Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
32. B. Sahin, A. Acar, and T. Kaya, “Simple and low-cost synthesis of Al-doped ZnO/CuO composite nanowires for highly efficient hydration level sensing,” Ceramics International, 2020 (Impact factor: 3.83). [pdf]
31. S. Dinc, B. Sahin, and T. Kaya, "Improved Sensing Response of Nanostructured CuO Thin Films towards Sweat Rate Monitoring: Effect of Cr doping," Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 105, 104698 (Impact factor: 2.72). [pdf]
30. A. Brueck, K. Bates, T. Wood, W. House, Z. Martinez, S. Peters, B. Root, K. Yelamarthi, and T. Kaya, "An Artificial Sweating System for Sweat Sensor Testing Applications," Electronics, 8(6), 606, 2019 (Impact factor: 2.11). [pdf]
29. B. Sahin, B. Aslan, and T. Kaya, "A novel amperometric sweat sensor approach through characterization of Hausmannite (Mn3O4) thin films," Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 98, 1-6, 2019 (Impact factor: 2.59). [pdf]
28. B. Sahin and T. Kaya, "Electrochemical amperometric biosensor applications of nanostructured metal oxides: A review," Materials Research Express, 6(4), 042003, 2019 (Impact factor: 1.15). [pdf]
27. T. Kaya, G. Liu, J. Ho, K. Yelamarthi, K. Miller, J. Edwards, A. Stannard, "Wearable Sweat Sensors: Background and Current Trends," Electroanalysis, 30(1), 2018 (Impact factor: 2.85). [pdf]
26. A. Brueck, T. Iftekhar, A. Stannard, K. Yelamarthi, and T.Kaya, "A Real-Time Wireless Sweat Rate Measurement System for Physical Activity Monitoring," Sensors, 18(2), 533, 2018 (Impact factor: 2.68). [pdf]
25. K. Yelamarthi, B. DeJong, T. Kaya, M. Prewett, and D. Chen, “Engaging Secondary School Teachers in Engineering Design: Lessons Learned and Assessment of a Research Experience for Teachers Program,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 33(5), 1-15, 2017 (Impact factor: 0.96). [pdf]
24. T. Hicks, J. Bruner, and T. Kaya, “Implementation of Blogging as an Alternative to the Lab Report,” International Journal of Engineering Education 33(4), 1257-1270, 2017 (Impact factor: 0.96). [pdf]
23. A. T. Iftekhar, J. C. T. Ho, A. Mellinger, and T. Kaya, "3D Modeling and Characterization of a Calorimetric Flow Rate Sensor for Sweat Rate Sensing Applications," Journal of Applied Physics, 121(9), 094505, 2017 (Impact factor: 1.56). [pdf]
22. B. Sahin and T. Kaya, “Enhanced Hydration Detection Properties of Nanostructured CuO Films by Annealing,” Microelectronic Engineering, 164, 88-92, 2016 (Impact factor: 1.4). [pdf]
21. G. Liu, C. Ho, N. Slappey, Z. Zhou, S.E. Snelgrove, M. Brown, A. Grabinski, X. Guo, Y. Chen, K. Miller, J. Edwards, and T. Kaya, "A wearable conductivity sensor for wireless real-time sweat monitoring," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 227, 35-42, 2016 (Impact factor: 4.30). [pdf]
20. B. DeJong, K. Yelamarthi, and T. Kaya, “An Engineering Research Program for High School Science Teachers: Year Two Changes and Results,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 17(1), 15-21, 2016 (Impact factor: Not indexed). [pdf]
19. B. Sahin and T. Kaya, "Highly improved hydration level sensing properties of copper oxide films with sodium and potassium doping," Applied Surface Science, 362, 532-537, 2016 (Impact factor: 2.87). [pdf]
18. D. M. Battaglia and T. Kaya, "How Flipping Your First-Year Digital Circuits Course Positively Affects Student Perceptions and Learning," International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(4), 1126-1138, 2015 (Impact factor: 1.28).
17. G. Liu, R. Fuentes, H. Koser, and T. Kaya, "A self-powered power conditioning circuit for battery-free energy scavenging applications," Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing, 83(2), 203-207, 2015 (Impact factor: 0.4). [pdf]
16. G. Liu, M. Alomari, B. Sahin, S. E. Snelgrove, J. Edwards, A. Mellinger, and T. Kaya, "Real-time sweat analysis via alternating current conductivity of artificial and human sweat," Applied Physics Letters, 106, 133702, 2015 (Impact factor: 3.52). [pdf]
15. B. Sahin, M. Alomari, and T. Kaya, "Hydration detection through use of artificial sweat in doped-and partially-doped nanostructured CuO films," Ceramics International, 41(6), 8002-8007, 2015 (Impact factor: 2.09). [pdf]
14. T. S White, K. Petsch, and T. Kaya, “Evaluation of the Silicon on Glass Microfabrication Process for MEMS Accelerometers,” International Journal of Modern Engineering, 15(1), 36-45, 2014 (Impact factor: 3.0). [pdf]
13. J. A. Pulcifer-Stump, S. Kettler, J. L. Koch, P. Seeling, and T. Kaya, “From Pit to Long Lie: A Fall-detection Algorithm for Smart Phones,” International Journal of Modern Engineering, 15(2), 23-30, 2015 (Impact factor: 3.0). [pdf]
12. S. Shapardanis, M. Hudspeth, and T. Kaya, “Gelatin as a new Humidity Sensing Material: Characterization and Limitations,” AIP Advances, 4 (12), 127132, 2014 (Impact factor: 1.35). [pdf]
11. M. Alomari, G. Liu, A. Mueller, A. Mock, R. Ghosh, K. Smith, and T. Kaya, “A Portable Optical Human Sweat Sensor,” Journal of Applied Physics, 116 (21), 183102, 2014 (Impact factor: 2.19). [pdf]
10. M. Alomari, A. Mueller, K. Sel, J. Edwards, and T. Kaya, “Detection of Relative [Na+] and [K+] Levels in Sweat with Optical Measurements,” Journal of Applied Physics, 115 (20), 203107, 2014 (Impact factor: 2.19). [pdf]
9. M. Alomari, K. Sel, A.Mueller, A. Mellinger, and T. Kaya, “The effect of Na+ and K+ Doping on the properties of sol-gel deposited 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone thin films,” Journal of Applied Physics, 113 (20), 204901, 2013 (Impact factor: 2.08). [pdf]
8. K. Yelamarthi, B. DeJong, D. Chen, Q. Hu, F. Cheng, and T. Kaya, “A Engineering Research Program for High School Science Teachers: Feedback and Lessons Learned from the Pilot Implementation,” The Technology Interface International Journal, 13(2), 49-60, 2013 (Impact factor: 0.73). [pdf]
7. L. Griffith and T.Kaya, “Intellectual Development among Participants in Faculty-Led Research,” Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 34(4), 10-16, 2013 (Impact factor: not indexed). [pdf]
6. T. Kaya and H. Koser, “Direct Upstream Motility in Escherichia Coli,” Biophysical Journal, 102(7), 1514-1525, 2012 (Impact factor: 4.39). [pdf]
5. B. Marinkovic, T. Kaya, and H. Koser, “Characterization of Ferroelectric Material Properties of Multifunctional Lead Zirconate Titanate for Energy Harvesting Sensor Nodes,” Journal of Applied Physics, 109(1), 014904, 2011 (Impact factor: 2.2). [pdf]
4. T. Kaya and H. Koser, “Characterization of Hydrodynamic Interactions between the Cell Body and the Bounding Wall for Escherichia Coli in Shear Flow,” Physical Review Letters, 103(138103), 2009 (Impact factor: 7.6). [pdf]
3. T. Kaya and A. Zeki, “A High-Speed CMOS Current Comparator Suitable for Algorithmic Analog-to-Digital Converters,” Istanbul University Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 8, 605-608, 2008 (Impact factor: 0.03). [pdf]
2. T. Kaya, A. Zeki, and H. Koser, “A novel MEMS based batteryless active RFID system,” ITU Journal of Engineering, 7(5), 89-96, 2008 (Impact factor: not indexed). [pdf]
1. T. Kaya, H. Koser, and E. Culurciello, “A Low-Voltage Temperature Sensor for Micro Power Harvesters in Silicon-on-Sapphire CMOS,” Electronics Letters, 42, 526-528, 2006 (Impact factor: 1.04). [pdf]
Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings
15. M. S. Raval, T. Kaya, M. Zaveri, and P. Sharma, “Experiments with Multinational Cross-Course Project,” IEEE TALE, International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan, December 2020. [pdf]
14. M. S. Raval and T. Kaya, "Effect of Multinational Projects on Engineering Students through a Summer Exposure Research Program," IEEE Global Education Conference (EDUCON), 2020, 51-55.[pdf]
13. A. Brueck, K. Bates, T. Wood, W. House, Z. Martinez, S. Peters, B. Root, K. Yelamarthi, and T. Kaya, “A Custom Computer-Controlled Fluid Mixing and Dispensing System for Sweat Sensor Testing Applications,” IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT), Rochester, MI, May 2018.
12. J. C. T. Ho, T. Iftekhar, and T. Kaya, “Simulation and Characterization of a Micro-scale Calorimetric Flow Rate Sensor for Sweat Rate Detection,” 38th Annual International Conference of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Orlando, FL, August 2016. [pdf]
11. T. S White, K. Petsch, and T. Kaya, “Evaluation of the Silicon on Glass Microfabrication Process for MEMS Accelerometers,” International Association of Journals and Conferences, 4th IAJC/ISAM Joint International Conference, Orlando, FL, September 2014. [pdf]
10. G. Liu, K. Smith, and T. Kaya, “Implementation of a Microfluidic Conductivity Sensor — a Potential Sweat Electrolyte Sensing System for Dehydration Detection,” 36th Annual International Conference of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Chicago, IL, August 2014. [pdf]
9. T. Kaya, “Improvements through the Second Year Research Experiences for Teachers Program,” American Society of Engineering Education National Meeting, Indianapolis IN, June 2014. [pdf]
8. S. Shapardanis, M. Hudspeth, and T. Kaya, “Design and Implementation of Collagen-Based Capacitive Relative Humidity Sensors,” IEEE Sensors, Baltimore MD, November 2013. [pdf]
7. S. H. Maison, A. J. P. Bauer, S. Shapardanis, T. S. White, Z. Zhang, B. Li, Q. Hu, and T. Kaya, “Cell Di-Electrorotation: Studying of Rotation to Characterize Biological Cells and the Connections in Engineering to the Next Generation Standards,” American Society of Engineering Education National Meeting, Atlanta GA, June 2013. [pdf]
6. L. Arnold, Z. Zhang, T. Kaya, B. Li, and Q. Hu, “Incorporating Engineering into the High School Chemistry Classroom,” American Society of Engineering Education National Meeting, Atlanta GA, June 2013. [pdf]
5. T. Kaya, K. Yelemarthi, B. DeJong, Q. Hu, S. Cheng, and D. Chen, “Learned Lessons from the First Year Research Experiences for Teachers Program,” American Society of Engineering Education National Meeting, Atlanta GA, June 2013. [pdf]
4. M. Oner, J. A. Pulcifer-Stump, P. Seeling, and T. Kaya, “Towards the Run and Walk Activity Classification through Step Detection – An Android Application,” 34th Annual International Conference of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, San Diego, CA, August 2012. [pdf]
3. T. Kaya, “Recruitment and Engagement of Undergraduate Engineering and Technology Students in Interdisciplinary Research Projects,” American Society of Engineering Education National Meeting, San Antonio, TX, June 2012. [pdf]
2. T. Kaya, H. Koser, and E. Culurciello, “A Silicon-on-Sapphire Low-Voltage Temperature Sensor for Energy Scavengers,” International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, New Orleans, LA, May 2007. [pdf]
1. T. Kaya and A. Zeki, “A Modified Active Current Mirror Suitable for Current-mode Algorithmic Analog-to-Digital Converters,” 9th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, Dubrovnik, Croatia, September, 2002. [pdf]
Abstract Reviewed Proceedings
11. S. S. Parizi, D. Caruntu, A. Mellinger, T. Kaya, and G. Caruntu, “Solution-Processed Dielectric Gate Thin Film Using Barium Titanate Colloidal Nanocrystals for Field Effect Transistor,” Material Research Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, December 2014. [pdf]
10. M. R. Alomari, K. Sel, J. Edwards, A. Mueller, and T. Kaya, “Detection of Relative [Na+] and [K+] Levels in Sweat with Optical Measurements,” Material Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2014. [pdf]
9. M. Vanhala, S. Kettler, and T. Kaya, “Flipping the Classroom: A Summer Journey in Preparing a Freshmen Level Engineering Course,” Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI, January 2014. [pdf]
8. S. Peng, W. Du, L. Rakesh, A. Mellinger, and T. Kaya, “Thin-film Micro-batteries Based on Metal Nanoparticles,” Material Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2012. [pdf]
7. S. Peng, W. Du, L. Rakesh, A. Mellinger, and T. Kaya, “Paper based Micro-Batteries: Application of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Metal Nanoparticles Dispensing Techniques,” 2nd International Advances in Applied Physics and Materials Science Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 2012. [pdf]
6. M. Hudspeth and T. Kaya, “Collagen as Dielectric Humidity Sensing Material,” Material Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2012. [pdf]
5. M. Hudspeth and T. Kaya, “MEMS Capacitive Relative Humidity Sensor Design, Fabrication, and Characterization,” 2nd International Advances in Applied Physics and Materials Science Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 2012. [pdf]
4. T. Kaya, B. Shiari, K. Petsch, and D. Yates, “Design of a MEMS Capacitive Comb-drive Accelerometer,” COMSOL Multiphysics Conference, Boston, MA. October 2011. [pdf]
3. T. Kaya, and H. Koser, “A New Battery-less Active RFID System: Smart RFID,” RFID Eurasia, Istanbul, Turkey, 2007. [pdf]
2. T. Kaya and H. Koser, “A Study of Nonlinear Deflection Dynamics of a Piezoelectric Accelerometer,” FEMLAB Conference, Boston, MA. October 2005. [pdf]
1. H. Koser, T. Kaya, and L. Mao, “A Microfluidic Assay Design for Real-Time Bacterial Chemotaxis Studies,” FEMLAB Conference, Boston, MA. October 2005. [pdf]
Abstract Reviewed Regional Conference Proceedings
23. C.T. Ho, C. Gargarello, L. Stepanek, J. Abraham, T. Hurmo, and T. Kaya, “Sweat Analysis to Determine Dehydration,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Mt. Pleasant MI, March 2016. [pdf]
22. C.T. Ho, A.T. Iftekhar, and T. Kaya, “Design and Characterization of a Micro-scale Calorimetric Flow Rate Sensor for Sweat Hydration Detection,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Mt. Pleasant MI, March 2016. [pdf]
21. T. White and T. Kaya, “Evaluation of Hydrophilic Properties of Polydimethylsiloxane for Possible Microfluidic Sweat Sensor Applications,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Mt. Pleasant MI, March 2016. [pdf]
20. J. Jorgensen, B. Ohlert, F. Pang, S. Shapardanis and T. Kaya, “Pedestrian Powered Electric Generator Design,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Oakland MI, April 2014. [pdf]
19. C.T. Ho, Z. Zhang, and T. Kaya, “The Entrapment and Rotation of Cells using Dielectrophoresis,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Oakland MI, April 2014. [pdf]
18. G. Liu and T. Kaya, “Design of Hydration Concentration Measurement System,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Oakland MI, April 2014. [pdf]
17. T. White, C. Damer, and T. Kaya, “A Study of Chemotaxis: Evaluations of Established Methods, Microfludic Devices, and the Role of Dictyostelium Discoideum,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Oakland MI, April 2014. [pdf]
16. K. Smith and T. Kaya, “Optical Sensor Development,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Oakland MI, April 2014. [pdf]
15. G. Liu, X. Guo, and T. Kaya, “Design of a Heating Chamber for Sensor Characterization,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Oakland MI, April 2014. [pdf]
14. T. White, Q. Hu, and T. Kaya, “Applications of Electromagnetic Fields and PDMS-Based Microfluidic Structures for the Entrapment and Rotation of Cells,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2013. [pdf]
13. S. Shapardanis and T. Kaya, “Development of a Capacitive Humidity Sensor for Physiological Activity Monitoring Applications,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2013. [pdf]
12. B. Dang, J. Pulcifer-Stump, and T. Kaya, “Development of a Remote Physiological Index Monitoring System,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2013. [pdf]
11. B. Dang, C. Libera, J. Scaparo, R. Balma, and T. Kaya, “Future’s Sustainable Temperature and Energy Project (S.T.E.P.),” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2013. [pdf]
10. J. Pulcifer-Stump, P. Seeling, and T. Kaya, “Physical Activity Classification using Accelerometers,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2013. [pdf]
9. M. Oner, T. Kaya, P. Seeling, “Semi-Professional Music Educations Long Term Effects and Cerebral Adaptations among STEM Students,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2013. [pdf]
8. K. Petsch, and T. Kaya, “Design, Fabrication, and Analysis of MEMS Three-Direction Capacitive Accelerometer,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2012. (1st place for the Best Student Paper Award). [pdf]
7. S. Sherbrook and T. Kaya, “Development of a Physiological Activity Monitoring Platform,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2012. (2nd place for the Best Student Paper Award). [pdf]
6. R. Balma and T. Kaya, “A Novel Power Conditioning Circuit for Energy Scavenging Applications,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2012. [pdf]
5. B. Dang and T. Kaya, “A Low Power Wireless Signal Transmitter for Biomedical Micro-Sensors. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2012. [pdf]
4. J. Scaparo and T. Kaya, “Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Design and Fabrication,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Section Conference, Ohio, March 2012. [pdf]
3. K. Petsch, R. Balma, and T. Kaya, “Analysis of the Power Conversion Efficiency on Energy Scavenging Interface Circuits,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central and Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, Mount Pleasant, MI, March 2011 (2nd place for the Best Student Paper Award). [pdf]
2. R. Balma, K. Petsch, and T. Kaya, “Development of Thin Film Photolithography Process: Patterning Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Copper Electroplating,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central and Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, Mount Pleasant, MI, March 2011. [pdf]
1. O. Fadiran and T. Kaya, “Heat Index Characterization of the Human Body for a Wireless Track and Alert Sensor System (WTASS),” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central and Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, Mount Pleasant, MI, March 2011. [pdf]