Publications

Fayed, Ahmad, Zacharie Day. "Investigation of Mechanical Properties of PLA 3D Printed Materials." to be submitted to the International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science (IRJAES).

Fayed, Ahmad, Genesis Aguilar. "Vibration Analysis and Suppression Through Shake Table II." to be submitted to the International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science (IRJAES).

Fayed, Ahmad, Connor Miller. "Improving Recognition of Prismatic Objects on Images Using Canny Edge Detection and Hough Transform." Submitted to the International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science (IRJAES). (2023).

Fayed, Ahmad, Mohamed Trabia, Mohamed ElMadany, and Connor Miller. " Two-Phase Multiobjective Optimization of an Active Suspension System for a Half Car Model." Submitted to the ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. (2023) Paper # VIB-23-1009.

Koutsougeras, Cris, M. Saadeh, A. Fayed, "A Framework and Method for Analysis of Feed-forward Industrial and Manufacturing Lines." Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing and Special Equipment. 2 no. 2 (2021): 75-91.

Fabre, Ryan, Ahmad Fayed. "Marine Debris Cleaner – Phase I." LaCOEUR Journal, Vol 2 (2018): 58-70.

Yfantis, E. A., A. Fayed. "A Novel Digital Modulation Method for Digital Wireless Communications." Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing (JCMCC). 94 (2015), pp. 43–51.

Yfantis, E. A., A. Fayed. "A Camera System for Detecting Dust and Other Deposits on Solar Panels." Advances in Image and Video Processing (AIVP); 2 no. 5 (2014): 1-10.

Yfantis, E. A., A. Fayed. "Authentication and Secure Robot Communication." International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems (IJARS) 11, no. 10 (2014): 1-6.

Yfantis, E. A., A. Fayed, E. Zamera, A. Amriphale. "Pollution Detection in Urban Areas Using the Existing Camera Networks." International Journal of Multimedia Technology (IJMT) 3, no. 3 (2013): 98-102.

ElMadany, M. M., B. A. Al Bassam, and A. A. Fayed. "Preview Control of Slow-active Suspension Systems." Journal of Vibration and Control 17, no. 2 (2011): 245-258.

Fayed, Ahmad, Mehmet Emre Bahadir, Lisa Brady "Utilizing Generative AI as a Productivity Tool for Both Faculty and Students", Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), February 5-7, 2025, Henderson, NV.

Fayed, Ahmad. "Preliminary Investigation of Dimensional Accuracy of 3D Printed PLA – A Project-Based Learning Experience", Proceedings of the 2024 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, # 44057, Portland, OR, June 23-26, 2024.

Massawe, Ephraim, and Ahmad Fayed. "Application of Bayesian Statistical Modeling and Decision Analysis to Estimate Occupational Noise Exposure with Limited Data", Proceedings of the NOISE-CON 2024 Conference, June 10-12, 2024, New Orleans, LA.

Fayed, Ahmad, Mohamed Zeidan, Ephraim Massawe, Mehmet Bahadir, "Embedding Standards in Engineering and Related Academic Programs: A Case Study of Senior Design and Capstone Projects", Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), February 7-9, 2024, Garden Grove, CA.

Zeidan, Mohamed, Ahmad Fayed, Mehmet Bahadir, "Approaches to Introduce Industrial Standards at Lower ET Course Levels", Proceedings of the ASEE 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), February 7-9, 2024, Garden Grove, CA.

Fayed, Ahmad. "Supplementing Engineering Technology Curriculum Through Space Grants", Proceedings of the 2023 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, # 44359, Baltimore, MD, June 25-28, 2023.

Fayed, Ahmad, Brandon Cannella, and Zacharie Day. "Acquiring Testing of Materials Experience Through 3D Printing (WIP)", Proceedings of the 2022 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, # 40930, Minneapolis, MN, June 26-29, 2022.

Fayed, Ahmad, Genesis Aguilar, Adrian Rojas, and Logan James. "Using Shaking Table Experiments for Material Characterization and Vibration Analysis (WIP)", Proceedings of the 2022 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, June 26-29, 2022.

Fayed, Ahmad, Brandon Cannella, and Zacharie Day. "Mechanical Characterization of 3D Printed PLA with Different Printing Parameters", The 96th Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences (LAS), Virtual, March 8, 2022. Best Presentation Award.

Fayed, Ahmad, Deborah Dardis, Bonnie Achee, Wendy Conarro, Mehmet Bahadir, Troy Williams, Mohammad Saadeh, and Tireka Cobb. "Applying Engineering Principles in an Interdisciplinary Virtual Summer Camp for Underrepresented 9th - 12th Graders in Rural Louisiana (Resource Exchange)", Proceedings of the 2021 American Society of Enginering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, # 34734, Long Beach, CA, July 26-29, 2021.

Bahadir, Mehmet, Ahmad Fayed, Deborah Dardis, Bonnie Achee, Troy Williams, Wendy Conarro, Tireka Cobb, and Mohammad Saadeh "Introducing Engineering Principles in a Diverse Interdisciplinary Virtual Summer Camp for Underrepresented 9th - 12th Graders in Rural Louisiana (Evaluation, Diversity)", Proceedings of the 2021 American Society of Enginering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, # 34808, Long Beach, CA, July 26-29, 2021. 

Achee, Bonnie, Ahmad Fayed, Mehmet Bahadir, Deborah Dardis, Troy Williams, Wendy Conarro, Mohammad Saadeh, and Tireka Cobb "Providing Support to High School STEM Teachers at Underrepresented Schools Through a Yearlong Professional Development Initiative (WIP, Diversity)", Proceedings of the 2021 American Society of Enginering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, # 34897, Long Beach, CA, July 26-29, 2021. 

Fayed, Ahmad. "On Recognition of Rectangular Prisms for Robotic Applications." the Proceedings of the 2019 Hawaii University International Conference (HUIC) on STEAM/STEAM Education, Honolulu, HI, June 5-7, 2019.

Yfantis, E. A., A. Fayed. "Robot Vision and Distance Estimation." Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Applied Computer Science, Cambridge, MA, pp. 215-220, Jan. 29-31, 2014.

Fayed, A., E. A. Yfantis. "A Camera System for Detecting Dust and Other Deposits on Solar Panels." 27th Midwest Conference on Combinatorics, Cryptography, and Computing (MCCCC2013). Georgetown, TX, Oct 18 – 20, 2013. 

Yfantis, E. A., A. Fayed. "A Novel Digital Modulation Method for Digital Wireless Communications." 27th Midwest Conference on Combinatorics, Cryptography, and Computing (MCCCC2013). Georgetown, TX, Oct 18 – 20, 2013.

Fayed, Ahmad A., Mohamed B. Trabia, and Mohamed M. ElMadany. "Optimization of Active Suspension Design of a Vehicle." Proceedings of 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2008). Boston, Massachusetts, pp. 893-901, 2008.

AlBassam, Bassam A., Ahmad A. Fayed, and Mohamed M. ElMadany. "Optimal Linear Preview Control of Slow-Active Suspension Systems." Proceedings of the 7th Saudi Engineering Conference (SEC7). Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: KSU, 2007. 125-140.

Fayed, Ahmad. "Harnessing AI in Engineering Education: Enhancing Student Learning", the ASME’s Mechanical Engineering Technology Leadership Committee (METLC) Webinar series, Virtual, Feb 28, 2025.

Ayala, Daniel, and Ahmad Fayed, “Investigation of Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Materials under Dynamic Loads”, Louisiana Space Grant Consortium (LaSPACE) Annual Meeting, SELU, Hammond, LA, Oct 4-5, 2024. Poster.

Gillis, Abigail, and Ahmad Fayed, “Investigating the Degradation of Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Parts Under Varying Thermal Loads”, Louisiana Space Grant Consortium (LaSPACE) Annual Meeting, SELU, Hammond, LA, Oct 4-5, 2024. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad, Joshua Lasseigne, Yumi Domangue, and Eric Cross. "Solar Energy Utilization for a High-Altitude Ballooning Flight", the 2024 Academic High Altitude Conference (AHAC), May 29-31, 2024, St. Paul, MN. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad, Joshua Lasseigne, Yumi Domangue, and Eric Cross. "Measurement of Solar Energy and Stratospheric Weather Conditions." SLU Students’ Creative, and Scholarly Activities Showcase 2024, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, Hammond, LA, April 16, 2024. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad, and Abigail Gillis. "Effect of Short Cyclic Thermal Loading on 3D Printed Parts." SLU Students’ Creative, and Scholarly Activities Showcase 2024, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, Hammond, LA, April 16, 2024. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad, Mohamed Zeidan, Mehmet Bahadir. "Strategies and Technology Tools to Increase Engagement in Engineering Classes", the ASEE 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), February 7-9, 2024, Garden Grove, CA. Poster.

Brady, Lisa, Ahmad Fayed, and Mehmet Emre Bahadir, “Reimagining Assignments and Assessments in an AI-World: Practical Classroom Examples”, Workshop, Southeastern’s Center for Faculty Excellence, Hammond, LA, Nov. 7, 2024. Workshop.

Fayed, Ahmad, Abigail Gillis. "Investigating the Degradation of Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Parts Under Varying Thermal Loads", The 98th Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences (LAS), Hammond, LA, March 23, 2024. Presentation.

Fayed, Ahmad. "Project Based Learning for Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Majors", the ASME’s Mechanical Engineering Technology Leadership Committee (METLC) Webinar series, Virtual, April 19, 2024. Presentation.

Fayed, Ahmad, Joshua Lasseigne, Yumi Domangue, and Eric Cross. "Design and Construction of a Solar-Powered Cube Satellite for Weather Conditions Measurement", The 98th Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences (LAS), Hammond, LA, March 23, 2024. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad. "Building and Coding an Autonomous Robot", the 2023 LA STEM Robotics Mentoring Workshops, SLU, Hammond, LA, Sept. 30, 2023. 

Fayed, Ahmad. "Successful Strategies for Engaging Engineering and Science Students", the 2023 STEM Educators Conference, Magna Publications, Virtual, Aug 1-2, 2023. Invited Presentation.

Fayed, Ahmad. "Supplementing Engineering Technology Curriculum with Senior Design Projects", The MEED 2023 - Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 23-25, 2023.

Connor Miller, Brooks Waite, Zack Zanca, Ahmad Fayed. "Measurement of Stratospheric Solar Radiation and Weather Conditions." SLU Students’ Creative, and Scholary Activities Showcase 2023, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, Hammond, LA, March 7, 2023. Poster.

Daniel Dugas, Ahmad Fayed. " Investigation of Accuracy on 3D Printed parts." SLU Students’ Creative, and Scholary Activities Showcase 2023, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, Hammond, LA, March 7, 2023. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad, Bryce Henry, Ethan McMullan, and William Lamonte. "Remote Observer Of Many Interesting Events-4 (ROOMIE-4) LaSPACE-LaACES Student Ballooning Project." Universities of Louisiana Academic Summit, Virtual, April  7-8, 2022. 

Fayed, Ahmad. “Teaching Engineering and Science Remotely? Successful Tools & Strategies!” The 14th Annual Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment Virtual Conference, Virtual, Feb 7-18, 2022. Invited Presentation. Recording

Fayed, Ahmad, Brandon Cannella, and Zacharie Day. " Mechanical Characterization of 3D Printed PLA with Different Printing Parameters ", The 96th Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences (LAS), Virtual, March 8, 2022.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Engineering Contents & Class Technology Tools – PD workshop” LA GEARUP STILE-ED Program for Teacher Development, Virtual, Nov 13, 2021.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Class Technology Tools for Better Engagement and Easy Assessment  – PD workshop” LA GEARUP STILE-ED Program for Teacher Development, Virtual, July 22, 2021.

Fayed, Ahmad. "Teaching Engineering and Science Remotely? Successful Tools & Strategies!", the 2021 Teaching Professor Virtual Conference, June 7 – Sept 30, 2021. 

Fayed, Ahmad. "Teaching Engineering and Science Remotely? Successful Tools & Strategies!", the 18th Teaching Professor Conference, June 4-6, 2021, New Orleans, LA. 

Dardis, Deborah, Ahmad Fayed, Bonnie Achee, Mehmet Bahadir, Wendy Conarro, Troy Williams, Mohammad Saadeh, and Tireka Cobb "Introducing Multidisciplinary Engineering in a Diverse Interdisciplinary Virtual Summer Camp for Underrepresented 9th - 12th Graders in Rural Louisiana (Evaluation, Diversity)", the 2021 American Society of Enginering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, # 34826, Long Beach, CA, July 26-29, 2021. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad, and Zacharie Day. "Investigation of Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Products for Space Applications." Universities of Louisiana Academic Summit, Virtual, March 25-26, 2021. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad, Genesis Aguilar, Adrian Rojas, and Logan James. "Vibration Analysis Through Shake Table II." Universities of Louisiana Academic Summit, Virtual, March 25-26, 2021. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Engineering Simulations and Remote Class Teaching Technology – PD workshop” LA GEARUP STILE-ED Program for Teacher Development, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, Sept 26, 2020.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Successful Experiential Education Through Internship - Case Study”, Accepted. The 10th Annual Hawaii University International Conferences on Science, Technology & Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Education (STEM/STEAM & Education), HUIC 2020 Conference, Aug 13-15, 2020. (Conference was postponed to June 2021 because of COVID-19 restrictions)

Fayed, Ahmad. “Grading Paper Assignments Online - A Faster and Efficient Tool”, Accepted. The 10th Annual Hawaii University International Conferences on Science, Technology & Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Education (STEM/STEAM & Education), HUIC 2020 Conference, Aug 13-15, 2020. (Conference was postponed to June 2021 because of COVID-19 restrictions)

Fayed, Ahmad. “Engineering Simulations and Remote Class Teaching Technology – PD workshop” LA GEARUP STILE-ED Program for Teacher Development, Virtual, July 7-18, 2020.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Experiential Learning Aspects of Internships.” Experintial Learning Workshop. Sooutheastern’s Office of Experiential Learning Workshop Series, Feb 19, 2020.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Grading Made Easy with Technology.” 60-min Presentation. The 11th Annual Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment Virtual Conference, Northeastern State Univ., Tahlequah, OK, Feb 3-14, 2020. Invited Presentation.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Grading Made Easy with Technology.” 60-min Presentation. The 16th Teaching Professor Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 7-9, 2019.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Assessment Made Easy with Technology.” 90-min Workshop, The 2019 Hawaii University International Conference (HUIC) on STEAM/STEAM Education, Honolulu, HI, June 5-7, 2019.

Fayed, Ahmad. “What Works and What Doesn't When Teaching Large Classes?” SLU Teaching Excellence Workshop, Center for Faculty Excellence Spring Seminar Series, Apr 15th, 2019.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Increasing Student Engagement Through Innovative Methods and Technology.” SLU Teaching Excellence Workshop, Center for Faculty Excellence Fall Forum, Oct 10th, 2018.

Fayed, Ahmad. “A Complete Closed Form Vectorial Solution to the Kepler Problem”, UNLV, Dec. 12, 2007.

Fayed, Ahmad. “Optimization of the Weighting Parameters for Active Suspension Systems”, UNLV, Dec. 10, 2007.

Tortorich, Dustin, Yutong Yu, David Sagona, Ahmad Fayed. LionBot: Design and Fabrication of an Office Assistant Robot." SLU 18th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research, and Creativity, Center for Faculty Excellence, Hammond, LA, Nov 13th, 2019. Poster.

Dickinson, Brock, Ahmad Fayed. "Marine Debris Cleaner – Phase II." SLU Students’ Creative, and Scholary Activities Showcase 2019, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, Hammond, LA, Apr 16, 2019. Poster.

Casey, John, Joshua Ford, Ahmad Fayed. "Lift Assist Hand Cart." SLU Students’ Creative, and Scholary Activities Showcase 2019, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, Hammond, LA, Apr 16, 2019. Poster.

Fabre, Ryan, Ahmad Fayed. "Marine Debris Cleaner – Phase I." ULL/LaCOEUR 11th Annual Honors Undergraduate Research Conference, Lafayette, LA, Nov 16-17, 2018. Poster.

Fayed, Ahmad. "Acquiring Data Acquisition System for Temperature Measurement." SLU 17th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research, and Creativity. Hammond, LA, Nov 8th, 2018. Poster.