfonated Polystyrene/poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) Binary Blends,” (with J. Gupton and M.T. Shaw), Amer. Phys. Soc. Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 2004.

Thomas K. Wood

Editorial Board, Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Presentations

“Oxygenases for Green Chemistry & Remediation,” invited presentation, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, April 20, 2004.

“Corrosion Control Using Regenerative Biofilms and Furanone,” invited presentation, Biofilms 2003, Victoria, Canada, November 6, 2003.

“Oxygenases for Remediation and Green Chemistry,” invited presentation, University of Maryland, MD, October 23, 2003.

“Metabolic Engineering to Reduce Toxicity Related to the Aerobic Degradation of Chlorinated Ethenes,” invited presentation, 19th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, and Water, October 21, 2003.

“Pseudomonas Oxygenases for Remediation and Green Chemistry,” invited presentation, Pseudomonas 2003, Quebec, Canada, September 10, 2003.

“Oxygenases for Remediation and Green Chemistry,” invited presentation, Tyndall Air Force Base, August 18, 2003.

“Chemotaxis of Pseudomonas stutzeri OX1 and Burkholderia cepacia G4 Toward Chlorinated Ethenes,” (with G. Vardar and P. Barbieri), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Mesophilic Aerobic Degradation of TUFDraw Metal Grease by a Biological Consortium,” (with S. Iwashita, T.P. Callahan and J. Haydu), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Reductive Transformation of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene by Escherichia coli: Pathway, Product Toxicity, and Reducing Power Limitations,” (with H. Yin and B.F. Smets), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Development and Characterization of Aminodinitrotoluene Transforming Microbial Enrichment Cultures,” (with D.R. Patel, H. Yin and B.F. Smets), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Saturation Mutagenesis of Burkholderia cepacia R34 2,4-DNT Dioxygenase for the Synthesis of Nitrohydroquinone, Methylhydroquinone, and Methoxyhydroquinone,” (with B.G. Keenan, T. Leungsakul and B.F. Smets), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.


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“Saturation Mutagenesis of the 2,4-DNT Dioxygenase of Burkholderia sp. Strain DNT for Enhanced 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Degradation,” (with T. Leungsakul, B.G. Keenan and B.F. Smets), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Inhibitors of Quorum-sensing Affect Growth and Gene Expression in Bacillus anthracis,” (with M.B. Jones, D. Ren, S. Shallom, S. Peterson and M.J. Blaser), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Differential Gene Expression to Investigate the Toxicity of (5Z)-4-Bromo-5-(Bromomethylene)-3-Butyl-2(5H)-Furanone on Bacillus subtilis,” (with D. Ren, L. Bedzyk, D. England, S. Kjelleberg, P. Setlow, S. Thomas and R.W. Ye), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Differential Gene Expression Shows Natural Brominated Furanones Interfere with the Autoinducer-2 Bacterial Signaling System of Escherichia coli,” (with D. Ren, L. Bedzyk, R.W. Ye and S. Thomas), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Quorum-Sensing Antagonist (5Z)-4-Bromo-5-(Bromomethylene)-3-Butyl-2(5H)-Furanone Influences Siderophore Biosynthesis in Pseudomonas putida and Pseudomonas aeruginosa,” (with D. Ren and R. Zuo), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Differential Gene Expression Indicates a Plant-Derived Compound C110 Removes Escherichia coli Biofilms by Destabilizing Biofilm Cells,” (with D. Ren, R. Zuo, L. Bedzyk, R. W. Ye, G. Eldridge and M. Pasmore), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Active Site Engineering of the Epoxide Hydrolase from Agrobacterium radiobacter to Reduce the Toxicity of Aerobic Degradation of Chlorinated Ethenes,” (with L. Rui, L. Cao and K.F. Reardon), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Directed Evolution of Toluene-o-Xylene Monooxygenase from Pseudomonas stutzeri OX1 for the Production of 4-Methylresorcinol, Methylhydroquinone, Pyrogallol, 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene, Nitrohydroquinone, 3-, and 4-Nitrocatechol,” (with G. Vardar and K. Ryu), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Tailoring Regiospecificity of Toluene Monooxygenase of Ralstonia pickettii PKO1 via Saturation Mutagenesis,” (with Y. Tao, A. Fishman, B. Fairbanks, and W.E. Bentley), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Toluene Monooxygenase of Ralstonia pickettii PK01 is a para-Hydroxylating Enzyme,” (with A. Fishman and Y. Tao), American Society for Microbiology National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2004.

“Tuning Toluene ortho-Monooxygenase of Burkholderia cepacia G4 for Regiospecific Hydroxylation of Indole,” (with L. Rui and K.F. Reardon), American Chemical Society National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 2004.

“Saturation Mutagenesis of Toluene 4-Monooxygenase from Pseudomonas mendocina KR1 for the Production of 3-Methoxycatechol, Methoxyhydroquinone, and Methylhydroquinone,” (with Y. Tao, A. Fishman and W.E. Bentley), American Chemical Society National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 2004.


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“Directed Evolution of Toluene-o-Xylene Monooxygenase from Pseudomonas stutzeri OX1 for the Production of 4-Methylresorcinol, Methylhydroquinone, Pyrogallol, and 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene,” (with G. Vardar), American Chemical Society National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 2004.

“Stationary-Phase Signals Affect Autoinducer-2 and Gene Expression in Escherichia coli,” (with D. Ren, L. Bedzyk, R.W. Ye and S. Thomas), American Chemical Society National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 2004.

“A Comparison of Two Metabolic Engineering Approaches for Toluene-o-Monooxygenase Expression in Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas putida,” (with V.A. Pferdeort and K.F. Reardon), American Institute for Chemical Engineering National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 18, 2003.

“Differential Gene Expression to Investigate the Toxicity of (5Z)-4-Bromo-5-(Bromomethylene)-3-Butyl-2(5H)-Furanone on Bacillus subtilis and Its Use to Reduce Corrosion Related to Desulfotomaculum orientis,” (with D. Ren, L. Bedzyk, S. Thomas and R.W. Ye), American Institute for Chemical Engineering National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 19, 2003.

“Pitting Corrosion Control Using Regenerative Biofilms,” (with R. Zuo, D. Ornek, B.C. Syrett, and F.B. Mansfeld), American Institute for Chemical Engineering National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 18, 2003.

“Gene Expression in Biofilms of Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis,” (with D. Ren, L. Bedzyk, P. Setlow, S. Thomas and R.W. Ye), Biofilms 2003, Victoria, Canada, November 2, 2003.

“Directed Evolution of Toluene 4-Monooxygenase of Pseudomonas mendocina KR1 for 4-Nitrocatechol Production from Nitrobenzene,” (with A. Fishman, Y. Tao and W.E. Bentley), Biocatalyst Function and Design, University of Iowa, Iowa City, October 27, 2003.

“Directed Evolution of Toluene 4-Monooxygenase of Pseudomonas mendocina KR1 for 4-Nitrocatechol Production from Nitrobenzene,” (with A. Fishman, Y. Tao and W.E. Bentley), Pseudomonas 2003, Quebec, Canada, September 6-10, 2003.

“Oxidation of Benzene to Phenol, Catechol, and 1,2,3-Trihydroxybenzene by Toluene 4-Monooxygenase of Pseudomonas mendocina KR1 and Toluene 3-Monooxygenase of Ralstonia pickettii PKO1,” (with Y. Tao, A. Fishman and W.E. Bentley), Pseudomonas 2003, Quebec, Canada, September 6-10, 2003.

“Engineering Burkholderia cepacia R34 2,4-DNT Dioxygenase for Enhanced Green Chemistry Applications,” (with B.G. Keenan, T. Leungsakul and B.F. Smets), Pseudomonas 2003, Quebec, Canada, September 6-10, 2003.

“DNA Shuffling and Saturation Mutagenesis of 2,4-DNT Dioxygenase of Burkholderia sp. strain DNT for Enhanced 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Degradation,” (with T. Leungsakul, B.G. Keenan and B.F. Smets), Pseudomonas 2003, Quebec, Canada, September 6-10, 2003.

Lei Zhu

Session Chair, P29 DPOLY: Crystallization of Polymers, American Physical Society National Meeting, Montreal, QC, Canada, March 22-26, 2004.


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Membership Chair, North American Thermal Analysis Society. Presentations

“Ionomeric Materials Fabrication and Characterization,” invited presentation, UTC Fuel Cells/UConn Seminar Series at UTC Fuel Cells, South Windsor, CT, August 11, 2003.

“Comparison of Crystallization Kinetics in Various Nano-confined Environments,” contributed presentation, 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 11, 2003.

“Crystallization in Various Nano-confined Environments,” contributed poster, the European Discussion Meeting on Polymer Physics, Waldau, Germany, September 24-27, 2003.

“Complex Phase Transformations and Nano-confined Polymer Crystallization,” invited presentation, 3rd Emerging Information Technology Conference (EITC), Princeton, NJ, October 31, 2003.

“Self-assembly and Crystallization Behaviors in Crystalline Block Copolymer,” invited presentation, Chemistry Department, SUNY Binghamton, NY, February 27, 2004.

“Immobilization of PTA in Nafion® Membranes and Their Application in High Temperature Fuel Cell,” poster presentation, (with Y. Liu and J.M. Fenton), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Self-assembly Behavior and Crystallization of a Low Molecular Weight Double Crystalline Polyethylene-block-Poly(ethylene oxide) Diblock Copolymer,” contributed oral presentation, American Physical Society Meeting, Montreal, Canada, March 22, 2004.

“Complex Transformations between Bicontinuous Cubic and Cylinder Phases in a Polystyrene-block-Poly(ethylene oxide) Diblock Copolymer,” contributed poster, American Physical Society Meeting, Montreal, Canada, March 22, 2004.

“Self-assembly and Crystallization Behaviors in Crystalline Block Copolymer,” invited presentation, Chemistry Department, University of Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, March 26, 2004.

“Structure and Morphology of Crystalline Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites,” invited presentation, Annual Associate Program Advisory Board Meeting, May 26, 2004.

“Self-assembly and Crystalline Morphology in Polyethylene and Poly(ethylene oxide) Copolymers,” invited, International Symposium on Polymer Physics Conference, Dali, China, June 1, 2004.

“Epitaxial Phase Transformation and Crystallization in Cylindrical and Double Gyroid Mesophases in Diblock Copolymers,” invited presentation, East-Asia Polymer Conference (EAPC-3), Chengdu, China, June 6, 2004.


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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004 The Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department continued solid growth in its programs. The faculty sustained vigorous research and scholarship programs and received numerous honors and awards. Enrollment trends in the department appear to be responding to active outreach and recruitment activities. The department was assigned 25% additional space. The department planned a new graduate program that will be implemented in the coming academic year. FACULTY

Assistant Professor Jeong-Ho Kim joined the faculty January 1, 2004 following a brief post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His area of expertise is in applied mechanics. During the year, the University disbanded the Geology & Geophysics Department and as a result, Associate Professor Lanbo Liu will be joining the CEE faculty July 1, 2004. His area of expertise is in geophysics, with particular emphasis on the use of ground penetrating radar. Among other courses, Professor Liu will be bringing GEOL 229 – Engineering Geology under the CEE umbrella, making the course more accessible to our students. Associate Professor Lisa Aultman-Hall was appointed Director of the Connecticut Transportation Institute. In addition, she gained tenure effective the coming academic year. Associate Professor Norman Garrick was on a full-year sabbatical leave for the 2004 calendar year. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

The faculty continues to sustain a robust research program with slightly under $3 million in expenditures supporting more than 60 graduate assistants and 7 post-doctoral fellows. Scholarly production is growing rapidly, with nearly 200 journal articles, books, book chapters and conference proceedings published, with an average of over two publications per graduate student per year and over four publications per faculty per year. HONORS AND AWARDS

Associate Professor Amvrossios Bagtzoglou was appointed a member of the New York State Academy of Sciences. Associate Professor Kenneth Demars received a Technical Editor’s Award from ASTM. Professor John DeWolf was inducted into the Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering. In addition, Professor DeWolf was awarded the C. R. Klewin, Inc. Award for Excellence in Teaching. Associate Professor Norman Garrick received a Fulbright fellowship. Assistant Professor Jeong-Ho Kim received a “Student Benchmark Competition Award” from ASME and U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics. Associate Professor Ramesh Malla received an official citation from the State of Connecticut General Assembly for his many years of significant volunteer support of the Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC). In addition, Professor Malla was the General Chair for the 9th International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments for the ASCE Aerospace Division. Associate Professor Fred Ogden was co-chair of the national ASCE/EWRI Groundwater Issues Symposium. Northeast Utilities Foundation Chair Professor of Environmental Engineering Dani Or was selected to be a Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America. Associate Professor Barth F. Smets co-chaired a national invitation-only DOE/NSF-sponsored 3-day workshop on Horizontal Gene Flow in Microbial Communities.


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WOMEN IN ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SUMMIT MAY 3-5

The Department is fortunate to have five women among its 22 faculty, leading the nation in percentage of female faculty. Three of those women, Drs. Britt Holmén, Lisa Aultman-Hall and Allison MacKay, organized the NSF-sponsored Women in Engineering Leadership Institute Summit, May 3-5, 2004. Over 75 engineering leaders from academia and industry participated in this hands-on summit held on the Storrs campus. Participants included representatives from several professional organizations, including women presidents of three national professional societies. The objective of the summit was to develop national cooperative strategies to increase the number of women in leadership roles in both industry and academia. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TEAM WINS DESIGN COMPETITION

A team of CEE undergraduates won the first ever Metcalf & Eddy environmental engineering design competition. The winning team of Brian Canterbury, Dan Adanti, Jocelyn Michelini, Russell Ward, Haley Busch and Carlos Rexach beat out the other UConn team, which earned second place, as well as teams from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Smith College. Both UConn teams were mixes of civil engineering and environmental engineering majors supervised by Associate Professor Barth Smets. AWARDS TO ALUMNI

Alumnus Kumares C. Sinha (M.S. ’66, Ph.D. ’68) was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers at the University of Connecticut. William H. Hover (M.S. ’79) and James Kilduff (B.S. ’83, M.S. ’87) each received a Distinguished Civil & Environmental Engineering Alumnus Award from the Department. In addition, David J. O’Hearn (B.S. ’93, M.S. ’97) received the Distinguished Civil & Environmental Engineering Junior Alumnus Award. FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

During the winter break, we received access to approximately 5,000 sq.ft. of additional and newly-renovated space in the Bronwell building, to complement our current space in the adjacent Castleman building. The space was assigned to additional environmental laboratories and water resources research computing. This allowed for significant reassignment of existing space in Castleman and to provide much better office environments for our graduate students. The additional space in Bronwell has significantly relieved the space crunch in Castleman, which has emerged recently with the sustained growth trends in our research programs. Notwithstanding, there remain some renovation/remodeling needs in Castleman. ENROLLMENT

For the past few years, undergraduate enrollment has paralleled national growth trends. Currently, there are nearly 160 Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering majors, of whom 22% are female, slightly ahead of national trends. Meanwhile graduate enrollment also continues to grow and is at 61 full-time (30% female) and approximately 20 active part-time students. Twenty-six undergraduate and 2 graduate students received 26 scholarship awards for the 2003-2004 year. Course offerings continue to grow in response to increasing enrollments of CEE undergraduate majors and in service to other engineering majors. The Department offered 63 courses in 81 sections of which 43 courses and 61 sections were at the undergraduate level. MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAM

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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ARCHIVAL TECHNICAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

2003-2004 Michael L. Accorsi

“Computational Modeling of Parachute Fluid-Structure Interactions,” (with K. Stein, T. Tezduyar, R. Benney and H. Johari), Computational Fluid Dynamics Journal, Vol. 12, pp. 516-526, 2003. “Continuum Plate Model for Lattice Block Material,” (with E. Ziegler and M. Bennett), Mechanics of Materials, Vol. 36, pp. 753-766, 2004. “Finite Element Mesh Update Methods for Fluid-Structure Interaction Simulations,” (with Z. Xu), Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Vol. 40, pp. 1259-1269, 2004. “A New Finite Element for Modeling Pneumatic Muscle Actuators,” (with B. Zhou and J.W. Leonard), Computers & Structures, Vol. 82, pp. 845-856, 2004. “Finite Element Formulation for Modeling Sliding Cables Elements,” (with B. Zhou and J.W. Leonard), Computers & Structures, Vol. 82, pp. 271-280, 2004.

Emmanouil N. Anagnostou

“High-Resolution Rainfall Estimation from X-Band Polarimetric Radar Measurements,” (with W.F. Krajewski, A. Kruger and B. Miriovsky), Journal of Hydrometeorology, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 110-128, 2004. “High-Frequency Estimation of Thunderstorms via Satellite Infrared and a Long-Range Lightning Network in Europe,” (with T.G. Chronis and T. Dinku), Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, Vol. 130, Part B, No. 599, pp. 1555-1575, April 2004. “Retrieval of Precipitation Profiles from Multiresolution, Multifrequency, Active and Passive Microwave Observations,” (with M. Grecu and W. Olson), Journal of Applied Meteorology, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 562-575, 2004. “Assessment of Current Passive Microwave and Infrared Based Satellite Rainfall Remote Sensing for Flood Prediction,” (with F. Hossain), Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmosphere, Vol. 109, D07102, doi:10.1029/2003JD003986, 2004. “Sensitivity Analyses of Satellite Rainfall Retrieval and Sampling Error on Flood Prediction Uncertainty,” (with F. Hossain and T. Dinku), IEEE Transactions on Geosciences and Remote Sensing, Vol. 42, (1), 2004. “Error Analysis for a Long-Range Lightning Monitoring Network of Ground-Based Receivers in Europe,” (with T.G. Chronis), Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmosphere, Vol. 108(D24), pp. 4779, doi:10.1029/2003JD003776, 2003.

“Assessment of Neural Network Schemes for Classification of Cloud Data,” (with F. Hossain, N. Agarwal and T. Dinku), Journal of Environmental Systems, Vol. 29(2), pp. 151-173, 2003.


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Lisa M. Aultman-Hall

“Evaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers,” (with J. Hing and N. Stamatiadis), Journal of Safety Research, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 343-351, 2003. “The Development of a Random Sampling Procedure for Local Road Traffic Count Locations,” (with S.T. Bowling), The Journal of Transportation Statistics, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 59-69, 2003. “Lateral Variation in Pavement Smoothness: Implications for Performance Based Contracting,” (with C. Dougan, S. Choi, B. Overturf and C. Hobson), Transportation Research Record, Vol. 1860, pp. 152-158, 2003.

Amvrossios C. Bagtzoglou

“Non-Locality of Reversed Time Particle Tracking Methods,” Environmental Forensics, Vol. 4(3), pp. 215-225, 2003.

Kenneth R. Demars

“Erosion Control Using Wood-Waste Materials,” (with R.P. Long and J.R. Ives), Journal of Compost Science and Utilization, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 35-47, Winter 2004.

John T. DeWolf

“Effect of Differential Temperature on a Curved Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge,” (with Y. Fu), Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 183-195, 2004.

Howard I. Epstein

“How Does the Change from ACI 318-99 to 318-02 Influence Capacity?,” ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 180-185, November 2003. “ACI 318-02 Beam Strain Limit of 0.004 vs. 318-99 75% Balanced Steel,” ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 83-86, May 2004.

Britt A. Holmén

“Uncertainty in Particle Number Modal Analysis During Transient Operation of Compressed Natural Gas, Diesel and Trap-Equipped Diesel Transit Buses,” (with Y. Qu), Environmental Science & Technology, Vol. 38, pp. 2413-2423, 2004. “Roadside Particle Number Distributions and Relationships Between Number Concentrations, Meteorology, and Traffic Along a Northern California Freeway,” (with M.K. Nanzetta), Journal of Air & Waste Management Association, Vol. 54, pp. 540-554, 2004.

John N. Ivan

“Case-Based Reasoning For Assessing Intelligent Transportation Systems Benefits,” (with A. Sadek, S. Morse and W. ElDessouki), Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 173-183, May 2003.


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“Selecting Exposure Measures in Crash Rate Prediction for Two-lane Highway Segments,” (with X. Qin and N. Ravishanker), Accident Analysis & Prevention, Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 183-191, March 2004.

Jeong-Ho Kim

“T-stress, Mixed-mode Stress Intensity Factors, and Crack Initiation Angles in Functionally Graded Materials: A Unified Approach Using the Interaction Integral Method,” (with G.H. Paulino), Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 192(11-12), pp. 1463-1494, 2003. “An Accurate Scheme for Mixed-mode Fracture Analysis of Functionally Graded Materials Using the Interaction Integral and Micromechanics Models,” (with G.H. Paulino), International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 58(10), pp. 1457-1497, 2003. “The Interaction Integral for Fracture of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials: Evaluation of Stress Intensity Factors,” (with G.H. Paulino), International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 40(15), pp. 3967- 4001, 2003. “A New Approach to Compute T-stress in Functionally Graded Materials Using the Interaction Integral Method,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 71(13-14), pp.1907-1950, 2004.

Allison A. MacKay

“Modeling Tetracycline Antibiotic Sorption to Clays,” (with R.A. Figueroa and A. Leonard), Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 38, pp. 436-483, 2004.

Ramesh B. Malla

“Effects of Initial Compaction on Load-Displacement Behavior of an Activated Alumina Bed for Water Processing Applications in Space,” (with G. Anandakumar), Habitation - International Journal for Human Support Research, Vol. 9, No. 3/4, pp. 122-123, 2003.

Fred L. Ogden

“Appropriate Vertical Discretization of Richards’ Equation for Two-Dimensional Watershed-Scale Modeling,” (with C.W. Downer), Hydrological Processes, Vol. 18, pp. 1-22, 2004. “An Experimental Study of Small-Scale Variability of Reflectivity,” (with B.J. Miriovsky, A.A. Bradley, W.N. Eichinger, W.F. Krajewski, A. Kruger, B.R. Nelson, J.D. Creutin, J.M. Lapettite, G. Lee and I. Zawadzki), Journal of Applied Meteorology, Vol. 5(1), pp. 110-128, 2004. “GSSHA: A Model for Simulating Diverse Streamflow Generating Processes,” (with C.W. Downer), Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, Vol. 9(3), pp. 161-174, 2004. “Statistical Analysis of Radar-Rainfall Error Propagation,” (with H.O. Sharif, W.F. Krajewski and M. Xue), Journal of Hydrometeorology, Vol. 5(1), pp. 199-212, 2004.


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Dani Or

“Invasion Percolation of Single Component, Multiphase Fluids with Lattice Boltzmann Models,” (with M.C. Sukop), Physica B, Vol. 338, pp. 298-303, 2003. “Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Measurement of Water Content in High Surface Area Porous Media,” (with S.B. Jones), Physica B, Vol. 338, pp. 284-290, 2003. “Near-Surface Soil Water Content Measurements Using Horn Antenna Radar - Methodology and Overview,” (with G. Serbin), Vadose Zone Journal, Vol. 2, pp. 500-510, 2003. “Hydraulic Conductivity of Unsaturated Fractured Porous Media: Flow in a Cross-Section,” (with M. Tuller), Advances in Water Resources, Vol. 26, No. 8, pp. 883-898, 2003. “Gas Diffusion Measurement and Modeling in Coarse-Textured Porous Media,” (with S.B. Jones and G. Bingham), Vadose Zone Journal, Vol. 2, pp. 602-610, 2003. “Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Analytical Volume Balance Model for Soil Water Dynamics Under a Drip Irrigation,” (with K.B. Mmolawa), Soil Science Society of America Journal, Vol. 67, pp. 1657-1671, 2003. “A Review of Advances in Dielectric and Electrical Conductivity Measurement in Soils Using Time Domain Reflectometry,” (with D.A. Robinson, S.B. Jones, J.M. Wraith and S.P. Friedman), Vadose Zone Journal, Vol. 2, pp. 444-474, 2003. “A Variable-Volume TDR Probe for Measuring Water Content in Large Soil Volumes,” (with C.F. Souza and E.E. Matsura), Soil Science Society of America Journal, Vol. 68, pp. 25-31, 2004. “Lattice Boltzmann Method for Modeling Liquid-Vapor Interfacial Configurations in Porous Media,” (with M.C. Sukop), Water Resources Research, Vol. 40 (1), 1509, 10.1029/2003WR002333, 2004. “Relationship Between Temperature Sensitivity of Capillary Pressure and Soil Particle Size,” (with S.A. Grant), Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 31, L07501, doi:10.1029/2003GL019211, 2004.

Barth F. Smets

“Plasmid Introduction in Metal-Stressed Subsurface-Derived Microcosms: Plasmid Fate and Community Response,” (with J.B. Morrow and C. Arango), Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 69, pp. 4087-4097, 2003.

“Perceived Substrate Characteristics are a Function of AFM Probe and Imaging Fluid Properties,” (with J.B. Morrow and D. Grasso), Langmuir, Vol. 19, pp. 6151-6159, 2003.

“Start-Up of Autotrophic Nitrogen Removal Reactors via Sequential Biocatalyst Addition,” (with K. Pynaert, D. Beheydt and W. Verstraete), Environmental Science & Technology, Vol. 38, pp. 1228-1235, 2004.


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“High Diversity Among Environmental E. coli Isolates From a Bovine Feedlot,” (with H. Yang, R.T. Vinopal and D. Grasso), Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 70, pp. 1528-1536, 2004. “Attenuation of a Mixed Chromium and Chlorinated Ethene Groundwater Plume in Estuarine Influenced Glaciated Sediments,” (with L.A. Hellerich, M.A. Panciera, N.P. Nikolaidis and G.M. Dobbs), Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation, Vol. 23, pp. 74-84, 2003. “Enhancement of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbon Desorption by Complexing Agents in Weathered Soil: Correlation With Colloid Generation,” (with K. Subramanian, C. Stepp, J.J. Pignatello and D. Grasso), Environmental Engineering Science, Vol. 21, pp. 515-524, 2004. “Saturation Mutagenesis of Burkholderia cepacia R34 2,4-DNT Dioxygenase for Synthesizing Nitrohydroquinone, Methylhydroquinone, and Methoxyhydroquinone,” (with B.G. Keenan, T. Leungsakul and T.K. Wood), Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 70, pp. 3222-3231, 2004. “Relative Efficacy of Intrinsic and Extant Parameters for Modeling Biodegradation of Synthetic Organic Compounds in Activated Sludge: Dynamic Systems,” (with B.S.J. Magbanua, C. Stanfill, S.M. Fehniger, F. Farkas and C.P.L.J. Grady), Water Environment Research, Vol. 76, pp. 256-268 2004.

Guiling Wang

“Climate Change, Climate Modes, and Climate Impacts,” (with D.S. Schimel), Annual Review for Environment and Resources, Vol. 28, pp. 1-28, 2003. “Decadal Variability of Rainfall in the Sahel: Results from the Coupled GENESIS-IBIS Atmosphere-Biosphere Model,” (E. Eltahir, J.A. Foley, D. Pollard and S. Levis), Climate Dynamics, Vol. 22, doi: 10.1007/s00382-004-0411-3, 2004. “How Does the Partitioning of Evapotranspiration and Runoff Between Different Processes Affect the Variability and Predictability of Soil Moisture and Precipitation?” (with R.E. Dickinson, X.B. Zeng and Q.C. Zeng), Advances of Atmospheric Sciences, Vol. 20(3), pp. 475-478, 2003. “Regime Shifts in the Sahara and Sahel: Interactions Between Ecological and Climatic Systems in Northern Africa,” (with J.A. Foley, M.T. Coe and M. Scheffer), Ecosystems, Vol. 6, pp. 524-539, doi: 10.1007/s10021-002-0227-0, 2003.


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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, BOOK SECTIONS & EDITED VOLUMES

2003-2004 Lisa M. Aultman-Hall

“Bicycle Transportation,” chapter in Transportation Engineers’ Handbook, (M. Kutz, ed.) McGraw-Hill, 21 pages, 2003.

Amvrossios C. Bagztoglou

“Mathematical Methods for Hydrologic Inversion: The Case of Pollution Source Identification,” (J. Atmadja), chapter 17 in Environmental Impact Assessment of Recycled Hazardous Waste Materials on Surface and Ground Waters: Chemodynamics, Toxicology, Modeling and Information Systems, The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, Water Pollution Series, Vol. 5/Part F, Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg, ISBN 3-540-00268-5, pp. 445-475, 2004.

John T. DeWolf

Mechanics of Materials, Third Edition, Italian Edition (with F.P. Beer and E.R. Johnston), McGraw Hill Inc., 772 pages, 2003.

Britt A. Holmén

“Air Quality,” (with D.A. Niemeier), chapter 4 in Handbooks in Transport, Volume 4: Handbook of Transport and the Environment, (D.A. Hensher and K.J. Button, eds.), pp. 61-79, Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2003.


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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS

2003-2004 Nelly M. Abboud

“Recycled Wastewater and its Positive Impact on the Environment in Lebanon,” (with P. Bousader), ALES Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Technology in the New Millennium, pp. 76-82, Beirut, Lebanon, December 2003. “Regulation and its Role in Reducing Industrial Discharges of Toxic Chemicals into Local Receiving Water in Connecticut,” (with K. Keenan), Proceedings of the International Conference on Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications, Beirut, Lebanon, May 31-June 4, 2004.

Michael L. Accorsi

“Airdrop Simulations of Controlled Parachute Descents,” (with R. Charles, R. Benney, K. Stein, T. Tezduyar, S. Sathe, M. Senga, C. Ozcan, T. Soltys, V. Kumar, Z. Xu, B. Zhou and H. Johari), Proceedings of the 2003 Users Group Conference, Department of Defense, High Performance Computing Modernization Program, pp. 160-164, Bellevue, WA, June 9-13, 2003.


“High-Resolution Rainfall Rate and DSD Estimation from X-Band Polarimetric Radar Measurements,” (with M.N. Anagnostou and W.F. Krajewski), Proceedings of the 18th Conference on Hydrology, Seattle, WA, January 2004. “Assessment of Satellite Rainfall Estimation in Simulating Land Surface Processes,” (with K.H. Lee, T. Dinku, D. Wang and A. Tadesse), Proceedings of the 18th Conference on Hydrology, Seattle, WA, January 2004.

“Experimental Investigation of an X-Band Polarimetric Algorithm for Attenuation Correction and Microphysical Retrievals,” (with M.N. Anagnostou and J. Vivekanandan), Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Hydrological Applications of Weather Radar, Melbourne, Australia, February 2-4, 2004. “Efficient Uncertainty Assessment for Satellite Rainfall Observations with Application to Flood Prediction,” (with F. Hossain and A.C. Bagtzoglou), Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments, pp. 276-283, League City, TX, March 7-10, 2004. “Progress Towards Developing a Radar Calibration Method for Improved Rainfall Estimation,” (with S. Baun, M.N. Anagnostou, R.G. Knox and A.C. Bagtzoglou), Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments, pp. 290-298, League City, TX, March 7-10, 2004.


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“Models Relating Pavement Quality Measures,” (with E. Jackson, C. Dougan and S. Choi), Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Paper No. 04-4691, Washington, DC, January 2004. “Towards Continental Freight Transportation Planning Models,” (with F. Guo), European Transport Conference, Strasbourg, France, October 8-10, 2003. “Public Perceptions of Traffic Calming Devices,” (with J. Du, J. Ivan and P. Gårder), Proceedings of the 2003 Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting and Exhibit, Seattle, WA, August 7-10, 2003.


“Efficient Uncertainty Assessment for Satellite Rainfall Observations with Application to Flood Prediction,” (with F. Hossain and E.N. Anagnostou), Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments, pp. 276-283, League City, TX, March 7-10, 2004. “Progress Towards Developing a Radar Calibration Method for Improved Rainfall Estimation,” (S. Baun, M.N. Anagnostou, R.G. Knox and E.N. Anagnostou), Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments, pp. 290-298, League City, TX, March 7-10, 2004.

Kenneth R. Demars

“Testing of Wood Waste Products for Erosion Control,” (with R.P. Long), Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Environmental Geotechnology, 10 pages , Helsinki, Finland, June 7-10, 2004.

John T. DeWolf

“Development and Implementation of a Continuous Monitoring System on a Concrete Box Girder Bridge in Connecticut,” (with T.F. Lengyel), Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, pp. 262-269, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, September 2003. “Monitoring of Century-Old Railroad Truss Bridge,” (with M.R. DelGrego and M.P. Culmo), Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 20 pages, Washington, DC, January 2004. “Behavior of Steel Bridges Under Superload Permit Vehicles,” (with M.P. Culmo and M.R. DelGrego), Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 21 pages, Washington, DC, January 2004.

John N. Ivan

“Public Perceptions of Traffic Calming Devices,” (with J. Du, P. Gårder and L.M. Aultman-Hall), Proceedings of the 2003 Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting and Exhibit, Seattle, WA, August 7-10, 2003. “A New Approach for Including Traffic Volumes in Crash Rate Analysis and Forecasting,”


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Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Paper No. 04-3414, Washington, DC, January 2004. “Statistical Challenges with Modeling Motor Vehicle Crashes: Understanding the Implications of Alternative Approaches,” (with D. Lord and S.P. Washington), Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Paper No. 04-3162, Washington, DC, January 2004. “Hierarchical Bayesian Estimation of Hourly Exposure Functions for Two-lane Roads by Crash Type and Time of Day,” (with X. Qin, N. Ravishanker and D.I. Tepas), Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Paper No. 04-3155, Washington, DC, January 2004.

Allison A. MacKay

“Antibiotic Mobility in Soils,” (with R.A. Figueroa, D.E. Seremet, A.M. Leonard, A.D. Jones and D. Vasudevan), Proceedings of the Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry 24th Annual Meeting in North America, Austin, TX, November 9-13, 2003.

“Fate of Arsenic in the Shallow Groundwater/Surface Water Interface,” (with P. Gan, R. Yu and B.F. Smets), Proceedings of the Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry 24th Annual Meeting in North America, Austin, TX, November 9-13, 2003.

“Veterinary Antibiotic Sorption to Soil Minerals,” (with R.A. Figueroa and D. Vasudevan), Proceedings of the Soil Science Society of America 2003 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 2-6, 2003. “Antibiotic Sorption to Soils: Consideration of Multiple Physico-Chemical Processes,” (with R.A. Figueroa, A. Leonard and D.E. Seremet), Proceedings of the 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 7-11, 2003.

“Sorption of Oxytetracycline to Iron Oxide Particles,” (with R.A. Figueroa), Proceedings of the 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 7-11, 2003.

“Sorption of Ciprofloxacin and its Substructures to Pure Clay,” (with D.E. Seremet), Proceedings of the 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 7-11, 2003.

Ramesh B. Malla

“Structural Dynamic Response of a Solar Sail under Solar Pressure and Thermal Loading,”(with C. Lin), Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments - Earth & Space 2004, pp. 983-990, League City, Houston, TX, March 7-10, 2004. “Force-Displacement Behavior of Activated Alumina Packed Beds for Water Processing Application in Space Life Support Systems,” (with G. Anandakumar), Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments - Earth & Space 2004, pp. 413-420, League City, TX, March 7-10, 2004. “Coupled Thermo-Structural Analysis of an Earth Orbiting Flexible Structure,” (with C. Lin), Proceedings of the AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Paper# AIAA-2004-1793, 11 pages, Palm Spring, CA, April 19-22, 2004.


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“Inner Core Bending Light Loss in a Special Dual-Core Optical Fiber,” (with E. Deerungroj), Proceedings of the SEM 2004 X International Congress, 7 pages, Costa Mesa, CA, June 7-10, 2004.

Rusk Y. Masih

“The Role of U.S. Universities and Corporations in Continuous Engineering Education,” Proceedings of the 9th Conference on Continuing Engineering Education, Tokyo, Japan, May 2004.

Fred L. Ogden

“A Test of Two Distributed Hydrologic Models with WSR-88D Radar Precipitation Data Input in Arizona,” Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Radar Meteorology, American Meteorological Society, Seattle, WA, August 6-12, 2003.

Dani Or

“Effects of Variable Gravity on Porous Media Matric Potential and Water Content Measurements,” (with J.H. Norikane, S.B. Jones, S.L. Steinberg and H.G. Levine), ASAE Annual International Meeting, ASAE Technical Paper 034067, Las Vegas, NE, July 27-30, 2003. “An Automated Oxygen Diffusion Measurement System for Porous Media in Microgravity,” (with S.B. Jones, G.E., Bingham, T.S. Topham, I.G. Podolsky and O.M. Strugov), Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES), SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-2612, Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 7-10, 2003. “Liquid-Gas Interfacial Configurations in Angular Pores under Microgravity,” (with M. Tuller and S.B. Jones), Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference, League City, TX, March 7-10, 2004. “Automated Systems for Oxygen Diffusion Measurements in Porous Media at 1g and 0g,” (S.B. Jones and G.E. Bingham), Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Earth and Space Conference, League City, TX, March 7-10, 2004.

Barth F. Smets

“Effect of Nutrients, Chelating Agents, and Site-Derived Enrichment Cultures on PAH Biodegradation in a Coal-Tar Contaminated Soil,” (with J. Li, J.J. Pignatello, D. Grasso and E. Monseratte), Proceedings of 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 7-11, 2003. “Role of Proteinaceous Cellular Appendages in Initial Attachment and Adhesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1,” (with J.B. Morrow and D. Grasso), Proceedings of t Biofilms 2003, American Society for Microbiology, Victoria, Canada, November 1-6, 2003. “Microbial Contribution to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degradation in the Rhizosphere,” (with C. Ely), Proceedings of 14th Annual West Coast Conference on Soils, Sediments, and Water, Association for Environmental Health & Sciences, San Diego, CA, March 15-18, 2004.


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“Role of Cellular Appendages in Adhesion and Transport of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 in Porous Media,” (with R. Stratton, J.B. Morrow and D. Grasso), Proceedings of the 78th Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, American Chemical Society, New Haven, CT, June 20-23, 2004. “Fate of Arsenic in the Shallow Groundwater/Surface Water Interface,” (with P. Gan, R. Yu and A.A. MacKay), Proceedings of the SETAC 24th Annual Meeting in North America, Austin, TX, November 9-13, 2003.


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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ACTIVE RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

2003-2004 Michael L. Accorsi

“Analytical Determination and Optimization of the Mechanical Properties of Lattice Block Materials,” Office of Naval Research, 6/1/00-5/31/04, $109,905. “Transition of Lattice Block Material Research to Electric Boat Corporation,” Electric Boat Corporation, 9/1/00-8/31/03, $33,000. “Computational Modeling of Ceramic Matrix Composites,” Pratt & Whitney, 02/01/03-12/31/04, $141,404. “IPA 2003 on Advanced Parachute Simulations,” U.S. Army Natick RD&E Center, 5/19/03- 8/22/03, $12,350. “Computer Simulation and Evaluation of Static Line Deployment Procedures,” U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center, 5/15/03-2/01/04, $15,000. “Development and Application of Two Simulation Capabilities for Airdrop Systems,” U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center, 6/01/04-12/31/04, $34,040.


“Deployment of a Mobile Polarimetric X-Band Radar and in situ Instrumentation to Support QPE and Microphysical Studies of Tropical Systems in CAMEX-4,” NASA, 8/1/01-7/31/04, $360,231. “Investigation of Thunderstorm Monitoring from an Experimental Sferics Receiver Network,” NASA, 9/1/01-8/31/04, $76,000. “Investigation of Flood Prediction from Satellite Data,” NASA, 9/1/02-8/31/05, $76,000. “Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimation and Investigating Improvements on Weather and Climate Analysis,” NASA, 2/1/02-1/30/05, $242,000. “CAREER: Improved Knowledge on Precipitation Microphysics for Advancing Radar Rainfall Estimation and Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting,” National Science Foundation-Geosciences, 2/1/02-1/31/06, $420,000. “Continuous and High-Resolution Thunderstorm Monitoring in Africa and Beyond to Support Water Cycle Research,” National Science Foundation-Geosciences, 3/1/03-3/14/06, $331,234. “Spatial Averaging of Oceanic Rainfall Variability Using Underwater Sound,” National Science Foundation-Geosciences, 4/1/03-3/31/06, $189,436.


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“Incorporating Truck Flows into the State-wide Planning Traffic Model,” Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program, 6/1/02-5/31/04, $100,000. “Developing a Methodology to Evaluate the Safety of Shared-use Paths,” Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program, 6/1/02-8/31/03, $25,000. “Factors Affecting Young Drivers Safety,” Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program, 6/1/03-5/31/04, $35,981. “Route Behavior Analysis from a System Efficiency Perspective,” (with co-PIs: E. Parkany and W. ElDessouki), New England University Transportation Center, 9/1/02-2/29/04, $57,250. “Program Development for the Connecticut Transportation Institute,” (with co-PI: C. Dougan (60%)), Connecticut Department of Transportation, 1/1/03-6/30-04, $105,240. “Development of Internet-Based Computer Databases for the Connecticut Department of Transportation,” (with co-PI: J. Mahoney (80%)), Connecticut Department of Transportation, 1/1/04-12/31/04, $136,000. “Evaluating the Long-Term Performance of Pavements Thermally Imaged During Construction,” (with co-PI: J. Mahoney (80%)), Connecticut Department of Transportation, 1/1/04-8/31/04, $48,000. “Modeling the Spatial Distribution of Fine Particulate Matter Emissions from Transportation Vehicles,” (with co-PI: B.A. Holmén (50%)), National Science Foundation, 10/15/03-9/30/04, $318,000. “Modeling Modal Transient Events for Vehicle Emission Models,” (with co-PI: B.A. Holmén (50%)), New England University Transportation Center, 9/1/03-8/31/04, $53,421. “Parking Demand Management for Sustainable Development: Learning from Innovative New England Communities,” (with co-PI: N.W. Garrick (67%)), New England University Transportation Center, 9/1/03-8/31/04, $63,348. “Women Engineering Faculty Leadership Network,” (with co-PI: B.A. Holmén (50%)), National Science Foundation, 8/1/03-731/06, $100,000.


“Sustainable Yield of the University of Connecticut Fenton River Well Field,” (with co-PIs: G. Warner (20%), F.L. Ogden (30%) and J. Starn (20%)), University of Connecticut, 01/1/03-5/31/05, $524,000. “Chaotic Advection Enhanced Remediation,” University of Connecticut IWR, 5/1/04-2/28/05, $49,900. “Development of an Efficient Inverse Method for Near Real-Time Atmospheric Contamination Source Identification,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 1/1/04-12/31/04, $15,900.


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Christian F. Davis

“Technology Transfer Center,” (with co-PI: D. Shea (90%)), Connecticut Department of Transportation, 1/1/03-9/30/03, $310,172. “Continuation of the Cooperative Highway Research Program,” Connecticut Department of Transportation, 6/1/03-5/31/04, $349,473. “Management of the New England Transportation Consortium,” (with co-PI: G. McCarthy (90%)), Connecticut Department of Transportation, 1/1/03-9/30/03, $124,259. “Development and Implementation of a Highway Construction Quality Assurance Program for the Connecticut Department of Transportation,” Connecticut Department of Transportation, 1/1/03-9/30/03, $264,812.

Kenneth R. Demars

“Feasibility Study of Erosion Control Laboratory in New England,” (with co-PI: R.P. Long (50%)) New England Transportation Consortium, 9/1/03-8/31/04, $31,938.

John T. DeWolf

“Network of Continuous Computer-Based Bridge-Monitoring Systems in the State of Connecticut,” Connecticut Department of Transportation, 6/1/00-5/31/06, $997,000. “Monitoring of Washington Bridge, Providence, Rhode Island,” Vanasse Hangen Brustlin/Rhode Island Department of Transportation, 5/1/97-12/31/05, $10,350.

Norman W. Garrick

“Parking Demand Management for Sustainable Development: Learning from Innovative New England Communities,” (with co-PI: L.M. Aultman-Hall (33%)), New England University Transportation Center, 9/1/03-8/31/04, $63,348. “A Best Practice Guide for the Design of Context Sensitive Roadway Cross-sections,” (with co-PI: P. Miniutti (50%)), Cooperative Highway Research Program, 6/1/01-5/31/04, $90,000. “Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship,” Connecticut Department of Transportation, 8/23/03-8/22/06, $103,500. “A Guide for Municipals to the Use and Performance of Permeable Pavements,” Non-point Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO), 9/1/02-12/31/04, $22,000.

“Finding Relationships Between Land Use, Highway Geometry, Travel Speeds, and Crash Incidence on Rural and Suburban Roads,” (with co-PI: J.N. Ivan (50%)), Connecticut Department of Transportation, 5/23/04-5/22/05, $60,000. “Ability of Wood Fiber Materials to Attenuate Heavy Metals Associated with Highway Runoff,” (with co-PI: A.A. MacKay (50%)), New England Transportation Consortium, 08/23/03-08/22/05, $72,000.


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Britt A. Holmén

“CAREER: Vehicle-derived Ultrafine Particles and Their Adsorbates: Formation and Aging Effects on Organic Composition and Size Distribution,” National Science Foundation, 2/1/02-1/31/07, $375,000. “Generation, Transport and Transformation of Pesticide Residues on Airborne Fine Particulate Matter Derived from Managed Soils,” U.S. Department of Agriculture, 5/1/02-4/30/04, $158,384. “Analysis of Single Particle and Particulate Size Distribution Transit Bus Emissions Data,” California Air Resources Board, 1/4/04-5/31/04, $10,500. “Women Engineering Faculty Leadership Network,” (with co-PI: L.M. Aultman-Hall (50%)), National Science Foundation, 8/1/03-7/31/06, $100,000. “Exhaust Total Particulate Matter Mass Measurement for the CTTRANSIT Hybrid Diesel Electric Bus Evaluation Program,” Connecticut Transit, 6/1/03-5/31/05, $82,679. “Comparison of Ultrafine Particle Emissions of Hybrid-Electric and Particle-Trap Diesel Connecticut Transit Buses,” Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program, 6/1/03-5/31/05, $120,000. “Modeling Modal Transient Events for Vehicle Emission Models,” (with co-PI: L.M. Aultman-Hall (50%)), New England University Transportation Center, 9/1/03-8/31/04, $53,421.

“Modeling the Spatial Distribution of Fine Particulate Matter Emissions from Transportation Vehicles,” (with co-PI: L.M. Aultman-Hall (50%)), U.S. Department of Agriculture, 10/15/03-9/30/04, $318,000. “Real-time Mapping and Mass Accounting of Particle Emissions from Field Crop Operations Using Portable, Elastic-Backscatter LIDAR and Cascade Impactor Technologies,” (with co-PI: D. Miller (50%)), U.S. Department of Agriculture, 4/15/04-/14/07, $466,034. “Postdoctoral Fellowship in Environmental Chemistry,” Dreyfus Foundation, (with co-PI: J. Helble (50%)), 2/1/04-1/31/06, $80,000.

John N. Ivan

“Finding Relationships Between Land Use, Highway Geometry, Travel Speeds, and Crash Incidence on Rural and Suburban Roads,” (with co-PI: N.W. Garrick (50%)), Connecticut Department of Transportation, 5/23/04-5/22/05, $60,000. “The Effect of Segment Characteristics on the Severity of Head-on Crashes on Two-Lane Rural Highways,” New England University Transportation Center (USDOT), 9/1/02-8/31/04, $60,990.

Allison A. MacKay

“Geochemistry, Biochemistry, and Surface/Groundwater Interactions for As, Cr, Ni, Zn, and Cd with Applications to Contaminated Waterfronts,” (with co-PIs: B.F. Smets (45%) and A.T. Stone (Johns Hopkins University, 10%)), U.S. EPA Hazardous Substances Research Center, 10/01/01-09/30/03, $222,017.


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Seasonal Controls of Arsenic Transport Across the Groundwater-Surface Water Interface at a Closed Landfill Site,” (with co-PI: B.F. Smets (45%) and H. Fairbrother (Johns Hopkins University, 10%)), University of Connecticut, 10/01/03-09/30/05, $273,966. “Factors Controlling Veterinary Antibiotic Sorption to Soils,” (with co-PI: D. Vasudevan (Duke University, 50%)), U.S. Department of Agriculture, 09/01/02-08/31/05, $295,000. “Occurrence and Fate of Pharmaceuticals in the Pomperaug River,” Connecticut Institute of Water Resources, 03/01/03-02/29/04, $13,799. “Pharmaceutical Sorption to Model Soil Components,” (with co-PI: D. Vasudevan (Duke University, 50%)), National Science Foundation - Division of Bioengineering & Environmental Systems, 04/01/03-03/31/06, $378,094. “Ability of Wood Fiber Materials to Attenuate Heavy Metals Associated with Highway Runoff,” (with co-PI: N.W. Garrick (50%)), New England Transportation Consortium, 08/23/03-08/22/05, $72,000. “Identifying New Strategies for the Biochemical Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Effluents,” (with co-PI: B.F. Smets (50%)), Pfizer, Inc. Central Research Division, Groton, CT, 08/31/01-08/30/04, $171,620.

Ramesh B. Malla

“Structural and Mechanical Studies of Water De-Ionizing Bed Structure for Space Applications,” Hamilton Standard Space Systems International, Inc., 9/1/00-8/31/04, $30,000. “Sealing of Small Movement Bridge Expansion Joints,” (with co-PI: M. Shaw (25%)) New England Transportation Consortium, 8/1/03-7/31/04, $75,000. “Establish Subgrade Support Values for Typical Soils in New England,” (with co-PI: V. Janoo (10%)), New England Transportation Consortium, 8/1/02-1/31/05, $80,000. “Dynamic Failure of Frame Structures at High Temperature,” (with co-PI: E. Smith (10%)), University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 6/1/03-12/31/04, $18,000.

“Stresses and Deformation in the Proton-Exchange-Membrane Fuel Cells Under Mechanical and Thermal Loads,” Connecticut NASA Core Funding Program, NASA/CT Space Grant Consortium, 3/15/04-11/30/04, $10,000. “Finite Element Analysis of Structural and Mechanical Behavior of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells,” U.S. Army Sponsored Research and Development of Miniature and Micro Fuel Cells Program, 4/16/03-4/15/06, $37,500. “Dynamic and Thermal Behavior of Solar Sails for Advanced Space Transportation,” Connecticut NASA Core Funding Program, CT Space Grant Consortium, 3/17/03-2/29/04, $10,000.


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Fred L. Ogden

“Addition of Storm Drainage Capability to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers GSSHA Model,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 9/1/03-8/31/05, $111,220. “Sub-Grid Erosion Features in a Distributed Hydrologic Model,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 9/1/03-8/31/05, $119,888. “Sustainable Yield of the University of Connecticut Fenton River Well Field,” (with co-PIs: G. Warner (20%), A.C. Bagtzoglou (30%) and J. Starn (20%)), University of Connecticut, 01/1/03-5/31/05. “Studies of Evapotranspiration, Throughfall and Soil Moisture Dynamics in Panama,” U.S. Department of Defense DURIP, 5/1/04-4/30/05, $95,000. “Water Quality Dynamics of Stormwater Retention/Detention Ponds,” (with co-PI: P. Visscher (80%)), National Science Foundation, 2/1/01-1/31/05, $244,000. “A Community-Based Consortium for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science,” National Science Foundation, 8/1/03-4/30/04, $14,833. “Watershed-Scale Monitoring and Model Development for Simulating Watersheds with Diverse Runoff Production Mechanisms,” U.S. Army Research Office, 6/1/01-9/30/04, $183,000.

Dani Or

“Hydraulic Conductivity of Unsaturated Porous Media - Film and Corner Flows in Angular Pore Space,” NRI-U.S. Department of Agriculture, 10/1/02-9/30/05, $160,000. “Thermodielectric Measurement of Soil Specific Surface Area and Bound Water,” (with co-PI: J.M. Wraith), NRI-U.S. Department of Agriculture (Soils and Soil Biology), 10/15/01-10/31/04, (total $275,000) University of Connecticut portion $135,000. “Physical Processes Affecting Microbial Habitats and Activity in Unsaturated Agricultural Soils,” (with co-PIs: S. Friedman (Israel) and J. Norton (Utah State University)), U.S.-Israel Bi-national Agriculture Resource and Development Fund (BARD), 10/15/02-10/14/05, (total $335,000) University of Connecticut portion $140,000. “Flow and Distribution of Fluid Phases Through Porous Plant Growth Media in Microgravity,” (with co-PIs: S. Steinberg (NASA JSC), I. Alexander (NASA Glenn), S.B. Jones (USU), R. Lakshmi and G. Kluetenberg (KSU) and M. Tuller (UI)), NASA (ALS), 8/23/04-8/31/05, University of Connecticut portion $281,805. “Compaction of Tilled Soils - Microscale Structural Dynamics Affecting Pore Space and Hydraulic Properties,” NRI-USDA, 7/1/03-7/31/05, $193,000.

Barth F. Smets

“Innovative Technology Development for Prevention of Pathogen Migration from Feedlots,” (with co-PIs: D. Grasso (Smith College, 30%) and R.T. Vinopal (30%)), U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, 12/15/99-6/30/04, $265,000.


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“A Graduate Fellowship Program in Environmental Biotechnology at the University of Connecticut,” (with co-PI: K.M. Noll (50%)), U.S. Department of Education, 08/15/00-08/14/04, $375,573. “Geochemistry, Biochemistry, and Surface/Groundwater Interactions for As, Cr, Ni, Zn, and Cd with Applications to Contaminated Waterfronts,” (with co-PIs: A.A. MacKay (45%), A.T. Stone (Johns Hopkins, 10%)), U.S. EPA Hazardous Substances Research Centers, 2000-STAR-A1 (Johns Hopkins University, lead institution); 10/1/01-9/30/04, University of Connecticut portion $360,686. Seasonal Controls of Arsenic Transport Across the Groundwater-Surface Water Interface at a Closed Landfill Site,” (with co-PIs: A.A. MacKay (45%), H. Fairbrother (Johns Hopkins, 10%)), U.S. EPA Hazardous Substances Research Centers, 2000-STAR-A1 10/01/03-09/30/05, $273,966. “Mechanistic Role of Plant Root Exudates in the Phytoremediation of Persistent Organic Chemicals,” (with co-PIs: D. Gage (25%), J.C White (50%), M.P.N. Gent (5%), M. Incorvia Mattina (5%) CT Agricultural Experiment Station), U.S. EPA Joint Program on Phytoremediation 2001-STAR-C1, 8/15/01-8/14/04, (total grant $400,000) University of Connecticut portion $191,214. “Directed Evolution of Aromatic Dioxygenases for Trinitrotoluene and Aminodinitrotoluene Degradation,” (with co-PI: T.K. Wood (50%)), National Science Foundation - Division of Bioengineering & Environmental Systems, 8/01/01-8/01/04, $600,002. “Identifying New Strategies for the Biochemical Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Effluents,” (with co-PI: A.A. MacKay (50%)), Pfizer, Inc. Central Research Division, Groton, CT, 08/31/01-08/30/04, $171,620. “A Workshop on Horizontal Gene Flow in Microbial Communities,” (with co-PI: T. Barkay), National Science Foundation -MCB-MO/MIP & DOE-NABIR, 11/15/03-2/28/05 $96,055.

Erling Smith

“Dynamic Failure of Frame Structures at High Temperature,” (with PI: R.B. Malla (90%)), University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 6/1/03-12/31/04, $18, 000.

Guiling Wang

“Role of Soil Moisture and Vegetation Feedback in the Seasonal Prediction of Precipitation Over the Mississippi River Basin,” National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 6/1/03-5/31/05, $240,000. “Response of the Land Climate System to Hydrologic and Radiative Forcings,” NASA/Georgia Institute of Technology, 1/1/04-12/31/04, $120,000.


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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AWARDS, HONORS, PATENTS

2003-2004 Nelly. M. Abboud

Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to the “Partners in Education Program,” Woodstock Academy, Woodstock, CT, 2003.


Elected Standing Member, the Science & Technical Advisory Committee, U.S. EPA Long Island Sound Study.

Kenneth R. Demars

Technical Editor’s Award, Special Technical Publication 1442 “Contaminated Sediments: Characterization, Evaluation, Mitigation/Restoration, and Management,” January 2004.

John T. DeWolf

Elected member, Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering. Ramesh B. Malla

Official Citation, General Assembly, State of Connecticut in Recognition of significant volunteer support to the Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC), May 1, 2004.


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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2003-2004 Nelly M. Abboud

Editor, Engineering Technology in the New Millennium, American Lebanese Engineering Society Conference, full paper proceeding (Hard copy and CD), Vol. 1, 2003. Reviewer and member, Editorial Board, Fluid/Particle Separation Journal. Member, U.S. EPA Review Panel, STAR Fellowship Proposals, Washington, DC, February 2004. Member, U.S. EPA’s National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), Peer Review Panelist Information System (PRPIS), USEPA, Washington, DC, 2003-present. Member, Civil & Environmental Engineering Industrial Advisory Council Committee, Three Rivers Community Technical College, Connecticut, January 2001- present. Member, International Organizing Committee, “International Conference on Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications,” Beirut, Lebanon, May 31 - June 4, 2004. Board Member, Organizing Committee, Natural Resources Council of Connecticut, Conferences in Hartford, CT, November 2003 and New Haven, CT, June 2004. Organizer and Chair, Environmental Session, “International Conference on Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications,” Beirut, Lebanon, May 31 - June 4, 2004. Member, Abroad Advisors, Arab Healthy Water Association, March 2004 - present.

Michael L. Accorsi

Chair, AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technical Committee, May 2003-May 2005.


Associate Editor, Journal of Applied Meteorology. Organizer, Global Precipitation Measurement and Hydrometeorological Extremes Session of the 2004 EGU Joint Assembly. Member, NASA’s New Investigator Program Peer Review Committee. Member, NASA’s Science Team on Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission. International Advisor, National Observatory of Athens, Greece. “Atmospheric Electrification Session of the American Geophysical Union,” invited speaker, Fall Meeting, December 2003.


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Lisa Aultman-Hall

Chair, Committee on Bicycling, Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences. National Academy of Sciences, NCHRP, National Cooperative Highway Research Panel Project 20-07, Project 187. Member, Advisory Committee, New England Transportation Consortium, University of Connecticut Representative to Research. Co-Host and Organizer, Women in Engineering Leadership Summit National Conference, National Science Foundation, May 3-5, 2004. Member, Ad hoc Committee, “A Study of Railcar Lavatories and Waste Management Systems,” Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Presentations

“Continental Freight Planning Models: An EU/US Comparative Perspective,” invited presentation, (with L. Tavasszy and A. Burgess (The Netherlands), and J. Holguin Veras (U.S.)), Sustainable Transport in Europe and Links and Liaisons with America, Third Meeting of the STELLA Work Group 1, Globalization, E-economy and Trade, Washington, DC, January 15-16, 2004.

“An Investigation of the Distribution of Driving Speeds Using In-vehicle GPS Data,” (with J. Du), Institute for Transportation Engineers New England District Meeting, Burlington, VT, May 2004.

“The Impact of Passengers on Young Driver Safety in Connecticut,” (with P. Padlo), Institute for Transportation Engineers New England District Meeting, Burlington, VT, May 2004.

“User Safety on Shared-Use Paths,” (with J. LaMondia), Institute for Transportation Engineers New England District Meeting, Burlington, VT, May 2004.

“Refining the Role of Non-motorized Transportation for Context Sensitive Design,” invited speaker, American Association of State and Highway Officials Non-motorized Task Force Meeting, Burlington, VT, September 2003.


Editor, Water, Air, and Soil Pollution: Advances in Remediation Technology. Associate Editor, Journal of Water Resources Research. Associate Editor, Journal of the American Water Resources Association. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Environmental Forensics. Member, Organizing Committee, 9th ASCE Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments, Houston, TX, 2004.


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Member, Organizing Committee, 2nd International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, Storrs, CT, 2004. Chair, Session on Earth-Atmosphere Interaction, Space-Based Water Resources and Hydrology, 9th ASCE Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments, Houston, TX, 2004. Presentations

“Near Real-Time Water Resource Contamination Event Identification,” (with S. Baun and D. Cornacchiulo), International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, Storrs, CT, September 25-26, 2003.

“Chaotic Advection in Tidally-Dominated Estuarine Systems and its Potential for Water Quality Restoration,” Seminars in Oceanography, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut, Avery Point, CT, December 12, 2003.

“Efficient Uncertainty Assessment for Satellite Rainfall Observations with Application to Flood Prediction,” Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas, Universidade de São Paulo, March 18, 2004.

“Progress Towards Developing a Radar Calibration Method for Improved Rainfall Estimation,” Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas, Universidade de São Paulo, March 19, 2004.

Kenneth R. Demars

Member, Editorial Board, ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, (8/95 to present). Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Marine Georesources and Geotechnology. Vice Chairman, ASTM Subcommittee D18.13 on Marine and Freshwater Geotechnics.

John T. DeWolf

Associate Editor, Structural Health Monitoring. Member, Connecticut Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Howard I. Epstein

Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering, Education and Practice. Chair, “Structural Renovation of Building,” Workshop, Bishop Center, Storrs, CT, November 18, 2003. Presentations

“Investigation of Damaged Structures,” invited presentation, the Torello Engineers Continuing Education Seminar Series: Sept. 23, 2003, Storrs, CT; Sept. 30, 2003, New London, CT; Oct. 14, 2003, Trumbull, CT; Oct. 21, 2003, Cromwell, CT; Oct. 28, 2003, New Preston, CT; Nov. 4, 2003, New Haven, CT.


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“Understanding Wood Construction,” invited presentation, the Torello Engineers Continuing Education Seminar Series: March 16, 2004, Storrs, CT; March 23, 2004, New London; March 30, 2004, Cromwell, CT; April 13, 2004, New Haven, CT; April 20, 2003, Westport, CT; April 27, 2004, New Preston, CT.

Norman W. Garrick

Member, NAS NCHRP Research Panel, Roundabouts and Visually Impaired Pedestrians. Member, NAS NCHRP Research Panel, Aesthetic Guide Rails.

Britt A. Holmén

Co-Host and Organizer, Women in Engineering Leadership Summit National Conference, National Science Foundation, May 3-5 2004. Member, Peer Review Panel, National Science Foundation, ADVANCE, October 2003.

John N. Ivan

Interviewed for “Main Street,” Connecticut Public Television, originally aired Nov. 21, 2003. Jeong-Ho Kim

Presentations

“Mixed-Mode Crack Propagation in Functionally Graded Materials,” (with G.H. Paulino), Recent Advances in Functionally Graded Materials Symposium, 7th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Albuquerque, NM, July 27-31, 2003.

“Isoparamatric Graded Finite Elements for Nonhomogeneous Materials,” (with G.H. Paulino), Verification & Validation in Computational Mechanics Symposium, 7th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics (Inaugural USACM & ASME PTC 60 Student Benchmark Competition), Albuquerque, NM, July 27-31, 2003.

Allison A. MacKay

Symposium Organizer, “Chemistry of Polar and Ionogenic Organic Compounds at the Mineral-Water Interface,” (with D. Vasudevan, Duke University, co-Organizer), Environmental Chemistry Division, 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 7-22, 2003.

Ramesh B. Malla

Editor (with A. Maji), Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments - Earth & Space 2004 (Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments held March 7-10, 2004, Houston, TX); published by ASCE, Reston, VA; March 2004, 1061 p.

Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers. Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Space Structures, U.K.


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General Chair, 9th ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments (EARTH & SPACE 2004), Houston, TX, March 7-10, 2004. Member, Planning Committee, ASCE Representative for the 45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/ AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Palm Springs, CA, April 19-22, 2004. Session Chair, “Dynamics,” 45th AIAA/ASME/ ASCE/AHS/ACS Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Palm Springs, CA, April 19-22, 2004. Chair, ASCE SDM Conference Liaison Committee (2001-present). Member: Committee on Dynamics and Controls, Aerospace Division; Advanced Composite Materials and Structures; and Space Engineering and Construction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Member, Structural Dynamics Technical Committee, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Presentations

“Effects of Inelastic Cyclic Member Behavior on the Dynamic Response of Truss Structures,” (with P. Agarwal), 17th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference (EM2004), University of Delaware, Delaware, MD, June 13-16, 2004.

“Clamping Force Effects on Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Structure,” (with E. Deerungroj and G. Anandakumar), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Special Considerations for Design of Structures Against Catastrophic Collapse,” (with P. Agarwal), poster, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, Storrs, CT, September 25-26, 2003.

“A Specialized Fiber Optic Sensor for Infrastructure Security,” (with E. Deerungroj), poster, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, Storrs, CT, September 25-26, 2003, Storrs, CT.

“Dynamic and Thermal Behavior of Solar Sails for Advanced Space Transportation,” (with C. Lin), poster, Connecticut Space Grant Consortium Award Reception, Windsor Locks, CT, April 26, 2004.

“Experimental Studies of Activated Alumina Packed Beds for Processing Water in Space Station,” (with N. Diaz), poster, Connecticut Space Grant Consortium Award Reception, Windsor Locks, CT, April 26, 2004.

Rusk Y. Masih

Presentation

“Shield Against Terrorist Bomb,” poster session, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, September 2003.


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Fred L. Ogden

Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering. Co-Chair, ASCE/EWRI Symposium on Groundwater Issues, Salt Lake City, UT, June 27- July 1, 2004. Member, International Organizing Committee, 6th International Symposium on the Hydrologic Applications of Weather Radar, Melbourne, Australia, February 2-4, 2004. Chair, ASCE Task Committee on Distributed Hydrologic Models, 2003-present. Member, Board of Directors, Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI), 2002-present.

Member, CUAHSI Hydrologic Observatory Design Team, 2003-present.

Dani Or

Associate Editor, Soil Science Society of America, Vadose Zone Journal, 2001-present.

Member, Steering Committee, Earth and Space 2004 - 9th ASCE Aerospace Division, March 2004, Houston, TX.

Chair and Organizer, Soil Physics Division (S-1) Annual Meeting, Soil Science Society of America, Denver, CO, November 2-6, 2003.

Chair, Soil Physics Division (S-1), Soil Science Society of America. Proposal Reviewer: Bi-National Science Foundation (Israel –US) and National Science Foundation.

Barth F. Smets

Track Coordinator, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Securities (www.engr.uconn.edu/icaths), “Biological and Chemical Threat Detection: Technology Challenges,” Storrs, CT, September 2003.

Member, Distinguished Lecture Committee, Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. Member, Research Committee and Project Subcommittee, Water Environment Federation. Presentations

“Conjugal Plasmids Impact the Surface Chemistry and Static Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas putida KT2440,” (with C. Arango, N. Kroer and J.B. Morrow), Pseudomonas 2003, Québec City, Québec, Canada, September 6-10, 2003.


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“Engineering Burkholderia cepacia R34 2,4-DNT Dioxygenase for Enhanced Green Chemistry Applications,” (with B.G. Keenan, T. Leungsakul and T.K. Wood), Pseudomonas 2003, Québec City, Québec, Canada, September 6-10, 2003.

“DNA Shuffling and Saturation Mutagenesis of 2,4-DNT Dioxygenase of Burkholderia sp. Strain DNT for Enhanced 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Degradation,” (with T. Leungsakul, B.G. Keenan and T.K. Wood), Pseudomonas 2003, Québec City, Québec, Canada, September 6-10, 2003.

“A Comprehensive Study of Nitrification Inhibition in POTWs: Summary of a Long Island Sound Study Project,” NEWEA 2004 Annual Conference, Boston, MA, January 25-28, 2004.

“Rhizosphere Microbial Community Structures are Controlled by Host Plant and Degree of Soil Contamination,” (with O. Zelennikova and C. Ely), 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, LA, May 23-27, 2004.

“Reductive Transformation of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene by Escherichia coli: Pathway, Product Toxicity, and Reducing Power Limitation,” (with H. Yin and T.K. Wood), 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, LA, May 23-27, 2004.

“Development and Characterization of Aminodinitrotoluene Transforming Microbial Enrichment Cultures,” (with D.R. Patel, H. Yin and T.K. Wood), 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, LA, May 23-27, 2004.

“Mineral-Based Biobarriers to Attenuate Escherichia coli Transport: Effect of Mineral and Cell Surface Chemistry,” (with J.B. Morrow, K. Reinauer, K. Wright, H. Yang and D. Grasso), 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, LA, May 23-27, 2004.

“Microbial Contribution to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degradation in the Rhizosphere,” (with C. Ely), 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, LA, May 23-27, 2004.


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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004

This has been an extremely productive and successful year for the Computer Science & Engineering Department. Our accomplishments include:

• Educational program highlights, including changes to our undergraduate and graduate

programs. • Successful faculty recruitment to build our program in the important area of computer

engineering. • Enhanced research programs, with both sustained and new funding initiatives.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS

During the year, we continued to revise and fine-tune our undergraduate programs. In particular, we: (1) reduced the number of credits needed to graduate for two of our three programs: Computer Science & Engineering and Computer Engineering; and, (2) introduced a course in Bioinformatics that is cross-listed with the Biomedical Engineering program. We also commenced work on the self-study report of the Computer Engineering program in preparation for an accreditation visit in fall 2004. In addition, our enrollment continues to be high (our 2004 freshman class is 25% of the total freshman class for the School of Engineering). Our graduate program also continues to receive international recognition, as demonstrated by the number of applicants from top schools worldwide and the number of students joining the department who are subsidized by their governments (including the U.S.). Specifically, for the fall 2004 semester, we have received in excess of 150 applications from around the world. Currently, the Department has more than 40 Ph.D. students and 50 M.S. students. The popularity of our programs allows us to significantly raise our acceptance standards. Lastly, during the year we developed a new qualifier examination for all Ph.D. students; this examination will mandate an assessment that Ph.D. students are able to conduct research in an area of their interests early in their program. FACULTY RECRUITING AND DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL

Recognizing that faculty are the heart of any department in a Research I university such as the University of Connecticut, we continue to search for the best faculty candidates from the top-ranked universities. We successfully recruited and hired a new tenure-track assistant professor who will start in the fall 2004 semester. Dr. Zhijie “Jerry” Shi, a researcher in the area of Computer Architecture and Security, received his Ph.D. from Princeton in Electrical Engineering in May 2004. We are extremely proud of our departmental growth in tenured and tenure-track faculty: we have added a total of 10 faculty members in the last four years (nine assistant professors as well as Sanguthevar Rajasekaran, UTC Chair Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and the Director of the General Electric e-Engineering Clinic). Lastly, we welcomed a new Administrative Coordinator, Ms. Debra Moreau, who joined the Department in November 2003 and has taken the lead in organizing the office and budgetary accounts, and a new Secretary I, Ms. Amy Wiener, who joined the Department in May 2004 to handle purchasing, travel, and graduate program paperwork. Together, they have fostered a highly professional and efficient day-to-day operation of the Departmental office.


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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Our research productivity, both in terms of funding and publications, continues to increase with both ongoing and new funding efforts. Drs. Rajaskaran, Reda Ammar and Chun-Hsi Huang, in collaboration with faculty members from the University of Florida and Dartmouth College, received a National Science Foundation-ITR grant totaling $1,206,003 ($581,000 for UConn). Dr. Dong-Guk Shin continues his successful NIH funded research program in Bioinformatics. DARPA funded $500,000 to Dr. Ian Greenshields and several CSE and ECE faculty members to study the project “Transformation Spaces: Specification and Characterization.” NSF also extends Tom Peters’ grant of $767,000 for the third year. Drs. Alex Russell and Alex Shvartsman added a new NSF grant of $155,000 to their list of funding. Drs. Steven Demurjian and Shin continued to receive more than $329,998/year in funding from the State of Connecticut Insurance Department. Similarly, Dr. Eugene Santos received additional grants from the Department of Defense via Securboration, Inc. ALO awarded Dr. Ammar $99,914 to establish a partnership program with Ain Shames University of Egypt. This year, our publication achievement includes more than 140 archival and conference papers. These are just examples and a complete list is given in the enclosed faculty reports. Our faculty members have increased their participation as officers of professional societies, as members of editorial boards, and as members of steering committees and program chairs for international conferences. Of particular note is the news that Dr. Jerry Engel was named president-elect for the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE’s largest society). Faculty members have also been invited to present their research directions and results, including keynote addresses in several major international and national conferences. In addition, faculty members have been invited to present their research at institutes such as Yale University, Cornell University and Brown University. CONCLUDING REMARK

The Computer Science & Engineering Department is in an impressive growth path. The addition of 10 high quality faculty in the last four years has increased our tenured/tenure-track faculty to a total of 20. Our undergraduate and graduate educational programs are well developed, but we continue to fine-tune them, to serve the State and the nation. Research is growing at a very rapid pace in terms of research funding, publications, and national and international service and recognition. We continue to excel in both research and teaching.


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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ARCHIVAL TECHNICAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

2003-2004 Reda Ammar

“An Parallelization Tool,” (with H. Elbolok, H. Keshk and S. Ahmed), Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 923-935, October 2003. “Performance Modeling of a Power Management/Control System,” (with H. Sholl and A.M. Mohamed), International Journal of Computing and Information Sciences (IJCIS), Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 18-24, December 2003. “Analysis and Calculation of Software Residual Time for Scheduling Applications,” (with S. Tasneem and H. Sholl), WSEAS Transactions on Computers, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 1173-1178, 2004. “Modeling and Analysis of a Multi-level Caching in Distributed Database Systems,” (with D. El Zanfaly and A.S. Eldean), WSEAS Transactions on Computers, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 1179-1184, 2004. “Efficient Resource Allocation for Parallel and Distributed Systems,” (with A.M. Mohamed and L.L. Lipsky), WSEAS Transactions on Computers, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 1214-1219, April 2004.

Jun-Hong Cui

“An Architecture for Scalable, Efficient, and Fast Fault-Tolerant Multicast Provisioning,” (with M. Faloutsos and M. Gerla), IEEE Network (Special Issue on Protection, Restoration, and Disaster Recovery), Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 26-34, March-April 2004.

Dina Goldin

“Report from the First Workshop on Geo Sensor Networks,“ (with S. Nittel, A. Stefanidis, I. Cruz, M. Egenhofer, A. Howard, A. Labrinidis, S. Madden, A. Voisard and M. Worboys), Association for Computer Machinery SIGMOD Record, (Special Issue on Sensor Network Technology Infrastructure, Security, Data Processing, and Deployment; V. Kumar, ed.) pp. 141-144, March 2004. “Variable Independence in Constraint Databases,” (with J. Chomicki, G. Kuper and D. Toman), IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp. 1422-1436, 2003.

Chun-Hsi Huang

“Distributed Path-Based Inference in Semantic Networks,” (with C. Lee, L.T. Yang and S. Rajasekaran), Journal of Supercomputing, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 211-227, 2004.

Aggelos Kiayias

“Directions in Polynomial Reconstruction Based Cryptography,” (with M. Young), IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Sciences, Vol. E87-A, No. 5, pp. 978-985, May 2004.


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Lester Lipsky

“Efficient Resource Allocation for Parallel and Distributed Systems,” (with A.M. Mohamed and R.A. Ammar), WSEAS Transactions on Computers, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 1214-1219, April 2004. “Energy Levels and Classifications of Triply Excited States of N4+, O5+, F6+ and Ne7+,” (with M.J. Conneely), Atomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables, Vol. 86, pp. 35-116, January 2004.

Ion Mandoiu

“Non-tree Routing for Reliability and Yield Improvement,” (with A.B. Kahng and B. Liu), IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 148–157, 2004. “Selecting Forwarding Neighbors in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks,” (with G. Calinescu, P.J. Wan, and A.Z. Zelikovsky), ACM Mobile Networks and Applications, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 101–111, 2004. “Scalable Heuristics for Design of DNA Probe Arrays,” (with A.B. Kahng, P. Pevzner, S. Reda and A. Zelikovsky), Journal of Computational Biology, Vol. 11, No. 2–3, pp. 429–447, 2004. “On the Skew-Bounded Minimum-Buffer Routing Tree Problem,” (with C. Albrecht, A.B. Kahng, B. Liu and A.Z. Zelikovsky), IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 22, No. 7, pp. 937-945, July 2003.

Laurent Michel

“A Simple Tabu Search for Warehouse Location,” (with P. Van Hentenryck), European Journal on Operations Research, Vol. 157, No. 3, pp. 576-591, 2004. “A Decomposition-based Implementation of Search Strategies,” (with P. Van Hentenryck), ACM Transactions on Computational Logic, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 351-383, 2004.

Thomas J. Peters

“Specifying Useful Error Bounds for Geometry Tools: An Intersector Exemplar,” (with C. Mow and N.F. Stewart), Computer Aided Geometric Design, Vol. 20, No. 5, pp. 247-251, 2003. “Computational Topology: Ambient Isotopic Approximation of 2-Manifolds,” (with N. Amenta and A.C. Russell), Theoretical Computer Science, Vol. 305, pp. 3-15, 2003. “Computational Topology for Regular Closed Sets (within the I-TANGO project),” (with J. Bisceglio, D.R. Ferguson, C.M. Hoffmann, T. Maekawa, N.M. Patrikalakis, T. Sakkalis and N.F. Stewart), invited, Topology Atlas, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 1-12, 2004 (http://at.yorku.ca/t/a/i/c/50.htm, on line journal).

Sanguthevar Rajasekaran

“Distributed Path-Based Inference in Semantic Networks,” (with C.W. Lee, C.-H. Huang and L. Yang), Journal of Supercomputing, Vol. 29, No. 2, pp. 211-227, 2004.


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“Evaluating Holistic Aggregators Efficiently for Very Large Datasets,” (with L. Fu), Journal of Very Large DataBases (VLDB), Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 148-161, 2004. “Efficient Algorithms for Selection and Sorting of Large Distributed Files on De Bruijn and Hypercube Structures,” (with D. Wei, K. Naik and S.-Y. Kuo), International Journal of Foundations of Computer Science, Vol. 14, No. 6, pp. 1129-1146, 2003.

Alexander Russell

“Computational Topology: Ambient Isotopic Approximation of 2-Manifolds” (with N. Amenta and T.J. Peters), Theoretical Computer Science, Vol. 305, pp. 3-15, 2003. “Inapproximability Results for Equations over Finite Groups,” (with L. Engebretsen and J. Holmerin), Theoretical Computer Science, Vol. 312, pp. 17-45, 2004. “The Complexity of Synchronous Do-All with Crashes,” (with C. Georgiou and A.A. Shvartsman), Distributed Computing, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 47-63, 2004. “The Hidden Subgroup Problem and Quantum Computation Using Group Representations,” (with S. Hallgren and A. Ta-Shma), SIAM Journal on Computing, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 916-934, 2003. “Quantum and Classical Function Reconstruction via Character Evaluation,” (with I. Shparlinski), Journal of Complexity, Vol. 20, pp. 404-422, 2004.

Eugene Santos, Jr.

“Intra-Organizational Logistics Management through Multi-Agent Systems,” (with F. Zhang and P.B. Luh), Electronic Commerce Research, Vol. 3, No. 3-4, pp. 337-364, 2003. “Reasoning with BKBs – Algorithms and Complexity,” (with T. Rosen and S.E. Shimony), Annals of Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 40, No. 3-4, pp. 403-425, 2004.

Alexander Shvartsman

“Cooperative Computing with Fragmentable and Mergeable Groups,” (with C. Georgiou), Journal of Discrete Algorithms, Volume 1, No. 2, pp. 211-235, 2003. “The Complexity of Synchronous Iterative Do-All with Crashes,” (with C. Georgiou and A.C. Russell), Distributed Computing, Volume 17, No 1, pp. 47-63, 2004.


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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PUBLISHED BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, BOOK SECTIONS & EDITED VOLUMES

2003-2004 Steven Demurjian

“Safety and Liveness for an RBAC/MAC Security Model,” (C. Phillips and T.C. Ting), Database and Applications Security XVII: Status and Prospects, (S. di Vimercati and I. Ray, eds.), pp. 305-318, June 2004. “Traditional Software Design,” chapter 103 in Handbook of Computer Science, 2nd edition, CRC Press, Inc., (A. Tucker, ed.), pp. 103-1 to 103-18, June 2004. “Object-Oriented Software Design,” (with P. Pia), chapter 104 in Handbook of Computer Science, 2nd edition, CRC Press, Inc., (A. Tucker, ed.), pp. 104-1 to 104-18, June 2004.

Swapna Gokhale

“Specification-level Integration of Simulation and Dependability Analysis,” (with J.R. Horgan and K.S. Trivedi), chapter in Architecting Dependable System (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), Springer Verlag, pp. 245-266, July 2003.

Dina Goldin

“Turing’s Ideas and Models of Computation,” (with E. Eberbach and P. Wegner) chapter in Alan Turing: Life and Legacy of a Great Thinker, (C. Teuscher, ed.), Springer, pp. 159-194, 2004.

Laurent Michel

“The OPL Studio Modeling System,” (with P. Van Hentenryck, F. Paulin and J.F. Puget), chapter in Modeling Languages in Mathematical Optimization, Kluwer Academic Publishers, (J. Kallrath, ed.), pp. 307-351, 2004.


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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS

2003-2004 Reda A. Ammar

“Modeling Parallel and Distributed Systems with Finite Workloads,” (with A.M. Mohamed and L. Lipsky), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 9th IEEE Workshop on Fault-Tolerant Parallel and Distributed Network-Centric Systems (FTPDS04) in conjunction with the 18th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium (IPDPS04), Santa Fe, NM, April 26-30, 2004. “Efficient Resource Allocation for Parallel and Distributed Systems,” (with A.M. Mohamed and L. Lipsky), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 4th WSEAS International Conference on Information Science and Applications (WSEAS International Conference ISA ‘04), Miami, FL, April 21-23, 2004. “Restructuring Of Distributed Object Oriented Software,” (with A. Abdel-raouf and T.A. Fergany), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 4th WSEAS International Conference on Information Science and Applications (WSEAS International Conference ISA ‘04), Miami, FL, April 21-23, 2004. “Analysis and Calculation of Software Residual Time for Scheduling Applications,” (with S. Tasneem and H. Sholl), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 4th WSEAS International Conference on Information Science and Applications (WSEAS International Conference ISA '04), Miami, FL, April 21-23, 2004. “Efficient Parallel Simulation of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Models,” (with S. Rajasekaran, K. Reifsnider, L. Achenie, A.M. Mohamed, G. Zhang and M. Ahmed), Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp. 75-78, Seattle, WA, March 18-20, 2004. “Real Time Fabric Fault Detection,” (with A. Abdel-raouf, H. Sholl and S. Nasar), Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp. 105-109, Seattle, WA, March 18-20, 2004. “A Real-Time Self-adjusting Scheduling Algorithm For Tandem Precedence Structure in Cluster Computing,” (with A. Alhamdan and A. El-Dessouky), CD-ROM Proceedings on the 46th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Cairo, Egypt, December 2003. “Modeling and Analysis of a Multilevel Cashing Database Systems,” (with D. El Zanfaly and A.S. Eldean), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 46th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Cairo, Egypt, December 2003. “Multilevel Cashing to Speedup Query Processing in Distributed Databases,” (with D. El Zanfaly and A.S. Eldean), Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), pp 580-583, Darmstadt, Germany, December 14-18, 2003. “Performance Modeling of Distributed Object-oriented Software,” (with A. Abdel-raouf, T.A. Fergany and H. Sholl), Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), pp. 769-773, Darmstadt, Germany, December 14-18, 2003.


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“Efficient Parallel Algorithms for Processing Biological Sequences,” (with S. Rajasekaran, D.G. Shin and G. Zhang), Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), pp. 487-490, Darmstadt, Germany, December 14-18, 2003. “Transient Model for Jackson Networks and its Approximation,” (with A.M. Mohamed and L. Lipsky), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Principles of Distributed Systems (OPODIS03), pp. 185-194, Martinique, France, December 10-13, 2003. “Performance-Based Modeling for Object-Oriented Software,” (with A. Abdel-raouf, H. Sholl and T.A. Fergany), Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering (CAINE-2003), pp. 203-207, Las Vegas, NV, November 11-13, 2003. “Efficient Data Allocation for a Cluster of Workstations,” (with A.M. Mohamed and L. Lipsky), Proceedings of the ISCA 16th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems (PDCS-2003), pp. 99-105, Reno, NV, August 2003. “Performability Analysis of Software Systems,” (with M. Mostafa and A.M. Mohamed), Proceedings of the ISCA 16th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems (PDCS-2003), pp. 262-268, Reno, NV, August 2003. “An Efficient Method to Schedule Tandem of Real-Time Tasks in Cluster Computing with Possible Processor Failures,” (with A. Amin and S.S. Gokhale), Proceedings of the 8th IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications, pp. 1207-1212, Kemer, Antalya – Turkey, June 30-July 3, 2003.

Jun-Hong Cui

“Modelling the Spatial Properties of Group Members in the Internet,” (with D. Maggiorini, K. Boussetta, M. Faloutsos and M. Gerla), Proceedings of the ACMSIGCOMM/USENIX Internet Measurement Conference (IMC2003), pp. 65-77, Miami, FL, October 27-29, 2003.

Steven Demurjian

“Guided Generation of Use-Case-Based Software Requirements,” (with P. Pia), Proceedings of ISCA 12th International Conference on Intelligent and Adaptive Systems and Software Engineering, pp. 178-184, San Francisco, CA, July 2003. “A Graph-Based Algorithm for Automated Refactoring,” (with R. Caballero), Proceedings of III Ibero-American Symposium on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering, pp. 85-91, Valdivia, Chile, November 2003. “Assurance Guarantees for an RBAC/MAC Security Model,” (with C. Phillips and T.C. Ting), Proceedings of the 17th IFIP 2003 11.3 WG Conference, pp. 329-343, Estes Park, CO, August 2003.

Swapna Gokhale

“An Efficient Method to Schedule Tandem of Real-Time Tasks in Cluster Computing with Possible Processor Failures,” (with A. Amin and R. Ammar), Proceedings of the 8th IEEE Symposium on Computer and Communications (ISCC 03), pp. 1207-1212, Antalya, Turkey, June 30-July 3, 2003.


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“Accurate Reliability Prediction Based on Software Structure,” Proceedings of IASTED International Symposium on Software Engineering and Applications (SEA 03), pp. 122-127, Los Angeles, CA, November 2003. “Cost-Constrained Reliability Maximization of Component-Based Software Systems,” Proceedings of Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS 04), pp. 195-200, Los Angeles, CA, January 2004. “An Integrated Approach for QoS Provisioning and Monitoring,” (with H. Elazhary), Proceedings of IASTED International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing and Networks (PDCN 04), pp. 543-548, Innsbruck, Austria, February 2004. “Quantifying the Variance in Application Reliability,” Proceedings of Pacific Rim Dependable Computing (PRDC 04), pp. 113-121, Papeete, Tahiti, March 2004. “Optimal Software Release Time Incorporating Fault Correction,” Proceedings of 28th IEEE/NASA Workshop on Software Engineering, pp. 175-184, Greenbelt, MD, December 2003.

Dina Goldin

“Taking Constraints out of Constraint Databases,” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Applications of Constraint Databases, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 3027 Springer 2004, pp. 168-179, Paris, France, June 2004. “Generating Fuzzy Semantic Metadata Describing Spatial Relations from Images Using the R-Histogram,” (with Y. Wang, F. Makedon, J. Ford and L. Shen), Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries, pp. 202-211, Tucson, AZ, June 7-11, 2004. “Towards a Domain-Independent Formalization of Indirect Interaction,” (with D. Keil), Proceedings of the Theory and Practice of Open Computational Systems (TAPOCS), Modena, Italy, June 2004. “NURBS Surface Interpolation for Terrain Modeling,” (with M. Song and T. Peng), CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASPRS/MAPPS 2003 Conference on Terrain Data, North Charleston, SC, October 2003.

Ian Greenshields

“A New Non-Blocking Counter-Based Coordinated Checkpointing Algorithm as a Migration Tool in a High-Performance Dynamic Grid Scheduler,” (with G. El-Sayed), Proceedings of the 2004 International Multiconference in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Vol. 1, pp. 217-223, Las Vegas, NV, 2004. “Gross Surface Anthropometry from 3D Datasets,” Proceedings of the 17th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems, pp. 39-43, Bethesda, MD, June 24-25, 2004. “Agent-Based Model of Flow in the Urethra,” Proceedings of the 17th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems, pp. 510-515, Bethesda, MD, June 24-25, 2004.


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Chun-Hsi Huang

”Distributed Path-Based Inference in Semantic Networks.” (with C.W Lee, S. Rajasekaran, L.T. Yang and D.F. Hsu), Proceedings of the 7th IEEE International Symposium on Parallel Architectures, Algorithms, and Networks (I-SPAN), pp. 232-237, Hong Kong, China, May 10-12, 2004. “TROJAN: A Scalable Distributed Semantic Network System,” (with C.W. Lee and S. Rajasekaran, Proceedings of 15th IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI), pp. 219-223, Sacramento, CA, November 3-5, 2003. “Biomedical Computations on the Grid,” (with S. Rajasekaran), CD-ROM, Proceedings of the 4th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Cluster Computing and the Grid (IEEE/ACM CCGrid) (BioGrid Workshop), Chicago, IL, 2004.

Aggelos Kiayias

“Decoding of Interleaved Reed Solomon Codes over Noisy Data,” (with D. Bleichenbacher and M. Yung), Proceedings of the 30th International Colloquium in Automata, Languages and Programming - ICALP 2003, Lecture Notes in Computer Science Vol. 2719, Springer 2003, pp. 97-108, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, June 30 - July 4, 2003. “Scalable Public-Key Tracing and Revoking,” (with Y. Dodis, N. Fazio and M. Yung), Proceedings of the Twenty-Second ACM Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing PODC 2003, ACM Press 2003, pp. 190-199, Boston, MA, July 13-16, 2003. “Non-Interactive Zero-Sharing With Applications to Private Distributed Decision Making,” (with M. Yung), Proceedings of the 7th International Financial Cryptography Conference, Revised Papers, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 2742, pp. 303-320, Guadeloupe, French West Indies, 2003. “Breaking and Repairing Asymmetric Public-Key Traitor Tracing,” (with M. Yung), Proceedings in Security and Privacy in Digital Rights Management ACM CCS-9 Workshop, DRM 2002, Revised Papers, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 2696, pp. 32-50, Washington, DC, published September 7, 2003.

“Anonymous Identification in Ad hoc Groups,” (with Y. Dodis, A. Nicolosi and V. Shoup), Proceedings of the International Conference on the Theory and Applications of Cryptographic Techniques – EUROCRYPT 2004, Lecture Notes in Computer Science Vol. 3027, Springer 2004, pp. 609-626, Interlaken, Switzerland, May 2-6, 2004. “Traceable Signatures,” (with Y. Tsiounis and M. Yung), Proceedings of the International Conference on the Theory and Applications of Cryptographic Techniques – EUROCRYPT 2004, Lecture Notes in Computer Science Vol. 3027, Springer 2004, pp. 571-589, Interlaken, Switzerland, May 2-6, 2004. “E-voting with Vector Ballots: Homomorphic Encryption with Write-ins and Shrink-and-Mix Networks,” (invitation only conference), Proceedings on DIMACS Workshop on Electronic Voting – Theory and Practice, Piscataway, NJ, May 26-27, 2004.


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Lester Lipsky

“Modeling Parallel and Distributed Systems with Finite Workloads,” (with A.M. Mohamed and R.A. Ammar), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 9th IEEE workshop on Fault-Tolerant Parallel and Distributed Network-Centric Systems (FTPDS04) in conjunction with the 18th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium (IPDPS04), Santa Fe, NM, April 26-30, 2004. “Efficient Resource Allocation for Parallel and Distributed Systems,” (with A.M. Mohamed and R.A. Ammar), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 4th WSEAS International Conference on Information Science and Applications (WSEAS International Conference ISA '04), Miami, FL, April 21-23, 2004. “Transient Model for Jackson Networks and its Approximation,” (with A.M. Mohamed and R.A. Ammar), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Principles of Distributed Systems (OPODIS03), pp. 185-194, Martinique, France, December 10-13, 2003. “Efficient Data Allocation for a Cluster of Workstations,” (with A.M. Mohamed and R.A. Ammar), Proceedings of the ISCA 16th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems (PDCS-2003), pp. 99-105, Reno, NV, August 2003.

Ion Mandoiu

“Improved Approximation Algorithms for the Quality of Service Steiner Tree Problem,” (with M. Karpinski, A. Olshevsky and A. Zelikovsky), Proceeding of the 8th International Workshop on Algorithms and Data Structures, Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pp. 401-411, Ottawa, Canada, July 30-August 1, 2003. “Resist Heating Dependence on Subfield Scheduling in 50kV Electron Beam Maskmaking,” (with S.V. Babin, A.B. Kahng and S. Muddu) Proceedings of the SPIE: Photomask and Next-Generation Lithography Mask Technology X (H. Tanabe, ed.), Volume 5130, pp. 718–726, Yokohama, Japan, August 2003. “Design Flow Enhancements for DNA Arrays,” (with A.B. Kahng, S. Reda, X. Xu and A. Zelikovsky), Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Computer Design (ICCD), pp. 116-123, San Jose, CA, October 13-15, 2003.

“The Y-Architecture for On-Chip Interconnect: Analysis and Methodology,” (with H. Chen, C.-K. Cheng, A.B. Kahng, Q.Wang and B.Yao), Proceedings of the. IEEE-ACM International Conference on Computer-Aided Design, pp. 13-19, San Jose, CA, November 10-13, 2003. “Evaluation of Placement Techniques for DNA Probe Array Layout,” (with A.B. Kahng, S. Reda, X. Xu, and A. Zelikovsky), Proceedings of the IEEE-ACM International Conference on Computer-Aided Design, pp. 262-269, San Jose, CA, November 10-13, 2003. “Layout-Aware Scan Chain Synthesis for Improved Path Delay Fault Coverage,” (with P. Gupta, A.B. Kahng and P. Sharma), Proceedings of the IEEE-ACM International Conference on Computer-Aided Design, pp. 754-759, San Jose, CA, November 10-13, 2003. “Recent Advances in Multicommodity Flow Algorithms for Global Routing,” invited, Proceeding of the 5th International Conference on ASIC (ASICON), pp. 160-165, Beijing, China, October 21-24, 2003.


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“Primal-Dual Algorithms for QoS Multimedia Multicast,” (with G. Calinescu, C.G. Fernandes, A. Olshevsky, K. Yang and A. Zelikovsky), Proceedings of the IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), pp. 3631-3635, San Francisco, CA, December 1-5, 2003. “Multi-Project Reticle Floorplanning and Wafer Dicing,” (with A.B. Kahng, Q. Wang, X. Xu and A.Z. Zelikovsky), Proceedings of the ACM/SIGDA International Symposium on Physical Design (ISPD), pp. 70-77, Monterey, CA, April 6-9, 2004.

Robert McCartney

“Inter-Diagrammatic Reasoning and Digital Geometry,” (with P. El-Kafrawy), Proceedings of the Third International Conference, Diagrams 2004, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNAI Vol. 2980, Cambridge, UK, March 2004. “Multiple Strategy Generation for War Gaming,” (with T. Revello and E. Santos), Proceedings of the Enabling Technologies for Simulation Science VIII Conference, SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, Vol. 5423, pp. 232-243, Orlando, FL, April 2004.

Laurent Michel

“Scheduling Abstractions for Local Search,” (with P. Van Hentenryck), Proceedings of the First International Conference on the Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research (CPAIOR’04), pp. 319-335, Nice, France, 2004. “Control Abstractions for Local Search,” (with P. Van Hentenryck), Proceedings of the International Conference on Constraint Programming (CP-2003), pp. 65-80, Kinsale, Ireland, September 2003. “Maintaining Longest Paths Incrementally,” (with P. Van Hentenryck), Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Constraint Programming (CP-2003), pp. 540-555, Kinsale, Ireland, September 2003.

Thomas J. Peters

“Intersecting Surfaces and Approximated Topology,” Proceedings of the European Union Workshop on Effective Computational Geometry, Max-Planck Institute for Informatics, Saarbrucken, Germany, September 24, 2003. “The Algebra of Regular Closed Sets – Theory Versus Computation,” Proceedings of the Summer Topology Conference, Washington, D.C., July 10-13, 2003. “I-TANGO III,” (with N.F. Stewart, C.M. Hoffmann, T. Sakkalis and D.R. Ferguson), Proceedings of the Computational and Algorithmic Representations of Geometric Objects (CARGO) 2nd Annual Meeting and Workshop, Madison, WI, May 17-20, 2004. “Resolving Intersection Topology,” (with E.L. Moore), Proceedings of the Computational and Algorithmic Representations of Geometric Objects (CARGO) 2nd Annual Meeting and Workshop, Madison, WI, May 17-20, 2004.


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“Knot Theory for CAGD,” (with E.L. Moore), Proceedings of the Inaugural Conference, Mathematics in Industry, Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Toronto, Canada, October 13-15, 2003.


“Efficient Parallel Simulation of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Models,” (with R.A. Ammar, K. Reifsnider, L. Achenie, A.M. Mohamed, G. Zhang and M. Ahmed), Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp. 75-78, Seattle, WA, March 18-20, 2004. “Efficient Parallel Algorithms for Processing Biological Sequences,” (with R.A. Ammar, D.G. Shin and G. Zhang), Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), pp. 487-490, Darmstadt, Germany, December 14-18, 2003. “Distributed Path-Based Inference in Semantic Networks,” (with C.W. Lee, C.H. Huang, L.T. Yang and D.F. Hsu), Proceedings of the 7th IEEE International Symposium on Parallel Architectures, Algorithms, and Networks (I-SPAN), pp. 232-237, Hong Kong, China, May 10-12, 2004. “TROJAN: A Scalable Distributed Semantic Network System,” (with C.W. Lee and C.-H. Huang), Proceedings of 15th IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI), pp. 219-223, Sacramento, CA, November 3-5, 2003.

“Rigid Link-Segment Models as Predictors of Semi-Reclined Leg Cycling Kinematics,” (with R. Trumbower and P. Faghri), Proceedings of the ESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, June 20-22, 2004. “Biomedical Computations on the Grid - Organizing Chairs’ Note,” (with C.-H. Huang), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 4th IEEE/ACM Symposium on Cluster Computing and the Grid (CCGrid) - Second BioGrid Workshop, Chicago, IL, April 19-22, 2004.

Alexander Russell

“Generic Quantum Fourier Transforms,” (with C. Moore and D. Rockmore), Proceedings of the 15th Annual ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA), pp. 778-787, New Orleans, LA, January 11-13, 2004. “The Power of Basis Selection in Fourier Sampling: The Hidden Subgroup Problem in Affine Groups,” (with C. Moore, D. Rockmore and L. Schulman), Proceedings of the 15th Annual ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA), pp. 1113-1122, New Orleans, LA, January 11-13, 2004.

Eugene Santos, Jr.

“Empirical Evaluation of Adaptive User Modeling in a Medical Information Retrieval Application,” (with H. Nguyen, Q. Zhao and E. Pukinskis), Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence 2702: User Modeling 2003 (P. Brusilovsky, A. Corbett and F. de Rosis. eds.), pp. 292-296, Springer, Johnstown, PA, 2003. “Mobile Multi-Agent-Based Scheduling and Coordination of Maintenance Networks,” (with F. Zhang and P.B. Luh), Proceedings of the International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques and Applications, pp. 279-285, Las Vegas, NV, 2003.


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“User Modelling for Intent Prediction in Information Analysis,” (with H. Nguyen, Q. Zhao and H. Wang), Proceedings of the 47th Annual Meeting for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES-03), pp. 1034-1038, Denver, CO, 2003. “Case-Based Bayesian Networks,” (with A. Hussein), Proceedings of the 17th International FLAIRS Conference, pp. 538-543, Miami, FL, 2004. “Exploring Case-Based Bayesian Knowledge-Bases and Bayesian Multinets for Classification,” (with A. Hussein), Proceedings of AI 2004, pp. 485-492, London, Ontario, Canada, 2004. “Reducing the Computational Load of Energy Evaluations for Protein Folding,” (with E.E. Santos), Proceedings of the IEEE Fourth Symposium on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering (BIBE 04), pp. 79-88, Taichung, Taiwan, 2004. “Deception Detection in Information Systems I: Activation of Deception Detection Tactics,” (with G. Johnson), Proceedings of AI 2004, pp. 339-354, London, Ontario, Canada, 2004. “Multiple Strategy Generation for War Gaming,” (with T. Revello and R. McCartney), Proceedings of the Enabling Technologies for Simulation Science VIII Conference, SPIE: Defense & Security Symposium, Vol. 5423, pp. 232-243, Orlando, FL, April 2004.

“Constructing Adversarial Models for Threat Intent Prediction and Inferencing,” (with A. Negri), Proceedings of the SPIE Defense & Security Symposium, Vol. 5423, pp. 77-88, Orlando, FL, 2004. “Toward Detecting Deception in Intelligent Systems,” (with G. Johnson), Proceedings of the SPIE: Defense & Security Symposium, Vol. 5423, pp. 131-140, Orlando, FL, 2004. “Distributed Real-Time Large-Scale Information Processing and Analysis,” (with E.E. Santos and E.S. Santos), Proceedings of the SPIE: Defense & Security Symposium, Vol. 5421, pp. 161-171, Orlando, FL, 2004. “Effective Search of the Energy Landscape for Protein Folding,” (with K.J. Kim and E.E. Santos), Proceedings of Lecture Notes in Computer Science 2723:GECCO 2003, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (E. Cantu-Paz, et al., eds.), pp. 642-643, Springer, Chicago, IL, 2003. “Local Minima-Based Exploration for O®-Lattice Protein Folding,” (with K.J. Kim and E.E. Santos), Proceedings of the Computational Systems Bioinformatics:CSB 2003, pp. 615-616, Stanford, CA, 2003.

Dong-Guk Shin

“Efficient Parallel Algorithms for Processing Biological Sequences,” (with R.A. Ammar, S. Rajasekaran and G. Zhang), Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), pp. 487-490, Darmstadt, Germany, December 14-18, 2003.


“RAMBO II: Rapidly Reconfigurable Atomic Memory for Dynamic Networks,” (with S. Gilbert and N. Lynch), Proceedings of the International Conference on Dependable Systems and Networks (IEEE DSN-2003), pp. 259-268, San Francisco, CA, 2003.


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“Performing Work with Asynchronous Processors: Message-Delay-Sensitive Bounds,” (with D. Kowalski), Proceedings of the 22st ACM Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing (PODC 2003), pp. 265-274, Boston, MA, 2003. “GeoQuorums: Implementing Atomic Memory in Ad Hoc Networks,” (with S. Dolev, S. Gilbert, N. Lynch and J. Welch), Proceedings of 17th International Symposium on Distributed Computing, (DISC’2003), pp.306-320, Sorrento, Italy, September 2003. “Efficient Gossip and Robust Distributed Computation,” (with C. Georgiou and D. Kowalski), Proceedings of 17th International Symposium on Distributed Computing, (DISC’2003), pp. 224-238, Sorrento, Italy, September 2003. “Emulating Shared-Memory Do-All Algorithms in Asynchronous Message-Passing Systems,” (with D. Kowalski and M. Momenzadeh), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Principles of Distributed Systems (OPODIS 2003, December), pp. 197-208, Martinique, 2003. “Implementing a Reconfigurable Atomic Memory Service for Dynamic Networks,” (with P.M. Musial), Proceedings of the 9th IEEE Workshop on Fault-Tolerant Parallel, Distributed and Network-Centric Systems, pp. 802B, Santa Fe, NM, April 2004.

“Collective Asynchronous Reading with Polylogarithmic Worst-Case Overhead,” (with B.C. Chlebus and D. Kowalski), Proceedings of the 36th Annual ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing (STOC’2004), pp. 321-330, Chicago, IL, June 2004. “Long-Lived Rambo: Trading Knowledge for Communication,” (with C. Georgiou and P. Musial), Proceedings of 11th International Colloquium on Structure of Information and Communication Complexity (SIROCCO’04), Lecture Notes for Computer Science, pp. 185-196, Smolenice, Slovakia, June 2004. “Writing-All Deterministically and Optimally Using a Non-Trivial Number of Asynchronous Processors,” (with D. Kowalski), Proceedings of the 13th ACM Symposium on Parallel Algorithms and Architectures (SPAA’2004), pp. 311-320, Barcelona, Spain, June 2004.


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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ACTIVE RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACTS

2003-2004 Reda A. Ammar

“Integrate Bioinformatic Center of Cellular Biology,” (with PI: D.-G. Shin (95%)), National Institutes of Health, May 2002-May 2005, $1,103,812.

“Academic Scholarship Program in Computer Engineering,” (with co-PI: M. Anwar (30%)), National Science Foundation, July 2001-June 2004, $197,988.

“Performance-Oriented Design of Real-time System,” National Science Foundation, September 2000-August 2003, $26,927. “RAMSys: A Metacomputing System,” (with co-PIs: I. Greenshields (40%) and A. El-Desouki (20%)), National Science Foundation, (ERI, Egypt), April 2002-March 2005, $29,700.

“Real-Time Scheduling of Task Graphs on Grid Computing,” (with co-PI: A. El-Desouki (40%)), National Science Foundation and Egypt-USA Fund, September 2002-August 2005, $48,500. “Efficient Query Processing in Heterogeneous Distributed Database System,” Egypt Cultural and Educational Bureau, September 2002-August 2004, $12,000.

“Very Fast Modeling Tools for Fuel Cells,” (with PI: S. Rajasekaran (50%)), Army Phase II Micro/Miniature/Portable Fuel Cell, January 2003-December 2004, $68,471. “Transformation Spaces: Specification and Characterization,” (with PI: I. Greenshields (14%) and co-PIs: S. Demurjian (14%), B. Javadi (14%), K. Pattipati (14%), A. Russell (14%) and S. Rajasekaran (14%)), DARPA, January 2004-December 2004, $500,000. “Master of Science in Information Technology and Entrepreneurship: Creating Synergies Between IT and Business,” (with co-PI: B. Bravo (40%)), ALO (USAID), September 2003-August 2005, $99,914. “ITR: Information Extraction from Massive Data Set,” (with co-PIs: S. Rajasekaran (39%), T. Cormen (20%), C.-H. Huang (4%) and S. Sahni (34%)), National Science Foundation, September 2003-August 31, 2008, $1,206,003. “Real-Time Architecture for High Speed Inspection,” (with co-PIs: I. Greenshields (50%) and H. Sholl), DAPCO, September 1, 2001 – August 31, 2004, $180,047.

Jun-Hong Cui

“Systematic Multicast Group Measurement and Modeling in the Internet,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, January 1, 2004-December 31, 2004, $12,429.


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Steven Demurjian

“Transformation Spaces: Specification and Characterization,” (with PI: Ian Greenshields (14%) and co-PIs: R. Ammar (14%), B. Javadi (14%), K. Pattipati (14%), A. Russell (14%), S. Rajasekaran (14%)), DARPA, January 2004-December 2004, $500,000. “Feasibility Study of Information System Reengineering, Part VII,” (with co-PI: D.-G. Shin (50%)), State of Connecticut Insurance Department, August 21, 2003-June 30, 2004, $724,997 total, $164,999. “Managing Software Components/Exploring Research Interactions with Electric Boat, Interdisciplinary Engineering Education, Design and Computing,” School of Engineering, January 2004-December 2004, $11,864.

Swapna Gokhale

“Network Auditing and Security,” Telcordia Technologies, September 2003-September 2006, $32,000. “Performability Analysis of Software Architecture Styles,” Connecticut College Space Grant Consortium, EPSCoR Grant, March 2004-November 2004, $10,000.

Dina Goldin

“Towards Practical Constraint Query Algebra,” National Science Foundation, February 1, 2001-January 31, 2004, $150,491.

Ian Greenshields

“Transformation Spaces: Specification and Characterization,” (with co-PIs: R. Ammar (14%), S. Demurjian (14%), B. Javadi (14%), K. Pattipati (14%), A. Russell (14%) and S. Rajasekaran (14%)), DARPA, January 2004-December 2004, $500,000. “RAMSys: A Metacomputing System,” (with co-PIs: R. Ammar (40%) and A. El-Desouki (20%)), National Science Foundation, (ERI, Egypt), April 2002-March 2005, $29,700. “Real-Time Architecture for High Speed Inspection,” (with co-PIs: R. Ammar (50%) and H. Sholl), DAPCO, September 1, 2001-August 31, 2004, $180,047.

Chun-Hsi Huang

“Graph Algorithms on Coarse-Grained Parallel Computers,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, June 2002-December 2004, $20,874. “ITR: Information Extraction from Massive Data Set,” (with co-PIs: S. Rajasekaran (39%), R. Ammar (5%), T. Cormen (20%), and S. Sahni (34%)), National Science Foundation, September 2003-August 31, 2008, $1,206,003.


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Aggelos Kiayias

“Digital Content Broadcast with Piracy Protection,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, January 1, 2004-December 31, 2004, $12,429.

Robert McCartney

“Academic Diversity in Computer Science,” National Science Foundation, July 1, 2000-December 31, 2003, $165,000.

Laurent Michel

“Parallel Local Search Algorithms for Very Large Scale Neighborhood Search,” University of Connecticut Foundation, June 1, 2003-December 31, 2004, $20,000.

Thomas J. Peters

“I-Tango: Intersections – Topology, Accuracy and Numerics for Geometric Objects (in Computer-Aided Design),” (with co-PIs: N.F. Stewart (University of Connecticut), C.M. Hoffman (Purdue University, 33%); N.M. Patrikalakis, T. Maekawa and T. Sakkalis (MIT, 33%)), National Science Foundation, May 1, 2002-April 30, 2005, $767,000 total, UConn portion $90,590. “Computational Topology for Surface Reconstruction,” (with co-PIs: K. Abe (33%) and A.C. Russell (33%)), National Science Foundation, October 1, 2002-September 30, 2004, $109,995.


“Very Fast Modeling Tools for Fuel Cells,” (with co-PI: R. Ammar (50%)), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, Department of Defense, January 2003-December 2004, $68,471. “Transformation Spaces: Specification and Characterization,” (with PI: Ian Greenshields (14%) and co-PIs: R. Ammar (14%), S. Demurjian (14%), B. Javadi (14%), K. Pattipati (14%), A. Russell (14%)), DARPA, January 2004-December 2004, $500,000. “An Algorithmic Evaluation of Optical Architectures,” National Science Foundation (subcontract from the University of Florida), May 2003-August 2004, $101,000. “ITR: Information Extraction from Massive Data Set,” (with co-PIs: R. Ammar (5%), T. Cormen (20%), C.-H. Huang (4%) and S. Sahni (34%)), National Science Foundation, September 2003-August 31, 2008, $1,206,003.

Alexander Russell

“CAREER: Efficient Cryptography with Provable Security Guarantees,” National Science Foundation, September 1, 2001-August 31, 2006, $305,000. “ITR: Communication and Data Sharing in Dynamic Distributed Systems,” (with co-PI: A.A. Shvartsman (80%)), National Science Foundation (subcontract through MIT), September 1, 2001-August 31, 2006, $463,421.


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“ITR: Complexity-Theoretic Applications of Fourier Analysis,” National Science Foundation, September 15, 2002-August 31, 2005, $125,000. “QuBIC: Quantum Monte-Carlo Algorithms and Quantum Circuit Complexity,” National Science Foundation, September 1, 2002-August 31, 2005, $150,000. “Computational Topology for Surface Reconstruction,” (with co-PIs: K. Abe (33%) and T.J. Peters (34%)), National Science Foundation, October 1, 2002-September 30, 2004, $54,997. “Collaborative Research: Distributed Collaborative Computing and Adversity,” (with co-PI: A.A. Shvartsman (70%)), National Science Foundation, July 15, 2003-June 30, 2006, $155,000.

Eugene Santos, Jr.

“Adversarial Intent Inference for Predictive Battlespace Wareness,” Air Force Research Labs, Information Directorate, August 2001-July 2004, $308,000. “Deception Detection in Expert Source Information Through Fusion in Bayesian Knowledge-Base Modelling,” Air Force Office of Scientific Research, October, 2002-September, 2005, $341,000. “Using AI to Enhance VR Anxiety Disorder Treatment,” (with co-PIs: T. Gifford, I. Kirsch and N. Maltby), National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, September 2002-August 2003, $102,000. “Modelling Analysts Through Dynamic User Modeling for Novel Intelligence Form Massive Data,” National Imagery and Mapping Agency/ARDA, March 2003-August 2004, $225,000. “Group Aware Agents for Collaboration: Empowering the Agile Enterprise,” DARPA/Information Awareness Office (via Global Info Tek, Inc.), December 2002-December 2007, $25,000. “ITR/AP: Simulation and Optimization of Thermal Manufacturing Materials Under Uncertainty: Application to Optical Fiber Drawing,” (with PI: R. Pitchumani and co-PI: L. Achenie), National Science Foundation, September 2001-August 2004, $409,000. “Scheduling, Inventory Optimization, and Coordination of Maintenance Networks,” (with PI: P. Luh), National Science Foundation, August 2002-March 2004, $149,000. “Self-Evolving Maintenance Knowledge Bases,” Department of Defense (via Qualtech Systems, Inc.), May 2004-February 2005, $20,000. “Campaign Level Adversarial Modeling System,” Department of Defense (via Securboration, Inc.), April 2004-January 2005, $30,000.

“Dynamic Intelligence Anticipation, Prioritization, and Exploitation,” Department of Defense (via Securboration, Inc.), April 2004-January 2005, $15,000. “Portraying Informational Uncertainty,” Office of the Secretary of Defense (via Securboration, Inc.), January 2004-September 2004, $30,000. “Changing ART Adherence Behavior,” (with PI: J. Fisher, et al.) National Institute of Mental Health/National Institutes of Health, July 2003-June 2007, $5,000,000.


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Dong-Guk Shin

“Osteoprogenitor Lineage Study: Project 4,” National Institutes of Health, September 30, 2002-September 29, 2005, $177,147. “Osteoprogenitor Lineage Study: Project 8,” National Institutes of Health, September 30, 2002-September 29, 2005, $221,908. “Integrated Bioinformatics Center for Cellular Biology,” (with co-PI: L. Loew (48%)), National Institutes of Health, May 1, 2002-April 30, 2005, $1,103,812. “Developing a Database Supporting Cell Biology Modeling,” (with co-PI: L. Loew (49%)), National Science Foundation, April 1, 2001-March 31, 2005, $450,500. “Storage Efficient Data Mining for High-Speed Data Streams,” (with PI: D. Day (50%)) Sonalysts Inc. DOD-STTR, June 1, 2003-May 31, 2005, $30,000. “Feasibility Study of Information System Reengineering, Part VII,” (with co-PI: S. Demurjian (50%)), State of Connecticut Insurance Department, August 21, 2003-June 30, 2005, $724,997.


“CAREER: Principles and Practices of Dependable Distributed Systems,” National Science Foundation Career Award, June 1, 2000-May 31, 2004, $200,000. “Robust Building Blocks for Parallel Computing,” National Science Foundation, August 1, 2000-July 31, 2004, $133,500. “ITR: Communication and Data Sharing for Dynamic Distributed Systems,” (with co-PI: A. Russell (20%)), National Science Foundation (subcontract with Massachusetts Institute of Technology), August 31, 2001-August 22, 2006, $463,000. “NSF-NATO Post-Doctoral Fellowship,” National Science Foundation, September 15, 2002-August 31, 2004, $50,000. “Collaborative Research: Distributed Collaborative Computing and Adversity,” (with co-PI: A.C. Russell (30%)), National Science Foundation, July 15, 2003-June 30, 2006, $155,000.


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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AWARDS, HONORS, PATENTS

2003-2004 Gerald Engel

Fellow, Association of Computing Machinery. Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities, IEEE Educational Activities Board. Dedicated Service Award, CSAB.

Alexander Russell

Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, School of Engineering, University of Connecticut, 2003. Outstanding Faculty Award, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Connecticut, 2003.

Eugene Santos, Jr.

Elected Senior Member, IEEE. Alexander Shvartsman

Service Award, Association of Computing Machinery, 2003.


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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2003-2004

Reda A. Ammar

Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Computers and Their Applications. Member, Steering Committee, the IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications. Member, Steering Committee, the IEEE Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology. Elected Three-Year Term, ISCA Board of Directors, 2004-2007. Registration & Finance Chair, the IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications, Turkey, July 2003. Registration & Finance Chair, the IEEE Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, Germany, December 2003. Member, Organizing Committee, the International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Information Systems. Member, Program Committee, the International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Louisville, Reno, Nevada, August 2003. Member, Program Committee, Second International Workshop on Biomedical Computations on the Grid (BioGrid), April 19-22, 2004 held in conjunction with the 4th IEEE/ACM Symposium on Cluster Computing and the Grid. Session Chair, the IEEE Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, Germany, December 2003. Invited to the Information Technology Research Panel Meeting, National Science Foundation, June 9-11, 2004. President, The Islamic Center of the University of Connecticut (ICUC). Member: American Association of University Professors; Association of Computing Machinery (ACM); IEEE Computer Society; IEEE System, Man and Cybernetics Society; International Society on Computers and Their Applications (ISCA).

Coordinator between the University of Connecticut and Ain Shames University, Egypt. Coordinator between the University of Connecticut and Egyptian Cultural and Education Bureau in USA.


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Presentations

“Scheduling of Real-time Task Graphs on a Cluster Computing Environment,” Old Dominion University, February 27, 2004.

“Grid Computing,” Remote Sensing Authority, Ministry of Scientific Research, Cairo, Egypt, March 7, 2004.

“Real-Time Scheduling on Cluster Computing,” Remote Sensing Authority, Ministry of Scientific Research, Cairo, Egypt, March 7, 2004.

Jun-Hong Cui

Member: IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Women in Engineering, ACM SIGCOMM (Special Interest Group on Data Communications).

Steven Demurjian

Member, Program Committee, International Semantic Web Conference 2003 (ISCW2003), Sanibel Island, FL, October 2003. Member, Scientific/Program Committee of the IADIS International WWW/Internet 2003 Conference, Algarve, Portugal, November 2003. Member, Academic/Industrial Advisory Board, Department of Computer Science, Central Connecticut State University, March 2000 - present. Member, American Association of University Professors; Association of Computing Machinery (ACM); IEEE Computer Society; IEEE Computer Society Technical Committees on Database Engineering and Software Engineering. Member, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the National Computer Science Honorary Society. Presentations

“Homeland Security Issues and Solutions,” invited, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, September 25-26, 2003, Storrs, CT.

“Homeland Security Modeling and Assurance,” (with C. Phillips) poster, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, September 25-26, 2003, Storrs, CT.

Gerald Engel

Fellow, IEEE. Fellow, Association for Computing Machinery. Member, Editorial Board, Computer Science Education. President Elect, IEEE Computer Society.


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President, CSAB, Inc. Member, Advisory Committee, NASA Project at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Member, Advisory Board for Study of Software Engineering Ethics, Center for Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology. Member, Steering Committee, Coalition to Diversify Computing. Member, IEEE Computer Society: Board of Governors and Executive Committee. Member, IEEE Computer Society: Planning Committee, Intersociety Cooperation Committee and Constitution and Bylaws Committee. Member, IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology, Board of Governors. Member, ABET Board of Directors, ABET International Activities Committee and ABET Strategic Planning Committee. United States Representative to International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) and member, IFIP Council. Member, Technical Committee, International Federation for Information Processing (Social, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Processing).

Dina Goldin

Information Director and Member, Editorial Board, ACM Computing Reviews. Publicity Director and member, Program Committee, International Conference on Data Engineering (ICDE’04) Boston, MA, March 2004. Member, Program Committee, TAPOCS 2004 (Second International Workshop on Theory and Practice of Open Computational Systems), Modena, Italy, June 2004. Member, Program Committee and Session Chair, CDB’04 (International Symposium on Applications of Constraint Databases), Paris, France, June 2004. Session Chair, ICDE'04 (International Conference on Data Engineering), Boston, MA, March-April 2004. CSAB/ABET national program evaluator, member of visiting team for national accreditation of Computer Science programs, October 2003. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Brown University. Panel Member, Geo Sensor Networks, Portland, Maine, October 2003. Member: Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), IEEE Computer Society, ABET/CSAB.


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Presentations

“Indirect Interaction and Decentralized Coordination,” invited, DEIS (Department of Electronics, Informatics, and Systems), University of Bologna, Italy, December 2003.

Poster Session, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security (ICATHS’03), Storrs, CT, September 2003.

Swapna Gokhale

Program Committee Member, International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE), Denver, CO, November 2003. Program Committee Member, International Conference on Computer Communications and Network (ICCCN), Chicago, IL, October 2003. Program Committee Member, High Assurance Systems Engineering Conference (HASE), Dallas, TX, March 2004. Member: IEEE Computer Society and American Association of University Professors.

Presentations

“QoS Assurance of Next Generation Network (NGN) Applications,” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE 03), pp. 253-254, Denver, CO, November 2003.

“Efficient Mapping of Real Time Task Graphs on a Cluster with Processor Failures,” (with A. Amin and R.A. Ammar), Proceedings of the International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE 03), pp. 255-256, Denver, CO, November 2003.

Ian Greenshields

Member, U.S. Army Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program. Member, Steering Committee, IEEE CBMS.

Chun-Hsi Huang

Workshop Chair and Organizer, 2nd BioGrid Workshop at the 4th IEEE/ACM Symposium on Cluster Computing and the Grid, April 19-22, 2004. Guest Editor, Special Issue on “High-Performance Parallel BioComputing,” Parallel Computing Journal, Elsevier, 2004. Member, Program Committee, 2nd European Conference on HealthGrid, Clermont-Ferrand, France, January 29-30, 2004. Member, Program Committee, 5th Workshop on Parallel and Distributed Scientific and Engineering Computing with Applications (PDSECA) at the 18th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium (IPDPS), Santa Fe, NM, April 26-30, 2004.


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Member: IEEE Computing Society, Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

Granted Access to the Center for Computational Research (CCR), Buffalo, NY. Presentations

“Grid-Enabled Approaches for Biomedical Applications,” invited speech, Yale University High Performance Computing Symposium, April 29-30, 2004.

“Distributed Clinical Knowledge Inference,” (with S. Rajasekaran and L. Yin), poster, the 8th Annual International Conference on Research in Computational Molecular Biology, (RECOMB), San Diego, CA, 2004.

“Parallel Data Mining of Bayesian Networks from Gene Expression Data,” (with L. Yin and S. Rajasekaran), poster, 8th Annual International Conference on Research in Computational Molecular Biology (RECOMB), San Diego, CA, 2004.

Aggelos Kiayias

Member, Program Committee, the 4th International Workshop on Information Security Applications. WISA 2003, Jeju Island, Korea, August 25-27, 2003. Member, Program Committee, the 3rd ACM Workshop on Digital Rights Management (DRM 2003), Washington, DC, October 27, 2003. Session Chair, Session 6, Software and Systems, 2003 ACM Workshop on Digital Rights Management, Washington, DC, October 27, 2003. Technical Support Committee, the 3rd ACM Workshop on Digital Rights Management DRM 2003, Washington, DC, October 27, 2003.

Presentations

“Traceable Signatures,” invited, EUROCRYPT 2004, Interlaken, Switzerland, May 2-6, 2004.

“The Vector-Ballot E-Voting Approach, Financial Cryptography 2004,” invited, Key West, FL, February 9-12, 2004.

“Balancing Privacy and Anonymity in Electronic Transactions,” invited, Department of Informatics, University of Athens, Greece, April 5, 2004.

“Group Signatures: Provable Security, Efficient Constructions and Anonymity from Trapdoor-Holders,” invited, New York University, March 12, 2004.

“The Vector-Ballot E-Voting Approach,” (with M. Yung), 8th International Financial Cryptography 2004 Conference, Key West, FL, February 9-12, 2004.


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Ion Mandoiu

Publicity Chair and Member, Program Committee, 6thACM Workshop on System-Level Interconnect Prediction (SLIP), Paris, France, February 14-15, 2004. Member, Program Committee, 7th ACM Special Interest Group on Design Automation (SIGDA) Ph.D. Forum at DAC, San Diego, CA, June 8, 2004. Presentation

“Minimum PCR Primer Set Selection with Amplification Length and Uniqueness Constraints,” invited, 2nd Georgia State Biotech Symposium: From Molecules to Neurons to Biocomputing, May 24-25, 2004.

Robert McCartney

Member, Editorial Board, Computer Science Education. Member, Program Committee, Special Track in AI Education, FLAIRS ’03 (Florida AI Research Symposium). Invited Participant, (fully funded), NSF Scaffolding Workshop on Computer Science Education Research, Pt. Townsend, WA, June 5-12, 2004. Member, ITiCSE Working Group: A Study of the Programming Knowledge of First-Year CS Students, Leeds, UK, June 26-30, 2004.

Laurent Michel

Session Chair, CORS/INFORMS (INFORMS-Institute for Operation Research and the Management Sciences). Local Search in Constraint Programming, Constraint Programming Cluster, Banff, Alberta, Canada, May 16-19, 2004. Session Chair, Session 3, International Conference on Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research Techniques in Constraint Programming for Combinatorial Optimization Problems (CPAIOR), Nice, France, April 20-22, 2004. Presentations

“Consistency Notions for Global Optimization,” invited, Global Optimization Theory Institute. Argonne National Laboratory, September 8-10, 2003.

“Maintaining Longest Paths Incrementally,” 9th International Conference on Constraint Programming (CP-2003), Kinsale, Ireland, September 2003.

“Iterative Relaxations for Iterative Flattening in Cumulative Scheduling,” 14th International Conference on Automated Planning & Scheduling (INFORMS/CORS-04), Banff, Alberta, Canada, May 16-19, 2004.


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Thomas J. Peters

Conference Organizer, Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Inaugural Conference, Mathematics in Industry, Toronto, October 13–14, 2004. Co-Chair, Program Committee, Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Inaugural Conference, Mathematics in Industry, Toronto, October 13–14, 2004. Presentations

“Computer Modeling of Macro-molecules and Protein Unfolding Via Knot Topology I,” Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, April 27, 2004.

“Computer Modeling of Macro-molecules and Protein Unfolding Via Knot Topology II,” Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, April 29, 2004.

“Industrial Mathematics within the Larger Mathematical Community,” panel discussion (with D.R. Ferguson and K. Jordan), SIAM Conference on Mathematics in Industry 2003, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 13-15, 2003.


Associate Editor, Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing. Associate Editor, International Journal of Computers and Their Applications. Co-Editor, Kluwer Series on BioComputing. Co-Editor, Parallel Computing Journal Special Issue on High Performance Parallel Biocomputing. General Co-Chair, International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, November 2003. Co-Chair, Second International Workshop on Biomedical Computations on the Grid, April 19-22, 2004. Member, IASTED Technical Committee on Biomedical Engineering. Member, Program Committee, International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (BioMED), Innsbruck, Austria, February 2004. Member, Program Committee, International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing and Systems (PDCS), 2003. Member, Program Committee, International Parallel & Distributed Processing Symposium (IPDPS), Santa Fe, NM, April 2004. Invited to the Information Technology Research Panel Meeting, National Science Foundation, June 9-11, 2004. Member: IEEE Computing Society and Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).


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Presentations

“High Performance Techniques for Large Scale Simulations,” invited, Remote Sensing Authority, Ministry of Scientific Research, Cairo, Egypt, March 7, 2004.

“Exact Algorithms for Planted Motif Challenge Problems,” inited, National Center for Bioinformatics (NCBI), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, June 9, 2004.

“Parallel Data Mining of Bayesian Networks from Gene Expression Data,” (with L. Yin and C.-H. Huang), poster, 8th Annual International Conference on Research in Computational Molecular Biology (RECOMB), pp. 122-123, San Diego, CA, March 27-31, 2004.

“Cooperative Biomedical Knowledge Inference,” (with C.-H. Huang and L. Yin), poster, 8th Annual International Conference on Research in Computational Molecular Biology (RECOMB), pp. 556-557, San Diego, CA , March 27-31, 2004.

Alexander Russell

Managing Editor, Theory of Computation, 2003-2007. Session Chair (3 sessions) and Member, Program Committee, 36th ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing (STOC 2004), June 9-13, 2004. Panelist, National Science Foundation, March 23-24, 2004. Presentations

“Quantum Computation,” invited, Department of Computer Science Colloquium, Northeastern University, October 31, 2003.

“Generic Quantum Fourier Transforms,” invited, ACM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA), January 2004.

“Quantum Computation in Groups,” invited symposia, the 7th Workshop on Quantum Information Processing (QIP2004), Waterloo, Ontario, January 15-19, 2004.

Eugene Santos, Jr.

Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Part B. Associate Editor, International Journal of Image and Graphics. Editor (with P. Willett), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Conference on System, Man and Cybernetics (SMC 2003), IEEE Press, Vols. 1-5, pp. 1-5061, 2003. Program Co-Chair, 2003 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Washington, DC, October 2003. Session Organizer, Conference on Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization: Deception Detection, Orlando, FL. Session Chair, SPIE Symposium on Defense & Security, Orlando, FL, April 2004.


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Member, Program Committee, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO-2004), Seattle, WA, June 2004. Member, Program Committee, SPIE International Symposium on Defense and Security, Intelligent Computing: Theory and Applications II, Orlando, FL, April 2004. Member, Program Committees: 17th International FLAIRS Conference Special Track on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Special Track on Uncertainty, Miami, FL, May 2004. Member, Program Committee, 2004 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC 2004), Taipei, Taiwan, March 2004. Member, Program Committee, Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (MICAI 2004), Mexico, April 2004. Presentations

“On User Intent and Information Retrieval,” invited, Institute for Human-Machine Cognition, Pensacola, FL, 2004.

“On Bayesian Knowledge Representations,” invited, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 2003.

“User Modelling for Military Training and Intel Analyst Support,” invited, AFRL/IISIWorkshop on Mixed Initiative Decision-Making, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2003.

“Predicting, Explaining, and Understanding Adversary Intent,” invited presentation and exhibitor, Information Institute Annual Workshop, Air Force Research Laboratories, Information Directorate, Rome, NY, 2003.

Dong-Guk Shin

Member, Study Section Committee, NIH Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS), November 12-13, 2003, Bethesda, MD. Member, Study Section Committee, NIH Human Brain Project: November 19-20, 2003; February 5-6, 2004; May 26, 2004, Bethesda, MD. Activities Review Panel, NSF Biological Database, April 29-30, 2004, Washington, DC. Member, Program Committee, 4th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Cluster Computing and the Grid, April 19-22, 2004. Member: American Association of University Professors, IEEE Computer Society and Korean Scientists and Engineers in America. Presentations

“A Scalable Visual Data Analysis Pipeline Framework Supporting Large Scale,” invited, American Society Meeting for Bone and Mineral Research, Minneapolis, MN, September 22 - 23, 2003.


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“Stem Cell Gene Anatomy Project Web Portal Site,” invited, NIDDK Advisory Meeting, Bethesda, MD, February 20, 2004.

“Community Bone Microarray Data Annotation System Using Visual Data Analysis Pipeline Framework,” (with C. Gilman, W. Krueger, H-S. Wang and D. Rowe), poster, Digital Biology: The Emerging Paradigm, Biomedical Information Science and Technology Initiative (BISTI) 2003 Symposium, Bethesda, MD, November 6-7, 2003.


Guest Editor, Information and Computation, 2003-2004. Member, Editorial Board, Studia Informatica Universalis, International Journal of Information Technology, 2000–date. Member, Editorial Board, International Journal on Network Computing, (proposed new journal), Kluwer Academic Publishers, USA. Vice-Chair, Steering Committee, International Symposium on Distributed Computing (DISC), 2003 – 2004. Member, Program Committee, 6th International Conference on Principles of Distributed Systems, OPODIS’2003, December 2003. Member, Program Committee, 9th IEEE Workshop on Fault-Tolerant Parallel, Distributed and Network-Centric Systems, April 2004. Invited Visiting Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004-2005. Presentations

“Reconfigurable Atomic Memory Service for Dynamic Networks,” invited, Cornell University, Brown University, December 2003.

“Reconfigurable Atomic Memory Service for Dynamic Networks,” invited, Cornell University, University of Toronto, June 2004.


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ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

The Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) Department offers undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering (CompE, offered jointly with the Computer Science & Engineering Department), and Engineering Physics (jointly with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences). Additionally, four ECE faculty members are key contributors to the rapidly growing interdisciplinary Biomedical Engineering Program. In fall 2003, 119 students were enrolled in Electrical Engineering, 77 in Computer Engineering, and 4 in Engineering Physics. During the year, we awarded 31 B.S.E. degrees in EE and 11 B.S.E. degrees in CompE. To enhance the competitive advantage of these degree programs, the faculty decided to reduce the number of required credit hours from 134 to 126 for the EE and CompE programs. The reduction in required hours brings the programs in line with top national programs. This was accomplished by streamlining the curricula, in part by integrating laboratory courses with corresponding lecture courses – a widespread practice nationally. We added a new computer tools course, which has long been requested by our students and strengthens the program with respect to the ABET requirement of student proficiency in applications of relevant tools of the trade. The resulting optimized, sharper curricula give the students an improved opportunity to complete these challenging degrees in four years, saving time and money for the students and their parents and providing Connecticut and regional industry with talented engineers in a timely manner. To further improve the undergraduate experience, we applied for and received a 3-year grant to provide opportunities for our students to perform original research. Funded by NSF, the ECE Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is directed by principal investigator Eric Donkor. Interested undergraduates apply for the available positions to work under the guidance of a faculty member doing research in an area of interest to the student. This early research experience is proven to be highly motivating, stimulating creative thinking and often leading to continued studies in graduate school. STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The UConn student branch of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) held a Student Professional Awareness Conference (S-PAC) in January 2004. This event took months of planning and was held in the auditorium of the new Information Technologies Engineering Building, home of the ECE and CSE departments. Dr. John Ayers, ECE Associate Professor and Associate Department Head, is the IEEE faculty advisor. The officers of the IEEE student branch organized the conference. They were Satnam Singh, Chair; Mohammad Noman, Vice-chair; Madhukar Jalota, Secretary; and Michael Diaz, Treasurer. Tim Shrimplin and Wayne Blanding also contributed to the success of the meeting that had nearly 100 participants. Four guest speakers presented outstanding lectures on issues related to professional engineering practice and success. FACULTY RECRUITMENT

Dr. Shengli Zhou, with a Ph.D. degree in EE from the University of Minnesota, joined the ECE department as an Assistant Professor in fall 2003. For this stage of his professional career, he is widely published in his research areas of wireless communications, space-time coding, wireless systems design,


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and adaptive modulation techniques. Further, Dr. Anthony DeMaria came on board as a Professor-in-Residence. Dr. DeMaria is a respected engineer and entrepreneur with expertise in photonics, laser technology, and optoelectronics. His accomplishments are so numerous and significant that he is a member of both the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Sciences. During the year, we successfully recruited two faculty members with expertise in Computer Engineering who will join us in fall 2004. They are Dr. Yunsi Fei, who earned her Ph.D. from Princeton University, and Dr. Lei Wang, who received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. These new faculty appointments meet strategic departmental needs and will strengthen capabilities in research and teaching in computer engineering and related areas. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

The ECE faculty had another stellar year in research and scholarship pursuing funded research in areas such as systems and manufacturing, microelectronics, biomedical engineering, optoelectronics, electromagnetics and photonics, and VLSI computer engineering. Assisted by outstanding graduate students and visiting scholars, the faculty maintains high funding levels on a continuous basis. Associated scholarly productivity remains strong. The faculty published numerous papers, including 90 refereed journal articles, two book chapters, and 139 full conference proceedings papers. They also published three books and developed 9 software packages. They offered numerous professional short courses, were keynote speakers at four international conferences, and delivered 45 invited talks. ECE faculty worked on 95 sponsored grants with annual expenditures estimated to be $4.5 million. During the year, ECE faculty advised 143 graduate students; of these, eight successfully completed their Ph.D. degrees and 18 students garnered their M.S. degrees. ECE faculty members held six major journal editorships, 32 associate editorships or conference chair posts, and 24 other editorial or conference-planning appointments. Many of these productivity metrics have increased significantly from last year; for example, journal publication has increased by nearly 40%, conference proceedings publications have risen by 40%, and invited colloquia have grown by 55%. FACULTY HONORS

As world-renowned contributors and often pioneers in their fields, ECE professors receive prestigious awards from numerous sources. The major awards received during the year are summarized as follows: Bahram Javidi was named a University of Connecticut Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor. He was also IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society (IEEE LEOS) Distinguished Lecturer during the year. Peter Luh received the Kayamori Best Automation Paper Award from the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. Additionally, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Krishna Pattipati was co-recipient of the Barry Carlton Award for the Best AES Transaction Paper. INDUSTRIAL CONNECTIONS

The ECE Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) provides input on ECE curricula, courses, and strategies. Industrial feedback is essential in maintaining high-quality, relevant programs and is a major link in the ABET accreditation process. Additionally, these closely affiliated companies provide internship opportunities for our students and often hire them permanently. As usual, the ECE IAB met twice during the year, making sound suggestions for program enhancements and strategic initiatives. The growing list of companies represented currently includes SNET, ATMI, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies Research Center (UTRC), Pitney Bowes, Phonon Corporation, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, General Electric Company, JDS Uniphase, Aptima, TranSwitch, and Hamilton Sundstrand.


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ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ARCHIVAL TECHNICAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

2003-2004 Mehdi Anwar

“Self-heating and Trapping Effects on the RF Performance of GaN MESFETs,” (with S.S. Islam), IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 1229-1236, 2004. “Carrier Trapping and Current Collapse Mechanism in GaN Metal-semiconductor Field-effect Transistors,” (with S.S. Islam and R.T. Webster), Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 84, pp. 1970-1972, March 15, 2004. “A Physics Based Frequency Dispersion Model of GaN MESFETs,” (with S.S. Islam and R.T. Webster), IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, Vol. 51, No. 6, pp. 846-853, June 2004.

Rajeev Bansal

“Towed Antennas for U.S. Submarine Communications: A Historical Perspective,” (with D. Rivera), IEEE Antennas & Propagation Magazine, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 23-36, February 2004.

Yaakov Bar-Shalom

“MDL Approach for Multiple Low-Observable Track Initiation,” (with H. Chen, T. Kirubarajan and K.R. Pattipati), IEEE Transactions on Aerospace Electronic Systems, Vol. AES-39, No. 3, pp. 862-882, July 2003. “New Assignment Based Data Association for Tracking Move-Stop-Move Targets,” (with L. Lin and T. Kirubarajan), IEEE Transactions on Aerospace Electronic Systems, Vol. AES-40, No. 1, January 2004. “Efficient Multisensor Management Using Cramer-Rao Lower Bounds,” (with M.L. Hernandez and T. Kirubarajan), IEEE Transactions on Aerospace Electronic Systems, Vol. AES-40, No. 1, January 2004. “Probabilistic Data Association Techniques for Target Tracking in Clutter,” (with T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol. 92, No. 3, pp. 536-557, March 2004. “Improved Target Tracking with Segment Association,” (with S. Yeom and T. Kirubarajan), IEEE Transactions on Aerospace Electronic Systems, Vol. AES-40, No. 2, April 2004. “Exact Multisensor Dynamic Bias Estimation with Local Tracks,” (with X.D. Lin and T. Kirubarajan), IEEE Transactions on Aerospace Electronics Systems, Vol. AES-40, No. 2, April 2004. “On Joint Track Initiation and Parameter Estimation Under Measurement Origin Uncertainty,” (with H. Chen and X.R. Li), IEEE Transactions on Aerospace Electronic Systems, Vol. AES-40, No. 2, April 2004.


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“Probabilistic Data Association Techniques for Target Tracking with Applications to Sonar, Radar and EO Sensors,” (with T. Kirubarajan and X.D. Lin), IEEE Systems Magazine, June 2004.

Steven Boggs

“Analytical Approach to SF6 Breakdown under Transient Conditions,” (with T. Uchii and S. Nishiwaki), IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 751-757, July 2003. “The Case for Frequency Domain PD Testing in the Context of Distribution Cable,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 13-19, July/August 2003. “Effects of Hot SF6 on Post-Arc Circuit Breaker Design,” (with T. Uchii and S. Nishiwaki), IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 124-130, January 2004. “Optimization of Dead Tank Gas Circuit Breaker Design Based on Quantification of Hot Gas Flow and Dielectric Properties,” (with T. Uchii and T. Nakamoto), IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 181-185, January 2004. “Analytical Approach to Breakdown under Impulse Conditions,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 90-97, February 2004.

Nan Guang Chen

“Time-resolved Diffusive Optical Tomography Using Pseudo-random Sequences,” (with Q. Zhu), Optics Express, Vol. 11, No. 25, pp. 3445-3454, 2003. “Ultrasound-guided Optical Tomographic Imaging of Malignant and Benign Breast Lesions: Initial Clinical Results of 19 Cases,” (with Q. Zhu, M. Huang, K. Zarfos, B. Jagjivan, M. Kane and S.H. Kurtzman), Neoplasia, Vol. 5, No. 5, pp. 379-389, 2003. “NIR Imaging Reconstruction with Ultrasound Localization,” (with M. Huang, T. Xie and Q. Zhu), Applied Optics, Vol. 42, No. 19, pp. 4102-4114, 2003. “Portable Near Infrared Diffusive Light Imager for Breast Cancer Detection,” (with M. Huang, H. Xia, D. Piao, E. Cronin and Q. Zhu), Journal of Biomedical Optics, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 504-510, 2004. “Absorption and Emission Properties of Indocyanine Green in Intralipid Solution,” (with B.H. Yuan and Q. Zhu), Journal of Biomedical Optics, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 497-503, 2004.

John D. Enderle

“The ABCs of Preparing for ABET,” (with J. Gassert, S.M. Blanchard, P. King, D. Beasley, P. Hale, Jr. and D. Aldridge), IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology, Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 122-132, 2003. “Virtual Instruments in Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Laboratories,” (with R.D. Trumbower), IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology, Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 101-110, 2003.


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Monty A. Escabi

“Naturalistic Auditory Contrast Improves Spectrotemporal Coding in the Cat Inferior Colliculus,” (with L.M. Miller), Journal of Neuroscience, Vol. 23, No. 37, pp. 11489-11504, 2003. “Representation of Spectrotemporal Sound Information in the Ascending Auditory Pathway,” (with H.L. Read), Biological Cybernetics, Vol. 89, No. 5, pp. 350-362, 2003.

Faquir C. Jain

“Temperature Dependence of the Fundamental Band Gap Parameters in Cadmium-rich ZnXCdSe using Photoluminescence Spectroscopy,” (with L. Gupta, S. Rath and S.C. Abbi), Journal of Physics, Pramana, Vol. 61, pp. 1-9, September 2003. “Modeling of Nonvolatile Quantum Dot Gate Structures Operating at Millimeter Wave Frequencies for Memory Applications,” (with E.-S. Hasaneen), International Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 89-106, January 2004. “Integrated InGaAs-InP Quantum Wire Laser-Modulators for 1.55 um Applications,” (with W. Huang), Optical Engineering, Vol. 43, pp. 667-672, March 2004.

Bahram Javidi

“Formation of Orthoscopic Three-dimensional Real Images in Direct Pickup One-step Integral Imaging,” (with J.S. Jang), Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 42, No. 7, July 2003. “Enhanced 3D Integral Imaging System by Use of Double Display Devices,” (with B. Lee and S.W. Min), Journal of Applied Optics-Information Processing, Vol. 42, No. 20, pp. 4186-4195, July 10, 2003. “Real-time Remote Identification and Verification of Objects Using Optical ID Tags,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 42, No. 8, August 2003. “Efficient Compression of Fresnel Fields for Internet Transmission of Three-dimensional Images,” (with T.J. Naughton and J.B. McDonald), Journal of Applied Optics-Information Processing, Vol. 42, No. 23, pp. 4758-4764, August 10, 2003. “Three-dimensional Integral Imaging with Large Depth of Focus by Use of Real and Virtual Image Fields,” (with J.S. Jang and F. Jin), Journal of Optics Letters, Vol. 28, No. 16, pp. 1421-1423, August 15, 2003. “3-D Computational Synthetic Aperture Integral Imaging (COMPSAII),” (with A. Stern), Optics Express, September 22, 2003. “Pose Estimation from a Two-dimensional View by Use of Composite Correlation Filters and Neural Networks,” (with B. Castro and Y. Frauel), Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 42, No. 29, pp. 5882-5890, October 10, 2003.


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“Large Depth-of-Focus Time-multiplexed Three-dimensional Integral Imaging by Use of Lenslets with Nonuniform Focal Lengths and Aperture Sizes,” (with J.S. Jang), Journal of Optics Letters, Vol. 28, No. 20, pp. 1924-1926, October 15, 2003. “3D Image Sensing and Reconstruction with Time-Division Multiplexed Computational Integral Imaging (CII),” (with A. Stern), Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 42, No. 35, pp. 7036-7042, December 10, 2003. “Improved Resolution 3D Object Sensing and Recognition Using Time Multiplexed Computational Integral Imaging,” (with S. Kishk), Optics Express, Vol. 11, No. 26, pp. 3528-3541, December 29, 2003. “Analysis of Practical Sampling and Reconstruction from Fresnel Fields,” (with A. Stern), Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 239-250, January 2004. “Detecting 3D Location and Shape of Noisy Distorted 3D Objects Using LADAR Trained Optimum Nonlinear Filters,” (with S. Hong), Journal of Applied Optics-Information Processing, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 324-332, January 10, 2004. “Comparison of Passive Ranging Integral Imaging and Active Imaging Digital Holography for 3D Object Recognition,” (with Y. Frauel, O. Matoba and E. Tajahuerce), Journal of Applied Optics-Information Processing, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 452-462, January 10, 2004. “3D Object Feature Extraction and Classification Using Computational Holographic Imaging,” (with S. Yeom), Applied Optics-IP, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 442-451, January 10, 2004. “Three-dimensional Volumetric Object Reconstruction Using Computational Integral Imaging,” (with S. Hong and J. Jang), Optics Express, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 483-491, February 9, 2004. “Spatiotemporallly Multiplexed Integral Imaging Projector for Large-scale High Resolution Three-dimensional Display,” (with J.S. Jang), Optics Express, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 557-563, February 23, 2004. “Sampling in the Light of Wigner Distribution,” (with A. Stern), Journal of the Optical Society of America A, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 360-366, March, 2004. “Three-dimensional Projection Integral Imaging Using Micro-Convex-Mirror Arrays,” (with J.S. Jang), Optics Express, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 1077-1083, March 22, 2004. “Three-dimensional TV and Display with Large Depth of Focus and Improved Resolution,” (with J.S. Jang), Optics and Photonics News Magazine, (invited), April 2004. “Secure Three-dimensional Data Transmission and Display,” (with O. Matoba), Journal of Applied Optics-Information Processing, Vol. 43, No. 11, pp. 2285-2291, April 10, 2004. “Compression of 3D Color Integral Images,” (with S.K. Yeom and A. Stern), Optics Express, Vol. 12, No. 8, pp.1632-1642, April 19, 2004. “Secure Holographic Memory by Double Random Polarization Technique,” (with O. Matoba), Journal of Applied Optics-Information Processing, Vol. 43, No. 14, pp. 2915-2919, May 10, 2004.


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“Three-dimensional Integral Imaging of Micro-objects,” (with J.S. Jang), Journal of Optics Letters, Vol. 29, Issue 11, pp. 1230-1232, June 2004. “Effects of Device Resolution on Three-Dimensional Integral Imaging,” (with F. Jin and J. Jang), Journal of Optics Letters, Vol. 29, No. 12, pp. 1345-1347, June 15, 2004.

Hanho Lee

“Pipelined Recursive Modified Euclidean Algorithm Block for Low-Complexity, High-Speed Reed-Solomon Decoder,” (with A. Azam), IEEE Electronics Letters, Vol. 39, No. 19, pp. 1371-1372, September 17, 2003.

Peter B. Luh

“Intra-Organizational Logistics Management through Multi-Agent Systems,” (with E. Santos, Jr. and F. Zhang), Electronic Commerce Research, Vol. 3, No. 3-4, pp. 337-364, 2003. “An Alternative Framework to Lagrangian Relaxation Approach for Job Shop Scheduling,” (with H. Chen), European Journal of Operations Research, Vol. 149, Issue 3, pp. 499-512, September 2003. “From Manufacturing Scheduling to Supply Chain Coordination: The Control of Complexity and Uncertainty,” (with W. Feng), Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 279-297, September 2003. “Optimization Based Manufacturing Scheduling with Multiple Resources, Setup Requirements, and Transfer Lots,” (with D. Chen, L.S. Thakur and J. Moreno, Jr.), IIE Transactions (Design and Manufacturing), Vol. 35, No. 10, pp. 973-985, October 2003. “Optimal Integrated Generation Bidding and Scheduling with Risk Management under a Deregulated Power Market,” (with E. Ni), IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 600-609, February 2004.

Robert Magnusson

“Fabrication and Characterization of High-quality Waveguide-mode Resonant Optical Filters,” (with P.S. Priambodo and T.A. Maldonado), Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 83, pp. 3248-3250, October 20, 2003. “Doubly-resonant Single-layer Bandpass Optical Filters,” (with Y. Ding), Optics Letters, Vol. 29, pp. 1135-1137, May 2004. “Nonlinear Optical Conversion in Resonant Waveguide Gratings Incorporating Ionically Self-assembled Monolayer Polymer Films,” (with G. Purvinis, P.S. Priambodo, M. Pomerantz, M. Zhou and T.A. Maldonado), Optics Letters, Vol. 29, pp. 1108-1110, May 2004. “Use of Nondegenerate Resonant Leaky Modes to Fashion Diverse Optical Spectra,” (with Y. Ding), Optics Express, Vol. 12, pp. 1885-1891, May 3, 2004.


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Krishna R. Pattipati

“An MDL Approach for Multiple Low Observable Track Initiation,” (with H. Chen, T. Kirubarajan and Y. Bar-Shalom), IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 849-861, July 2003. “Optimal User Ordering and Time Labeling for Decision Feedback Detection in Asynchronous CDMA,” (with J. Luo, P.K. Willett and F. Hasegawa), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 51, No. 11, pp. 1754-1757, November 2003. “A Sliding Window PDA for Asynchronous CDMA and a Proposal for Deliberate Asynchronicity,” (with J. Luo, P.K. Willett and F. Hasegawa), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 51, No. 12, pp. 1970-1974, December 2003. “Normative Design of Project-based Organizations: Part III – Modeling Congruent, Robust and Adaptive Organizations,” (with G.M. Levchuk, C. Meirina and D.L. Kleinman), IEEE Transactions on SMC: Part A - Systems and Humans, Vol. 34, No. 3, pp. 337-350, 2004. “Speed and Accuracy Comparison of Techniques to Solve a Binary Quadratic Programming Problem with Application to Synchronous CDMA,” (with F. Hasegawa, J. Luo and P.K. Willett), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 540-545, April 2004. “Fast Optimal and Sub-optimal Any-Time Algorithms for CWMA Multiuser Detection based on Branch and Bound,” (with J. Luo, G. Levchuk and P.K. Willett), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 632-642, April 2004. “A Generalized Probabilistic Data Association Detector for Multiple Antenna Systems,” (with D. Pham and P.K. Willett), IEEE Communications Letters, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 205-207, April 2004. “On a Multi-mode Test Sequencing Problem,” (with S. Ruan and F. Tu), IEEE Transactions on SMC: Part B – Cybernetics, Vol. 34, No. 3, pp. 1490-1499, June 2004.

Geoffrey W. Taylor

“Current-voltage Relations for the Dual Channel Double Heterostructure Optoelectronic Switch,” (with H. Opper), Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 94, No. 3, pp. 1709-1720, August 1, 2003. “A 2D-Electron-Gas Terahertz Detector Based on the Bipolar Inversion Channel Field Effect Transistor,” (with Y. Huo), Solid State Electronics, Vol. 47, No. 11, pp. 2089-2095, November 2003.

Peter K. Willett

“Optimal User Ordering and Time Labeling for Ideal Decision Feedback Detection in Asynchronous CDMA,” (with J. Luo, K.R. Pattipati and F. Hasegawa), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 51, No. 11, pp. 1754-1757, November 2003. “A Sliding Window PDA for Asynchronous CDMA and a Proposal for Deliberate Asynchronicity,” (with J. Luo and K.R. Pattipati), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 51, No. 12, pp. 1970-1974, December 2003.


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“Estimating the Parameters of General Frequency Modulated Signals,” (with T. Luginbuhl), IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 117-131, January 2004.

“A Non-Gaussian Problem that Arises in Fused Detection in Clutter,” (with Y. Sun and P. Swaszek), IEEE Signal Processing Letters, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 189-192, February 2004. “Speed and Accuracy Comparison of Techniques for Multi-user Detection in Synchronous CDMA,” (with F. Hasegawa, J. Luo, K.R. Pattipati and D. Pham), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 540-545, April 2004. “A Generalized Probabilistic Data Association Detector for Multiple Antenna Systems,” (with D. Pham and K.R. Pattipati), IEEE Communication Letters, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 205-207, April 2004. “Waveform Fusion in Sonar Signal Processing,” (with Y. Sun and R. Lynch), IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 462-477, April 2004. “Joint Segmentation and Classification of Time Series Using Class-Specific Features,” (with Z. Wang), IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man & Cybernetics, Part B: Cybernetics, Vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 1056-1067, April 2004. “Fast Optimal and Sub-Optimal Any-Time Algorithms for CWMA Multiuser Detection Based on Branch and Bound,” (with J. Luo, K.R. Pattipati and G. Levchuk), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 632-642, April 2004.

Shengli Zhou

“Orthogonal Multiple Access over Time-and Frequency-Selective Fading,” (with G. Leus and G.B. Giannakis), IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, Vol. 49, No. 8, pp. 1442-1450, August 2003. “Bandwidth-and Power Efficient Multi-Carrier Multiple Access,” (with P. Xia and G.B. Giannakis), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 51, No. 11, pp. 1828-1837, November 2003. “Group-Orthogonal Multi-Carrier CDMA,” (with X. Cai and G.B. Giannakis), IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 90-99, January 2004. “Chip-Interleaved Block-Spread CDMA versus DS-CDMA for Cellular Downlink: A Comparative Study,” (with P. Xia, G. Leus and G.B. Giannakis), IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 176-190, January 2004. “Adaptive MIMO OFDM Based on Partial Channel State Information,” (with P. Xia and G.B. Giannakis), IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 202-213, January 2004. “Joint Coding-Precoding with Low-Complexity Turbo-Decoding,” (with Z. Wang and G.B. Giannakis), IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, Vol. 3, No. 3, May 2004.


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Quing Zhu

“Ultrasound-guided Optical Tomographic Imaging of Malignant and Benign Breast Lesions: Initial Clincal Results of 19 Cases,” (with M.M. Huang, N.G. Chen, K. Zarfos, B. Jagjivan, M. Kane, P. Hedge and S.H. Kurtzman), Neoplasia, Vol. 5, No. 5, pp. 379-388, 2003. “Quantitation of Doppler Angle and Flow Velocity Mapping by Combining Doppler Shift and Doppler Bandwidth Measurements in Optical Doppler Tomography,” (with D.Q. Piao), Applied Optics, Vol. 42, No. 25, pp. 5158-5172, 2003. “A Simultaneous Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging and Beta Particle Detection,” (with D. Q. Piao, M. Sadeghi and A. Sinusas), Optics Letters, Vol. 28, No. 18, pp. 1704-1706, 2003. “Simultaneous Reconstruction of Absorption and Scattering Maps with Ultrasound Localization: Feasibility Study Using Transmission Geometry,” (with M. Huang, T.Q. Xie and N.G. Chen), Applied Optics, Vol. 42, No. 19, pp. 4102-4114, 2003. “Time-resolved Diffusive Optical Imaging Using Pseudo-random Bit Sequences,” (with N.G. Chen), Optics Express, Vol. 11, No. 25, pp. 3445-3454, 2004. “Power-efficient Grating-based Scanning Optical Delay Line: Time-domain Configuration,” IIE Electronics Letters, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 97-98, January 2004. “A Duel-mesh Optical Tomography Reconstruction Method with Depth Correction Using a Priori Ultrasound Information,” (with M.M. Huang), Applied Optics, March 15, 2004.

“Emission and Absorption Properties of Indocyanine Green in Intralipid Solution,” (with B.Y. Yuan and N.G. Chen), Journal of Biomedical Optics, pp. 497-503, May/June 2004. “Portable Near Infrared Diffusive Light Imager for Breast Cancer Detection,” (with N.G. Chen, M. M. Huang, H.J. Xia, D.Q. Piao and E. Cronin), Biomedical Optics, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 504-510, May/June 2004. “A DSP-based Real-time Optical Doppler Tomography System,” (with S.K. Yan, D.Q. Piao and Y. Chen), Journal of Biomedical Optics, pp. 454-463, May/June, 2004.


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ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, BOOK SECTIONS & EDITED VOLUMES


“Resonant Tunneling Devices,” (with M.M. Jahan), Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 9, pp. 357-370, (H.S. Nalwa, ed.), American Scientific Publishers, ISBN: 1-58883-001-2, March 2004. “Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors,” (with K.R. Lefebvre), Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 9, pp. 199-224, (H.S. Nalwa, ed.), American Scientific Publishers, ISBN: 1-58883-001-2, March 2004.

John E. Ayers

Digital Integrated Circuits: Analysis and Design, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 699 pages, 2003. Eric Donkor

“GaAs-Based Nanodevices,” Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,” Vol. 3, pp. 703-717, (H.S. Nalwa, ed.), March 2004.

John D. Enderle

National Science Foundation 2002 Engineering Senior Design Projects to Aid Persons with Disabilities, (with B. Hallowell, eds.), Creative Learning Press, Inc., 331 pages, Mansfield Center, CT, 2004.

Peter B. Luh

Useful Information for Scholars New to the World Science, (with Y.-C. Ho, X. Guan, X.-R. Cao, W. Gong and H. Yan), Tsinghua University Press and Springer, ISBN# 7-302-08359-2, May 2004.

Bing C. Wang

“Ultra-fast All-optical Switching in Optical Networks,” (with I. Glesk, L. Xu, V. Baby and P.R. Prucnal), chapter 2 in Progress in Optics, (E. Wolf, ed.), Vol. 45, Elsevier Science.


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“Growth Dependence of Gain Compression in AlGaN/GaN HFETs,” (with E. Faraclas and S.S. Islam), Proceedings of the 2003 International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium, p. 110, Washington, DC, December 2003. “BSIM3v3 Parameter Extraction and Design of VCO using SiGe Hetero-CMOS,” (with S.S. Islam), Proceedings of the 2003 International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium, p. 168, Washington, DC, December 2003. “Noise in Metamorphic AlGaAsSb/InGaAs/AlGaAsSb HEMTs,” (with R.T. Webster), Proceedings of the 2003 International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium, p. 186, Washington, DC, December 2003. “Barrier Thickness and Mole Fraction Dependence of Power Performance of Undoped Supply Layer AlGaN/GaN HFETs,” (with S.S. Islam and M.N. Rahman), Proceedings of the 2003 International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium, p. 441, Washington, DC, December 2003.

John E. Ayers

“Growth of p-ZnSe1-xTex Epitaxial Films on Lattice-Matched InGaAs/InP (001) by Photoassisted Metal Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy (MOVPE),” (with B.P. Yarlagadda, A. Rodriguez, P. Li and F. C. Jain), Proceedings MRS Spring Meeting, No. 3, p. 8, San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2004. “Photo Assisted Growth of ZnSe1-xTex on GaAs by Metal Organic Vapor Deposition (MOCVD),” (with B.P. Yarlagadda, A. Rodriguez, P. Li and F.C. Jain), Proceedings of the 13th CMOC Symposium, p. 45, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April, 7, 2004. “Growth of p-ZnSe1-xTex Epitaxial Films on Lattice-matched InGaAs/InP by Photoassisted Metal Organic Vapor Deposition (MOCVD),” (with B.P. Yarlagadda, A. Rodriguez, P. Li and F.C. Jain), Proceedings of the 13th CMOC Symposium, p. 46, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April, 7, 2004.

Rajeev Bansal “Modeling of Nonvolatile Floating Gate Quantum Dot Memory,” (with E.-S. Hasaneen, E. Heller and F.C. Jain), Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium (ISDRS ’03), Washington, DC, December 10-12, 2003. “AP-S Turnstile,” a contributed column in IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, Vol. 45: August, October, December 2003; Vol. 46: February, April, June 2004. “Microwave Surfing,” contributed column in IEEE Microwave Magazine, Vol. 4: September, December 2003; Vol. 5: March, June 2004.


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“Design of NOR Array Quantum Dot Memory,” (with E.-S. Hasaneen, E. Heller and F.C. Jain), Proceedings of the 13th Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, pp. 7-9, April 7, 2004.

“Design of On-chip Inductor,” (with R. Gurumurthy, E.-S. Hasaneen and F.C. Jain), Proceedings of the 13th Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, University of CT, Storrs, CT, pp. 47-50, April 7, 2004.

Yaakov Bar-Shalom

“Exact Multisensor Dynamic Bias Estimation with Local Tracks,” (with X.D. Lin and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Information Fusion, Cairns, Australia, July 2003. “Target Intervisibility,” (with X. Zhang and P.K. Willett), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Vol. 5204, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Tracking with Classification-Aided Multiframe Data Association,” (with T. Kirubarajan and C. Gokberk), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Vol. 5204, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Tracker and Signal Processing for the Benchmark Problem with Unresolved Targets,” (with A. Sinha and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Vol. 5204, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Multisensor Bias Estimation Using Local Tracks without a Priori Association,” (with X.D. Lin and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Vol. 5204, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Identifying a Proportional Navigation Guidance Pursuer Using Angle-Only Measurements from an Evader,” (with L. Lin and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Vol. 5204, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Optimal Cooperative Placement of GMTI UAVs for Ground Target Tracking,” (with A. Sinha and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2004. “A Two-Step Method for Out-of-Sequence Measurements,” (with P.G. Lanzkron), Proceedings of the 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2004. “IR Pixel Size from a Tracking Perspective,” (with X. Zhang and P.K. Willett), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, No. 5428-43, Orlando, FL, April 2004. “Data Association Combined with the Probability Hypothesis Density Function Filter for Multitarget Tracking,” (with L. Lin and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, No. 5428-43, Orlando, FL, April 2004. “Application of the Kalman-Levy Filter for Tracking Maneuvering Targets,” (with A. Sinha and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, No. 5428-10, Orlando, FL, April 2004.


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“Multisensor-Multitarget Bias Estimation for Asynchronous Sensors,” (with X.D. Lin and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing, Sensor Fusion and Target Recognition, No. 5429-11, Orlando, FL, April 2004.

“Hierarchical Tracking for the Real World,” Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion and Target Recognition, No. 5429-65, Orlando, FL, April 2004. “Optimal Cooperative Placement of UAVs for Ground Target Tracking with Doppler Radar,” (with A. Sinha and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion and Target Recognition, No. 5429-10, Orlando, FL, April 2004. “Track-to-Track Fusion vs. Centralized Estimation in Large Scale Maritime Surveillance Systems,” (with A. Sinav and A.M. Balci), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Information Fusion, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2004. “Multisensor-Multitarget Bias Estimation for General Asynchronous Sensors,” (with X.D. Lin and T. Kirubarajan), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Information Fusion, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2004.

Steven Boggs

“Electrical Breakdown and Aging of Capacitor Films,” (with X. Qi, J. Ho and Z. Zheng), Proceedings of the Dielectrics Materials and Components for Pulsed Power Applications Workshop, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA, 2003. “Electroluminescence in Divergent Field,” (with Y. Cao), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Albuquerque, NM, October 2003. “Characterization of Dielectric Materials using a High-Resolution Scanning Kelvin Microprobe,” (with L.-E. Cheran, P. Lam, Z. Zheng and M. Thompson), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, pp. 16-19, Albuquerque, NM, October 2003. “Dielectric Properties of Three Component Mixtures of Nonlinear, Resistive, and Nonconducting Grains,” (with J.Y. Zhou), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Albuquerque, NM, October 2003. “Heat Sink Effects in Thermal Stability Tests on ZnO Arresters,” (with Z. Zheng), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Albuquerque, NM, October 2003. “Computation of Electro-thermal Breakdown of Polymer Films,” (with X. Qi and Z. Zheng), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Albuquerque, NM, October 2003.

John A. Chandy

“Parity Redundancy Strategies in a Large Scale Distributed Storage System,” Proceedings of the IEEE/NASA Goddard Conference on Mass Storage Systems and Technologies, pp. 185-191, April 2004.


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“FPGA Based Network Intrusion Detection Using Content Addressable Memories,” (with L. Bu), Proceedings of the IEEE Symposium on Field-Programmable Custom Computing Machines, April 2004. “A Keyword Match Processor Using Content Addressable Memory,” (with L. Bu), Proceedings of the Great Lakes Symposium on VLSI, pp. 372-376, April 2004.

Nan Guang Chen

“Real Time Optical Coherence Tomography System,” (with Q. Zhu), Proceedings of the Optical Society of America Biomedical Topical Meetings, Technical Digest Vol FH19, Miami Beach, FL, April 2004. “Prototype Time-resolved Diffusive Optical Imaging System,” (with Q. Zhu), Proceedings of the Optical Society of America Biomedical Topical Meetings, Vol. ThF26, Miami Beach, FL, April 2004.

Eric Donkor

“Comparison of Three Multi-User Quantum Key Distribution Over Passive Optical Networks,” (with P. Kumavor, B. Wang and S. Yelin), Proceedings of the IEEE/LEOS Conference, pp. 1042-1043, Tucson, AZ, October 2003. “Comparison of Four Multi-User Quantum Key Distribution Over Passive Optical Networks,” (with P. Kumavor, B. Wang and S. Yelin), Proceedings of Optical Fiber Communication Conference 2004, Paper MF68, pp. 203-205, Los Angeles, CA, February 2004. “Orthogonally and Polarization Entangled Photon-pair Arrangement for Decoherence-Free Quantum Measurements,” (with P. Kumavor and B. Wang), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference, Vol. 5436, No. 31, Orlando, FL, April 2004. “Modelocking Schemes for Fiber Lasers Using Auxiliary Cavities,” (with P. Kumavor and B. Wang), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference, Vol. 5435, No. 4, Orlando, FL, April 2004.

John D. Enderle

“Letters from the Editor,” EMB Magazine, July, September and November 2003; January, March and May 2004. “POCKET PACS: A DICOM Viewing Application for Pocket PC 2002 Operating System, (with S. Merritt and J.V. Bronke), Proceedings of the 29th IEEE EMBS Annual International Conference, Cancun, Mexico, September 18-21, 2003. “Design, Implementation and Validation of a Graphical User Interface for Analysis of Patient Monitor Event Logs,” (with M. Friel, V. De Francesco, E. Rosow and I. Greenshields), Proceedings of the IEEE 29th Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, Western New England College, Springfield, MA, April 17-18, 2004. “The University of Connecticut Biomedical Engineering Mentoring Program for High School Students,” (with C.M. Liebler, S.A. Haapala, J.L. Hart, N.T. Thonakkaraparayil, L.L. Romonosky,


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F. Rodriguez and R.D. Trumbower), Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation, Vol. 40, pp. 484-490, Fort Collins, CO, April 23-25, 2004. “Eye Movement Detector Calibration Device,” (with W.R. Pruehsner and M. Zenker), Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation, Vol. 40, pp. 435-440, Fort Collins, CO, April 23-25, 2004.

Monty Escabi

“Auditory Spectro-Temporal Processing and the Representation of the Stimulus-Response Function,” Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Fall Meeting, (invited), Nashville, TN, October 2-4, 2003. “Tradeoff in Spectrotemporal Feature Selectivity, Response Sparseness and Mutual Information,” (with R. Nassiri and H.L. Read), Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, Vol. 182, No. 19, November 2003. “Spectro-temporal Receptive Field (STRF) Separability of Primary Auditory Cortical (AI) Neurons,” (with H.L. Read and B.J. Liu), Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, Vol. 182, No. 20, November 2003. “Spectro-Temporal Feature Selectivity, Mutual Information, and Spiking Reliability,” (with R. Nassiri and H.L. Read), Proceedings of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, p. 1393, February 2004. “Ventral Medial Geniculate Nucleus Contains Functionally and Anatomically Distinct Compartments,” (with H.L. Read, L.M. Miller, C.E. Schreiner and J.A. Winer), p. 1457, February 2004. “Naturalistic Auditory Contrast Improves Spectrotemporal Coding in the Auditory Midbrain,” (with H.L. Read and C.E. Schreiner), Computational and Systems Neuroscience, p. 162, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, March 24-28, 2004. “The Contribution of Intracellular Thresholding to Spike-timing Jitter, Trial-to-Trial Reliability and Information Content in a Dynamically Activated Neuron,” (with R. Nassiri), Computational and Systems Neuroscience, p. 141, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, March 24-28, 2004.

“Tradeoff in Spectrotemporal Feature Selectivity, Response Sparsity, and Mutual Information and the Effects of Intracellular Thresholding,” Computational and Systems Neuroscience, p. 58, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, March 24-28, 2004.

Martin D. Fox

“Color Edge Detection Using the Eigenvalue of Covariance Matrix of RGB Vectors,” (with C. Li, Z. Yang and J. Macione), Proceedings of the 7th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, FL, July 2003. “Edge Detection for Ultrasound Images Using the Eigenvalue of Covariance Matrix of Feature Vector,” (with C. Li, Z. Yang and J. Macione), Proceedings of the 7th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, FL, July 2003.


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“Ultrasound B-Scan Image Speckle Reduction and Boundary Enhancement,” (with Z. Yang, C. Li and J. Macione), Proceedings of the 7th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, (Best Paper Award), Orlando, FL, July 2003. “Multiresolution Non-homogeneous Anisotropic Diffusion Approach to Enhance Ultrasound Breast Tumor Image Legibility,” (with Z. Yang), Proceedings of SPIE International Symposium on Medical Imaging, February 2004.

Faquir C. Jain

“Nonvolatile Quantum Dot Memory (NVQDM) in Floating Gate Configuration: Device and Circuit Modeling,” (with E.-S. Hasaneen, E. Heller, A. Rodriguez, B. Yarlagadda, W. Huang, J. Lee and F. Papadimitrakopoulos), Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Vol. 2, pp. 741-744, (invited), San Francisco, CA, August 12-14, 2003. “Monolithic Tandem Laser Based Active Matrix Addressed Full-Color Display for Smart Projection Systems,” (with P. Gogna and J. Mitchell), Proceedings of the Frontiers in Optics Conference, (invited), Tucson, AZ, October 5-9, 2003. “Self-Assembled Membranes Based on Humic Acid for Controlled Detection of Glucose in Implantable Biosensors,” (with R. Tipnis, S.D. Patil, D.J. Burgess and F. Papadimitrakopoulos), Proceedings of the MRS 2003 Fall Meeting, Symposium D: Materials and Devices for Smart Systems, Fall 2003. “Modeling of Nonvolatile Floating Gate Quantum Dot Memory,” (with E.-S. Hasaneen, E. Heller and R. Bansal), Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium (ISDRS 03), pp. 214-215, Washington, DC, December 10-12, 2003. “Design of On-chip Inductor,” (with R. Gurumurthy, E.-S. Hasaneen and R. Bansal), Proceedings of the 13th Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, pp. 47-50, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April 7, 2004. “Coupled Cavity Waveguides in Photonic Crystals,” (with J. Zeller), Proceedings of the 13th Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, pp. 51-54, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April 7, 2004. “Humaic Acids Based Semipermeable Membranes and their Potential Application in Implantable and Completely Autonomous Glucose Sensors,” (with R. Tipnis, S.D. Patil, D.J. Burgess and F. Papadimitrakopoulos), Proceedings of the 13th Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, p. 61, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April 7, 2004. “Design of a NOR Array Quantum Dot Memory,” (with E.-S. Hasaneen, E. Heller and R. Bansal), Proceedings of the 13th CMOC Symposium, pp. 7-9, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April, 7, 2004. “Photo Assisted Growth of ZnSe1-xTex on GaAs by Metal Organic Vapor Deposition (MOCVD),” (with B.P. Yarlagadda, A. Rodriguez, P. Li and J.E. Ayers), Proceedings of the 13th CMOC Symposium, p. 45, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April, 7, 2004. “Growth of p-ZnSe1-xTex Epitaxial Films on Lattice-matched InGaAs/InP by Photoassisted Metal Organic Vapor Deposition (MOCVD),” (with B.P. Yarlagadda, A. Rodriguez, P. Li and J.E. Ayers),


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Proceedings of the 13th CMOC Symposium, p. 46, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April, 7, 2004. “Growth of p-ZnSe1-xTex Epitaxial Films on Lattice-matched InGaAs/InP by Photoassisted Metal Organic Vapor Deposition,” (with B.P. Yarlagadda, A. Rodriguez, P. Li and J.E. Ayers), Proceedings of the Spring 2004 MRS Meeting, No. 3, p. 8, San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2004.

Bahram Javidi

“Nonuniform Quantization Compression of Digital Holograms of Three-Dimensional Objects Using Artificial Neural Networks,” (with A.E. Shortt and T. Naughton), Proceedings of the SPIE Annual Meeting, Vol. 5202, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Synthesizing 3D Images Based on Voxels,” (J. Son and V.V. Saveljev), Proceedings of the SPIE Annual Meeting, (invited), Vol. 5202, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Improved Quality Three-Dimensional Integral Imaging,” (with J. Jang), Proceedings of the SPIE Annual Meeting, (invited), Vol. 5202, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Optical Security in Data Communication and Display,” (with O. Matoba), Proceedings of the SPIE Annual Meeting, (invited), Vol. 5202, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Correlation-based Optical Reconstruction of Three-Dimensional Object for Secure Display,” (with O. Matoba), Proceedings of the SPIE Annual Meeting, Vol. 5202, San Diego, CA, August 2003. “Three-Dimensional Object Classification Using Computer Reconstructed Holography,” (with S. Yeom), Proceedings of the SPIE, Vol. 5243, Three-Dimensional TV, Video and Display II, Orlando, FL, September 10-11, 2003. “Three-Dimensional Object Transmission Scheme by Use of Digital Holography and Ultrafast Optics,” (with O. Matoba), Proceedings of the SPIE, Vol. 5243, Three-Dimensional TV, Video and Display II, Orlando, FL, September 10-11, 2003.

“Combined Non-uniform Quantization and Lossless Coding of Digital Holograms of 3D Objects,” (with A.E. Shortt and T.J. Naughton), Proceedings of the SPIE, Vol. 5243, Three-Dimensional TV, Video and Display II, Orlando, FL, September 10-11, 2003. “Three-Dimensional Optimum Nonlinear Filter for Detecting Distorted LADAR Image in Disjoint Background Noise,” (with S. Hong), Proceedings of the SPIE, Vol. 5243, Three-Dimensional TV, Video and Display II, Orlando, FL, September 10-11, 2003. “Three-Dimensional Sensing and Reconstruction with Time-domain Multiplexed Computational Integral Imaging (CII),” (with A. Stern), Proceedings of the SPIE, Vol. 5243, Three-Dimensional TV, Video and Display II, Orlando, FL, September 10-11, 2003. “Digital 3D Object Reconstruction and Recognition Using Integral Imaging,” (with Y. Frauel), Proceedings of the SPIE, Vol. 5243, Three-Dimensional TV, Video and Display II, Orlando, FL, September 10-11, 2003.


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“Improved Resolution and Viewing Angle Integral Imaging for 3D TV and Display,” (with J.S. Jang), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-optics Society, (invited), Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. “Localized Holographic Correlators,” (with A. Karbaschi, O. Momtahan and A. Adibi), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-optics Society, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003.

“Large Depth-of-Focus Time-Multiplexed Three-Dimensional Integral Imaging Using Lenslets with Non-Uniform Focal Lengths and Aperture Size,” (with J.S. Jang), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-optics Society, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. “Numerical Evaluation of Reconstructed Three-Dimensional Object in Optical Secure Display System,” (with O. Matoba), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-optics Society, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. “Secure Display System by Use of Encrypted Digital Holograms,” (with O. Matoba, T. Shimura and K. Kuroda), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. “3D Image Sensing and Reconstruction with Time-Domain Multiplexed Computational Integral Imaging,” (with A. Stern), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-optics Society, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. “Optical Watermarking of 3D Objects for Authentication in Transmission and Storage,” (with S. Kishk), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. “Improved Depth of Focus, Resolution and Viewing Angle Integral Imaging for Three-Dimensional TV and Display,” (with J.S. Jang), Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-optics Society, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. “Passive Ranging Computational Integral Imaging for Three-Dimensional Object Visualization, Recognition and Tracking,” Proceedings of the SPIE’s Global Homeland Security Workshop, (invited), CD-ROM Video, December 2-4, 2003.

“Broadband Optical Information Encryption with Achromatic Systems,” (with E. Tajahuerce, J. Lancis, V. Climent and P. Andres), Proceedings of the International Conference on Systems of Optical Security, (invited), SPIE and Poland Institute of Applied Optics, Warsaw, Poland, December 11-12, 2003. “Real-time Three-dimensional Display of Micro-objects,” National Academy of Engineering, Frontiers of Engineering Newsletter, Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2004. “3D Image Sensing and Reconstruction with Time-Division Multiplexed Computational Integral Imaging (CII),” (with A. Stern), IEEE LEOS Newsletter, Vol. 18, No. 1, February 2004. “Efficient Compression of Fresnel Fields for Internet Transmission of Three-Dimensional Images,” (with T. J. Naughton and J. B. McDonald), IEEE LEOS Newsletter, Vol. 18, No. 1, February 2004.


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“OpDiMon’04: International Conference on Optical Diagnostics and Monitoring: from Advanced Components to Novel Devices,” IEEE LEOS, Isituto Nazionale di Ottica Applicata, Isituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, (invited), Naples, Italy, March 21-26, March 2004. “The Role of Automatic Target Recognition Techniques in IMINT, EO-IR, and SIGINT Data Fusion,” (with C. Stanek and S. Bottone), Proceedings of the Defense and Security Symposium, SPIE, Automatic Target Recognition Conference 5426, (invited), Orlando, FL, April 12-16, 2004. “Optical 3D Watermarking and Authentication by Correlation Techniques,” (with S. Kishk), Proceedings of the Defense and Security Symposium, SPIE, (invited), April 12-16, 2004.

“Passive Micro-optics Sensor for 3D Imaging,” (with Y. Frauel), Proceedings of the SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, Vol. 5417, No. 26, Orlando, FL, April 12-16, 2004. “Computational Holographic 3D Imaging for Security Applications,” (with S. Yeom), Proceedings of the SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, Vol. 5403, No. 43, Orlando, FL, April 12-16, 2004. “3D Imaging Digital Holographic Microscopy Using Spectral Phase Shifting,” (with D. Kim), Proceedings of the Biomedical Optics Topical Meeting, Optical Society of America, Miami Beach, FL, April 14-17, 2004. “Three Dimensional Image Sensing, Visualization and Processing Using Integral Imaging,” (with J. S. Jang), CD-ROM Proceedings of the PTAP Workshop, DARPA, National Science Foundation, (invited), Kauai, Hawaii, April 19-20, 2004. “Three Dimensional Object Recognition and Security Authentication Using Digital Holography,” (with Y. Frauel, O. Matoba, E. Tajahuerce and T.J. Naughton), Proceedings of Optics in Computing 2004 Conference, European Optical Society, Optical Society of America, IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society and the International Commission for Optics, (invited), Engelberg, Switzerland, April 21-23, 2004. “Quantization Compression of Digital Holograms of Three-Dimensional Objects Using Histogram Data,” (with A.E. Shortt and T.J. Naughton), Proceedings of Optics in Computing 2004 Conference, European Optical Society, Optical Society of America, IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society and the International Commission for Optics, Engelberg, Switzerland, April 21-23, 2004. “3D Automated Target Recognition and Classification Using Computational Holography,” (with S. K. Yeom), Proceedings of the Enabling Technologies for Homeland Security Conference, Great Lakes Photonics Symposium, U.S. Air Force Research Labs, SPIE, IEEE LEOS, OSA, (invited), Cleveland, OH, June 7-11, 2004. “Optical 3D Watermarking and Authentication by Correlation Techniques,” (with S. Kishk), Proceedings of the Enabling Technologies for Homeland Security Conference, U.S. Air Force Research Labs, SPIE, IEEE LEOS, OSA, (invited), Cleveland, OH, June 7-11, 2004.

Hanho Lee

“A Low-Complexity, High-Speed Reed-Solomon Decoder,” (with A. Azam), Proceedings of the IEEE International System-on-Chip (SOC) Conference, pp. 127-130, September 17, 2003.


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Peter B. Luh

“Supply Chain Performance Evaluation: A Simulation Study,” (with Y. Tu, W. Feng and K. Narimatsu), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 1749-1755, Taipei, Taiwan, September 2003. “An Optimization-Based Approach for Distributed Project Design,” (with M. Ni and B. Moser), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 1756-1761, Taipei, Taiwan, September 2003. “A New Lagrangian Relaxation Based Method to Improve Schedule Quality,” (with D. Yu and S. Soorapanth), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp. 2303-2308, Las Vegas, NV, October 2003. “Model Reduction for Fork/join Overhaul & Repair Systems with Rotable Inventory,” (with G. Tu, Q. Zhao and J. Wang), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp. 2309-2314, Las Vegas, NV, October 2003. “An Inventory Control Policy for Maintenance Networks with Advanced Demand Information,” (with M. Ni and B. Xiong), Proceedings of the 2003 International Workshop on IT-Enabled Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, pp. 9-17, Bangalore, India, December 2003. “An Inventory Control Approach with Advanced Demand Information,” (with M. Ni, B. Xiong, S. C. Chang and W. Feng), Proceedings of 2004 NSF Design, Service and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference, 9 pages, Dallas, TX, January 2004. “Achieve Reliable Delivery in Supply Chain,” (with D. Yu), Proceedings of the 2004 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, New Orleans, LA, April 2004.

Robert Magnusson

“Photonic Devices Enabled by Waveguide-mode Resonance Effects in Periodically Modulated Films,” (with Y. Ding, K.J. Lee, D. Shin, P.S. Priambodo, P.P. Young and T.A. Maldonado), Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 5225, pp. 20-34, (invited), Nano- and Micro-Optics for Information Systems, (L.A. Eldada, ed.), SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2003. “Substrate-path-mode Cascaded Resonant Grating Optical Filters,” (with P.S. Priambodo), CD-ROM Proceedings of the Optical Society of America’s Annual Meeting, Paper WW1, Tucson, AZ, October 5-9, 2003. “Simple Interferometric Fringe Stabilization by CCD-based Feedback Control,” (with P.P. Young, P.S. Priambodo and T.A. Maldonado), CD-ROM Proceedings of the Optical Society of America’s Annual Meeting, Paper WJ6, October 5-9, 2003. “Photonic Bandpass Filter Concept Employing Frustrated Total Internal Reflection and Guided-mode Resonance,” (with K.J. Lee), CD-ROM Proceedings of the Optical Society of America’s Annual Meeting, Paper MQ1, October 5-9, 2003. “Study of Resonant Periodic Waveguides with the FDTD Method,” (with Y. Ding), CD-ROM Proceedings of the Optical Society of America’s Annual Meeting, Paper WW2, October 5-9, 2003.


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“Waveguide-mode Resonance Biosensor Development,” (with D. Wawro and S. Tibuleac), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, Vol. 2, pp. 17-18, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. “Near-field Enhancement Characteristics of Resonant Periodic Waveguides,” (with Y. Ding), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, Vol. 2, pp. 971-972, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003.

“Ionically Self-assembled Polymeric Thin Films for Second Order NLO Applications,” (with M. Pomerantz, T.A. Maldonado, G.M. Purvinis, N. Dallas, M. Zhou, A. Punyapu, K. Le and P.S. Priambodo), Preprint: Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, Vol. 90, pp. 189-190, 2004 from the 227th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004. “Principles and Applications of Diffractive Optics,” Proceedings of The XXIV Conference on Solid State Physics and Materials Science & Workshop on Photonic Materials and Optoelectronic Devices, The Egyptian Materials Research Society, (invited), p. 21, Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt, February 22-26, 2004. “Waveguide-mode Resonance Effects in Periodic Films,” Proceedings of The XXIV Conference on Solid State Physics and Materials Science & Workshop on Photonic Materials and Optoelectronic Devices, The Egyptian Materials Research Society, (invited), p. 32, Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt, February 22-26, 2004.


“Model-based Prognostic Techniques,” (with J. Luo, F. Tu, M. Azam, P.K. Willett, L. Qiao and M. Kawamoto), Proceedings of the IEEE Autotestcon, pp. 330-340, Anaheim, CA, September 2003. “On a Multi-mode Test Sequencing Problem,” (with S. Ruan and F. Tu), Proceedings of the IEEE Autotestcon, pp. 194-201, Anaheim, CA, September 2003. “Interacting Multiple Model Approach to Model-based Prognostics,” (with J. Luo, F. Tu, M. Azam, P.K. Willett, L. Qiao and M. Kawamoto), Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on SMC, pp. 189-194, Washington, DC, October 2003. “Combinatorial Optimization Algorithms for Fault Diagnosis in Complex Systems,” Workshop on Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supply-chain Management, (invited), 23 pages, Bangalore, India, December 2003. “Multiuser Detection and Joint Channel Estimation for Asynchronous CDMA Flat Rayleigh Fading Channels,” (with D. Pham and P.K. Willett), Proceedings of the IEEE Control and Decision Conference (CDC-2003), Maui, HI, December 9-12, 2003. “Fault Detection and Isolation in the Non-toxic Orbital Maneuvering System and the Reaction Control System,” (with M. Azam, D. Pham and F. Tu), Proceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference, 14 pages, Big Sky, MT, March 2004.


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“Detecting, Tracking and Counteracting Terrorist Networks via Hidden Markov Models,” (with J. Allanach, H. Tu, F. Tu, S. Singh and P.K. Willett), Proceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference, 12 pages, Big Sky, MT, March 2004. “Adaptive Safety Analysis and Monitoring System,” (with H. Tu, J. Allanach, S. Singh and P.K. Willett), Proceedings of the SPIE Conference, Orlando, FL, 13 pages, April 2004.

“A Novel Congruent Organizational Design Methodology Using Group Technology and a Nested Genetic Algorithm, (F. Yu and G.M. Levchuk), Proceedings of the 9th International Command and Control Research and Technology Symposium, 16 pages, San Diego, CA, June 2004. “Agent-based Decision Support System for the Third Generation Distributed Dynamic Decision-making (DDD-III) Simulator,” (with C. Meirina, F. Yu, S. Ruan L. Zhang and D.L. Kleinman), Proceedings of the 9th International Command & Control Research and Technology Symposium, 18 pages, San Diego, CA, June 2004. “Effects-based Design of Robust Organizations,” (with S. Ruan and C. Meirina), Proceedings of the 9th International Command & Control Research and Technology Symposium, 9 pages, San Diego, CA, June 2004. “Networks of Decision-Making and Communicating Agents: A New Methodology for Designing Heterarchical Organizational Structures,” (with G.M. Levchuk, F. Yu and Y.N. Levchuk), Proceedings of the 9th International Command & Control Research and Technology Symposium, 23 pages, San Diego, CA, June 2004. “A Generalized Probabilistic Data Association Detector for Multiple Antenna Systems,” (with D. Pham and P.K. Willett), Proceedings of the ICC 2004, Paris, France, June 20-24, 2004.

Bing C. Wang

“Comparison of Three Multi-user Quantum Key Distribution Networks,” (with P. Kumavor, S. Yelin and E. Donkor), Proceedings of the IEEE Laser and Electro-Optics Society Conference 2003, Tucson, AZ, October 2003. “Application of O-CDMA Techniques to All Optical Packet Header Processing,” (with J. Kelm), Proceedings of the IEEE Laser and Electro-Optics Society Conference 2003, Tucson, AZ, October 2003. “Scalable OTDM Transmitter with Full Multicast Capability,” (with V. Baby, L. Xu, I. Glesk and P.P. Prucnal), Proceedings of the IEEE Laser and Electro-Optics Society Conference, Tucson, AZ, October 2003. “Comparison of Four Multi-user Quantum Key Distribution Schemes over Passive Optical Networks,” (with P. Kumavor, L. Cherian, S. Yelin and E. Donkor), Proceedings of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference 2004, Los Angeles, CA, February 2004. “A Novel Time-frequency Quantum Key Distribution Technique for Optical Fiber Communication Systems,” (with S. Yelin), Proceedings of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference 2004, Los Angeles, CA, February 2004.


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Peter K. Willett

“Comparison of Methods for Tracking Separating Targets with a Monopulse Radar,” (with W.D. Blair, T. Ogle, G. Brown and A. Register), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2003 SPIE Aerosense Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, San Diego, CA, July 2003. “Target Intervisibility,” (with X. Zhang and Y. Bar-Shalom), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2003 SPIE Aerosense Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, San Diego, CA, July 2003. “Tracking Targets Using Matched Field Observations,” (with J. Bishop and E. Giannopoulos), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2003 SPIE Aerosense Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, San Diego, CA, July 2003. “Classifier Fusion Results Using Various Open Literature Data Sets,” (with R. Lynch), CD-ROM Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Washington, DC, October 2003. “Multiuser Detection with Joint Channel Estimation for Asynchronous CDMA Flat Rayleigh Fading Channels,” (with D. Pham and K.R. Pattipati), CD-ROM Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Honolulu, HI, December 2003. “Application of PDA to Coded Synchronous CDMA Systems,” (with G. Romano and F. Palmieri), CD-ROM Proceedings of the Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, Princeton, NJ, March 2004. “Practical Fusion of Quantized Measurements via Particle Filtering,” (with Y. Ruan, A. Marrs, S. Marano and F. Palmieri), CD-ROM Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Target Tracking: Algorithms and Applications, March 2004. “LPI Waveforms for Active Sonar?,” (with R. Lynch and J. Reinert), CD-ROM Proceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference, March 2004. “Detecting, Tracking, and Counteracting Terrorist Networks via Hidden Markov Models,” (with J. Allanach, H. Tu, F. Tu, S. Singh and K.R. Pattipati), CD-ROM Proceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference, March 2004. “Real-Time Diagnosis and Prognosis with Sensors of Uncertain Quality,” (with O. Erdinc, C. Brideau, T. Kirubarajan, S. Deb and V. Malepati), CD-ROM Proceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference, March, 2004. “Information Integration Among Multiple Agencies via Hierarchical Bayesian Networks,” (with H. Tu, J. Allanach, S. Singh, K.R. Pattipati, G. Levchuk and W. Stacy), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2004 SPIE: Defense & Security Symposium/Technologies for Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Sensors, Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) Technologies for Homeland Security and Homeland Defense, Orlando, FL, April 2004. “Integrated Multitarget Tracking and Monopulse Signal Processing for Spawning Targets,” (with W.D. Blair and T. Ogle), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2004 SPIE Aerosense Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Orlando, FL, April 2004.


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“IR Pixel Size Optimization from a Tracking Perspective,” (with X. Zhang and Y. Bar-Shalom), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2004 SPIE Aerosense Conference, Orlando, FL, April 2004. “Modeling Feature Uncertainty in the Bayesian Data Reduction Algorithm,” (with R. Lynch), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2004 SPIE Aerosense Conference, Orlando, FL, April 2004.

“Channel Optimized Binary Quantizers for Distributed Sensor Networks,” (with B. Chen), CD-ROM Proceedings of ICASSP, Montreal, Canada, May 2004. “Low Probability of Intercept Waveforms for Active Sonar?,” (with R. Lynch, J. Fay, J. Kelly and J. Reinert), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2004 Undersea Defense Technology European Conference, June 2004. “A Generalized Probabilistic Data Association Detector for Multiple Antenna Systems,” (with D. Pham and K.R. Pattipati), CD-ROM Proceedings of the IEEE International Communications Conference, Paris, France, June 2004. “An Advanced Analysis Tool for Counter-Terrorism,” (with J. Allanach, H. Tu, S. Singh and K.R. Pattipati), CD-ROM Proceedings of NASCSOS, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2004. “More Monopulse Signal Processing for Spawning Targets,” (with W. D. Blair), Proceedings of the ONR/GTRI Workshop on Target Tracking: A Tribute to Oliver Drummond, Key West, FL, June 2004.

Shengli Zhou

“Cross-Layer Combining of Queuing with Adaptive Modulation and Coding over Wireless Links,” (with Q. Liu and G.B. Giannakis), Proceedings of the MILCOM Conference, Boston, MA, October 13-16, 2003. “Multi-Antenna Adaptive Modulation with Transmit-Beamforming based on Bandwidth-Constrained Feedback,” (with P. Xia and G.B. Giannakis), Proceedings of the 37th Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers, Pacific Grove, CA, November 9-12, 2003. “Performance Analysis of Transmit-Beamforming with Finite-Rate Feedback,” (with Z. Wang and G.B. Giannakis), Proceedings of the 38th Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, Princeton University, NJ, March 17-19, 2004.

Quing Zhu

“Simultaneous Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging and Beta Particle Detection,” (with D.Q. Piao, M. Sadeghi and A.J. Sinusas), Proceedings of SPIE Photonics West, pp. 5316-5355, San Jose, CA, January, 2004. “Grating-based Power-Efficient Scanning Optical Delay Line,” (with D.Q. Piao), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Vol. FH23, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004. “Prototype Time-resolved Diffusive Optical Imaging System,” (with N.G. Chen), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Vol. ThF26, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004.


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“Real Time Optical Coherence Tomography System,” Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Technical Digest, Vol. FH19, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004. Direct Bi-directional Angle-insensitive Flow-intensity Detection in Doppler Optical Coherence Tomography,” (with D.Q. Piao), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Technical Digest, Vol. SC8, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004.

“Dual Mesh Reconstruction Method with Depth Correction for Near Infrared Diffusive Light Imaging with a Priori Ultrasound Information,” (with M. Huang), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Technical Digest, Vol. WF20, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004. “Simultaneous Reconstruction of Absorption and Scattering Maps with Ultrasound Localization: Reflection Geometry,” (with M. Huang), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Technical Digest, Vol. WF26, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004. “Benign Versus Malignant Breast Masses: Optical Differentiation with U.S. Localization,” (with E. Cronin, S. Kurtzman, N.G. Chen, M. Huang and C. Xu), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Technical Digest, Vol. WA6, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004. “Estimation of Chest-wall Induced Diffusive Wave Distortion with the Assistance of Ultrasound,” (with C. Xu), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Technical Digest, Vol. WF30, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004. “Fluorescence Imaging of Near Infrared Diffusive Wave with a Priori Information,” (with B. Yuan), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Technical Digest, Vol. THF25, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004.

“Characterization of Dentin and Enamel by Polarization Sensitive Optical Tomography,” (with Y. Chen, L. Otis and D.Q. Piao), Proceedings of the OSA Biomedical Optics Topical Meetings, Technical Digest, Vol. FH12, Miami, FL, April 13, 2004.


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“Multilevel DC to DC and DC to AC Converters for Fuel Cell Systems,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, June 4, 2002-August 31, 2003, $51,484. “Multilevel DC to DC and DC to AC Converters for Fuel Cell Systems,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, January 22, 2003-January 21, 2004, $40,000. “Academic Scholarship Program in Computer Engineering,” (with PI: R. Ammar (50%)), National Science Foundation, July 1, 2001-June 30, 2004, $97,988. “Physical Model for Short Gate GaN HFET Devices,” Raytheon, September 1, 2002-August 31, 2004, $56,000.

John E. Ayers

“Advanced SiGe Field-Effect Transistor Design and Processing Technology to Fabricate 10 Gb/s+Line Interface Circuits for Fiber Optic Communication,” (with PI: F.C. Jain (25%) and co-PIs: R. Bansal (25%) and F. Papadimitrakopoulos (25%)), Connecticut Innovations, July 1, 2000-June 30, 2004, $290,750. “Advanced SiGe Field-Effect Transistor Design and Processing Technology to Fabricate 10 Gb/s+Line Interface Circuits for Fiber Optic Communication,” (with PI: F.C. Jain (25%) and co-PIs: R. Bansal (25%) and F. Papadimitrakopoulos (25%)), TranSwitch, July 1, 2000-June 30, 2004, $100,000. “Nanochannel FETs and Quantum Dot Based Nonvolatile Memory Cells Using Site-specific and Layer-by-layer Self-Assembly Techniques,” (with PI: F.C. Jain (25%) and co-PIs: F. Papadimitrakopoulos (25%) and M. Aindow (25%)), National Science Foundation (Nanotechnology Exploratory Research, NER, Initiative), July 1, 2002-June 30, 2004, $93,609. “Reconfigurable Interconnects, 200-500 GHz SiGe and InGaAs-InP Nanochannel FETs, and 1.55 um Quantum Well Laser Modulators on Silicon for Advanced Systems,” (with PI: F.C. Jain (31%) and co-PIs: F. Papadimitrakopoulos (23%) and R. Bansal (23%)), Office of Naval Research N000140210883, September 1, 2002-September 30, 2005, $247,000.

Rajeev Bansal

“Advanced SiGe Field-Effect Transistor Design and Processing Technology to Fabricate 10 Gb/s+Line Interface Circuits for Fiber Optic Communication,” (with PI: F.C. Jain (25%) and co-PIs: J.E. Ayers (25%) and F. Papadimitrakopoulos (25%)), TranSwitch, July 1, 2000-June 30, 2004, $100,000. “Advanced SiGe Field-Effect Transistor Design and Processing Technology to Fabricate 10 Gb/s+Line Interface Circuits for Fiber Optic Communication,” (with PI: F.C. Jain (25%) and co-


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PIs: J.E. Ayers (25%) and F. Papadimitrakopoulos (25%)), Connecticut Innovations, July 1, 2000-June 30, 2004, $290,750. “Graduate Research Program in Applied Electromagnetics,” United Technologies Research Center, November 1, 1988-December 31, 2004, $18,000. “Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, January 1, 2003-December 31, 2004, $12,990. “Design of a Technology Demonstrator for RF Power Transmission to and Telemetry from a Waterborne Sonar Array,” Lockheed Martin, April 1, 2003-December 31, 2004, $30,035. “Engineering Services to Design a Tech Demonstrator Waterborne Sonar Array System,” Electric Boat, February 11, 2002-January 7, 2005, $56,534. “Reconfigurable Interconnects, 200-500 GHz SiGe and InGaAs-InP Nanochannel FETs, and 1.55 um Quantum Well Laser Modulators on Silicon for Advanced Systems,” (with PI: F.C. Jain (31%) and co-PIs: J.E. Ayers (23%) and F. Papadimitrakopoulos (23%)), Office of Naval Research N000140210883, September 1, 2002-September 30, 2005, $247,000.

Yaakov Bar-Shalom

“Multitarget-Multisensor Tracking for Battlespace Surveillance,” (with co-PI: P.K. Willett (20%)), Office of Naval Research N00014-1-0876, May 21, 2001-September 30, 2004, $350,000. “Feature Aided Tracking for Robust BMD,” (with co-PI: P.K. Willett (10%) and K.R. Pattipati (10%)), Office of Naval Research N00014-00-1-0740, June 1, 2000-December 1, 2004, $836,810. “Estimation with Multisensor Fusion,” (with co-PIs: K.R. Pattipati (10%) and P.K. Willett (10%)), Air Force Office of Scientific Research F49620-03-1-0118, January 1, 2003-December 31, 2004, $270,000. “Tracking with a Swarm of GMTI Equipped UAVs,” Air Force Office of Scientific Research, FA9550-04-1-0141, March 1, 2004-February 28, 2005, $100,000. “Multisensor Surveillance and Tracking,” Office of Naval Research N00014-01-1-0079, October 1, 2003-September 30, 2006, $80,000.

Steven Boggs

“Comprehensive Research Partnership,” General Electric, March 9, 2000-December 31, 2003, $172,204. “Research in High Energy Density Capacitor Technology,” Department of Defense-Navy, September 25, 2003-September 24, 2004, $100,000.

“Implementation on On-Line Ultrasonic PD Location System,” Con Edison, June 1, 2001-October 31, 2004, $155,000. “EPR Cable Consortium,” DuPont, Dow, Exxon, Kerite, Okonite and Uniroyal, November 1, 1998-December 31, 2004, $690,000.


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“Effect of High Frequency,” DTE, January 2, 2000-December 31, 2004, $81,000. “Dielectric Property Characterization of High Temperature Polymers,” Department of Defense-Navy, June 13, 2003-December 31, 2004, $12,368. “Supplement to Optimization of Capacitor Materials and Structures,” U.S. Department of Defense - ARMY, July 29, 2001-February 28, 2006, $200,032. “Optimization of Capacitor Materials and Structures,” USA TASCOM, August 29, 2001-February 28, 2006, $79,989. “Development of Improved Film Dielectrics,” USA TASCOM, October 1, 2002-February 28, 2006, $158,869.

John Chandy

“Techniques for Hardware Assisted Storage Network Protocol Processing,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, June 1, 2004-May 31, 2005, $18,000.

Nan Guang Chen

“Ultrasound Assisted Optical Imaging,” U.S. Department of Defense - Army Medical Research and Material Command, May 1, 2001-October 31, 2004, $150,000.

Eric Donkor

“Over Potential Reduction in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, June 4, 2002-August 31, 2003, $72,293. “Micro-fabrication of an Integrated Membrane-Electrode-Catalyst-Distributor Structure for Portable Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Development,” U.S. Department of Defense, January 22, 2003-October 15, 2004, $40,000. “REU Undergraduate Research Scholars in Electrical & Computer Engineering,” (with co-PI: R. Magnusson (50%)), National Science Foundation, June 1, 2004-May 31, 2005, $95,401.

John D. Enderle

“An Annual Review of Engineering Senior Design Projects to Aid Persons with Disabilities,” (with co-PI: M.B. Hallowell), National Science Foundation, August 15, 1998-July 31, 2003, $291,413. “Engineering Design Projects for the Disabled,” (with co-PI: M.B. Hallowell), National Science Foundation, September 15, 1998-August 31, 2003, $210,603. “An Annual Review of Engineering Senior Design Projects to Aid Persons with Disabilities,” National Science Foundation, June 24, 2003-July 31, 2004, $68,825. “Clinical Engineering Internship Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, August 23, 2003-August 22, 2004, $16,186.


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“Industrial Internship Program in Biomedical Engineering at the Joslin Diabetes Center,” Joslin Diabetes Center, August 23, 2003-August 22, 2004, $26,551. “Clinical Engineering Internship Program at the West Haven VA Hospital,” West Haven VA Hospital, August 24, 2001-August 31, 2004, $79,296. “University of Connecticut: RERC on Accessible Medical Instrumentation,” U.S. Department of Education/Marquette University, Subcontract to the University of Connecticut, November 1, 2002-October 31, 2004, $120,177. “Industrial Internship Program in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Connecticut,” Whitaker Foundation, May 1, 1999-December 31, 2004, $180,000. “Co-Editor-in-Chief of EMB Magazine,” IEEE-EMBS, August 1, 2001-December 31, 2004, $116,030.

“Industrial Internship Program at MIRA, Inc.,” MIRA, Inc., August 1, 2003-August 22, 2005, $36,120. “Clinical Engineering Internship Program at Baystate Medical Center,” Baystate Medical Center, August 23, 1997-August 22, 2007, $398,000. “Clinical Engineering Internship Program at Hartford Hospital,” Hartford Hospital, August 23, 1997-August 22, 2007, $290,000. “Clinical Engineering Internship Program at John Dempsey Hospital,” University of Connecticut Health Center, August 24, 1997-August 23, 2007, $300,365.

Monty A. Escabi

“Bioacoustic Sound Isolation Room,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, January 1, 2001-May 31, 2004, $14,900. “Supplement – Neural Mechanisms for Sound Source Separation in the Central Auditory System,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, June 1, 2002-May 31, 2004, $21,287. “Animal Models for Developmental Learning Disabilities IV,” (with PI: H. Read (66%)), National Institutes of Health, August 5, 2002-July 31, 2004, $809,619.

Martin D. Fox

“Super Resolution Ultrasound Measurement of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness,” Pfizer, Inc., November 18, 2003-November 17, 2004, $67,874. “Volumetric Imaging Ultrasound Scanning System,” Pfizer, Inc., October 1, 2001-December 31, 2004, $15,000.


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Faquir C. Jain

“Towards Miniaturized Wireless-Integrated, and Implantable Glucose Sensors,” (with PI: D. Burgess (34%) and co-PI: F. Papadimitrakopoulos (33%)), U.S. Army, October 1, 2002-February 29, 2004, $550,000. “Development of Surface Acoustic Wave Transducers,” Phonon Corporation, September, 2003/January 15, 2004-May 31, 2004, $5,000. “Advanced SiGe Field Effect Transistor Design and Processing Technology to Fabricate 10Gb/s+ Line Interface Circuits for Fiber Optic Communication,” (with co-PIs: F. Papadimitrakopoulos (25%), J. Ayers (25%) and R. Bansal (25%)), Connecticut Innovations, July 1, 2000-June 30, 2004, $290,750. “Advanced SiGe Field-Effect Transistor Design and Processing Technology to Fabricate 10 Gb/s+Line Interface Circuits for Fiber Optic Communication,” (with co-PIs: J. Ayers (25%), R. Bansal (25%) and F. Papadimitrakopoulos (25%)), TranSwitch, July 1, 2000-June 30, 2004, $100,000. “Nanochannel FETs and Quantum Dot Based Nonvolatile Memory Cells Using Site-specific and Layer-by-layer Self-Assembly Techniques,” (with co-PIs: J. Ayers (25%), F. Papadimitrakopoulos (25%) and M. Aindow (25%)), National Science Foundation Nanotechnology Exploratory Research Initiative, July 1, 2002-June 30, 2004, $93,609. “DNA-Assisted Photonic Crystal Fabrication,” (with PI: F. Papadimitrakopoulos (55%) and co-PIs: C.V. Kumar (15%) and B. Zhang (15%)), Air Force Office of Scientific Research, September 18, 2001-September 14, 2004, $375,000. “Micro-Fuel Cells for Helmet Mounted Displays and Other Portable Applications,” (with co-PIs: F. Papadimitrakopoulos (33%) and H. Marcus (33%)), U.S. Army, January 22, 2003-October 15, 2004, $225,000. “Reconfigurable Interconnects, 200-500 GHz SiGe and InGaAs-InP Nanochannel FETs, and 1.55 um Quantum Well Laser Modulators on Silicon for Advanced Systems,” (with co-PIs: J. Ayers (23%), F. Papadimitrakopoulos (23%) and R. Bansal (23%)), Office of Naval Research N000140210883, September 1, 2002-September 30, 2005, $247,000.

Bahram Javidi

“Optical Security and Anti-Counterfeiting,” Connecticut Innovations/Pitney Bowes, December 31, 1998-December 31, 2003, $100,000. “Three Dimensional Scanning Camera,” Connecticut Innovation, June 1, 2001-August 18, 2003, $237,721. “Pattern Recognition Applied to Text Analysis and Optical Security Systems,” Pitney Bowes Company, February 1, 2002-December 31, 2003, $60,000. “Monitoring and Measurement of Micro-Structured Evolution of SOFC’s with Digital Holography,” U.S. Department of Defense, January 22, 2003-January 21, 2004 $40,000.


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“A Laser-based 3D Data Acquisition System for the Analysis of Pavement Distress and Roughness,” Connecticut Department of Transportation, June 1, 2003-May 31, 2004, $62,745. “Transformation Spaces: Specification and Characterization,” (with PI: I. Greenshields (16%) and others), DARPA, November 1, 2003-August 9, 2004, $500,000. “3D Image Recognition,” Lockheed, September 1, 2002-September 1, 2004, $55,040. “Improved Resolution and Viewing Angle Three Dimensional TV Using Integral Imaging,” Samsung Company and Korea Ministry of Industry, January 23, 2003-January 23, 2005, $180,000.

Hanho Lee

“High Speed, Low Complexity Forward Error Correction Architectures for Optical Communication Systems,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, June 1, 2003-May 31, 2004, $11,000.

Peter B. Luh

“Advanced Techniques for Power Quality Monitoring and Advanced Energy Management Techniques for GE Power Management Control System,” General Electric, March 9, 2000-December 31, 2003, $260,865. “Editor-in-Chief Support – IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation,” January 1, 2002-December 31, 2003, $127,556. “2003 International Workshop: IT-Enabled Supply Chain Management and Logistics,” National Science Foundation ECS-0341205, September 1, 2003-February 29, 2004. “Toshiba’s Scholarship Award,” Toshiba Corporation, April 1, 2002-March 31, 2004, $5,302. “Simultaneous Optimal Auction and Unit Commitment for Deregulated Electricity Markets,” Southern California Edison, May 15, 2003-December 31, 2004, $75,000. “Editor-in-Chief Support – IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering,” January 1, 2004-December 31, 2004, $57,028.

“ESS: Scheduling, Inventory Optimization, and Coordination of Maintenance Networks,” National Science Foundation DMI-0223443, August 1, 2002-January 31, 2005, $149,453. “Forecasting Market Clearing Prices in the Deregulated Power Market,” Northeast Utilities, December 1, 1998-March 31, 2005, $463,175. “Robustness, Efficiency, and Security of Electric Power Grids in a Market Environment,” National Science Foundation ECS-0323685, September 3, 2003-August 31, 2006, $350,000.

Robert Magnusson

“Development of Nanostructured Photonic Devices with Nonlinear Organic Materials,” (with PI: T.A. Maldonado), Texas Advanced Research Program, January 1, 2002-December 31, 2003, $200,000.


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“Development of Optical Fiber Sensor Technology for Fuel Cell Diagnostics,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, January 21, 2003-October 15, 2004, $40,000. “Photonic-Crystal Vertical-Cavity Lasers,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, June 1, 2003-December 31, 2004, $14,000. “REU Site-Undergraduate Research Scholars in Electrical & Computer Engineer,” (with PI: E. Donkor (50%)), National Science Foundation, June 1, 2004-May 31, 2005, $95,401.


“Advanced Techniques for Reliability Analysis of Industrial Power Systems,” General Electrical Industrial Systems, March 9, 2000-December 31, 2003, $263,968. “Intelligent Diagnostics,” (with co-PI: P.K. Willett (10%)), Toyota Technical Center, February 1, 2003-March 31, 2004, $119,987. “Multi-layer Model-based Reasoning and Optimization Techniques for Integrated Vehicle Health Management,” NASA-Ames Research Center, June 1, 2003-May 31, 2004, $150,000.

“Transformation Spaces: Specification and Characterization,” (with PI: I. Greenshields (16%) and others), DARPA, November 1, 2003-August 9, 2004, $500,000. “Feature Aided Tracking for Robust BMD,” (with PI: Y. Bar-Shalom (80%) and co-PI: P.K. Willett (10%)), Office of Naval Research N00014-00-1-0740, June 1, 2000-December 1, 2004, $836,810. “Estimation with Multisensor Fusion,” (with PI: Y. Bar-Shalom (80%) and co-PI: P.K. Willett (10%)), Air Force Office of Scientific Research, F49620-03-1-0118, January 1, 2003-December 31, 2004, $270,000.

“Multi-functional Models for Monitoring, Information Fusion and Option Selection for Asymmetric Threats,” (with co-PI: P.K. Willett (50%)), Aptima, Inc., March 19, 2003-March 18, 2005, $198,934. “Hardware for Integrating the Distributed Dynamic Decision-making Simulator and the Knowledge Web for Investigating Multi-Echelon Command Decision Making,” Office of Naval Research N00014-04-1-0496, April 20, 2004-April 19, 2005, $77,000. “Analytic Model-Driven Design of Adaptive Organizations for Dynamic and Uncertain Mission Environments,” Office of Naval Research N00014-00-1-0101, November 1, 1999-October 9, 2005, $1,122,381.

Geoffrey W. Taylor

“Development of Integrated Optical Photoreceivers,” SBIR/OPEL, Inc., September 15, 2001-December 31, 2004, $750,000. “Integrated Transponders,” U.S. Department of Defense/Air Force/OPEL, May 5, 2004-February 15, 2005, $25,000.


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“Integrated EO Apertures,” Air Force Research Laboratory/OPEL, Inc., August 23, 2003-August 23, 2005, $150,000.

Bing C. Wang

“Bit-level Random Access Optical Memory Using Spectral Bistability in Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Ring Lasers,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, January 1, 2003-December 31, 2003, $18,535. “Multi-User Quantum Key Distribution Using Multi-Wavelength Optical Networks,” Department of Defense-Army (DURIP), June 1, 2004-May 31, 2005, $169,300. “Reconfigurable Multi-user Quantum Key Distribution Using Sagnac Interferometer,” (with co-PI: S. Yelin (36%)), July 15, 2003-June 30, 2006, $335,000.

Peter K. Willett

“Integrated Passive Detection and Classification,” Office of Naval Research/Naval Undersea Warfare Center, July 9, 2002-July 31, 2003, $34,474. “Intelligent Quantization for Measurement Fusion Assuming Particle Filter Tracking,” QinetiQ Ltd., January 1, 2002-December 31, 2003, $89,900. “Intelligent Diagnostics,” (with PI: K.R. Pattipati (90%)), Toyota Technical Center, February 1, 2003-March 31, 2004, $84,999. “AOA Processing for Spawning Targets,” Georgia Tech Research Institute/SEAL, May 27, 2003-May 31, 2004, $96,507. “Real-time Onboard and Remote Vehicle Health Management Project – Phase II STTR,” Qualtech Systems, Inc., May 1, 2002-June 30, 2004, $95,000. “Multitarget-Multisensor Tracking for Battlespace Surveillance,” (with PI: Y. Bar-Shalom (80%)), Office of Naval Research N00014-1-0876, May 21, 2001-September 30, 2004, $350,000. “Feature Aided Tracking for Robust BMD,” (with PI: Y. Bar-Shalom (80%) and co-PI: K.R. Pattipati (10%)), Office of Naval Research N00014-00-1-0740, June 1, 2000-December 1, 2004, $836,810. “Low Probability of Intercept Waveforms for Active Sonar,” Office of Naval Research/Naval Undersea Warfare Center, January 1, 2003-December 31, 2004, $127,190. “Estimation with Multisensor Fusion,” (with PI: Y. Bar-Shalom (80%) and co-PI: K.R. Pattipati (10%)), Air Force Office of Scientific Research F49620-03-1-0118, January 1, 2003-December 31, 2004, $270,000. “Multi-Functional Models for Monitoring Information Fusion and Option Selection for Asymmetric Threats,” Aptima, Inc., (with PI: K.R. Pattipati (50%)), March 19, 2003-March 18, 2005, $198,934.


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“Target Tracking with Data Fusion Using Multistatic Active Sonar,” Office of Naval Research/Saclant Center, April 1, 2004-September 30, 2006, $269,210.

Shengli Zhou

“Adaptive Cross-Layer Designs for High-Speed Wireless Access,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, January 1, 2004-December 31, 2004, $16,795.

Quing Zhu

“Diagnostic Optical Imaging of Periodontal Tissues,” National Institutes of Health (subcontract from University of Pennsylvania), September 15, 2000-July 31, 2003, $195,792. “Interface Electronics for a Novel Three-Dimensional Imaging System,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, January 1, 1999-December 31, 2003, $48,649. “Functional Brain Imaging by Laser Induced PAT,” (with PI: L. Wang (Texas A&M)), National Institutes of Health, September 15, 2003-July 31, 2004, $136,694. “Breast Cancer Diagnosis Using Ultrasound and NIR Diffusive Light,” U.S. Department of Defense – Army Medical Research and Material Command, August 15, 2000-August 15, 2004, $195,299. “Near Infrared Diffusive Light Imaging with Ultrasound Guidance,” National Institutes of Health, NIHR01, September 1, 2002-August 31, 2004, $415,676. “3-D Simultaneous Ultrasound and NIR Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection,” Donaghue Foundation, January 1, 2002-December 31, 2004, $179,992.

“Fluorescence Imaging of Near Infrared Diffusive Light with the Localization of Ultrasound,” U.S. Department of Defense – Army Medical Research and Material Command (Mentor, Pre Doc Training Award), May 7, 2004-May 6, 2005, $30,000. “Monitoring Cancer Oxygenation Diffusion Induced by Ultrasound,” U.S. Department of Defense – Army Medical Research and Material Command, (Mentor, Pre Doc Training Grant), June 15, 2002-May 14, 2005, $65,994. “3D Near Infrared Diffusive Wave Imaging with Ultrasound Localization,” U.S. Department of Defense – Army Medical Research and Material Command, DAMD17-03-1-0690, (Mentor, Pre Doc Training Award), September 1, 2003-August 31, 2006, $89,457.


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ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AWARDS, HONORS AND PATENTS

2003-2004 John E. Ayers

Excellence in Teaching Award, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, University of Connecticut, October 16, 2003.

Martin D. Fox

Best Paper Award, “Ultrasound B-Scan Image Speckle Reduction and Boundary Enhancement,” (with Z. Yang, C. Li and J. Macione), 7th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, FL, July 2003.

Faquir C. Jain

Outstanding Research Achievements Award, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, October 16, 2003.

Bahram Javidi

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Award, University of Connecticut, 2004.

Peter B. Luh

Kayamori Best Automation Paper Award, 2003 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2003. Distinguished Service Award, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, September 2003.

Peter K. Willett

Outstanding Contribution Award, IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society, October 2003.


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Editor, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices.

Rajeev Bansal

Associate Editor, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, 1987-present. Associate Editor, IEEE Mircrowave Magazine, 2000-present. Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of RF & Microwave CAE, 2004-present. Vice-Chairman, “Biological Effects and Medical Applications,” Subcommittee of the Technical Program Committee for the 2004 IEEE International Microwave Symposium, June 2004. Vice-Chairman, Technical Coordinating Committee, MTT-10 of the IEEE. Co-Chairman, Technical Session, “Biological Effects and Medical Applications,” IEEE Microwave Theory & Techniques Society Symposium, Fort Worth, TX, June 6-10, 2004. Microwave Theory & Techniques Society Delegate, IEEE-USA Medical Technology Policy Committee, 2002-present. IEEE Antenna Propagation Society Liaison to COMAR, 2001-present. Honorary Member, The Electromagnetics Academy, 1990-present.

Yaakov Bar-Shalom

Member, Program Committee, FUSION 2003, July 8-11, 2003. Member, Program Committee, FUSION 2004, June 28-July 1, 2004. Elected Member, Board of Governors, International Society for Information Fusion (ISIF). Vice-President for Conference Activities, International Society for Information Fusion (ISIF). Chair and Organizer, “Tracking Applications,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, March 2004. Co-Chair and Organizer, Panel Session, “Classes of Control and Estimation Problems and Solutions,” IEEE Southeastern Symposium on Systems Theory, Atlanta, GA, March 2004. Co-Chair and Organizer, Panel Session, “New Tracking Problems,” SPIE Conference on Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion and Target Recognition, Orlando, FL, April 2004.


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Panel Member: Department of Defense Single Integrated Air Picture Task Force and NRC Air Space Systems Panel.

Presentations

“Data Fusion in Tracking: Architectures and Performance,” plenary, The 6th International Conference on Information Fusion, Cairns, Australia, July 2003.

“Target Tracking and Data Fusion: How to Get the Most Out of Your Sensors,” keynote, The International Radar Symposium India, Bangalore, India, December 2003.

“Target Tracking and Data Fusion: How to Get the Most Out of Your Sensors,” keynote, The IEEE Southeastern Symposium on Systems Theory, Atlanta, GA, March 2004.

“Information Limits for Estimation in Clutter,” Seminar, Princeton University, April 2004.

“Target Tracking and Data Fusion: How to Get the Most Out of Your Sensors,” IEEE AESS Distinguished Lecture at Sikorsky Aircraft, November 2003.

Short Course – “Multitarget Tracking and Multisensor Fusion” presented at:

International Radar Symposium India, Bangalore, India, (180 participants), December 2003.

IEEE SSST, Atlanta, GA, March 16, 2004.

IEEE Radar Conference, Philadelphia, PA, April 29, 2004.

Steven Boggs

Contributing Editor, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine. Invited Visiting Advisory Professor, Southwest Jiaotong University, Changdu, China, November 2003. Presentations

“Technical and Commercial Opportunities in Shielded Power Cable Technology,” EXXON Research Laboratory, Baytown, TX, February 6, 2004.

“Substation Life Extension,” Gas-insulated Substation Technology for EPRI Solutions Workshop, November 2003.

Series of six invited lectures, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chendu, China, November 2003.

“Failure Mechanisms of Low and Medium High Voltage Distribution Cable,” Office of Naval Research ISBB Workshop, New Orleans, LA, October 28-29, 2003.

“High Field Phenomena in Dielectrics as Related to Film Capacitor Technology,” Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD, October 20, 2003.

“Implications of Cable Ground Shield Semicon Conductivity,” Union Carbide - Division of Dow Chemical, Bound Brook, NJ, August 5, 2003.


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“High Field Phenomena in Dielectrics as Related to Capacitors,” ICAR, Milan, Italy, July 29, 2003.

“Fundamental Limitations to Polymer Film Capacitor Technology,” JASON Workshop on Intermediate Energy Storage for Pulse Forming Networks, U.S. Army, San Diego, CA, June 30-July 3, 2003.

“Electrical Breakdown and Aging of Capacitor Films,” Dielectrics Materials and Components for Pulsed Power Applications Workshop, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA, June 2-3, 2003.

John A. Chandy

Member, Program Committee, International Workshop on Methodologies in Low Power Design, 2004.

Eric Donkor

Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Program Chair, SPIE Conference on Quantum Information and Computation, Orlando, FL, April 2004. Editor/Chair, Enabling Photonics Technologies for Aerospace Applications VI, Orlando, FL, April 2004. Editor/Chair, SPIE Proceedings, Vols. 5435 and 5436, April 2004. Vice-Chair, IEEE LEOS Connecticut Chapter.

Visiting Scholar, MIT Photonics Systems Group, September 2003- January 2004. Presentations

Optoelectronic Neural Network Simulation, MIT Optical Systems Group, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, December 2003.

“Portable Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Designed with Porous Carbon Plates,” 1st International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, March 7-10, 2004.

John D. Enderle

Editor-in-Chief, IEEE EMB Magazine. Member, Editorial Board, Academic Press Biomedical Engineering Book Series. Evaluator, ABET/EAC Engineering Accreditation Commission Program for Bioengineering Programs. Member, Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium. Member, Publications Committee, IEEE EMBS.


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Member, Academic Council, AIMBE.

Monty A. Escabi

Presentation

“Auditory Spectro-Temporal Processing and the Representation of the Stimulus-Response Function,” invited, Biomedical Engineering Society’s Annual Fall Meeting, Nashville, TN, October 2-4, 2003.

Martin D. Fox

Member, Steering Committee, New England Doppler Conference. Faquir C. Jain

Member, Editorial Board, IEEE Nano 2003 Conference, San Francisco, CA, August 2003. Editor, Connecticut Microelectronics and Optoelectronics Consortium (CMOC) Symposium Proceedings, April 7, 2004. Coordinator, CMOC. Member, IEEE Nanotechnology Advisory Board, representing SMC Society of IEEE. Granted access to Cornell Nanofabrication Facility. Member, Nanotechnology Council. Presentations

“3D Integrated Circuits,” (with A. Krishnan), DARPA, November 10, 2003.

“Reconfigurable Interconnects,” (with D. Purdy), Office of Naval Research, November 10, 2003.

“Utilization of DNA Modified CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dots for Bio-Detection Applications,” (with J. Lee, S. Kim, R. Li and F. Papadimitrakopoulos), International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, September 25-26, 2003.

“Nonvolatile Quantum Dot Gate Memory (NVQDM): Tunneling Rate from Quantum Well Channel to Quantum Dot Gate,” (with E.-S. Hasaneen, E. Heller and R. Bansal), American Physics Society Meeting, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, October 3-4, 2003.

“PT Loaded Carbon Nanotube Based Membrane Electrode Assembly for Micro-Fuel Cells for Portable Applications,” (with M. Cirakoglu, S.N. Kim, L. Bu, H.L. Marcus, F. Papadimitrakopoulos and T. Zera), International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March, 4, 2004.


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Bahram Javidi

Chief Editor, Science and Technologies for Security Applications Series, Springer-Verlag, 2003-present. Topical Editor, Optical Signal and Image Processing, Marcel Dekker. Editorial Board, Optical and Fiber Communications Reports, Springer-Verlag. Member, Program Committee, Optics in Computing 2004, European Optical Society, ICO, IEEE-LEOS and OSA, Engelberg, Switzerland, April 21-23, 2004. Member, Committee, Great Lakes Photonics Symposium, Air Force Research Lab, Optical Society of America, International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), IEEE-LEOS, Cleveland, Ohio, June 7-11, 2004. Member, International Program Committee, International Symposium on Photonics in Measurement, Fraunhoffer Institute for Production Techniqies, Aachen, Germany; VDI-Kompetenzfeld Opitsche Technologien, IEEE-LEOS, Frankfurt, Germany, June 23-24, 2003. Co-Chair, Enabling Photonic Technologies for Aerospace Applications VI Conference, Defense and Security Symposium, International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), Orlando, FL, April 2004. Member, Program Committee, Optical Pattern Recognition XV Conference, Defense and Security Symposium, International Society of Optical Engineering (SPIE), Orlando, FL, April 2004. Member, Program Committee, Automatic Target Recognition Conference, Defense and Security Symposium, International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), Orlando, FL, April 2004. Member, Program Committee, Electro-optics Sensors and Systems Committee, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Annual Meeting of the Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, Tucson, AZ, October 2003. Member, Executive Committee, Workshop on Optics and Photonics in Homeland Security, SPIE, National Institute of Justice and Center for Security Research, Washington, DC, December 2-4, 2003. Chair, Signal and Image Processing Program, International Symposium on Optical Science and Engineering, Annual Meeting of the Optical Engineering Society (SPIE), San Diego, CA, July 2003. Co-Chair, Optics for Information Systems, Technical Working Group of the Optical Engineering Society (SPIE).

Chair, Technical Committee, Electro-Optics Sensors and Systems, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Lasers and Electro-Optics Society. Member, Committee, International Symposium on Optical Science and Engineering, Annual Meeting of the Optical Engineering Society (SPIE), July 2003.


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Member, Committee, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Annual Meeting of Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, November 2003. Member, Committee, International Symposium on Photonics for Aerospace Applications of Optics, International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), Orlando, FL, April 2004. Member, Committee, Three Dimensional Video and Display: Systems and Devices, ITCOM 2003 and SPIE, Orlando, FL, September 2004. Session Chair, conferences of IEEE, OSA and SPIE. Presentations

University of Central Florida, School of Optics, IEEE LEOS, distinguished lecture, September 2003.

IEEE LEOS, Cleveland Chapter, distinguished lecture, June 2004.

IEEE LEOS Boston Chapter and IEEE Communication Society, distinguished lecture, January 2004.

IEEE LEOS, Inha University, Integrated Micro-Photonics Advanced Research Center, distinguished lecture, Inchon City, South Korea, October 2003.

Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, Arlington, Virginia, June, 2003. Peter B. Luh

Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, May 1999-September 2003. Founding Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 2003-2008. Associate Editor, IIE Transactions on Design and Manufacturing, 1997-present. Associate Editor, Discrete Event Dynamic Systems, 1999-present. SNET Professor of Communications & Information Technologies, 2000-present. Member, Publication Activities Board and Technical Activities Board, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Chairperson, Editorial Board, Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Member, Program Committee, Video Committee, Best Automation Paper Committee, 2003 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Taipei, Taiwan, September 2003. Session Chair, 2003 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Las Vegas, NV, October 27-31, 2003. Member, Program Committee and Session Chair, 2003 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Las Vegas, NV, October 2003.


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Session Chair, 2003 International Workshop on IT-Enabled Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Bangalore, India, December 5, 2003. Member, Program Committee, 2003 Chinese Intelligent Automation Conference, Hong Kong, 2003. Chairperson, Advisory Committee, 2003 International Workshop: IT-Enabled Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Bangalore, India, December 2003. Member, Program Committee and Session Chair, 2004 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, New Orleans, LA, May 2004. Member, International Program Committee and Best Paper Prize Selection Committee, Fifth World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, Hangzhou, China, June 2004.

Member, Program Committee, International Conference on Control and Automation, Budapest, Hungary, June 2004. Session Chair, 2004 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, New Orleans, LA, April 26-May 1, 2004. Council Member, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, 2000-2005. Member, Nominating Committee, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, 2003-present. Panelist, “Control, Networks, and Computational Intelligence,” National Science Foundation, May 2004. Member, King-Sun Fu Memorial Best Transactions Paper Committee, IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, September 2003. Member, Best Paper Prize Selection Committee, The Fifth World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, June 2004. Examiner, Department of Automation and Computer Aided Engineering, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001-2004. Examiner, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. Member, PTR Review Committee, Helsinki University of Technology and Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Invited Visiting Professor, Tsinghua University, Department of Automation, 2001-2004.

Presentations

Plenary, The Third Annual Conference on Information and Automation Technology, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China, October 2003.

“Scheduling, Inventory Optimization, and Coordination of Maintenance Networks,” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, March 16, 2004.


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Robert Magnusson

Topical Editor, Applied Optics-Optical Technology & Biomedical Optics, August 1, 2001-present. Associate Editor and Member, Board of Editors, Optical Engineering, January 2004-present. Member, Technical Program Subcommittee on Electrooptic Sensors and Systems, IEEE LEOS 2003 Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. Session Chair, Electro-Optic Sensors, IEEE LEOS 2003 Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ, October 26-30, 2003. Symposia/Tutorials Organizer, New Frontiers in Optoelectronic Modules and Devices, Optical Society of America Annual Meeting – Frontiers in Optics, Tucson, AZ, October 5-9, 2003. OSA Technical Council Representative, Integrated Photonics Research Topical Meeting, San Francisco, CA, June 30-July 2, 2004. Member, Technical Program Committee, Physics, Theory, and Applications of Periodic Structures in Optics, Annual Meeting of SPIE, San Diego, CA, August 3-8, 2003. Member, Technical Program Committee, Optical Information Systems, Annual Meeting of SPIE, San Diego, CA, August 3-8, 2003.

Pre-ABET External Accreditation Examiner, Electrical Engineering Department, The City College of New York, (invited), October 2003.

Presentations

“Photonic Devices Enabled by Waveguide-mode Resonance Effects in Periodically Modulated Films,” invited, (with Y. Ding, K.J. Lee, D. Shin, P.S. Priambodo, P.P. Young and T.A. Maldonado), SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2003.

“Principles and Applications of Diffractive Optics,” invited, The XXIV Conference on Solid State Physics and Materials Science & Workshop on Photonic Materials and Optoelectronic Devices, The Egyptian Materials Research Society, Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt, February 22-26, 2004.

“Waveguide-mode Resonance Effects in Periodic Films,” invited, The XXIV Conference on Solid State Physics and Materials Science & Workshop on Photonic Materials and Optoelectronic Devices, The Egyptian Materials Research Society, Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt, February 22-26, 2004.

“Development of Optical Fiber Sensors for Fuel Cell Diagnostics,” (with K.J. Lee), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, p. P13, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.


Member, Board of Directors, Aptima, Inc., Woburn, MA.


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Office of Naval Research, A2C2 Program Review, San Diego, CA, January 2004.

International Workshop on Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply-chain Management, invited, Bangalore, India, December 2003.

Granted Access to Internet 2; Naval War College, Innovation Lab; SPAWAR, San Diego, CA.

Peter K. Willett

Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, September 1998-present. Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, June 2000-present. Editor, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems Tutorial, January 2004. Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part A: Systems and Humans, June 1998-present. Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part B: Cybernetics, June 1998-present. Program Co-Chair, IEEE Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Washington, DC, October 2003. Member, Program Committee, FUSION 2004 Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, June 28-July 1, 2004. Member, Program Committee, 2004 American Control Conference, Boston, MA, June 30-July 2, 2004. Session Organizer and Chair, 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, WY, March 6-13, 2004. Member, IEEE Signal Processing Society’s “Sensor Array and Multichannel” Technical Committee, May, 2000-December, 2003. Session Chair, Conference on Decision and Control, Las Vegas, NV, December 2003. Presentations

“An Introduction to Particle Filters,” IEEE Atlanta Chapter of the AES and GRS Societies, August 2003 and Cornell University, March 2004.

“The Probabilistic Multi-Hypothesis Tracker,” GTRI/SEAL, August 2003.

“Detecting and Tracking Separating Targets with a Monopulse Radar Detection Using Joint Multiple-Bin Processing,” MDA Hercules Project Review, March 2004.


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“Monopulse Radar Detection and Localization of Multiple Unresolved Targets via Joint Bin Processing,” Syracuse University, April 2004; GTRI/SEAL, May 2004 and Italy, June 2004.

“Particle Filtering for Particular People,” University of Salerno, Italy, June 2004.

“An Adaptive ML-PDA Estimator for Sonar Detection and Tracking,” Office of Naval Research, Target Tracking Workshop, Newport, RI, June 2004.

Shengli Zhou

Tutorial/Expert Speaker: IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, “MIMO Communications with Partial Channel State Information,” Orlando, FL, October 6, 2003. Presentation

“MIMO Communications with Partial Channel State Information,” invited, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, April 15, 2004.

Quing Zhu

Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics. Committee Member, SPIE International Symposium on BioMedical Optics, OSA BioOptics Topical Meetings. Presentation

Invited Speaker, UConn Health Center Cancer Center Seminar Series Seminar, BioPhysics and Biochemistry Dept., University of Pennsylvania.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004 During the 2003-2004 academic year, the Department of Mechanical Engineering had an undergraduate enrollment of 280 students and a graduate enrollment of 78 students. The fall 2003 freshman enrollment of 71 students is more than triple the freshman enrollment in the department in 1997. Thirty-nine bachelor’s degrees were conferred. In total, the department faculty served as advisors to 17 graduating master’s and 4 graduating Ph.D. students. FACULTY RECOGNITION

The year’s milestone event was the election of Professor Kenneth Reifsnider, Pratt & Whitney Chair Professor of Design and Reliability, to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Dr. Reifsnider’s citation reads: “for the development of strength-life relationships in composite materials and structures.” Dr. Reifsnider joins Ed Crow, Distinguished Professor-in-Residence, as faculty members of the department who are members of the NAE. Among all public departments of mechanical engineering throughout the New England states, as well as in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, there are a grand total of four NAE members. FACULTY AND STAFF

The tenure track faculty size stands at 18. The department has 4 additional full-time, non-tenure track faculty members, three clerical staff, and two professional staff members. Dr. Horea Ilies will join the department as Assistant Professor in August of 2004. Professor Ted Bergman finished his second term as Department Head and became Associate Dean for Research & Outreach effective July 1, 2004. Professor Ranga Pitchumani became Department Head, effective that same date. UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND CURRICULUM

Forty-one undergraduate courses were taught by faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department during the 2003-2004 academic year. Included were five courses taught in the Management & Engineering for Manufacturing program. Nineteen industry-sponsored senior design projects were included in the Major Design Experience. GRADUATE PROGRAM

During the year, the department offered 20 courses to our graduate students. The Mechanical Engineering department received 172 applications and admitted 120 students; of these, 23 students joined the program. Six of the 20 graduate courses were taught on-site at Pratt & Whitney under the auspices of the Master of Engineering (MENG) Program. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY AND RESEARCH

Department faculty members were associated with approximately 75 active or approved grants. Annual expenditures (direct costs) are estimated to be $3.75 million for the academic year. In comparison, for the 2000-01 academic year expenditures were $1.3 million, and for the 1998-99 academic year expenditures were just $0.8 million. Faculty members published 47 full-length journal articles as well as 49 conference papers. In addition, our faculty were awarded four patents during the year. The faculty serve as editors-in-chief of three leading international journals and serve on the editorial boards of 17 other top journals.


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STUDENT RECRUITING AND STUDENT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES

Freshman enrollment in Mechanical Engineering for the fall of 2004 is expected to be at least 70. The department participated in the Engineering 2000 program for high school sophomores and juniors, as well as the da Vinci Project for high school math and science teachers. ALUMNI

Mr. Craig Ashmore (B.S. 1985) was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers at the University of Connecticut. Mr. Ashmore is Group Vice President, Telecommunications Products, of Emerson Electric Company in St. Louis, MO.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ARCHIVAL TECHNICAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

2003-2004 Frano Barbir

“Principles of Hydrogen Energy Production, Storage and Utilization,” (with S.A. Sherif and T.N. Veziroglu), Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (India), Vol. 62, pp. 46-63, 2003.

Theodore L. Bergman

“Response of Agglomerated, Multi-Ceramic Particles to Intense Heating and Cooling for Thermal Plasma Spraying Simulation,” (with S. Roychoudhary), Numerical Heat Transfer - Applications, Vol. 45, pp. 211-233, 2004.

Baki M. Cetegen “Experiments on the Flow of a Thin Liquid Film over a Horizontal Stationary and Rotating Disk Surface,” (with B. Ozar and A. Faghri), Experiments in Fluids, Vol. 34, pp. 556-565, 2003. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings using Solution Precursor Plasma Spray,” (with E.H. Jordan, L.Xie, X. Ma, M. Gell, N.P. Padture, A. Ozturk, J. Roth, T.D. Xiao and P.E. Bryant), Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, Vol. 13, pp. 57-65, 2004. “Experiments on Heat Transfer in a Thin Liquid Film Flowing over a Rotating Disk,” (with B. Ozar and A. Faghri), ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 126, pp. 184-192, 2004.

Wilson K.S. Chiu

“Microstructural Characterization of Thin Carbon Films Deposited from Hydrocarbon Mixtures,” (with C.A. Taylor and M.F. Wayne), Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 182, pp. 131-137, 2004. “Temperature Prediction for CO2 Laser Heating of Moving Glass Rods,” (with W. Tian), Optics & Laser Technology, Vol. 36, pp. 131-137, 2004. “Laser-Induced Carbon CVD on a Moving Fused Quartz Substrate: Morphological and Oscillatory Deposition Characteristics,” (with K.H. Kwok), Carbon, Vol. 41, pp. 2307-2316, 2003. “Deposition Rate and Temperature of Carbon Films During Laser-Induced CVD on a Moving Substrate,” (with K. H. Kwok), Carbon, Vol. 41, pp. 2295-2305, 2003. “Calculation of Direct Exchange Areas for Non-Uniform Zones Using a Reduced Integration Scheme,” (with W. Tian), ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 125, pp. 839-844, 2003. “Heat Treatment of Thin Carbon Films and the Effect on Residual Stress, Modulus, Thermal Expansion and Microstructure,” (with C.A. Taylor and M.F. Wayne), Carbon, Vol. 41, pp. 1867-1875, 2003.


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Amir Faghri

“Experiments on the Flow of a Thin Liquid Film over a Horizontal Stationary and Rotating Disk Surface,” (with B. Ozar and B. Cetegen), Experiments in Fluids, Vol. 34, pp. 556-565, 2003. “Condensation Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Measurements in Miniature Horizontal Tubes with Low Mass Flux Rates,” (with E. Begg and B. Holley) Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 335-353, 2003. “Oscillatory Flow in Pulsating Heat Pipes with Arbitrary Number of Turns,” (with Y. Zhang), AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 17, pp. 340-347, 2003. “Experiments on Heat Transfer in a Thin Liquid Film Flowing over a Rotating Disk,” (with B. Ozar and B. Cetegen), ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 126, No. 2, pp. 184-192, 2004.

Eric H. Jordan

“Identification of Coating Deposition Mechanisms in the Solution-Precursor Plasma-Spray Process using Model Spray Experiments, ” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, N.P. Padture, T.D. Xiao and M. Gell), Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. A362, pp. 204-212, 2003. “The Effect of Grit Blasting on the Durability and Thermally Grown Oxide Stress in an Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposited Thermal Barrier Coating,” (with L. Xie, Y. Sohn and M. Gell), Surface & Coatings Technology, Vol. 176, pp. 57-66, 2003. “Deposition Mechanisms in the Solution-Precursor Plasma-Spray Process,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, N.P. Padture, T.D. Xiao and M. Gell), Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol.177-178, pp. 103-107, 2003. “Highly Durable Thermal Barrier Coatings Made by the Solution Precursor Plasma Spray Process,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, N.P. Padture, T.D. Xiao and M. Gell), Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 177-178, pp. 97-102, 2004. “Deposition of Thermal Barrier Coatings using Solution Precursor Plasma Spray Process,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, N.P. Padture, T.D. Xiao and M. Gell), Journal of Material Science, Vol. 39, pp. 1-8, 2004. “Surface Geometry and Strain Energy Effects in the Failure of a Ni(Pt,Al)/EB-PVD Thermal Barrier Coating,” (with V. Krishnakumar and M. Gell), Acta Materialia, Vol. 52, pp.1107-1115, 2004. “Stress Variation with Thermal Cycling in the Thermally Grown Oxide of an EB-PVD Thermal Barrier Coating,” (with S. Sridharan, L. Xie and M. Gell), Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 179, pp. 286-298, 2004. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings Using Solution Precursor Plasma Spray,” (with L. Xie, C. Ma, M. Gell, N. Padture, B. Cetegen, J. Roth, T.D. Xiao and P.E.C. Bryant), Journal of Thermal Spray, Vol. 13, pp. 57-65, 2004.


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“Highly Durable Thermal Barrier Coatings Made by the Solution Precursor Plasma Spray Process,” (with M. Gell, L. Xie, X. Ma and N.P. Padture), Surface Coatings and Technology, Vol. 177-178, pp. 97-102, 2004.

Kazem Kazerounian

“From Mechanisms and Robotics to Protein Confirmation and Drug Design,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 126, pp 40-46, 2004. “Pseudo-interference Stiffness Estimation, a Highly Efficient Numerical Method for Force Evaluation in Contact Problems,” (with M. Pimsarn), Engineering with Computers, Vol. 19, pp. 85-91, 2003. “On the Rotational Operators in Protein Structure Simulations,” (with C. Alvarado), Journal of Protein Engineering, Vol. 16, pp. 717-722, 2003.

Kevin D. Murphy

“Mechanical Measurements of Adhesion in Micro-Cantilevers: Transitions in Adhered Geometry and Cyclic Energy Changes,” (with E.E. Jones and M.R. Begley), Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 43, pp. 280-288, 2003.

Nejat Olgac

“Active Vibration Suppression with Time Delayed Feedback,” (with R. Sipahi), ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, Vol. 125, pp. 284-288, 2003. “A Practical Method for Analyzing the Stability of Neutral Type LTI-Time Delayed Systems,” (with R. Sipahi), Automatica, Vol. 40, pp. 847-853. 2004.

Ranga Pitchumani

“A Kinetics Model for Interphase Formation in Thermosetting-Matrix Composites,” (with F. Yang), Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 89, pp. 3220–3236, 2003. “Enhancement of Resin Flow in VARTM Using Induction Heating,” (with R.J. Johnson), Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 63, pp. 2201–2215, 2003. “Modeling of Spherulitic Crystallization in Thermoplastic Tow-Placement Process: Heat Transfer Analysis,” Composites Science and Technology, (with X. Guan), Vol. 64, pp. 1123–1134, 2004. “Modeling of Spherulitic Crystallization in Thermoplastic Tow-Placement Process: Spherulitic Microstructure Evolution,” (with X. Guan), Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 64, pp. 1363–1374, 2004. “A Micromechanical Model for the Elastic Properties of Semicrystalline Thermoplastic Polymers,” (with X. Guan), Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 44, pp. 433–451, 2004. “Effects of Interphase Formation on the Modulus and Strength of Fiber-reinforced Thermosetting-matrix Composites,” (with F. Yang), Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 64, pp. 1437–1452, 2004.


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Michael W. Renfro

“Hydroxyl Time Series Measurements and Simulations for Turbulent Premixed Jet Flames in Thickened Preheat Regime,” (with W.A. Guttenfelder, G.B. King, J.P. Gore and N.M. Laurendeau), Combustion and Flame, Vol. 135, pp. 381-403, 2003. “Cross-Sections for Quenching of CH A 2∆, ν’=0 by N2 and H2O from 1740 to 2160 K,” (with K.K. Venkatesan and N.M. Laurendeau), Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Vol. 29, pp. 2695-2702, 2003.

Nigel M. Sammes

“Characterization of LaCrO3 by Vibrational Spectroscopy,” (with G. Tompsett), Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 130, pp.1-7, 2004. “The Mechanical Properties of Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” (with Y. Du), Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 38, pp. 4811-4816, 2003. “Application of La0.6AE0.4MnO3 (AE = Ca and Sr) to Electric Current Collectors in High Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” (with M. Mori, E. Suda and Y. Takeda), Solid State Ionics, Vol. 164, pp. 1-15, 2003. “System Level Lumped-Parameter Dynamic Modeling of PEM Fuel Cell,” (with X. Xue, J. Tang, A. Smirnova and R. England), Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 133, pp. 188-204, 2004.

Jiong Tang

“System-Level Lumped Parameter Dynamic Modeling of PEM Fuel Cell,” (with X. Xue, A. Smirnova, R. England and N. Sammes), Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 133, pp. 188-204, 2004. “Vibration Confinement via Optimal Eigenvector Assignment and Piezoelectric Network,” (with K.W. Wang) ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, Vol.126, pp. 27-36, 2004. “A State-Space Approach for the Dynamic Analysis of Viscoelastic Systems,” (with S. Menon) Computers and Structures, Vol. 82, pp. 1123-1130, 2004.

Bi Zhang

“Grinding Damage in Fine Ceramics,” (with J. Meng) Journal of Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, Vol. 1, pp. 50-56, 2003. “Chatter Suppression with Multiple Time-Varying Parameters,” (with F.L. Yang and J.X. Wang) Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 141, pp. 431-438, 2003.

Peng Zhang

“The Effect of Nanotube Radius on the Constitutive Model for Carbon Nanotubes,” (with H. Jiang, B. Liu, Y. Huang, P.H. Gao and K.C. Hwang), Computational Materials Science, Vol. 28, pp. 429-442, 2003.


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“An Atomistic-Based Continuum Theory for Carbon Nanotubes: Analysis of Fracture Nucleation,” (with H. Jiang, Y. Huang, P.H. Geubelle and K.C. Hwang), Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Vol. 52, pp. 977-998, 2004.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, BOOK SECTIONS & EDITED VOLUMES


“System Design for Stationary Power Generation,” chapter in Handbook of Fuel Cell Technology Fundamentals, Technology and Applications, (W. Vielstich, A. Lamm and H. Gasteiger, eds.), Vol. 4, pp. 683-692, Wiley, New York, 2003.

Lee S. Langston

“Turbines, Gas,” Chapter in Encyclopedia of Energy, (C.J. Cleveland, ed.), Vol. 6, pp. 221-230, Elsevier, 2004.

Nejat Olgac

“Improvements on the Cluster Treatment of Characteristic Roots and Case Studies,” (with R. Sipahi), chapter in Advances in Time-Delayed Systems, Springer Verlag, pp. 61-73, 2004.

Ranga Pitchumani

“Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing,” (with R.N. Smith and C. Doumanidis), chapter in Heat Transfer Handbook, (A. Bejan and A. Kraus, eds.), pp. 1231-1307, Wiley, 2003.

Nigel M. Sammes

“Electrolytes,” (with T. Ishihara and O. Yamamoto), chapter in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Fundamentals and Applications, (S. Singhal and K. Kendall, eds.), pp. 83-118, Elsevier Press, 2003.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS

2003-2004 Thomas J. Barber

“Mixing and Frequency Analysis of Forced Jet in Crossflow,” (with M.H. Ahmed), AIAA 2004-0095, Proceedings of the 42nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, NV, 2004. “FFT Convergence Criterion for Unsteady CFD Codes,” (with M.H. Ahmed), AIAA 2004-0738 Proceedings of the 42nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, NV, 2004.

Frano Barbir

“Wind Energy and the Hydrogen Economy,” (with S.A. Sherif), Proceedings of the ASME Wind Energy Symposium, pp. 155-166, AIAA-2003-0691, 2003. “Regenerative Fuel Cells for Energy Storage: Efficiency and Weight Trade-offs,” (with L. Dalton and T. Molter), Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Portsmouth, VA, August 2003, AIAA paper #2003-5937, 2003.

“Performance Experience with Regenerative Fuel Cell Back-up Power Systems,” (with S. Nomikos and M. Lillis), Proceedings of the 2003 Fuel Cell Seminar, Miami Beach, FL, pp. 1020-1023, 2003.

Zbigniew M. Bzymek

“Problem Solving in Conceptual Product Design using BTIPS - Principle of Miniaturization,” Proceedings of the APE’04 International Conference on Advances in Production Engineering sponsored by CIRP and Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland, June 17-19, 2004. “Some Philosophical and Psychological Aspects of Engineering Problem Solving.” Proceedings of the iNEER Conference on Engineering Education and Research iCEER 2004, Czech Republic, June 27-30, 2004. “Computer-Aided Contact Analysis of a Bridge Structure Using MARC,” (with J. Dierberger), Proceedings of the XLIX Scientific Conference of the Engineering Committee of the Polish Academy of Science and the Scientific Committee of Polish Association of Civil Engineers “Krynica 2003,” Vol. V, pp. 59 –664, September 2003. “BTIPS-Prediction,” (in Polish), Proceedings of the XLIX Scientific Conference of the Engineering Committee of the Polish Academy of Science and the Scientific Committee of Polish Association of Civil Engineers “Krynica 2003,” Vol. IV, pp. 131 –166, September 2003.

Baki M. Cetegen

“In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in a PEM Fuel Cell,” (with X. Basu, H. Xu and M.W. Renfro) Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Radiative Transfer, Istanbul, Turkey, June 20-25, 2004


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“In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell,” (with S. Basu, H. Xu and M.W. Renfro) Paper No. 75, Proceedings of The Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, October 26-29, 2003. “In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell,” (with S. Basu, H. Xu, and M.W. Renfro), Proceedings of the Conference on Fuel Cell Power Sources and Systems, U.S. Army RDECOM, February 2004. “Transfer Function of Conical, Bluff-body Stabilized Premixed Flames Under Strong Acoustic Excitation,” (with A. Ata and A. Chaparro), Paper No. 58, The Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, October 26-29, 2003. “Blow-off Characteristics of Conical, Bluff-body Stabilized Premixed Flames under Strong Upstream Velocity Perturbation,” (with A. Ata), Paper No. 37, The Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, October 26-29, 2003. “Experiments on Hydrodynamic and Thermal behaviors of Thin Liquid Films,” (with B. Ozar and A. Faghri), HT2003-47439, CD-ROM Proceedings of HT2003 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Las Vegas, NV, July 21-23, 2003.

Wilson K.S. Chiu

“A Model for the Inert Strength Reduction in Carbon-Coated Optical Fibers,” (with S.S. Chakravarthy), SPIE Photonics Europe, Strasbourg, France, April 26-30, 2004. “Numerical Modeling of an Internal Reforming SOFC,” (with E.S. Greene and M.G. Medeiros), Fuel Cell Seminar, Miami, FL, pp. 443-446, 2003. “Strength of Carbon Coated Optical Fibers in Uniaxial Tension,” (with S.S. Chakravarthy), Proceedings of the 52nd IWCS/Focus Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, 2003. “Calculation of Direct Exchange Areas for Non-Uniform Zones,” (with W. Tian), CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Las Vegas, NV, Paper No. HT2003-47479, 2003.

Amir Faghri

“Experiments on Heat Transfer in a Thin Liquid Film Flowing over a Rotating Disk,” (with B. Ozar and B.M. Cetegen), CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2003 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Las Vegas, NV, July 20-23, 2003.

Eric Jordan

“Failure Mechanisms in SPPS TBCs,” (with L. Xie and M. Gell), Proceedings of the 28th International Conference & Exposition on Advanced Ceramics & Composites, p. 115, Cocoa Beach January 26, 2004. “Measurement of Three Critical Parameters as a Basis for a Simple Life Prediction Method,” (with M. Gell), CD-ROM Proceedings of the UTSR Review Workshop, Clemson, SC, October, 2004.


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“Thermal Barrier Coatings and Metallic Coatings With Improved Durability,” (with M. Gell), CD-ROM Proceedings of the UTSR Review Workshop, Clemson, SC, October, 2004. “Photoluminescence Piezospectroscopy: A Multi-Purpose Quality Control And NDI Technique For TBCs,” (with M. Gell, S. Sridharan and M. Wen) Proceedings of the 28th International Conference & Exposition on Advanced Ceramics & Composites, p. 118, Cocoa Beach, FL, January 26, 2004. “Thermal Barrier Coatings Current Practice and Future Directions,” Proceedings of theInternational Workshop on Emerging Trends and Recent Developments in Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites, Organized by International Advanced Research Center for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, p. 17, April, 2004. “Measurement of TGO Stress and Surface Geometry as a Basis for TBC Life Prediction,” (with S. Sridharan and M. Gell), Proceedings of the International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films, San Diego CA, p. 99, April, 2004. “Mechanisms of Spallation of SPPS TBCs,” (with M. Gell and L. Xie), Proceedings of the International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films, San Diego CA, p. 100, April, 2004.

Lee S. Langston

“A Year of Turbulence,” Power & Energy, Vol. 1, pp. 6-10, June 2004. Kevin D. Murphy

“Free Vibrations of Rectangular Solar Sails,” (with T.M. Morrison), Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, University of Southampton, Vol. 1, paper 47, July 14-16, 2003.

Nejat Olgac

“Direct Method for Analyzing the Stability of Neutral Type LTI-Time Delayed Systems,” (with R. Sipahi), IFAC Workshop on Time Delay Systems, Rocquencourt, France, September 2003. “Degenerate Cases in Using the Direct Method,” (with R. Sipahi), Proceedings of the ASME Biennial Conference on Vibration and Noise, Chicago, IL, September 2003. “An Actively Controlled Harmonic Force Generator,” (with O. Mikus and R. Sipahi), CD-ROM Proceedings of ASME IMECE 2003, Washington, DC, November 2003. “Stability Analysis of Multiple Time Delay Systems Using the Direct Method,” CD-ROM Proceedings of ASME IMECE 2003, Washington, DC, November 2003.

Ranga Pitchumani

“Simulation of Active Control of VARTM Using Induction Heating,” (with R.J. Johnson), Proceedings of the International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM), 2003.


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“Effects of Process and Material Parameters on the Interphase, and the Relationship to Mechanical Properties of Thermosetting Matrix Composites,” (with F. Yang), Proceedings of the International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM), 2003. “Processing-Interphase Relationships for the Curing of Thermosetting-matrix Composites,” (with F. Yang), Proceedings of the SAMPE Technical Conference, Dayton, OH, October 2003. “Analysis of a Process for Replication of Electroforming Molds with Integral Microscreens,” (with Q. Jiang, A.M. Morales and L.A. Domeier), Proceedings of the SPIE Photonics West Conference on Microfabrication, San Jose, CA, January 2004. “Characterization of the Interphase Formation Kinetics in Thermosetting-Matrix Composites,” (with F. Yang), Proceedings of SAMPE 2004, Long Beach, CA, May 16-20, 2004.

Kenneth L. Reifsnider

“Mechanical Behavior of Enhanced SiC/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites at Elevated Temperature,” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Thermal Stress, Blacksburg, VA, June 8-12, 2003. “On Nonlinear Behavior in Brittle Heterogeneous Materials,” Proceedings of the 18th Technical Conference, Gainesville, FL, October 19-22, 2003.

Michael W. Renfro

“In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell,” (with S. Basu, H. Xu and B.M. Cetegen), Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Radiative Transfer, International Centre for Heat and Mass Transfer, June 2004. “Scalar Measurements in Stable Negatively Propagating Edge Flames,” (with W.F. Carnell, Jr.), Proceedings of the Central States Section Meeting, The Combustion Institute, March 2004. “Hydroxyl Time-Series Measurements in Turbulent Counterflow Nonpremixed Flames,” (with K. Venkatesan, G.B. King and N.M. Laurendeau), Proceedings of the Central States Section Meeting, The Combustion Institute, March 2004. “Hydroxyl and Rayleigh Scattering Time-Series Measurements in Turbulent Non-Premixed H2/CH4/N2 Air Jet Flames,” (with J. Raguraman, G.B. King and N.M. Laurendeau), Proceedings of the Central States Section Meeting, The Combustion Institute, March 2004. “In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell,” (with S. Basu, H. Xu and B.M. Cetegen), Conference on Fuel Cell Power Sources and Systems, U.S. Army RDECOM, February 2004. “Lift-Off Heights and Flame Structure Measurements for Interacting Edge Flames,” (with A. Wason and M.A. Quinn), Paper No. AIAA-2004-0141, 42nd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 2004.

“In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell,” (with S. Basu, H. Xu and B.M. Cetegen), Proceedings of the Fall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section, The Combustion Institute, October 2003.


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“Evaluation of OH Time-Series Asymmetries in Turbulent Nonpremixed Jet Flames,” (with Y. Wang, A. Chaturvedy, G.B. King and N.M. Laurendeau), Proceedings of the Fall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section, The Combustion Institute, October 2003.

“Hydroxyl Measurements in Interacting Edge Flames,” (with A. Wason), Proceedings of the Fall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section, The Combustion Institute, October 2003. “Statistical Interpretation of Scalar Time-Series Measurements in Turbulent Partially Premixed Flames, (with G.B. King and N.M. Laurendeau), AFOSR/ARO Contractor’s Meeting on Chemical Propulsion, June 2003.

Nigel M. Sammes

“Materials and Issues for Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” Proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, New Orleans, LA, pp. 1-7, April 2004. “IT-SOFC Materials,” Proceedings of the 5th Japanese SOFC Conference, Osaka, Japan, pp. 27-32, March 2004. “Novel Aerogel Catalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells,” (with A.Smirnova, X. Dong and H. Hara), Gordon Research Conference, Fuel Cells, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, July 27-August 1, 2003. “Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Micro-tubular SOFCs using Doped-lanthanum Gallate Electrodes,” (with Y. Du, N.K. Reifsnider and A. Smirnova), Gordon Research Conference, Fuel Cells, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, July 27-August 1, 2003.

Jiong Tang

“A Frequency Response Based Damage Detection Approach Using Shunted Piezoelectric Transducer with Variable Inductance,” (with Y. Ding) Proceedings of SPIE, Smart StructuresDE, V5391, San Diego, CA, 2004.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ACTIVE RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACTS

2003-2004 Thomas Barber

“Loss Optimization in Turbine Blades,” Pratt & Whitney, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Turbine Airfoil Internal Loss Optimization,” Pratt & Whitney, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000.

Frano Barbir

“Comparison of Internal Resistance Measurements of PEM Fuel Cells,” Lynntech, 6/21/04–8/21/04, $10,400.

John Bennett

“Thermal Analysis of Control Rod Drive Motor,” Westinghouse, 8/23/03 - 5/31/04, $5,000. “PATHS Toward the Future: A Community of Learners,” U.S. Department of Education in conjunction with its GEAR-UP Program, 9/01/99 – 8/31/05, $565,059. “PATHS Toward the Future: A Community of Learners,” Nellie Mae Foundation (in support of the GEAR-UP Program), 9/01/99 – 8/31/05, $200,000.

Theodore L. Bergman

“Rapid Thaw Accumulator (RTA) Design,” UTC Fuel Cells, 8/23/03 - 5/31/04, $5,000. “Acoustic Energy Anti-Ice Concept,” (with M. Renfro, (50%)), Pratt & Whitney, 5/15/04 - 9/30/04, $50,000. “Development of a Large Scale Fuel Cell Testing Facility,” (with P. Bergman (33%) and N. Sammes (33%)), Clean Energy Fund/Connecticut Innovations, 5/1/03-4/30/04, $1,000,000. “Improved Power Density of Portable DMFC Fuel Cells and DMFC Miniaturization - Phase I,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 8/23/03-10/15/04, $75,000.

Zbigniew M. Bzymek

“Clutch, One Way, Bi-Directional (No-Bak),” The Carlyle Johnson Machine Company, L.L.C., 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “MEM Senior Design Project,” (with R. Jeffers (50%)), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Tool and Process Engineering Division, 8/03-5/04, $1,940.


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Baki M. Cetegen

“Variable Exhaust Brake/Exhaust Pressure Regulator,” Jacobs Vehicle Systems, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000.

“Solution Spray Plasma Processing of Nano-Structured Ceramic Coatings,” (with M. Gell (25%), E. Jordan (25%), N. Padture (25%)), Office of Naval Research, 1/01-12/04, $1,000,000. “Microgravity Science & Application Division, Heat Transfer in Rotating Thin Liquid Films Including Nucleate Boiling,” (with A. Faghri (50%)), NASA Microgravity Fluid Physics Program, 6/01/00-11/20/04, $340,000. “Evaluation of Emission Performance of Municipal Buses With Hybrid Diesel-Electric Propulsion,” U.S. Department of Transportation and Connecticut Transit, 1/03-1/05, $122,725. “In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell Membrane-Electrode Assemblies,” (with M. Renfro (50%)), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/1/03-8/31/04, $145,659.

Wilson K. S. Chiu

“Methods for Creating Swirl in an Air Stream,” Hamilton Sundstrand, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Understanding Hole Pattern Formation During Microstructured Optical Fiber Draw,” (with D.J. DiGiovanni (50%)), National Science Foundation, 10/03-9/06, $300,000. “Electrochemical Modeling of Advanced Naval Fuel Cell Systems,” Office of Naval Research, 6/02-5/05, $180,000. “Transport Phenomena in the Chemical Vapor Deposition of Hermetic Optical Fiber Coatings: An Integrated Research and Education Program,” National Science Foundation, 1/01-12/05, $395,000. “Performance and Reliability of Optical Fibers for Use in Underwater Acoustic Arrays,” Office of Naval Research, 6/01-9/04, $330,025.

Amir Faghri

“Microgravity Science & Application Division, Heat Transfer in Rotating Thin Liquid Films including Nucleate Boiling,” (with B. Cetegen (50%)), NASA, 6/01/00-11/20/04, $340,000.

“Portable Fuel Cells,” U.S. Department of Defense, 6/04-4/06, $1,150,000. “Advanced Technology for Portable Miniature and Micro Fuel Cells,” U.S. Department of Defense, 2/23/03-7/22/04, $3,095,300.

Xinyu Huang

“Development of an In-situ NDE Method for Thermal Barrier Coatings Based on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy,” NASA EPSCOR, 2/01/03-4/30/04, $10,000.


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“Self-Service Pharmacy,” (with M. Fox (50 %)), General Electric, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $7,500. “Mechanical Modeling of PEM Stack in Support of Failure Analysis,” (with K. Reifsnider (50%)), UTC Fuel Cells, 9/03-8/05, $152,869. “Nanostructure Mixed Ionic/Electronic Conducting Catalyst for IT-SOFC,” (with K. Reifsnider (50%)), National Science Foundation/Inframat Corporation, 7/04-12/04, $16,000. “Development of Fluoro-Oligomer for Sealants for PEMFC Stacks,” (with R Weiss (30%), M. Shaw (30%), K. Reifnisder (15%), and A. Asandi (10%)), Connecticut Innovations, 7/04-6/06, $300,000.

Robert Jeffers “TableSource Manufacturing Method,” Wiremold Company, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “MEM Senior Design Project,” (with Z. Bzymek (50%)), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Tool and Process Engineering Division, 8/03-5/04, $1,940.

Eric H. Jordan

“NR-1 Hatch Design,” Electric Boat Company, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Measurement of Three Critical Parameters as a Basis for a Simple Life Prediction Method,” (with M. Gell (40%)), Department of Energy, 5/1/02-4/31/05, $478,495. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings Using a Novel Solution Spray Process,” (with M. Gell (25%), N. Padture (25%) and B. Cetegen (25%)), Office of Naval Research, 1/02-12/04, $1,000,000. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings for Industrial Gas Turbine Engines Using Novel Solution Precursor Plasma Spray” (with N.P. Padture (50%) and M. Gell (25%)), Department of Energy, Advanced Turbine Systems, 2/1/03-1/31/06, $540,000. “Damage Detection For Integrally Bladed Rotor Utilizing Vibration Localization,” (with J. Tang (33%) and K. Murphy (33%)), Pratt & Whitney, 6/01/03-9/30/04, $81,000.

Kazem Kazerounian

“Seal Crane Design,” Westinghouse, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Design and Development of Powered Massage Equipment,” Osim International, 7/01/03-6/30/04, $30,845. “Galileo Engineering Ambassors in Classrooms,” National Science Foundation, (PI, with R. Vieth, T. Reagan (Education), T. Anderson and M. Wood), 6/01/02-5/30/05, $1,400,000. “Control Strategies for Robotic Grinding,” ABB-Robotics Division, 7/01/02-6/30/04, $91,705.


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Lee Langston

“Thermal and Flow Control for Airfoil Endwall Junctions,” National Science Foundation, 5/15/04-4/30/05, $198,187.

Kevin D. Murphy

“Clip-On Rotational Lash Gage for Analysis of Steering Shafts,” (with Bi Zhang (50%)), Timken Company, 8/23/03 - 5/31/04, $5,000.

“Development of Novel In-situ Tests and Modeling for Integrated MEMS Research and Education,” (with M.R. Begley), National Science Foundation, 1/01/01-12/31/03, $212,963. “Damage Detection for IBR Utilizing Vibration Localization,” (with J. Tang (33%) and E. Jordan (33%)), Pratt & Whitney, 6/01/03-9/30/04, $81,000.

Nejat Olgac

“A Device to Damp Out Drive System Transient Responses,” Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Vibration and Shock Transmissibility on Portable Fuel Cells, Phase II,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/22/03-10/15/04, $40,000. “Travel to Three Centers of Research Related to a Study on Microinjection Mechanics,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 6/02 - 6/04, $5,000.

Ranga Pitchumani

“Design of Inverter Duct for Dual Fan Concept,” Pratt & Whitney, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Investigations on Transport Phenomena Governing Interface Development in Thermoplastic Composites Processing,” National Science Foundation, 9/01/00-8/31/05, $219,903. “Curing of Composites: An Integrated Multiscale Process Description Toward Tailored Structures and Properties,” Air Force Office of Scientific Research, 9/01/01-8/31/04, $399,093. “ITR/AP: Simulation and Optimization of Thermal Manufacturing of Materials Under Uncertainty: Application to Optical Fiber Drawing,” (with L.E.K. Achenie (33%) and E.S. Santos (33%)), National Science Foundation, 9/01/01-8/31/05, $409,140. “Neural Network Onboard Engine Life Models,” United Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney, 1/15/03-5/28/04, $75,000. “Simulation and Optimization of PEM Fuel Cells,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/22/03-10/15/04, $75,003.


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“Development of Micro-Miniature Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” (with N. Sammes (25%), N. Padture (25%) and M. Wei (25%)), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/22/03-10/15/04, $299,865. “Characterization of Micro-Miniature Fuel Cells,” (with N. Sammes (50%)), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/22/03-10/15/04, $200,000. “Naval Collaborative Integrated Information Technology Initiative,” Office of Naval Research, Virginia Tech, 4/01/00 – 3/31/04, $11,000,000. “Mechanical Modeling of PEM Stack in Support of Failure Analysis,” (with X. Huang (50%)), UTC Fuel Cells, 9/03 - 8/05, $152,869. “Nanostructure Mixed Ionic/Electronic Conducting Catalyst for IT-SOFC,” (with X. Huang (50%)), National Science Foundation/Inframat Corporation, 7/04-12/04, $16,000. “Development of Fluoro-Oligomer for Sealants for PEMFC Stacks,” (with R. Weiss (30%), M. Shaw (30%), X. Huang (15%) and A. Asandi (10%)), Connecticut Innovations, 7/04-6/06, $300,000.

Michael W. Renfro

“Acoustic Energy Anti-Ice Concept,” (with T. Bergman (50%)), Pratt & Whitney, 5/15/04-9/30/04, $50,000. “In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cells,” (with B. Cetegen (50%)), U.S. Army, 1/22/03–10/15/04, $145,659. “CAREER: Characterization of Propagating and Receding Flame Edges in Composition and Velocity Gradients,” National Science Foundation, 2/1/03 - 1/31/08, $417,999. “Study on the Structure of Nonpremixed Flames With High Stoichiometric Mixture Fractions,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 1/1/03 - 12/31/03, $16,334. “Statistical Interpretation Of Scalar Time-Series Measurements In Turbulent Partially Premixed Flames,” (with N.M. Laurendeau (33%) and G.B. King (33%)), U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, 12/15/02 - 12/14/05, $472,568. “Characterization of Scalar Correlations in Turbulent Counterflow Nonpremixed Flames,” (with N. M. Laurendeau (50%)), National Science Foundation, 9/15/01 - 9/14/04, $272,000.

Nigel Sammes

“Development of a Large Scale Fuel Cell Testing Facility,” (with P. Bergman (33%) and T. Bergman (33%)), Clean Energy Fund/Connecticut Innovations, 5/01/03-4/30/04, $1,000,000. “Fuel Cell Stack Sealing Tester,” (with R. Bansal (50%)) Rogers Corporation, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $7,500.


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“Advanced Technology for Cost-Effective Micro-Miniature,” (with K. Reifsnider (25%), N. Padture (25%), M. Wei, (25%)), U.S. Army, 5/03–10/04, $299,865. “Characterization of Micro-Miniature Fuel Cells,” (with K. Reifsnider (50%)), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/22/03-10/15/04, $200,000. “Low Temperature Sintering of Anodes,” Lilliputian Systems, 12/31/2003-7/1/2004, $36,342.

“Electrolyzer Prototype Cermet Tube Development,” Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 4/15/03-1/31/04, $68,671. “NanoCell,” University of Connecticut Foundation Account, $10,000. “Development of a Micro Fuel Cell,” NanoCell Systems, 5/23/04-6/23/04, $22,673. “Testing of a 1kW PEM Fuel Cell,” Proton Energy System, 8/27/03-12/31/03, $19,727. “Fuel Cell Technologies, State and Perspectives Workshop,” NATO, 10/1/03-12/31/04, $26,396. Contribution to Fuel Cell Technologies, State and Perspectives Workshop, European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, $1,000.

Jiong Tang

“Solenoid Actuator Optimization,” Pitney Bowes, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Piezoelectric Valve System for Fuel Cell Applications,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 1/01/03-12/31/04, $17,084. “System Level Dynamic Modeling and Control Development for PEM Fuel Cells,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/23/03-10/15/04, $40,000. “Dynamic Shape Control Using Piezoelectric Network and Circuitry Dynamics,” NASA EPSCoR Core Funding Program, 3/17/03-5/30/04, $10,000. “Damage Detection for Integrally Bladed Rotor Utilizing Vibration Localization,” (with E. Jordan (33%) and K. Murphy (33%)), Pratt & Whitney, 6/01/03-9/30/04, $81,000. “Granular Damping Analysis and Design for Vibration Suppression (CMS – 0324436),” National Science Foundation, 8/15/03-7/31/06, $251,558.

Marcelle Wood “Redesign of PICO Surge Tester,” (with J. Ayers (50%)), Siemon Co., 8/23/03 - 5/31/04, $7,500. “Galileo Engineering Ambassadors in Classrooms,” (with K. Kazerounian, R. Vieth, T. Reagan (Education) and T. Anderson), National Science Foundation, 6/02-6/05, $1,430,000.


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Bi Zhang

“Clip-On Rotational Lash Gage for Analysis of Steering Shafts,” (with Kevin Murphy (50%)), Timken Company, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Study on Grindability of Thermal-Spray Coated Nanostructured Materials,” Office of Naval Research, 11/00-12/03, $194,311. “A Unique Design of Endplates and Clamping Mechanisms for Miniature/Micro/Portable DMFC Stacks,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/22/03-10/15//04, $67,301. “DNA-Assisted Photonics Crystal Fabrication,” (with F. Papadimitrakopoulos (90%)), Air Force Office of Scientific Research, 9/01-8/04, $375,365.

Peng Zhang

“Mechanical Wrinkle Remover,” Gerber Technology, 8/23/03-5/31/04, $5,000. “Fracture Simulation in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrolyte,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/23/03-10/15/04, $39,725.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AWARDS, HONORS, PATENTS


“Method and Apparatus for Maintaining Neutral Water Balance in a Fuel Cell System,” (with B. Balasubramanian and J.K. Neutzler), U.S. Patent No. 6,617,065, 2003. “Fuel Cell Collector Plates with Improved Mass Transfer Channels,” (with G. Vladimir and J.K. Neutzler), U.S. Patent No. 6,551,736, 2003.

Theodore L. Bergman

Certificates (2) of Appreciation, ASME Heat Transfer Division, 2003. Wilson K.S. Chiu

“Method and Apparatus for Open-Air Coatings by Laser-Induced Chemical Vapor Deposition,” (with K.H. Kwok), U.S. Provisional Patent No. 34,616, 2003.

Nejat Olgac

Certificate of Appreciation for services as Associate Editor, ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, June 2003.

Ranga Pitchumani

Distinguished Professor of Engineering, School of Engineering, 2003. Kenneth L. Reifsnider

Elected to the National Academy of Engineering, 2004. Michael W. Renfro

Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, School of Engineering, 2004. Nigel M. Sammes

Elected Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM), 2004. Celal Tufekci

“Transport Method and System for Controlling Timing of Mail Pieces Being Processed by a Mailing System,” (with G.S. Jacobson), U.S. Patent No. 6,685,184, 2004.


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Bi Zhang

Outstanding Faculty Award, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 2003.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES


Associate Editor, Fuel Cells Virtual Journal. Associate Editor, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Editorial Board, Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems. Editorial Board, EGE Journal. Internet Editor, International Association for Hydrogen Energy. Chair, Awards Committee, International Association for Hydrogen Energy. Presentations

“Regenerative Fuel Cell: A Fuel Cell that Generates its Own Hydrogen” (with L. Dalton, S. Nomikos, M. Lillis and T. Molter) 8th Grove Fuel Cell Seminar, London, UK, September 2003.

“The Potential for Electrolyzers in Renewable Energy Based Stand-alone Power Systems,” (with H. Vock), Hydrogen Stand-Alone Power Systems Workshop, European Hydrogen Energy Conference, Grenoble, France, September 2003.

“High Pressure Hydrogen Generation by PEM Electrolysis,” (with L. Moulthrop and H. Vock), 10th Symposium on Use of Renewable Energy Sources and Hydrogen Technology, Fachhochschule Stralsund, Stralsund, Germany, November 2003 .

“PEMFC Stack and System Development: Science and Engineering,” keynote lecture, First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Evaluation of a Novel Design Air-Cooled 1 kW PEM-Based Fuel Cell Stack,” (with O. Chow, J. Friedman and D. Halter), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Worldwide Islands Hydrogen Initiative,” First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Hydrogen Economy: Real Possibility or Utopia,” Global Tech 2004, The Hydrogen Economy: Becoming Self-Sufficient in Energy, Farmingdale, NY April 15, 2004.

John C. Bennett, Jr.

Vice Chair, Connecticut Department of Higher Education Advisory Committee of Accreditation. Distinguished Technologist, Chair of the Program Committee, and member of the Board of Directors: the Connecticut Academy for Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology.


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Baki M. Cetegen

Board Member and Treasurer, Combustion Institute Eastern States Section. Presentation

“In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell,” (with S. Basu, H. Xu and M.W. Renfro), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

Wilson K.S. Chiu

Presentation

“Application of an Anode Model to Investigate Physical Parameters in IR-SOFC Systems,” (with E.S. Greene), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

Amir Faghri

Honorary Editorial Advisory Board, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering.

Member, Editorial Advisory Board, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow. Honorary Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Heat Transfer Research. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Thermal Engineering.

Executive Editor, Heat Transfer Engineering Journal (Thermal Storage & Heat Pipes). North American Editor, Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer.

Xinyu Huang

Presentations

“Accelerated Characterization Methodology for SOFC and PEM Systems,” (with K. Reifsnider), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Synthesis, Fabrication and Modeling of Novel Intermediate-Temperature Micro-Tubular SOFCs,” (with N. Sammes, Y. Du, N. Padture, M. Wei, G. Ju, J. Wu and K. Reifsnider), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.


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“The Role of Fuel Cells in a Secure Power Infrastructure,” (with N. Sammes, X. Huang, R. England, Y. Du and A. Smirnova), poster, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, Storrs, CT, September 25-25, 2003.

Robert G. Jeffers

Governor, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, International. Kazem Kazerounian

Associate Editor, International Journal of Mechanism and Machine Theory.

Member, ASME Design Division Executive Committee.

Chair, ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Committee.

Lee Langston

Editor-In-Chief, ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. Nejat Olgac

Associate Editor, ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control. Member, Executive Committee, ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division. Presentations

“The Effects of Mercury on the Micro-dynamics of Injection Pipettes,” (with K. Ediz), poster, ASME IMECE 2003, Washington, DC, November 2003.

“The Homicidal Chauffeur Problem With Time Delayed Feedback,” (with R. Sipahi and A. Ergenc), poster, ASME IMECE 2003, Washington, DC, November 2003.

Ranga Pitchumani

Associate Technical Editor, ASME Journal of Heat Transfer. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials.


Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Fatigue. North American Editor, Journal of Applied Composites. Associate Editor, ASME International Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology.


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Presentations

“Accelerated Characterization Methodology for SOFC and PEM Systems,” (with X. Huang), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Synthesis, Fabrication and Modeling of Novel Intermediate-Temperature Micro-Tubular SOFCs,” (with N. Sammes, Y. Du, N. Padture, M. Wei, G. Ju,, J. Wu and X. Huang), 1st International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“The Role of Fuel Cells in a Secure Power Infrastructure,” (with N. Sammes, X. Huang, R. England, Y. Du and A. Smirnova), International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, Storrs, CT, September 25-25, 2003.

Michael W. Renfro

Presentatios

“In-situ Optical Diagnostics for Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell,” (with S. Basu, H. Xu and B.M. Cetegen), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, March 7-10, 2004.

Nigel M. Sammes

Editor-in-Chief, ASME International Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology. Regional Editor, Journal of the Australasian Ceramics Society. Associate Editor, Fuel Cells Virtual Journal. Associate Editor, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Associate Editor, Journal of Power Sources. Associate Editor, Journal of Fuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Systems. Associate Editor, Ionics. Presentations

“Cost Effective Methods of Manufacturing Tubular SOFC Stacks,” 8th Grove Fuel Cell Seminar, London, UK, September 2003.

“Solution Intercalated Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposite Membranes for High Concentration Methanol Fuel Cells,” (with M.K. Song, A. Smirnova, Y.T. Kim and H.W. Rhee), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Novel Aerogel Catalysts,” (with H. Hiro, A. Smirnova and X. Dong), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.


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“SOFC for DG Applications,” First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Biogas as Fuel for a Fuel Cell system: Investigations and First Experimental Results for a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell,” (with R. Bove, P. Lunghi and A. Lutazi), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Thermodynamic Analysis of SOFC Systems Using Different Fuel Processors,” (with R. Bove), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“The Role of Fuel Cells in a Secure Power Infrastructure,” (with K. Reifsnider, X. Huang, R. England, Y. Du and A. Smirnova), International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security, Storrs, CT, September 25-25, 2003.

Bi Zhang

Member, Editorial Board, Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition). Overseas Editor, Journal of Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering. Presentation

“Pressurized Endplates for Uniform Pressure Distributions in PEM Fuel Cells,” (with X.T. Wang and Y. Song), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.


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METALLURGY & MATERIALS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003–2004 The past year was a challenging, yet exciting and successful year. It was challenging because several senior faculty and staff members retired in the previous year to take advantage of the State’s early retirement package. Their departure led to losses of expertise in several areas. In spite of this gap, the Department forged ahead with many exciting successes. US News & World Reports ranked our program as the number-one materials program at a public university in the New England region; we commenced the lengthy procedure involved in formally changing the department name to Materials Science & Engineering; our very first undergraduate class graduated; one new faculty member was hired; two new staff members were recruited; many undergraduates, graduates and faculty members received national and international awards; externally-sponsored research funding reached an all-time high; and the annual research expenditures per full-time equivalent faculty member was ranked second among all academic departments at University of Connecticut Storrs campus. CHANGES IN PERSONNEL

Professor Nitin Padture, who served as the Interim Department Head starting from June 1, 2003, decided to return to the teaching and research arena. During his tenure as the Interim Department Head, Professor Padture led the departmental transition following Professor John Morral’s departure, initiated the application procedure to secure a formal change of department name to Materials Science & Engineering, and recruited one new faculty member, one Administrative Coordinator, and one Graduate Coordinator. Professor Leon Shaw, who has been a faculty member in the Department for 10 years, was named the Interim Department Head, effective June 1, 2004. Dr. Bryan Huey will join the Department as an Assistant Professor, starting June 2004. Previously, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Ceramics Division of the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST). His expertise lies in scanning probe microscopy and functional materials. Ms. Cathy McCrackan joined the Department as the Department Administrative Coordinator, while Ms. Michelle Ross was hired as the Graduate Coordinator for both the Polymer Program in the Institute of Materials Science (IMS) and the Department of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering. Searches are currently underway for two additional faculty members, one in the area of nanotechnology/computational materials science, and the other in the area of fuel cell science and technology. In March 2004 we tragically lost Professor Martin J. Blackburn, who passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Blackburn joined the University of Connecticut as a Research Professor in 2000 after retiring from the position of Deputy Director of the Materials and Processes Engineering Laboratory at Pratt & Whitney. In his four years at UConn, Professor Blackburn made tremendous contributions to the Institute of Materials Science and to the Department of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering. Professor Blackburn will be sorely missed as a colleague, mentor and friend. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Our very first undergraduate class in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering graduated this year. Congratulations to the new graduates! Chris Gatto earned the singular distinction of being the only senior in the School of Engineering to graduate as both an Honors Scholar and a University Scholar. Eight scholarships were awarded to seven of our undergraduates (B.S. Berke, C.D. Gatto, S. Iddir, E.H. Jordan, N.J. Magdefrau, K.L. Michaelis, R. Prasad) at the Engineering Awards Banquet. Chris Gatto


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and Neal Magdefrau, both of whom worked with Professors Aindow and Blackburn, won awards in the 2004 Frontiers of Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition held at the University of Connecticut. Neal Magdefrau also had a scientific paper based on his work accepted for publishing in Scripta Materialia – one of the top journals in the field of materials science and engineering. The Department congratulates these students on their accomplishments. Our current enrollment stands at 10 seniors, 3 juniors, 9 sophomores, and 9 incoming freshmen. In order to increase the undergraduate enrollment, a wide range of outreach activities was conducted. These included participation in University Open Houses, the Connecticut Invention Convention, Engineering 2000, the DaVinci Project, the Galileo Project, Departmental Visitation Days, Connecticut Science Fair, and CPTV Family Science Expo. Six middle and high schools were also visited as part of the Materials Roadshow, which included lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and videos. These activities were led by Professor Leon Shaw, who enlisted help from students, staff and faculty. In addition, a one-credit course, MMAT 100: Materials Engineering in Society, was offered by Professors Pamir Alpay and Mei Wei, with participation of many other faculty members to expose incoming undecided freshmen to the field of materials engineering. GRADUATE PROGRAM AND RESEARCH

The current graduate enrollment is 65, which includes 30 full-time students and 35 part-time students. Five M.S. degrees (C. Lin, M. Qian, D. Logan, E. Mune, A. Sharma) and seven Ph.D. degrees (Z. Ban, L. Xie, E. Geiss, B. Li, J. Ruppen, Y. Sun, J. Wu) were awarded in the past year. Hearty congratulations to the new graduates! In the past year, five new Ph.D. and four new M.S. students were admitted with full assistantships. The Department faculty members remain highly productive in obtaining external research funding. During the year, our faculty received many new grants from various funding agencies (e.g., DARPA, DOE, ITI Foundation, NSF, ONR) and private industry, including an award of $2.0 million ($1.6 million from DOE and $0.4 million in UConn matching) granted to Professor Leon Shaw to study and develop novel hydrogen storage materials. The total external research funding garnered in the year was $2,494,075, which on a per capita basis equals an average of $226,734 in annual research expenditures per faculty member (11 faculty members). The total value of the current multi-year, multi-investigator external grants for which our faculty members are Principal or Co-Principal Investigators stands at $10,561,229. Our faculty continue to be active scholars, producing an average of 6 journal articles and 3 proceedings papers per faculty member (11 faculty members), and a total of 29 invited talks in national and international conferences. Our faculty members are also highly active in professional service: reviewing papers and proposals, serving as journal editors and committee officers, organizing conferences and symposia, performing as committee members, and contributing scholarly talks. HONORS, AWARDS, AND PATENTS

The ASM/TMS Joint Student Chapter won two national awards in the 2003-2004 academic year: (i) ASM/TMS Chapters of Excellence for Promotion of the Field in 2003, and (ii) the First Place Winner of the 2003 TMS World Materials Outreach Day Award. Professor Mark Aindow was named the Outstanding Department Member for 2003, while Professor Pamir Alpay was named the University of Connecticut School of Engineering Outstanding Junior Faculty Awardee for 2004. Professor Leon Shaw won the best poster award for the 14th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Meeting. Professor Mei Wei was awarded the K.C. Wong Fellowship by the Chinese Academy of Science for the year 2004. Professor Nitin Padture was awarded United State Patent No. 6,641,893 for his invention entitled “Functionally Graded Materials and the Engineering of Tribological Resistance at Surfaces.”


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ARCHIVAL TECHNICAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 2003-2004

Mark Aindow

“γ' Precipitation Kinetics in P/M IN100,” (with A.M. Wusatowska-Sarnek and M.J. Blackburn), Materials Science Forum, Vol. 426, pp. 767, 2003. “Precipitate Orientation Relationships and Interfacial Structures in the Duplex Stainless Steel Zeron 100,” (with H. Jiao and R.C. Pond), Philosophical Magazine, Vol. 83, pp. 1867, 2003. “Assembly of CdSe Nanocrystals into Well-Ordered Monolayers with Strong Crystallographic Texture,” (with D. Kang, J. Lee and F. Papadimitrakopoulos), Philosophical Magazine Letters, Vol. 83, pp. 569, 2003. “Effects of Alkali Metal and Ammonium Cation Templates on Nanofibrous Cryptomelane-type Manganese Oxide Octahedral Molecular Sieves (OMS-2),” (with J. Liu, V. Makwana, J. Cai and S.L. Suib), Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 107, pp. 9185, 2003. “Techniques for Microstructural Characterization of Powder-Processed Nickel-Based Superalloys,” (with A.M. Wusatowska-Sarnek and M.J. Blackburn), Materials Science and Engineering A, Vol. 360, pp. 390, 2003. “Characterization of the Microstructure and Phase Equilibria Calculations in the Powder Metallurgy Superalloy IN100,” (with A.M. Wusatowska-Sarnek, G. Ghosh, G.B. Olson and M.J. Blackburn), Journal of Materials Research, Vol. 18, pp. 2653, 2003. “Nucleation of the Lamellar Decomposition in a Ti-44Al-4Nb-4Zr Alloy,” (with L.C. Zhang and T.T. Cheng), Acta Materialia, Vol. 52, pp. 191, 2004. “Pseudoelastic Deformation Behavior in a Ti/Mo-Based Alloy,” (with T. Zhou, S.P. Alpay, M.J. Blackburn and M.H. Wu), Scripta Materialia, Vol. 50, pp. 343, 2004. “Size Control, Metal Substitution and Catalytic Application of Cryptomelane Nanomaterials Prepared using Cross-Linking Reagents,” (with J. Liu, Y-C. Son, J. Cai, X.F. Shen and S.L. Suib), Chemistry of Materials, Vol. 16, pp. 276, 2004. “Threading Dislocation Generation in Epitaxial (Ba,Sr)TiO3 Films Grown on (001) LaAlO3 by Pulsed Laser Deposition,” (with I.B. Misirlioglu, A.L. Vasiliev, S.P. Alpay and R. Ramesh), Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 84, pp. 1742, 2004. “Phase Stability and Microstructure in Devitrified Al-Rich Al-Y-Ni Alloys,” (with A.L. Vasiliev, M.J. Blackburn and T.J. Watson), Intermetallics, Vol. 12, pp. 349, 2004. “Interfacial Defects and Lamellar Decomposition in Titanium Aluminides,” (with T.T. Cheng, C. Lin, H.W. Yang, P. Shang and R.C. Pond), Interface Science, Vol. 12, pp. 293, 2004.


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“Preparation of Carbon-Aerogel-Supported Platinum Electrocatalysts by Supercritical Deposition Methods,” (with C.D. Saquing, T.T. Cheng and C. Erkey), Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 108, pp. 7716, 2004.

S. Pamir Alpay

“Pyroelectric Response of Ferroelectric Thin Films,” (with A. Sharma, Z.G. Ban and J.V. Mantese), Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 95, pp. 3618, 2004. “Threading Dislocation Generation in Epitaxial (Ba,Sr)TiO3 Films Grown on (001) LaAlO3 by Pulsed Laser Deposition,” (with I.B. Misirlioglu, A.L. Vasiliev, M. Aindow and R. Ramesh), Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 84, pp. 1742, 2004. “Pseudoelastic Deformation Behavior in a Ti/Mo-Based Alloy,” (with T. Zhou, M. Aindow, M.J. Blackburn and M.H. Wu), Scripta Materialia, Vol. 50, pp. 343, 2004. “Hysteresis Offset and Dielectric Response of Compositionally Graded Ferroelectric Materials,” (with Z.G. Ban and J.V. Mantese), Journal of Integrated Ferroelectrics, Vol. 58, pp. 1281, 2003. “Strain Relaxation During In Situ Growth of SrTiO3 Thin Films,” (with L.S.J. Peng, X.X. Xi and B.H. Moeckly), Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 83, pp. 4592, 2003.

Martin J. Blackburn

“γ' Precipitation Kinetics in P/M IN100,” (with A.M. Wusatowska-Sarnek and M. Aindow), Materials Science Forum, Vol. 426, pp. 767, 2003. “Techniques for Microstructural Characterization of Powder-Processed Nickel-Based Superalloys,” (with A.M. Wusatowska-Sarnek and M. Aindow), Materials Science and Engineering A, Vol. 360, pp. 390, 2003. “Characterization of the Microstructure and Phase Equilibria Calculations in the Powder Metallurgy Superalloy IN100,” (with A.M. Wusatowska-Sarnek, G. Ghosh, G.B. Olson and M. Aindow), Journal of Materials Research, Vol. 18, pp. 2653, 2003. “Pseudoelastic Deformation Behavior in a Ti/Mo-Based Alloy,” (with T. Zhou, M. Aindow, S.P. Alpay and M.H. Wu), Scripta Materialia, Vol. 50, pp. 343, 2004. “Phase Stability and Microstructure in Devitrified Al-Rich Al-Y-Ni Alloys,” (with A.L. Vasiliev, M. Aindow and T.J. Watson), Intermetallics, Vol. 12, pp. 349, 2004.

Maurice Gell

“The Effect of Bond Coat Grit Blasting on the Durability and Thermally Grown Oxide Stress in an Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposited Thermal Barrier Coating,” (with L. Xie, Y. Sohn and E. Jordan), Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 176, pp. 57-66, 2003. “Deposition Mechanisms of Thermal Barrier Coatings in the Solution Precursor Plasma Spray Process,” (L. Xie, X. Ma, E. Jordan, N. Padture and D. Xiao), Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 177-178, pp. 103-107, 2004.


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“Highly Durable Thermal Barrier Coatings Made by the Solution Precursor Plasma Spray Process,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, E. Jordan and N.P. Padture), Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 177-178, pp. 97-102, 2004. “Identification of Coating Deposition Mechanisms in the Solution-Precursor Plasma-Spray Process Using Model Spray Experiments,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, E. Jordan, N.P. Padture and D. Xiao), Materials Science & Engineering A, Vol. 362, pp. 204-212, 2003.

“Stress Variation With Thermal Cycling in the Thermally Grown Oxide of an EB-PVD Thermal Barrier Coating,” (with S. Sridharan, L. Xie and E. Jordan), Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 179, pp. 286-296, 2004. “Surface Geometry and Strain Energy Effects in the Failure of A (Ni, Pt)Al/EB-PVD Thermal Barrier Coatings,” (with K. Vaidyanathan and E. Jordan), Acta Materialia, Vol. 52, pp. 1107-1115, 2004. “High-Temperature Chemical Stability of Low Thermal Conductivity Zr02-GdO1.5 Thermal-Barrier Ceramics In Contact with Alpha-Alumina,” (with J. Wu and N.P. Padture), Scripta Materialia, Vol. 50, pp. 1315-1318, 2004. “Deposition of Thermal Barrier Coatings Using the Solution Precursor Plasma Spray Process,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, E. Jordan, N.P. Padture and D. Xiao), Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 39, pp. 1639-1646, 2004.

Theodore Z. Kattamis

“Electrical Resistivity of Metal Matrix Composites,” (with S. Chang, C. Chen and S. Jien), Acta Materialia, Vol. 51, pp. 6291-6302, 2003.

Harris L. Marcus

“Study of Novel Nanostructured Pd-Mn Oxides,” (with H. Zhang, J. Gromek, M. Augustine, G. Fernando and R.S. Boorse), Physica B, pp. 278-283, 2004.

John E. Morral

“Databases for Computational Thermodynamics and Diffusion Modeling,” (with U.R. Kattner and W.J. Boettinger), Journal of Phase Equilibria, Vol. 24, pp. 416-421, 2003. “Internal Oxidation and Local Equilibrium,” (with Y. Li), Materials at High Temperature, Vol. 20, pp. 273-275, 2003. “Movement of Kirkendall Markers, Second Phase Particles and the Type 0 Boundary in Two-phase Diffusion Couple Simulations,” (with K. Wu and Y. Wang), Acta Materialia, Vol. 52, pp. 1917-1925, 2004.

Nitin P. Padture

“Identification of Coating Deposition Mechanisms in the Solution-Precursor Plasma-Spray Process using Model Spray Experiments,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, E.H. Jordan, T.D. Xiao and M. Gell), Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. A362, pp. 204-212, 2003.


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“Interfacial Toughness of Diamond-Like Nanocomposite Thin Films on Ceramic Substrates,” (with A. Pandit), Journal of Materials Science Letters, Vol. 22, pp. 1261-1262, 2003. “Crystal Chemistry of Epitaxial ZnO on (111) MgAl2O4 Produced by Hydrothermal Synthesis,” (with D. Andeen, L. Loeffler and F.F. Lange), Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol. 259, pp. 103-109, 2003. “Hydrothermal Synthesis of Thin Films of Barium Titanate Ceramic Nano-Tubes at 200 ˚C,” (with X. Wei), Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 86, pp. 2215-2217, 2003. “Highly Durable Thermal Barrier Coatings Made by the Solution Precursor Plasma Spray Process,” (with M. Gell, L. Xie, X. Ma and E.H. Jordan), Surface Coatings and Technology, Vols. 177-178, pp. 97-102, 2004. “Deposition Mechanisms in the Solution-Precursor Plasma-Spray Process,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, E.H. Jordan, T.D. Xiao and M. Gell), Surface Coatings and Technology, Vol. 177-178, pp. 103-107, 2004. “Coating-Deposition Mechanisms of Thermal Barrier Coatings in the Solution-Precursor Plasma-Spray Process and their Contribution to the Coating Formation,” (with L. Xie, X. Ma, E.H. Jordan, T.D. Xiao and M. Gell), Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 39, pp. 1639-1646, 2004. “High-Temperature Chemical Stability of Low Thermal Conductivity Gd2O3-ZrO2 Thermal-Barrier Ceramics in Contact with Al2O3,” (with J. Wu and M. Gell), Scripta Materialia, Vol. 50, pp. 1315-1318, 2004. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings Using Solution Precursor Plasma Spray,” (with E.H. Jordan, L. Xie, X. Ma, M. Gell, B.M. Cetegen, A. Ozturk, J. Roth, T.D. Xiao and P.E.C. Bryant), Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, Vol. 13, pp. 57-65, 2004. “Shear Strength of Ceramics,” (with X. Wang), Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 39, pp. 1891-1893, 2004. “Effect of Sintering Atmosphere on the Mechanical Properties of Liquid-Phase-Sintered SiC,” (with A.L. Ortiz, A.M. Muñoz-Bernabé, O. Borrero-López, A. Domínguez-Rodríguez and F. Guiberteau), Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol. 24, pp. 3245-3249, 2004.

Leon L. Shaw

“Compressive Behavior of an Extruded Nanocrystalline Al-Fe-Cr-Ti Alloy,” (with H. Luo, J. Villegas and D. Miracle), Scripta Materialia, Vol. 50, pp. 921-925, 2004. “Comparisons Between Thermal Modeling and Experiments: Effects of Substrate Preheating,” (with K. Dai and X. Li), Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 10, pp. 24-34, 2004. “X-Ray Diffraction Analysis of a Severely Plastically Deformed Aluminum Alloy,” (with A.L. Ortiz), Acta Materialia, Vol. 52, pp. 2185-2197, 2004. “Thermal and Mechanical Finite Element Modeling of Laser Forming from Metal and Ceramic Powders,” (with K. Dai), Acta Materialia, Vol. 52, pp. 69-80, 2004.


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“Microstructure and Hardness of Nanostructured Al-Fe-Cr-Ti Alloys through Mechanical Alloying,” (with M. Zawrah), Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. A355, pp. 37-49, 2003. “Modeling of Selective Area Laser Deposition (SALD) and SALD Vapor Infiltration of Silicon Carbide,” (with K. Dai, J. Crocker and H. Marcus), Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 9, pp. 231-239, 2003. “Finite Element Analysis of Effects of the Laser Processed Bi-Material Component Size on Stresses and Distortion,” (with K. Dai), Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, Vol. 34A, pp. 1133-1145, 2003. “Thermal Stability of Nanostructured Al93Fe3Ti2Cr2 Alloys Prepared via Mechanical Alloying,” (with J. Villegas, H. Luo and D. Miracle), Acta Materialia, Vol 51, No. 9, pp. 2647-2663, 2003.


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2003-2004

Leon L. Shaw

Processing and Properties of Structural Nanomaterials, (with C. Suryanarayana and R. Mishra, eds.), The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, 222 pages, 2003.

“Microstructure-Property Relationships of Nanostructured Al-Fe-Cr-Ti Alloys,” (with H. Luo, J. Villegas and D. Miracle), in Nano and Microstructural Design of Advanced Materials, Elsevier, December 2003.


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2003-2004 Mark Aindow

“A Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of Dislocation Substructures in PLD-grown Epitaxial Films of (Ba,Sr)TiO3 on (001) LaAlO3,” (with I.B. Misirlioglu, A.L. Vasiliev, R. Ramesh and S.P. Alpay), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 784, pp. C2.7-1, 2004. “High-Resolution TEM Characterization of Carbon Aerogels as Catalyst Support,” (with D. Kang, Y. Zhang, C. Saquing and C. Erkey), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 800, pp. AA9.5-1, 2004. “Devitrification Mechanisms in Al-Y-Ni Glasses,” (with A.L. Vasiliev, M.J. Blackburn and T.J. Watson), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 806, pp. MM2.11-1, 2004. “TEM Studies of Devitrification Products in Al-Gd-Ni-(Fe) Alloys,” (with A.L. Vasiliev, M.J. Blackburn and T.J. Watson), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 806, pp. MM5.9-1, 2004. “Microstructure And Ternary Phases In Al-Rich Al-Y-Ni Alloys,” (with A.L. Vasiliev, M.J. Blackburn and T.J. Watson), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 806, pp. MM5.10-1, 2004.

S. Pamir Alpay

“A Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of Dislocation Substructures in PLD-grown Epitaxial Films of (Ba,Sr)TiO3 on (001) LaAlO3,” (with I.B. Misirlioglu, A.L. Vasiliev, M. Aindow and R. Ramesh), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 784, pp. 49-54, 2004. “Pyroelectric Properties of Ferroelectric Thin Films: Effect of Internal Stresses,” (with A. Sharma and Z.G. Ban), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 784, pp. 529-534, 2004.

Martin J. Blackburn

“Devitrification Mechanisms in Al-Y-Ni Glasses,” (with A.L. Vasiliev, M. Aindow and T.J. Watson), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 806, pp. MM2.11-1, 2004. “TEM Studies of Devitrification Products in Al-Gd-Ni-(Fe) Alloys,” (with A.L. Vasiliev, M. Aindow and T.J. Watson), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 806, pp. MM5.9-1, 2004. “Microstructure and Ternary Phases In Al-Rich Al-Y-Ni Alloys,” (with A.L. Vasiliev, M. Aindow and T.J. Watson), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Symposia, Vol. 806, pp. MM5.10-1, 2004.


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Harold D. Brody

“Solute Redistribution and Phase Appearance in As-cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg-Fe-Alloys,” (with M. Qian, F. Yi, D. Zhang and J.E. Morral), Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys, ASM International, pp. 69-78, 2003. “Solute Redistribution during the Solution Treatment of Cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg-Fe-Alloys,” (with M. Qian, S. Adibhatla, F. Yi, D. Zhang and J.E. Morral), Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys, ASM International, pp. 145-152, 2003.

Theodore Z. Kattamis

“Strength, Adherence and Tribological Properties of Ion-Implanted Hard TiN Coatings on AISI 4340 Low Alloy Steel,” (with S.M. Skolianos), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Coatings in Manufacturing Engineering, pp. 489-496, April 5-7, 2004.

Harris L. Marcus

“Influence of Particle Size Distribution on Defects in 2-D Colloidal Photonic Crystal Arrays in Surfaces and Interfaces in Nanostructured Materials and Trends in LIGA, Miniaturization, and Nanoscale Materials,” (with E. Geiss, S. Hou, B. Yang, and F. Papadimitrakopoulos), 2004 TMS Refereed Proceedings, pp. 213-220, 2004.

John E. Morral

“Solute Redistribution and Phase Appearance in As-cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg-Fe-Alloys,” (with H.D. Brody, M. Qian, F. Yi and D. Zhang), Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys, ASM International, pp. 69-78, 2003. “Solute Redistribution During the Solution Treatment of Cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg-Fe-Alloys,” (with H.D. Brody, M. Qian, S. Adibhatla, F. Yi, and D. Zhang), Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys, ASM International, pp. 145-152, 2003.

Leon L. Shaw

“Dependence of Microhardness on the Internal Strain of a Nanostructured Al-Fe-Cr-Ti Alloy, in Processing and Properties of Structural Nanomaterials,” (with H. Luo, J. Villegas and D. Miracle), Proceedings of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, pp. 53-59, November 2003. “Experiments and Modeling of the Surface Nanocrystallization and Hardening (SNH) Process in Processing and Properties of Structural Nanomaterials,” (with J. Villegas, K. Dai and P. Liaw), Proceedings of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, pp. 61-68, November 2003. “Surface Roughness Evolution in the Surface Nanocrystallization and Hardening (SNH) Process in Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials,” (with J. Villegas and K. Dai), Proceedings of ASM International, pp. 358-372, October 2003. “Processing and Properties of Mechanical Alloyed Al93Fe3Cr2Ti2 Alloys,” (with H. Luo, J. Villegas and D. Miracle), Materials Science Forum, pp. 2351-2356, 2003.


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“Control of the Cross Section Geometry of Extruded Dental Porcelain Slurries for Rapid Prototyping Applications,” (with J. Wang, H. Marcus and T. Cameron), Proceedings of the 14th Annual SFF Symposium, pp. 392-399, 2003. “Comparisons between Thermal Modeling and Experiments in Laser-Densified Dental Powder Bodies,” (with K. Dai and X. Li), Proceedings of the 14th Annual SFF Symposium, pp. 233-245, 2003.

Mei Wei

“Sintering Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Hydroxyapatite and Fluoride Substituted Hydroxyapatite,” Proceedings of the 29th Annual Meeting, Society for Biomaterials, pp. 339, 2003. “Effect of Concentration and Temperature on Hydroxyapatite Morphology,” (with C. Kothapalli, A. Vasiliev and M.T. Shaw), Proceedings of the 2003 MRS Fall Meeting, pp. F.5.7, 2003. “Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorine-Containing Hydroxyapatite by a pH-Cyclic Method,” (with H. Qu), Proceedings of the Transactions of 7th World Biomaterials Congress, pp. 104, 2004. “Effect of Concentration and Temperature on Hydroxyapatite Morphology,” (with C. Kothapalli), Proceedings of the Transactions of 7th World Biomaterials Congress, pp. 161, 2004.


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2003-2004

Mark Aindow

“Interfacial Structure and Processes in Lamellar TiAl-Based Alloys,” National Science Foundation, 7/1/00–6/30/04, $431,815. “Accelerated Insertion of Materials: Rotor Components,” (with co-PI: M. Blackburn), DARPA (sub-contract from Pratt & Whitney), 3/1/01-12/3/03, $341,000. “Structural Amorphous Metals,” (with co-PI: M. Blackburn), DARPA (sub-contract from Boeing), 10/3/01-9/10/04, $557,198. “NER: Nanochannel FETs and Quantum Dot Based Nonvolatile Memory Cells using Site-Specific and Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembly Techniques,” (with co-PIs: F.C. Jain, J. Ayers and F. Papadimitrakopoulos), National Science Foundation, 6/1/02–5/31/03, $100,000. “Applications of Biomechanically Compatible Pseudoelastic Beta Titanium Alloys in Orthopedic Devices,” (with co-PIs: M. Blackburn and S.P. Alpay), Connecticut Innovations and Memry Co., 8/1/02–7/31/04, $298,649. “Aerogel Based Catalysts for Hydrodesulfurization of Diesel for PEM Fuel Cells,” (with co-PI: C. Erkey), through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1/22/03-1/21/04, $85,000. “Propulsions Systems Prognosis,” DARPA (sub-contract from Pratt & Whitney), 4/1/04-9/30/07, $359,704.

S. Pamir Alpay

“Applications of Biomechanically Compatible Pseudoelastic Beta Titanium Alloys in Orthopedic Devices,” (with co-PIs: M. Blackburn and M. Aindow), Connecticut Innovations and Memry Co., 08/01/02-07/31/04, $298,649. “CAREER: Ferroelectric Multilayers, Superlattices, and Compositionally Graded Films,” National Science Foundation, 12/15/01-11/30/06, $517,164.

Martin J. Blackburn

“Accelerated Insertion of Materials: Rotor Components,” (with co-PI: M. Aindow), DARPA (sub-contract from Pratt & Whitney), 3/1/01–12/3/03, $341,000.

“Structural Amorphous Metals,” (with co-PI: M. Aindow), DARPA (sub-contract from Boeing), 10/3/01–9/10/04, $557,198.


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“Applications of Biomechanically Compatible Pseudoelastic Beta Titanium Alloys in Orthopedic Devices” (with co-PIs: M. Aindow and S.P. Alpay), Connecticut Innovations and Memry Co., 8/1/02–7/31/04, $298,649. “Low Cost Titanium,” Timet Corporation, 6/2/03-6/1/07, $113,908.

Harold D. Brody

“Solution Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys: Effect on Microstructure and Service Properties,” (with co-PI: J.E. Morral), Center for Heat Treating Excellence, 01/01/00-12/31/04, $325,107. “An Energy Saving Model for the Heat Treatment of Castings,” (with co-PIs: Y. Rong, J.E. Morral, and R. Sisson (WPI)), U.S. Department of Energy, 9/1/01-9/30/05, $742,647. ”Real-time Observation and Analysis of Dendritic Solidification in Alloys,” (with co-PIs: B. Li (UConn), D. Black (NIST), and A. Kazimirov (Cornell)), Distinguished Professorship Account, Provost, and National Synchrotron Laboratories, $36,000.

Maurice Gell

“Measurement of Three Critical Parameter as a Basis for a Simple Life Prediction Model,” (with co-PI: E. Jordan), U.S. Department of Energy-UTSR, 2/1/02-1/30/05, $480,000. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings Using a Novel Solution Spray Process,” (with co-PIs: E. Jordan, N. Padture and B. Cetegen), Office of Naval Research, 1/1/02-12/31/04, $1,000,000. “Advanced Thermal Barrier Coatings for Combustors,” U.S. Department of Energy/Solar Turbines, 9/00-4/04, $216,000. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings For Industrial Gas Turbine Engines Using A Novel Solution Precursor Plasma Spray Process,” (with co-PIs: N.P. Padture and E. Jordan), U.S. Department of Energy-UTSR, 7/1/03-6/30/06, $546,468.

Harris L. Marcus

“Center for Advanced Deployable Nanosensors,” (with co-PIs: F. Papadimitrakopoulos, B. Huey, J. Rusling and K. Noll), ARO, 9/1/02-7/31/05, $1,970,000. “Laser-assisted Solid Freeform Fabrication MFG of Micro/Meso ‘Photonic’ Crystals,” (with co-PI: F. Papadimitrakopoulos), Office of Naval Research, 03/01/00-08/31/03, $450,000.

John E. Morral

“Computational Modeling of Interdiffusion Microstructures,” (with co-PI: Y. Wang (OSU)), National Science Foundation, 05/01/02-04/30/05, $279,000. “A Multicomponent Subsurface Diffusion Routine,” U.S. Army Research Lab, 05/15/03-04/30/05, $90,000.

“An Energy Saving Model for the Heat Treatment of Castings,” (with co-PIs: H.D. Brody, and Y. Rong and R. Sisson (WPI)), U.S. Department of Energy, 09/1/02-08/31/06, $742,647.


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“Solution Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys: Effect on Microstructure and Service Properties,” (with co-PI: H.D. Brody), Center for Heat Treating Excellence, 01/01/00-12/31/04, $325,107.

Nitin P. Padture

“Advanced Thermal Barrier Coatings for Combustors,” (with co-PIs: M. Gell and E.H. Jordan), Solar Turbines, 9/1/00-8/31/03, $216,000. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings Using a Novel Solution Spray Process,” (with co-PIs: M. Gell, E.H. Jordan and B.M. Cetegen), Office of Naval Research, 01/01/02-12/31/04, $1,000,000. “Superior Thermal Barrier Coatings for Industrial Gas Turbine Engines,” (with co-PIs: M. Gell and E.H. Jordan), U.S. Department of Energy, 07/01/03-06/30/06, $546,468. “Microtubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 01/23/03-05/22/04, $75,000. “Processing and Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured Ceramics and Composites,” Office of Naval Research/MIT, 09/01/02-12/31/04, $105,000. “SGER: Engineered Nanowires and Devices,” National Science Foundation, 08/01/03-07/31/04, $60,000. “Controlled Fabrication and Microstructural-Mechanical Characterization of Advanced Liquid-Phase-Sintered SiC Ceramics,” (with co-PIs: F. Guiberteau, A.L. Ortiz, F. Cumbrera and A. Dominguez), Government of Spain, 12/28/01-12/27/04, $167,000.

Leon L. Shaw

“A Novel Surface Nanocrystallization and Hardening (SNH) Process for Improved Fatigue and Wear Resistance,” National Science Foundation, 09/01/02-08/31/05, $388,000. “Multi-Material Laser Densification for Dental Restorations,” National Science Foundation, 09/01/02-08/31/05, $360,000. “Novel High Performance, Low Cost, Polydisperse Carbon Black/Polymer Blend Composites for Bipolar Plates of Micro/Portable PEM Fuel Cells,” through the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 01/01/03-12/31/03, $75,000. “Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nanomaterials,” National Science Foundation, 09/01/03-08/31/05, $8,000.

Mei Wei

“Bioactive Implant Guided Supracrestal Bone Formation,” (with co-PIs: M. Freilich, L. Kuhn and D. Shafer), ITI Foundation, 06/01/04-05/31/06, $149,374. “Novel Partially Fluoride Substituted Hydroxyapatite Composite for Orthopedic Applications,” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 01/01/03-12/31/03, $19,953.


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METALLURGY & MATERIALS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AWARDS, HONORS, PATENTS

2003-2004

S. Pamir Alpay

Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, School of Engineering, University of Connecticut, 2004. Nitin P. Padture

“Functionally-Graded Materials and the Engineering of Tribological Resistance at Surfaces,” (with S. Suresh, A.E. Giannakopoulos, M. Olsson, R. Thampuran, O. Jorgensen and J. Jitcharoen), U.S. Patent Number 6,641,893, 2003.

Leon L. Shaw

Best Poster Award, “Comparisons Between Thermal Modeling and Experiments in Laser-Densified Dental Powder Bodies,” (with K. Dai and X. Li), 14th Annual SFF Meeting, the University of Texas, August 2003.

Mei Wei

K.C. Wong Fellowship, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2004.


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2003-2004 Mark Aindow

Presentations

“Use of HREM to Study the Reference Structures and Defect Content of FCC/BCC Interfaces in Engineering Alloys,” invited presentation, Frontiers of Electron Microscopy in Materials Science, Berkeley, CA, October 2003.

“A Novel Method for Preparation of Platinum-Nafion-Carbon Composites for PEM Fuel Cells,” (with Y. Zhang, D. Kang and C. Erkey), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Hydrodesulfurization of Model Diesel over Supported Platinum Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications,” (with S. Haji, Y. Zhang, D. Kang and C. Erkey), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Preparation of Platinum/Carbon Aerogel Electrocatalysts Using a Supercritical Deposition Method,” (with C.D. Saquing, D. Kang and C. Erkey), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Structural Characterization of Heterogeneous Supported Catalysts For PEM Fuel Cell Applications,” (with D. Kang, Y. Zhang, C.D. Saquing, S. Haji and C. Erkey), First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“Irrational Interface Structures and Orientation Relationships of Precipitates in a Duplex Stainless Steel,” (with R.C. Pond and H. Jiao), 2004 TMS Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, March 15-17, 2004.

“Hydrodesulfurization of Dibenzothiophene Catalyzed by Pt/Al2O3 for Fuel Cell Applications,” (with S. Haji, Y. Zhang, D. Kang and C. Erkey), 2004 Spring National Meeting of AIChE, New Orleans, LA, April 2004.

“Deep Desulfurization of Diesel by Adsorption on Carbon Aerogels,” (with Y. Zhang, S. Haji, D. Kang and C. Erkey, 2004 Spring National Meeting of AIChE, New Orleans, LA, April 2004.

“Role of Dislocations on the Physical Properties of Ferroelectric Thin Films,” (with I.B. Misirlioglu, A.L. Vasiliev and S.P. Alpay), 13th Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, Storrs, CT, April 2004

S. Pamir Alpay

Symposium Co-organizer, Multi-Ferroics and Graded Ferroelectrics, 16th International Symposium on Integrated Ferroelectrics, Gyeongju, Korea, April 2004. Session Chair, Multi-Ferroics and Graded Ferroelectrics, 16th International Symposium on Integrated Ferroelectrics, Gyeongju, Korea, April 2004.


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Session Chair, Electroceramics, 8th Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society - ECerS-2003, Istanbul, Turkey, July 2003. Presentations

“Polydomain Formation in Ferroelectric Films and Thermodynamic Modeling of Polarization-Graded Ferroelectrics,” invited presentation, 133rd TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Roytburd Symposium on Polydomain Structures: Domains in Ferroelectrics and Magnetics, Charlotte, NC, March 2004.

“Effect of Internal Stresses and Polarization Grading on the Physical Properties of Ferroelectric Thin Films,” invited presentation, Army Research Laboratories, Aberdeen, MD, November 2003.

“Effect of Internal Stresses on the Phase Transformation Characteristics and Physical Properties of Epitaxial Ferroelectric Films,” invited presentation, 204th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Symposium on Epitaxial Growth of Functional Oxides, Orlando, FL, October 2003.

“Dependence of the Dielectric and Pyroelectric Response of Ferroelectric Films on Internal Stresses,” invited presentation, XII International Materials Research Congress, Symposium on Ferro-Piezoelectricity, Cancun, Mexico, August 2003.

“Polarization-Graded Ferroelectric Systems and Thin Films,” invited presentation, 8th Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society, Symposium on Electro-ceramics, Istanbul, Turkey, July 2003.

“Nonlinear Pyroelectric Response in Epitaxial Ferroelectric Thin Films,” (with A. Sharma and Z.G. Ban), 13th Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, Storrs, CT, April 2004.

“Role of Dislocations on the Physical Properties of Ferroelectric Thin Films,” (with I.B. Misirlioglu, A.L. Vasiliev and M. Aindow), 13th Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, Storrs, CT, April 2004.

“Structural Changes during Phase Transitions in Perovskite Thin Films,” (with F. He, B.O. Wells, S.M. Shapiro, A. Clark and X.X. Xi), Annual American Physical Society March Meeting 2004, Montreal, Canada, March 2004.

“Optimization of Pyroelectric Properties of Ferroelectric Thin Films via Internal Stresses,” (with A. Sharma and Z.G. Ban), MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, December 2003.

“A Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of Dislocation Substructures in PLD-grown Epitaxial Films of (Ba,Sr)TiO3 on (001) LaAlO3,” (with I.B. Misirlioglu, A.L. Vasiliev, M. Aindow and R. Ramesh), MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, December 2003.

Harold D. Brody

UConn Representative to Council of Institutions, Universities Space Research Association. Science and Engineering Education Council, Universities Space Research Association.


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“Real-time Synchrotron Microradiography of Dendritic Solidification in Alloys,” invited presentation, (with B. Li), Cornell University, CHESS Journal Club, August 7, 2003.

“Engineering Models for Dendritic Solidification,” invited presentation, University of Pittsburgh, MSE Seminar Series, September 18, 2003.

“Solute Redistribution and Phase Appearance in As-cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg-Fe-Alloys,” invited presentation, (with M. Qian, F. Yi, D. Zhang and J.E. Morral), ASM International, Materials Congress, Pittsburgh, PA, October 17-20, 2003.

“Solute Redistribution during the Solution Treatment of Cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg-Fe-Alloys,” invited presentation, (with M. Qian, S. Adibhatla, F. Yi, D. Zhang, H.D. Brody and J.E. Morral), ASM International, Materials Congress, Pittsburgh, PA, October 17-20, 2003.

“Progress on an Integrated Heat Treatment Model,” invited presentation, (with Y.K. Rong, R. Sisson and J.E. Morral), Center for Heat Treating Excellence, Fall Membership Meeting, Worcester, MA, November 8, 2003.

“Progress on an Integrated Heat Treatment Model,” invited presentation, (with Y.K. Rong, R. Sisson and J.E. Morral), Center for Heat Treating Excellence, Spring Membership Meeting, Worcester, MA, May 8, 2004.

“Development of an Integrated Heat Treatment Model,” invited presentation, (with Y.K. Rong, R. Sisson and J.E. Morral), Department of Energy Program Industry Focus Group, Wixom, MI, November 24, 2003.

“Effect of Quench Rate on PFZ Width in 7XXX Aluminum Alloys,” (for D.S. McKenzie, Houghton), Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys, Materials Solutions Conference 2003.

Harris L. Marcus

Co-organizer, Connecticut Nanotech Initiative’s Fall Symposium, Storrs, CT, October 2003. Co-organizer and Co-Editor, Proceedings, “Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium - 2003,” Austin, TX, August 2003.

Presentations

“Studies on Slurry Extrusion for Dental Restoration: Electrostatic Double Layer Approach,” (with J.W. Wang, X.X. Li, L.L. Shaw and T.B. Cameron), 14th Annual SFF Symposium, The University of Texas, August 2003.

“Leucite Phase Changes in Laser-Densified Dental Porcelains,” (with X.-X. Li, J.-W. Wang, L.L. Shaw and T.B. Cameron), 14th Annual SFF Symposium, University of Texas, August 2003.


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John E. Morral

Presentations

“On the Formation of a β Layer in γ+ β Diffusion Couples and Diffusion Paths with Horns,” invited presentation, NIST Workshop, Gaithersburg, MD, September 16, 2003.

“Solving the Mystery of Zigzag Diffusion Paths,” invited presentation, Center for Materials Research, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, November 23, 2003.

“Microstructural Changes in High Temperature MCrAlY Coatings,” invited presentation, ASM Columbus Chapter meeting, March 10, 2004.

“Multicomponent, Multiphase Diffusion with One Fast Diffuser,” invited presentation, Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen, MD, May 15, 2004.

”Computational Design of Oxidation Resistant Niobium Alloys,” TMS Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, March 15, 2004.

Nitin P. Padture

Principal Editor, Journal of Materials Research. Associate Editor, Journal of the American Ceramic Society. Session Chair: Sosman Award Lecture, Annual Meeting of the American Ceramic Society, Indianapolis, IN, April 2004. Member, International Advisory Committee, EnCeram’04, Osaka, Japan, May 2004. Presentations

“Highly Durable Solution-Precursor Plasma-Sprayed TBCs,” invited presentation, Engineering Foundation Conference on Thermal/Environmental Barrier Coatings, Irsee, Germany, August 2003.

“Next Generation Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coatings,” invited presentation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, September 2003.

“Advanced Thermal Barrier Coatings,” invited presentation, South Carolina Institute of Energy Studies at Clemson University, Clemson, SC, October 2003.

“Advanced Ceramic Coatings,” invited presentation, International Ceramic Congress, Chennai, India, January 2004.

“Contact-Damage-Resistant Ceramics,” invited presentation, IXth National Congress of Mechanical Properties of Materials, Huelva, Spain, June 2004.

“Next Generation Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coatings,” invited seminar, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, January 2004.


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Leon L. Shaw

Member, Executive Committee, ASM Nanomaterials Task Force. Vice Chair, ASM-MSCTS Materials Synthesis & Processing Committee. Member, Committee, Engineering Ceramics Division of ACerS. Member, TMS/ASM Composite Materials Committee. Member, TMS Powder Metallurgy Committee. Member, TMS Mechanical Metallurgy Committee. Member, Executive Committee, Hartford Chapter of ASM International. Organizer, Symposium on “Processing and Properties of Structural Nanomaterials,” 2003 TMS Fall Meeting, Chicago, IL, November 2003. Presentations

“Lattice Microstrain and Grain Boundary Structure in a Nanocrystalline Al Alloy Prepared via Mechanical Alloying,” invited presentation, (with A.L. Vasiliev and A.L. Ortiz), Symposium on Surface and Interfaces in Nanostructured Materials in the TMS 2004 Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, March 14-18, 2004.

“Thermal Stability of Nanostructured Al-Fe-Cr-Ti Alloys Prepared via Mechanical Alloying,” invited presentation, (with J. Villegas, H. Luo and D. Miracle), THERMEC’2003: International Conference on Processing & Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, Leganes, Madrid, Spain, July 7-11, 2003.

“Slurry Extrusion and Laser Densification in Rapid Prototyping for Dental Restoration,” invited presentation, (with X.-X. Li and J.-W. Wang), Symposium on Powder Materials: Current Research and Industrial Practices in the 2003 TMS Fall Meeting, Chicago, IL, November 9-12, 2003.

“Surface Roughness Evolution in the Surface Nanocrystallization and Hardening (SNH) Process,” invited presentation (with J. Villegas and K. Dai), 12th International Symposium on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials: XII at the ASM 2003 Materials Solutions Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 13-16, 2003.

“A Novel Concept of Carbon-Filled Polymer Blends for Applications of PEM Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates,” (with M. Wu), 1st International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment, Storrs, CT, March 7-10, 2004.

“A Study of the Surface Nanocrystallization and Hardening Process for Improved Fatigue Resistance of C-2000,” (with W. Yuan, P.K. Liaw, C. Stenphens, R. McDaniel, H. Tian, D. Fielden, J.C. Villegas and D.L. Klarstrom), Symposium of R.J. Arsenault Symposium on Materials Testing and Evaluation in TMS 2004 Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, March 14-18, 2004.


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“Strengthening Mechanisms of Surface Nanocrystalline and Hardening Process,” (with J. Villegas, K. Dai, Z. Stone and P. Liaw), Symposium on Ultrafine Grained Materials in the TMS 2004 Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, March 14-18, 2004.

“Effects of Internal Strains on the Hardness of Nanostructured Al-Fe-Cr-Ti Alloys,”(with H. Luo, J. Villegas and D. Miracle), Symposium on Processing and Properties of Structural Nanomaterials in the 2003 TMS Fall Meeting, Chicago, IL, November 9-12, 2003.

“Experiments and Modeling of the Surface Nanocrystallization and Hardening (SNH) Process,” (with J. Villegas, K. Dai and P. Liaw), Symposium on Processing and Properties of Structural Nanomaterials in the 2003 TMS Fall Meeting, Chicago, IL, November 9-12, 2003.

“Low Cost, High Performance WC/Co Derived from Nanostructured Powders,” (with H. Luo), Symposium on Cemented Carbides and Related Hard Materials – Past, Present and Future at the ASM 2003 Materials Solutions Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 13-16, 2003.

“Processing of Carbon-Black-Filled Polymers for Bipolar Plates of PEM Fuel Cells,” (with M. Wu and H. Luo), Symposium on Fuel Cells: Materials, Processing, and Manufacturing Technologies at the ASM 2003 Materials Solutions Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 13-16, 2003.

“Studies on Slurry Extrusion for Dental Restoration: Electrostatic Double Layer Approach,” (with J.W. Wang, X.X. Li, H.L. Marcus and T.B. Cameron), 14th Annual SFF Symposium, The University of Texas, August 2003.

“Leucite Phase Changes in Laser-Densified Dental Porcelains,” (with X.-X. Li, J.-W. Wang, H.L. Marcus and T.B. Cameron), 14th Annual SFF Symposium, The University of Texas, August 2003.

Mei Wei

Session Chair, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-21, 2004. Presentations

“Ceramic, Metal and Composite for Human Body Repair,” invited seminar, SPE, RTC, and ASM joint meeting, October 2003.

“Electrophoretic Coating of Hydroxyapatite on Metallic Substrates,” invited seminar, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, March 2004.

“Sintering Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Hydroxyapatite and Fluoride Substituted Hydroxyapatite,” 29th Annual Meeting, Society for Biomaterials, May 2003.

“Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorine-Containing Hydroxyapatite by a pH-Cyclic Method,” 7th World Biomaterials Congress, May 2004.

“Effect of Concentration and Temperature on Hydroxyapatite Morphology,” 7th World Biomaterials Congress, May 2004.


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TAYLOR L. BOOTH ENGINEERING CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004 The mission of the Booth Engineering Center for Advanced Technology (BECAT) is to provide the University with a physical and intellectual environment to foster advanced, interdisciplinary and visionary research applications and outreach. In particular, recognizing the rapid technology change within engineering, the increasing interdisciplinary nature of engineering, and the complex technological infrastructure required to support engineering research, it is the mission of BECAT:

To facilitate research in engineering and relevant associated disciplines, and to foster excellence in these research activities;

To be a catalyst for interdisciplinary research across engineering departments and associated disciplines;

To develop and foster a collaborative research atmosphere and a culture of excellence in which research scientists from the sectors of industry, academia, and national laboratories interact to provide visionary and cross-fertilization of ideas and approaches;

To acquire and maintain equipment and infrastructure necessary to pursue excellence in research;

To provide an administrative environment for grant preparation, submission, and management for faculty engaged in Center activities; and

To adopt and foster a proactive outreach and technology transfer policy. The Director and Associate Director of BECAT report to the Dean of Engineering. The support staff, responsible for providing the services necessary to carry out the mission of BECAT, includes software and hardware specialists and administrative support personnel. The research staff, on the other hand, is composed of faculty, visiting researchers, graduate assistants and undergraduate students. BECAT has been actively supporting research, applications, and outreach through cost-sharing, technical support, and investments in new research areas (startup packages, laboratory enhancements, etc.). Highlights of BECAT activities for the 2003-2004 academic year include: aggressive pursuit and support of group and center-wide proposals; success in gaining strong funding for research activities, with 89 externally funded grants and contracts totaling about $10.5 million; continued development of our GRID/Cluster-based computing facility for advanced scientific computing; enhancement of the operations of our Depot campus facilities; increased faculty involvement as leaders in professional organizations; and integration of the School’s massive EDS software grant into the research community. FACILITIES AND SERVICES

BECAT Research Laboratories BECAT consists of 25 laboratories located either within various departments or at the main BECAT complex of about 17,000 sq. ft. renovated area of Level A of the Homer Babbidge Library. These laboratories are organized in the following major thrusts: Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence; Distributed Computation and Information Systems; Manufacturing Systems; System Optimization in Centralized or Distributed Environments; Signal, Data, and Image Processing; Optical Computing; Biomedical Computing; Civil Engineering Computing; Psychology Computing; Thermo-Mechanical Processing and Manufacturing; Heat Transfer; Precision Design, Manufacturing, and Grinding; and Optoelectronics.


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Depot Campus Locations

As a result of the merger of BRC and ATI, BECAT now oversees two off-campus facilities. The Longley Building consists of lab areas and graduate, faculty, and administrative offices. It houses research on precision design, manufacturing, and grinding. In addition, there are two companies that lease Longley space: Inframat/U.S. Nanocorp, which develops nano-structured ceramic coatings; and OSCI, Inc., which designs optoelectronic systems. Also located in Longley is a JEOL 840A Scanning Electron Microscope, currently being moved and calibrated in a newly renovated space. The second Depot Campus facility is located in the Merritt Building and houses a state-of-the-art clean room for optoelectronics research and offices for graduate students and staff. Grid Computing Research

This year, we continued to develop our grid computing facility for large-scale scientific computation. Grid computing is an abstraction by which clusters of loosely coupled computers in a distributed system can be treated as a single virtual machine. This computing infrastructure provides a platform for ubiquitous execution of computation intensive applications. Grids allow researchers, across a wide range of academic fields, to acquire on-demand supercomputing power that can be used to explore a variety of compute intensive problems, and is expected to eliminate both distance and time barriers by providing a framework for supercomputing over the Internet. Currently, the BECAT Cluster/GRID is up and running and consists of up to 32 nodes (mostly Pentium-III 550 Mhz CPUs, 384 MB RAM) running RedHat Linux with a total storage (of more than) 256 T Byte, and these nodes are interconnected through 100MB fast-Ethernet switches and other networking/infrastructure devices (e.g. KVM switches). The BECAT Cluster supports: Grid middleware (Globus from Argonne National Laboratory), Cluster Scheduling and Resource Management systems (Condor from the University of Wisconsin, OpenPBS from NASA, OpenMosix from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem), and Parallel programming libraries (MPI, PVM). In addition, the BECAT technical staff provides technical assistance, training, and workshops on parallel and distributed computing to the School of Engineering. Our goal is to offer a new perspective on how faculty and students can succeed in using the Grid/Cluster environment to solve their challenging research problems. Moreover, we are investigating the possibility of interfacing the BECAT Grid/cluster with the National Super Computing Grid through the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) to provide BECAT researchers with a terminals access to supercomputer-grade power. Service and Support The BECAT technical staff not only provides general computer support to the BECAT community but also specializes in a selected set of operating systems and hardware platforms. We work closely with the Engineering Computing Services and offer the following technical service and support to BECAT members inside and outside the School of Engineering:

General PC support, including computer installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting; Assistance in setting up and maintaining UNIX/Linux systems, covering selected operating

systems including Solaris, HPUX and Linux with different flavors (RedHat, Debian, SuSE, Mandrake, etc.) and different hardware platforms including Intel, Sparc, and RISC;

Setting up a local lightweight network intrusion detection system, regularly scanning the BECAT network, and offering recommendations on securing Windows/UNIX/Linux systems;

Installation and maintenance of major research applications on Unix/Windows servers, including Cadence, Synopsis, Ansoft Maxwell, Silvaco, Matlab, Flexsim, and ArcInfo;

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Installation and maintenance of the BECAT Beowulf Cluster and a new Aspen AMD-based Cluster;

Providing advice to BECAT members on computer hardware/software selection, including equipment for new clusters;

Managing IP addresses for servers, workstations, PCs, and network printers moving into and out of the BECAT HBL area; and

Installation and maintenance of a new BECAT web server with advanced functionalities. STAFFING UPDATE

In addition to Director Peter Luh, the BECAT organizational structure consists of an Associate Director, Dr. Eugene Santos, Jr.; Administrative Coordinator, Ms. Sandi Lizee; Administrative Services Specialist, Ms. Karen Slater; Secretary, Ms. Elizabeth Moore; Technical Support Peng Li and Shikui Yan; and undergraduate student support. Fifty-six faculty members are affiliated with BECAT and several had Research Specialists working with them this year, including Jae-Guan Nam, Ravi Nori, Vicky Hsin-Wei Wang and Jeffrey Maddox working with Dong-Guk Shin of CSE; Nan Guang Chen working with Quing Zhu of ECE; Weidong Feng working with Peter Luh of ECE; and Shahid Farooqi working with Robin Cote of Physics.


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CONNECTICUT GLOBAL FUEL CELL CENTER ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004

The Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center began in 2001 as a partnership between the University of Connecticut School of Engineering, Connecticut Innovations Inc., and Connecticut industry. With a dedicated (16,000 sq. ft.) building, dedicated chaired faculty positions, staff and state-of-the-art facilities, the Center is quickly becoming a leader in research, development, and commercial deployment of fuel cell engineering and technology. The Center builds on a strong existing core of excellence at the University of Connecticut in research and development of fuel cells and related technologies concerned with renewable energy and a sustainable environment. The scope of the Center includes systems-to-science pure and applied research in fuel cell design and manufacturing, development, materials, fuels and reforming, and integration. Major thrusts in proton exchange membrane (PEM) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) science and technology are complemented by active efforts for molten carbonate, phosphoric acid, and other fuel cell types, and by efforts in micro- and micro-miniature fuel cell systems. PERSONNEL UPDATES

This past spring, Professor Ken Reifsnider, the Pratt & Whitney Chair in Design & Reliability, was elected to the National Academy of Engineers and assumed the Directorship of the Fuel Cell Center. During the fall of 2003, Dr. Frano Barbir joined the Fuel Cell Center as Professor-in-Residence. Prior to this Dr. Barbir was the Director of Research and Development and Chief Scientist at Proton Energy Systems in Wallingford, CT. In that capacity, he was in charge of developing fuel cell stacks and systems, and planning all research and development activities for fuel cells and electrolyzers. Prior to his position at Proton Energy Systems, Dr. Barbir served as the Vice President of Technology and Chief Scientist at Energy Partners in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Barbir has authored or co-authored more than 100 publications, mostly on fuel cells and hydrogen energy. Dr. Barbir is the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy and is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems. Also during the fall of 2003, Trent Molter joined the Fuel Cell Center as Research Scientist and Business Development Officer. Mr. Molter has been active in fuel cell research and technical development, as well as fuel cell business development. He is an original co-founder of Proton Energy Systems. Mr. Molter has extensive experience in developing new materials for both proton exchange membrane and solid oxide fuel cells and for electrolyzers. Mr. Molter has over 15 U.S. patents in the field of electrochemistry and has over 20 patents pending. FUEL CELL RESEARCH PROGRAMS

A congressional earmark totaling more than $3 million from the Department of Defense was the focus for the Center during 2003 and 2004. This effort involved 38 faculty members from the School of Engineering, three from the Department of Chemistry and one from Biology & Life Sciences. Research conducted under this earmark covered a wide range of topics (reformation, material development, diagnostic development and modeling) and technologies (proton exchange membrane fuel cells and solid oxide fuel cells).


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A subsequent congressional earmark, totaling over $1 million, was awarded in the spring of 2004 from the Department of Defense. This effort will leverage knowledge gained in the prior research activities and will result in the development of three small prototype fuel cells. Research activities also included a number of programs over the past year with industrial partners such as: UTC Fuel Cells, Proton Energy Systems, FuelCell Energy, Lilliputian Systems, Aerogel Composites and GenCell. FACILITIES AND SERVICES

During the past year, the test service laboratory began to take shape as a scanning electron microscope and additional PEM test stands were acquired and installed. The service laboratory will allow the fuel cell center to offer testing capability for early stage PEMFC, SOFC and MCFC prototype stacks and systems. This service will be valuable both for internal research activities and in servicing external clients who require third party objective analysis. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

In the spring, the Center sponsored the highly successful First International Conference on Fuel Cell Development and Deployment. The conference was attended by over 350 leaders in the area of fuel cells representing industry, academia, national labs and government. Over 100 oral presentations were given along with 50 poster presentations. The highlight of the conference was the presentation of the inaugural Francis T. Bacon Achievement Award to Dr. Hans Maru, Executive Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer at FuelCell Energy in Danbury, CT. This award was presented in recognition of Dr. Maru’s contributions to the field over the past 20 years. Nigel Sammes, UTC Chair Professor in Fuel Cell Technology, is Editor-in-chief of the newly announced ASME International Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology, and Associate Editor is Ken Reifsnider. This unique fuel cell journal provides the Center with another important mechanism to contribute to the growth of the community at large. The first edition is scheduled for publication in the summer of 2004. In addition, the Fuel Cell Center is engaged in a number of education and outreach programs. This spring, the center hosted 75 ninth graders from J.A. Foran High School in Connecticut. The visit provided the students an opportunity to augment their science curriculum with real life demonstrations of electrolyzers and fuel cells. Two senior design projects were also completed at the undergraduate level and involved engineering students from the departments of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Civil & Environmental Engineering. These programs were sponsored by Rogers Corporation and UTC Fuel Cells. Finally, the Center funded more than 70 students on various fuel cell research programs as they pursued their graduate education.


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CONNECTICUT TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004 The Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI) is a multidisciplinary unit connecting many academic disciplines at the university in seeking to solve transportation-related challenges and problems. CTI has a particularly strong cooperative working arrangement with the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Currently, CTI has three primary faculty members, and eight additional faculty who conduct research in association with the Institute. CTI has three administrative staff who work with all programs, three technology transfer professionals, five full-time research staff and two part-time research staff. The support and funding for numerous graduate students is handled by CTI, including research assistantships and scholarships.

In September 2003, Dr. Lisa Aultman-Hall was appointed for a three-year term as director. One of Dr. Aultman-Hall’s main foci has been a comprehensive strategic planning effort. This collaborative effort started in spring 2003 with internal staff planning meetings. A Peer Exchange held in June 2003 included five national transportation center leaders and finally concluded with further internal planning sessions this year. CTI staff drafted a new strategic plan that was recently reviewed by the CTI faculty advisory committee for the Dean. In addition, for the first time, CTI will produce its own annual report in July 2004 for distribution within the region and transportation research sector. This report will make use of newly established performance measures to document all CTI activities, including those of associated faculty. Constituents of CTI continued to be very visible and active within the northeast region for important transportation activities. The Institute manages a series of programs in collaboration with officials throughout the State and New England. The following programs operate within CTI: the Connecticut Advanced Pavement Laboratory (CAP Lab), the Connecticut Technology Transfer (T2) Center, the Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program (CCHRP), and the New England Transportation Consortium (NETC). The current research and educational projects at CTI are funded by a diverse set of agencies: Connecticut Department of Transportation, CT Transit, National Science Foundation (NSF), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the New England University Transportation Center (NEUTC) and the states of Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts through the New England Transportation Consortium. The research topics are also diverse, ranging from safety, pavement design, structural bridge monitoring and freight transportation planning to air quality and context-sensitive solutions. CTI is experiencing a period of significant growth. During 2003, a program development project funded by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) was a critical impetus for growth and provided resources to ensure opportunities for development were maximized. Indeed, the conditions were ideal to pursue CTI research and service growth under a new Institute director, and this development project provided the focus and resources to seize the opportunities available to CTI. These opportunities included:

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The addition of faculty members in transportation-related fields; ConnDOT’s substantial investment of capital equipment for the CAP Lab; Increased regional leadership through NETC and other programs.

Growth at CTI is demonstrated in several ways:

Between FY ‘03 and FY ‘04, the grant-funded research managed through CTI increased from $1.2 million to $1.7 million;

The number of grants grew from 26 to 35 between FY ‘03 and FY ’04; The number of individual principal investigators whose grants and contracts were processed

through CTI grew from 10 to 14 between FY ‘02 and FY ’04; Two new research engineers and one computer programmer were added to the staff this year.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Connecticut Technology Transfer (T2) Center Program Provided 39 workshops to 3,500 participants Hosted the Technology Transfer Expo on campus for 650 visitors Co-hosted the Construction Career Day for 1,200 high school juniors and seniors Created a new online resource library Established a new Safety Town loan program. This program is designed to teach elementary

school children various aspects of pedestrian safety, bicycle safety and school bus safety Established a formal training and outreach alliance with the Connecticut Occupational Safety &

Health Administration. This alliance, focusing on safety, represents the first public sector agreement with this agency

One of four centers nationally to participate in the development of National Local Technical Assistance Program performance measures for the Federal Highway Administration

Hosted the May 3-5, 2004 Women in Engineering Leadership Summit Connecticut Advanced Pavement Laboratory (CAP Lab) Conducted high profile research with the Department of Transportation and industry to

determine the accuracy and measurement techniques for pavement quality assurance and contractor payment programs

Presented certificate and educational programs to 150 transportation technicians and consultants from throughout the region

Conducted research investigating temperature differentials occurring in HMA pavements at the time construction

Developed Superpave® mix design procedure to be used with Hot In-Place Recycling paving process

Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program Funded research to evaluate the particulate matter emissions from CT TRANSIT’s new hybrid

diesel electric buses Funded unique research on shared-use path safety for bicycles, pedestrians and other users on

trails Continued modeling efforts to improve the truck portion of the statewide traffic model Funded research to develop and demonstrate new rheological characterization methods that

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A multidisciplinary team of researchers created a Best Practices Guide for Context Sensitive Design

New England Transportation Consortium This program coordinates approximately $2.4 million in transportation research at the Consortium’s member New England state universities. This sum is in addition to the CTI totals listed above. The following are some research projects currently underway that are coordinated through this program:

An Investigation of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites as Alternative Materials for

Transportation Applications; University of Connecticut. An Evaluation of the Performance and Effectiveness of Thin Pavements Using Geogrids and

Drainage Geocomposites in a Cold Region; University of Maine, Orono. A Synthesis of Current Practice of the Use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Products in New

England’s Transportation Infrastructure and the Development of a Strategy for Increased Use; University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

A Study of the Calibration of Traffic Simulation Models for Inclement Weather Conditions with Applications to Arterial Coordinated Traffic Signal Systems; University of Vermont.

An Evaluation of a Field Permeameter as a Quality Control Indicator for Longitudinal Joints in Asphalt Pavements; University of New Hampshire.


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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004

Biomedical engineering activities at UConn have a rich 35-year history of success and accomplishment. The Biomedical Engineering program (BME) is located at the main campus in Storrs and the UCHC in Farmington. The School of Engineering offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in biomedical engineering (BME), and participates in the sequential BME B.S.-to-MD/DMD degree program. The BME program officially started the BME B.S. degree program in 2001, and graduated two B.S. students at the end of our first year, four students at the end of our second year and five students at the end of our third year. Currently, there are approximately 120 BME undergraduate students. Admissions for 2004-2005 are up from the previous year with approximately 50 incoming students. Dr. Ion Mandoiu (Bioinformatics) joined the BME faculty in 2003-04. Dr. John Enderle continues to serve as the BME Program Director and the Editor-in-Chief of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine. In Spring 2004, the BME program moved in to the renovated Bronwell Building. All undergraduate BME labs are located in three large laboratories in the Bronwell Building: Biomechanics and Biomaterials are in room 215, Senior Design is in room 213 and Biomeasurements and the freshman Biomedical Engineering Lab are located in room 212. All of the undergraduate labs are based on virtual instruments using National Instruments hardware and LabView. The Freshman Biomedical Engineering Lab received a large donation from Paul and Mary Mali for the purchase of seven Biopac Workstations, allowing entering students to work with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. The objectives of UConn’s undergraduate curriculum in Biomedical Engineering (BME) are: (1) To provide a sound foundation in the areas of mathematics, physical and life sciences, engineering science and design, communications, humanities and social sciences; and to foster a world view of the biomedical engineer’s role in society. (2) To impart professional attitudes and encourage an awareness of social and ethical responsibilities. (3) To provide an up-to-date technical education in biomedical engineering with emphasis on synthesis, analysis, and design, so that the graduate may proceed to an entry-level position in the biomedical profession or continue to graduate studies in engineering, medical school, dental school, or related fields. The goal of the biomedical engineering graduate program is to provide students the interdisciplinary training in biological and medical sciences, physical sciences, and engineering necessary to solve complex problems. Faculty members from engineering, biomedical sciences, materials sciences, chemistry, physics, medicine and dental medicine form an interdisciplinary graduate degree program that spans the University of Connecticut campuses in Storrs and at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. Biomedical engineering embraces the following research areas: biochemical engineering, bioinstrumentation, bioinformatics, biomaterials, biomechanics, biomedical imaging/biosignal processing, biosensors, biotechnology, cellular and tissue engineering, clinical engineering, ergonomics, physiological systems modeling, neurobiology, rehabilitation engineering. Approximately 10 graduate courses are offered each semester in biomedical engineering. Besides the traditional M.S. program, a two-year 30-credit hour Clinical Engineering Internship M.S. program permits graduate students to gain an in-depth exposure to medical technology in the following medical institutions: Hartford Hospital, The University of Connecticut Health Center, UMass General


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Hospital in Worcester, West Haven VA Medical Center, and the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. In addition, the program offers a BME Industrial Engineering Internship that permits graduate students to gain in-depth exposure to the conception, design and manufacturing of health care products. During the academic year 2003-2004, the program graduated seven M.S. degree students. The BME graduate program has approximately 45 master’s degree students and 25 Ph.D. candidates. Seventy-five percent of the graduate students are full-time, and approximately 85% of the full-time students are supported via graduate assistantships. The BME program is part of the sequential B.S. + M.D. program, one of several that provide selected students guaranteed admission to the UConn Health Center, providing that:

All academic standards and contingencies (including maintaining a 3.2 GPA throughout the undergraduate years) are fulfilled to the satisfaction of either medical or dental schools at the UCHC; and

The Student successfully completes the B.S. degree program in Biomedical Engineering. Students must apply for this special program when applying for admission to UConn and the School of Engineering. The student chapters of the Biomedical Engineering Society and the IEEE-EMBS Student Club are quite active and promote a seminar series, plant trips and fund raisers. BME FACULTY

The following faculty (with areas of specialization) are members of the BME Program: Douglas Adams (Biomechanics, Rehabilitation), John Bennett Jr. (Biomechanics, Biofluid Dynamics), Leslie Bernstein (Auditory System, Physiological Modeling), James D. Bryers (Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials), William Chapple (Neuroscience, Physiological Modeling), Thomas Chen (Biotechnology), Martin Cherniack (Ergonomics, Epidemiology), Christian Davis (Biomechanics, Biomaterials), Dipak K. Das (Physiolgical Modeling, Cardiovascular Systems), John Enderle (Biocontrols, Physiological Modeling, Oculomotor System, Signal Processing), Mary Ann Epstein (Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiological Modeling), John Erkey (Biochemical Engineering), Monty Escabi (Biocontrols, Physiological Modeling, Signal Processing, Auditory System), Pouran Faghri (Rehabilitation Engineering), Martin Fox (Devices, Imaging, Medical Informatics, Ultrasound), A. Jon Goldberg (Biomaterials), Ian Greenshields (Bioinformatics, Imaging), Kazem Kazerounian (Biomechanics), Duck Kim (Auditory System, Physiological Modeling), Herbert Koenig (Biomechanics), Donald Kreutzer (Cellular and Tissue Engineering), Liisa Kuhn (Biomaterials and Cell & Tissue Engineering), James Ligas (Respiratory Mechanics), Les Loew (Imaging), Ion Mandoiu (Bioinformatics), Andrew Moiseff (Neuroscience, Physiological Modeling), Mary Lynn Newport (Biomaterials), Robert Northrop (Emeritus, Instrumentation, Biocontrols, Physiological Modeling), Nejat Olgac (Biomechanics), Douglas Oliver (Anatomy), Donald Peterson (Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Rehabilitation), Carol Pilbeam (Pharmacology, Physiological Modeling), Mansoor Sarfarazi (Bioinformatics, Cellular and Tissue Engineering), Dong-Guk Shin (Bioinformatics), Richard Simon (Bioinformatics, Signal Processing), Ranjan Srivastava (Biochemical Engineering), David Waitzman (Physiological Modeling and Neural Systems Engineering), Nicholas Warren (Ergonomics), Mei Wei (Biomaterials), Robert Weiss (Biomaterials), Charles Wolgemuth (Bioinformatics), Thomas K. Wood (Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology), Quing Zhu (Bioinstrumentation, Biosensors, Imaging, Ultrasound). Research interests of the faculty include the following areas: Artificial Organs, Biochemistry, Bioelectric Phenomenon, Bioinstrumentation, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Biomimetics, Biosensors,


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Biosignal Processing, Biotechnology, Cellular Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Drug Delivery Systems, Gait Analysis, Medical Imaging, Medical Informatics, Pharmokinetics, Physiological Modeling, Rehabilitation Engineering, Tissue Engineering and Molecular Engineering. The BME faculty are leaders in their field, have published extensively in scholarly journals and proceedings, are significantly involved in their professional societies, and receive significant financial support from industry, foundations and government funding agencies like the NIH, NSF and the Whitaker Foundation. Details on publications, service and external research support are listed in the faculty home departments.


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2003-2004 STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

The Environmental Engineering Program (ENVE) has 11 M.S. and 21 Ph.D. graduate students and 17 undergraduate ENVE majors. Seven new undergraduate students were admitted as environmental engineering majors for fall 2004. The majority of graduate students are full-time and financially supported. During the year, the ENVE program graduated two M.S. students, one Ph.D. student and one environmental engineering undergraduate in may 2004. Thirty-nine full graduate applications were received: of these, 17 were offered admission into the program and five have accepted admission, bringing our projected total of graduate students to 27 for fall 2004. A team of ENVE and CEE undergraduates won the first-ever Metcalf & Eddy environmental engineering design competition. The winning team of Brian Canterbury, Dan Adanti, Jocelyn Michelini, Russell Ward, Haley Busch and Carlos Rexach beat out the other UConn team, which earned second place, and teams from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Smith College. Both UConn teams were supervised by Dr. Barth Smets of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE). FACULTY

Detailed activities of the ENVE faculty can be found in the annual reports of their home departments. An indicator of their high level of collective scholarly activity is reflected in the more than 40 journal articles and book chapters written by our nine faculty members during the last year. CEE Associate Professor Lanbo Liu joins us in July 2004. Dr. Liu was formerly with the University of Connecticut Geology & Geophysics Department, which was disbanded by the University in spring 2004. Dr. Liu brings expertise in geophysics focusing on wave propagation and ground penetrating radar for subsurface characterization. He will offer courses in Environmental Geophysics and Engineering Geology, filling in important knowledge gaps. Dr. Liu’s strong collaboration with the Geophysics branch of the U.S. Geological Survey will enhance opportunities for collaboration and student training. The ENVE program lost two faculty members. Dr. George Hoag, professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), left the University in the spring; and Dr. Smets resigned in June to accept a faculty position in Denmark. Across the program, external funding continues at an all-time high with expenditures in excess of $2 million and active extramural grants totaling more than $10 million, including prestigious national research awards such as NSF Early Career Development (CAREER) Awards. Our ENVE faculty hold many positions of administrative authority. Dr. Joe Helble holds the position of Department Head of Chemical Engineering, and Dr. Kenneth Noll of Molecular & Cellular Biology is Chair of the graduate program in Microbiology. Dr. Fred Ogden, associate professor of CEE, serves on the board of directors of the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI), a consortium of 88 research universities seeking to establish a national network of hydrologic observatories. Dr. Dani Or, graduate director of the ENVE program, holds several posts with the Soil Science Society of America and serves on the organizing committee for the Gordon Conference on Flow in Porous Media. Dr. Baki Cetegen of Mechanical Engineering (ME) is a member of the


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Combustion Institute’s executive board; Dr. Smets co-organized and chaired an NSF/Department of Energy sponsored workshop on “Horizontal Gene Flow in Microbial Communities.” Dr. Helble has appointments in the American Association for Aerosol Research and recently was selected a REVELLE Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science; this fellowship provides Dr. Helble with opportunities to work on Environmental Policy issues at the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government in Washington, DC. Dr. Jim Fenton (ChE) serves on numerous committees of the Electrochemical Society and Dr. Emmanouil Anagnostou (CEE) serves on NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission peer review committee and the International Precipitation Conference Steering Committee. Dr. Nelly Abboud (CEE), director of the undergraduate ENVE program, is a board member of the American Arab Engineers and Scientists Society and the Natural Resources Council of Connecticut; she also serves on the National Education Committee for the American Filtration and Separation Society and on a Peer Review Panel for the U.S. EPA in Washington, DC. Dr. Can Erkey (ChE) serves on the Green Chemistry Division Committee of the American Chemical Society; Dr. Thomas Torgerson (Marine Science), serves as a program director for NSF until his return in December 2004 and holds the positions of editor-in-chief of Reviews of Geophysics, associate editor of the Geochemical Journal, and AGU Board of Journal Editors. Drs. Cristian Schulthess, James Bryers, Anagnostou, Amvrossios Bagtzoglou and Or serve as associate editors of Soil Science Society of America Journal, Biotechnology & Bioengineering, the Journal of Applied Meteorology, Water Resources Research, and Vadose Zone Journal, respectively. Drs. Abboud and Smets serve on the editorial boards of Fluid/Particle Separation Journal, Soil Contamination, and Biodegradation, respectively. At the international level, Dr. Anagnostou serves as an advisor to the National Observatory of Athens; Dr. Ogden continued his collaboration with the Technical University of Panama and the Canal Authority through funding by the U.S. Army Research office. The project involves active student participation. In March, Dr. Ogden and two of his graduate students spent seven days of rustic field work in a remote jungle watershed in Panama. As in previous years, the ENVE faculty had significant involvement in international conferences, including the joint AGU-EGU spring meeting in Montreal, which featured presentations by more than 10 ENVE faculty and students, and participation in numerous other international conferences. Dr. Abboud serves on the Board of Advisors for Arab Healthy Water Association, and served on the organizing committee of the international conference in Lebanon. In addition, our faculty developed several new international research proposals with colleagues from Denmark, Israel, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom. OUTREACH

Dr. Abboud continued to organize, chair and participate in many outreach activities and events for the undergraduate program. These activities included school career fairs, the CPTV Expo, the Connecticut Construction Career Fair, the Engineering 2000 summer program, YESS workshop summer program, the ENGR 100 environmental workshop, and visits to high schools throughout the state. Furthermore, she organized and hosted fun yet educational events for many senior and junior high school students and their families, from schools located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and New York. Dr. Abboud initiated the “UConn CEE Partners in Education Program,” which involves collaborating with Connecticut civil and environmental firms and identifying corporate partners who are willing to offer internships and host field trips for Connecticut high school students. The program was well represented at the fall and spring open houses at the Storrs, Waterbury and Stamford campuses. During the year, Dr. Abboud was also invited to deliver a presentation for 12 female students and their teacher at Somers High School during their visit to the Storrs campus. The ENVE program supported and assisted in organizing many other events, including the engineering open houses, the Connecticut Invention Convention, and Engineering 2000.


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Revision is well underway for the graduate program structure, governance and procedures. The graduate curriculum was revised during the year, and we have been working with other units on campus to expand course cross-listing. A new graduate brochure and ENVE website are well underway with assistance from the Dean’s office and staff. We have established and maintain regular monthly ENVE forum meetings to discuss academic and research strategies and approve changes in the program. The weekly seminar series has been a success, as evidenced by high and steady attendance: it fosters interactions and enhances visibility. Through the dedicated efforts of Jon Drasdis (research associate), and support of the School of Engineering and CEE Department, we have formed an Environmental Measurement Laboratory (EML) that serves as a focal point for measurement-related teaching activities as well as open house and other recruitment activities. ENVE faculty members were involved in several multi-investigator activities throughout the year to support research and education in Environmental Engineering. Our faculty submitted, as PI or co-PI, three separate proposals involving multi-disciplinary teams led to the 2004 Provost Grant Competition. A joint Johns Hopkins University-UConn-University of Maryland “Center for Hazardous Substances in Urban Environments,” funded by EPA with a total budget of $6 million for five years, entered its third year with participation by Drs. Helble, MacKay and Smets. NSF’s Division of Undergraduate Education provides joint support with the Willimantic Water Commission for research on “Studies of Nutrient Loading to the Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Connecticut.” This research is led by Drs. Ogden, Bagtzoglou and Glenn Warner (Natural Resources Management & Engineering). Growing collaboration between ENVE and other elements of CEE resulted in joint NSF-NASA proposals with structures, transportation and mechanics (Drs. Lisa Aultman-Hall, Michael Accorsi and Ramesh Malla) and with other units on campus. Significant participation of ENVE faculty and students in national and international conferences, high-profile publications in archival journals, and involvement in seminars and collaborative research have helped the ENVE program gain national recognition and respect. The integration of new faculty and completion of curriculum revisions is gradually bringing the program to maturation, thereby providing students with an active research and academic environment.


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MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING FOR MANUFACTURING ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004 The Management & Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM) program graduated 10 students during the 2003-04 academic year. Seven students completed their degrees in December ’03 and three students finished in spring of ’04. During the year, a plant visit was made to Wiremold Corporation. Also a general plant visit schedule was continued for students in the MEM program and in the School of Business. During the spring semester, six students participated in final design projects as part of the capstone course of the program, MEM 215W. Sikorsky Aircraft and MTU sponsored the projects. Dr. Zbigniew Bzymek coordinated the projects with Dr. Manuel Nunez and the mentors at Sikorsky and MTU. The students made a number of presentations on campus that included representatives from the company. There were also visits to both Sikorsky and MTU. More than 50 students were associated with the program this year, an increase of two students over last year’s enrollment. We anticipate students again being admitted to the program as freshmen, and we already have spoken with a few of them. The MEM Society continued to function as a student organization and held a number of meetings. The group provided support for open houses and related activities. The group will seek to interact with other student organizations next year.


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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION & PROGRAMS OFFICE ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

2003-2004 During the 2003-2004 academic year, the School of Engineering Undergraduate Program continued to grow at a rate that far exceeded the growth rate at schools and colleges of engineering nationwide. The fall 2003 entering class of 376 students represented an increase of 110% compared with the fall 1997 entering class. The four-year undergraduate student body increased by 60% during this same period. Enrollments in our Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Science & Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering programs continued to show the largest growth. Furthermore, the quality of entering engineering students continued to improve: the average SAT score of entering freshman students was 1265, which is approximately 135 points higher than the average SAT score of freshman students entering UConn’s other programs. CHANGING MAKEUP OF UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION

The School of Engineering’s undergraduate pool reflected an unprecedented increase in ethnic and gender diversity relative to fall 2000. Our undergraduate female enrollment increased by 42% (17% throughout the greater University) compared to the male population growth of 25% (19% throughout the greater University). In addition, the School’s undergraduate ethnicity has experienced a similar change. Since fall 2000, the number of African American students enrolled in the School of Engineering has increased by 60% (19.5% for the University) and the number of Hispanic/Puerto Rican students enrolled in the School has increased by 41% (compared with 17% for the University). The University of Connecticut has an excellent Honors Program that enriches the undergraduate experience for qualifying students throughout the four-year curriculum. Among the 12 schools and colleges of the University, the average percentage of honors students in each unit is 7.7%; in contrast, the percentage of undergraduate engineering students enrolled in the Honors Program is 12%. The number of enrolled transfer students continues to grow in response to the School’s outreach programs targeting Connecticut’s 12 community and technical colleges. The graduation rate from the School of Engineering is approximately 60% compared with the University’s graduation rate of approximately 70%. During the academic year, 220 undergraduate engineering students graduated. In spring 2004, the School of Engineering was able to offer more than $775,500 in scholarship to entering freshman and over $500,000 in scholarships to 204 continuing students. Each of the School’s four-year undergraduate programs was reviewed during the year. This extensive review resulted in the consolidation of existing courses, replacement of existing courses with new courses and minor adjustments to course sequences. This comprehensive review resulted in a credit reduction of between 6 and 8 credits to earn an engineering degree in 11 of our 12 programs. The number of credits required to complete the BSE degree range from 126 to 128 credits. Additionally during this curricula review, departments identified where the $146 million software grant from EDS - Product Life-cycle Management (PLM) will be used across their respective programs. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

The School of Engineering has various outreach/recruiting initiatives. In addition to the highly successful fall Open House and spring Visitation Day involving faculty, students and staff, the School of Engineering continues to conduct outreach to students and teachers in middle through high school. For the fifth consecutive year, the School of Engineering hosted and co-sponsored the Connecticut


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Invention Convention. Over 650 K-8th grade students brought their inventions to Gampel Pavilion to be judged by more than 150 professionals and to be seen by more than 2,500 spectators. The da Vinci Project, a one-week residential program for middle and high school mathematics, science and technology teachers, continues to be very popular. In August 2003, 16 teachers participated. Engineering 2000, another of the School’s major outreach activities, remained extremely popular. This one-week residential program allows participating high school juniors and seniors to explore engineering disciplines via a variety of hands-on experiments, and to focus in a particular engineering discipline. High school math and science teachers assist in the selection process. This year, in addition to the 80 students attending, we had a waiting list of 12 students. Of the participating high school students, 17.5% are female, which in turn has helped to increase the number of undergraduate women in engineering to 14%. The Assistant Dean’s involvement as a member of the College of Technology advisory board has resulted in a significant increase of transfer students from this 12-campus state system. DIVERSITY

Diversity and gender recruitment are the responsibility of all faculty, staff and students. Engineering Diversity Director, Kevin McLaughlin, is the primary contact and coordinator of activities aimed at enhancing the diversity of the undergraduate engineering pool and increasing general awareness of engineering’s impact on society at large. Our Pre-Engineering Program (PEP) for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade under-represented students mostly from inner-city school districts has remained stable at 55–60 students. A one-day Multiply Your Options (MYO) workshop for 8th grade girls attracted more than 200 students and 30 teachers, who attended 21 different workshops. Each workshop presenter was a female professional in an area of science or engineering. Another important facet of the School of Engineering diversity enhancement activities is BRIDGE. This five-week residential summer program targets admitted underrepresented minorities and women and immerses participants in core math and science curricula (of chemistry, computer programming, mathematics, and physics) that forms the foundation of engineering studies. Forty-five students completed last year’s BRIDGE program. Our student organizations are very involved in recruiting and retention efforts. The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE) student chapters attend recruiting activities in Bridgeport and Bloomfield. Members of SWE visited elementary schools and conducted age-appropriate engineering projects. Members of the NSBE sponsored weekly study sessions, conducted biweekly either technical seminars or current event discussions for all students, raised scholarship funds and hosted an NSBE awards banquet. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The University of Connecticut continues to offer full or partial scholarships to qualified entering students. Due to the highly successful fundraising initiatives of Engineering Dean Amir Faghri, in recent years the School of Engineering has established not only 17 new named and endowed chair professorships, but also sufficient funding to offer more than $775,500 to recruit over 230 highly qualified students for the fall 2004 term. For the academic year 2003-2004, the School of Engineering admitted 41 valedictorians and salutatorians. During the Engineering Awards Banquet in April 2004, 204 continuing students were awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships. Additionally, 24 students continued to receive their Connecticut Innovations Technology Scholarships this academic year. More than 85 undergraduate students were members of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and 105 are members of the individual major honor societies. The Dean’s list acknowledged 276 students with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.47; 62 seniors received the National Collegiate Engineering Award for having a minimum of 3.6 CGPA; 62 seniors were inducted into Who’s Who


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Among American Colleges and Universities for maintaining a minimum of 3.6 CGPA; and 62 juniors were inducted as All American Scholars for attaining a minimum of 3.4 CGPA. TUTORING & RETENTION

A multi-tutoring and advising initiative helps the School of Engineering enhance its retention of undergraduate students. In 2003-2004, the School received a $500,000 gift from an anonymous donor that permitted us to expand our services to include mentoring, coaching, counseling and advising at the program level. This new gift enables us to hire three graduate students and two undergraduates to staff the Mentoring, Advising and Tutoring (MAT) Center. They are responsible for mentoring, counseling, advising and conducting one-on-one tutoring. This center does not replace faculty advising but rather complements it and provides more time to develop a relationship between students and their faculty. Additionally, the faculty-student meetings can then address trends in the profession, research opportunities and more in-depth understanding of both individuals. In addition, the School continued its peer tutoring program for lower division courses in mathematics, chemistry, computer programming and physics. Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, we have been able to expand our tutoring to include four courses in the junior year of many majors. The newly renovated individual tutoring rooms established earlier this year have been re-claimed by the University and reassigned to the College of Liberal Arts. The loss of this space forced the Undergraduate Program to relocate the peer tutoring to a classroom. Additionally, four student honor/professional societies’ offices have been established in a newly renovated area, thus providing individual space to the student societies that span and serve the entire School. Several other engineering professional student chapters conduct tutoring in their related topics.


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Dr. Amir Faghri, DeanUnited Technologies Corporation Chair Professor in Thermal-Fluids EngineeringSchool of EngineeringUniversity of Connecticut261 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2237Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2237Ph. (860) 486-2429 Fax (860) 486-0318email: [email protected]

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