Publications

Book Chapter

Chen, W., Allen, J.K., and Mistree, F., “Design Knowledge Development Techniques and Applications in Productivity Enhancement in Concurrent Systems Design,” Knowledge Based Systems Techniques and Applications (Leondes, C.T. Ed.), Vol.3, 1037-1060, ACADEMIC Press, San Diego, CA, 2000.
Simpson, T.W., Chen, W., Allen, J.K., and Mistree, F., "Use of the Robust Concept Exploration Method to Facilitate the Design of a Family of Products," Simultaneous Engineering: Methodologies and Applications (Roy, U., Usher, J.M., and Parsai, H.R., eds), Chapman & Hall, New York, pp. 247-278, 1999.


Refereed Journal Publications

Jin, R., Du, X, and Chen, W., The Use of Metamodeling Techniques for Optimization under Uncertainty , in press Journal of Journal of Structural & Multidisciplinary Optimization, accepted Dec. 2001.
Du, X. and Chen, W., Efficient Uncertainty Analysis Methods for Multidisciplinary Robust Design , in press Journal of AIAA Journal, 40(3), 545-552, 2002.
Simpson, T., Dennis, L., and Chen, W., Sampling Strategies for Computer Experiments: Design and Analysis , in press Journal of International Journal of Reliability and Application, 2(3), 209-240, 2002.
Nayak, R., Chen, W., and Simpson, T., Variation-Based Methodology for Product Family Design , Journal of Engineering Optimization, 34(1), 65-81,2002.
Jin, R, Chen, W., and Simpson T., Comparative Studies of Metamodeling Techniques under Multiple Modeling Criteria , in press Journal of Structural Optimization, 2001.
Wiecek, M., Chen, W., and Zhang, J., Piecewise Quadratic Approximation of the Nondominated Set for Bi-Criteria Programs, Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis , 10, 35-47, 2001.
Du, X. and Chen, W., “A Most Probable Point Based Approach for Efficient Uncertainty Analysiss”, A4(1), 44-66, 2001.
Chen, W., Garimella, R., and Michelena, N., Robust Design for Improved Vehicle Handling Under a Range of Maneuver Conditions , Engineering Optimization, 33(3), 303-326, 2001.
Du, X. and Chen, W., Towards a Better Understanding of Modeling Feasibility Robustness in Engineering Design , ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 122(4), 385-394, 2000.
Chen W., Fu, W., Biggers, S., and Latour, R., “An Affordable Approach for Robust Design of Thick Laminated Composite Structure”, Optimization and Engineering, 1(3), 305-322, 2000.
Chen W., Sahai, A, Messac, A., and Sundararaj, G.J., “Exploration of the Effectiveness of Physical Programming for Robust Design”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 22(2), 155-163, 2000.
Zhang, J., Wiecek, M., and Chen. W., “Local Approximation of the Efficient Frontier in Robust Design”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 22(2), 232-236, 2000.
Du, X. and Chen, W., “A Methodology for Uncertainty Propagation and Management in Simulation-Based Systems Design”, AIAA Journa, 38(8), 1471-1478, 2000.
Chen, W., Lewis, K., and Schmidt, L., “Decision-Based Design: An Emerging Design Perspective”, Engineering Valuation & Cost Analysis, special edition on “Decision-Based Design: Status & Promise”, 3(1/2), 57-66, 2000.
Messac, A. and Chen, W., “The Engineering Design Discipline: Is its Confounding Lexicon Hindering its Evolution?”, Engineering Valuation & Cost Analysis, special edition on “Decision-Based Design: Status & Promise”, 3(1/2),67-88, 2000.
Varadarajan, S., Chen, W., and Pelka, C., “Robust Concept Exploration Method of Propulsion Systems with Enhanced Model Approximation Capabilities”, Engineering Optimization, 32(3), 309-334, 2000.
Chen, W. and Lewis, K., “A Robust Design Approach for Achieving Flexibility in Multidisciplinary Design”, AIAA Journal, 7(8), 982-989, (August 1999).
Chen. W., Wiecek, M., and Zhang, J., “Quality Utility: A Compromise Programming Approach to Robust Design”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 121(2), 179-187, 1999. 
Sandurkar, S., and Chen, W. "CAPRUS: Three-Dimensional Pipe Routing Using Genetic Algorithms and Tessellated Objects";, Journal of Computer in Industry, 38, 209-223, 1999.
Chen, W., and Yuan, C. "A Probabilistic Design Model for Achieving Flexibility in Design", ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 121(1), 77-83, 1999.
Chen, W., Simpson, T.W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., “Using Design Capability Indices to Achieve Design Flexibility", Engineering Optimization, 31(4), 615-639, 1999.
Chen, W., Allen, J.K., and Mistree, F., “The Robust Concept Exploration Method for Enhancing Concurrent Systems Design", Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 5(3), 203–217, 1997.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., Schrage, D.P., and Mistree, F., "Statistical Experimentation Methods for Achieving Affordable Concurrent Design", AIAA Journal, 35(5), 893-900, 1997.
Chen, W., Allen, J.K., Tsui, K-L, and Mistree, F., "A Procedure for Robust Design" ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 118, 478-485, 1996. check
Chen, W., Allen, J.K., and Mistree, F., "System Configuration:  Concurrent Subsystem Embodiment and System Syntheses" ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 18(2), 165-170, 1996.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., Mavris, D., and Mistree, F., "A Concept Exploration Method for Determining Robust Top-Level Specifications" Engineering Optimization, 26, 137-158, 1996.
Chen, W., Meher-Homji, C. B., and Mistree, F., “Compromise: An Effective Approach for Condition-Based Maintenance Management of Gas Turbines” Engineering Optimization, 22(3), 185-202, 1994.

Conference Papers
Jin, R., Chen, W., and Sudjianto, A., On Sequential Sampling for Global Metamodeling in Engineering Design , DETC-DAC34092, 2002 ASME Design Automation Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 2002.
Du, X, and Chen, W., Sequential Optimization and Reliability Assessment method for Efficient Probabilistic Design , DETC-DAC34127, 2002 ASME Design Automation Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 2002.
Baghdasaryan, L., Chen, W., Buranathiti, T., and Cao, J., Model Validation via Uncertainty Propagation using Response Surface Models, DETC-DAC34140, 2002 ASME Design Automation Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 2002.
Du, X. and Chen, W., Collaborative Reliability Analysis for Multidisciplinary Systems Design, 9th AIAA/NASA/USAF/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, paper no. AIAA-2002-5474, Atlanta, GA, September 2002.
Du, X and Chen, W., A Hierarchical Approach to Multidisciplinary Robust Design , 4th World Congress of Structural and Multidiscilinary Optimization , Dalian, China, June 4-8, 2001.
Jin, R., Du, X, and Chen, W., The Use of Metamodeling Techniques for Optimization under Uncertainty , accepted by 2001 ASME Design Automation Conference , Paper No. DAC21039, Pittsburgh, PA, September 9-12, 2001.
Wassenaar, H. J. and Chen, W., An Approach to Decision Based Design , accepted by 2001 ASME Design Theory and Methodology Conference , Paper No. DTM21683, Pittsburgh, PA, September 9-12, 2001.
Du, X and Chen, W., “A Most Probable Point Based Approach for Efficient Uncertainty Analysis”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC14263, Baltimore, MA, September 10-13, 2000.
Nayak, R., Chen, W., and Simpson, T., “A Variation-Based Methodology for Product Family Design”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC14264 Baltimore, MA, September 10-13, 2000.
Jin, R, Chen, W., and Simpson T., “Comparative Studies of Metamodeling Techniques under Multiple Modeling Criteria”, 8th AIAA/NASA/USAF/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Long Beach, CA, September 6-8, 2000.
Du, X and Chen, W., “Concurrent Subsystem Uncertainty Analysis in Multidisciplinary Design”, 8th AIAA/NASA/USAF/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Long Beach, CA, September 6-8, 2000.
Zink, P. S., D. A. DeLaurentis, M. A. Hale, V. V. Volovoi, D. P. Schrage, J. I. Craig, R. E. Fulton, F. Mistree, D. N. Mavris, W. Chen, K. E. Lewis, C. E. S. Cesnik, R. J. Rohl, P. N. Koch, and T. W. Simpson, "New Approaches to High Speed Civil Transport Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization," 2000 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, Paper No. 351, March 14-25, 2000.
Du, X., Wang, Y. and Chen, W., "An Investigation of Robust Multidisciplinary Optimization", 41st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SDM Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 3 - 6, 2000.
Du, X., and Chen, W., "An Efficient Approach to Probabilistic Uncertainty Analysis in Simulation-Based Multidisciplinary Design", 38th Aerospace sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 10 - 13, 2000.
Zhang, J., Wiecek, M., and Chen. W., “Local Approximation of the Efficient Frontier in Robust Design”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-8566, Las Vegas, NV, September 12-15, 1999.
Du, X. and Chen, W., “Towards a Better Understanding of Modeling Feasibility Robustness in Engineering Design”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-8565, Las Vegas, NV, September 12-15, 1999
Chen, W., Garimella, R., and Michelena, N., “Robust Design for Improved Vehicle Handling Under a Range of Maneuver Conditions”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-8580, Las Vegas, NV, September 12-15, 1999. 
Chen W., Sahai, A, Messac, A., and Sundararaj, G.J., “Physical Programming for Robust Design”, 40th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, St. Louis, MO, Paper No. AIAA-99-1206, April 12-15, 1999. 
Du, X., Chen, W., and Garemella, R., “Propagation and Management of Uncertainties in Simulation-Based Collaborative Systems Design”, 3rd World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Niagara Falls, NY., May 17-21, 1999. 
Messac, A. and Chen, W., “The Engineering Design Discipline: Is its Confounding Lexicon Hindering its Evolution?”, ASME Design Theory & Methodology Conference, Paper No. DTM-3882, Atlanta, GA, September 13-16,1998. 
Chen. W., Wiecek, M., and Zhang, J., “Quality Utility: A Compromise Programming Approach to Robust Design”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-5601, Atlanta, GA, September 13-16,1998.  Received the Black and Decker Best Paper Award.
Varadarajan, S., Chen, W., and Pelka, C., “The Robust Concept Exploration Method with Enhanced Model Approximation Capabilities”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-5602,Atlanta, GA, September 13-16,1998.
Chen, W. and Lewis, K., “A Robust Design Approach for Achieving Flexibility in Multidisciplinary Design”, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, St. Loui, MO, AIAA Paper No. 98-4945, 1833-1842, September 2-4, 1998.
Simpson, T.W., Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., “Designing Ranged Sets of Top-Level Design Specifications for a Family of Aircraft: An Application of Design Capability Indices”, 1997 SAE World Aviation Congress, Paper No. 975513, Anaheim, CA., October 1997.
Chen, W., and Yuan, C. "A Probabilistic Design Model for Achieving Flexibility in Design", ASME Design Theory & Methodology Conference, Paper No. DTM-3882, Sacramento, CA, September 14-17, 1997.
Sandurkar, S., Chen, W., and Fadel, G. "CAPRUS: Three-Dimensional Pipe Routing Using Genetic Algorithms and Tessellated Objects", ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-3982, Sacramento, CA, September 14-17, 1997.
Chen, W., and Varadarajan S., "Integration of Design of Experiments and Artificial Neural Networks for Achieving Affordable Concurrent Design", 38th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Kissimee, FL, 1316-1324, AIAA Paper No. 97-1230, April 1997.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., Schrage, D.P., and Mistree, F., "Statistical Experimentation Methods for Achieving Affordable Concurrent Design", Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, 921-930, September 4-6, 1996.
Simpson, T.W., Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "Conceptual Design of a Family of Products Through the Use of the Robust Concept Exploration Method". Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, 1535-1545, September 4-6, 1996.
Chen, W., Simpson, T.W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., “Using Design Capability Indices to Satisfy Ranged Sets of Design Requirements", ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-1090, Irvine, CA, August 18-22, 1996.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., Tsui, K-L, and Mistree, F., "Integration of the Response Surface Methodology with the Compromise Decision Support Problem in Developing a General Robust Design Procedure", ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Boston, MA. Published in Advances in Design Automation, (Azarm, S., Dutta, D., Eschenauer, H., Gilmore, B., McCarthy, M. and Yoshimura, M., Eds.) ASME DE-Vol. 82, 485-492, 1995.
Chen, W., Rosen, D., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "The Modularity and Independence of Functional Requirements in Designing Complex Systems" ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.  Published in Concurrent Product Design, (R. Gadh, Ed.) ASME DE-Vol.74, 31-38, 1994.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "Robust Concurrent Concept Selection and System Synthesis" ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Minneapolis, MN. Published in Advances in Design Automation, (Gilmore, B.J., Hoeltzel, D., Dutta, D. and Eschenauer, H., Eds.), ASME DE-Vol.69-1, 141-149, 1994.
Lucas, T.J., Vadde, S., Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "Verification of Fuzzy Compromise DSPs for Hierarchical Design Problems" The 35th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ACS Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Hilton Head, SC., 1753-1763, April 18-20, 1994.
Rosen, D., Chen, W., Coulter, S., and Vadde, S., "Goal-Directed Geometry: Beyond Parametric and Variational Geometry Technologies" ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Minneapolis, MN  Published in Advances in Design Automation, (Gilmore, B.J., Hoeltzel, D., Dutta, D. and Eschenauer, H., Eds.), ASME DE-Vol.69-1, 417-426, 1994. 
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "Hierarchical Selection in Gas Turbine Maintenance Management." ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Published in Advances in Design Automation, ASME 1993  DE-Vol. 65-1, 87-96, 1993.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., “An Effective Approach for a Successful Condition-Based Preventive Maintenance Program.” The Predictive Technology Symposium and Exhibition, Orlando, FL. American Defense Preparedness Association, 615-630, 1993.


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