Resume of Dr. John R. Wagner

 

Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina 29634-0921

Office: 212 Fluor Daniel Engineering Innovation Building
Phone: (864)656-7376
Fax: (864)656-4435
E-mail: jwagner@clemson.edu

Education:
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo

Professional Experience:
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, SC
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, SC
Senior Project Engineer, Delphi Delco Electronics Systems, IN
Adjunct Faculty Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University, Kokomo, IN
Research Assistant, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University, IN
Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, State University of NY at Buffalo
Engineering Internship, Buffalo Forge Company, Buffalo, NY

Consulting:
Dr. Wagner regularly consults for industrial companies and government agencies

Professional Activities:
Associate Editor, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (2005-2008)
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Dynamic Systems & Control Division
Chair (2004-2007), ASME DSC Automotive & Transportation Systems Technical Committee
Member, American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE)
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

Research Interests:
 Nonlinear and Intelligent Control Theory
Design of Multi-Domain Mechatronic Systems
Diagnostic and Prognostic Strategies
Applications to Automotive/Transportation and Mechatronic Systems

Publications:

Books, Monographs, and Trade Publications:

  • J. Eberth and J. Wagner, “Emerging Trends in Vehicle Thermal Management”, ACTION Magazine, Special Issue on Cooling and Heat Exchange, Mobile Air Condition Society (MACS) Worldwide, vol. 4, no. 6, pp. 14-15,28, September/October, (2004).
  • J. Wagner, ME 417/617 Mechatronic System Design - Laboratory Manual, Version 7.0, Campus Copy Shop, Clemson, SC, (January 2008).
  • J. Wagner, ME 444 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III: Laboratory Manual, V1.0, Campus Copy Shop, Clemson, SC, (August 2008).
  • J. Wagner, ME 493/693 Mechatronics and Material Handling Systems – Laboratory Manual, V1.0, on-line version, Clemson, SC, (August 2008).

 Journal Publications:

  • A. Baviskar, J. Wagner, D. Dawson, D. Braganza, and P. Setlur, “An Adjustable Steer-by-Wire Haptic Interface Tracking Controller for Ground Vehicles”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, to appear in print, (January 2009).
  • R. Sekhon, H. Bassily, and J. Wagner, “A Comparison of Two Trending Strategies for Gas Turbine System Performance Prediction”, ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, vol. 130, no. 4, pp. 041601 1-10, (July 2008).
  • C. Simoson, and J. Wagner, “Effects of Cooled EGR on a Small Displacement Diesel Engine: A Reduced-Order Dynamic Model and Experimental Study”, ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, vol. 130, no. 1, pages 011102 1-11, (March 2008).
  • M. Salah, T. Mitchell, J. Wagner, and D. Dawson, “Nonlinear Control Strategy for Advanced Vehicle Thermal Management Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 127-137, (January 2008).
  • H. Bassily, R. Sekhon, D. Butts, and J. Wagner, “A Mechatronics Educational Laboratory - Programmable Logic Controllers and Material Handling Experiments”, Journal of Mechatronics, vol. 17, no. 9, pp. 480-488, (November 2007).
  • S. Ancha, A. Baviskar, J. Wagner, and D. Dawson, “Ground Vehicle Steering Systems – Modeling, Control and Analysis of Hydraulic, Electric, and Steer-by-Wire Configurations”, International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), accepted for publication, (January 2006).
  • D. Cimba, J. Wagner, and A. Baviskar, “Investigation of Active Torsion Bar Actuator Configurations to Reduce Vehicle Body Roll”, Vehicle System Dynamics – International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility, vol. 44, no. 9, pp. 719-736, (2006).
  • P. Setlur, J. Wagner, D. Dawson, and D. Braganza, “A Trajectory Tracking Steer-by-Wire Control System for Ground Vehicles”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 76-85, (2006).
  • P. Setlur, J. Wagner, D. Dawson, and E. Marotta, “An Advanced Engine Thermal Management System: Nonlinear Control and Test”, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics , vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 210-220, (2005).
  • V. Blouin, G. Fadel, I. Haque, J. Wagner, and H. Samuels, "Continuously Variable Transmission Design for Optimum Vehicle Performance by Analytical Target Cascading", International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Design - Special Automotive Research Center Edition, vol. 11, nos. 3/4, pp. 327-348, (2004).
  • R. Conatser, S. Ganta, J. Wagner, and I. Walker, "Diagnosis of Electronic Throttle Control Systems for Drive-by-Wire Automotive Applications", Journal of Control Engineering Practice, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 23-30, (2004).
  • V. Mills and J. Wagner, "Behavioural Modeling and Analysis of Hybrid Vehicle Steering Systems", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering, vol. 217, no. 5, pp. 349-361, (2003).
  • M. Ghone, M. Schubert, and J. Wagner, "Development of a Mechatronics Laboratory -
    Eliminating Barriers to Manufacturing Instrumentation and Control", IEEE Journal on Industrial Electronics, vol. 50, no. 2, pp. 394-397, (2003).
  • J. Wagner, D. Dawson, and Z. Liu, "Nonlinear Air-to-Fuel Ratio and Engine Speed Control for Hybrid Vehicles", IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 184-195, (2003).
  • N. Jalili, J. Wagner, and M. Dadrarnia, "A Piezoelectric Driven Ratchet Actuator Mechanism with Application to Automotive Engine Valves", International Journal of Mechatronics, vol. 13, nos. 8-9, pp. 933-956, (2003).
  • P. Setlur, J. Wagner, D. Dawson, and B. Samuels, "Nonlinear Control of a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for Hybrid Vehicle Powertrains", IEEE Transactions on Control System Technology, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 101-108, (2003).
  • J. Wagner, I. Paradis, E. Marotta, and D. Dawson, "Enhanced Automotive Engine Cooling Systems - A Mechatronics Approach", International Journal of Vehicle Design, vol. 28, nos. 1/2/3, pp. 214-240, (2002).
  • Z. Liu and J. Wagner, "Nonlinear Model Reduction for Dynamic and Automotive System Descriptions", ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, vol. 124, no. 4, pp. 637-647, (2002).
  • X. Liu and J. Wagner, "Design of a Vibration Isolation Actuator for Automotive Seating Systems - Part I: Modeling and Passive Isolator Performance", International Journal of Vehicle Design, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 335-356, (2002).
  • X. Liu and J. Wagner, "Design of a Vibration Isolation Actuator for Automotive Seating Systems - Part II: Controller Design and Actuator Performance", International Journal of Vehicle Design, vol. 29, no. 4, p 357-375, (2002).
  • I. Paradis, E. E. Marotta, and J. R. Wagner, "Thermal Periodic Contact of Exhaust Valves in Spark Ignition Air Cooled Engines", AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 356-365, (2002).
  • V. Mills, B. Samuels, and J. Wagner, "Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Antilock Brake Systems Subject to Vehicle Payload Shifting", Vehicle Systems Dynamics - International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility, vol. 37, no. 4, 283-310, (2002).
  • J. Wagner and X. Liu, "An Active Vibration Isolation System for Vehicle Seats", SAE 2000 Transactions - Journal of Passenger Cars and Mechanical Systems, vol. 109, section 6, pp. 1076-1087, (2001).
  • J. Wagner, R. Brunts, K. Kaster, D. Eagan and D. Anthony, "A Vision for Automotive Electronics Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing", International Journal of Vehicle Design, vol. 22, nos. 1/2, pp. 14-28, (1999).
  • J. Wagner, J. Keane, R. Koseluk, and W. Whitlock, "Knock Detection Systems: Products, Tools, and Emerging Research", SAE 1998 Transactions - Journal of Engines, vol. 107, section 3, pp. 636-643, (1999).
  • J. Wagner and J. Keane, “A Strategy to Verify Chassis Controller Software - Dynamics, Hardware, and Automation”, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part A: Systems and Humans, vol. 27, no. 4, pp. 480-493, (1997).
  • J. Wagner, “Optimization of a Tire Traction Model for Antilock Brake System Simulations”, Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, vol. 117, no. 2, pp. 199-204, (1995).
  • K. Butler and J. Wagner, "A Strategy to Demonstrate the Compliance of Automotive Controller Software to Systems Requirements Using Simulation Technology", SAE 1994 Transactions - Journal of Engines, vol. 103, section 3, pp. 776-786, (published 1995).
  • J. Wagner, “Failure Mode Testing Tool Set for Automotive Electronic Controllers”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 43, no. 1, pp. 156-163, (1994).
  • J. Wagner and R. Shoureshi, “Nonlinear Modeling and Observer Design for Thermofluid System Diagnostics”,International Journal of Modeling and Simulation, vol. 13, no. 1,
    pp. 39-45, (1993).
  • J. Wagner and R. Shoureshi, “A Failure Isolation Strategy for Thermofluid Systems Diagnostics”, Journal of Engineering for Industry, vol. 115, no. 4, pp. 459-465, (1993).
  • J. Wagner and J. Furry, “A Real-Time Simulation Environment for the Verification of Automotive Electronic Controller Software”, International Journal of Vehicle Design, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 365-377, (1992).
  • J. Wagner and R. Shoureshi, “Failure Detection Diagnostics for Thermofluid Systems”, Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, vol. 114, no. 4, pp. 699-706, (1992).
  • J. Wagner and R. Shoureshi, “A Robust Failure Diagnostic System for Thermofluid Processes”, Automatica, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 375-381, (1992).

 Conference Proceedings:

  • P. Frick, J. Wagner, and P. Mehta, “A Hydraulic Actuated Automotive Thermal Management System – Theory and Experiment”, proceedings of the 2008 ASME Dynamics Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), Ann Arbor, MI (October 2008).
  • J. Wagner, C. Huey, and K. Knaub, “Clock Mechanism Fundamentals for Education – Modeling and Analysis”, proceedings of the 2008 ASME Dynamics Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), Ann Arbor, MI (October 2008). 
  • J. Black, J. Wagner, K. Alexander, P. Pidgeon, “Vehicle Road Runoff – Active Steering Control for Shoulder Induced Accidents”, proceedings of the 2008 American Control Conference, ThC09.5, Seattle, WA, (June 2008).
  • E. Isayere, M. Salah, D. Dawson, and J. Wagner, “Nonlinear Robust Control to Maximize Energy Capture in a Variable Speed Wind Turbine”, proceedings of the 2008 American Control Conference, WeC17.4, Seattle, WA, (June 2008).
  • M. Jensen, J. Wagner, K. Alexander, and P. Pidgeon, “A Customizable Human/Vehicle Interface for Enhanced Operator Performance”, proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Controls Division, IMECE2007-41430, Seattle, WA, (November 2007).
  • H. Bassily, and J. Wagner, “Application of Nonlinear Time Series Principles to Assess Power Generation Gas Turbine Health”, proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Controls Division, IMECE2007-41391, Seattle, WA, (November 2007).
  • R. Lusso, M. Jensen, E. Walters, J. Wagner, and K. Alexander, "Automobile Safety Child Seat Entrapment and Mechatronic Warning System", proceedings of the Fifth IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) Symposium on Advances in Automotive Control (AAC 2007), Monterey Coast, CA, (August 2007).
  • E. Iyasere, J. Black, M. Kinstle, B. Post, J. Wagner, and D. Dawson, “A Real Time Re-Configurable Steering Simulator for System Design Studies”, proceedings of the 2007 American Controls Conference, New York, NY, (July 2007).
  • M. Salah, M. McIntyre, D. Dawson, and J. Wagner, “Robust Tracking Control for a Piezoelectric Actuator”, proceedings of the 2007 American Controls Conference, New York, NY, (July 2007).
  • M. Rhoads and J. Wagner, “A User Configurable Engine Controller with Open Software Management”, SAE paper no. 2007-01-1601, (April 2007).
  • M. Salah, M. McIntyre, D. Dawson, and J. Wagner, “Time-Varying Angular Rate Sensing for a MEMS Z-Axis Gyroscope”, proceedings of the 45th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), WeIP1.7, San Diego, CA, (December 2006).
  • R. Sekhon, H. Bassily, and J. Wagner, “Real Time Prognostic Strategies with Application to Stationary Gas Turbines”, proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Controls Division, IMECE2006-14068, Chicago, IL, (November 2006).
  • P. Frick, H. Bassily, H. Watson, and J. Wagner, “A Hydraulic Fan Driven Heat Exchanger for Automotive Cooling Systems”, proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Controls Division, IMECE2006-13464, Chicago, IL, (November 2006).
  • M. Salah, M. McIntyre, D. Dawson, and J. Wagner, “Time-Varying Angular Rate Sensing for a MEMS Z-Axis Gyroscope”, proceedings of the 45 th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), WeIP1.7, San Diego, CA, (December 2006).
  • D. Noble, J. Wagner, and E. Marotta, “A Mechatronic Thermal Management System for Mobile Fuel Cells”, proceedings of the International Federation on Automatic Control (IFAC) Mechatronics 2006 Conference, Heidelberg, Germany, (September 2006).
  • H. Bassily, R. Sekhon, and J. Wagner, “Stationary Gas Turbines - A Real Time Dynamic Model with Experimental Validation”, proceedings of the 2006 American Controls Conference, paper WeC13.1, pp. 1838-1844, Minneapolis, MN, (June 2006).
  • J. Chastain, H. Smith, M. Morehead, D. Moline, and J. Wagner, “Senior Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Laboratory at Clemson University – Experiments, Learning Objectives, and Assessment”, proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, (June 2006).
  • J. Chastain and J. Wagner, “Advanced Thermal Management for Internal Combustion Engines - Valve Design, Component Testing, and Block Redesign”, SAE paper no. 2006-01-1232, (April 2006).
  • H. Bassily and J. Wagner, “A Stochastic Approach to Dynamic System Modeling with Application to Gas Turbines”, proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems & Controls Division – Identification Panel, IMECE2005-79385, Orlando, FL, (November 2005).
  • C. Simoson and J. Wagner, “Advanced Automotive Engine Thermal Management – Simplified Diesel Engine Model and Experimental Validation”, proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems & Controls Division - Automotive and Transportation Systems Technical Committee, IMECE2005-79893, Orlando, FL, (November 2005).
  • S. Ganta and J. Wagner, “A Failure Diagnostic Architecture for Distributed Drive-by-Wire Vehicle Components”, proceedings of the 2005 American Controls Conference, pp. 465-471, Portland, OR, (June 2005).
  • S. Ancha, A. Baviskar, J. Wagner, and D. Dawson, “Modeling, Analysis, and Control of a Four Wheel Steer-by-Wire System for Semi-Autonomous Ground Vehicles”, proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems & Control Division – Automotive & Transportation Systems Panel, IMECE2004-59214, Anaheim, CA, (November 2004).
  • U. Mandhata, R. Parker, J. Wagner, D. Dawson, and B. Post, "Investigation of Operator Feedback in Human-Machine Haptic Interface Steer-by-Wire Transportation Systems", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems & Control Division - Robotics Panel, IMECE2004-59213, Anaheim, CA, (November 2004).
  • J. Eberth, J. Wagner, B. Afshar, and R. Foster, “Modeling and Validation of Automotive ‘Smart’ Thermal Management System Architectures”, SAE paper no. 2004-01-0048, note: collaborative publication with Mark IV Automotive, (March 2004).
  • D. Cimba, K. Gilbert, and J. Wagner, "Active Torsion Bar Body Roll Minimization System - Design and Testing",proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, IMECE2003-41953, Washington, DC, (November 2003).
  • M. Ghone and J. Wagner, "A Multi-Disciplinary Mechatronics Laboratory", proceedings 2003 ASEE Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, (June 2003).
  • P. Setlur, J. Wagner, D. Dawson, and J. Chen, "Nonlinear Controller for Automotive Thermal Management Systems", proceedings of the 2003 American Controls Conference, vol. 6, pp. 4699-4704, Denver, CO, (June 2003).
  • J. Wagner, V. Srinivasan, E. Marotta, and D. Dawson, "Smart Thermostat and Coolant Pump Control for Engine Management Systems", SAE paper no. 2003-01-0272, (March 2003).
  • P. Setlur, D. Dawson, J. Chen, and J. Wagner, "A Nonlinear Tracking Controller for a Haptic Interface Steer-by-Wire Systems", proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, vol. 3, pp. 3112-3117, Las Vegas, NV, (December 2002).
  • J. Chen, W. Dixon, J. Wagner, and D. Dawson, "Exponential Tracking Control of a Hydraulic Proportional Directional Valve and Cylinder Via Integrator Backstepping", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, vol. 71, pp. 895-906, New Orleans, LA, (November 2002).
  • B. Samuels, J. Wagner, P. Setlur, and D. Dawson, "Power Split CVT Modeling with Spool Valve Actuation", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, vol. 71, pp. 665-674, New Orleans, LA, (November 2002).
  • V. Mills, J. Wagner, and I. Haque, "Fourier Series Neural Network Analysis of a Steer-by-Wire System", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Design Engineering Division, vol. 115, pp. 121-127, New Orleans, LA, (November 2002).
  • P. Setlur, D. Dawson, J. Wagner, and Y. Fang, "Nonlinear Tracking Controller Design for Steer-by-Wire Automotive Systems", proceedings of the American Controls Conference, vol. 1, pp. 280-285, Anchorage, AK, (May 2002).
  • J. Wagner, M. Ghone, D. Dawson, and E. Marotta, "Coolant Flow Control Strategies for Automotive Thermal Management Systems", SAE paper no. 2002-01-0713, (March 2002).
  • Z. Liu and J. Wagner, "Nonlinear Model Reduction for Automotive System Models", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, vol. 70, pp. 135-142, New York, NY, (November 2001).
  • V. Mills, J. Wagner, and D. Dawson, "Nonlinear Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Steering Systems for Hybrid Vehicles", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Design Engineering Division, vol. 112, pp. 173-180, New York, NY, (November 2001).
  • J. Wagner, E. Marotta, and I. Paradis, "Thermal Modeling of Engine Components for Temperature Prediction and Fluid Flow Regulation", SAE paper no. 2001-01-1014, (March 2001).
  • J. Wagner, D. Dawson, and Z. Liu, "Nonlinear Air-to-Fuel Ratio and Engine Speed Control for Spark Ignition Engines", proceedings of the ASME ICEME, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, vol. 69-1, pp. 633-640, Orlando, FL, (November 2000).
  • V. Mills, B. Samuels, J. Wagner, J. Smith, and R. Layton, "Modeling, Analysis, and Experimental Testing of ABS Systems with Load Shifting", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Design Engineering Division, DE-Vol. 106, pp. 85-92, Orlando, FL, (November 2000).
  • J. Wagner and X. Liu, "Nonlinear Modeling and Control of Automotive Vibration Isolation Systems", proceedings of the American Controls Conference, pp. 564-568, Chicago, (June 2000).
  • J. Wagner and X. Liu, "An Active Vibration Isolation System for Vehicle Seats", SAE paper no. 2000-01-0725, (March 2000).
  • R. Nichols, B. Ramsey, E. Marotta, and J. Wagner, "Thermal Periodic Contact of Exhaust Valves in Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines for Improved Control Performance", proceedings of the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA-2000-0878, Reno, NV, (January 2000).
  • J. Wagner and W. Cheek, "Model Development for Spark Ignition Utility Engines to Support Control Algorithm Designs", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, DSC-Vol. 67, pp. 167-177, Nashville, (November 1999).
  • J. Wagner and M. Momot, "Performance Comparison of Nonlinear and Intelligent Control Strategies on the Ball and Beam Dynamic System", proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, DSC-Vol. 67, pp. 487-501, Nashville, TN, (November 1999).
  • J. Wagner, "Evolving Industry Expectations for Engineers - The Impact of Global Manufacturing", proceedings of the ASEE conference, Session 3522, pp. 1-6, Charlotte, NC, (June 1999).
  • J. Wagner, J. Keane, R. Koseluk, and W. Whitlock, "Knock Detection Systems: Products, Tools, and Emerging Research", SAE paper no. 980522, (March 1998).
  • K. Butler and J. Wagner, "A Strategy to Demonstrate the Compliance of Automotive Controller Software to Systems Requirements Using Simulation Technology", SAE paper no. 940492, (March 1994).
  • J. Wagner, R. Mayne, and R. Chen, "Relative Performance of Formulation and
    Search Strategies in Dynamic System Optimization", proceedings of the ASME WAM, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, Chicago, IL, (December 1988).
  • J. Wagner and R. Shoureshi, "Observer Designs for Diagnostics of Nonlinear Processes and Systems", proceedings of the ASME WAM, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, WA/DSC-5, 9p, Chicago, IL, (December 1988).
  • J. Wagner and R. Shoureshi, "A Robust Failure Diagnostic Scheme for Nonlinear Thermofluid Processes", proceedings of the American Controls Conference, pp. 1877-1882, Minneapolis, MN, (June 1987).
  • J. Wagner and R. Shoureshi, "Observer Design and Failure Detection Diagnostics for
    Heat Pumps", proceedings of the ASME WAM, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, 86-WA/DSC-11, 8p, Anaheim, CA, (December 1986).

 

 

 

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