Dr. John C. Chen
Associate Professor and Chairperson

Department of Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering
Rowan University

PUBLICATIONS (peer-reviewed and archival)

Chen, J.C., Kadlowec, J.A., and Whittinghill, D.C., “Using Handheld Computers for Instantaneous Feedback to Enhance Student Learning and Promote Interaction,” International Journal of Engineering Education, under review (2006).

Jahan, K., Chen, J., Mandayam, S., Krchnavek, R., Sukumaran, B., Mehta, Y., Kadlowec, J., von Lockette, P., Polikar, R., “Digital Imaging Experiences for Undergraduate Engineering Students,” World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, Vol. 3, No.2, 227-230 (2004).

Marchese, A.J., Schmalzel, J.L., Mandayam, S.A., and Chen, J.C., “A Venture Capital Fund for Undergraduate Engineering Students at Rowan University,” Journal of Engineering Education, 90(4), 589 (2002).

Chen, J.C., Ellis, M., Lockhart, J., Hamoush, S., Brawner, C.E., and Tront, J.G. “Technology in Engineering Education: What Do the Faculty Know and Want?” Journal of Engineering Education, 89(3), 279 (2000).

Chen, J.C. “Distributed Activation Energy Model of Heterogeneous Coal Ignition,” Combust. Flame, 107, 291 (1996).

Chen, J.C., Taniguchi, M. and Ito, K. “Observation of the Laser Ignition and Combustion of Pulverized Coal,” Fuel, 74(3), 323 (1995).

Chen, J.C., Taniguchi, M., Narato, K. and Ito, K. “Laser Ignition of Pulverized Coal,” Combust. Flame, 97, 107 (1994).

Taniguchi, M., Chen, J.C., Narato, K. Ito, K., Miyadera, H., and Kudo, K. Kagaku Kogaku Ronbunshu, 20, 834 (1994).

Chen, J.C. and Niksa, S. “Coal Devolatilization during Rapid Transient Heating.  1. Primary Devolatilization,” Energy and Fuels, 6(3), 254 (1992).

Chen, J.C., Castagnoli, C. and Niksa, S. “Coal Devolatilization during Rapid Transient Heating.  2. Secondary Pyrolysis,” Energy and Fuels, 6(3), 264 (1992).

Chen, J.C. and Niksa, S. “A Radiant Flow Reactor for High Temperature Reactivity Studies of Pulverized Solids,” Rev. of Sci. Instr., 63(3), 2073 (1992).

Chen, J.C. and Niksa, S. “Suppressed Nitrogen Evolution from Coal-Derived Soot and Low-Volatility Coal Chars,” Twenty-Fourth Symposium (International) on Combustion, The Combustion Institute, 1269 (1992).

Chen, J.C., Castagnoli, C. and Niksa, S. “Product Distributions from Rapid Coal Devolatilization,” Twenty-Third Symposium (International) on Combustion, Orleans, France (1990).

Chen, J.C., Chang, Y.C. and Niksa, S. “Rapid Coal Devolatilization in a Radiant Coal Flow Reactor,” Proceedings of the 1989 International Conference on Coal Science, IEA Tokyo, Japan (1989).

SELECT CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

K. Bhatia, T.R. Chandrupatla, J.C. Chen, E. Constans, J.A. Kadlowec, A.J. Marchese, P. von Lockette, and H. Zhang, “Integrating Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum: The Engineering Clinics,” Proceedings of the ASME 2006 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, USA, September 2006.

D. Whittinghill, J. Chen, and J. Kadlowec, “Rapid Feedback Quizzing and Methods of Implementation:  A Case Study in Classroom Research,” Joint Statistical Meeting of the American Statistical Association, Minneapolis, MN, USA, August 2005.

J. Kadlowec, J. Chen, and D. Whittinghill, “Enhancing Student Learning in Mechanics through Rapid Feedback,” The IASTED International Conference on Education and Technology-ICET 2005, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, July 2005.

J. Kephart, J. Chen, H. Zhang, and W. Riddell, “Characterization of Crack Propagation in Test Specimens during Sonic IR Inspection,” The Third US-Japan Symposium on Advancing Applications and Capabilities in NDE, Maui, HI, USA, June 2005.

J. Kephart, J. Chen, H. Zhang, and W. Riddell, “Effects of Scanning Parameters on Laser Scanning Thermal Probe Technique Crack Characterization,” The Third US-Japan Symposium on Advancing Applications and Capabilities in NDE, Maui, HI, USA, June 2005.

J. Chen, J. Kadlowec, and D. Whittinghill, “Concepts Learning Using Technology for Rapid Feedback and Student Engagement,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (Educational Research and Methods Division), Portland, OR, USA, 2005.

J. Chen, J. Kadlowec, and D. Whittinghill, “Using Technology for Concepts Learning and Rapid Feedback in Statics,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (Mechanics Division), Portland, OR, USA, 2005.

H. Zhang, B. Pietrucha, and J. Chen, “Emerging from Engineering Education – Building a Remotely Operated Submarine,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (Mechanical Engineering Division), Portland, OR, USA, 2005.

H. Zhang, B. Pietrucha, E. Constans, and J. Chen, “CHAMP with Submarines – Attracting High School Students to Engineering,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, USA, 2005.

J. Kephart, J. Chen, and H. Zhang, “Characterization of Crack Propagation during Sonic IR Inspection,” Thermosense XXVII, Vol. 5782, Orlando, FL, USA, March 2005.

A. Marchese and J. Chen, “New Opportunities for Student Learning and Empowerment in Engineering Education,” Network for Academic Renewal Conference, Association of American Colleges and Universities, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 2004.

J. Chen, J. Kadlowec, and D. Whittinghill, “Concepts Learning in Statics Using Technology for Rapid Feedback,” 2004 Frontiers in Education Conference, Savannah, GA, Nov. 2004

J. Kephart, J. Chen, and H. Zhang, “Laser Scanning Thermal Probe:  A Novel Approach to Thermal Nondestructive Evaluation,” Review of Progress in QNDE, Golden, CO, USA, July 2004.

J. Oagaro, S. Papson, J. Bram, P.J. Kulick, R. Polikar, J. Chen, J. Schmalzel, and S. Mandayam, “Multi-Sensor NDE Data Integration and Visualization for Gas Transmission Pipelines,” Review of Progress in QNDE, Golden, CO, USA, July 2004.

J. Oagaro, S. Papson, J. Bram, P.J. Kulick, R. Polikar, J. Chen, J. Schmalzel, and S. Mandayam, “Multi-Sensor NDE Data Integration and Visualization for Gas Transmission Pipelines,” Review of Progress in QNDE, Golden, CO, USA, July 2004.

J. Chen, J. Kadlowec, and D. Whittinghill, “Concepts Learning in Statics Using Technology for Rapid Feedback,” ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 2004.

J. Chen, K. Jahan, J. Kadlowec, S. Mandayam, Y. Mehta, J. Orlins, R. Polikar, R. Krchnavek, B. Sukumaran, and P. von Lockette, “Digital Imaging for Engineering Students,” ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 2004.

B. Sukumaran, J. Chen, Y. Mehta, D. Mirchandani, K. Hollar, “A Sustained Effort for Educating Students about Sustainable Development,” ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 2004.

K.M. Weaver, A.J. Marchese, J.L. Schmalzel, and J.C. Chen, “Creating an Entrepreneurial Culture at a Startup Engieering Program,” ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 2004.

J.A. Oagaro, P.J. Kulick, M.T. Kim, R. Polikar, J.C. Chen, and S. Mandayam, “A Multi-Sensor Data Fusion System for Assessing the Integrity of Gas Transmission Pipelines,” Natural Gas Technologies II Conference, Phoenix, AZ, USA 2004.

S. Papson, J. Oagaro, R. Polikar, J.C. Chen, J.L. Schmalzel, and S. Mandayam, “A virtual Reality Environment for Multi-Sensor Data Integration,” Sensors for Industry Conference (SICon/04), New Orleans, LA, USA, 2003.

R.P. Ramachandran, E. Morton, D. Ewald, J.C. Chen, L.M. Head, C. Wolfe, M. Anderson, D. Gloeckner, J.L. Schmalzel and H.C. Gabler, "Automated Compact Disc Transfer for Quality Assurance Testing," IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 2001.

C. Bobcowski, J. Costa, S. Shaw, R. Zucal, J. Schmalzel, R. Ordóñez, J. Chen, "Preliminary Design of an Electrodynamic Balance for Single Particle Analysis," IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, pp. 415-420, Baltimore, MD, May 1-4, 2000.


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