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Status: Asst. Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Savannah Campus (primary office):

The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology Savannah (GTS)
210 Technology Circle
Savannah, Georgia 31407-3039, USA

Office: Building PARB, Room 218

Phone: +1 (912) 966-7946
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Barbara Bower
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Kimberly Gaither
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Atlanta Campus:

The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
813 Ferst Drive, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0405, USA

Office: MaRC (Manufacturing Research Center), Room 259

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Research Interests

Main areas

Computer-aided Engineering & Design and Virtual Engineering
Model-based Systems Engineering, SysML, and Systems Integration
Innovation in Engineering Education

Over the past ten years, Dr. Schaefer has been conducting research in the interface domain between Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology principles in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Long standing work has addressed product modeling, variant design, product life-cycle management, interdisciplinary ECAD-to-MCAD integration, design-with-manufacture integration, standardized product data exchange, knowledge management as well as virtual engineering, digital enterprise technology and systems integration.

Biography and Research Profile

Dr. Schaefer is an Asst. Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Dr. Schaefer was a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Durham University, UK. During his time at Durham, he earned a Postgraduate Certificate in "Teaching and Learning in Higher Education" (PG-Cert). He joined Durham from a Senior Research Associate position at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, where he earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science. Dr. Schaefer also held positions as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Applied Sciences in Aalen, and as a Lecturer in Computer Science at two private IT Academies in Esslingen and Dresden, respectively. In addition, he was the Managing Director of an IT consulting firm, which he founded in 1999. Dr. Schaefer started his career as an apprentice toolmaker with one of Germany’s leading metal forming companies, where he specialized in CNC machining and the manufacture of compound tool sets for knuckle joint presses. On completion of his apprenticeship he went on to obtain an Advanced Technical College Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and followed this with a Masters degree in Mathematics from the University of Duisburg, Germany. Prior to working in academia Dr. Schaefer gained experience as a Software Engineer in the area of CAD system development.

Dr. Schaefer’s core research areas are (1) The Scholarship of Integration and (2) The Scholarship of Education.

His contributions to the Scholarship of Integration are related to Computer-Aided Engineering and Design and concern the highly topical area of Designing Mechatronic Systems: “Mechatronic systems are a synergistic integration of mechanical, electrical, electronics and software technologies into electromechanical systems. Mechatronic systems are excellent candidates for design process optimization due to the high complexity of mechatronic design, the high degree of integration of electrical, mechanical and information-processing components, the overlapping design disciplines and system behaviours, and the critical nature of optimizing the overall system.” - In his research, Dr. Schaefer addresses the following related challenging questions:

Mechanical, electrical, and software product development have traditionally evolved as separate silos of expertise and technology. How can these different areas be brought together earlier in the development lifecycle, i.e., how can these different design domains be integrated into one overarching design domain?
Mechanical, electrical, and software data are often handled in separate Product Data Management systems (PDMs) with no automated sharing of data between the systems or links between data. How can such domain-specific PDM systems be integrated and what are the standards needed for this?
There is no commercial mechatronic system design environment currently available. How can domain-specific CAD systems be integrated into a new type of mechatronic CAD/CAE system?
Due to the growing number of product variants and increasingly short lifecycles, costs for developing physical prototypes have become increasingly prohibitive. How can mechatronic systems and system families be designed and re-used more efficiently?

Dr. Schaefer’s contributions to the Scholarship of Education address one of the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering as stated by the National Academy of Engineering: “Advance personalized learning.” There are three related research themes of key interest: (1) Why is personalized learning useful? (2) What personalized learning systems are available? (3) What can engineering do to improve learning? In his research, Dr. Schaefer addresses these themes by focusing on the following research questions:

WRT (1) How can the paradigms of mass customization, personalization and collaborative learning be introduced into the engineering curriculum through problem-based activities that foster deep learning?
WRT (2, 3) How can distance learning students be provided a learning experience equivalent those of in-class students, specifically in the area of physical laboratory exercises?
WRT (3) How can engineering education be designed to educate a new type of engineer that is better prepared to succeed in the ‘flat’ world of globalization?
WRT (3) What are the opportunities and challenges in introducing a professional faculty development program for engineering educators in the US and what are the requirements to be met by such programs?

Dr. Schaefer has published around 85 articles in peer reviewed archival journals, book chapters and conference proceedings. He has presented his work at numerous international meetings and frequently serves on scientific program committees and review panels. Dr. Schaefer is a member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), The American Mathematical Society (AMS), The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), The European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), The British Computer Society (BCS), The European Mathematical Society (EMS), The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), The German Association of Computer Scientists (GI), The German Association of Engineers (VDI) and The Association of German Mathematicians (DMV). Dr. Schaefer is also a registered professional European Engineer (Eur Ing), a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Chartered IT-Professional (CITP) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK. In addition, Dr. Schaefer is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of IJEE, the International Journal of Engineering Education, and the Conference Chair of the ASME/IDETC 2010 7th Symposium on International Design & Design Education to be held in Montreal, Canada, in August 2010.

Publications

Journal Articles

[15] Eck, O. and D. Schaefer (2010): “A Semantic File System for Integrated Product Data Management". Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, under review.
[14] Shah, A., Kerzhner, A, Schaefer, D. and C. Paredis (2010): “Multi-View Modeling to Support Embedded Systems Engineering in SysML". Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer, under review.
[13] Zhou, F., Jiao, J.R., Schaefer, D. and S. Chen (2010): “Hybrid Association Mining and Refinement for Affective Mapping in Emotional Design". ASME Journal of Computing & Information Sciences in Engineering (JCISE), submitted July 2009, under review.
[12] Manesh, H.and D. Schaefer (2010): “Virtual Learning Environments for Manufacturing Education and Training". ASEE Computers In Education Journal (CIE), accepted.
[11] Rippel, M., Panchal, J.H, Schaefer, D. and F. Mistree (2009): “Fostering Collaborative Learning and Educational Mass Customization in a Graduate Level Engineering Design Course". International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 729-744.
[10] Schaefer, D. and J. H. Panchal (2009): “Incorporating Research into Undergraduate Design Courses: A Patent-centered Approach". International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education (IJMEE), in press
[9] Kirkland, N., Vitanov, V. and D. Schaefer (2008): “An Investigation into Utilizing Current Information Technologies to Provide Engineering Education to Sub-Saharan Africa". International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), Vol 24, No. 2, pp. 345-356
[8] Schaefer, D., Panchal, J.H., Choi, S.K and F. Mistree (2008): “Strategic Design of Engineering Education for the Flat World”. International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 274-282
[7] Panchal, J.H. and D. Schaefer (2007): “Towards achieving agility in web-based virtual enterprises: a decision-centric approach” International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 51-74
[6] Schaefer, D. and P. Baguley (2007): “ECAD functionality suitable for web-based optimized automated product variant generation”. International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 4-18
[5] Schaefer, D. (2006): “Electrical Engineering CAD: A New Generation of ECAD/ECAE Systems”, Journal of the Institution of Engineering Designers, Vol. 32 (5), pp. 12-16
[4] Schaefer, D. (2006): “A Generic Approach to Variant Design in Electrical Engineering CAD”, atp International - Automation Technology in Practice, 4 (2), pp. 46-50
[3] Schaefer, D. (2006): “A generic approach to automated product variant design technology”, Journal of the Institution of Engineering Designers, Vol. 32 (1) 2006, pp. 30-33
[2] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (2003): “Electrical Engineering Solutions - ECAE Systeme der dritten Generation” [“Electrical Engineering Solutions – 3rd Generation ECAE Systems”], atp Automatisierungstechnische Praxis, No. 3, 2003 pp. 40-44
[1] Wolf, K., Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (2000): “An Approach to Computer Aided Quality Control based on 3D Coordinate Metrology”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology 107 (1-3), Elsevier Science, pp. 96-110

Books Authored/Edited & Book Chapters

[12] Manesh, H. and D. Schaefer (2010): “Virtual Learning Environments for Manufacturing”, In: Ritke-Jones, W.F. (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Virtual Environments for Corporate Education: Employee Learning and Solutions, (IGI Publishing), accepted.

[11] Cheung, W.M. and D. Schaefer (2009): “Product Lifecycle Management: State-of-the-art and Future Perspectives”, In: M.M. Cruz-Cunha (Ed.), Enterprise Information Systems for Business Integration in SMEs: Technological, Organizational and Social Dimensions, (Advances in Information Management book series), Poltechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, 4750, Barcelos, Portugal, ISBN 978-1-60556-892-5, pp. 37-55.

[10] Chen, K.K., Bankston, J., Panchal, J.H. and D. Schaefer (2009): “A Framework For The Integrated Design of Mechatronic Products”, In: Wang, L. and A.Y.C. Nee. (Eds.), Collaborative Design and Planning for Digital Manufacturing, Springer, ISBN 184822863, pp. 37-70

[9] Maropoulos, P.G. and D. Schaefer (Eds.) (2004): “ECAD/ECAE2004 – Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Electrical/ Electromechanical Computer-Aided Design & Engineering”, Durham, UK, 15/16 November 2004, ISBN 0-9535558-3-6

[8] Schaefer, D. (2003): “Variantentechnologie unter besonderer Beruecksichtigung von Elektrotechnik CAD”, [“Variant design technology with respect to Electrical Engineering Computer Aided Design Systems”], Aachen, Shaker-Verlag. Berichte aus der Informatik. ISBN 3-8322-1901-3, 292 pp

[7] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (Eds.) (2003): “ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: Band 2 – Variantentechnologie im ECAD/CAE-Bereich“ [“ECAD2003: Vol. 2 – Variant design technology in the ECAD/CAE domain”], Aachen: Shaker, 2003. Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop über Elektrotechnik CAD, ISBN 3-8322-2056-9, 110 pp

[6] Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (Eds.) (2003): “ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: Band 1 - CAE Systeme in Konstruktion und Fertigung“ [“ECAD2003: Vol. 1 – CAE Systems in Engineering Design and Manufacturing”], Aachen: Shaker, 2003. Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop über Elektrotechnik CAD vom 09/10. Oktober 2003, ISBN 3-8322-2055-0, 76 pp

[5] Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (Eds.) (2002): “ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: CAE Systeme der dritten Generation” [“ECAD2002: 3rd generation CAE systems”], Aachen: Shaker-Verlag, 2002. Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop ueber Elektrotechnik CAD vom 18. Juli 2002 in Stuttgart. – ISBN 3-8322-0335-4, 114 pp

[4] Roller, D., Eck, O., Rieg, B. and D. Schaefer (2002): “Representation and Conversion of Dimension Units in CAD Data Models”, In: Cugini, U., Wozny, M. (Eds.), From Knowledge Intensive CAD to Knowledge Intensive Engineering, Series: IFIP International Federation for Information Processing, Kluwer Academic Publishers, ISBN 0792376196, pp. 91-102

[3] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (Eds.) (2001): “ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: Neue Technologien, Anwendungen, Systementwicklung, Zukuenftige Trends” [“ECAD2001: Advanced technologies, applications, systems, and emerging trends”], Aachen: Shaker-Verlag, 2001. Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop ueber Elektrotechnik CAD vom 20. Juli 2001 in Stuttgart. – ISBN 3-8265-9042-2, 171 pp

[2] Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (2000): “Variant Design in Electrical Engineering - An Extension of Parametric Modeling”, In: Brunet, P., Hoffmann, C., Roller, D. (Eds.), CAD - Tools and Algorithms for Product Design. Berlin, Springer. ISBN 3-540-66204-9, pp. 233-250

[1] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (1999): “Software- und Systementwicklung fuer technische Anwendungen“ [“Software development in respect to industrial engineering applications”], In: Computer Graphik Markt 1999/2000. 1. Auflage. Heidelberg: Dressler-Verlag, ISBN 3 79 831503 pp. II- 2-9

Refereed Conference Papers

[40] SPEED Working Group (SWG) (2010): “Preparing for Participation in SPEED: An ASEE Initiative for a Nationally Recognized Development Program for Engineering Educators” 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky, June 20-23, 2010, abstract under review.
[39] Schaefer, D., Visco, D., Utschig, T.T., Mohsen, J.P., Fortenberry, N.L., and M. Prince (2010): “SPEED - An ASEE Initiative for a Nationally Recognized Development Program for Engineering Educators” 2010 ASEE-SE Annual Conference, Blacksburg, Virginia, April 18-20, 2010, abstract accepted.
[38] Manesh, H and D. Schaefer (2010): “A Virtual Factory Approach for Design and Implementation of Agile Manufacturing Systems” 2010 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky, June 20-23, 2010, abstract under review.
[37] Hyder, A.C., Thames, J.L., and D. Schaefer (2009): “Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Distance Education Through IT-enabled Remote Laboratories” ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conferences, IDETC/CIE 2009, San Diego, California, August 30-September 2, 2009.
[36] Thames, J.L., Hyder, A.C., Wellman, R. and D. Schaefer (2009): “An Information Technology Infrastructure for Internet-Enabled Remote and Portable Laboratories” ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conferences, IDETC/CIE 2009, San Diego, California, August 30-September 2, 2009.
[35] Simpson, B. and D. Schaefer (2009): “Systematic Design Method for Large-scale Manufacturing of Fabricated Polymers” ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conferences, IDETC/CIE 2009, San Diego, California, August 30-September 2, 2009.
[34] Zhou, F, Jiao, R.J., Schaefer, D. and S. Chen (2009): “Rough Set Based Rule Mining for Affective Design” ICED 2009 - 16th International Conference on Engineering Design, Stanford, California, August 24-27, 2009, accepted.
[33] Shah, A., Schaefer, D., and C. Paredis (2009): "Enabling Multi-View Modeling With SysML" International Conference on Product LIfecycle Management, July 6-8, 2009, University of Bath, UK.
[32] Melsa, J.L., Mohsen, J.P., Schaefer, D., Utschig, T.T, and D.P. Visco (2009): “Strengthening the Performance of Engineering and Technology Educators Across the Disciplines (SPEED)” 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, Texas, June 14-17, 2009, paper# AC2009-2538.
[31] Hyder, A.C., Post, B.K. and D. Schaefer (2009): “A Framework for Developing a Cohesive Set of Remote Laboratories for Distributed Distance Learning Settings” 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, Texas, June 14-17, 2009, paper# AC2009-1451.
[30] Utschig, T.T. and D. Schaefer (2008): “Opportunities and Challenges in Professional Education-related Faculty Development in the US” Frontiers in Education, Saratoga Springs, New York, October 22-25, 2008
[29] Chen, K., Panchal, J.H. and D. Schaefer (2008): “An Integrated Approach to Design Mechatronic Systems: Cross-disciplinary Constraint Modeling” ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conference & Computers and Information in EngineeringConference IDETC/CIE 2008, New York City, New York, August 3-6, 2008, paper # DETC2008-49796, ISBN 0-7918-3831-3.
[28] Yang, S., Tseng, M.M., Schaefer, D. and M. Fathianathan (2008): “An Evo-Devo Framework for Computational Design Synthesis Based on a Regulation Process” ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conference & Computers and Information in EngineeringConference IDETC/CIE 2008, New York City, New York, August 3-6, 2008, paper # DETC2008-49498, ISBN 0-7918-3831-3.
[27] Schaefer, D. and T.T. Utschig (2008): “A Review of Professional Qualifications, Development, and Recognition of Faculty Teaching in Higher Education around the World” 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 22-25, 2008
[26] Utschig, T.T. and D. Schaefer (2008): “Critical Elements for Future Programs Seeking to Establish Excellence in Engineering Education through Professional Qualification of Faculty Teaching in Higher Education” IACEE 11th World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education, Atlanta, Georgia, May 20-23, 2008
[25] Schaefer, D., Scott, D.W., Molina, G.J., Al-Kalaani, Y., Murphy, T., Johnson, W.,and P. Thamburaj Goeser (2008): “Integration of Distance Learning Technology into Traditional Engineering Physical Laboratory Excercises”, In: Thomas, B. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE-SE Annual Conference - Building Bridges: Making the Connections that Facilitate Engineering Education, Memphis, Tennessee, April 6-8, 2008, pp. 2.28
[24] Chen, K. and D. Schaefer (2007): “MCAD-ECAD-Integration: Overview and Future Research Perspectives” 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE07), Seattle, Washington, November 11-15, 2007, paper number IMECE2007-41705
[23] Schaefer, D. and J.H. Panchal (2007): “Linking Research and Teaching: A Machine Design Course Orchestrated Around a Rotary Diesel Engine Patent” 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE07), Seattle, Washington, USA, November 11-15, 2007, paper number: IMECE2007-41336
[22] Choi, S.-K., Fathianathan, M. and D. Schaefer (2007): “Optimization of Complex Engineered Systems Under Risk and Uncertainty” Proceedings of the ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conference & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, September 4-7, 2007, paper number: DETC2007-34678, ISBN 0-7918-3806-4
[21] Schaefer, D., Panchal, J.H., Choi, S.K and F. Mistree (2007): “Strategic Design of Engineering Education for the Flat World,” In: Proceedings of the MUDD Design Workshop VI: Design and Engineering Education in a Flat World, Center for Design Education, Department of Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California, USA, May 23-25, 2007, ISBN 978-0-9677049-5-1
[20] Kirkland, N., Vitanov, V. and D. Schaefer (2007): “An Investigation into Utilizing Current Information Technologies to Provide Engineering Education to Sub-Saharan Africa,” In: Proceedings of the MUDD Design Workshop VI: Design and Engineering Education in a Flat World, Center for Design Education, Department of Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California, USA, May 23-25, 2007, ISBN 978-0-9677049-5-1
[19] Schaefer, D. (2007): “Advising The Advisor: Professional Development of Junior Faculty”, In: Thomas, B. (Ed.), Proceedings of the ASEE Southeastern Section Annual Conference: "Advancing Scholarship in Engineering Education: Lessons Learned From a Year of Dialogue", Louisville, Kentucky, USA, April 1-3, 2007, pp. 2.12
[18] Page, T., Baguley, P. and D. Schaefer (2004): “Ensuring Electromagnetic Compliance in Printed Circuit Boards Through Design for Assembly Guidelines”, In: Maropoulos, P.G., Schaefer, D. (Eds.), ECAD/ECAE2004 – Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Electrical/Electromechanical Computer-Aided Design & Engineering, Durham, UK, 15/16 November 2004, ISBN 0-9535558-3-6, pp.106-110
[17] Page, T., Baguley, P. and D. Schaefer (2004): “Maintaining Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Through Design for Fabrication and Assembly of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)”, In: Maropoulos, P.G., Schaefer, D. (Eds.), ECAD/ECAE2004 – Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Electrical/Electromechanical Computer-Aided Design & Engineering. Durham, UK, 15/16 November 2004, ISBN 0-9535558-3-6, pp.101-105
[16] Schaefer, D. (2004): “A New Method for Variant Design Technology in ECAD”, In: Maropoulos, P.G.; Schaefer, D. (Eds.): ECAD/ECAE2004 – Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Electrical/Electromechanical Computer-Aided Design & Engineering. Durham, UK, 15/16 November 2004, ISBN 0-9535558-3-6, pp.46-49
[15] Baguley, P. and D. Schaefer (2004): “Costing Issues Regarding Product Variant Design”, In: Maropoulos, P.G., Schaefer, D. (Eds.), ECAD/ECAE2004 – Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Electrical/Electromechanical Computer-Aided Design & Engineering. Durham, UK, 15/16 November 2004, ISBN 0-9535558-3-6, pp.41-45
[14] Schaefer, D. (2003): “Technologieansatz fuer ein ECAD-Variantenmodul” [“A new technology approach for an ECAD variant module”], In: Schaefer, D.; Roller, D. (Eds.), “ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: Band 2 – Variantentechnologie im ECAD/CAE-Bereich. Aachen: Shaker-Verlag, 2003. Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop ueber Elektrotechnik CAD vom 09./10. Oktober 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany – ISBN 3-8322-2056-9, pp 31-62
[13] Schaefer, D. (2003): “Grundlagen der ECAD-Variantentechnologie“. [“Fundamentals of Variant Design Technology in ECAD2], In: Schaefer, D., Roller, D. (Eds.), ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: Band 2 – Variantentechnologie im ECAD/CAE-Bereich. Aachen: Shaker-Verlag, 2003. Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop ueber Elektrotechnik CAD vom 09./10. Oktober 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany – ISBN 3-8322-2056-9, pp 1-30
[12] Schaefer, D., Roller, D. and D. Boeck (2002): “CAE Systeme der dritten Generation – Wahrheit oder Vision” [“3rd generation CAE systems – state of the art report”], In: Roller, D., Schaefer, D. (Eds.), ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: CAE Systeme der dritten Generation. Aachen: Shaker-Verlag, 2002. – Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop ueber Elektrotechnik CAD vom 18. Juli 2002 in Stuttgart, Germany - ISBN 3-8322-0335-4, pp. 1-21
[11] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (2001): “E-Learning, Mind Mapping, High Speed Reading - Lernen im dritten Jahrtausend”, [“E-learning, mind mapping, high speed reading – learning in the third millennium”] In: Scheibl, H.-J. (Ed.): Software-Entwicklung für Internet und Intranet. Ostfildern: Technische Akademie Esslingen, 2001. – Ostfildern, Germany 17.-19. September 2001. - ISBN 3-924813-46-9, pp. 139-150
[10] Mack, J., Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (2001): “Werkzeuge fuer die rechnergestuetzte Entwicklung von Schaltanlagen bzw. Schaltschraenken” [“Computer-aided design tools for switch cabinets and other electrical systems”], In: Schaefer, D., Roller, D. (Eds), ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: Neue Technologien, Anwendungen, Systementwicklung, Zukünftige Trends. Aachen: Shaker-Verlag, 2001. - Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop ueber Elektrotechnik CAD vom 20. Juli 2001 in Stuttgart, Germany. - ISBN 3-8265-9042-2, pp. 151-163
[9] Holeczek, A., Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (2001): “Die Prozesskette des Schaltschrankbaus” [“Switch cabinet design as an engineering process”], In: Schaefer, D., Roller, D. (Eds), ELEKTROTECHNIK CAD: Neue Technologien, Anwendungen, Systementwicklung, Zukünftige Trends. Aachen: Shaker-Verlag, 2001. - Berichte aus der Konstruktionstechnik. – Tagungsband zum Workshop ueber Elektrotechnik CAD vom 20. Juli 2001 in Stuttgart, Germany - ISBN 3-8265-9042-2, pp. 37-51
[8] Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (2000): “Anforderungen an Software fuer den internationalen globalen Engineering Prozess” [“Requirements for software systems to support distributed concurrent engineering”] In: Tagungsband IT & Automation 2000. Berlin: VDI-Verlag, 2000. – Nürnberg, Germany 28.-30. November 2000. - ISBN 3-8007-2573-8, pp. 221-230
[7] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (2000): “Advanced CAD/CAM Technologies Assessed from a Users Point of View. - Results of a Survey”, In: Proceedings of the 33rd International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation : ISATA’2000 : Simultaneous Engineering and Rapid Product Development. Epsom, UK: ISATA Duesseldorf Trade Fair, 2000. - Dublin, Ireland, September 25-27, 2000. - ISBN 1-902856-13-9, pp. 45-59
[6] Roller, D., Eck, O., Rieg, B. and D. Schaefer (2000): “Knowledge-Based Representation of Dimension Units in CAD Data Models”. In: Cugini, U., Wozny, M. (Eds), Proceedings of The Fourth IFIP Working Group 5.2 Workshop on Knowledge Intensive CAD: KIC-4. Centros S. Elisabetta, Universita Degli Studi Di Parma. 2000. - Parma, Italy, May 22-24, 2000. pp. 103-112
[5] Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (1999): "Windowsgestuetzte Software-Entwicklung im Ingenieurbereich: Stand der Technik - Erfahrungen – Trends“ [“Windows-based software development for engineering domains – state of the art, experiences, trends”], In: Scheibl, H.-J. (Ed), Software-Entwicklung: Methoden, Werkzeuge, Erfahrungen ‘99. Ostfildern, Germany TAE, 20.-22. September 1999. - ISBN 3-924813-42-6, pp. 41-62
[4] Schaefer, D., Eck, O. and D. Roller (1999): “A Shared Knowledge Base for Interdisciplinary Parametric Product Data Models in CAD”, In: Lindemann, U., Birkhofer, H., Meerkamm, H., Vajna, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Engineering Design: ICED ’99, Volume 3. Garching: Technische Universität Muenchen, 1999. - Munich, Germany, August 24-26, 1999. - ISBN 3-922979-53-X, pp. 1593-1598
[3] Dettlaff, B., Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (1999): “A System Architecture for Modules Supporting Variational Design in Electrical Engineering”. In: Roller, D. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 32nd International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation: ISATA’99: Automotive Mechatronics Design & Engineering. Croydon, UK: ISATA Duesseldorf Trade Fair, 1999. - Vienna, Austria, June 14-18. 1999. - ISBN 1-902856-00-7, pp. 53-61
[2] Schaefer, D., Eck, O. and D. Roller (1999): “Requirement Analysis for E-CAD Variant Modules”, In: Roller, D. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 32nd International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation: ISATA´99 : Automotive Mechatronics Design & Engineering. Croydon, UK: ISATA Duesseldorf Trade Fair, 1999. - Vienna, Austria, June 14-18, 1999. - ISBN 1-902856-00-7, pp. 43-51
[1] Schaefer, D., Roller, D. and K. Wolf (1999): “Advanced CAQ: Comparing Manufactured Products With Underlying CAD Models”, In: Maropoulos, P.G. ; McGeough, J.A. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Computer-Aided Production Engineering : CAPE´99. Durham, UK: University of Durham, School of Engineering, 1999. - Durham, UK, April 19-21, 1999. - ISBN 0-9535558-0-1, pp. 273-280

Engineering Magazine Contributions

[16] Schaefer, D. (2008): “SOFTWARE REVIEW: Software fosters mechatronic research”. In: MACHINE DESIGN. October 09, 2008, p.87-88 and online: MACHINE DESIGN.COM.

[15] Schaefer, D. (2007): “E-CAD/CAE II: State of the Art”. In: Control Design. Vol. 11, No. 9 (2007), p.78 and online: controldesign.com.

[14] Schaefer, D. (2007): “E-CAD/CAE: a New Edge”. In: Control Design. Vol. 11, No. 8 (2007), p.90 and online: controldesign.com.

[13] Schaefer, D., Roller, D., Plessow, M. and G. Wrobel (2002): “Schaltschrank-Engineering: Forschungs- und Entwicklungsaktivitäten (Teil 2)” [“Switch cabinet engineering – current R&D activities, part 2”], In: CAD-CAM REPORT 21 (2002), No. 4, pp. 44-46

[12] Schaefer, D., Roller, D., Plessow, M. and G. Wrobel (2002): “Aktuelle Forschungs- und Entwicklungstrends im ECAD Umfeld (Teil 1)” [“Current R&D activities in ECAD, part 1”], In: CAD-CAM REPORT 21 (2002), No. 3, pp. 88-91

[11] Plessow, M. and D. Schaefer (2001): “Workshop Elektrotechnik CAD: GI-Arbeitskreis E/M-CAD“. [“Workshop on ECAD – New working group on E/M-CAD established within the German association of computer scientists”], In: ZWF Zeitschrift fuer wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb 96 (2001), No. 10, p. 520

[10] Schaefer, D., Roller, D. and M. Plessow (2001): “Schaltschrank-Engineering als durchgaengiger Prozess”. [“Switch cabinet engineering as an integrated process”] In: CAD-CAM REPORT 20 (2001), No. 4, pp. 66-69

[9] Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (2001): “Anforderungen an Software fuer den globalen Engineering Prozess” [“Requirements for concurrent engineering software”] In: etz Elektrotechnik und Automation 2001, No. 5, pp. 14-18

[8] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (2001): “XML - Grundlagen und Anwendungen des neuen Internet Standards” [“XML – Foundations of a new internet standard and its applications”], In: CAD-CAM REPORT 20 (2001), No. 2, pp. 28-33

[7] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (1999): “Der CAD/CAM-Markt und seine Trends aus Anwendersicht, Teil 2”, [“Advanced CAD/CAM technologies assessed from a users point of view, part 2”] In: CAD-CAM REPORT 18 (1999), No. 10, pp. 116-120

[6] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (1999): “Der CAD/CAM-Markt und seine Trends aus Anwendersicht, Teil 1”, [“Advanced CAD/CAM technologies assessed from a users point of view, part 12], In: CAD-CAM REPORT 18 (1999), No. 9, pp. 22-29

[5] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (1999): “Elektro-CAD am Wendepunkt - Stand der Technik im ECAD” [“ECAD technology on its turning point – state of the art report”], In: CAD WORLD (1999), No. 5, pp. 36-38

[4] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (1999): “Die Methode bestimmt das Ergebnis: Kosten- und Zeitreduzierung durch Varianten- und Komponententechnik”, [“Cost and time reduction in product development by using standardized variants and components”], In: DER KONSTRUKTEUR 30 (1999), No. 1-2, pp. 52-53

[3] Roller, D. and D. Schaefer (1998): “Parametrische Modellierung - Situationsanalyse und Trends”. [“Parametric modeling – current situation and future trends”], In: CAD/CAM 17 (1998), No. 5, pp. 96-104

[2] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller (1998): “Parametrische Produkt- und Prozessmodellierung”, [“Parametric modeling of products and processes”], In: CAD-CAM REPORT 17 (1998), No. 10, pp. 74-84

[1] Roller, D., Schaefer, D. and U.W. Richert (1998) “Variantentechnologie in Elektrokonstruktion und Anlagenprojektierung” [“Variational design in electrical/plant engineering”] In: CAD-CAM REPORT 17 (1998), No. 9, pp. 90-97

Theses and Reports

[3] Schaefer, D. (2003): “Variantentechnologie unter besonderer Beruecksichtigung von Elektrotechnik CAD” [“Variant design technology with respect to Electrical Engineering Computer Aided Design Systems”], University of Stuttgart, Germany, Computer Science Department/Institute for Computer-Aided Product Development Systems (IRIS), Ph.D. dissertation, 292 pages
[2] Schaefer, D. and D. Roller, D. (2000): “Bericht zum seminar ueber Elektrotechnik CAD” [“ECAD Seminar Report”], University of Stuttgart, Germany, Computer Science Department/Institute for Computer-Aided Product Development Systems (IRIS), Seminar Report TR 2000/07, 191 pages

[1] Schaefer, D. (1996): “Interpolation mittels lokaler Interpolierender und Blendetechniken” [“Interpolation Approaches and Blending Methods for Local Scattered Data Interpolation”], University of Duisburg, Germany, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, MS Thesis, 70 pages

Teaching Portfolio (at GA Tech)

ME8813 Special Topics in Computer-Aided Engineering [Fall 2007]
ME6102 Designing Open Engineering Systems [Spring 2009, Spring 2010]
ME6101 Engineering Design [Fall 2008, Fall 2009]
ME4803 Information Engineering for Systems Realization [Fall 2007, Fall 2008]

ME4699 Undergraduate Research [Summer 2009, Fall 2009]

ME4053 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory [Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008]
ME3057 Experimental Methods Laboratory [Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010]

Courses taught at previous institutes

At Durham University, UK:

Engineering Drawing and CAD [Fa 2004, Fa 2005]

3D Mechanical CAD [Sp 2004, Sp 2005, Sp 2006]

Engineering Design Project [Fa 2004, Fa 2005]

Design and Manufacture Project Week [Fa 2003, Fa 2004, Fa 2005]

Introduction to Design Project Week [Sp 2004, Sp 2005]

Technology for the Modern World: Digital Enterprise Technology [Su 2004, Su 2005, Su 2006]
Manufacture and Management: Human Resource Aspects [Fa 2004, Fa 2005]
Manufacture and Management: The Business Environment [Fa 2004, Fa 2005]
Technology Management and Entrepreneurship [Sp 2005, Sp 2006]
Strategic and Change Management [Sp 2006]

At Stuttgart University, Germany (taught in German):

Graphical Engineering Systems Fundamentals [Sp 1999, Sp 2000, Sp 2001, Sp 2002, Sp 2003]

CAD and Product Models [Sp 2000, Sp 2001, Sp 2002, Sp 2003]

Seminar on Electrical Engineering CAD [Sp, 2000, Su 2001]

Computer Science Fundamentals I [Fa 1998, Fa 1999, Fa 2001]

Practical Training in Software Development [Sp 1999, Sp 2000, Fa 2001]

Object-oriented Programming in C++ [FA 1997, Sp 1998, Fa 1998, Sp 1999, Fa 1999, Sp 2000, Fa 2000, Sp 2001]

Programming in C [Sp 1998, Sp 1999]

At Aalen University of Applied Sciences, Germany (taught in German):

Object-oriented Programming in C++ [Sp 2001, Fa 2001, Sp 2002, Fa 2002, Sp 2003]

At TAE Esslingen, TAE Dresden, or Companies (taught in German):

Programming in C [Sp 1998, Fa 1998, Fa 1999, Fa 2000, Sp 2001, Sp 2002, Fa 2002]

Object-oriented Programming in C++ [Fa 1999, Sp 2000, Fa 2000, Fa 2001, Sp 2002, Fa 2002]

MFC Windows programming [Sp 1999, Sp 2000]

Graduate Students

Current Graduate Students

[12] A. Shah (Georgia Tech, USA), MS, Mechanical Engineering, Project: TBD, co-advised w/ Chris Paredis, since Fall 2008
[11] A. Hyder (Georgia Tech, USA), MS & PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Project: Engineering Education, since Fall 2008

Former Students

[10] K. K. Chen (Georgia Tech, USA), MS, Mechanical Engineering, Thesis: MCAD-ECAD Integration: Constraint Modeling and Propagation, graduated Fall 2008
[9] N. T. Kirkland (Durham University, UK), MEng, Engineering, Thesis: An Investigation into Utilizing Current Information and Communication Technologies to Provide Engineering Education to Sub-Saharan Africa, co-advised with Val Vitanov (Durham), graduated Summer 2007
[8] A. Davies (Durham University, UK), BEng, Engineering, Thesis: Strategies for Implementing Engineering Systems in Industry, graduated Summer 2006
[7] G. Yarrow (Durham University, UK), BEng, Engineering, Thesis: Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) - State-of-the-art report, graduated Summer 2006
[6] S. Jones (Durham University, UK), BSc, Engineering, Thesis: Industrial Assessment Criteria for Engineering Systems, graduated Summer 2005
[5] J. Mack (Stuttgart University, Germany), MSc, Computer Science, Thesis: Design and Implementation of a Software Prototype to Allow Variant Design in ECAD (Module 1), co-advised with Dieter Roller, graduated Summer 2002
[4] A. Holeczek (Stuttgart University, Germany), MSc, Computer Science, Thesis: Design and Implementation of a Software Prototype to Allow Variant Design in ECAD (Module 2), co-advised with Dieter Roller, graduated Summer 2002
[3] B. Wu (Stuttgart University, Germany), MSc, Computer Science, Thesis: Design and Implementation of an Algorithm for the Evaluation, Visualization and Precessing of SAP/R3 Performance Figures, co-advised with Dieter Roller, graduated Summer 2001
[2] J. Mack (Stuttgart University, Germany), BSc, Computer Science, Thesis: Object-oriented Analysis for a Software Prototype to allow Variant Design in ECAD, co-advised with Dieter Roller, graduated Summer 2001
[1] K. Wolf (Stuttgart University, Germany), MSc, Electrical Engineering, Thesis: Design and Implementation of a CAQ Approach Based on 3D Coordinate Metrology, co-advised with Dieter Roller, graduated Summer 1999

Reading Committees

[13] A. Kumar (MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, USA): Tolerance Analysis for Constrained CAD, advisor: S.K. Choi, anticipated to graduated in Spring 2010.
[12] A. Kerzhner (MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, USA): Using Domain Specific Languages to Capture Design Knowledge for MBSE, advisor: C. Paredis, graduated Spring 2009.
[11] J. Jobe (MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, USA): Formalizing Engineering Analysis via SysML for Reuse as Multi-Aspect Component Models, advisor: C. Paredis, graduated summer 2008.
[10] T.A. Johnson (MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech, USA): Integrating Models and Simulations of Continuous Dynamic System Behavior into SysML, advisor: C. Paredis, graduated spring 2008.
[9] N.R. Hunter (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): Conceptual Aircraft Design, advisor: G. Coates, graduated summer 2006.
[8] H. McEachran (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): Design, Implementation and Operation of a Kanban System, advisor: Q. Wang, graduated summer 2006.
[7] J. Collier (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): The Redesign of Cruising Yachts, advisor: G.A. Carter, graduated summer 2006.
[6] M. Lindsay (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): FE Analysis of Human-induced Excitation of the Millennium Footbridge advisor: R.S. Crouch, graduated summer 2006.
[5] H. Monahan (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): Finite Element Analysis of a Solar Car Chassis Structure for Design Improvement, advisor: H. Long, graduated summer 2005.
[4] D.M. Pay (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): Agile Manufacturing Systems and Networks, advisor: P.G. Maropoulos, graduated summer 2005.
[3] I.E.E. Edridge (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): Rebuilding the Drive System and the Software for a Jig to Investigate Butterfly Flight, advisor: G.A. Carter, graduated summer 2005.
[2] K. Howard (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): Design and Testing of a New Full Suspension bike frame for 24SevenBikes, advisor: J. Trevelyan, graduated summer 2005.
[1] A.J. Robertson (MEng, Engineering, University of Durham, UK): Special Project (classified), advisor: E.A. Appleton, graduated summer 2005.

I lost my records of 2004 and before...

Publication Opportunities

I have a number of exciting research topics in the areas outlined at the top of this page for both graduate and undergraduate students. Please feel free to touch base if you are interested in working with me.

Upcoming Conferences

2009 ASEE-SE Section Annual Conference, Marietta, GA, 04/5-7/2009, Deadlines: 09/19/2008: abstracts, 12/01/2008: draft papers, 02/06/2009: final papers
2009 Design Workshop VII: Sustaining Sustainable Design, Claremont, CA, 05/28-30/2009, Deadlines: 01/31/2009: extended abstracts, 04/15/2009: final papers
2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, TX, 06/14-17/2009, Deadlines: 10/10/2008: abstracts, 02/06/2009: draft papers, 03/13/2009: final papers
2009 ICED, Stanford, CA, 08/24-27/2009, Deadlines: 01/15/2009: draft papers, 06/01/2009: final papers
2009 ASME/IDETC, San Diego, CA, 08/30-09/02/2009, Deadlines: 02/06/2009: abstracts & draft papers, 05/01/2009: revised papers, 05/15/2009: final papers
2009 CENTERIS - Conference on ENTERprise Information Systems, Ofir, Portugal, 10/7-9/2009, Deadlines: 3/15/2009: draft papers, 7/15/2009: final papers
2009 Frontiers in Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, 10/18-21/2009, Deadlines: 01/14/2009: abstracts, 03/23/2009: draft papers, 05/25/2009: final papers

Journal Articles and Book Chapters (Call for Papers and Call for Chapter Proposals)

Information Communication Technology Law, Protection and Access Rights: Global Approaches and Issues, IGI Global, chapter proposals due: 12/05/2008
Applications of Engineering Education Reserach, International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), extended abstracts due: 01/09/2009

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