Curriculum Vitae

Positions

Education

Honors & Awards

• Michigan Professor of the Year Nominee, Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan (PCSUM), 2014
• Nominee, Michigan Tech Diversity Award, 2014
• Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Inducted 2013
• National Academy of Engineering, Frontiers in Engineering Education Attendee 2013
• Invited Workshop Participant, Key Challenges in the Implementation of Convergence, National Academies, Washington DC, 2013.
• Fredrick D. Williams Instructional Innovation Award, Michigan Tech, 2012
• Academy of Teaching Excellence Inductee, Michigan Tech 2012
• Presidential Council of Alumnae (PCA), Michigan Tech, Inducted Sept. 2012
• Raymond W. Fahien Award, Chemical Engineering Division, American Society of Engineering Education, 2011.
• Article featured as ‘Ideas from Chemical Engineering Education’ in Summer 2011 issue of AIChE’s Education Division Newsletter.
• Best Paper Award for the New Engineering Educators Division, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), 2010.
• Engineering Educator Award, Bagley College of Engineering, MSU, 2009
• Sigma Xi, MSU Chapter, New Investigator Research Award, 2009
• Thomas C. Evans Instructional Paper Award, American Society of Engineering Education Southeastern Section (ASEE-SE), 2009
• Inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers, Bagley College of Engineering, 2009
• Article was ‘AIChE Journal Highlight’ in Sept 2008 issue of Chemical Engineering Progress.
• New Faculty Research Award (1st place), ASEE-SE, 2008.
• National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 2007
• Thomas C. Evans Instructional Paper Award, ASEE-SE, 2007
• Outstanding Paper Award for 2006, ASEE-SE
• Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, 2004
• Outstanding Instructional Paper, Bagley College of Engineering, 2006
• College of Engineering Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award for NOBCChE 2005, 2006, and 2008
• National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI) Graduate, 2005
• National Academies Keck Futures Initiative: Designing Nanostructures at the Interface Between Biomedical and Physical Systems, Attendee, 2004
• Counselor & Programming Chair, American Electrophoresis Society, 2004-2007
• Kaneb Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award, Notre Dame, 2003
• National Association of Graduate and Professional Students: Best Program Award, 2002
• Center for Environmental Science & Technology Bayer Scholar, 2002 - 2003
• Clare Boothe Luce Fellowship Scholar, 1998 – 2002

Student Advising & Mentoring

Current Researchers

• Ran An – Ph.D. Candidate (will defend Nov. 2014): Exploration and Quantification of Surface and Bulk Ion Gradients in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice
• Hwi Yong Lee – Ph.D. Candidate (will defend Nov. 2014): Hematocrit Electrokinetic Detection in Microdevices
• Maryam Khaksari – Ph.D. Candidate: Vitamin Analysis from Infant Tears
• Jeana Dillon – Ph.D. Candidate: Reverse Insulator Dielectrophoresis
• Zhichao Wang – Ph.D. Candidate: Nano eNablerTM printing for surface Isoelectric Focusing (sIEF) and Graphene Biosensors.
• Zainab Alshoug - PhD students: ABO-Rh Red blood cell dielectrophoresis in 3D microdevice
• Sterling Prince – M.S. student (augmenting advisor): Characterization of electrodeposited polyaniline films on Si and functionalizing them to detect biomolecules
• Eliot Nagler – Undergraduate: Dielectrophoretic Behavior of Interacting Particles
• Katherine Massa - Undergraduate: Red blood cell dielectrophoresis in 3D microdevice
• Anna Nelson - Undergraduate: Influence of passages and differentiation on dielectrophoretic property of human mesenchymal stem cells
• Lillia Szilagyi - Undergraduate: Effect of artificial sweetners (aspartame) on thyroid follicular cells
• Logan McMillan- Undergraduate: Effect of osmolytes on dielectrophoretic responses of red blood cells
• Jacqueline Harms- Undergraduate: Paper microfluidic graphene biosensor
• Korri Baird- Undergraduate: Carbonization of platinum electrodes

Prior Undergraduate Researchers

Prior High School Researchers

Graduates

• Chung-ja Yang Ph.D. July 2014, “Alternating Current Dielectrophoresis Of Core-Shell Nanoparticles: Experiments And Comparison With Theory”
• Tayloria Adams Ph.D. July 2014, “ Utilizing Dielectrophoresis To Determine The Physiological Differences Of Eukaryotic Cells”
• Hongyu Xie – M.S., “ 2D Graphene Paper Microdevice for Membrane Cholesterol Impact on Red Blood Cells”
• Hector Moncada-Hernandez Visiting Ph.D. Student Scholar 2011-2012, PhD May 2013, “ Multipole Polarization Effects on Dielectrophoretic Behavior of Interacting Particles”
• Kaela Leonard Ph.D. Aug 2012, “Alternating Current Dielectrophoretic Manipulation of Erythrocytes in Medical Microdevice Technology”
• Aytug Gencoglu Ph.D. Aug 2012, “Effects of Ion Limiting Conditions on the Behavior of Microfluidic Devices,”
• Soumya Keshavamurthy Ph.D. (MSU) June 2010, “Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Particles and Erythrocytes”;
• Prashant Daggolu M.S. (MSU) Aug. 2007, “Dielectrophoretic Characterization of ABO Blood Type, Frequency, and AC Field Strength of Erythrocytes.”

National Service Activities

• Past-President, AES Electrophoresis Society, 2013-2015, President, elected 2010-2013, Vice-President, elected 2008-2010
• Advisory Board Member & Professional Interest Council I Chair, American Society of Engineering Education, Elected 2013-2015.
• Co-Chair ASEE Diversity Council, Representative from Women in Engineering Division, American Society of Engineering Education, appointed 2012
• Treasurer, elected 2011-2013 and 2013-2015, Women in Engineering Division, American Society of Engineering Education, Webmaster, elected 2008-2011, http://wied.asee.org/
• Newsletter Editor, appointed 2007 in Chemical Engineering Division, American Society of Engineering Education, Program Chair 2011 Meeting and Director (2008-2010).
• Webmaster, American Electrophoresis Society (AES), appointed 2007-2012, http://www.aesociety.org/
• Chair (elected 2009), Chemical Engineering Division, American Society of Engineering Education – Southeastern Section, Vice-Chair (elected 2008), Secretary (elected 2007).
• Committee Member, Division Formation Committee for establishment of an Educational Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, invited 2008.
• Councilor to the board, American Electrophoresis Society (AES), elected 2004-2007
• Guest Editor of the AES Special Issue in Biomicrofluidics 2006-2007
• Programming co-chair of the AES Annual Meeting (AIChE affiliate), San Francisco, CA 2006
• Programming co-chair of the AES Annual Meeting (AIChE affiliate), Cincinnati, OH 2005
• Past Division Chair (2007), Division Chair (2006), Programming Chair (2005), Vice-Chair (2004), Treasurer (2003) of the New Engineering Educators - American Society of Engineering Education
• Member at Large (2006 - 2008) of the Women in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education 

Invited Seminars

• Protein Science Symposium, Luncheon speaker, Michigan Tech, Mar. 2014
• Leading Scholars Luncheon, Keynote speaker, Michigan Tech, Dec. 2013
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Chemical Engineering Department, Mark Burns Research Group, Nov. 2012
• University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, Chemical Engineering Department, Mar 2011
• Michigan Technological University, Houghton MI, Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics Department, Mar. 2011
• Michigan Tech, Chemistry Department, Nov. 2010
• Michigan Tech, Biological Sciences Department, March 2010
• Michigan Tech, Dept. Chemical Engineering, April 2009
• University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, March 2008
• College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Basic Sciences, MSU, Jan. 2008
• University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, 2007
• University of Ohio, Athens, OH, Department of Chemical Engineering, 2007
• University of Kentucky, Paducah, KY Department of Chemical Engineering, 2006
• Materials Working Group, Mississippi State University, 2006
• Tennessee Technological University, Department of Chemical Engineering, 2004
• Auburn University, Department of Chemical Engineering, 2004
• Mississippi State, Biochemistry Department, 2004
• Life Sciences Biotech Institute, Biotechnology Upstarts at Mississippi State, 2004
• Louisiana State University, Chemistry Dept. Steven Soper Microfluidics Res. Group, 2004
• Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 2003
• University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Department of Chemical Engineering, 2003
• Mississippi State, DIAL - Diagnostic Imaging & Analysis Laboratory, Research Park, 2003
• Mississippi State, Chemistry Department, 2003
• Mississippi State, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2003

Patent Application

• A.R. Minerick, T.N.G. Adams, J. Collins, K.M. Leonard, Methods and Systems for Identifying a Particle Using Dielectrophoresis, U.S. Patent Application, Filed October 3, 2014. International Patent Application No. PCT/US14/59332, which claims the benefit of United States Provisional Patent Application No. 61/887,178, filed October 4, 2013 (Atty. File No. 066040-9920-US00).

Research Publications

• H.Y. Lee, C. Barber, and A.R. Minerick, “Electrochemical hematocrit determination in a direct current microfluidic device”, under review, Electrophoresis, 2014.
• R. An, K. Massa, D.O. Wipf, and A.R. Minerick, “Solution pH change in non-uniform AC electric fields at frequencies above the electrode charging frequency”, under review, Biomicrofluidics, 2014.
• M. Khaksari, L.R. Mazzoleni, C. Ruan, P. Song, N.D. Hershey, R.T. Kennedy, M.A. Burns, and A.R. Minerick, “Simultaneous Detection and Quantification of Water- and Fat-Soluble Vitamins with Liquid Chromatography and Tandem Ion Trap-Mass Spectrometry,” under review J. Chroma A, 2014.
• C.J. Yang, C.-J. Wu, A.E. Ostafin, G. Thibaudeau, and A.R. Minerick, “Size, shell material, and medium conductivity dependence on dielectrophoretic behaviors of air core chitosan/poly-l-lysine shell nanoparticles,” Electrophoresis, under revision, 2014.
• T.N.G. Adams, P.A. Turner, A.V. Janorkar, F. Zhao, and A.R. Minerick, Characterizing the Dielectric Properties of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and the Effects of Charged Elastin-like Polypeptide Copolymer Treatment, Biomicrofluidics, in press 2014, 8: 054109 DOI:10.1063/1.4895756.
• H. Xie, R. Tewari, H. Fukushima, J. Narendra, C. Heldt, J. King, and A.R. Minerick, “Development of a 3D graphene electrode dielectrophoretic device,” JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments), 2014, Issue 88, URL: http://www.jove.com/video/51696, DOI: 10.3791/51696
• H.Y. Lee, C. Barber, and A.R. Minerick, “Improving electrokinetic microdevice stability by controlling electrolysis bubbles,” Electrophoresis, 2014: 35 (12-13), pgs 1782–1789. DOI: 10.1002/elps.201400013
• H. Moncada-Hernandez, E. Nagler, and A.R. Minerick, “Assessment of the particle-particle influence on the dielectrophoretic response of microparticles,” Electrophoresis, 2014: 35 (12-13), pgs 1803–1813. DOI: 10.1002/elps.201300636
• A. Gencoglu, and A.R. Minerick, “Electrochemical Detection Techniques in Micro- and Nanofluidic Devices,” Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, published online March 2014. DOI: 10.1007/s10404-014-1385-z.
• R. An, D.O. Wipf, and A.R. Minerick, “Human red blood cell deformation and crenation under high frequency spatial AC field,” Biomicrofluidics, 2014, 8(2): 021803 DOI: 10.1063/1.4867557
• T.N.G. Adams, K.M. Leonard, and A.R. Minerick, "Frequency Sweep Rate Dependence on the Dielectrophoretic Response of Polystyrene Beads and Red Blood Cells," Biomicrofluidics, 2013, 7(6): 064114. DOI: 10.1063/1.4833095
• A.R. Minerick, “DC Dielectrophoresis in Lab-on-a-Chip Devices - Revised.” In: Li, Dongqing (ed). Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics. 2nd Ed. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York, 2013.DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-48998-8_294
• A.R. Minerick, and G. Thibaudeau. “Detection Using Confocal Microscopy - Revised.” In: Li, Dongqing (ed). Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics. 2nd Ed. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York, 2013.
• C.L. Heldt, A.K. Sieloff, J.P. Merillat, A.R. Minerick, J.A. King, W.F. Perger, H. Fukushima, J. Narendra, “Stacked graphene nanoplatelet paper sensor for protein detection,” Sensors and Actuators B, 2013, 181:92-98 DOI 10.1016/j.snb.2013.01.041.
• K.M. Leonard, and A.R. Minerick, "Explorations of ABO-Rh antigen expressions on erythrocyte dielectrophoresis: Changes in Cross Over Frequency,” Special Dielectrophoresis Issue of Electrophoresis, 2011, 32(15): 2512-2522. DOI 10.1002/elps.201100077.
• A. Gencoglu, F. Camacho-Alanis, V. T. Nguyen, A. Nakano, A. Ros, and A. R. Minerick, “Quantification of pH Gradients and Implications in Insulator-Based Dielectrophoresis of Biomolecules”, Special Dielectrophoresis Issue of Electrophoresis, 2011, 32(15): 2436–2447. 10.1002/elps.201100090
• S.K. Srivastava, A. Artemos and A. R. Minerick, “DC insulator-based dielectrophoretic characterization of erythrocytes: ABO-Rh human blood typing”, Special Dielectrophoresis Issue of Electrophoresis, 2011, 32(15): 2530–2540. DOI 10.1002/elps.201100089.
• S.K. Srivastava, A.R. Minerick, J. Baylon-Cardiel, and B.H. Lapizco-Encinas. “DC-insulator Dielectrophoretic Separation of Fluorescent Polystyrene Particles”, Journal Chromatography A, 1218, p. 1780-1789, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2011.01.082
• S.K. Srivastava, A. Gencoglu, and A.R. Minerick, “DC insulator dielectrophoretic applications in microdevice technology: a review.” Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Volume 399, Issue 1, Page 301, 2011. DOI: 10.1007/s00216-010-4222-6
• A. Gencoglu, and A.R. Minerick, "Chemical and Morphological Changes on Platinum Microelectrode Surfaces in AC and DC fields with Biological Buffer Solutions," Lab on a Chip, Volume 9, Issue 13, 2009. DOI: 10.1039/B820126A.
• S.K. Srivastava, P.R. Daggolu, S.C. Burgess, and A.R. Minerick, "Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Erythrocytes: Positive ABO Blood Types," Electrophoresis, Volume 29, Issue 24, Pages 5033-5046, 2008. DOI: 10.1002/elps.200800166.
• A.R. Minerick, "The Rapidly Growing Field of Micro and Nanotechnology to Measure Living Cells," Invited Perspective with Cover Figure, AIChE Journal, Volume 54, Issue 9, Pages 2230-2237, September 2008. DOI: 10.1002/aic.11615.
• A.R. Minerick, V.M. Ugaz, S. Murthy, J.P. Posner, "Review of Electrophoresis and BioMEMS in 2007: American Electrophoresis Society 24th Annual Meeting," J Capill Electrophor Microchip Technol, Volume 10, Issue 5/6, Pages 101-109, 2008.
• A.R. Minerick, “DC Dielectrophoresis in Lab-on-a-Chip Devices.” In: Li, Dongqing (ed). Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York, 2008.
• A.R. Minerick, and G. Thibaudeau. “Detection Using Confocal Microscopy.” In: Li, Dongqing (ed). Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York, 2008.
• A.R. Minerick, and V.M. Ugaz. "BioMEMS and Electrophoresis in 2006: Review of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Electrophoresis Society," 1(2) #:021504 Biomicrofluidics, 2007. DOI: 10.1063/1.2726342.
• B.P. Helmke, and A.R. Minerick. "Designing a Nano-Interface in a Microfluidic Chip to Probe Living Cells: Challenges and Perspectives," Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 103(17), 6419-6424, 2006. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0507304103.
• A.R. Minerick, R. Zhou, P. Takhistov, and H.-C. Chang. "Manipulation and Characterization of Red Blood Cells with Alternating Current Fields in Micro-Devices" Electrophoresis, 24(21): 3703-3717, 2003. DOI: 10.1002/elps.200305644.
• A.R. Minerick, H.-C. Chang, T.M. Hoagland, and K.R. Olson. "Dynamic synchronization analysis of venous pressure-driven cardiac output in rainbow trout," American Journal of Physiology – Regul Integ Comp Physiol. 285 (4): R889-R896, 2003.
• A.R. Minerick, A. Ostafin, and H.-C. Chang. "Electrokinetic Transport of Red Blood Cells in Micro-Capillaries," Electrophoresis, 23, 2165-2173, 2002. DOI: 10.1002/1522-2683(200207)23:14<2165::AID-ELPS2165>3.0.CO;2-#

Book Chapters

• T.N.G. Adams, C.J. Yang, J. Gress, N. Wimmer, and A.R. Minerick, “A Tunable Microfluidic Device for Drug Delivery,” Chapter in Advances in Microfluidics, ISBN 978-953-51-0106-2, Edited by Ryan T. Kelly, InTech Publishers, 2012.
• A.R. Minerick, “Particles in Microfluidic Systems”, Chapter in Microfluidic Devices in Nanotechnology: Fundamental Concepts, Edited by Challa Kumar Wiley, 2010.

Research Manuscripts in Preparation

• R. An, D.O. Wipf, and A.R. Minerick, "Study of ion concentration change in spatially non-uniform AC electric fields," draft available, to be submitted Biomicrofluidics Oct 2014.
• H.Y. Lee, C. Barber, and A.R. Minerick, "Platinum electrode modification by carbonizing surface to improve performance and sensitivity," draft available, to be submitted Electrophoresis Oct 2014.
• Z. Wang, C. Ivory, and A.R. Minerick, "Surface-Enabled Isoelectric Focusing (sIEF) with Carrier Ampholyte Type pH Gradient," draft available, to be submitted Electrophoresis Oct 2014.
• C.J. Yang, C.-J. Wu, A.E. Ostafin, G. Thibaudeau, and A.R. Minerick, “Shell thickness and nanoparticle concentration dependence on dielectrophoretic behaviors of gas core, poly-l-lysine shell nanoparticles: Comparison between experiments and simulations,” draft available, to be submitted Electrophoresis Oct 2014.
• T.N.G. Adams and A.R. Minerick, “Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Review of Properties and Separation Technology,” draft available, to be submitted Nov. 2014.
• C.J. Yang and A.R. Minerick, “Nanoparticle Assembly Techniques: A Review,” draft available, to be submitted Nov. 2014.
• B. Lapizco-Encinas. and A.R. Minerick, "An overview of the application modes of Dielectrophoresis," draft available, to be submitted Electrophoresis Dec 2014.
• E. Bess, A. Johnson and A.R. Minerick, "Microfluidic Device to Quantify and Characterize Metastasized Hepatocytes via Cell Migration Rates, Deformation Capabilities, and Cytometry Measurements," draft available, to be submitted Biomedical Microdevices Dec 2014.
• K.M. Leonard, K. Feuerstein, and A.R. Minerick, “Human Blood: Review of Biochemistry and Electrokinetic Comparisons” draft available, to be submitted Biomedical Microdevices Jan 2014.
• K.M. Leonard, J.E. Rutan, and A.R. Minerick, "Alternating Current Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Human Erythrocyte Lysis in a Medical Microdevice," draft available, to be submitted Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, Jan 2015.
• C.J. Yang, R. An, and Minerick, A.R., "Deoxygenation of Pyrolysis-Derived Bio-Oil via Electrocatalytic Reduction Reactions," draft available, to be submitted Jan 2015.
• P. Jouben, L. Andrews, and A.R. Minerick, "AC Reduction of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in NaCl Buffer," draft available, to be submitted Feb 2015.

Research Proceedings and Technical Articles

• C. Yang, Chun-Jen Wu, Agnes E. Ostafin and A.R. Minerick, “Dielectrophoretic Response of Perfluorooctyl bromide oil-core, Chitosan/Poly-L-lysine Shell Nanoparticles.” Particle-laden flows, Jeju International Conference on Multiphase Flow (ICMF) proceedings 2013. (not refereed)
• Leonard, K.M., E. Rutan, S. Reeves, M. Walton, A. Pate, S. Thompson, and A.R. Minerick, “Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Red Blood Cells,” AIChE Annual Proceedings, 2008. (not refereed)
• Srivastava, S.K., A. Pullen, and A.R. Minerick, “Insulator-based Dielectrophoretic Lab-on-a-Chip System for Erythrocytes,” AIChE Annual Proceedings, 2008. (not refereed)
• Gencoglu, A. E.F. Cotton, S.A. Pullen, S. Thompson, B.S. Tosun, and A.R. Minerick, “Surface Chemistry and Morphology of Platinum Microelectrodes Subjected to a Dielectrophoretic Field,” AIChE Annual Proceedings, 2008. (not refereed)
• “Innovations in Micro and Nanotechnology to Measure Living Cells.” AIChE Journal Highlight in Chemical Engineering Progress, Volume 104, No 9, Page 12, 2008.
• Keshavamurthy, S.S. K.M. Leonard, S.C. Burgess, A.M. Minerick, “Direct Current Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Erythrocytes: Positive ABO Blood Types” NSTI-Nanotech, 2008, vol 2, 401-404.
• Minerick, A.R., and V.M. Ugaz. "Preface to Special Topic: Papers from the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Electrophoresis Society, San Francisco, CA.” 1(2) #021501 Biomicrofluidics, 2007.
• Minerick, A.R. "Better Cellular Manipulations Through Electricity: Electroporation," American Electrophoresis Society Newsletter, 11(3), 2006.
• Minerick, A.R. and R. Pethig, "Dielectrophoresis: Tools to Manipulate Cells in Microdevices," American Electrophoresis Society Newsletter, 10(3), 2005.
• Minerick, A.R., K. King, P. Takhistov, A. Ostafin, and H.-C. Chang, “Electrophoretic Transport of Red Blood Cells in Micro-Capillaries,” AIChE Annual Proceedings, 2001. (not refereed)

Educational Journal Publications

• Srivastava, S.K., A.K. Srivastava, O. Adesope, A.R. Minerick, N.N. Schulz “Comparing perceptions among current students and alumni at US engineering schools,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, under review, 2014.
• Srivastava, S.K., A.K. Srivastava, O. Adesope, A.R. Minerick, and N.N. Schulz, “Analyzing self-reported challenges and preferences for enhancing recruitment and retention of international female graduate engineering students,” Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 19(3), 185-208, 2013.
• Minerick, A.R., “Journal Club: A Forum to Encourage Graduate and Undergraduate Research Students to Critically Review the Literature,” Chemical Engineering Education, vol 45(1) pp 73-82, 2011.
• Srivastava, S.K., A. Srivastava, A.R. Minerick, and N. Schulz. “Recruitment and Retention of International Graduate Students in U.S. Universities”, International Journal of Engineering Education, 26(6), pp1561-1574, 2010.
• Minerick, A.R., “Desktop Experiment Module: Heat Transfer,” Chemical Engineering Education, vol 44(4) pp 274-279, 2010.
• Minerick, A.R., “Creative Learning in a Microdevice Research-Inspired Elective Course for Undergraduate and Graduate Students”, Chemical Engineering Education, vol 44(3) pp 189-197, 2010.
• Minerick, A.R., M.H. Wasburn and V.L. Young, “Mothers on the tenure track: What engineering and technology faculty still confront”, Engineering Studies, 1(3), 2009.
• Minerick, A.R. P.M Jamison, and C. Dawson, “Approaches to Advocate for Diversity Across Demographics”, draft available, to be submitted Chemical Engineering Education, Spring 2014.

Refereed Conference Proceedings (Educational) with Presentation

• Minerick, A.R., R.A. Green, C. Bilen-Green, K.P. Constant, B.M. Holloway, S.D. Eskioglu, and D.M Gilbuena, “Interactive Panel on Advocacy Tips: an Initiative to Provide Individuals the Tools to Advocate for Women and Underrepresented Minorities,” Women in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2014, Indianapolis, IN.
• Minerick, A.R, “Student Led Example Problems in a Graduate-Level Advanced Transport Phenomena Course,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2014, Indianapolis, IN.
• Minerick, A.R., B. Carryer, M. Raber, A. Thompson, L. Dunlap, “Panel: Opportunities & Methods to Encourage more Women Toward Research Commercialization,” Women in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2013, Atlanta, GA.
• Minerick, A.R., “Semester-long Concept Development Projects in Chemical Engineering Electives Course,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2013, Atlanta, GA.
• Minerick, A.R., “Use of HiPeLE Approach in a Split-Level Chemical Engineering Elective Course,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
• Minerick, A.R., R.K. Toghiani, C. Dawson, and P. Jamison, “Survey Effort to Compile the Unique Challenges that Minority Engineering and Science Students Encountered at Two Institutions,” Minorities in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
• Minerick, A.R., A. Gencoglu, J. M. Keith, M.F. Tafur, F.A. Morrison, “Connecting Mass and Energy Balances to the Continuum Scale with COMSOL DEMos,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
• Srivastava, S.K., A. Srivastava, A.R. Minerick, and N. Schulz, “Survey based comparison of perceptions among alumni and current engineering graduate students at US universities,” Graduate Studies Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
• Minerick, A.R., D.P. Visco, S.M. Montgomery, D. Briedis, J. Sticklen, C.A. McDonough, S.P. Walton, A.M. Portis, E.H. Chimowitz, W.E. Rochefort, K.L. Levien, N. Elbashir, J. Condit, and S. Lindeman, “Special Session: What Works to Retain Students in Chemical Engineering Programs,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
• Prudich, M, J.M. Keith, D. Caspary, J. Sandell, A.R. Minerick, et.al, “Unit Operations Lab Bazaar,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
• Minerick, A.R., B. Sukumaran, J.A. El-Sayed, D. Reese, B.P. Kirkmeyer, “Dual Career Panel,” Women in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
• Toghiani, R.K., P.J. Hill, A.R. Minerick, K.W. Walters, “Engineering Future Chemical Engineers: Incorporation of Process Intensification Concepts into the Undergraduate Curriculum,” NSF Grantees Session - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
• Minerick, A.R. “Proposal Advice: Experiential Advice Focused for New Faculty,” New Engineering Educators Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, 2010, Louisville, KY.
• Minerick, A.R. and R. Hernandez “Graduate Student Qualifying Exam Approach: Course to Guide Students Through Writing a Research Proposal,” Educational Research Methods Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, 2010, Louisville, KY.
• Srivastava, S.K., A. Srivastava, A.R. Minerick, and N. Schulz. “Preferences and challenges for female graduate engineering students: A survey based study,” Women in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, 2010, Louisville, KY.
• Walters, K.B.; Minerick, A.R.; Srivastava, S.; Hall, J.I.; Parker, A.; Thomas, H.; Leonard, K. “Instructor and Student Perspectives on a Graduate Professional Development Course: Career Issues for Women in Engineering,” Women in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, 2010, Louisville, KY.
• Lantz, S. D. Reese, A.R. Minerick and B. Sukumaran “Survival Tips From the Trenches,” Women in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, 2010, Louisville, KY.
• Toghiani, R., A.R. Minerick, K. Walters, P. Hill. “Engineering Future Chemical Engineers: Incorporation of Process Intensification Concepts into the Undergraduate Curriculum,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, 2010, Louisville, KY.
• Minerick, A.R. “Desktop Experiment Module: Heat Transfer,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, Austin, TX, June 2009.
• Minerick, A.R. K.B. Walters, B.B. Elmore, R. Toghiani, P. Hill, M. Bricka, R. Hernandez, H. Toghiani, and T. French “Cross-Curricular Topic Inventory: Strategic Topic Placement and Resulting Student Accountability,” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, Austin, TX, June 2009.
• Srivastava, S.K., A. Srivastava, A.R. Minerick, and N. Schulz. “International Graduate Students’ Challenges: A Survey-based Study,” Graduate Studies Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, Austin, TX, June 2009.
• Minerick, A.R. and G.T. Thibaudeau “Use of Concept Development Projects in Science and Engineering Courses,” American Society of Engineering Education Southeast Section Proceedings, April 2009.
• Minerick, A.R. “Incorporating Microdevice Research into a Split-Level Elective Course for Undergraduate and Graduate Students,” AIChE Annual Proceedings, 2008. (not refereed)
• Minerick, A.R. "Outcomes of a Novel REU Site in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering." Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008.
• Minerick, A.R. "Advice for New Faculty: Structuring a Summer REU Project and Mentoring the Participant to a Publication." New Engineering Educators Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008.
• Minerick, A.R., K.B. Walters, and R.K. Toghiani. "Facilitating Student Integration of Chemical Engineering Concepts into a Coherent Framework.” Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008.
• Keshavamurthy, S., A. Srivastava, A.R. Minerick and N. Schulz. "Challenges for International Students in a Globally Changing Environment." Graduate Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008.
• Minerick, A.R. "NSF REU Site: Chemistry / Chemical Engineering: The Bonds Between Us - A Three Year Retrospective." American Society of Engineering Education Southeast Section Proceedings, April 2008.
• Minerick, A.R. and J. Schneider "Established Customs: Changing Roles in Departmental Culture and Impact on New Faculty." American Society of Engineering Education Southeast Section Proceedings, April 2007.
• Minerick, A.R., M. Wasburn, and V. Young. "Expecting the Unexpected as an Expecting Faculty Member: A Qualitative Study." Women in Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2007.
• Minerick, A.R., J.M. Keith, and D. Visco. "Tips for New Faculty: Engaging Your Graduate Students in Independent Thought." New Engineering Educators Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2007.
• Minerick, A.R. "Journal Club: A Forum to Encourage Graduate and Undergraduate Research Students to Critically Review the Literature." New Engineering Educators Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2006.
• Elmore, B.B., and A.R. Minerick, "Using Research As a Tool for Student Recruiting." New Engineering Educators Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2006.
• Minerick, A.R., E-R. T. Allen, and B.B. Elmore, "Talking & Working for Diversity When You Don’t Represent a Minority Demographic.” American Society of Engineering Education Southeast Division Proceedings, 4 April 2006.
• Minerick, A.R. and J.M. Keith, "Culture Shock: Acclimating as a New Faculty Member." New Engineering Educators Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, June 2005.
• Minerick, A.R. and K.H. Schulz, "Freshman Chemical Engineering Experiments: Charged up on Electrophoresis & Brewing with Bioreactors." Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education Proceeding, June 2005. Won award from MSU Bagley College of Engineering
• Minerick, A.R. and K.H. Schulz, "Freshman Chemical Engineering Experiment: Charged up on Electrophoresis." American Society of Engineering Education Southeast Regional Conference Proceedings, April 2005.

Presentations at Conferences / Symposia

• T. Adams, K. Leonard, A. Minerick, "Frequency Sweep Rate Dependence on the Dielectrophoretic Response of Polystyrene Beads and Red Blood Cells”, American Institute of Chemical Engineers and AES Electrophoretic Society, Nov 2014.
• Adams, T.N.G., Turner, P.A., Janorkar, A.V., Zhao, F. and Minerick, A.R., "Characterizing the Dielectric Properties of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and the Effects of Charged Elastin-like Polypeptide Copolymer Treatment", American Institute of Chemical Engineers and AES Electrophoresis Society, Nov 2014.
• R. An, D.O. Wipf, A.R. Minerick, "Study of solution pH change in non-uniform AC electric field under frequencies beyond electrode charging frequency”, AES Electrophoretic Society Annual Meeting, AIChE, Nov 2014.
• C. Yang, C.-J. Wu, A.E. Ostafin, and A.R. Minerick, "Size, Shell Material and Medium Conductivity Dependence on Dielectrophoretic Behaviors of Air Core, Chitosan/Poly-l-Lysine Shell Nanoparticles: Experimental Results" AES Electrophoretic Society Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Nov. 2014
• M. Khaksari, L. Mazzoleni, C. Ruan, P. Song, N. Hershey, R. Kennedy, M. Burns, D. Burke, A.R. Minerick, "Simultaneous Detection and Quantification of Water- and Fat-Soluble Vitamins with Liquid Chromatography and Tandem Ion Trap-Mass Spectrometry”, AES Electrophoretic Society, FACSS Science Exchange (SciX), Sep 2014.
• A.R. Minerick, Z. Wang, C.F. Ivory “Surface Enabled Isoelectic Focusing (sIEF) with Carrier Ampholyte Type pH Gradient,” invited speaker, AES Electrophoresis Society Awards Session for P. Righetti Nov 2014.
• A.R. Minerick, K. Massa, R. An, and D.O. Wipf, “Spatially Variant Red Blood Cell Crenation and pH Gradients in AC Non-uniform Fields,” Invited Keynote, AES Electrophoresis Society Sessions at Sci-X, Reno, NV, Oct. 2014.
• J.L. Dillon, and A.R. Minerick, “Comparison of simulations and experimental water-in-oil droplet formation in a microfluidic T-junction,” ESC/BRC Student Research Forum, Michigan Tech Mar 2014. This poster was also presented at: Private Poster Viewing for Bill Colton, VP Exxon Mobil Corporation. Jan. 2014, 2014 Graduate Research Colloquium. Feb. 2014, Alumni Reunion Graduate Research Poster Session. Aug. 2014
• M. Khaksari, L. Mazzoleni, C. Ruan, P. Song, N. Hershey, R. Kennedy, M. Burns, D. Burke, A.R. Minerick, "Determination and Quantification of Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Human Biofluids with HPLC/MS”, poster session at 10th Annual ESC/BRC Student Research Forum, Michigan Technological University, Mar 2014
• Eckert, Z. C. Baker, H. Xie, and A.R. Minerick, “Determination of the Cholesterol Content of Erythrocyte Membranes by Dielectrophoresis.” ESC/BRC Student Research Forum, Michigan Tech, Mar 2014.
• K. Maijala, M. Khaksari, and A.R. Minerick, "Resistivity of Tears as Concentration Marker in Human Tear Analysis", BRC Student Research Forum, Michigan Tech Mar 2014.
• M. Khaksari, L.R. Mazzoleni, C. Ruan, P. Song, N. Hershey, R.T. Kennedy, M.A. Burns, D.T. Burke, A.R. Minerick, " Determination and Quantification of Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Human Biofluids with HPLC/MS", 2014 Graduate Research Colloquium, Michigan Technological University, Feb 2014.
• Zhichao Wang, Caryn Heldt, Julia King, Warren Perger and Adrienne Minerick, "A Novel Surface Enabled Graphene Lab-on-a-Chip Protein Sensor", 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Research Symposia, Michigan Technological University, Jan 2014.
• Kelsey Maijala, Maryam Khaksari, and A.R. Minerick, “Rapid Nutritional Analysis from Infant Tears: Resistivity of Tears as Concentration Marker in Human Tear Analysis,” 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Research Symposia, Michigan Technological University, Jan 2014.
• Adams, T., Janorkar, A., Zhao, F., and A.R. Minerick, "Dielectrophoretic Response Quantification of ELP-PEI Modified Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells," 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Research Symposia, Michigan Technological University, Jan 2014.
• C.J Yang, Chun-Jen Wu, Agnes E. Ostafin and A.R. Minerick, “Dielectrophoretic Responses Single Shell Nanoparticles: Hollow-Core and Chitosan, Poly-L-lysine Shell,” 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Department Graduate Student Forum, Jan. 2014.
• H. Y. Lee, C. Barber, and A.R. Minerick, "Electrochemical Hematocrit measurement in a Direct Current Microdevice", 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Research Symposia, Michigan Technological University, Jan 2014.
• Ran An, and A.R. Minerick, “Study of electrolyte properties in non-uniform electric field under frequencies beyond electrode charging frequency - pH change,” 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Research Symposia, Michigan Technological University, Jan 2014.
• Katherine Massa, Ran An, A.R Minerick, "Calibration of Fluorescent Ion Indicators to Discern Ion Gradients in Microdevices," 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Research Symposia, Michigan Technological University, Jan 2014.
• J. L. Dillon, and A.R. Minerick, “Comparison of simulations and experimental water-in-oil droplet formation in a microfluidic T-junction,” 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Research Symposia, Michigan Technological University, Jan 2014.
• M. Khaksari, L.R. Mazzoleni, C. Ruan, P. Song, N. Hershey, R.T. Kennedy, M.A. Burns, D.T. Burke, A.R. Minerick, "Determination and Quantification of Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Human Biofluids with HPLC/MS", 2nd Annual Chemical Engineering Research Symposia, Michigan Technological University, Jan 2014
• Ran An, Adrienne R Minerick, “Human red blood cell deformation and crenation under high frequency spatial AC field,” FACSS (Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies)/AES (Electrophoresis Society) SciX, Milwaukee, Oct 2013.
• Maryam Khaksari, Chunhai Ruan, Peng Song, Neil Hershey, Robert Kennedy, Mark A. Burns, Dave Burke, Adrienne R. Minerick, "Determination and Quantification of Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Human Biofluids with HPLC/MS", FACSS (Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies) / AES (Electrophoresis Society) SciX, Milwaukee, Oct 2013.
• C. Yang, C.-J. Wu, A.E. Ostafin and A.R. Minerick, “Dielectrophoretic Response of Perfluorooctyl bromide oil-core, Chitosan/Poly-L-lysine Shell Nanoparticles.” Particle-laden flows (1), Jeju 2013 International Conference on Multiphase Flow (ICMF), May. 2013
• K.M. Leonard, C.A. Baker, T.N. Adams, and A. Minerick, “Systematic Quantification of Dielectrophoretic Responses of ABO-Rh Erythrocytes.” Advances in Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, Notre Dame, IN May 2013.
• H.-Y. Lee, C. Barber and A. Minerick, “Improving electrokinetic microdevice stability by controlling electrolysis bubbles.” MTU 9th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2013.
• M. Khaksari, P. Song, C. Ruan, N. Hershey, R. Kennedy, M. Burns, D. Burke, L. Mazzoleni and A. Minerick, “Detection and Identification of Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Human Tears with HPLC/MS.” MTU 9th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2013.
• C. Barber, H.-Y. Lee and A.R. Minerick, “Electrochemical Hematocrit Measurement in a Microfluidic device.” MTU 9th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2013.
• K. Maijala, C. Prados, M. Khaksari, and A.R. Minerick, “Rapid Nutritional Information from Human Tears.” MTU 9th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2013.
• K. Feuerstein, T.N. Adams and A.R. Minerick, “Characterizing the Cell Viability of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Modified Cell Culture Medium.” MTU 9th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2013.
• H. Xie, and A.R. Minerick, “Study of the Electrophysiological Effect of Salicylic Acid on Red Blood Cells in a 3D Graphene Electrode Dielectrophoretic Device,” 1st Annual Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Forum, Michigan Tech Jan. 2013.
• C. Yang, C.-J. Wu, A.E. Ostafin and A.R. Minerick, “Dielectrophoretic Response of Perfluorocarbon oil-core, Chitosan/Poly-L-lysine/CaPO4 Shell Nanoparticles.” 1st Annual Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Forum, Michigan Tech Jan. 2013.
• R. An, and A.R. Minerick, “Micron-scale Ion Concentration Gradients in Nonuniform AC Electric Fields,” 1st Annual Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Forum, Michigan Tech Jan. 2013.
• Adams, T., Feuerstein, K., Zhao, F., Janorkar, A., and Minerick, A.R, Characterization of the Dielectric Response of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, 1st Annual Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Forum, Michigan Tech Jan. 2013.
• Leonard K. M. and A.R. Minerick, “Dielectrophoretic Manipulation of Erythrocytes for Blood Typing,” Recent Advances in Electrophoretic Separations: SciX Conference presented by FACSS – AES Electrophoresis Society, Kansas City, MO, Oct. 2012.
• Leonard K. M. and A.R. Minerick, “ABO Membrane Antigens Alter Dielectric Properties of Red Blood Cells,” AES Electrophoretic Society Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Oct. 2012.
• An, R. and A.R. Minerick, “Micron-Scale Ion Concentration Gradients in Nonuniform AC Electric Fields,” AES Electrophoretic Society Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Oct. 2012.
• Gencoglu, A. and A.R. Minerick, “Supporting Electrolyte Gradients in a 1 um DC Electric Field Microchannel,” AES Electrophoretic Society Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Oct. 2012.
• Gencoglu, A. and A.R. Minerick, “Electrochemical Aging Effects of Pt Thin Film Electrodes Under Microfluidic Device Conditions,” Advances in Electrokinetics and Electrophoresis: Fundamentals - AES Electrophoretic Society - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Oct. 2012.
• Adams, T. and A.R. Minerick, “Microfluidic Characterization of the Dielectric Properties of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Adipocytes, and Osteoblasts,” AES Electrophoretic Society Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Oct. 2012.
• Moncada-Hernández, H., and A.R. Minerick, “Assessment of the Particle-Particle Influence On the Dielectrophoretic Response of Microparticles” AES Electrophoretic Society Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Oct. 2012.
• Heldt, C.L., A.R. Minerick, J.A. King, W.F. Perger, H. Fukushima and J. Narendra, “Graphene Paper Biosensor for Protein Detection,” Biomaterials for Biosensing – American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Oct. 2012.
• Yang, C.J., C.-J. Wu, A.E. Ostafin, and A.R. Minerick, " Dielectrophoretic Response of Polystyrene Particles and Perfluorocarbon Oil-Core, Chitosan/Poly-L-Lysine/CaPO4 Shell Nanoparticles,” AES Electrophoretic Society Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE), Oct. 2012.
• Gencoglu, A., Camacho-Alanis, F., Nguyen, V. T., Nakano, A., Ros, A., Minerick, A., "Separation of Proteins in an Insulator-Based Dielectrophoretic Microdevice: pH Gradient Formation," MTU 8th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/ Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2012.
• An, R. and A.R. Minerick "Micron-scale Ion Concentration Gradients in Nonuniform AC Electric Fields," MTU 8th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/ Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2012.
• Adams, T. and A.R. Minerick "Characterizing the Dielectric Behavior of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells," MTU 8th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/ Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2012.
• C. Yang, C. Wu, A.E. Ostafin and A.R. Minerick "Dielectrophoretic Response of Polystyrene Particles and Perfluorocarbon oil-core, Chitosan/Poly-L-lysine/CaPO4 shell Nanoparticles," MTU 8th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/ Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: Mar. 2012.
• Gencoglu, A., Camacho-Alanis, F., Nguyen, V. T., Nakano, A., Ros, A., Minerick, A., "pH Gradients in Insulator-Based Dielectrophoresis of Biomolecules." Graduate Research Colloquium - Michigan Technological University Graduate Student Government, Feb. 2012.
• Moncada-Hernández, H., J.A. Nieto-Franzoni, A. Abarca-Blanco, A.R. Minerick and B. H. Lapizco-Encinas, "Theoretical and Experimental Approach on Simultaneous and Continuous Separation and Concentration of Particles on an iDEP Platform," American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / AIChE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Oct 2011.
• Adams, T.N., A. Sprangers, B. Ogle and A. R. Minerick. "Characterizing the Dielectric Behavior of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells," American Electrophoresis Society (AES)/AIChE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Oct 2011.
• Yang, C.J., S. Kirkpatrick, C-J. Wu, A. Ostafin, and A. Minerick. "Dielectrophoretic Response of Perfluorocarbon Oil-Core, Chitosan, Poly-L-Lysine, CaPO4-Shell Nanoparticles," American Electrophoresis Society (AES)/AIChE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Oct 2011.
• Gencoglu, A. F. Camacho-Alanis, V. T. Nguyen, A. Nakano, A. Ros and A. Minerick. "pH Gradient Formation in an Insulator-Based Dielectrophoresis Device Used in Protein Trapping Applications" T3002 Advances In Electrokinetics and Electrophoresis: Fundamentals - American Electrophoresis Society (AES)/AIChE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Oct 2011.
• Leonard K. M., Minerick A. R., "Dependence of Membrane Antigen Expression on Cross-Over Frequency of Human Erythrocytes and Corresponding Theoretical Explanation", American Electrophoresis Society (AES)/AIChE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Oct 2011.
• Yang, C.J. and A.R. Minerick "Dielectrophoretic Response of Liposome-Core Chitosan-Shell Nanoparticles," Michigan Technological University 7th Annual ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/ Biotech Research Center) Student Research Forum: March 2011
• Gencoglu, A., Camacho Alanis, F., Nguyen, V. T., Nakano, A., Ros, A., Minerick, A.R, "Quantification of a pH Gradient in an Insulating Dielectrophoresis Device", MTU ESC/BRC Student Research Forum, March 2011.
• Leonard, K. and A.R. Minerick. “Dielectrophoretic Spectrum of Human Erythrocytes: Experimental and Theoretical Observations.” MTU ESC/BRC Student Research Forum, March 2011.
• Zayan, K.M., Prado, C., Leonard, K., Minerick, A.R, "Solution Resistance of Human Blood Types in Microchannels with Erythrocyte Concentration Variation", MTU ESC/BRC Student Research Forum, March 2011.
• Srivastava S. K., and A.R. Minerick. "Insulator Based Dielectrophoresis: Dependence of Erythrocyte ABO Antigens", American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Salt Lake City, UT, Nov 2010.
• Yang, C.J. and A.R. Minerick. “De-oxygenation of Bio-Oil via Electrocatalysis” 16D03 Alternative Fuels and Enabling Technologies II - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2010.
• Leonard K.M. and A.R. Minerick. "Response of Human Erythrocytes to 10 kHz to 50 MHz Alternating Current Dielectrophoretic Stimulus." Biomedical Diagnostics I - American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2010.
• Gencoglu, A. K.-A. Zayan and A.R. Minerick. “Investigation of Natural pH Gradient Formation within Microchannels” T3007 Advances in Electrokinetics and Electrophoresis: Fundamentals- 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Electrophoresis Society (AES); Nov. 2010.
• Leonard K.M. and A.R. Minerick. "Quantitative Analysis of Erythrocyte Rupturing in an Alternating Current Dielectrophoretic Field as Compared to Theoretical Observations." Federation of Applied Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS), Oct. 2010.
• Gencoglu, A. and A.R. Minerick, "Simulational and Experimental Investigation of Natural pH Gradient Formation Within Microchannels." Graduate Research Seminar for Gordon Research Conference for Bioanalytical Sensors, June 2010.
• Duke, S.M., Leonard, K.M. and A.R. Minerick. “Simulated Hematocrit Responses in Micro-Device Blood Typing.” Honors College Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mississippi State University, April 2010.
• Leonard, K.M., J.E. Rutan, S.M. Duke, P. Jamison, A.R. Minerick. "Hemolysis of Human Erythrocytes in an Alternating Current Dielectrophoretic Field" ESC/BRC (Ecosystem Science Center/ Biotech Research Center) Graduate Research Forum, Michigan Technological University, March 26th, 2010.
• Yang, C.J. and A.R. Minerick “Electrocatalytic Deoxygenation of Bio-oil,” ESC/BRC Graduate Research Forum, Michigan Technological University, March 26th, 2010.
• Gencoglu, A. and A.R. Minerick, “Using pH-Sensitive Fluorescent Dyes to Visualize Natural pH Gradient Formation in Microfluidic Channels,” ESC/BRC Graduate Research Forum, Michigan Technological University, March 26th, 2010.
• Gencoglu, A. and A. R. Minerick, "Visualization of Natural pH Gradients in Microfluidic Channels Using pH-Sensitive Fluorescent Dyes." Graduate Research Colloquium - Michigan Technological University Graduate Student Government; 25 Feb 2010.
• Yang, C.J. and A.R. Minerick, “Deoxygenation of Bio-oil Derived from Wood via Electrocatalysis”- Michigan Technological University Graduate Research Colloquium: 26 Feb. 2010
• Leonard, K.M. and A.R. Minerick. "Erythrocyte Characterization in an Alternating Current Dielectrophoretic Field." Graduate Research Colloquium, Michigan Technological University; 25 Feb. 2010.
• Gencoglu, A. and A.R. Minerick. “Visualizing the Formation of Natural pH Gradients within Microchannels Using Fluorescent Dyes.” Biomems and Microfluidics: Cell and Biomolecule Analysis – American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2009.
• K.M. Leonard, J.E. Rutan and A.R. Minerick. “Dielectrophoretic Responses of Human Erythrocytes.” BioMEMS and Microfluidics: Biomedical Diagnostics – American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2009.
• Srivastava, S. B. Lapizco-Encinas and A.R. Minerick. “DC Dielectrophoresis: Separation of Fluorescent Polystyrene Particles.” BioMEMS and Microfluidics: Biomedical Diagnostics – American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2009.
• Jamison, P.M. K.M. Leonard and A.R. Minerick. “Frequency Optimization of Dielectrophorectic Blood Cell Rupture in Micro-device.” AES Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2009.
• Mixon, A. S.K. Srivastava, and A.R. Minerick. “Quantifying Erythrocytes by Solution Resistance.” Food and Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology division - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2009.
• Duke, S.M K.M. Leonard, and A.R. Minerick. “Erythrocyte Response to Concentration Gradients for Blood-Typing in Micro-devices.” Argonne National Labs Undergraduate Research Symposium, Nov. 2009.
• Yang, C.J. and A.R. Minerick. “Reduction of Bio-Oil via Electrocatalysis.” AES Poster Session - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2009.
• Minerick, A.R. K.M. Leonard, and S.K. Keshavamurthy-Srivastava “Dielectrophoresis: A Field Gradient Method for Manipulation of Red Blood Cells.” Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS), Invited Speaker, Oct. 2009.
• Yang, C.J. and A.R. Minerick, “Deoxygenation of Bio-Oil via Electrocatalysis.” 2009 MSU Biofuels Conference, Jackson, MS, August 2009.
• Pullen, A. K.M. Leonard, and A.R. Minerick. “Fluorescent Tagging as a Tool to Assess Hemolysis.” Mississippi State University Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 2009.
• Rutan, E. K.M. Leonard, and A.R. Minerick. “Effect of Blood Preparation, Microdevice, and Donor on Erythrocyte Hemolysis Rates.” Mississippi State University Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 2009.
• Rutan, E. K.M. Leonard, and A.R. Minerick. “Field Strength Dependency of Red Blood Cell Rupture Rate in Dielectrophoretic Microdevice.” Food and Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology division - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2008.
• Leonard, K.M. E. Rutan, S.M. Reeves, A. Pate, M. Walton, S. Thompson and A.R. Minerick. “Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Red Blood Cells.” Advances In Electrokinetics and Electrophoresis - Particles and Biomolecules - American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2008.
• Gencoglu, A. E.F. Cotten, S.A. Pullen, S. Thompson, B.S. Tosun, and A.R. Minerick. “Investigation of Changes in the Surface Chemistry and Morphology of Platinum Microelectrodes Subjected to a Dielectrophoretic Field.” AES Poster Session - American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2008.
• Keshavamurthy,S. and A.R. Minerick. “Electrodeless Dielectrophoretic Lab-on-a-Chip System for Erythrocytes.” BioMEMS and Microfluidics: Biomedical Diagnostics – American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2008.
• Terry, A, K. Walters, A.R. Minerick and G. Thibaudeau, “Structurally Responsive Materials Inspired by Nature,” BioInspired Design Conference, Mississippi State University; Aug. 2008.
• Gencoglu, A., Cotten, E. F., Pullen, S. A., Thompson, S., Tosun, B. S., and Minerick, A. R., “Chemical and Morphological Changes on Platinum Microelectrode Surfaces Subjected to a Dielectrophoretic Field.” Graduate Research Seminar (Poster and Presentation) for Gordon Research Conference on Analytical Biosensors; June 2008.
• Leonard, K.M. E. Rutan, S.M. Reeves, A. Pate, M. Walton, S. Thompson and A.R. Minerick. "Rapid Cell Rupture in a Dielectrophoretic Field." Poster at Gordon Research Conference on Bioelectrochemistry; July 2008.
• Keshavamurthy, S.S. K. Leonard, S.C. Burgess, A.R. Minerick, “Direct Current Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Erythrocytes: Positive ABO Blood Types” W80.214 Poster, Nanotech, Boston, June 2008.
• Keshavamurthy, S. and A.R. Minerick. "Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Particles and Erythrocytes in a Lab-on-a-Chip System.” Graduate Student Association Annual Research Symposia, Mississippi State University, April 2008.
• Gencoglu, A. E.F. Cotten, S.A. Pullen, S. Thompson, B.S. Tosun, and A.R. Minerick. "Physical and Chemical Changes on Platinum Microelectrode Surfaces Subjected to a Dielectrophoretic Field in a Buffer Solution.” Graduate Student Association Annual Research Symposia, Poster, Mississippi State University, April 2008.
• Leonard, K.M. S.M. Reeves, A. Pate, M. Walton, S. Thompson and A.R. Minerick. "Rapid Cell Rupture in a Dielectrophoretic Field.” Graduate Student Association Annual Research Symposia, Mississippi State University, April 2008.
• Keshavamurthy, S., P.R. Daggolu, S.C. Burgess and A.R. Minerick. "Spatial Quantification of ABO Blood Antigen Contributions to Field Modulated Dielectrophoresis.” BioMEMS and Microfluidics: Biomedical Diagnostics – American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2007.
• Gencoglu, A., B.S. Tosun, S. Thompson, M. Walton, and A.R. Minerick. "Changes in Morphology and Surface Composition of Platinum Microelectrodes with Electric Field Usage” Advances in Electrokinetics and Electrophoresis: Fundamentals II – AES / AIChE Annual Conference; Nov. 2007.
• Leonard, K.M., S. Reeves, A. Pate, S. Thompson, M. Walton, and A.R. Minerick. "Rapid Cell Rupture in a Dielectrophoretic Field.” Poster Session – AES / AIChE Annual Conference; Nov. 2007.
• Aich, S., F. Schulz, K.B. Walters, and A.R. Minerick. "Synthesis and Characterization of Cu-SiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles.” Functional Nanoparticles and Nanocoatings on Particles-II (03D03) – Particle Technology Forum: American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2007.
• Schulz, F., S. Aich, K.B. Walters, and A.R. Minerick. "Synthesis and Characterization of Cu-SiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles.” Final Symposia of the NSF REU Site Chemistry - Chemical Engineering: The Bonds Between Us; 27 July 2007.
• Walton, M., S. Thompson, and A.R. Minerick. "Erythrocyte Rupturing Responses in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice." Final Symposia of the NSF REU Site Chemistry - Chemical Engineering: The Bonds Between Us; 27 July 2007.
• Proctor, G., P.T. Jouben, and A.R. Minerick. "Fluorescence in Cellular Microfluidic Devices." Final Symposia of the NSF REU Site Chemistry - Chemical Engineering: The Bonds Between Us; 27 July 2007.
• Aich, S.,K.B. Walters, and A.R. Minerick. "An Electron Microscopy Study of Cu/SiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles." Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Microscopy Society, Decatur, GA: 12 Apr. 2007.
• Aich, S., K.B. Walters, and A.R. Minerick. "Rendering Trace Metal Particulates Inert Via Nanoencapsulation In Biological Processes" Biology-Inspired Nanotechnology Session at the Institute of Biological Engineers, St. Louis, MO: 6 Mar. 2007.
• Aich, S., K.B. Walters, and A.R. Minerick. "Effect of Stabilizers on Encapsulation of Metallic Colloidal Nanoparticles," Regional Poster Session: Society of Plastics Engineers: 6 Mar. 2007.
• P. Daggolu and A.R. Minerick. "Blood Typing in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice" Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: Mississippi Academy of Science Feb. 2007.
• S. Aich, K.B. Walters, and A.R. Minerick. "Nano-Encapsulation of Trace Metal Impurities in Biodiesel.” Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: Mississippi Academy of Science, 23 Feb. 2007.
• Minerick. A.R. and Jouben, P.T. "Potential Pathogen Destruction Technique: Reduction of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Viability in a Dielectrophoretic Field," Advances in Electrokinetics and Electrophoresis: Particles and Biomolecules – American Electrophoresis Society (AES) / American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); Nov. 2006.
• P. Daggolu and A.R. Minerick. "Blood Typing in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice" AES Poster Session – AES / AIChE Annual Conference; Nov. 2006.
• Pate, A., S. Reeves, and A.R. Minerick. "Lab-on-a-Chip Sample Preparation for Subcellular Analysis: a Technique to Rapidly Rupture Erythrocytes in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice" Poster Session – AES / AIChE Annual Conference; Nov. 2006.
• Jouben, P.T., and A.R. Minerick. "Dielectrophoretic Reduction of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in NaCl Buffer" Student Poster Session: Food and Pharmaceuticals – AIChE Annual Conference; Nov. 2006.
• Pate, A., S.M. Reeves, and A.R. Minerick “Examination of Erythrocyte Rupturing in Dielectrophoretic Microdevices,” Final Symposia of the NSF REU Site Chemistry - Chemical Engineering: The Bonds Between Us; 4 Aug. 2006.
• Kelly, J. G. Thibadeau, and A.R. Minerick “Investigation of Electroosmotic Flow in Rectangular and Cylindrical Microtectonic Devices,” Final Symposia of the NSF REU Site Chemistry - Chemical Engineering: The Bonds Between Us; 4 Aug. 2006.
• Reeves, S.M. and A.R. Minerick “Dielectrophoretic Rupturing of A+ Blood Cells” American Society of Engineering Education Southeastern Section - Undergraduate Research Poster Session. 2-4 April, 2006.
• Jouben, P.T. L.S. Andrews, C.D. Veal, and A.R. Minerick “Dielectrophoretic Reduction of Vibrio parahaemolyticus” American Society of Engineering Education Southeastern Section - Undergraduate Research Poster Session. 2-4 April, 2006.
• Daggolu, P.R. and A. R. Minerick, “Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Blood Types and Dependence on Age”, 2006 Southern BioProducts Conference, Philiadelphia, MS, 3 April 2006.
• Minerick. A.R. and K.M. Smith, "Erythrocyte Behaviors in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice: Blood Types A+, B+, AB+, and O+" BioMEMS and Microfluidic Technology for Cell & Biomolecule Analysis – AES / AIChE Annual Conference; 1 Nov. 2005.
• Jouben, P.T. and A.R. Minerick “Dielectrophoretic Reduction of Vibrio parahaemolyticus” Final Symposia of the NSF REU Site Chemistry - Chemical Engineering: The Bonds Between Us; 2 Aug. 2005.
• Jefferson, E.Y., K.M. Smith, D.O. Wipf, and A.R. Minerick “Examining the Spatial Changes of pH in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice using a Scanning Electrochemical Microscope” Final Symposia of the NSF REU Site Chemistry - Chemical Engineering: The Bonds Between Us; 2 Aug. 2005.
• Smith, K.M., A.R. Minerick. "Dielectrophoretic Determination of Erythrocyte Aging Properties and Type for Medical Diagnostic Microfluidics," American Society of Engineering Education Southeast Regional Conference; 9 April. 2005.
• Rufus, E.D., S.D. Crymble, D.S. Gandhi, B.P. Hartenbower, R.E. Meyer, and A.R. Minerick. "Analysis of the Effect of Sodium Nitroprusside on the Heart Rate with the Hilbert Transform," National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Annual Conference; 22 March. 2005.
• Minerick, A.R. and K. M. Smith, "Dielectrophoretic Determination of Erythrocyte Properties for Medical Diagnostic Microfluidics," National Academies 2004 Keck Futures Initiative on Designing Nanostructures at the Interface of Medicine, 18 - 21 November 2004. National Academies Wm. Keck Center, Newport Beach, CA.
• Minerick, A.R. K. M. Smith, and P. Jouben, "Dielectrophoretic Applications: Characterization of Vibrio parhaemolyticus & Erythrocytes," Electrokinetics and Microfluidics - AES / AIChE Annual Conference; 8 Nov. 2004.
• Wyckoff, N. and A.R. Minerick, "Development of Radial pH Gradients Within a Capillary Microdevice," Student Poster Session: Particle Technology/Transport & Energy Processes - AIChE Annual Conference ; 8 Nov. 2004.
• Jouben, P., S. Marbut, and A.R. Minerick, "Examination of the Dielectrophoretic Lysing of Vibrio Vulnificus / Parahaemolyticus in Oysters," Student Poster Session: Food and Pharmaceuticals - AIChE Annual Conference; 8 Nov. 2004.
• Minerick, A.R., R. Zhou, P. Takhistov, and H.-C. Chang. "Manipulation of Bioparticles with Electrode Polarization Effects," Interfacial & Electrochemical Phenomena in Microfluidics - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference (AIChE); 18 Nov. 2003.
• Minerick, A.R., H.-C. Chang, T.M. Hoagland, and K.R. Olson. "Confirmation of Venous Pressure Driven Cardiac Output from Dynamic Synchronization Analysis," Advances in Sensors, Optimization and Control for Biological Systems- American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference; 20 Nov. 2003.
• Olson, K.R., A.R. Minerick, H.-C. Chang and T.M. Hoagland. "Analysis Of Venous Pressure-Driven Cardiac Output In Rainbow Trout," Program #591.4 Experimental Biology; 2003, San Diego, California. FASEB Journal Part II 17(5): p. A935, 17 March, 2003.
• Minerick, A.R., P. Takhistov, H.-C. Chang. "Separation of Red Blood Cells with Non-Homogeneous AC Fields in Micro-Devices," BioMEMS - AIChE 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Minerick, A.R., A.E. Ostafin, H.-C. Chang. "Development of a pH Gradient in a 20-micron Capillary Microdevice," American Electrophoresis Society Annual Conference; 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Minerick, A.R., P. Takhistov, A. Ostafin, and H.-C. Chang. "Electrokinetic Transport of Red Blood Cells in Micro-Capillaries," AIChE, 2001, Reno, Nevada.
• Minerick, A.R., H.-C. Chang, and A. Ostafin. "Electrokinetic Detection Of Charged Nanoscale Objects," American Chemical Society Regional Conference, 2001, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• Minerick, A.R., A. Ostafin, H.-C. Chang, and A.E. Miller. "Electrokinetic Detection of Dissolved Molecules on Liposomes in Small Volumes of Fluid," AIChE, November, 2000, Los Angeles, California.
• Minerick, A.R., T. Hoagland, K.A. Olson, and H.-C. Chang. "Venous Pressure Driven Cardiac Output Obtained from Dynamic Response Behaviors in the Rainbow Trout," Center for Applied Mathematics Graduate Student Workshop, 2000, Notre Dame, Indiana.

Educational Conference Presentations Without Paper / Additional Reports

• Minerick, A.R, “Student-Driven Learning Through Subject-Contextualized Concept Development Projects,” National Academy of Engineering – Frontiers of Engineering Education, Beckman Center, Irvine, CA. 2013.
• Morrison, F.A. and A.R. Minerick, “Safety Education throughout the Undergraduate and Graduate Experience At Michigan Tech”, AIChE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 2011.
• Toghiani, R.K. K. B. Walters, A.R. Minerick, P.J. Hill and C.D. Henington, “Process Intensification In the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Curriculum”, AIChE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 2011.
• Srivastava S.K. (Invited Presenter and Panelist), A.K. Srivastava, A. Minerick and N.N. Schulz, “International students’ challenges in U.S. graduate schools”, MAIE Annual Conference, Mississippi State University, MS 13 Feb. 2009.
• Minerick, A.R. "Group Homeworks: A Mutually Beneficial Cooperative Learning Strategy." American Society of Engineering Education Southeast Section, Memphis, TN, April 2008.
• Minerick. A.R. "Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMo’s): Tools to Feature Biology in Chemical Engineering Education," Invited Workshop Presenter: What a ChE Educator Needs to Know about Bio - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference; 12 Nov. 2006.
• Minerick. A.R. and P.E. Arce "Adoption of a High Performance Learning Environment (Hi-PeLE) in a Capstone Process Instrumentation and Controls Course," Incorporating New Technologies into Chemical Engineering Education - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference; 2 Nov. 2005.
• Schulz, K.H. and A.R. Minerick, "Hands on Experiments in an Introduction to Chemical Engineering Course." New Ideas for Electives and Old Courses II - American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Conference; 2 Nov. 2005.
• Visco, D.P. and A.R. Minerick, "A Review of Course Management Issues for New Faculty: Options Available and Research Findings." New Engineering Educators Division - American Society of Engineering Education Annual Meeting, Portland, OR June 2005.
• Visco, D. P., and A.R. Minerick, "Classroom Management Issues.” American Society of Engineering Education Southeast Regional Conference, Chattanooga, TN April 4, 2005.
• Minerick, A.R., K. Morris. "Classroom Experiments to Reinforce Introductory Level Chemical Engineering Concepts," Innovative Laboratory Experiments - AIChE; 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Minerick, A.R., "Graduate Student Mental Well-Being: University Counseling Center's Role & Other Issues," University of Notre Dame Ad-Hoc Health Insurance Advisory Committee, April 26, 2002.
• G.E. Burgos, and A.R. Minerick. "Health care subsidization & other issues... Strategies to successfully achieve your organization's goals," National Association of Graduate and Professional Students Regional Conference, March 22 – 24, 2002, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
• G.E. Burgos, A.R. Minerick, and K. Deshpande. "Health Care Improvements for A Successful Graduate Career at Notre Dame." Notre Dame Board of Trustees Fall 2001 meeting, Notre Dame, Indiana.

Workshop Facilitator

• Minerick, A.R. “Designing Meaningful Educational Scholarship Components to NSF Research Awards” American Society of Engineering Education Chemical Engineering Summer School; University of Maine on July 21-27, 2012.
• ick. A.R., D.P. Visco, D. Thiessen, and B.J. Van Wie, “Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMos) for Student-Centered Learning of Chemical Engineering Concepts,” American Society of Engineering Education Chemical Engineering Summer School; University of Maine on July 21-27, 2012.
• Arce, P.E., Sauer, S.A., and Minerick. A.R. “High Performance Learning Environments (HiPeLE)” American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference; Honolulu, HI, June 2007.
• Arce, P.E., Sauer, S.A., and Minerick. A.R. “High Performance Learning Environments (HiPeLE),” American Society of Engineering Education Southeastern Section Conference; Louisville, KY, April 2007.

Grants & Contracts

• T3N: Blood Type Microdevice, Tech Transfer Talent Network (PIs: J. Baker, A. Minerick), $25,000, 11/2/14 – 10/31/15.
• STTR Phase I: Rapid Blood Typing with a Portable Medical Device, National Science Foundation, IIP 1417187 (PIs: R. Minerick, M. Raber, subcontract of $100,000 to A. Minerick), $225,000, 7/1/14 – 6/30/15.
• PFI:AIR - TT: Blood Typing Device without Reagents: Sensing Electrodes to Replace Optics, National Science Foundation, IIP 1414331 (PIs: A. Minerick, P. Bergstrom, and M. Raber), $200,000, 5/1/14 – 11/31/15.
• REF-IE: Acquisition of an Ion Chromatography System for the Analysis of Cations and Anions, REF Infrastructure Enhancement, Michigan Tech (PIs: C. Chabalowski, L. Mazzoleni, D. Minakata, A. Minerick, J. Perlinger and R. Datta), $25,998, 6/1/14 – 12/31/14.
• Medical micro-Device Engineering Commercialization, Superior Innovations via VP Research, Michigan Tech (PI: A. Minerick), $17,500, 2/1/14 – 12/31/14.
• Analytical Microdevice Technology Lab Extensions, Jackson Teaching and Learning Center (PI: A. Minerick), $5,000, 12/1/13 – 12/31/14.
• Point of Care Blood Typing Microdevice, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA), 12/1/13-5/1/14 (PIs R. Berkey, A. Minerick, M. Raber), $5,000.
• T3N: Blood Type Microdevice, Tech Transfer Talent Network (PIs: J. Baker, A. Minerick, M. Raber), $25,000, 9/1/13 – 3/31/14.
• I-Corps: ABO-Rh Blood Type Identification Using Dielectrophoretic Microdevice, National Science Foundation, IIP 1340126 (PIs: A. Minerick, M. Raber), $50,000, 4/1/13 – 9/31/13.
• Rapid Nutritional Analysis from Infant Tears, Gerber Foundation (PIs: A. Minerick, M. Burns, D. Burke, R. Kennedy, C. Vallad-Hix), $219,728, 7/1/12 – 6/31/15.
• Nano and Microprinting Equipment for Bioparticle Separations, National Science Foundation, CBET-CBE 1159763 (PIs: A. Minerick, C. Heldt, W.J. Jahng, D. Shonnard), $100,000, plus $35,000 MTU cost-share 8/1/12-7/31/13.
• MSU MRI: Acquisition of Atomic Force Microscopes for Cross-Disciplinary Materials Research and Education, National Science Foundation, CBET 0923474, (PIs: K. Walters, A. Minerick, G. Thibaudeau, L. Williams, D. Wipf), $463,399, 8/21/09 – 8/20/12.
• Thermal Characterization Equipment for Diverse Materials Research and Education, National Science Foundation, CBET 0933493 (PIs: P. Hill, K. Walters, A. Minerick), $100,000, 3/2/09 – 3/1/10.
• CCLI: Engineering Future Chemical Engineers: Incorporation of Process Intensification Concepts into the Undergraduate Curriculum, National Science Foundation, ENG 0837409 (PIs: R. Toghiani, P. Hill, K. Walters, A. Minerick), $149,999, 3/15/09 – 3/14/12.
• Bio-oil deoxygenation by electrocatalysis, Department of Energy: MSU Sustainable Energy Research Center (SERC), (PI: A. Minerick) directing $101,000, 9/1/08 – 8/31/10.
• Tech & MSU CAREER: ABO Blood Antigen Dielectrophoresis for Medical Diagnostics: Synergy with Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMos) National Science Foundation: CBET 0644538 & 1041338, $401,921 (PI: Minerick), 5/1/07 – 8/31/13.
  • REU supplement, $5,902, 5/31/07 – 5/1/08
  • GRS (Graduate Research Supplement), $33,790, 7/1/07 – 6/31/08
  • REU supplement, $7,122, 7/1/08 – 6/31/09
  • GRS, $17,500 NSF, $16,840 MSU, 8/1/08 – 7/31/09
  • GRS, $17,194 NSF, $16,783 MSU, 9/1/09 – 8/31/10
• American Electrophoresis Society Symposia on Electrophoretic BioMEMS Applications for Proteomic, Genomic, and Cellular Analysis National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Special Emphasis Panel, $10,000 (PIs: A. Minerick, V. Ugaz), 9/1/06 – 9/1/07.
• SGER (Small Grants for Exploratory Research): Exploration and Quantification of Ion Gradients in a Capillary Microdevice, National Science Foundation: CBET 0636254, $50,000 (PI: Minerick), 9/1/06 – 2/28/08.
  • REU supplement, $5,999, 5/1/07 – 2/28/08
• Characterization of Metal-Silica Core-Shell Nanoparticles, An Electron Microscopy Study, Materials Characterization Lab: MSU Electron Microscope Center, $4,000 (PIs: S. Aich, A. Minerick, K.B. Walters), 7/1/06 – 6/30/07.
• Separation of Specialty Chemicals from Bioenergy Processes, Department of Energy: MSU Sustainable Energy Research Center (SERC), (PIs: P. Hill, K.B. Walters, A. Minerick) directing $141,490 of $431,636, 6/1/06 – 12/31/07.
• Encapsulation of Trace Impurities in Biodiesel through Nanotechnology, Department of Energy: MSU Sustainable Energy Research Center (SERC), $84,984 (PIs: A. Minerick, K.B. Walters), 6/1/06 – 12/31/07.
• Symposia on Bio-MEMS for Genomic and Proteomic Analysis (American Electrophoresis Society Travel Grants), National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Special Emphasis Panel, $10,000 (PIs: V. Ugaz, A. Minerick), 8/1/05 – 12/31/05
• National Institutes of Standards and Technology: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NIST SURF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology, $7,400 (PIs: C. Scanes, A. Minerick, G. Thomas), 5/1/05 – 8/31/05.
• Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Recruiting, Mississippi State University Office of Graduate Studies and Office of Research, $2,500 (PI: Minerick), 1/1/05 – 6/1/05.
• REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates): Chemistry: Chemical Engineering - The Bonds Between Us, National Science Foundation: Chemistry Division (CHE: 0453503), $212,013 (PIs: G. Thomas, A. Minerick), 1/1/05 – 8/31/07.
• Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Blood for Medical Microdevices, Mississippi State University Office of Research: Research Initiation Proposal. $10,000 (PI: Minerick), 1/1/05 – 12/31/05.
• Academy of Applied Science: Research & Engineering Apprenticeship Program. Academy of Applied Science via MSU’s College of Arts and Science, $4,500 (PIs: G. Thomas, A. Minerick), 5/1/04 – 8/31/04.
• National Institutes of Standards and Technology: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NIST SURF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology, $32,523 (PIs: J. Pote, G. Thomas, A. Minerick), 5/1/04 – 8/31/04.
• Exploration of Red Blood Cell Behaviors in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice, Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, $10,000 (PI: Minerick), 5/1/04 – 2/31/05.
• Examination of the Dielectrophoretic Rupturing of Vibrio vulnificus / parahaemolyticus in Oysters, Mississippi Coastal Research and Extension Center – USDA, $35,000 (PI: Minerick) 6/1/04 – 6/1/06.
• Red Blood Cell Dielectrophoresis for Medical Microdevice Applications, Mississippi State University, $198,000 (PI: Minerick) 8/03 – 08.

Scientific & Professional Societies

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
• AES Electrophoresis Society
• National Organization for Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
• American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
• Sigma Xi
• American Physical Society (APS)
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Courses Taught

• CM 5300 Advanced Transport Phenomena, 3 credits
• CM 4110 Unit Operations Laboratory, 3 credits – only assist with Fixed Bed Reactor experiment
• CM 3110 Transport Processes and Unit Operations I, 3 credits
• CM 5400 Advanced Reactive Systems Analysis, 3 credits
• CM 4770/CM 5770 and ChE 4990/6990 Analytical Microdevice Technology Special Topics Course, 3 credits
• ChE 3213 Heat Transfer, 3 credits
• ChE 8223 Advanced Process Computations, 3 credits
• ChE 4000 / 7000 Electrokinetics/Microdevice Literature Review Course, 1 credit
• ChE 8011 Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar, 1 credit
• ChE 1101 Chemical Engineering Freshman Seminar, 1 credit
• ChE 4223 Process Instrumentation and Controls, 3 credits

Professional Development

• ASEE Chemical Engineering Division’s 2012 Summer School, University of Maine.
• Academic Leadership for Women in Engineering, Society of Women Engineers, Oct. 2011
• Johns Hopkins University Institute for Computational Medicine NHLBI Short Course: Integrative Computational Modeling of the Cardiac Myocyte, Aug 2008
• ASEE Chemical Engineering Division’s 2007 Summer School, Washington State University.
• Felder / Brent Workshop: Effective Teaching in Science, Engineering & Mathematics, Mississippi State University, January 4-5, 2007
• NSF Summer Institute on Micro and Nano Devices with Applications to Biology and Nanoelectronics, Fellowship Awardee, Northwestern University, 2006
• NETI – National Effective Teaching Institute –participant June 2005.
• Mississippi State Instructional Technology Advisory Committee’s BOOTCAMP, March 2005
• National Academies 2004 Keck Futures Initiative on Designing Nanostructures at the Interface of Medicine, November 2004. Wm. Keck Center, Newport Beach, CA.
• ExcEEd – Excellence in Engineering Education Workshop, U. of Arkansas, July 2004.
• EPICS – Engineering Projects in Community Service Workshop, Purdue Univ, May 2004.
• Bagley College of Engineering new faculty development series – regular attendee 2003-05
• COACh Workshop, Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists, Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, November 2003.
• SACHE Faculty Workshop, “Designing for Safe and Reliable Process Operations” Exxon Mobil, Baton Rouge, LA 2003.

Departmental Service

• Chair, Strategic Planning Committee in Chemical Engineering Department, Appointed 2013- present
• Executive Committee Member, Elected 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015 academic years
• Research Mentor for New Faculty, Michigan Tech, Jan. 2010 -2013
• AIChE Hospitality Suite Coordinator, Michigan Tech, Oct. 2010
• Seminar Series Coordinator, Michigan Tech, Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
• Promotion & Tenure Committee, MSU, Member, 2009-Dec. 2009
• Graduate Affairs Committee, MSU, Member, 2008-Dec. 2009
• Undergraduate Affairs Committee, MSU, Member, 2007-2008
• Ad-Hoc Climate Committee to Address Rose Report, MSU, Member, 2006-2007
• Assessment Committee, MSU, Member, 2005
• Graduate Affairs Committee, MSU, Member, 2003 -2004

Minority Service Activities

• MentorNet mentor, online mentorship of underrepresented students from across the U.S. 2005-present
• Co-Chair Diversity Committee, American Society for Engineering Education. Facilitating 2014-2015 as the Year of Action on Diversity (http://diversity.asee.org)
• National Organization of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE), MSU advisor, 2004-2009
• Recruiting Officer and Minority Student Advisor - funding from Office of Graduate Studies, 2004-2007
• Science Bowl committee, Ntnl Organization of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers 2005
• Science & Engineering Alliance Minority Conferences, Washington D.C. Oct. 2003 / 04
• Alliance for Graduate Education in Mississippi Minority Conference, 2004 / 05

University Service

• Faculty Fellow, Strategic Planning and Budget, Office of the Vice President for Research
• Government Affairs Task Force Member, Michigan Tech May 2014
• College of Engineering Dean’s Search Committee Member, May 2013
• Diversity Literacy Online Workshop Facilitator, Michigan Tech, Sept. 2013- present
• Presidential Council of Alumnae, Michigan Tech, inducted Sept. 2012
• MTU CAREER Series & NSF proposal mentoring of new faculty, Appointed 2010 - present
• Institutional Biosafety Committee Member, Michigan Tech, 2010 - present
• SSEED (Sustained Support to Ensure Engineering Degrees) Mentor – NSF Scholarship Program at Michigan Tech, Fall 2011 – present
• Board Member, Friends of the JR Van Pelt Library, Michigan Tech, 2010-present
• Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) Gender Communication Team, Invited to serve, Fall 2010 – March 2011
• Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative in Energy and Health, Michigan Tech, Cognate Review, Fall 2010.
• Faculty Research Advisory Council (FRAC) to VP Research, MSU Appointed 2005 - 2009.
• Vice President for Research and Economic Development Search Committee Member, MSU, elected 2009
• University Committee on Courses and Curricula, MSU, elected 2009.
• Faculty Grievance Panel, MSU, Elected Alternate Member 2009 – 2011.
• Faculty Search Committee, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, MSU, Fall 2005 - Spring 2006
• Biosafety Officer Search Committee, Office of Regulatory Compliance, MSU, Fall 2006 – Spring 2007
• Treasurer, Materials Working Group, MSU, Elected 2007 – 2009.
• Member, Life Sciences Biotechnology Institute (LSBI) Taskforce, MSU, 2005

National/International Service

• AAAS proposal reviewer for 2015 AAAS Annual Meeting in San Jose, CA.
• Co-Chair Diversity Committee, American Society for Engineering Education. Facilitating 2014-2015 as the Year of Action on Diversity (http://diversity.asee.org)

Company: Microdevice Engineering LLC