Conference Papers
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
2022
Hu J, Dhawan M, Fan X, and Reed MP (2022) “Toward Improved Safety Equity: An Efficient, Parametric, and Posable Finite Element Human Model Representing a Diverse Population” IRCOBI Europe Conference. [PDF]
2021
Hu J, Orton N, Boyle K, Klima J, Staniak C, Scherer R, Reed MP (2021) “A Systematic Evaluation of Restraint System Performances for Tactical Vehicles in Frontal Crashes” IRCOBI Europe Conference. Online. [PDF]
Ma W., Liu W, Hu J, Liu Z (2021) “Toward Future ATDs: Anthropometric Differences between Chinese and the U.S. Adult Populations” Proceedings - 2021 13th International Conference on Measuring Technology and Mechatronics Automation, ICMTMA 2021, 737 – 742. [PDF]
2020
Xuan Y, Meng L, Tao Y, Hu J (2020) “Risk Factors Associated with Fall-Induced Paediatric Head Injuries for Children 0-3 Years Old” IRCOBI Asia Conference, Beijing, China. [PDF]
Liu Z, Ma W, Ju W, Hu J (2020) “Toward Future ATDs: The Human Body Dimensions and Weight for a Chinese Mid-Size Adult Male” IRCOBI Asia Conference, Beijing, China. [PDF]
2019
Larsson KJ, Pipkorn B, Iraeus J, Bolte J, Agnew A, Hu J, Reed M, Sunnevang C (2019) “Evaluation of the Benefits of Parametric Human Body Model Morphing for Prediction of Injury to Elderly Occupants in Side Impact” IRCOBI Conference, Florence, Italy. [PDF]
Wu S, Zhao W, Wu Z, James FC, Flashman LA, McAllister TW, Hu J, Ji S (2019) “Subject-specific head injury models via scaling based on head morphology: initial finding” IRCOBI Conference, Florence, Italy. [PDF]
Boyle KJ, Reed MP, Zaseck LW, Hu J (2019) “A Human Modelling Study on Occupant Kinematics in Highly Reclined Seats during Frontal Crashes” IRCOBI Conference, Florence, Italy. [PDF]
Hu J, Orton N, Boyle K, Ashok N, Klima J, Staniak C, Scherer R, Reed M (2019) “Seatbelt-Mounted Airbag Design For Occupant Protection In Tactical Vehicles During Frontal Crashes” Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium, Novi, MI. [PDF]
Hu J, Zhang K, Reed MP, Wang JT, Neal M, Lin CH (2019) “Frontal Crash Simulations Using Parametric Human Models Representing a Diverse Population” ESV Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands. [PDF]
Wang Z, Li J, Pallavajhala K, Zhou Z, Hu J, Boyle K, Reed M (2019) “THOR 50M Suitability For Automated Vehicle Crashworthiness” ESV Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands. [PDF]
2018
Hu J, Boyle K, Fischer K, Schroeder A, Adler A, Reed MP (2018) “A New Prototype 4-Point Seatbelt Design to Help Improve Occupant Protection in Frontal Oblique Crashes” IRCOBI Conference, Athens, Greece. [PDF]
Ashok N, Hu J (2018) “Paediatric Head Injury Prediction: Investigation of Suture Material Properties” IRCOBI Conference, Athens, Greece. [PDF]
Du W, Zhang J, Hu J (2018) “A Method to Determine Cortical Bone Thickness of Human Femur and Tibia Using Clinical CT Scans” IRCOBI Conference, Athens, Greece. [PDF]
Hu J, Orton N, Chen C, Reed M, Rupp J, Gruber R, Clark D, Scherer R. (2018) “Optimizing Occupant Restraint Systems in Tactical Vehicles during Frontal Crashes” SAE World Congress, Detroit, MI. SAE 2018-04-03. [PDF]
2017
Hu J, Zhang K, Fanta A, Jones MLH, Reed MP, Neal M, Wang JT, Lin CH, Cao L (2017) “Stature and Body Shape Effects on Driver Injury Risks in Frontal Crashes: A Parametric Human Modelling Study” IRCOBI Conference, Antwerp, Belgium. [PDF]
Tang J, Hu J, Nie B, Zhou Q. (2017) “An Algorithm for Rapid Adjustment of Lower Extremity Posture of a Pedestrian Model” IRCOBI Conference, Antwerp, Belgium. [PDF]
Jones MLH, Ebert S, Hu J, and Reed MP (2017) “Effects of High Levels of Obesity on Lap and Shoulder Belt Paths”. IRCOBI Conference, Antwerp, Belgium. [PDF]
Drignei D, Mourelatos Z, Kosova E, Hu J, Cong Chen, Reed M. (2017) “Restraint Systems In Tactical Vehicles: Uncertainty Study Involving Airbags, Seatbelts And Military Gear” Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2017, Cleveland, OH. [PDF]
Hu J, Zhang K, Fanta A, Hwang E, Reed M. (2017) “Effects of Male Stature and Body Shape on Thoracic Impact Response Using Parametric Finite Element Human Modeling” 25th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), Detroit, MI. [PDF]
Jones M, Ebert S, Hu J, Park BK, Reed M. (2017) “Proximity to the Steering Wheel for Obese Drivers” 25th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), Detroit, MI. [PDF]
Boyle K, Malik L, Manary M. Eby B, Hu J, Klinich K. (2017) “Development of Fit Envelopes to Promote Compatibility Among Vehicles and Child Restraints” 25th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), Detroit, MI. [PDF]
Hu J, Orton N, Gruber R, Hoover R, Tribbett K, Rupp J, Clark D, Scherer R, Reed M. (2017) “Development of A New Dynamic Rollover Test Methodology for Heavy Vehicles” SAE 2017 World Congress, SAE-17SS-0272, Detroit, MI. [PDF]
2016
Hu J, Orton N, Chen C, Rupp J, Reed M, Gruber R, Scherer R. (2016) “Optimizing Occupant Restraint Systems For Tactical Vehicles In Frontal Crashes” 2016 NDIA Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium, Novi, MI. [PDF]
Klinich KD, Flannagan CA, Hu J, Reed MP. (2016) “Potential Safety Effects of Low-Mass Vehicles with Comprehensive Crash Avoidance Technology” IRCOBI Conference, Malaga, Spain. [PDF]
Zaseck LW, Chen C, Hu J, Reed MP, Rupp JD. (2016) “The Influence of Pre-Existing Rib Fractures on GHBMC Thorax Response in Lateral Impact” IRCOBI Conference, Malaga, Spain. [PDF]
Park BK, Boyle K, Chen C, Zhang K, Hu J. (2016) "Skull Fracture Prediction Using A Parametric Skull Model for Children 0-3 Years Old" IRCOBI Asia Conference, Seoul, South Korea. [PDF]
Hu J, Fanta A, Neal MO, Reed MP, Wang JT. (2016) “Vehicle Crash Simulations with Morphed GHBMC Human Models of Different Stature, BMI, and Age” The 4th International Digital Human Modeling Symposium (DHM2016), Montréal, Québec, Canada. [PDF]
Jones MHL, Ebert SM, Hu J, Park BK, Reed MP (2016) “Quantifying body shape differences between supine and standing postures for adults with high body mass index” The 4th International Digital Human Modeling Symposium (DHM2016), Montréal, Québec, Canada. [PDF]
Drignei D, Mourelatos Z, Kosova E, Hu J, Reed M, Rupp J, Gruber R, Scherer R (2016) “Uncertainty Assessment in Restraint System Optimization for Occupants of Tactical Vehicles” SAE 2016 World Congress, SAE-2016-01-0316, Detroit, MI. [PDF]
Hwang E, Hallman J, Klein K, Rupp JD, Reed MP, Hu J (2016) “Rapid Development of Diverse Human Body Models for Crash Simulations through Mesh Morphing” SAE 2016 World Congress, SAE-2016-01-1491, Detroit, MI. [PDF]
2015
Hu J, Wood L, Orton N, Chen C, Rupp J, Reed M, Gruber R, Scherer R. (2015) “Effects of Occupant Size, Military Gear, Seatbelt Type, and Advanced Seatbelt Features on Occupant Kinematics in Tactical Vehicles during Frontal Crashes” 2015 NDIA Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium, Novi, MI. [Won the Best Paper Award] [PDF]
Wang Y, Bai Z, Cao L, Reed MP, Fischer K, Adler A, Hu J. (2015) "A Simulation Study on the Efficacy of Advanced Belt Restraints to Mitigate the Effects of Obesity for Rear-Seat Occupant Protection in Frontal Crashes" The 24th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), Gothenburg, Sweden. [PDF]
Hu J, Fischer K, Lange P, Adler A. (2015) "Effects of Crash Pulse, Impact Angle, Occupant size, Front Seat Location, and Restraint System on Rear Seat Occupant Protection" SAE 2015 World Congress, SAE-2015-01-1453, Detroit, MI. [PDF]
Klinich KD, Boyle K, Malik L, Manary M, Hu J. (2015) "Installed Positions of Child Restraint Systems in Vehicle Second Rows" SAE 2015 World Congress, SAE-2015-01-1452, Detroit, MI. [PDF]
2014
Hu J, Jayakar HRR (2014) "Improving Child Safety Seat Performance through Finite Element Simulations" Proceedings of 2014 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2014-38471, Montreal, Canada. [PDF]
2013
Hu J, Shi X, Rupp JD, Reed MP, Klein KF, and Cao L (2013) "Why Older, Obese, and Female Occupants are Vulnerable in Motor-Vehicle Crashes? A Biomechanical Point of View" China Conference of Automotive Safety Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. [Won Huang Shilin Memorial Award for Distinguished Paper on Vehicle Safety] [PDF]
Reed MP, Hu J, and Rupp JD (2013) "Statistical Analysis of Body Shapes for Parametric Human Body Modeling" IRCOBI Conference 2013, Gothenburg, Sweden. [PDF]
Hu J, Wu J, Klinich KD, Reed MP, Rupp JD, and Cao L (2013) "Optimizing the Rear Seat Environment for Older Children, Adults, and Infants" The 23rd Enhanced Safety Vehicle (ESV) Conference, Seoul, South Korea. [PDF]
Hu J and Reed MP (2013) "Development of a Methodology for Simulating Seat Back Interaction Using Realistic Body Contours” SAE 2013 World Congress & Exhibition, Detroit, MI, SAE 2013-01-0452. [PDF]
Al-Dirini RMA, Reed MP, Hu J and Thewlis D (2013) "Evaluation of the Effects of Geometric Complexity and Material Properties in Soft-tissue Simulation" Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Salt Lake City, Utah. [PDF]
2012
Hu J, Shi X, Li Z, Klein, KF, Rupp JD, Reed MP, Hoff, CN, Cao L, and Zhang J (2012). "Toward the next generation of human models for designing safer cars" China Conference of Automotive Safety Technology, Wuhu, Anhui, China. [PDF]
Li Z, Hu J, and Zhang J (2012) "The Comparison of Different Radial Basis Functions In Developing Subject-Specific Infant Head Finite Element Models for Injury Biomechanics Study" ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. [PDF]
2011
Ma C, Hu J, Zhang J, Huang S (2011) "A Study of the Vehicle Structure Crashworthiness in Dolly and Curb-trip Rollover Tests" 2011 International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology, Singapore. [PDF]
Hu J, Li Z, Zhang, J. (2011) "Development and Preliminary Validation of A Parametric Pediatric Head Finite Element Model for Population-Based Impact Simulations" ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Farmington, PA, USA. [PDF]
2010
Zhang J, Li Z, Hu J, Chen B (2010) "Comparative analysis of child protection regulation in vehicle safety between Europe and US" 13th Academic Conference of Automotive Safety Technique, China-SAE, Beijing, China. (In Chinese)
Zhang J, Li Z, Hu J, Chen B (2010) "The research status of child occupant safety and protection in vehicle crash in China" 13th Academic Conference of Automotive Safety Technique, China-SAE, Beijing, China. (In Chinese)
Hu J, Rupp, JD, Lamb TM, Chang, CY, Schneider LW. (2010) "Computational Investigation of the Effects of Driver and Vehicle Interior Factors on the Risk of Knee-Thigh-Hip Injuries in Frontal Crashes" SAE 2010 World Congress, Detroit, MI, SAE 2010-01-1023. [PDF]
2009
Hu J, Chou CC, and Yang KH. (2009) "Finite Element Investigation of Seatbelt Systems for Improving Occupant Protection during Rollover Crashes" SAE 2009 World Congress, Detroit, MI, SAE2009-01-0825. [Won SAE Engineering Meetings Board Outstanding Oral Presentation Award] [PDF]
2008
Zhang G, Cao L, Hu J, and Yang KH. (2008) “A Field Data Analysis of Risk Factors Affecting the Injury Risks in Vehicle-to-Pedestrian Crashes” 52nd Annual Proceedings of Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine 52:199-214, Oct. 5-8, 2008, San Diego, CA. [PDF]
Ma C, Zhang J, Hu J, and Huang S. (2008) "A Study on Vehicle Structure Crashworthiness in Rollover Crashes" Proceedings of the 11th Automotive Safety Technology Annual Conference of the SAE-China, Shanghai, China. [PDF]
Chou CC, Hu J, Yang KH, and King AI. (2008) “A Method for Determining the Vehicle-to-Ground Contact Load during Laboratory-based Rollover Tests” SAE 2008 World Congress, Detroit, MI, SAE 2008-01-0351. [PDF]
2007
Hu J, Chou CC, Yang KH, and King AI. (2007) “A Weighted Logistic Regression Analysis for Predicting Head/Face and Neck Injuries during Rollover Crashes” 51st Annual Proceedings of Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine 51:363-379, Oct. 15-16, 2007, Melbourne, Australia. [PDF]
Hu J, Ma C, Yang KH, Chou CC, and King AI. (2007) “Development of a Finite Element Model for Simulation of Rollover Crashes” Proceedings of 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2007-44083, Nov. 10-16, 2007, Seattle, WA. [PDF]
Hu J, Ma C, Zhang J, and Yang KH. (2007) “An Overview of Rollover Associated Injuries and Prevention” The Fifth International Forum of Automotive Traffic Safety, Dec. 6-8, 2007, Changsha, China. [PDF]
2005 and Earlier
Hu J, Lee JB, Yang KH, and King AI. (2005) “Injury Patterns and Sources Of Non-Ejected Occupants in Trip-Over Crashes: A Survey Of NASS-CDS Database From 1997 To 2002” 49th Annual Proceedings of Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine 49:115-128, Sept. 11-14, 2005, Boston, MA. [PDF]
Lee JB, Hu J, Zhang L, Yang KH, King AI and Zamorano L. (2004) “A Parametric Study on Gravity-Induced Brain Shift using a Three-Dimensional FE Model of the Human Brain” Proceedings of 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2004-61006, Anaheim, CA. [PDF]
Hu J, Zhang J, Huang S, and Wang G. (2003) “Analysis and Test for the Crashworthiness of Automotive Bumper System” Proceedings of SAE-China 2003 Congress, P1126-1130, SAE-C2003T370. In Chinese.
Hu J, Zhang J, and Huang S. (2003) “Dynamic Characteristic Analysis of the Hydraulic Shock Absorber for Sled Impact Test” Proceedings of SAE-China 2003 Congress, P1119-1125, SAE-C2003T369. In Chinese.
Hu J, Zhang J, and Huang S. (2002) “Research of the Shock Absorber for Sled Impact Test” Proceedings of the 7th Academic Conference of Automotive Safety Technique, CSAE, 2002, Dalian, China. In Chinese.
Xu Y, Zhang J, Huang S, and Hu J. (2001) “Impacting Experiment and Simulation Analysis for Steering System of Passenger Car” Proceedings of the ASIA-PACIFIC vibration conference 2001 V02 P464-466.
Xu Y, Hu J, Zhang J, and Huang S. (2001) “Energy Absorbing Steering System Structure Analysis and Research” Proceedings of the 6th Academic Conference of Automotive Safety Technique, CSAE, 2001, Beijing, China. In Chinese.