PROJECTS

2022 projects will focus on the following topics: virtual reality, simulation, automation and robotics, and 3D printing. Project descriptions will be posted soon.

For past sample projects, see the list of publications below:

Publications († teacher, * undergraduate student, ** graduate student)

1. Cocolin†, N., DeVarney*, A., and Aqlan, F., “Analysis of Soft Skills Requirements for Manufacturing Jobs,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Washington DC, USA, September 27-29, 2018. 

2. McCurdy†, S., Namey†, J., and Aqlan, F., “A Framework for Teaching Manufacturing Paradigms Using Simulation,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Washington DC, USA, September 27-29, 2018. 

3. Wingerter†, J., McCorkle†, M., Jalali**, F., DeVarney*, A., and Aqlan, F., “Development of a Simulation Game for the Craft Production Paradigm,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Washington DC, USA, September 27-29, 2018. 

4. Nikhare, C., McMahon†, P., and Aqlan, F., “An Experimental Study on Direct Current Dieless Drawing of 4130 Steel Tubes,” Proceedings of the Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Erie, PA, USA, June 10-14, 2019. 

5. Nikhare, C., “Bending and Springback Analysis on Sheet Metal Material Discontinuity,” Proceedings of the Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC), Erie, PA, USA, June 10-14, 2019. 

6. Aqlan, F., Dunsworth, Q., Ford, M., Walters, E.G., and Resig, J., “A Program to Improve Manufacturing Education Using Simulation and Automation,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 16-19, 2019. 

7. Aqlan, F., Dunsworth, Q., and Resig, J., “Investing in the Future: Bringing Research and Industry into Simulation-based Manufacturing Education,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 21-24, 2020. (best paper award)

8. Zhao, R., Aqlan, F., Elliott, L.J., and Baxter*, E., “Multiplayer Physical and Virtual Reality Games for Team-based Manufacturing Simulation,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 21-24, 2020. (best paper award)

9. Dempsey†, T.N., Ng†, M.R., Gong, J., and Aqlan, F., “Multiplayer Physical and Virtual Reality Games for Team-based Manufacturing Simulation,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 21-24, 2020.

10. Nikhare, C., Teculver†, E., Aqlan, F. (2020) “Experimental investigation on forming limit curve at elevated temperature through dome and biaxial test.” ASME 2020 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 16-19, Virtual.

11. Aqlan, F., Alabsi, M., and Ramakrishnan, S., Baxter*, E., “A Small-scale Implementation of Industry 4.0,” Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, 2020.

13. Aqlan, F., de Vries, C., Sargent†, M., and Valentine†, A., “Using 3D Printing to Teach Design and Manufacturing Principles,” Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, 2020.

14. McCorkle†, M., Wingerter†, J., Thompson, P., and Aqlan, F., “Hands-On Simulations to Demonstrate Manufacturing Paradigms,” Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, 2020.

15. Khalilollahi*, S., Gabel*, Z., Kosienski†, G., Aqlan, F., and Yang, H., “Online and Interactive Simulations for Teaching Manufacturing and Supply Chain,” Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, 2020.