Invited Paper
J. Z. Zhang, R. Adams, K. Burbank, Using Matlab to Improve Learning Effectiveness and Quality in an Undergraduate Course on Wireless Communications and Systems. To appear in Global J. of Engng. Educ., Vol. 11, No. 1. 2007.
Journal Publications
A. K. Ball, J. Z. Zhang, C. W. Ferguson, An applied approach to teaching a graduate level research methods and design of experiments course. World Trans. on Eng. and Tech. Ed., Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 371-374, 2006.
J. Z. Zhang, M. Teslow, P. Sanger, An Engineering-Health Science Interdisciplinary Approach to Promoting Mobile Technology for Multidisciplinary Applications. Paper accepted by Int'l J. of Eng. Ed., 2006.
J. Z. Zhang, Aaron K. Ball, Design of a user-knowledge based interface for a remote access engineering laboratory. World Trans. on Eng. and Tech. Ed., Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 171-174, 2006.
J. Z. Zhang, A. K. Ball, M. Clare, W. Extine, Design of a Real-Time Remote-Access Engineering Laboratory Using Integrated Web Service and Wireless Technology for Distance Learners. World Trans. on Eng. and Tech. Ed., Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 231-234, 2005.
J. Z. Zhang, R. Adams, K. Burbank, Theory, Practice, and Systems - A New Approach to Teaching Electronic Communications with Matlab®. Int'l J. of Eng. Ed., Vol. 21, No. 4, pp. 612-617, 2005.
J. Z. Zhang, R. Adams, K. Burbank, The Design of RF Labs Using Mini-Circuits Modules to Improve the Quality of Teaching in a Course on Wireless Communications and Systems. World Trans. on Eng. and Tech. Ed., Vol. 4, No. 1, pp.39-42, 2005.
Publications in Conference Proceedings
J. Z. Zhang, L. B. Zhang, K. Burbank, D. D. Dunlap, Graduate engineering and technology education through international collaboration: potentials and issues from a curriculum perspective. To appear in the Proceedings of the 10th UICEE (Unesco International Center for Engineering Education) Annual Conference on Engineering Education, March, 2007.
L. T. Zhang, S. Wu, L. B. Zhang, J. Z. Zhang, Adaptive Reliable and Robust H-Infinity Control for Nonlinear Systems with Parametric Uncertainties and External Disturbances. IEEE 9th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics, and Vision (ICARCV), December, 2006.
Scott Heggen, J. Z. Zhang, and Aaron Ball, Effects of Power, Barrier Materials, and Data Rates on Object Detection Using Ultra-Wideband Technology. Proceedings of the International Journal of Modern Engineering Conference, October, 2006.
Alan Windham, J. Z. Zhang, Aaron Ball, Verification and Optimization of an Operational Amplifier Simulation Model Utilizing a Designed Experiment. Proceedings of the International Journal of Modern Engineering Conference, October, 2006.
Manuel Mira, J. Z. Zhang, Aaron K. Ball, Optimizing Reflow Oven Parameters for Lead-Free SMT/SMD Production. Proceedings of the International Journal of Modern Engineering Conference, October, 2006.
James Henderson, Aaron Ball, J. Z. Zhang, Optimization of Injection Molding Machine Parameters for Product Quality Improvement. Proceedings of the International Journal of Modern Engineering Conference, October, 2006.
Jonathan Godfrey, Aaron Ball, J. Z. Zhang, On the Optimization of Setting Up Parameters for the HAAS z-4 500 Machining Laser. Proceedings of the International Journal of Modern Engineering Conference, October, 2006.
R. Adams, J. Z. Zhang, M. Azadpour, Lossless Image Decomposition and reconstruction Using Haar Wavelets in Matlab for ECET Students. Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE, 2006.
R. Adams, J. Z. Zhang, P. Yanik, K. Burbank, A Digital Logic Based Experimental Design of a DSP/Communication System for ECET Students. Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE, 2006.
J. Z. Zhang, K. Burbank, Exporting America: First Technologies, Then Engineering Management Skills, What’s Next? - A Case Study from an Engineering Education Perspective. Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE, 2006.
J. Z. Zhang, R. Adams, K. Burbank, A Practical Approach to Teaching ‘Wireless Communications and System’ for ECET Students. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE, 2005.
J. Z. Zhang, L. B. Zhang, D. D. Dunlap, K. Burbank X. S. Gu, Collaborating with Chinese Universities on Engineering and Technology Education: Potentials and Issues from a Curriculum Perspective. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE, 2005.
J. Z. Zhang, R. Adams, K. Burbank, A Systems Approach to Teaching ‘Introduction to Electronic Communications’ for ECET students. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE, 2004.
J. Z. Zhang, K. Burbank, Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice - An Example of Teaching Communications Courses Using Matlab®. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education – Pacific South West Conference, ASEE, pp. 104-115, 2004.
Advised Student Publications
Xiaoxi Martin (Faculty advisors: R. Adams and J. Z. Zhang), User-Intent Based Electronic Information Retrieval Interface Using Image Processing Techniques. Proceedings of the 2006 National Undergraduate Research Conference, NCUR, 2006.
Bengtson, F. E., & Heggen, S. A. (Faculty Advisors: J. Z. Zhang, K. Burbank), A data communication system using Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology. Proceedings of 2005 National Conference on Undergraduate Research. NCUR, 2005.
Clare, M., & Extine, W. (2005). (Faculty advisors: J. Z. Zhang and A. K. Ball), Improving teaching and learning effectiveness of engineering education using integrated web service and wireless technology. Western Carolina University Graduate Journal, September, 2005.
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