Publications

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Poozesh, P., Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Harvey, E., Yarala, R. (2017) “Large-area photogrammetry based testing of wind turbine blades,” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing86: pp. 98 – 115
  • Sabato, A., Niezrecki, C., Fortino, G. (2017) “Wireless MEMS-Based Accelerometer Sensor Boards for Structural Vibration Monitoring: A Review.,” IEEE Sensors Journal 17:2 pp. 226
  • Chen, S., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2017) “Dynamic Focused Ultrasound Radiation Force Generated by Ultrasonic Transducer – Part I: Modelling,” Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference
  • Poozesh, P., Niezrecki, C., Mao, Z., Avitabile, P. (2017) “Modal parameter estimation using blind source separation and least square complex frequency domain,” Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference
  • Asl, M.E., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2017) “Similitude Analysis of the Frequency Response Function for Scaled Structures,” Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference
  • Poozesh, P., Niezrecki, C., Mao, Z., Avitabile, P. (2017) “Using High Speed Stereo-Photogrammetry and Phased-Based Motion Magnification Techniques to Extract Operating Modal Data,” Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference
  • Poozesh, P., Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2016) “A multi-camera stereo DIC system for extracting operating mode shapes of large scale structures,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 3: pp. 225 – 238
  • Reagan, D., Sabato, A., Niezrecki, C., Yu, T., Wilson, R. (2016) “An autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle sensing system for structural health monitoring of bridges,” Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering 9804: pp. APS Dynamics, Inc.; et al.; OZ Optics, Ltd.; Polytec, Inc.; The ElectroForce Systems Group of TA Electroforce Corporation; The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) –
  • Asl, M.E., Niezrecki, C., Sherwood, J.A., Avitabile, P. (2016) “Design of scaled-down composite I-beams for dynamic characterization in subcomponent testing of a wind turbine blade,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 9: pp. 197 – 209
  • Chen, S., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2016) “Experimental mapping of the acoustic field generated by ultrasonic transducers,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 8: pp. 243 – 254
  • Azhar, F., Tite, K., Johnston, S.P., Hansen, C.J., Shina, S.G., Schiano, A.M., Willis, D.J. (2016) “Hands-on made 4 ME: Deploying, using, developing and evaluating desktop computer numerical controlled (CNC) systems in the engineering classroom,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings 2016-June:
  • Boettcher, P.A., Agar, E., Dennison, C., Kumbur, E.C. (2016) “Modeling of ion crossover in vanadium redox flow batteries: A computationally-efficient lumped parameter approach for extended cycling,” Journal of the Electrochemical Society 163:1 pp. A5244 – A5252
  • Poozesh, P., Sabino, D.D., Baqersad, J., Avitabile, P., Niezrecki, C. (2016) “Practical techniques for scaling of optically measured operating deflection shapes,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 8: pp. 1 – 17
  • Asl, M.E., Niezrecki, C., Sherwood, J.A., Avitabile, P. (2016) “Similitude analysis of composite I-beams with application to subcomponent testing of wind turbine blades,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 4: pp. 115 – 126
  • Poozesh, P., Aizawa, K., Niezrecki, C., Bagersad, M., Inalpolat, M., Heilmann, G. (2016) “Structural health monitoring of wind turbine blades using acoustic microphone array,” Structural Health Monitoring pp. 1-15
  • Regan, T., Canturk, R., Slavkovsky, E., Niezrecki, C., Inalpolat, M. (2016) “Wind Turbine Blade Damage Detection Using Various Machine Learning Algorithms,” ASME IDETC International Conference
  • EydaniAsl, M., Niezrecki, C., Sherwood, J.A., Avitabile, P. (2016) “Design of Scaled-Down Composite I-beams for Dynamic Characterization in Subcomponent Testing of a Wind Turbine Blade,” Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference
  • Chen, S., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Logan, P., Dardeno, T. (2016) “Experimental Mapping of the Acoustic Field Generated by Ultrasonic Transducers,” Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference
  • Poozesh, P., Sabino, D., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2016) “Improving mass sensitivity technique to scale operating deflection shapes,” Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference
  • Asl, M.E. (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Niezrecki, C., Sherwood, J.A., Avitabile, P. (2015) “Predicting the Vibration Response in Subcomponent Testing of Wind Turbine Blades,” Special Topics in Structural Dynamics: Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC 6: pp. 115-123
  • Asl, M., Niezrecki, C., Sherwood, J.A., Avitabile, P. (2014) “Application of structural similitude theory in subcomponent testing of wind turbine blades,” Proceedings of the American Society for Composites – 29th Technical Conference, ASC 2014; 16th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials; ASTM-D30 Meeting
  • Yu, T., Nonis, C., Niezrecki, C., Ahmed, S., Su, C., Zou, X. (2014) “Multi-modal remote sensing for the condition assessment of concrete bridges using distant imaging radar and digital image correlation. ,” Structural Congress, Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), ASCE
  • Avitabile, P., Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C. (2014) “Using digital image correlation and three dimensional point tracking in conjunction with real time operating data expansion techniques to predict full-field dynamic strain,” AIP Conference Proceedings 1600: pp. 3-22
  • Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Chen, J., Sherwood, J.A., Lundstrom, T., LeBlanc, B., Hughes, S., Desmond, M., Beattie, A., Rumsey, M., Klute, S., Pedrazzani, R., Werlink, R., Newman, J. (2014) “Inspection and Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blade-Embedded Wave Defects During Fatigue Testing,” Structural Health Monitoring 13:6 pp. 629-643
  • Wu, N., Zhang, Y., Schmit, T., Niezrecki, C., Chen, J., Wang, X. (2014) “Theoretical design of an ultra-high pressure fiber optic transducer,” ISCIE/ASME 2014 International Symposium on Flexible Automation (ISFA2014)
  • Niezrecki, C., Poozesh, P., Aizawa, K., Heilmann, G. (2014) “Wind Turbine Blade Health monitoring using Acoustic Beamforming Techniques,” 167th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America
  • Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2014) “Predicting full-field dynamic strain on a three-bladed wind turbine using three dimensional point tracking and expansion techniques,” Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering 9061:
  • Baqersad, J., Poozesh, P., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2014) “Comparison of Modal Parameters Extracted Using MIMO, SIMO, and Impact Hammer Tests on a Three-Bladed Wind Turbine,” Proceedings of the IMAC-XXXII
  • Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2014) “Effects of Boundary Conditions on the Structural Dynamics of Wind Turbine Blades. Part 1: Flapwise Modes,” Proceedings of the IMAC-XXXII
  • Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2014) “Effects of Boundary Conditions on the Structural Dynamics of Wind Turbine Blades. Part 2: Edgewise Modes,” Proceedings of the IMAC-XXXII
  • Carr, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2014) “Full Field Dynamic Strain on Wind Turbine Blade Using Digital Image Correlation Techniques and Limited Sets of Measured Data from Photogrammetric Targets,” Proceedings of the IMAC-XXXII
  • Lundstrom, T., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2013) “Appropriate Rigid Body Correction of Stereophotogrammetry Measurements Made on Rotating Systems,” Experimental Techniques
  • LeBlanc, B., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Chen, J., Sherwood, J.A. (2013) “Damage detection and full surface characterization of a wind turbine blade using three-dimensional digital image correlation,” Structural Health Monitoring 12:5-6 pp. 430-439
  • Nonis, C., Niezrecki, C., Yu, T., Ahmed, S., Sue, S., Schmidt, T. (2013) “Implementation of Digital Image Correlation for Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges,” Proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring
  • Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Chen, J., Sherwood, J., Lundstrom, T., LeBlanc, B., Hughes, S., Desmond, M., Beattie, A., Rumsey, M., Klute, S.M., Werlink, R., Newman, J. (2013) “Inspection and Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blade Embedded Defects During Fatigue Testing,” Proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring
  • Baqersad, J., Lundstrom, T., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2013) “Monitoring the Dynamics of Operating Helicopter Rotor using 3D Digital Stereophotogrammetry,” 11th International Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics
  • Javad, J., Lundstrom, T., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2013) “Measuring the dynamics of operating helicopter rotors and wind turbines using 3D digital stereophotogrammetry,” Annual Forum Proceedings – AHS International 3: pp. 2250-2256
  • Avitabile, P., Pingle, P., Carr, J., Niezrecki, C. (2013) “Alternate techniques/new approaches for identification of full field dynamic stress strain from limited sets of measured data for wind turbine applications,” Collection of Technical Papers – AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
  • Damplo, M., Niezrecki, C., Willis, D.J., Chen, J., Niemi, E.E., Agnihotra, S., Manohar, S., Desabrais, K., Charette, C. (2013) “Investigation of sensing textiles for intelligent parachute systems,” AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems (ADS) Conference 2013
  • Carr, J., Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Slattery, M. (2013) “Predicting dynamic strain on wind turbine blade using digital image correlation techniques in conjunction with analytical expansion methodologies,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 6: pp. 295-302
  • Nonis, C., Niezrecki, C., Yu, T., Ahmed, S., Su, C., Schmidt, T. (2013) “Structural health monitoring of bridges using digital image correlation,” Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering 8695:
  • Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Slattery, M. (2013) “Dynamic characterization of a free-freewind turbine blade assembly,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 6: pp. 303-312
  • Zou, X., Wu, N., Tian, Y., Niezrecki, C., Chen, J., Wang, X. (2013) “Rapid miniature fiber optic pressure sensors for blast wave measurements,” Optics and Lasers in Engineering 51:2 pp. 134-139
  • Allemang, R., De Clerck, J., Niezrecki, C., Wicks, A. (2013) “Special Topics in Structural Dynamics, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2013,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 6:
  • Zou, X., Wu, N., Tian, Y., Zhang, Y., Fitek, J., Maffeo, M., Niezrecki, C., Chen, J., Wang, X.b. (2013) “Ultrafast Fabry-Perot fiber-optic pressure sensors for multimedia blast event measurements,” Applied Optics 52:6 pp. 1248-1254
  • Lundstrom, T., Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C. (2013) “Using high-speed stereophotogrammetry to collect operating data on a Robinson R44 Helicopter,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 6: pp. 401-410
  • Wu, N., Zou, X., Tian, Y., Fitek, J., Maffeo, M., Niezrecki, C., Chen, J., Wang, X. (2012) “An ultra-fast fiber optic pressure sensor for blast event measurements,” Measurement Science and Technology23:5
  • Allemang, R., De Clerck, J., Niezrecki, C., Blough, J.R. (2012) “Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series: Preface,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 6: pp. 0-0
  • Allemang, R., De Clerck, J., Niezrecki, C., Blough, J.R. (2012) “Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series: Preface,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 5:
  • Page, C., Avitabile, P., Niezrecki, C. (2012) “Passive noise reduction using the modally enhanced dynamic absorber,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 6: pp. 637-648
  • Damplo, M., Niezrecki, C., Willis, D.J., Chen, J., Niemi, E.E., Agnihotra, S., Manohar, S., Desabrais, K., Charette, C. (2012) “Sensing of electrically conductive textiles and capacitance sensor-embedded fabrics for parachutes,” Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering 8345:
  • Favini, E., Agnihotra, S., Surwade, S.P., Niezrecki, C., Willis, D.J., Chen, J., Niemi, E., Desabrais, K., Charette, C., Manohar, S.K. (2012) “Sensing Performance of Electrically Conductive Fabrics and Suspension Lines for Parachute Systems,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 23:17 pp. 1969-1986
  • LeBlanc, B., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Sherwood, J.A., Chen, J. (2012) “Surface stitching of a wind turbine blade using digital image correlation,” Springer New York 6: pp. 277-284
  • Lundstrom, T., Baqersad, J., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P. (2012) “Using high-speed stereophotogrammetry techniques to extract shape information from wind turbine/rotor operating data,” Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series 6: pp. 269-275
  • Helfrick, M.N., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Schmidt, T. (2011) “3D digital image correlation methods for full-field vibration measurement,” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 25:3 pp. 917-927
  • Gur, M.B., Niezrecki, C. (2011) “A wavelet packet adaptive filtering algorithm for enhancing manatee vocalizations,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 129:4 pp. 2059-2067
  • LeBlanc, B., Niezrecki, C., Avitabile, P., Chen, J., Sherwood, J.A., Hughes, S. (2011) “Full-field inspection of a wind turbine blade using three-dimensional digital image correlation,” SPIE 7979: pp. The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE); American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Wu, N., Wang, W., Tian, Y., Zou, X., Maffeo, M., Niezrecki, C., Chen, J., Wang, X. (2011) “Low-cost rapid miniature optical pressure sensors for blast wave measurements,” Optics Express 19:11 pp. 10797-10804
  • Favini, E., Niezrecki, C., Manohar, S.K., Willis, D.J., Chen, J., Niemi, E., Desabrais, K., Charette, C. (2011) “Sensing Performance of Electrically Conductive Fabrics and Dielectric Electro Active Polymers for Parachutes,” 2011 SPIE Smart Structures and Materials
  • Favini, E., Niezrecki, C., Chen, J., Willis, D.J., Niemi, E., Manohar, S. (2011) “Sensing Performance of Electrically Conductive Parachute Fabrics,” AIAA-ADS
  • Wang, W., Wu, N., Tian, Y., Niezrecki, C., Wang, X. (2010) “Miniature all-silica optical fiber pressure sensor with an ultrathin uniform diaphragm,” Optics Express 18:9 pp. 9006-9014
  • Avitabile, P., Niezrecki, C., Helfrick, M., Warren, C., Pingle, P. (2010) “Noncontact measurement techniques for model correlation,” Sound and Vibration 44:1 pp. 8-13
  • Favini, E., Niezrecki, C., Chen, J., Willis, D.J., Niemi, E., Desabrais, K.J. (2010) ” Review of Smart Material Technologies for Active Parachute Applications,” 2010 SPIE Smart Structures and Materials, Proc. SPIE 7643:
  • Gur, M.B., Niezrecki, C. (2009) “A source separation approach to enhancing marine mammal vocalizations,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 126:6 pp. 3062-3070
  • Wang, W., Wu, N., Tian, Y., Wang, X., Niezrecki, C., Chen, J. (2009) “Optical pressure/acoustic sensor with precise Fabry-Perot cavity length control using angle polished fiber,” Optics Express 17:19 pp. 16613-16618
  • Unsal, M., Niezrecki, C., Crane III, C.D. (2008) “Multi-axis semi-active vibration control using magnetorheological technology,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 19:12 pp. 1463-1470
  • Gur, B.M., Niezrecki, C. (2007) “Autocorrelation based denoising of manatee vocalizations using the undecimated discrete wavelet transform,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 122:1 pp. 188-199
  • Muanke, P.B., Niezrecki, C. (2007) “Manatee position estimation by passive acoustic localization,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 121:4 pp. 2049-2059
  • Yan, Z., Niezrecki, C., Cattafesta III, L.N., Beusse, D.O. (2006) “Background noise cancellation of manatee vocalizations using an adaptive line enhancer,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America120:1 pp. 145-152
  • Phillips, R., Niezrecki, C., Beusse, D.O. (2006) “Theoretical detection ranges for acoustic based manatee avoidance technology,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 120:1 pp. 153-163
  • Yan, Z., Niezrecki, C., Beusse, D.O. (2005) “Background noise cancellation for improved acoustic detection of manatee vocalizations,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 117:6 pp. 3566-3573
  • Suhey, J.D., Kim, N.H., Niezrecki, C. (2005) “Numerical modeling and design of inflatable structures – Application to open-ocean-aquaculture cages,” Aquacultural Engineering 33:4 pp. 285-303
  • Niezrecki, C. (2005) “Reviews of Acoustical Patents,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America118:1 pp. 17-17
  • Gur, B.M., Niezrecki, C. (2005) “Wavelet based detection of manatee vocalizations,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 117:4 pp. 2492-2492
  • Phillips, R., Niezrecki, C., Beusse, D.O. (2004) “Determination of West Indian manatee vocalization levels and rate,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 115:1 pp. 422-428
  • Niezrecki, C., Schueller, J.K., Balasubramanian, K. (2004) “Piezoelectric-based fluid bulk modulus sensor,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 15:12 pp. 893-899
  • Niezrecki, C., Phillips, R., Meyer, M., Beusse, D.O. (2003) “Acoustic detection of manatee vocalizations,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 114:3 pp. 1640-1647
  • Matheny, M.S., Erickson, P.A., Niezrecki, C., Roan, V.P. (2002) “Interior and exterior noise emitted by a fuel cell transit bus,” Journal of Sound and Vibration 251:5 pp. 937-943
  • Balakrishnan, S., Niezrecki, C. (2002) “Investigation of THUNDER actuators as underwater propulsors,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 13:4 pp. 193-207
  • Niezrecki, C., Cudney, H.H. (2001) “Feasibility to control launch vehicle internal acoustics using piezoelectric actuators,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 12:9 pp. 647-660
  • Niezrecki, C., Brei, D., Balakrishnan, S., Moskalik, A. (2001) “Piezoelectric actuation: State of the art,” Shock and Vibration Digest 33:4 pp. 269-280
  • Niezrecki, C., Cudney, H.H. (2000) “Internal acoustic response of a simply-supported cylinder with single mode structural vibration,” Journal of Sound and Vibration 229:1 pp. 183-193
  • Niezrecki, C., Cudney, H.H. (1999) “Creating and verifying a research-grade simply supported cylinder with PZT actuation,” Journal of Sound and Vibration 228:5 pp. 961-975
  • Niezrecki, C., Cudney, H.H. (1997) “Structural control using analog phase-locked loops,” Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, Transactions of the ASME 119:1 pp. 104-109
  • Niezrecki, C., Cudney, H.H. (1994) “Improving the power consumption characteristics of piezoelectric actuators,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 5:4 pp. 522-529

SELECTED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • Patent – Inalpolat, M., Niezrecki, C.“A wireless acoustic sensing based method for structural health monitoring of wind turbine blades,”