Publications

Affiliated with University of Massachusetts Lowell

1. J. P. Hartner, D. Yi, H. L. Zhu, B. O. Watson, L. Chen*, 2024, “Three-dimensional-printed headcap with embedded microdrive system for customizable multi-region brain recordings with neural probes,” Frontiers in Neuroscience, 18, 1478421. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1478421. (Manuscript PDF)

2. D. Yi, Y. Yao, Y. Wang, L. Chen*, 2024, “Design, fabrication, and implantation of invasive microelectrode arrays as in vivo brain machine interfaces: A comprehensive review.” Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 126, 185-207. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2024.07.100. (Manuscript PDF)

3. D. Yi, N. Landry, S. Blake, J. Baron, L. Chen*, 2024, “An Experimental Study of Incremental Buckling-Resistant Inchworm-Type Insertion of Microwire Neural Electrodes,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 146(11): 110903. doi:10.1115/1.4065693. (Manuscript PDF)

4. D. Yi, Y. Yao, Y. Wang, L. Chen*, 2023, “Manufacturing Processes of Implantable Microelectrode Array for In Vivo Neural Electrophysiological Recordings and Stimulation: A State-Of-the-Art Review,” Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing, 10(4): 041001. doi: 10.1115/1.4063179. (Manuscript PDF)

5. T. Dong, L. Chen*, P. R. Patel, J. M. Richie, C. A. Chestek, A. J. Shih, 2023, “Automated Assembly of High-Density Carbon Fiber Electrode Arrays for Single Unit Electrophysiological Recordings,” Journal of Neural Engineering, 20, 036012. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/acd279. (Manuscript PDF)

6. K. B. Putra, N. Montgomery, S. Kalamdani, L. Chen, B. Kelly, J. Wensman, A. Shih, 2023, “Fabrication and Assessment of Partial Finger Prostheses Made Using 3D-Printed Molds: A Case Study,” Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 10-1097. doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000231. (Manuscript PDF)

7. D. Yi, J. P. Hartner, B. S. Ung, H. L. Zhu, B. O. Watson, L. Chen*, 2022, “3D Printed Skull Cap and Benchtop Fabricated Microwire-Based Microelectrode Array for Custom Rat Brain Recordings,” Bioengineering, 9(10), 550. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering9100550. (Manuscript PDF)

8. Y. Zhang, J. A. Robles-Linares, L. Chen, Z. Liao, A. J. Shih, C. Wang, 2022, “Advances in Machining of Hard Tissues – From Material Removal Mechanisms to Tooling Solutions,” International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 172, 103838. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2021.103838. (Manuscript PDF)

9. L. Chen*, A. D. Li, C. Symonds, J. R. Holmes, J. W. Weick, 2022, “Comparison of K-wire Insertion Using Oscillatory and Unidirectional Drilling Modes under Constant Thrust Force,” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 40, 1301-1311. Doi: 10.1002/jor.25163. (Manuscript PDF)

10. S. A. Goutman, L. Chen, J. S. Plott, K. K. Vankoevering, A. Kurili, A. J. Shih, G. E. Green, 2021, “A personalized approach to non-invasive ventilation masks in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using facial scanning and 3D-printing,” Annals of 3D Printed Medicine, 3, 100027. doi: 10.1016/j.stlm.2021.100027. (Manuscript PDF)

11. J. M. Richie, P. R. Patel, E. J. Welle, T. Dong, L. Chen, A. J. Shih, C. A. Chestek, 2021, “Open-source Toolkit: Benchtop Carbon Fiber Microelectrode Array for Nerve Recording.” Journal of Visualized Experiments, 176, e63099. doi: 10.3791/63099. (Manuscript PDF)

12. L. Chen*, J. Hartner, T. Dong, A. Li, B. Watson, A. Shih, 2021, “Flexible High-Resolution Force and Dimpling Measurement System for Pia and Dura Penetration during In Vivo Microelectrode Insertion into Rat Brain,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 68(8), 2602-2612. doi: 10.1109/TBME.2021.3070781. (Manuscript PDF)

13. R. Chisena, L. Chen, A. Shih, 2021, “Finite Element Composite Simplification Modeling and Design of the Material Extrusion Wave Infill for Thin-Walled Structure,” International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 196,  106276. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2021.106276. (Manuscript PDF)

14. A. Li, Y. Liu, J. Plott, L. Chen, J. Montgomery, A. Shih, 2021, “Multi-Bevel Needle Design Enabling Accurate Insertion in Biopsy for Cancer Diagnosis”, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 68(5), 1477-1486. doi: 10.1109/TBME.2021.3054922. (Manuscript PDF)

15. T. Dong, L. Chen*, A. Shih, 2020, “Laser Sharpening of Carbon Fiber Microelectrode Arrays for Brain Recording”, Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing, 8(4), 041013. doi: 10.1115/1.4049780. (Manuscript PDF)

Affiliated with University of Michigan

16. A. Li, B. Ketut, L. Chen, A. Shih, 2020, “Mosquito Proboscis-Inspired Needle Insertion to Reduce Tissue Deformation and Organ Displacement,” Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-14. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-68596-w. PMCID: PMC7376018. (Manuscript PDF)

17. A. Li, J. Plott, L. Chen, J. Montgomery, A. Shih, 2020, “Needle Deflection and Tissue Sampling Length in Needle Biopsy,” Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 104, 103632. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103632. PMCID: PMC7078072. (Manuscript PDF)

18. S. Mahajan, J. K. Hermann, H. W. Bedell, J. A. Sharkins, L. Chen, K. Chen, S. M. Meade, C. S. Smith, J. Rayyan, H. Feng, Y. Kim, M. A. Schiefer, D. M. Taylor, J. R. Capadona, E. S. Ereifej, 2020, “Towards Standardization of Electrophysiology and Computational Tissue Strain in Rodent Intracortical Microelectrode Models”, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8, 416.  doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00416. PMCID: PMC7225268. (Manuscript PDF)

19. Y. Luo, L. Chen*, A. Shih, 2019, “Hollow Notched K-Wires for Bone Drilling with Through-Tool Cooling,” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 37(11), 2297-2306. doi: 10.1002/jor.24419. PMID: 31332811. (Manuscript PDF)

20. Y. Luo, L. Chen*, F. Finney, D. Park, P. Talusan, J. Holmes, A. Shih, 2019, “Evaluation of Heat Generation in Unidirectional versus Oscillatory Modes During K-wire Insertion in Bone,” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 37(9), 1903-1909. doi: 10.1002/jor.24345. PMID: 31081555. (Manuscript PDF)

21. B. Tai, Y. Kao, N. Payne, Y. Zheng, L. Chen, A. Shih, 2018, “3D Printed Composite for Simulating Thermal and Mechanical Responses of the Cortical Bone in Orthopaedic Surgery,” Medical Engineering & Physics, 61, 61-68, doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.08.004. PMID: 30181022. (Manuscript PDF)

22. Z. Zhu, K. Guo, J. Sun, J. Li, Y. Liu, Y. Zheng, L. Chen, 2018, “Evaluation of novel tool geometries in dry drilling aluminum 2024-T351/titanium Ti6Al4V stack”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 259, 270-281. doi:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2018.04.044. (Manuscript PDF)

23. Z. Zhu, K. Guo, J. Sun, J. Li, Y. Liu, L. Chen, Y. Zheng, 2018, “Evolution of 3D chip morphology and phase transformation in dry drilling Ti6Al4V alloys”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 34, 531-539. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2018.07.001. (Manuscript PDF)

24. L. Chen*, J. Yang, A. Shih, 2018, “Bore Cylindricity in Finish Cylinder Boring”, ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 140(6), 061015. doi:10.1115/1.4039442. (Manuscript PDF)

25. L. Chen*, B. Tai, R. Chaudhari, X. Song, A. Shih, 2017, “Machined Surface Temperature in Hard Turning,” International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 121, 10-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2017.03.003. (Manuscript PDF)

26. L. Chen*, B. Tai, J. Yang, A. Shih, 2017, “Experimental Study and Finite Element Modeling of Workpiece Temperature in Finish Cylinder Boring”, ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 139(11), 111003-111003-11. doi:10.1115/1.4037554. (Manuscript PDF)

Affiliated with University of Massachusetts Lowell

1. D. Yi, Y. Yao, Y. Wang, L. Chen*, “Manufacturing Processes of Implantable Microelectrode Array for In Vivo Neural Electrophysiological Recordings and Stimulation: A State-Of-the-Art Review,” ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. June 12–16, 2023. doi: 10.1115/MSEC2023-103285. (Manuscript PDF)

Affiliated with University of Michigan

2. J. Woods, E. Welle, L. Chen, J. Richie, P. Patel, C. Chestek, “Bending Properties of Materials for Nerve Interfaces”, accepted by The 15th IEEE Int'l Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered & Molecular Systems (IEEE-NEMS 2020), San Diego, CA, September 27-30, 2020. doi: 10.1109/NEMS50311.2020.9265629. (Manuscript PDF)

3. L. Chen*,†, J. Plott, M. Hildner, L. Mei, A. Shih, J. Wensman, B. Kelly, “Computer-Aided Design and Additive Manufacturing of Custom Silicone Prosthetic Finger”, ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 22-26, 2020. doi: 10.1115/MSEC2020-8420. (Manuscript PDF)

4. T. Dong, L. Chen*,†, A. Shih, “Laser Sharpening of Carbon Fiber Microelectrode Arrays for Brain Recording”, ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 22-26, 2020. doi: 10.1115/MSEC2020-8479. (Manuscript PDF)

5. A. Shih, L. Chen*,†, N. Webster, A. Hogg, 2020, “Manufacturing and Society – A Freshman Introduction to Engineering Course with Manufacturing and Social Science Partnership”, Procedia Manufacturing, 48, 1126-1135. doi: 10.1016/j.promfg.2020.05.154. (Manuscript PDF)

6. L. Chen*,†, J. Hartner, D. Van Dyke, T. Dong, D. Li, B. Watson, A. Shih, “Custom Skull Cap with Precision Guides for Deep Insertion of Cellular-Scale Microwire into Rat Brain”, ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Erie, Pennsylvania, June 10-14, 2019. doi: 10.1115/MSEC2019-2967. (Manuscript PDF)

7. A. Shih, B. Tai, R. Chen, L. Chen†, Y. Zheng, Y. Wang, 2016, “Video Enriched Pedagogy in Manufacturing Processes”, Procedia Manufacturing, 5, 1154-1167. doi: 10.1016/j.promfg.2016.08.091. (Manuscript PDF)

8. L. Chen*,†, J. Yang, A. Shih, B. Tai, 2015, “Investigation of Finite Element Thermal Models for Workpiece Temperature in Cylinder Boring”, ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 8-12, 2015. doi: 10.1115/MSEC2015-9415. (Manuscript PDF)

9. R. Chen, L. Chen, T. Lo, A. Shih, 2015, “Nano-CT Characterization of Structural Voids and Air Bubbles in Fused Deposition Modeling for Additive Manufacturing,” ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 8-12, 2015. doi:10.1115/MSEC2015-9462. (Manuscript PDF)

10. B. Yan, Y. Wang, L. Chen, S. Lou, A. Shih, 2014, “Micro-Blasting for Cleaning Coated Abrasive Belts for Titanium Grinding,” The 11th International Conference on Frontiers of Design and Manufacturing, ICFDM’2014, Nanjing, China. (Manuscript PDF)

11. R. Chen, L. Chen, B. Tai, Y. Wang, A. Shih, 2014, “Additive Manufacturing of Personalized Ankle-Foot Orthosis”, Proceedings of NAMRI/SME 2014, North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC), Detroit, USA, 9-13 Jun 2014. (Manuscript PDF)

12. R. Chen, L. Chen, J. Wensman, A. Shih, 2014, “Rapid Fabrication of Custom Orthoses with Sparse Structure and Topology Optimization Using Additive Manufacturing,” RAPID, June 9-12, Detroit, MI. (Manuscript PDF)

Affiliated with Zhejiang University

13. L. Chen*,†, Q. Xu, H. Song, H. Yang, J. Han, Y. Chen, 2012, “Corrosion Monitoring for Marine Concrete Based on a First-order RC Model”, OCEANS’12 MTS/IEEE, Hampton Roads, USA, 13-19 Oct 2012. doi: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405020. (Manuscript PDF)

14. H. Song, H. Huang, P. Yang, L. Chen, Y. Chen, 2012, “Wavefront Aberration Correction for a Laser Propagating Over Water with a Closed-Loop Adaptive Optical System,” OCEANS’12 MTS/IEEE, Yeosu, South Korea, 21-24 May 2012. doi: 10.1109/OCEANS-Yeosu.2012.6263590. (Manuscript PDF)

Affiliated with University of Massachusetts Lowell

1. J.L.W. Lam, M. Copenhaver, J.G. Letner, A. Hite, J. Simon, J. Richie, P.R. Patel, A. Kamboj, J. Philips, L. Chen, P.G. Patil, C.A. Chestek, 2024, “Subcellular Carbon Fiber Electrodes for Intracortical Neural Recording: Towards Large Animal Models”, Neuroscience 2024, Society of Neuroscience (SfN), Chicago, IL, Oct. 5-9, 2024 (poster presentation).

2. J. Hartner, D. Yi, L. Chen, B.O. Watson, 2023, “Custom Design and 3D Printed Skull Cap with Integrated Micro-drives for Multi-region Microelectrode Array Implantation for Rat Brain Recordings”, Neuroscience 2023, Society of Neuroscience (SfN), Washington, DC, Nov. 11-15, 2023 (poster presentation).

3. D. Yi, J. Cormier, B. Ung, H. Zhu, L. Chen*, 2022, “Phantom Material Development for Mimicking Rat Brain Rupture Behaviors during Electrode Implantation”, 2022 ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC 2022), West Lafayette, IN, Jun. 27 – Jul. 1, 2022 (poster presentation).

4. T. Dong, P.R. Patel, L. Chen, A.J. Shih, C.A. Chestek, 2021, “Automatic Assembly of the Linear High-Density Carbon Fiber Microelectrode Array”, The 7th Annual BRAIN Initiative Investigators Meeting, Virtual Meeting, Jun. 15-17, 2021 (poster presentation).

Affiliated with University of Michigan

5. L. Chen*,†,  J. Hartner, T. Dong, P.R. Patel, J. Richie, A.J. Shih, C.A. Chestek, B.O. Watson, 2019, “Dura Penetration, Deep Insertion, and Electrophysiological Recording with Cellular-Scale Microelectrodes Using 3D-Printed Custom Skull Cap”, Neuroscience 2019, Society of Neuroscience (SfN), Chicago, IL, Oct. 19-23, 2019 (poster presentation).

6. P.R. Patel, B.D. Luma, E.J. Welle, A. Vega-Medina, J. Richie, T. Dong, D.G.D. Egert, L. Chen, A.J. Shih, J.D. Berke, D. Cai, J.B. Becker, C.A. Chestek, 2019, “Improved Carbon Fiber Electrode Array Targeting, Density, and Fabrication Throughput for the Detection of Electrophysiological and Dopaminergic Activity”, Neuroscience 2019, Society of Neuroscience (SfN), Chicago, IL, Oct. 19-23, 2019 (poster presentation).

7. P. R. Patel, P. Popov, E. J. Welle, C. M. Caldwell, A. Vega-Medina, T. Dong, D. G.D. Egert, J. R. Pettibone, D. H. Roossien, L. Chen, A. J. Shih, J. B. Becker, D. Cai, J. D. Berke, C. A. Chestek, “Improved Carbon Fiber Electrode Array Targeting, Density, and Throughput for the Detection of Electrophysiological and Dopaminergic Activity”, Fifth Annual BRAIN Initiative Investigators Meeting at Washington, DC, April 11-13, 2019 (poster presentation).

8. L. Chen*, Y. Luo, F. Finney, D. Park, P. Talusan, J. Holmes, A. Shih, “Heat Generation in Oscillatory vs.Unidirectional Bone Drilling Methods for K-Wire Insertion: A Pilot Study”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2019 Annual Meeting at Las Vegas, Nevada, March 12-16, 2019 (poster presentation).

9. Y. Liu, L. Chen*,†, S. Zhang, M. Eller, G. Kruger, Z. Feng, A. Shih, 2018, “Experimental Study and Finite Element Method Thermal Modelling of Friction Stir Back Extrusion of 6063 Aluminum Alloy”, Symposium on Research in Collaboration with Manufacturing USA Institutes at the MSEC 2018 and NAMRC 46 at College Station, Texas (industrial abstract and oral presentation).

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