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Israa Azzam, Researcher

List of Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

2024

Azzam, I., Das, S., Nanda, G., Garcia Bravo, J., & Breidi, F. (2024). Investigating Safety Awareness in Assembly Operations via Mixed Reality Technology. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 1–17.

https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2024.2431112

Azzam, I., El Breidi, K., Breidi, F., & Mousas, C. (2024). Virtual Reality in Fluid Power Education: Impact on Students’ Perceived Learning Experience and Engagement. Education Sciences, 14(7), 764.

https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14070764

2023

Azzam, I., Pate, K., Breidi, F., Choi, M., Jiang, Y., & Mousas, C. (2023). Mixed reality: A tool for investigating the complex design and mechanisms of a mechanically actuated digital pump. Actuators, 12(11), 419. https://doi.org/10.3390/act12110419

Azzam, I., Hwang, J., Breidi, F., Lumkes, J., & Salem, T. (2023). Automated method for selecting optimal digital pump operating strategy. Expert Systems with Applications, 232, 120509. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ESWA.2023.120509

Pate, K., Azzam, I., Breidi, F., Marschand, J. R., & Lumkes, J. (2023). Digitalization of Radial Piston Pumps through Internal Mechanically Actuated Designs. Actuators, 12(11), 425.

https://doi.org/10.3390/act12110425

2022

Azzam, I., Pate, K., Garcia-Bravo, J., & Breidi, F. (2022). Energy Savings in Hydraulic Hybrid Transmissions through Digital Hydraulics Technology. Energies, 15(4), 1348.

https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041348

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

2024

Zaidan, K., Azzam, I., Abou Jaoude, D., & Shammas, E. (2024, June). Design of Robust PD State Feedback Controllers for Descriptor Systems. In 2024 European Control Conference (ECC) (pp. 3854-3859). IEEE.

doi: 10.23919/ECC64448.2024.10590920

Azzam, I., Breidi, F., & Aqlan, F. (2024, June). Teaching Manufacturing Assembly Processes Using Immersive
Mixed Reality. In 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/48063

Azzam, I., Breidi, F., Aqlan, F., Garcia-Bravo, J., & Asunda, P. (2024, June). Mixed Reality as a Teaching Tool for
Improving Spatial Visualization in Engineering Students. In 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47781

Jabbour, H., Azzam, I., Lago, I. E., Breidi, F., & Garcia-Bravo, J. (2024, June). Development of design, control, and data acquisition modules for fluid power education. In 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47182

2023

Azzam, I., Breidi, F., & Soudah, P. (2023, June). Virtual Reality: A Learning Tool for Promoting Learners’ Engagement in Engineering Technology. In 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland.

https://peer.asee.org/virtual-reality-a-learning-tool-for-promoting-learners-engagement-in-engineering-technology

Azzam, I., Pate, K., & Breidi, F. (2023, October). Mixed Reality Technology: A Virtual Training Tool in Fluid Power Engineering. In Fluid Power Systems Technology. ASME/BATH 2023 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Sarasota, Florida. https://doi.org/10.1115/FPMC2023-111715

Azzam, I., Pate, K., Breidi, F., Choi, M., Jiang, Y., Akdere, M., & Mousas, C. (2023). Design Validation of a Mechanically Actuated Digital Pump Using Mixed Reality Technology. In The 18th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, SICFP23, Tampere, Finland.

Jiang, Y., Akdere, M., Choi, M. S., Azzam, I., Breidi, F., & Mousas, C. (2023). An Investigation of Learning Process with Mixed Reality Technology in STEM Education: The Case for a Computer-Based Educational Technology. In 9th International Conference on Computer Technology Applications (ICCTA 2023), Vienna, Austria.

2022

Azzam, I., Dhar, S., Patil, V., Maiti, D., Asunda, P., Garcia Bravo, J., & Breidi, F. (2022, September). Gerotor Pump Simulation Modules for Enhancing Fluid Power Education. Proceedings of the BATH/ASME 2022 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control FPMC2022, Bath, UK. https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/FPST/proceedings-abstract/FPMC2022/1150217

Azzam, I., Pate, K., Breidi, F., Murphy, W., & Garcia, J. (2022, August). Modular Hydrostatic Vehicle Used for Engineering Technology. In 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota. https://peer.asee.org/modular-hydrostatic-vehicle-used-for-engineering-technology

Azzam, I., Breidi, F. E., & Zhang, J. (2022). Hydraulic Gripper Designs for Enhancing Construction Robotics and Automation. In 2022 Polytechnic Summit, Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=eutpresscon

Pate, K., Azzam, I., Lumkes, J., & Breidi, F. (2022, March). Comparison of Variable Cam Profiles in Mechanically Actuated Digital Fluid Power Systems. 13th International Fluid Power Conference, 13. IFK March 21-23, 2022, Aachen, Germany.

Other Publications

Azzam, I., Breidi, F., Garcia-Bravo, J., & Asunda, P. (2024). On the Development of Spatial Visual
Abilities among STEM Students via Interactive Mixed Reality Modules. In 2024 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.

Azzam, I., & Breidi, F. (2023). Fluid Power in the Era of Digital Reality: Exploring Innovations and Applications. In 2023 Maha Fluid Power Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Azzam, I., Soudah, P., & Breidi, F. (2023). The Use of Virtual Reality to Enhance the Quality of Industrial Training. In 2023 Global Polytechnic Summit, Utah Tech University, George, Utah.

Guevara-Ocana, S., Azzam, I., Solorio, J. A., Garcia-Bravo, J., & Breidi, F. (2023). The Use of Mixed-Reality Technology as a Design Aid for a Hydrostatic Human-Powered Vehicle. In 2023 Global Polytechnic Summit, Utah Tech University, George, Utah.

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