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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Annual Report 2009-2010

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Message from the ChairThe 2009-2010 annual report of the Department

of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at

West Virginia University offers a glimpse of a highly

productive and dynamic department that continues

to excel in engineering education, sponsored

research, and outreach activities. As the University

moves into a new era of leadership, the Department

is widely recognized as a cornerstone of its plans

to advance in education and research by the year

2020. Our performance in research, education,

and service is viewed by the administration as a

blueprint for other academic units to follow.

Our faculty are engaged in developing a

departmental strategic plan that is well-aligned

with the University’s recently announced 2020

strategic plan. Our plan will support WVU’s vision

by laying the groundwork for further advancements

in national research stature, in the outcomes of our

educational programs, and in global engagement.

Our main focus this academic year includes:

• Aligning our academic programs with

the changing needs of our students and

contemporary employment markets, with an

emphasis on globalization;

• Dissemination of up-to-date information about

our activities, initiatives, and student and faculty

accomplishments;

• Strengthen, expand, and sustain communications

and other interactions between faculty and

students of MAE and its alumni.

The undergraduate programs in aerospace

engineering (AE) and in mechanical engineering

(ME) were recently reaccredited through September

30, 2016, following an intensive review of our self-

assessment and continuous improvement practices.

The educational experience these programs

offer our undergraduate students, along with the

impressive career accomplishments of many of our

graduates (The Wall Street Journal recently ranked

WVU as 23rd in the nation for the satisfaction

level of companies that employ its engineering

graduates), continue to attract a steadily growing

number of students to our undergraduate programs:

• Enrollment figures in the BSAE and BSME degree

programs in 2009-2010 reached an all-time

high of 44 and 218 students, respectively, in

addition to the 175 students enrolled in the dual

BSAE/BSME degree track.

• Over the past 10 years, the undergraduate

enrolment in the MAE department has grown

by 126 percent, with 2.3 times more students

enrolled in the AE program, 3.1 times more

students enrolled in the dual AE/ME degree

track, and 1.86 times more students enrolled in

the ME program.

The total level of sponsored research expenditures

by MAE faculty reached more than $11.2 million

in 2009-2010. This allows us not only to enhance

our national reputation, but also to upgrade our

facilities, strengthen our graduate programs, and

offer challenging and rewarding opportunities to

our undergraduate students to engage in hands-on

sponsored research as early as in their sophomore

year. About 30 undergraduate students are currently

conducting research in materials science, energy

systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other

areas, while being financially compensated for

their efforts; acquiring practical knowledge; and

developing valuable technical, interpersonal, and

time management skills. Our past experience

has shown that many of these students are likely

to pursue advanced graduate degrees and win

prestigious national awards, such as the Graduate

Fellowship of the National Science Foundation.

The level of productivity of our 29 tenure track or

tenured faculty members places the Department

among the top in the nation in terms of the dollar

amount of research expenditures per faculty

member ($386,746), the number of journal

publications per faculty member (2.24), and

the number of undergraduate degrees awarded

annually per faculty member (5.24). The innovative

and entrepreneurial spirit of our faculty has led to a

sharp increase in the level of externally sponsored

research funding managed through the MAE

Department, which reached $46.7 million, or $1.6

million per faculty member, considering the total

budgets of all the research contracts or grants that

were active as of August 2010.

The past and current accomplishments of the

MAE faculty, students, and staff point toward a

positive outlook for years to come. The size of our

faculty has grown to 30 with four national searches

currently under way (three for tenure track faculty at

the assistant or associate professor levels and one

for department chair at the full professor level). The

Department recently hired a new financial manager,

Pamela Gelet, who will ensure our accounts are

managed effectively and in compliance with all state

and federal regulations.

In the next five years, we plan to modernize our

curricula and teaching methods in order to ensure

our graduates are equipped with a proper set of

skills and abilities to succeed in a rapidly changing

employment environment. We will seek to forge

interdisciplinary research partnerships with faculty

members from other colleges or departments,

as well as with researchers from industry and

government agencies. We anticipate that the MAE

Department will grow to no less than 35 tenure

track or tenured faculty; will at least maintain its

current levels of undergraduate and graduate

enrollments; and will raise its annual level of

research expenditures to near $20 million, thus

advancing into the top 20 ME departments in

national rankings.

I invite you to read through our annual report to

learn more about the MAE Department at WVU. Your

thoughts and comments are appreciated.

Dr. Jacky Prucz

Interim Chair

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

JACKY C. PRUCZ

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CONTENTSAnnual Report from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

5 Student Projects

10 Research Projects

12 Outreach Projects

22 Distinguished Alumni

23 Global Initiatives

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ANNUAL REPORT 2009-2010

Publisher / Jacky [email protected] / 304.293.3131

Editor / Mary C. Dillon

Contributing WritersCameron Solley / Pat Goldie

Magazine Design CoordinatorJ. Paige Nesbit

AddressWVU College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / PO Box 6106 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6106 www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu

Change of AddressWVU Foundation / PO Box 1650 Morgantown, WV 26504-1650 Fax: 304.284.4001 / e-mail: [email protected] www.mountaineerconnection.com

Copyright ©2011 by the WVU College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Brief excerpts of articles in this publication may be reprinted without a request for permission if MAE Annual Report is acknowledged in print as the source. Contact the editor for permission to reprint entire articles.

West Virginia University is governed by the WVU Board of Governors and the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. WVU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.


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Research Awards: $12,769,000

Research Expenditures: $11,215,652

Research Expenditures per Faculty Member: $386,746

Journal Publications per Faculty Member: 2.24

Undergraduate Degrees Awarded per Faculty Member: 5.24

Faculty Members: 29

Journal Papers Published: 65

Undergraduate Enrollment: 437

Undergraduate Degrees Awarded: 152

MS Enrollment: 87

MS Degrees Awarded: 19

PhD Enrollment: 75

PhD Degrees Awarded: 11

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Research Awards $10,676,884 $9,013,481 $9,474,329 $11,879,531 $12,769,000

Research Expenditures $9,313,003 $10,032,752 $9,945,664 $10,856,842 $11,215,652

Journal Papers (January-December) 38 55 53 50 65

Undergraduate Enrollment 401 417 415 419 437

MS Enrollment 89 73 68 80 87

PhD Enrollment 55 66 73 80 75

Undergraduate Degrees 127 126 162 130 152

MS Degrees 31 43 22 25 19

PhD Degrees 11 12 7 12 11

Undergraduate Student Credit Hours 10,036 9,900 10,140 11,358 11,861

Graduate Student Credit Hours 2,827 2,315 3,228 3,432 2,952

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As EcoCAR entered the second year of their three-year competition, it was clear that the 2010 team had significant obstacles to overcome. The donated vehicle, sponsored by General Motors (GM) and the Department of Energy (DOE), was fitted with a hybrid power train. The power train was designed and simulated by the previous year’s team, and utilized a GM two-mode electrically variable transmission; a 1.3L turbocharged, common-rail European diesel engine; and a 12.5kW, 320V lithium-ion battery system. WVU was one of six teams to use this state-of-the-art transmission and one of only two teams to combine it with a diesel engine. While the two-mode transmission offered simplified mechanical integration along with flexible and efficient performance, it required more complicated controls implementation. The team completed installation of the transmission, the engine, and the battery system, despite late delivery of the engine and software issues with the engine from GM. The team also implemented the battery’s management control system and was able to energize the high voltage system. The

engine completed preliminary dynamometer testing, but the vehicle could not move under its own power prior to competition. Due to the complexity of the two-mode transmission’s control architecture, none of the six teams using it could make the system function properly during the competition in Yuma, Ariz. The University of Victoria was able to operate their two-mode transmission through the use of an auxiliary electric drive motor connected to the rear axle. Though WVU’s vehicle was not able to compete in the dynamic events this year, the team performed admirably in the static events. Design presentations and performance in the static events earned the 2010 EcoCAR team a respectable 11th place finish overall. Following the competition, two team members, graduate research assistant Zhenhua Zhu and undergraduate student Doug Ward, traveled to Milford Proving Grounds in Michigan. They attended a week-long workshop, along with the other two-mode teams, and worked with GM experts to troubleshoot the difficult

control systems. Zhu and Ward were successful in resolving several of the control issues, but diagnostics indicated that there was mechanical and electrical damage in two electric motors inside the transmission.

EcoCAR Team MembersMechanical Engineering Students: Zhenhua Zhu (graduate assistant), Brody Conklin (team leader), Francis Barchesky, Andrew Blazek, Joshua Boker, John Booten, Nicholas Chambers, Kiran Dhulipalli, Tyler DiMartino, George Michael, Gavin Hall, Benjamin Kalk, Alan Kuskil, Jeremy Lucket, Adam Lupo, Travis Mersing, Ryan Mesches, Kevin Peil, Alan Talbott, William Vogel, Doug Ward, Andrew Wiedrich, and Jonathan Zeto. Electrical Engineering Students: Ryan Hanlon, Tony McKahan, Safia El Khoja, and Sean Yost. Journalism Students: Nicole Fernandes (Outreach Graduate Assistant), Cate Mihelic, Elyse Petronie, and Nick Cavender.

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Pictured front row (l-r): Scott Wayne (faculty advisor), Benjamin Kalk, Brody Conklin (team leader), Tony McKahan, Andrew Blazek; back row (l-r): Zhenhua Zhu (graduate assistant), Doug Ward, Ryan Hanlon.

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BajaProjectThe Baja class had 23 students working on the design of one Baja vehicle. The ambitious plan was to design, build, and test a vehicle by the competition date of April 8, 2010, and go to the Society of Automotive Engineering Baja Carolina competition in Greenville, S.C., at Clemson University’s Automotive Research Center.

The car developed a problem in the rear transaxle one week before race time and had to be converted to another type of rear suspension. As a result, little testing was done before departing for the race. During the races, weaknesses developed in the suspension, and the vehicle broke down several times. However, the car was very quick and was placed in the top 20 cars for speed and acceleration.

The overall performance in this year’s competition was in the lower half of the 100 teams present. The Baja team did an outstanding job of converting the drive train at the last minute in order to make the race and gained valuable insight in automotive engineering.

Projects with IndustryThis design class had 17 students working on three projects. Four students worked with Graduate Research Assistant Melissa Morris on the energy efficiency of Pleasants County Schools in St. Marys, W.Va. Five students worked with the Diamond Electric Company in Eleanor, W.Va., on energy improvements in their ignition coil plant.

The last project involved five students that designed an electric power generation plant to be run on natural gas at the well site. This project was done at the request of state Senator Frank Deem. All projects were completed with reports and presentations to the respective organizations.

WVU students have participated in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics “Design-Build-Fly” competition since 1997; hopes were high for success this year. The race, which was held in Wichita, Kans., featured 69 teams, including 20 international teams. The competition was split into three flight missions with two different payloads. Softballs were used as an internal payload. The number of softballs used was determined by a dice-roll prior to the event. The external payload was comprised of untapered, wooden baseball bats. The first flight mission was a race, where the aircraft completed two laps as quickly as possible. The second mission started by timing how quickly the softballs could be loaded into the aircraft, followed by three untimed laps. The last mission was to fly two laps as quickly as possible

with the baseball bat payload. An additional challenge required teams to unpack their aircraft from their 2-feet x 2-feet x4-feet shipping containers and assemble them within five minutes. WVU split into two teams, Team Gold and Team Blue. Undergraduate students worked on the planes through the fall and spring semester. Team Blue’s first flight was in early December and Team Gold was flying by early March. Team Gold placed eighth in the overall competition, with a second place technical report score (95 out of 100 points). Team Gold also scored highly and earned 14th place overall. WVU Blue: Joe Allen, Frank Barchesky, Sean Belardo, Brigid Cain, Richard Cain, Spencer Elyard, Katie Horacek, Kirk Labarbara, Logan Lewis, Eric Smithberger, and Jonathan Withrow. WVU Gold: David Debusca, Andrew Goossens, Thomas Gray, Kenneth Maynard, Matthew Milanese, Jared Nutter, Jeremy Pepper, James Reil, Logan Robertson, Aaron Smith, and Tyler Witmer.

Design/Build/FlyWVU Blue (left) and WVU Gold (right) with their competition aircraft.

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One hundred and sixty teams traveled to WVU’s Engineering Science Building at the end of October for the annual Pumpkin Drop. The event is sponsored by the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department’s student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Teams of students come from middle schools, high schools, and universities from West Virginia and western Pennsylvania annually to compete in this unique event. Each team is tasked with creating an enclosure for a pumpkin that is at least 8-inches in diameter.

On the day of the event, the enclosures are dropped from atop the 12-story Engineering Sciences Building. The teams are awarded points based on how close they are to the bulls-eye and if the pumpkin remained intact. Professors at the University encourage students to build a box after using basic physics to calculate the force of impact, and to construct with those calculations in mind. This year’s event raised more than $1,200. Proceeds from the event go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown.

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The winning team from Connellsville High School (Penn.) watches their pumpkin drop.

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BalloonSatellites Three teams ran experiments for the Balloon Satellites class. The class requires students to design, build, and perform an experiment on an extended flight in a weather balloon.

Team One consisted of MAE undergraduate students Noel Hoffman, Calvin Kuhn, and Sherene McLean. The team chose to measure the angles of tilt (pitch and roll) versus time and altitude for the payload. Team Two members Robert Mullins and Matt Roesch measured outside air pressure versus time and altitude, and the yaw rate of the payload. They also captured skyward video of the balloon rupturing at the end of flight. Team Three, Jeff Datsko and Allison Willingham, recorded carbon dioxide concentrations versus time and altitude, payload speed versus time and altitude using GPS data, and took still pictures looking horizontally.

The students were briefed on FAA regulations and proper launch procedure at the beginning of the semester. In early April, the experiments were loaded into 8-inch x 8-inch x 8-inch boxes and attached to the balloon. The balloon was launched at Jackson’s Mill; after several hours of flight, the balloon was ruptured and the payload made its descent by parachute. The parachute was not able to fully deploy and its rate of descent nearly doubled. The accelerated fall caused the GPS to fail and the teams were unable to locate the balloon when it landed. Using the last GPS reading and rate of descent, the teams checked several areas in the forest in Elkins but were forced to stop their search. Luckily, the payloads were found by hunters in November 2010.

An improved cut-down system is a major goal for next year’s class.

Microgravity Research Team The 2009-2010 Microgravity Team took to the air again this year in NASA’s Weightless Wonder C-9 aircraft. Their experiment, “Magnetic Control of Ferrofluid Sloshing in Microgravity,” was designed to study the use of a magnetic field to stabilize fluid in zero-gravity. Fuel sloshing, or the movement of a fluid in its tank during flight, can alter the movement of a craft during launch, flight, or docking, and this effect is amplified in space. Using magnets to control the movement of fluid is crucial if precise flight is required.

The students were required to write a proposal to the NASA Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program. If the proposal was chosen, they would join other schools from around the country to run their experiments aboard the zero-gravity airplane. The ferrofluid was placed in a horizontal cylinder that rocked back and forth to create a sloshing effect. The cylinder was then stopped and magnets were used to stabilize the fluid. The plane makes a series of climbs and freefalls

to induce weightlessness for 20 seconds at a time. Seven members of the team were allowed to fly this year with their experiment. The team gained experience not only designing and running their test, but they had many opportunities to speak with NASA’s scientists and engineers, over the phone and in person.

WVU Microgravity Team Members (l-r) Mark James, Mike Nussbaum, Sunny Narayanan, Ryan Coder, Mark Dodson, Ryan Pekar, Katie Gatian, McKenzie Ditty, and Ed Chambers.

NASA’s “Weightless Wonder” in flight

A photo of the atmosphere from an on-board camera.

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KATIE GATIANHomecoming Queen

Gatian is a member of Chi Omega sorority and is currently serving as their president. Gatian is a member of Tau Beta Pi engineering honorary and Sigma Gamma Tau aerospace engineering honorary. She has made the Dean’s and the President’s list three times. She is also a two-year member of WVU’s Microgravity Research Team, and was excited to travel with the team to Houston in August to fly their experiment aboard a Zero-G aircraft. Gatian was sponsored by Chi Omega.

EMILY CALANDRELLIMs. Mountaineer

Calandrelli has been recognized as a Goldwater Scholar, Truman Scholar, and is a member of USA Today’s All-USA College Academic First Team. She was a former team leader on the WVU Microgravity Research Team and was co-founder of the Student Partnership for the Advancement of Cosmic Exploration. Calandrelli spent four years volunteering at the Morgantown Boys and Girls Club. She was also a member of the Habitat for Humanity Mexico Project Team through WVU Engineers Without Borders.

JUSTIN WESTWVU’s Mortar Board and Tau Beta Pi Scholarship

Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for superior achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service. Membership is synonymous with dedication and success. Only a select number of students on each campus are invited to join this esteemed society—an honor that places them among the most amazing college scholar-leaders in the U.S. Mortar Board offers numerous benefits to members, including career networking, fellowships, and awards.

EMILY CALANDRELLI NICK MORRIS ALISON WILLINGHAMNSF Graduate Student Fellows

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.

EMILY CALANDRELLIGAVIN HALLMEHRAN MOHEBBIOrder of Augusta Scholars

The Order of Augusta is the most significant honor a WVU senior can attain. During their undergraduate years, these remarkable students have demonstrated the University’s highest ideals through their hard work and contributions to the campus community. These exceptional students are our future, and the Foundation is proud to honor them.

KATIE GATIAN CHARLES HARNEROutstanding Seniors

Established in 1995 to signify the 40th anniversary of the WVU Foundation, the Outstanding Seniors award recognizes students for their contributions and achievements in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Gatian has served for two years on the WVU Microgravity Research Team, which has written two successful proposals accepted by NASA’s Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunity Program. The group has also been accepted into NASA’s FAST program for two consecutive summers. Gatian was a Mickey Leland Summer Fellow in the Department of Energy at Morgantown’s National Energy Technology Lab. Her stint was so successful that the program invited her to stay on as a year-round intern while studying full-time at WVU.

Harner worked on the WVU Microgravity Research Team to design, test, and analyze a microgravity experiment. NASA’s Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunity Program accepted the team’s proposal, which allowed Harner and the group to test their experiment at the Johnson Space Center in the summer of 2008, resulting in findings that were published in the West Virginia Academy of Sciences Journal.

ALEX GRAYNOELLE HADLEYFoundation Scholarship

Foundation Scholars are selected for their outstanding academic success, leadership skills, community service work and their dedication to WVU. The award, which provides full tuition and fees, plus room, board, and books for four years, is valued at approximately $70,000 when paired with the state’s PROMISE Scholarship. In addition, the scholarship includes a $4,500 stipend for academic enhancement, which is commonly used for study abroad, internships, and other advanced learning opportunities. Gray majors in mechanical and aerospace engineering, while Hadley majors in aerospace engineering.

JOAQUIN GUTIERREZSAMPE Student Leadership Award

The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Student Leader Experience Award sends student leaders to the SAMPE International Symposium and Exhibition to network with peers and industry professionals and increase their understanding of the materials and processes community.

TIM WEADONBW-SAMPE Student Competition, second place in poster competition

FANKE MENGBW-SAMPE Student Competition, second place in paper competition

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Norman Augustine (left), retired CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation, receives briefing on Design/Build/Fly.

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is leading the way in research for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the United States military. Dr. Wade Huebsch, principal technical investigator on the project, says they are working in a subcategory of UAVs called micro air vehicles (MAVs) due to their size. These micro-UAVs are actually modifications to medium-to large-scale ammunition that allow for greater traveling distances and more precision.

These “hybrid projectiles” range from 40-155mm, or grenades up to tank rounds. The main goal of the research is to increase the range of the rounds. The projectiles have had some exterior modifications to give them increased lift or stability.

“For example, take the 60 mm mortar,” said Huebsch. “A hybrid version may transform during flight by deploying stowed wings, thereby significantly increasing the range capability of the round.”

Mridul Gautam, the principal investigator for the UAV project, sees many advantages for these projectiles. “Recent advances in technology make these hybrid projectiles possible at a fraction of the cost compared to standard guided projectiles,” said Gautam. “The new designs will be based on the extensive modeling and simulations conducted at WVU.”

In addition to increasing range, the team is also working to improve accuracy and explore the possibilities of surveillance, an area that the Department of Defense (DOD) is looking to fund.

“We would love to see loiter capabilities,” said Huebsch. “To launch the projectile, have a little propeller pop out so it can circle over the target, and give real-time feedback.”

Use of UAVs have increased significantly over the past decade as the U.S. military seeks to place the danger of combat on autonomous units and protect servicemen and women. UAVs and MAVs are expected to continue their rapid growth and Huebsch feels that WVU is in a good position to continue this research.

“We have a fairly unique program,” Huebsch says. “Typically if the DOD wanted a hybrid projectile, any universities that wanted to be involved might write a proposal for one little component. At WVU, we are tackling almost the whole system—from the design to the aerodynamics to the electronics.”

Gautam is proud of the people working on his team, and he believes that it is the faculty that has made WVU so competitive. “The faculty work is what makes us who we are,” Gautam says. “We have people that are outstanding in aerodynamics, controls, communications, image processing—we have been able to form a multidisciplinary group.”


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Engineering students from WVU have once again traveled to Mexico to gain experience with engineers in industry. They were joined by students from Clemson University this year for the first time. The program seeks to provide students with experience in many areas, including working alongside engineers from various backgrounds, working to solve important issues on real products, and giving presentations in a professional manner.

WVU sent five MAE students, under the guidance of Dr. Victor Mucino, to Queretaro, Mexico, where they were joined by nine students from Clemson University, and 14 students from four different Mexican universities.

The students were divided into groups of four and sent to work on industrial projects. The seven groups were expected to give progress reports each Friday and to give a final presentation. American students gave their final presentation in Spanish and the Mexican students gave theirs in English.

Each team worked on a unique project with a local industry. One team designed a cryogenic pressure vessel for a superconductor system that required special integrity considerations due to low temperatures and high pressures.

Another team worked to build jigs and fixtures for a computerized manufacturing line for GM vehicular parts. These fixtures allow for accurate and rapid positioning of materials for assembling.

The third group worked on analysis models of tubing in turbine aircraft engines. The development of finite element models allows for accurate testing of vibration on the tubes and implementation of effective preventative measures.

The team working for the National Center of Metrology in Mexico created a system for measuring surface tension of fluids with improved accuracy and lower cost. They also designed a flexible and portable lifting system to be used with heavy duty coriolis flow meters, which would reduce stress on their operators.

Two projects were developed at the Center for Advanced Engineering and Technology of the State of Queretaro, both involving design of heavy-duty containers for micro-sensors that would be used in harsh conditions. The containers produced were cost effective and easy to assemble.

The sixth group worked with the Mexican Institute of Transportation in its effort to improve protection of drivers and passengers in collisions with highway barriers. The team designed a system that would crash a driverless, mid-sized truck into a barrier at a specific point in a controlled manner.

The final group worked on an andon light warning system for an assembly line. If there is a problem on the line, the lights will notify personnel of the issue. In addition to the lights, the team also worked on reducing downtime for wiring machines in the assembly of airplane electronic harnesses.

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Industrial Outreach to MexicoThe program has been successful in its goals throughout the years and it continues to offer a valuable opportunity to the students and the hosting industries.

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(right-top) CIATEQ team making a final presentation.

(right-middle) WVU, Clemson, and Mexican students at CIDEC in Queretaro.

(right-bottom) Work cell and fixtures for wielding processes of aluminum automotive structures at VRK.

(below) GE Turbine engine with tubing around the housing.


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The number of students pursuing the BSAE degree has more than tripled over the last decade and the number of BSME students has increased by almost 20 percent. The number of students enrolled in the dual AE/ME degree program comprises about 42 percent of the total undergraduate enrollment; however, enrollment in this area is down by 20 students since 2006-2007. Dual majors are not double counted in the data, so the enrollment figures shown represent the actual number of students—currently 437. The MAE Department has the largest enrollment in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources (18 percent of the students pursuing BS degrees in engineering at WVU). We are the only Department in the College whose undergraduate enrollment has increased consistently over the last decade. The number of BS degrees awarded by our Department was 130 in the last academic year or 33 percent of the total number of degrees awarded by the College in the 2009-2010 academic year. We attribute the steady growth in undergraduate enrollment and graduation rates to the excellent reputation enjoyed by our Department, our pro-active

recruiting efforts, and to the excellent educational value WVU provides for both West Virginia residents and non-resident students alike. Although the demand for engineering graduates in general, and mechanical and aerospace engineers in particular, is expected to grow in the near future, we are not planning to continue to increase our undergraduate enrollment at this time. It seems clear that the Department has reached its teaching capacity with 29 faculty members. As a result, we have decided to focus on increasing our selectivity.

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Graduate enrollment for this year remained the same as last year. Enrollment in the master’s program increased slightly, while doctoral enrollment fell. Over the past five years, overall enrollment was constant through the first three years; there was a significant increase to the current levels of the fourth and fifth years.

The numbers for fall 2010 indicate 162 students were enrolled in graduate programs, with doctoral enrollment down slightly from last year. There are 87 students enrolled in the master’s program, with 75 in the doctoral. The graduation rate for doctoral students has remained near 10 for the past five years. The graduation rate for masters’ students has varied widely, with this year being lowest, but still double that of the doctoral rate.

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Graduates 2009-2010Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Prabash Eroshana Abeyratne ***

Joe Douglas Allen, Jr. **

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Professional ServiceLarry Banta, member, Board of Directors and Technical Program Committee, Society for Glass Science and Practice

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Donald Lyons, member, Board of Directors, International Society of Agile Manufacturing; member, Board of Directors, International Society for Productivity Enhancement

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Sam Mukdadi, organizer, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering Track (since 2008)

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James E. Smith, 2009 SAE president, SAE International, Warrendale, Pa.; Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery Award Board Committee member, SAE International, 1997-Present; SAE Advanced Powerplant Committee member, 1986-2008; chairman SAE Board of Directors, SAE International, 2005-2008; member at large, SAE Technical Standards Board, SAE International, 2006-2008

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2009

Publications 2009Ackerman+, A., M. vanZanten+, B. Stevens+, V. Savic-Jovcic+, C. Bretherton+,

A. Chlond+, Golaz+, J-C, H. Jiang+, M. Khairoutdinov+, S. Krueger+, D. Lewellen, A. Lock+, C-H. Moeng+,K. Nakamura+, M. Petters+, J. Snider+, S.Weinbrecht+, and M. Zulaf+. 2009. Large-Eddy Simulations of a Drizzling,

Stratocumulus-Topped Marine Boundary Layer. Monthly Weather Review.

137:1083-1110. (MAE)

Angle II, G., B. O’Hara*, F.A. Pertl, J.E. Smith. 2009. Pitch Stability Analysis of an

Airfoil in Ground Effect. AIAA Journal of Aircraft. 46(3): 756-762. (MAE)

Barbero, E. J., K.J. Ford*, and J.A. Mayugo+. 2009. Modeling Self-healing of

Fiber-reinforced Polymer-matrix Composites with Distributed Damage. Self-

healing Materials. S. K. Ghosh (Ed.), Chapter 9: 267. (MAE)

Barbero, Ever J. 2009. Prediction of Long-Term Creep of Composites from Doubly-

Shifted Polymer Creep Data. Journal of Composite Materials. 43(19): 2109-2124.

(MAE)

Bedick*, C., N.N. Clark, Zhen*, F., R.J. Atkinson, and D. McKain. 2009. Testing of

a Heavy Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Schedule for Representative Measurement of

Emissions. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. 59(8): 960-971.

(MAE)

Blachere+, F.M., W.G. Lindsley+ , T.A. Pearce+, S.E. Anderson+, M. Fisher+, R. Khakoo+, B.J. Meade+, O. Lander+, S. Davis+, R.E. Thewlis,+ R.E., I. Celik, B.T. Chen+, and D.H. Beezhold+. 2009. Measurement of Airborne Influenza

Virus in a Hospital Emergency Department. Clinical and Infectious Diseases.

48(4): 438-440. (MAE)

Buzzard*, N.A., N.N. Clark, and S.E. Guffey. 2009. Investigation into Pedestrian

Exposure to Near-vehicle Exhaust Emissions. Environmental Health. 8(13). (MAE)

Campa, G., M.L. Fravolini+, M.R. Napolitano. 2009. An Explicit Feedforward and

Feedback Technique for Flight Control Systems of High Performance Aircraft.

Automatic Control in Aerospace. Year 2 No 1. (Online) (MAE)

Cayan*, F.N., S.R. Pakalapati, F. Elizalde-Blancas, and I. Celik. 2009. On

Modeling Multi-Component Diffusion inside the Porous Anode of Solid Oxide Fuel

Cells using Fick’s Model. Journal of Power Sources. 192(2): 467-474. (MAE)

Celik, I., M. Klein+, and J. Janicka+. 2009. Assessment Measures for Engineering

LES Applications. Journal of Fluids Engineering. 131(3): 031102-1-10. (MAE)

Clark, N.N. and C.M. Atkinson. Method and Apparatus for Reducing Pollutants

in Engine Exhaust. Dated August 11, 2009. (Transmural Catalysis). U.S. Patent

Number 7,571,600. (MAE)

Cross+, E.M., R.M. Moshrefzadeh+, F.J. Bottari+, A.F. Chernefsky+, D.R. Cairns and P.J. Richter+. 2009. Capacitive touch screen with conductive polymer. Dated

January 13, 2009. U.S. Patent Number 7,477,242. (MAE)

Darlington+, T.L., D. Kahlbaum+, and G. Thompson. 2009. On-road NOx emission

rates from 1994-2003 heavy-duty diesel trucks. Journal of Commercial Vehicles.

1(1): 185-199. (MAE)

Feng*, C., J.M. Tannenbaum*, B.S. Kang, and M.A. Alvin+, 2009. A Load-Based

Multiple-Partial Unloading Micro-Indentation Technique for Mechanical Property

Evaluation. Experimental Mechanics. (Online). (MAE)

Feng*, Z., N.N. Clark, C. Bedick*, M. Gautam, W.S. Wayne, G.J. Thompson, and D.W. Lyons. 2009, Development of a Heavy Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Schedule

for Representative Measurement of Emissions. Journal of the Air & Waste

Management Association. 59(8) 950-959. (MAE)

Gu, Y., G. Campa, B. Seanor, S. Gururajan, M.R. Napolitano. 2009. Autonomous

Formation Flight – Design and Experiments. Book chapter, in Aerial Vehicles.

T.M. Lam (Ed.). Chapter 12: 122. (MAE)

Guo*, H., G. Iqbal*, and B.S. Kang. 2009. Development of an in situ surface

deformation and temperature measurement technique for a solid oxide fuel cell

button cell. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. 7(1): 55-62.

(MAE)

Hamilton+, R.F., N.Q. Wu, D. Porter+, M. Buford+, M. Wolfarth+, and A. Holian+.

2009. Particle length-dependent titanium dioxide nanomaterials toxicity and

bioactivity, Particle and Fibre Toxicology. 6(35). (MAE)

Iqbal*, G., H. Guo*, B.S. Kang, and A.O. Marina+. 2009. Durability prediction

of solid oxide fuel cell anode material under thermomechanical and fuel gas

contaminant effects. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. (Online)

(MAE)

Johnson*, D.R., C.R. Bedick*, N.N. Clark, and D.L. McKain. 2009. Design and

Testing of an Independently Controlled Urea SCR Retrofit System for the Reduction

of NOx Emissions from Marine Diesels. Environmental Science & Technology.

43(10): 3959-3963. (MAE)

Johnson+, Christopher, Nina Orlovskaya+, Anthony Coratolo+, Caleb Cross+, Xingbo Liu, Junwei Wu*, and Randall Gemmen+: 2009. The Effect of Coating

Crystallization and Substrate Impurities on Magnetron Sputtered Doped LaCrO3

Coatings for Metallic Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Interconnects. International Journal of

Hydrogen Energy. 34: 2408 – 2415. (MAE)

Kessman*, A.J., D.K.P. Huckaby*, C.R. Snyder*, S.N. Kukureka+ and D.R. Cairns.

2009. Tribology of water and oil repellent sol-gel coatings for optical applications.

Wear. 267(1): 614-618.(MAE)

Kessman*, A.J., K. Ramji, N.J. Morris*, and D.R. Cairns. 2009. Zirconia sol–gel

coatings on alumina silica refractory material for improved corrosion resistance.

Surface and Coatings Technology. 204 (4): 477-483. (MAE)

Khan*, A.S., N.N. Clark, M. Gautam, W.S. Wayne, G.J. Thompson, and D.W. Lyons. 2009. Idle Emissions from Medium Heavy-Duty Diesel and Gasoline

Trucks. Journal of Air and Waste Management Association. 59: 354–359. (MAE)

Kweder*, Jonathan, Steven Hard*, Andrew Nawrocki*, Chad Panther*, Patrick Wildfire*, and James Smith. 2009. Design of a Flywheel Based Energy Storage

and Conditioning System for Rural Villages in China. SAE International Journal of

Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems. 2(1): 703-713. (MAE)

Li*, Yihong, Junwei Wu*, Christopher Johnson+, Randall Gemenn+, Scott Mao+, and Xingbo Liu. 2009. Oxidation behavior of metallic interconnects for

SOFC in coal syngas. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 34: 1489-1496.

(MAE)

Liu, Xingbo. 2009. Energy and Environmental Issues in Manufacturing Industries,

JOM, 61(4): 13. (MAE)

Loth, J.L. 2009. Method and Apparatus for Online Flow Control over the Span of a

High Aspect Ratio Slot Jet. U.S. Patent Number 7,563,322. (MAE)

Madireddy*, M. and N.N. Clark. 2009. Attempts to Enhance the ‘Differential

Coefficients Method’ for Reconstruction of Transient Emissions from Heavy-Duty

Vehicles. International Journal of Engine Research. 10(1): 65-70. (MAE)

Mahmoud*, A.M., J.C. Frisbee+, A. D’Audiffret+ and O.M. Mukdadi. 2009. In

vivo vascular wall tissue characterization using a strain tensor measuring (STM)

technique for flow-mediated vasodilatation analyses. Physics in Medicine and

Biology. 54: 6217–6238. (MAE)

Marques+, S. P. C., E.J. Barbero and J.S. Rivas Murillo*. 2009. Analysis of

Conduction-Radiation Problem in Absorbing and Emitting Nongrey Materials.

International Journal for Numerical Methods in Heat and Fluid Flow.

19(2): 165-181. (MAE)

Morris, Gary J. 2009. Ambient Condition Detector with Variable Pitch Alarm. U.S.

Patent Number 7,605,687. (MAE)

Peered Reviewed Archival Publications Only January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009

* representative of students, + signifies individuals outside of the college


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Publications2009

Nanduri, J. R., F.A. Pino-Romainville*, and I.B. Celik. 2009. CFD mesh generation

for biological flows: Geometry reconstruction using diagnostic images. Computers

and Fluids. 38: 1026-1032. (MAE)

Nix, A.C. and T.E. Diller+. 2009 Experiments on the Physical Mechanism of Heat

Transfer Augmentation by Freestream Turbulence at a Cylinder Stagnation Point.

ASME Journal of Turbomachinery. 131(2): 021015.1-021015.7. (MAE)

Nuszkowski*, J., N.N. Clark, T. Spencer, D. Carder, and M. Gautam. 2009.

Atmospheric Emissions from a Passenger Ferry with Selective Catalytic Reduction.

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. 59(1): 18-30. (MAE)

Nuszkowski*, J., R.R. Tincher*, and G.J. Thompson. 2009. Evaluation of the NOx

emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines with the addition of cetane improvers.

Journal of Automobile Engineering. 223(8): 1049-1060. (MAE)

Nuszkowski, J., G. Thompson, and M. Ursic*. 2009. The Influence of Accelerator

Pedal Position Control during Transient Laboratory Testing on Heavy Duty Diesel

Engines. SAE International Journal of Engines. 2(1): 398-404. (MAE)

Perhinschi M.G. and M.R. Napolitano. 2009. Teaching Aircraft Health Management

- A Simulation-Based Approach. Computers in Education Journal. XVIIII(4): 32-42.

(MAE)

Pertl, F.A. and J.E. Smith. 2009. Electromagnetic Design of a Novel Microwave

Internal Combustion Engine Ignition Source, the Quarter Wave Coaxial Cavity

Resonator. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D,

Journal of Automobile Engineering. 223(11): 1405-1417. (MAE)

Porter+, D.W., A.F. Hubbs+, R.R. Mercer+, N.Q. Wu, M.G. Wolfarth+, K. Sriram+, S.S Leonard+, L. Battelli+, D. Schwegler-Berry+, S. Friend+, M. Andrew+, B.T. Chen+, S. Tsuruoka+, M. Endo+, V. Castranova+. 2009. Mouse pulmonary

dose- and time course-responses induced by exposure to multi-walled carbon

nanotubes. Toxicology. (Online) (MAE)

Prucz, J.C., S.N. Shoukry, G.W. William, T.H. Evans*. 2009. Innovative Structural

Concepts for Lightweight Design of Heavy Vehicle Systems. SAE International

Journal of Commercial Vehicles. 1(1): 367-372. (MAE)

Rafael+, M., A. Lozano+, J. Cervantes+, V. Mucino, C. Lopez+. 2009. A Method for

Powertrain Selection of Heavy-Duty Vehicles with Fuel Savings. International Journal

of Heavy Vehicle Systems. 16(1/2): 49-60. (MAE)

Rani+, S. L., C.E. Smith+, and A.C. Nix. 2009. Boundary-Layer Equation-Based Wall

Model for Large-Eddy Simulation of Turbulent Flows with Heat Transfer. Journal of

Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B Fundamentals. 55(2): 91-115. (MAE)

Riad, M.Y., S.N. Shoukry, G.W. William, and M.R. Fahmy*. 2009. Effect of Skewed

Joints on the Performance of Jointed Concrete Pavement through 3D Dynamic

Finite Element Analysis. International Journal of Pavement Engineering.

10(4): 251-263. (MAE)

Richards+, G. A., K.H. Casleton+, and N.T. Weiland. 2009. Chapter 7: Syngas

Utilization. Synthesis Gas Combustion: Fundamentals and Applications. Lieuwen,

T., Yang, V. and Yetter, R. (Eds.), Taylor & Francis, London, UK. (MAE)

Sabolsky, E.M., L. Maldonado+, M.M. Seabaugh+, and S.L. Swartz+. 2009.

Textured-Ba(Zr,Ti)O3 piezoelectric ceramics fabricated by templated grain growth

(TGG). Journal of Electroceramics. 22(4) (Online). (MAE)

Salem+, M.I., V.H. Mucino, E. Saunders, M. Gautam, and A. Lozano+. 2009.

Lateral Sloshing in Partially Filled Elliptical Tanker Trucks Using a Trammel

Pendulum. International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems. 16(1/2): 207-224.

(MAE)

Shade, B.C., D.K. Carder, G.J. Thompson, and M. Gautam. 2009. A work-based

window method for calculating in-use brake-specific NOx emissions of heavy-duty

diesel engines. Journal of Engines. 1(1): 778-793. (MAE)

Shoukry, S.N., M.Y. Riad, and G.W. William. 2009. Longterm Sensor-Based

Monitoring of an LRFD Designed Steel Girder Bridge. Engineering Structure.

31(12): 2954-2965. (MAE)

Sierros, K.A., N.J. Morris*, K. Ramji, and D.R. Cairns. 2009. Stress-corrosion

cracking of indium tin oxide coated polyethylene terephtalate for flexible

optoelectronic devices. Thin Solid Films. 517(8): 2590-2595. (MAE)

Sierros, K.A., N.J. Morris*, S.N. Kukureka+ and D.R. Cairns. 2009. Dry and

wet sliding wear of ITO coated PET components used in flexible optoelectronic

applications. Wear. 267(1): 625-631. (MAE)

Sierros, K.A., S. N. Kukureka+. 2009. Mechanical integrity of touch-screens

electrode components. JSID. 17/11: 949-954. (MAE)

Tafen+, D., J. Wang*, N.Q. Wu, J.P. Lewis+. 2009. Visible light photocatalytic activity

in nitrogen-doped TiO2 nanobelts. Applied Physics Letters. 94: 093101. (MAE)

Thompson, G.J., D.K. Carder, N.N. Clark, and M. Gautam. 2009. Summary of in-use

NOx emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines. Journal of Commercial Vehicles.

1(1): 162-184. (MAE)

Tsai*, A, L.E. Banta, D. Tucker+, and L. Lawson+. 2009. Determination of an

Empirical Transfer Function of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Hybrid System Via

Frequency Response Analysis. ASME Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology.

6(3): 034505-1. (MAE)

Wang*, J., D. Tafen+, J. P. Lewis+, Z. Hong+, A. Manivannan+, M. Zhi*, M. Li*, N.Q. Wu. 2009. Origin of Photocatalytic Activity of Nitrogen-Doped TiO2 Nanobelts.

Journal of American Chemical Society. 131(34): 12290–12297. (MAE)

Wayne, W.S., J.A. Sandoval*, and N.N. Clark. 2009. Emissions Benefits from

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology in U.S. Transit Bus Fleet. Energy &

Environment. 20(4): 497-515. (MAE)

Weiland, N. T., and P.A. Strakey+. 2009. Stability Characteristics of Turbulent

Hydrogen Dilute Diffusion Flames. Combustion Science and Technology.

181(5): 756-781. (MAE)

William, G.W., S.N. Shoukry, M.Y., Riad, and K.C. Mcbride*. 2009. Stability of Steel

Girders under the Effect of Temperature Variations and Moving Loads in Integral

Abutment Bridges. Journal of Bridge Structures. 5(1): 45-59. (MAE)

Wong*, Jerry, Patricia Zambrano+, Indira Escamilla+, Bernardo Gonzalez+, Victor Mucino, and Rafael Colás+. 2009. Friction Stir Linear Welding of an

Aluminum Alloy. Advanced Materials Research. 68: 116-121. (Online). (MAE)

Wong*, Jerry, Patricia Zambrano+, Martha P. Guerrero+, Victor Mucino, and Rafael Colás+. Characterization of Friction Stir Welding on Aluminum. Advanced

Materials Research. 68: 167-174. (Online). (MAE)

Wu*, Junwei, Christopher Johnson+, Randall Gemmen+, and Xingbo Liu: 2009.

The Performance of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with Mn-Co Electroplated Interconnect as

Cathode Current Collector. Journal of Power Sources, 189: 1106-1113. (MAE)

Wu, N.Q. and H. Li. 2009. One-dimensional nanostructures for chemical sensors and

biosensors. Encyclopedia of Nanoceramics and Their Based Nanodevices.

T.-Y. Tseng, H. S. Nalwa (Eds.). Volume 5, Chapter 2: 23-50. (MAE)

Xu, Chunchuan, John W. Zondlo, Harry O. Finklea+, Oktay Demircan+, Mingyang Gong*, Xingbo Liu. 2009. The effect of phosphine in syngas on Ni-YSZ anode-

supported solid oxide fuel cells. Journal of Power Sources. 193: 739-746 (MAE)

Yang*, M., J.L. Kabulski+, L. Wollenberg+, X. Chen+, M. Subramanian+, T.S. Tracy+, D. Lederman+, P.M. Gannett+, N.Q. Wu. 2009. Electrocatalytic Drug

Metabolism by CYP2C9 Bonded to a Self-Assembled Monolayer-Modified Electrode.

Drug Metabolism & Disposition. 37(4): 892-899. (MAE)

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Marcello NapolitanoWVU Foundation Award for Outstanding TeachingThe award is given to recognize and reward exceptional teaching and/or innovation in teaching methods, course and curriculum design, and instructional tools.

Dave Solley Nicholas Evans Award for Advising ExcellenceThis award is given annually to the top academic advisor in three categories within West Virginia University and highlights the outstanding advising and mentoring given by members of the University. This award honors Dr. Nicholas Evans, a lifelong proponent and exemplar of excellent advising in his work with undergraduates.

CEMR Outstanding Advisor AwardThe College recognizes the importance of advising in the success of our students. This award recognizes excellence and continuous improvement in the area of undergraduate advising.

CEMR Advisor of the Year AwardThe recipient of this award is chosen from a list of outstanding advisors and most exemplifies the mission of the college in helping students achieve their educational goals.

John KuhlmanCEMR Outstanding Teacher AwardThis award was originally created by students seeking a way to recognize the teachers who made significant contributions to their lives and education. The College continues this tradition by recognizing faculty that make major contributions to the teaching mission and provide outstanding classroom experiences to their students. Nithi SivaneriCEMR Outstanding Advisor AwardThe College recognizes the importance of advising in the success of our students. This award recognizes excellence and continuous improvement in the area of undergraduate advising.

18th Annual Academy of Distinguished Alumni Teaching AwardThis award is given to a teacher that works to expand student’s knowledge beyond the curriculum. The Promotion and Tenure Committee of the Department nominates a candidate for this prestigious award. Pat GoldieCEMR Staff Recognition AwardThis award distinguishes staff that work tirelessly to ensure the department runs smoothly. These members are recognized for their overall exceptional performance and their willingness to go beyond the basic requirements of their positions. Bruce Kang 2010 George Weaver AwardThis award is given in recognition of excellent teaching of courses in engineering mechanics. Engineering mechanics includes the subjects of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials, which form the foundation of several engineering disciplines.

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ResearchAwards 2009-2010ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, Hybrid

Projectiles, Gautam, Huebsch, Carder, $2,200,000

AFTON CHEMICAL CORP., Refined Fuel Additive Effects on Emissions, Thompson, $16,466

AFTON CHEMICAL CORP., TCEQ Certification of a Fuel Additive, Thompson, $98,823

CATERPILLAR, INC., Regulated Gaseous and PM Emissions of In-Use Heavy Duty Trucks, Shade, $300,000

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Non-Invasive High-Resolution Diagnosis of Periodontal Attachment Levels Using Real Time Quantitative Ultrasound Imaging, Mukdadi, $210,450

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Prediction and Mechanism of Carbon Nanotube-Induced Fibrosis, Wu, Rojsns, Sakul, $28,888

DOF, AIR FORCE, OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, Experimental Flow Characterization and Model Development of Advanced Firefighting Agent Application Technologies, Morris, $391,510

DVTI, INC., Directed Vapor Deposition of Advanced TBC/Bond Coat Architectures for Elevated Temperature Operation, Nix, $5,000

EDO/ITT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, Turbine Engine Science and Technology and Design Support Contract, Nix, $51,284

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, Transit Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Programs, Wayne, $461,937

FIDELITY FLIGHT SIMULATION, INC., Modeling of Aircraft Sub-Systems and Integration of Simulation Tools for Flight Simulator Performance Assessment, Perhinschi, $20,226

FISHER ENERGY, LLC, Circulation Control Augmented Vertical Axis Wind Development Program, Smith, $300,000

GAS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, Integrated Advanced Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine for Increased Utilization of Gaseous Opportunity Fuels—ARRA Funding, Clark, Li, Shade, $89,058

GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES, Engine Dynamometer Research for an Air Moving Device, Shade, $46,889

IMPERIAL MACHINE & TOOL CO., Alternate Designs for Hybrid Projectile Program, Gautam, Huebsch, Carder, $67,464

INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONS, INC., Plasma Ignition Project, Pertl, $40,327

IRON BAY MODEL COMPANY, Compression Ignition by Air Injection Engine, Morris, $77,494

LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSIT CO., Long Beach Public Transportation Company Alternative Fuel Analysis, Wayne, $149,861

LYNX, Biodiesel Fleet Emissions and Greenhouse Gas Demonstration, Clark, Gautam, Thompson Wayne, Lyons, Li, Nuszkowski, $488,513

MACK TRUCKS, INC., Evaluation of Production Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines for 2010 Emissions Compliance, Shade, $88,190

MAINSTREAM ENGINEERING CORP., Development of a Simulation Based Design for an Opposed Piston Linear Free Piston Generator, Nix, Clark, Famouri, $15,586

NASA AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM, Teaching Aircraft Health Management-A Simulation-Based Approach, Perhinschi, Napolitano, $155,299

NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, Aerodynamic Flow Control of Rotor and Tilt-Rotor Surfaces Using Dynamic Roughness, Barbero, $123,002

NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, Aerodynamic Flow Control of Rotor and Tilt-Rotor Surfaces Using Dynamic Roughness, Huebsch, $294,274

NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, Aerodynamic Flow Control of Rotor and Tilt-Rotor Surfaces Using Dynamic Roughness, Huebsch, $177,205

NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, National Center for the Robotic Servicing of Orbital Space Assets, Cilento, Napolitano, Sabolsky, Woerner, Schmid, Korakakis, $1,779,356

NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, National Center for the Robotic Servicing of Orbital Space Assets, Cilento, Sabolsky, Napolitano, Woerner, Schmid, Korakakis, $1,260,215

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, Motor Protein Based Transport Mechanisms for Nano-Scale Biomolecules and Devices, Wu, Gannett, Nanochip, $12,000

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, RET Sites: Energy and the Environment, Cairns, Clark, $190,000

OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, High-Temperature, Nano-Derived Micro-Chemical Sensors, Sabolsky, $5,000

RDS, Effects of Particle Deposition on Turbine Blade Heat Transfer and Film Cooling, Phase 1, Nix, $15,000

RYPOS, INC., Rypos Level 3 Plus TRU Verification Using the CARB Procedure, Shade, $68,909

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, P450 Protein-Protein Interactions Determined by Selective Protein Manipulation ARRA, Wu, Gannett, $69,173

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, Bioactivity of Engineered Fiber-Shaped Nano-Materials, Wu, $99,264

URS CORPORATION, Comprehensive Modeling and Improvement in Cathode Performance, Sabolsky, Bajura, Anderson, Kuhlman, Celik, Liu, Banta, Wu, $112,907

URS CORPORATION, Hybrid SOFC/GT Generation System Controls, Banta, $99,409

URS CORPORATION, Metal Oxide Photocatalysts, Wu, Bajura, Gautam, Celik, Liu, Sabolsky, $11,919

URS CORPORATION, URS Letter Subcontract—Off Campus—Multiple Activities- Multiple Tasks, Celik, Wu, Sabolsky, Banta, $53,748

URS CORPORATION, URS Letter Subcontract —On Campus—Multiple Activity Numbers & PIS, Sabolsky, Bajura, Kuhlman, Celik, Liu, Banta, Wu, $934,462

U.S. ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY, Unmanned System Algorithms Development, Gautam, Perhinschi, Carder, Huebsch, Darrah, $2,720,000

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, Microstructure Analysis of Nickel-Based Superalloys, Song, $2,842

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF SCIENCE, Experimental Investigation of Turbine Vane Heat Transfer for Alternative Fuels, Nix, Wu, Liu, $404,506

U.S. DOE—ILLINOIS, Experimental Investigation of Turbine Vane Heat Transfer for Alternative Fuels, Wu, $404,506

U.S. DOE—METC, AOI [3] High-Temperature Nano-Derived Micro-H2 and H2S Sensors, Sabolsky, $299,950

WASHINGTON METRO AREA TRANSIT, Emissions Analysis of WMATA Transit Buses, Nix, Clark, Li, Gautam, Shade, Wayne, $156,129

W.Va. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE/WV DIVISION OF ENERGY, West Virginia Local Government Building Energy Efficiency Assistance Program, Means, Gopala, Crowe, $14,979

W.Va. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, Evaluation and Guidelines for Healer/Sealer Products for Concrete Decks, Shoukry, $99,975

W.Va. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, Evaluation of Remote Sensing Aerial Systems in Existing Transportation Practices, Gu, Napolitano, Martinelli, Seanor, $44,358

W.Va. HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION, Cyber-Infrastructure for Transformational Scientific Discovery in Arkansas and W.Va., Gautam, Peterson, $ 175,899


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10 Dr. David Doman Dr. David Doman graduated from WVU with a BSAE in ’91. He went on to earn a master’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics from Purdue, and a doctorate from Virginia Tech. During the 1990s, he was employed at the Wright Laboratory of the U.S. Air Force as a research aerospace engineer and was eventually promoted to senior aerospace engineer. Currently, Doman serves as technical area leader for the Micro Air Vehicle Dynamics and Control Group.

Richard L. McCormickRichard L. McCormick received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from WVU in 1981 and did graduate studies here in material design before moving to Princeton, W.Va., to become vice president of engineering at Conn-Weld Industries. In 1994, he was promoted to executive vice president of Conn-Weld, and in 1999 he was appointed to his current post as director of the company. That same year, he also became managing director for the China operations of Taggart Global, LLC, and has served as the company’s CEO since 2004.

Tim Pawlak Tim Pawlak earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from WVU. He has worked for 26 years for ANSYS, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of advanced engineering analysis software. Pawlak rose from an entry-level position to his present title of research and development fellow, the highest rung on the technical ladder at ANSYS.

Barret ShroutBarret Shrout received his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from WVU in 1962, and was employed for more than 30 years as a researcher for NASA’s Langley Research Center. He worked with both the Department of Defense and major airframe manufacturers on supersonic and subsonic aerodynamics, maneuverability, and survivability issues. Shrout retired from NASA in 1991.

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Visiting Committee 2008-2009

Name CompanyRobert J. Aquaro Robert J. Aquaro & Associates, LLC Tracey Baker IBM Lenovo John C. Benner Los Alamos National Laboratory Gregg Corley ATK Tactical Systems Company Christine Cropp Arion Systems, Inc. William L. Fourney Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland Andrea Holladay Volvo/Mack Neil Jubeck Naval Air Warfare Centre Richard E. Kleine Cummins Technical Center Robert R. Lenhart Parsons Corporation W. Steve Lewellen West Virginia University A. D. McKisic Trinity Tank Car, Inc. B. Robert Mullins, Jr. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. John S. Tomblin National Institute for Aviation Research Richard E. Walters West Virginia University Bob Welch Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc. Paul White Dominion Energy

The Visiting Committee is composed of representatives from companies that hire many of our graduates, including BS-, MS-, and PhD-degree holders. The Committee fulfills an important role in the department by providing feedback about whether students graduating at all levels have the skills they need to be marketable.

Global InitiativesGlobalization is an important goal for WVU in the coming years, specifically in cooperation with universities around the world in areas of student and faculty exchange and shared research. The mission of this global initiatives project is to exchange students, faculty members and to share research in the areas of mechanical and aerospace engineering. MAE at WVU and University of Genoa in Italy have been working together to accomplish these goals.

Dr. Alberto Traverso, a professor from the University of Genoa, spent a year in Morgantown working with engineers at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) on a solid-oxide fuel cell and gas turbine hybrid engine. Additionally, he taught a graduate level course in conductive heat transfer during the summer session at WVU.

His work represents a great first step in a establishing a strong exchange program. MAE is planning to send an undergraduate student to Genoa next fall, and an Italian graduate student will be coming to WVU to study for a master’s degree in aerospace engineering this year. Faculty from both schools have created a list of courses that have transferable credits between them, ensuring that the students time on exchange will count toward their graduation.

Both universities will be looking to exchange more faculty and students, both undergraduate and graduate, and start work on joint research proposals, as well as expanding into more disciplines.

Left-Dr. Alberto Traverso with George Richards (top) and David Tucker (bottom) at the Hyper Laboratory at NETL in Morgantown.

Research Experience for TeachersUnder a grant funded by the National Science Foundation, the

Department hosted 11 middle and high school science and math

teachers for six weeks during the summer. Teachers attended the

International Summer Energy School at the University of Birmingham,

UK, and returned to WVU for training in project-based learning. Faculty

and graduate students collaborated with the teachers to initiate research

projects that would continue in the teacher’s school districts during the

school year. The projects focused on energy conversion, materials for

energy conservation and storage, alternative fuels and emissions, and

environmental monitoring and maintenance.


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