Conference Papers:

*Faculty supported by CARR

**Investigator supported by CARR

^Student supported by CARR

I. Emilio Alvarez II, S.K. Aghara, Time Dependent Neutron Fluence Measurements at UT-NETL PGAA Facility, ANS Winter Meeting, Washington , DC , November 14-18, 2004, Vol 91, Pg 815-816

II. S. K. Aghara and J. L. Christian, Jr. Suitability of Raw Martian Soil For Reactor Radiation Shielding, IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana , March 5-12 2005 , Submitted August 2004.

III. S. Aghara, P. B. Saganti, and M. F. Moyers, Monte Carlo Transport of Primary and Secondary Radiation through Multi Layer Space Suits, Monte Carlo Tropical Meeting 2005, Chattanooga, TN, April 17-21 2005, accepted for presentation.

IV. P. B. Saganti, S. Agahara, and M. F. Moyers, Model Calculations and Visualization of the Radiation Transport through Space Suits, Monte Carlo Tropical Meeting 2005, Chattanooga, TN, April 17-21 2005, accepted for presentation.

1. M. X. Pulikkathara^, M. Shofner, R. Wilkins*, J. Vera, E. Barrera, F. Rodriguez-Macias, R. Vaidyanathan, C. Green and C. Condon, “Fluorinated Single Wall Nanotube/Polyethylene Composites for Multifunctional Radiation Protection”, Material Research Society Symposium Proceedings, Vol. 740, 365 (2003).
2. M. X. Pulikkathara^, R. Wilkins*, M. Shofner and E. V. Barrera, “Ionization and Displacement Radiation Effects on the Electrical Resistivity of Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Papers”, in preparation for submission.
3. G. D. Badhwar, H. Huff**, R. Wilkins* and S. Thibeault, “Comparison of Graphite, Aluminum and TransHab Shielding Material Characteristics in a High-Energy Neutron Field”, Radiation Measurements, Vol. 35, 545 (2002).
4. B. Gersey**, R. Wilkins*, H. Huff**, R. Dwivedi**, D. Woods^ and R. Singleterry, Jr., “Neutron Dosimetry Using Tissue Equivalent and Silicon Equivalent Proportional Counters for Eight High-Energy Neutron Spectra”, 14th Space Radiation Health Investigator’s Workshop, April 27-30, 2003, League City, Texas, pp 73-75.
5. V. Calvin^, C. Polk^, J. Zhou*, R. Wilkins*, and Y. Zhong, “Initial study of effects of space radiation on LTM45 composite material”, 48th International Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, pp 2385 – 2393, Long Beach, CA, May 11-15, 2003.
6. V. Calvin^, C. Polk^, R. Wilkins, B. Gersey**, Y. Zhong, K. Kirby*, and J. Zhou*, “Study on regolith material for structural and space radiation shielding applications”, (as first author), 34th International SAMPE Technical Conference, pp. 358-364, Baltimore, MD, November 4-7, 2002.
7. K. Kirby*, “Establishing and Managing Multi-Disciplinary Research and Engineering at Small Universities”, 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition proceedings; Session 1342, Nashville, TN, June 2003.
8. K. Kirby*, “Innovations in Pre-College Outreach: Scouts Explorer Posts”, 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition proceedings; Session 2440, Nashville, TN, June 2003.
9. K. Kirby*, “Enhancing Teacher and Student Performance in Mathematics”, 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition proceedings; Session 1775, Nashville, TN, June 2003.
10. K. Kirby*, “SMET Enhancement Program (Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Enhancement Program)”, 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition proceedings; Session 2490, Nashville, TN, June 2003.
11. K. Kirby*, “Mathematics Reform for SMET Gate-Keeper Courses,” 12th Annual EQM/MSE Network Conference proceedings, “Together We Can Make It Work”, Washington, D.C., February 14-15, 2003
12. J. Zhou*, J. Moore^, H. Huff**, S. Shojah-Ardalan*, R. Wilkins*, T. N. Fogarty*, Y. Zhong*, “Space Radiation Shielding Effectiveness and Radiation Effects on Properties on Polyimide Bonded Martian Regolith” (ready for submission to Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites), 2003.
13. J. Zhou*, J. Moore^, H. Huff**, S. Shojah-Ardalan*, R. Wilkins*, T. N. Fogarty*, Y. Zhong*, “Study of Regolith Material for Structural and Space Radiation Shielding Applications”, 34th International Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Technical Conference, November 2002, pp. 358-364.
14. K. K. Allums, B. Luo, R. Mehandru, B. P. Gila, R. Dwivedi**, T. N. Fogarty*, R. Wilkins*, C. R. Abernathy, F. Ren, S. J. Pearton, “Proton Irradiation Effects on Scandium Oxide/Gallium Nitride MOS Diodes”, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, Vol. 693, 713 (2001). (K .K. Allums, former CARR undergraduate student).
15. J. Moore^, J. Zhou*, H. Huff**, R. Wilkins*, “Effect of Neutron Exposure on Structural Properties of Regolith Composites”, submitted to the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society and the Society of Plastics Engineers Polymers Analysis Division Polymer Materials Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 4-8, 2001.
16. J. Moore^, J. Zhou*, H. Huff**, R. Wilkins*, “Variations of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Regolith Composites Due to Proton Exposure”, submitted to The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society and the Society of Plastics Engineers Polymers Analysis Division Polymer Materials Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 4-8, 2001.
17. M.-H. Kim, et. al., “Fabrication and Testing of Habitat Components Using In-Situ Materials for Martian Exploration”, submitted to the 2001 Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Technical Conference, Long Beach, CA, May 2001.
18. R. Wilkins*, H. Huff**, Gautam D. Badhwar, J. Moore^, J. Zhou*, Robert C. Singleterry, Jr., S. A. Wender and T. N. Fogarty*, “Observation of Changes in the Single Event Upset in 4MB SRAM Duet to Intervening Materials in the Neutron Environment”, published in the proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Radiation Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS 2001), IEEE Catalog #01TH8605C, ISBN 0-7803-7314-6, 2001.
19. M.-H. Kim, S.A. Thibeault, R. L. Kiefer, J. W. Wilson, R. C. Singleterry, J. Moore^, H. Huff**, R. Wilkins*, “ Radiation Protection Using Martian Surface Materials in Human Exploration of Mars”, Physica Medica 17, Supplement 1, 2001. Presented at the 1st International Workshop on Space Radiation Research and 11th Annual NASA Space Radiation Health Investigators Workshop, Arona, Italy, May 27-31, 2000.
20. Jiaren Zhou*, “Short-term Aging Effects on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of IM7/5250-4 Composites”, proceedings of the 44th International SAMPE Symposium & Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 23-27, pp. 741-747, 1999. (Research partially funded by Air Force Office of Scientific Research).
21. R. Wilkins*, et al., “Proton and Gamma Irradiation of InP-Based Resonant Tunneling Diodes", NASA/JPL Conference on Electronics for Extreme Environments, http://extremeelectronics.jpl.nasa.gov/conference/, Pasadena, CA, February 9-11, 1999.
22. T. N. Fogarty* et.al., “Commercial Devices in Space Single Event Effects on Earth”, 36th Aerospace Science Meeting & Exhibit of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, paper #AIAA-98-0296, 1998.
23. Z. You^, D. Parker, R. C. Rogers, T. N. Fogarty*, J. Attia*, R. Wilkins*, and K. Kirby*, “Multiple Hit Model for SEU Characterization”, Eleventh Biannual Single Event Effects Symposium Proceedings, Manhattan Beach, CA, April 21-23, 1998.
24. K. Washington^, F. Brown^, T. N. Fogarty*, H. McWhinney*, F. C. Want*, “Evaluation of Ba.65Sr.65TiO3 MIS Structure for Semiconductor Memory Application”, Proceeding of the 1998 NASA university Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 348, Huntsville, AL, February 1998.
25. R. Wilkins*, Kirk Powell^, Kieron R. Loregnard^, Sy-Chyi Lin*, “Analysis of Phase Separation in Czochralski Grown Single Crystal Ilmenite”, Proceeding of the 1998 NASA Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 569, Huntsville, AL, February 1998.
26. R. Wilkins*, S. Shojah-Ardalan*, E. Jackson^, “Radiation Effects on Resonant Tunneling Diodes: Preliminary Results”, Proceedings of the 1998 NASA University Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 125, Huntsville, AL, February 1998.
27. H. Huff**, Z. You^, D. Williams^, T. Nichols^, J. O. Attia*, and T. N. Fogarty*, “Verification and Quantification of Single Event Effects on High Speed SRAM in Terrestrial Environments”, Proceeding of the 1998 NASA University Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 71, Huntsville, AL, February 1998.
28. J. K. Powell^, F. Limar, S. R. Glasser, R. C. Burghardt and G. R. Newton*, “Expression of Carbohydrate Antigens in the Early Pregnancy Goat Uterus and Steroid Treated Polarized Uterine Epithelial Cell Cultures”, Bio. Reprod, pp. 84, 56, Suppl. 1, 1997.
29. T. L. Ott, G. R. Newton*, J. G. Flemming, M. M. Joyce, D. W. Weise, S. Woldesenbet and F. W. Bazer, “Constitutive and Interferon Tau-Induced Expression of Immunoreactive Mx Protein In Vitro”, Bio. Reprod, pp. 87, 56 Suppl. 1, 1997.
30. J. Gabitto* and Sy-Chyi Lin*, "A Simplified Plasma Model for Reactor Design Applications", Proceeding of the 1997 NASA University Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 139-144, 1, Albuquerque, NM, February 1997.
31. J. Gabitto* and Sy-Chyi Lin*, "Modeling and Simulation of Photo-CVD Reactors", Proceeding of the 1997 NASA University Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 809-814, 1, Albuquerque, NM, February 1997.
32. S. Binzaid^, J. O. Attia*, and T. N. Fogarty*, “VLSI Design of 4K Switched Capacitor SRAM”, Proceeding of the 6th NASA Symposium on VLSI Design, Albuquerque, NM, March 5-6, 1997.
33. J. Alexander^ and J. O. Attia*, “Performance of Logic Gates Under Radiation and Post-Radiation Environments”, Proceeding of the 1997 NASA University Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 29, Albuquerque, NM, February 1997.
34. T. Wang, Sy-Chyi Lin*, and J. Gabitto* “Mathematical Model of a Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis Process”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’97 Symposium Proceedings, pp. 137, February 1997.
35. J. Gabitto*and Sy-Chyi Lin*, “A Model for the Dissociation of Saline in an Electric Discharge”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’97 Symposium Proceedings, pp. 441, February 1997.
36. J. Gabitto* and Sy-Chyi Lin*, “Simulation of Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Si Thin Film”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’97 Symposium Proceedings, pp. 461, February 1997.
37. J. Gabitto* and Sy-Chyi Lin*, “A Computer Model of a Laser Induced Photo CVD Reactor”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’97 Symposium Proceedings, pp. 435, February 1997.
38. H. Huff**, “Energy Conservation and Monitoring Measures and Methods”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’97 Symposium Proceedings, pp. 407, February 1997. (Partially supported by PVAMU)
39. Tian Shen Tang** and John S. Linder**, “Single Event Upset Immune CMOS SRAM by Circuit Design”, Proceeding of the 1997 NASA University Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 717, Albuquerque, NM, February 1997.
40. R. Wilkins* and K. Powell^, “Characterizing Surfaces of the Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Ilmenite with Scanning Probe Microcopies”, Proceeding of the 1997 NASA University Research Centers Technical Conference, pp. 797, 1997.
41. Sy-Chyi Lin* and J. F. Gabitto*, “Modeling and Simulation of Photo-CVD Reactors”, Proceedings of AIChE 96 Annual Meeting Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, 1996.
42. Shuza Binzaid^ and J. O. Attia*, “Design of a Switched Capacity Read Access Memory IC Chip using MAGIC and MOSIS”, proceedings of the RADSCON ’96, pp. 55, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 1996.
43. Jiang Li*, “Modeling of the Box-to-Box EMC/EMI at System Level”, Proceedings of the RADSCON ’96, pp.62, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 1996.
44. J.F. Pizano, T. H. Ma, J. O. Attia*, R. D. Schrimpf, and K. F. Galloway, “Modeling Low-Dose Rate Total Dose Effects in Power MOSFETS for Circuit Analysis”, proceedings of the RADSCON’96, pp. 13, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 1996.
45. Jianren Zhou*, “TEM Observation on Microstructure of Pure of Iron Implanted with Tungsten Ions”, Proceedings of the RADSCON ’96, pp. 137, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 1996.
46. R. C. Burghardt, J. A. Bowen, W. E. Day, R. Barhoumi, F. W. Bazer, S. R. Glasser, and G. R. Newton*, “ Comparative Analysis of GAP Junction Protein Expression in Porcine, Equine and Caprine Endometrium”, Proceedings of Society for the Study of Reproduction, 29th Annual Meeting, London, Ontario, 1996.
47. D. W. Weise, S. Woldesenbet and G. R. Newton*, “Influence of Gonadal Steroids, Oxytocin and Interferon TAU on Prostaglandin E2 and Prostaglandin F2a Secretion by Caprine Uterine Epithelial Cells in Vitro”, Proceedings of Society for the Study of Reproduction and Space 29th Annual Meeting, London, Ontario, 1996.
48. T. N. Fogarty* and Kenneth Washington^, “Process and Radiation Induced Defects in Electronic Materials and Devices”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’96 Symposium Proceedings, Prairie View, TX, pp. 70, Prairie View, TX, February 1996.
49. Sy-Chyi Lin*, “Simulation of a Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition Process Using a Finite Difference Method”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’96 Symposium Proceedings, Prairie View, TX, pp. 295, February 1996.
50. Sy-Chyi Lin*, “Verticle SHS of YBCO Superconductor”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’96 Symposium Proceedings, Prairie View, TX, pp. 55, February 1996.
51. Charles Lawson and J. O. Attia*, “SPICE Model for Total Ionizing Dose Radiation Effects on Power MOSFETS”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’96 Symposium Proceedings, Prairie View, TX, pp. 444, February 1996.
52. R. Wilkins*, “New Characterization Facilities for Material Science at Prairie View A&M University”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’96 Symposium Proceedings, pp. 30, Prairie View, TX,, February 1996.
53. Michael Wilson^ and R. Wilkins*, “Crystal Growth and Vibration Isolation for Space Experiments”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’96 Symposium Proceedings, pp. A-13, Prairie View, TX, February 1996.
54. Jianren Zhou* “Effects of Ion Implantation on Friction Metals”, PVAMU Engineering & Architecture ’96 Symposium Proceedings, Prairie View, TX, pp. 338, PVAMU, February 1996.
55. Sy-Chyi Lin*, “Simulation of a Photo-CVD Reactor Using a Finite Difference Method”, Proceedings for the Annual Public Review, Science and Technology Center, Synthesis Growth and Analysis of Electronic Materials, Pickle Research Center, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 1996.
56. Jianren Zhou*, “Effects of MO Ion Implantation on Rolling Contact Fatigue Behavior of Carbon Steel”, Proceedings of Energy Week Conference & Exhibition 1996, Houston, TX, pp. 409-412, January 29-February 2, 1996.
57. T.S. Huang and Xianya Yu^, “Magnetic Field Geometry and the a, b Coordinate System”, American Geophysics Union 1995 Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 1995.