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Dr. James L. Glancey, P.E.

Associate Professor
Departments of Bioresources Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
University of Delaware

124 Worrilow Hall (302.831.1179)
315 Spencer Lab (302.831.0712)
Newark, DE 19716

FAX: 302.831.3619
E-mail: jglancey@udel.edu

Research web page: http://research.me.udel.edu/~jglancey/

DEGREES
 Ph.D. University of California 1991
M.S. University of California 1987
B.S. University of Delaware 1985

SERVICE
 Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware (9/97 - present)
Associate Professor, Bioresources Engineering, University of Delaware (7/97 - present)
Assistant Professor, Bioresources Engineering, University of Delaware (1/91 - 6/97)

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
 Faculty Member, Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, Univ. of Delaware (9/03 - present) Affiliate Faculty, Center for Composite Materials, Univ. of Delaware (7/03 - present)
Engineer, Cooperative Extension Service, Univ. of Delaware (7/03 - present)
Principle, Mechanical Design and Forensic Analysis LLC, Blackbird, DE (6/99 – present)

CONSULTING
O’Malley & Langan, P.C., Scranton, PA. (2003-present)
Craig D. Brown, Esq., Foote, Meyers, Mielke & Flowers, Geneva, Illinois (2006-present)
Stambaugh Law, York, PA. (2006-present
Consumer Union, Yonkers, NY. (2006-present).
The Walker Law Group, Clearwater, FL. (2006-present).
Richard South, Attorney at Law, Austin TX. (2006-present).
Welebir & McCune, A professional law corporation, Redlands, California. (2006-present).
Mary Buonanno , Attorney-at-Law, Takoma Park, MD. (2006-present).
Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick Law Offices, Hampton, SC. (2006-present)
Cirrus Engineering, Delaware Technology Park, Newark, DE. (2004-present).
Todd S. Miller and Associates, Allentown, PA. (2004-05).
Woomer and Friday Attorneys at Law, LLP, Pittsburg, PA. (2003-present).
Institute for Energy Conversion, Newark, DE (2003-2005)
Whitmyre Consulting, Newark DE. (2003).
The Krasnow Law Firm, Roanoke, VA. (2002-03).
Hard Hat, LCC, Baltimore, MD. (2003).
Baltimore Tool Works, Inc., Baltimore, MD. (2002).
Smith, Stephens, Reed & Phillips, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA. (2002).
Universal Underwriters Group, Overland Park, KS. (2002).
Monsanto Co., Inc., Galena, MD. (2001-02).
Structural Mechanics Associates, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. (1999-present).
National Forensic Engineers, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (1999-2005).

STATE REGISTERED
 Delaware Registration No. 11032 (Mechanical)
Maryland Registration No. 25001 (Mechanical)


SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles & Refereed Proceedings

  1. Nalla, A., M. Fuqua, J.L. Glancey and B. Leleiver. 2007. A multi-segment injection line and real-time adaptive, model-based controller for vacuum assisted resin transfer molding. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 38: 1058–1069.
  2. Keefe, M., J. Glancey, and N. Cloud. 2007. Assessing student team performance in industry sponsored design projects. Transactions of the ASME, Journal of Mechanical Design, 129(7): 692-700.
  3. Glancey, J.L., J. Hummel, A. Chirnside, S. Nobles, S. Chanpimol and A. Ravel. 2007. Bio-fuel emission measurements and potential environmental implications for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Restoration, 3:158-166.
  4. Brown, D., and J.L. Glancey. 2007. Theoretical and experimental analysis of a continuous blade cutter for leafy vegetables. Transactions of the ASABE, 50(3): 803-813.
  5. Brisach, D., M. Griffith, J. Konchar, S. Petfield, P. Popper, and J.L. Glancey. 2007. Attenuation of impact and continuous vibration in the hand and arm. The ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences: The 21st Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, & Applications of Vibration and Acoustics in Biomedical Engineering, Las Vegas, NV.
  6. Griffith , M., D. Brisach, J. Konchar, S. Petfield, P. Popper, and J.L. Glancey. 2007. Polymer-based vibration and noise emission control characteristics for hand-struck tools. Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences: The 19th Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  7. Glancey, J.L., J.T. Sims, and D. Snyder. 2007. Field Evaluation of a Mechanical Sidedress Applicator for Solid Wastes. Biosystems Engineering (in press).
  8. Krishnan, M., R. Strosser, J.L. Glancey, and J.Q. Sun. 2006. Adaptive modeling and control of a precision manure spreader. Computers and Electronics in Ag, 52(1-2):1-10.
  9. Fuqua, M. and J.L. Glancey. 2006. A port injection process and control for improved resin delivery and flow control for VARTM. Proceedings of the 2006 ASME International Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. IMECE2006-14422.
  10. Konchar, J., P. M. Griffith, P. Popper, and J.L. Glancey. 2006. Modeling and testing of a new polymer-based impact tool design to reduce biomechanical injuries. Proceedings of the 2006 ASME International Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. IMECE2006-14416.
  11. Kasprzak, S., M. Fuqua, J. Nasr, and J.L. Glancey. 2006. A robotic system for real-time resin flow modification during vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding of composite materials. Proceedings of the 2006 ASME International Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. IMECE2006-14416.
  12. Glancey, J.L., W.E. Kee, T.L. Wootten and M. Dukes. 2005. A mechanical harvesting index for horticultural crops. Applied Engineering in Ag, 21(4): 555-558.
  13. Glancey, J.L., and W.E. Kee. 2005. Engineering aspects of production and mechanization for fresh and processed vegetables. HortTech, 15(1): 76-79.
  14. Nalla, A. and J.L. Glancey. 2005. Closed loop control of resin flow in VARTM using a multi-segment injection line and real-time adaptive, model-based control. Paper No. IMECE2005-81767. Proceedings of the 2005 ASME International Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
  15. Glancey, J.L and W.E. Kee. 2005. Technical and strategic advances in vegetable mechanization. HortTech, 15(3): 486-488.
  16. Glancey, J.L., R. Strosser, I. Cosden, J. Gordon, M. Dunson, and D. Cook. 2005. A system for the automatic adjustment and control of conditioning roll gap on mower conditioners. SAE Transactions, Journal of Commercial Vehicles, 113(2): 645-650.
  17. Wang , J., J.R. Vinson., and J.L. Glancey. 2004. Geometric nonlinear deformation effects in composite sandwich plates subject to in-plane shear loads. Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials, 6(5): 447-457.
  18. Birmingham, A., E. Buzby, D. Davis, E. Benson, J. Glancey, W. Pill, T. Evans, R. Mulrooney, and M. Olszewski. 2004. A precision planter for large seeds in small plots. HortTech, 14(4): 574-576.
  19. Glancey, J.L., G.A. Snyder (National Forensic Engineers, Inc.), and J.R. Vinson. 2003. Experimental evaluation of the structural characteristics of extruded aluminum stepladders. Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences: The 17th Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
  20. Snyder, G.A. (National Forensic Engineers, Inc.), J.L. Glancey, and J.R. Vinson. 2003. Failure analysis of stepladders manufactured from extruded aluminum. Paper No. IMECE2003-41526. Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
  21. Glancey, J.L., P. Popper (Dupont), M. Mitch, P.Truitt, T. Nasr, M. Orgovan, J. Stevens. 2003. A new cyclic impact device and standard testing methodology for hand struck tools. Paper No. IMECE2003-41451. Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
  22. Glancey, J.L., P. Popper (Dupont), T. Nasr, P. Truitt, M. Orgovan, D. O’Brian. 2003. Design and performance of hand-struck impact tools using high performance polymers. Paper No. IMECE2003-41455. Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
  23. Keefe, M., J.L. Glancey, and Z. Zhong. 2000. Performance of high oleic soybean oil-based hydraulic fluids in long-duration pump tests. Society of Automotive Engineers Special Publication SP-136, Lubricants for Off-Highway Vehicles.
  24. Glancey, J.L., S. Knowlton, E.R. Benson. 1999. Development of a high oleic soybean oil-based hydraulic fluid. SAE Transactions, 107(2): 266-269.

SOCIETIES
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Society of Automotive Engineers
American Society of Ag & Biological Engineers
Delaware Association of Professional Engineers
Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering

HONORS & AWARDS
Outstanding Reviewer Award, ASABE, 2007.
Nominated for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2006.
Society of Automotive Engineers Recognition Award. 2004 Off-Highway and Powerplant Exposition. Inducted into the University of Delaware’s Mentors’ Circle. 2001.
Dean’s Merit Award. 2001.
Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Engineering, 2000.
University of Delaware North Central Campus Senior-Faculty Recognition Award. 2000.
Excellence in Academic Advising, University of Delaware. 1997.

Awards Received by Students:

  • Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research Thesis Award (Janelle Konchar)
  • Society for the Advancement of Materials and Processing (SAMPE) National Research Award (Michael Fuqua, 2nd Place Nationally)
  • Nowinski Award for Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering (Rich Herseim)
  • Hayward Fellowship for Undergraduate Research (Kerrie Smith, Richard Herseim, Scott Kasprzak)
  • Center for Composite Materials Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Michael Fuqua, Matt Griffith, Stephan Petfield)
  • Outstanding Senior Researcher, Center for Composite Materials (Scott Kasprzak, Daniel Brisach)
  • Science and Engineering Scholars (Richard Herseim, Ian Cosden, Michael Fuqua, Janelle Konchar, Jessie Krisher, John Nasr, Mathew Griffith, Stephan Petfield)
  • Honors Degree with Distinction Thesis (Kerrie Smith, Richard Herseim, Scott Kasprzak, Michael Fuqua)
  • Degree with Distinction Thesis (Janelle Konchar, Dan Brisach, Matt Griffith)
  • Honors Program Undergraduate Research Summer Fellowship (Scott Kasprzack, Michael Fuqua)
  • Delaware Water Resources Center Summer Internship (Kerrie Smith, Mathew King)
  • Undergraduate Research S&E Awards (Daniel Brisach (2), Matthew Griffith (3), John Nasr, Scott Kasprzak (2), Janelle Konchar (3), Jesse, Krisher, Mike Fuqua (2), Dan Muhlenforth, James Moore, Jennifer Lawrence, Dominic Schiavoni, Eric Busby, Richard Herseim (2), Gwen Thorsen (2), Dustin Fryberger, Kerrie Smith (2), Dawn Cintavey, Tony Nasr, Annie Tseng, Mike Fyock, Dan Meckley, Chad Stover, Dan Hoffstetter)
  • Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Symposium Invited Presenter (Janelle Konchar, Kerrie Smith)
  • Center for Biomedical Engineering Research Symposium Presenters (Jennifer Lawrence, James Moore, Dominic Schiavoni, Dan Muhlenforth, Jonathan Fitzgibons, Barbara Tueday, Rich Herseim, Janelle Konchar, Jessie Krisher)
  • Center for Composite Material Graduate Achievement Award (Justin Alms, co-advised w/ S.Advani)
  • College of Engineering Graduate Student Laird Fellowship (Jingbo Wang, co-advised w/ J. Vinson)

COURSES TAUGHT
MEEG 202 – Computer-Aided-Engineering Design (05S)
MEEG 304 – Machine Design: Elements (99S, 00S)
MEEG 401 – Senior Design (99F/S, 00F-05F)
MEEG 445 – Senior Research (00-06)
MEEG 366/466 – Independent Study (06S)
MEEG 467 – Special Topics in Engineering Design (03S, 04S)
MEEG 866 – Graduate Research (02F, 03S, 03F, 04S)
EGTE 209 – Computer-Aided Drafting (06S)
EGTE 435 – Machinery Design (96F, 98S, 01S, 03S, 05S, 07S)
EGTE 450 - Practicum in Industry (06S)
EGTE 366/466 – Undergraduate Independent Study (01F, 02S, 03F, 04S, 06F, 07W, 07S)
AGEG 666 – Graduate Independent Study (97S)
UNIV 401/402 – Honors Program Senior Thesis (02F, 03S, 03F, 04S, 04F, 05S, 05F, 06S, 06F, 07S)

OTHER INFORMATION
 Patents

  1. A Composite Impact Tool Cap for Reduced Spalling, Vibration, Noise Emission, and Biomechanical Stress ( U.S. Patent No. 60/766315).
  2. Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding Techniques with Flood Flow Chamber for Composite Material Manufacturing. ( U.S. Patent No. 11/458122).
  3. Hammer Composite Cap for Improved Safety and Reduced Hand and Arm Vibration Injury ( U.S. Patent No. 60/767289).
  4. An Automatic Control System for Off-Road Equipment. Patent Number 5,784,871.
  5. A Low Volume Testing Device to Evaluate Hydraulic Fluid Performance. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 09/256,060.

Recent Research Presentations (last 3 years)

  1. Brisach, D., M. Griffith, J. Konchar, S. Petfield, P. Popper, and J.L. Glancey. 2007. Attenuation of impact and continuous vibration in the hand and arm. The ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences: The 21st Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, & Applications of Vibration and Acoustics in Biomedical Engineering. Las Vegas, NV.
  2. Griffith , M., D. Brisach, J. Konchar, S. Petfield, P. Popper, and J.L. Glancey. 2007. Polymer-based vibration and noise emission control characteristics for hand-struck tools. The ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences: The 19th Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  3. Stewart, S., J. Armstrong, R. Jester and J. Glancey. 2007. A bulk mechanical harvester for indoor, closed system tilipia production. The 4th National Aquaculture Extension Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  4. Brisach, D., M. Griffith, J. Konchar, P. Popper, and J. Glancey. 2007. Polymer composite-based noise emission controls for power and hand-struck impact tools. The 2007 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA.
  5. Griffith , M., D. Brisach, J. Konchar, J. Nasr, P. Popper, and James Glancey. 2007. Reducing the potential for vibration-related injuries from hand and power tools. The 2007 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA.
  6. Glancey. 2007. Bio-fuel emission measurements and potential environmental implications for the Mid-Atlantic Region. National Conference on Agriculture & Natural Resource Conservation and Management. Dover, DE.
  7. Smith, K., J. Glancey, S. Huerta, E. Humphries and R. Tyler. 2007. Cost effective, real-time surveillance of shallow depth estuaries for water quality monitoring and harmful algal bloom detection. National Conference on Agriculture & Natural Resource Conservation and Management. Dover, DE.
  8. Glancey, J., J.T. Sims and D. Snyder. 2007. Field evaluation of new sidedressing technology for side dressing solid wastes. National Conference on Agriculture & Natural Resource Conservation and Management. Dover, DE.
  9. Fuqua, M. and J.L. Glancey. 2007. Polymer reinforced composite part quality manufactured using a port-based resin delivery system. 3rd Annual AIAA/ASME Regional Meeting, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
  10. Konchar, J., D. Brisach, M. Griffith, J. Nasr, P. Popper, and J. Glancey. 2007. Design and testing of composite driveline components for impact tools. The 2007 Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering Symposium and Exposition, Baltimore, MD.
  11. Kasprzak, S., J. Nasr, M. Fuqua, and J. Glancey. 2007. An external flow modification system for vacuum assisted resin transfer molding. The 2007 Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering Symposium and Exposition, Baltimore, MD.
  12. Fuqua, M. and J. Glancey. 2007. Design and performance of a closed loop control, port-based resin Delivery System for Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding. The 2007 Society for the Advancement of materials and process engineering symposium and exposition, Baltimore, MD.
  13. Glancey, J.L., J. Hummel, S. Nobles, S. Chanpimol, and A. Raval. 2007. Measurement of transient smoke emissions characteristics from e-diesel and soy-diesel fuel blends in two commercial engines. The 2007 ASABE International Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
  14. Kasprzak, S., M. Fuqua., J. Nasr, and J.L. Glancey. 2006. A robotic system for real-time resin flow modification during vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding of composite materials. 2006 ASME International Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  15. Brown, D. and J.L. Glancey. 2006. Fatigue and stability analysis of long-span continuous band saw blades. 2006 ASME International Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  16. Griffith , M., J. Nasr, P. Popper, and J.L. Glancey. 2006. A reinforced polymer hammer cap for eliminating metal-to-metal contact and reducing hand-transmitted vibration. 2006 ASABE International Annual Meeting, Portland, OR.
  17. Fuqua, M. and J.L. Glancey. 2006. Development of a port injection process for vacuum assisted resin transfer molding. The 2006 Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Materials and Processes (SAMPE), Long Beach, CA.
  18. Nasr, J., S. Kasprzak, and J. Glancey. 2006. External modification of vartm flow with a rigid external chamber. 2nd Annual AIAA/ASME Regional Meeting, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
  19. Kasprzak, S., M. Fuqua, J. Nasr, and J.L. Glancey. 2006. A real-time resin flow modification robot for vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding of composite materials. 2nd Annual AIAA/ASME Regional Meeting, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
  20. Nalla, A. and J. Glancey. 2006. Adaptive, model-based control for resin transfer molding. 2nd Annual AIAA/ASME Regional Meeting, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
  21. Nalla, A. and J.L. Glancey. 2005. Closed loop control of resin flow in VARTM using a multi-segment injection line and real-time adaptive, model-based control. The 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and R&D Expo, Orlando, FL.
  22. Workshop on hand-arm vibration and noise: Overview of current limits and strategies for reducing working exposure and injury. 2005 Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, New York, NY.
  23. Engineered human protection: An overview of research at UD. 2004. Dupont Experimental Station, Wilmington, DE.
  24. Theoretical and experimental evaluation of an adaptive controller design using off-line model-based prediction and a segmented injection line for resin flow control in VARTM. 2004. Office of Naval Research, Advanced Materials Intelligent Processing Center (AMIPC). Newark, DE.
  25. Progress in developing automated equipment for the simulation of human falls. 2004. Dupont Experimental Station, Wilmington, DE.
  26. Improving mold part quality through automation and control: Progress and future challenges. 2004. NSF Invited Workshop Participant: Future of Modeling in Composites Molding Processes. The National Science Foundation, June 9 and 10, 2004, Alexandria, VA.
  27. Progress in spatial and temporal surveillance technology for agricultural and environmental monitoring in Delaware. 2004. Department of Geography, Spring 2004 Colloquium. Newark, DE.
  28. Design and development of near real time whole water column surveillance systems for Delaware estuaries. 2004. Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee, Center for the Inland Bays. College of Marine Studies, University of Delaware, Lewes, DE.
  29. Glancey, J. L., R. Strosser, I. Cosden, J. Gordon, M. Dunson, and D. Cook. 2004. A system for the automatic adjustment and control of the conditioning roll gap on mower-conditioners. 2004 Society of Automotive Engineers Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, Advances in Off-Road Vehicle Electronics. Chicago, IL.
  30. Vinson, J., J. L. Glancey, and G. A. Snyder. 2004. Analysis, design and optimization of high performance composite sandwich water skis. The 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and R&D Expo, Los Angles, CA.