Brad Rogers
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Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1992
M. S. Mechanical Engineering, Montana State University, 1981
B. S. Mechanical Engineering, Montana State University, 1979
Principle Areas of Expertise:
Conventional and Alternative Energy Systems, Fuel Cell Systems, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Experimental and Computational Fluid Mechanics, Automotive Engineering Curriculum Development, Security Systems Engineering, Radiation in Participating Media, Mathematical and Numerical Analysis.
Academic Experience:
1984 - present Associate Professor (Tenured)
Director of Research and Development, GlobalResolve
Department of Engineering Technology
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
7271 E Sonoran Arroyo Mall., Mesa, AZ. 85212
Academic Job Responsibilities:
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of Thermal Science, Fluid Mechanics, Conventional and Alternate Energy Conversion Systems, Security Systems Engineering, Gasdynamics, Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion, Instrumentation, Testing, Automotive Engineering, Analysis and Design, and Mechanics. Initiate and conduct original funded research in the physical sciences. Develop and implement new undergraduate and graduate programs as well as changes to existing programs at the ASU Polytechnic campus. Serve on and chair Department, College and University committees. Represent the University locally, nationally and internationally.
Director of Research and Development for GlobalResolve, a global social entrepreneurship initiative at ASU that seeks to develop sustainable ventures at the rural village level in the developing world.
Recent Applied Research Projects (last 10 years):
▪ The development of an Orange Juice Pasteurization system for deployment in the rural Ghanaian village of Domeabra.
§ At the request of villagers in Domeabra, ASU is developing an orange juice pasteurization system that will be deployed in the village of Domeabra for the purposes of economic development in the traditional regions surrounding the village.
▪ The development of the “Twig Light” lighting system for rural Africa
§ Guided the development of an innovative lighting system for the developing world using a thermoelectric generator. The device was invented by a student in the Village Energy Systems class in the Spring of 2009.
▪ The development of a refrigeration system that operates solely on leftover energy from cooking fires with specific application in the developing world.
§ A prototype refrigerator was run solely on charcoal in November of 2009, and produced ice. This initiative is called the “fire into ice” project, and is being carried out by honors students in the Chemical Engineering program at ASU.
▪ The development of a Gelfuel Production System for use in Rural Africa
§ Guided the development of an ethanol gelfuel production system for use in the village of Domeabra, Ghana. The system was designed and built by students at Arizona State University using only materials and processes that are available in Ghana, tested in Arizona, shipped to Ghana, installed in the village of Domeabra, and is now producing gelfuel for cooking.
▪ The development of ultra-low-cost gelfuel stoves for manufacture in West Africa.
§ Guiding a team of faculty and students charged with development of gelfuel stoves that are designed to be manufactured using resources available in rural Africa. The stoves are being optimized for performance, efficiency, safety, and cost.
▪ Recent Applied Research Projects (continued):
▪ The development of a business plan for the gelfuel business in Domeabra, Ghana
§ Currently working with ASU faculty and Ghanaian partners to study the supply chain, distributions networks, and market penetration of ethanol gelfuel in both rural and urban settings in West Africa.
▪ The development of a water purification system designed for rural villages in the developing world
§ Guiding the modification of a low-energy water purification system originally developed by a Chemical Engineering professor at ASU to determine the suitability of deploying the system in impoverished villages in Africa and elsewhere. The system makes utilizes a unique heat recovery scheme in which the heat of condensation is recycled to provide the majority of the energy needed for evaporation, resulting in distilled water with very little energy input to the system.
▪ Distribution of water filters to the impoverished Ghanaian village of Fawomanye.
§ The only water source for the 600 residents of the Ghanaian village of Fawomanye was a stagnant pond approximately 20 feet across by 18 inches deep. Runoff from the village collected in the pond, including sewage. As an interim/emergency measure until a modern water purification system could be developed and delivered to the village, we partnered with Pure Home Water, based in Accra, Ghana, to deliver water filtration systems to each family in the village. We delivered the filters to Fawomanye on the September 2008 trip to Ghana.
▪ The development of Jatropha Curcas as a village energy resource.
§ The use of oil obtained from the plant known as Jatropha Curcas is being studied extensively for use as a transportation fuel. However, in our research we are considering its use on a smaller, village scale. Specifically, the use of unrefined oil for heating, lighting and cooking, as well as a source of fuel for small Diesel engines connected to multi-function platforms.
▪ The development of a phase-change Solar Barbeque
§ In this work we have produced a solar energy system that melts a phase-change material and stores latent heat in an insulated chamber at a prescribed temperature. As the phase-change material solidifies, heat is conducted to a grill which is used for cooking. Since the material is well insulated, the energy is stored until the cover is removed from the grill, allowing cooking even when the sun is not out.
▪ Measurement and Assessment of Wind Power on the Hopi reservation in Northern Arizona
§ In this project the potential for development of commercial wind power on the Hopi nation in Northern Arizona was studied by erecting a 50 meter wind assessment tower and measuring the wind resource for one year, followed by an evaluation potential revenue that might be realized if commercial wind turbines were installed at the site.
▪ Patent #6,598,033 B1, Unitary Sliding Vane Compressor/Expander for Fuel Cell Applications, 2003
§ While on sabbatical, guided the development of an innovative sliding vane compressor/expander for use in pressurized fuel cell systems, which was ultimately patented with support of Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies (PADT).
▪ Currently managing more than 30 student research projects associated with the GlobalResolve program at ASU. These projects will be vetted, and the best ideas will be taken to Africa for evaluation in May of 2010. If the evaluations are positive, additional development will occur throughout 2010.
Scientific & technical society memberships and activity:
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Faculty Advisor for students chapters of SAE at ASU Polytechnic
Consulting Experience:
While employed as a faculty member at Arizona State University, I have served as an expert consultant for more than 30 individuals, firms and corporations concerning issues related to mathematical and physical sciences. Some of the areas that I have been retained for include:
- Mechanical System Design and Analysis
- Analytical Modeling
- Experimental Design
- Analysis of Experimental Results
- Manufacturing
- Thermal/Fluid System Design and Analysis
- Security System Engineering
- Expert Witness in Litigation
- Selection and Implementation of Software
- Design of Mechanical and Electric Motors
- Wind Tunnel Testing
- HVAC Design
- Investigation of Vehicular Fires
Industry Employment:
Security System Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque NM. Responsible for the development of testing procedures for complex exterior intrusion detection technologies designed for protection of ultra-high value assets. (Summer 2006)
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies, Tempe, AZ. Responsible for the design and testing of fuel cells and fuel cell accessory systems . (June 2000- December 2001 – Extended sabbatical leave.)
Research Engineer, McDonnell-Douglas Helicopter Company, Mesa, AZ. Conducted wind tunnel tests on NOTAR tail boom. (1985)
Chief Scientist, Mountain States Energy, Butte, MT. Analytical modeling of supersonic Magnetohydrodynamic power generation unit. Conducted tests of 50 MW (thermal) test train, including post-test data analysis and reporting. (1980-1986.)
Refereed Publications:
Rogers, B., Pugliese, M., Henderson, M., The Twig Light: Ultra Low-Cost Lighting in Ghana, NCIIA Conference, San Francisco, March 25-27, 2010.
Brad Rogers, Mark Henderson “The Development of an Economic Model for Biodiesel Production in Ghana” 2008 ASEE conference, Pittsburgh PA, June 2008.
Brad Rogers, Mark Henderson “The Development of a Gelfuel Processing System for use in Rural Ghana” 2008 ASEE conference, Pittsburgh PA, June 2008.
Brad Rogers, Mark Henderson “The Development of a Water Purification System for use in West Africa” 2008 ASEE conference, Pittsburgh PA, June 2008.
Brad Rogers, Dennis Giever, Dale Palmgren and Mary Lynn Garcia “Security Education in the 21st Century: The Role of Engineering” 2007 ASEE conference, Honolulu Hawaii, June 2007.
Brad Rogers, Mark Henderson and Chell Roberts “Integration of a Wind Power Assessment Project throughout the Undergraduate Curriculum” 2007 ASEE conference, Honolulu Hawaii, June 2007.
Scott Danielson and Brad Rogers, “A Methodology for Direct Assessment of Student Attainment of Program Outcomes” 2007 ASEE conference, Honolulu Hawaii, June 2007n.
John Rajadas and Brad Rogers “Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Laboratory” 2007 ASEE conference, Honolulu Hawaii, June 2007.
John Rajadas, Alvin Post and Brad Rogers, “Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Novel UAV: Capstone Project” 2007 ASEE conference, Honolulu Hawaii, June 2007.
Brad Rogers and Eric Skinner “Risk Management of WMD Threats” Submitted for Review to Security Journal, Perpetuity Press, UK, April 2007.
Nathan Everett, Brad Rogers and Dale Palmgren: “A Well to Wheels Approach to the Development of Automotive Curricula in Applied Engineering Programs” 2006 ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, Accepted for publication, June 2006.
Brad Rogers, Mark Henderson, Scott Danielson, Chell Roberts, Robert Grondin, Rajeswari Sundararajan “Using a Wind Power Assessment Project on the Hopi Reservation as a Problem-based Learning Experience for Undergrad and Graduate Students” 2006 ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, Accepted for publication, June 2006.
Refereed Publications (continued):
Brad Rogers, Dale Palmgren, Albert McHenry and Scott Danielson: “A Rigorous Foundation for Security Engineering Programs” 2006 ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, Accepted for publication, June 2006.
Brad Rogers, “Engineering Principles for Security Managers,” Handbook of Security, Perpetuity Press, UK. 2006.
Govindasamy Tamizhmani, Brad Rogers, and Raji Sundararajan “A Multidisciplinary course on Fuel Cells: Their Science and Engineering,” 2004 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004.
Al Post, Brad Rogers, Scott Danielson, Govindasamy Tamizhmani “Fuel Cell Manufacturing: An Introduction to Opportunities and Challenges,” 2004 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004.
Brad Rogers, Tamizhmani, G., & Sundararajan, R.. An Innovative fuel cell theory, testing, and manufacturing course. In the Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, November 15-21, Washington, D.C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York. (2003)
M. C. Johnson, L. Rosales, J. Addink and B.B. Rogers “Ultra-Efficient Compressor/Expanders for Fuel Cell Systems” 2000 Fuel Cell Seminar Abstracts, pp 48-50, Poster Session 1-1, October 2000.
Brad Rogers “A Framework for Higher Education in the Security Field”, Security Journal, Vol 13, #2, pp 65-68, 2000
Brad Rogers et. al. “Creation of Security Engineering programs by the Southwest Surety Institute”, Proceedings of SPIE, paper 3575-32, Boston Massachusetts, November 1998.
Brad Rogers et. al. “Roundtable: Security Technology and Terrorism” Panel 126, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 1997 Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, March 1997.
Brad Rogers and D. E. Palmgren “A Subsonic Wind Tunnel Facility for Undergraduate Engineering Technology Education.” 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 1547, Washington DC, June 1996.
Brad Rogers and D. G. Kelley “Inter-curricular Teaming Efforts in the Manufacture of Wind Tunnel Models by Undergraduate Engineering Technology Students.” ASEE Pacific Southwest Section 1996 Conference, San Jose, CA, April 1996.
Brad Rogers K. P. Chen and L. S. Yao, "The Effects of Fluid Thermal Conductivity on the Instability of Nonisothermal Flow", 9th Arizona Fluid Mechanics Conference, Tucson, Arizona, February 1993.
Brad Rogers, S. Ghosh Moulic and L. S. Yao "Finite-Amplitude Instability of Mixed-Convection", Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol 254, pp. 229-250, 1993.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao "Finite-Amplitude Instability of Mixed-Convection in a Heated Vertical Pipe", Intl. J. Heat Mass Transfer, Vol 36, #9, pp. 2305-2315, 1993.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "The Importance of Prandtl Number on Mixed-Convection Instability", J. Heat Transfer, Vol 115, #2, pp. 482-486, 1993.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "Natural Convection in a Heated Annulus", Intl. J. Heat Mass Transfer, Vol 36, #1, pp. 35-47, 1993.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "Finite Amplitude Instability of Nonisothermal Flow in a Vertical Annulus", Proc Roy Soc Lond A, 437, pp 267-290, 1992.
Refereed Publications (continued):
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "Finite-Amplitude Instabilities in Mixed-Convection", 8th Arizona Fluid Mechanics Conference, Tempe, Arizona, February 1992.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "The Use of Weakly Nonlinear Instability Theory in the Analysis of Mixed-Convection Instabilities", 7th Arizona Fluid Mechanics Conference, Tucson, Arizona, February 1991.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "A Consistent Theory of Finite-Amplitude Instabilities", 44th Annual Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics of the American Physical Society, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 1991.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, “The effect of Mixed Convection Instability on Heat Transfer in a Vertical Annulus” Intl. J. Heat Mass Transfer, Vol 33, #1, pp. 79-90, 1990.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "The Linear Stability of Mixed Convection in a Vertical Annulus", J. Fluid Mechanics, Vol 201, pp. 279-298, 1989.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "Mixed Convection in an Annulus of Large Aspect Ratio", J. Heat Transfer, Vol 111, #3, pp. 683-689, 1989.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "Studies in Nonlinear Hydrodynamic Stability of Mixed Convection, Part 1: Weakly Nonlinear Theory", 6th Arizona Fluid Mechanics Conference, Tempe, Arizona, 1990.
Brad Rogers and L. S. Yao, "The Effect of Mixed Convection Instability on Heat Transfer In a Vertical Annulus", 5th Arizona Fluid Mechanics Conference, Tucson, Arizona, February 1989.
Brad Rogers, "Mixed Convection Instability in a Vertical Annulus" presented at ASME 1988 National Heat Transfer Conference, Vol 2, pp. 101-106, Houston, Texas, 1988.