Papers and Articles

Papers

In Submission/Review

• R. Striker, M. Godfrey, E.M. Swartz, E.A. Vazquez, L. Singelmann, S.S. Ng, "Deadlines for Innovation"

Journal

• M. Godfrey, D. Ewert, R. Striker, B. Braaten, "A Microstrip Transmission Line Biosensor to Measure the Interaction Between Microliter Aqueous Solutions and 1.0-17.0 GHz Radiofrequencies," Sensors, 23(11), 5193; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23115193 2023.

• Y. Zhang, R. Striker, M. Disu, E. Monono, A. Peckrul, G. Advani, B. Chen, B. Braaten, X. Sun, "Dielectric Constant-Based Grain Mass Estimation Using Radio Frequencies Sensing Technology," Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39(2): 207-214. (doi: 10.13031/aea.15121) 2023.

• R. Ge, R. Striker and B. D. Braaten, "A Study on Conformal Metasurface Influences on Passive Beam Steering," Electronics, vol. 11, no. 5, article 674, Feb. 2022.

• D. Mitra, S. Roy, R. Striker, E. Burczek, A. Aqueeb, H. Wolf, K. Sadman Kabir, S. Ye, B. D. Braaten, "Conductive Electrifi and Nonconductive NinjaFlex Filaments based Flexible Microstrip Antenna for Changing Conformal Surface Applications." Electronics: Special Issue on Innovative Antenna Technologies and Applications, vol. 10, No. 7, article 821, Mar. 2021.

• W. A. Awan, N. Hussain, S. A. Naqvi, A. Iqbal, R. Striker, D. Mitra and B. D. Braaten, "A Miniaturized Wideband and Multi-band On-Demand Reconfigurable Antenna for Compact and Portable Devices," International Journal of Electronics and Communications. 2020.

Conference

• CP Obeng, V Tsui, M Mahmoud, S Sandhu, R Striker, E Alvarez, "Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness in Medical IoT through Gamification with a Card Game Approach," 2024 Cyber Awareness and Research Symposium (CARS), 1-5. 2024.

• C. P. Obeng, B. Hu, M. Mahmoud, M. Wyganowska, J. Kupitz. E. Alvarez Vazquez; R. Striker, "Manual and Electronic Toothbrushing Detection Using Wearable Technology," 2024 IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology (eIT), Eau Claire, WI, USA, pp. 191-193, doi: 10.1109/eIT60633.2024.10609934. 2024.

• A. Tubbs, P. Beduhn, R. Striker, E. Alvarez Vazquez, D. Ewert, "Work in Progress: Bridging Theory and Practice: Innovation-Based Learning and NSF I-Corps in Modern Engineering Education." ASEE Annual Conference, DOI: 10.18260/1-2--48379, 2024.

• M. Terry, E. Alvarez Vazquez, D. Ewert, R. Striker, "Bridging the Great Divide: A Strategy for How Online Graduate Students Can Participate and Enhance the Education of Undergraduate Students." ASEE Annual Conference, DOI: 10.18260/1-2--48417, 2024.

• I. Heizelman, N. Bittner, E. Alvarez Vazquez, D. Ewert, R. Striker, "Empowering Engineering Students: Blockchain Learning Tokens for Assessing ABET Student Outcomes and Enhancing Quality Control in Innovation-Based Education." ASEE Annual Conference, DOI: 10.18260/1-2--47245, 2024.

• E. Alvarez, D. Ewert, R. Striker, P. Tavakolian, “Innovation-Based Learning in Graduate and Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Education,” presented at the 2023 Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, US, Oct. 2023.

• D. Mitra, R. Striker, T. Nusrat, V. Gadhamshetty, B. Braaten, S. Roy, "On the Prospects of Stereolithography Method for 3D Printing of Future Microwave Devices with Low-Dk," 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (APS/URSI), Portland, OR, July 23-28, 2023. doi: 10.1109/USNC-URSI52151.2023.10238087.

• A. Govindankutty, A. Rudie, S. Kroll, J. Cleveland, B. Braaten, M. Allen, J. Allen, R. Striker, D. Ewert, "On the Methodology of Modeling a Parallel Plate Capacitor using the Partial Element Equivalent Circuit (PEEC) Technique," 2023 IEEE Research and Applications of Photonics in Defense Conference (RAPID), 2023. doi: 10.1109/RAPID54473.2023.10264711.

• E. Alvarez, R. Striker, D. Ewert. "Implementing Tokens for Personalized Learning in a Biomedical Engineering Program: Lessons Learned and Future Considerations." EDULEARN23 Proceedings. IATED, 2023. doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2023.2150.

• H. Wolf, R. Striker, J. Cleveland, A. Gieser, B.D. Braaten, A. Enochson, D.L. Ewert, D. Mitra, J. Allen, M. Allen, S. Vitola, "Modeling the Self-Capacitance of Individual Plates in a Multi-Conductor System using PEEC," 2022 IEEE Research and Applications of Photonics in Defense Conference (RAPID), 2022, pp. 1-2, doi: 10.1109/RAPID54472.2022.9911609.

• A. Gieser, S. Vitola, A. Enochson, H. Wolf, R. Striker, J. Cleveland, B.D. Braaten, "Neuronal Modeling Tool Using DynaSim," 2022 IEEE Research and Applications of Photonics in Defense Conference (RAPID), 2022, pp. 1-2, doi: 10.1109/RAPID54472.2022.9911596.

• H. Wolf, R. Striker, B.D. Braaten, "On the Effect of Scaling an Array of Complementary Split Ring Resonators (CSRRs) in the Ground Plane of a Single Microstrip Patch Antenna," 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (APS/URSI), Denver, CO, July 10-15, 2022.

• H. Wolf, D. Mitra, R. Striker, J. Cleveland and B. D. Braaten, "On the Coupling Between a Transmission Line Additively Manufactured with Electrifi Filament and a Copper Stepped Impedance Filter in the S-Band." 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (APS/URSI). 2021.

• R. Ge, R. Striker, B.D. Braaten, "On Changing the Phase of the Radiated Field from a Microstrip Patch Antenna Using a 3D-printed Conformal Metasurface." 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (APS/URSI). 2021.

• L. Singelmann, R. Striker, E.A. Vazquez, E. Swartz, M. Pearson, S.S. Ng, "Creation of a Framework that Integrates Technical Innovation and Learning in Engineering," 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). 2021.

• E.M. Swartz, R. Striker, L. Singelmann, E.A. Vazquez, M. Pearson, S.S. Ng, "Innovating Assessment: Using Innovative Impact as a Metric to Evaluate Student Outcomes in an Innovation-Based Learning Course," 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference. 2021.

• E.A. Vazquez, R. Striker, L. Singelmann, M. Pearson, E.M. Swartz, S.S. Ng, D.L. Ewert, "The MOOCIBL platform: a custom-made software solution to track the innovation process with blockchain learning tokens," 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference. 2021.

• S.S. Ng, R. Striker, E.A. Vazquez, E.M. Swartz, L. Singelmann, M. Pearson, G.S. Ng, "Providing an Enriching Learning Experience for Underresourced Academic Programs Through MOOCIBL," 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference. 2021.

• E.M. Swartz, L. Singelmann, R. Striker, M. Pearson, E.A. Vazquez, S.S. Ng, "Work in Progress: Development of a Simplistic Agent-Based Model to Simulate Team Progress within an Innovation-Based Learning Course," 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference. 2021.

• M. Pearson, R. Striker, E.M. Swartz, E.A. Vazquez, L. Singelmann, S.S. Ng, "Innovation-based Learning: A New Way to Educate Innovation," 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference. 2021.

• R. Striker, M. Pearson, E.M. Swartz, E.A. Vazquez, L. Singelmann, S.S. Ng, "Anonymous Online Peer Review for Innovation-Based Learning," 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference. 2021.

• H. Wolf, D. Mitra, R. Striker, and B. D. Braaten, "On the Equivalent Circuit Model of a 3D-Printed Conductive Electrifi Transmission Line on a Flexible NinjaFlex Substrate," 2021 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA, May 13-15, 2021.

• M. Pearson, D. Ewert, R. Striker, B. Braaten, "Development of a RF Biosensor to Detect Changes in Scattering Parameters of Aqueous Materials During Radio Frequency Wave Exposure." 2021 Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium. April 9-11, 2021.

• D. Mitra, R. Striker, J. Cleveland, BD Braaten, K. Kabir, A. Aqueeb, E. Burczek, S. Roy, S. Ye, "A 3D Printed Microstrip Patch Antenna using Electrifi Filament for In-Space Manufacturing." 2021 virtual USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting (NRSM). 2021.

• R. Striker, D. Mitra, BD Braaten, "Permittivity of 3D Printed NinjaFlex Filament for use in Conformal Antenna Designs up to 20 GHz" 2020 IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology (EIT). 2020.

• R. Striker, D. Mitra, BD Braaten, KS Kabir, S. Roy, "On the Manufacturing Process of a Single-Step Fully 3D Printed Conformal Patch Antenna." 2020 IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology (EIT). 2020.

• L. Singelmann, E. Alvarez, E. Swartz, R. Striker, M. Pearson, D. Ewert, "Innovators, learners, and surveyors: Clustering students in an innovation-based learning course." 2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). 2020.

• L. Singelmann, E. Alvarez, E. Swartz, R. Striker, M. Pearson, D. Ewert, "Predicting and Understanding Success in an Innovation-Based Learning Course," Educational Data Mining 2020 Conference. 2020.

• R. Striker, E. Alvarez Vazquez, M. Pearson, L. Singelmann, E. Swartz. "A Scalable Approach to Student Team Formation for Innovation-based Learning." 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2020 Montreal Quebec, Canada. 2020.

• M. Pearson, L. Singelmann, R. Striker, E. Alvarez Vazquez, E. Swartz. "Benefits of Long-distance Collaboration in Higher Education Institutions to Train Students in Innovation Practices." 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2020 Montreal Quebec, Canada. 2020.

• E. Alvarez Vazquez, M. Cortes-Mendez, R. Striker, L. Singelmann, M. Pearson, E. Swartz. "Lessons Learned Using Slack in Engineering Education: An Innovation-based Learning Approach." 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2020 Montreal Quebec, Canada. 2020.

• E. Swartz, M. Pearson, L. Singelmann, R. Striker, E. Alvarez Vazquez. "Innovation-based Learning: Enhancing Innovative Problem Solving and Higher-order Thinking in Education Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration." 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2020 Montreal Quebec, Canada. 2020.

• L. Singelmann, E. Alvarez Vazquez, E. Swartz, M. Pearson, R. Striker. "Student-developed Learning Objectives: A Form of Assessment to Enable Professional Growth." 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2020 Montreal Quebec, Canada. 2020.

• D. Mitra, R. Striker, J. Cleveland, J. Lewis, B. D. Braaten, K. S. Kabir, S. Roy and S. Ye, "A Fully 3D-Printed Conformal Patch Antenna using Fused Filament Fabrication Method," accepted for presentation at the 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, Jul. 5 - 10, 2020 Montreal Quebec, Canada. 2020.

• D. Mitra, K. S. Kamir, J. Cleveland, R. Striker, B. D. Braaten, S. Ye and S. Roy, "On the Crosstalks between a Pair of Transmission Lines in the Presence of a 3D Printed Electrifi Trace," 2020 International Applied Computational Electromanetics Society Symposium, Mar. 22-26, 2020, Monterey CA, USA. 2020.

• R. Striker, M. Pearson, E. Swartz, L. Singelmann, E. Alvarez Vazquez, "21st Century Syllabus: Aggregating Electronic Resources for Innovation Based Learning." IEEE LWMOOCS VI, Learning with MOOCS 2019. 2019.

• E. Alvarez Vazquez, M. Pearson, L. Singelmann, R. Striker, E. Swartz, "Funding Opportunity Announcements as a Catalyst of Students’ Projects in MOOC Environments." IEEE LWMOOCS VI, Learning with MOOCS 2019. 2019.

• M. Pearson, E. Swartz, E. Alvarez Vasquez, R. Striker, L. Singelmann, "Driving Change Using MOOCs in a Blended and Online Learning Environment." IEEE LWMOOCS VI, Learning with MOOCS 2019. 2019.

• L. Singelmann, E. Swartz, M. Pearson, R. Striker, E. Alvarez Vazquez, "Design and Development of a Machine Learning Tool for an Innovation-Based Learning MOOC." IEEE LWMOOCS VI, Learning with MOOCS 2019. 2019.

• E. Swartz, M. Pearson, R. Striker, L. Singelmann, E. Alvarez Vazquez, "Innovation-Based Learning on a Massive Scale." IEEE LWMOOCS VI, Learning with MOOCS 2019. 2019.

• D. Mitra, R. Striker, B.D. Braaten, K.S. Kabir, A. Aqueeb, S. Roy, "A Comparative Analysis between Two Additively Manufactured Microstrip Transmission Lines using Fused Filament Fabrication Method for Radio Frequency Applications." 2019 IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology (EIT). 2019.

• D. Mitra, R. Striker, B.D. Braaten, A. Aqueeb,K.S. Kabir, S. Roy, "On the Design of An Improved Model of Additively Manufactured Microstrip Transmission Lines for Radio Frequency Applications." 2019 IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology (EIT). 2019.

• S.M. Asif, A. Iftikhar, U. Farooq, J. Hansen, R. Striker, B.D. Braaten, D. L. Ewert, K. Maile, "An Experimental Procedure and Initial Results of RF Propagation in Human Subjects." 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting. 2019.

• R. Ge, R. Striker, B.D. Braaten, "On the use of Printed Complementary Split Ring Resonators for Dual-Band Applications." 2019 International Workshop on Antenna Technology (iWAT). 2019.

• R. Hasan, M. Schroeder, J. Nodland, R. Striker, A. Vetter, S.M. Horne, J. Droel, B.D. Brooks, B.M. Prüẞ, D.L. Ewert, A.E. Brooks, "Development of a Microfluidic System to Deliver Vancomycin to a Mature Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm." Biomed. Sci. Instrum. 2017, 53.

• R. Striker, A. Vetter, C. Weberg, S. Staab, B. Kaste, M. Schroeder, R. Hasan, J. Nodland, A.E. Brooks, B.D. Brooks, D.L. Ewert, "Modular Real-Time Spectroscopy Instrument." Biomed. Sci. Instrum. 2017, 53.

• R. Striker, B. Kaste, J. Hansen, A. Taylor, D.L. Ewert, "Pyramidal Absorbers in Close-Proximity to Test Subjects." Biomed. Sci. Instrum. 2016, 52.

Posters

• R. Striker, A. Vetter, C. Weberg, S. Staab, D. Jedynak, B. Kaste, M. Schroeder, R. Hasan, J. Nodland, A.E. Brooks, B.D. Brooks, D.L. Ewert, "Modular Real-Time Spectroscopy Instrument." RMBS. 2017.

• M.B. Qureshi, R. Striker, S. Roy, B.D. Braaten, "Modeling and 3D Printing of Enclosure for Flat Earth System." IEEE-RRV ECE Conference. 2017.

• R. Striker, B. Qureshi, S. Roy, B.D. Braaten, "Mobile Radar System for Search and Rescue." IEEE-RRV ECE Conference. 2017.

• A.T. Pullan, J.E. Pullan, V.B. Taylor, R. Striker, M. Pearson, A.E. Brooks, D.L. Ewert, H. Boswell, "Radio Frequency Energy as a Drug Delivery System." RMBS. 2016.

Articles

• R. Striker, Home Health Care Presents Design Challenges. Medical Design Technology Magazine. July 2, 2013.