Research

Dr. Traum’s career peer reviewed scholarly output includes 12 research articles published in refereed journals, 1 pedagogical article published in a refereed journal, 19 research articles published in refereed conference proceedings, and 20 pedagogical articles published in refereed conference proceedings.

Daggers (†) denote undergraduate student co-authors at time of submission. Double daggers (‡) denote graduate student co-authors, asterisks (*) denote high school student co-authors, and double Asterisks (**) denote K-12 teacher co-authors at time of submission.

Research Published In Peer-Reviewed Journals

RJ12. M. J. Traum, F. Hadi, M. K. Akbar, “Extending ‘Assessment of Tesla Turbine Performance’ Model for Sensitivity-Focused Experimental Design,” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Volume 140, Number 3, March 2018, pp. 032005-1 to 032005-7. DOI: 10.1115/1.4037967
RJ11. J. C. Day‡, M. K. Zemler‡, M. J. Traum, S. K. S. Boetcher, “Laminar Natural Convection From Isothermal Vertical Cylinders: Revisting a Classical Subject,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Volume. 135, February 2013, pp. 022505-1 to 022505-9. DOI: 10.1115/1.4007421
RJ10. C. A. Ordonez, D. L. Weathers, M. J. Traum, “Energy Conversion During Expansion of a Solid-Particle-Entrained Gas,” Particulate Science and Technology, Volume 31, Issue 1, 2013, pp. 58-65. DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2011.647258
RJ9. A. Sharma†, S. K. S. Boetcher, W. A. Aissa, M. J. Traum, “Impact of Interstitial Mass Transport Resistance on Water Vapor Diffusion Through Fabric Layers,” ASME Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, Volume 4, Issue 4, 2012. DOI: 10.1115/1.4005733
RJ8. A. J. Farris†, M. J. Traum, “Thermal Failure Analysis of Hubs in Outdoor Wireless Mesh Networks,” Journal of the Young Investigators, Volume 23, Issue 5, May 2012, pp. 18-24.
RJ7. M. J. Traum, I. N. Kudryavtsev, M. C. Plummer, “Increasing the Efficiency of Cryogenic Automobile Power Systems Using Thermoelectric Generators,” Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 14, Number 5, 2011, pp. 47-53.
RJ6. M. J. Traum, E. L. Thomas, W. A. Peters, “Effects of Nano to Micro Pore Diameter on Water Vapor Transport Diffusivities within Porous Polycarbonate Barriers,” Nanoscale and Microscale Thermophysical Engineering, Volume 15, 2011, pp. 123-131. DOI: 10.1080/15567265.2011.575917
RJ5. M. J. Traum, “Placing Elevators in an Autogyro’s Propeller Wake Provides Low-Speed Pitch Control,” Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Volume 83, Issue 3, 2011, pp.154-159. DOI: 10.1108/00022661111131249
RJ4. M. J. Traum, P. Griffith, E. L. Thomas, W. A. Peters, “Latent Heat Fluxes Through Soft Materials With Micro-truss Architectures,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Volume 130, April 2008, pp. 042403-1 to 042403-11. DOI:10.1115/1.2818760
RJ3. E. L. Petersen, M. J. A. Rickard, M. W. Crofton, E. D. Abbey, M. J. Traum, D. M. Kalitan, “A facility for gas- and condensed-phase measurements behind shock waves,” Measurements Science and Technology, Volume 16, 2005, pp. 1716–1729. DOI:10.1088/0957-0233/16/9/003
RJ2. M. J. Traum, J. L. Smith, J. G. Brisson, J. Gerstmann, C. Hannon, “Electromagnetic Smart Valves for Cryogenic Applications,” Advances in Cryogenic Engineering, Volume 49a, 2004, pp. 428-435. DOI: 10.1063/1.1774712
RJ1. C. L. Hannon, J. Gerstmann, B. J. Krass, M. J. Traum, J. G. Brisson, and J. L. Smith, Jr., “Floating Piston Expander Development for Small-Scale Collins Type 10 K Cryocooler for Space Applications,” Advances in Cryogenic Engineering, Volume 49b, 2004, pp. 1650-1660. DOI: 10.1063/1.1774863

Pedagogical Research Published In Peer-Reviewed Journals

PJ1. M. J. Traum, F. Hadi, “A Miniaturized Circular Hydraulic Jump for Remote On-Line Fluid Mechanics Instruction,” Journal of Online Engineering Education, Vol. 10, No. 1, Article 3, June 2019.

Research Published In Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

RC19. M. J. Traum, H. L Weiss, “Tiny Tesla Turbine Analytical Performance Validation Via Dynamic Dynamometry,” Proceedings of the 2019 SUstainable PolyEnergy generation and HaRvesting (SUPEHR’19) Conference, Savona Italy, September 4-6, 2019 [80.2% Acceptance Rate].
RC18. S. Alamri†, T. Alamri†, S Almutairi†, M. K. Akbar, F. Hadi, M. J. Traum, “Evaluating Forced Versus Natural Convection for Solar Concentrating Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Systems Made from Small Up-Cycled Satellite Dishes,” IMECE2017-70839, Proceedings of the ASME 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2017), Tampa, Florida, November 3-9, 2017.
RC17. M. S. Alrabie†, F. N. Altamimi†, M. H. Altarrgemy†, F. Hadi, M. K. Akbar, M. J. Traum, “Method to Design a Hydro Tesla Turbine for Sensitivity to Varying Laminar Reynolds Number Modulated by Changing Working Fluid Viscosity,” PowerEnergy2017-3442, Proceedings of the 2017 ASME Power and Energy Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 25-30, 2017.
RC16. A. M. Messina†, R. L. Gardner†, J. W. Goljenboom, Jr.†, J. D. LaFavor†, B. M. Peterson†, M. J. Traum, “Experimental Measurement of Heat Collection Element Thermal Resistance for Concentrating Parabolic Solar Troughs,” Proceedings of the 11th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, San Jose, CA, July 14 – 17, 2013. [66.4% Acceptance Rate]
RC15. M. J. Traum, I. N. Kudryavtsev, M. C. Plummer, “Increasing the Efficiency of Cryogenic Automobile Power Systems Using Thermoelectric Generators,” Proceedings of the Conference on Physical and Technical Problems in Energetics and Their Solutions, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine, November 15 – 16, 2011, pp. 33-37.
RC14. M. J. Traum, “Harvesting Built Environments for Accessible Energy Audit Training,” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Constructed Environment, Chicago, IL, October 29-30, 2011.
RC13. C. A. Ordonez, E. D. Lessmann†, D. L. Weathers, M. J. Traum “Energy Conversion in a Solid-Particle-Entrained Gas That Expands Isothermally Through a Nozzle,” 9th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, San Diego, California, July 31 - August 2, 2011.
RC12. E. D. Lessmann†, M. J. Traum, D. L. Weathers, C. A. Ordonez “Isothermal Expansion of a Solid-Particle-Entrained Gas and Plasma-Based Energy Conversion,” 2011 Meeting of The American Physical Society, Dallas, TX, March 11 - 25, 2011.
RC11. A. Sharma†, S. K. S. Boetcher, W. A. Aissa, M. J. Traum, “Impact of Interstitial Mass Transport Resistance on Water Vapor Diffusion Through Southern Mills Defender 750 Fabric Layers,” Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 2011 8th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference, Honolulu, HI, March 13 – 17, 2011.
RC10. J. C. Day†, M. J. Traum, S. K. S. Boetcher, “Laminar Natural Convection from Isothermal Vertical Cylinders: a Revisit to a Classical Subject,” Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 2011 8th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference, Honolulu, HI, March 13 – 17, 2011.
RC9. T. A. Emran‡, R. C. Alexander*, C. T. Stallings†, M. A. DeMay†, M. J. Traum, “Method to Accurately Estimate Tesla Turbine Stall Torque for Dynamometer or Generator Load Selection,” ASME Early Career Technical Journal, Volume 10, 2010, pp. 158-164. [URL: http://districts.asme.org/DistrictF/ECTC/2010ECTC.htm].
RC8. J. E. McKeathen†, R. F. Reidy, S. K. S. Boetcher, M. J. Traum, “A Cryogenic Rankine Cycle for Space Power Generation,” AIAA Paper Number 2009-4247, Proceedings of the 41st AIAA Thermophysics Conference, San Antonio, TX, June 22 - 25, 2009.
RC7. C. M. Fallwell†, D. W. Davis†, M. J. Traum, “Solar Energy Concentration for Thermoelectric Power Generation at the Sub-Dekawatt Scale,” AIAA Paper Number 2009-4246, Proceedings of the 41st AIAA Thermophysics Conference, San Antonio, TX, June 22 - 25, 2009.
RC6. A. J. Farris†, M. J. Traum, “Evaluating Performance of Outdoor Wireless Internet Micro-Hubs,” ASEE GSW Paper Number 12-UG09, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Gulf-Southwestern Section Annual Conference – Student Technical Section, Waco, TX, March 18 – 20, 2009.
RC5. M. J. Traum, P. Griffith, E. L. Thomas, W. A. Peters, “Latent Heat Fluxes Through Nano-engineered Porous Materials,” ASME Energy Nanotechnology International Conference, Cambridge, MA, June 26 – 28, 2006.
RC4. M. J. Traum, R. G. Carter, “Pitch Control Benefits of Elevators for Autogyros in Low-Speed Forward Flight,” Proceedings of the 43rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, Jan. 10 - 13, 2005.
RC3. J. L. Smith, Jr., J. G. Brisson, M. J. Traum, C. Hannon, J. Gerstmann, “Description of a High-Efficiency Floating-Piston Expander for a Miniature Cryocooler,” ASME Paper IMECE2002-33402, Proceedings of IMECE2002, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, November 17 - 22, 2002.
RC2. C. Hannon, J. Gerstmann, M. J. Traum, J.G. Brisson, J. L. Smith Jr, “Development of A Medium-Scale Collins-Type 10 K Cryocooler,” Proceedings of the 12th International Cryocooler Conference, Cambridge, MA, June 18-20, 2002.
RC1. E. L. Petersen, R. P. Welle, M. J. Traum, E. D. Abbey, M. J. A. Rickard, “A New Shock-Tube Facility for Studying Combustion Phenomena in Mixtures Containing Condensed Species,” ASME Paper NHTC2001-20136, Proceedings of NHTC ’01, 35th National Heat Transfer Conference, Anaheim, CA, June 10-12, 2001.

Pedagogical Research Published In Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

PC20. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu**, “The Pencil-Top Fidget: Reinventing Shop (Metal Drilling and Tapping) in High School Science Classrooms,” Proceedings of the 126th Annual American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL, USA, June 16-19, 2019. [60.6% Acceptance Rate]
PC19. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu**, “ ‘It’s Nothing Like October Sky!’: Spurring 9th & 10th Graders to Think Like Engineers via Rockets Custom-Designed for Maximum Altitude,” Proceedings of the 126th Annual American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL, USA, June 16-19, 2019. [60.6% Acceptance Rate]
PC18. M. J. Traum, E. Selvi, A. Hanlon, “Evaluation of DEEP POOL on Student Learning Outcomes Attainment,” Proceedings of the 126th Annual American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL, USA, June 16-19, 2019. [60.6% Acceptance Rate]
PC17. M. J. Traum, L. M. Flewellen**, E. L. Legare**, “College-Level Multi-Step Energy Conversion Efficiency Experiments Should be Decomposed for High School Deployment,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Southeastern Section Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, USA, March 4-6, 2018.
PC16. M. J. Traum, E. Selvi, S. A. Aponte†, C.-D. R. Bayran†, D. J. Diaz Sanchez†, K. J. Lyles†, D. D. Norwood†, J. R. Pruitt†, L. J. Scroggins†, “Developing Engineering Education Products via Project Ownership Oriented Learning in an Undergraduate Mechanics of Materials Course,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Southeastern Section Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, USA, March 4-6, 2018.
PC15. M. J. Traum, M. K. Akbar, M. Habibi, F. Hadi, S. K. Hargrove, W. Y. Joe, “Introducing the TOP-DOWN-TOP Pedagogy: Systems Thinking that Inspires, Engages, & Promotes Persistence,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Southeastern Section Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, USA, March 4-6, 2018.
PC14. J. Starks†, F. R. Hendrickson†, F. Hadi, M. J. Traum, “Miniaturized Inexpensive Hands-On Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Kits for Remote On-Line Learning,” Proceedings of the 124th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH, June 25 - 28, 2017. [58.9% Acceptance Rate]
PC13. M. J. Traum, C. F. Anderson, C. M. Pastore, M. J. Leonard, “Initial Lessons from Nexus Learning for Engineering Students Achieved Via Interdisciplinary Projects for Outside Clients,” Proceedings of the Spring 2015 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, Villanova, PA, April 10-11, 2015.
PC12. P. A. Sable†, S. L. Karackattu, M. J. Traum, “First-Year Student Persistence and Retention Influenced by Early Exposure to Engineering Practitioners Co-Teaching Entry-Level Courses: A Four-Year Indirect Assessment,” Proceedings of the 121st American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, June 15-18, 2014. [54.2% Acceptance Rate]
PC11. T. R. Swanson†, J. M. Collins†, J. Frey, J. Zocher**, M. J. Traum, “Four-Way Collaboration Between a Non-Profit, University, Honor Society, and Charter School to Engineer Tropism Machines for Sustainable Space Nutrition Classroom Instruction (Work In Progress),” Proceedings of the 121st American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, June 15-18, 2014. [54.2% Acceptance Rate]
PC10. Z. Yang†, H. L. Weiss, M. J. Traum, “Gas Turbine Dynamic Dynamometry: A New Energy Engineering Laboratory Module,” Proceedings of the 2013 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Midwest Section Conference, Fargo, North Dakota, October 17-18, 2013.
PC9. M. J. Traum, D. Howell, L. Newman, “Engineering Design, Project Management, and Community Service Connected Through Servant Leadership,” Proceedings of the 120th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013. [54.9% Acceptance Rate]
PC8. M. J. Traum, V. C. Prantil, W. C. Farrow, H. L. Weiss, “Interconnecting the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Through An Integrated Multicourse Model Rocketry Project,” Proceedings of the 120th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013. [54.9% Acceptance Rate]
PC7. M. J. Traum, J. R. Anderson†, K. Pace†, “An Inexpensive Inverted Downdraft Biomass Gasifier for Experimental Energy-Thermal-Fluids Demonstrations,” Proceedings of the 120th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013. [54.9% Acceptance Rate]
PC6. M. Müller‡, M. J. Traum, “Introducing Bio- and Micro-technology into Undergraduate Fluids Courses: Investigating Friction Factor via Atomic Force Microscopy,” Proceedings of the 34th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, San Diego, CA, August 28-September 1, 2012.
PC5. S. Lombard†, M. Recsnik†, M. Reynolds†, J. Toland†, M. J. Traum, “Time-Based Bounding Values For Blower Door Infiltration Measurements In Buildings With Compromised Envelope Tightness,” Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Houston, TX, March 10-11, 2011.
PC4. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, “Early Exposure to Engineering Practice Provides Informed Choices for Students Continuing Engineering Programs,” ASEE Paper Number AC 2009-432, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, TX, June 14 – 17, 2009. [59.3% Acceptance Rate]
PC3. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, “The Researcher Incubator: Fast-tracking Undergraduate Engineering Students into Research via Just-in-Time Learning,” ASEE GSW Paper Number 09-33, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Gulf-Southwestern Section Annual Conference, Waco, TX, March 18 – 20, 2009.
PC2. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, D. Houston Jackson†, J. D. McNutt†, “Organization to Fast-Track Undergraduate Students Into Engineering Research via Just-In-Time Learning,” Proceedings of the Conference On Being an Engineer: Cognitive Underpinnings of Engineering Education, Lubbock, TX, February 1-2, 2008.
PC1. M. J. Traum, S. L. Karackattu, C. Heiden‡, “Impact of Early Exposure to Engineering Practice on Retention Rates Among Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the Conference On Being an Engineer: Cognitive Underpinnings of Engineering Education, Lubbock, TX, February 1-2, 2008.

Invited Conference Presentations and Papers

IC4. M. J. Traum, V. C. Prantil, W. C. Farrow, H. L. Weiss, “New Capabilities and Discovered Interconnectivities for a Curriculum-Integrated Multicourse Model Rocketry Project,” Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Wisconsin Space Conference, Milwaukee, WI, August 15-16, 2013.
IC3. Z. Yang†, H. L. Weiss, M. J. Traum, “Dynamic Dynamometry to Characterize Disk Turbines for Space-Based Power,” Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Wisconsin Space Conference, Milwaukee Wisconsin, August 15-16, 2013.
IC2. R. J. Fernandez†, M. J. Traum, “Nitrogen Phase Separation During Free Fall to Inform Design of Future Microgravity Cryogenic Rankine Power Cycles,” Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Wisconsin Space Conference, Milwaukee Wisconsin, August 15-16, 2013.
IC1. M. J. Traum, “Latent Heat Fluxes Through Nano-engineered Porous Materials,” Society of Physics Students 2007 New England Regional Conference, Simmons College, Boston, MA, April 13, 2007.

Highly Cited Engineering Magazine Articles

M1. M. J. Traum, “Second Life: A Virtual Universe for Real Engineering,” Design News Magazine, Vol. 62, No. 15, October 22, 2007.

Published Reports

PR1. M. J. Traum, E. L. Petersen, “Some Issues on Powdered-Aerosol Handling on the Aerospace Shock Tube Facility,” Aerospace Corporation Report TOR-2000(8565)-9, 2001.

Dissertations and Theses

DT3. M. J. Traum, “Latent heat fluxes through nano-engineered porous materials,” Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Doctorate of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Dissertation, June 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/40361
DT2. M. J. Traum, “Development of a Cold End and High-Efficiency Valves for a One-Watt 10 Kelvin Cryocooler,” Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Thesis, June 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/89921
DT1. R. G. Carter, M. J. Traum, “Autogyro Pitch Sensitivity in Low Speed Forward Flight,” University of Bristol, Master of Engineering Thesis, April 7, 2000.