PARTIAL LIST OF REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS AND SUBMISSIONS through December 2008

P.M. Jansson and R.A. Michelfelder, “Integrating Renewables into the U.S. Grid: Is it Sustainable?,” The Electricity Journal, Vol. 21, Issue 6, July 2008

V.E. Udo and P.M. Jansson, “Bridging the Gaps for Global Sustainable Development: A Quantitative Analysis,” accepted by the Journal of Environmental Management – Special Edition on: Sustainability of Industrial and Environmental Systems, 2008

R. Mills, P. C. Ray, M. Nansteel, W. Good, P. Jansson, B. Dhandapani, J. He, “Hydrogen Plasmas Generated Using Certain Group I Catalysts Show Stationary Inverted Lyman Populations and Free‑Free and Bound‑Free Emission of Lower‑Energy State Hydride,” Research Journal of Chemistry and the Environment, Vol. 12 (2), June 2008

P.M. Jansson, J. Imperatore, D. Farish, “Tackling Climate Change in Higher Education: One University at a Time,” Journal of the World Universities Forum, Vol. 1, Issue 3 (2008)

P.M. Jansson, W. Riddell, J. Everett, “Teaching Sustainable Design via Experiential Learning,” International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, Vol. 4, Issue 3 (2008)

P.M. Jansson, J. Tisa, W. Kim, “Instrument and Measurement Technology Education - A Case Study: Inexpensive Power Monitoring System via a Student Designed and Manufactured Device,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 56, No. 5 (2007)

P.M. Jansson, “Interactive Learning Technology Improves Engineering Student Competencies,” The International Journal of Knowledge, Technology and Society, Vol. 3, Issue 3 (2007)

P.M. Jansson and V.E. Udo, "The Modern Electric Power Industry and Global Sustainable Development," The International Journal of Modern Engineering, Vol.6, No. 1 (2005)

P.M. Jansson, J. Tisa, G. Garwood, "Undergraduate Research: Novel Integration of PDAs, GPS and Bar Code Scanner in Utility Asset Management System," Computers in Education Journal, October – December 2005

K. Jahan, J.W. Everett, R. P. Hesketh, P.M. Jansson and K. Hollar, "Environmental Education for All Engineers," IWA Journal of Water Science and Technology, No. 8, Volume 49 (2004)

R. Mills, P. Ray, B. Dhandapani, W. Good, P. Jansson, M. Nansteel, J. He, A. Voigt, "Spectroscopic and NMR Identification of Novel Hydride Ions in Fractional Quantum Energy States Formed by an Exothermic Reaction of Atomic Hydrogen with Certain Catalysts," Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. (2004)

P.M. Jansson, R.P. Ramachandran, J.L. Schmalzel and S.A. Mandayam, “Creating an Agile ECE/EE Learning Environment Through Engineering Clinic,” submitted to the IEEE Transactions on Education

K. Dahm, W. Riddell, E. Constans, J. Courtney, S. Farrell, R. Harvey, P. Jansson, P. von Lockette, ”Implementing the Converging-Diverging Model of Design in a Sequence of Sophomore Projects,” submitted to Advances in Engineering Education

PARTIAL LIST OF PUBLICATIONS, REPORTS, SESSIONS and PAPERS through December 2008

U. Schwabe and P.M. Jansson, “Performance Measurement of a-Si and Monocrystalline Silicon PV Modules in Eastern U.S. - Power production versus ambient and module temperature,” Extended Abstract submitted to the IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Singapore, May 5-7, 2009

J. Everett, C. Baralus, K. Bhatia, P.M. Jansson, C. Moore and W. Riddell, “Energy Audits and Sustainable Engineering,” Paper accepted for the Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009

S. Wilson, K. Blauth, W. Riddell and P. Jansson, “RFID Technology for Universally Accessible Doors in Public Buildings,” Paper accepted to the 5th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Huntsville, AL, January 30 - February 1, 2009

P.M. Jansson, U. Schwabe, N. Downes, “Undergraduate Validation of Cutting Edge Calorimetry of an Industrial Affiliate’s Novel Energy Source,”Paper accepted for the Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009

P.M. Jansson and U. Schwabe, “Undergraduate Analysis of Three Different Photovoltaic Module Types: A Comparison Completed for an Industrial Affiliate,”Abstract submitted to the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009

W. Riddell, K. Bhatia and P.M. Jansson, “Assessment of Physical and Political Potential of Wind Energy in New Jersey,” Abstract submitted to the Second International Conference on Energy and Sustainability, 23 - 25 June 2009, Bologna, Italy

P.M. Jansson, G. Sheehan, S. Hetznecker and M. Freeman, “Design and Interconnection of a 3 MVA Photovoltaic Power Plant within PJM,” Paper accepted to 2009 Renewable Energy World Conference & Exhibition, North America, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 10 - 12, 2009

P.M. Jansson, R.A. Michelfelder, V.E. Udo, G. Sheehan, S. Hetznecker and M. Freeman, “Integrating Large Scale Photovoltaic Power Plants into the U.S. Grid,” IEEE Energy 2030 Conference, Atlanta, GA, November 17-18, 2008

P.M. Jansson, U. Schwabe, A. Hak, “Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformer and Interconnection Specification in An ECE Clinic,”Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008

W. Riddell, M. Simone, S. Farrell and P.M. Jansson, “Communication in a Project Based Learning Design Course,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008

P.M. Jansson, U. Schwabe, A. Hak, “Large-Scale Photovoltaic System Design: Learning Sustainability Through Engineering Clinics,” 
Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008

J. Gillespie, K. Bhatia, P. Jansson and W. Riddell, “Rowan University’s Clean Energy Program,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008

P.M. Jansson, J. Imperatore and D. Farish, “Tackling Climate Change in Higher Education: One University at a Time,” 2008 Inaugural World Universities Forum, Davos, Switzerland, January 31 – February 2, 2008

P.M. Jansson, W. Riddell, J. Everett, “Teaching Sustainable Design via Experiential Learning,” 4th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Boston, MA, January 18-20, 2008

W.T. Riddell, E. Constans, J. Courtney, K. Dahm, R. Harvey, P.M. Jansson, M. Simone, P. von Lockette, B. Wolff, “Lessons Learned from Teaching Project Based Learning Communication and Design Courses,”  2007 ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Fall 2007 Conference, Philadelphia, PA, November 3, 2007

P.M. Jansson, R. Elwell “Design of Photovoltaic Systems for Municipal and School Buildings in Ocean City, New Jersey,” ASEE 2007 Annual Conference Proceedings, June 24-27, 2007, Honolulu, HI

P.M. Jansson, W. Riddell, N. Vizzi, K. Bhatia, R. McDevitt “Engineering Students Transforming Public Policy to Promote Green Power,” ASEE 2007 Annual Conference Proceedings, June 24-27, 2007, Honolulu, HI

Y. Mehta, P.M. Jansson, D. Dorland “ Learning Through the Design of a Fish Hatchery for a Community in the Cheyenne Reservation – an EWB Service-Learning Project,” ASEE 2007 Annual Conference Proceedings, June 24-27, 2007, Honolulu, HI

W. Riddell, E. Constans, J. Courtney, K. Dahm, R. Harvey, P.M. Jansson, P. von Lockette “Sophomore Year in Civil And Environmental Engineering At Rowan University: Integration Of Communication, Mechanics \and Design,” ASEE 2007 Annual Conference Proceedings, June 24-27, 2007, Honolulu, HI

P.M. Jansson, "Interactive Learning Technology Improves Engineering Student Competencies," 3rd International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, January 9-12, 2007, Cambridge, England

H. Suarez, P.M. Jansson and R. Kandalam "The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Diurnal Cool Storage for Universities on the PJM System," 10th International Conference on Thermal Energy Storage, Richard Stockton College, May 30-31, 2006, Pomona, New Jersey

J. Cusack, D.R. Wheeler, R. Luke and P.M. Jansson "Practical Sustainability for CFOs, Planners and Facilities Administrators," Campus of the Future Conference, July 8-11, 2006, Honolulu, Hawaii,

W. Riddell, P.M. Jansson, K. Dahm, et al.  "Conservation of Energy for Campus Buildings: Design, Communication and Environmentalism through Project Based Learning," ASEE 2006 Annual Conference Proceedings, June 18-21, 2006, Chicago, IL

P.M. Jansson, B. Hill and R. McDevitt "Renewable Energy Resource Assessment: New Jersey Winds," ASEE 2006 Annual Conference Proceedings, June 18-21, 2006, Chicago, IL

S. Hazel and P.M. Jansson "Photovoltaic System Feasibility Assessments: Engineering Clinics Transforming Renewable Markets," ASEE 2006 Annual Conference Proceedings, June 18-21, 2006, Chicago, IL

P.M. Jansson, Y. Tang, R. Ramachandran, et al. "The Role of the Engineering Clinic in Promoting an Agile ECE Learning Environment," ASEE 2006 Annual Conference Proceedings, June 18-21, 2006, Chicago, IL

P.M. Jansson "The Higher Education Sector in New Jersey: Models for the first Solar Communities," 2nd International Solar Cities Conference: Solar Cities for a Sustainable World, Oxford University, England, April 3-6, 2006

V.E. Udo and P.M. Jansson "Bridging the Gaps for Global Sustainable Development: A Quantitative Analysis," INCEED 2005 (International Conference on Energy, Environment and Disasters), July 24-30, 2005, Charlotte, NC

P.M. Jansson, J. Murphy, J. Stewart, R. Molner, P. Tomkiewicz. W. Heston "Undergraduate Service Learning: Photovoltaic System Design and Construction," ASEE 2005 Annual Conference, June 2005, Seattle, WA

P.M. Jansson and R. A. Michelfelder "Reliability, Sustainability and Investment in the U.S. Electric Power System,” Plenary Session of 24th Annual CRRI Eastern Conference, Sky Top, PA, May 18-20, 2005

W. Riddell, P. Jansson, D. Cleary, V. Anepete, G. Digneo, M. Eckman, W. Heston, G.A. Patrick, K. Skayla., “Preliminary Literature Review for  NJ DOT Project 2004-04: Compatibility of Highway Railroad Crossing Gates with Overhead Catenary System High Voltage Power for Trains,”  Submitted to NJ DOT as part of Research Project, April 2005.

W.T. Riddell, P.M. Jansson, V. Anepete, D. Cleary "Undergraduate Forensic Investigation of Phase to Ground High Voltage Faults on Electrified Railways," ASEE 2005 St Lawrence Section Conference, April 8-9 2005, Binghamton, NY

P.M. Jansson "Incubating Entrepreneurism in Engineering Pedagogy," NCIIA 9th Annual Meeting, March 2005, San Diego, CA.

W.T. Riddell, P.M. Jansson and R. J. Law, "Measurement and Conservation of Energy Use in Campus Buildings," ASEE 2004 Annual ASEE Mid‑Atlantic Section Conference, October 2004, Washington D.C.

P.M. Jansson, J. Tisa, G. Garwood "Undergraduate Research: Novel Integration of PDAs, GPS and Bar Code Scanner in Utility Asset Management System," ASEE 2004 Annual Conference June 20‑23, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT

P.M. Jansson, J. Blanck, D. Giordano, D. Johnson, S. Ross "Undergraduate Research on Sustainability: Campus Energy Analysis and Building Lighting Audits," ASEE 2004 Annual Conference June 20‑23, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT

P.M. Jansson, M. Muhlbaier "Undergraduate Entrepreneurs: Novel LED Taillight Assembly Design, Prototyping and Market Tests," ASEE 2004 Annual Conference June 20‑23, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT

P.M. Jansson, J. Tisa, W. Kim "Undergraduate Research and Innovation: Inexpensive Remote Campus Power Monitoring via Student Designed and Manufactured System," ASEE 2004 Annual Conference June 20‑23, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT

P.M. Jansson, S. A. Mandayam, J.L Schmalzel "Green Power Engineering: Pedagogy  for the Next Generation of Electrical Engineers,"  2004 IEEE Annual Power Engineering Society Conference, Denver, CO, June 6‑10, 2004

P.M. Jansson, J. Tisa, W. Kim "Inexpensive Remote Campus Power Sensing, Measurement and Monitoring System via a Student Designed and Manufactured Device," 2004 IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Como, Italy 18-20 May 2004

P.M. Jansson and R.A. Michelfelder "Greening Electricity Infrastructures - increasing system complexity, reliability and sustainability," MIT Engineering Systems Symposium, March 29-31, 2004, Cambridge, MA.

A.J. Marchese, P.M. Jansson and J.L. Schmalzel "Microwave Resonant Transfer Plasma Propulsion" Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF‑2004), February 8‑12, 2004, Albuquerque, NM.

P.M. Jansson and V.E. Udo "The Role of the Electric Power Industry in Global Sustainable Development," 2003 IEEE  International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, October 5‑8 2003, Washington, D.C

K. Jahan, J.W. Everett, R.P. Hesketh, P.M. Jansson, K. Hollar Environmental Education for All Engineers," IWA Conference on Environmental Engineering Education, Zurich, Switzerland Sept. 24‑26, 2003

A. Marchese, P.M. Jansson, J. L. Schmalzel "The Black Light Rocket (BLR) Engine" NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Fellows Meeting, October 23-24, 2002, Atlanta, GA

P.M. Jansson "An Empirical Approach to Invention and Technology Innovation in Electricity", University of Cambridge- Department of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy Thesis, Cambridge, England, March 2003

P.M. Jansson and R. Phaal "Progress Towards Sustainable Production - Industrial and Academic Perspectives," 10th International Conference of the Greening of Industry Network, Goteborg, Sweden, June 23-26, 2002

S.A. Mandayam, J.L. Schmalzel, P.M. Jansson, et.al. “Assessment Strategies: Feedback is Too Late,” 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Reno, Nevada, October 10-13, 2001

J.L.Schmalzel, S.A. Mandayam, P.M. Jansson, et.al. “Composing a New ECE Program: The First Five Years,” 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Reno, Nevada, October 10-13, 2001

P.M. Jansson, M. Burg, M. McCarthy, S. Perlis “Are Life Cycle Assessment Tools Readily Usable by Students and Industry?,” 2001 Green Engineering Conference, Roanoke, Virginia, July 29-31, 2001

P.M. Jansson, M.J. Gregory, C.Y. Barlow, et.al. “Industrial Sustainability: A Review of UK and International Research Capabilities,” A Report to the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, February 2000

P.M. Jansson and M. Heintz, “Business Re-engineering and Cultural Transformation: A Case Study and Its Implications for Business Transformation in Central & Eastern Europe,” CREEB Fifth Annual Conference, Buckinghamshire, England, June 22-23, 1999

R. Phaal, P.M. Jansson, et.al. “Management of Knowledge and Technology for Sustainable Production,” Final Report to DGXII of the European Commission, Centre for Technology Management, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England, June 15, 1999

J. McGuinness, P.M. Jansson, P. Sindell “Building Exemplary Customer Loyalty in the Electric Industry,” Issues and Trends Briefing Paper No. 80, Strategic Planning Department, Edison Electric Institute, Washington, D.C., February 1999

P.M. Jansson and R.A. Michelfelder "Market-Driven Photovoltaic System Economics for Grid-Connected Residential and Commercial Customers," 14th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 30 - July 4, 1997

P.M. Jansson "HYDROCATALYSIS: A New Energy Paradigm for the 21st Century," Rowan University - School of Engineering,  Master of Science in Engineering Thesis, Glassboro, New Jersey, May 1997

D.B. Roitman and P.M. Jansson "Rapid Prototyping: A Practical Approach to Chaos," prepared for participants of a Davies Consulting Reengineering Conference in Washington, D.C., May 1997

N.A. Berk, T.C. Crompton, P.M. Jansson and J.L. Schmalzel "Improving Portable Inhalation Therapy Through Real-Time Assessment of Patient Pulmonary State," 34th Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium [RMBS-ISA] Dayton, Ohio, April 11-13, 1997

J. Ciccone and P.M. Jansson "Utility Design, Implementation and Standardization of Photovoltaic High Pressure Sodium Lighting Systems,"  22nd ASES Annual Conference - Washington, D.C., April 22-28, 1993

P.M. Jansson "DSM Experiences From a Small Utility," Vattenfall Conference on the Efficient Use of Electricity -Stockholm, Sweden, October 20-22, 1987

P.M. Jansson and T.K. Nguyen "Evaluation, Methodology and Results of Atlantic Electric's Operational Demand-Side Management Programs 1983-1986," Third National Conference on Utility DSM Programs - Houston, Texas, June 16-18, 1987

P.M. Jansson and D.L. Kirkpatrick "Instrumentation, Methodology and Results of a Solar Domestic Water Heating Field Evaluation Study," Seventh ASME Solar Energy Conference - Honolulu, Hawaii, March 23-27, 1987

P.M. Jansson "One Utility's Load Shape Disaggregation Techniques," LODESTAR Users Conference - Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 9-12, 1984

 

FUNDED PROPOSALS & PROJECTS

Since joining Rowan University’s College of Engineering in 2001 Dr Jansson has received over 45 research grants from over a dozen funding agencies and corporations including: National Science Foundation, US Department of Energy, New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, New Jersey Office of Clean Energy, NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts, Conectiv, PHI, PSEG Nuclear, Public Service Electric & Gas, BP Solar, Mesa Environmental Sciences, Kaneka PV, BlackLight Power Corporation, New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, SunTechnics Energy Systems, Johnson-Matthey and the New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability.

                The Proposals Awarded Total over                                                                                $  1,379,900   ($ 608,570 as PI)

A few Illustrative Grants are shown below

Research at Cambridge University:

P.M. Jansson, Principal Investigator with M.J. Gregory, C.Y. Barlow, et.al. “Industrial Sustainability: A Review of UK and International Research
Capabilities”, A Report to the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, February 2000

R. Phaal, P.M. Jansson, Co-Investigator, et.al., “Management of Knowledge and Technology for Sustainable Production”, Final Report to DGXII of the European Comission, Centre for Technology Management, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England, June 15, 1999

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Registered Professional Engineer - State of New Jersey - License #31573 ( 8/86 - present)

Registered Professional Planner  - State of New Jersey - License #3490 (12/86 - present)

Electric Power Research Institute - Atlantic Electric Committee Member
               Storage and Renewables Task Force (11/91 - 12/94)
               Renewable Resource Systems Task Force ( 1/87 - 12/89)
               Solar Programs Committee - Secretary ( 1/88 - 12/94)

Edison Electric Institute - Atlantic Electric Committee Member
               Renewable Technologies ( 6/92 – 3/98)

Utility Photovoltaic Group - Atlantic Electric Member (10/92 - 12/95)

USAPV - User Scale Applications of Photovoltaics - Secretary ( 6/93 - 12/95)
USAPV - User Scale Applications of Photovoltaics - Board Member ( 6/93 – 3/98)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - Member ( 2/01 - present )
American Society of Civil Engineers - Member ( 6/97 - 6/99 )
American Institue of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Member ( 2/03 - present )

National Society of Professional Engineers - Member ( 6/81 - present)
New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers [NJSPE] - Member ( 6/81 - present)
NJSPE - State Officer (Trustee-at-Large) ( 6/92 - 5/96)

Professional Engineering Society of Southern N.J. [PESSNJ] - Member ( 6/81 - present)
MATHCounts Chair ( 2/01 - present)
PESSNJ - President ( 6/92 - 6/93)
 

AWARDS

• American Energy Engineers - Philadelphia Section - 2004 Energy Professional Development Award
• NJSPE - 2003 New Jersey Engineering Education Excellence Award
• PESSNJ - 2002 Chapter Engineering Excellence Award
• NJSPE - 1993 New Jersey Young Engineer of the Year
• PESSNJ - 1991,1992 Chapter Young Engineer of the Year