The Grainger College of Engineering
Mechanical Science & Engineering

Norman R Miller

Norman R Miller
Norman R Miller
Associate Professor Emeritus

Education

  • Ph.D., ME, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1976
  • B.S., ME, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1968

Academic Positions

  • Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, UIUC, 2005-date
  • Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, UIUC, 1982-2005
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, UIUC, 1976-82
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1975
  • Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1972-73

Other Professional Employment

  • SoMat Corporation, one of three founders of the company, 1982-96; Member, Board of Directors, 1997-date, Urbana, IL
  • Peace Corps Volunteer, 1968-70
  • IBM, Office Product Div., 1967
  • General Motors Engineering Staff, General Motors Technical Center, 1966
  • NASA, George Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL, 1964-65

Research Interests

  • Advanced automation and instrumentation systems

Selected Articles in Journals

  • Meinhart, M., N. R. Miller, and M. T. A. Saif, "Dry Stiction of Micro Structures � Theory and Experiment," Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series A, in press, 2006.
  • He, D., M. A. Shannon, and N. R. Miller, "Micromachined Silicon Electrolytic Conductivity Probes with Integrated Temperature Sensor," IEEE Sensors Journal, 5, 1185-1196, 2005.
  • Sulfridge, M., T. Saif, K. O'Hara, and N. Miller, "Optical Actuation of a Bistable MEMS," JMEMS, 11:5, 2002.
  • Hrnjak, P. S., M. A. Shannon, T. Leicht, and N. R. Miller, "Detection of Liquid Mass Fraction at the Evaporator Exit of Refrigeration Systems," International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 40, 773-786, 2001.
  • Hrnjak, P. S., M. A. Shannon, T. M. Leicht, and N. R. Miller, "Detection of Liquid Mass Fraction at the Evaporator Exit of Refrigeration Systems," International Journal of Thermal Sciences - Revue Generale de Themique, 40:8, 773-786, 2001.
  • Hrnjak, P. S., M. A. Shannon, T. M. Leicht, and N. R. Miller, "Detection of Liquid Mass Fraction at the Evaporator Exit of Refrigeration Systems," International Journal of Thermal Sciences - Revue Generale de Themique, 40:8, 773-786, 2001.
  • Shannon, M. A., T. M. Leicht, P. S. Hrnjak, N. R. Miller, and F. A. Khan, "Thin-Film Resistance Sensor for Measuring Liquid Mass Fraction in Super-Heated Refrigerant," Sensors and Actuators A, 88, 164-177, 2001.
  • Emad, J., A. F. Vakakis, and N. R. Miller, "Experimental Nonlinear Localization in a Periodically Forced Repetitive System of Coupled Magnetoelastic Beams," Physica D, 137, 192-201, 2000.
  • Rodarte, E., G. Singh, N. R. Miller, and P. S. Hrnjak, "Sound Attenuation in Tubes Due to Visco-Thermal Effects," Journal of Soundand Vibration, 231:5, 1221-1242, 2000.
  • Rodarte, E., G. Singh, N. R. Miller, and P. S. Hrnjak, "Refrigerant Expansion Noise Propagation through Downstream Tube Walls," Journal of Passenger Cars, 108:6, 2224-2234, 1999.
  • Rodarte, E., N. Miller, P. Hrnjak, "Acoustic Resonance in Plate Heat Exchangers," International Journal of Refrigeration, 21:8, 626-638, 1998.
  • Miller, N. R, "Avoiding Interferences and Large Common Mode Signals in Field Temperature Measurements," Sensors, 10:10, 81-88, 1993.
  • Marriott, D. L. and N. R. Miller, "Materials Failure Logic Models--A Procedure for Systematic Identification of Material Failure Modes in Mechanical Components," Journal of Mechanical Design, 104:3, 626-634, 1982.
  • Sommer, H. J., III, N. R. Miller, and G. J. Pijanowski, "Osteometric Scaling and Normative Spatial Modeling," Journal of Biomechanics, 15:3, 171-182, 1982.
  • Sommer, H. J., III, and N. R. Miller, "A Technique for the Calibrationof Instrumented Spatial Linkages used for Biomechanical Kinematic Measurements," Journal of Biomechanics, 14:2, 91-98, 1981.
  • Mac Laughlin, T. M. and N. R. Miller, "Techniques for the Evaluation of Loads on the Forearm prior to Impact in Tennis Strokes," Journal of Mechanical Design, 102:4, 701-710, 1980.
  • Miller, N. R. and D. Ross, "The Design of Variable Ratio Chain Drives for Bicycles and Ergometers--Application to a Maximum Power Bicycle Drive," Journal of Mechanical Design, 102:4, 711-717, 1980.
  • Miller, N., R. Shapiro, and T. Mac Laughlin, "A Technique for obtaining Spatial Kinematic Parameters of Segments of Biomechanical Systems from Cinematographic Data," Journal of Biomechanics, 13, 535-547, 1980.
  • Rastegar, J., N. Miller, and R. Barmada, "An Apparatus for Measuring the Load-Displacement and Load Dependent Kinematic Characteristics of Articulating Joints--Application to the Human Ankle Joint," Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 102:3, 208-213, 1980.
  • Sommer, H. J., III, and N. R. Miller, "A Technique for Kinematic Modeling of Anatomical Joints," Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 102:4, 311-317, 1980.
  • Miller, N. and A. Seireg, "Effect of Load, Speed, and Activity History on the EMG Signals from the Intact Human Muscle," Journal of Bioengineering, 1, 147-155, 1977.

Honors

  • Faculty Advisor Award, SAE International, 2005
  • SAE Award for Excellence in Oral Presentation, SAE World Congress, March 2001
  • Engineering Council Advisor List for Outstanding Advising, UIUC, 1997
  • Andersen Consulting Award for Excellence in Advising, College of Engineering, UIUC, 1990

Other Honors

  • Society of Automotive Engineers
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers