Publications (Mechatronics)

Journal papers

ISLAM, M. N., Lee, H. U., and Cho, D. -W. 2006. Prediction and analysis of size tolerances achievable in peripheral end milling. Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, accepted for publication (25/7/2007).

ISLAM, M. N. 2004. Functional Dimensioning and Tolerancing Software for Concurrent Engineering Applications, Computers in Industry, 54, pp. 169-190.

ISLAM, M.N., 2004. A Strategy for Solving Coupled Functional Equations, Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 24, pp. 461-468.

ISLAM, M.N., 2004. A Methodology for Extracting Dimensional Requirements for a Product from Customer Needs, Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 23, pp. 489-494.

ROGERS G.G. 2003. The teaching philosophy of the REAL units of a Mechatronic Engineering degree program, International Journal of Engineering Education (Special issue: Mechatronics Education), 19(4), pp. 515-518.

ISLAM, M.N., 2003. Concurrent Engineering Offers the Best Solution to Tolerance Allocation Problems, New Engineer Journal, 6(1), pp. 14-15.

ROGERS G.G. and Bottaci L. 1997. Modular Production Systems: A New Paradigm for Manufacturing, International Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 8(2), pp. 147-156.

Book contributions

LINDSAY, E.D., Good, M.C. and Halgamuge, S.K. 2000. Web-based Telerobotics and Hardware-in-the-loop Simulations as Enhancements to Mechatronics Teaching, In: Mechatronics and Machine Vision, Research Studies Press, Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, pp. 17-22.

Conference papers

ISLAM, M.N. 2007. A Practical Approach to Tolerance Allocation”. In: Proc. International Conference on Engineering Technology (ICET) 2007, Kuala Lumpur, December 11th-13th, 2007, CD-ROM, Paper 132.

Rafai, N. H and ISLAM, M. N. 2007. An Investigation into Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish Achievable in Dry Turning: Preliminary Study. In: Proc. International Conference on Engineering Technology (ICET) 2007, Kuala Lumpur, December 11th-13th, 2007, CD-ROM, Paper 106.

ISLAM, M.N., Lee, H.U and Cho, D.W. 2007. Selection of Optimum Cutting Conditions Using a Size Tolerance Prediction Model for Peripheral End Milling. In: Proc. 7th Int. Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICME) 2007, Dhaka, December 29th–31st, 2007, CD-ROM, Paper ICME-AM-24.

ISLAM, M. N., Lee, H. U., and Cho, D. -W. 2006. Prediction and analysis of size tolerances achievable in peripheral end milling. In: Proc. 8th Biennial ASME Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis (ESDA2006), Turino, Italy, July 4th-7th 2006, CD-ROM, Paper ESDA2006-95172.

CUBERO, S.N. 2004. A 3D Laser-rangefinder mapping system. In: Mechatronics and Machine Vision (ed. J. Billingsley), Research Studies Press Ltd, in press

CUBERO, S.N. 2004. A general purpose inverse kinematics algorithm for all manipulators. In: Proc. 11th M2VIP International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, Macau, China, November 28th-December 3rd 2004. "Mechatronics and Machine Vision (ed. J. Billingsley)", Research Studies Press Ltd, in press

ISLAM, M. N., 2004. Structured Approach to Dimensioning and Tolerancing: A Comprehensive Solution Strategy, In: Proc. ASME 2004 Design Engineering Technical Conferences: 9th Design for Manufacture Conference, Salt Lake City, September 28-October 2, 2004, CD-ROM, Paper # DETC 2004-57756

LINDSAY, E.D. and Good, M.C. 2004. Effects of Access Modes Upon Students' Perceptions of Learning Objectives and Outcomes, In: Proc. 15th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Toowoomba, Australia, September 27th-29th 2004, Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, pp. 186-197.

LINDSAY, E.D. and Good, M.C. 2004. Effects of Laboratory Access Modes Upon Learning Outcomes, In: International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education (EE2004) - Volume 1, Wolverhampton, UK, June 7th-9th 2004, pp. 100-105.

Gupta. R. and ROGERS G.G. 2003. A Knowledge Based Model to Analyse Drop Fit Insertion Operations. In: CIRP Second International Conference on Reconfigurable Manufacturing, Ann Arbor, USA, August 20th-21st 2003.

CUBERO, S.N. 2003. Autonomous Racing Car Competition for Mechatronics Engineering Education. In: Proc. 10th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia, December 9th-11th 2003. "Mechatronics and Machine Vision 2003: Future Trends", Research Studies Press Ltd, ISBN: 0 86380 290 7. pp. 9-16.

ISLAM, M. N., 2003. A Structured Approach to Dimensioning and Tolerancing: Graphical Representation of the Problem, In: Proc. ASME 2003 Design Engineering Technical Conferences: 8th Design for Manufacture Conference, Chicago, September 2-6, 2003, CD-ROM, Paper # DETC 2003/DFM-48148.

ISLAM, M. N., 2003. A Software Package for Solving Fitting Feature Problems, In: Proc. 19th Int. Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Kuala Lumpur, July 22-24, 2003, pp. 249-257.

ISLAM, M.N., 2002. A Methodology for Extracting Dimensional Requirements for a Product from Customer Needs, In: Proc. Int. Manufacturing Leader Forum (IMLF) 2002, Adelaide, February 8th -10th, 2002, pp. 57-62.

LINDSAY, E.D. and Good, M.C. 2002. The Development of a Rubric for Evaluating Critical Thinking Outcomes in Undergraduate Engineering Laboratories, In: Proc. 13th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Canberra, Australia, September 30th-October 2nd 2002, pp. 221-224.

LINDSAY, E.D. and Good, M.C. 2002. Remote, proximal and simulated access to laboratory hardware - a pilot study, In: Proc. of EdMEDIA 2002, Denver, Colorado, June 24th 29th 2002, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Norfolk, VA, pp. 1138-1143.

ISLAM, M.N., 2001. Evaluation of VSA Tolerance Analysis Software Package as a Functional Dimensioning and Tolerancing Tool Suitable for a Concurrent Engineering Environment, In: Proc. 4th Int. Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICME) 2001, Dhaka, December 26th – 28th, 2001, pp. 49-56

ISLAM, M.N., 2001. A Tolerance Allocation Strategy Suitable for a Concurrent Engineering Environment, In: Proc. 3rd Int. ICSC-NAISO World Manufacturing Congress 2001, Rochester, New York, September 24th –27th, 2001, CD-ROM, Paper #1923-028.

CUBERO, S.N. 2000. A 6-legged Hybrid Walking and Wheeled Vehicle. In: Proc. 7th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia, September 19 - 21, 2000, pp. 293-302.

Devenish M. and ROGERS G.G. 2001. Specification of Assembly Requirements in Terms of Elementary Manipulation. In: 2001 ASME International Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Pittsburgh, USA, September 9th-12th 2001, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New Yourk, USA, Paper DETC2001/CIE-21306 (6 pages).

Devenish M. and ROGERS G.G. 2001. A building block approach to manipulation task specification. In: CIRP Design Seminar, Stockholm, Sweden, June 6th-8th 2001, College International pour la Recherche en Productique (CIRP), Paris, France, pp. 225-230.

CUBERO, S.N. 1999. Design of a six-legged passenger carrying hybrid walking vehicle with four-wheel-drive capability. In: Proc. 2nd International Conference on CLimbing And Walking Robots (CLAWAR), pp. 361-372, September 1999, Portsmouth, UK, ISBN 186058 207 9

ROGERS G.G. 1998. An Alternative to approach to Robotics, In: SMC Automator, SMC Australia, October 1998, pp. 51-53.

ROGERS G.G. and Morgan L.L. 1998. Problem-based learning in a Mechatronic Engineering Degree Program, In: Proc. Waves of Change Engineering Education Conference - Volume 1, Gladstone, Australia, September 26th-October 2nd 1998, pp. 11-14.

ROGERS G.G. and Joarder A. 1998. A tool for the conceptual design and analysis of Modular Manipulators, In: 1998 Computer Aided Conceptual Design International Workshop (CACD’ 98), Lancaster, UK, May 3rd-5th 1998, Paper 7.

ROGERS G.G. and Morgan L.L. 1997. A Four Year Mechatronic Engineering Degree Program, In: Proc. Fourth Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, Toowoomba, Australia, September 23th-25th 1997, IEEE Computer Society, Washington, USA, pp. 26-30.

CUBERO, S.N. 1997. Force, compliance and position control for a space frame manipulator. In: Proc. 4th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), 22-24th September. 1997, pp. 124-130.

CUBERO, S.N. 1997. Force, compliance and position control for a pneumatic quadruped robot. Ph.D dissertation, Submitted Nov. 1997 - University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba. Australia. (Available for inspection upon request) - Ph.D was awarded in September 1998 by the Vice-Chancellor of USQ, Toowoomba.

Technical Reports

SARACIK, B. 1997. Improvements in Metal Detection Technology. Undergraduate Thesis, Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Western Australia, Perth.

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