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Works from 2022

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Accurate predictions of thermoset resin glass transition temperatures from all-atom molecular dynamics simulation, Gregory Odegard, Sagar Patil, Prashik Gaikwad, Prathamesh Deshpande, Aaron Krieg, Sagar P. Shah, Aspen Reyes, Tarik Dickens, Julia A. King, and Marianna Maiaru

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SORPTION THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS WITH EMBEDDED MEMBRANES FOR IMPROVED POWER DENSITY, Ikechukwu Okoh and Sajjad Bigham

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A Note on Gradient/Fractional One-Dimensional Elasticity and Viscoelasticity, Kostas Parisis, Vlasis Dimosthenis, Leonidas Kouris, Avraam Konstantinidis, and Elias C. Aifantis

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An Algorithm for Task Allocation and Planning for a Heterogeneous Multi-Robot System to Minimize the Last Task Completion Time, Abhishek Patil, Jungyun Bae, and Myoungkuk Park

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Influence of stoichiometry on thermo-mechanical properties of DGEBF/DETDA epoxy, Sagar Patil, Michael Olaya, Prathamesh Deshpande, Marianna Maiaru, and Gregory M. Odegard

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Microgrid Energy Management during High-Stress Operation, Thomas Price, Gordon Parker, Gail Vaucher, Robert Jane, and Morris Berman

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Model predictive control of a dual fuel engine integrated with waste heat recovery used for electric power in buildings, Chethan Reddy, Vinicius Bonfochi Vinhaes, Jeffrey Naber, Rush D. Robinett III, and Mahdi Shahbakhti

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Real-Time Estimation of Backlash Size in Automotive Drivetrains, Prithvi Reddy, Mahdi Shahbakhti, Maruthi Ravichandran, and Jeff Doering

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Multisector Dynamics: Advancing the Science of Complex Adaptive Human-Earth Systems, Patrick M. Reed, Antonia Hadjimichael, Richard H. Moss, Christa Brelsford, Casey D. Burleyson, Stuart Cohen, Ana Dyreson, David F. Gold, Rohini S. Gupta, Klaus Keller, Megan Konar, and Erwan Monier

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MultiSector Dynamics: Scientific Challenges and a Research Vision for 2030, A Community of Practice Supported by the United States Department of Energy's Office of Science, Patrick M. Reed, Antonia Hadjimichael, Richard H. Moss, Erwan Monier, Sequoia Alba, Christa Brelsford, Ana Dyreson, and et. al.

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Investigation on the knock characteristics in a gasoline direct-injection engine port-injected with water-methanol blends, Rafał Rogóż, Łukasz Jan Kapusta, Niranjan Miganakallu Narasimhamurthy, Zhuyong Yang, and Jeffrey Naber

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A Study on Data-Driven Identification and Representation of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems with a Physics-Integrated Deep Learning Approach: Koopman Operators and Nonlinear Normal Modes, Abdolvahhab Rostamijavanani, Shanwu Li, and Yongchao Yang

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Mechanobiology in the Comorbidities of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Shaina P. Royer and Sangyoon J. Han

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Mechanical response of polymer/BN composites investigated by molecular dynamics method, Geeta Sachdeva, Sagar Patil, Swapnil S. Bamane, Prathamesh Deshpande, William A. Pisani, Gregory Odegard, and Ravindra Pandey

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ROLE OF THERMOPHORESIS ON BINARY PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS FOR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE, Udit Sharma and Jeffrey S. Allen

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3D structural vibration identification from dynamic point clouds, Moisés Felipe Silva, Andre Green, John Morales, Peter Meyerhofer, Yongchao Yang, Eloi Figueiredo, João C.W.A. Costa, and David Mascareñas

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Machine Learning-based Classification of Combustion Events in an RCCI Engine Using Heat Release Rate Shapes, Radhika Sitaraman, Sadaf Batool, Hoseinali Borhan, Javad Mohammadpour Velni, Jeffrey Naber, and Mahdi Shahbakhti

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Accelerated noncontact guided wave array imaging via sparse array data reconstruction, Homin Song and Yongchao Yang

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Optimizing Maneuver Length for Autonomous Obstacle Avoidance Maneuver with Considerations for Controllability and Passenger Comfort on Low Friction Surfaces, Nate Spike, Derek Chopp, Akhil Kurup, Jeremy Bos, and Darrell Robinette

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Asymmetry of velocity increments in turbulence, Katepalli R. Sreenivasan, Kartik P. Iyer, and Ashvin Vinodh

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Pyrolysis oil blended n-butanol as a fuel for power generation by an internal combustion engine, Magdalena Szwaja, Mariusz Chwist, Arkadiusz Szymanek, and Stanisław Szwaja

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Comparative Analysis of Injection of Pyrolysis Oil from Plastics and Gasoline into the Engine Cylinder and Atomization by a Direct High-Pressure Injector, Magdalena Szwaja, Jeffrey Naber, David Shonnard, Daniel G. Kulas, Ali Zolghadr, and Stanislaw Szwaja

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Building-to-grid optimal control of integrated MicroCSP and building HVAC system for optimal demand response services, Mohamed Toub, Rush D. Robinett III, and Mahdi Shahbakhti

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Non-Reacting Spray Characteristics of Gasoline and Diesel With a Heavy-Duty Single-Hole Injector, Tom Tzanetakis, Jaclyn Johnson, Henry Schmidt, William Atkinson, and Jeffrey Naber

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Rate Shape Design for Gasoline-Like Fuels at High Injection Pressures Using One-Dimensional Hydraulic Models, Tommy Tzanetakis, Atharva Desai, Alexander K. Voice, and Jeffrey Naber

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Numerical study of lubricant oil drop induced pre-ignition in engines, Ankith Ullal and Youngchul Ra

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Hadronization via gravitational confinement of fast neutrinos: Mechanics at fm distances, Constantinos G. Vayenas, Dionysios Tsousis, Dimitrios Grigoriou, Kostas Parisis, and Elias C. Aifantis

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Wave Energy Converter Optimization with Multi-Resonance Controller of the Electrical Power Take-off, Madelyn G. Veurink, Wayne Weaver, Rush D. Robinett III, David G. Wilson, and Ronald C. Matthews

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Efficient WEC Array Buoy Placement optimization with Multi-Resonance Control of the Electrical Power Take-off for Improved Performance, Madelyn G. Veurink, Wayne Weaver, Rush Robinett, David G. Wilson, and Ronald C. Matthews

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WEC Array Optimization with Multi-Resonance and Phase Control of Electrical Power Take-Off, Madelyn G. Veurink, Wayne Weaver, Rush Robinett, David G. Wilson, and Ronald C. Matthews

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Generation of selective single-mode guided waves by d36type piezoelectric wafer, Wentao Wang and Yongchao Yang

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Environment Sound Classification (ESC) with Choquet Integral Fusion, Yilin Wang, Timothy C. Havens, and Andrew Barnard

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Wave Energy Converter Buoy with Variable Geometry that Improves Energy and Power Capture for Changing Sea States, David G. Wilson, Rush D. Robinett III, Wayne Weaver, and Steve F. Glover

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WEC Arrays with Power Packet Networks for Efficient Energy Storage and Grid Integration, David G. Wilson, Rush D. Robinett III, Wayne Weaver, Madelyn G. Veurink, and Steve F. Glover

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A Cloud-Based Simulation and Testing Framework for Large-Scale EV Charging Energy Management and Charging Control, Zhouquan Wu, Naga Nithin Manne, Jason Harper, Bo Chen, and Daniel Dobrzynski

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Integrating Deep Learning and Hydrodynamic Modeling to Improve the Great Lakes Forecast, Pengfei Xue, Aditya Wagh, Gangfeng Ma, Yilin Wang, Yongchao Yang, Tao Liu, and Chenfu Huang

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Thermal Degradation and Organic Chlorine Removal from Mixed Plastic Wastes, Zhuo Xu, Victor Ierulli, Ezra Bar Ziv, and Armando G. McDonald

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An atomistic-based finite deformation continuum membrane model for monolayer Transition Metal Dichalcogenides, Upenda Yadav and Susanta Ghosh

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Deformation Manifold Learning Model for Deformation of Multi-Walled Carbon Nano-Tubes: Exploring the Latent Space, Upenda Yadav, Shashank Pathrudkar, and Susanta Ghosh

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The optimal control with implicit phase coordination of a collective of wind turbines, J. Young, W. Weaver, D. G. Wilson, and R. D. Robinett III

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An Experimental and Computational Study of a Single Diesel Droplet Impinging on an Inclined Dry Surface, Jiachen Zhai and Seong Young Lee

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Study of Flame Kernel Development at High EGR and High Flow Speed Using Conventional Spark Igniter and Non-Thermal Plasma Under Gasoline Engine Relevant Conditions, Jiachen Zhai, Seong Young Lee, Zhihao Zhao, and Dan Singleton

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MEMETIC OPTIMIZER FOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IDENTIFICATION USING ELECTROMECHANICAL ADMITTANCE, Yang Zhang, Kai Zhou, and J. Tang

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Structural damage identification using inverse analysis through optimization with sparsity, Yang Zhang, K. Zhou, and J. Tang

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A DEEP LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY NETWORK FOR BEARING FAULT DIAGNOSIS UNDER TIME-VARYING CONDITIONS, Kai Zhou

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Enhanced feature extraction for machinery condition monitoring using recurrence plot and quantification measure, Kai Zhou

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Hierarchical multi-response Gaussian processes for uncertainty analysis with multi-scale composite manufacturing simulation, Kai Zhou, Ryan Enos, Dong Xu, Dianyun Zhang, and Jiong Tang

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Probabilistic Multi-Objective Inverse Analysis for Damage Identification Using Piezoelectric Impedance Measurement Under Uncertainties, Kai Zhou, Yang Zhang, Qi Shuai, and Jiong Tang

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Probabilistic Multi-Objective Inverse Analysis for Damage Identification Using Piezoelectric Impedance Measurement Under Uncertainties, Kai Zhou, Yang Zhang, Qi Shuai, and Jiong Tang

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Assessment of Electrical Power Generation of Wave Energy Converters with Wave-to-wire Modeling, Xiang Zhou, Shangyan Zou, Wayne Weaver, and Ossama Abdelkhalik

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Deep Reinforcement Learning Control of Wave Energy Converters, Shangyan Zou, Xiang Zhou, Wayne Weaver, and Ossama Abdelkhalik

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Development of Multiple Injection Strategy for Gasoline Compression Ignition High Performance and Low Emissions in a Light Duty Engine, Antowan Zyada, Philip Zoldak, and Jeffrey Naber

Works from 2021

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Multi-objective reliability-based optimal synthesis of path generating four-bar mechanisms: A cooperative game theoretic approach, Bahman Ahmadi, Behzad Ahmadi, Saeed Nezamivand Chegini, and Leili Safari

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Energy-efficient sorption-based gas clothes dryer systems, Masoud Ahmadi, Kyle R. Gluesenkamp, and Sajjad Bigham

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Hybrid Bessel beam and metamaterial lenses for deep laparoscopic nondestructive evaluation, Hossain Ahmed, Susanta Ghosh, Trisha Sain, and Sourav Banerjee

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Gradient Extension of Classical Material Models: From Nuclear & Condensed Matter Scales to Earth & Cosmological Scales, Elias C. Aifantis

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Using BB-gun or Acoustic Excitation to Find High Frequency Modes in Additively Manufactured Parts, Aimee Allen, Kevin Johnson, Jason R. Blough, Andrew Barnard, Troy Hartwig, Ben Brown, David Soine, Tristan Cullom, Douglas Bristow, Robert Landers, and Edward Kinzel

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Multiscale Modeling of Epoxy-Based Nanocomposites Reinforced with Functionalized and Non-Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets, Hashim Al Mahmud, Matthew Radue, Sorayot Chinkanjanarot, and Gregory M. Odegard

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Molecular dynamics modeling to probe the effect of surface functionalization on the interfacial adhesion and shear strength of graphene/epoxy nanocomposites, Hashim Al Mahmud, Matthew Radue, and Gregory M. Odegard

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Effects of Non-driving Task Related Workload and Situational Awareness in Semi-autonomous Vehicles, Shruti Amre and Ye Sun

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Evaluation of Drainage Phase Diagram for PEM Fuel Cell Porous Layer, Cory W. Arden, Joseph E. Connors, Rebecca C. Shannon, Vedang Chauhan, Anthony D. Santamaria, Mahbod Heidari, Ezequiel F. Medici, and Mehdi Mortazavi

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A Heuristic for Efficient Coordination of Multiple Heterogeneous Mobile Robots Considering Workload Balance, Jungyun Bae and Myoungkuk Park

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Local and systemic in vivo responses to osseointegrative titanium nanotube surfaces, Erin A. Baker, Mackenzie M. Fleischer, Alexander D. Vara, Meagan R. Salisbury, Kevin C. Baker, Paul T. Fortin, and Craig R. Friedrich

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Wetting simulations of high-performance polymer resins on carbon surfaces as a function of temperature using molecular dynamics, Swapnil S. Bamane, Prashik S. Gaikwad, Matthew Radue, S. Gowtham, and Gregory M. Odegard

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Pointless grading and digital content delivery as educational differentiators: A case study for noise and vibration courses, Andrew Barnard

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Trajectories in Turmoil: A Case Study of Engineering Students' Reactions to Disruptions in Their Community of Practice, Nancy Barr and Jaclyn Johnson

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Trajectories in Turmoil: A Case Study of Engineering Students’ Reactions to Disruptions in Their Community of Practice, Nancy Barr and Jaclyn E. Johnson

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Data-Driven Modeling and Control of Cyclic Variability of an Engine Operating in Low Temperature Combustion Modes, Sadaf Batool, Jeffrey Naber, and Mahdi Shahbakhti

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3-D printed soft magnetic helical coil actuators of iron oxide embedded polydimethylsiloxane, Rasoul Bayaniahangar, Shahab Bayani Ahangar, Zhongtian Zhang, Bruce P. Lee, and Joshua M. Pearce

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New Design of Composites from Fresh Scraps of Niobium for Tribological Applications, E. Bayraktar, F. Gatamorta, H. M. Enginsoy, J. E. Polis, and I. Miskioglu

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Design of Recycled Thin Sheet “Ti-Al” Based Composites Reinforced with AA1050, Boron, TiB2, TiC, and B4C Through Hot-Forged Bonding, E. Bayraktar, D. Katundi, F. Gatamorta, I. Miskioglu, and H. Murat Enginsoy

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A simple gas-kinetic model for dilute and weakly charged plasma micro-jet flows, Shiying Cai and Chunpei Cai

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Influence of air void structures on the coefficient of permeability of asphalt mixtures, Siyu Chen, Zhanping You, Song Lin Yang, Alvaro Garcia, and Luke Rose

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Modeling and predicting power from a WEC array, Ryan G. Coe, Giorgio Bacelli, Daniel Gaebele, Alfred Cotten, Cameron McNatt, David G. Wilson, Wayne Weaver, Jeremy L. Kasper, Mohammad Khalil, and Ann Dallman

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Fuel Effects on the Propensity to Establish Propagating Flames at SPI-Relevant Engine Conditions, Vincent Costanzo, Xin Yu, Elana Chapman, and Richard Davis

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Model for simulating extreme wind speed distribution parameters for hurricane winds, Joseph B. Dannemiller, Douglas A. Smith, and Stephen Morse

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Heat transfer from a particle in laminar flows of a variable thermal conductivity fluid, Esmaeil Dehdashti, Meghdad Razizadeh, and Hassan Masoud

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Collective sensitivity of artificial hair sensors to flow direction, Esmaeil Dehdashti, Gregory W. Reich, and Hassan Masoud

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Prediction of the Interfacial Properties of High-Performance Polymers and Flattened CNT-Reinforced Composites Using Molecular Dynamics, Prathamesh Deshpande, Matthew Radue, Prashik Gaikwad, Swapnil S. Bamane, Sagar Patil, William Pisani, and Gregory M. Odegard

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Integrating friction-stir back extrusion to powder metallurgy, Sahil Dhoka, Scott W. Wagner, Himansshu Abhi, Nicholas V. Hendrickson, and William J. Emblom

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Synthesis and Biomedical Applications of Functional Polymers, Jianxun Ding, Di Li, Jingxiao Chen, Chao Zhao, and Parisa Pour Shahid Saeed Abadi

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Ignition Process and Flame Lift-Off Characteristics of dimethyl ether (DME) Reacting Spray, Khanh Duc Cung, Ahmed Abdul Moiz, Xiucheng Zhu, and Seong-Young Lee

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Studies on Simulation and Real Time Implementation of LQG Controller for Autonomous Navigation, Ahammad Basha Dudekula and Jeffrey Naber

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A LOW-COST WAVE/SOLAR POWERED UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE, Moustafa Elkolali, Ahmed Al-Tawil, Lennard Much, Ryan Schrader, Olivier Masset, Marina Sayols, Andrew Jenkins, Sara Alonso, Alfredo Carella, and Alex Alcocer

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Design of Copper and γ-Alumina Reinforced Recycled Aluminium Matrix Composites through Sintering + Forging, H. M. Enginsoy, E. Bayraktar, I. Miskioglu, F. Gatamorta, and D. Katundi

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Manufacturing of “Ni-Ti” Based Composites from Fresh Scrap Thin Sheets Reinforced with Nb and TiB2 Through Hot-Forged Bonding: Sandwich Structures, H. M. Enginsoy, E. Bayraktar, I. Miskioglu, and D. Katundi

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Design of Copper and Silicon Carbide (SiC) Reinforced Recycled Aluminium Matrix Composites Through Sintering + Forging, H. M. Enginsoy, F. Gatamorta, E. Bayraktar, I. Miskioglu, and A. Larbi

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Detailed investigation of TiN effect on hybrid intermetallic composites manufactured by combined sinter + forging method, H. Murat Enginsoy, Emin Bayraktar, Dhurata Katundi, and Ibrahim Miskioglu

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Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Scrap Rubber/Epoxy-Based Composites, L. M. P. Ferreira, I. Miskioglu, E. Bayraktar, and D. Katundi

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Torque and Displacement Measurement with Enhanced Signal Processing for System Lash Estimation of a MDOF Rotating System, J. E. Furlich, Darrell Robinette, Jason Blough, N. Remisoski, and C. Taylor

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Torque Weighting Vibration Dose Value to Aid Powertrain Calibration Process for Transient Torque Maneuvers, Jon Furlich, Darrell Robinette, and Jason Blough

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Polarization of ionic liquid and polymer and its implications for polymerized ionic liquids: An overview towards a new theory and simulation, Tong Gao, Jester Itliong, Sai Prashanth Kumar, Zackerie Hjorth, and Issei Nakamura

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Design of Recycled Alumix-123 Based Composites Reinforced with γ-Al2O3 through Combined Method; Sinter + Forging, F. Gatamorta, H. M. Enginsoy, E. Bayraktar, I. Miskioglu, and D. Katundi

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Modeling a representative room to explore standard sound measurement methods for ASTM Impact Sound Rating testing, Sunit Girdhar, Andrew Barnard, Jason Blough, John LoVerde, and Wayland Dong

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DIC-IR Analysis of Transient Thermal Stresses, J. A.O. González, V. E.L. Paiva, G. L.G. Gonzáles, J. L.F. Freire, and I. Miskioglu

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Increasing the Effective AKI of Fuels Using Port Water Injection (Part I), Siddharth Gopujkar, Jeremy Worm, Sam Barros, and Cord Christensen

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Estimation of Elastic Band Gaps Using Data-Driven Modeling, H. Gosavi and Vijaya V. N. Sriram Malladi

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Open Source 3D-Printable Planetary Roller Screw for Food Processing Applications, Marcello C. Guadagno, Jacob M. Loss, and Joshua M. Pearce

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Providing Wired Power and Data in Lunar Permanently Shadowed Regions with a Rover-Deployed Superconducting Tether, Marcello C. Guadagno and Paul van Susant

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Integrated cabin heating and powertrain thermal energy management for a connected hybrid electric vehicle, S. Hemmati, N. Doshi, D. Hanover, C. Morgan, and M. Shahbakhti