A selection of scholarship from Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty members of the School of Engineering and Computer Science at University of the Pacific.

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Submissions from 2023

Pilot Hole Size Effect on Screw Pullout Strength in Bone, JuEun Lee

Safe Drilling Depth for Deep Hole Bone Drilling, JuEun Lee

Temperature Rise in Dental Implants, JuEun Lee

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Improved Version of Double-Layer Enclosure Demo, Said Shakerin

Submissions from 2022

Mechanical and Thermal Analysis of Surgical Operations, JuEun Lee

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Functional conservation and divergence of the helix-turn-helix motif of E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes, Joshua P. Steimel, Kaeli Welsh, Derek Bolhuis, Anneroos Nederstigit, Joshua Boyer, Brenda Temple, Thomas Bonacci, Li Gu, Alban Ordureau, Qi Zhang, Michael Emanuele, Joseph Harrison, and Nicholas Brown

Submissions from 2021

How Engineering Can Prevent Bone Cell Death During Surgical Operations, JuEun Lee

Sensitivity Analysis of Input Parameters for Dental Implants, JuEun Lee

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Fluids Demonstrations III: Viscous Flow in Modified Thin Enclosures, Centrifugal Effect, Vortical Flow, and Turbulence, Said Shakerin

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Mechanically transduced immunosorbent assay to measure protein-protein interactions, Joshua P. Steimel, Joseph Harrison, Brian Strahl, Diego Sandoval, Michael Pappas, Kathyrn Randene, and Christopher Petell

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Identification of disease-linked hyperactivating mutations in UBE3A through large-scale functional variant analysis, Joshua P. Steimel, Kellan Weston, Xiaoyi Gao, Jinghan Zhao, Susan Maloney, Jill Gotoff, Sumit Parikh, Marwan Shinawi, and Joseph Harrison

Submissions from 2020

Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Cortical Bone by Compensating Heat Loss in Parallel Plate Method, JuEun Lee

Effect of Drill Flute Geometry on Deep-Hole Bone Drilling Performance with Applications to Cochlear Implantation, JuEun Lee

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An Experimental Investigation of Forces on Cortical Bone in Deep-Hole Bone Drilling, JuEun Lee and Serena Chu

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Enhancement of cell proliferation and motility of mammalian cells grown in co-culture with Pichia pastoris expressing recombinant human FGF-2, Henry Hieu M. Le, David Vang, Nadia Amer, Tou Vue, Colwin Yee, Hyam Kaou, Joseph S. Harrison, Nan Tori Xiao, Joan Lin-Cereghino, Geoff P. Lin-Cereghino, and Der Thor

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Injection water jet peening of carburised 18CrNiMo7-6 steel surfaces, Jiancheng Liu, Yongtao Ma, Lundun Zhang, and Lanrong Liu

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Hard milling of carburized and waterjet peened 18CrNiMo7-6 steel, Yongtao Ma, Yongbin Zhang, Jiancheng Liu, Lanrong Liu, and Junzhen Gong

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Improved demo of granular flow, Said Shakerin

Submissions from 2019

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Analysis of blade fragment risk at a wind energy facility, Scott Larwood and David Simms

Forces in Deep-Hole Bone Drilling, JuEun Lee

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Volumetric Tooth Wear Measurement of Scraper Conveyor Sprocket Using Shape from Focus-Based Method, Jiancheng Liu, Yinchuan Liu, and Hua Ding

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Fluids Demonstrations II: Bubbles in Mondrian Painting, Eruption-Like Flow, Rotational Instability, and Wake Vortices, Said Shakerin

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Aggregation Dynamics of Active Rotating Particles in Dense Passive Media, Joshua P. Steimel, Alfredo Alexander-Katz, and Juan Aragones

Submissions from 2018

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Study of microcutting fundamentals for peripheral and end cutting edges in micro-end-milling, Xiang Cheng, Jiancheng Liu, Guangming Zheng, Xianhai Yang, and Yebing Tian

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Reconsidering downwind operation by analysis of the NREL Phase VI data, Scott Larwood and Raymond Chow

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Mechanical Engineering as a Career, Scott M. Larwood

An Experimental Investigation of Forces in Deep Hole Bone Drilling for Cochlear Implantation, JuEun Lee

Experimental Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Cortical Bone with Heat Loss Estimation, JuEun Lee

How Engineering is applied to Orthodontics and Dental Surgery, JuEun Lee

Investigation of Forces in Deep Hole Bone Drilling, JuEun Lee

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Parameters affecting mechanical and thermal responses in bone drilling: A review, JuEun Lee, Craig Chavez, and Joorok Park

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Experimental Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Cortical Bone by Compensating Heat Loss in Parallel Plate Method, JuEun Lee, SeonJeong Huh, and HeeJoon Lee

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Effect of SiCp/Al micromilling feed on cutting force and surface topography, Jiancheng Liu, Kai Cheng, Hui Ding, and Shijin Chen

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Micro Finite Element Simulation of Cutting Process of SiCp/Al Particle Reinforced Composites, Jiancheng Liu and Xialoe Qi

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Fluids Demonstrations: Trailing Vortices, Plateau Border, Angle of Repose, and Flow Instability, Said Shakerin

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Mysterious soda can, Said Shakerin and Edwin Pejack

Submissions from 2017

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Study on machining mechanism of high viscoelastic abrasive flow machining for surface finishing, Zhiguo Dong, Gang Ya, and Jiancheng Liu

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Headwinds – a story about wind energy, Scott M. Larwood

Art with Fluid Mechanics, Said Shakerin

Water Fountains with Special Effects, Said Shakerin

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Machinability study on SiC particle reinforced aluminum alloy composite (SiCp/Al) material with CVD diamond coated end mills, Alexandro Vargas, Tony Nguyen, and Jiancheng Liu

Submissions from 2016

Active engineering education modules: Summary paper of five years of incremental improvements to the Modules, Ashland O. Brown, Joseph J. Rencis, Daniel D. Jensen, Paul Henry Schimpf, Richard H. Crawford, Ismail I. Orabi, Kyle A. Watson, Jiancheng Liu, Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Mouchumi Bhattacharyya, Kevin Leigh Leigh Webster, Chuan Chiang Chen, and Firas Akasheh

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Research on the algorithm of shearer power prediction based on extreme learning machine, Hua Ding, Qi Chang, Zhao Jian Yang, and Jiancheng Liu

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Flutter of Variations on a 5 MW Swept Wind Turbine Blade, Scott M. Larwood

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Comparison of upwind and downwind operation of the NREL Phase VI Experiment, Scott M. Larwood and R. Chow

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25+ years of the hubble space telescope and a simple error that cost millions, Said Shakerin

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Angle of repose, Said Shakerin

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Drops in 2D, Said Shakerin

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Soap Bubble Clusters in Thin Enclosures, Said Shakerin

Submissions from 2015

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Prediction and Alleviation of Flutter in Swept Wind Turbine Blades, Scott M. Larwood

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Wind turbine rotor fragments: impact probability and setback evaluation, Scott M. Larwood and C. P. Van Dam

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Machinability experimental study of sintered alumina (Al2O3) ceramics material by chemical vapor deposition diamond coating milling tools, Jiancheng Liu and Robert Camfield

Finite element analysis active learning modules embedded throughout a curriculum: Implementation and assessment of results based on student GPA, Kyle A. Watson, Ashland O. Brown, and Jiancheng Liu

Submissions from 2014

Finite element active learning module assessment of student improvement, learning styles, gender differences and ethnic differences, Ashland O. Brown, Daniel D. Jensen, Richard H. Crawford, Joseph J. Rencis, Ella R. Sargent, Rachelle Kisst Hackett, Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Kyle A. Watson, Ismail I. Orabi, Jiancheng Liu, John J. Wood, Christopher Allen Wejmar, Paul Henry Schimpf, and Chuan Chiang Chen

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Design Studies of Swept Wind Turbine Blades, Scott M. Larwood, C. P. Van Dam, and Daniel Schow

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Cutting tool run out considered cutting force estimation in micro milling processes, Jiancheng Liu, Yu Long Su, Zhi Guo Dong, and Gang Ya

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Study on volumetric tool wear measurement using image processing, Jiancheng Liu and Guang Xi Xiong

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Serious Fun: Using toys to demonstrate fluid mechanics principles, Camilla M. Saviz and Said Shakerin

Rube Goldberg and His Impact on Engineering Education and Art, Said Shakerin

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Theoretical and experimental research on design of non-resonant gear transformer, Shiying Wang, Ming Lv, Gang Ya, Jiancheng Liu, and Guoxing Liang

Submissions from 2013

Strength Testing an Embedded Sensor Blade Bolt for Wind Turbine Applications, Scott M. Larwood

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Dynamic analysis tool development for swept wind turbine blades, Scott M. Larwood and C. P. Van Dam

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Comparison of the technical potential for hydrogen, battery electric, and conventional light-duty vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum consumption in the United States, David S. Reichmuth, Andrew E. Lutz, Dawn K. Manley, and Jay O. Keller

Fluid Mechanics Inspired Art, Said Shakerin

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Helicopter toy and lift estimation, Said Shakerin

Photogenic Fluids, Said Shakerin

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Physics Trick - Balanced can, Said Shakerin

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Simulation and experimental study on size effect in steel micro milling machining process, Chunjiang Zhou and Jiancheng Liu

Submissions from 2012

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Balancing fatigue damage and turbine performance through innovative pitch control algorithm, Scott Johnson, Scott M. Larwood, Gerald McNerney, and C. P. Van Dam

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Experimental investigation of mechanical micro machining for AL6061-T6 material, Chunjiang Zhou, Jiancheng Liu, and Adrian Avila

Submissions from 2011

Fluid dynamics art exploration: An undergraduate research course, Robyn Akemi Nariyoshi and Said Shakerin

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Lotus effect toy, Said Shakerin

Water Fountains with Special Effects, Said Shakerin

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Cutting tool wear measurement by using active contour model based image processing, Guangxi Xiong, Jiancheng Liu, and Adrian Avila

Submissions from 2010

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Spaghetti Bridges: Build, Load and Repeat, Jeffrey S. Burmeister and Kyle A. Watson

Structured process for writing, revising, and assessing multiple-choice quizzes, Josh Coffman, Joseph Rencis, Daniel Jensen, Ashland Brown, Christina White, Jiancheng Liu, and Kristen Kaufman

Pitch Control Algorithm to Limit Damaging Loads without Reducing Turbine Performance, Scott Johnson, Scott M. Larwood, Gerald McNerney, and C. P. Van Dam

How does it work?: Using toys to inspire wonder and develop critical thinking skills in fluids mechanics, Camilla M. Saviz and Said Shakerin

Beauty and Wonders: Water Exhibits for Pacific and Museums, Said Shakerin

Rube and His Impact, Said Shakerin

Rube and His Impact, Said Shakerin

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Vortex apparatus and demonstrations, Said Shakerin

Fountain Bench – A Hydraulic Apparatus for Formal and Informal Science Education, Said Shakerin and Camilla M. Saviz

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Analysis of a distributed grid-connected fuel cell during fault conditions, Emma M. Stewart, R. Tumilty, John Fletcher, Andrew E. Lutz, G. Ault, and Jim McDonald

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Thermodynamic analysis of fermentation and anaerobic growth of baker's yeast for ethanol production, Kwee Yan Teh and Andrew E. Lutz

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Wind Power for Farming and Food Processing, C. P. Van Dam, Henry Shiu, Scott Johnson, and Scott Larwood

Submissions from 2009

Potential Value of Toys in Engineering Education, Said Shakerin

Show and Tell - Science of Air and Water, Said Shakerin

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Using toys effectively in fluid mechanics education, Said Shakerin and Camilla M. Saviz

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Modeling, analysis and control system development for the Italian hydrogen house, Emma M. Stewart, Andrew E. Lutz, S. Schoenung, M. Chiesa, J. O. Keller, J. Fletcher, G. Ault, J. McDonald, and A. Cruden

Submissions from 2008

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What is Engineering? - a University of the Pacific MESA Program/Johns Hopkins University Partnership, Jeffrey S. Burmeister, Kyle A. Watson, and Maria Garcia-Sheets

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Fuel cells as distributed generation, A. Cruden, T. Houghton, S. Gair, M. Duerr, G. D. Agnew, E. M. Stewart, and Andrew E. Lutz

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A new image processing method for damaged bill recognition, Jiancheng Liu and Benjamin Kessel

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The potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the United States from two sectors: Light-duty vehicles and electricity generation, Andrew E. Lutz and Jay Keller

Fun with Vortex, Said Shakerin

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Modeling, analysis and control system development for the Italian hydrogen house, Emma Stewart, Andrew E. Lutz, S. Schoenung, M. Chiesa, G. Ault, and Jim McDonald

Submissions from 2007

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Development of a wet wall - An undergraduate research project, Matt Samuel, Jeremiah Henley, and Said Shakerin

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Exergy analysis of hydrogen production via steam methane reforming, Adam P. Simpson and Andrew E. Lutz

Submissions from 2006

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Setback Requirements for Wind Turbines in California, Scott M. Larwood and C. P. Van Dam

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Swept Wind Turbine Blade Aeroelastic Modeling for Loads and Dynamic Behavior, Scott M. Larwood and Mike Zutek