DAVID O. KAZMER, Ph.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Professor, Dept. Plastics Engineering
1 University Avenue
Univ. Mass. Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts 01854

Phone: (978) 934-2962
Fax: (978) 458-4141

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Has over 15 years of product and machine design experience, focusing on the plastics and related industries. Has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University where he held a fellowship as a 'Future Professor of Manufacturing' with the Stanford Integrated Manufacturing Association. Is currently a Professor in Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Has extensive industrial experience in plastic part fabrication including product design, process development, and quality control technologies. Has authored over two hundred publications and developed eighteen U.S. and additional patents; several major research advances have been made and commercialized. Is currently Chair of the SPE Process Monitoring & Control Special Interest Group, Associate Editor of the Journal of Mechanical Design, Associate Editor of Advances in Polymer Technology, and Associate Editor of Polymer Plastics Technology & Engineering. Formerly Chaired the ASME Design for Manufacturing Committee as well as five technical Conferences and Symposia.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering Design Division, 1995. Dissertation: Dynamic Feed Control for Injection Molding.
M.Sc., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Mech. Eng., 1991. Thesis: Development and Validation of a Radial Flow Analysis Tool.
B.Sc., Cornell University, Sibley School of Mech. Eng., with Distinction, December, 1989.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Massachusetts Lowell

2005-present, Professor, Dept. of Plastics Engineering

2002-2005, Associate Professor, Dept. of Plastics Engineering

Researching and developing new manufacturing processes, focusing on plastics molding processes, via the simultaneous integration of new mechanical designs with new instrumental and control systems. Teaching courses pertaining to product design, process engineering, mold design, process control, and process simulation.

2003-present, Kazmer Research LLC President

Technology development and strategic consulting. Major projects have included product development, manufacturing simulation software development, production quality control system design, and expert witness services. Clients have included AMP (Tyco), Apogent, Arris, Delphi, Dynisco, Ford, General Electric Plastics, General Motors, Gerber, Hewlett Packard, HPM, Koito Manufacturing, Milacron, Moldflow, North American Lighting, Synventive Molding Solutions, The First Years, and The Monitor Group.

2001, Synventive Molding Solutions Director, Research & Development

Led team of design, control, and process engineers to invent, implement, and sustain advanced melt delivery products for the molding industry, including: 1) Dynamic Feed Control for multi-gate closed loop pressure control, 2) hot runner molding of molten magnesium, and 3) the first all-electric melt delivery system. Responsibilities include full management and budgeting responsibilities, market development, and sustaining engineering.

University of Mass. Amherst, Dept. of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

2000-2001, Associate Professor (with tenure, on leave Fall 2001)

1995 to 2000, Assistant Professor

Developed and sustained funded research program with recognized capabilities in the areas of robust engineering design and manufacturing process design. Developing interfaces to Isenberg School of Business with an undergraduate engineering business minor. Teaching courses pertaining to CAD system development, senior capstone mechanical and industrial engineering systems design, production scheduling and control, advanced systems design, manufacturing process design, and engineering career development.

1992-1995, Stanford University Mechanical Engineering Design Division Fellow, Future Professor of Manufacturing

Interdisciplinary doctoral program between the School of Engineering and Graduate School of Business. Conceived and developed an advanced manufacturing process performing: conceptual and detailed design; manufacture and assembly of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems; experimental validation, and; assessment and translation as a commercial product to Dynisco.

General Electric Corporation

1992-1994, Technology Programs Manager, GE Plastics Commercial Development Center (part time, Pleasanton, California)

Developed design methodologies and manufacturing technologies to position GE Plastics as a value added supplier. Translated relevant technology to regional development centers for commercial application.

1991-1992, Design and Process Development Engineer, GE Plastics Global Headquarters (Pittsfield, Massachusetts)

Investigated industrial plastics molding processes and performed application development. Validated process simulations and manufacturing process capability, redeploying parts of GE Plastics’ product design methodology. Examined material characterization techniques to estimate molded product consistency.

1990-1991, Mechanical Engineer, GE Corporate Research & Development, Mechanics of Materials Laboratory (Schenectady, New York)

Developed process simulations for injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. Deployed molding simulation for worldwide network access. Blow molding and thermoforming simulation was spun off to Advanced CAE Technology, later acquired by Moldflow.

1988-1989, Applications Engineering Intern, GE Plastics Global Headquarters (part time, Pittsfield, Massachusetts)

Performed process simulations to ensure product manufacturability as well as structural analyses to predict and optimize part performance.

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal Areas of Technology Leadership:

Machine and Control Systems Design
Product Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
Polymer Processing (esp. injection molding and extrusion)
Plastics Product Design
Robust Optimal Design

Functional Areas of Expertise:

Plastic product design and process development, especially customization of derivative processes of injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. Mechanical design including concept design, concept selection, materials selection, layout design, stress analysis, heat transfer, detailed design, assembly synthesis, fits and tolerances, performance testing, failure analysis;
Design for manufacturing and assembly including needs analysis, specification, process selection, cost and value analysis, robust design, quality function deployment, design of experiments, response surface analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, and design for X (machining, molding, assembly, etc.);
Simulation and real time model based control including constitutive modeling of materials, phenomenological modeling, development and solution of differential equations using finite difference and finite element methods, meshing, programming (C, C++, Pascal, BASIC, Fortran, Visual Basic, application automation, MySQL databases, Java, Javascript, PHP, LabView, LabWindows, and other languages), numerical stability analysis, sensitivity analysis, stochastic and Monte Carlo methods, and interfacing;
Manufacturing process development including system decomposition, axiomatic systems design, subsystems analysis, process instrumentation, signal conditioning, data acquisition, systems integration, hierarchical control systems design, development and tuning of control laws, validation, commissioning, deployment, and training; and
Operations Management including manufacturing strategy, forecasting, aggregate planning, inventory control, supply chain management, production control systems, operations scheduling, project scheduling, facilities design, quality and assurance, reliability and maintenance.

SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Funded Research

2004-2008 National Science Foundation, High Rate Nano-Manufacturing (with J. Mead and C. Barry of UML), Status: funded 2004-2009, $5,000,000.
2004-2007 National Science Foundation, Sensors: Self-Powered Spatial Sensing Array for Injection Molding Process Monitoring (with R. Gao of UMass Amherst), $218,364.
2004 Mold-Masters Ltd., Technical Feasibility of a Self-Regulating Melt Valve, UML Budget: $80,000 plus $120,000 in kind.
2003-2006 National Science Foundation, Synthesis of Melt Pumps & Brakes for Polymer Processing, UML Budget: $213,508. 2000-2004
NIST/ATP: Cormag Magnesium Hot Runner Metal Casting, $500,000 Development ($10 MM cost shared with Ford), $35,000
2000-2003 NSF: Remote-Energized Molding Sensor (w/ Prof. R. Gao), $300,000
2000-2001 GE Plastics: Robust Design Phase Four, $35,000
1999-2002 Office of Naval Research: Dynamic Cooling, $300,000
1999-2000 GE Plastics: Robust Design Phase Three, $35,000
1998-1999 GE Plastics: Optical Media Manufacturing (w/ Prof. K. Danai), $42,000
1998 GE Plastics: Tight Tolerance Thermoforming Extension, $25,000
1998 GE Plastics: Robust Design Phase Two, $35,000
1997-2001 NSF: Integrating Performance Analysis with Design Synthesis, $285,000
1997-2000 NSF: An Automatic Method for Tuning of Injection Molding, Machines (w/Prof. K Danai), $180,000
1997 GE Plastics: Tight Tolerance Thermoforming, $35,000
1997 GE Plastics: Robust Design Phase One, $35,000
1996-1997 GE Plastics, HP, Dynisco: Dynamic Feed Research, $200,000
1995-1997 Sloan Integrated Manufacturing Research Initiation, $35,000
1994-1995 Department of Energy Grant: Process Feasibility Study, $25,000
1993-1994 GE Plastics: Hydraulic and Processing Resources, $25,000 Kona Corporation: Custom Machinery, Engineering Resources, $30,000 Dynisco Corporation: Process Instrumentation, $15,000 Stanford University: Electronics, Materials, Machinist Resources, $25,000

Advised Graduate Students (Principal Chair Only)

Stephen Johnston, D. Eng., Plastics Engineering, 2007, “Remote process sensing of the injection molding process.”
Peter Knepper, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2006, “Quality estimators for injection molding.”
Ruchi Karania, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Analysis of lower volume plastics manufacturing processes.”
Michael Johnes, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Macro molding of micro parts.”
William Rouseau, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Analysis and validation of color changes in hot runner molding.”
Kathryn Garnavish, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Analysis of hesitation effects in oscillating polymer flows.”
Stephen Johnston, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Real time simulation of decoupled molding.”
Ranjan Nageri, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Real time simulation of the injection molding process.”
Vijay Kudchakar, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Validation of a self-regulating melt pressure valve.”
Rahul Pulchari, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Characterization of a polymer lubricated hydrodynamic bearing.”
Charles Theurer, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (Amherst), 2004, “Extraction and digitization of a process signal for self-powering a wireless pressure sensor.”
Mahesh Munavalli, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2004, “Design and analysis of a self-regulating melt pressure valve.”
Hitesh Mundhra, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2004, “Development and validation of process windows.”
Dheeraj Gupta, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2004, “Design and validation of low force melt valves in polymer processing.”
Akash Kamoolkar, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering (Amherst), 2004, “Optimization of ejector systems for injection molded parts using genetic algorithms.”
Brendan Cahill, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, co-chair with R. Malloy, “Design for in-mold labeling.”
Nirmal Doshi, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, “Design of a platenless injection molding machine.”
Kaushik Manek, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, “Analysis of yield prediction models in plastics manufacturing.”
Gautam Balasubrahmanyan, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, “The stability of plastic melt flows at low temperatures and flow rates”
Yash Dave, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, “Concept validation of a melt brake for extrusion”
Bingfeng Fan, Ph.D., 2002, “Viscoelastic Modeling and Optimization of Injection Molding”
Liang Zhu, Ph.D., 2001, “An Extensive Simplex Method for Global Feasibility Evaluation in Systems Design”
Prasanth Ambady, M.S., 2001, “Adaptive Control of the Injection Mold Cooling Process”
Charles Theurer, M.S., 2000, “Conceptual Design of a Remotely Energized Pressure Sensor”
Haihong Xu, M.S., 2000, “Shrinkage Prediction of Thermoformed Parts”
David Hatch, M.S., 1999, “Modeling and Optimization for Processing of Optical Media”
Christoph Roser, Ph.D., 1999, “A Flexible Design Methodology”
Haoyu Xu, M.S., 1999, “Cooling considerations for Injection Molding”
Adekunle Fagade, Ph.D., 1998, “The Role of Complexity in Product Life-Cycle Cost”
Tatiana Petrova, M.S., 1998, “Hybrid Neural Networks Models for Prediction pf Molded Part Quality”

PUBLICATIONS

Books & Book Chapters

Kazmer, D.O., “Injection Molding,” Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, Marcel Dekker, Sunggyu (K.B.) Lee, Ed., 2005.
Kazmer, D.O., “Process Control Guidelines,” Precision Injection Molding, Hanser Publishers, R.W. Friedl, J. Greener, Ed. 2003.
Kazmer, D.O., Computer Flow Simulations, Society of Plastics Engineers Molding Toolbox, 2002.
Kazmer, D.O. and K. Danai, “Control of Polymer Processing,” The Control Handbook, edited by W. S. Levine, published by CRC & IEEE Press, 2001.
Roser, C. and D. O. Kazmer, “Defect Cost Analysis,” Plastics Failure Analysis and Prevention, J. Moalli Ed., 2001.

Journal Publications

D. Kazmer and L. Zhu, “A Quality Modeling System,” Submitted to the Journal of Quality Technology.
Y. Cui, R. X. Gao, and D. O. Kazmer, “A Bond Graph Approach to Energy Efficiency Analysis of a Self-Powered Wireless Pressure Sensor,” Submitted to Journal of Smart Structures and Systems.
S. Johnston and D. Kazmer, “Decoupled Gating and Simulation for Injection Molding,” Submitted to International Polymer Processing.
R. Karania and D. Kazmer, “Low Volume Plastics Manufacturing Strategies,” Submitted to ASME Journal of Mechanical Design.
D. O. Kazmer, R. Nageri, V. Kudchakar, B. Fan., R. X. Gao, “Validation of Three On-Line Flow Simulations for Injection Molding,” Accepted to Polymer Engineering and Science.
Kazmer, D., and B. Fan, “Polymer Flow in a Melt Pressure Regulator,” Accepted to the ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science.
B. Fan, D. Kazmer, and R. Nageri, “An Analytical Non-Newtonian and Non-Isothermal Viscous Flow Simulation,” Accepted to Polymer Plastics Technology and Engineering.
S. Dong, C. E, B. Fan, K Danai, and D. O. Kazmer, “Process-Driven Input Profiling for Plastics Processing,” Accepted to the ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science.
L. Zhang, C. Theurer, R. X. Gao, and D. O. Kazmer, “Ultrasonic Pulses Detection and Differentiation using Analytic Wavelet for Injection Mold Cavity Pressure Measurement,” Accepted to the ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science.
D. O. Kazmer and D. Gupta, “A Low Force Melt Valve for Dynamic Control of Molten Plastics,” Accepted to International Polymer Processing.
L. Zhang, C. Theurer, R. X. Gao, and D. O. Kazmer, “Design Of Ultrasonic Transmitters With Defined Frequency Characteristics For Wireless Pressure Sensing In Injection Molding,” Accepted to the Journal of Acoustics.
D. Kazmer , D. Gupta, M. Munavalli, V. Kudchakar, and R. Nageri, “Design and Performance Analysis of a Self-Regulating Melt Pressure Valve,” Accepted to Polymer Engineering and Science.
D. Kazmer, V. Kudchakar, and R. Nageri, “Validation of Molding Consistency with a Self-Regulating Melt Pressure Valve,” Journal of Plastics, Rubber, and Composites Processing, v. 33, n. 9, 2004, p. 438-445.
D. Kazmer, V. Kudchakar, and R. Nageri, “Validation of Molding Productivity with Analysis of Two Self-Regulating Melt Pressure Valves,” Journal of Plastics, Rubber, and Composites Processing, v. 33, n. 9, 2004, p. 446-451.
Kazmer, D., Lotti, C., Breta, R. E. S., Zhu, L., "Tuning and Control of Dimensional Consistency in Molded Products," Advances in Polymer Technology, v. 23, n. 3, Fall, 2004, p. 163-175.
C.B. Theurer, L. Zhang, D.O. Kazmer, and R.X. Gao, “Energy Extraction for a Self-Energized Pressure Sensor” IEEE Sensors Journal, v. 4, n. 1, p. 28-35, 2004.
B. Fan, D. O. Kazmer, W.C. Bushko, R. P. Thierault, A. J. Poslinski, “Birefringence Prediction of Optical Media,” Polymer Engineering & Science, v. 44, n. 4, April, 2004, p. 814-824.
Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R., and D. O. Kazmer, "A Self-Energized Sensor for Wireless Injection Mold Cavity Pressure Measurement: Design and Evaluation," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems (DSC), v. 72, n. 2, 2003, p. 1167-1173.
L. Zhang, C. Theurer, R. Gao, and D. Kazmer, “Frequency Design of an Ultrasonic Transmitter for Injection Molding Pressure Measurement", Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. XXXI, p., 579-586, 2003.
B. Fan and D. O. Kazmer, “Warpage Prediction of Optical Media,” Journal of Polymer Science: Part B Polymer Physics, v. 41, p. 859-872, 2003.
L. Zhu and D. O. Kazmer, “An Extended Simplex Method for Global Feasibility Evaluation,” Journal of Engineering Optimization, v. 35, n. 2, p. 165-176, 2003.
B. Fan and D. O. Kazmer, “Simulation of Injection-Compression Molding of Optical Media,” Polymer Engineering & Science, v. 43, n. 3, p. 596-606, 2003.
L. Zhang, C. B. Theurer, R. X. Gao, and D. O. Kazmer, “Development of A Wireless Pressure Sensor With Remote Acoustic Transmission,” Journal of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute, Vol. XXX, p. 573-580, 2002.
D. Kazmer, D. Kapoor, C. Roser, L. Zhu, and D. Hatch, “Definition and Application of A Process Flexibility Index,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science, v. 125, p. 164-172, 2003.
C. Roser, D. Kazmer, and J. Rinderle, “An Economic Design Change Method,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 125, n. 2, p. 233-239, 2003.
Zhu, L. and D. Kazmer, “A Performance-Based Representation for Engineering Design,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2001, 123(4): p. 486-493.
Yang, D., K. Danai and D. Kazmer, “A Knowledge-Based Tuning Method for Injection Molding Machines,” ASME J. Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 2001, 123(4): p. 682-691.
H. Xu and D. Kazmer, “Thermoforming Shrinkage Prediction,” Journal of Polymer Engineering and Science, v. 41, n. 9, 2001.
D. Hatch and D. Kazmer “Process Transfer Function Development For Optical Media Manufacturing,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 18, n. 4, 2001.
L. Zhu and D.O. Kazmer, “A Performance-Based Representation For Engineering Design,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 123, n. 4, 2001.
H. Xu and D. Kazmer, “Tight Tolerance Thermoforming,” International Polymer Processing, v. 16, n. 2, p. 208-215, 2001.
J. Reilly, M. Doyle and D.O. Kazmer, “An Assessment of Dynamic Feed Control in Modular Tooling,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, September 2001, 5 (1), p. 52-61.
D. Kazmer and D. Hatch, “Towards Controllability of Injection Molding,” Journal of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Science, October 2000, 9 (2), p. 94-99.
A. Fagade and D.O. Kazmer, “Early Cost Estimation for Injection Molded Parts,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, September 2000, 4 (3), p. 97-106.
H. Xu, J. Wysocki, D. Kazmer, P. Bristow, B. Landa, J. Riello, C. Messina, and R. Marrey, “Shrinkage Estimation for Thermoformed Parts,” Thermoforming Quarterly, March, 2000, p. 8-14.
Xu, H. and D.O. Kazmer, “Productivity Evaluation with a Stiffness-Based Ejection Criterion Of Injection Molding,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1999, 3 (4), p. 211-218.
Kazmer, D.O. and C. Roser, “Leveraging Manufacturing Flexibility to Increase Design Robustness,” Research in Engineering Design, 1999, 11 (1), p. 21-30.
Xu, H. and D.O. Kazmer, “A Stiffness-Based Criterion for Ejection of Injection Molded Parts,” International Journal of Polymer Processing, 1999, 14 (1), p. 52-60.
Petrova, T. and D.O. Kazmer, “Incorporation of Phenomenological Models in a Hybrid Network for Quality Control of Injection Molding,” Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 1999, 38 (1), p. 1-18.
Petrova, T. and D.O. Kazmer, “Hybrid Neural Networks for Pressure Control of Injection Molding,” Advances in Polymer Technology, 1999, 18 (1), p. 19-31.
Kapoor, D. and D.O. Kazmer, “Consistency and Flexibility of Multi Cavity Melt Control Injection Molding in a Commercial Application,” International Journal of Polymer Processing, 1998, 13 (4), p. 398-405.
Kazmer, D.O. and D.S. Roe, “Exploiting Melt Compressibility to Achieve Improves Weld Line Strenths,” International Journal of Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing, 1998, 27 (6), p. 272-278.
Ivester, R., Danai, K. and D.O. Kazmer, “Virtual Search Method for Injection Molding,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1998, 2 (3), p. 165-172.
Kazmer, D.O. and P. Barkan, “Multi-Cavity Pressure Control in the Filling and Packing Stages of the Injection Molding Process,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 1997, 37(11): p. 1865-1879.
Kazmer, D.O. and P. Barkan, “The Process Capability of Multi-Cavity Pressure Control of the Injection Molding Process,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 1997, 37(11): p. 1880-1897.
Kazmer, D.O. and R.G. Speight, “Polymer Injection Molding Technology for the Next Millenium,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1997, 1(2): p. 81-90.
Kazmer, D.O., “Best Practices for Injection Molding,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1997, 1(1): p. 10-17.
Kazmer, D.O., J. Rowland and G. Sherbelis, “The Foundations of Intelligent Process Control,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1997, 1(1): p. 44-56.
Taylor, C.A., H.G. DeLorenzi and D.O. Kazmer, “Experimental and Numerical Investigations of the Thermoforming Process,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 1992. 32(16): p. 1163-1173.

Refereed Conference Publications

R. Karania and D. Kazmer, “Low Volume Plastics Manufacturing Strategies,” Design for Manufacturing Symposium at the 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
D. Kazmer, “Domain-Centric Design Education,” ASME IDETC 10th Design for Manufacturing Conference, 2005.
David O. Kazmer, Ranjan Nageri, Bingfeng Fan, Vijay Kudchadkar, Stephen Johnston, "Validation of On-Line Molding Process Simulation," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference.
David O. Kazmer and Mahesh Munavallia, "Design and Performance Analysis Of A Self-Regulating Melt Pressure Valve," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference.
David O. Kazmer, Vijay Kudchadkar, and Ranjan Nageri, "Performance of a Self-Regulating Melt Pressure Valve," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference.
David O. Kazmer and Hitesh Mundhra, "Derivation of Process Windows," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference.
David O. Kazmer, Robert Gao, Yong Cui, Stephen Johnston, and Peter Knepper, "Concept Design of a Wireless Pressure, Temperature, and Flow Rate Sensor for Injection Molding," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference.
D. Kazmer and L. Zhu, "An Integrated Performance Modeling System," Design for Manufacturing Symposium at the 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress.
D. Kazmer, B. Fan, R. Mukhari, "Real Time Flow Rate Estimation in Injection Molding," Molding Technology Symposium at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, 2003.
D. Kazmer, and B. Fan, "Simulation of Polymer Flow in a Dynamic Pressure Regulator," 8th International Conference on Numerical Methods in Manufacturing Processes, American Institute of Physics, 2004.
Karania, R., Kazmer, D., and C. Roser, "Plastic Product and Process Design Strategies," ASME DETC 9th Design for Manufacturing Conference, 2004.
Kazmer, D., Gupta, D., and B. Fan, "Design and Validation of a Self-Compensating Melt Regulator for Plastics Extrusion," 2004 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Extrusion Division.
Kazmer, D., B. Fan, and R. Najeri, "On-Line Flow Rate and Pressure Analysis with Sensor Fusion," 2004 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division.
Gao, R., Kazmer, D., Zhang, L., Theurer, C., "Self-Powered Sensing for Mechanical System Condition Monitoring," 2004 SPIE Symposium on Smart Structures & Materials/ NDE.
Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R., and D. Kazmer, "Frequency Design of an Ultrasonic Transmitter for Injection Molding Pressure Measurement," Proceedings of the North American Manufacturing Research Conference of SME, 2003.
Theurer, C., Zhang, L., Kazmer, D., and R. Gao, "In-Situ Evaluation of a Piezoelectric Energy Extraction Device for Wireless Cavity Pressure Sensing in Injection Molding," Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Dynamic Systems & Control Division DSC, 2003.
Kazmer, D., Manek, K., Lotti, C., Breta, R. E. S., Zhu, L., "Dimensional Tolerancing and Control in Molded Products," Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Design for Manufacturing Symposium, 2003.
Zhu, L. and D. O. Kazmer, “An Evolving, Model-Based Quality Function Deployer,” ASME DETC 8th Design for Manufacturing Conference, v 3, 2003. R. Abbott, R. Combs, D. Kazmer, G. Magnant, S. Winebaum, “Elimination of Process Constraints in Plastics Injection Molding,” Molding 2003 Executive Technology Conference, 2003.
Balasubrahmanyan, G. and D. Kazmer, “Thermal Control of Melt Flow in Cylindrical Geometries,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, 2003.
Doshi, N. and D. Kazmer, “Layout Design of a Platenless Molding Machine,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, 2003.
Fan, B. and D. Kazmer, “Effect of Low Temperature Shift Factor Modeling on Predicted Part Quality,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Applied Rheology Special Interest Group, 2003.
Fan, B. and D. Kazmer, “Simulation of Optical Media Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, 2003.
Kazmer, D., K. Manek, “Prediction of Production Yields in Injection Molding I”, Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, 2003.
Kazmer, D., C. Roser, et al., “Hedge Strategies for Plastics Part Design,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Product Design & Development Division, 2003.
Kazmer, D. O., R. X. Gao, et al., “Wireless Pressure Sensor for Injection Molding”, Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Sensors & Monitoring Special Interest Group, 2003.
C. Theurer, D.O. Kazmer, L. Zhang and R.X. Gao, “Self-Energized Wireless Pressure Sensor Using Energy Extraction from Injection Mold Pressure Differential,” IEEE Sensors Conference, 2002.
L. Zhu and D. O. Kazmer, “An Extended Simplex Method for Global Feasibility Evaluation,” Accepted to ASME Design Automation Conference, 2002.
Kazmer, D. and D. Hatch, “Investigation of Variation and Uncertainty in Six Sigma,” Accepted to ASME DETC 7th Design for Manufacturing Conference, 2002.
C. B. Theurer, L. Zhang, D.O. Kazmer and R. X. Gao, “Threshold Energy Switching and its Application to Wireless Sensing in High Energy Manufacturing Processes,” Accepted to the Sensors and Controls Division of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2002.
Lang, J. and D. Kazmer, “How Increased Control in Plastic Melt Delivery Increases Productivity,” Accepted to Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2002.
Kazmer, D. and L. Zhu, “Qualitative Reasoning for Decision Synthesis,” Proceedings of ASME DETC 6th Design for Manufacturing Conference, 2001, Pittsburgh, PA.
Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R. and D.O. Kazmer, “Design of a Wireless Sensor for Injection Molding Cavity Pressure Measurement,” Proceedings of Sensors and Controls Division of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2001.
Kazmer, D.O., and L. Zhu, “Qualitative Reasoning for Decision Synthesis,” Submitted to 6th Design for Manufacturing Conference, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, September 2001.
Wang, F., Dong, S., Danai, K.D. and D.O. Kazmer, “Input Profiling for Injection Molding by Reinforcement Learning,” Joint USA/Japan Symposium on Manufacturing, June 2001.
Fan, B., Hatch, D. and D.O. Kazmer, “Optimal Process Control of Injection Molding,” International Polymer Processing Society, May 2001.
Hatch, D. and D.O. Kazmer, “Dynamic Cooling Design for Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2001, Dallas, TX.
Ambady, P. and D.O. Kazmer, “Model Predictive Control of Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2001, Dallas, TX.
Theurer, C., Zhang, L., Gao, R. and D.O. Kazmer, “Acoustic Telemetry in Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2001, Dallas, TX.
Reilly, J., Doyle, M. and D.O. Kazmer, “An Assessment of Dynamic Feed Control in Modular Tooling,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2001, Dallas, TX.
Zhu, L., Zhao, Y. and D.O. Kazmer, “Feasibility Mapping of Non-Linear Systems,” Proceedings of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Decision Analysis Section, November 2000, Austin, TX.
P. Ambady, B. Fan, D. Hatch and D. Kazmer, “Process Design For Optimal Mold Cooling,” Proceedings of Materials Processing Symposium of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2000.
D. Yang, K. Danai, and D. Kazmer, “A Knowledge Based Tuning Method for Injection Molding,” Proceedings of Controls Division of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2000.
L. Zhu and D. Kazmer, “A Performance-Based Representation Of Constraint Based Reasoning And Decision Based Design,” Proceedings of the 12th Design Theory & Methodology Conference, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 2000.
C. Roser and D. Kazmer, “Flexible Design Methodology,” Proceedings of the 5th Design for Manufacturing Conference, Proceedings of the 5th Design for Manufacturing Conference, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 2000.
D. Yang, D. Kazmer and K. Danai, “A Knowledge Based Tuning Method,” Proceedings of the Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Plastics Engineers, FL, 2000.
C. Roser and D. Kazmer, “A Method For Robust Flexible Design,” Proceedings of the Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Plastics Engineers, 2000.
Kazmer, D. and D. Hatch, “Towards Controllability of Injection Molding,” To appear in Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Exposition, 1999.
D. Yang, K. Danai and D. Kazmer, “A Knowledge Based Tuning Method for Injection Molding Machines,” Proceedings of the USA-Japan Symposium on Manufacturing Technologies, 2000.
Fagade, A. and D.O. Kazmer, “Optimal Component Consolidation in Plastic Product Design,” Proceedings of the 4th Annual ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference, 1999.
Roser, C. and D.O. Kazmer, “Leveraging Design Flexibility for Risk Minimization,” Proceedings of the 4th Annual ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference, 1999.
Zhu, L. and D.O. Kazmer, “A Performance-Based Representation for Engineering Design,” Proceedings of the 11th Annual ASME Design Theory and Methodology Conference, 1999.
Xu, H. and D.O. Kazmer, “Shrinkage Prediction of Thermoformed Part,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999.
Roser, C. and D.O. Kazmer, “Robust Product Design Concepts for Injection Molded Parts,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999.
Young, H., Danai, K., Hatch, D. and D.O. Kazmer, “Advances in Automatic Tuning of Injection Molding,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999.
Fagade, A. and D.O. Kazmer, “Effect of Complexity on Cost & Time to Market of Injection Molded Parts,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999.
Xu, O. and D. O. Kazmer, “Validation of a Stiffness-Based Ejection Criterion for Injection Molding,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999.
Hatch, D. and D. O. Kazmer, “Transfer Function Development for Injection Molding of Optical Media,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999.
Fagade, A. and D.O. Kazmer, “Modeling The Effects of Complexity on Manufacturing Costs and Time-To-Market of Plastic Injection Molded Products,” in Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, March 20-23, 1999.
Fagade, A. and D.O. Kazmer, “Economic Design Of Injection Molded Parts Using DFM Guidelines - A Review Of Two Methods For Tooling Cost Estimation,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998.
Roser, C. and D.O. Kazmer, “A Theory of Constraints for Design and Manufacture of Thermoplastic Parts,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998.
Poslinski, A., Fox, C. and Kazmer, D., “Correlation Of Spiral And Radial Flow Lengths For Injection-Molded Thermoplastics,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998.
Cahill, B., Doyle, M., Kazmer, D., Moss, M. and Niemeyer, M., “Utilization of Dynamic Feed Control for Commercial Applications,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998.
Kapoor, D. and Kazmer, D.O., “Consistency Of Multi Cavity Melt Control Injection Molding In A Commercial Application,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998.
Petrova, T. and Kazmer, D.O., “Development of a Hybrid Neural Network for Quality Control of Injection Molding,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998.
Ivester, R., Danai, K. and Kazmer, D., “Automatic Tuning of Injection Molding by the Virtual Search Method,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998.
Kazmer, D.O. and Petrova, T., “Analysis and Synthesis of Methods for Intelligent Processing of Polymeric Materials,” Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Exposition, 1997.
Kapoor, D., Kazmer, D.O., “The Definition And Use Of The Process Flexibility Index,” Proceedings of the 1997 ASME Design Automation Conference.
Kazmer, D.O. and Rowland, J.R., “The Challenges of Intelligent Process Control,” Proceedings of the International Polymer Processing Symposium, 1997.
Kapoor, D. and Kazmer, D.O., “Multi-Cavity Melt Control for Injection Molding,” Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Exposition, 1997.
Rowland, J.R. and Kazmer, D.O., “Economic Value Added of On-Line Quality Control Systems,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1997.
Sherbelis, J.R. and Kazmer, D.O., “Methods and Benefits of Establishing a Process Window,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1997.
Kazmer, D.O., “An On-line Quality Monitoring System for Thermoplastic Injection Molding,” Proceedings from the 1996 AIChE Conference.
Kazmer, D.O., Barkan, P. and Ishii, K., “Quantifying Design and Manufacturing Robustness through Stochastic Optimization Techniques,” Proceedings of the 22nd Annual ASME Design Engineering Conference, 1996.
Rowland, J.C. and Kazmer, D.O., “An On-line Quality Monitoring System for Thermoplastic Injection Molding,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1996.
Kazmer, D.O., “Introduction to Dynamic Feed Control,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1994.
Kazmer, D.O., Roe, D.S., “Increasing Knit-Line Strength through Dynamic Control of Volumetric Shrinkage,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1994.
Burke, C.T. and Kazmer, D.O., “Experimental Comparison of State of the Art High Shear Rate Polymer Rheological Characterization Techniques,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1993.
Irani, R.I., Kodiyalam, S. and Kazmer, D.O., “Runner System Balancing for Injection Molds using Approximation Concepts and Numerical Optimization,” Proceeding from the 18th Annual ASME Design Automation Conference, 1992.
Burke, C.T. and Kazmer, D.O., “An Experimental Validation of a Shrinkage/Warpage Predictor,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1992.
DiScipio, W.R. and Kazmer, D.O., “Validation of Radial-Filling Simulation Software,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1992.
Kazmer, D.O. and Willey, S.J., “Examination of Material Characterization and Modeling Techniques for Injection Molding Simulation,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1992.
Kazmer, D.O., “Simulation of the Blow Molding and Thermoforming Processes,” Proceedings of the International Industrial Engineering Conference, 1992.
Taylor, C.A., DeLorenzi, H.G. and Kazmer, D.O., “Experimental and Numerical Investigations of the Thermoforming Process,” Proceedings from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Winter Annual Meeting, 1991.
Kazmer, D.O., “Advanced Design Methodologies for the Blow Molding Process,” 20th Annual Structured Products Conference, Society of the Plastics Industry, 1991.

Invited Presentations

D. Kazmer, “Advanced Methods for Plastic Product Design and Process Control,” Toyota Motor and Suppliers Meeting, Lowell, MA, April 22, 2005.
D. Kazmer, “What’s the big deal about something very small? The Business of Nano”, Rotary Club Meeting, Dracut, MA, May 17, 2005.
D. Kazmer, “Self-Regulating Melt Valves for Polymer Processing,” SPE Merrimack Valley Meeting, National Plastics Museum, May 12th, 2005.
D. Kazmer, “Self-Regulating Melt Valves for Polymer Processing,” Synventive Molding Solutions Meeting, Lowell, MA, May 10th, 2005.
D. Kazmer, “Simulation of Polymer Processing,” National Science Foundation Center for High Rate Nano-Manufacturing, Lowell, MA, March 26th, 2005.
Kazmer, D., “The Economics of Lights Out Manufacturing,” Society of Plastics Engineers Topical Conference on Injection Molding Systems, Cleveland, OH, October, 2004.
Hayes, C., Wood, W., Mekshat, L., Kazmer, D., “Design for Manufacturing: Future Directions for DfX,” ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Salt Lake City, September, 2004.
Kazmer, D., “Advances in Molding Technology,” Delphi Central Research, Detroit, MI, August, 2004.
Kazmer, D., “Competitive Molding Technologies,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers EASTEC Lean Manufacturing Conference, Springfield, MA, May, 2004.
Kazmer, D., “Modern Injection Molding,” Northeast Utilities Energy Conservation Seminar, Berlin, CT, March, 2004.
Kazmer, D., “Competing in the 21st Century,” Plastics Institute of America Quarterly Meeting, Lowell, MA, February, 2004.
Kazmer, D., “Fundamentals of Plastic Part Design and Manufacture,” National Manufacturing Week Workshop, Chicago, IL, 2003.
Kazmer, D., “Advanced Process Control Techniques,” PlasticsUSA Molding Technology 2001, Chicago, IL, 2001.
Kazmer, D.O., Session Leader “CAE & Polymer Processing Monitoring & Control: A Design Perspective,” 2001 Gordon Conference on CAE in Polymer Processing, March 2001, Ventura, CA.
D. Kazmer, “Decision Based Design: Some Questions,” NSF Open Workshop on Decision Based Design, 2000, Baltimore, MD.
D. Kazmer, “Axiomatic Design Of The Injection Molding Process,” Proceedings of the First International Conference on Axiomatic Design, 2000, Cambridge, MA.
D. Kazmer, “Fundamentals of Polymer Processing,” Proceedings of the Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Orlando, FL, 2000.
D. Kazmer, “Quality Control Capability Assessment,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers Plastics Molding & Manufacturing Annual Trends Report, 2000.
Kazmer, D.O., “Manufacturing Process Design,” Dartmouth Thayer School of Engineering Jones Seminar, May 2000.
Kazmer, D.O., “Towards Controllability in Polymer Processing,” Canada National Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, February 2000.
Kazmer, D.O., “Manufacturing Process Design,” Lehigh University Mechanical Engineering Departmental Seminar, November 1999.
Kazmer, D.O., “Manufacturing Process Design,” Massachusetts Institute of Technology Design Research Seminar, 1998.
Kazmer, D.O., “The Future of Engineering Education,” 50th Anniversary Celebration of the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Engineering, 1998.
Kazmer, D.O. and Rowland, J.R., “The Challenges of Intelligent Process Control,” Proceedings of the International Polymer Processing Symposium, 1997.
Kazmer, D.O., “Automating Molded Product Development using the Web,” Society of the Plastics Industry PlasticWorld, 1998. McCormick Center, Chicago.
Kazmer, D.O., “University Research and Teaching Capabilities for Husky,” Commonwealth of Massachusetts Economic Development Office, 1997.
Kazmer, D.O., “Molding Research Status,” AlliedSignal Plastics, 1997.
Kazmer, D.O., “Robust Design Metrics,” GE Corporate Research & Development Center, 1996.
Kazmer, D.O., “Dynamic Feed Control,” GE Plastics Polymer Processing Development Center, 1995.

Non-Refereed Conference Papers

David O. Kazmer, "Wall Thickness Optimization in Molded Product Design," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference.
David O. Kazmer, Kathryn Garnavish, & Ranjan Nageri, "An Investigation into Hesitation Effects in Oscillating Flows," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference.
David O. Kazmer, Peter Knepper, and Stephen Johnston, "A Review of In-Mold Pressure and Temperature Instrumentation," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference.
D. Kazmer, L. Zhu, "Self-Regulating Melt Brakes for Dynamic Control of Molten Plastics," National Science Foundation 2005 International Design & Manufacturing Conference.
Kazmer, D., "Declaring an Engineering Major: By Choice or By Chance?," American Society of Engineering Education New England Section 2004 Annual Conference.
D. Kazmer, “Synthesis of Melt Pumps and Brakes for Polymer Processing,” National Science Foundation International Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2004.
Kazmer, D., S. Orroth, N. Schott, “Future Directions for Plastics Engineering Education”, Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, 2003.
Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R., and D. O. Kazmer, “Design and Experimental Validation of a Self-Energized Sensor for Injection Molding Process Monitoring,” Proceedings of the 5th National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2003.
Zhu, L., and D. O. Kazmer, “A Method for Multi-Criteria Decision Making,” Proceedings of the 4th National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2002.
Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R. and D.O. Kazmer, “Design of a Wireless Sensor for Injection Molding Cavity Pressure Measurement,” Proceedings of the 4th National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2002, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Doughty, M. and Kazmer, D., “Dynamic Feed – Precision Molding in a Family Tool Application,” Plastics Odyssey 2001, Rochester, NY, Sept. 24-25, 2001.
Hawk, L. and Kazmer, D., “Commercial Applications for Dynamic Feed™ Providing Dimensional Control for Each Injection Cavity,” K-Plast Processing Innovations, Düsseldorf/Neuss, Germany, 2001.
Zhu, L. and D.O. Kazmer, “A Method for Multi-Criteria Decision Making,” Proceedings of the 4th National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2002, San Juan, Puerto Rico
A. Bernier, M. Doyle, D. Kazmer and T. Powell, “Shear Rates in Dynamic Feed,” Proceeding of the Plastics Odyssey, SPE Regional Technical Conference, 2001, Rochester, NY.
D.O. Kazmer, A. Fagade, C. Roser and L. Zhu, “Advances in Mechanical Systems Synthesis,” PlasticsUSA, 2001, Chicago, IL.
D.O. Kazmer, A. Fagade, C. Roser and L. Zhu, “Advances in Mechanical Systems Synthesis,” Proceeding of the Kplas, 2001, Dusseldorf, Germany.
D.O. Kazmer, “Dynamic Cooling For Injection Molding,” Office of Naval Research Progress Reports, 2000.
Zhao, Y., Zhu, L. and D.O. Kazmer, “A Method for Multi-Criteria Decision Making,” Informs Decision Systems, 2000, Austin, TX.
D.O. Kazmer, A. Fagade, C. Roser and L. Zhu, “Advances in Mechanical Systems Synthesis,” Proceedings of the 3rd National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2000, Tampa, FL.
K. Danai and D.O. Kazmer, “Knowledge Based Interval Modeling Method for Tuning Injection Molding Machines,” Proceedings of the 3rd National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2000, Tampa, FL.
Xu, O. and D.O. Kazmer, “A Study of Cooling for Steady State Injection Molding,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY.
Carter, S. and D.O. Kazmer, “Studies of Plastic Boss Design and Methodologies,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY.
Kazmer, D.O., “On the Divergence of Case Studies and Hardware Prototypes in Active Learning,” 1998 American Society of Engineering Education Northeast Regional Meeting.
Kazmer, D.O., “Incorporation of Engineering Analysis into Design Synthesis,” NSF Division of Design, Manufacturing, and Industrial Innovation, Grantees Conference, Monterrey Mexico, January 1998.
Kazmer, D.O. and Danai, K., “Automatic Tuning and Regulation of Injection Molding,” NSF Division of Design, Manufacturing, and Industrial Innovation, Grantees Conference, Monterrey Mexico, January 1998.
Kazmer, D.O., “Beyond Analysis: Leveraging Computer Aided Engineering throughout Design and Processing,” First Gordon Conference for CAE in Polymer Processing, 1997.
Garvey, E.G. and Kazmer, D.O., “Application of Matlab® to Injection Molding Quality Control,” Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Matlab Users Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 1996.
Kazmer, D.O., “Application of an Axisymmetric Element for Injection Molding Analysis,” Proceedings from the Society of Plastics Engineers Regional Technical Conference, Boston, MA, 1990.
Magazine Articles
D. Kazmer, “Lean Development,” Flow Front Magazine, April, 2005.
Sloan, J., “In-Runner, Pressure-Governed Valves,” Injection Molding Magazine, July 1998.
Johnson, D., “GE Plastics’ QTIP Program Cuts Tool Qualifying Time,” Plastics Engineering, July 1998.
Sloan, J., “In-Runner, Pressure-Governed Valves,” Injection Molding Magazine, July 1998.
Stacey, M., “Engineering Career Development: MS vs. MBA,” Graduating Engineer, April 1998.
Thomas, R., Rowland, J. and Kazmer, D., “On-Line Injection Control Systems Ace the Value Test,” Modern Plastics, Novermber 1997, p. 83-86.
Deitz, D., “Java: A New Tool for Engineering,” Mechanical Engineering Magazine, April 1996, p. 68-72.

Industry Reports

D. Kazmer, Technical Report to MoldMasters Ltd., “Technical Feasibility of Advanced Molding Technnologies: On-Line Flow Simulation, Digital Valve Modulation, and Self Regulating Valves,” 490 pages, 2004.
Kazmer, D.O., “Evaluation of Advanced Simulations for the Injection Molding Process,” GE Plastics Internal Report, Pittsfield, MA, 1992.
Poslinski, A.J., Aslam, S. and Kazmer, D.O., “Effects of Viscosity Variation on Injection Molding,” GE Research & Development Technical Information Series Number 92CRD146, 1992.
Kazmer, D.O., “Development of a Radial Flow Analysis for Injection Molding,” GE Research & Development Technical Information Series Number 91CRD195, 1991.
Kazmer, D.O., “Adaptive Meshing of Two-Dimensional Evolving Geometries,” GE Research & Development Technical Information Series Number 90CRD198, 1990.

PATENTS (Patent Number, Year Issued, Title)

2004/0119182 Application Melt Control System for Injection Molding
6,767,486 2004 Controlled injection using manifold having multiple feed channels
6,713,002 2004 Manifold system having flow control
6,638,049 2004 Apparatus and method for proportionally controlling fluid delivery to readily replaceable mold inserts
6,632,079 2003 Dynamic feed control system
6,589,039 2003 Controlled injection using manifold having multiple feed channels
6,514,440 2003 Apparatus and method for purging injection molding system
6,464,909 2002 Manifold system having flow control
6,436,320 2002 Method using manifold system having flow control
6,361,300 2002 Manifold system having flow control using pressure transducers
6,343,922 2002 Manifold System Having Flow Control Using Pressure Transducers
6,343,921 2002 Manifold System Having Flow Control Using Separate Cavities
6,309,208 2001 Apparatus for Proportionally Controlling Fluid Delivery to a Mold
6,294,122 2001 Electric Actuator for a Melt Flow Control Pin
6,287,107 2001 Apparatus for Proportionally Controlling Fluid Delivery to a Mold
6,254,377 2001 Manifold System Having Flow Control Using Extended Valve Pin
5,556,582 1996 Injection Molding Gate Flow Control

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Memberships

1988-2005 American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2004-2005 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
1999-2005 Polymer Processing Society
1991-2005 Society of Plastics Engineers
1994-2005 Registered Professional Manufacturing Engineer, California License # MF004751
1992-1996 Society of Manufacturing Engineers
1994-1996 American Society of Manufacturing Excellence

Professional Service

2005-2007 Chair, SPE Process Monitoring & Control Special Interest Group
2003-2006 Associate Editor, Journal of Mechanical Design
2004- Associate Editor, Advances in Polymer Technology
2000- Associate Editor, Polymer Plastics Technology & Engineering
2004 Chair, Design for Manufacturing Symposium, Polymer Processing Society
2004 Chair, Design for Manufacturing Symposium, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition
2004 Chair, Molding Technology Symposium, Polymer Processing Society Annual Meeting
2003-2004 Chair, ASME Design for Manufacturing Committee
2001-2002 Vice-Chair, ASME Design for Manufacturing Committee
2001 Conference Chair, ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference
2000 News Editor, ASME Design for Manufacturing Committee
2000 Program Chair, ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference
2000 Session Chair, ASME CAE and Related Activities in Polymer Processing Symposium
1999 Program Co-Chair, ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference
1998 Session Chair, ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference
1997 Session Chair, ASME Winter Annual Polymer Processing Symposium
1997 University Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Economic Development Committee to Husky Machinery: extended offer to Husky executives regarding the development of a $30 million manufacturing facility within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
1995-2001 Reviewer, Journal of Mechanical Design
1996-2001 Reviewer, Polymer Engineering & Science
1997-2001 Reviewer, Polymer Composites
1997-2001 Reviewer, Polymer Plastics Technology & Engineering

Special Awards

2004 Best Paper Award, 10th ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference
2000 College of Engineering, Outstanding Young Faculty Award
1999 Office of Naval Research, Young Investigator Award
1998 Lilly University Teaching Fellowship
1997 NSF Design, Manufacture and Industrial Innovation Career Award
1996, 1997, 2000 College Outstanding Advisor Service Award
1995 Future Professor of Manufacturing, Stanford Integrated Manufacturing Association
1994 Innovative Industrial Process Award, U.S. Department of Energy
1993 Best of Program, Lincoln Electric National Design Competition
1992 Management award for outstanding achievements, General Electric Company
1989 Management award for outstanding contributions, General Electric Company