Last updated January 22, 2007
RESUME

 

AJAY MAHAJAN
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes (MEEP)
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
Tel: 618-453-7007
Fax: 618-453-7658
Email: mahajan@engr.siu.edu  

 

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS (summary)

  • Past Chair of the Intelligent Systems Panel in the ASME DSC Division (2002-2005). Past Vice Chair of the Intelligent Systems Panel and the Sensors and Instrumentation Panel of the DSCD division of ASME (2001-2002).
  • Received the annual Dean Kenneth E. Tempelmeyer Outstanding Faculty Research Award for 2004 in the College of Engineering (one of three college wide awards).
  • Received the annual Dean Juh Wah Chen Outstanding Research Paper Award for 2003 in the College of Engineering (one of three college wide awards).
  • Outstanding Teacher Award in the MEEP department for the 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 academic years.
  • Over 80 peer-reviewed journal publications and conference proceedings.
  • Featured in the news (newspapers, radio, etc.) numerous times on the research projects as well as the involvement of students. A television program on biomedical research is currently being edited for PBS.
  • PI or Co-PI on grants totaling over $2.5 Million.
  • PI on several grants from NASA, SME, DCEO/ICCI and Caterpillar.
  • Co-PI on grants from Federal Highway Administration, Airforce Research Lab., IDCCA, NSF, SME, F1 race teams (Renault & Toyota) and Tyco Healthcare.
  • Started a Biomedical Research Initiative whose goal is to have physicians, engineers and scientists work under a single umbrella and funded thru the State, Federal agencies and industry. Already involved Tyco Healthcare as a contributor.
  • Reviewer for numerous journals, conferences, NSF and the first Department of Homeland Security (DHS) call for white papers on DHS Centers of Excellence.
  • Chaired/Co-Chaired numerous sessions at the ASME 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 IMECE conferences as well as regional and national ASEE conferences.
  • Graduate student got the Best Student Paper Award from the DSC Division at the IMECE2001. Two students were finalists in the IMECE2001 and one student was a finalist in IMECE2003.
  • Member of several Program Committees for national and international Conferences.

 

EXPERIENCE 
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes (MEEP)

Professor (Tenured)                                                                                       August 2004 - Present

  • Current funded projects from NASA Stennis Space Center, ICCI, Toyota Motorsport Group (Formula One race team) and Caterpillar.
  • The Dean Kenneth E. Tempelmeyer Outstanding Faculty Research Award for 2004 in the College of Engineering.
  • Featured in the news (newspapers, radio, etc.) numerous times on the research projects as well as the involvement of students. A television program on biomedical research is currently being edited for PBS.
  • "Outstanding Teacher Award" in the MEEP department for the 2004-2005 academic year.
  • Started a Biomedical Research Initiative whose goal is to have physicians, engineers and scientists work under a single umbrella and funded thru the State, Federal agencies and industry. Already involved Tyco Healthcare as one of the contributors.
  • University filed two patents for inventions in the biomedical devices area.
  • Member of the College of Engineering Promotion and Tenure (P&T) committee.

Associate Professor (Tenured)                                                                     August 98 - July 2004

  • The Dean Juh Wah Chen Outstanding Research Paper Award for 2003 in the College of Engineering.
  • "Outstanding Teacher Award" in the MEEP department for the 2000-2001, 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 academic years.
  • College of Engineering faculty secretary, Oct. 2000 – Oct. 2001.
  • MEEP department faculty secretary, Sept. 2000 – Sept. 2001.
  • Coordinated the industry-based senior design projects experience for the MEEP department for three semesters.
  • Set up a laboratory for research in intelligent and autonomous systems.
  • Helped set up the controls and measurement laboratory.
  • Served/serving on the graduate committee of an additional fifteen students from the MEEP and EE departments.
  • Served/serving on the departmental Faculty Affairs Committee, Curriculum Committee, Assessment Committee, the Math-Engineering Liason Committee, the College Information Technology committee and the Associate Dean search committee.
  • Developed and taught/teach a new graduate level class ME 545 Intelligent Control as well as taught/teach the Ph.D. core class ENGR530 Engineering Data Acquisition.

 

Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI                      
School of Engineering and Technology

Associate Professor (Tenured)                                                                     August 97 - August 98

  • Taught Robotics, Controls, Engineering Ethics, Heat Transfer, FEA, DSP, Senior Engineering Design Projects and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Developed an applied research program.
  • Member of the University Grants Committee.
  • Appointed by the President to serve on the University Harassment/Discrimination Panel.
  • Involved in the School's accreditation process under ABET/EC Criteria 2000.
  • Chair of the School's Research Committee.

Director, Autonomous Systems Laboratory                                     May 96 - August 98

  • Set up the Autonomous Systems Laboratory (ASL) as a center for research in intelligent and autonomous systems.
  • Acquired a research initiation grant from the SME Education Foundation.
  • Acquired numerous projects/training sessions from industry (GM, Algoma Steel, Hoover, etc.).
  • Supervised projects that involved multiple faculty members, laboratory engineers and students. Was the fiscal officer for the projects and contracts routed through the ASL.

Assistant Professor                                                                                        August 94 - May 97

  • Taught Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, FEA, Senior projects, Introduction to Robotics, Controls and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Developed undergraduate laboratories for Dynamics, Controls, DSP, Heat Transfer and FEA.
  • Faculty Advisor for Senior Design Projects from American Drilbox, Chrysler and Takata, Inc.
  • Acted as Faculty Advisor for the LSSU Student Chapter of SAE and ASME.
  • Served on the University Curriculum Committee and the Individualized Studies Committee.

 

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA                                                         August 1990 - July 1994
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Teaching Assistant: Coordinated laboratories and on occasion lectured for various engineering courses. Also, developed an automated data-acquisition laboratory set-up.
                               
Research Assistant: Worked on various individual and collaborative projects:

  • Developed a theory for intelligent and autonomous sensors.
  • Developed an ultrasonic real-time seam tracking system.
  • Developed an intelligent four-legged robot with visual and tactile sensors.
  • Developed an ultrasonic based navigation and guidance system for the control of mobile robots.

 

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy                                                 GPA: 4.00/4.00                        July 1994
Mechanical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans                     
Ph.D. Dissertation: Dynamic Across Time Autonomous - Sensing, Interpretation, Model learning and Maintenance Theory (Autonomous Sensing).
                                                           
Master of Science                                                      GPA: 4.00/4.00                        August 1992
Mechanical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans         
Master's Thesis: A Navigation System for Guidance and Control of Autonomous Vehicles based on an Ultrasonic 3D Location System.         

Bachelor of Engineering                                            Gold Medal                              May 1990
Mechanical Engineering, University of Roorkee, India
Senior Project Thesis: Design and Development of a Low Cost Wheel Balancing Machine for Automotive Service Workshops.

 

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

  • Currently working on a contract from Caterpillar to develop a 3D ultrasonic position estimation system for motion capture studies for ergonomic design.
  • Have funding from biomedical companies (Tyco Healthcare) as part of the Biomedical Research Initiative.  Projects include applications in neurosurgery, urology, etc.    2004 - Current
  • Starting work on a R&D project for Cook Urological to further develop the kidney stone retrieval device patented at SIUC.
  • Worked for the Center for Advanced Friction Studies (CAFS) that is a million dollar per year center funded by the NSF, the State of Illinois and 10 companies interested in brakes and brake materials (including Boeing, Honeywell, ABS, etc.)              March 2003 - Current
  • Have projects from two Formula One teams – Renault F1 and Toyota F1. Both projects deal with the development of wear prediction models.                                                      2004 - Current
  • Organized, developed and taught activity-based training sessions for General Motors (Mid-Lux Cadilac Division) in modern instrumentation using LabVIEW software.   1997 -1998
  • Organized, developed and taught activity-based training sessions for Algoma Steel Company in Finite Element Analysis.                                         1997
  • Advised students on senior projects for Chrysler, Takata, Walbro Pump Co., American Drilbox, Motorola, and General Motors.                                      1994 - 1998
  • Worked in the following companies:                       

            Modi Xerox, Ltd., New Delhi: Management Consultant                                   Summer 1990
            Prepared a feasibility report for the shift over of the transportation of Xerox paper from road to rail. Also, developed a package for communication between management and field agents.

            Maruti (Suzuki) Udyog, Ltd., New Delhi: Design Engineer                 Summer 1989  
            Designed and developed an engine testing rig for the Suzuki 800 car.
            Designed and developed a transmission testing rig for the Suzuki 800 car.

           
REVIEWER
Journals          ASME/IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics
                        ASME Transactions on Mechanical Design
                        ASME Transactions on Dynamic Systems, Controls and Measurement
                        IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks
                        Journal of Vibration and Control
                        IEEE Controls Systems Magazine
                        International Journal of Systems Science
                        Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems
Conferences   ASME IMECE, ACC, ASEE and DETC. 
Proposals        National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
PATENTS

  1. Schwartz, B. and Mahajan, A., “A Kidney Stone Retrieval Basket,” patent pending.
  2. Mahajan, A. and Lal, S., “An Ultrasonic 3D Navigation System for Realtime Image Guided Surgery,” patent pending.

Husseiny, A., Mahajan, A. and Jarka, R., “Infrasound for See-Thru-The-Wall

  1. Technology,” patent pending.

 

GRANTS (Funded Research)

  1. Mohanty, M. and Mahajan, A., “Automation and performance Improvement of Spiral Concentrator,” DCEO/ICCI, 2006, 1 year, $159,622.
  2. Mahajan, A. and Wang, H., “An Ultrasonic Tracking System for Motion Capture Studies in Ergonomic Applications,” Caterpillar, 2006, 1 year, $39,995.
  3. Mahajan, A., “Development of Physical and Virtual Intelligent Sensors within an Integrated System Health Management Paradigm,” NASA, 2005, 1 year, $50,000.
  4. Schwartz, B. and Mahajan, A., “Biomedical Research Initiative,” Tyco Healthcare, 2 years, $10,000.
  5. Schwartz, B. and Mahajan, A., “Biomedical Research Initiative,” SIUC-VCR and SIU-SOM, 2 years, $52,000.
  6. Mohanty, M., Mahajan, A. and Sevim, H., “Use of Artificial Intelligence for Developing a Novel Coal Preparation Plant Simulator,” DCEO/ICCI, 2005, 1 year, $159,986.
  7. Mahajan, A. and Chu, T., “An Integrated Framework for the Intelligent Monitoring of Smart Elements,” NASA, 2004, 1 year, $50,000.
  8. Filip, P., Mahajan, A. and Don, J., “Neural Network Modeling of Wear in Formula One Race Car Brakes,” Toyota Motorsports Group, 1 year, 2004, $350,000.
  9. Mahajan, A. and Mohanty, M., "Performance optimization of a coal preparation plant using genetic algorithms," DCEO/ICCI, 2003, 1 year, $116,661.
  10. Mahajan, A., "A novel fiber optics based method for liquid oxygen (LOX) tank mass measurement in a rocket test facility," NASA Glenn Research Center, 2003, 1 year, $19,545.
  11. Mahajan, A., Chu, T., Pendakur, M. and Jaehnig, W., “A Multidisciplinary Approach to develop Web-Based Smart Tutors within a Seamless Learning Environment,” ORDA, SIUC, 2003, 1 year, $15,704.
  12. Mahajan, A. and Allen, J., "An intelligent sensor monitoring system for rocket propulsion testing and integrated vehicle health management," GSRP award, NASA Glenn Research Center, 2003, 2 years, $42,016.
  13. Yen, M., Mahajan, A., Dave, B., Viswanathan, R. and Marikunte, S., "Health Monitoring of Highway Bridges," Federal Highway and Illinois DOT, 2003, 2 years, $620,495.
  14. Yen, M., Mahajan, A., Chu, T., Agrawal, O. and Craddock, J., "Development of intelligent transportation systems," Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (IDCCA), 2001, 2 years, $147,220.
  15. Chu, T. and Mahajan, A., "Analysis of short crack growth in particulate composites" Airforce Research Laboratory (AFRL), 2001, 1 year, $50,000.
  16. Mahajan, A., “Intelligent system for monitoring and control of foot pressure levels in diabetic patients with the use of smart materials,” MTC, SIUC, 2001 2 years, $38,000.
  17. Chu, T. and Mahajan, A., "Strain measurement on particulate composites," Airforce Research Laboratory (AFRL), 2000, 6 months, $9,300.
  18. Mahajan, A., "Intelligent sensors for a smart structural health monitoring system for composite structures," MTC, SIUC, 1999, 2 years, $34,000.
  19. Mahajan, A., "The design and development of a low cost 3D ultrasonic positioning system for tracking in virtual reality applications," ORDA, SIUC, 1998, 2 years, $25,000.
  20. McDonald, D., Mahajan, A. and Walworth, M., "Development of an innovative integrated learning environment for laboratory instruction in engineering," NSF, 1997, 2 years, $56,000 (an additional $56,000 matched by LSSU).
  21. Devaprasad, J., Mahajan, A., and Walworth, M., “Manufacturing education enhancement,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), 1997, 1 year, $120,000.
  22. Mahajan, A., “Multipurpose data acquisition system development,” CAMILE Inc., 1997, 1 year, $21,000.
  23. Devaprasad, J., Mahajan, A., Walworth, M. and Schwiderson, K., “Manufacturing education enhancement,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), 1996, 1 year, $160,000.
  24. Mahajan, A., “Development of intelligent sensor models,” SME Education Foundation for research in Intelligent Sensors, 1996, 1 year, $15,000.
  25. Mahajan, A., “Development of an Engineering Ethics course for the occupational programs,” Michigan Dept. of Education vocational ed. program, 1996, 3 months, $3000.
  26. Walworth, M., Devaprasad, J., Mahajan, A., and Madl, J., “Manufacturing education enhancement,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), 1995, 1 year, $72,000.
  27. Mahajan, A., “Development of a laboratory for data-acquisition systems for senior level courses,” US Title III program, 1995, 3 months, $3000.

BOOK CHAPTERS
Topics On Nondestructive Evaluation (TONE), Volume 4, Automation, Miniature Robotics and Sensors for Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Technical Editor, ASNT, Inc., Chapter 7.1, Intelligent Sensor Models with Learning Capabilities, 1999.

RESEARCH REPORTED IN BOOKS
Sensors for Mobile Robots, by H. R. Everett, published by AK Peters, Ltd., 1995. The book includes description of a 3D ultrasonic positioning system in three chapters.

 

NEWS/PRESS RELEASES

  1. “SIUC maintains strong ties with NASA,” by David Lopez, Daily Egyptian, Vol. 92, No. 76, December 12, 2006.
  2. “Local technology business named among top in state,” by Jason D. Short, Murphysboro American, Vol. 82, No. 25, Monday, May 29, 2006, page 2.
  3. “15 area businesses to compete in INNOVATE Illinois Challenge,” by Caleb hale, Southern Illinoisan, Vol. 113, No. 143, Tuesday, May 23, 2006.
  4. “Clipius Technologies Taking Hold,” Tech Bytes, November 2005, www.southerntech.org/newsletters/TECHBytes_11.05.htm 
  5. “Students testing sensors that could thwart future NASA disasters,” by Julie Engler, Daily Egyptian, Vol. 91, No. 72, December 12, 2005.
  6. “GPS-like system may help save lives,” by the SIUC Media Service, Southern Illinoisan, January 18, 2005.
  7. “New neuro-navigation system could save lives,” by K.C. Jaehnig, SIUC Website (University news release), December 07, 2004.
  8. “Navigating the brain,” by K.C. Jaehnig , PERSPECTIVES, SIUC, Fall 2004.
  9. “Stopping Power,” by Marilyn Davis, PERSPECTIVES, SIUC, Fall 2004.

 

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

  1. Figueroa, F. and Mahajan, A., "A Robust Navigation System for Autonomous Vehicles using Ultrasonics," Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 49-54, February 1992.
  2. Figueroa, F. and Mahajan, A., "Generic Model of an Autonomous Sensor," Mechatronics, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 295-315, 1994.
  3. Figueroa, F. and Mahajan, A., "A Robust Method to Determine the Coordinates of a Wave Source for 3-D Position Sensing," ASME Transactions on Dynamic Systems, Measurements, and Control, Vol. 116, pp. 505-511, September 1994.               
  4. Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., "Dynamic Across Time Autonomous - Sensing, Interpretation, Model Learning and Maintenance Theory," Mechatronics, Vol. 5, No. 6, pp. 665-693, 1995.  
  5. Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., "Intelligent Seam Tracking using Ultrasonic Sensors for Robotic Welding," Robotica, Vol. 15, pp. 275-281, 1997.
  6. Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., "Four Legged Intelligent Mobile Autonomous Robot," Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 51-61, 1997.
  7. Mahajan, A. and McDonald, D., “A Unique Digital Signal Processing Laboratory Experience Using Integrated Systems and Modern Computer Tools,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. VIII, No. 4, pp. 40-44, October-December, 1998.
  8. Mahajan, A. and Valentine, A., "A Novel Multi-faceted Approach to a Heat Transfer Laboratory Using Modern Computer Tools," ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. IX, No. 2, pp. 56-60, April-June 1999.
  9. Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., "An Automatic Self Installation & Calibration Method for a 3D Position Sensing System using Ultrasonics," Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 281-294, September 1999.
  10. Mahajan, A. and Walworth, M., "3D Position Sensing using the Difference in Time-of-Flights to Various Receivers from a Single Transmitter of Wave Energy," IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 91-94, February 2001.
  11. Mahajan, A., Wang, K. and Ray, P. K., "Multisensor Integration and Fusion using a Fuzzy Inference System," IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 6, No. 2, June 2001.
  12. Chu, T., Mahajan, A. and Liu, C., "An Economical Vision Based Method to Obtain Whole-Field Deformation Profiles," Journal of Experimental Techniques, Vol. 26, No. 6, pp. 25-28, Nov/Dec 2002.
  13. Ray, P. K. and Mahajan, A., "A Genetic Algorithm-Based Approach to Calculate the Optimal Configuration of Ultrasonic Sensors in a 3D Position Estimation System," Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol. 41, pp. 165-177, 2002.
  14. Unnikrishnan, N., Ray, P.K. Mahajan, A. and Chu, T., "Accuracy Considerations in a 3D Ultrasonic Positioning System that uses the Difference in Time-of-Flights," ASME Transactions on Dynamic Systems, Measurements, and Control, Vol. 124, No. 4, pp. 688-693, Dec. 2002.
  15. Pilch, A., Mahajan, A. and Chu, T., "Intelligent Image Correlation using Genetic Algorithms for Measuring Surface Displacements and Deformation," ASME Transactions on Dynamic Systems, Measurements, and Control, Vol. 126, pp. 479-488, September 2004.
  16. Chu, T. and Mahajan, A., "Quantitative Method to Determine the Mechanics of Damage Areas in Particulate Composites Used as Rocket Fuel," Accepted for publication in the AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Rocket Power Scope, June 2004.
  17. Paliwal, M., Mahajan, A., Don, J., Chu, T. and Filip, P., “Noise and Vibration Analysis in a Disc-Brake System using a Stick-Slip Friction Model involving Coupling Stiffness,” Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 282, Issues 3-5, pp 1273-1284, 22 April 2005.
  18. Unnikrishnan, N., Mahajan, A. and Chu, T., "Intelligent System Identification of an Ultrasonic 3D Positioning System," Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 217, Part I, pp. 367-377, May 2003. This paper won the Dean Juh Wah Chen Outstanding Research Paper Award for 2003 in the College of Engineering, SIUC.
  19. Chu, T., Mahajan, A., DiGregorio, A. and Russel, S., "Determination of Optimal Experimental Parameters for Transient Thermography Imaging using Finite Element Models," The Imaging Science Journal, Vol. 53, pp. 20-26, 2005.
  20. Lavu, B. Schoen, M. and Mahajan, A., “Adaptive Intelligent Control of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMC),” Smart Material Structures, Vol. 14, pp. 466-474, 2005.
  21. Paliwal, M., Mahajan, A., Don, J. and Filip, P., “Application of Wavelet Transforms in the Analysis of High Frequency Squeal in a Disc Brake System,” In press, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, May 2004.
  22. Bandhil, P., Chitikeshi, S., Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., “Physical Intelligent Sensors,” In press, Journal of Control and Intelligent Systems, October, 2005.
  23. Hahn, C., Mahajan, A., Chu, T. and Schoen, M., "A Lumped Parameter Model to investigate the Effect of Plantar Pressure on Arterial Blood Flow in the Diabetic Foot," In press, Journal of Engineering Medicine, November, 2006.
  1. Caughlan, A., Unnikrishnan, N., Mahajan, A. and Don, J., "Automatic Generation of Braking Profiles in Vehicles using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms," Submitted to the Journal of Control and Intelligent Systems, May 2004.
  2. Viswanathan, R., Mengoulis, A. and Mahajan, A., "Signal Parameter Estimation," Submitted to the IEEE Letters in Communication, February 2003.
  3. Salimi, N., Mahajan, A., Don, J. and Schwartz, B., “A Novel Stone Retrieval Basket for more Efficient Lithotripsy Procedures,” Submitted to the Journal of Engineering Medicine, October, 2005.
  4. Nandikolla, V., Schoen, M. and Mahajan, A., “Hybrid Active Foot pressure Control for Diabetic Neuropathy,” Submitted to the Journal of Engineering and Medicine, November 2005.
  5. Oesch, C., Padmanaban, H., Utterback, L., Chitikeshi, S., Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., “Physical and Virtual Intelligent Sensors for Integrated Health Management Systems,” Submitted to Mechatronics, August 08, 2006.
  6. Gupta, V., Mohanty, M. and Mahajan, A., “Genetic Algorithms – A Novel technique to Optimize Coal Preparation Plants,” Submitted to the International Journal of Mineral Processing, December 05, 2006.

 

REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
  1. Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, A., "A Robust Navigation System for Autonomous Vehicles using Ultrasonic Triangulation and Pulse-Echo Methods," Proceedings of the IFAC 12th World Congress, Sydney, Australia, July 1993.              
  2. Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., "Design and Development of a Generic Model of an Autonomous sensor," Proceedings of the Winter Annual Meeting (WAM) of the ASME, New Orleans, DSC-Vol. 50, PED Vol. 63, pp. 183-192, Nov. 1993.  
  3. McDonald, D., Mahajan, A., and Qatu, M., "Team/Turn Teaching: 20/20 Hindsight, Experiences and Tips," Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 1996.            
  4. Mahajan, A, and McDonald, D., "Engineering and Technology Experiences for Liberal Arts Students at LSSU," Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Washington DC, June, 1996.           
  5. Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., "An Automatic Self Installation & Calibration Method for a 3-D Position Sensing System using Ultrasonics," Proceedings of the Japan-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation, Boston, pp. 453-460, July 1996.  
  6. Mahajan, A. and McDonald, D., “A Hands-On Survey-Of-Technology Course for Pre-Technology Majors,” Proceedings of the ASEE NCS Conference in Ferris State University, Big Rapids, April, 1996. Awarded the Second Best Paper Presentation Award for the Conference.
  7. Duesing, P., Devaprasad, J., Mahajan, A. and McDonald, D., “Integrating Soft Skills; A Key factor in the University to Work Transition,” 1996 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology annual meeting, Innovations in Engineering Education, Utah, 1996.
  8. McDonald, D, Devaprasad, J., Duesing, P., Mahajan, A., Qatu, M, and Walworth, M., “Re-Engineering the Senior Design Experience with Industry-Sponsored Multidisciplinary Team Projects,” 1996 Frontiers in Education Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, October, 1996.        
  9. McDonald, D, Mahajan, A. and Walworth, M., “General Engineering Education for Non-Engineering Students,” 1996 Frontiers in Education Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, October 1996.
  10. McDonald, D. and Mahajan, A., “A Novel Two-Course Sequence in Modern and Intelligent Instrumentation,” Proceedings of the ASEE Illinois-Indiana Section’s Annual Conference, Purdue University, March 14-15, 1997.    
  11. Mahajan, A., McDonald, D. and Walworth, M., “An Innovative Integrated Learning Environment,” Proceedings of the ASEE NCS Annual Conference, Dayton, Ohio, April 10-12, 1997.                       
  12. Mahajan, A., Wolf, D, Ormsbee, C., Longo, M., MacInnes, M., “Undergraduate Research Experiences in Engineering Programs at LSSU,” Proceedings of the ASEE NCS 97 Annual Conference, Dayton, Ohio, April 10-12, 1997.                 
  13. McDonald, D. and Mahajan, A., “An Innovative Integrated Learning Environment,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Milwaukee, June 15-17, 1997.                                   
  14. McDonald, D. and Mahajan A., “Improving the Laboratory Experience with Computer Based Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Instruction,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Milwaukee, June 15-17, 1997.
  15. Walworth, M. and Mahajan, “An Ultrasonic 3D Position Estimation System using the Differences in the Time-of-Flights from the Transmitter to Various Receivers,” Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR ’97), Monterey, California, July 7-9, 1997. 
  16. Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., “Intelligent Sensing with Learning Capabilities,” Proceedings of the The 8th International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR ’97), Monterey, California, July 7-9, 1997.      
  17. Adams, R., Devaprasad, J., McDonald, D., Mahajan, A., Berg, F. and Snyder, C., "Industry Academia Cooperation: The Key to Educating Engineers and Technicians," Proceedings of the ISA Conference, Anaheim, California, October 1997.
  18. Walworth, M, Mahajan, A. and McDonald, D., “An Innovative Integrated Learning Laboratory Environment,” Proceedings of the FIE Conference, Pittsburgh, Nov 5-8, 1997.     
  19. Mahajan, A., “A Novel Method to Create Intelligent Sensors with Learning Capabilities to Improve Modern Production Systems,” CAPE, ’97, Detroit, Nov 1997.
  20. Figueroa, F. and Mahajan, A., "Learning by Highly Autonomous Sensors," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE'97, Dallas, TX, DSC-Vol. 61, pp. 347-354, Nov. 16-21, 1997.
  21. Mahajan, A., McDonald, D. and Walworth, M., “An Innovative Integrated Learning Environment - An Update,” Proceedings of the ASEE NCS 98 Annual Conference, Detroit, Michigan, April 3-4, 1998.
  22. Mahajan, A. and McDonald, D., “Data-Acquisition Systems: An Integral Part of Undergraduate Engineering and Technology Programs,” Proceedings of the ASEE National Conference, Seattle, Washington, July 1998.
  23. Mahajan, A. and McDonald, D., “Workforce Training Through Industry-University Partnerships for Improved Technology Management,” Proceedings of the ISA98 Conference in Houston, Texas, October 19-22, 1998.
  24. Mahajan, A., "Intelligent Sensor Models with Learning Capabilities for Long Term Health Monitoring of Smart Structures," Proceedings of the ASNT 8th Annual Research Symposium, Orlando, Florida, March 22-26, 1999.
  25. McDonald, D., Schmaltz, K., Walworth, M. and Mahajan, A., "The Development of an Innovative Undergraduate Laboratory that Emphasizes Vertical Integration in Multiple Engineering Curricula," Selected as one of best four poster topics in the NSF-ILI Poster Session at the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Charlotte, N.C. June 20-23, 2000.
  26. Mahajan, A. and Walworth, M., "3D Position Sensing Using the Differences in the Time-of-Flights From a Wave Source to Various Receivers - A Conceptual Model," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE'99, Nashville, Tennessee, Nov 14-19, 1999.
  27. Schoen, M., Mahajan, A., Kuo, C., Chinvorarat, S. and Huang, J., "Input Design for the System Identification of an Ultrasonic 3D Position Estimation System," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE'99, Nashville, Tennessee, November 14-19, 1999.
  28. Pilch, A., Mahajan, A. and Chu, T., "Intelligent Image Correlation using Genetic Algorithms for Measuring Surface Deformation in the Autonomous Inspection of Structures," Proceedings of the ACC2000, Chicago, Illinois, pp. 460-461, June 2000.
  29. Ray, P. K. and Mahajan, A., "Optimal Configuration of Receivers in an Ultrasonic 3D Position Estimation System by using Genetic Algorithms," Proceedings of the ACC2000, Chicago, Illinois, pp. 2902-2906, June 2000.
  30. Mahajan, A., Wang, K. and Ray, P. K., "Multisensor Integration and Fusion Model that uses a Fuzzy Inference System," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE2000, Orlando, Florida, Nov 2000.
  31. Maudlin, J., Mahajan, A. and Chu, T., "Intelligent Image Correlation using Genetic Algorithms for Realtime Health Monitoring of Rotating Blades," Proceedings of the SEM Conference, Portland, Oregon, June 2001.
  32. Pilch, A., Maudlin, A., Mahajan, A. and Chu, T., "Intelligent Image Correlation using Genetic Algorithms for Measuring Surface Displacements and Strain Profiles," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, New York, CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Nov. 2001. Selected as one of three finalists for best student paper award by the ASME DSC Division. Won the Best Student Paper Award.
  33. Ray, P. K., Unnikrishnan, N. and Mahajan, A., "Optimal Configuration of Ultrasonic Sensors in a 3D Position Estimation System using Genetic Algorithms," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, New York, CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Nov. 2001. Selected as one of three finalists for best student paper award by the ASME DSC Division.
  34. Maudlin, J., Mahajan, A. and Chu, T., "Real-Time Measurement of Surface Deformation of  Rotating Blades," Proceedings of the 2002 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, CD-ROM, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 10-12, 2002.

Hahn, C., Mahajan, A. and Schoen, M., "Diabetic Patients' Foot Care Using Smart Materials to prevent Ulcerations/Amputations," Proceedings of the 2002 SEM Annual Conference&

  1. Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, CD-ROM, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 10-12, 2002.
  2. Zhang, Y., Chu, T., Mahajan, A. and Liu, C. T., "Analysis of Short Crack Growth in Particulate Composites," Proceedings of the 2002 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, CD-ROM, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 10-12, 2002.
  3. Zhang, Y., Chu, T., Mahajan, A. and Byrne, C., "Intelligent Image Correlation of Ultrasonic C-Scan Images of Composites to Extract Bulk Deformations," Proceedings of the 2002 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, CD-ROM, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 10-12, 2002.
  4. Mengoulis, A., Viswanathan, R. and Mahajan, A., "Signal Parameter Estimation Based on One-Bit Quantized Data from Multiple Sensors," Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Information Fusion, CD ROM, Annapolis, Maryland, July 2002, pp. 259-265.
  5. Unnikrishnan, N. and Mahajan, A., "Intelligent System Identification using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms of an Ultrasonic Positioning System," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 2002.
  6. Unnikrishnan, N., Mahajan, A., Mengoulis, A. and Viswanathan, R., "Optimization of Threshold Values for Estimators based on Single-Bit Quantized Sensors using Genetic Algorithms," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 2002.
  7. Akers, J., Ray, P.K. and Mahajan, A., "An Intelligent Ultrasonic Based Neuro-Navigation System for Improved Image Guided Neurosurgery," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Washington DC, Nov. 2003. Selected as one of three finalists for best student paper award by the ASME DSC Division.
  8. Regez, B., Zhang, Y., Chu, T. and Mahajan, A., "In-Plane Deformation Measurements using Digital Image Correlation of Ultrasonic C-Scan Images," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, CD Rom, Vol. 2, Washington DC, Nov. 2003.
  9. Paliwal, M., Mahajan, A. and Filip, P., "Analysis of High Frequency Squeal in a Disk-Brake System using a Stick-Slip Friction Model," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Washington DC, Nov. 2003.
  10. Zhang, Y., Chu, T. and Mahajan, A., "Short Crack Growth Model in Particulate Composites using Nonlinear Elastic Fracture Mechanics," Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Washington DC, Nov. 2003.
  11.  Paliwal, M., Mahajan, A., Don, J. and Filip, P., "Application of Wavelet Transforms in the Analysis of Noise and Vibration in a Disc Brake System," Proceedings of SES2003, 40th Annual technical meeting, Society of Engineering Science, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Oct. 12-15, 2003.
  12. Paliwal, M., Mahajan, A., Don, J. and Filip, P., "Application of Wavelet Transforms in the Analysis of High Frequency Squeal in a Disc Brake System," Braking 2004, Vehicle Braking and Chassis Control, Edited by David Barton and Andrew Blackwood, Leeds, UK, July 7-9, 2004, pp. 133-142.
  13. Gupta, V., Mohanty, M. and Mahajan, A., “Performance Optimization of a Coal Preparation Plant using Genetic Algorithms,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Anaheim, LA, Nov. 2004.
  14. Nandikolla, V., Schoen, M. and Mahajan, A., “Active Foot Pressure Control for Diabetic Patients,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Anaheim, LA, Nov. 2004.
  15. Udar, N., Viswanathan, R. and Mahajan, A., “Signal Parameter Estimation for a Network of Single Bit Quantized Sensors using Majority Decision Algorithm,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Anaheim, LA, Nov. 2004.
  16. Mohanty, A., Leach, C. and Mahajan, A., “Multisensor Fusion using Fuzzy Logic for an Integrated Smart health Monitoring System,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Anaheim, LA, Nov. 2004.
  17. Akers, J., Chitikeshi, S., Mahajan, A., Chu, T., Lal, S. and Witte, E., “An Intelligent Systems Approach for an Ultrasonic Based Neuro-Navigation System,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Anaheim, LA, Nov. 2004.
  18. Gupta, V., Mohanty, M.K., Mahajan, A., Biswal, S.K., “Genetic Algorithms – A Novel Technique for Optimization of Coal Preparation Plant”, Mineral Processing Technology - 2005, January 6-8, 2005.
  19. Gupta, V., Mohanty, M.K., Mahajan, A. and Biswal S.K., 2005, “Performance Optimization of a Coal Preparation Plant using Genetic Algorithms”, Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Inc. (SME), February 28 – March 2, 2005. This paper won the Second Best Paper Award.
  20. Mahajan, A., Chitikeshi, S., Bandhil, P., Utterbach, L. and Figueroa, F., “Intelligent Sensors – An Integrated Approach,” to be presented at the 5th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University, California, September 12-14, 2005.
  21. Chitikeshi, S., Bandhil, P., Utterbach, L., Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., “Intelligent Sensors – Strategies for an Integrated Systems Approach,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 6-11, 2005.
  22. Gupta, V., Hussain, U., Mahajan, A. and Mohanty, M., “PSO - A Novel Technique to Optimize a Coal Preparation Plant,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 6-11, 2005.
  23. Akers, J., Chitikeshi, S., Mahajan, A. and Lal, S., “Improved Accuracy of an Ultrasonic Based Neuro-navigation System using Neural Networks,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 6-11, 2005.
  24. Huang, Z., Mohanty, M.K., Sevim, H. and Mahajan, A., “SIU-Sim: A novel coal preparation plant simulator,” Preprint: 06-68, SME Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, March 26-28, 2006.
  25. Figueroa, F., Morris, J., Nickles, D., Schmalzel, J., Rauth, D., Mahajan, A., Utterbach, L. and Oesch, C., “Intelligent Sensors and Components for On-Board ISHM,” Proceedings of the 42nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, Sacramento, California, July 9-12, 2006.
  26. Chitikeshi, V., Chitikeshi, S., Gupta, R. and Mahajan, A., “An Intelligent Foot Monitoring System for Diabetic Patients to Prevent Foot Ulcerations,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Chicago, Illinois, November 5-10, 2006.
  27. Oesch, C., Padmanaban, H., Utterback, L., Chitikeshi, S., Mahajan, A. and Figueroa, F., “Intelligent Sensors for Integrated Health Management Systems,” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE Conference, Chicago, Illinois, November 5-10, 2006.
  28. Sahoo, P., Mohanty, M. and Mahajan, A., “Automation of Spiral Concentrator,” Proceedings of the 2007 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit and Colorado Mining Association 109th National Western Mining Conference, Denver, Colorado, February 25-28, 2007.

 

OTHER CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  1. Mahajan, A., Figueroa, F. and Barbieri, E., "Generic Model of an Autonomous Sensor," X National Reunion of Artificial Intelligence, sponsored by the Mexican Society of Artificial Intelligence, September 1993.
  2. Figueroa F. and Mahajan, A., "Modeling of Autonomous Sensors," 1994 NSF design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, MIT, Boston, January 5-7, 1994.
  3. Figueroa F. and Mahajan, A., "Highly Autonomous Sensors: Learning Paradigm," World Multiconference on Systematics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Caracas, Venezuala, July 7-11, 1997.

 

TECHNICAL REPORTS

  1. Mahajan, A. and Wang, H., “An Ultrasonic Tracking System for Motion Capture Studies in Ergonomic Applications – A Feasibility Report,” Submitted to Caterpillar, Peoria, IL, December 26, 2006.
  2. Mahajan, A., “Development of Physical and Virtual Intelligent Sensors within an Integrated System Health Management Paradigm,” Submitted to NASA Stennis Space Center, July 31, 2006.
  3. Mahajan, A., “An Integrated Framework for the Intelligent Monitoring of Smart Elements,” Submitted to NASA Stennis Space Center, July 05, 2006.
  4. Mahajan, A., “A Novel Fiber Optics Based Method for Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Tank Mass Measurement in a Rocket Test Facility,” Submitted to NASA Stennis Space Center, June 07, 2005.
  5. Mahajan, A., Don, J. and Filip, P., “Wear modeling in C/C brakes using neural networks,” Submitted to Toyota F1, Cologne, Germany, December 28, 2004.
  6. Mahajan, A. and Mohanty, M., “Performance optimization of a coal preparation plant using genetic algorithms,” Submitted to ICCI, October 20, 2004.
  7. Chu, T. and Mahajan, A., "Determination of the critical size of damaged areas in particulate composites used as rocket fuel," Submitted to the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), September 2002.
  8. Chu, T. and Mahajan, A., "Fracture mechanics of a particulate composite using the KI and J Integral approach," Submitted to the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), July 2002.
  9. McDonald, D., Mahajan, A. and Walworth, M., "Final report on the development and implementation of a vertically integrated laboratory environment in engineering," Submitted to the National Science Foundation (NSF), August 1999.
  10. Mahajan, A., "Development of generic sensor models with learning capabilities for applications in manufacturing," Submitted to the SME Education Foundation, June 1997.

 

PUBLISHED BOOK REVIEWS

  1. Mahajan, A., Review of "Matrix Algorithm Volume II: Eigensystems," by G. W. Stewert," In print, Dec. 2002.
  2. Mahajan, A., Review of "Practical Inverse Analysis in Engineering" by D.M. Trujillo and H.R. Busby, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl, Applied Mechanics Review, Vol. 52, No. 3, pp. B21-22, March 1999.
  3. Qatu, M. and Mahajan, A., Review of "Engineering Analysis with Maple/Mathematica" by A.I. Beltzer, Academic, San Diego, CA, Applied Mechanics Review, Vol. 49, No. 3, p. B29, March 1996.

 

Ph.D. STUDENTS ADVISED

  1. Manish Paliwal, “The Effect of Friction Layer on Noise and Vibration in a Disk Brake System” Ph.D. Dissertation, Graduate School, SIUC, December 2003.
  2. Brad Regez, “Nondestructive Evaluation of Friction layer Properties in Brakes using Ultrasonics and Knowledge Based Digital Signal Processing,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Graduate School, SIUC, December 2004.
  3. Sanjeevi Chitikeshi, “Development of an Innovative Data Acquisition System and a Dynamic Model for an Ultrasonic Neuronavigation System for Realtime Image Guided Surgery,” – Expected to graduate in August 2007.

 

M.S. STUDENTS ADVISED

  1. Kaihong Wang, “Intelligent Multisensor Data Fusion for Smart Structural Health Monitoring System,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, August 2000.
  2. Probir Kumar Ray, “Ultrasonic 3D Position Estimation System,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, February 2001.
  3. Alan Pilch, “Intelligent Image Correlation using Genetic Algorithms,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, August 2002.
  4. Nishant Unnikrishnan, “Intelligent System Identification of an Ultrasonic Positioning System using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, August 2002.    
  5. Andrew Caughlan, “Automatic Generation of Braking and Throttle Profiles for Vehicles in Intelligent Transportation Systems,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, August 2002.
  6. Carrie Hahn, “Modeling the Effect of Plantar Pressure and Tissue Damage on Blood Flow in the Diabetic Foot,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, November 2002.
  7. Chris Leach, “A Framework for Distributed Autonomous Agents,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, August 2004.
  8. Mohan Krishna, “A Novel Fiber Optic Based Strain Gauge System for Liquid Oxygen Tank (LOX) Measurements,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, December 2004.
  9. Amit Mohanty, “Multisensor Fusion for an Integrated Smart Health Monitoring System using Condition Assessment Sheets,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, December 2004.
  10. Jennifer Akers, “Development of an Accurate Neuro-Navigation System that uses Ultrasonics for Real Time Brain Surgery,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, May 2005.
  11. Nicole Salimi, “Development of Stone Removal Basket for Urology Applications,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, August 2005.
  12. Pavan Bandhil, “Physical Intelligent Sensors for the Integrated Structural health Monitoring Systems,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, December 2005.
  13. Jennie Rivers, “The Smart Dynamometer – An Offline System,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, August 2006.
  14. Haricharan Padmanaban, “Real Time Implementation of Physical Intelligent sensors,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, October 2006.
  15. Chris Oesch, “Intelligent Sensors with Embedded Algorithms for ISHM Applications,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, November 2006.
  16. Vyshali Chitikeshi, “An Intelligent Monitoring System for Diabetic Footcare,” MS Thesis, Graduate School, SIUC, May 2007.
    • Jay Maudlin, “  Intelligent Image Correlation for Realtime Health Monitoring of Rotating Blades,” – still working.
    • Jacob Allen, “Use of Wavelets for Analyzing Sharp Transitions in Signals in an Intelligent Health Monitoring System,” – still working.
    • Lucas Utterbach, “  Intelligent Framework for Rocket Test Facilities,” – still working.
    • Mohammad Abbasi, “Intelligent Sensor Algorithms Embedded in a LABVIEW Environment,” – still working.