Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Publications
Papers from 2024
Exploring Generative AI in Christian Engineering Education, Xiaowei Chen, Yuan Meng, Haisong Ye, and Robert I. McDole
Foreword, David Dittenber
Table of Contents, David Dittenber
2024 Christian Engineering Conference Proceedings, David B. Dittenber
The Sustainability as Stewardship Framework: A Biblical Model for Addressing Environmental and Social Issues in Engineering Education, David B. Dittenber and Mackenzie L. Booth
Publications from 2022
New Build: Constructing a Civil Engineering Program around a Framework of Faith Integration, David Dittenber, Stephen R. Ayers, and M. L. Booth
Forming Congnitive Connections: Desktop Learning Modules, Structural Analysis Software, and Full-Scale Structures, David Dittenber and Luke Thomas Fredette
Measuring Academic Integrity Perceptions and the Correlation with Ethical Reasoning, M. Green and David Dittenber
3D Printing of Titanium Surface Topography and Human Osteoblast Viability, Timothy L. Norman, Sarah Seman, Grant W. Trautman, Matthew Shomper, and Rocco Rotello
Publications from 2021
Design of TPMS for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Using NTopology Platform, A. Fretwell
Scaffold-Bone Ingrowth Model Using Strain Criteria, B. Heironymus, B. Pensworth, and Timothy L. Norman
Characterization of Human Osteoblast Cells on 3D Printed Titanium: Development of an In Vitro Bioassay System, S. Seman, B. Holst, Rocco Rotello, and Timothy L. Norman
Publications from 2020
Evaluating Lead Chemistry Under Variable Water Quality Conditions, Mackenzie Davies
Calculus Readiness and Retention Rates for Homeschooled Students in a Four Year Engineering Program, Danielle Fredette
Introduction of Software Engineering Concepts for Electrical and Computer Engineering Students and Application to Senior Projects, Danielle Fredette and Nathan Jessurun
Bringing the University to the Workplace: Targeted Short Course Development, Luke Fredette, E. Nutwell, and S. Noll
Rideable Art, Jay H. Kinsinger
Collaborative Development of Spatial Audio Virtual Environments, George V. Landon and Austin K. Jaquith
Correlating the passive response of eye and brain to head impact using MEMS IMUs on 3D-printed human head phantom, Yuan Meng, Samuel Mabry, Paul Stewart, Kelli Cannon, Lei Liu, Mark Bolding, Linyuan Zhang, and Mark L. Adams
Nanoindentation Analysis Comparing Dragonfly-inspired Biomimetic Micro-aerial Vehicle (BMAV) Wings, Thomas Ward
Publications from 2019
Dynamic Center of Elasticity Concept for One-dimensional Structural Elements, Luke Fredette
Utilizing an Individually Built Mobile Robot in the Laboratory of an Advanced Digital Logic Design Course in Conjunction with a Final Class Competition, Clinton E. Kohl
Improving the phase delay capacitive interface circuit technique using MOSFET switches, Yuan Meng, Robert N. Dean, and Mark L. Adams
Taper-Trunnion Interface Stress Varies Significantly With Head Size and Activity, Timothy L. Norman, Jordan E. Denen, Austin J. Land, Devan M. Kienitz, and Thomas A. Fehring
Wireless head impact monitoring system utilizing eye movement as a surrogate for brain movement, J. Craig Prather, Yuan Meng, Michael Bolt, Tyler Horton, and Mark Adams
Tornado Safe Room Wood-Framed Redesign, C. Puttbach, A. Elliott, and David Dittenber
Identification of multi-dimensional elastic and dissipative properties of elastomeric vibration isolators, R. Ramesh, Luke Fredette, and R. Singh
Perspectives and Possibilities for Online Engineering Education at Christian Institutions, N. Reese and David Dittenber
A metamaterial/liquid-core waveguide microfluidic optical sensor, Yixuan Wu, Yuan Meng, Baha Yakupoglu, and Mark Adams
Publications from 2018
Innovation Governed by Godly Wisdom, Robert Chasnov
Nonlinear Fluid Damping Models for Hydraulic Bushing Under Sinusoidal or Transient Excitation, Luke Fredette, Siddharth Rath, and Rajendra Singh
Effect of Fractionally Damped Compliance Elements on Amplitude Sensitive Dynamic Stiffness Predictions of a Hydraulic Bushing, Luke Fredette and R. Singh
Rotating Scatter Mask Optimization for Gamma Source Direction Identification, Darren E. Holland, James E. Blevins, Larry W. Burggraf, and Buckley E. O'Day
Sensing Passive Eye Response to Impact Induced Head Acceleration Using MEMS IMUs, Yuan Meng, Brent Bottenfield, Mark Bolding, Lei Liu, and Mark L. Adams
Publications from 2017
Problem Based Learning in an Intro to Civil Engineering Course: Effects on Student Engagement and Retention, David Dittenber
Bringing Experiential Learning into the Online Classroom: A Mechanics of Materials Course Case Study, David Dittenber and A. J. Ironside
Development of an Inductor Incorporated onto a Carbon Fiber MAV Structural Component, Christopher J. Fearday, Thomas Ward, Norhayati Binti Soin, Uda Hashim, and Nissar Mohammad Karim
Dynamic Eco-Driving's Fuel Saving Potential in Traffic: Multi-Vehicle Simulation Study Comparing Three Representative Methods, Danielle Fredette and Ümit Özguner
Swarm-Inspired Modeling of a Highway System With Stability Analysis, Danielle Fredette and Ümit Özguner
High Frequency, Multi-axis Dynamic Stiffness Analysis of a Fractionally Damped Elastomeric Isolator Using Continuous System Theory, Luke Fredette and Rajendra Singh
A Model Checking Approach to Testing the Reliability of Smart Grid Protection Systems, Seth Hamman, Kenneth M. Hopkinson, and Jose E. Fadul
Teaching Game Theory to Improve Adversarial Thinking in Cybersecurity Students, Seth Hamman, Kenneth M. Hopkinson, Ruth Markham, Andrew Chaplik, and Gabrielle Metzler
Applying Behavioral Game Theory to Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Planning, Seth Hamman, K. Hopkinson, and Lindsey McCarty
A Brief Survey of the Biblical Integration of Engineering and Missions with Emphasis on Appropriate Technologies, Frederick G. Harmon
Hybrid Solution of Nonlinear Stochastic Optimal Control Problems Using Legendre Pseudospectral and Generalized Polynomial Chaos Algorithms, Frederick G. Harmon
Experimental Analysis of Energy and Friction Factor for Titanium Dioxide Nanofluid in a Water Block Heat Sink, S. S. Khaleduzzaman, I. M. Mahbubul, M. R. Sohel, R. Saidur, J. Selvaraj, Thomas Ward, and M. E. Niza
The Wooden Bicycle: Around the World, Jay H. Kinsinger
Clark State Community College CHM-1150 Workbook, Cherish Christina Lesko
Knee Loading Due to Varus and External Rotation in Gait Supports Medial Compartment Wear in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Timothy L. Norman, Joel D. Hutchison, Michael R. Gardner, and J. D. Blaha MD
Nano-mechanical Properties and Structural of a 3D-printed Biodegradable Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicle Wing, E. Salami, E. Montazer, Thomas Ward, and P. B. Ganesan
An Experimental Study of the Elastic Properties of Dragonfly-like Flapping Wings for Use in Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles, P. N. Sivasankaran, E. Salami, R. Viyapuri, M. R. Johan, Thomas Ward, and C. J. Fearday
A Bibliometric Review of Progress in Micro Air Vehicle Research, Thomas Ward, Christopher J. Fearday, Erfan Salami, and Norhayati Binti Soin
Publications from 2016
Response of Pultruded Glass Composite Box Beams Under Bending and Shear, Daniel D. Estep, Hota V.S. GangaRao, David Dittenber, and Muhammad AsifQureshi
Harmonic Amplitude Dependent Dynamic Stiffness of Hydraulic Bushings: Alternate Nonlinear Models and Experimental Validation, Luke Fredette, Jason T. Dreyer, Todd E. Rook, and Rajendra Singh
Estimation of the Transient Response of a Tuned, Fractionally Damped Elastomeric Isolator, Luke Fredette and Rajendra Singh
Application of MEMS accelerometers in sensing passive eye response as a surrogate for brain response to head acceleration, Lei Liu, Mark Bolding, Yuan Meng, and Mark L. Adams
Optimization of a Synthetic Jet Actuator for Flow Control around an Airfoil, E. Montazer, M. Mirzaei, E. Salami, Thomas Ward, E. Romli, and S. N. Kazi
Multifunctional Composites, Timothy L. Norman and C. T. Sun
Design and Mechanical Analysis of a 3D-printed Biodegradable Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicle Wing, E. Salami, P. B. Ganesan, Thomas Ward, R. Viyapuri, and F. I. Romli
Spatial Network Analysis to Construct Simplified Wing Structural Models for Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles, P. N. Sivasankaran and Thomas Ward
Static Strength Analysis of Dragonfly Inspired Wings for Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles, P. N. Sivasankaran, Thomas Ward, R. Viyapuri, and M. R. Johan
Range and Velocity Disambiguation in Medium PRF Radar with the DBSCAN Clustering Algorithm, Timothy R. Tuinstra
Effects of Heat Treatment on Chitosan Nanocomposite Film Reinforced with Nanocrystalline Cellulose and Tannic Acid, R. Viyapuri, Thomas Ward, Ching Yern Chee, and P. N. Sivasankaran
Topology Optimization: A Review for Structural Designs Under Vibration Problems, S. Zargham, Thomas Ward, R. Ramli, and I. A. Badruddin
Publications from 2015
Improving Solar Energy Prediction in Complex Topography Using Artificial Neural Networks : Case study Peninsular Malaysia, A. Wadi Abbas Al-Fatlawi, N. A. Rahim, R. Saidura, and Thomas Ward
Key Parameters of Air Breathing Two-Stroke Combustion Engines for Integration into Small Scale UAVs, O. K. Ariff, E. Salami, Thomas Ward, and F. Romli
Use of Athena Vortex Lattice for Preliminary Hydrofoil Design, Katelynne Burrell, Joshua Sykes, Timothy B. Dewhurst, and Zhaohui (George) Qin
Effect of Serum Nicotine Level on Posterior Spinal Fusion in an In-vivo Rabbit Model, Scott D. Daffner, Stacey Waugh, Timothy L. Norman, Nilay Mukherjee, and John C. France
Diversified Projects in Microcontroller Class Enhances Undergraduate Students’ Learning, Design and Research, Vicky Fang, Samuel L. SanGregory, and Clinton E. Kohl
Development of a UDDS-Comparable Framework for the Assessment of Connected and Automated Vehicle Fuel Saving Techniques, Danielle Fredette, Craig Pavlich, and Ümit Özguner
Dynamic Analysis of Hydraulic Bushings with Measured Nonlinear Compliance Parameters, Luke Fredette, Jason T. Dreyer, and Rajendra Singh
Dynamic Analysis of Hydraulic Bushings with Measured Nonlinear Compliance Parameters, Luke Fredette, J. Dreyer, and R. Singh
A Pipeline for Digital Restoration of Deteriorating Photographic Negatives, George V. Landon
Segmentation of Pulmonary Nodules in Computed Tomography Using a Regression Neural Network Approach and Its Application to the Lung Image Database Consortium and Image Database Resource Initiative Dataset, Temesguen Messay, Russell C. Hardie, and Timothy R. Tuinstra
Performance Enhancement of a Flat Plate Solar Collector Using Titanium Dioxide Nanofluid and Polyethylene Glycol Dispersant, Z. Said, M. A. Sabiha, R. Saidur, A. Hepbasli, N. A. Rahim, S. Mekhilef, and Thomas Ward
Experimental Analysis of Artificial Dragonfly Wings Using Black Graphite and Fiberglass for Use in Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles (BMAVs), P. N. Sivasankaran, Thomas Ward, R. Viyapuri, and M. R. Johan
Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics to Model Free Surface Effects on Hydrofoil Systems, Joshua Sykes, Katelynne Burrell, Zhaohui (George) Qin, and Timothy B. Dewhurst
Physical and Chemical Reinforcement of Chitosan Film Using Nanocrystalline Cellulose and Tannic Acid, Rubentheren Viyapuri, Thomas Ward, C. Y. Chee, and P. N. Sivasankaran
Procesessing and Analysis of Chitosan Nanocomposites Reinforced with Chitin Whiskers and Tannic Acid as a Crosslinker, Rubentheren Viyapuri, Thomas Ward, C. Y. Chee, and C. K. Tang
A Review of Biomimetic Air Vehicle Research: 1984-2014, Thomas Ward, M. Rezadad, Christopher J. Fearday, and Rubentheren Viyapuri
Publications from 2014
Cedarville University Solar Splash Technical Report 2014, J. T. Dewhurst, J. Ingram, and Timothy B. Dewhurst
Renewable Energy Choice: Cost and Energy Analysis of Grid Connected Photovoltaic System in Malaysia, L. C. Heng, A. Q. Al-Amin, R. Saidur, and Thomas Ward
Energy, Exergy and Friction Factor Analysis of Nanofluid as a Coolant for Electronics, S. S. Khaleduzzaman, R. Saidur, I. M. Mahbubul, Thomas Ward, M. R. Sohel, I. M. Shahrul, J. Selvaraj, and M. M. Rahman
Design and Testing of Inertia Dynamometer for Prototype Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, M. H. A. Mohd Fakharuzi, S. M. H. Syed Omar, Thomas Ward, O. C. Sheng, S. Hanapi, and K. I. Sainan
A Statistical Model of Pressure Drop Increase with Deposition in Granular Filters, Zhaohui (George) Qin and Richard Pletcher
Implementation Lessons and Pitfalls for Real-time Optimal Control with Stochastic Systems, S. M. Ross, R. G. Cobb, W. P. Baker, and Frederick G. Harmon
A New Perspective on Material Classification and Ink Identification, Rakesh Shiradkar, Li Shen, George V. Landon, Sim Heng Ong, and Ping Tan
Speciknee: an Engineering Software Tool for Design of Simple Fourbar Prosthesis Joints for Above-knee Amputees, Thomas J. Thompson
The Parrot AR Drone 2.0 and Autonomy, Timothy R. Tuinstra
Publications from 2013
Mentoring Students in a Capstone Design Experience, Timothy B. Dewhurst and Gerald M. Brown
The Preliminary Design Phase: The Key to Achieving Project Objectives, Timothy B. Dewhurst and Gerald M. Brown
Bending Behavior of Pultruded Glass FRP Tubes, David Dittenber, D. W. Dispennette, M. L. Skidmore, and Hota V.S. GangaRao
Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites for Civil Infrastructure – Overview and Experimental Work, David Dittenber and Hota V.S. GangaRao
Durability and Life Cycle Performance of Pultruded and Infused FRPs for Infrastructures: Baseline Aging Effects on Mechanical Properties, David Dittenber, Hota V.S. GangaRao, and R. Liang
Fiberglass & Bio-based Resin Wall Panels with Fire Resistance Evaluation, David Dittenber, Hota V.S. GangaRao, and P. V. Vijay
Bending and Shear Behavior of Glass FRP Box Beams, Daniel D. Estep, Hota V.S. GangaRao, M. A. Qureshi, and David Dittenber
A Component Damping Identification for Mistuned Blisks, Darren E. Holland and Bogdan I. Epureanu
Performance Analysis of Ground-Based Static Test for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion System, N. Jenal, W. Kuntjoro, Thomas Ward, K. I. Sainan, and F. Mohamed
Automatic Photometric Restoration of Historical Photographic Negatives, George V. Landon
