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REFEREED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
PUBLISHED
P. S. Shiakolas, D. Koladiya, and J. Kebrle, "Optimum Robot Design Based on Task Specifications Using Evolutionary Techniques and Kinematic, Dynamic, and Structural Constraints", International Journal of Inverse Problems in Engineering, 359-375, Volume 10, Number 4, 2002.
S. N. Muthukrishnan, P. S. Shiakolas, R. V. Nambiar and K. L. Lawrence, "Simple Algorithm for the Adaptive Refinement of Three Dimensional Problems with Tetrahedral Meshes", AIAA Journal., Vol. 33, No. 5, 928-932, 1995.
K. T. Schuetze, P. S. Shiakolas, S. N. Muthukrishnan, R. V. Nambiar and K. L. Lawrence, "A Study of Adaptively Remeshed Finite Element Problems using Higher Order Tetrahedra", Computers and Structures, Vol. 54, No. 2, 279-288, 1995.
M. A. Moetakef, S. P. Joshi, P. S. Shiakolas and K. L. Lawrence, "Closed form Expressions for Higher Order Electroelastic Tetrahedral Elements", AIAA Journal., Vol. 33, No. 1, 136-142, 1995.
P. S. Shiakolas, R. V. Nambiar and K. L. Lawrence, "Closed Form Expressions for the Linear and Quadratic Strain Tetrahedron Finite Elements", Computers and Structures, Vol. 50, No. 6, 743-747, 1994.
P. S. Shiakolas, R. V. Nambiar and K. L. Lawrence, "Closed form Error Estimators for the Linear strain and Quadratic strain Tetrahedron Finite Elements", Computers and Structures, Vol. 47, No. 6, 907-915, 1993.
P. S. Shiakolas, R. V. Nambiar, K. L. Lawrence and W. A. Rogers, "Closed form Stiffness Matrices for the Linear strain and Quadratic strain Tetrahedron Finite Elements", Computers and Structures, Vol. 42, No. 2, 237-242, 1992.
P. S. Shiakolas, R. S. Van Schenck, D. Piyabongkarn, and I. Frangeskou, "Magnetic Levitation Hardware in the Loop and MATLAB Based Experiments for Reinforcement of Neural Network Control Concepts", IEEE Transactions on Education, Accepted November 2002
P. S. Shiakolas, D. Koladiya and J. Kebrle, "On the Optimum Synthesis of Four-bar Linkages using Differential Evolution and Geometric Centroid of Precision Positions", Submitted to the International Journal of Inverse Problems In Engineering, Accepted October 2002.
P. S. Shiakolas, and D. Piyabongkarn, "Development of a Real-Time Digital Control System with a Hardware in the Loop Magnetic Levitation Device for Reinforcement of Controls Education", IEEE Transactions on Education, Accepted March 2002.
P. S. Shiakolas, V. Chandra, and J. Kebrle, "An Environment for Engineering Design, Analysis, and Simulation for Education Using MATLAB via the World Wide Web: Part I Environment Description and Development", International Journal of Computer Applications in Engineering Education, Volume 10, Number 3, 2002.
P. S. Shiakolas, V. Chandra, J. Kebrle and D. Wilhite, "An Environment for Engineering Design, Analysis, and Simulation for Education Using MATLAB via the World Wide Web: Part II Representative Examples System Simulation and Planar Mechanism Synthesis and Analysis", International Journal of Computer Applications in Engineering Education, Volume 10, Number 3, 2002.
P. S. Shiakolas, K. L. Conrad, and T. C. Yih, "On the Accuracy, Repeatability and Degree of Influence for Industrial Robots", Journal of Modeling and Simulation, Accepted November, 2001.
REVISED AND RESUBMITTED
P. S. Shiakolas, M. E. Johnson and S. Laxman, "A Study on Batch Mode Ergonomic Analysis using Transom Jack", SME Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Submitted August 2001.
P. S. Shiakolas, G. Oliver, and T. J. Lawley, "Robotically Automated Surface Finishing System: Development, Observations and Initial Experiments", SME Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Submitted June 2001.
T. C. Yih, B. L. Burks, P. S. Shiakolas, B. S. Eluri, B. Thompson, "Determination of the Operating Configuration for the Redundant Dual-Gripper, Multi-Robot Manipulator System", IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, March 2001.
T. C. Yih, P.S. Shiakolas, B. L. Burks, B. Thompson, and B. S. Eluri, "On the Kinematics and Dynamics of Dual-Gripper Robot Manipulator", submitted to the IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, Submitted December 1999.
ACCEPTED
P. S. Shiakolas, D. Koladiya, and J. Kebrle, "Optimum Robot Design Based on Task Specifications Using Evolutionary Techniques and Kinematic, Dynamic, and Structural Constraints", ASME IMECE 2002, Advances in Robot Dynamics and Controls, Paper No. DSC-9B-2, New Orleans, Nov. 17-22, 2002.
P. S. Shiakolas and S. Belligundu, "Design and Prototyping of an Artificial Finger with a Novel Actuation Mechanism and Quick Connect Disconnect Capabilities", ASME IMECE 2002, Advances in Robot Dynamics and Controls, Paper No. DSC-9B-4, New Orleans, Nov. 17-22, 2002.
PUBLISHED
P. S. Shiakolas, J. Kebrle, V. Chandra, and D. Wilhite, "Design, Analysis, and Simulation of Engineering Systems Over the World Wide Web For Educational Use", 22nd ASME International Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Paper No. DETC/CIE 34410, Montreal, Canada, Sept. 29- Oct. 2, 2002.
J. Kebrle, P. S. Shiakolas, W. T. Adams, and T. J. Lawley, "Kinematic Synthesis of Planar and Spatial Linkages Using Gradients and Superposition of Scalar Fields", ASME Design and Engineering Conference, Paper No. DETC 2002/MECH-34242, Montreal, Canada, Sept. 29- Oct. 2, 2002.
P. S. Shiakolas, J. Kebrle, and V. Chandra, "Synthesis, Analysis, and Simulation of Mechanisms Over the World Wide Web For Educational Use", The International Symposium on Multibody Systems and Mechatronics - IFToMM 2002 Conference, Mexico City, Sept. 15-22, 2002.
P. S. Shiakolas and D. Piyabongkarn, "On the development of a real-time digital control using xPC Target and a magnetic levitation device", 40th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control - CDC, Orlando, FL, December 2001.
S. Belligundu, and P. S. Shiakolas, "Technologies in Medical Robotics", ASME IMECE 2001 Congress in the Symposium on Advances in Robot Dynamics and Controls, New York, November, 2001.
J. Kebrle, W. T. Adams, P. S. Shiakolas, and T. J. Lawley, "Solving Motion Generation Problems Using a Gradient Method Part I: Planar Kinematic Synthesis", 8th International Federation for the Advancement of the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, IFToMM, International Symposium on Theory of Machines and Mechanisms SYROM 2001, Bucharest, Romania, (Vol. 2, pp. 155-161), Aug. 28 - Sept. 1, 2001.
J. Kebrle, W. T. Adams, P. S. Shiakolas, and T. J. Lawley, "Solving Motion Generation Problems Using a Gradient Method Part II: Spatial Kinematic Synthesis and the Cone Angle Principle", 8th International Federation for the Advancement of the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, IFToMM, International Symposium on Theory of Machines and Mechanisms SYROM 2001, Bucharest, Romania, (Vol. 2, pp. 161 - 167), Aug. 28 - Sept. 1, 2001.
P. S. Shiakolas, D. Wilhite, J. Kebrle and P. Trogos, "Educational Simulations using MATLAB/Web toolbox over the World Wide Web", 3rd WSES / IEEE CSCC Multiconference Session on Mathematics and Computers in Mechanical Engineering, Crete, Greece, July 2001.
J. Kebrle, W. Adams, P. S. Shiakolas, and T. J. Lawley, "Similarities Between a New Gradient Method and the Superposition Method for Generating Burmester Curves", Canadian Committee for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, CCToMM, Symposium on Mechanisms, Machines and Mechatronics, Canadian Space Agency, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 2001.
T. C. Yih, P.S. Shiakolas, B. L. Burks, B. Thompson, and B. S. Eluri, "On the Kinematics and Dynamics of Dual-Gripper Robot Manipulator", 8th IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Patras, Greece, July 17-19, 2000.
K. L. Conrad, P.S. Shiakolas, and T. C. Yih, "Robotic Calibration Issues: Accuracy, Repeatability and Calibration, 8th IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation", Patras, Greece, July 17-19, 2000.
P. S. Shiakolas, and S. Faisal, "Optimum Module Selection and Design Based on Kinematic and Dynamic Task Requirements Using DADS and Genetic Algorithms," Sensor Fusion and Decentralized Control in Robotic Systems II, SPIE Symposium on Intelligent Systems and Advanced Manufacturing, Boston, MA, 19-22 September, 1999.
P. S. Shiakolas, D. Labalo, and J. M. Fitzgerald, "RobSurf: A Near Real Time OLP System for Robotic Surface Finishing," The 7th IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control & Automation, Haifa, Israel, June 28-30, 1999.
Glen C. Oliver, P. S. Shiakolas and T. J. Lawley, "Basic Fairing Principles of Fiberglass Pits and Patches," The 7th IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control & Automation, Haifa, Israel, June 28-30, 1999.
A. Javidinejad, S. P. Joshi, and P.S. Shiakolas, "Application of Thermoplastic Conductive Film for Design and Manufacturing of Smart Composite Structures", SPIE's 6th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, Newport Beach, California, 1-5 March, 1999.
P. S. Shiakolas and T. J. Lawley, "Automated Robotic Surface Finishing for Rotor Blades," 54th American Helicopter Society Conference, Washington, DC, May 20-23, 1998.
P. S. Shiakolas, T. W. Sharpe, and T. J. Lawley, "On the Development of a Quick Connect Disconnect Coupler for Rapidly Reconfigured Modular Robots," 5th IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Systems, Paphos, Cyprus, July 1997.
B. Krishnaswami, S. C. Arun, P. S. Shiakolas, and K. L. Lawrence, "On the Development of a Virtual Prototyping Environment for Robot Design Using a Genetic Algorithm based Optimization/Expert System," 4th IEEE Mediterranean Symposium on New Directions in Control and Automation, Chania, Crete, Greece, June 1996.
R. C. Van Siclen, S. V. Hayes, P. S. Shiakolas, and D. G. Vanecek, "Manufacturing Technology for Affordability:Project No. 934M", Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, IR&D On-Site Review, Grand Prairie, Texas, 21-22 May 1996.
S. Jagannathan and P. S. Shiakolas, "A Comparison of Neural Network Controllers for a Mobile Robot with an On-board Manipulator", 10th IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control, Monterey California, July 1995.
P. S. Shiakolas and S. Jagannathan, "Motion Control of a Mobile Robot with Onboard Arm Using Neural Networks", 3rd IEEE Mediterranean Conference on New Directions in Control and Automation, Limassol, Cyprus, July 1995.
P. S. Shiakolas and S. Jagannathan, "Motion Control of a Mobile Robot with Onboard Manipulator", IEEE/IAS International Conference on Industrial Automation and Control, Hyderabad, India, January 1995.
D. Babu, P. S. Shiakolas, S. N. Muthukrishnan, B. P. Wang and K. L. Lawrence, "Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis in Finite Element Analysis using Tetrahedral Finite Elements", The Second International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Athens, Greece, August 1994.
S. N. Muthukrishnan, P. S. Shiakolas, K. T. Schuetze, R. V. Nambiar, K. L. Lawrence, "Adaptive Techniques for 3-D Meshes Using Linear and Quadratic Strain Tetrahedral Finite Elements", 7th World Congress on Finite Element Methods, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, November 1993.
S. N. Muthukrishnan, R. V. Nambiar, K. L. Lawrence and P. S. Shiakolas, "An Algorithm to Adaptively Refine 3-D Tetrahedral Meshes for Finite Element Problems", IMACS International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing, Bangalore, India, December 1992.
S. N. Muthukrishnan, R.V. Nambiar, K. L. Lawrence and P. S. Shiakolas, "A Simple Algorithm for Adaptive Refinement of Tetrahedral Meshes", US Army Office Sponsored Workshop for Adaptive Methods of Partial Differential Equations, Troy, NY, May 1992.
V. S. Joshi, R.V. Nambiar, K. L. Lawrence and P. S. Shiakolas, "An Algorithm for Adaptive Refinement of Tetrahedral Meshes", 33rd Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Dallas, TX, April 1992.
P. S. Shiakolas, M. Johnson, and T. C. Yih, "Status of Automation and Robotics Systems Design Group", ARRI Industrial Advisory Council, October 18, 2000.
J. J. Mills, T.C. Yih, P. S. Shiakolas, B. Huff, "The Agile Aerospace Manufacturing Research Center: Reconfigurable, Adaptable Assembly Tooling for Large Aerostructures", Aerospace Industries Association Meeting, October 1999.
P. S. Shiakolas, and S. Faisal, "Optimum Robot Design Using DADS and Genetic Algorithms", LMS CADSI 1999 Global Users Conference, Coralvile, Iowa, 28-29 April 1999.
P. S. Shiakolas, "Modular Reconfigurable Robots and Artificial Intelligence in Robot Design", Seminar at the Fort Worth Industrial Expose, Nov. 13-14, 1997.
R. C. Van Siclen, S. V. Hayes, P. S. Shiakolas, and D. G. Vanecek, "Manufacturing Technology for Affordability: Project No. 934M", Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, IR&D On-Site Review, Grand Prairie, Texas, 21-22 May 1996.
M. Johnson, P. S. Shiakolas and F. L. Lewis, "Laser Assisted Automated Machine Tool Verification System", Billie Chitwood, Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76101, March 2000.
P. S. Shiakolas, M. J. Johnson, T. C. Yih, and S. Belligundu, "Automated Drilling and Fastening of Composite Drive Shafts: A Technical Study", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, June 2000.
P. S. Shiakolas, M. J. Johnson, S. Laxman and D. Wilhite, "Robotic Concepts and Design for Automated Processes Inside the Torque Box: A Technical Study", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, January 2000.
P. S. Shiakolas, M. J. Johnson, D. Wilhite, and S. Laxman, "Sensor Technologies for Robotic Applications Inside the Torque Box: A Technical Study", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, January 2000.
P. S. Shiakolas, M. J. Johnson, S. Laxman and D. Wilhite, "Evaluation of Transom Jack for Manual Automated Processes in Confined Spaces", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, November 1999.
John J. Mills, D. H. Liles, V. Devarajan, R. Elmasri, B. Huff, P. Shiakolas, M. Johnson, D. Vanecek, the University of Texas at Arlington, D. Gibson, J. Amos, The University of Texas Austin: The NSF Grantees final AAMRC report: The Agile Aerospace Manufacturing Research Center, November 1999.
M. J. Johnson, P. S. Shiakolas, and F. L. Lewis, "Laser Calibration TestBed", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, September 1999.
P. S. Shiakolas, M. J. Johnson, D. Wilhite and S. Laxman, "Drilling Process Automation for M609 Torque Box- Technical Study", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, January 1999.
D. H. Liles, M. Johnson, P. S. Shiakolas and J. McPeak, "Automated Structural Fastening System Technical Study", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, January 1999.
P. S. Shiakolas and T. J. Lawley, "Automation of helicopter rotor finishing: Phase II-Automated Cell Component Specification and Operation", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, May 1998.
P. S. Shiakolas, J. M. Fitzgerald, and T. J. Lawley, "Automation of helicopter rotor finishing: Phase II-System Development", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, December 1997.
P. S. Shiakolas, B. P. Wang, and I. H. Parpia, "Metallization Degradation Process: Phase I", Technical Report MAE/MDP 97-01, Submitted to Frito-Lay, Plano, TX, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Texas at Arlington, November 1997.
J. M. Fitzgerald, P. S. Shiakolas, and T. J. Lawley, "Initial conceptual design and feasibility assessment for a robotic finishing system for helicopter rotors", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, May 1997.
P. S. Shiakolas, K. L. Lawrence and T. J. Lawley, "Industrial Robot Research and Development: Phase III: Final Report", Technical Report MAE/IRRD 96-01, Submitted to Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Texas at Arlington, March 1996.
J. S. Wang, P. S. Shiakolas, B. P. Wang, "Structural Design Optimization for Antenna Positioning System", Project and Technical Report, MAE/ESI 96-01, Submitted to Electrospace Systems Inc., Richardson, TX, University of Texas at Arlington, May, 1996.
P. S. Shiakolas, M. J. Fitzgerald and A. Lowe, "Modeling and Analysis of a Cable Driven X-axis for the ECA Automated Mail Cartridge System", Technical Report MAE/ ECA 95-04, Submitted to Electrocom Automation, Arlington, TX, Automation and Robotics Research Institute, University of Texas at Arlington, October 1995.
P. S. Shiakolas, K. L. Lawrence and T. J. Lawley, "Industrial Robot Research and Development: Phase II: Activities Summary Report", Technical Report MAE/IRRD 95-03, Submitted to Loral Vought Systems, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Texas at Arlington, April 1995.
R. Fernandez, P. S. Shiakolas, K. L. Lawrence and T. J. Lawley, "Industrial Robot Research and Development: Technical Report: Collapsible Planar Polar Manipulator", Hardware Design and Control, Technical Report MAE/IRRD 95-02, Submitted to Loral Vought Systems, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Texas at Arlington, April 1995.
T. W. Sharpe, P. S. Shiakolas, K. L. Lawrence and T. J. Lawley, "Industrial Robot Research and Development: Technical Report: Quick Connect Disconnect Coupler", Technical Report MAE/IRRD 95-01, Submitted to Loral Vought Systems, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Texas at Arlington, April 1995.
P. S. Shiakolas, R. Fernandez, K. L. Lawrence and T. J. Lawley, "Industrial Robot Research and Development: Phase I Report", Technical Report MAE/IRRD 94-01, Submitted to Loral Vought Systems, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Texas at Arlington, January 1994.
Back to top2000 ARRI Best Student Paper award for the paper by K. L. Conrad, P.S. Shiakolas, and T. C. Yih, "Robotic Calibration Issues: Accuracy, Repeatability and Calibration", 8th IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Patras, Greece, July 17-19, 2000.
2000 ARRI Best Industrial Report for the report by P. S. Shiakolas, M. J. Johnson, S. Laxman and D. Wilhite, "Evaluation of Transom Jack for Manual Automated Processes in Confined Spaces", Report to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, November 1999.
1999 ARRI Sponsored Research Award along with Mary Johnson.
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
Chair the subcommittee on Robot Design Modeling and Mechatronics of the Advanced Robotic Design and Control division of the ASME for the IMECE 2002.
Chair the sessions DSC-9B Mechatronics and DSC-12B Modeling of Robotic Systems of the Advanced Robotic Design and Control division of the ASME for the IMECE 2002.
Co-chair the DSC-16 session titled Robot Applications and New Concepts of the Symposium on Advances in Robot Dynamics and Control, at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2001, November 2001.
Member of the International Program Committee for the 8th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, and Organizer of session on Robotics to be held in Patras, Greece in July 2000.
Chaired the session Robotic Control in the 5th IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Systems, Paphos, Cyprus, July 1997.
Served on the International Program Committee, and Co-chair the session Intelligent Methods in Robotics for the 4th Mediterranean Symposium on New Directions in Control and Automation, Chania, Crete, Greece, June 1996.
Chaired the session Vehicle Control and Mobile Robots in the 3rd Mediterranean Symposium on New Directions in Control and Automation, Limassol, Cyprus, July 1995.
Reviewer for the international journal of Transactions on Mechatronics, ASME
Reviewer for the international journal of Modeling and Simulation
Reviewer for the international journal of Inverse Problems in Engineering
Reviewer for the international journal of Dynamic Systems and Controls ASME
Reviewer for the international journal of Transactions on Education, IEEE
Reviewer for the ASME IMECE 2002 - International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2002
Reviewer for the ASME IMECE 2001 - International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2001
Member of PTS Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
Member of ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member of SME Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Faculty advisor for the Mechanical Engineering Honor Society, PTS, March 2001 present