Refereed Journal Publications

• C.W. Yao, C. L. Lai, J. L. Alvarado, J. Zhou, K. Aung, J. E. Mejia, “Experimental study on effect of surface vibration on micro textured surfaces with hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials,” Applied Surface Science 412, 45-51, 2017.
• Chaudhary, V. Bangi, R. Guduru, K. Aung, G. Reddy, “Preliminary Investigation on Generation of Electricity Using Micro Wind Turbines Placed on A Car,“ International Journal of Renewable Energy Development 6 (1), 75, 2017.
• U. Chaudhri and K. Aung, “Influence of fluid rheology on the piston cylinder oil film development and pressure distribution considering medium speed effects in initial engine start up”, International Journal of Enhanced Research in Science, Technology & Engineering, Vol. 5 pp. 198-207*, 2016
• Li, X. C., Zhou, J., Aung, K., “On Selection of reference Temperature of heat transfer Coefficient for Complicated Flows,” J. Heat Mass Transfer, Vol. 45 pp. 633-643, 2009
• S. Appanaboyina and K. Aung, “Development of a VRML Application for Teaching Fluid Mechanics,” Computers in Education Journal, Vol. XVI pp. 44-54*, 2006.
• M. Fontenot and K. Aung,, “Implementing a Parallel Computing Laboratory for Undergraduate Teaching and Research,” Computers in Education Journal, Vol. XV pp. 107-111*, 2005
• K. T. Aung, M. I. Hassan, S. Kwon, L.-K. Tseng, O.-C. Kwon and G. M. Faeth, “Flame/Stretch Interactions in Laminar and Turbulent Premixed Flames,” Combustion Science and Technology, 174, 61-100, 2002
• O. C. Kwon, K. T. Aung, L.-K. Tseng, M. A. Ismail and G. M. Faeth, “Comments on ‘Approximations for Burning Velocities and Markstein Numbers for Lean Hydrocarbon and Methanol Flames,” Combustion and Flame, 116, 310-312, 1999
• M. I. Hassan, K. T. Aung, O. C. Kwon and G. M. Faeth, “Properties of Laminar Premixed Hydrocarbon-Air Flames at Various Pressures,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, 14, 479-488, 1998
• M. I. Hassan, K. T. Aung and G. M. Faeth, “Measured and Predicted Properties of Laminar Premixed Methane/Air Flames at Various Pressures,” Combustion and Flame, 119, 539-550, 1998
• K. T. Aung, M. I. Hassan and G. M. Faeth, “Response to Comment by T. J. Poinsot on ‘Flame/Stretch Interactions of Laminar Premixed Hydrogen/Air Flames at Normal Temperature and Pressure’,” Combustion and Flame, 113, 282-284, 1998
• K. T. Aung, M. I. Hassan and G. M. Faeth, “Effects of Pressure and Nitrogen Dilution on Flame/Stretch Interactions of Laminar Premixed H2/O2/N2 Flames,” Combustion and Flame, 112, 1-16, 1998
• M. I. Hassan, K. T. Aung and G. M. Faeth, “Properties of Laminar Premixed CO/H2/Air Flames at Various Pressures,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, 13, 239-245, 1997
• K. T. Aung, M. I. Hassan and G. M. Faeth, “Flame/Stretch Interactions of Laminar Premixed Hydrogen/Air Flames at Normal Temperature and Pressure,” Combustion and Flame, 109, 1-24, 1997
• K. T. Aung, L.-K. Tseng, M. A. Ismail and G. M. Faeth, “Response to Comment by S. C. Taylor and D. B. Smith on ‘Laminar Burning Velocities and Markstein Numbers of Hydrocarbon/Air Flames’,” Combustion and Flame, 102, 526-530, 1995

Refereed Conference Proceedings

• B. Sumara and K. Aung, “A Parametric Study of Performance of Heat Sinks,” Early Career Technical Conference, November 2-3, Birmingham AL, 2019
• J. Zhou and K. Aung, “Critical Role of Computer Simulations in Teaching and Evaluating Thermal and Energy System Courses,” Proceedings of 2016 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, LA, June 2016 (Third Best Paper in Energy Conversion and Conservation Division)
• K. Solanki, M. N. Shaikh, V. K. Bangi, K. Aung, R. K. Guduru, “Design and study of Solar Concentrator with Flat Hexagonal Petals”, Proceedings of the Fourteenth Annual Early Career Technical Conference, Huntsville, Alabama, November 2015
• J. Zhou and K. Aung, “Integration of Experiential Learning Modules in Sophomore and Junior Courses: A Pilot Study,” Proceedings of ASEE Zone III Meeting 2015, Springfield, Missouri, September, 2015
• U. Chaudhri, and K. Aung, “Influence of fluid rheology on the piston cylinder oil film development and pressure distribution considering medium speed effects in engine startup conditions,” Proceedings of 2014 International Conference on Engineering Tribology Technology, Nantou, Taiwan, November 2014
• U. Chaudhri, and K. Aung, “Effects of multi-grade oils in modeling non-Newtonian rheology between piston and cylinder surfaces in engine initial startup conditions,” Proceedings of 2014 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference, Columbus, Indiana, October 2014
• R. Underdown, Q. Qian, and K. Aung, “Vertical Assessment of Math Competency among Freshmen and Sophomore Engineering Students,” Proceedings of 2013 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June 2013
• K. Aung, “Economic and Life-Cycle Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems,” Proceedings of 2013 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June 2013
• K. Aung, “Integration of System Thinking, Engineering Reasoning, and Decision-making Skills in Design of Thermal Systems Course,” Proceedings of 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, TX, June 2012
• K. Aung, “Simulation Tools for Renewable Energy Projects,” Proceedings of 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, June 2011
• K. Aung, “Teaching Advanced Engineering Mathematics to Graduate Students: lessons learned,” Proceedings of 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, June 2011
• W. Zhu, K. Aung, and J. Zhuo, “Design Improvement and Analysis On 3D Haptic-Augmented Learning Tools for Dynamics Course,” 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, KY, June 2010
• K. Aung, “Integration of industrial resources into Capstone thermal system design course,” Proceedings of 2010 ASEE GSW Annual Meeting, Lake Charles, Texas, March 2010
• S. Damera, X. C. Li, and K. Aung, “Design and analysis of an emission control system for A portable plasma incinerator for medical waste Treatment,” Proceedings of 2010 ASEE GSW Annual Meeting, Lake Charles, Texas, March 2010*
• X. Li, K. Aung and J. Zhou, “Incorporating Simple Classroom Demo Experiments to Enhance Teaching of Fluid Mechanics,” Proceedings of 2010 ASEE GSW Annual Meeting, Lake Charles, LA, March, 2010
• R. Underdown and K. Aung, “Continuous Improvements in Senior Design Capstone,” Proceedings of 2010 ASEE GSW Annual Meeting, Lake Charles, Texas, March 2010
• W. Zhu, J. Zhou, and K. Aung, “Development and Analysis of 3-D Haptic-Augmented Learning Tools for Dynamics Course,” Proceedings of 2009 ASEE Annual Meeting & Exposition, Austin, Texas, June 2009
• R. Underdown and K. Aung, “Teaching Engineering to High School Students in a Summer Camp,” Proceedings of 2009 ASEE GSW Annual Meeting, Waco, Texas, April 2009
• X. C. Li and K. Aung, “Two Visual Basic Modules for Teaching Propulsion,” Proceedings of 2009 ASEE GSW Annual Meeting, Waco, Texas, April 2009
• W. Zhu, P. Corder, J. Zhou, and K. Aung, “Direct Assessment of Course Outcomes II: Results and Continuing Improvements for Mechanical Engineering Courses,” Proceedings of 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Boston, MA, November 2008
• W. Zhu, K. Aung, B. Parikh, J. Zhou, M. Srinivasan, and T. Matthews, “A Study of the Impact of Haptic-augmented Learning Tools on Dynamics Course,” Proceedings of 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Boston, MA, November 2008