PERSONAL DATA

Date of Birth:	24 October 1961
Citizenship:	Canadian
Marital Status:	Married
Language Facility:	English (mother tongue), Italian (fluent), French (mostly spoken)

MEMBERSHIPS

Professional Engineers Ontario CSME ASME, Member IEEE, Associate Member Intl Council on Systems Engineering

The Design Society Design Research Society Materials and Manufacturing Ontario Network The Design Exchange The Planetary Society

EDUCATION

Ph.D.	(1993) University of Toronto, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Thesis:	The Formal Modeling of Engineering Design Information by means of an Axiomatic System
Awards:	University of Toronto Open Doctoral Fellowship (3 terms)
M.A.Sc.	(1987) University of Toronto, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Thesis:	Attitude Dynamics of a Gyrostat with Structural Damping in Both Bodies
B.A.Sc.	(1985) University of Toronto, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Thesis:	Computer-Aided Design of Testing Apparati for Major Static Testing of Aircraft

PUBLICATIONS

SUMMARY

18 Refereed Journal Publications	63 Refereed Conference Publications
5 Book Chapters	29 Presentations
15 Other Publications	2 Conferences Organized

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

F.A. Salustri, D. Rogers, and N.L. Eng. Designing as Balance-Seeking Instead of Problem-Solving. Design Principles and Practices, 3(3):343-356,2009. (preprint)
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F.A. Salustri, N.L. Eng, and J.S. Weerasinghe. Visualizing Information in the Early Stages of Engineering Design. Computer-aided Design and Applications, 5(5):697-714, 2008.

F.A. Salustri and N.L. Eng. Design as...: Thinking of what design might be, Journal of Design Principles and Practices, 1:1(19-28), 2007. (Unofficial draft)

A. Kusiak and F.A. Salustri. Computational Intelligence in Product Design Engineering: Review and Trends, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C: Applications and Reviews, 37(5):766-778, 2007.

F.A. Salustri, R.H. Bracewell, N. Eng, and J.S. Weerasinghe. Visualising early engineering design information with diagrams, Journal of Design Research, 6(1-2):190-217, 2007.
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F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, On the Ward Spiral differential equation, CSME Transactions, 28(1):1-6, 2004.

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, Galactic Contraction and the Collinearity Principle, Technische Mechanik, 23(1):21-28, 2003.

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, Angular momentum collinearization of an elastic gyro with hysteresis, Technische Mechanik, 22(4):271-282, 2002.

F.A. Salustri, Mereotopology for product modeling, Journal of Design Research (online), 2(1), 2002 [PDF].
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B. Ye and F.A. Salustri, Simultaneous Tolerance Synthesis for Manufacturing and Quality, Research in Engineering Design, 14:98-106, 2003. DOI 10.1007/s00163-003-0029-1

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, Planet absorption by a gas giant, Technische Mechanik, 21(4):261-266, 2001.

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, Perfect and imperfect collinearity in multibody gyro systems, Technische Mechanik, 21(4):267-272, 2001.

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, Attitude drift toward collinearity of a wayward planet, Mechanics Research Communications, 28(6):601-609, 2002.

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, Open orbits in satellite dynamics, Technische Mechanik, 21(3):207-214, 2001. 

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, A note on Hohmann transfer velocity kicks, Technische Mechanik, 21(2):135-143, 2001. 

J.C. Lockledge and F.A. Salustri, Defining the Engine Design Process, Journal of Engineering Design, 10(2):109-124, 1999. 

F. A. Salustri and R. D. Venter, A New Programming Paradigm for Engineering Design Software, Engineering with Computers, 10(2):95-111, 1994. [PostScript] [PDF] 

F. A. Salustri and R. D. Venter, An Axiomatic Theory of Engineering Design Information, Engineering with Computers, 8(4):197-211, 1992. [PostScript] [PDF]
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BOOK CHAPTERS

F.A. Salustri and J.S. Weerasinghe. 2010. Wikis in design engineering research. In e-Research Collaboration: Theory, Techniques, and Challenges. M. Anandarajan and A. Anandarajan, eds. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg. Pages 201-217. DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-12257-6_12

F.A. Salustri, A lightweight collaborative tool to support design research, in Wiki: a new wave in web collaboration, B.R.K. Jain and K.R. Prabhakar, eds., ICFAI University Press, 2006, pages 80-100.

F. A. Salustri, Towards a logical framework for engineering design processes, pages 201-212. Knowledge-Aided Design 4, Kluwer Academic Publishing, 2002 (extended version of KIC proceedings paper) [Postscript] 

F. A. Salustri, Ontological commitments in knowledge-based design software: a progress report, Proc. 3rd IFIP TC5 WG5.2 Workshop on Knowledge Intensive CAD, Dec 1998, S. Finger, T. Tomiyama and M. Mantyla, eds., pages 41-72. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, A Formal Theory for Knowledge-Based Product Model Representation, 2nd IFIP WG 5.2 Workshop on Knowledge Intensive CAD, Carnegie-Mellon University, Sep 16-18, 1996; pages 59-78, Chapman & Hall. [PostScript] 

REFEREED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

F.A. Salustri. 2012. Representing CK theory with an action logic. Design Computing & Cognition. College Station, Texas.

I. Chiu and F.A. Salustri. 2012. Understanding the Design Concept Identification Process. Design Computing & Cognition. College Station, Texas.

P. Cash, B. Hicks, S. Culley, F.A. Salustri. 2011. Designer behaviour and activity: an industrial observation method. Proc Intl Conf on Engineering Design, ICED 2011. Copenhagen.

F.A. Salustri. 2010. Misfits, Balance, Requirements, and Systems: thoughts on Alexander's Notes on the Synthesis of Form. Proc 2010 Conference of the Design Research Society. Montreal.

I. Chiu and F.A. Salustri. 2010. Evaluating Design Project Creativity in Engineering Design Courses. Proc. Inaugural Conference of the Canadian Engineering Education Association.

F.A. Salustri. 2010. Visualizing information during early design. Proc TMCE 2010, Ancona Italy; pages 27-35.

A.J. Lim, W.P. Neumann, and F.A. Salustri. 2009. Process Mapping to Understand the Role of Human Factors in Design. Proc CDEN 2009, Hamilton Ontario.

F.A. Salustri. 2009. Design research in Canada: a perspective. Proc CDEN 2009, Hamilton Ontario.

M. Hunter and F.A. Salustri. 2009. The design of a collaboration rubric from its value system. Proc CDEN 2009, Hamilton Ontario.

D. Rogers and F.A. Salustri. 2009. A quality function deployment method pattern language for efficient design. Proc ICED 2009, Stanford. (CD)

M. Hunter and F.A. Salustri. 2009. An exploration of the human element in collaboration. Proc ICED 2009, Stanford. (CD)

J. Lee, N. Hoeller, D. Rogers, S. Musnier, and F.A. Salustri. 2009. An empirical study of energy efficiency of clothes dryers. Proc ICED 2009, Stanford. (CD)

F.A. Salustri and D. Rogers. 2008. Some Thoughts on Terminology and Discipline in Design. Proc of Undisciplined! The Annual Conference of the Design Research Society; pages 299/1 - 299-9. Sheffield, UK.

N. Hoeller, F.A. Salustri, D. DeLuca, M. Pedersen Zari, M. Love, T. McKeag, E. Stephens, J. Reap, and L. Sopchak. 2007. Patterns in Nature. Proc Biomimetics 12, University of Bath, UK.

F.A. Salustri and N.L. Eng. 2007. Designing As...: Thinking about what designing might be. Proc Intl Conf on Engineering Design, Paris.

J.S. Weerasinghe and F.A. Salustri. 2007. Use of Wikis as Engineering Collaboration Tools. Proc Intl Conf on Engineering Design, Paris.

A. Masur and F.A. Salustri. 2007. The IDEA concept design process. Proc Intl Conf on Engineering Design, Paris.

N. Hoeller, F.A. Salustri, D. DeLuca, M. Pedersen Zari, M. Love, T. McKeag, E. Stephens, J. Reap, and L. Sopchak. Patterns from Nature. Proc 2007 Conference and Exposition of the Society for Experimental Mechanics, Springfield, Mass. (CD-ROM)

J.S. Weerasinghe and F.A. Salustri, Use of concept maps to aid early engineering design, Proc 2006 CDEN Conference, Toronto.

A. Masur and F.A. Salustri, The IDEA conceptual design process, Proc 2006 CDEN Conference, Toronto.

N. Eng and F.A. Salustri, "Rugplot" visualisation for preliminary design, Proc 2006 CDEN Conference, Toronto.

F.A. Salustri, Using pattern languages in design engineering, Proc ICED 2005 (CD-ROM), Melbourne, Australia.

F.A. Salustri, Representing CK theory with an action logic, Proc ICED 2005 (CD-ROM), Melbourne, Australia.

F.A. Salustri, A lightweight collaborative tool to support design research, Proc ICED 2005 (CD-ROM), Melbourne, Australia.

F.A. Salustri, Four web tools to support academic design activities, Proc 2nd CDEN Intl Conf on Design Education, Innovation, and Practice; Kananaskis Alberta, 2005.

F.A. Salustri, An assessment tool for student design projects, Proc 2nd CDEN Intl Conf on Design Education, Innovation, and Practice, Kananaskis Alberta, 2005.

R. Woodbury, P. Cote, P. Harrop, H. Rivard, F.A. Salustri, and T. Seebohm, Beyond Engineering Design: What are the natural boundaries of design education and research for Canadian universities?, Proc 2nd CDEN Intl Conf on Design Education, Innovation, and Practice, Kananaskis Alberta, 2005.

D. Gerl and F.A. Salustri, Design of a mass driver system concept using open source principles, Paper IAC-04-U.1.07, Proc. IAF Congress, Vancouver, 2004.

F.A. Salustri and J. Parmar, Diagrammatic visualisation of early product development information, Paper DETC2004-57013, Proc. ASME Design Theory & Methodology Conference, Salt Lake City, 2004.

F.A. Salustri, Is it time to separate Applied Science and Engineering?, to appear, 1^st Annual Conference of the Canadian Design Engineering Network, Montreal, 2004.

F.A. Salustri and J. Parmar, Product Design Schematics: structured diagramming for requirements engineering, Proc 8^th Intl Design Conf, D. Marjanovic (ed). Dubrovnik, Croatia. pages 1453-1460.

F.A. Salustri and J. Parmar, Diagrammatic visualisation to promote collaborative/concurrent design, accepted at 5^th Intl Symp on Tools and Methods of Competitive Engineering, 2004. Withdrawn by author.

F.A. Salustri and L.P. Short, Using student design projects for secondary school outreach, Proc. 2003 Intl Conf on Engineering Design, A. Folkeson et al, eds. (CDROM)

F.A. Salustri, Towards an action logic for design processes, Proc. 2003 Intl Conf on Engineering Design, A. Folkeson et al, eds. (CDROM)

F.A. Salustri and J. Parmar, Visualising early product design information with enhanced concept maps, Proc. 2003 Intl Conf on Engineering Design, A. Folkeson et al, eds. (CDROM)

F.A. Salustri and J. Parmar, Visualising early product development information, accepted to Advanced Manufacturing Technologies for the Automotive Industry Workshop, IMTI, London, 13-14 May, 2003. [ Presentation ]

F.A. Salustri, Using action logic to represent design processes, accepted at the 2003 Advanced Engineering Design Conference.

F.A. Salustri, Visualising product design information, Proc. CANCAM 2003, pages 106-107.

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, On the shape of galaxies, Proc. CANCAM 2003, pages 396-397.

F.A. Salustri, Using design patterns to promote multidisciplinary design, Proc. 2001 CSME International Conference on Multidisciplinary Design in Engineering.

B. Burns and F.A. Salustri, Can Engineers Design, and Can Designers Engineer?, Proc CSME Intl Conf on Multidisciplinary Design in Engineering (CD-ROM), 2001.

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, Orbit dynamics and Ward Spirals; Paper IAF-01-A.6.09, 52^nd Intl Astronautical Congress, Toulouse, 2001. 

F.A. Salustri, M.G. (Ron) Britton, D. Proulx, and R.D. Venter, CDEN/RCCI: a Canadian network to enhance design engineering education, Proc. 13th Intl Conf on Engineering Design (ICED 01), S. Culley, A. Duffy, C. McMahon, and K. Wallace (eds), pages 403-410, 2001.

J.C. Lockledge and F.A. Salustri, Restructuring design communication using a design structure matrix, Proc. 13th Intl Conf on Engineering Design (ICED 01), S. Culley, A. Duffy, C. McMahon, and K. Wallace (eds), pages 27-34, 2001.

F.P.J. Rimrott and F.A. Salustri, The Ward Spiral in Orbit Dynamics, Proc. 18th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 01), A. Swamidas, M.R. Haddara, and R. Seshadri (eds), pages 305-306, 2001. 

F.A. Salustri, Enhancing Design Engineering Education in Canada, Proc. 18th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 01), A. Swamidas, M.R. Haddara, and R. Seshadri (eds), pages 371-372, 2001. 

I. Yellowley, R.D. Venter, and F.A. Salustri, The Canadian Design Engineering Network [CDEN/RCCI]: Sharing engineering design educational tools within thirty three schools of engineering in Canada, Proc. 8th World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education, pages 232-237, 2001.

F. A. Salustri, Towards a logical framework for engineering design processes, Proc. 4th IFIP TC5 WG5.2 Workshop on Knowledge Intensive CAD, U. Cugini and M. Wozny (eds), pages 211-226, Italy, 2000. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, Organizing information for the Canadian Design Engineering Network, Proc. WebNet 2000, AACE, San Antonio, 2000. 

B. Yang and F. A. Salustri, Function modeling based on interactions of mass, energy and information, Proc. 12th Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Symposium, special track on Reasoning about Function, May 3-5, 1999, A. N. Kumar and I. Russell (eds.), pages 384-388. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri and J. C. Lockledge, Towards a formal theory of products including mereology, Proc. 12th Intl Conf. on Engineering Design (ICED 99), Lindemann, Birkhofer, Meerkamm, and Vajna, eds., Munich, 1999, pages 1125-1130. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, Towards a Unified Specification Language for Design Knowledge, Proc. 1999 International CIRP Design Seminar, H. Kals and F. van Houten (eds), Kluwer Academic Publishers, pages 259-268. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, Issues in Internet-enabled CAE, Proc. 1998 CSME Forum, M. A. Rosen, D. Naylor, and J. G. Kawall, eds., pages 21-27, 1998. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, Function Modeling for an Integrated Framework: a Progress Report, Proc. 11th Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Symposium, special track on Reasoning about Function, May 17-20, 1998, D. Cook (ed), pages 339-343. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, Web-based Course Delivery and Administration using Scheme, presented at WebNet97, Toronto, Oct 31- Nov 5, 1997, sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (CD-ROM). 

F. A. Salustri, The Design Logic Project, Proceedings of the 1997 GVU/NIST TeamCAD Workshop, May 12-13 , Atlanta; pages 203-204. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, A Network-centric Knowledge Representation System, Proceedings of the 1997 GVU/NIST TeamCAD Workshop, May 12-13, Atlanta; pages 199-202. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, Integrated Computer Modeling of Engineering Design Information, Proc. 1996 Forum of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, S. A. Meguid, ed., University of Toronto, Canada, May 7-9, 1996, pages 613-624. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri, An Artifact-Centered Framework for Modeling Engineering Design, Proc. 1995 International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED '95), Prague, Czech Republic, pages 74 - 79. [PostScript] 

M. S. Fox and F. A. Salustri, A Model for One-Off Systems Engineering, AAAI 1994 Workshop on Systems Engineering, August 1994, Seattle, Washington. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri and R. D. Venter, Towards a New Computational Model for Engineering Design Software, Proc. 9th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED 93), pp 1359-1368, 1993. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri and R. D. Venter, A New Research Program in Design Theory and Computation, Proc. CANCAM '93 Conference, Kingston, Canada, 1993. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri and R. D. Venter, Towards a Logical Theory of Engineering Design Information, Proc. 1991 ASME Computers in Engineering Conference, pp 161-167, Santa Clara, U.S.A., 1991. [PostScript] 

F. A. Salustri and R. D. Venter, The Next Revolution in Computer-Aided Engineering, Proc. CANCAM '91 Conference, Winnipeg, Canada, 1991. [PostScript] 

R. D. Venter, F. A. Salustri, and D. Chow, Computer Aided Graphics and Design in Mechanical Engineering Education, proceedings of the First Teaching CAD to Engineers Symposium, Waterloo, Canada, 1991. 

R. D. Venter, F. A. Salustri and D. Yap, I-deas in Mechanical Engineering Education, proceedings of the CSME 1990 Mechanical Engineering Forum, 1990. 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

D. Bystrom, R. Engler, F.A. Salustri, S. Tunheden, N.J. Tvengsberg, and W. Utomo. 2009. Citizens In Movement: A Vision for the People of Malmberget, Sweden. Report prepared for the City Move Interdesign Workshop, SVID.

S. Lambert, I.Y. Kim, F.A. Salustri and R. Pop-Iliev, Collaborative Design Tools for Novice Engineers, 2007 PACE Annual Forum, July 23-28, Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany, 9 pages. (draft)

F.A. Salustri, Time to separate engineering and applied science?, PEO Dimensions, Jul/Aug 2005, pages 44-45.

F.A. Salustri and B. Benhabib, Advancing Engineering Education via the Internet, PEO Dimensions, Nov/Dec 2003, pages 46-47.

F.A. Salustri, Review of Formal Engineering Design Synthesis (E.K. Antonsson and J. Cagan, eds.), PEO Dimensions, July/August 2003, page 46.

F.A. Salustri, Using simple visualisation tools to improve early engineering design, presented at the 2003 Canadian Software Requirements Symposium, McMaster University, 26 May 2003.

F.A. Salustri, Design intervention, Advanced Manufacturing Magazine, Sept 2001. 

V. Hubka and W.E. Eder, Design Science, editted for the web by F.A. Salustri, 2001. 

I. Yellowley, R.D. Venter, and F.A. Salustri, The Canadian Design Engineering Network [CDEN/RCCI]: enrichment of the teaching and practice of engineering design within Canadian universities, Proc. 2001 NSF Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, Florida. [PDF] 

F. A. Salustri, An Integrated Context-Sensitive Knowledge Representation System for the Form and Function of Designed Products, Proc. 1999 NSF Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, Long Beach. (CD-ROM). 

J.C. Lockledge and F.A. Salustri, An Engineering Ontology Markup Language, unpublished, 1998. 

F. A. Salustri, Making Mensa Useful: One Possibility, Journal of Mensa Canada Communications, 31:5, 1998. 

F. A. Salustri, Course Notes for 85-131: Computer-Aided Design, Course notes published by the University of Windsor, 1997-1998. 

F. A. Salustri, Beginner's Guide to UNIX, University of Toronto, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1988-1993, Internal documentation of departmental computer systems, revised annually by the author. 

F. A. Salustri, An Overview of Health Questions Associated with the Commercial Use of Asbestos, Amiantifera Balangero, 1986, Internal report for the Balangero Asbestos mine, Italy. 

PRESENTATIONS

F.A. Salustri, A Personality Type Indicator tool for use across Ryerson. Ryerson University Faculty Conference, 22 May 2012.

F.A. Salustri, Design by Analogy. Guest lecture in MIE 1720: Creativity in Conceptual Design, University of Toronto, 18 July 2011.

F.A. Salustri, D. Rogers, and N.L. Eng, Designing as balancing instead of problem-solving, Intl Conf on Design Principles and Practices, Technical University of Berlin, 15-17 February, 2009.

F.A. Salustri, Designing, designers, and human factors, presentation to the Ryerson Centre for Integrated Human Factors Research, 7 Feb 2008.

F.A. Salustri, Design as...: thinking about what design might be, Intl Conf on Design Principles and Practices, Imperial College, London, 4-7 January 2007.

F.A. Salustri, Engineering design and industrial design: Why can't we just get along?, Design Exchange National Conference, Oct 12-15, 2005.

F.A. Salustri, Simple web tools for research and collaboration, Ryerson Faculty Research Conference, May 2005.

F.A. Salustri, Product lifecycle management: a human perspective, MMO Seminar, 17 Nov 2004.

F.A. Salustri, Logic in Design, Guest Lecture in SYDE361, Department of Systems Engineering, University of Waterloo, 21 July 2004.

F.A. Salustri, M. Anwary, and D. Gerl, OpenEngineering Projects, poster at MMO Partnerships, June 2004. [ PDF poster (18MB) ]

M. Anwary and F.A. Salustri, Open Source Lifecycle Management (OPLM) System, poster at the Open Source Conference, KMDI / University of Toronto, 2004. [Part 1 Part 2] (PDF)

F.A. Salustri, Three tools for supporting teamwork in large classes, presented at the McGraw-Hill/Ryerson Teaching, Learning and Technology Conference on Active Learning, 24-25 Nov 2003.

F.A. Salustri, Industrial Design and Engineering Design: Why Can't We Just Get Along?, presented to the Design@Ryerson initiative meeting, 3 Nov 2003.

F.A. Salustri, Three online tools to facilitate team-based work and course assessment for large classes, McGraw-Hill/Ryerson Teaching, Learning, and Technology Conference, 2003.

F.A. Salustri and K. Woodcock, Twinning: Two Courses, One Project: A Case Study, GREET Teaching Seminar, 30 Oct 2003.

F.A. Salustri, Design in everyday life, presented at the 61^st World Science Fiction Convention, Toronto, 2003

F.A. Salustri, Design: the glue holding our dreams to our reality, part of the Mensa Canada seminar series Inquiring Minds, August 2003.

F.A. Salustri, Innovation through Visualisation: requirements engineering diagrams, poster at MMO Partnerships, Toronto, 2003.

F.A. Salustri and J. Sandys, The Ryerson Engineering Design Institute: a point of convergence for design-related activities at Ryerson, Annual Ryerson Faculty Conference, 2003.

K. Woodcock and F.A. Salustri, Two courses, one project: an exercise in twinning, Annual Ryerson Faculty Conference, 2003.

F.A. Salustri, Mereotopology in product modelling, presented at the 2002 Relation Day on the Theory and Application of Relational Structures at Brock University, 21 Sep 2002; an activity of the Canadian participants of the European Commission's COST Action 274.

F.A. Salustri, Product design specifications: starting product development projects right, poster at MMO Partnerships, Toronto, 2002.

F.A. Salustri, panel member, Safety Research Panel, Annual Ryerson Faculty Conference, May 15-16, 2002.

F.A. Salustri, Product Design Specifications: structuring problems to facilitate innovative solutions, professional development seminar for ASME Ontario, 23 March, 2002.

F.A. Salustri, Design Drivers: Balancing Safety against Other Forces, guest lecture for Ryerson course OHS 818, 22 March, 2002.

F.A. Salustri, Canada goes to Mars, by Design, presentation to the CRESTech Workshop on a Mission to Mars, February 20-21, 2002.

F.A. Salustri, Product Design and Engineering Design: Why can't we just get along?, Guest Seminar in CDDM101: Introduction to Design Management, School of Continuing Studies, Ryerson University, 2001-12-13. (Repeated in 2004)

F.A. Salustri, Best practices and design patterns for product development, poster at MMO Partnerships Toronto, 2001.

F.A. Salustri, Establishing a more formal understanding of design engineering, Research Seminar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson Polytechnic University, 23 Nov 2000. 

F.A. Salustri, panel member, Transportation in a Modern Industrial Society, 9th Annual Ryerson Faculty Conference, May 17-18, 2000, Toronto. 

REVIEWER

Intl Conf on Research into Design, 2013.

2nd International Conference on Design Creativity, 2012.

Editor, Central European Journal of Engineering, 2011-present.

Design Conference, 2010, 2012.

Conference of the Design Research Society, 2008, 2012.

Conf of the Intl Assoc of Soc of Design Research, 2011.

International Journal of Product Development, 2011, 2012.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 2011.

Design Issues, 2011.

Intl Conf on Eng Design, 2011.

MITACS Accelerate program, 2011.

1^st Intl Conf on Modelling and Management of Engineering Processes, 2010.

1^st International Conference on Design Creativity, 2010.

NSERC Collaborative Research & Development Grant reviewer, 2009.

Intl Conf on Eng Design, 2009.

Engineering and Product Design Education Conference, 2009.

Etablissement de Nouveaux Chercheurs, Fonds Quebecois de Recherche sur la Nature et les technologies, 2008.

Journal of Engineering Design, 2008-2011.

International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 2008.

Artifact, 2008.

Associate Editor, Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal: Vol 1, 2007; Vol 3, 2009.

NSERC Discovery Grants 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008.

INCOSE International Symposium, 2007, 2008.

2007 Intl Conf on Engineering Design.

Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications (journal), 2006.

Proposal Reviewer, Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board Secretariat of Ontario, 2006.

International Conference of the Design Research Society, 2006, 2008.

Tools & Methods of Competitive Engineering Conference 2006.

Journal of Engineering Design and Innovation, 2005.

Intl J of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2005.

ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 2005.

STLHE Green Guide 5 - Teaching with Cases. 2005.

ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 2005.

Engineering Graphics: A Problem-Solving Approach, 3rd ed., by McAdam & Winn, Pearson, 2005

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2004-present

Canadian Foundation for Innovation, New Opportunities Fund, 2004

ASME Design Theory & Methodology Conference, 2004

8^th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2004, 2008.

Ryerson Creative Initiative Fund, 2004

Tools & Methods of Competitive Engineering Conference 2004

Journal of Computer Aided Design (1995 - present)

Research in Engineering Design (1999 - present)

Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing Journal (2002)

ASEE Annual Conference (2002)

IEEE Internet Computing (1999 - present; named "outstanding reviewer" in 2000) 

ASME Design Theory and Methodology Conference, 1999, 2000 

Ontario Graduate Scholarships Panel Member, 1999 

Engineering Graphics: A Problem-Solving Approach, 2nd ed., by McAdam & Winn, Pearson, 2001 

Grant reviewer, Ministry of Universities and Scientific and Technological Research (Italy), 2001-present

IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (2002)

DESIGN-RELATED ACTIVITIES

Member, Advisory Board, Bio-Inspired Design Community of Practice. 2012.

Invited Participant, Design Business Conference, Barcelona, Nov 2011.

CDEN modules have been incorporated into the DELORES UK archive of engineering educational materials.

Representative for Canada, Design Computing & Cognition 2012 Conference.

Member, Advisory Committee, Design Computing & Cognition 2012 Conference.

Judge, Ryerson/ASME Design Competition. 15 Jan 2011.

Judge, Ryerson Engineering Competition. 2011-2012.

Invited participant, Design for Social Business Workshop. Milan, Oct 2010. (website)

Technical advisor, Intl Wildlife Crossing Infrastructure Design Competition, 2010.

Established and maintains two blogs:

• The Trouble with Normal (about design generally);
• Design Calls (for conference and journal calls for papers on design-related matters).

Member, Technical Advisory Committee. ARC International Design Competition (http://www.arc-competition.com/). 2010

Maintain a blog for calls for papers in design related conferences and journals, http://designcalls.wordpress.com, 2008 - present.

Appeared on The Alan Nursall Experience (Daily Planet, Discovery Channel), 29 Oct 2009.

Leader, Round Table on Developing a Sustainability Research Centre at Ryerson. 12 May 2009, Ryerson Faculty Conference.

Participant, Deans' Rountable on Sustainability Research at Ryerson, 5 May 2009.

Paricipant, Industry Canada Roundtable on Green Product Development and Design. The Design Exchange, Toronto; 26 Jan 2009.

Participant, Interdesign City Move Workshop 2009, Gellivare, Sweden.

Member, Organizing Committee, 2010 International Conference of the Design Research Society.

Judge, 2008 Ryerson Engineering Competition, Jan 2008.

Member, Scientific Committee, 2007 Intl Conf on Engineering Design.

Judge, Undergraduate Paper Competition and Graduate Project Competition; 2006 Intl CDEN Conf.

Invited Judge, National Post / Design Exchange Awards, November 2005.

Member, Scientific Committee, 2006 International Conference of the Design Research Society.

Faculty Advisor, SAE Supermileage student team, 2004 - present.

Participant, CDEN Workshop on Educational Module Development, Univerisity of Toronto, 16 Oct 2004.

Invited Judge, National Post / Design Exchange Awards, October 2004.

Co-organized a design charette for Ryerson participants in the Design Exchange CONNECT student competition, Feb 2004.

Interviewed for lead article Turning on the Light by J. Thilmany, in ASME Mechanical Engineering Design Supplement, 2004, pp 8-11.

Attendee, Engineering Knowledge Building: the Bridge between Research, Practice, and Teaching, by C. Baillie, Distinguished Educator Speaker Series, Ryerson University, 17 Nov 2003.

Attendee, Designing for Shade Forum and Workshop, Ryerson University, 12 June 2003.

Attendee, Competing on Creativity - Placing Ontario's Cities in a North American Context, presentation by R. Florida and M. Gertner, Design Exchange, 15 April 2003.

Convener & Organiser, Panel Discussion on Interdisciplinary Engineering Programs, at the Intl Conf on the Future of Engineering Education, 17 Feb 2003, Concordia University.

Participant, Mississauga Technology Association Luncheon on Canada's Innovation Strategy; guest speaker: M. Romoff, Executive Directory, Ontario Region, Industry Canada, 19 Feb 2003.

Participant, Student questions as a learning strategy, GREET seminar, Ryerson University, 12 Feb 2003.

Participant, Introduction to Six Sigma, ASME Ontario Chapter, 8 Feb 2003.

Judge, Design Exchange CONNECT Student Design Competition, 2003.

Participant, Project Management Seminar, ASME Ontario Chapter, 18 Jan 2003.

Participant, Lake Huron Design Colloquium, convened by Dr. B. Thompson, 27-29 Sept 2002.

Participant, Special Interest Group Workshop on Virtual Manufacturing, NRC Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute, 14 June 2001.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

G. Evans, D. Reeve, S. McCahan, S. Joordens, F.A. Salustri, J. Foster, and J. Bazlak. A Personalized Approach to Teaching Team-Effectiveness in Large Classes. HEQCO, $121,232.20, 2011-2014.

W.P. Neumann, S. Zolfaghari, F.A. Salustri, M. Craw-Ivanco, L. Rourke, and M. De Looze. Integrating ergonomics into production system development - proactive MSD prevention. WSIB, $241,291, 2010-2013.

S. Lambert, I.Y. Kim, A. Desrochers, R. Pop-Iliev, F.A. Salustri, R. Buchal, and J. Jiang. Knowledge and Technology Transfer Grant for Collaborative Design Tools for Distributed, Multidisciplinary Design Projects. Auto21, $25,000, 2009-2010.

F. A. Salustri. Tides Canada Foundation, Sustaining Design Fund. Efficiency and Effectiveness of the DryerMiser^TM, $10,000, 2008-2009.

Ryerson Research Assistant Program, Software to visualise early engineering design information, $2,000, 2006-2007.

Network Member and Member of Interim Research Management Board, Canadian Design Research Network, Network of Centres of Excellence New Initiative, $1.6M, 2006.

F.A. Salustri, Dean's Travel Grant 2005, $1,000.

F.A. Salustri, Chair's Travel Grant 2005, $750.

F.A. Salustri, Visualising early design information with diagrams and pattern languages, NSERC Discovery Grant, $85,000, 2005-2010.

S. Lambert (lead), A. Desrochers, P. Gregson, J. Jiang, I.Y. Kim, P. Pop-Iliev, and F.A. Salustri, Collaborative design tools for distributed, multi-disciplinary design projects, Auto21 project, $523,750, 2005-2009.

F.A. Salustri, An opensource product lifecycle management software package, Materials and Manufacturing Ontario, $104,430, 2005-2006.

F.A. Salustri, Connections Grant, to support undergraduate projects in industry, MMO, $2,200, 2004-2005.

F.A. Salustri, Connections Grant, to support undergraduate projects in industry, MMO, $3,700, 2003-2004.

F.A. Salustri, Development of an Open-Source Product Lifecycle Management System, MMO Interact Grant, $15,000, 2003-2004.

F.A. Salustri, Ryerson Work/Study Program Grant for four undergraduate students to assist the Design@Ryerson initiative, with matching support from the Associate Vice-President, Academic, $9,500, 2003-2004.

F.A. Salustri, Three online tools to facilitate team-based work and course assessment for large classes, Ryerson Active Learning Initiative, approx $8,000, 2003-2004.

F.A. Salustri, Ryerson Research Assistant Program for one undergraduate student, $2,000, 2003-2004.

F.A. Salustri, Design of a mass driver using collaborative design methods, Axiomatic Product Development Ltd., $24,000, 2003-2005.

F.A. Salustri and D. Proulx, Development of 10 educational modules on product development processes for CDEN, CDEN Module Funding, $91,000, 2002-2004.

V. Quan and F.A. Salustri, MMO Connections Program, $3,000, 2002.

F.A. Salustri (PI), K. Sennah, and D. Lambert, A parametric model of temporary shelter structures, MMO Interact Grant, 2002, $15,000.

F.A. Salustri, Dean's Travel Grant for attending the CSME International Conference on Multidisciplinary Design, $750.

F.A. Salustri, Ryerson Research Assistant Program, Fall/Winter 2002, $2,000.

F.A. Salustri, Dean's Travel Grant for attending CANCAM 2001, $750.

R.J. Pick (lead), D. Bonham, P.R. Frise, P. Gu, D. Proulx, F.A. Salustri, R.D. Venter, and I. Yellowley, Development of Best Practices and Design Methodologies for Rapid Vehicle Component Design, The Automobile of the 21^st Century NCE, $288,000, 2001 - 2003.

F.A. Salustri and P. Short, Ryerson student interaction with secondary school students using innovative class-designed demonstration apparti, McConnell Award - Transformative Learning Through Innovative Community Experiences, $5,000, May 2001 - April 2002.

F.A. Salustri, Development of multimedia visualisation materials for teaching technical drawing to undergraduate engineering students, DMP/LTO Summer Technology Production Assistance Grants, $2,000, May 2001 - August 2001. 

F. A. Salustri, A formalism for engineering design based on action logic and patterns, NSERC research grant, $72,000, April 2001 - March 2005. 

F.A. Salustri,J. Dimitriu, A. El-Rabbany, P. Hiscocks, H. Doshi, K. Behdinan, M. Xie, Startup funding for a CDEN node at Ryerson University, $12,000 (+ $20,000 from the Dean's Office). 2001.

MMO Connections Grant for Mr. V. Kee, Design of a regulator for dispensing medication using axiomatic design, $1,500. Oct 2000 - Apr 2001; 3^rd place in the MMO Connections Finals (Mr. Kee also won the Dennis Mock Student Leadership Award in 2001). 

Various, Canadian Design Engineering Network (CDEN/RCCI)
including 33 engineering schools in Canada.
Co-Chair, National Program Committee
Lead, Database Creation Project
Member, Software Standards and IP Group, Physical Network Team.
NSERC Seed Grant, $1.15M, 2000-2002. 

F. A. Salustri, An Integrated, Context-Sensitive Knowledge Representation System for the Form and Function of Designed Products, NSERC operating grant, $70,560, April 1997 - March 2001. 

F. A. Salustri, Design and Manufacture of Teflon Disks to Simulate the Radiologic Properties of Lung Nodules , Henry Ford Hospital, $3,050 (USD), October 1995. 

J. Lockledge and F. A. Salustri, Functional Modeling in Automotive Design, Ford Motor Co., $59,770 (USD), Dec 1995 - Apr 1996. 

TEACHING AND STUDENT SUPERVISION

AWARDS

2007, Leadership in Faculty Teaching Award, Province of Ontario.

1998, Golden Apple Award for "best professor" as selected by the undergraduate student body, University of Windsor, Faculty of Engineering.

SUMMARY

Theses Supervised:
Doctoral Students: 1 completed, 2 on-going
Master's Students: 15 completed, 2 on-going
Bachelor's Students: 39 completed, 0 on-going

Theses Read:
Doctoral Students: 5 completed; 2 on-going
Master's Students: 9 completed

GRADUATE STUDENTS

DOCTORAL STUDENTS SUPERVISED

• Mr. D. Fourney, Technology access and universal usability (with Prof. D. Fels), Ryerson University, 2007-present.
• Mr. D. Rogers, Developing a Body of Knowledge for Sustainable Design (with Prof. A. Fung), Ryerson University, 2007-present.
• Mr. A. Bondok, Optimal Shape Design of a Conductive Welder for Dissimilar Thermoplastics, University of Windsor, 1996-1999.

MASTER'S DEGREE STUDENTS SUPERVISED

• Mr. J.S. Weerasinghe, Concept Maps for Collaborative Design Engineering, 2005 - 2007. Currently a design engineer with Thor Global Enterprises.
• Mr. N.L. Eng, Design of a visual concept navigation tool for engineering design and open-source product life-cycle management, 2004 - 2006. Currently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge (UK).
• Mr. A. Masur, The integrated design exploration and analysis (IDEA) process, 2004 - 2006. Currently member of Technical Staff, Systems Design, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates.
• Mr. A. Roy (MEng), Design of a connector for a self-reconfigurable modular serpentine sensing robot with quality function deployment, 2004 - 2005. Currently an engineer for AMEC Americas Ltd, Calgary.
• Mr. D. Gerl, Design of a Mass Driver using Collaborative Design Methods, 2003 - 2005, currently a Reactor Operations Engineer at AECL, Chalk River.
• Mr. M. Anwary, Development of an Open-Source Product Lifecycle Management System, 2003 - 2005, currently a senior design engineer with Nokia Siemens Networks, Dallas.
• Mr. A. Gupta, Towards a methodology for reconfigurable machine design, (with Prof. F. Xi), 2002 - 2004.
• Mr. M. Adrees, Usability of the Design Structure Matrix for Automotive Design Engineering, (2001 - 2003), currently a Quality Engineer at Lauren Manufacturing Company, Ohio, U.S.A.
• Mr. J. Parmar, Visualisation of upstream product model information, (2002 - 2004). Currently a Quality Engineer with the ABC Group.
• Mr. B. Gao, A new conceptual framework for a distributed object-based industrial simulation system, University of Windsor (1999-2001), currently a Program Engineer at Pangeo Industries.
• Mr. N. Manchulenko, Integrated Quality Techniques, University of Windsor (part-time, 1997-2001), currently at Comtech Intl, Windsor. 
• Mr. P. Novelletto, Throughput improvement of an automotive body manufacturing facility using discrete-event simulation, University of Windsor (part-time, 1997-2001), currently Project Manager at Production Modeling Corporation, Windsor. 
• Mr. B. Yang, Product Function Modeling in an Integrated Framework, University of Windsor (1998-2000), currently Design Engineer at Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. 
• Mr. A. Boskovic, Development of Simulation and Off-Line Programming Software Modules for Waterjet Cutting Gantry Robot, University of Windsor (1998-2000), currently a Software Application Engineer at Delmia Corp, Troy, MI. 
• Mr. B. Ye, Simultaneous Tolerance Synthesis for Manufacturing and Quality, University of Windsor (1996-1998), currently at Ford Motors, Detroit. 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED

• N. Petrovic, R. Toma, A. Buli, and H.Haddadi. Re-conceptualizing the Clothes Dryer. MEC825 capstone project, 2011.
• S. Postran, M. Ginsberg, R.P.T. Cason, and F. Foradi. Ergonomic Security Guard Station. MEC825 capstone project, 2011.
• E. Semenov, M.B. Mai, and K. Senaratne. Clean Burning Stoves for Developing Countries. MEC825 capstone project, 2010.
• I.M. Ortiz, C. Wong, C.H. Sum, and V.B. Garcia. Suupermileage Car Body Design. MEC825 capstone project, 2010.
• B. Chana, and J. Rana. The Design of Liquid Level Measurement. IND70A/B capstone project, 2010.
• A. Manna, K.C. Tsai, C. Dai, and R. Binning. Natural Gas Transport Dirigible. MEC825 capstone project, 2009.
• A. Kwok, M. Spehr, V. Lai, and P. Yim. Clean Burning Stoves for Developing Countries, MEC825 capstone project, 2008.
• P. D'Addario, J. Aiello, T. Gall, and H. Cueva. Reclaiming Waste Heat from Buildings Thermoelectrically, MEC825 capstone project, 2008.
• C. Vandenberg, G. Chatzigrigoriou, and O. Budd; Rooftop Wind Turbine, MEC825 capstone project, 2006.
• J. Solorzano, SolidWorks design project, 2005.
• J. Corera, Static and dynamic simulation of Zipper-type amusement rides, 2005.
• C. Stark, Design and analysis of wakeboards, 2004/2005.
• A. Zbarcea, Design of crew escape module, 2004/2005.
• S. Racioppo, Design of custom coolers for "Bubbas", 2004/2005.
• S. Mehdi, Design of a chassis for an ultra-efficient urban vehicle, 2004/2005.
• B. Gabelmann, Design of a suspension system for an ultra-efficient urban vehicle, 2004/2005.
• W. Leung, Design of a robot for inspecting sewers, 2004/2005.
• A. McHenry, Design of a stair-climbing robot, 2004/2005.
• S. Ross, Design of a domestic high-volume humidifier, 2004/2005.
• A. Masur, Robotic design for the ISS, 2003/2004 (co-supervised).
• K. Sewerynek, Feasibility study into the use of a maglev system to transport objects into space, 2003/2004.
• N. Eng, Redesign of an air-powered piston engine, 2003/2004.
• N. D'Souza, Design of a robot for sewer inspections, 2003/2004
• L. Tompkins, Redesign of a pump to charge compressed air-powered miniature aircraft, 2003/2004.
• K.J. Almaria, Design of a system to clear debris from orbit, 2003/2004
• M. Safe, Picosatellite system for ISS, 2003/2004
• Y. Liu, Design of a robot for an automated refuelling station, 2002/2003.
• M. Petrovic, Linearization of automotive suspension and steering systems, 2002/2003.
• C. Gordon, Design of an urban automated bucket wheel excavator, 2002/2003.
• K. Domanowski, Design of a regenerative braking system for a hybrid vehicle, 2002/2003.
• M. Barfoot, Redesign of the overfill protection system for the SR24 series dishwasher, 2002/2003.
• M. Curtis, A concept design of a continuously variable transmission, 2002/2003.
• D. Gyamfi, Design of a powered adjustable seat for disabled factory workers, 2001/2002 
• K. Tamberh, Design of a lower body exercise system, 2001/2002 
• V. Verma, Design of an upper body exercise system, 2001/2002. 
• P. Crozier, Design of a multi-use outdoor emergency flashlight, 2001/2002. 
• N. Nessinis, Axiomatic design of an automated eavestrough cleaner, 2001 
• V. Kee, Design of a regulator for dispensing medication using axiomatic design, 2001 
• S. Grewal, Functional design of a saddlebag briefcase for office workers, 2001 
• M. Zurub, Redesign of a SOMA drug weighing machine, 2001 
• L. Lo, Auxilliary Braking Device for Large Trucks, 2000 
• R. Whiteford, Automatic Emergency Snowmobile Brake System, 2000 
• W. Lui, Design of a Domestic Garage Door Opener using Magnetic Levitation, 2000 
• A ProModel Simulation of Ford's Windsor Assembly Plant Core Area (1999) 
• Simulation Model of W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd. Canada Plant and Wareshouse Operations (1999) 
• Automated Material Control for the Gates Rubber Company (1999) 
• Receiving Door Utilization Study for Navistar Int'l Corp. Canada (1998) 
• Development of a Scheduling System for the Tool and Gauge Room Machine Loading at Valiant Machine Tool (1998) 
• Development of an Electronic Production Planner for Emrick Plastics (1998) 
• M. Gallant, Engine Assembly Line Simulation for Ford Motor Co. (1997) 
• D. Guan, Gage Reducibility and Repeatability Design and Verification for Sandvik Canada Inc. (1997) 
• M. Sulja, Design of an Airtight Lid Mechanism for Residential Garbage Cans using Axiomatic Design Principles (1997) 
• 8 other undergraduate theses at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 

OTHER SUPERVISORY ROLES

PH.D. THESES READ

• Y. Khanal, University of Western Ontario, 2009.
• R. Majety, On-Line Scheduling and Resource Allocation in a Multi-Resource constrained FMS using Genetic Algorithms and Discrete Event Simulation Approaches, University of Windsor, on-going. 
• M. Johnson, Design for Disassembly: A Product Stewardship Approach, University of Windsor, on-going. 
• A. Murtadi, Scheduling Optimization of Engine Head Casting System, University of Windsor, on-going. 
• A.H. Abib, Developing Ergonomic Intervention Strategies - A Cost Based Approach, University of Windsor, 2000 (committee member) 
• M. Kolich, Ergonomic Modeling and Evaluation of Automobile Seat Comfort, University of Windsor, 2000. 
• C.Y. Tung, A Green Product Design Framework Based on Quality Function Deployment Process, University of Windsor, 1999. 
• Y. ElDeeb, An Adaptive System for Enhancing Vehicle Bodies Assembly Using Range Sensing, University of Windsor, 1999. 
• A. Abduelmula, Design of Cellular Manufacturing with Productivity Considerations, University of Windsor, 1999. 
• H.T. Lee, Algorithms on Determining the Correlation Laws Between Ultrasonic Images and Quality of Spot Welds, University of Windsor, 1999. 

MASTER'S THESES READ

• Mr. E. Rahim, Ryerson University, 2010.
• Ms. M. Mekitiak, Ryerson University, 2009.
• Mr. A. Novak, Ryerson University, 2009.
• A. Mason, Multi-axis hybrid rapid prototyping using fusion deposition modeling, 2006.
• A.K. El-Ashy, A methodology using UML and SADT to develop an effective business model in healthcare, 2005.
• A. Scherback Brown, Validation of a Simulated Paint Gun Model, University of Windsor, 2001. 
• C. Rolls, CAD Model Construction from CMM and Laser Scanning Data, University of Windsor, 2000. 
• C.M. Copot, Bench-marking Epidemiological Models of Repetitive Strain Injuries for Various Industries, University of Windsor, 2001. 
• T. Badi, Study of One-Handed Pull-Push Strength in Vertical Direction, University of Windsor, on-going. 
• D. Alami, Evaluating a New Scheduling Heuristic Rule for Cellular Manufacturing Systems via Simulation, University of Windsor, 1999. 
• Q. Li, Study of Needle Heating in Industrial Sewing, University of Windsor, 1998. 
• F. Ciuca, Robust Optimal Motion-Tracking Control of Flexible-Joint Robots, University of Windsor, 1998. 
• S.J. Foulger, A 0-1 Integer Programming Model for the Simultaneous Allocation of Operations of Part Types and Grouping of Machine-Tool Combinations, University of Windsor, 1998. 
• Y. Liu, Comparison of Tactile Probe CMM and Laser Scanning Techniques for Reverse Engineering, University of Windsor, 1997. 

OTHER SUPERVISORY WORK

• A. Deheule, ICAM France, 2010.
• M. Laplace, IFMA, 2010.
• M. Schluraff, IFMA, 2009.
• S. Musnier, ICAM, 2009.
• V. Perraud, IFMA, 2009.
• E. Ringard, ICAM, 2009.
• S. Bellenguez, ICAM, 2009.
• H. Bonneville, ICAM, 2009.
• J. Van Eecke, ICAM, 2009.
• A. Hebert, Sustainable design, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Feb 2008 - Jul 2008.
• K. Bigot, Concept maps in design engineering, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Sep 2006 - Jan 2007.
• B. Fewkes, D. Cheriyan, O. Ghiricociu, and G. Muller; Redesign for improved performance of a die casting vacuum assist shut off valve; MEC825 capstone project (co-examiner), 2006.
• P. Francois, Concept maps in design engineering, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Feb 2006 - Jul 2006.
• A. Venien, A pattern language for QFD, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Sep 2005 - Jan 2006.
• S. Clement, Application of "Ant Colony" algorithms to simulation of recovery from factory malfunctions, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Feb 2004 - Jul 2004.
• Faculty Advisor, SAE Supermileage Team, 2003-present.
• Mentor, Senior Thesis in Architecture, Ryerson University, Drive [automotive design studio], G. Agnew, 2003.
• Mentor and observer at the 2003 Ontario Engineering Competition.
• Mentor, Ryerson Bid for Ontario Engineering Competition 2005 (2002-2003)
• Team Mentor, Holy Trinity High School (Richmond Hill, Ontario), Canada First National Robotics Competition, Dec 2001 - Mar 2002.
• Mentor and observer at the 2002 Ontario Engineering Competition. Mr. E. Mircheski won 1st place in the Entrepreneurial Design Competition as well as the Award of Technical Merit awarded by the Council of Ontario Deans of Engineering.
• J. Czyz, Application of QFD to the design of a mechanical coupler for a reconfigurable robot, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Aug 2002 - Jan 2003
• X. Griffault, Comparison of scheduling protocols for offsetting factory equipment failure, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Aug 2002 - Jan 2003
• O. Lambert, Initial Design of an Internet-enabled Simulation Language for Industrial Simulations, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Jul 2001 - Jan 2002
• B. Finch, Concept Maps as Upstream Design Tools, undergraduate intern from University of Reading, UK, Jul 2001 - Oct 2001 
• N. Pezet, Intelligent Simulation, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Feb 2001 - Jul 2001 
• R. Ramachandra, Research Analysis of Design Engineering Web Sites, Ryerson Work/Study Program, Nov 2000 - Mar 2001 
• D. Porte, Intelligent Simulation, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Feb 2000 - Jul 2000 
• C. Lucas, Intelligent Simulation using Reinforcement Learning and Case-Based Reasoning, undergraduate intern from Institut Francais de Mechanique Avancee, Feb 1999 - Jul 1999 

COURSES TAUGHT

Advanced Design and Manufacturing Institute (2001, 2004, 2007)

• DM 1016: Design Methodologies (team taught with collegues from University of Toronto, Carleton University, Design Exchange; led by University of Toronto)

Ryerson University (Sep 1999 - present)

• MEC222: Engineering Design and Graphical Communication (year 1)
• MEC324: Applied Mechanics for Industrial Engineers (year 2)
• MEC723: Mechanical Systems Design (year 4)
• MEC734: Design for Manufacture (year 4)
• ME8101: Advanced Engineering Design (graduate)

University of Windsor (May 1996 - present)

• Computer-aided Design (year 1) 
• Simulation of Industrial Processes (year 3) 
• Management Decision Support Systems (year 4) 
• Simulation Principles and Techniques (graduate) 
• Knowledge-aided Design (graduate) 
• Development of Knowledge-based Systems for Manufacturing (graduate) 

Wayne State University (Jan 1995 - Apr 1996)

• Mechanics of Materials (year 3) 
• Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines (year 3) 
• Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing (year 4) 
• Applied Vibrations (graduate) 

Other Teaching

• Engineering Design and Sustainability, Guest Lecture in Design for Sustainability pilot course offered by the Schulich School of Business, York University, May 2003.
• Product Design Development Seminar, ASME Ontario, 23 Mar 2002

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Ryerson University

Sep 1999 - present
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Program in Aerospace Engineering (May 2007 - present)
Associate Member, School of Graduate Studies (Sep 1999 - present)
Status-only Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto (Jul 2007 - Jun 2013)

COMMITTEES:

• Department:
  Member, Departmental Evaluation Committee (2012-2013)
  Member, Department Website Redesign Working Group (2008-2009)
  Group Leader, Curriculum Audit of Solids/Design Stream (2004)
  Secretary, Departmental Council (2003 - 2004)
  Chair, Computer/Internet Advisory Committee (2000 - present)
  Member, UNIX System Administrator Search Committee (2001)
  Member, Graduate Programs Committee (2002)
  Member, Ph.D. Program Proposal Committee (2002-2003)
• Faculty:
  Search Committee: Assoc. Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Student Affairs, and International Affairs (2001).
• University:
  Member, Search Committee for Dean of School of Graduate Studies, 2010-2011.
  Member, Composition & Bylaws Standing Committee of Academic Council, 2004-2006.
  Member, Academic Council (senate), 2001-2005.
  Member, Programs and Planning Committee, Ryerson School of Graduate Studies, 2001 - 2007.
  Member, Ad Hoc Committee of Academic Council on a Fall Reading Week, 2003.
  Member, Ad Hoc Committee of Academic Council on Plagiarism, 2003-2004.

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Sabbatical/Research Visitor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Jan-May, 2007.
• Sabbatical/Research Visitor, Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge, June-Aug, 2007.
• Member, Scientific Advisory Board, 9^th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
• Member, ASME International Activities Committee, 2004 - present.
• Member, Scientific Advisory Board, 8^th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
• Member, National Advisory Panel, CSME International Conference on The Future of Engineering Education, Feb 16-18, 2003, Concordia University.
• Member, National Advisory Panel, CSME International Conference on Multidisciplinary Design in Engineering, 21-22 Nov 2001, Concordia University.
• Liaison between Department and Computing and Communications Services (2001 - present).
• Exhibitor at MMO Partnerships 2001, June 2001.
• Established MMO Connections Program at Ryerson (with David Naylor), 2000.
• Exhibitor at MMO Partnerships 2000, June 15.
• Reviewer, Cycle 3 of Software Engineering Body of Knowledge, a joint initiative of the IEEE and ACM (2000).
• Organizer, 2nd Canadian Symposium on Design Engineering and Education, Vancouver, BC, Jan 7-8, 2000.
• Adjunct Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Windsor (Sep 1999 - present).

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, University of Windsor

May 1996 - Aug 1999 
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering,
School of Graduate Studies

COMMITTEES: 

• Programme: Council; Graduate Studies and Research; Promotion Tenure, and Renewal; Co-op Program; Outreach; Undergraduate Academic Planning, Graduate Awards, Sessional Appointments
• Faculty: Council; CAD/CAM (including Chair); Academic Appeals, Dean's Selection, Undergraduate Curriculum
• Senate Mandated: Academic Policy
• Other: Joint Program/Curriculum Development with St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology; Faculty Association Committee for the Review of New Proposed Faculty Evaluation Model

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS: 

• Member, Organizing Committee, CIRP '97 Conference on Computer-Aided Tolerancing.
• Co-convener, 1st Annual Canadian Symposium on Design Engineering and Education.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Wayne State University

Jan 1995 - Apr 1996 
Wayne State University, Division of Engineering Technology

COMMITTEES:

• Divisional: Product Design Technology Curriculum (lead faculty), Academic Standards Committee, Joint Industrial Advisory Board, Honors and Awards Committee
• College: Research Advisory Board, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
• Other: NSF Instrumentation Laboratory Instruction Grant Program Reviewer, 1996

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Summer Academy course in mechanical engineering technology

RESEARCH SCIENTIST, University of Toronto

Feb 1994 - Dec 1994 
Department of Industrial Engineering
Supervisor: Dr. Mark S. Fox 

Development of knowledge-based design systems, in conjunction with SPAR Aerospace (Toronto, Canada), liason with SPAR personnel, research in concurrent engineering, knowledge-bases for engineering, case-based reasoning, requirements management, and enterprise modeling. 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, University of Toronto

Jun 1993 - Feb 1994 
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Supervisor: Dr. R. D. Venter 

Extending and continuing the research program begun during my doctoral program, with emphasis on design theory and computation. 

LECTURER AND INSTRUCTOR, University of Toronto

Sep 1989 - Dec 1994 
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Instructor for a senior year undergraduate course in computer-aided graphics and design; course material included both hardware and software aspects of computer graphics as applied to engineering, information management, database concepts, and an introduction to design theory. 

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, University of Toronto

Feb 1988 - Nov 1989 
The Manufacturing Research Centre of Ontario (MRCO)

• Software design of UTEMP (University of Toronto Engineering Mechanics Program). Principal investigators: Dr. B. Tabarrok, University of Victoria, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. W. R. Johnson, University of Toronto, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
• Software design and implementation of Designer, an intelligent, multi-process, multi-CPU engineering design software package. Principal investigator: Dr. W. R. Johnson, University of Toronto, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
• System administration and maintenance of the Computational Mechanics Laboratory, University of Toronto, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

CAD/IT CONSULTANT CO-CONTRACTEE, Tradesco Mold, Ltd.

Jan 1988 - Jun 1990

Tradesco Mold Ltd. embarked on a large-scale improvement of their computer facilities and the development of an integrated design and manufacturing environment for their work. Duties included: 

• evaluation and selection of a CAD system appropriate to the client's needs; and
• assistance in acclimatization of employees to the new system.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, University of Toronto

Jul 1987 - Feb 1988 
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Supervisor: Dr. W. R. Johnson 

• Development of a graphical post-processor in C for UTEMP, and a port of this software for bfrontal, a finite element program written for research and teaching by Dr. Johnson
• Preliminary design and implementation of a FEA program written in C.

TEACHING ASSISTANT, University of Toronto

Sep 1985 - May 1990 
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Holding and supervising tutorials and laboratory sessions; marking assignments, tests, and exams; preparation and delivery of lecture material and examinations. 
Courses: solid mechanics, analysis of mechanisms, vibrations, and particularly CAD-oriented courses involving the use of CADAM, CATIA, ANVIL-4000, and I-deas, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

COMPUTER SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR, University of Toronto

Sep 1985 - Feb 1994 
Department of Mechanical Engineering

The department has a large local area network based on mini-supercomputers and the UNIX operating system. Duties included: 

• software and hardware administation of departmental network of over 30 SUN workstations and servers;
• software development and maintenance of application software on a variety of UNIX-based workstations and servers;
• presentation of seminars and preparation of documentation about UNIX for users within the department, as well as consultation regarding UNIX and IBM equipment; and
• software consultant for implementation of research software.

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE, IBM Canada

Apr 1987 - Jul 1987

Technical support for the installation and administration of the IBM PC/RT computer running both ACIS and AIX operating systems.

JUNIOR GROUND TEST ENGINEER, DeHavilland Aircraft Company of Canada

Jun 1982 - Aug 1983

• Testing of specimen of an aircraft under laboratory-simulated conditions.
• Design of a software package to aid in the design of whiffle trees for fatigue and static testing (this became my Bachelor's thesis).
• Location and recording of all instrumentation for DASH-8 major static tests.
• Supervision and assistance in preparation and execution of various pressure and wear tests for the DASH-8.