Publications
JOURNAL AND REFEREED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

Omar, T., and Bedewi, N., "Structural Anti-Ram Barriers for Severe and Moderate Impacts - New Design, FEA and Test
Validation," Proceedings of the ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Transportation Safety Session, Seattle, WA, November 11-15,
2007.

Bedewi, N., and Omar, T., "Modeling of Automotive Fuel Tanks Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics," Proceedings of
the Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) World Congress, Detroit, MI, April 16 - 19, 2007.

Buyuk, M., Kurtaran, H., and Bedewi, N.E., “Prediction of Bend Allowance in Air-Bending of Sheet Metals Using Artifical
Neural Networks“, Proceedings of the 3rd Int’l Conf and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds/7th
International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology, Bursa, Turkey, June 17-19, 2004.

Kan, C.D. Bedewi, N.E., Leier, B., and Pegada, V. “Evaluation of Vehicle Structural Performances for Different Frontal Impact
Configurations”, Proceedings of the International Crashworthiness Conference 2004, San Francisco, CA July 12 – 14, 2004.

Kan, C.D. Bedewi, N.E., and Pegada, V. “Evaluation of Vehicle Roof Crush”,  Proceedings of the International
Crashworthiness Conference 2004, San Francisco, CA July 12–14, 2004.

Buyuk, M., Kan, C.D., Bedewi, N.E., Durmus, A., and Ulku, S., “Moving Beyond the Finite Elements:  A Comparison between
Finite Element Methods and A Meshless Method for a Ballistic Impact Simulation”, Proceedings of the 8th International LS-
DYNA Users Conference, Detroit, MI, May 2-4, 2003.

Kan, C.D., Marzougui D., and Bedewi, N.E., "Development of a 50th Percentile Hybrid III Dummy Model", Proceedings of the
4th European LS-DYNA Users Conference, Ulm, Germany, May 22 2003.

Kurtaran H., Eskandarian, A., Marzougui D., and Bedewi N.E., "Crashworthiness design Optimization Using Successive
Response Surface Approximations", Journal of Computational Mechanics, Vol. 29, No. 4-5, 2002.

Ennis, J., Marzougui, D., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E.  "Finite Element Modeling of Anthropomorphic Test Devices for
Vehicle Crashworthiness Evaluation", International Journal of Crashworthiness Research, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2001, pp. 511-524.

Kan, C.D., Marzougui, D., Bahouth, G., and Bedewi, N.E. “Crashworthiness Evaluation Using Integrated Vehicle and
Occupant Finite Element Models”, International Journal of Crashworthiness Research, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2001, pp. 387-397.

Marzougui, D., Meczkowski, L., Taylor, H., and Bedewi, N.E.  “Sign Support Height Analysis Using Finite Element
Simulation”, International Journal of Crashworthiness Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2001, pp. 33-41.

Omar, T., Bedewi, N.E., Fraiji, A., and Rehm, W., "Finite Element Modeling and Simulation of Inflatable Tubular Structure
Airbag", to be published in the Proceedings of the 2001-ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Transportation Safety, NY, November
11-16, 2001.

Zaouk, A.K., Marzougui, D., and Bedewi, N.E., “Development of a Detailed Vehicle Finite Element Model – Part I:  
Methodology”, International Journal of Crashworthiness Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2000, pp. 25-35.

Eskandarian, A., Marzougui, D., and Bedewi, N.E., “Impact Finite Element Analysis of Slip-Base Sign Support Mechanism”,
ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 126 No.2, Mar/Apr 2000, pp.143-153.

Omar, T., Eskandarian, and Bedewi, N.E., “Artificial Neural Networks for Modeling Dynamics of Impacting Bodies and
Vehicles”, I. Mech. E. J. of Multi-body Dynamics, Vol. 214, Part K, 2000, pp.133-141.

Omar, T.A., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., "Modeling Vehicles' Offset and Oblique Impacts Using Recurrent Artificial
Neural Networks", Proceedings of the ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Transportation Safety Session, International
Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition Orlando, FL, November 5-10, 2000.

Marzougui, D., Meczkowski, L., Taylor, H., and Bedewi, N.E.  “Sign Support Height Analysis Using Finite Element
Simulation”, Proceedings of the International Crashworthiness Conference, IJCrash2000, London, UK, September 2000.

Kan, C.D., Marzougui, D., Bahouth, G., and Bedewi, N.E. “Crashworthiness Evaluation Using Integrated Vehicle and
Occupant Finite Element Models”, Proceedings of the International Crashworthiness Conference, IJCrash2000, London,
UK, September 2000.

Chen, Y., Lee, J.D., Eskandarian, A. and Bedewi, N.E., “Adiabatic Shear Localization in Impact Problem”, Proceedings of the
International Crashworthiness Conference, IJCrash2000, London, UK, September 2000.

Ennis, J., Marzougui, D., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E.  "Finite Element Modeling of Anthropomorphic Test Devices for
Vehicle Crashworthiness Evaluation", International Crashworthiness Conference, IJCrash2000, London, UK, September
2000.

Monclus, J., Bedewi, N.E., and Kan, C.D., “Versatility and Limitations of a Fully Detailed Finite Element Model of a 1997
Dodge Grand Caravan for Crashworthiness Simulation”, Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers 2000 World
Congress, Detroit, MI, March 2000, Session: Computer Applications (Part C), paper number: 2000-01-0629, Book SP-1496.

Omar, T.A., Kan, C.D., Bedewi, N.E., and Eskandarian, A., "Major Parameters Affecting Nonlinear Finite Element Simulations
of Vehicle Crashes", Proceedings of the ASME Winter Annual Meeting, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and
Exposition Transportation Safety Session, AMD, Vol 237, Nashville, TN, November 14-19, 1999, pp. 1-18.

Omar, T., Eskandarian, E., and Bedewi, N.E., “Vehicle Crash Modeling Using Recurrent Neural Networks”, Mathematical
and Computer Modeling,  Pergamon, Vol. 28, No. 9, 1998, pp. 31-42.

Noureddine, A., Digges, K., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “Analysis of Airbag Depowering and Related Parameters in
Out of Position Environment”, International Journal of Crashworthiness Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1998, pp. 237-247.

Omar, T., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “Crash Analysis of Two Vehicles in Frontal Impact Using Artificial Neural
Networks”, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Anaheim, CA,
November 15-20, 1998.

Bedewi, P., Miyamoto, N., Digges, K., and Bedewi, N.E., “Human Femur Impact and Injury Analysis Utilizing Finite Element
Modeling and Real World Case Study Data”, Proceedings of PAMCRASH Users Conference, Tokyo, Japan, November 9-10,
1998.

Zaouk, A.K., Marzougui, D., and Bedewi, N.E., “Development of a Detailed Vehicle Finite Element Model – Part I:  
Methodology”, Proceedings of IJCrash ’98 Conference, Dearborn, MI, October 1998.

Digges, K.H., Noureddine, A., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “Effect of Occupant Position and Airbag Inflation
Parameters on Driver Injury Measures”, Proceedings of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International Conference
and Exposition, Detroit, MI, Feb., 1998.

Meczkowski, L., Kan, C.D., Bedewi, N.E., and Eskandarian, A., “Validation Procedure of Finite Element Models Used for
Simulation in Crash Impact Applications”, Transportation Research Board 77th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January
11-15, 1998.

Bedewi, N.E. and Kung, D.N.,. "Effect of Fatigue Loading on the Modal Properties of Composite Structures and its Utilization
for Prediction of Residual Life ", Journal of Composite Structures, Vol. 37, No. 3/4, 1997, pp. 357-371.

Eskandarian, A., Marzougui, D. and Bedewi, N.E., “Finite Element Model and Validation of a Surrogate Crash Test Vehicle
for Impacts With Roadside Objects”, International Journal of Crashworthiness Research, Vol. 2, No. 3, 1997, pp. 239-257.

Eskandarian, A. and Bedewi, N.E. "Experimental Identification of Friction Parameters of an Industrial Robot Manipulator
Using an Energy Method", ASEE Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 14, No. 1, Spring 1997, pp. 40-45.

Omar, T., Bedewi, N.E., and Eskandarian, E., “Recurrent Artificial Networks for Crashworthiness Analysis”,  Proceedings of
ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Dulles Texas, Nov., 1997.

Bedewi, N.E., Marzougui, D., and Motevalli, V., “Evaluation of Parameters Effecting Simulation of Air Bag Deployment and
Interaction with Occupants”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, Volume 1, No. 4, October 1996, pp. 339-354.

Nourredine, A., Digges, K.H., and Bedewi, N.E. “An Evaluation of Deformation Based Chest Injury Criteria Using a Hybrid III
Finite Element Model”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, Volume 1, No. 2, April 1996, pp. 181-189.

Bedewi, P.G. and Bedewi, N.E. “Modeling of Occupant Biomechanics with Emphasis on the Analysis of Lower Extremity
Injuries”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, Volume 1, No. 1, January 1996, pp. 50-72.

Zaouk, A., Bedewi, N.E., Kan, C.D., and Marzougui, D. “Validation of a Non-linear Finite Element Vehicle Model using
Multiple Impact Data”, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition,
Crashworthiness and Occupant Protection in Transportation Systems, AMD-Vol. 218, pp 91-106, Atlanta, GA, November 17-
22, 1996.

Omar, T.A., Kan, C.D., and Bedewi, N.E., “Crush Behavior of Spot Welded Hat Section Components with Material
Comparison”, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Crashworthiness
and Occupant Protection in Transportation Systems, AMD-Vol. 218, pp 65-78, Atlanta, GA, November 17-22, 1996.

Marzougui, D., Kan, C.D., and Bedewi, N.E., “Development and Validation of an NCAP Simulation Using LS-DYNA3D”,
Proceedings of the Fourth International LS-DYNA3D Conference, Cray Research, pp 319-332, Minneapolis, MN, September
5-6, 1996.

Zaouk, A., Bedewi, N.E., Kan, C.D., and Marzougui, D. “Development and Evaluation of a C-1500 Pick-up Truck Model for
Roadside Hardware Impact”, Proceedings of the FHWA Simulation Conference, Langley, VA, July 1996.

Zaouk, A., Bedewi, N.E., Kan, C.D., and Schinke, H. “Evaluation of a Multi-Purpose Pick-up Truck Model Using Full Scale
Crash Data with Application to Highway Barrier Impacts”, Proceedings of the 29th International Symposium on Automotive
Technology and Automation, Road and Vehicle Safety, pp 39-46, Florence, Italy, June 3-6, 1996.

Omar, T.A., Kan, C.D., and Bedewi, N.E., “Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Box Beam Crush Buckling: Experimental
Validation and Material Comparison”, Proceedings of the 29th International Symposium on Automotive Technology and
Automation, Road and Vehicle Safety, pp 495-504, Florence, Italy, June 3-6, 1996.

Eskandarian, A., Bedewi, N.E., and Marzougui, D. “Failure Analysis of Highway Small Sign Support Systems in Crashes
Using Impact Finite Element Models”, Proceedings of the 29th International Symposium on Automotive Technology and
Automation, Road and Vehicle Safety, pp 395-402, Florence, Italy, June 3-6, 1996.

Motevalli, V., Marzougui, D. & Bedewi, N.E., "Evaluation of Models for Airbag Deployment and Interaction with Out-of-Position
Occupants", 2nd Int’l Mech. Eng. Conf., Shiraz, Iran, May 1996.

Digges, K.H., Bedewi, P.G., Bahouth, G.T., Bedewi, N.E., Augenstein, J., Perdeck, E., and Stratton, J. “Determination and
Modeling of Ankle Injury Causation”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Pelvic and Lower Extremity Injuries,
Washington DC, December 4-6, 1995.

Miller, L., Bedewi, N.E., and Chu, R. “Performance Benchmarking of LS-DYNA3D for Vehicle Impact Simulation on the
Silicon Graphics POWER CHALLENGE”, Proceedings of the International Conference on High Performance Computing -
Asia 95, Taiwan, October 1995.

Bedewi, N.E. and Eskandarian, A. "Parameter Identification of an Industrial Robot Manipulator for a Dynamic Simulation
Model", Proceedings of the 2nd International IEMS Conf., pp 518-524, Cocoa Beach, Fl., March 13-15, 1995.

Motevalli, V. and Bedewi, N.E.. “An Overview of Airbag Deployment Models”, Proceedings of IEMS, Ed. Gene C.H. Lee, pp
538-544,1995.

Bedewi, N.E., Kan, C.D., Summers, S., and Ragland, C. "Evaluation of Car-to-Car Frontal Offset Impact Finite Element
Models Using Full Scale Crash Data", Proceedings, Session on Offset Frontal Crashes/SAE Congress '95, pp 211-219,
paper No. 950650, Detroit, MI, March 1995.

Mosallam, A.S., Bedewi, N.E., and Goldstein, E., "Design Optimization of FRP Universal Connectors", Journal of Polymers
and Polymer Composites, Vol.2, No. 2, 1994, pp. 115A-123A.

Eskandarian, A., Bedewi, N.E., Kramer, B., and Barbera, A.J., "Dynamics Modeling of Robotic Manipulators Using an
Artificial Neural Networks", Journal of Robotic Systems, Volume 11, No. 1, 1994, pp. 41-56.

Bedewi, N.E., Omar, T., and Eskandarian, A., "Effect of Mesh Density Variation in Vehicle Crashworthiness Finite Element
Modeling", Proceedings of the ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Transportation Systems Session, pp 353-373, Chicago, Ill,
November 6-11, 1994.

Sandhoo, G.S., Bedewi, N.E., Markley, F., Mangus, D., and Flatley, T., "A Zero-Gyro, Zero-Wheel Controller for Hubble Space
Telescope", Proceedings of the 1994 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, August, 1994.

Mosallam, A.S., Bedewi, N.E., and Goldstein, E., "Design Optimization of FRP Universal Connectors", Proceedings of the
Society of Plastics Industry 49th Annual Conference, Session 2D, pp 1-7, Cleveland, Oh, February 7-9, 1994.

Kan, C.D. and Bedewi, N.E., "Nondestructive Evaluation of Ceramics Using System Identification Technique", Proceedings
of the 12th International Modal Analysis Conference, pp 1173-1178, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 28-February 3, 1994.

Bedewi, N.E., Mosallam, A.S., and Goldstein, E., "Parametric Design Analysis of a Universal Connector for FRP Frame
Structures", Proceedings of the 25th International SAMPE Technical Conference, Volume 25, p 622-629, Philadelphia, Pa,
October 26-28, 1993.

El-Assal, A.M., Jones, D.L., and Bedewi, N.E., "An Examination of the Effect of Sudden Strain-Rate Changes During Strain-
Controlled Tensile Testing", Proceedings of Plasticity '93, Fourth International Symposium on Plasticity and its Current
Applications, Baltimore, Md, July, 1993.

Kung, D.N., Qi, G.Z., Yang, J.C.S., and Bedewi, N.E., "Fatigue Life Prediction of Composite Materials", Proceedings of the
ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Recent Advances in Structural Mechanics, Atlanta, Ga., December 1-6, 1991.

Eskandarian, A., Bedewi, N.E., Barbera, A.J., and Kramer, B., "Simulation and Control of Robotic Manipulators Using a
Hybrid Dynamics-CMAC Algorithm", Proceedings of the First Joint U.S./Japan Conference on Adaptive Structures, p 1004-
1037, Maui, Hawaii, November, 1990.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "The Random Decrement Technique:  A More Efficient Estimator of the Correlation Function,"
Proceedings of the 1990 ASME Int'l Computers in Engineering Conf. and Exposition, pp 195-201, Boston, MA, August 5-9,
1990.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "The Relationship Between the Random Decrement Signature and the Free Vibration Decay
Response of Multidegree-or-Freedom Systems,” Proceedings of the 1990 ASME Int'l Computers in Engineering Conf. and
Exposition, pp 77-86, Boston, MA, August 5-9, 1990.

Bedewi, N.E. and Barbera, A.J. “A Look at the Current Space Robotics Program”, Proceedings of the US-Yugoslav Joint
Workshop on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, April 9-13,
1990.

Leifer, J. and Bedewi, N.E. “Tomahawk Liquid Spring Parameter Determination through Mathematical Modeling of Test
Data, Proceedings of the 59th Shock and Vibration Symposium, pp 277-292, Huntsville, AL, October 1987.

Bedewi, N.E. "The Detection and Assessment of Damage in Composites Using the Random Decrement System
Identification Technique," Proceedings of the 8th Int'l Conf. on Offshore Mechanics and Architectural Engineering, The
Hague, The Netherlands, March 19-23, 1989.

Kung, D.N., Qi, G.Z., Yang, J.C.S., and Bedewi, N.E. "A Technique for Predicting Composite Fatigue Life," Proceedings of the
Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics, pp 39-42, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 3-6, 1989.

Kung, D.N., Qi, G.Z., Yang, J.C.S., and Bedewi, N.E., "The Effects of Damage Accumulation in Composites on the Modal
Parameters Obtained from Random Decrement Signatures," Proceedings of the ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Recent
Advances in Micro and Macro Mechanics of Composite Material Structures, Chicago IL, November 1988.

Bedewi, N.E., Kung, D.N., Qi, G.Z., and Yang, J.C.S. "The Assessment of Damage in Composites Using the Random
Decrement System Identification Technique," Proceedings of the USAF/NASA Workshop on Model Determination for Large
Space Systems, California Ins. of Tech., Pasadena, CA, pp 1143-1184, March 1988.

Kung, D.N., Qi, G.Z., Yang, J.C.S., and Bedewi, N.E. " Fatigue Life Characterization of Composite Structures Using the
Random Decrement Modal Analysis Technique," Proceedings of the 6th Int'l Modal Analysis Conf., pp 350-356, Kissimmee,
FL, February 1-4, 1988.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "A System Identification Technique Based on the Random Decrement Signatures - Part I:  
Theory and Simulation,", Proceedings of the 58th Shock and Vibration Symposium, pp 257-273, Huntsville, AL, October 13-
15, 1987.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "A System Identification Technique Based on the Random Decrement Signatures - Part II:  
Experimental Results,” Proceedings of the 58th Shock and Vibration Symposium, pp 275-287, Huntsville, AL, October 13-
15, 1987.

Bedewi, N.E., Kung, D.N., Yang, J.C.S., and Qi, G.Z. "Use of a System Identification Technique Based on Free-Vibration
Decay Responses for Damage Detection," Proceedings of the 42nd Meeting of the MFPG Symposium on Technology
Innovation - Key to Int'l Competitiveness, Gaithersburg, MD, September 15-17, 1987.

Bedewi, N.E., Kung, D.N., Qi, G.Z., and Yang, J.C.S. "Use of the Random Decrement Technique for Detecting Flaws and
Monitoring the Initiation and Propagation of Fatigue Cracks in High-Performance Materials”, Proceedings of the Conf. on
Nondestructive Testing of High-Performance Ceramics, pp 424-441, Boston, MA, August 25-27, 1987.

Bedewi, N.E., Chiang, P.T., and Yang, J.C.S. "The Improvement of Robot Position Accuracy Through Repeated Trials”,
Proceedings of the ASME Winter Annual Conf., Columbus, OH, October 1986.


TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Eskandarian, A., Bedewi, N.E., and Meczkowski, L., “FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center”, Public Roads, A
Journal of Highway Research and Development, US DOT, FHWA Office of R&D, 1993.

Bedewi, N.E. "The Fundamentals of Robot Kinematics," Journal of Intelligent Machines - Robotics Engineering, vol. 8, no.7,
pp 12-20, July 1986.


TECHNICAL REPORTS

Zaouk, A., Bedewi N.E., “Pendulum Testing of 127-mm and 190-mm Concrete Walls for the U.S. Department of State: FOIL
test numbers 02010 and 02011”, Report No. FHWA-RD-03-067, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.

Zaouk, A., Bedewi N.E., “Pendulum Testing of a Belair 20 Secure Mailbox: FOIL Test Number 02015 and 02017”, Federal
Highway Administration, Washington, DC, pending approval.

Zaouk, A., Bedewi N.E., “Testing and Evaluation of a Senator XL 16 Secure Mailbox, FOIL Test Number 03001”, Federal
Highway Administration, Washington, DC, pending approval.

Marzougui, D., Bedewi, N.E., Kan, C.D., and Eskandarian, A., "Finite Element Simulations of Anti-Ram Bollard Designs",
FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center Internal Report, April 2002. (Approved by U.S. State Department) pending
publication

Marzougui, D., Bedewi, N.E., Kan, C.D., and Eskandarian, A., "Finite Element Simulations of Reinforced Concrete Anti-Ram
Wall Designs", FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center Internal Report, May 2002. (Approved by U.S. State
Department) pending publication

Marzougui, D., Zaouk A., Tahan, A., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “Safety Performance Evaluation of Secure Mailboxes
Using Finite Element Simulations and Crash Testing”, National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP),
Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., May 2002. (Submitted to NCHRP) pending publication

Bedewi, P.G., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “Finite Element Simulation of FHWA Bogie Vehicle Impacting Fiberglass
Reinforced Utility Poles”, submitted to TDA, Inc., Wayne, PA, under FHWA, SBIR Contract No. DTRS-57-96-C-00088, June
1997.

Bedewi, N.E., Kan, C.D., and Miller, L. “Software/Hardware Standardization, Validation, and Benchmarking of Commercial
Crash Codes at the NCAC”, report completed under co-op. AAMA grant and DOT contract, November 18, 1996.

Motevalli, V. and Bedewi, N.E., "Airbag Deployment Modeling", Report to Dept. of Transp., Feb. 1, 1995.

Yang, C., Eskandarian, A. and Bedewi, N.E., “Evaluation of a Finite Element Model of a Passenger Vehicle for Frontal Impact
Tests”, National Crash Analysis Center Report, Jan. 20, 1994.

Marzougui, D., Eskandarian, A., Gaith, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “Finite Element Model Report of 4 Lb/ft U-post Sign Support
Systems”, National Crash Analysis Center Report, Feb. 1994.

Gaith, A., Marzougui, D., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “Finite Element Model Report of a Bogie test vehicle”, National
Crash Analysis Center Report, Feb. 1994.

Gaith, A., Marzougui, D., Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “Finite Element Model Report of a Single Leg TS 8 x 8 3 Bolt
Triangular Slip base Sign Support”, National Crash Analysis Center Report, Feb. 1994.

Eskandarian, A., and Bedewi, N.E., “A Guideline for Using DYNA3D Data for Interaction with a Vehicle Dynamics Program”,
project report for VSE Corporation, Alexandria, Virginia, Dec. 14, 1993.

Bedewi, N.E. "Vibration Analysis of the Superconducting Gravity Gradiometer", report completed under NASA Contract NAS5-
29412, task 42, GSFC, August 14, 1991

Bedewi, N.E. and Eskandarian, A., “An Advanced Hybrid Neural Network for Robot Dynamics Modeling”, report completed
under National Science Foundation contract number ISI-8960445, October, 1990.

Bedewi, N.E., Dai, C., and Lishaa, M. "SRB Breakup Kinematics” report completed under DOD contract number N60921-88-
D-0235, task 32, Naval Surface Warfare Center, April, 1990.

Bedewi, N.E., Lishaa, M., Tsai, W.H., and Goldstein, E. "Vibration and Shock Analysis of the AN/SPS-40 Solid State
Transmitter Coaxial Cable Assembly", report completed under WEC contract number WAR90-006, Westinghouse Electric
Co., March 1990.

Bedewi, N.E. and Frances, M.K. "Non-Destructive Evaluation of Ceramics Using System Identification”, report completed
under DOD contract N00019-89-C-0047, Naval Air Systems Command, March, 1990.

Bedewi, N.E. and Lishaa, M. "Kraft Hand Controller Parameter Characterization", report completed under NASA Contract
NAS5-29412, task 56, GSFC, November, 1989.

Bedewi, N.E. "RDSIM-Robot Dynamics Simulation", report completed under NASA Contract NAS5-29412, task 34, GSFC,
March 31, 1989.

Bedewi, N.E., Frances, M.K., Carney, J., Ray, M., and Sicking, D., "Audit of a Small Sign Support Computer Simulation",
report completed under DOT contract DTFH61-88-Z-00081, February 1989.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "Determination and Tracking of Damage in Composite Structures", report completed under
DOD contract F33615-84-3232, Wright-Patterson AFB, June 1988.

Bedewi, N.E., Aronne, E., and Chang, P.L. "Robot Mathematical Modeling, Simulation, and Parameter Identification", report
completed under NASA Contract NAS5-29412, task 24, GSFC, March, 1988.

Yang, J.C.S. and Bedewi, N.E. “A New System Identification Technique Based on the Random Decrement Signatures for
Damage Detection” Technology Assessment and Research Program for Offshore Minerals Operations, OCS Study MMS 88-
0057, pp 106-114, 1988.

Bedewi, N.E. "An Orbital Propagation Model for the Space Shuttle Ephemeris Prediction", report completed under NASA
Contract NAS5-29412, task 18, GSFC, December 5, 1987.

Bedewi, N.E. "Dynamic Response of Guardrail Posts in Soil," Report No. FHWA/RD-86/147 and NTIS No. PB86205770,
1986.


SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Bedewi, N.E., “Multimodal Safety and Physical Security”, Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety and Security Conference,
Keynote Address, Miami, FL, March 24-25, 2004.

Bedewi, N.E., “Infrastructure Security Protection”, Regional Summit on Aviation Safety and Security, Invited Speaker, Amman,
Jordan, February 9-12, 2004.

Bedewi, N.E., Omar, T.A., and Marzougi, D., “Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Composite Materials for Crashworthiness
Applications”, Eighth Annual International Conference on Composites Engineering, ICCE/8, Tenerife Island, Spain, August
5-11, 2001.

Bedewi, N.E., “Introduction of Viable Electric, Hybrid-Electric, and Fuel Cell Bus Technology in Egypt”, Sustainable
Development Forum, Washington DC, May 25-27, 2001.

Bedewi, N.E., “Addressing the Total Solution for Highway Traffic Safety Problems”, Session Keynote Address, First Safety on
the Road Conference, Cairo, Egypt, November, 2000.

Bedewi, N.E., and Schweitzer, S., “Indian Zero Emission Transportation Project (IZET)…an International Collaborative
Electric Vehicle Initiative”, Seventeenth Annual Electric Vehicle Symposium EVS17, Montreal, Canada, October 15-18, 2000.

Monclus, J., Bedewi, N.E., and Kan, C.D., “Versatility and Limitations of a Fully Detailed Finite Element Model of a 1997
Dodge Grand Caravan for Crashworthiness Simulation”, Society of Automotive Engineers 2000 World Congress, Detroit, MI,
March 2000, Session: Computer Applications (Part C), paper number: 2000-01-0629, Book SP-1496.

Bedewi, N.E., “Future of the Automotive Industry with Emphasis on Environmental Impact”, American University of Cairo,
February, 1999.

Bedewi, N.E., “Design and Development of Solar Powered Vehicles”, Cairo University, November 1998.

Meczkowski, L., Kan, C.D., Bedewi, N.E., and Eskandarian, A., “Validation Procedure of Finite Element Models Used for
Simulation in Crash Impact Applications”, Transportation Research Board 77th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January
11-15, 1998.

Bedewi, N.E., “Role of High Performance Computing in Crashworthiness and Highway Safety Research - Present and
Future”, Keynote Paper, International Conference on High Performance Computing in Automotive Design, Engineering, and
Manufacturing, Paris, France, October 1996.

Bedewi, N.E., “Designing Safer and Environmentally Friendly Automobiles: GW’s Automotive Programs”, Seminar D, 1996
Alumni College, The George Washington University, September 28, 1996.

Bedewi, N.E., “Solar Car”, Invited Speaker, ASM International, May 14 1996.

Bedewi, N.E., “Overview of Ongoing Research at the FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center”, Seminar Series,
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, The George Washington University, April, 1996.

Bedewi, N.E., “The GW Solar Car: A World Class Car from a World Class University”, GW’s 175th Anniversary Celebration
Speaker Series, February, 1996.

Bedewi, N.E., “The Solar Car Program in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, GW”, Invited Speaker, National
Society of Professional Engineers, October, 1995.

Bedewi, N.E., “Research at the NCAC in Crashworthiness Modeling and Simulation”, Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota City,
Japan, August 1995.

Bedewi, N.E., “Modeling of Lower Extremity Injuries - Status of Research at the NCAC”, Japan Automobile Research
Institute, Tsukuba, Japan, August 1995.

Bedewi, N.E. "Ongoing Research at the FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center", SEAS Engineering Research Day,
GW VA Campus, May, 1995.

Bedewi, N.E. "The Automobile of the Future: GW Supercar Research", Technology Expo, GW VA Campus, March 30, 1995.

Meczkowski, L., Bedewi, N.E., and Eskandarian, A "Overview of Ongoing Crash Simulation Research at the NCAC",
Presented at the 2nd International IEMS Conf., Cocoa Beach, Fl., March 13-15, 1995.

Bedewi, N.E. and Eskandarian, A. "Parameter Identification of an Industrial Robot Manipulator for a Dynamic Simulation
Model", Presented at the 2nd International IEMS Conf., Cocoa Beach, Fl., March 13-15, 1995.

Bedewi, N.E., Kan, C.D., Summers, S., and Ragland, C. "Evaluation of Car-to-Car Frontal Offset Impact Finite Element
Models Using Full Scale Crash Data", Presented at SAE Congress '95 Session on Offset Frontal Crashes, Detroit, MI,
March 1995.

Kan, C.D., Schinke, H., and Bedewi, N.E. “Development of the Chevy C-1500 Pick-up Truck Model”, Presented at the Annual
Transportation Research Board Meeting, Washington, DC, January 1995

Eskandarian, A , Marzougui, D. , and Bedewi, N.E. "Implementation of a Fracture Model in a U-Channel Sign Support",
Presented at the Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Washington, DC, January 1995.

Eskandarian, A , Gaith, A., and Bedewi, N.E. "Impact Simulation of the Oregon Slip Base Sign Support", Presented at the
Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Washington, DC, January 1995.

Bedewi, N.E., “The Solar Car Project at GW”, Civil, Mechanical, and Environmental Engineering Department, The George
Washington University, November, 1994.

Bedewi, N.E., "Crash Simulation on Massively Parallel Super Computers", American Automobile Manufacturers
Association, Detroit, MI, September 13, 1994.

Bedewi, N.E., “Effect of Vehicle Weight on Safety”, US Congress Office of Technology Assessment Advanced Automotive
Safety Workshop, September 12, 1994.

Bedewi, N.E., "Comparison of Crash Simulation with Largely Instrumented Crash Tests", Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety, Charlottesville, VA, August 21, 1994.

Bedewi, N.E., "Ongoing Research at the FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center", Ford Motor Company Advanced
Safety Research Committee, Dearborn, MI, May 25, 1994.

Bedewi, N.E., "Methodology for Development of Finite Element Models of Vehicles for Various Crash Applications", General
Motors Corporation Crashworthiness Committee, Detroit, MI, May 24, 1994.

Bedewi, N.E., " Intelligent Transportation and Automated Highway Systems", Technology Expo, GW VA Campus, March,
1994.

Bedewi, N.E., " EV Automotive Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science ", Distinguished Speaker
Series, GW VA Campus, February, 1994.

Eskandarian, A. and Bedewi, N.E., "Artificial Neural Networks and Applications", Seminar Series at the Department of
Transportation, FHWA, Spring 1994.

Bedewi, N.E., “The GW Solar Car Program”, Invited Speaker, Society of Automotive Engineers, February 1994.

Darling, K.R. and Bedewi, N.E. "Force Limited Analysis Using Exact Dual Control Relation", Presented at the Spacecraft
Dynamic Environment Technical Interchange Meeting, Aerospace Corporation, El-Segundo, CA, June 23-24, 1992.

Bedewi, N.E., “Solar Car Racing and GW’s Plans for the Project”, Invited Speaker, Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu Initiation
Dinner”, 1992.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "The Random Decrement Technique:  A More Efficient Estimator of the Correlation Function,"
Presented at the 1990 ASME Int'l Computers in Engineering Conf. and Exposition, Boston, MA, August 5-9, 1990.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "The Relationship Between the Random Decrement Signature and the Free Vibration Decay
Response of Multidegree-or-Freedom Systems,” Presented at the 1990 ASME Int'l Computers in Engineering Conf. and
Exposition, Boston, MA, August 5-9, 1990.

Bedewi, N.E. and Barbera, A.J. “A Look at the Current Space Robotics Program”, Presented at the US-Yugoslav Joint
Workshop on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, April 9-13,
1990.

Kung, D.N., Qi, G.Z., Yang, J.C.S., and Bedewi, N.E. "A Technique for Predicting Composite Fatigue Life," Presented at the
Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 3-6, 1989.

Bedewi, N.E., Kung, D.N., Qi, G.Z., and Yang, J.C.S. "The Assessment of Damage in Composites Using the Random
Decrement System Identification Technique," Presented at the USAF/NASA Workshop on Model Determination for Large
Space Systems, California Ins. of Tech., Pasadena, CA, March 1988.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "A System Identification Technique Based on the Random Decrement Signatures - Part I:  
Theory and Simulation,", Presented at the 58th Shock and Vibration Symposium, Huntsville, AL, October 13-15, 1987.

Bedewi, N.E. and Yang, J.C.S. "A System Identification Technique Based on the Random Decrement Signatures - Part II:  
Experimental Results,” Presented at the 58th Shock and Vibration Symposium, Huntsville, AL, October 13-15, 1987.

Bedewi, N.E., Kung, D.N., Yang, J.C.S., and Qi, G.Z. "Use of a System Identification Technique Based on Free-Vibration
Decay Responses for Damage Detection," Presented at the 42nd Meeting of the MFPG Symposium on Technology
Innovation - Key to Int'l Competitiveness, Gaithersburg, MD, September 15-17, 1987.

Bedewi, N.E., Chiang, P.T., and Yang, J.C.S. "The Improvement of Robot Position Accuracy Through Repeated Trials”,
Presented at the ASME Winter Annual Conf., Columbus, OH, October 1986.

Several Presentations to Professional Societies, High Schools, and Government Agencies on the GW Solar Car Project and
the National Crash Analysis Center, and several Presentations to Corporate Sponsors.