Journal Articles
[51] Audrey J. Wang, Jianyu Deng, David Westbury, Austin R. J. Downey, Yi Wang, and Guiren Wang. Travel time after photobleaching velocimetry. Experiments in Fluids, 65(5), April 2024. doi:10.1007/s00348-024-03806-z
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[50] Alexander Brennan Vereen, Austin Downey, Subramani Sockalingam, and Simon Laflamme. Validation of large area capacitive sensors for impact damage assessment. Measurement Science and Technology, November 2023. doi:10.1088/1361-6501/ad0954
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[49] Seyed Mohammad Hassan Erfani, Corinne Smith, Zhenyao Wu, Elyas Asadi Shamsabadi, Farboud Khatami, Austin R.J. Downey, Jasim Imran, Erfan Goharian. Eye of Horus: A Vision-based Framework for Real-time Water Level Measurement. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 204:110725, 2023. doi: 10.5194/hess-27-4135-2023
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[48] Zhymir Thompson, Austin R.J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, Jie Wei, and Jacob Dodson. Multi-modal generative adversarial networks for synthesizing time-series structural impact responses. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 204:110725, 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110725
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[47] Jacob S. Martin, Austin R.J. Downey, Mohammed Baalousha, and Sang Hee Won. Rapid measurement of magnetic particle concentrations in wildland-urban interface fire ashes and runoff using compact NMR. IEEE Sensors Journal, pages 1-1, 2023. doi:10.1109/jsen.2023.3272882
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[46] Emmanuel A. Ogunniyi, Claire Drnek, Seong Hyeon Hong, Austin R.J. Downey, Yi Wang, Jason D. Bakos, Peter Avitabile, and Jacob Dodson. Real-time structural model updating using local eigenvalue modification procedure for applications in high-rate dynamic events. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 195:110318, jul 2023. doi:10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110318
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[45] Han Liu, Simon Laflamme, Sdiq Anwar Taher, Jong-Hyun Jeong, Jian Li, Caroline Bennett, William N Collins, David J Eisenmann, Austin Downey, Paul Ziehl, and Hongki Jo. Investigation of soft elastomeric capacitor for the monitoring of large angular motions. Materials Evaluation, 81(2):46-51, feb 2023. doi:10.32548/2023.me-04294
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[44] Emmanuel Ogunniyi, Alexander Vereen, Austin R.J. Downey, Simon Laflamme, Jian Li, Caroline R Bennett, William Collins, Hongki Jo, Alexander Henderson, and Paul Ziehl. Investigation of electrically isolated capacitive sensing skins on concrete to reduce structure/sensor capacitive coupling. Measurement Science and Technology, feb 2023. doi:10.1088/1361-6501/acbb97
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[43] Yanzhou Fu, Austin R.J. Downey, Lang Yuan, and Hung-Tien Huang. Real-time structural validation for material extrusion additive manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing, page 103409, feb 2023. doi:10.1016/j.addma.2023.103409
PDF - Under embargo
Link
BibTeX
[42] Matthew Nelson, Simon Laflamme, Chao Hu, Adriane G Moura, Jonathan Hong, Austin Downey, Peter Lander, Yang Wang, Erik Blasch, and Jacob Dodson. Generated datasets from dynamic reproduction of projectiles in ballistic environments for advanced research (DROPBEAR) testbed. IOP SciNotes, 3(4):044401, nov 2022. doi:10.1088/2633-1357/aca0d2
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[41] Corinne Smith, Austin R.J. Downey, and John McCain. An inexpensive, open-source, remote water level monitoring solution for dam safety. The Journal of Dam Safety - Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), 19(4), 2022
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[40] Jong-Hyun Jeong, Hongki Jo, Simon Laflamme, Jian Li, Austin Downey, Caroline Bennett, William Collins, Sdiq Anwar Taher, Han Liu, and Hyung-Jo Jung. Automatic control of AC bridge-based capacitive strain sensor interface for wireless structural health monitoring. Measurement, 202:111789, oct 2022. doi:10.1016/j.measurement.2022.111789
PDF - Under embargo
Link
BibTeX
[39] Matthew Nelson, Vahid Barzegar, Simon Laflamme, Chao Hu, Austin R.J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, Adam Thelen, and Jacob Dodson. Multi-step ahead state estimation with hybrid algorithm for high-rate dynamic systems. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 182:109536, jan 2023. doi:10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109536.
PDF - Under embargo
Link
BibTeX
[38] Sdiq Anwar Taher, Jian Li, Jong-Hyun Jeong, Simon Laflamme, Hongki Jo, Caroline Bennett, William N. Collins, and Austin R. J. Downey. Structural health monitoring of fatigue cracks for steel bridges with wireless large-area strain sensors. Sensors, 22(14):5076, jul 2022. doi:10.3390/s22145076.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[37] Corinne Smith, Joud Satme, Jacob Martin, Austin R.J. Downey, Nikolaos Vitzilaios, and Jasim Imran. UAV rapidly-deployable stage sensor with electro-permanent magnet docking mechanism for flood monitoring in undersampled watersheds. HardwareX, 12:e00325, oct 2022. doi:10.1016/j.ohx.2022.e00325.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[36] Hung-Tien Huang, Austin R.J. Downey, and Jason D. Bakos. Audio-based wildfire detection on embedded systems. Electronics, 11(9), 2022. doi:10.3390/electronics11091417.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[35] Han Liu, Simon Laflamme, Jian Li, Caroline R Bennett, William Collins, David Eisenmann, Austin R.J. Downey, Paul Ziehl, and Hongki Jo. Investigation of textured sensing skin for monitoring fatigue cracks on fillet welds. Measurement Science and Technology, apr 2022. doi:10.1088/1361-6501/ac6935.
PDF - Under embargo
Link
BibTeX
[34] Yanzhou Fu, Austin R.J. Downey, Lang Yuan, Tianyu Zhang, Avery Pratt, and Yunusa Balogun. Machine learning algorithms for defect detection in metal laser-based additive manufacturing: A review. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, vol. 75, 2021, p. 693--710, doi:10.1016/j.jmapro.2021.12.061.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[33] Han Liu, Simon Laflamme, Jian Li, Caroline Bennett, William N. Collins, Austin Downey, Paul Ziehl, Hongki Jo. Investigation of surface textured sensing skin for fatigue crack localization and quantification. Materials and Structures, vol. 30, no. 10, 2021, p. 105030, doi:10.1088/1361-665x/ac221a.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[32] Han Liu, Simon Laflamme, Jian Li, Caroline Bennett, William N. Collins, Austin Downey, Paul Ziehl, Hongki Jo. Soft Elastomeric Capacitor for Angular Rotation Sensing in Steel Components. Sensors, vol. 21, no. 21, 2021, p. 7017, doi:10.3390/s21217017.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[31] Sabrina Carroll, Joud Satme, Shadhan Alkharusi, Nikolaos Vitzilaios, Austin Downey, and Dimitris Rizos. Drone-Based Vibration Monitoring and Assessment of Structures. Applied Sciences, vol. 38, no. 18, 2021, p. 8560, doi:10.3390/app11188560.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[30] Yanzhou Fu, Austin Downey, Lang Yuan, Avery Pratt, and Yunusa Balogun. In situ monitoring for fused filament fabrication process: A review. Additive Manufacturing, vol. 38, 2020, p. 101749, doi:10.1016/j.addma.2020.101749.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[29] Yu Hui Lui, Meng Li, Austin Downey, Sheng Shen, Venkat Pavan Nemani, Hui Ye, Collette VanElzen, Gaurav Jain, Shan Hu, Simon Laflamme, and Chao Hu. Physics-based prognostics of implantable-grade lithium-ion battery for remaining useful life prediction. Journal of Power Sources, vol. 485, 2020, p. 229327, doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2020.229327.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[28] Vahid Barzegar, Simon Laflamme, Austin Downey, Meng Li, and Chao Hu. Numerical Evaluation of a Novel Passive Variable Friction Damper for Vibration Mitigation. Engineering Structures, vol. 220, 2020, p. 110920, doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110920.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[27] Austin Downey, Jonathan Hong, Jacob Dodson, Michael Carroll, and James Scheppegrell. Millisecond Model Updating for Structures Experiencing Unmodeled High-rate Dynamic Events. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, vol. 138, 2020, p. 106551, doi:10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.106551.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[26] Jin Yan, Austin Downey, An Chen, Simon Laflamme and Sammy Hassan. Capacitance-based Sensor With Layered Carbon-fiber Reinforced Polymer and Titania-filled Epoxy. Composite Structures, vol. 227, 2019, p. 111247, doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111247.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[25] Jonathan Hong, Jacob Dodson, Simon Laflamme, and Austin Downey. Transverse Vibration of Clamped-pinned-free Beam With Mass at Free End. Applied Sciences, vol. 9, no. 15, 2019, p. 2996, doi:10.3390/app9152996.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[24] Austin Downey, Anna Laura Pisello, Elena Fortunati, Claudia Fabiani, Francesca Luzi, Luigi Torre, Filippo Ubertini, and Simon Laflamme. Durability and Weatherability of a Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene (SEBS) Block Copolymer-based Sensing Skin for Civil Infrastructure Applications. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 293, 2019, p. 269--280, doi:10.1016/j.sna.2019.04.022.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[23] Jin Yan, Austin Downey, Alessandro Cancelli, Simon Laflamme, An Chen, Jian Li, and Filippo Ubertini. Concrete Crack Detection and Monitoring Using a Capacitive Dense Sensor Array. Sensors, vol. 19, no. 8, 2019, p. 1843, doi:10.3390/s19081843.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[22] Austin Downey, Connor Theisen, Heather Murphy, Nicholas Anastasi, and Simon Laflamme. Cam-based Passive Variable Friction Device for Structural Control. Engineering Structures, vol. 188, 2019, p. 430-439, doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.03.032.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[21] Austin Downey, Jin Yan, Eric Zellner, Karl Kraus, Iris Rivero, and Simon Laflamme. Use of Flexible Sensor to Characterize Biomechanics of Canine Skin. BMC Veterinary Research, vol. 15, no. 1, 2019, p. 40, doi:10.1186/s12917-018-1755-y.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[20] Austin Downey, Yu-Hui Lui, Chao Hu, Simon Laflamme, and Shan Hu. Physics-Based Prognostics of Lithium-Ion Battery Using Non-linear Least Squares with Dynamic Bounds. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, vol. 182, 2019, p. 1-12 doi:10.1016/j.ress.2018.09.018.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[19] Austin Downey, MohammadKazem Sadoughi, Chao Hu, and Simon Laflamme. Incipient Damage Detection for Large Area Structures Monitored with a Network of Soft Elastomeric Capacitors Using Relative Entropy. IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 18, no. 21, 2018, p. 8827--8834. doi:10.1109/jsen.2018.2868135.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[18] Austin Downey, MohammadKazem Sadoughi, Simon Laflamme, and Chao Hu. Fusion of Sensor Geometry Into Additive Strain Fields Measured With Sensing Skin. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 27, no. 7, 2018, p. 075033. doi:10.1088/1361-665X/aac4cd.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[17] MohammadKazem Sadoughi, Austin Downey, Jin Yan, Chao Hu, and Simon Laflamme. Reconstruction of Unidirectional Strain Maps via Iterative Signal Fusion for Mesoscale Structures Monitored by a Sensing Skin. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, vol. 112, 2018, p. 401-416. doi:10.1016/j.ymssp.2018.04.023.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[16] Andrea Meoni, Antonella D'Alessandro, Austin Downey, Enrique García-Macías, Marco Rallini, A. Luigi Materazzi, Luigi Torre, Simon Laflamme, Rafael Castro-Triguero, and Filippo Ubertini. An Experimental Study on Static and Dynamic Strain Sensitivity of Embeddable Smart Concrete Sensors Doped with Carbon Nanotubes for SHM of Large Structures. Measurement Science and Technology, vol. 18, no. 3, 2018, p. 831. doi:10.3390/s18030831.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[15] Austin Downey, Antonella D'Alessandro, Filippo Ubertini, and Simon Laflamme. Automated Crack Detection in Conductive Smart-concrete Structures Using a Resistor Mesh Model. Measurement Science and Technology, vol. 29, no. 3, 2018, p. 035107. doi:10.1088/1361-6501/aa9fb8.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[14] Austin Downey, Antonella D'Alessandro, Simon Laflamme and Filippo Ubertini. Smart Bricks for Strain Sensing and Crack Detection in Masonry Structures. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 27, no. 1, 2017, p. 015009. doi:10.1088/1361-665X/aa98c2
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[13] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme and Filippo Ubertini. Experimental Wind Tunnel Study of a Smart Sensing Skin for Condition Evaluation of a Wind Turbine Blade. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 26, no. 12, 2017, p. 125005. doi:10.1088/1361-665X/aa9349
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[12] Austin Downey, Antonella D'Alessandro, Micah Baquera, Enrique García-Macías, Daniel Rolfes, Filippo Ubertini, Simon Laflamme and Rafael Castro-Triguero. Damage Detection, Localization and Quantification in Conductive Smart Concrete Structures Using a Resistor Mesh Model. Engineering Structures, vol. 148, 2017, p. 924-935. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.07.022
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[11] Austin Downey, Filippo Ubertini and Simon Laflamme. Algorithm for Damage Detection in Wind Turbine Blades Using a Hybrid Dense Sensor Network With Feature Level Data Fusion. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, vol. 168, 2017, p. 288-296. doi:10.1016/j.jweia.2017.06.016
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[10] Antonella D'Alessandro, Filippo Ubertini, Enrique García-Macías, Rafael Castro-Triguero, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Andrea Meoni and Annibale Luigi Materazzi. Static and Dynamic Strain Monitoring of Reinforced Concrete Components through Embedded Carbon Nanotube Cement-Based Sensors. Shock and Vibration, vol. 2017, 2017, p. 1-11. 2017. doi:10.1155/2017/3648403
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[9] Enrique García-Macías, Austin Downey, Antonella D'Alessandro, Rafael Castro-Triguero, Simon Laflamme and Filippo Ubertini. Enhanced Lumped Circuit Model for Smart Nanocomposite Cement-based Sensors Under Dynamic Compressive Loading Conditions. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 260, 2017, p. 45-57. doi:10.1016/j.sna.2017.04.004
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[8] Austin Downey, Antonella D'Alessandro, Filippo Ubertini, Simon Laflamme and Randall Geiger. Biphasic DC Measurement Approach for Enhanced Measurement Stability and Multi-channel Sampling of Self-sensing Multi-functional Structural Materials Doped With Carbon-based Additives. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 26, no. 6, 2017, p. 065008. doi:10.1088/1361-665X/aa6b66
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[7] Austin Downey, Chao Hu, and Simon Laflamme. Optimal Sensor Placement Within a Hybrid Dense Sensor Network Using an Adaptive Genetic Algorithm With Learning Gene Pool. Structural Health Monitoring, vol. 17, no. 3, 2017, p. 450-460. doi:10.1177/1475921717702537
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[6] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme and Filippo Ubertini. Reconstruction of in-plane Strain Maps Using Hybrid Dense Sensor Network Composed of Sensing Skin. Measurement Science and Technology, vol. 27, no. 12, 2016, p. 124016. doi:10.1088/0957-0233/27/12/124016
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[5] Austin Downey, Liang Cao, Simon Laflamme, Douglas Taylor and James Ricles. High capacity variable friction damper based on band brake technology. Engineering Structures, vol. 113, 2016, p. 287-298. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.01.035
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[4] Hussam Saleem, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Matthias Kollosche and Filippo Ubertini. Investigation of Dynamic Properties of a Novel Capacitive-based Sensing Skin for Nondestructive Testing. Materials Evaluation, vol. 73, no. 10, 2015, p. 1384-1319.
PDF
PDF_print
Link
BibTeX
[3] Liang Cao, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Douglas Taylor and James Ricles. Variable Friction Device for Structural Control Based on Duo-servo Vehicle Brake, Modeling and Experimental Validation. Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 348, no. 21, 2015, p. 41-56. doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2015.03.011
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[2] Jingzhe Wu, Chunhui Song, Hussam Saleem, Austin Downey and Simon Laflamme. Network of Flexible Capacitive Strain Gauges for Reconstruction of Surface Strain. Measurement Science and Technology, vol. 26, no. 5, 2015, p. 055103. doi:10.1088/0957-0233/26/5/055103
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[1] Simon Laflamme, Filippo Ubertini, Hussam Saleem, Antonella D'Alessandro, Austin Downey, Halil Ceylan and Luigi Materazzi. Dynamic Characterization of a Soft Elastomeric Capacitor for Structural Health Monitoring. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, vol. 141, no. 8, 2014, p. 04014186. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001151
PDF
Link
BibTeX
Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings
[24] Kerry Sado, Jarrett Peskar, Jack Hannum, Sebastian Ionita, Austin Downey, and Kristen Booth. Real-time electro-thermal simulations for power electronic converters. 2024 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 2024 PDF
[23] Joud N. Satme, Yanzhou Fu, Austin R. Downey, Lang Yuan, and Daniel Kiracofe. Impact of particle packing density on the frequency response of an additively manufactured particle damper. In AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, January 2024. doi:10.2514/6.2024-0024 Link Presentation PDF BibTeX
[22] George Anthony, Jarrett Peskar, Austin R. Downey, and Kristen Booth. Extending battery life via load sharing in electric aircraft. In AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, January 2024. doi:10.2514/6.2024-2154 Link Presentation PDF BibTeX
[21] Jacob Martin, Joud Satme, and Austin R. Downey. Biased electropermanent magnetic docking design for neutral buoyancy uav deployment. In AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, January 2024. doi:10.2514/6.2024-1694 Link Presentation PDF BibTeX
[20] Puja Chowdhury, Joud N. Satme, Ryan Yount, Austin R. J. Downey, Sadik Khan, Jasim Imran, and Laura Micheli. Classifying soil saturation levels using a network of uav-deployed smart penetrometers. In ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS2023. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, September 2023. doi:10.1115/smasis2023-111009 Link Presentation PDF BibTeX
[19] Ehsan Kabir, Daniel Coble, Joud N. Satme, Austin R.J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, David Andrews, and Miaoqing Huang. Accelerating LSTM-based high-rate dynamic system models. In 2023 33rd International Conference on Field-Programmable Logic and Applications (FPL). IEEE, sep 2023. doi:10.1109/fpl60245.2023.00056 Link PDF BibTeX
[18] Jarrett Peskar, Austin R.J. Downey, Jamil Khan, and Kristen Booth. Progress towards a coupled electro-thermo battery emulator. 2023 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS). IEEE, aug 2023. doi:10.1109/ests56571.2023.10220565 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[17] Kerry Sado, Richard Hainey, Austin R.J. Downey, and Kristen Booth. Digital twin model for predicting the thermal profile of power cables for naval shipboard power systems. 2023 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS). IEEE, aug 2023. doi:10.1109/ests56571.2023.10220549 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[16] Alexander B. Vereen, Emmanuel A. Ogunniyi, Austin R.J. Downey, Erik Blasch, Jason D. Bakos, and Jacob Dodson. Optimal sampling methodologies for high-rate structural twinning. In 2023 26th International Conference on Information Fusion (FUSION). IEEE, jun 2023. doi:10.23919/fusion52260.2023.10224187 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[15] Corinne Smith and Austin R.J. Downey. Additively manufactured flexible hybrid electronic sensor for discrete fatigue crack detection. In AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, jan 2023. doi:10.2514/6.2023-2417
Link
PDF
Presentation
BibTeX
[14] Jacob Martin, Austin R.J. Downey, Mohammed Baalousha, and Sang-Hee Wong. Measurement of Magnetic Particle Concentrations in Wildfire Ash via Compact NMR. IEEE Sensors Conference, 2022. doi:10.1109/sensors52175.2022.9967041
Link
PDF
Presentation
BibTeX
[13] Corinne Smith, John McCain, Austin R.J. Downey, and Jasim Imran. An Open-Source IoT Remote Monitoring System for High-Hazard Dams. IEEE Sensors Conference, 2022. doi:10.1109/sensors52175.2022.9967232
Link
PDF
Poster
BibTeX
[12] Joud Satme, Daniel Coble, Braden Priddy, Austin R. J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, and Gurcan Comert. Progress towards data-driven high-rate structural state estimation on edge computing devices. In Volume 10: 34th Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Sound (VIB). American Society of Mechanical Engineers, aug 2022. doi:10.1115/detc2022-90118
Link
PDF
Presentation
BibTeX
[11] Jacob Martin, Austin R.J. Downey, and Sang Hee Won. Compact time domain NMR design for the determination of hydrogen content in gas turbine fuels. In Volume 1: 24th International Conference on Advanced Vehicle Technologies (AVT). American Society of Mechanical Engineers, aug 2022. doi:10.1115/detc2022-90023
Link
PDF
Presentation
BibTeX
[10] Atiyehsadat Panahi, Ehsan Kabir, Austin Downey, David Andrews, Miaoqing Huang, and Jason D. Bakos. High-rate machine learning for forecasting time-series signals. In 2022 IEEE 30th Annual International Symposium on Field-Programmable Custom Computing Machines (FCCM). IEEE, may 2022. doi:10.1109/fccm53951.2022.9786127
Link
PDF
Presentation
Presentation video
BibTeX
[9] Puja Chowdhury, Philip Conrad, Jason D. Bakos, and Austin Downey. Time series forecasting for structures subjected to nonstationary inputs. In Proceedings of the ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS 2021), pages SMASIS2020-68338. ASME, 2021. doi:10.1115/SMASIS2021-68338
PDF
Presentation
Link
BibTeX
[8] James Scheppegrell, Adriane G. Moura, Jacob Dodson, and Austin Downey. Optimization of rapid state estimation in structures subjected to high-rate boundary change. In Proceedings of the ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS 2020), pages SMASIS2020-2306. ASME, 2020. doi: 10.1115/smasis2020-2306
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[7] Seong Hyeon Hong, Claire Drnek, Austin Downey, Yi Wang, Jacob Dodson, and Jonathan Hong. Real-time model updating algorithm for structures experiencing high-rate dynamic events. In Proceedings of the ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS 2020), pages SMASIS2020-2439. ASME, 2020. doi:10.1115/smasis2020-2439
PDF
BibTeX
[6] Jin Yan, Austin Downey, Alessandro Cancelli, Simon Laflamme, and An Chen. Detection and monitoring of cracks in reinforced concrete using an elastic sensing skin. In Structures Congress 2019; Bridges, Tunnels, and Other Transportation Structures. American Society of Civil Engineers, apr 2019. doi:10.1061/9780784482230.009
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[5] Mohammakazem Sadoughi, Austin Downey, Garrett Bunge, Aditya Ranawat, Chao Hu, and Simon Laflamme. A deep learning-based approach for fault diagnosis of roller element bearings. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the PHM Society, volume 10. PHM Society, septebmer 2018. doi:10.36001/phmconf.2018.v10i1.526
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[4] Austin Downey, MohammadKazem Sadoughi, Liang Cao, Simon Laflamme, and Chao Hu. Passive variable friction damper for increased structural resilience to multi-hazard excitations. In Volume 2A: 44th Design Automation Conference. ASME, aug 2018. doi:10.1115/detc2018-85207
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[3] Srikanthan Ramesh, Iris V. Rivero, Jin Yan, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, and Eric Zellner. Solventless fabrication of biodegradable sensors for measuring soft tissue deformation. In C. Rainwater K. Barker, D. Berry, editor, Proceedings of the 2018 IISE Annual Conference, May 2018
PDF
BibTeX
[2] Mostafa Yossef, An Chen, and Austin Downey. Development of a photovoltaic integrated insulated concrete sandwich panel. volume 327, pages 29.1-29.18. American Concrete Institute, Nov 2018. doi:10.1109/eeeic.2017.7977598
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[1] Filippo Ubertini, Antonella D'Alessandro, Annibale Luigi Materazzi, Simon Laflamme, and Austin Downey. Novel nanocomposite clay brick for strain sensing in structural masonry. In 2017 IEEE International onference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2017 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC/I&CPS Europe). IEEE, jun 2017. doi:10.1109/eeeic.2017.7977598
PDF
Link
BibTeX
Conference Proceedings
[61] George Anthony, Connor Madden, Emmanuel Ogunniyi, Austin R.J. Downey, Ryan Limbaugh, Jarrett Peskar, Jingjing Bao, and Xinyu Huang. Exploratory investigation of early detection for high-c discharge-induced failure in 18650 lithium-ion batteries. In Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2024. SPIE, apr 2024 PDF Presentation BibTeX
[60] Emmanuel Ogunniyi, Han Liu, John White, Austin R.J. Downey, Simon Laflamme, Jian Li, Caroline Bennett, William Collins, Hongki Jo, and Paul Ziehl. Performance evaluation of flexible capacitive sensors on non-uniform surfaces. In Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2024. SPIE, apr 2024 PDF Presentation BibTeX
[59] Emmanuel Ogunniyi, Joud N. Satme, and Austin R.J. Downey. Online model-based structural damage detection in electronic assemblies. In Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2024. SPIE, apr 2024 PDF Presentation BibTeX
[58] Parker Huggins, Liang Cao, Austin R.J. Downey, James Ricles, and Simon Laflamme. Semi-active control of a banded rotary friction device. In CConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024 PDF Presentation BibTeX
[57] Ryan Yount, Joud N. Satme, and Austin R.J. Downey. Frequency-based damage detection using drone-deployable sensor package with edge computing. In Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer Nature Switzerland, PDF Presentation BibTeX
[56] Eleonora Maria Tronci, Austin R.J. Downey, Azin Mehrjoo, Puja Chowdhury, and Daniel Coble. Physics informed machine learning part I: Different strategies to incorporate physics into engineering problems. In Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024 PDF Presentation BibTeX
[55] Austin R.J. Downey, Eleonora Maria Tronci, Puja Chowdhury, and Daniel Coble. Physics informed machine learning part II: Applications in structural response forecasting. In Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024 PDF Presentation BibTeX
[54] Arman Razmarashooli, Yang Kang Chua, Vahid Barzegar, Han Liu, Simon Laflamme, Chao Hu, Austin R. J. Downey, and Jacob Dodson. Topological data analysis for real-time extraction of time series features. In Proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, shm2023. Destech Publications, September 2023. doi:10.12783/shm2023/36936 Link PDF BibTeX
[53] Joud Satme, Ryan N. Yount, Jason Smith, and Austin R.J. Downey. Case study for using open-source uav-deployable wireless sensor nodes for modal-based monitoring of civil infrastructure. In Proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, shm2023. Destech Publications, Inc., September 2023. doi:10.12783/shm2023/36832 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[52] Emmanuel A. Ogunniyi, Alexander B. Vereen, and Austin R. J. Downey. Microsecond model updating for 2d structural systems using the local eigenvalue modification procedure. In Proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, shm2023. Destech Publications, Inc., September 2023. doi:10.12783/shm2023/36937 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[51] Puja Chowdhury, Joud N. Satme, Malichi Flemming, Austin R. J. Downey, Mohamed Elkholy, Jasim Imran, and Mohammad S. Khan. Stand-alone geophone monitoring system for earthen levees. In Zhongqing Su, Maria Pina Limongelli, and Branko Glisic, editors, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2023. SPIE, apr 2023. doi:10.1117/12.2658552 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[50] Parker Huggins, Liang Cao, Austin Downey, and James Ricles. Research experiences for undergraduates (REU), NHERI 2023: Characterization and modeling of a semi-active rotary friction damper. 2023. doi:10.17603/DS2-WTCK-5Y96 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[49] Puja Chowdhury, Austin R. J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, Simon Laflamme, and Chao Hu. Hardware implementation of nonstationary structural dynamics forecasting. In Serife Tol, Mostafa A. Nouh, Shima Shahab, Jinkyu Yang, and Guoliang Huang, editors, Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVII. SPIE, apr 2023. doi:10.1117/12.2658036 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[48] Yanzhou Fu, Braden Priddy, Austin Downey, and Lang Yuan. Real-time splatter tracking in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. In Norbert G. Meyendorf, Ripi Singh, and Christopher Niezrecki, editors, NDE 4.0, Predictive Maintenance, Communication, and Energy Systems: The Digital Transformation of NDE. SPIE, apr 2023. doi:10.1117/12.2658544 Link PDF poster BibTeX
[47] Emmanuel A. Ogunniyi, Han Liu, Austin R. J. Downey, Simon Laflamme, Jian Li, Caroline Bennett, William Collins, Hongki Jo, and Paul Ziehl. Soft elastomeric capacitors with an extended polymer matrix for strain sensing on concrete. In Zhongqing Su, Maria Pina Limongelli, and Branko Glisic, editors, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2023. SPIE, apr 2023. doi:10.1117/12.2658568 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[46] Joud N. Satme, Daniel Coble, Hung-Tien Huang, Austin R. J. Downey, and Jason D. Bakos. Non-linear vibration signal compensation technique for UAV-deployable sensor packages with edge computing. In Zhongqing Su, Maria Pina Limongelli, and Branko Glisic, editors, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2023. SPIE, apr 2023. doi:10.1117/12.2658563 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[45] Yanzhou Fu, Satme Joud, Austin R. J. Downey, Lang Yuan, Tianyu Zhang, and Daniel Kiracofe. Investigating compressing particle damper pockets in beams manufactured by laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. In Special Topics in Structural Dynamics & Experimental Techniques, Volume 5, pages 139-144. Springer Nature Switzerland, jun 2023. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-37007-6_15 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[44] Daniel Coble, Liang Cao, Austin R. J. Downey, and James Ricles. Deep-learning-based friction modeling of dry interfaces for structural dampers. In Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series, pages 207-213. Springer Nature Switzerland, jun 2023. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-36663-5_27 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[43] Austin Downey and Jason D. Bakos. High-Rate Structural Health Monitoring: Part-II Embedded System Design, pages 105–108. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-34946-1_12 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[42] Jacob Dodson, Austin R.J. Downey, and Simon Laflamme. High-rate structural health monitoring: Part-I introduction & data. In IMAC 41, February 2023 PDF Presentation BibTeX
[41] Joud N. Satme, Ryan Yount, Jacob Vaught, Jason Smith, and Austin R. J. Downey. Modal Analysis Using a UAV-Deployable Wireless Sensor Network, pages 75–81. Springer Nature Switzerland, August 2023. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-34942-3_8 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[40] Jason Smith, Austin R. J. Downey, Ben Grisso, Alysson Mondoro, and Sourav Banerjee. Online structural model updating for ship structures considering impact and fatigue damage. In Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3, pages 161-167. Springer Nature Switzerland, jun 2023. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-37003-8_25 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[39] Zhymir Thompson, Alex Vereen, Austin Downey, Jason D. Bakos, Jacob Dodson, and Adriane G. Moura. Online Backpropagation of Recurrent Neural Network for Forecasting Nonstationary Structural Responses, pages 133–137. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-34946-1_17 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[38] Alexander B. Vereen, Emmanuel A. Ogunniyi, Austin R. J. Downey, Jacob Dodson, Adriane G. Moura, and Jason D. Bakos. Online Implementation of the Local Eigenvalue Modification Procedure for High-Rate Model Assimilation, pages 121–127. Springer Nature Switzerland, August 2023. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-34942-3_15 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[37] Daniel Coble, Joud Satme, Ehsan Kabir, Austin R.J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, David Andrews, Miaoqing Huang, Adrine Moura, and Jacob Dodson. Towards online structural state-estimation with sub-millisecond latency. 92nd Shock and Vibration Symposium, September 2022 PDF Presentation BibTeX
[36] Daniel Coble, Liang Cao, Austin Downey, and James Ricles. Research experiences for undergraduates (REU), NHERI 2022: Deep learning-based friction modeling of dry interfaces for structural dampers, Designsafe-CI, 2022. doi:10.17603/DS2-P659-3295 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[35] Emmanuel Ogunniyi, Austin R. J. Downey, and Jason Bakos. Development of a real-time solver for the local eigenvalue modification procedure. In Daniele Zonta, Zhongqing Su, and Branko Glisic, editors, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2022. SPIE, apr 2022. doi:10.1117/12.2613208 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[34] Jason Smith, Hung-Tien Huang, Austin R. J. Downey, Alysson Mondoro, Benjamin Grisso, and Sourav Banerjee. Multi-event model updating for ship structures with resource-constrained computing. In Daniele Zonta, Zhongqing Su, and Branko Glisic, editors, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2022. SPIE, apr 2022. doi:10.1117/12.2628962 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[33] Puja Chowdhury, Vahid Barzegar, Joud Satme, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Jason D. Bakos, and Chao Hu. Deterministic and low-latency time-series forecasting of nonstationary signals. In Jae-Hung Han, Shima Shahab, and Jinkyu Yang, editors, Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVI. SPIE, apr 2022. doi:10.1117/12.2629025 Link PDF Poster BibTeX
[32] Joud Satme, Corinne Smith, Austin R. J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, Nikolaos Vitzilaios, and Dimitris Rizos. Compensation technique for accurate acceleration measurements using a UAV deployable and retrievable sensor package. In Daniele Zonta, Zhongqing Su, and Branko Glisic, editors, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2022. SPIE, apr 2022. doi:10.1117/12.2612945 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[31] Alexander B. Vereen, Austin Downey, Subramani Sockalingam, and Simon Laflamme. Large area capacitive sensors for impact damage measurement. In Daniele Zonta, Zhongqing Su, and Branko Glisic, editors, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2022. SPIE, apr 2022. doi:10.1117/12.2629492 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[30] Sdiq Anwar Taher, Jian Li, Jong-Hyun Jeong, Simon Laflamme, Hongki Jo, Caroline Bennett, William Collins, Han Liu, Austin R. J. Downey, and Mona Shaheen. Longterm field monitoring of fatigue cracks for steel bridges with wireless large-area strain sensors. In Daniele Zonta, Zhongqing Su, and Branko Glisic, editors, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2022. SPIE, apr 2022. doi:10.1117/12.2613072 Link PDF BibTeX
[29] Zhymir Thompson, Austin Downey, Jason Bakos, and Jie Wei. Synthesizing Dynamic Time-series Data for Structures Under Shock Using Generative Adversarial Networks. Data Science in Engineering, Volume 10, 2022 doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-04122-8_16 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[28] James Scheppegrell, Austin Downey, Adriane G. Moura, and Jacob Dodson. Delayed comparison error minimization for frequency domain state estimation in structures subjected to high-rate boundary change. Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation; Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XV, 2021. 10.1117/12.2583331 Link PDF BibTeX
[27] Han Liu, Simon Lafamme, Jian Li, Caroline Bennett, William Collins, Austin Downey, and Hongki Joe. Experimental Validation of Textured Sensing Skin for Fatigue Crack Monitoring. Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation; Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2021, 2021. doi:10.1117/12.2582592 Link PDF BibTeX
[26] Yanzhou Fu, Austin Downey, Lang Yuan, Yunusa Balogun, and Avery Pratt. In situ structural validation of components manufactured using fused filament fabrication. SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation; Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Civil Infrastructure, and Transportation XV, 2021. doi:10.1117/12.2581600 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[25] Alexander B. Vereen, Austin Downey, Subramani Sockalingam, Paul Ziehl, Simon Laflamme, Jian Li, and Hongki Joe. Monitoring impact damage in composites with large area sensing skins. Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation; Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2021, 2021. doi:10.1117/12.2582572 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[24] Jacob Dodson, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Michael Todd, Adriane G. Moura, Yang Wang, Zhu Mao, Peter Avitabile, and Erik Blasch. High-Rate Structural Health Monitoring and Prognostics: An Overview. Data Science in Engineering, Volume 9, Proceedings of the 39th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2021, Springer International Publishing, p. 213-217, Oct 2021. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-76004-5_23 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[23] Ishrat Singh, Philip Conrad, Puja Chowdhury, Jason D. Bakos, Austin Downey. Real-time Forecasting of Vibrations with Nonstationarities. Data Science in Engineering, Volume 9, Proceedings of the 39th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2021, Springer International Publishing, p. 21-29, Oct 2021. Feb 2021. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-76004-5_4 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[22] Mitchell Stiles, Safwan Al Subaihawi, James Ricles, Liang Cao, and Austin Downey. Undergraduate Research Experience (REU), NHERI 2019: Fabrication of a Semi-Active Friction Damper. 44th Annual Natural Hazards Workshop, 2019. doi:10.17603/DS2-PT11-YN09 Link PDF Presentation Poster BibTeX
[21] Austin Downey, Jonathan Hong, Bryan Joyce, Jacob Dodson, Chao Hu, and Simon Laflamme. Methodology For Real-time State Estimation At Unobserved Locations For Structures Experiencing High-rate Dynamics. Structural Health Monitoring 2019, 2019. p. 3375-3381. doi:10.12783/shm2019/32498 Link PDF Presentation BibTeX
[20] Austin Downey, Anna Laura Pisello, Elena Fortunati, Claudia Fabiani, Francesca Luzi, Luigi Torre, Filippo Ubertini and Simon Laflamme. Durability assessment of soft elastomeric capacitor skin for SHM of wind turbine blades. Proc. SPIE 10599, Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Civil Infrastructure, and Transportation XII, vol. 10599, 2018, p. 10599-11. doi:10.1117/12.2296518 Link PDF BibTeX
[19] Austin Downey, Antonella D'Alessandro, Filippo Ubertini, and Simon Laflamme. Crack detection in RC structural components using a collaborative data fusion approach based on smart concrete and large-area sensors. Proc. SPIE 10598, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2018, vol. 10598, 2018, p. 10598-13. doi:10.1117/12.2296695 Link PDF BibTeX
[18] Andrea Meoni, Antonella D'Alessandro, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, and Filippo Ubertini. Strain monitoring in masonry structures using smart bricks. Proc. SPIE 10598, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2018, vol. 10598, 2018, p. 10598-10. doi:10.1117/12.2297526 Link PDF BibTeX
[17] Jin Yan, Xiaosong Du, Austin Downey, Alessandro Cancelli, Simon Laflamme, Leifur Leifsson, An Chen and Filippo Ubertini. Surrogate Model for Condition Assessment of Structures Using a Dense Sensor Network. Proc. SPIE 10598, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2018, vol. 10598, 2018, p. 10598-9. doi:10.1117/12.2296711 Link PDF BibTeX
[16] MohammadKazem Sadoughi, Austin Downey, Chao Hu, and Simon Laflamme. An Iterative Signal Fusion Method for Reconstruction of In-Plane Strain Maps from Strain Measurements by Hybrid Dense Sensor Networks. 2018 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Information Systems-AIAA Infotech@ Aerospace, 2018, p. 0467. doi:10.2514/6.2018-0467 Link PDF BibTeX
[15] Filippo Ubertini, Antonella D'Alessandro, Austin Downey, Enrique García-Macías, Simon Laflamme and Rafael Castro-Triguero. Recent Advances on SHM of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures Enabled by Self-Sensing Structural Materials. Proceedings of 4th International Electronic Conference on Sensors and Applications, MDPI. vol. 2, no. 3, 2017, p. 119. doi:10.3390/ecsa-4-04889 Link PDF BibTeX
[14] Austin Downey, Jin Yan, Simon Laflamme and An Chen. Dynamic Reconstruction of In-plane Strain Maps Using a Two-dimensional Sensing Skin. Structural Health Monitoring 2017, 2017. doi:10.12783/shm2017/14019 Link PDF BibTeX
[13] Antonella D'Alessandro, Filippo Ubertini, Andrea Meoni, Austin Downey and Simon Laflamme. Nanocomposite Clay Bricks for Smart Masonry Structures. 25th Annual International Conference on Composites and Nano Engineering ICCE-25, 2017. PDF BibTeX
[12] Austin Downey, Enrique García-Macías, Antonella D'Alessandro, Simon Laflamme, Rafael Castro-Triguero and Filippo Ubertini. Continuous and embedded solutions for SHM of concrete structures using changing electrical potential in self-sensing cement-based composites. Proc. SPIE 10169, Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, and Civil Infrastructure 2017, vol. 10169, 2017, p. 101691G-1. doi:10.1117/12.2261427 Link PDF BibTeX
[11] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Filippo Ubertini and Partha Sarkar. Experimental damage detection of wind turbine blade using thin film sensor array. Proc. SPIE 10168, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2017, vol. 10168, 2017, p. 1016815. doi:10.1117/12.2261531 Link PDF BibTeX
[10] Austin Downey, Filippo Ubertini and Simon Laflamme. Damage detection and localization algorithm using a dense sensor network of thin film sensors. Proc. SPIE 10168, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2017, vol. 10168, 2017, p. 1016813. doi:10.1117/12.2261408 Link PDF BibTeX
[9] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Filippo Ubertini, Heather Sauder and Partha Sarkar. Experimental Study of Thin Film Sensor Networks for Wind Turbine Blade Damage Detection. 43rd Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, vol. 1806, no. 1, 2017, p. 070002. doi:10.1063/1.4974617. Link PDF BibTeX
[8] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Filippo Ubertini, Heather Sauder, and Partha Sarkar. Damage Detection of Wind Turbine Blade using Hybrid Dense Sensor Networks. XIV Conference of the Italian Association for Wind Engineering, 2016, p. 97-98. PDF BibTeX Presentation
[7] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme and Filippo Ubertini. Distributed thin film sensor array for damage detection and localization. Proc. SPIE 9803, Distributed thin film sensor array for damage detection and localization, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2016, vol. 9803, 2016, p. 98030R. doi:10.1117/12.2219301 Link PDF BibTeX
[6] Simon Laflamme, Jeramie Vens, Daji Qiao, Austin Downey and Jian Li. Dense Network of Large Area Electronics for Fatigue Crack Detection and Localization. Structural Health Monitoring 2015, 2015. doi: 10.12783/SHM2015/376 Link PDF BibTeX
[5] Austin Downey, Liang Cao, Simon Laflamme, Douglas Taylor and James Ricles. Experimental Validation of a Large Capacity Semi-Active Friction Device. 11th International Workshop on Advanced Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology, 2015. PDF BibTeX
[4] Simon Laflamme, Austin Downey, Christopher Sheafe, Daji Qiao and Jian Li. Scalable Thin Film Sensor for Damage Detection and Localization. 11th International Workshop on Advanced Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology, 2015. PDF BibTeX
[3] Hussam Saleem, Austin Downey and Simon Laflamme. Algorithm for Decomposition of Additive Strain from Dense Network of Thin Film Sensors. Proc. 9435, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2015, vol. 9435, 2015, p. 94351N. March 27, 2015. doi:10.1117/12.2084369 Link PDF BibTeX
[2] Liang Cao, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Douglas Taylor and James Ricles. Characterization of a Variable Friction Damper on Drum Brake Technology. 6th edition of the World Conference of the International Association for Structural Control and Monitoring (IACSM), 2014. PDF BibTeX
[1] Liang Cao, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Douglas Taylor and James Ricles. A Novel Variable Friction Device for Natural Hazard Mitigation. Tenth U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 2014. PDF BibTeX
Extended Abstracts
[3] Michael Carroll, Austin Downey, Jacob Dodson, Jonathan Hong, and James Scheppegrell. Subsecond model updating for high-rate structural health monitoring. In Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 8, pages 201-206. Springer International Publishing, oct 2020. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-47717-2_19 Link PDF BibTeX[2] Jin Yan, Simon Laflamme, An Chen, Austin Downey, Xiasong Du, Leifur Leifsson, and Chao Hu. Surface sensing-based technique for nondestructive evaluation. 46th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, 2019, PDF BibTeX
[1] Austin Downey, Cyrus Vakili Rad, Alexander Vereen, Fariha Mir, Subramani Sockalingam, and Sourav Banerjee. Sensing Skin for in-service Monitoring of Woven Composite Laminates Subjected to Impact Damage. 46th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, 2019, p. 6839. PDF BibTeX Presentation
Ph.D. Dissertations
[2] Yanzhou Fu. Real-time Product Structural Validation for Fused Filament Fabrication. University of South Carolina, 2023, University of South Carolina Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
PDF presentation Presentation Video BibTeX [1] Austin Downey. Sensing skin for the structural health monitoring of mesoscale structures. Iowa State University, 2018, Iowa State University Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 16571
PDF Link BibTeX
M.S. Theses
[5] Mohamed Abdelwahab. Water Quality Monitoring and Mapping using Rapidly Deployable Sensor Nodes. University of South Carolina, 2023, University of South Carolina Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
PDF presentation Presentation Video BibTeX [4] Joud Satme. UAV-deployable sensing network for rapid structural health monitoring. University of South Carolina, 2023, University of South Carolina Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
PDF presentation Presentation Video BibTeX [3] Emmanuel A. Ogunniyi. Elastic Sensing Skin for Monitoring of Concrete Structures. University of South Carolina, 2023, University of South Carolina Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
PDF presentation Presentation Video BibTeX [2] Jason Smith. Timing Deterministic Structural Model Updating Considering Impact and Fatigue Damage. University of South Carolina, 2023, University of South Carolina Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
PDF Link BibTeX [1] Claire Rae Drnek. Local Eigenvalue Modification Procedure for Real-time Model Updating of Structures Experiencing High-rate Dynamic Events. University of South Carolina, 2020, University of South Carolina Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
PDF Link BibTeX Presentation Video
Patents
[2] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, and Randall Geiger. "Systems and methods for leading edge sensors in wind turbines". US Patent 10,724,504 20 July 2020.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
[1] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, and Douglas Taylor. "Apparatus, Method, and System for High Capacity Band Brake Type Variable Friction Damping of Movement of Structures". Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., assignee. Patent 9,896,836. 20 Feb. 2018.
PDF
Link
BibTeX
Conference Abstracts (Presentation only)
[22] Liang Cao, Faisal Nissar Malik, Safwan Al-Subaihawi, Thomas Marullo, Wendy Miao, Austin Downey, and Simon Laflamme. Real time hybrid simulation (rths) of a 2-story reinforced concrete building equipped with a self-centering base isolation system subjected to earthquake loads. NHERI Computational Symposium, February 2024[21] Ege Can Kurter, Mohammad Sadik Khan, Laura Micheli, Austin R.J. Downey, and Jasim Imran. Fragility framework of highway embankment’s slope stability under climate 2 change-induced extreme rainfall patterns. 2024 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 2024
[20] Ahad Tanim, Corinne Smith, Jasim Imran, Austin Downey, and E. Erfan Goharian. Bayesopt-swmm: Uncertainty-aware real-time urban stormwater modeling with a gaussian process-based bayesian optimization. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2023, 2023
[19] Jarrett Peskar, Kerry Sado, Austin R.J. Downey, Kristen Booth, and Jamil Khan. Battery emulator for coupled electro-thermo powertrain testing. 244th Electrochemical Society (ECS) Meeting, 2023 Presentation
[18] Puja Chowdhury, Joud Satme, Ryan Yount, Austin R.J. Downey, Mohammad Sadik Khan, and Jasim Imran. Spatial mapping of soil saturation levels using UAV deployable smart penetrometers. ASCE Geo-Institute 7th Annual Live Streaming Web Conference, 2022 Presentation, BibTeX
[17] Jarrett Peskar, Austin R.J. Downey, Jamil Khan and Kristen Booth. Development of a Coupled Electro-thermoBattery Emulator for Ground Test Platforms. NASA Aerospace Battery Workshop, November 2022 Presentation, BibTeX
[16] Jason Smith, Austin Downey, Ben Grisso, and Alysson Mondoro. Timing deterministic structural model updating considering impact and fatigue damage. 6.1 Basic Research Conference, September 2022 Presentation
[15] Liang Cao, Safwan AlSubaihawi, Thomas Marullo, James Ricles, Austin Downey, and Simon Laflamme. Real-time hybrid simulation of a novel tuned mass friction damper on a tall building for wind hazard mitigation.
[14] Joud Satme, Corinne Smith, Austin Downey, Nikolaos Vitzilaios, and Dimitris Rizos. UAV-deployable vibration sensing nodes.
[13] Yanzhou Fu, Avery Pratt, Yunusa Balogun, Lang Yuan, Austin Downey. Towards Online Structural Validation for Fused Filament Fabrication. 48th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation (QNDE), July 28, 2021. Presentation
[12] Alexander Vereen, Austin Downey, Subramani Sockalingame, Simon Laflamme. State-Based Impact Damage Quantification Using Large Area Capacitive Sensors. 48th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation (QNDE), July 28, 2021. Presentation
[11] Corinne Smith, Joud Satme, Richard Matthews, Shaheer Anjum, Daniel Gibson, Jasim Imran, Nikolaos Vitzilaios, Austin Downey. UAV-deployable Sensor Packages for the Measurement of Hydraulic Parameters. 8th International Conference on Water and Flood Management, March 31, 2021. Presentation
[10] Sabrina Carrol, Joud Satme, Shadhan Alkharusi, Nikolaos Vitzilaios, Austin Downey, and Dimitris Rizos. Drone based vibration monitoring and assessment of structures. 2021 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting - A Virtual Event, January 2021
[9] Austin Downey, Jason Smith, Alysson Mondoro, Benjamin Grisso. "Multi-Model Data Assimilation for Structures. ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS 2020), September 15, 2020. Presentation
[8] Jin Yan, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, An Chen. Model-assisted Validation of Sensor Networks. Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation Conference (QNDE) 2019, July 16, 2019.
[7] Austin Downey, Antonella D'Alessandro, Filippo Ubertini, and Simon Laflamme. Model assisted crack detection and localization in multifunctional concrete doped with MWCNTs. Engineering Mechanics Institute 2018, June 1, 2018.
[6] Austin Downey, MohammadKazem Sadoughi, Jin Yan, Simon LaFlamme, Chao Hu, and An Chen. Progress towards a sensing skin enabling self-sensing for structural components. Engineering Mechanics Institute 2018, May 31, 2018.
[5] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Filippo Ubertini, and Partha Sarkar. Experimental Wind-tunnel Study of a Sensing Skin for Damage Detection on a Wind Turbine Blade. North American Wind Energy Academy (NAWEA), September 27, 2017.
[4] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme and Filippo Ubertini. A Data-driven Approach for Damage Detection in Wind Turbine Blades using a Dense Array of Soft Elastomeric Capacitors. Engineering Mechanics Institute, June 6, 2017. Presentation
[3] Simon Laflamme, Jeramie Vens, Daji Qiao, Austin Downey, and Jian Li. Dense Network of Large Area Electronics for Fatigue Crack Detection and Localization. 10th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, September 2, 2015.
[2] Austin Downey and Simon Laflamme. Damage Detection of Wind Turbine Blades Using a Root Based Network of Thin Film Sensors. 42nd Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, July 28, 2015.
[1] Austin Downey, Hussam Saleem, and Simon Laflamme. Highly Elastic Sensing Skin for Mesosurface Strain Monitoring. Engineering Mechanics Institute, June 18, 2015.
Posters
[38] Korebami Adebajo, Austin Downey, Peskar Jarett, and Anthony George. Multi-domain modeling of an electric aircraft. Discover USC, March 2024 Poster
[37] Joseph Johnson and Austin Downey. Rain collection and environmental sensor package. Discover USC, March 2024 Poster
[36] Winford Janvrin, Austin Downey, and JAsim Imran. Flow through nuclear magnetic resonance. Discover USC, March 2024 Poster
[35] Jackie Wang, David Wamai, Jason D. Bakos, and Austin R.J. Downey. Excitation signal generation for a compact nuclear magnetic response sensor. Discover USC, March 2024 Poster
[34] Parker Huggins, Jacob Martin, Austin Downey, and Sang Hee Won. A compact TD-NMR system for the estimation of jet fuel DCN using interpretable machine learning. Discover USC, March 2024 Poster
[33] John White, Connor Madden, George Anthony, and Austin Downey. Battery expansion measured with digital image correlation. Discover USC, March 2024 Poster
[32] Nickola Simpson, Daniel Salazar, Gurcan Comert, Austin R.J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, and Negash Begashaw. Investigating structural dynamic identification using time series topological features. ADAPT in SC; the South Carolina EPSCoR Conference, March 2024 Poster
[31] Bariat Shuaib, Daniel Salazar, Gurcan Comert, Austin R.J. Downey, Jason D. Bakos, and Negash Begashaw. Utilizing change point detection for structural dynamic response classification. ADAPT in SC; the South Carolina EPSCoR Conference, March 2024 Poster
[30] Daniel Coble and Austin R.J. Downey. Online damage detection using topological data analysis. USC Summer Research Symposium, July 2023 Poster
[29] Christopher Heaps, Jasim Imran, and Austin R.J. Downey. Measuring precipitation through raindrop conductivity. USC Summer Research Symposium, July 2023 Poster
[28] David Wamai, Jackie Wang, Jason Bakos, and Austin R.J. Downey. Development of an FPGA-based signal processing system for a compact nmr measurement system part-II. USC Summer Research Symposium, July 2023 Poster
[27] Jackie Wang, David Wamai, and Austin R.J. Downey. Development of an FPGA-based signal processing system for a compact nmr measurement system part-I. USC Summer Research Symposium, July 2023 Poster
[26] Jarrett Peskar, Nicholas Liger, George Anthony, Austin R.J. Downey, and Jamil Khan. Coupled electro-thermo battery emulator. 2023 Battery Safety Workshop, June 2023 Poster
[25] George Anthony, Korebami Adebajo, Austin Downey, and Nathaniel Cooper. Power electronics testbed of evtol vehicles. 2023 Battery Safety Workshop, June 2023 Poster
[24] Yanzhou Fu, Braden Priddy, Austin R.J. Downey, and Lang Yuan. Real-time splatter tracking in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. In Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVII. SPIE, mar 2023 Poster
[23] Austin Downey. Online structural state-estimation in extreme dynamic environments. National Academy of Engineering EU-US Frontiers of Engineering Symposium (NAE EU-US FOE), October 2022 Poster
[22] Liang Cao, Safwan al Subaihawi, Thomas Marullo, James Ricles, Austin R.J. Downey, and Simon Laflamme. 3D real-time hybrid simulation studies of a tall building with novel tuned mass friction dampers for wind hazard mitigation. Natural Hazards Research Summit 2022, October 2022 Poster
[21] Daniel Coble and Austin R. J. Downey. Data-driven modeling of structures in high-rate dynamic environments. AFOSR DDIP Program Review, September 2022 Poster
[20] Alexander B. Vereen and Austin R. J. Downey. Physics-based real-time model updating for structures in high-rate dynamic environments. AFOSR DDIP Program Review, September 2022 Poster
[19] Daniel Coble, Liang Cao, Austin R. J. Downey, and James Ricles. Deep learning-based friction modeling of dry interfaces for structural dampers. NHERI Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure, July 2022 Poster
[18] Alexander Vereen, Austin R.J. Downey, Jacob Dodson, and Adriane Moura. Development of microsecond health monitoring technology. Air Force Research Lab Scholars Program, July 2022
[17] Corinne Smith, John McCain, Austin R.J. Downey, and Jasim Imran. Iot water level monitoring system for high hazard dams. UofSC Summer Research Symposium, July 2022 Poster
[16] Zachary Ziehl, Yanzhou Fu, and Austin R.J. Downey. Decision making for fused filament fabrication. UofSC Summer Research Symposium, July 2022 Poster
[15] Ryan Yount, Joud Satme, Austin R.J. Downey, and Jasim Imran. Drone deliverable vibration sensor. UofSC Summer Research Symposium, July 2022 Poster
[14] Parker Huggins, Jake Martin, Austin Downey, and Sang Hee Won. Machine learning for NMR-based fuel classification. UofSC Summer Research Symposium, July 2022 Poster
[13] Austin Downey, Lang Yuan, and Yanzhou Fu. In situ monitoring and real-time quality validation for additive manufacturing. Savannah River National Laboratory Board of Supervisors Meeting, June 2022 Poster
[12] Corinne Smith and Austin Downey. A uav rapidly-deployable stage sensor package for flood monitoring in undersampled watersheds. Discover USC, March 2022 Poster
[11] Daniel Coble and Austin Downey. High-rate machine learning for structural state estimation. Discover USC, March 2022 Poster
[10] Puja Chowdhury, Vahid Barzegar, Joud Satme, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Jason D. Bakos, and Chao Hu. Deterministic and low-latency time-series forecasting of nonstationary signals. SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation, March 2022 Poster
[9] Joud Satme and Austin Downey. Structural health monitoring using a drone delivered sensor package. Discover USC, March 2021 Poster
[8] Nicholas Peraino and Austin Downey. Identification of objects with passively sensing artificial seaweed. Discover USC, March 2021 Poster
[7] Jason Smith and Austin Downey. Multi-event model updating for ship structures. Discover USC, March 2021 Poster
[6] Michael Carroll and Austin Downey. Microsecond structural health monitoring. Air
Force Research Lab Scholars Program, July 2019
[5] Mitchell Stiles, Liang Chao, James Ricles, and Austin Downey. Fabrication of a semiactive friction damping device. Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Multi Hazard Engineering, July 2019 Poster
[4] Claire Drnek and Austin Downey. Gait analysis and person identification using humanstructure interaction. Discover USC, April 2019
[3] Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, and Filippo Ubertini. Data fusion of dense sensor networks for damage detection in wind turbine blades. North American Wind Energy 20/28Academy (NAWEA), September 2017 North American Wind Energy Academy (NAWEA), September 27, 2017. Poster
[2] Austin Downey and Simon Laflamme. Smart sensory membrane for wind turbine blades. Iowa State University Wind Energy Industry Symposium, September 2015 Poster
[1] Liang Cao, Austin Downey, Simon Laflamme, Douglas Taylor, and James Ricles. A novel variable friction device for natural hazard mitigation. Iowa State University Graduate Student Poster Competition, November 2014 Poster