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Bogdan V. Antohe, PhD - 2009
Dr. Antohe joined MicroFab Technologies, Inc. in 1996, after completing his Ph.D. at SMU. His graduate research was in fluid flow and heat transfer, including contributions to the theory characterizing turbulence in porous media. Dr. Antohe’s work at MicroFab addresses the theory and principles of operation of piezoelectric ink-jet printers. He has expanded the use of the micro-dispensing technology outside traditional printing, including the development of novel systems and processes for biomedical, electronics and display areas. Dr. Antohe is an active member of the ASME North Texas Section, which recognized him with the Scott Kalmus Award for sustained and outstanding support. Ph.D. (1996), Southern Methodist University
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Subrata Bhattacharjee, PhD - 2009
A graduate of IIT, Bhattacharjee earned his doctorate from WSU in 1988 and currently holds Professorship in ME and Adjunct Professorship in CS Department at SDSU. His research accomplishments, sponsored by NASA, NSF, and Govt. of Japan, include discovery of a new non-dimensional number that is routinely used in convection textbooks, development of the first flame spread formula for the microgravity regime, and discovery of self-extinguishing flames in a quiescent microgravity environment. More than 18,000 users and 120 academic institutions have registered to use his webware TEST (thermofluids.net). Prentice Hall is about to publish a textbook on Thermodynamics by Bhattacharjee. Ph.D. (1988), Washington State University
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Wei Chen, PhD - 2009
Throughout her academic career, Professor Chen has made important contributions to the field of engineering design in both theory and computational techniques. Her contributions cover several relevant areas of Optimization under Uncertainty, Metamodeling, Multidisciplinary Design, and Decision-Based Design. The significance of her research is evident by an active research program she established, the successful transfer of her research to industry, and the impact of her publications. Her achievements of bringing innovative research into real industrial applications, and her leadership in collaborative research and professional communities indicate that Professor Chen is a deserving candidate for the ASME Fellow. Ph.D. (1995), Georgia Institute of Technology
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Pinghei H. Chen , PhD - 2009
Dr. Ping-Hei Chen is a distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering, at National Taiwan University. His primary areas of research are experimental heat transfer, microfluidic devices, and biomedical instruments. He is a pioneer in research areas for engineering applications of nanoparticles. He had developed several novel devices, including miniature heat pipes, sensors, real-time PCR machine, and biochips for detection of biomolecules. He has published more than 90 journal articles and over 40 international conference papers for a wide range of engineering applications involving inkjet printhead, miniature heat pipe, sensors, real-time PCR machine, and biochips. Ph.D. (1988), University of Minnesota
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Hyung-Hee Cho, PhD - 2009
Dr. Cho has contributed in the mechanical engineering field for more than 20 years in both research and education. He has been working extensively on critical heat transfer issues in turbomachinery. His collaboration with industry in Korea has resulted in many patents and technological breakthroughs. Serving as a Chairman of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Associate Dean of the Engineering College, Yonsei University, he has inspired many students by developing innovative curriculum. He is a recipient of numerous awards in research and education. His activities with ASME include serving in HTD K-14 technical committee since 2001, organizing sessions for Turbo Expo conference, and giving keynote speeches. Ph.D. (1992), University of Minnesota
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Dr Moustafa El-Gindy, PhD - 2009
Dr. El-Gindy is senior scientist at Applied Research Laboratory of Pennsylvania State University. He has worked with various leading institutions such as National Research Council (Canada) and FHWA. He has conducted several studies in heavy-vehicle dynamics, high-speed crash, and rumble strips with US Navy, US Army, Pennsylvania DoT, FHWA, Chrysler, Volvo, National Crane, etc. His most notable contributions include safety measures of heavy-vehicles and neuro-tire simulation. The safety measures, which he proposed, continue to be used worldwide. He is known as a strong leader and visionary in commercial vehicle dynamics. He is founding editor of the only focused heavy-vehicles journal, J. of Heavy-Vehicle Systems. Ph.D. (1980), Budapest Technical University
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Ruqiang Feng, PhD - 2009
Ruqiang Feng has made substantial contributions to characterization of material response under dynamic loading. He has developed new Kolsky torsion bar experiments for high-rate rheometry and dynamic tribometry, and techniques for determining the effective strengths of shock-compressed solids. His pioneering work on polycrystal modeling of ceramics has led to better understanding of their inelastic deformation and failure mechanisms under impulsive compression and spallation. His recent work on atomistic-quasicontinuum hybrid modeling of heterogeneous material interfaces is a significant advancement in concurrent multiscale material modeling. He has been an ASME member since 1992 and recently chaired the ASME Experimental Mechanics Technical Committee. Ph.D. (1993), The John Hopkins University
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Shuichi Fukuda, Dr.Eng. - 2009
Shuichi Fukuda’s contributions to design engineering include 39 books (4 English, 1 Korean), 106 journal papers, and 27 awards (ASME CIA Honorable Mention, CIE Best Paper, etc.). His welding support system is a pioneering work and the parallel parking support system developed by his team won the Gold Medal in the Lincoln Foundation National Design Contest, followed by the Bronze the following year. He was Chair, Japan Section, held YEF in Japan twice, and served for Asia Pacific sub-region, Region XIII. He has hosted many conferences and delivered many keynotes in Japan, Brazil, Ireland, India, U.S., etc. Dr.Eng. (1972), University of Tokyo
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Daniel C. Haworth, PhD - 2009
Dr. Haworth has made outstanding contributions to computational thermal-fluids sciences through numerical modeling and simulation of thermal-fluids processes, which has led to new physical insight into turbulent chemically reacting flows, new models and algorithms for engineering computer codes, and improvements in internal combustion engines and related devices; and to engineering education through the development of new undergraduate and graduate courses in thermal-fluids sciences at Oakland Unviersity and Penn State University, advisory roles of Penn State’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition teams, and establishment of novel K-12 education and outreach programs. Ph.D. (1986), Cornell University
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Hiroshi Hayami, PHD - 2009
Throughout his professional career, Prof. Hayami has made two major contributions to our technical community. He proposed and developed a low-solidity-vanes diffuser concept for transonic centrifugal compressor. The concept has been validated and used widely in industry. The concept enhances stability margin without penalty in efficiency. Secondly, he developed a unique method in applying PIV measurement technology in transonic centrifugal compressor. He was the first to measure complicated unsteady transonic flow field in high pressure ratio centrifugal compressors. His method is widely applied in Japanese industry. He has been very active in the IGTI/ASME as a technical committee member. Ph.D. (1976), Kyushu University
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K. Jimmy Hsia , PhD - 2009
Dr. Hsia is Professor of Mechanical Science and Engineering at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He is recognized for his research contributions to studies of creep fracture, dislocations mechanisms during brittle-to-ductile transition, failure mechanisms of thermal barrier coatings, and surface and interface effects on micro- and nano-scale structures. He has played a leadership role in interdisciplinary education and research. As Founding Director of Nano-Bio Mechanics Program at NSF, he provided leadership in extending Mechanical Engineering to interdisciplinary areas between engineering and biology. He was recipient of Japan Society for Promotion of Science Fellowship, and Max-Planck Society Scholarship. Ph.D. 1990, MIT.
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Mohammed Y. Hussaini, PHD - 2009
Hussaini has had an exceptional engineering career in government laboratories and academia, with notable and prolific research accomplishments in diverse disciplines. He has assiduously mentored over two generations of young researchers numbering in the many dozens. His notable service contributions include numerous workshop proceedings that have laid the foundation for new areas of research. His recent contributions have been in the fields of acoustics, cryogenics (atomic hydrogen propellant design), nano fluids (stem-cleaning of nanoparticles) and materials (carbon nanotubes reinforced polymers), power systems (identifying the topology best suited for survivability under multiple simultaneous assaults) and uncertainty quantification in simulations. Ph.D. (1970), University of California, Berkeley
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Kathryn W. Jablokow, PHD - 2009
Dr. Jablokow is a leader in the development and implementation of unique, cutting-edge academic programs in creativity, invention, and problem solving leadership at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that are recognized for their scientific rigor and practical value across multiple disciplines. She is an outstanding teacher and the recipient of many awards, including the W.M. Keck Foundation’s National Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, and she is an internationally recognized scholar in both problem solving and dynamics research. Dr. Jablokow also serves to enhance engineering education as an ABET Program Evaluator and as an Executive Officer of ASME’s Technology and Society Division. Ph.D. (1989), The Ohio State University
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Harshavardhan M. Karandikar , PHD - 2009
Harsh Karandikar has been at the forefront of translating engineering design theory and methodology into practice. During his 24-year engineering career he has been instrumental in successfully introducing, into industrial practice, cutting edge ideas and tools for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the product development process. Technical risk management and innovative product service concepts have also been his focus. His fields of research and development have included concurrent engineering, structured design methods, collaborative engineering, product data life-cycle management and industrial service processes. He has over 60 technical publications and patents and has received numerous awards for academic and teaching excellence. Ph.D. (1989), University of Houston
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John F. Kiefner , PhD, PE - 2009
Dr. Kiefner has earned an outstanding reputation for being one of the premier technical experts in North America in the field of gas and liquid pipeline safety and reliability. His 40 years of research, consultation, training, and analysis of pipelines for virtually all of the major operators in the industry have led to many improvements in the construction, operation, and maintenance of pipelines. Dr. Kiefner has authored or co-authored more than 50 technical publications on pipeline analysis, maintenance and reliability. Ph.D. (1967), University of Illinois
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Woo I. Lee, PhD - 2009
Professor Lee is an international authority on thermal aspects of manufacturing and materials technology and has taught and conducted research in thermal engineering areas for nearly 30 years, with a special focus on manufacturing processes. His many pioneering research projects significantly advanced the science and art of manufacturing composite materials and plastics and greatly improved their industrial processes. He has also been very active in developing new and innovative courses such as thermal engineering in manufacturing processes. He is well published in the areas of heat transfer, composite materials, plastic manufacturing processes, and fluid flow with free surfaces. Professor Lee has also been visibly active in international arenas. As a Regional Editor of the Journal of Composite Materials and a member of the Executive Council of International Committee of Composite Materials, he has played a key role in promoting research and international collaboration in the related fields. Ph.D. (1983), University of Michigan, Mechanical Engineering
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Zheng-Dong Ma, PhD - 2009
Dr. Ma has, over the years, consistently made outstanding contributions to the fields of Multibody Systems Dynamics, Vehicle Simulation and Design, and Systems Optimization. His contributions have been significant and his work has been of the highest level. He has also served as a member of the ASME Multibody Systems and Nonlinear Dynamics Technical Committee since 2003. Dr. Ma has organized multiple symposia associated with ASME conferences, and his research has resulted in 60 refereed journal articles. Ph.D. (1989), Kyoto University, Japan
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Surjya K. Maiti, PHD - 2009
Prof. Maiti is known for his research contributions in many areas of solid mechanics including topics such as fracture of elastic and elastic-plastic materials, composites and cellular materials, development of novel finite and boundary elements to study interacting and kinked cracks, manufacturing process modeling, vibration modeling of components with cracks, and health monitoring of structural components, his highly valuable contributions to education during his entire academic career and his active participation in professional societies. Ph.D. (1980), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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Kunal Mitra, PhD - 2009
Dr. Mitra has earned outstanding reputations in both research and education by his pioneer research work in the field of short pulse radiative transfer through participating media, especially applied to bioengineering applications. He is one of the first to develop numerical models for such analysis and validate the results with experimental measurements. He has also performed novel research in bio-heat transfer area using hyperbolic heat conduction model. He has published more than 100 papers in journals and conference proceedings and also holds 2 patents. He is also the Director of newly established Biomedical Engineering Program at Florida Tech. Ph.D. (1996), Polytechnic University, Brooklyn
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Ranjan Mukherjee, PhD - 2009
Dr. Ranjan Mukherjee’s research has provided significant advancements in the general area of mechatronic systems. It covers both theory and applications to a wide range of problems, including nonholonomic systems, space and mobile robots, haptic interfaces and robots for telesurgery and remote diagnostics, control of structural vibration, and control of rotors supported by magnetic bearings. Dr. Mukherjee has educated and mentored many mechanical engineering students. These students are trained in a multi-disciplinary field that allows them to model, analyze, optimally design, and implement mechanical systems that utilize control and electronics. Ph.D. (191), University of California, Santa Barbara
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