FUNDED RESEARCH

• “Facility Layout for New Aerotech Facility”, Aerotech, Wichita, KS, $50,887, 5/11/2015 – 12/31/2015
• “Facility Design and Lean Production Implementation,” RedGuard USA, Wichita, KS, $82,260, 11/1/2014 – 8/1/2015
• “Region 7 University Transportation Center (UTC)”, Department of Transportation (DOT) (WSU in Collaboration with Iowa State Univ.) WSU Share - $798,000, 9/2013 – 9/2017
• “Spirit Reliability-Based Design (RBD) Program Development,” Spirit Aero systems, $180,000, 5/1/2011 – 6/31/2013
• “Validation and Optimization of Parameters for the Machine for Mobile Coal Refuse Dewatering System,” Eureka Technology, Paola, KS, $30,260, 8/24/2011 – 5/30/2012
• “Mobile Coal Refuse Dewatering System,” Eureka Technology, Paola, KS, $14,297, 5/27/2011 – 8/14/2011 (Co-PI – Dr. Wang)
• “Stacked Drilling of Composites and Titanium,” NIS $200,000, Spirit Aero systems, Cessna, and Hawker-Beechcraft, 7/1/2010 – 6/31/2011
• “Modeling and Evaluation of Zone Based Simulation for Aircraft Assembly,” Bombardier-Learjet, $14,794, 7/2009 – 12/2009
• “Machining of Composite Materials,” ADMRC, Spirit, Hawker-Beechcraft, Cessna and Learjet Aircraft companies), (Co-PI: Dr. Bahr) $200,000, 1/1/2009 – 12/31/2010
• “Evaluation of Plant Layout Designs,” Bombardier-Learjet, $23,510 (PI - Dr. Weheba) 6/2008 – 08/2008
• “Application of Virtual Reality and Simulation for Assembly Planning and Costing,” ADMRC Project (supported by Cessna and Learjet Aircraft companies) $155,000, 08/2006 – 06/2009
• “Deck Winch Ergonomic Modeling,” NIOSH Spokane Research Lab, $8,000, (PI – Dr. Jorgensen) 8/2005-2/2006
• “Thermal Spray Coatings for Composite Structures in Aviation,” ADMRC Project, Boeing, Raytheon, Cessna and Learjet Aircraft companies) (PI Dr. Ahmed), $150,000, 1/1/2005 – 12/31/2007
• “Virtual Reality System with Haptic/Auditory Devices for Assembly and Maintenance Training and Certification,” ADMRC Project, Boeing, Raytheon, Cessna and Learjet Aircraft companies), $150,000, 7/1/2004 – 6/30 2007
• “System Model Development for a New Paradigm in Air Travel,” ADMRC Project, Cessna Aircraft Company, $25,000, 1/1/2004 – 12/30/2004
• “Tolerancing Overview of Application to Support Aircraft Final Assembly,” NIS, Cessna, Learjet and Raytheon, (Co-PI with Dr. Cheraghi) $150,000, 8/27/04- 7/1/06
• “Lean Manufacturing Analysis of the Foundry Production System,” Greede Foundries, Wichita, KS, $7,000, 9/2005 – 12/2005
• “Manufacturing Analysis for Flow Improvement,” Greede Foundries, Wichita, KS, $15,000, 11/2004 – 6/2005
• “Extensions to “Enterprise Wide System Integration (EWS),” Buchanan Associates, $10,000, 07/2004 – 10/2004
• “Enterprise Wide System Integration (EWS),” Buchanan Associates, $15,000, 01/2004 – 04/2004
• “I-SEE Paradigm for Multi-Disciplinary Learning and Collaboration,” National Science Foundation, $100,000, 01/2003 – 12/2003
• “Development of VR Models to Improve the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Communication Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders,” Office of Research Administration, Wichita State University, (Co-PI with Dr. Weheba, Dr. Malzahn and Dr. Self), $5,000, 01/2003 - 06/2003
• "Innovation in Aircraft Manufacturing through System-Wide Virtual Reality Models and Curriculum Integration," National Science Foundation (PI – Drs. Signer & Madhavan), $597,810, 01/ 2002 – 12/2004
• "Design for Machining for Aircraft Manufacturing", ADMRC, Boeing, Raytheon, Cessna and Learjet, $165,000, 05/2000 - 05/2003
• "Virtual Reality in Aviation Safety," Federal Aviation Authority (PI - Dr. Agarwal), $316,480, 08/2000 – 07/2001
• “Facility Layout Planning for CGF Industries,” Small Business Project, $8,000, 2/1/2001 - 5/15/2001
• “Definition of Work-Space Envelopes of Persons with Disabilities, " (Co-PI with Dr. You and Dr. Malzahn), ORA, WSU, $5,000, 1/2001 - 6/2001
• "A Free-form Modeling Approach to the Definition of the Work Space Envelopes of Persons with Disabilities," Office of Research Administration, Wichita State University, (Co-PI with Dr. Malzahn), $32,000, 01/1999 - 05/2000
• "Process Automation Lab Enhancement and Modification - SME Chapter 52, $3,000, 01/1999 - 12/1999
• "NSF - Research Initiation Grant, "Algorithms for NURBS based CNC controller for Optimization of Feed-Rate and Spindle Speed," $42,414, 03/1999 - 08/2000
• "Automated Drill Verification System for Cutting Quality," Boeing Aircraft Company (PI- Dr. Cheraghi), $165,000, 01/1998 - 12/2000
• “SME - Foundation Proposal for Lab Enhancement and Research Initiation,” $57,000, 08/1997 – 07/1998
• "Design for Manufacturability Analysis of Electrical Discharge Machining Processes", URCA (Internal WSU agency) proposal for research initiation. $4,500, 01/1997 – 07/1997
• “Production Flow Analysis at Center Industries,” Wichita, KS. $7,500, 09/1996 – 01/1997