• BS, Engineering Science, Trinity University, 1993
• MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1996
• Ph D, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1999

Journal Articles

Tyler Haussener, Niknam Momenzadeh and Paris Von Lockette, 2021, "Particle organization versus volume fraction in magneto-active elastomer composites", Journal of the Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, pp. (19 pages)

Anil Erol, Paris Von Lockette and Mary I Frecker, 2020, "Multi-objective optimization of a multi-field actuated, multilayered, segmented flexible composite beam", Smart Material and Structures, 29, (2), pp. 14pp

M Spencer, W Lee, A Alsaati, C Breznak, R Branco, J Dai, Enrique Daniel Gomez, A Marconnet, Paris Von Lockette and Namiko Yamamoto, 2019, "Cold sintering to form bulk maghemite for characterization beyond magnetic properties", International Journal of Ceramic Engineering & Science, 1, (3), pp. 119 - 124

C. Breznak and Paris Von Lockette, 2019, "Three-dimensional printing of magnetic data storage structures", MRS Advances, 4, (20), pp. 1137-1142

Anil Erol, Paris Von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies and Saad Ahmed, 2019, "A microstructure-based approach to modeling electrostriction that accounts for variability in spatial locations of domains", Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 124, pp. 35 - 62

Landen Bowen, Timothy W Simpson, Spencer P Magleby, Larry L Howell, Robert Lang, Mary I Frecker, J Butler, Paris Von Lockette, E Wilcox and Adam Shrager, 2018, "A model for multi-input mechanical advantage in origami-based mechanisms", Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 10, (6), pp. (9 pages)

Landen Bowen, Kara Springsteen, Saad Ahmed, Erika Arrojado, Mary I Frecker, Timothy W Simpson, Zoubeida Ounaies and Paris Von Lockette, 2017, "Design, Fabrication, and Modeling of an Electric-Magnetic Self-Folding Sheet", Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 9, (2), pp. (13 pages)

B Cowan and Paris Von Lockette, 2017, "Fabrication, characterization, and heuristic trade space exploration of magnetically actuated Miura-Ori origami structures", Smart Materials and Structures, 26, (4), pp. (23 pages)

Corey Breznak and Paris Von Lockette, 2017, "Anisotropic magnetic fibers produced via a magnetic drawing process", MRS Advances, 2, (16), pp. 921 - 936

Corey Breznak and Paris Von Lockette, 2016, "Evolution of the magnetization response of magneto-active elastomers made with hard-magnetic M-type barium hexaferrite particles", MRS Advances, 1, (1), pp. 39 - 43

Adrienne Crivaro, Robert Sheridan, Mary I Frecker, Timothy W Simpson and Paris Von Lockette, 2016, "Bistable compliant mechanism using magneto active elastomer actuation", Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 27, (15), pp. 2049-2061

Landen Bowen, K Springsteen, H Feldstein, Mary I Frecker, Timothy W Simpson and Paris Von Lockette, 2015, "Development and validation of a dynamic model of magneto-active elastomer actuation of the origami waterbomb base", Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 7, (1), pp. (10 pages)

K Anderson, W Hargrave, R Bravacco, J Roche, Paris Von Lockette and S Lofland, 2015, "Dynamic shear response of hard versus soft magnetic magnetoactive elastomers", Smart Materials and Structures, 24, (2), pp. (6 pages)

R Sheridan, J Roche, S E Lofland and Paris Von Lockette, 2014, "Numerical simulation and experimental validation of the large deformation bending and folding behavior of magneto-active elastomer composites", Smart Materials and Structures: Special Issue on Origami Engineering, 23, (9), pp. (14 pages)

Paris Von Lockette, S. E. Lofland, J. Mineroff, J. Roche, M. Babock and J Biggs, 2011, "Investigating new symmetry classes in magneto-rheological elastomers: Cantilever bending behavior", Smart Materials and Structures, 20, (10), pp. (10 pages)

W Riddell, J Courtney, E Constans, K Dahm, R Harvey and Paris Von Lockette, 2010, "Making communication matter: Integrating instruction, projects and assignments to teach writing and design", Advances in Engineering Education, 2, (2), pp. (31 pages)

K. Dahm, W. Riddell, E. Constans, J. Courtney, S. Farrell, R. Harvey, P. Jansson and Paris Von Lockette, 2009, "Implementing and assessing the converging-diverging model of design in a sequence of sophomore projects", Advances in Engineering Education, 1, (3), pp. (16 pages)

Paris Von Lockette, S. Lofland, J. Koo, J. Kadlowec and M. Dermond, 2008, "Dynamic characterization of bimodal particle mixtures in silicone rubber magnetorheological materials", Polymer Testing, 27, (8), pp. 931 - 935

W. Riddell, J. Courtney, E. Constans, K. Dahm, R. Harvey and Paris Von Lockette, 2008, "Connections between engineering design and technical writing in an integrated instructional setting", Design Principles and Practices, 2, (4), pp. 37 - 44

Paris Von Lockette, 2008, "Examination of the effects of computationally determined network topology on an analytical constitutive model for bimodal elastomers", Polymer, 49, (23), pp. 5158-5168

J. Kadlowec, K. Bhatia, T. Chandrupatla, J. Chen, E. Constans, H. Hartman, A. Marchese, Paris Von Lockette and H. Zhang, 2007, "Design integrated in the mechanical engineering curriculum: Assessment of the engineering clinics", ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 129, (7), pp. 682-691

K. Jahan, J. Chen, S. Mandayam, R. Krchnavek, B. Sukumaran, Y. Mehta, J. Kadlowec, Paris Von Lockette and R. Polikar, 2004, "Digital imaging experiences for undergraduate engineering students", World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, 3, (2), pp. 227 - 231

Paris Von Lockette and E. M. Arruda, 2002, "Mesoscale modeling of bimodal elastomer networks: Mechanical and optical theory and results", Macromolecules, 35, (18), pp. 7100-7109

Paris Von Lockette and E. M. Arruda, 2001, "Computational annealing of simulated unimodal and bimodal networks", Computational and Theoretical Polymer Science, 11, (6), pp. 415-428

Paris Von Lockette and E. M. Arruda, 1999, "A network description of the non-Gaussian stress-optic and Raman scattering responses of elastomer networks", Acta Mechanica, 134, (1), pp. 81-107

Paris Von Lockette and E. M. Arruda, 1999, "Topological studies of bimodal networks", Macromolecules, 32, (6), pp. 1990-1999

Conference Proceedings

N Momenzadeh and Paris Von Lockette, 2021, "Modeling and simulations of a novel magnetorheological peristalsis bloodpump", 115881L, pp. 8 pages

Denise Widdowson, Anil Erol, Manuel Rodriguez and Paris Von Lockette, 2020, "A computational framework for predicting properties from multifield processing conditions in polymer matrix composites", V001T02A008, pp. 5 pages

Md Al Masud, Anil Erol, Connor Edson, Zoubeida Ounaies and Paris Von Lockette, 2019, "Towards complex microarchitectural composites using multi-field processing", 10968OG, pp. 10 pages

Saad Ahmed, Anil Erol, Wei Zhang, Jonathan Hong, Zoubeida Ounaies, Paris Von Lockette and Mary I Frecker, 2019, "Towards the design of electric field driven self-folding gripper", 10968OP, pp. 15 pages

Md Abdulla Al Masud, Zoubeida Ounaies and Paris Von Lockette, 2018, "Multi-field processing of micro-platelets for magneto-active applications", pp. SMASIS2018-8080

Anil Erol, Mary I Frecker and Paris Von Lockette, 2018, "Parameter study of a multi-field actuated, multilayered, segmented flexible composite beam", pp. SMASIS2018-8215

Nathan Watson and Paris Von Lockette, 2018, "Deposition controlled magnetic alignment in iron-PLA composites", pp. 1145 - 1151

Anil Erol, Saad Ahmed, Paris Von Lockette and Zoubeida Ounaies, 2017, "Analysis of microstructure-based network models for the nonlinear electrostriction modeling of electro-active polymers", pp. SMASIS2017-3979

Manuel Aurelio Rodriguez and Paris Von Lockette, 2017, "Evolution of texture in the fabrication of magneto-active elastomers", pp. SMASIS2017-3868

Wei Zhang, Anil Erol, Saad Ahmed, Sarah Masters, Paris Von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies and Mary I Frecker, 2017, "Finite element analysis of electroactive and magnetoactive coupled behaviors in multi-field origami structures", pp. SMASIS2017-3850

Abdulla Al Masud, Noel D'Souza, Paris Von Lockette and Zoubeida Ounaies, 2017, "On the dielectrophoretic and magnetic alignment of magnetoactive barium hexaferrite-pdms nanocomposites", 1, pp. (SMASIS2018-8080)

Md Abdulla Al Masud, Corey Breznak, Paris Von Lockette and Zoubeida Ounaies, 2017, "On the electric and magnetic alignment of magnetoactive barium hexaferrite-PDMS composites", 1016513, pp. 14

E Sung, A Erol, Mary I Frecker and Paris Von Lockette, 2016, "Characterization of self-folding origami structures using magneto-active elastomers", pp. DETC2016-59919

A Erol, S Masters, Paris Von Lockette and Zoubeida Ounaies, 2016, "On the modeling and experimental validation of multi-field polymer-based bimorphs", pp. SMASIS2016-9178

E Wilcox, A Shrager, L Bowen, Mary I Frecker, Paris Von Lockette, Timothy W Simpson, S Magelby, R Lang and L Howell, 2015, "Considering mechanical advantage in the design and actuation of an origami-based mechanism", pp. DETC2015-47708

R. Sheridan, C. Tedesco, Paris Von Lockette and M. Frecker, 2014, "Modeling magneto-active elastomer composites using the finite element method", pp. SMASIS2014-7705

L Bowen, M Frecker, T W Simpson and Paris Von Lockette, 2014, "A dynamic model of magneto-active elastomer actuation of the waterbomb base", pp. DETC2014-35407

C Lauff, T W Simpson, M Frecker, Z Ounaies, S Ahmed, Paris Von Lockette, R Strzelec, R Sheridan and J-M Lien, 2014, "Differentiating bending from folding in origami engineering using active materials", pp. DETC2014-34702

A Crivaro, R Sheridan, M Frecker, T W Simpson and Paris Von Lockette, 2014, "Bistable compliant mechanism using magneto active elastomer actuation", pp. DETC2014-35007

Paris Von Lockette, 2014, "Fabrication and performance of magneto-active elastomer composite structures", pp. SMASIS2014-7590

S. Ahmed, C. Lauff, A. Crivaro, K. McGough, R. Sheridan, M. Frecker, Paris Von Lockette, Z. Ounaies, T. Simpson, J.-M. Lien and R. Strzelec, 2013, "Multi-field responsive origami structures: Preliminary modeling and experiments", pp. DETC2013-12405

R. Sheridan and Paris Von Lockette, 2013, "Folding actuation and locomotion in novel magneto-active elastomer (MAE) composites", pp. SMASIS2013-3222

W. T. Riddell and Paris Von Lockette, 2013, "Freshman engineering projects related to home energy use", pp. 14 pages

Paris Von Lockette, 2012, "Actuation behavior in patterned magnetorheological elastomers: Simulation, experiment, and modeling", 1, pp. SMASIS2012-8143

Paris Von Lockette and Samuel E. Lofland, 2011, "Role of magnetization anisotropy in the active behavior of magnetorheological elastomers", 1, pp. SMASIS2011-5115

Paris Von Lockette, Samuel Lofland and Joseph Biggs, 2009, "Defining and investigating new symmetry classes for the next generation of magnetorheological elastomers", 1, pp. SMASIS2009-1310

K Dahm, W Riddell, R Harvey, Paris Von Lockette, Eric Constans and Jennifer Courtney, 2007, "The converging-diverging approach to design in the sophomore engineering clinic", pp. 2007 - 945

Paris Von Lockette, Eric Constans, Jennifer Courtney, Kevin Dahm, William Riddell and Roberta Harvey, 2007, "Converging-diverging design strategies in a sophomore level design sequence: Review of an electromechanical project", pp. AC 2007-2024

William Riddell, Eric Constans, Jennifer Courtney, Kevin Dahm, Roberta Harvey, Peter Mark Jansson and Paris Von Lockette, 2007, "Sophomore year in civil and environmental engineering at Rowan University: Integration of communication, mechanics and design", pp. AC 2007-1192

Paris Von Lockette, 2006, "Algorithmic thinking and Matlab in computational materials science", pp. 2006-1238

Paris Von Lockette, Dom Acciani, Jennifer Courtney, Chenguang Diao, William Riddell, Kevin Dahm and Roberta Harvey, 2006, "Bottle rockets and parametric design in a converging-diverging design strategy", pp. 2006 - 497

Kevin Dahm, Dom Acciani, Jennifer Courtney, Chenguang Diao, Roberta Harvey, Bernard Pietrucha, William Riddell and Paris Von Lockette, 2006, "Converging-diverging approach to design in the sophomore engineering clinic", pp. 2006 - 568

Krishan Bhatia, Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla, John C. Chen, Eric Constans, Jennifer A. Kadlowec, Anthony J. Marchese, Paris Von Lockette and Hong Zhang, 2006, "Integrating design throughout the mechanical engineering curriculum: A focus on the Engineering Clinics", pp. DETC2006-99083

Anthony Marchese, Beena Sukumaran, Catherine Yang, Courtney Richmond, Demond Miller, Joseph Orlins, Kauser Jahan, Mariano Savelski, Paris Von Lockette, Patricia Mosto, Stephanie Farrell, William Riddell, Ying Tang and Yusuf Mehta, 2006, "Research experiences in pollution prevention and sustainability", pp. 2006-1939

Paris Von Lockette, J Kadlowec and J-H Koo, 2006, "Particle mixtures in magnetorheological elastomers (MREs)", pp. 13 pages

Kauser Jahan, Mariano Savelski, Joseph Orlins, Yusuf Mehta, William Riddell, Stephanie Farrell, Gina Tang, Anthony Marchese, Paris Von Lockette, Courtney Richmond, Catherine Yang, Beena Sukumaran, Patricia Mosto and Demond Miller, 2005, "Undergraduate research in pollution prevention and sustainability", pp. 10.1368.1 - 10.1368.6

Jennifer Kadlowec, Frank Brown, Aditya Chaubal, Joe Plitz, Michael Resciniti, Paris Von Lockette, Eric Constans, Beena Sukumaran and Douglas Cleary, 2003, "Combining laboratory innovation and a design experience into tools for mechanics", pp. 8.303.1 - 8.303.8

Kathryn Hollar, Fan Lau, Linda Head, Kauser Jahan, Eric Constans, Paris Von Lockette and Bernard Pietrucha, 2002, "Bugbots! a multidisciplinary design project for engineering students", pp. 7.270.1 - 7.270.7

Kauser Jahan, Kathryn Hollar, Fan Lau, Eric Constans, Paris Von Lockette and Linda Head, 2002, "Getting students to think about alternate energy sources", pp. 7.589.1 - 7.589.8

Jennifer Kadlowec, Paris Von Lockette, Eric Constans, Beena Sukumaran and Douglas Cleary, 2002, "Hands-on learning tools for engineering mechanics", pp. 7.604.1 - 7.604.9

Kathleen M. Pearle, Gary Dainton, Christine Johnston, David Hutto, Kathryn Hollar, Eric Constans, Jennifer Kadlowec, Joseph Orlins, Kauser Jahan, Roberta Harvey, Bernard Pietrucha, Paris Von Lockette, Linda Head, Stephanie Farrell and Douglas Cleary, 2002, "Using your brain to build teams that work: A study of the freshman and sophomore engineering clinics at Rowan university", pp. 7.1287.1 - 7.1287.11

Jennifer Kadlowec, Paris Von Lockette, Eric Constans, Beena Sukumaran and Douglas Cleary, 2002, "Visual beams: Tools for statics and solid mechanics", 1, pp. FIE.2002.1157998

Frances S. Johnson, David Hutto, Kevin Dahm, Anthony J. Marchese, Carlos Sun, Eric Constans, Kathryn Hollar and Paris Von Lockette, 2001, "An investigation into interdisciplinary team teaching in writing and engineering: A multi-year study", pp. 1899-1906

Anthony J. Marchese, Eric Constans, Kevin Dahm, Kathryn Hollar, David Hutto, Frances Johnson, Carlos Sun, Paris Von Lockette, Jennifer Kadlowec, Doug Cleary and Beena Sukumaran, 2001, "The sophomore engineering clinic I: Integrating statics, solid mechanics and product development in a sophomore level design course", pp. 6.1039.1 - 6.1039.12

Roberta Harvey, Frances S. Johnson, Heidi L. Newell, Kevin Dahm, Anthony J. Marchese, Ravi P. Ramachandran, John L. Schmalzel, Carlos Sun and Paris Von Lockette, 2000, "Improving the engineering and writing interface: An assessment of a team-taught integrated course", pp. 5.347.1 - 5.347.15

Anthony J. Marchese, John L. Schmalzel, John C. Chen, T. R. Chandrupatla, Kevin Dahm, Shreekanth A. Mandayam, Ravi P. Ramachandran and Paris Von Lockette, 2000, "The NCIIA venture capital fund at Rowan University", pp. 5.633.1 - 5.633.11

• September 2012 - August 2017, "NSF EFRI - Multifunctional origami structures - Advancing the emerging frontier of active compliant mechanisms," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• September 2015 - August 2016, "Improving Problem-based Learning in a Large Junior-Level Mechanical Design Course," (Sponsor: The Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education).

• August 2012 - May 2013, "Investigation of Production Methods for DCG Holograms," (Sponsor: RL Associates Inc., Chester, PA).

• September 2008 - May 2013, "S-STEM: Scholarships to Enhance the High-Tech Workforce of Southern New Jersey," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• March 2010 - August 2012, "MRI R2: Acquisition of a Four Circle X-Ray Diffractometer for Use in Undergraduate Materials Research and Education," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• July 2011 - June 2012, "Acquisition of a Clustered Computing System for Multidisciplinary Use," (Sponsor: Rowan University College of Engineering).

• July 2010 - July 2012, "RUI: Magneto-Mechanical Coupling in Isotropic vs. Anisotropic, Hard- vs. Soft-Magnetic Magnetorheological Elastomers (MREs)," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• January 2010 - August 2012, "MRI-R2: Acquisition of an X-ray Computed Tomography System," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• August 2009 - May 2011, "STEM Academy at Rowan (STAR) Program," (Sponsor: Rowan University).

• August 2008 - May 2009, "Strengthening of Aramid Fiber Composites," (Sponsor: Absecon Mills, Cologne, NJ).

• March 2001 - February 2005, "Hands on the Human Body," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• September 2001 - August 2004, "Center for Materials Research: Materials Science Research and Education at Rowan University," (Sponsor: New Jersey High - Tech Workforce).

• December 2000 - December 2002, "Visual Beams for Statics and Solid Mechanics," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• September 2001 - August 2002, "Design of Elastomeric-Piezoceramic Smart Structures for Use as Tunable Resonators," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• June 2000 - May 2001, "Development of Smart Rubber Active Motor Mount," (Sponsor: Continental Tire, Germany).

• September 1999 - June 1999, "Acquisition of Two Applied Test Systems, Series 2330 Creep Machines," (Sponsor: Mobil Technology Company).

• Named Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, September 2019

• Penn State Engineering Alumni Society (PSEAS) Outstanding Teaching Award, Penn State Engineering Alumni Society, August 2019 - August 2019

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