Dr. Mary Frecker

	Professor Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering (since Fall 1997) Ph.D., ME, University of Michigan, 1997 M.S., ME, University of Michigan, 1994 B.S., ME, University of Dayton, 1991
| Research Projects | Selected Publications | Teaching |

Refereed Journal Publications (updated 6/19/07) back to top

• Goulbourne, N., E. Mockensturm, and M. Frecker, 2007. "ElectroElastomers: Large Deformation Analysis of Silicone Membranes." International Journal of Solids and Structures, 14(9): 2609-2626.

   

• Cronin, J., A. Mathew, and M. Frecker, 2007. "Puncture Force Measurements on a Porcine Stomach." Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 65(5): AB294.

   

• Bharti, S., and M. Frecker, 2007. "Compliant Mechanical Amplifier Design Using Multiple Optimally Placed Actuators." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 18(6): 209-218.

   

• Simpson, T., M. Frecker, L. Rothrock, and R. Barton, 2006. "Graphical and Text-Based Design Interfaces for Parameter Design of an I-Beam, Desk Lamp, Aircraft Wing, and Job Shop Manufacturing System." Engineering with Computers, 23: 93-107.

   

• Mahdavi, A., R. Balaji, M. Frecker, and E. Mockensturm, 2006. "Topology Optimization of 2D Domains for Minimum Compliance Using Parallel Processing," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 32(2): 121-132.

   

• Rothrock, L., K. Barron, T. Simpson, M. Frecker, C. Ligetti, and R. Barton, 2006. "Applying the Proximity Compatibility and the Control-Display Compatibility Principles to Engineering Design Interfaces." Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 16(1): 61-81.

   

• Frecker, M., J. Schadler, R. Haluck, K. Culkar, and R. Dziedzic, 2005. "Multifunctional Instruments for Laparoscopic Surgery: Design and Testing of Initial Prototypes." Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 9(1): 105-112.

   

• Anusonti-Inthra, P., R. Searjant, M. Frecker, and F. Gandhi, 2005. "Design of a Conformable Rotor Airfoil Using Distributed Piezoelectric Actuators." AIAA Journal, 43(8), August, 2005: 1684-1695.

   

• Abdalla, M., M. Frecker, Z. Gurdal, T. Johnson, and D. Lindner, 2005. "Design of a Piezoelectric Stack Actuator and Compliant Mechanism Combination for Maximum Energy Efficiency." Smart Materials and Structures, 14 (2005): 1421-1430.

   

• Frecker, M., K. Powell, and R. Haluck, 2005. "Design of a Multifunctional Compliant Instrument for Minimally Invasive Surgery." ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 127, November, 2005: 990-993.

   

• Goulbourne, N., E. Mockensturm, and M. Frecker, 2005. "A Nonlinear Mathematical Model for Dielectric Elastomer Membranes." ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 72: 899-906.

   

• Ramrakhyani, D., G. Lesieutre, S. Bharti, and M. Frecker, 2005. "Aircraft Structural Morphing using Tendon Actuated Compliant Cellular Trusses." Journal of Aircraft, 42(6): 1615-1621.

   

• Frecker, M., and W. Aguilera, 2004. "Analytical Modeling of a Segmented Unimorph Actuator Using Electrostrictive P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymer." Smart Materials and Structures, 13: 82-91.

   

• Bharti, S., and M. Frecker, 2004. "Optimal Design and Experimental Characterization of a Compliant Mechanism Piezoelectric Actuator for Inertially Stabilized Rifle." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 15 (2): 93-106.

   

• Maddisetty, H., and M. Frecker, 2004. "Dynamic Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms and Piezoceramic Actuators." ASME Journal of Mechanical Design 126(6): 975-983.

   

• Ligetti, C., T. Simpson, M. Frecker, R. Barton, and G. Stump, 2003. "Assessing the Impact of Graphical Design Environments on Design Efficiency and Effectiveness." ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 3: 144-154.

   

• Frecker, M., 2003. "Recent Advances in Optimization of Smart Structures and Actuators." Invited Review Article. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 14(5): 207-216.

   

• Mehta, N., R. Haluck, M. Frecker, and A. Snyder, 2002. "Sequence and Task Analysis of Instrument Use in Common Laparoscopic Procedures." Surgical Endoscopy Ultrasound and Interventional Techniques, 16: 280-285.

   

• Cappelleri, D., M. Frecker, T. Simpson, and A. Snyder, 2002. "Design of a PZT Bimorph Actuator Using a Metamodel-Based Approach." ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 124(2): 354-357.

   

• Frecker, M., R. Dziedzic, and R. Haluck, 2002. "Design of Multifunctional Compliant Mechanisms for Minimally Invasive Surgery." Minimally Invasive Therapy and Allied Technologies, 11(5/6): 311-319.

   

• Wilson, B., D. Cappelleri, T. Simpson, and M. Frecker, 2001. "Efficient Pareto Frontier Exploration Using Surrogate Approximations." Optimization and Engineering, 2: 31-50.

   

• Canfield, S., and M. Frecker, 2000. "Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanical Amplifiers for Piezoelectric Actuators." Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 20(4): 269-279.

   

• Frecker, M., and S. Canfield, 2000. "Optimal Design and Experimental Validation of Compliant Mechanical Amplifiers for Piezoceramic Stack Actuators." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 11(5): 360-369.

   

• Edinger, B., M. Frecker, and J. Gardner, 2000. "Dynamic Modeling of an Innovative Piezoelectric Actuator for Minimally Invasive Surgery." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 11(10): 765-770.

   

• Frecker, M., N. Kikuchi, and S. Kota, 1999. "Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms With Multiple Outputs." Structural Optimization, 17: 269-278.

   

• Nishiwaki, S., M. Frecker, S. Min, and N. Kikuchi, 1998. "Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms Using the Homogenization Method." International Journal for Numerical Methods and Engineering, 42(3): 535-559.

   

• Frecker, M., G. K. Ananthasuresh, S. Nishiwaki, N. Kikuchi, and S. Kota, 1997. "Topological Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms Using Multi-Criteria Optimization." ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 119(2): 238-245.

   

• Nishiwaki, S., M. Frecker, S. Min, N. Kikuchi, 1997. "Structural Optimization Considering Flexibility (Part 1: Formulation of Equations and Application to Compliant Mechanisms)." Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, pp. 81-88.

   

Dr. Tim Simpson back to top

	Professor, with a joint appointment in Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (since Fall 1998) Ph.D., ME, Georgia Tech, 1998 M.S., ME, Georgia Tech, 1995 B.S., ME, Cornell University, 1994
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Selected Publications back to top

 

• Simpson, T. W., Nanda, J., Sachin, H., Umapathy, K., and Hodge, B. (2003) "Development of a Framework for Web-based Product Platform Customization," ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 3:2 (119-129).

• Simpson, T. W. "Product Platform Design and Customization: Status and Promise," Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, accepted for publication.

• D'Souza, B. and Simpson, T. W. (2003) A Genetic Algorithm Based Method for Product Family Design Optimization, Engineering Optimization, 35:1 (1-18).

• Simpson, T. W. (2003) Experiences with a Hands-on Activity to Contrast Craft Production and Mass Production in the Classroom, International Journal of Engineering Education, 19:2 (297-304).

• Ligetti, C., Simpson, T. W., Frecker, M., Barton, R. R. and Stump, G. (2003) Assessing the Impact of Graphical Design Interfaces on Design Efficiency and Effectiveness, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 3:2 (144-154).

Dr. Russell Barton back to top

Professor Management Science and Information Systems Ph.D., Operations Research, Cornell University, 1978 M.S., Operations Research, Cornell University, 1975 B.S., EE, Princeton University, 1973 For more information got to:

Dr. Ashok Belengundu back to top

Professor Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering Ph.D., ME, University of Iowa, 1982 M.S., ME, University of Iowa, 1979 B.S., ME, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1977 For more information got to: Dr. Belegundu's ME Faculty Page