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Ashland Brown

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Academic Background

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut

Registered Professional Engineer, Connecticut License # 12057

Teaching Interests

  • Design Analysis of "Green Power" Systems
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Thermal SciencesProfessional Background

Professional Background

  • Professor University of the Pacific since 1991
  • Program Director National Science Foundation 1998-1999
  • Dean, School of Engineering University of the Pacific 1991-1998
  • Dean, School of Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University 1998-1991
  • Engineering Manager, General Motors Corporation 1984-1988
  • Principal Engineer/Unit Supervisor, Ford Motor Company 1977-1984
  • Research Engineer, Eastman Kodak Company 1974-1977

Research Interests

  • Vibrational analysis of human Masseter muscles in patients with TMJ
  • Development of finite element learning modules for undergraduate engineering students
  • Finite elemental analysis of complex systems
  • Using “Myers-Briggs Personality” and “Felder-Soloman Learning Style" methods to improve undergraduate engineering education.

Recent Research Grants and Awards

Principal Investigator for a team of six investigators, National Science Foundation CCLI-Phase 1, award of $151,679.  Finite Element Method Exercises for use in Undergraduate Engineering Programs, March 2006 and supplemented Sept 2008.  Website established for distributing the Finite Element Learning Modules http://www1.pacific.edu/~abrown/ASEE.

Co-Investigator with Casimir Leknius of the Art Dugoni School of Dentistry, for a $2,000 Scholarly/Artistic Grant to investigate, using the Laser Doppler Vibrometer to Measure the Effect of Occlusal Guidance on Masticatory Muscles and Related Jaw Movement, November 2002.

Selected Publications (published 40 referred conference papers and technical reports)

Ashland O. Brown, Kristen Kaufman, Christina White, Daniel Jensen, Joseph Rencis and Kristin L. Wood, A Novel Assessment Methodology for Active Learning Modules to Equitably Enhance Engineering Education, referred paper accepted by the American Society of Engineering Education national Conference in Austin, TX, June 16, 2009.

Josh Coffman, Sachin Terdalkar, Joseph Rencis, and Ashland O. Brown, Finite Element Learning Module for Improving Knowledge of Fatigue using Commercial Software, referred paper accepted by the American Society of Engineering Education at the Middle Atlantic Section Conference in Baltimore, MD, April 2009.

Kyle Watson and Ashland O. Brown, Finite Element Analysis Tutorials for Undergraduate Heat Transfer Course, referred paper accepted by the American Society of Engineering Education at the Pacific Southwest Section Conference in San Diego, CA, March 2009.

Jiancheng Liu and Ashland O. Brown, Enhancing Machine Design and Analysis Courses through Introducing Design and Finite Element Analysis Projects, referred paper accepted by the American Society of Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Section Conference in Flagstaff, AZ, March 2008.

Ashland O. Brown, Joseph Rencis, Vladimir Labay, Paul Shimpf, Chuan-Chiang Chen and Essam Irahim, Finite Element Learning Modules for Undergraduate Engineering Topics using Commercial Software, referred paper accepted by American Society of Engineering Education National Conference, In Pittsburg, PA, June 22, 2008.

Ashland O. Brown, Casimir Leknius and Howard Chi, Poster Session, Utilizing the Laser Vibrometer in Measuring the Muscle Activity of the Masseter Muscle, Frontiers of Bioengineering American Society of Mechanical Engineering Conference in Santa Anna, CA, March 2006.

Ashland O. Brown, Undergraduate Finite Element Instruction using Commercial Finite Element Software Tutorials and Kolb Learning Cycle, referred paper accepted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Mechanical Engineering Congress, Pittsburg, PA, November 18, 2004.

Ashland O. Brown, New Initiatives in the National Science Foundation Engineering Directorate, referred paper accepted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at the Sixth Non-Destructive Engineering Topical Conference, San Antonio, TX, March 2, 2000.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • American Society of Professional Engineers
  • American Society of Engineering Educators
  • Registered Professional Engineer, State of Connecticut
  • Program Evaluator for the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) through the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Program Evaluator for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • Program Evaluator for the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSAC)

Honors

  • Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society
  • Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society
  • Sigma Xi, National Research Honor Society