College of Engineering & Technology
Kimmel School of Construction Management
School of Engineering & Technology
| Dr. Abdallah S Abdallah Abousheaisha Associate Professor School of Engineering and Technology abdallah@email.wcu.edu |
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Presentation Abdallah Abousheaisha, A. S. (Presenter & Author), AI Summit 2025, “Pixels and Prompts: Exploring the Power and Pitfalls of AI in Computer Vision,” Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, brAIn Hub, Asheville, NC. |
| Dr. Basel Alsayyed Ahmad Assistant Professor School of Engineering and Technology alsayyed@email.wcu.edu |
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Publications Alsayyed, Basel, and Cameron Patterson. FRESNEL AMPLIFICATION for DECENTRALIZED SOLAR THERMAL POWER PRODUCTION. ASME-IMECE 2025, 2025, 1 University Drive. Alsayyed, Basel, and Collin Tastet. SOLAR RECYCLING: INDUCTION SOLAR FOUNDRY. ASME-IMECE 2025, 2025, 1 University Drive. Alsayyed, Basel, and Wagdi Elabasi. SELF-MONITORING ENGINE OIL SYSTEM. ASME-IMECE 2025, 2025, 1 University Drive. Alsayyed, Basel. Innovative Pedagogical Tools for Applied Mechanics Using Physical Models. ASEE-2025, 2025, doi:https://nemo.asee.org/public/conferences/365/papers/46582/view. |
| Dr. Chaitanya Borra Assistant Professor School of Engineering and Technology vborra@email.wcu.edu |
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Publications Clontz, Matthew, and Chaitanya Borra. Design of a Fixture for Vibration Testing of Mountain Bikes. IMECE 2025, 2025. Basu, Uzzal, et al. “Classifier Comparison for Recession Prediction Using Imbalanced Financial Data.” IEEE SoutheastCon 2025, IEEE, 2025. |
| Dr. Matthew Clontz Assistant Professor School of Engineering and Technology clontzm@email.wcu.edu |
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Publications Clontz, Matthew, and Chaitanya Borra. Design of a Fixture for Vibration Testing of Mountain Bikes. IMECE 2025, 2025. Clontz, Matthew. “Frequency Based Substructuring: Coupling and Decoupling of Dynamic Systems.” Vibration Engineering – Analysis, Control, and Utilization, IntechOpen, 2025, p. 28, doi:10.5772/intechopen.1009001. Presentations Clontz, M. (Author Only), Madison, J. (Presenter & Author), National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), “Analysis of Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes of a Mountain Bike Test Stand Using CAD Simulations and Experimental Validation,” Pittsburgh, PA. Clontz, M. (Author Only), Crain, J. (Presenter & Author), National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), “Method for Assessing Obstacle Height in Mountain Bike Trails Using a Distance Sensor Array,” Pittsburgh, PA. |
| Dr. Islam Ahmed Hamed Elgarhy Assistant Professor School of Engineering and Technology ielgarhy@email.wcu.edu |
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Publications Elshazly, Amr A, et al. A Privacy-Preserving RL-Based Secure Charging Coordinator Using Efficient FL for Smart Grid Home Batteries.. no. 4, Energies (19961073), 2025. Elgarhy, Islam Ahmed Hamed, et al. Efficient XAI-based Federated Learning Approach for Accurate Detection of False Data in Smart Grid. IEEE Access, 2025. Elgarhy, Islam Ahmed Hamed, et al. Investigation of the Robustness of XAI-Based Federated Learning Against Adversarial Attacks for Smart Grid False Data Detection. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025. |
| Dr. Adam Harris Assistant Professor School of Engineering and Technology adamharris@email.wcu.edu |
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Publications Harris, Adam, et al. A Comparative Survey of AI-Driven Energy Demand Forecasting Across Diverse Sectors. (Corresponding Author). North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2025, doi:DOI: 10.1109/NAPS66256.2025.11272390. Das, Remon, et al. Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Based Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) Models in Power Systems: A Comparative Review. (Corresponding Author). North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2025, doi:DOI: 10.1109/NAPS66256.2025.11272308. Hassan Kandil, Tarek Abdelmoneim, et al. Enhancing Fault Detection and Classification in Wind Farm Power Generation Using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) by Leveraging LVRT Embedded in Numerical Relays. IEEE Access, Jun. 2025, doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3580052. |
| Dr. Tarek Hassan Kandil Assistant Professor School of Engineering and Technology thassankandil@email.wcu.edu |
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Publications AL-Wesabi, Ibrahim, et al. A Comprehensive Comparison and Assessment of Global Power Extraction Techniques of Partially Shaded PV System.. Jun. 2025, doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-025-03228-y. Harris, Adam, et al. A Comparative Survey of AI-Driven Energy Demand Forecasting Across Diverse Sectors. (Corresponding Author). North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2025, doi:DOI: 10.1109/NAPS66256.2025.11272390. Das, Remon, et al. Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Based Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) Models in Power Systems: A Comparative Review. (Corresponding Author). North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2025, doi:DOI: 10.1109/NAPS66256.2025.11272308. Hassan Kandil, Tarek Abdelmoneim, et al. Enhancing Fault Detection and Classification in Wind Farm Power Generation Using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) by Leveraging LVRT Embedded in Numerical Relays. IEEE Access, Jun. 2025, doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3580052. Hassan Kandil, Tarek Abdelmoneim. Analysis of the Impact of Tower Footing Resistance on the Low Voltage Ride Through Capability of DFIG-Based Wind Systems. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2025. Hassan Kandil, Tarek Abdelmoneim, et al. A Portable Educational Model for an Energy Management System of Duke Energy. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2025. Hasan, Irfanul, et al. Analysis of Ocean Wave Energy-Driven Desalination Methods for Sustainable Water Production. 2025 IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech), 2025. Kennedy, Hardin, et al. A Portable Educational Model for an Energy Management System of Duke Energy. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2025, 2025. |
| Dr. Josh Wayne Shehan Assistant Professor School of Engineering and Technology jshehan@email.wcu.edu |
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Publication Sebastian, Lillian G, et al. Antenna Element Design Considerations for Intelligent Automated Assembly. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2025, pp. 1603–08, doi:10.1109/SoutheastCon56624.2025.10971275. Presentation Joshua, S. (Presenter Only), WCU CET Seminar, “Intelligent Antenna/RF System Manufacturing,” WCU CET, Belk 104 and Online, Cullowhee, NC. |
| Dr. Hayrettin Bora Karayaka Professor School of Engineering and Technology hbkarayaka@email.wcu.edu |
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Publication Hasan, Irfanul, et al. Analysis of Ocean Wave Energy-Driven Desalination Methods for Sustainable Water Production. 2025 IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech), 2025. Presentations Rodriguez, A. C. (Presenter & Author), Blankenship, B. (Author Only), Winebarger, N. (Author Only), Karayaka, H. B. (Leader), Clarke, A. (Author Only), Appalachian Energy Summit 2025, “Investigation of Time Impact of Power Flow Solver Algorithms on Transmission Outage Scheduling,” Appalachian State University, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. Rodriguez, A. C. (Presenter & Author), Blankenship, B. (Author Only), Winebarger, N. (Author Only), Karayaka, H. B. (Leader), National Conference on Undergraduate Research, “Investigation of Time Impact of Power Flow Solver Algorithms on Transmission Outage Scheduling,” National Conference on Undergraduate Research, The David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Blankenship, B. (Presenter & Author), Rodriguez, A. (Author Only), Winebarger, N. (Author Only), Karayaka, H. B. (Leader), Research and Scholarship Conference, “Investigation of Time Impact of Power Flow Solver Algorithms on Transmission Outage Scheduling,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. de Queiroz, A. (Presenter & Author), Karayaka, H. B. (Presenter & Author), Gabr, M. (Author Only), Yu, Y.-H. (Author Only), The 14th Annual North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Symposium, “Adaptation of Wave Energy Converter to the Wave Spectrum of the North Carolina Coast,” North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program, The Coastal Studies Institute, Wanchese, NC. Blankenship, B. (Author Only), Rodriguez, A. C. (Presenter & Author), Winebarger, N. (Presenter & Author), Karayaka, H. B. (Leader), Clarke, A. (Author Only), Center for Advanced Power Engineering Research (CAPER) Spring 2025 Meeting, “Transmission Outage Scheduling Optimization – Phase II,” CAPER, Clemson University – Charleston Campus, Charleston, SC. |
| Dr. Namhee Kim Assistant Professor School of Engineering and Technology nkim@email.wcu.edu |
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Publication Kim, Namhee, and J.N. Reddy. Method of Manufactured Solutions to Verify 3D Least-Squares Finite Element Model of Generalized Newtonian Fluids. no. 1, ASME. Journal of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, May 2025, doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068527. Presentation Kim, N. (Presenter & Author), Reddy, J.N. (Author Only), ASME Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification 2025 (VVUQ2025), “Method of Manufactured Solutions to Verify Three-Dimensional Least-Squares Finite Element Model of Generalized Newtonian Fluids,” College Station, TX. |
| Dr. Martin L. Tanka Associate Professor School of Engineering and Technology mtanaka@email.wcu.edu |
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Publications Tanaka, Martin L. Foreign Body Response Influences Mass Release from Implanted Medical Devices. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), 2025. Tanaka, Martin L. Modeling the Foreign Body Response and Its Long-Term Effects on Diffusive Transport in Medical Devices. ASME Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, 2025. Thackery, Allison R, and Martin L. Tanaka. Analysis of Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers and Their Blends for Medical Device Applications. National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2025, 2025. Menghani, Ritika Raj, et al. Exploring the Connection Between Brain Strain and Cognitive Changes: A Protocol Study. ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, Jan. 2025. |