Publications

300 technical papers published in journals and conference proceedings. Some of these technical papers are listed below.

He has published and presented numerous technical papers in the above field internationally. As Adjunct rofessor of University of Windsor, University of Waterloo, McMaster University, University of Toronto and McGill University, he continuously mentors graduate students in completing the course requirements as well as career development coaching.

University of Windsor

Propulsion Choices: Internal Combustion Engines

Significant Publications:

  1. Xiao Yu, Simon LeBlanc, Navjot Singh Sandhu, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, “Combustion control of DME HCCI Using Charge Dilution and Spark Assistance”, June 2022 Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D – Journal of Automobile Engineering, June 2022, pp 1-16. DOI: 10.1177/09544070221103361
  2. Qingyuan Tan, Xiaoye Han, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Neural Network Soft Sensors for Gasoline Engine Exhaust Heat and Emissions”, the Journal of Energy Resources Technology. In press, August 2022, 144(8):082103 (9 pages). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052793
  3. Linyan Wang, Guangyun Chen, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, “Electrical and Optical Characterization Methodologies for Advanced Spark Ignition”, Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Transactions of the ASME, accepted, January 2022, pp 1-35. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053437
  4. Xiaoye Han, Prasad Divekar, Xiaoxi Zhang, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Energy Efficiency Improvements and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction by CNG Uses in Medium- and Heavy-Duty Applications”, International Journal of Energy, Nov 05 2021, under review.
  5. Simon Leblanc, Navjot Singh Sandhu, Xiao Yu, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Chemical Reactivity Control of DME/Ethanol Dual Fuel Combustion”, SAE Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Digital Summit, paper 2021-01-1176, September 28-30, 2021.
  6. Simon LeBlanc, Xiao Yu, Gared Pisciotto, Xiaoye Han, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, “Impact of Fuel Injection Pressure on Spray and Combustion Characteristics of OME and Diesel Fuel Blends,” ASME 2021 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. ICEF2021-67831.
  7. Xiaoxi Zhang, Xiao Yu, Simon LeBlanc, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Ignition Stability Improvement via Multiple Ignition Sites Strategy Under Cold Start and Transient Conditions,” ASME 2021 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. ICEF2021-67909.
  8. Xiao Yu, Simon Leblanc, Mengzhu Liu, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, “Performance of Spark Energy Distribution Strategy on a Production Engine under Lean-Burn Conditions”, Paper 2021-01-0476, SAE WCX 2021 Digital Summit. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-0476.
  9. Xiaoye Han, Prasad Divekar, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Empirical Investigation and Control-oriented Modeling of n-Butanol HCCI for Improving Combustion Controllability”, Fuel, June 24 2020. 280:118551, DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118551
  10. Xiaoye Han, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, Shui Yu, “Study of an Innovative Three-Pole Igniter to Improve Efficiency and Stability of Gasoline Combustion under Charge Dilution Conditions”, Applied Energy, 10 pages. Volume 257, 1 January 2020, 113999.
  11. Simon LeBlanc, Xiao Yu, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “An Investigation into OME3 on a High Compression Ratio Engine”, ICEF2020-2983, ASME Internal Combustion Engine Fall Technical Conference (Virtual), The Brown Palace, Denver, CO, USA, Nov 1-4 2020.
  12. Simon Leblanc, Xiao Yu, Navjot Singh Sandhu, Meiping Wang, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Combustion and Emission Characteristics of SI and HCCI Combustion Fueled with DME and OME”. SAE Paper 2020-01-1355, 2020.
  13. Xiao Yu, Xiaoxi Zhang, Tangliang Zhang, Guangyun Chen, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng “Combustion Stability Improvement via Multiple Ignition Sites on a Production Engine”. SAE Paper 2020-01-1115, 2020.
  14. Simon Leblanc, Prasad Divekar, Xiaoye Han, Jimi Tjong, Tie Li, Ming Zheng, “Preliminary Testing of n-Butanol HCCI on High Compression Ratio Diesel Engines”, Paper 2019-01-0577, WCX SAE World Congress Experience – Alternative and Advanced Fuels (PFL330), April 9-11, 2019 in Detroit, MI.
  15. Ming Zheng, Guangyun Chen, Jimi Tjong, Shui Yu, Xiao Yu, Zhenyi Yang, “Spark-based Advanced Ignition Control for Future Diluted Gasoline Engines”, the 4th International Conference on Ignition Systems for Gasoline Engines, December 6 and 7, 2018, Berlin, Page 12.
  16. Xiaoye Han, Zhenyi Yang, Meiping Wang, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng; “Clean Combustion of n-Butanol as a Next Generation Biofuel for Diesel Engines”, Applied Energy, Vol 198, issue C, pp. 347-359, 2018.
  17. Ming Zheng, Shui Yu, Jimi Tjong, “High Energy Multipole Distribution Spark Ignition System”, Proceeding book of the 3rd International Conference on Ignition Systems for Gasoline Engines, November 3-4, 2016, Berlin, Germany. Pp. 109-130. Editor: Michael Gunther, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45504-4_6.
  18. Ming Zheng, Shui Yu, Jimi Tjong, “High Energy Multipole Distribution Spark Ignition System”, Proceeding book of the 3rd International Conference on Ignition Systems for Gasoline Engines, November 3-4, 2016, Berlin, Germany. pp. 109-130. Editor: Michael Gunther, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45504-4_6
  19. Tongyang Gao, Shui Yu, Hua Zhu, Tie Li, Jimi Tjong, Graham Reader, Ming Zheng, “A feasibility study of using DI butanol as an ignition source in dual-fuel combustion”, 2017 SAE World Congress, April 4-6 2017. SAE Technical Paper, 2017-01-0770.
  20. Xiaoye Han, Prasad Divekar, Meiping Wang, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, William De Ojeda, “Study of Heat Release Shaping via Dual-Chamber Piston Bowl Design to Improve Ethanol-Diesel Combustion Performance”, 2017 SAE World Congress, April 4-6 2017. SAE Technical paper 2017-01-0762.
  21. Prasad Divekar, Xiaoye Han, Qingyuan Tan, Usman Asad, Tadanori Yanai, Xiang Chen, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, “Mode Switching to Improve Low Load Efficiency of an Ethanol-diesel Dual-fuel Engine”, 2017 SAE World Congress, April 4-6 2017.Technical Paper  2017-01-0771.
  22. Shui Yu, Kelvin Xie, Xiao Yu, Xiaoye Han, Mengzhu Liu, Liguang Li,; Jimi Tjong; Ming Zheng, “The Effect of High-Power Capacitive Spark Discharge on the Ignition and Flame Propagation in a Lean and Diluted Cylinder Charge”, SAE 2016 World Congress and Exhibition, SI Combustion Ignition, Session New CI & SI Engines and Components, SAE Paper 2016-01-0707. doi:10.4271/2016-01-0707, April 11-14 2016, Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI USA.
  23. Tongyang Gao, Marko Jeftic, Geraint Bryden, Graham Reader, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, “Heat Release Rate Analysis of Clean Combustion of Butanol and Ethanol in A High Compression Ratio Diesel Engine”, Paper SAE 2016 World Congress and Exhibition, Session Partially Premixed Compression, PPC; Paper 2016-01-0766.
  24. Usman Asad, Ming Zheng, and Jimi Tjong, “Experimental Investigation of Diesel-Ethanol Premixed Pilot-Assisted Combustion (PPAC) in a High Compression Ratio Engine”, SAE Int. J. Engines 9(3):2016, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0781.
  25. Prasad Sajjan Divekar, Xiang Chen; Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, “Energy Efficiency Impact of EGR on Organizing Clean Combustion in Diesel Engines”, Energy Conversion and Management. Vol.112, 15 March 2016, Pages 369–381. doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2016.01.042
  26. Prasad S. Divekar, Usman Asad, Jimi Tjong, Xiang Chen, Ming Zheng, “An Engine Cycle Analysis of Diesel Ignited Ethanol Low Temperature Combustion”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, JAUTO-15-0081-R1, Aug 27 2015, pp. 1-17.IMechE 2015, SAGE. DOI: 10.1177/0954407015598244
  27. Xiaoye Han, Prasad Divekar, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, Graham T. Reader, “Active Injection Control for Enabling Clean Combustion in Ethanol-Diesel Dual-Fuel Mode” SAE Int. J. Engines 8(2):890-902, 2015, doi:10.4271/2015-01-0858. SAE 2015 World Congress & Exhibition, 15PFL-0892/2015-01-0858, Session PFL-260 Dual-Fuel Combustion, Cobo Centre, April 21-24, 2015.
  28. Tadanori Yanai, Shouvik Dev, Xiaoye Han, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Impact of Fuelling Techniques on Neat n-Butanol Combustion and Emissions in a Compression Ignition Engine”, SAE Transactions, International Journal of Engines, SAE Int. J. Engines 8(2):735-746, 2015, doi:10.4271/2015-01-0808. Also in SAE International Journal of Engines – V124-3EJ
  29. Xiaoye Han, Ming Zheng and Jimi Tjong, “Clean Combustion Enabling with Ethanol on a Dual-Fuel Compression Ignition Engine”, International Journal of Engine Research, IMechE 2015, open access SAGE journals, DOI: 10.1177/I468087415575646, pp1-13. Special issue article. http://jer.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/1468087415575646v1.pdf?ijkey=Kw3LTwigLicDSVZ&keytype=finite,
  30. Usman Asad, Ming Zheng, David Ting, Jimi Tjong; “Implementation Challenges and Solutions for Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition Combustion in Diesel Engines”, Proceedings of ASME 2014 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference, ICEF2014-5413, Columbus, IN USA, October 19-24, 2014. Selected into ASME Transactions, J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power 137(10), 101505, doi:10.1115/1.4030091.
  31. Usman Asad, Raj Kumar, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Ethanol-fuelled Low Temperature Combustion: a Pathway to Clean and Efficiency Diesel Engine Cycles”, Journal of Applied Energy, Vol. 157, Nov 2015, 838-850. doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.057. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.057.
  32. Tadanori Yanai; Xiaoye Han; Graham T. Reader; Ming Zheng; Jimi Tjong “Preliminary Investigation of Direct Injection Neat n-Butanol in a Diesel Engine”, Proc. ASME. 56093; Volume 1: Large Bore Engines; Advanced Combustion; Emissions Control Systems; Instrumentation, Controls, and Hybrids, pp. V001T03A028.October 13, 2013, ICEF2013-19219, doi: 10.1115/1.4028519, Journal of Energy Resources Technology. 2014, Vol 137 / 012205-10.
  33. Xiaoye Han, Jimi Tjong, Graham T. Reader, Ming Zheng; “Ethanol diesel dual fuel clean combustion with FPGA enabled control”, International Journal of Powertrains, 2014 Vol.3, No.2, pp.242 – 257. 10.1504/IJPT.2014.060888
  34. Han, Xiaoye, Tjong, Jimi; Zheng, Ming, Xie, Kelvin; “Empirical Study of Simultaneously Low NOx and Soot Combustion with Diesel and Ethanol Fuels in Diesel Engine”, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, V 134, n 11, 2012. Transactions of ASME, November 2012, Vol. 134/11, 112802-7. doi: 10.1115/1.4007163 (J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power.)
  35. Asad, P. Divekar, X. Chen, M. Zheng, J. Tjong, “Mode Switching Control for Diesel Low Temperature Combustion with Fast Feedback Algorithms”, SAE 2012 World congress, selected into SAE Transactions – SAE Int. J. Engines 5(3):850-863, 2012, doi:10.4271/2012-01-0900.
  36. Ming Zheng; Mwila Clarence Mulenga; Meiping Wang; Graham T. Reader; Jimi Tjong; “An Improvement on Low Temperature Combustion in Neat Biodiesel Engine Cycles”, SAE Transactions, Journal of Fuels & Lubricants, 1(1), V117-4, paper 2008-01- Energy efficiency improvements, pp.1120-1132, 2008.
  37. Ming Zheng; Mwila Clarence Mulenga; Graham T. Reader; Meiping Wang; David S-K Ting and Jimi Tjong; “Biodiesel Engine Performance and Emissions in Low Temperature Combustion”, Fuel, Elsevier Press, DOI information: 10.1016/j.fuel.2007.05.039, Vol. 87/6, 2007, pp. 714-722.
  38. Tongyang Gao, Graham Reader, Jimi Tjong, Ming Zheng, “Energy Efficiency Comparison between Butanol and Ethanol Combustion with Diesel Ignition”, SAE 2015 World Congress & Exhibition, 15PFL-0555 / 2015-01-0859, Session PFL-260 Dual-Fuel Combustion, Cobo Centre, April 21-24, 2015.
  39. Prasad Divekar, Zhenyi Yang, David Ting, Xiang Chen, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong “Efficiency and Emission Trade-off in Diesel-Ethanol Low Temperature Combustion Cycles”, SAE 2015 World Congress & Exhibition, 15PFL-0818/2015-01-0845, Session PFL-510 new CI & SI Engines and Components, Cobo Centre, April 21-23, 2015.
  40. Xiaoye Han, Jimi Tjong and Ming Zheng, “Investigation of N-butanol HCCI Combustion on a High Compression-ratio Diesel Engine”, SAE SAE 2015-01-0001, 18th Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference, March 10-11, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.
  41. Xiaoye Han; Jimi Tjong,; Meiping Wang, Graham Reader, Ming Zheng; “Renewable Ethanol Use for Enabling High Load Clean Combustion in a Diesel Engine”, SAE 2013-01-0904, Session PFL-204 Mixing-Controlled CI Combustion, Cobo Centre, April 14-17.
  42. Gao, T., Divekar, P., Asad, U, Wang, M, Zheng, M, Tjong, J; “An Enabling Study of Low Temperature Combustion with Ethanol in A Diesel Engine”, J. of Energy Resources Technology, JERT-13-1042, Vol. 134., Issue 4, 8 pages; ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division, 2012 Fall Technical Conference, Vancouver, Canada, ICEF2012-92176.
  43. Shui Yu; Xiaoye Han; Kelvin Xie; Meiping Wang; Liguang Li; Jimi Tjong; Ming Zheng; “Multi-Coil High Frequency Spark Ignition To Extend Diluted Combustion Limits”, Proceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering Volume 189, 2013,   pp 217-227, 02 Nov 2012. World Automotive Congress, FISITA 2012, Beijing, China, Nov 27-30 2012, Paper F2012-A01-040.
  44. Xiaoye Han, Kelvin Xie, Graham T. Reader, Xiang Chen, Jimi Tjong, Meiping Wang, and Ming Zheng; “The Impact of Fuels and Fuelling Strategy on Enabling of Clean Combustion in a Diesel Engine”, the 8th International Conference on Modeling and Diagnostics for Advances Engine Systems (COMODIA), FL-10, July 23-26, 2012, Fukuoka, Japan.
  45. Usman Asad, Ming Zheng, Meiping Wang, Jimi Tjong; “A Control Strategy Analysis for Clean and Efficient Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines”, the 8th International Conference on Modeling and Diagnostics for Advances Engine Systems (COMODIA) July 23-26, 2012, Fukuoka, Japan.
  46. Asad, U., Kelly, C., Wang, M., Tjong, J.; “Effects of Intake Air Humidity on the NOx Emissions and Performance of a Light-duty Diesel Engine”, ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division, 2012 Fall Technical Conference, 2012, Vancouver, Canada, ICEF2012-92027.
  47. Han, Xiaoye; Gao, Tongyang; Zheng, Ming; Tjong, Jimi , “Fuel injection strategies to enable low temperature combustion in a light-duty diesel engine”, Global Powertrain Congress 2010, GPC 2010 TROY – Proceedings, v 59, pp224-257, 2010.
  48. Xiaoye Han, Jimi Tjong, Graham T. Reader and Ming Zheng, “Ethanol Diesel Dual Fuel Clean Combustion with FPGA Enabled Control”, Powertrain Modeling and Control, 1st Biannual International Conference on September 4-6, 2012, pp 1-13. Sponsored ASE-UK, AVL-UK, EATAS, Ford-UK, at University of Bradford, UK. http://www.edt.brad.ac.uk/PMC2012.
  49. Chang, D.K., Sobh, A. J., Tjong, J., Styles D.J., Szente, J. J., “Diesel EGR Cooler Fouling with Ni-Fe-Cr-Al DPF at Freeway Cruise”, SAE 2010 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, October 2010, Chicago, IL, Paper, 2010-01-1955.
  50. Mulenga M.C., Chang D., Tjong, , Styles, D., “Diesel EGR Cooler Fouling at Freeway Cruise” SAE International Powertrain, Fuels and Lubricants Meeting, Paper 2009-01-1840,  Jun 15-17, 2009, Florence, Italy.
  51. Ming Zheng; Mwila Clarence. Mulenga; Xiaoye Han; Yuyu Tan;Martin S. Kobler; Suek-Jin Ko and Meiping Wang; Jimi Tjong; “Low Temperature Combustion of Neat Biodiesel Fuel on a Common-rail Diesel Engine”, SAE 2008 World Congress, SP-2176, paper 2008-01-1396, 15pp.
  52. Ming Zheng; Graham T Reader; Jimi Tjong; Raj Kumar; and Meiping Wang; “An Investigation of EGR Treatment on the Emission and Operating Characteristics of Modern Diesel Engines”, SAE 2007 World Congress, paper 2007-01-1083, SP2090.
  53. Ming Zheng; Mwila C. Mulenga; Graham T. Reader; Yuyu Tan; and Meiping Wang; Jimi Tjong ;“Neat Biodiesel Fuel Engine Tests and Preliminary Modelling”, SAE 2007 World Congress, paper 2007-01-0616, SP2067, pp.29-42.

Non-Refereed Publications

  1. LeBlanc, S; Yu, X; Tjong, J.; Zheng, M; “Extending the Load Limits of DME in an HCCI/SACI Engine”, Proceedings of Combustion Institute – Canadian Section Spring Technical Conference, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna BC, Canada May 13-16 2019.
  2. Han, P. Divekar, J. Tjong, and M. Zheng, “Multi-event combustion of neat n-butanol application on a modern common-rail diesel engine”, Session: Biofuel, CICS Spring Technical Meeting at University of Waterloo, Ont. May 10-13 2016.
  3. Tadanori Yanai, Shouvik Dev, Xiaoye Han, Jimi Tjong and Ming Zheng, “Investigation of Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Neat n-Butanol in an HCCI Engine”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section (CI/CS) 2015 Spring Technical Meeting, University of Saskatchewan, May 11-14, 2015, Saskatoon.
  4. Yanai, T., Dev, S., Han, X., Zheng, M., Jimi Tjong, “Investigation of the Combustion Characteristics and Performance in a Compression Ignition Engine Fuelled with Neat n-Butanol,” Proceedings of the Combustion Institute – Canadian Section, Spring Technical Meeting, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. May12-15, 2014, Paper 3-14.
  5. Tongyang Gao, Xiaoye Han, Meiping Wang, Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, “Effect of Port Delivered Ethanol on The Heat Release Rate and Combustion Performance of A High Compression Ratio Diesel Engine”, Proceedings of Combustion Institute – Canadian Section, Spring Technical Meeting,  University of Windsor, Ontario. May 12-15, 2014, Paper 3-7.
  6. Ming Zheng, Jimi Tjong, Meiping Wang, Xiaoye Han, “Clean and Efficient Combustion Fuelled with Ethanol and Diesel at Extended Engine Loads”, Proceedings of Combustion Institute – Canadian Section, Spring Technical Meeting, University of Toronto May 13-16, 2012, 6 pages.
  7. Marko Jeftić, Usman Asad, Jimi Tjong, Meiping Wang, Graham T. Reader, Ming Zheng; “Ultra-low NOx with Diesel Enhanced Premixed Combustion and a Long-breathing Lean NOx Trap Strategy”, Proceedings of Global Emissions Congress 2011, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, June 14-15, 2011, emissions2011.org, 1-13pp.
  8. Sobh, J. Sylvester, C. Kelly, M.C. Mulenga, D. Chang, J. Tjong, M. Zheng, “Diesel EGR Cooler Fouling: Shell-and-tube vs. Fin-type Coolers”, Proceedings of Combustion Institute – Canadian Section, Spring Technical Meeting, Université de Montréal, Québec, May, 2009.
  9. Usman Asad; Ming Zheng; David S-K. Ting; Raj Kumar; Siddharta Banerjee; Graham T. Reader; Jimi Tjong. “Real-Time Heat Release Analysis Towards On-Fly Combustion Control for Diesel Engines”, Combustion Institute / Canadian Section, Spring Technical Meeting, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, May 14-17, 2006.

Surface Coating for Lightweighting, Friction Reduction, and Engine Efficiency Improvement

  1. Cai, R., Sun, J., Zhang, J., Tjong, J., Foots, S., Lavelle, M. and Nie, X., “Investigation of Al2O3-Ni coated cast iron brake rotors under modified brake dynamometer test standards”, SAE Technical Paper 2022-01-0273, 2022.
  2. Sun, J., Cai, R., Tjong, J., Nie, X., “Wear and Corrosion Behaviours of PEA Alumina Coatings on Gray Cast Iron”, SAE Technical Paper 22M-0050/2022-01-0329
  3. Cai, R., Zhang, J., Nie, X. and Tjong, J., “Alumina-coated Brake Discs with Intention for Reduced Non-exhaust Emission and Increased Ride Comfort of Electrical Vehicles”, EuroBrake 2021, Germany, 18 – 20 May 2021.
  4. Zhao, C., Sun, J., Nie, X., Tjong, J., Matthews, D.T.A. (2020) “Anodic plasma electrolytic deposition of composite coating on ferrous alloys with low thermal conductivity and high adhesion strength”, Surface and Coatings Technology, 398(126081).
  5. Cai, R., Zhang, J., Nie, X., Tjong, J., Matthews, D.T.A. (2020) “Wear mechanism evolution on brake discs for reduced wear and particulate emissions”, Wear, 452-453.
  6. Cai, J. Zhang, J. Tjong, X. Nie (2020) “Wear Performances of Gray Cast Iron Brake Rotor with Plasma Electrolytic Aluminating Coating against Different Pads”, SAE Paper 2020-01-1623.
  7. Shen, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2019) “Effects of electrolytic jet plasma oxidation (EJPO) coatings on thermal behavior of engine cylinders”, Heat and Mass Transfer, DOI: 10.1007/s00231-019-02600-6
  8. Li, R. Cai, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2019) “Porous Ni3(PO4)2 thin film as a binder-free and low-cost anode of a high-capacity lithium-ion battery”, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.01.021
  9. Zhao, W. Zha, R. Cai, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2019) “A New Eco-friendly Anti-Corrosion Strategy for Ferrous Metals: Plasma Electrolytic Aluminating”, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b06839
  10. Zhao, X. Nie, and J. Tjong. (2018). “Renewable Cr2O3 Nanolayer on Cr(W)N Surface for Seizure Prevention at Elevated Temperatures”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b07938.
  11. Fang, X. Zhang, H. Hu, X. Nie and J. Tjong. (2017). “Microstructure and tensile properties of squeeze cast aluminium alloy A380 containing Ni and Sr addition”, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies. 3(1): 90-100 DOI:10.1080/2374068X.2017.1333869. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2016.1247341)
  12. Zhang, L. Fang, H. Hu, X. Nie, and J. Tjong. (2017). “Determination of Metal/die Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficients in Squeeze Casting of Wrought Aluminum Alloy 7075 with Variations in Section Thicknesses and Applied Pressures”, Journal of Heat Transfer. 139(February): 022101-1-022101-9 DOI: 10.1115/1.4034855.
  13. Fang, L. Ren, X. Geng, H. Hu, X. Nie and J. Tjong. (2017). “Solidification and Microstructure of Ni-Containing Al-Si-Cu Alloy”, MSEE2017: IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 301 (2017) 012002 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/301/1/012002.
  14. Zhang, L. Fang, H. Hu, X. Nie and J. Tjong. (2017). “Interfacial heat transfer of squeeze casting of wrought aluminum alloy 5083 with variation in wall thicknesses”, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies. 3(3): 407-417 DOI:10.1080/2374068X.2017.1336352.
  15. Fang, J. Burns, H. Hu, X. Nie, J. Tjong. (2017). “Corrosion Behaviors of Permanent Mold Cast Mg Alloy AJ62 with Varying Grain Structures in Automotive-Related Environments”, Applied Mechanics and Materials. 865: 9-14.
  16. Fang, X. Zhang, L. Ren, H. Hu, X. Nie, J. Tjong. (2017). “Effect of Ni addition on tensile properties of squeeze cast Al alloy A380”, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies DOI:10.1080/2374068X.2017.1411746.
  17. Nie and J. Tjong (2017) “General and Galvanic Corrosion Behavior of Aluminized Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS) and Magnesium Alloy AZ35 Altered by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coating Processes”, SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-0506
  18. Wang, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2017) “Load and Lubricating Oil Effects on Friction of a PEO Coating at Different Sliding Velocities”, SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-0464
  19. Fang, X. Zhang, H. Hu, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2017) “Design of As-Cast High Strength Al-Si-Cu-Ni-Sr Alloys Using the Taguchi Method”, 2017 SAE World Congress, Detroit, United States, 2017-01-5009
  20. Wang, X. Nie, J. Tjong. (2016). “Investigation into Mixed and Hydrodynamic Frictions of PEO Coatings and Cast Iron”, International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, 9 (2016) 1-9 April, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0491.
  21. Zhang, L. Fang, Z. Sun, H. Hu, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2016) “Interfacial Heat Transfer in Squeeze Casting of Magnesium Alloy AM60 with Variation of Applied Pressures and Casting Wall Thicknesses”, Heat Mass Transfer, 52: 2303-2315
  22. Fang, X. Zhang, B. Xiong, H. Hu, X. Nie, J. Tjong, (2015). “Squeeze casting of aluminum alloy A380: Microstructure and tensile behavior”, J. China Foundry, 12(5) (2015) 367-374
  23. Wang, J. Tjong, X. Nie. (2015) “Surface effect of a PEO coating on friction at different sliding velocities”, SAE technical paper, (2015-01-0687), 1-6, 2015. SAE International.
  24. Zhang, L. Fang, B. Xiong, H. Hu, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2015) “Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficients by Energy Balance Method in Squeeze Casting of Magnesium Alloy AJ62 with Variation in Wall Thicknesses”, Proceedings of Mg 2015, The 10th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and Their Applications, Jeju, Korea, Republic of (569-575)
  25. Zhang, L. Fang, H. Hu, X. Nie, J. Tjong, (2015) “Estimation of Heat Transfer Coefficient in Squeeze Casting of Wrought Al Alloy 7075 by the Polynomial Curve Fitting Method”, Light Metals 2015, TMS 2015 144th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Orlando, United States (257-261)
  26. Fang, J. Burns, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2015) “Corrosion of Permanent Mold Cast Magnesium Alloy AJ62 in Automotive Environments”, International Conference on Material Science and Application (ICMSA2015), SuZhou, China, June, 2015.
  27. Shen, X. Zhang, L. Fang, H. Hu, X. Nie, J. Tjong (2015) “Solidification of Wrought Aluminum Alloy 7075”, 54th Annual Conference of Metallurgist, Toronto, Canada, August, 2015.
  28. Eiliat, X. Nie, J. Tjong, J. Villafuerte. (2014) “Outside Engine Wear Study of Ceramic Coated Cylinder Wall Tribo-System”, SAE Technical Paper, 2014-01-0957 (doi:10.4271/2014-01-0958), 2014. SAE International.
  29. Shen, X. Nie, H. Hu, J. Tjong, (2012) “Effects of coating thickness on thermal conductivities of alumina coatings and alumina/aluminum hybrid materials prepared using plasma electrolytic oxidation”, Surface & Coatings Technology. 207 (2012) 96-101
  30. Eiliant, X. Nie, J. Tjong, J.C. Villafuerte, (2012) “Tribological Behavior of Plasma Electrolyte Oxidation Coating on Al 319 Aluminum Alloy”, SAE paper 2012-01-0165
  31. F. Su, X. Nie, H. Hu, J. Tjong (2012) “Friction and Counterface Wear Influenced by Surface Profiles of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Coatings on an Aluminum A356 Alloy”, J. Vac. Sci. & Technol. A

Light Weighting:

  1. Cui, A. Rose, D.E. Green, J. Tjong, A.T. Alpas; “Tribological performance of alternative die materials for trimming of advanced high strength steels”, Materials Science & Technology 2019 (MS&T19), Oregon Convention Center, Portland. Oregon, USA
  2. Cui, A. Rose, D.E. Green, J. Tjong, A.T. Alpas; “Sliding and impact induced damage on industrial-scale D2 die inserts during trimming of advanced high strength steel using optical interferometry”, Wear 488-489, 2022, 204143

Artificial Intelligence

  1. Kulkarni, X. Han and J. Tjong “Intelligent Detection and Real-time Monitoring of Engine Oil Aeration Using a Machine Learning Model”, Applied Artificial Intelligence 2021, International Journal vol 35 No. 15, 1869-1886

Propulsion Choices: Electric Motors and Batteries

Peer-reviewed Journal Papers – Under Revision

  1. D. Guruwatta Vidanalage, M.S. Toulabi, T. Stachl, A. Lombardi, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Winding Function-Based Analytical Modeling of Core Loss in an Induction Machine Considering Slotting Effects and the Frequency Dependent B-H Curve Characteristics”, under revision, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2021.
  2. Taqavi, A. Fatima, Z. Li, G. Byczynski, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Surrogate-Based Modeling of Induction Machines to Reduce the Computational Burden of Robust Multi-Objective Optimization”, IEEE Transaction on Magnetics – submitted.

Peer-reviewed Journal Papers – Accepted/Published

  1. Fatima, T. Stachl, M. S. Toulabi, G. Byczynski, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Electromagnetic Performance Prediction of an Induction Machine Using an Improved Permeance–Based Equivalent Circuit Model Considering the Frequency and B–H Curve Dependent Core Loss Branches,” IEEE Transaction on Industry Applications, vol. 59, no. 2, pp.1283-1294, Mar. 2023.
  2. D. Guruwatta Vidanalage, M. S. Toulabi, T. Stachl, A. Lombardi, J. Tjong and N. C. Kar, “Winding Function-Based Analytical Modeling of Core Loss in an Induction Machine Considering Slotting Effects and the Frequency-Dependent B-H Curve Characteristics,” IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, vol. 58, no. 8, pp. 1-6, Aug. 2022.
  3. Li, W. Li, P. Song, D. O’Donnell, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Decoupled Estimation Scheme for PMSMs Towards Accurate Inductance Modelling”, accepted for publication, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2021.
  4. Mukundan, H. Dhulipati, Z. Li, M.S. Toulabi, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Coupled Magnetic Circuit–Based Design of an IPMSM for Reduction of Circulating Currents in Asymmetrical Star–Delta Windings”, accepted for publication, IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 2021, DOI: 10.1109/TTE.2021.3124560.
  5. Mollaeian, A. Kundu, M. S. Toulabi, M. Thamm, S. Kim, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Fourier-Based Modeling of an Induction Machine Considering the Finite Permeability and Nonlinear Magnetic Properties”, IEEE Trans. on Energy Conversion, vol. 36, no. 4, pp. 3427-3437, 2021.
  6. Li, G. Feng, Z. Li, J. Tjong, N. C. Kar, “Multi–Reference Frame Based Open–Phase Fault Modeling and Control for Asymmetrical Six–Phase Interior Permanent Magnet Motors”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 36. no. 10, pp. 111712 – 11725, 2021.
  7. Dhulipati, S. Mukundan, Z. Li, E. Ghosh, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Torque Performance Enhancement in Consequent Pole PMSM Based on Magnet Pole Shape Optimization for Direct–Drive EV”, accepted for publication, IEEE Trans. on Magnetics, vol. 57, no. 2, 2021.
  8. Dhulipati, E. Ghosh, P. Korta, S. Mukundan, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Advanced Design Optimization Technique for Torque Profile Improvement in Six–phase PMSM Using Supervised Machine Learning for Direct–drive EV”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 34, no. 4, pp. 2041 – 2051, 2019.
  9. Feng, C. Lai, W. Li, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Open–phase Fault Modeling and Optimized Fault Tolerant Control of Dual Three–phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 34, pp. 11116 – 11127, 2019.
  10. Feng, C. Lai, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Exploring the Phase Angle of Measured Speed Harmonic for Efficient Permanent Magnet Temperature Estimation of PMSMs”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 34, pp. 1475 – 1484, 2019.
  11. Dhulipati, S. Mukundan, C. Lai, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Multiple Reference Frame–based Extended Concentrated Wound PMSM Model considering PM Flux Linkage and Inductance Harmonics”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 34, pp. 731 – 740, 2018.
  12. Balamurali, G. Feng, C. Lai, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Maximum Efficiency Control of PMSM Drives Considering Harmonic Losses using Gradient Descent Algorithm Based on DC Power Measurement”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 2240 – 2249, 2018.
  13. Mukundan, H. Dhulipati, C. Lai, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Design and Optimization of Traction IPMSM with Asymmetrical Damper Bars for Integrated Charging Capability using Evolutionary Algorithm”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 33, pp. 2060 – 2069, 2018.
  14. Mukundan, H. Dhulipati, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Parameter Determination of PMSM Using Coupled Electromagnetic and Thermal Model Incorporating Current Harmonics”, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, vol. 54, no. 11, 2018.
  15. Lai, G. Feng, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Direct Calculation of Maximum–Torque–Per–Ampere Angle for Interior PMSM Control Using Speed Harmonic”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 33, no. 11, pp. 9744 – 9752, 2018.
  16. Feng, C. Lai, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Noninvasive Kalman Filter Based Permanent Magnet Temperature Estimation for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 33, no. 12, pp. 10673 – 10682, 2018.
  17. Lai, G. Feng, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Maximum Torque Per Ampere Control for IPMSM Using Gradient Descent Algorithm Based on Measured Speed Harmonics”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 14, pp. 1424–1435, 2018.
  18. L.V. Iyer, C. Lai, S. Mukundan, H. Dhulipati, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “A Novel MTPA Theory Based Bottom–up Approach towards Parametric and Structural Design of Interior PMSM for Direct–drive Electric Vehicles”, Int. Transactions on Electrical Energy System, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1002/etep.2489
  19. Ghosh, A. Mollaeian, S. Kim, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “DNN–based Predictive Magnetic Flux Reference for Harmonic Compensation Control in Magnetically Unbalanced Induction Motor”, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, vol. 53, no. 11, 2017.
  20. Mollaeian, E. Ghosh, H. Dhulipati, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “3–D Sub–domain Analytical Model to Calculate Magnetic Flux Density in Induction Machines with Semi–closed Slots Under No–load Condition”, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, vol. 53, 2017.

Peer-reviewed Conference Papers – Submitted

  1. De Silva Guruwatta Vidanalage, Ze Li, A. Lombardi, J. Tjong and N. C. Kar, Non-Conventional Concentric Winding Layout Design of Hairpin Windings for Enhanced Traction Performance of Induction Machines,” Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON) – submitted.

Peer-reviewed Conference Papers – Accepted/Published

  1. Taqavi, A. Fatima, Z. Li, G. Byczynski, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Surrogate-Based Modeling of Induction Machines to Reduce the Computational Burden of Robust Multi-Objective Optimization”, in proc. IEEE International Magnetic Conference (INTERMAG), Japan, May 2023
  2. H. L. Filho, M. V. Castro, Z. Li, J. Tjong and N. C. Kar, “Electric Powertrain Efficiency Improvement for Autonomous Vehicles Using Genetic Algorithms for Optimized Speed Profile Creation,” in proc. International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Chiang Mai, Thailand, Dec. 2022
  3. D. Guruwatta Vidanalage, M. S. Toulabi, T. Stachl, A. Lombardi, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Winding Function-Based Analytical Modeling of Core Loss in an Induction Machine Considering Slotting Effects and the Frequency Dependent B-H Curve Characteristics”, Presented at the IEEE Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, New Orleans, USA, January 2022.
  4. Li, W. Li, P. Song, D. O’Donnell, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Decoupled Estimation Scheme for PMSMs Towards Accurate Inductance Modelling”, Presented at the IEEE Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, New Orleans, USA, January 2022.
  5. D. Guruwatta Vidanalage, M. S. Toulabi, W. Li, A. Lombardi, J. Tjong and N. C. Kar, “Winding Function-Based Stator Winding Layout Optimization of a Concentric Winding Squirrel Cage Induction Machine for Torque Enhancement”, Presented at the Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON), Toronto, October 2021.

 

  1. Stachl, A. Fatima, M. S. Toulabi, A. Lombardi, J. Tjong and N. C. Kar, “Torque and Loss Optimized Rotor Bar Design for an Induction Machine Using a Nondominated Genetic Algorithm Through Objective Function Modeling”, Presented at the IEEE IECON, Toronto, October 2021.
  2. Song, M. Toulabi, W. Li, S. Mukundan, G. Byczynski, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Improvement of Electromagnetic Force and Acceleration in an Asymmetrical Star-Delta Winding IPMSM through Stator and Rotor Geometrical Modifications”, Presented at the IEEE IECON, Toronto, October 2021.
  3. Fatima, T. Stachl, M. S. Toulabi, W. Li, J. Tjong, G. Byczynski, and N. C. Kar, “Permeance Based Equivalent Circuit Modeling of Induction Machines Considering Leakage Reactances and Non Linearities for Steady State Performance Prediction”, Presented at the IEEE IECON, Toronto, October 2021.
  4. V. Castro, S. Mukundan, C. L. Filho, G. Byczynski, B. Minaker, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Non Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm Based Determination of Optimal Torque Split Ratio for a Dual Motor Electric Vehicle”, Presented at the IEEE IECON, Toronto, October 2021.
  5. V. Castro, S. Mukundan, C. L. Filho, G. Byczynski, B. Minaker, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “A Review of Existing Multi-Motor Electric Powertrain Sizing Strategies”, Presented at the IEEE International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), South Korea, Oct.-Nov. 2021.
  6. Mukundan, H. Dhulipati, E. Ghosh, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Supervised Machine Learning Based Multi–Level Optimization of Traction Interior PMSM Rotor for Reduced PM Utilization”, Presented at the IEEE Conference on Electromagnetic Field Computation, Pisa, Italy, November 2020.
  7. Mukundan, P. Roy, Z. Li, H. Dhulipati, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Thermal Performance Investigation of Star–Delta Wound PMSMs Considering the Effects of Circulating Currents”, Presented at the IEEE International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, Hamamatsu, Japan, November 2020.
  8. O’Donnell, S. Bartos, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Utilization of Innovative Materials toward Permanent Magnet Synchronous E–Motors for Traction Application: A Review”, Presented at the IEEE International Conference on Smart Power & Internet Energy Systems, Thailand, 2020.
  9. Mukundan, M. Mehdi, H. Dhulipati, L. Chauvin, A. Edrisy, Y. He, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Performance Analysis of Non–Oriented Electrical Steel with Optimum Texture for High–Speed Traction Motors”, presented at the International Conference on Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing, Incheon, S. Korea, August 2019.
  10. Dhulipati, S. Mukundan, L. Chauvin, C. Riczu, A. Edrisy, M. Kozdras, J. Bauman, S. Habibi, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Investigation of Aluminium and Copper Wound PMSM for Direct–drive Electric Vehicle Application”, presented at the International Conference on Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing, Incheon, S. Korea, August 2019.
  11. Mukundan, H. Dhulipati, L. Chauvin, A. Edrisy, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Comparative Performance Analysis of Copper and Aluminum Wound Fractional-slot PMSMs for High-speed Traction Application”, presented at the IEEE 22nd ICEMS, Harbin, China, August 2019.
  12. Dhulipati, S. Mukundan, E. Ghosh, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Slot-pole Combination Selection for Concentrated Wound Consequent Pole PMSM with Reduced EMF and Inductance Harmonics”, presented at the IEEE 22nd ICEMS, Harbin, China, August 2019.
  13. Mukundan, H. Dhulipati, G. Feng, J. Tjong, and N.C. Kar, “Modeling and analysis of novel star–delta winding configuration with odd slot numbers for reduced space harmonics using winding function theory”, presented at the IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, 2019.
  14. Mollaeian, M. Mehdi, E. Ghosh, A. Edrisy, S. Kim, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Investigation of Electromagnetic Torque Capability Reduction of Electric Machine due to Magnetic Property Deterioration of Laminations”, IEEE International Conference on Magnetism, San Francisco, USA, 2018.
  15. Dhulipati, E. Ghosh, S. Mukundan, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Adagrad Algorithm based Optimal Slot-Pole Selection for Reduced Inductance Harmonics in Concentrated Wound Multiphase PMSM”, Presented at the IEEE International Magnetics Conference, Singapore, 2018.
  16. Mukundan, H. Dhulipati, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Parameter Determination of PMSM using Coupled Electromagnetic and Thermal Model Incorporating Current Harmonics”, IEEE International Magnetics Conference, Singapore, 2018.
  17. Feng, C. Lai, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Investigation of Permanent Magnet Flux Linkage Variation in PMSMs due to Temperature Rise and Magnetic Saturation”, Presented at the IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics Society, Beijing, China, November 2017.
  18. Korta, K. L. V. Iyer, C. Lai, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “A Novel Hybrid Approach Towards Drive Cycle based Design and Optimization of a Fractional Slot Concentrated Winding Surface Permanent Magnet Machine for EVs”, Presented at the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, Ohio, United States, October 2017.
  19. Zhu, V. Hu, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “A Novel Gray System Theory Based Core Losses Estimation Method for VSI-Fed Induction Machines”, in proc of the IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 2017.
  20. Xie, E. Zhu, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Acoustic Noise Based Permanent Magnet Flux Reduction Diagnosis and Current Compensation in PMSM”, in proc of the IEEE International Magnetics Conference, Ireland, April 2017.
  21. Dhulipati, K. L. V. Iyer, S. Mukundan, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Investigation of 6-Phase Surface PM Machines with Concentrated Windings for Reduction in Space Harmonics, Leakage Inductance and Magnet Loss in Direct-Drive EV”, in Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Electrical Machines, Switzerland, 2016.
  22. Mukundan, K. L. V. Iyer, H. Dhulipati, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Response Surface Methodology based Optimization of Surface PM Machine Incorporating Stator Slotting and PM Sizing Effects to Extend the Operating Limits for Direct-drive EV Application”, in Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Electrical Machines, Switzerland, 2016.
  23. L. V. Iyer, H. Dhulipati, S. Mukundan, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Design Approach Incorporating MTPA and Winding Function Theories for On-board Direct-Drive Surface PM Machines with Concentrated Windings in EVs”, in Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Electrical Machines, Switzerland, 2016.
  24. L. V. Iyer, B. Minaker, K. Mukherjee, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “On-board Direct-Drive Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine with Fractional-Slot Concentrated Windings for Electric Vehicles”, in Proc. of the IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical & Computer Engineering, Vancouver, Canada, 2016.
  25. Mollaeian, M. Mousavi, A. Balamurali, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Optimal Design of Skewed Rotor Induction Machine for Space Harmonic Reduction Considering z-Axis Magnetic Flux Density Variation”, in Proc. of the IEEE Intermag Conference, San Diego, USA, 2016.
  26. Labak, J. Tjong, and N. C. Kar, “Rapid Magnetic De-Fluxing Approach for a Novel ASRM Design with a Push-Pull Winding Arrangement”, in Proc. of the IEEE Intermag Conference, San Diego, USA, 2016.

University of Toronto

Bio / Lightweight Materials

2022

  1. Masoud Akhshik, Amy Bilton, Jimi Tjong, Chandra Veer Singh, Omar Faruk, Mohini Sain. “Prediction of greenhouse gas emissions reductions via machine learning algorithms: Toward an artificial intelligence-based life cycle assessment for automotive lightweighting”, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2022.

2021

  1. Seeram Ramakrishna, Muhammad Pervaiz, Jimi Tjong, Patrizia Ghisellini, Mohini M Sain. “Low-Carbon Materials: Genesis, Thoughts, Case Study, and Perspectives”, Circular Economy and Sustainability. 1-16, 2021.
  2. Otavio Augusto Titton Dias, Samir Konar, Viktoriya Pakharenko, Antimo Graziano, Alcides Lopes Leão, Jimi Tjong, Shaffiq Jaffer, Mohini Sain. “Regioselective Protection and Deprotection of Nanocellulose Molecular Design Architecture: Robust Platform for Multifunctional Applications”, Biomacromolecules, Volume 22(12), 4980-4987
  3. Maria Semeniuk, Zahra Sarshar, Sossina Gezahegn, Zhishan Li, Abisola Egbedina, Jimi Tjong, Kristiina Oksman, Ya-Huei Cathy Chin, Mohini Sain. “Catalytically transformed low energy intensive 2D-layered and single crystal-graphitic renewable carbon cathode conductors”, Carbon, Volume 183, 243-250.
  4. Nazmus Saadat, Hom N Dhakal, Shaffiq Jaffer, Jimi Tjong, Wemin Yang, Jing Tan, Mohini Sain. “Expanded and nano-structured carbonaceous graphite for high performance anisotropic fuel cell polymer composites”, Composites Science and Technology. Volume 207, 2021, 108654.
  5. M Akhshik, S Panthapulakkal, J Tjong, A Bilton, CV Singh, M Sain. “Cross-country analysis of life cycle assessment–based greenhouse gas emissions for automotive parts: Evaluation of coefficient of country”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Volume 138, 2021, 110546
  6. Viktoriya Pakharenko, Sankha Mukherjee, Otavio Augusto Titton Dias, Crystal Wu, Joseph Manion, Chandra Veer Singh, Dwight Seferos, Jimi Tjong, Kristiina Oksman, and Mohini Sain. “Thermoconformational Behavior of Cellulose Nanofiber Films as a Device Substrate and Their Superior Flexibility and Durability to Glass”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2021.
  7. Zhihui Yi, Yixin Ren, Shaffiq Jaffer, Jimi Tjong, Zahra Sarshar, Mohini Sain. “Facile fabrication of electrically conductive graphitic cellufoil for lighting and energy devices”, Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 207, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.108593.
  8. Viktoriya Pakharenko, Javad Sameni, Samir Konar, Muhammad Pervaiz, Weimin Yang, Jimi Tjong, Kristiina Oksman, Mohini Sain. (2021). “Cellulose Nanofiber Thin-Films as Transparent and Durable Flexible Substrates for Electronic Devices”, Materials & Design. Volume 197, 2021, 109274, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.109274
  9. Otavio Augusto, Titton Dias, Samir Konar, Alcides Lopes, Weimin Yang, Jimi Tjong, Shaffiq Jaffer, Teng Cui, Tobin Fillete, Mohini Sain.; “Clean manufacturing of nanocellulose-reinforced hydrophobic flexible substrates”, Cleaner Production; Volume 293, 15 April 2021, 126141
  10. Maria Semeniuk, Ram Tandon, Raynald Gauvin, Jimi Tjong, Shaffiq Jaffer, Zheng-Hong Lu, Mohini Sain. “Multi-Functional Nano-Layered Renewable Carbon for Electromagnetic Interference and Energy Devices”, Materials Today Energy, Volume 20, 2021.
  11. Titton Dias OA, Konar S, Graziano A, Le ̃ao AL, Tjong J, Jaffer S,Sain M, “One-pot fabrication of flexible and luminescent nanofilm by in-situ radical polymerization of vinyl carbazole on nanofibrillated cellulose”, Carbohydrate Polymers(2021), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol. 2021.117934
  12. Semeniuk, J. Tjong, ZH. Lu, and M. Sain. (2021) “Hydrothermally Carbonized Xylem Sap for use in Chemosensors, On and Off Switches, and Memory Devices”, Science for Total Environment Chemical. 1-12
  13. Semeniuk, Z. Sarshar, S. Gezahegn, Z. Li, A. Egbedina, J. Tjong, K. Oksman, YH. Chin, M. Sain. (2021) “Catalytically Enhanced Layered and Single Crystal-Graphitic Conductors for Bio-Electronics and Flexible Energy Devices”, Carbon. 1-20.
  14. Nazmus Saadat, Hom N. Dhakal, Jimi Tjong, Shaffiq Jaffer, Weimin Yang, Mohini Sain, “Recent advances and future perspectives of carbon materials for fuel cell”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 138,2021.

2020

  1. Sossina Gezahegn, Christian Garcia, Runshen Lai, Xiaxing Zhou, Jimi Tjong, Sean C. Thomas, Fang Huang, Shaffiq Jaffer, Yang Weimin, Mohini Sain (2020). “Benign species-tuned biomass carbonization to nano-layered graphite for EMI filtering and greener energy storage functions”, Renewable Energy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.10.010.
  2. Antimo Graziano, Otavio Augusto Titton Dias, Christian Garcia, Shaffiq Jaffer, Jimi Tjong, Mohini Sain (2020). “Non-Isothermal Crystallization Behavior and Thermal Properties of Polyethylene Tuned by Polypropylene and Reinforced with Reduced Graphene Oxide”, Nanomaterials 2020, 10(8), 1428; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081428
  3. Graziano, Otavio Augusto Titton Dias, C. Garcia, S. Jaffer, J. Tjong, M. Sain, (2020). “Impact of Reduced Graphene Oxide on Structure and Properties of Polyethylene Rich Binary Systems for Performance-Based Applications”, Polymer, Vol. 202, 122622, ISSN 0032-3861, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122622 .
  4. Otavio Augusto Titton Titton Dias, Samir Konar, Alcides Lopes Leão, Weimin Yang, Jimi Tjong, Mohini Sain. (2020) “Current state of applications of nanocellulose in flexible energy and electronic devices”, Front. Chem., 21 May 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2020.00420
  5. Sameni, J., Jaffer, S.A., Tjong, J. et al. “Advanced Applications for Lignin Micro- and Nano-based Materials”, Curr Forestry Rep (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40725-020-00117-4
  6. Sameni, J., Jaffer, S. A., Tjong, J., Yang, W., & Sain, M. (2020). “Continuous Foam Extrusion Of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF): Chemical Microfoam Formation”, Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research 3(1),36-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aiepr.2019.12.001
  7. Sun, B.; Kong, F.; Zhang, M.; Wang, W.; KC, B.S.; Tjong, J.; Sain, M. “Percolation Model for Renewable-Carbon Doped Functional Composites in Packaging Application: A Brief Review”, Coatings 2020, 10, 193. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/10/2/193
  8. Graziano, A., Garcia, C., Jaffer, S., Tjong, J., Sain, M. (2020) “Novel functional graphene and its thermodynamic interfacial localization in biphasic polyolefin systems for advanced lightweight applications”, Composites Science and Technology, 188, 107958.
  9. Antimo Graziano, Christian Garcia, Shaffiq Jaffer, Jimi Tjong, Weimin Yang, Mohini Sain. “Functionally tuned nanolayered graphene as reinforcement of polyethylene nanocomposites for lightweight transportation industry”, Carbon, Volume 169,2020,Pages 99-110

2019

  1. Maia, B. S.; Sain, M.; Tjong, J. (2019) “Material characterization of recycled and virgin carbon fibers for transportation composites lightweighting”, Materials Today Sustainability, 100011, ISSN 2589-2347.
  2. Semeniuk, M.; Yi, Z.; Poursorkhabi, V.; Tjong, J.; Jaffer, S.; Lu, Z., Sain, M. (2019) “Future Perspectives and Review on Organic Carbon Dots in Electronic Applications”, ACS Nano, 6224-6255.
  3. Akhshik, M.; Panthapulakkal, S.; Tjong, J.; Sain, M. (2019) “The effect of lightweighting on greenhouse gas emissions and life cycle energy for automotive composite parts”, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 21(3): 625-636
  4. Gezahegn, S.; Lai, R.; Huang, L.; Chen L.; Huang, F.; Blozowski, N.; Thomas, S. C.; Sain, M.; Tjong, J.; Jaffer, S.; Behravesh, A.; Weimin, Y. (2019) “Porous graphitic biocarbon and reclaimed carbon fiber derived environmentally benign lightweight composites”, Science of The Total Environment, 664: 363-373
  5. Maia, B. S.; Sain, M.; Tjong, J. (2019) “Material characterization of recycled and virgin carbon fibers for transportation composites lightweighting”, Materials Today Sustainability, 100011, ISSN 2589-2347.
  6. Bo Sun, Fangong Kong, Min Zhang, Weijun Wang, Birat Singh KC, Omar Faruk, Jimi Tjong, Mohini Sain. “Antibacterial cellulose based biomedical hand sanitizer: current state and future trends”, Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research. Volume 24(1), 2019, 17927-17933
  7. Bo Sun, Fangong Kong, Min Zhang, Weijun Wang, KC Birat Singh, Jimi Tjong, Mohini Sain. “Cellulose-based Antimicrobial Composites and Applications: A Brief Review”, Paper and Biomass. Volume 4(4), 2019, 1-14

2018

  1. Zhihui Ye, Jaffer, Shaffiq, Jimi Tjong, Sain, Mohini; “The effect of tannic acids on the electrical conductivity of PEDOT:PSS Films”, Applied Surface Science; May, 2018
  2. Bo Sun, Birat Singh, Omar Faruk, Jimi Tjong, Mohini Sain. “Surface Gloss/Color Improvement of MiCel Compound” [Poster], Windsor: Ford Annual Conference-Powertrain, Light Weighting, Electrification, Connected/Autonomous Vehicle Workshop, Harrigan Conference Room, Front Building-Essex Engine Plant, 2018.12.3.

2017

  1. Akhshik, M., Panthapulakkal, S., Tjong, J., and Sain, M., “Life cycle assessment and cost analysis of hybrid fiber-reinforced engine beauty cover in comparison with glass fiber-reinforced counterpart”, Environmental Impact Assessment Review (2017), 65: 111-117. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2017.04.005
  2. KC., Tjong, J., Jaffer, S. A., and Sain, M., “Thermal and Dimensional Stability of Injection-Molded Sisal-Glass Fiber Hybrid PP Biocomposites”, Journal of Polymers and the Environment (2017), pp 1-11. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-017-1033-2
  3. Rajasekaran, K., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., Sain, M., “Numerical and experimental validation of natural fiber orientation in viscous fluid of injection cavity”, Journal of Natural Fibers, February 2017. DOI: 1080/15440478.2016.1266290
  4. Panda, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., Sain, M. “Effect of Alkyl Phenol from Cashew Nutshell Liquid and Sisal Fiber Reinforcement on Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Epoxy Resin”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 2017, 1-12. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2017.1279100
  5. Subbiah, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., and Sain, M. “Effect of Natural Fiber Network on Permeability and Tensile Strength of Composites through Vacuum Infusion Process”, Journal of Natural Fibers (2017), 14(2), 278-286. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2016.1193092
  6. Rajkumar, S., Tjong, J., Nayak, S. K., and Sain, M., “Permeability and mechanical property correlation of bio based epoxy reinforced with unidirectional sisal fiber mat through vacuum infusion molding technique”, Polymer Composites, 2017, 38(10), 2192-2200. DOI: 10.1002/pc.23797
  7. Akhshik, M., Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., Jimi T., “A comparative life cycle assessment based evaluation of greenhouse gas emission and social study: natural fibre versus glass fibre reinforced plastic automotive parts”, International Journal of Global Warming.

2016

  1. Karthikeyan, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S. K., and Sain M. M., “Mechanical Properties and Cross-Linking Density of Short Sisal Fiber Reinforced Silicone Composites,” BioResources (November 2016), 12(1), 211-227. Doi: 10.15376/biores.12.1.211-227
  2. Armioun, S., Panthapulakkal, S., Scheel, J., Tjong, J. and Sain, M. “Sustainable and lightweight biopolyamide hybrid composites for greener auto parts”, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2016, 94(11), 2052-2060. DOI: 1002/cjce.22609
  3. Birat, K.C., Faruk, O., Agnelli, J.A.M., Leao, A.L., Tjong, J., Sain, M. “Sisal-glass fiber hybrid biocomposite: Optimization of injection molding parameters using Taguchi method for reducing shrinkage”, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2016, 83, 152-159, ISSN: 1359835X; doi:1016/j.compositesa.2015.10.034
  4. Subbiah, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K. and Sain, M. “Cure Kinetics Characterization of Soy-Based Epoxy Resins for Infusion Moulding Process”, Can. J. Chem. Eng. 94:1375–1380, 2016, © 2016 Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering, DOI: 1002/cjce.22504
  5. Armioun, S., Panthapulakkal, S., Scheel, J., Tjong, J. and Sain, M., “Biopolyamide hybrid composites for high performance applications”, J. APPL. POLYM. SCI. 2016, DOI: 1002/APP.43595
  6. Kuo, P., Barros, L.A., Sain, M., Tjong, J. and Yan, N. “Effects of Reaction Parameters on the Glycidyl Etherification of Bark Extractives during Bioepoxy Resin Synthesis“, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2016, 4 (3), 1016–1024, DOI: 1021/acssuschemeng.5b01098
  7. Pervaiz, M., Panthapulakkal, S., KC, B., Sain, M. and Tjong, J. “Emerging Trends in Automotive Lightweighting through Novel Composite Materials”, Materials Sciences and Applications, 2016, 7, 26-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/msa.2016.71004
  8. Kuo, P., De Assis Barros, L., Sheen, YC., Sain, M., Tjong, J., and Yan, N. ”Thermal degradation of extractive-based bio-epoxy monomer and network: Kinetics and mechanism”, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 2016, 117, 199-213, ISSN:  01652370; DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2015.11.014

2015

  1. Rajkumar, S., Tjong, J., Nayak, S. K., and Sain, M., “Permeability and mechanical property correlation of bio based epoxy reinforced with unidirectional sisal fiber mat through vacuum infusion molding technique”, Polymer Composites, DOI: 10.1002/pc.23797
  2. Birat, K.C., Faruk, O., Agnelli, J.A.M., Leao, A.L., Tjong, J., Sain, M. “Sisal-glass fiber hybrid biocomposite: Optimization of injection molding parameters using Taguchi method for reducing shrinkage”, doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.10.034
  3. Panda, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., Sain, M., “Structural Effect of Phenalkamine on Mechanical and Tribological Property of Epoxy System”, Journal of Science, Technology and Environment, Vol-5, Issue-1 of Sciencesights, 2015
  4. Rajkumar, S., Tjong, J., Nayak, S. K., Sain, M., “Studies on permeability of sisal fiber mat during Thermoset resin filling in vacuum infusion Process”, The Canadian journal of chemical engineering-93, 1364, 2015
  5. Rajkumar, S., Tjong, J., Nayak, S. K., Sain, M., “Wetting behavior of soy-based resin and unsaturated polyester surface-modified sisal fiber mat”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. Vol. 34(10) 807-818
  6. Birat, K.C, Panthapulakkal, S., Kronka, A., Agnelli, J.A.M., Tjong, J, and Sain, M.,”Hybrid biocomposites with Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Properties for structural applications”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. DOI: 10.1002/app.42452, 2015
  7. Panda, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., Sain, M., “Effect of Alkyl Phenol from Cashew Nutshell Liquid on Mechanical and Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Epoxy Resin”, Bioresourses, 2015
  8. Cherizol, R., Sain, M. and Tjong, J. “Modeling the Rheological Characteristics of Flexible High-Yield Pulp-Fibre- Reinforced Bio-Based Nylon 11 Bio-Composite”, Journal of Encapsulation and Adsorption Sciences, 5, 1-10, 2015
  9. Cherizol, R., Sain, M. and Tjong, J. “Review of Non-Newtonian Mathematical Models for Rheological Characteristics of Viscoelastic Composites”, Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 5, 6-14, 2015
  10. Cherizol, R., Sain, M. and Tjong, J. “Evaluation of the Influence of Fibre Aspect Ratio and Fibre Content on the Rheological Characteristic of High Yield Pulp Fibre Reinforced Polyamide 11 “HYP/PA11″ Green Composite”, Open Journal of Polymer Chemistry, 5, 1-8, 2015

Published/Accepted Peer-reviewed Conference Papers /presentations

  1. Sain, M; Tjong, J, “Future of efuel DME and OME as an alternative to synthetic Diesel; ERKEM”, Sheerbooke, Qc; June 25-26, 2019 ; invited speaker
  2. Armioun, S., Panthapulakkal, S., Tjong, J., and Sain, M. (2015), “Renewable, Recyclable, and Lightweight Structural Prototype for Greener Automotive Interior Panels”, 65th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference.
  3. KC, B., Sain, M., and Tjong, J. (2015), “Rapid Prototype Development of Bio-composite Engine Beauty Cover”, Meeting: Society of Plastic Engineer Automotive Composite Conference & Exhibition (ACCE), Novi, United States

University of Waterloo

Light Weighting: Dr. Michael Worwick

  1. He, R., DiCecco, S, George, R., Worswick. M., Chiriac, C., Luckey, G., Tjong, J., Shi, S., Boettger, J., “Friction Characterization of Al-Si Coated Ultra-High Strength Steel under Hot Stamping Conditions”, proceedings IDDRG 2021, Stuttgart, Germany (Virtual), June, 2021.
  2. Lu, S., DiCecco, S., Worswick, M.J., Chiriac, C., Tjong, J, Boettger, J., Shi, C., “Constitutive Characterization of an 1800 MPa Press Hardening Steel under Hot Stamping Conditions”, proceedings IDDRG 2021, Stuttgart, Germany (Virtual), June, 2021.

McMaster University

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Development and Powertrain Diagnostics

Awards:

  1. Best Paper Prize, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo for: M. Farag, R. Ahmed, S. A. Gadsden, S. R. Habibi, and J. Tjong, “A Comparative Study of Li-ion Battery Models and Nonlinear Dual Estimation Strategies”, 2012.

Journal Papers

  1. Y Huangfu, E Seddik, S Habibi, A Wassyng, J Tjong, “Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Engine Spark Plugs Using Deep Learning Techniques”, SAE International Journal of Engines, doi: 10.4271/03-15-04-0027, 15, 03-15-04-0027, 2021.
  2. Miethig, Y. Huangfu, J. Dong, J. Tjong, M. Mohrenschildt, & S. Habibi, “A novel method for approximating object location error in bounding box detection algorithms using a monocular camera”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 70 (9), 8682-8691. doi:: 10.1109/TVT.2021.3097589, 2021.
  3. S Rahimifard, S Habibi, G Goward, J Tjong, “Adaptive Smooth Variable Structure Filter Strategy for State Estimation of Electric Vehicle Battery”, Energies, 14, 103210, doi: 10.1016/j.est.2021.103210, 2021.
  4. Ahmed, M. El Sayed, S. A. Gadsden, J. Tjong, S. Habibi “Artificial Neural Network Training Utilizing the Smooth Variable Structure Filter Estimation Strategy”, Neural Computing and Applications, Journal of the International Neural Network Society, April 2016, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp 537–548.
  5. Ryan Ahmed, Andrew Gadsden, Mohamed El-Sayed, Saeid Habibi, and Jimi Tjong, (2015): “Artificial Neural Network Training Utilizing the Smooth Variable Structure Filter Estimation Strategy”, Neural Computing and Applications, Journal of the International Neural Network Society, Springer :1-12.
  6. Ryan Ahmed, Javier Gazzarri, Simona Onori, Saeid Habibi, Robyn Jackey, Kevin Rzemien, Jimi Tjong, and Jonathan LeSage (2015): “Model-Based Parameter Identification of Healthy and Aged Li-ion Batteries for Electric Vehicle Applications”, SAE Journal of Alternative Powertrains. 4 (2):233-247.
  7. Ryan Ahmed, Mohamed El-Sayed, Andrew Gadsden, Jimi Tjong, and Saeid Habibi (2014): “Automotive internal-combustion-engine fault detection and classification using artificial neural network techniques”, IEEE Transactions of Vehicular Technology 64 (1): 21-33.
  8. Ryan Ahmed, Mohammed El Sayed, Saeid Habibi, and Jimi Tjong “Reduced-Order Electrochemical Model Parameters Identification and SOC Estimation for Healthy and Aged Li-Ion Batteries. Part I: Parameterization Model Development for Healthy Batteries”, IEEE Journal of Emerging Technologies, Special Issue on Transportation and Electrification. 2(3): 659-677, 2014.
  9. Ryan Ahmed, Mohammed El Sayed, Saeid Habibi, and Jimi Tjong. “Reduced-Order Electrochemical Model Parameters Identification and SOC Estimation for Healthy and Aged Li-Ion Batteries. Part II: Aged Battery Model and State of Charge Estimation”, IEEE Journal of Emerging Technologies, Special Issue on Transportation. 2(3): 678-690, 2014
  10. M Ahmed, M. A. El Sayed, S. A. Gadsden, J. Tjong, and S. R. Habibi. (2014). “Engine Fault Detection and Classification using Artificial Neural Network Techniques”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.

Conference Papers

  1. S Rahimifard, S Habibi, J. Tjong, Dual Estimation Strategy for New and Aged Electric Vehicles Battries, 2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference & Expo (ITEC), 579-583
  2. Dhulipati, S. Mukundan, L. Chauvin, C. Riczu, A. Edrisy, M. Kozdras, J. Bauman, S. Habibi, J. Tjong, N. Kar, “Investigation of Aluminium and Copper Wound PMSM for Direct–drive Electric Vehicle Application”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 654 (1), 012002, 2019
  3. Arasaratnam Ienkaran, Jimi Tjong, Ryan Ahmed, and Saied Habibi. “Battery Management System in the Bayesian Paradigm: Part I.” Transportation and Electrification Conference and Expo, United States, 2014
  4. Arasaratnam, J. Tjong, S. Habibi “Switched-Capacitor Cell Balancing: A Fresh Prespective.” SAE World Congress and Exhibition, 2014
  5. Arasaratnam, R. Ahmed, M. El-Sayed, S. Habibi and J. Tjong “Li-Ion Battery SOC Estimation Using a Bayesian Tracker” SAE World Congress and Exhibition, Detroit, Michigan, US SAE paper 2013-01-1530, 2013
  6. Arasaratnam, J. Tjong, R. Ahmed, M. El-Sayed, S. Habibi “Adaptive Temperature Monitoring for Battery Thermal Management”, IEEE Int’l Transportation Electrification Conf (ITEC), Detroit, US, 2013
  7. Farag, R. Ahmed, S. A. Gadsden, S. R. Habibi, and J. Tjong, A Comparative Study of Li-ion Battery Models and Nonlinear Dual Estimation Strategies, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC), Dearborn, Michigan, USA, 2012.
  8. M. Ahmed, S. A. Gadsden, M. El Sayed, S. R. Habibi, and J. Tjong, A Signal-Based Fault Detection and Classification Strategy with Application to an Internal Combustion Engine, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC), Dearborn, Michigan, USA, 2012.
  9. Arasaratnam, J. Tjong, S. Habibi, Engine Fault Detection Using Vibration Signal Reconstruction in the Crank-Angle Domain, SAE 2011 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition (11NVC-0024), 2011