Publications

Publications relevant to the TFS Group @ UNT authored by Group members are listed below. Manuscripts to which authors hold copyright can be downloaded here. To obtain reprints of material to which we do not hold copyright, please contact Matthew J. Traum.

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

  1. M. J. Traum, P. Griffith, E. L. Thomas, W. A. Peters, "Latent Heat Fluxes Through Soft Materials With Micro-truss Architectures," ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Volume 130, April 2008.
  2. E. L. Petersen, M. J. A. Rickard, M. W. Crofton, E. D. Abbey, M. J. Traum, and D. M. Kalitan, "A facility for gas- and condensed-phase measurements behind shock waves," Measurements Science and Technology, Volume 16, pp. 1716–1729, 2005.
  3. M. J. Traum, J. L. Smith, J. G. Brisson, J. Gerstmann, C. Hannon, "Electromagnetic Smart Valves for Cryogenic Applications," Advances in Cryogenic Engineering, Volume 49a, pp. 428-435, 2004.
  4. C. L. Hannon, J. Gerstmann, B. J. Krass, M. J. Traum, J. G. Brisson, and J. L. Smith, Jr., "Floating Piston Expander Development for Small-Scale Collins Type 10 K Cryocooler for Space Applications," Advances in Cryogenic Engineering, Volume 49b, pp. 1650-1657, 2004.

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings and Presentations

  1. J. Dupuis, M. J. Traum, B. Nacke, "The Sustainable Kitchen: Energy Efficiencies among Common Food Preparation Techniques," Eco-Architecture 2010: Third International Conference on Harmonisation Between Architecture and Nature, La Coruña, Spain, April 12 – 14, 2010, abstract accepted.
  2. J. E. McKeathen, R. F. Reidy, S. K. S. Boetcher, and M. J. Traum, "A Cryogenic Rankine Cycle for Space Power Generation," AIAA Paper Number 2009- 4247, Proceedings of the 41st AIAA Thermophysics Conference, University of Texas – San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, June 22 - 25, 2009.
  3. C. M. Fallwell, D. W. Davis, and M. J. Traum, "Solar Energy Concentration for Thermoelectric Power Generation at the Sub-Dekawatt Scale," AIAA Paper Number 2009-4246, Proceedings of the 41st AIAA Thermophysics Conference, University of Texas – San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, June 22 - 25, 2009.
  4. M. J. Traum and S. L. Karackattu, "Early Exposure to Engineering Practice Provides Informed Choices for Students Continuing Engineering Programs," ASEE Paper Number AC 2009-432, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, TX, June 14 – 17, 2009.
  5. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, "The Researcher Incubator: Fast-tracking Undergraduate Engineering Students into Research via Just-in-Time Learning," ASEE GSW Paper Number 09-33, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Gulf-Southwestern Section Annual Conference, Waco, TX, March 18 – 20, 2009. [Faculty Paper Award – Second Place]
  6. A. J. Farris and M. J. Traum, "Evaluating Performance of Outdoor Wireless Internet Micro-Hubs," ASEE GSW Paper Number 12-UG09, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Gulf-Southwestern Section Annual Conference – Student Technical Section, Waco, TX, March 18 – 20, 2009.
  7. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, D. Houston Jackson, J. D. McNutt, "Organization to Fast-Track Undergraduate Students Into Engineering Research via Just-In-Time Learning," Conference On Being an Engineer: Cognitive Underpinnings of Engineering Education, Center for the Integration of Science Education and Research, Lubbock, TX, February 1-2, 2008.
  8. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, C. Heiden, "Impact of Early Exposure to Engineering Practice on Retention Rates Among Engineering Students," Conference On Being an Engineer: Cognitive Underpinnings of Engineering Education, Center for the Integration of Science Education and Research, Lubbock, TX, February 1-2, 2008.
  9. M. J. Traum, Griffith, P., Thomas, E. L., Peters, W. A., "Latent Heat Fluxes Through Nano-engineered Porous Materials," ASME Energy Nanotechnology International Conference, Cambridge, MA, June 26 – 28, 2006.
  10. M. J. Traum, R. G. Carter, "Pitch Control Benefits of Elevators for Autogyros in Low-Speed Forward Flight," Proceedings of the 43rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, Jan. 10 - 13, 2005.
  11. J. L. Smith, Jr., J. G. Brisson, M. J. Traum, C. Hannon, and J. Gerstmann, "Description of a High-Efficiency Floating-Piston Expander for a Miniature Cryocooler," ASME Paper IMECE2002-33402, Proceedings of IMECE2002, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 17 - 22, 2002.
  12. C. Hannon, J. Gerstmann, M. J. Traum, J.G. Brisson, and J.L. Smith Jr, "Development of A Medium-Scale Collins-Type 10 K Cryocooler," Proceedings of the 12th International Cryocooler Conference, Cambridge, MA, June 18-20, 2002.
  13. E. L. Petersen, R. P. Welle, M. J. Traum, E. D. Abbey, and M. J. A. Rickard, "A New Shock-Tube Facility for Studying Combustion Phenomena in Mixtures Containing Condensed Species," ASME Paper NHTC2001-20136, Proceedings of NHTC ’01, 35th National Heat Transfer Conference, June 10-12, 2001.

Invited Conference Presentations

  1. M. J. Traum, "Latent Heat Fluxes Through Nano-engineered Porous Materials," Society of Physics Students 2007 New England Regional Conference, Simmons College, Boston, MA April 13, 2007.

Non-Refereed Conference Presentations

  1. F. Maxwell, A. J. Farris, S. K. S. Boetcher, and M. J. Traum, "Performance, Thermal, and Power Management Evaluation of a Computer Running Energy Aware Server Software," University Scholars Day 2009, Honors College, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX April 2, 2009. [Best Conference Poster Award – First Place]
  2. R. A. McAshan, J. Rodriquez, and M. J. Traum, "An Integrated Handheld Instrument to Transform the Dentist’s Office," University Scholars Day 2009, Honors College, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX April 2, 2009.
  3. M. D. Reynolds and M. J. Traum, "A Heat Exchanger Thermal Performance Comparison: Square Shell versus Round Shell," University Scholars Day 2009, Honors College, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX April 2, 2009.
  4. B. Yuce and M. J. Traum, "Nano-Pore Diameter Modulation in Polymer Barriers via Annealing," University Scholars Day 2009, Honors College, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX April 2, 2009.
  5. C. M. Fallwell, D. W. Davis, and M. J. Traum, "Solar Energy Concentration for Thermoelectric Power Generation at the Sub-Dekawatt Scale," Discover the Power of Green Conference, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX, October 10-11, 2008.
  6. C. S. Darden, M. M. Reynolds, and M. J. Traum, "Evaluation of Wireless Sensors for Energy Monitoring and Conservation in Re-tasked Buildings," Discover the Power of Green Conference, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX, October 10-11, 2008.
  7. J. C. Day, A. D. Rowen, J. A. Goldstrom, M. Vakulenko, and M. J. Traum, "Static Repelling Force Between Two Axially Magnetized Ring Magnets," University Scholars Day 2008, Honors College, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX April 3, 2008.
  8. A. Wright, C. D. Frey, D. Gonzales, N. Ross, M. J. Traum, "An Instrumented Air Conditioning Unit for Quantitative Cycle Performance Analysis," University Scholars Day 2008, Honors College, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX April 3, 2008.
  9. J. E. McKeathen, C. S. Darden, D. W. Davis, M. J. Traum, "Wireless Indoor Sensor Network Battery Voltage Decay Study," University Scholars Day 2008, Honors College, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX April 3, 2008.
  10. J. D. McNutt, C. M. Fallwell, M. J. Traum, "Assessing Energy Conversion Efficiency for Sub-Kilowatt Thermoelectric Generators Under Concentrated Sunlight," University Scholars Day 2008, Honors College, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX April 3, 2008.
  11. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, D. Houston Jackson, J. D. McNutt, "Organization to Fast-Track Undergraduate Students Into Engineering Research via Just-In-Time Learning," Conference On Being an Engineer: Cognitive Underpinnings of Engineering Education, Center for the Integration of Science Education and Research, Lubbock, TX, February 1-2, 2008.      [Extended Abstract]
  12. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, C. Heiden, "Impact of Early Exposure to Engineering Practice on Retention Rates Among Engineering Students," Conference On Being an Engineer: Cognitive Underpinnings of Engineering Education, Center for the Integration of Science Education and Research, Lubbock, TX, February 1-2, 2008.      [Extended Abstract]
  13. M. J. Traum, M. J. Cromie, J. Nadeau, W. A. Peters, T. M. Swager, E. L. Thomas, "Systems Integration for Optimal Use of Nanotechnologies for Soldier Survivability," ISN Day, Cambridge, MA., May 2005.
  14. M. J. Traum, W. A. Peters, E. L. Thomas, "Active Multifunctionality: Integrated Cooling and Ballistic Protection Enabled by Nanotechnology," ISN Day, Cambridge, MA, May 2005.
  15. W. A. Peters, M. J. Cromie, M. J. Traum, E. L. Thomas, "Nanotechnology for Soldier Protection: Lessons from Space Suits and the Human Body," Proceedings of the 24th United States Army Science Conference, Orlando, FL, Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2004.

Engineering Magazine Articles

  1. M. J. Traum, "Second Life: A Virtual Universe for Real Engineering," Design News Magazine, Vol. 62, No. 15, October 22, 2007.

Published Reports

  1. M. J. Traum and E. L. Petersen, "Some Issues on Powdered-Aerosol Handling on the Aerospace Shock Tube Facility," Aerospace Corporation Report TR-2000(8565)-5, 2001.


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