Congratulations to REU students Collin Malek and Erika Rugh, and to their graduate student and faculty mentors, Saeid Nasheralahkami and Prof. Sergey Golovashchenko, for receiving the 2017 SAE Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper for their paper titled “Sheared Edge Stretchability of Steels Suitable for Automotive Applications,” SAE Paper 2017-01-1708, SAE 2017 World Congress and Exhibition!
Below is a list of conference publications and presentations by REU student participants and faculty:
Monroe, R., Sebastian, C., Hayes, K., Fried, M., “Driveline Vibration Control of All-Wheel Drive Robotics Platform”, SAE World Congress Experience, Detroit, MI, 2024
Reinberg, N., Murray, R., Barrera, S.A., Pineda Carranza, C., Golovashchenko, S., “Characterizing Galling Conditions in Sheet Metal Stamping”, SAE Technical Paper 2024-01-2856, 2024, doi:10.4271/2021-01-2856
DelVescovo, D., Groomes, D., Bryant, B., Guessous, L., “Enriching the REU Experience through Student-Led Outreach Activities”, 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, MD, 2023, doi:10.18260/1-2--42747
DelVescovo, D., Guessous, L., “On the challenges and opportunities of running an undergraduate research program virtually”, Michigan Academy 2023 Conference, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI (Hybrid), 2023
Hayes, K., Freid, M., “Driveline Vibration Control of a 4WD Robotics Platform using Simulation and Experiment”, 13th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2023
Murray, R., Barrera, S.A., Pineda Carranza, C., Golovashchenko, S., “Developing Methods of Testing Sheet Metal Adhesion to Stamping Die Surfaces”, 13th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2023
Garcia, K., Ritchie, S., DelVescovo, D., “Reducing Engine Steady-State Time Through Efficient Test Planning”, 13th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2023
Hamilton, A., Lucas, J., Cooley, C., DelVescovo, D., “Impact-Driven Nonlinear Vibration Energy Harvesters for Automotive Engine Applications”, 13th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2023
Gilbert, C., Wang, X., Yang, A., “On the Electrochemical Effects of Pulse Charging for Li-S Batteries”, 13th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2023
Li, Y., Monroe, R., Carr, E., Deaver, E., “Oakland Build and Measure Tool (OUBMT) Version 2.0”, Software Delivered to Stellantis as part of a Sponsored Project: Acoustic Tools for Improving Vehicle NVH and Sound Quality, 2022
Guessous, L., DelVescovo, D., Groomes, D., “Early lessons learned from pivoting an REU program to a virtual format”, 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, 2022, doi: 10.18260/1-2--42037
Deaver, E., Carr, E., “Assessment Tools for Perceived Sound Quality Enhancements”, 12th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2022
Lantz, D., Kobus, J., Cooley, C., DelVescovo, D., “Harvesting Energy from Engine Vibrations”, 12th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2022
Merrill, L., Lemmons, N., Beetham, S., DelVescovo, D., Maisonneuve, J., “Optimizing Algae Cultivation for Carbon Capture and Biodiesel Production”, 12th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2022
Raber, A., Corona, J., Yang, A. “Understanding the nucleation of sulfur at electrode-electrolyte interface for lithium-sulfur batteries”, 12th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2022
Yoon, Y., Romero, G., Nkemdilim-Dantzler, E., DelVescovo, D., Guessous, L., “Rule-Based Power Management Strategy of Electric-Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles: Case Study of a Class 8 Heavy-Duty Truck”, SAE Technical Paper 2022-01-0736, 2022, doi:10.4271/2022-01-0736
Rawashdeh, A., Lupa, S., Welch, W., Yang, A., “Sodium Surface Lattice Plasmons”, J. Phys. Chem. C, 125(45):25148–25154, 2021, doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c05833
Chang, J., Sutherland, V., Racette, O., Maisonneuve, J., “NASA Deep Space Food Challenge: Growing sprouts and greens with fertilizer osmosis”, Michigan Space Grant Consortium Annual Meeting (online), 2021
Lupa, S., Welch, W., Rawashdeh, A., Yang, A., “Evaluation of sodium nanoparticles for implementation in photonic automotive sensors and circuits”, The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Symposium, 2021
Ranjit, A., Purdy, B., “Addressing Engine Shake with Crankshaft-Mounted Pendulum Vibration Absorbers”, 11th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, (virtual), 2021
McVay, E., Marlowe, N., DelVescovo, D., Guessous, L., “CFD Modeling of the CFR Engine Flow During Steady-State Flow Bench Testing”, 11th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, (virtual), 2021
Holt, E., Pagel, G., DelVescovo, D., “Simulating Powertrain Performance and Optimization under Real-World Driving Conditions”, 11th Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, (virtual), 2021
Chang, J., Sutherland, V., Racette, O., Maisonneuve, J., “NASA Deep Space Food Challenge: Growing sprouts and greens with fertilizer osmosis”, 11th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, (virtual), 2021
Lupa, S., Welch, W., Rawashdeh, A., Yang, A. “Evaluation of sodium nanoparticles for implementation in photonic automotive sensors and circuits”, 11th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, (virtual), 2021
Guessous, L., “Incorporating Outreach Activities into an REU program”, 2019 NSF EEC Grantees Conference, Arlington, VA, 2019
Guessous, L., “Long term assessment after more than a decade of involving undergraduate students in an REU program”, 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, 2018, doi: 10.18260/1-2—30054
Duan, E., Li, J., Schaeffler, D., Wang, H. et al., “Friction Coefficient Evaluation on Aluminum Alloy Sheet Metal Using Digital Image Correlation”, SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-1223, 2018, doi:10.4271/2018-01-1223.
Guessous, L., “Lessons learned after more than a decade of engaging undergraduate students in STEM research”, 2017 Lilly Conference College and University Teaching and Learning, Traverse City, 2017
Guessous, L., Novak, C., “REU programs and K-12 outreach: A natural synergy”, 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH, 2017, doi:10.18260/1-2--27863
Ma, B., Jones, M., Demers, A., Guessous L., Sangeorzan, B., “Numerical simulation of upward facing oil-jet cooling of a flat plate”, American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineering 2nd Thermal and Fluid Engineering Conference Proceedings, 703-717, 2017, doi:10.1615/TFEC2017.cfd.017517
Nasheralahkami, S., Golovashchenko, S., Malek, C., Rugh, E., Kowalski, D., Zhou, W., “Sheared Edge Stretchability of Steels Suitable for Automotive Applications”, SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-1708, doi:10.4271/2017-01-1708
Pena, D., Mcintee, O., Zou, Q., Gara L., “Investigation of the Stability and Tribological Performance of Ionic Nanoliquids”, Tribology Transactions, 60(5), 845–851, 2016, doi:10.1080/10402004.2016.1218094
Meng, M., Schueller, M., Claggett, J., He, M., Barber, G., Zou, Q., Schall, J.D., Guessous, L., “Investigation of Scuffing Properties of Aluminum-Silicon Alloys”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Houston, TX, 2016
Nasheralahkami, S., Golovashchenko, S., Pan, K., Brown, L., Gugnani, B., “Characterization of Trimmed Edge of Advanced High Strength Steel”, SAE Technical paper 2016-01-0416, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0358
Bustillos, E., Linkous, H., Xie, X., Guessous L, Yang, L., “The influence of edge quality on edge stretching limit for aluminum alloy”, SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-0416, 2016, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0416
Romero, E., Fritz, C., Guessous L., Schall, J.D., “Experimental investigation of zro2 tribofilm formation on steel” 6th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2016
Demers, A., Jones, M., Guessous, L., Ma, B., Sangeorzan, B., “Numerical simulation of upward facing oil-jet cooling on a flat plate”, 6th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2016
Branchick, L., Duan, E., Li, J., Yang, G., Yang, L., “Friction coefficient evaluation on aluminum alloy sheet metal using digital image correlation”, 6th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2016
Ngo, L., Goldhammer, M., Kobus C., Schall, J.D., “Determining thermal characteristics of new composite materials”, 6th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2016
Rugh, E., Malek, C., Golovashchenko, S., Nasheralahkami, S., Zhou, T., “Characterizing the sheared edge of ultra high strength steels”, 6th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2016
Pena, D., Mcintee, O., Zou, Q., Gara L., “Investigation of the Tribological Performance of Ionic Nano Liquids”, SAE World Congress, Detroit, MI, 2016
Guessous, L., “Involving REU students in K-12 outreach activities: A learning opportunity for all”, Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI, 2015
Cassady, S., Dupre, K., Guessous, L., “Numerical Fluid Flow Investigation of Upward Jet Impingement on a Flat Plate”, 2015 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Houston, TX, 2015
McIntee, O., Pena, D., Gara L., Zou, Q., “Investigation of tribological performance of ionic nano liquids”, 5th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2015
Bautista, E., Greene M., Schall, J.D., “An incorporation of waste stream materials into plastic composites”, 5th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2015
Cassady, S., Dupre K., Guessous, L., “Numerical Simulation of Upward Jet Impinging a Flat Plate”, 5th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2015
Linkous, H., Bustillos, E., Xie, X., Yang, L., “The influence of edge quality on edge stretching limit for aluminum alloy”, 5th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2015
Pan, K., Brown, L., Golovashchenko, S., Nasheralahkami S., “Trimming of sheet blanks from ultra high strength steel sheet”, 5th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2015
Hellmich, J., Powell, S., Waldrup, Z., Liu, Y.C., Guessous L., Sangeorzan, B., “A Numerical Investigation of Local Heat Transfer Coefficients on The Underside of an Oil-Jet Cooled Piston”, 18th Annual Michigan Space Grant Fall Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, 2014
Guessous, L., Zou, Q., “Automotive REU Program Student Outcomes – Lessons Learned Seven Years on…”, 2014 American Society for Engineering Education North Central Section Conference, Rochester, MI, 2014
Easter, J., Jarrett, C., Pespisa, C., Liu, Y.C., Alkidas, A.C., Guessous, L., Sangeorzan, B.P., “An Area-Average Correlation for Oil-Jet Cooling of Automotive Pistons”, Journal of Heat Transfer, 36(12), 2014, doi:10.1115/1.4027835
Meng, M., Claggett, J., He, M., Schueller, M., Barber, G., Schall, J.D., Zou, Q., “Experimental investigation of scuffing resistance of aluminum-silicon alloys”, 4th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, July 2014
Guajardo, J., Stephens, S., Schall, J.D., Zou, Q., “Effect of hardness on friction and wear characteristics of oil-based zno nanofluids”, 4th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2014
Messmer, C., Glover J., Guessous, L., “Numerical Modeling of Temperature Rise During Ball-On-Disk Testing and Scuffing”, 4th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2014
Hellmich, J., Powell, S., Waldrup, Z., Guessous L., Sangeorzan, B., “A Numerical Investigation of Local Heat Transfer Coefficients on The Underside of an Oil-Jet Cooled Piston”, 4th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), Lansing, MI, 2014
Guessous, L., Zou, Q., Sangeorzan, B., Schall, J.D., Barber, G., Yang, L., Latcha, M., Alkidas, A., Wang, X., “Engaging Underrepresented Undergraduates in Engineering through a Hands-on Automotive-themed REU Program”, Proc. ASME. IMECE2014, 5, 2013, doi: 10.1115/IMECE2013-62111
Harta, I., Owens, K., De Jesús Santiago, S., Schall, D. et al., “Tribological Performance of ZnO-Oil Nanofluids at Elevated Temperatures,” SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 6(1):126-131, 2013, doi:10.4271/2013-01-1219
Chovan, C.P., Mengiste, B., Chen, X., Yang, L., Guessous, L., “Determining the Material Properties of Aluminum Using Digital Image Correlation,” SAE Technical Paper 2013-01-1428, 2013, doi:10.4271/2013-01-1428
Mikecz, N., Kelley, N., Othman, E., Lumbreras, R., Han, J., Barber, G.C., Zou, Q., Schall, J.D., “Scuffing Behavior of 4140 Alloy Steel and Ductile Cast Iron”, SAE Int. J. Mater. Manf. 5(1):122-128, 2012, doi:10.4271/2012-01-0189
Kingman, D., Novak, C., Stern, K., Zou Q., Gara, L., “Tribological Properties of Nanofluids with Nano-diamond Particles”, 39th Annual Spring Symposium, American Vacuum Society Michigan Chapter, Rochester, MI, 2012.
Novak, K., Shermetaro, S., Schall, J.D., “Evaluation of coal fly ash as a filler for thermoplastic polymer composite blends”, 12th-annual Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition. Troy, MI, 2012
Novak, C., Kingman, D., Stern, K., Zou, Q., Gara, L., “Tribological Properties of Nanofluids With Nano-Diamond Particles”, 2012 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition. St Louis, MO, 2012
Beck, M., Hamilton, B., Perlin, B., Sangeorzan, B., Bird, A., “Energy Absorbed by Fall Protection Lanyards,” Safety 2012 Professional Development Conference and Exposition, Denver, CO, 2012
Guessous, L., Zou, Q., “AERIM Automotive and Energy-themed REU Program: Organization, Activities, Outcomes and Lessons Learned”, 2011 NSF Engineering Education Awardees Conference, Reston, VA, 2011
Krak, M., Ropp, B., Tilden, J., Han, J., Barber, G.C., Zou, Q., Guessous, L., “Scuffing Resistance of Surface Treated 8625 Alloy Steels”, Poster Presentation, 2011 NSF Engineering Education Awardees Conference, Reston, VA, 2011
Guessous, L., Zou, Q., Sangeorzan, B., Smith, L., Yang, L., Wang, X., Schall, J.D., Barber, G., Latcha, M., “AERIM Automotive-themed REU Program: Organization, Activities, Outcomes and Lessons Learned”, 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, 2011, doi: 10.18260/1-2--17431
Tobon, J.D., Silverstein, C., Rueda, J., Guessous, L., Yang, L., “A Study of Anisotropy and Post-Necking Local Fracture Strain of Advanced High Strength Steel with the Utilization of Digital Image Correlation”, SAE Int. J. Mater. Manuf. 4(1):1099-1106, 2011, doi:10.4271/2011-01-0992
Krak, M., Ropp, B., Tilden, J., Han, J., Barber, G.C., Zou, Q., “Scuffing Resistance of Surface Treated 8625 Alloy Steels” SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-0034, 2011, doi:10.4271/2011-01-0034
Blaise, B., Liang, P.Y., Ybarra, P., “Evaluation of Thermal Conductivity and Viscosity of Water-Based Al2O3 Nanofluids”, Poster Presentation, 2010 SHPE Conference, Cincinnati, OH, 2010
Kloess, J., Liu, J., Wang, X., Shi, Z., Guessous, L., “Investigation of Bio-Inspired Flow Channel Designs for Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cells”, Poster presentation and published abstract at 2010 Engineering Education NSF Awardees Conference, Reston, VA, 2010
Guessous, L., Zou, Q., “Involving Industrial Mentors in Undergraduate Research Programs”, 2009 NSF Engineering Education Awardees Conference, Reston, VA, 2009
Kloess, J., Wang, X., Liu, J., Shi, Z. and Guessous, L., “Investigation of Bio-inspired Flow Channel Design for Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cells”, Journal of Power Sources, 188(1):132-140, 2009, doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2008.11.123
Ahmad, Z.Y., Wang, X, Shi, Z., “Investigation of Fuel Cell Performance and Water Accumulation in a Transparent PEM Fuel Cell”, SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-1006, 2009, doi:10.4271/2009-01-1006
Kloess, J., Liu, J., Wang, X., “Investigation of Bio-inspired Flow Channel Designs for Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cells”, 13th Annual Michigan Space Grant Consortium Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, 2008
Guessous, L., Sangeorzan, B. Zou, Q., Wang, X., “Industrial Mentors: An Often Untapped Resource In Undergraduate Research Programs”, Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, 9, 2008, doi: 10.1115/IMECE2008-66063
Ahmad, Z., Gerpheide, C., Wang, X., Guessous, L., Sangeorzan, B., “Investigation of the Flow Distribution Media in Alkaline Fuel Cells”, 12th Annual Michigan Space Grant Consortium Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, 2007
Castle, C., Taylor, A., Zou, Q., Guessous, L., Sangeorzan, B., “Experimental Investigation of Aluminum Oxide and Copper Oxide Nanofluid Fluid Properties”, 12th Annual Michigan Space Grant Consortium Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, 2007.
Tran, H., Hutchins, C., Petrach, E., Wang, X., Guessous, L., “Measuring Electrical Contact Resistance Between Gas Diffusion Layers and Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cells”, 12th Annual Michigan Space Grant Consortium Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, 2007
Guessous, L., Zou, Q., “Automotive Projects and Industrial Mentors: A Good Formula for Generating Enthusiasm for Research in Undergraduates”, 2007 Engineering Education NSF Awardees Conference, Arlington, VA, 2007
Guessous, L. Zou, Q., Sangeorzan, B., Wang, X., Barber, G., Kobus, C.J., Latcha, M., Alkidas, A., “Generating Enthusiasm for Research through Automotive Projects and Industrial Mentors: Lessons Learned from the First Year of an REU Program”, 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI, 2007, doi:10.18260/1-2—2312
Slim, R. and Taylor, C., “Wear and Scuffing of Engine Components”, Meeting of the Minds XV, Undergraduate Student Research Conference at the University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI, 2007
Bagg, S., “Investigating Gas Temperature Measurement in High-temperature, pulsating flows”, Meeting of the Minds XV, Undergraduate Student Research Conference at the University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI, 2007
Machuga, T., Draper, O., Wang, X., Guessous, L., “Investigation of the Bipolar Plate Flow Field Design on the Performance of a PEM Fuel Cell”, 11th Annual Michigan Space Grant Consortium Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, September, 2006
Machuga, T., Draper, O., Wang, X., Guessous, L., “Performance Impact Of Flow Field Design On Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells”, Sigma Xi 2006 Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference, Detroit, MI, 2006