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`Glenn E. Vallee, Ph.D., P.E.
`194 Meadow Lark Ln
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`Westbrook, CT 06498
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`EDUCATION
`Ph.D. May, 1995, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
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`Major: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
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`Thesis: "A Study of the Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Elastomeric Materials Under
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`Impact Loading"
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`M.S. May, 1990, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
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`Major: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
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`Thesis: "A Study of the Effect of Geometry on the Mechanical Behavior of an
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`Epichlorohydrin Elastomer Used as an Impact Absorber in Pneumatic Fastening Tools"
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`B.S. May, 1985, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
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`Major: Mechanical Engineering
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`ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
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`Western New England University, Springfield, MA (August 2002 to present)
`Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
` Responsible for development of a curriculum of instruction for courses in solid mechanics, mechanical vibrations,
`materials science, mechanical design, experimental methods and New Product Development.
` Co-developed a Product Innovation and Development Center with the Colleges of Business and Law to secure
`corporate funding for the development of innovative new products, promote entrepreneurship, and commercialize
`student inventions.
` Obtained corporate sponsorship for over 40 senior projects and filed 5 utility and 9 provisional patents for product
`innovations.
` Director of the Mechanical Testing Lab responsible for bringing state of the art experimental capabilities to the
`solid mechanics lab in the Mechanical Engineering department, thus providing capabilities for research in the
`areas of static and dynamic material behavior of elastomers and solids under high strain rates.
` Mechanical Engineering faculty advisor for 10 interdisciplinary team projects.
` Received the one of the highest teaching evaluation ratings from students in the School of Engineering over the
`past five years (4.6/5.0).
` Served as faculty liaison to the Mechanical Engineering Industrial Advisory Council.
` Secured resources from corporations for laboratory equipment totaling over $35,000.
` Developed the biodiesel generation facility for sustainability at Western New England University
` Coordinator for the approval of University Patent Filings
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`Courses Taught:
`Graduate Level: ME-619 Analytical and Experimental Stress Analysis*
`Senior Level:
` ME-425 Design of Machine Elements
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` ME-490 Mechanical Engineering Product Innovation and Development*
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`- ME-423/BME-423/BUS 423 – Product Innovation and Development*
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` ME-435 Senior Interdisciplinary Laboratory Project (Hybrid Electric Car)
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` ME-427 Kinematics and Control of Electro-Mechanical Systems
`Junior Level:
` ME-320 Mechanical Vibrations
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` ME-312 Kinematics
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` ME-309 Materials Science
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` ME-314 Junior Interdisciplinary Laboratory Project (Product Innovation)*
`Sophomore Level: ME-202 Statics
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` ME-203 Dynamics
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` ME-204/205 – Engineering Mechanics I and II
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` ME-208 Mechanics of Materials
`Freshman Level: ENGR-110 Computer Applications in Engineering (Labview, Matlab, MathCAD, Excel)
`* course developed by Glenn Vallee
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`University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (September 1990 to January, 1998)
`Adjunct Assistant Professor
` Responsible for development of a curriculum for instruction of senior level Mechanical Systems Design (Machine
`Design) and Introduction to the Finite Element Method courses, as well as the entry level Basic Graphics courses.
`Frequently incorporate real world, practical design projects into the curriculum.
` Member of the Industrial Advisory Board for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics.
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`Courses Taught at Other Institutions:
`Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI
`Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Statics, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, Machine Design
`New England Institute of Technology, Warwick, RI
`Engineering Economics, Electromechanical Devices, Engineering Materials
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`PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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`Remington Products Company, L.L.C., Bridgeport, CT (September 1997 to August 2002)
`Director of Engineering and Quality Assurance, Worldwide
`Directed activities of Design and Product Engineering, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing departments in the U.S.,
`U.K. and Asia responsible for the design and development of international consumer products. Responsible for
`focusing new product engineering toward continuously improving customer satisfaction through improved product
`design, performance and quality.
` Co-authored the corporate New Product Development (NPD) process geared toward the design of
`electromechanical products having the highest quality which met or exceed consumer expectations. Integrated
`Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Quality Assurance and consumer feedback into the design and development
`of international consumer products.
` Supervised the corporate laboratories (US and Hong Kong) and brought them up to UL, CSA and Demko
`regulatory standards. Responsible for developing all test protocols and methodologies for new product testing and
`qualification. Introduced electronic instrumentation techniques into the product qualification process, including
`strain gage techniques, photoelastic stress analysis, a variety of dynamic test methods and high speed data
`acquisition and control. Responsible for supervising failure analysis of products involved in product liability
`litigation.
` Helped introduce solid modeling (Pro/E) and rapid prototyping to an engineering department which previously
`designed products using only 2D CAD (CADKey and AutoCAD). Integrated (and performed) Finite Element
`Analysis (FEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and formal design
`reviews into the NPD process.
` Introduced modern Quality Assurance techniques into the company and brought the US factory to CGMP
`standards. Reorganized the entire QA department and all quality systems (including the Bridgeport manufacturing
`facility) to improve effectiveness. Integrated QA into the NPD process and directed input from QA, returned
`product analysis and consumer feedback into improved products, resulting in a 35% drop in product returns over
`three years.
` Helped create QA offices in both Hong Kong and mainland China in order to implement much of the QA function
`at supplier location, resulting in improved communications and more efficient corrective actions and lot
`dispositions. Reduced inspection costs by over 50% while reducing manufacturing defects by nearly 20%.
` Directed all corporate research activities with local Universities in order to incorporate new technologies into new
`products. Projects included the development of new surface finishes and cutting materials for shaving/hair
`trimming applications, and advanced thermal analyses in paraffin spas.
` Managed and provided leadership to business process improvement teams aimed at improving corporate processes
`and efficiencies. Analyzed data including trends, historical records, customer needs, cost of quality analysis and
`competitive intelligence while working with all levels and functions. Responsible for presenting quarterly reports
`to senior management on NPD activities Quality initiatives.
` Created and programmed an electronic engineering documentation system, replacing the previous paper system
`and streamlining information flow. Developed an international product performance database, enabling the sharing
`engineering documentation, test data, product returns data and customer feedback within the worldwide
`organization via the internet.
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`Stanley-Bostitch Company, East Greenwich, RI (October 1985 to September 1997)
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`Manager, Engineering Laboratories (June, 1995 to September, 1997)
`Responsible for managing the largest Engineering Laboratory in the Stanley Works, supervising 18 employees.
`Coordinated testing and allocated resources to meet stringent scheduling requirements of Product Development,
`Manufacturing and Marketing departments.
` Developed and implemented standard test batteries and comprehensive test methods for all product testing.
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`Introduced and programmed high speed data acquisition and control systems, increasing productivity by over
`50%, while providing support to new product development and existing product lines.
` Coordinated physical expansion of laboratory by 40% to support testing of all new and existing products.
`Responsible for performing periodic quality audits on all major products.
` Coordinated research efforts as required to solve a wide range of design and manufacturing problems throughout
`the company.
` Principal Finite Element Analyst for company, and technical liaison to international segments of the corporation
`responsible for coordinating adherence to international safety standards.
` Company representative and technical expert in product liability litigation.
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`Product Design/Development Engineer (August 1987 to June 1995)
`Responsible for guiding product development from concept through production in a highly competitive manufacturing
`environment. Extensive design and analysis experience using Unigraphics and AutoCAD CAD/CAM software and
`ABAQUS and ANSYS FEA software.
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`Test Engineer (August 1986 to August 1987)
`Directed and conducted activities in the engineering lab to evaluate product performance. Extensive work in the areas
`of vibration testing and experimental stress analysis utilizing photo elastic coatings and strain gauge technology.
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`Technician (October 1985 to August 1986)
`Conducted a wide range of testing in the engineering lab to evaluate product performance. Extensive work using a
`variety electronic transducers and signal conditioning devices.
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`RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST
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` Dynamic mechanical behavior of materials using experimental and Finite Element techniques
` Static and dynamic mechanical behavior of elastomeric materials
` Experimental verification techniques for Finite Element Analysis
` Finite Element Analysis and applications to design
` New product development process and methods used to reduce time to market as related to consumer and
`industrial products
` Unique methodologies for experimentally determining performance of consumer products and assessing
`consumer satisfaction.
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`PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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`Professional Societies
`American Society of Mechanical Engineers
`Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Rhode Island Chapter
`Pi Tau Sigma Engineering Honor Society, Rhode Island Chapter
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`CONSULTING
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`Patent Litigation – Technical Expert
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`Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP, Washington, DC.
` Served as technical expert in an ITC non-infringement patent investigation related to Certain Electronic
`Nicotine Delivery Systems and Components Thereof, 2019.
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`Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, Providence, RI.
` Provided expert declarations and deposition testimony in infringement patent litigation related to spring
`powered desktop staplers, 2018.
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`Hoffmann & Baron, LLP, Parsippany, NJ.
` Provided expert declarations and deposition testimony in non-infringement patent litigation related to a toy car
`and tube track system, 2019.
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`McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Washington DC.
` Provided expert declarations related to invalidity and non-infringement, deposition testimony and hearing
`testimony in patent litigation before the ITC related to gas spring powered nailers, 2018.
` Provided expert declarations related to infringement patent litigation related to powered nailers, 2019.
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`Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC, Atlanta, GA.
` Provided expert declarations and deposition testimony in IPR patent litigation related to hole saws, 2016.
` Provided expert declarations in IPR patent litigation related to children’s play yards, 2016.
` Provided expert declarations in IPR patent litigation related to attachments for barbecue grills, 2017.
` Provided expert declarations and deposition testimony in non-infringement patent litigation related to inflatable
`air mattresses with integral pumps, 2018.
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`Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP, Palo Alto, CA.
` Provided expert declaration in a patent post grant review (PGR) related to coil spring motors that fold curtains
`and blinds, 2020.
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`Robins Kaplan, LLP, Boston, MA.
` Provided expert declaration in patent litigation related to vaping devices, 2020.
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`Squire Patton Boggs LLP (US), Cleveland OH.
` Provided expert declaration and deposition testimony in IPR patent litigation, and expert declarations in ITC
`and US Customs litigation related to attachments for mobile devices, 2018.
` Provided expert declarations in IPR patent litigation related to cable glands, 2018.
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`Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Seattle, WA.
` Provided expert declarations in patent interference litigation related to apparatuses, systems, and methods for
`processing foodstuff, 2019.
` Provided expert declarations in patent re examination litigation related to patient controlled analgesic devices,
`2020.
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`Products Liability Litigation – Technical Expert
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`Conway Stoughton, L.L.C, West Hartford, CT.
` Provided expert reports and deposition testimony in product liability litigation related to a cold/pressure therapy
`device, 2017.
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`Hitachi Koki USA, Norcross, GA.
` Provided expert reports and deposition testimony in product liability litigation related to pneumatic nailers.
`2011 to present.
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`Stanley/Black&Decker, New Britain, CT.
` Provided expert reports, deposition and trial testimony in product liability litigation related to pneumatic nailers,
`2009 to present.
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`The TASA Group, Inc., Blue Bell, PA.
` Provide services as a technical expert in general product liability litigation related to plumbing fittings, walking
`canes, acupuncture heat lamps hammer drills and electric sanders, 2015 to present.
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`Design, Analysis and Product Development
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`Bacou-Dalloz Eye and Face group, Smithfield, RI.
` Developed an engineering documentation system for experimental data and document control. August, 2006.
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`Chimney Works Company, Higganum, CT.
` Designed an alternate knuckle boom extension system for improved positioning of prefabricated concrete
`chimney sections, November, 2004.
` Performed a finite element stress analysis of a prefabricated concrete chimney chase to assess strength. April
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`2004.
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`Flow Design Inc., Springfield, MA.
` Design and development of surgical clips and clip applier used in cardio bypass surgery, April, 2007.
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`Inspection and Testing of Titanium Vascular Clips, June, 2007.
` Tooling and Testing of Titanium Surgical Clips, August, 2007.
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`Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, Windsor Locks, CT.
` Performed a finite element stress analysis of a titanium starter rotor used in jet engines, February, 2003.
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`The Hillman Group, Tempe, AZ.
` Perform numerical simulations to optimize deck screw performance, May, 2017.
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`Lenox Saw Company, East Longmeadow, MA.
` Developed a finite element model for simulation of band saw cutting. December, 2007.
` Developed improvements to band coil annealing processes using finite element analysis. February, 2008.
` Developed a numerical model for the prediction of the onset of crooked cutting. April, 2008.
` Developed a fully 3D finite element based methodology for the design of improved band saw cutting systems.
`October, 2010.
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`Shark/Ninja Co., Newton MA.
` Supervised engineering group in mainland China responsible for Finite element Analysis, 2016-2017.
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`Stanley Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI.
` Developed and fabricated a prototype of a CO2 cartridge powered fastening tool June, 2004.
` Developed a dynamic material model for a nitrile elastomer used in impact bumpers in pneumatic fastening
`tools. November, 2004.
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` Developed a dynamic load-deflection fixture for the experimental verification of dynamic FEA results.
`November, 2005.
` Designed an impact bumper for a small brad tool. January 2006.
` Developed an energy measuring device for pneumatic fastening tools based on the Split Hopkinson Pressure
`Bar Apparatus. August, 2006.
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`Utility Composites Inc., Round Rock, TX.
` Developed a hammer tacker for polymeric staples with integrated antennae, 2016. Patent granted for “Fastener
`Insertion System for Fasteners With Antennas”, US Patent No. 10,599,969, March 24, 2020.
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`RESEARCH/ CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS:
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`2018-2019
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`“SAE Baja Vehicle - Sprag Clutch Differential and Gear Optimization”, Travis Armento.
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`“SAE Baja Vehicle - Development of a Torsen Differential”, David Snee.
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`“Development of an Improved Guitar Bridge”, Christopher Carbonaro and Matt Schluckebier.
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`“Development of a PTSD Sleep Aid”, Luke Langelier and Rachel Brosnan, provisional patent filed, August
`2019.
`“Design and Development of an Automated Ping Pong Server”, Dylan Moriarty and Nicholas Russo.
`“Design and Development of a Deflation-Proof Air Mattress”, Jaimie Lamacchia.
`“Development of a Novel Bicycle Spoke Cutter and Rethreader”, Christian Thompson and Adam Vanasse.
`“Design and Development of a Powered Eyeglass Cleaner”, Aleksander Calcagno.
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`2017-2018
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`“Development of an Automated Loading System for the Mechanics of Materials Bridge Busting Competition”,
`Cole McGee and Hillary Naranjo-Majia.
`“Design of an Extruding Soldering Iron for Commercialization”, filed provisional patent 2019. Matt Hahn and
`Nic DeMarco.
`“Modeling Screw Withdrawal in Concrete Using Finite Element Analysis”, sponsored by The Hillman Group,
`Tempe, AZ. Russell Perry.
`“Design and Fabrication of A Dog Toy Making Machine”, sponsored by Goodwill of Springfield, MA, Brandon
`Valesques.
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`2016-2017
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`“Motorcycle Food Delivery System - Design and Fabrication for Commercialization”, sponsored by Acres
`Investments, SA, Lima Peru, Jonathan Eheander.
`“Design and Fabrication of a Jeep Wrangler Door Check Mechanism”, Ryan Heacox.
`“Motorcycle Food Delivery System - Design Of A Motorcycle Mount”, sponsored by Acres Investments, SA,
`Lima Peru, Eric Murphy.
`“Comparison of Traditional and Polymer Constructed Point Shoes”, Nicole Powers
`“Development of a Novel Snow Shovel”, sponsored by Ergie Shovel, Inc., Kevin Patterson, Shelbea Russel and
`Brett Schorr.
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`2015-2016
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`“Design and Fabrication of a Dog Toy Making Machine”, sponsored by Goodwill , Springfield, MA. Brenna
`Dillner.
`“Design and Fabrication of a Tubing Straightener for HVAC Applications”, sponsored by Hilmor, Inc., East
`Longmeadow, MA. Ethan Freedman.
`“Design of Safety Candle Topper”. Peter Kelley.
`“Motorcycle Food Delivery System”, sponsored by Acres Investments, SA, Lima Peru. Jean-Luc LaLiberte and
`Abigail Powers.
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`2014-2015
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`“Design and Fabrication of a Recoil Reduction Device for Pneumatic Nailers, sponsored by
`Stanley/Black&Decker, North Kingston, RI. Ryan Begley.
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`“Design and Fabrication of a Recoil Reduction System for a Powder Actuated Nailer”, sponsored by
`Stanley/Black&Decker, North Kingston, RI. Jeffery Cooley
`“Motorcycle Food Delivery System”, sponsored by Acres Investments, SA, Lima Peru. Ronald Foshay and
`Gregory Porter.
`“Design & Integration of a Motorcycle Food Delivery System”, sponsored by Acres Investments, SA, Lima
`Peru. Andrew McManus and Michael Tranghese.
`“Design & Fabrication of a Low Cost Motorized Transportation Vehicle”. Tyler Partington
`“Design and Fabrication of a Wireless Thermocouple Housing for HVAC Applications”, sponsored by Hilmor
`Inc., East Longmeadow, MA. Alex Simms.
`“The Manufacture and Commercialization of Affordable Products for Goodwill Industries”, sponsored by
`Goodwill Industries, Springfield, MA. Shane Vitorino.
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`2013-2014
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`“Reinventing One Handed Clamping”, sponsored by Irwin Tools, Charlotte, NC. Chad Bennet Bonn and
`Andrew Leoni.
`“Design of a Hammer with Integrated Drill”. Andrew Egerton and Eric Buhl.
`“Improved Motorcycle Food Delivery System”, sponsored by Acres Investments, SA, Lima, Peru. Connor
`Dion and Bruce Funteral.
` Design of an Improved Fire Protection Fitting”. Marcus Pelleschi.
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`2011-2012
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`“Design and Fabrication of a Secondary Power Generating Unit Used to Recycle Wasted Energy”, sponsored by
`the Nicolas Bartolomeo Co., Springfield, MA. Leonardo Bartolomeo.
`“Design of an Inflationless Basketball, Phase II”, Sponsored by PSI91 Co., Springfield, MA. Spencer Bracco.
`“Design of a Revolutionary Two-Part Beverage Bottle”, sponsored by Jesse Barbor, inventor. Scott Carlson.
`“Design and Fabrication of a Quick-Change Hole Saw Arbor”, sponsored by Lenox Saw Company, East
`Longmeadow, MA. Colby Conant.
`“Redesign and Fabrication of the Waterboy Water Purification System”. Mike Grinaski and Matt McCormack.
`Recipients of the College of Engineering award for the Design Solution with the Most Impact in a Global,
`Economic, Environmental and/or Societal Context. Results
`published in the Proceedings of the 2014
`ASME IMECE in Montreal, Can., Nov. 2014.
`“Redesign and Fabrication of the Waterboy Water Purification System, Phase II”. Brian Hamel
`“Development of a Predictive Design Methodology for Structural Polymers Subjected to Long Term Loading”,
`sponsored by Stanley/Black&Decker, East Greenwich, RI. Julie Jackson. Results published in the Proceedings
`of the 2012 ASME IMECE in Houston, TX, Nov. 2012.
` “Design and Commercialization of the Sharp & Ready Knife Sharpening Shell”. Filed for a Provisional Patent,
`May 2012. Patrick McClain.
`“Design and Fabrication of a Heated Guide Fishing Pole”, Filed for a Provisional Patent. Nick Moskwa.
`“Development of an Inflationless Basketball”, Sponsored by PSI91 Co., Springfield, MA. Patrick Nadeau.
`“Design and Fabrication of a Golf Laser Trainer”, Sponsored by Ralph Thresher, inventor. Filed for a
`Provisional Patent. Nick Taber.
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`2010-2011
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`“Development of a Curved Hopkinson Bar for the Measurement of Impact Load and Energy Transmission”.
`Micah Bowen. Results published in the Proceedings of the 2011 ASME IMECE, Denver, CO, Nov. 2011.
`“Development of a Combination Blade/Line Trimmer”. Filed for a Provisional Patent, March 2011. Michael
`Ferrarotti.
`“Methodology for Material Selection in Product Design”, sponsored by Stanley/Black&Decker, New Britain,
`CT, May, 2011. Andrew Labrie.
`“Design of a One Handed Power Driven Pipe Expander”, sponsored by Lenox Saw Company, East
`Longmeadow, MA. Danielle Lloyd
`“Redesign of a tape Measure Housing Using Explicit Dynamic FEA”, sponsored by Stanley/Black&Decker,
`New Britain, CT. Justin Marsh.
`“Design and Fabrication of a One-Handed Manual Pipe Swager”, sponsored by Lenox Saw Company, East
`Longmeadow, MA. Frank Neher.
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`2009-2010
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`“Development of a Push off Impact Pendulum for Carbide Tips”, sponsored by Lenox Saw Company, East
`Longmeadow, MA. Joe Bernard.
`“Finite Element Modeling of a Mortar Base Plate and Soil Interaction”, sponsored by the United States Army—
`Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory. Kelley MacDonald
`“Design and Fabrication of a Segmented Band Saw Blade Tester”, sponsored by Lenox Saw Company, East
`Longmeadow, MA. Kevin Motson.
`“Design and Fabrication of a Small Engine Dynamometer”. Eric Perkins.
`“Redesign of a Fastening Tool Using Explicit Dynamic FEA”, sponsored by Stanley Fastening Systems, East
`Greenwich, RI. Alex Racicot.
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`2008-2009
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`“Development of a Sustainable Biodiesel Fuel Generation System – Phase 2”. Philip Casey
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`“Development of a Robotic Saw Tester”, sponsored by Lenox Saw Company, East Longmeadow, MA. Edward
`Davis.
`“Design and Fabrication of an Automated Withdrawal Fixture for Fastener Testing”, sponsored by Stanley
`Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI. Ross Bennet-Bonn.
`“Development of a Double Capacity Pneumatic Nailer Magazine”, sponsored by Stanley Fastening Systems,
`East Greenwich, RI. Mark Herdman.
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`2007-2008
`“Development of a Biodiesel Fuel Generation System”. James Pinsonneault. Won 3rd place in the ASME
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`District A Student Professional Development Conference, Old Guard Oral Presentation Competition, CCSU,
`New Britain, CT, April 5, 2008
`“Development of an Innovative Cordless Reciprocating Saw”, sponsored by Lenox Saw Company, East
`Longmeadow, MA. Christopher Leonard.
`“Determination of the Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of a Microcellular Urethane (MCU) Used as
`an Impact Bumper in Pneumatic Nailers”, sponsored by Stanley Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI. James
`Goulet.
`“Reduction of Recoil in Portable, Spring Loaded Fastening Tools”, sponsored by Stanley Fastening Systems,
`East Greenwich, RI. Peter Fowler.
`“Development of an Autonomous Window Washing Robot”. Michael Lastrina. Entered in the ASME District
`A Design Competition, Professional, Student Professional Development Conference, CCSU, New Britain, CT,
`April 5, 2008.
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`2006-2007
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`“Determination of Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Adhesives and Porcelains used for Dental Implants”,
`sponsored by Beniot Family Dentistry, Old Saybrook, CT. Tim Hickey.
`“Design and Development of a System for Measuring the Overall Efficiency of a Compressor Nailer Fastening
`System”, sponsored by Stanley Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI. Mike Orazietti.
`“The Development of an Energy Monitoring System for Athletic Training Sleds”, sponsored by SetPro Inc.,
`Westbrook, CT. Sean Bramhall.
`“Design and Development of a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Apparatus for Tensile Loading”. Dave
`Mucciacciaro.
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`2005-2006
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`“Design and Development of a Low Cost Stud Finder for Pneumatic Fastening Tools”, sponsored by Stanley
`Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI. Kari Kisselbrack.
`“Development of a Portable Energy Measuring Device for Pneumatic Fastening Tools”, sponsored by Stanley
`Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI. Seth Glaser.
`“Design of a Specimen Heating System for Dynamic Material Testing”. Steven Army.
`“Design and Development of a Full Sized Charpy Impact Tester”. James Dutelle.
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`2004-2005
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`“Design and Construction of a Torsion Testing Apparatus”. Robert Short. Results published in the Proceedings
`of the ASEE New England Section 2006 Annual Conference.
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`“Redesign of a Surgical Clip Applier”, sponsored by SK3 Corporation, Springfield, MA. Kevin Lutter.
`“Development of a Feed System for a Non-Pneumatic Nailer”, sponsored by Stanley Fastening Systems, East
`Greenwich, RI. Sean O’Claire.
`“Automation of a Rebound Pendulum”. Hung Truoung.
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`2003-2004
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`“Design of a Data Acquisition System for a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar”. Steve Coduri.“A Study of the
`Effect of Corking a Baseball Bat on Hitting Performance”. Nate Soucy.“Measurement of Closeness of Shave
`Using Vibratory Techniques”, sponsored by Remington Products Company, L.L.C., Bridgeport, CT. Lindsay
`Maguire.“Determination of Dynamic Modulus of Elastomeric Materials Using Rebound Measurements”. Doug
`Almieda.“Development of a Cycle Counter for a Pneumatic Fastening Tool”, sponsored by Stanley Fastening
`Systems, East Greenwich, RI. Joe Sibilia.
`“Optimization of a Hammer Tacker Design”, sponsored by Stanley Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI.
`Joe Bielin.
`“Development of Alternate Methods for Dynamic Loading of Pneumatic Fastening Tools”, sponsored by
`Stanley Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI. Dave White.
`“Development of a Drive Piston Retaining Device for a Pneumatic Fastening Tool”, sponsored by Stanley
`Fastening Systems, East Greenwich, RI. Evan Weber.
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`2002-2003
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`“Determination of Material Properties at Very High Rates of Loading”. Richard Rose.
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`“The Experimental and Analytical Determination of Stresses in Tennis Racquets”. Aaron Dinoto.
`“Analysis of Stress and Strain on Large Gas Pipes”, sponsored by Bay State Gas Company, West Springfield,
`MA. Gerry Guillmeister.
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`PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
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`Vallee, G. E., Implementation of Multi-Year Product Innovation Projects”, technical publication, presented at the
`ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Montreal, Canada, November, 2014. Paper
`No. IMECE2014-36443.
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`Jackson, J. R., Vallee, G. E., “Development of a Predictive Design Methodology for Structural Polymers Subject to
`Long-Term Loadings”, technical publication, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and
`Exposition, Houston, TX, November, 2012. Paper No. IMECE2012-87912, pp. 389-396.
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`Vallee, G., and Bowen, M., “Development of a Curved Hopkinson Bar for Long Wavelength Impact Events”,
`technical publication, presented at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver,
`CO, November, 2011. Paper No. IMECE2011-62914, pp. 707-715.
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`Vallee, G., and Benoit, R., “Translating Dental Performance into Engineering Science within a Senior Capstone
`Design Project”, technical publication and presentation at the New England Regional Conference of the American
`Society of Engineering Educators, Boston, MA, May, 2010.
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`Vallee, G., Casey, P. and Pinsinneault, J., “An Interdisciplinary Laboratory Experience for Sustainability”, technical
`publication presented at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena
`Vista, FL, November, 2009. Paper No. IMECE2009-10389, pp. 325-334.
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`Vallee, G., “A Novel Course in Product Innovation”, technical publication presented at the ASME International
`Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Boston, MA., November, 2008. Paper No. IMECE2008-66632,
`pp. 143-150.
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`Vallee, G. and Army, S., “Determination of the Temperature Dependent Dynamic Response of Elastomeric Materials
`Using the Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar”, technical publication presented at the ASME International Mechanical
`Engineering Congress and Exposition, Chicago, Ill., November, 2006, Paper No. IMECE2006-13262, pp. 173-179.
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`Vallee, G., and Short, R., “Design and Development of an Economical Torsion Testing Machine”, presented at the
`ASEE New England Regional Conference, WPI, Worcester, MA, March, 2006.
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`Northrup, S, Vallee, G., and Moriarty, J., “A Successful Interdisciplinary Design Experience”, Presented at the
`American Society of Engineering Educators Conference, Nashville, TN., June, 2003.
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`Vallee, G. E., and Shukla, A., “Static and Dynamic Response of Elastomeric Materials -An Insight Into the Design of
`Durable Elastomeric Components”, International Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 8, No. 3, August, 1997.
`Presented at the International Conference on Finite Element Analysis of Rubber and Rubber-Like Materials,
`University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, May 19-20, 1999.
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`Vallee, G. E., and Shukla, A., “A Study of Elastomeric Materials Using Finite Elements”, ASME Journal Of
`Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol. 118, No. 4, October, 1996, pp. 503-508.Vallee, G. E., and Shukla, A.,
`“Static and Dynamic Response of Elastomeric Materials -An Insight Into the Design of Durable Elastomeric
`Components”, International Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 8, No. 3, August, 1997.
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`Vallee, G. E., and Shukla, A., “A Study of Elastomeric Materials Using Finite Elements”, ASME Journal Of
`Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol. 118, No. 4, October, 1996, pp. 503-508. Presented at the International
`Conference on Finite Element Analysis of Rubber and Rubber-Like Materials, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio,
`March 20-21, 1997.
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`Vallee, G. E. and Shukla, A., "Development of a Dynamic Load-Deflection Apparatus for Elastomeric Materials",
`ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 23, No. 5, September, 1995, pp. 358-364.
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`Schoonmaker, M., Gettens, R., Vallee, G., “Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset Through Cross-Functional
`Innovation Teams”, Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy, August, 2019.
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`GRANTS
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`“Woody Biomass Demonstration Project at Western New England College” Massachusetts Clean Energy