Kambiz Farhang
1. Name: Kambiz Farhang
2. Academic Rank: Associate Professor; full-time
3. Education:
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
4. Experience at This Institution: 7 years of service
- Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes, 1995 to
present.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes, 1989 to
1995.
5. Related Experience:
- Teaching Assistant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
- Computer Consultant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
- Research Assistant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
6. Consulting and Patents: None
7. State(s) in Which Registered: Indiana - E.I.T.
8. Principal Publications of Last Five Years:
Refereed Journal Publications:
- Mehra, K., Datta, J. and Farhang, K., 1996, "In-Plane Structural Vibration in Ball Bearings," to appear in
- the International Journal of Rotating Machinery.
Selstad, T.J. and Farhang, K., 1996, "An Efficient Algorithm for Computing the Steady-State Dynamic
Response of High-Speed Mechanisms," to appear in the Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Trans.
ASME.
- Datta, J. and Farhang, K., 1996, "A Nonlinear Model for Studying Structural Vibration in Rolling Element
Bearings: Ball Bearings," to appear in the Journal of Tribology, Trans. ASME.
- Datta, J. and Farhang, K., 1996, "A Nonlinear Model for Studying Structural Vibration in Rolling Element
Bearings: Roller Bearings," to appear in the Journal of Tribology, Trans. ASME.
- Farhang, K. and Midha, A., 1995, "An Efficient Method for Evaluation of the Steady-State Response of
Mechanisms with Flexible Members," Journal of Mechanical Design, Trans. ASME, Vol. 117, pp.
633-639.
- Basu, P.S. and Farhang, K., 1994, "Kinematic Analysis and Design of Two-Input, Five-Bar Mechanisms
Driven by Relatively Small Cranks," Journal of Mechanical Design, Trans. ASME, Vol. 116, pp.
1108-1114.
- Farhang, K. and Basu, P.S., 1994, "Kinematic Analysis and Synthesis of Three-Input, Eight-Bar
Mechanisms Driven by Relatively Small Cranks," Journal of Mechanical Design, Trans. ASME,
Vol. 116, pp. 930-936.
- Ghafoori, N. and Farhang, K., 1992, "Parametrically-Induced Vibration in Concrete Columns," Journal of
Engineering Mechanics, Trans. ASCE, Vol. 119, No. , pp. 1180-1187.
Refereed Publications (Proceedings):
- Bawla, N. and Farhang, K., 1996, "Vibration Control of a Composite Beam Structure Containing
Electrorheological Fluid Using Finite Element Approach," accepted for publication in the
proceedings of the CSME Symposium on Mechanics in Design, Toronto, Canada.
- Chelidze, D., Farhang, K. and Selstad, T.J., 1995, "Vibration Response and Parametric Stability in Beams
with Combined Quadratic and Cubic Nonlinearities," Vibration of Nonlinear, Random and Time-
Varying Systems, DE-Vol. 84-1, pp. 31-42.
- Selstad, T.J. and Farhang, K., 1994, "An Efficient Algorithm for Computing the Steady-State Dynamic
Response of High-Speed Mechanisms," Machine Elements and Machine Dynamics, DE-Vol. 71,
ASME, pp. 71-79.
- Farhang, K. and Basu, P.S., 1994, "Approximate Kinematic Equations for Multiple-Input Small-Crank
Mechanisms: Four-Bar Based Mechanisms," Mechanism Synthesis and Analysis, DE-Vol. 70,
ASME, pp. 75-84.
- Farhang, K. and Midha, A., 1994, "An Efficient Method for Evaluation of the Steady-State Response of
Periodically Time-Varying Linear Systems, with Application to an Elastic Slider-Crank
Mechanism," Machine Elements and Machine Dynamics, DE-Vol. 71, ASME, pp. 319-326.
- Mehra, K., Datta, J. and Farhang, K., 1994, "Evaluation of Factors Affecting the Simulation of Structural
Vibrations in Rolling Bearings," Advances in Design Automation, DE-Vol. 69-1, ASME, pp. 593-
601.
- Farhang, K., Mehra, K. and Datta, J. 1994, "A Simplified Model for Structural Vibration in Ball Bearings,"
Advances in Design Automation, DE-Vol. 69-1, ASME, pp. 603-612.
Chivate, P.N. and Farhang, K., 1993, "Effect of Coupler Material Damping on Steady-State Response
Calculation of Elastic Mechanisms," Dynamics and Vibration of Time-Varying Systems and
Structures, DE-Vol. 56, ASME, pp. 139-146.
- Chivate, P.N. and Farhang, K., 1993, "Parametric Stability of Belt-Driven Slider-Crank Mechanisms with
Flexible Coupler," Dynamics and Vibration of Time-Varying Systems and Structures, DE-Vol. ,
ASME, pp. 97-109.
- Basu, P.S. and Farhang, K., 1992, "Kinematic Analysis and Design of Two-Input, Five-Bar Mechanisms
Driven by Relatively Small Cranks," Flexible Mechanisms, Dynamics and Analysis, DE-Vol. 47, pp.
377-386.
- Farhang, K. and Basu, P.S., 1992, "Kinematic Analysis and Synthesis of Three-Input, Eight-Bar
Mechanisms Driven by Relatively Small Cranks," ," Flexible Mechanisms, Dynamics and Analysis,
DE-Vol. 47, pp. 395-403.
- Farhang, K. and Midha, A., 1991, "Investigation of Parametric Vibration Stability in Slider-Crank
Mechanisms with Flexible Coupler," Vibration Analysis - Analytical and Computational, DE-Vol.
37, september 22-25, 1991, pp. 167-176.
9. Scientific and Professional Societies of Which a Member:
- Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
10. Honors and Awards/Research Funding:
As an Assistant Professor at SIUC:
- Summer Research Fellowship, July 1991 - August 1991
- Award to attend the 1992 ASME Winter Annual Meeting, December 1992
- Certificate of Appreciation by Board of Governors of ASME for valued service as
Faculty Advisor, April 1993
- Teaching Fellowship, May 1993 - June 1993
- Certificate of Appreciation by Board of Governors of ASME for valued service as
Faculty Advisor, April 1994
As a Graduate Student at Purdue University:
- Shell Doctoral Fellowship, August 1987 - August 1988
- David Ross Fellowship, June 1897 - August 1987
- Proctor and Gamble Fellowship, June 1986 - August 1986
- Proctor and Gamble Fellowship, June 1985 - August 1985
- Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
11. Subjects or Courses Taught during the Most Recent Academic Year, by Terms:
| Subject/Course |
Term |
Hours/Week |
G/UG |
Day |
|
ENGR 530 |
Fall 1995 |
3 |
G |
D |
|
ME 403 |
Fall 1995 |
1 |
UG |
D |
|
ME 430 |
Fall 1995 |
3 |
UG |
D |
|
ME 537 |
Spring 1996 |
3 |
G |
D |
12. Other Assigned Duties: None
13. Specific Programs to Improve Teaching and Professional Competence during Last Five Years:
None