Papers in Refereed Journals (reverse chronological order)
Nagurka, M.L., Marklin, R.W., and Larson, N.R., "Smart Trigger: Development of a System to Improve Nail Gun Safety," Professional Safety, Vol. 62, No. 8, August 2017, pp.31-38. PDF
Hong, C-Y, Guo, L-Y, Son, R., Nagurka, M.L., Sung, J-L, and Yen, C-W, "Developing a Low-Cost Force Treadmill via Dynamic Modeling," Journal of Healthcare Engineering, Vol. 2017, ID 9875471, June 2017, pp.1-9. PDF
Hong, C-Y, Guo, L-Y, Son, R., Nagurka, M.L., Sung, J-L, and Yen, C-W, "Assessing Postural Stability via the Correlation Patterns of Vertical Ground Reaction Force Components," BioMedical Engineering OnLine, Vol. 15, No. 90, August 2016, pp.1-18. PDF
Su, B.L., Luo, Y., Hong, C.Y., Nagurka, M.L., Yen, C.W., "Detecting Slow Wave Sleep Using a Single EEG Signal Channel," Journal of Neuroscience Methods, Vol. 243, 2015, pp. 47-52. PDF
Theriault, A., Nagurka, M., and Johnson, M.J., "Design and Development of an Affordable Haptic Robot with Force-Feedback and Compliant Actuation to Improve Therapy for Patients with Severe Hemiparesis," IEEE Transactions on Haptics, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2014, pp.161-174. PDF
Hang, L.W., Hong, C.Y., Yen, C.W., Chang, D.J, and Nagurka, M.L., "Gait Verification using Knee Acceleration Signals," Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 38, 2011, pp.14550-14554. PDF
Jenkins, H. and Nagurka, M.L., "Development of a Cascaded Controller for Temperature and Core Growth Rate in Vapor-Phase Axial Deposition," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 223, No. 6, 2009, pp.863-875. PDF
Wang, J-F., Yeh, C-Y., Yen, C-W., and Nagurka, M.L., "A Two-Stage Committee Machine of Neural Networks," Journal of Chinese Institute of Engineers, Vol. 32, No. 2, 2009, pp. 169-178. PDF
Wang, J-F., Lin, C-L., Chang, Y-H., Nagurka, M.L., Yen, C-W., and Yeh, C-Y., "Gender Determination using Fingerprint Features," Internet Journal of Medical Update, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2008, pp. 22-28. PDF
Wang, J-F., Lin, C-L., Yen, C-W., Chang, Y-H., Chen, T-Y., Su, K-P., and Nagurka, M.L., "Determining the Association between Dermatoglyphics and Schizophrenia by using Fingerprint Asymmetry Measures," International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 22, No. 3, 2008, pp. 601-616. PDF
Yeh, C., Wang, J-F. Wu, F-T., Yen, C-W., Nagurka, M.L. and Lin, C-L., "A Comparative Study for 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Diagnosis Methods for Solitary Pulmonary Nodules," Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, Vol. 32, 2008, pp. 270-276. PDF
Young, C-N. Yen, C-W., Bau, Y-H., and Nagurka, M.L., "One-Class-At-A-Time Removal Sequence Planning Method for Multiclass Classification Problems," IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks, Vol. 17, Issue 6, November 2006, pp. 1544-1549. PDF
Bufton, M.J., Marklin, R.M., Nagurka, M.L. and Simoneau, G.G., "Effect of Keyswitch Design of Desktop and Notebook Keyboards Related to Key Stiffness and Typing Force," Ergonomics, Vol. 49, No. 10, August 2006, pp. 996-1012. PDF
Biess, A., Nagurka, M., and Flash, T., “Simulating Discrete and Rhythmic Multi-Joint Human Arm Movements by Optimization of Nonlinear Performance Indices,” Biological Cybernetics, Vol. 95, No. 1, July 2006, pp. 31-53. PDF
Nagurka, M. and Huang, S., "A Mass-Spring-Damper Model of a Bouncing Ball," International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 22, No. 2, 2006, pp. 393-401. PDF
Yaniv, O. and Nagurka, M., "Automatic Loop Shaping of Low-Order QFT Controllers," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 127, September 2005, pp. 472-477. PDF
Nagurka, M.L. and Marklin, R.M., "Measurement of Stiffness and Damping Characteristics of Computer Keyboard Keys," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 127, June 2005, pp. 283-288. PDF
Yen, C-W., Young, C.N. and Nagurka, M.L., "A Training Sample Sequence Planning Method for Pattern Recognition Problems," Automatica, Vol. 41, Issue 4, April 2005, pp. 563-738. PDF
Yaniv, O. and Nagurka, M., "Robust Performance Limitations of Controlled Delayed Systems," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 126 No. 4, December 2004, pp. 899-904. PDF
Yen, C-W., Young, C-N., and Nagurka, M.L., "A Vector Quantization Method for Nearest Neighbor Classifier Design in Pattern Recognition," Pattern Recognition Letters, Vol. 25, Issue 6, 2004, pp. 725-731. PDF
Yen, C-W., Young, C-N., and Nagurka, M.L., "A False Acceptance Error Controlling Method for Hyperspherical Classifiers," Neurocomputing, Vol. 57C, 2004, pp. 295-312. PDF
Yaniv, O. and Nagurka, M., "Design of PID Controllers Satisfying Gain Margin and Sensitivity Constraints on a Set of Plants," Automatica, Vol. 40, No. 1, 2004, pp. 111-116. PDF
Yaniv, O. and Nagurka, M., "Robust PI Controller Design Satisfying Sensitivity and Uncertainty Specifications" IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 48, No. 11, November 2003, pp. 2069-2072. PDF
Nagurka, M.L., "Aerodynamic Effects in a Dropped Ping-Pong Ball Experiment," International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol.19, No. 4, 2003, pp. 623-630. PDF
Ressler, K., Brucker, K., and Nagurka, M., "A Thermal Time-Constant Experiment," International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol.19, No. 4, 2003, pp. 603-609. PDF
Nagurka, M.L., "A Simple Dynamics Experiment Based on Acoustic Emission," Mechatronics, Vol. 12, No. 2, 2002, pp. 229-239. PDF
Haque, I. and Nagurka, M., "Modeling and Linear Analysis of High Speed Articulated Trainsets," International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 26, No. 2/3, 2001, pp. 249-263. PDF
Wang, S.K. and Nagurka, M.L., "A Superconducting Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System With Preview Control. Part II: Controller Design and System Behavior," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 119, No. 4, December 1997, pp. 644-649. PDF
Nagurka, M.L. and Wang, S.K., "A Superconducting Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System With Preview Control. Part I: Vehicle, Guideway, and Magnet Modeling," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 119, No. 4, December 1997, pp. 638-643. PDF
Kurfess, T.R. and Nagurka, M.L., "A Geometric Representation of Root Sensitivity," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 116, No. 2, June 1994, pp. 305-309. PDF
Kurfess, T.R. and Nagurka, M.L., "Geometric Links Among Classical Controls Tools," IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 37, No. 1, February 1994, pp. 77-83. PDF
Nagurka, M.L. and Kurfess, T.R., "An Alternate Geometric Perspective on MIMO Systems" ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 115, No. 3, September 1993, pp. 538-543. PDF
Dolan, J.M., Friedman, M.B., and Nagurka, M.L., "Dynamic and Loaded Impedance Components in the Maintenance of Human Arm Posture," IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Vol. 23, No. 3, May/June 1993, pp. 698-709. PDF
Kurfess, T.R. and Nagurka, M.L., "Foundations of Classical Control Theory with Reference to Eigenvalue Geometry," Journal of The Franklin Institute, Vol. 330, No. 2, March 1993, pp. 213-227. PDF
Nagurka, M. and Wang, S., "A Chebyshev-based State Representation for Linear Quadratic Optimal Control," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 115, No. 1, March 1993, pp. 1-6. PDF
Nagurka, M.L. and Yen, V., "Development of Linear Quadratic Control Laws Via Control Parametrization," International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 23, No. 12, 1992, pp. 2125-2139. PDF
Napolitano, R., Kulluk, H., Nagurka, M., Martukanitz, R., Dickerson, P., "Development of Knowledge-Based Systems for Aluminum Welding," AWS Welding Journal, Vol. 71, No. 12, December 1992, pp. 43-47. PDF
Tasch, U. and Nagurka, M., "Linear Quadratic Regulator with Varying Finite Time Durations," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 114, No. 3, September 1992, pp. 517-519. PDF
Nagurka, M.L. and Kurfess, T.R., "Gain and Phase Margins of SISO Systems from Modified Root Locus Plots," IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 12, No. 3, June 1992, pp. 123-127. PDF
Yen, V. and Nagurka, M., "Optimal Control of Linearly Constrained Linear Systems via State Parameterization," Optimal Control Applications & Methods, Vol. 13, No. 2, April-June 1992, pp. 155-167. PDF
Godlewski, P., Nagurka, M., and Wholey, M., "Engineering Investigation of the Kensey Dynamic Angioplasty Catheter," Journal of Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 13, September 1991, pp. 391-398. PDF
Kurfess, T.R. and Nagurka, M.L., "Understanding the Root Locus Using Gain Plots," IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 11, No. 5, August 1991, pp. 37-40. PDF
Yen, V. and Nagurka, M.L., "Linear Quadratic Optimal Control via Fourier-Based State Parameterization," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 113, No. 2, June 1991, pp. 206-215. PDF
Benaroya, H. and Nagurka, M.L., "Space Structures: Issues in Dynamics and Control," Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 4, October 1990, pp. 251-270. PDF
Yen, V. and Nagurka, M.L., "A Fourier-Based Optimal Control Approach for Structural Systems," AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 13, No. 2, March-April 1990, pp. 265-276. PDF
Nagurka, M.L. and Yen, V., "Fourier-Based Optimal Control of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 112, No. 1, March 1990, pp. 17-26. PDF
Nagurka, M.L. and Englert, P., "Toward an Intelligent Machine Tool for Flexible Manufacturing." Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1989, pp. 229-236. PDF
Wholey, M.H., Smith, J.A.M., Godlewski, P., and Nagurka, M.L., "Recanalization of Total Arterial Occlusions with the Kensey Dynamic Angioplasty Catheter," Radiology, Vol. 172, No. 1, July 1989, pp. 95-98. PDF
Dzielski, J.E. and Nagurka, M.L., "H-infinity Optimal Control for a Class of Reaction-Diffusion Equations," International Journal of Control, Vol. 47, No. 6, 1988, pp. 1947-1960. PDF
Yen, V. and Nagurka, M.L., "A Suboptimal Trajectory Planning Algorithm for Robotic Manipulators," ISA Transactions, Vol. 27, No. 1, 1988, pp. 51-59. PDF
Diehl, K.S., Krogh, B.H., and Nagurka, M.L., "An Interactive Control Systems Simulator," IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 2, April 1986, pp. 20-26. PDF
Hayes, W.C., Gran, J.D., Nagurka, M.L., Feldman, J.M., and Oatis, C., "Leg Motion Analysis During Gait by Multiaxial Accelerometry: Theoretical Foundations and Preliminary Validations," ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Vol. 105, August 1983, pp. 283-289. PDF
Nagurka, M.L., Hedrick, J.K., and Wormley, D.N., "Curving Performance of Rail Transit Trucks," Vehicle System Dynamics, Vol. 12, No. 1-3, July 1983, pp. 18-23. PDF
Nagurka, M.L. and Hayes, W.C., "An Interactive Graphics Package for Calculating Cross-Sectional Properties of Complex Shapes," Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 13, 1980, pp. 59-64. PDF
