Journal Papers and Abstracts

Books B. Gou, W. Na and B. Diong, Fuel Cells: Modeling, Control, and Applications, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2009.

Publications Journal Papers and Abstracts 1. B. Diong, K. Singh and R. Menendez, “Onset of action and steady-state effects of two ICS/LABA combinations in mild asthmatics obtained from Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) parameters and estimates of airway resistance and compliance,” in preparation for submission to Chest. 2. B. Diong, H. Sepahvand and K. Corzine, “Harmonic distortion optimization of cascaded H-bridge inverters considering device voltage drops and non-integer dc voltage ratios,” accepted for publication by IEEE Trans. Industrial Electronics. 3. B. Diong, T-U. Nguyen, J. Grainger, M. Goldman and H. Nazeran, “The case for using the augmented RIC model of respiratory impedance in IOS data interpretation,” submitted to Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, Dec 2010. 4. E. Meraz, H. Nazeran, C. Ramos, P. Nava, B. Diong and M. Goldman, “Analysis of Impulse Oscillometric measures of lung function and respiratory system model parameters in small airway-impaired and healthy children over a 2-year period,” BioMedical Engineering OnLine, vol. 10:21, Mar 2011. 5. R. Menendez, K. Singh, B. Diong and M. D. Goldman, “Onset of action of two ICS/LABA combinations as measured by Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) in young adults with asthma,” Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, vol. 127, issue 2, supplement, pg. AB157, Feb 2011. 6. B. Diong, A. Rajagiri, M. Goldman and H. Nazeran, “The augmented RIC model of the human respiratory system,” Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, volume 47, issue 4, pp. 395-404, 2009. 7. R. Menendez, M. D. Goldman, B. M. Diong, H. Nazeran, “Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) Measures Effects of Short- and Long Acting Beta-agonists (SABA, LABA) on Lung Mechanics in 2-5 Year Old Children with Asthma,” J. Allergy and Clinical Immunology, vol. 121, issue 2, supplement 1, pg. S211, Feb 2008. 8. W. Na, B. Gou and B. Diong, “Nonlinear control of PEM fuel cells by exact linearization,” IEEE Trans. Industry Applications, vol. 43, no. 6, pp. 1426–1433, Nov-Dec 2007. 9. H. Nazeran, M. Goldman, P. Nava, B. Diong, M. Barua and A. Crockett, “Forced Oscillation: Neural networks can advance the utility of Impulse Oscillometry in assessment of lung function in children,” Intl. Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, vol. 3, no. 3/4, pp. 139–158, 2007. 10. B. Diong, H. Nazeran, P. Nava and M. Goldman, “Modeling human respiratory impedance,” IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society magazine’s Special Issue on Respiratory Sound Analysis, vol. 26, pp. 4855, Jan/Feb 2007. 11. D. Nemir, A. Martinez and B. Diong, “Arc fault management using solid state switching,” SAE Transactions Journal of Aerospace, pp. 1932–1942, 2004. 12. L. Lorandi, E. Hernandez and B. Diong, “Parametric sensitivity analysis of fuel cell dynamic response,” SAE Transactions Journal of Aerospace, pp. 2024–2032, 2004. 13. L-Y. Chiu, B. Diong and R. Gemmen, “An improved small-signal model of the dynamic behavior of PEM fuel cells,” IEEE Trans. Industry Applications, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 970–977, Jul/Aug 2004. 14. B. Diong, “Sliding mode control design for systems with nonmatching nonlinearities and disturbances,” Int. J. Systems Science, vol. 35, no. 8, pp. 445–455, Jul 2004. 15. B. Diong, R. Wicker, C. Kubo Della-Piana and R. Quintana, “A laboratory designed to enhance students' interest in and learning of Controls,” Intl. J. Engineering Education, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 628-637, Aug 2004. 16. B. Diong, K. Corzine, S. Basireddy and S. Lu, “Multilevel inverter-based dual-frequency power supply,” IEEE Power Electronics Letters, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 115–119, Dec 2003. 17. B. Diong, M. Perez, C. Kubo Della-Piana and R. Wicker, “Remote experimentation with a wind tunnel system for Controls education,” Intl. J. Engineering Education Special Issue On Distance Controlled Laboratories and Learning Systems, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 460–467, Jun 2003. 18. B. Diong and J. Medanic, “Simplex-type variable structure controller design for systems with nonmatching disturbances and uncertainties,” Int. J. Control, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 625-656, Oct 1997. 19. B. Diong and J. Medanic, “Dynamic output feedback Variable Structure Control for system stabilization,” Int. J. Control, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 607–630, Dec 1992.

PhD Thesis B. Diong, “Simplex-type variable structure controllers for stability and performance,” University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, Aug 1992.

1 Refereed Conference Papers Energy and Power Systems 1. B. Diong, B. Xiao, L. Tolbert, L. Dofflemyer and F. Filho, “Hybrid single-phase multilevel inverters as renewable energy interfaces considering THD, modularity and capacitor recharging,” accepted by 2012 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition. 2. K. Singh, B. Diong and D. Estrada, “Temperature and fuel flow rate dependence of the parameters of an equivalent circuit model of DMFC dynamic response,” Proc. Intl Conf on Power and Energy Systems and Applications, pp. 139-143, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov 2011. 3. S. Arunachalam and B. Diong, “A parametric model approach to arc fault detection for DC and AC power systems,” Conf. Record IEEE Industry Applications Soc. Annual Meeting, volume 5, pp. 2249-2255, Tampa, FL, Oct 2006. 4. B. Diong, “THD-optimal staircase modulation of single-phase multilevel inverters,” Proc. IEEE Region 5 Technical Conf., San Antonio, TX, Apr 2006. 5. W. Na, B. Gou and B. Diong, “Nonlinear control of PEM fuel cells by exact linearization,” Proc. IEEE Industry Applications Soc. Annual Meeting, Hong Kong, China, Oct 2005. 6. B. Diong and K. Corzine, “WTHD-optimal staircase modulation of single-phase multilevel inverters,” Proc. Intl. Electric Machines and Drives Conf., San Antonio, TX, May 2005. 7. A. Marquez, B. Diong and D. Nemir, “Arc fault management by solid state switches for enhanced automotive safety,” Proc. Applied Power Electronics Conf., Austin, TX, Mar 2005. 8. E. Hernandez and B. Diong, “A small-signal equivalent circuit model for PEM fuel cells,” Proc. Applied Power Electronics Conf., Austin, TX, Mar 2005. 9. D. Nemir, A. Martinez and B. Diong, “Arc fault management using solid state switching,” Proc. SAE Power Systems Conf., Reno, NV, Nov 2004. 10. L. Lorandi, E. Hernandez and B. Diong, “Parametric sensitivity analysis of fuel cell dynamic response,” Proc. SAE Power Systems Conf., Reno, NV, Nov 2004. 11. W. Carter and B. Diong, “Model of regenerative fuel cell-supported wind turbine AC power generating system,” Proc. IEEE Industry Applications Soc. Annual Meeting, pp. 2778–2785, Seattle, WA, Oct 2004. 12. R. G. Lopez and B. Diong, “Simplified control of switched reluctance machines for AC generation,” Proc. IEEE Industry Applications Soc. Annual Meeting, pp. 409–415, Seattle, WA, Oct 2004. 13. K. Joshi, S. De La Cruz, B. Diong, D. Williams and P. Nava, “A neural network implementation of dual- frequency output control for multilevel inverters,” Proc. Computers in Power Electronics Workshop, Urbana, IL, pp. 203-208, Aug 2004. 14. B. Diong, K. Corzine, S. Basireddy and Y. Familiant, “Multilevel inverters with equal or unequal sources for dual-frequency induction heating,” Proc. Applied Power Electronics Conf., Anaheim, CA, Feb 2004. 15. B. Diong, K. Corzine and S. Basireddy, “Multilevel converter-based dual-frequency induction heating power supply,” Proc. Conf. IEEE Industrial Electronics Soc. - IECON, Roanoke, VA, Nov 2003. 16. S. Kanchubotla and B. Diong, “Steady-state characteristics of two novel 4-element current-source resonant inverters,” Proc. Conf. IEEE Industrial Electronics Soc. - IECON, Roanoke, VA, Nov 2003. 17. L-Y. Chiu and B. Diong, “An improved small-signal model of the dynamic behavior of PEM fuel cells,” Proc. IEEE Industry Applications Soc. Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct 2003. 18. S. Kanchubotla and B. Diong, “Analysis, simulation and testing of a novel 4-element current-source resonant inverter,” Proc. Southeastern Symp. on System Theory, Morgantown, WV, Mar 2003. 19. B. Kelly and B. Diong, “A comparative guide to the main steady-state characteristics of 4-element voltage- source resonant converters,” Proc. Southeastern Symp. on System Theory, Morgantown, WV, Mar 2003. 20. L-Y. Chiu and B. Diong, “Small-signal modeling of the current source parallel resonant DC/DC converter,” Proc. IEEE Intl. Power Electronics Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico, Oct 2002. 21. S. Kanchubotla and B. Diong,, “A comparative guide to the main steady-state characteristics of four- element current-source resonant converters,” Proc. Inter-society Energy Conversion Engineering Conf., Washington, DC, Jul 2002. 22. P. Bedadala, A. Marquez and B. Diong, “Analysis, simulation and testing of the -CLL current-source resonant inverter,” Proc. Southeastern Symp. on System Theory, Huntsville, AL, Mar 2002. 23. S. Kanchibhotla and B. Diong,, “Analysis, simulation and testing of the T-LCC voltage-source resonant inverter,” Proc. CONIELECOMP, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, Feb 2001. 24. L-Y. Chiu, P. Bedadala and B. Diong, “A comparison of the vital steady-state characteristics of three- element resonant converters,” Proc. CONIELECOMP, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, Feb 2001. 25. J. Bustamante, B. Diong and R. Wicker, “System identification and control design of an alternative fuel engine for hybrid power generation,” Proc. Inter-society Energy Conversion Engineering Conf., Las Vegas, NV, Jul 2000. 2 26. B. Diong and R. Riverol, “Analysis, simulation and testing of the -CLL current-source resonant inverter,” Proc. Intl. Power Electronics Conf., Tokyo, Japan, Apr 2000. 27. J. Bustamante, R. Wicker and B. Diong, “Design and implementation of a V-twin engine throttle control system for hybrid power generation,” Proc. Small Engine Tech. Conf. and Expo., Madison, WI, Sep 1999. 28. B. Diong and R. Thibodeaux, “Analysis, simulation and testing of the -CLC resonant converter,” Proc. Inter-society Energy Conversion Engineering Conf., Vancouver, BC, Canada, Aug 1999.

Physiological Systems 1. R. Menendez, K. Singh, B. Diong and M. D. Goldman, “Central vs. peripheral airway effects of two ICS/LABA combinations as measured by Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) in young adults with asthma,” Proc. American Thoracic Society International Conference, May 2011. 2. M. D. Goldman, H. Nazeran, C. Ramos-Rocha, N. Hafezi, E. Meraz and B. Diong, “Electrical circuit models of the human respiratory system reflect small airway impairment measured by Impulse Oscillation,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sep 2010. 3. C. Ramos-Rocha, H. Nazeran, M. D. Goldman and B. Diong, “Circuit analysis justifies a reduced Mead’s model of human respiratory impedance for Impulse Oscillometry data,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sep 2010. 4. T-U. Nguyen, B.M. Diong, K.N. Boyd, J.B. Mitchell, J.E. Grainger, and D.J. Cheek, “A second-order biomechanical model of flow-mediated dilation response in obese post-menopausal women,” Proc. 14th Intl. Conf. Biomedical Engineering, Singapore, Aug 2010. 5. B. Diong, J. Grainger, M. Goldman and H. Nazeran, “Respiratory impedance values in young asthmatic children are relatively insensitive to Mead model lung compliance and chest wall compliance parameters,” Proc. 14th Intl. Conf. Biomedical Engineering, Singapore, Aug 2010. 6. B. Diong, M. Goldman and H. Nazeran, “Respiratory impedance values in adults are relatively insensitive to Mead model lung compliance and chest wall compliance parameters,” Proc. 26th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, College Park, MD, May 2010. 7. M. Mangum, B. Diong, M. Goldman and H. Nazeran, “Comparison of IOS parameters to aRIC respiratory system model parameters in normal and COPD Adults,” Proc. 26th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, College Park, MD, May 2010. 8. E. Meraz, M. D. Goldman, P. Gustafsson, N. Hafezi, H. Nazeran, and B. Diong, “Forced oscillation (IOS) measures in airway-impaired and normal children over 2 years,” Eur. Resp. Soc. Annual Congress, Vienna, Austria, Sep 2009. 9. B. Diong, J. Grainger, M. Goldman and H. Nazeran, “A comparison of linear respiratory system models based on parameter estimates from PRN forced oscillation data,” IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., pp. 2879-2882, Minneapolis, MN, Sep 2009.

10. T-U. Nguyen, B. Diong, and M. Goldman, “A study of IOS data using the aRIC+I p model of respiratory impedance,” IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., pp. 2875-2878, Minneapolis, MN, Sep 2009. 11. E. Meraz, H. Nazeran, M. Goldman, and B. Diong, “Respiratory system model parameters track changes in lung function after bronchodilation,” Proc. 25th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Miami, FL, May 2009. 12. E. Meraz, H. Nazeran, M. Goldman, and B. Diong, “aRIC model parameters of human respiratory system track changes in lung function after bronchodilation,” Proc. 25th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Miami, FL, May 2009. 13. E. Meraz, H. Nazeran, M. D. Goldman, P. A. Nava, and B. Diong, “Impulse Oscillometric features of lung function: Towards computer-aided classification of respiratory diseases in children,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., pp. 2443-2446, Vancouver, Canada, Aug 2008. 14. M. Goldman, R. Menendez, B. Diong, and H. Nazeran, “Impulse Oscillometry sensitively measures long- and short-acting bronchodilator in asthmatic children,” Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, El Paso, TX, Apr 2008. 15. H. Nazeran, P. Nava, E. Maduko, E. Meraz, B. Diong, and M. Goldman, “Enhancing the automated diagnostic capabilities of impulse oscillometry in asthmatic children,” Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, El Paso, TX, Apr 2008. 16. E. Meraz, H. Nazeran, B. Diong, P. Nava, and M. Goldman, “Modeling human respiratory impedance in Hispanic asthmatic children 5 to 17 years old,” Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, El Paso, TX, Apr 2008. 17. E. Meraz, H. Nazeran, B. Diong, P. Nava, and M. Goldman, “Modeling human respiratory impedance in normal children 5 to 17 years old,” Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, El Paso, TX, Apr 2008.

3 18. T-U. Nguyen, B. Diong, H. Nazeran, and M.Goldman, “A study of IOS data using two Mead-related models of respiratory impedance,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., pp. 1078-1081, Lyon, France, Aug 2007. 19. E. Meraz, H. Nazeran, B. Diong, R. Menendez, G. Ortiz and M. Goldman, “Modeling human respiratory impedance in Hispanic asthmatic children,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., pp. 4251-4254, Lyon, France, Aug 2007. 20. T-U. Nguyen, B. Diong, “Evaluation of two Mead-related models of adult respiratory impedance based on IOS data,” Proc. IEEE Region 5 Technical Conf., Fayetteville, AR, Apr 2007. 21. M. Goldman, E. Meraz, B. Diong and H. Nazeran, “Airflow perturbation analyses using simplified models can assess upper airway shunt during resting breathing,” Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, Washington, DC, Apr 2007. 22. E. Meraz, H. Nazeran, B. Diong and M. Goldman, “Modeling human respiratory impedance in Anglo asthmatic children,” Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, Washington, DC, Apr 2007. 23. A. Rajagiri, B. Diong, M. Goldman and H. Nazeran, “Can the estimated parameter values of the augmented RIC model be used to detect asthma in children ?,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., pp. 5595-5598, New York City, NY, Aug 2006. 24. A. Rajagiri and B. Diong, “Evaluation of augmented RIC model of child respiratory impedance based on Impulse Oscillometry data,” Proc. IEEE Region 5 Technical Conf., San Antonio, TX, Apr 2006. 25. A. Rajagiri, B. Diong, H. Nazeran and M. Goldman, “Evaluation of augmented RIC model of adult respiratory impedance based on parameter estimates from Impulse Oscillometry data,” Proc. 12th Intl. Conf. Biomedical Engineering, Singapore, Dec 2005. 26. B. Diong, H. Nazeran and A. Crockett, “Analysis of the extended RIC model of respiratory impedance in adults,” Proc. 1st Australian Biomedical Engineering Conf., Adelaide, Australia, Oct 2005. 27. S. Baswa, B. Diong, H. Nazeran, P. Nava and M. Goldman, “Evaluation of respiratory system models based on parameter estimates from Impulse Oscillometry data,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., Shanghai, China, Sep 2005. 28. M. Barua, H. Nazeran, P. Nava, B. Diong and M. Goldman, “Classification of Impulse Oscillometric patterns of lung function in asthmatic children using artificial neural networks,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., Shanghai, China, Sep 2005. 29. M. Barua, H. Nazeran, P. Nava, V. Granda and B. Diong, “Classification of pulmonary diseases using artificial neural networks,” Proc. ANNIE 2004 - Smart Engineering System Design, St. Louis, MO, Nov 2004. 30. T. Woo, B. Diong, L. Mansfield, M. Goldman, P. Nava and H. Nazeran, “A comparison of various respiratory system models based on parameter estimates from Impulse Oscillometry data,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., pp. 3828- 3831, San Francisco, CA, Sep 2004. 31. T. Woo, G. Palafox, B. Diong and R. Wicker, “Parameter estimation by descent and genetic algorithm methods of an in-vitro stenosis bypass model,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., San Francisco, CA, Sep 2004. 32. M. Barua, H. Nazeran, P. Nava, B. Diong and M. Goldman, “Classification of pulmonary diseases based on Impulse Oscillometric measurements of lung function in asthmatic children using neural networks,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., pp. 327- 331, San Francisco, CA, Sep 2004. 33. L. Lorandi, B. Diong, P. Nava, F. Solis, R. Menendez, G. Ortiz, and H. Nazeran, “Parametric sensitivity analysis of human respiratory impedance,” Proc. IEEE Engineering Medicine Biology Soc. Conf., Cancun, Mexico, Sep 2003.

Engineering Education 29. B. Diong, J. Smith, E. Kolesar and R. Cote, “Remote experimentation with MEMS devices,” Proc. ASEE National Conf., Austin, TX, Jun 2009. 30. B. Diong, J. Smith and E. Kolesar, “Remote experimentation with MEMS devices for distance education,” NIWeek Conf. and Expo., Austin, TX, Aug 2007. 31. B. Diong, and C. Kubo Della-Piana, “Science and Engineering laboratory courses: Their role, computer technology and effective learning,” Proc. Frontiers in Education Conf., Reno, NV, Oct 2001. 32. B. Diong, C. Kubo Della-Piana and R. Wicker, “Taking dynamic systems and controls laboratories one step further,” Proc. ASEE National Conf., Albuquerque, NM, Jun 2001. 33. B. Diong, M. Perez and R. Wicker, “Tele-experimentation: The emerging approach to science and engineering lab education,” Proc. ASEE National Conf., Albuquerque, NM, Jun 2001. 34. B. Diong, “Providing an updated control systems lab experience,” Proc. ASEE National Conference, Charlotte, NC, Jun 1999.

4 Control Systems Theory 35. B. Diong, “A sliding mode control approach to the benchmark problem for nonlinear control design,” Proc. 23rd Intl. Conf. of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, New Orleans, LA, Nov 1997. 36. B. Diong, “On designing the control vectors in simplex-type sliding mode control systems,” Proc. American Control Conf., Albuquerque, NM, Jun 1997. 37. B. Diong, “On the design of simplex control for plants with bounded disturbances,” Proc. IEEE Southeastern Symp. on System Theory, Cookeville, TN, Mar 1997. 38. B. Diong and E. Montenegro, “Simplex control of AC/DC converters for power factor correction,” Proc. IEEE Southeastern Symp. on System Theory, Cookeville, TN, Mar 1997. 39. B. Diong, “Space-vector PWM control of an induction motor drive,” Proc. IEEE Conf. on Control Applications, Albany, NY, Sep 1995. 40. B. Diong, “On invariance of dynamic output feedback Variable Structure Control systems,” Proc. IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, San Antonio, TX, Dec 1993. 41. B. Diong and J. Medanic, “Dynamic output feedback simplex control design for systems with nonmatching disturbances and uncertainties,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Decision and Control, Tucson, AZ, Dec 1992. 42. B. Diong and J. Medanic, “State feedback simplex control design for systems with non-matching disturbances and uncertainties,” Proc. American Control Conf., Chicago, IL, Jun 1992. 43. B. Diong and J. Medanic, “Dynamic output feedback Variable Structure Control for system stabilization,” Proc. American Control Conf., Boston, MA, Jun 1991. 44. B. Diong and J. Medanic, “Robust implementation of a Variable Structure Control scheme,” Proc. IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, Honolulu, HA, Dec 1990.

Other Conference Papers 1. V. Melendez and B. Diong, “Systems for powering artificial organs and assist devices,” Proc. ASEE Gulf Southwest Conf., College Station, TX, Mar 2001. 2. R. Hennessey, H. Loya, B. Diong and R. Wicker, “LabVIEW-based Automatic Control Systems Laboratory using local and remote experimentation approaches,” Proc. NI Week Conf. and Expo., Austin, TX, Aug 2000. (Outstanding Application paper - Academic Category) 3. R. Riverol, Jr., P. Trejo and B. Diong, “Analytical, simulation and experimental studies of two novel electric power converter topologies,” Proc. ASEE Gulf Southwest Conf., Las Cruces, NM, Apr 2000. 4. E. Montenegro, M. Lopez, B. Diong, “An efficient DC motor drive system for a wheelchair,” Proc. ASEE Gulf Southwest Conf., New Orleans, LA, Mar 1998. 5. H. Rodriguez, P. Ramirez and B. Diong, “Modeling, simulation and control of a DSP based inverted pendulum system,” Proc. ASEE Gulf Southwest Conf., Houston, TX, Mar 1997. 6. I. Hernandez, B. Acosta, B. Diong, H. Mahdi and S. Bose, “Wind energy system to power heat exchangers of a solar desalinization plant,” Proc. ASEE Gulf Southwest Conf., Houston, TX, Mar 1997. 7. J. Rodriguez, M. Cantu, J. Salinas, B. Diong and S. Bose, “Motorized all terrain wheelchair digital controller,” Proc. ASEE Gulf Southwest Conf., Houston, TX, Mar 1997. 8. B. Diong, S. Bose and R. Freeman, “Updating the undergraduate Control Systems lab experience,” Proc. ASEE Gulf Southwest Conf., San Antonio, TX, Feb 1996.

Technical Reports 1. N. Hinojos, E. Morales, J. Rael, B. Verdin and B. Diong, “Hybrid Electric Vehicle 300V to 42V DC/DC converter-based battery charging system,” Technical report to Ford Motor Co., Aug 2003. 2. L. Byars, A. Marquez, A. Nicholson, A. Zepeda and B. Diong, “Hybrid Electric Vehicle 300V to 14V DC/DC converter-based battery charging system,” Technical report to Ford Motor Co., May 2002. 3. C. Cook, J. Gonzalez, I. Hernandez, V. Melendez, A. Rodriguez, V. Vlahos, R. Firestone and B. Diong, “The UTEP Future Energy Challenge Inverter,” DoE 2001 Future Energy Challenge final report, Jun 2001. 4. B. Diong and R. Wicker, “Remote experimentation in dynamic systems and control for distance education and research,” NASA NRTS Internet-based Education and Research program final report, May 2000. 5. B. Diong, “Dynamic systems and Controls laboratory,” NSF Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement program final report, Apr 2000. 6. B. Diong, “Analysis and control design for a novel bi directional resonant DC DC converter,” AFOSR Summer Faculty Research Program final report, Aug 1997. 7. B. Diong and G. Rozman, “A novel method of regulating the voltage produced by Permanent Magnet Generators,” Sundstrand Aerospace Engineering Report (AER), Draft, Aug 1995. 8. B. Diong, “On the control of active power line conditioners for AC electric power generating systems,” Sundstrand AER, Draft, Aug 1995.

5 9. G. Rozman and B. Diong, “Development of a single switch PWM boost rectifier for power factor correction,” Sundstrand AER 3995, Oct 1994. 10. B. Diong, “Controller tuning and dynamic simulation of the 767 AWACS integrated drive generator,” Sundstrand AER 3868, Dec 1993. 11. B. Diong, “Modelling, analysis and robust controller design for a magnetic bearing system,” Sundstrand AER 3785, Aug 1993. 12. J. Defenbaugh and B. Diong, “Stability analysis of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter 270 Vdc electric power system,” Sundstrand AER 3699, May 1993. 13. B. Diong, “Modelling, dynamic performance analysis and simulation of the B747-400 integrated drive generator,” Sundstrand AER 3641, Oct 1992. 14. B. Diong, “B777 main electric power generating system modelling, dynamic performance analysis and simulation,” Sundstrand AER 3589-1, May 1992. 15. B. Diong, “Modelling, dynamic analysis and simulation of the constant speed drive for the B747-400,” Sundstrand AER 3589, May 1992. 16. J. Medanic and B. Diong, “Low-order robust controller design for disturbance rejection in a dual-channel integrated drive generator system,” Series of 3 annual reports to Sundstrand Aerospace, 1989 - 1991.

Technical Memos 1. B. Diong, “Modelling, dynamic analysis and simulation of C17 ram air turbine fine-pitch deployment,” AR92-118.bd, Dec 1992. 2. B. Diong, “Worst case analysis of B777 integrated drive generator fault currents,” AR92-25.bd, Oct 1992. 3. B. Diong, “Modelling and power quality analysis of a 6-step voltage source inverter driven brushless DC motor for the F22 vapor cycle system,” IAS92322.bd, Aug 1992. 4. B. Diong, “F22 main electric power generating system generator specifications trade study report,” IAS92299.bd, Aug 1992.

Presentations 1. M. Mangum, B. Diong and M. D. Goldman, “A study of aRIC respiratory system model parameters for assessing lung function in adults with COPD,” 26th Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, Houston, TX, Mar 2009. 2. T. Nguyen, B. Diong, H. Nazeran and M. D. Goldman, “A study of IOS data using the aRIC+I p model of respiratory impedance,” 26th Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, Houston, TX, Mar 2009. 3. M. Goldman, E. Meraz, H. Nazeran and B. Diong, “Abnormality of Oscillometric Resistance and Reactance is greater in Hispanic than Anglo Children in El Paso TX,” Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, Oct 2008. 4. T-U. Nguyen and B. Diong, “A Study of IOS Data Using Two Mead-Related Models of Respiratory Impedance,” IEEE MetroCon conference, Arlington, TX, Oct 2007. 5. A. Rajagiri and B. Diong, “Augmented RIC Model of Human Respiratory System Based on Parameter Estimation from Impulse Oscillometry Data of Adults,” IEEE MetroCon conference, Arlington, TX., Oct 2005. 6. A. Rajagiri and B. Diong, “Analysis of the Main Steady-State Characteristics of 3L-1C Type Resonant Converters,” TCU Science and Engineering Student Research Symposium, Apr 2005. 7. B. Diong, R. Wicker, C. Kubo Della-Piana and R. Quintana, “Cooperative practical exercises stimulate students’ interest in theoretical subject; really !” UTEP Sun Conf. on Teaching and Learning, El Paso, TX, Mar 2004. 8. B. Diong, “Ongoing power electronics research at UTEP,” U.S. Army Research Lab, Adelphi, MD, Aug 2003. 9. B. Diong, “Multilevel converters – What can they do for us ?,” Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM, Aug 2003. 10. B. Diong, J.C. McClure and R. Chianelli, “Fuel cell research activities at The University of Texas at El Paso,” National Energy Technology Lab, Morgantown, WV, Mar 2003. 11. B. Kelly and B. Diong, “Analysis, simulation and testing of the T-LCC voltage-source resonant inverter,” Natl. Conf. Undergraduate Research, Whitewater, WI, Apr 2002. 12. B. Diong, and C. Kubo Della-Piana, “Computer technology and effective teaching/learning in Science and Engineering lab courses,” UTEP Sun Conf. on Teaching and Learning, El Paso, TX, Mar 2002. 13. C. J. Ramos, V. de la Garza, J. Herrerra, B. Diong, “An electric bicycle project,” Proc. ASEE Gulf Southwest Conf., Las Cruces, NM, Apr 2000. ( 2 nd -place award - Student paper competition)

6 14. B. Diong, “A sliding mode control approach to the robust stabilization of partially feedback linearizable nonlinear systems,” Texas Systems Day Conf., Houston, TX, Oct 1997. 15. B. Diong, “Sliding mode design for multivariable systems with nonmatching nonlinearities, with application to flexible joint robots,” Texas Systems Day Conf., Dallas, TX, Oct 1996.