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Dynamics Analysis of a Jet-Fuel Surrogate and Development of a Skeletal Mechanism for Computational Fluid Dynamic Applications (2020)
Journal Article
Sharmin, N., & Tingas, E.-A. (2020). Dynamics Analysis of a Jet-Fuel Surrogate and Development of a Skeletal Mechanism for Computational Fluid Dynamic Applications. Journal of Energy Engineering, 146(6), Article 04020064. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28asce%29ey.1943-7897.0000714

The autoignition dynamics of a three-component surrogate jet fuel (66.2% n-dodecane, 15.8% n-proplylbenzene, 18.0% 1,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane) suitable for usage as Jet A-1 and RP-3 aviation fuels are analyzed, using the detailed mechanism of Liu et... Read More about Dynamics Analysis of a Jet-Fuel Surrogate and Development of a Skeletal Mechanism for Computational Fluid Dynamic Applications.

Novel BaTiO3-Based, Ag/Pd-Compatible Lead-Free Relaxors with Superior Energy Storage Performance (2020)
Journal Article
Yang, H., Lu, Z., Li, L., Bao, W., Ji, H., Li, J., Feteira, A., Xu, F., Zhang, Y., Sun, H., Huang, Z., Lou, W., Song, K., Sun, S., Wang, G., Wang, D., & Reaney, I. M. (2020). Novel BaTiO3-Based, Ag/Pd-Compatible Lead-Free Relaxors with Superior Energy Storage Performance. ACS applied materials & interfaces, 12(39), 43942-43949. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c13057

Ceramic dielectrics are reported with superior energy storage performance for applications, such as power electronics in electrical vehicles. A recoverable energy density (Wrec) of ∼4.55 J cm–3 with η ∼ 90% is achieved in lead-free relaxor BaTiO3-0.0... Read More about Novel BaTiO3-Based, Ag/Pd-Compatible Lead-Free Relaxors with Superior Energy Storage Performance.

An Improved Adaptive Genetic Algorithm for Mobile Robot Path Planning Analogous to the Ordered Clustered TSP (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jiang, J., Yao, X., Yang, E., Mehnen, J., & Yu, H. (2020, July). An Improved Adaptive Genetic Algorithm for Mobile Robot Path Planning Analogous to the Ordered Clustered TSP. Presented at 2020 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), Glasgow, United Kingdom

The material transportation planning with a mobile robot can be regarded as the ordered clustered traveling salesman problem. To solve such problems with different priorities at stations, an improved adaptive genetic simulated annealing algorithm is... Read More about An Improved Adaptive Genetic Algorithm for Mobile Robot Path Planning Analogous to the Ordered Clustered TSP.

Validity and Consistency of Concurrent Extraction of Gait Features Using Inertial Measurement Units and Motion Capture System (2020)
Journal Article
Anwary, A. R., Yu, H., Callaway, A., & Vassallo, M. (2021). Validity and Consistency of Concurrent Extraction of Gait Features Using Inertial Measurement Units and Motion Capture System. IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(2), 1625-1634. https://doi.org/10.1109/jsen.2020.3021501

Conditions causing gait abnormalities are very common and their treatment requires the detailed assessment of gait. Currently such assessments are carried out in gait laboratories and require the use of complex and expensive equipment. To increase av... Read More about Validity and Consistency of Concurrent Extraction of Gait Features Using Inertial Measurement Units and Motion Capture System.

Refocusing modern methods of construction on the climate emergency: a 'five capitals' model for action (2020)
Journal Article
Campbell, A., Hairstans, R., & Jones, G. (2020). Refocusing modern methods of construction on the climate emergency: a 'five capitals' model for action. The structural engineer : journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 98(9), 22-28

Adrian Campbell, Robert Hairstans and Giulia Jones explain how natural, human, social, manufactured and economic capital can all benefit from a sustainability-focused approach to off -site manufacturing.

A Feasibility Study for the Optimized Development of Renewable Air-Conditioning for Different Climatic Conditions (2020)
Journal Article
Oye, T. T., Gupta, N., Goh, K., & Oye, T. K. (2020). A Feasibility Study for the Optimized Development of Renewable Air-Conditioning for Different Climatic Conditions. Environmental management and sustainable development, 9(3), 87-109. https://doi.org/10.5296/emsd.v9i3.17459

This paper aims to present renewable air-conditioning as a sustainable system for varied climatic conditions with the feasibility of optimization to reduce the level of energy consumption and the rate of carbon emissions. Extreme use of air-condition... Read More about A Feasibility Study for the Optimized Development of Renewable Air-Conditioning for Different Climatic Conditions.

Experimental Analysis of Gravity and Buoyancy Powered Energy Generation Storage Systems (2020)
Book Chapter
Kashem, S. B. A., Ngambi, D. T., Ahmed, J., Qidwai, U., & Suresh, P. (2020). Experimental Analysis of Gravity and Buoyancy Powered Energy Generation Storage Systems. In P. Suresh, U. Saravanakumar, & M. S. H. Al Salameh (Eds.), Advances in Smart System Technologies: Select Proceedings of ICFSST 2019 (813-826). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5029-4_70

The concept of harnessing energy from buoyancy as well as the ability to have underwater energy storage is an area of research that, compared to other renewable energy generation techniques, is relatively unexplored. This study presents an experiment... Read More about Experimental Analysis of Gravity and Buoyancy Powered Energy Generation Storage Systems.

Autonomous Vehicle Sunshade Using Aluminum Panels (2020)
Book Chapter
Kashem, S. B. A., Shahid, F., Qidwai, U., Suresh, P., Ahmed, J., & Saravanakumar, U. (2020). Autonomous Vehicle Sunshade Using Aluminum Panels. In P. Suresh, U. Saravanakumar, & M. S. H. Al Salameh (Eds.), Advances in Smart System Technologies: Select Proceedings of ICFSST 2019 (679-688). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5029-4_56

The heat build-up inside of a vehicle cabin due to the direct composure of thermal energy when parked outside during the day can be a huge dilemma, the intensity of the problem can be decreased by covering the windows of the automobile, but drivers a... Read More about Autonomous Vehicle Sunshade Using Aluminum Panels.

Analysis of Safety Benefits and Security Concerns from the Use of Autonomous Vehicles: A Grouped Random Parameters Bivariate Probit Approach with Heterogeneity in Means (2020)
Journal Article
Ahmed, S. S., Pantangi, S. S., Eker, U., Fountas, G., Still, S. E., & Anastasopoulos, P. C. (2020). Analysis of Safety Benefits and Security Concerns from the Use of Autonomous Vehicles: A Grouped Random Parameters Bivariate Probit Approach with Heterogeneity in Means. Analytic Methods in Accident Research, 28, Article 100134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amar.2020.100134

This paper investigates public perceptions towards potential safety benefits, and safety- and security-related concerns from the future use of autonomous vehicles by utilizing data collected from an online survey. The survey includes responses from... Read More about Analysis of Safety Benefits and Security Concerns from the Use of Autonomous Vehicles: A Grouped Random Parameters Bivariate Probit Approach with Heterogeneity in Means.