Book Chapters:
Ahmed Rubaai, Paul Young, Abdul Ofoli, Marcel J. Castro-Sitiriche, "Fuzzy Logic Applications in Electrical Drives and Power Electronics, In: Muhammad H. Rashid, Ph.D., Editor(s), Power Electronics Handbook (Third Edition), Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, 2011, Pages 1115-1137, ISBN 978-0-12-382036-5, DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-382036-5.00037-9.(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123820365000379)
Journal Papers:
Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel J., Luis Jiménez-Rodríguez; (2014) "Responsible Wellbeing and Energy Threshold". ETHOS Gubernamental: Revista del Centro para el Desarrollo del Pensamiento Ético, Oficina de Ética Gubernamental, No. VII, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2014. ISSUU
Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel J., Mandoye Ndoye; “On The Links Between Sustainable Wellbeing And Electric Energy Consumption”, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID), Taylor & Francis, 2013, weblink.
Verharen, C., J. Tharakan, G. Middendorf, M. Castro-Sitiriche, and G. Kadoda; "Introducing Survival Ethics into Engineering Education and Practice", Science and Engineering Ethics, Springer, Online First™, 8 December 2011 PDF, html
A. Rubaai, M.J. Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli; “DSP-Based Laboratory Implementation of Hybrid Fuzzy-PID Controller Using Genetic Optimization for High Performance Motor Drives”; IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 44 pp. 1977-1986 Nov-Dec. 2008. PDF
A. Rubaai, M.J. Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli; “Design and Implementation of Parallel Fuzzy PID Controller for High Performance Brushless Motor Drives: An Integrated Environment for Rapid Control”; IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 44 pp. 1090-1098 July-Aug. 2008. PDF
A. Rubaai, M.J. Castro-Sitiriche, M. Garuba, and L. Burge; “Implementation of Artificial Neural Network-Based Tracking Controller for High Performance Stepper Motor Drives”; IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 54, pp. 218-227 Feb. 2007. PDF
Tharakan, J., Castro, M., Trimble, J., Stephenson, B., and Verharen, C.(2005) “Diversifying Engineering Education: A Seminar Course on Ethics and Philosophy of Appropriate Teaching,” Global Journal of Engineering Education , Australia, 2005, UICEE (1-7). PDF
Conference Papers:
Papadopoulos, Christopher; Frey, William; Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel; Rodríguez, Joan; Santiago, Jeffrey; Medina, Tyrone; Maldonado, Ricardo; Rivera-Vélez, Cristina; Chacón-Hurtado, Davis; Acevedo, Pablo J. (2014) “Sponsoring Research in Appropriate Technology”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, June 2014. Link to conference session.
Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel J., Gerson Beauchamp-Báez, Luis Jiménez-Rodríguez; "Solar Microgrids and Energy Poverty: Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Wellbeing and Technology Justice Assessment". Proceedings of the 12th World Wind Energy Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition (WWEC), La Habana, Cuba, June 2013.
Frey, William; Papadopoulos, Christopher; Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel; Zevallos, Fátima; Echevaría, Denisse; “On Integrating Appropriate Technology Responsive to Community Capabilities: A Case Study from Haiti”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, TX, June 2012. PDF
Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel; Papadopoulos, Christopher; Frey, William; Huyke, Hector; , "Sustainable Wellbeing Education in Engineering," Sustainable Systems and Technology (ISSST), 2012 IEEE International Symposium on , vol., no., pp.1-6, 16-18 May 2012. PDF
Castro-Sitiriche, M., C. Papadopoulos, and H. Huyke, “WIP: Interdisciplinary Integration of Philosophy of Technology.” In Proceedings of the 40th IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, October, 2010. PDF
Castro-Sitiriche, M., E. O’Neill-Carrillo, C. Papadopoulos, C. Pomales, A. Santiago, J. Seguel, “WIP: Leveraging on Accreditation Activities to Foster Innovation in Engineering Education.” In Proceedings of the 40th IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, October 2010. PDF
Castro-Sitiriche, M.J., C. Papadopoulos and H.J. Huyke, “Creating Interdisciplinary Forums in Philosophy of Technology at UPRM”, Forum on Philosophy, Engineering & Technology (fPET 2010), Golden, CO, May 2010. PDF
Ortiz-Rivera, E.I. and Castro-Sitiriche, M.; “Integration of Hands on Laboratory Experience of Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Applications: Work in Progress”; In Proceedings of the 39th IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, October 18-21, 2009. PDF
A. Rubaai, M.J. Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli; “DSP-Based Implementation of Fuzzy-PID Controller Using Genetic Optimization for High Performance Motor Drives”; IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2007, 42th IAS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 23-27 Sept. 2007. PDF
A. Rubaai, A. Ofoli, M. Castro; “dSPACE DSP-based Rapid Prototyping of Fuzzy PID Controls for High Performance Brushless Servo Drives”; IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2006, 41th IAS Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. 8-12 Oct. 2006. PDF
A. Rubaai, M. Castro; “Experimental Implementation of an Adaptive Neural Network Tracking Controller for Motion Control of Step Motors”; IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2005, 40th IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2005, Volume 1, 2-6 Oct. 2005 Pages: 693–699. PDF
Tharakan, J, M. Castro, J. Trimble, D. Schwartzman, B Stephenson, T Broome and C Verharen, “Broadening the horizons of student: An elective Seminar Course on the Ethics and Philosophy of Appropriate Technology,” Proc. 8th UICEE Ann. Conf. Engg. Educ, Kingston, Jamaica, February 2005. PDF
PAPERS BY AREA
Social, Ethical and Global Issues in Engineering:
Frey, William; Papadopoulos, Christopher; Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel; Zevallos, Fátima; Echevaría, Denisse; “On Integrating Appropriate Technology Responsive to Community Capabilities: A Case Study from Haiti”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, TX, June 2012. PDF
Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel; Papadopoulos, Christopher; Frey, William; Huyke, Hector; , "Sustainable Wellbeing Education in Engineering," Sustainable Systems and Technology (ISSST), 2012 IEEE International Symposium on , vol., no., pp.1-6, 16-18 May 2012. PDF
Verharen, C., J. Tharakan, G. Middendorf, M. Castro-Sitiriche, and G. Kadoda; "Introducing Survival Ethics into Engineering Education and Practice", Science and Engineering Ethics, Springer, Online First™, 8 December 2011 PDF, html
Castro-Sitiriche, M., C. Papadopoulos, and H. Huyke, “WIP: Interdisciplinary Integration of Philosophy of Technology.” In Proceedings of the 40th IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, October, 2010.
Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel J., Chris Papadopoulos and Héctor J. Huyke, “Creating Interdisciplinary Forums in Philosophy of Technology at UPRM”, Forum on Philosophy, Engineering & Technology (fPET 2010), Golden, CO, May 2010.
Tharakan, J., Castro, M., Trimble, J., Stephenson, B., and Verharen, C.(2005) “Diversifying Engineering Education: A Seminar Course on Ethics and Philosophy of Appropriate Teaching,” Global Journal of Engineering Education , Australia, 2005, UICEE (1-7).
Tharakan, J, M Castro, J. Trimble, D. Schwartzman, B Stephenson, T Broome and C Verharen, “Broadening the horizons of student: An elective Seminar Course on the Ethics and Philosophy of Appropriate Technology,” Proc. 8th UICEE Ann. Conf. Engg. Educ, Kingston, Jamaica, February 2005.
Engineering Education
Frey, William; Papadopoulos, Christopher; Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel; Zevallos, Fátima; Echevaría, Denisse; “On Integrating Appropriate Technology Responsive to Community Capabilities: A Case Study from Haiti”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, TX, June 2012. PDF
Castro-Sitiriche, Marcel; Papadopoulos, Christopher; Frey, William; Huyke, Hector; , "Sustainable Wellbeing Education in Engineering," Sustainable Systems and Technology (ISSST), 2012 IEEE International Symposium on , vol., no., pp.1-6, 16-18 May 2012. PDF
Castro-Sitiriche, M., C. Papadopoulos, and H. Huyke, “WIP: Interdisciplinary Integration of Philosophy of Technology.” In Proceedings of the 40th IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, October, 2010. PDF
Castro-Sitiriche, M., E. O’Neill-Carrillo, C. Papadopoulos, C. Pomales, A. Santiago, J. Seguel, “WIP: Leveraging on Accreditation Activities to Foster Innovation in Engineering Education.” In Proceedings of the 40th IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, October 2010. PDF
Tharakan, J., Castro, M., Trimble, J., Stephenson, B., and Verharen, C.(2005) “Diversifying Engineering Education: A Seminar Course on Ethics and Philosophy of Appropriate Teaching,” Global Journal of Engineering Education , Australia, 2005, UICEE (1-7).
Tharakan, J, M Castro, J. Trimble, D. Schwartzman, B Stephenson, T Broome and C Verharen, “Broadening the horizons of student: An elective Seminar Course on the Ethics and Philosophy of Appropriate Technology,” Proc. 8th UICEE Ann. Conf. Engg. Educ, Kingston, Jamaica, February 2005.
Motor Drives and Artificial Intelligence:
A. Rubaai, M.J. Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli; “DSP-Based Laboratory Implementation of Hybrid Fuzzy-PID Controller Using Genetic Optimization for High Performance Motor Drives”; IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 44 pp. 1977-1986 Nov-Dec. 2008. PDF
A. Rubaai, M.J. Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli; “Design and Implementation of Parallel Fuzzy PID Controller for High Performance Brushless Motor Drives: An Integrated Environment for Rapid Control”; IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 44 pp. 1090-1098 July-Aug. 2008. PDF
A. Rubaai, M.J. Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli; “DSP-Based Implementation of Fuzzy-PID Controller Using Genetic Optimization for High Performance Motor Drives”; IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2007, 42th IAS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 23-27 Sept. 2007. PDF
A. Rubaai, M.J. Castro-Sitiriche, M. Garuba, and L. Burge; “Implementation of Artificial Neural Network-Based Tracking Controller for High Performance Stepper Motor Drives”; IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 54, pp. 218-227 Feb. 2007. PDF
A. Rubaai, A. Ofoli, M. Castro; “dSPACE DSP-based Rapid Prototyping of Fuzzy PID Controls for High Performance Brushless Servo Drives”; IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2006, 41th IAS Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. 8-12 Oct. 2006. PDF
A. Rubaai, M. Castro; “Experimental Implementation of an Adaptive Neural Network Tracking Controller for Motion Control of Step Motors”; IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2005, 40th IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2005, Volume 1, 2-6 Oct. 2005 Pages: 693–699.PDF