Resume

James T. Hing
Philadelphia, PA 19104

email: jth23(a.t)drexel(d.o.t)edu
website: http://dasl.mem.drexel.edu/Hing
tel: 215-895-6125
Citizenship: United States of America

Education

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
PhD Mechanical Engineering, September 2006 - Present Anticipated Graduation: 2009

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, September 2003 - September 2006 Concentration: Medical Robotics and Surgical Simulation

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, September 1998 - June 2003 Concentration: Biomechanics GPA: 3.77 Magna Cum Laude

2006 Engineering In Training (EIT) Exam - Pass

Professional Experience

DREXEL AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS LABORATORY, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia PA
Research Assistant/PhD student (September 2006 - Present)
Developed a mixed reality training and evaluation system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Operations in Near Earth Environments. The system was an integration of motion platform technology, simulation software, a room size gantry, and UAV sensor hardware. The system offered a safe method for development and human factor studies of a novel mixed reality chase view interface for UAV pilots. Field test were conducted with RC rotorcraft to validate the interface. Acquired Skills: C# Programming, Computer Vision Tracking and 3D Reconstruction techniques, UAV Hardware and Software integration, Human Factors Analysis

PRISM LABORATORY, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant/Master Student (September 2003 - August 2006)
Developed a biplanar fluoroscopic approach for the measurement, reality-based modeling, and simulation of needle and soft tissue interaction with the goal of a full simulation/trainer for procedures such as prostate brachytherapy. Work was presented at two major robotic conferences and a journal paper was published in Medical Image Analysis. Acquired Skills: Finite Element Analysis, Computer Vision and Image Processing Techniques.

PRISM LABORATORY, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate Student Researcher, 10/2002 to 8/2003October 2002 to August 2003
Designed, modified and machined equipment parts out of aluminum and steel using ProEngineer and a Smithy Midas 1220 for a bi-axial soft tissue testing apparatus and machined parts for soft tissue cutting and probing equipment. Helped integrate the bi-axial device with a Dspace controller board and write C code for motor control and data acquisition. Helped write and edit robotics handbook chapter titled "D-H conventions" (Robotics and Automation Handbook edited by Prof. Tom Kurfess, CRC Presson Denavit-Hartenburg parameters). Acquired Skills: Machining and manufacturing techniques, 3D CAD Modeling, C Programming.

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO. , Philadelphia, PA
Student Engineer, 3/2002 to 9/2002
Developed test method for measuring the color of ink jet color concentrates. Evaluated and tested mechanical equipment including conducting engineering design and integrity reviews. Conducted scouting experiments and research on super critical fluids for the development of new processes. Designed experiments to identify a new solvent for use in this process. Participated in the first demonstration of the application of this technology for use in coating extraction and nanopartical formation. Presented work on research projects and color test method at technical meetings.

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO. , Philadelphia, PA
Student Engineer, 3/2001 to 9/2001
Developed and tested new technology and processes for Ink Jet Inks. Designed experiments to assure scaleability and led operations personnel in successful start-up and optimization of two separate processes. Worked with technical process teams to stage equipment in semi-works facility (small plant scale) leading to transitioning the process to full manufacturing scale. Presented data experiments and results during technical reviews.

SUNOCO, INCORPORATED, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Tank Project Engineer, 3/2000 to 9/2000
Managed the 2000 Tank VOC (volatile organic compound) program and tank demolition program. Evaluated tank inspection reports and wrote quick references for repairs needed. Checked tanks for mechanical, electrical and instrumental isolation. Accompanied inspectors during internal out of service tank inspections. Surveyed and evaluated pipe supports. Interacted with contractors. Supervised projects which included writing scope of works and holding contractor bid meetings. Generated a 5 year budget plan for tank inspection and demolition. Converted and updated tank database to Microsoft Access. Created forms for inspection reports and tank design data sheets. Attended tank meetings to report on the status of work.

Teaching Experience

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor for MEM 351 - Dynamic Systems Laboratory
Instructed students on the analysis and control of dynamic systems through advanced simulation and experimental methods. This included in-class experiments on sensors, actuators, microcomputer data acquisition and feedback control systems.

Teaching Assistant for MEM 351 - Dynamic Systems Laboratory
Ran laboratory portion of the course with the course goal being closed loop control of a damped compound pendulum. Instructed and helped students with LabView and Simulink. Trouble shot lab hardware which included optical encoders and National Instruments Hardware. Graded homework and examinations. Lectured to class of 60 students on controls topics related to the course. Administered exams. Graded homework and examinations.

Teaching Assistant for MEM 238 - Dynamics
Conducted recitation to a class of 33 students. Lectured students on material and presented example problems. Administered examinations. Graded homework and examinations.

Journal Publications

James Hing, Keith Sevcik, Paul Oh, "Development and Evaluation of A Chase View For UAV Operations in Cluttered Environments", Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Accepted for Publication.
James Hing, Paul Oh, "Development of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Piloting System with Integrated Motion Cueing for Training and Pilot Evaluation", Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Vol 54, pp. 3-19 March 2009.
James Hing, Ari D. Brooks, and Jaydev P. Desai, “A Biplanar Fluoroscopic Approach for the Measurement, Modeling, and Simulation of Needle and Soft tissue Interaction”, Medical Image Analysis, Vol 11, Issue 1, pp. 62-78 Feb 2007.

Conference Publications

Keith Sevcik, James Hing, Paul Oh, "Analyzing UAV Missions in a Scaled Environment: Experimental Results", The 14th IASTED International Conference on Robotics and Applications, Cambridge, MA, Nov 2-4, 2009.
James Hing, Paul Oh, "A Motion Platform Integrated Pilot Training and Evaluation System for Future Civilian Applications", Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, October 20-22, 2008.
James Hing, Paul Oh, "Integrating Motion Platforms with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Improve Control, Train Pilots and Minimize Accidents", Design Engineering Technical Conference & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, New York City, NY, August 3-6, 2008.
James Hing, Greg Tholey, Ari D. Brooks, and Jaydev P. Desai,"Reality-Based Haptic Feedback for Needle Puncture - Modeling, Validation, and Simulation", 2nd International Conference on Information and Automation, ICIA 2006, 2006, p 343-348.
James Hing, Ari D. Brooks, and Jaydev P. Desai,"Reality-Based Needle Insertion Simulation for Haptic Feedback in Prostate Brachytherapy", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Orlando, Florida, May 15-19, 2006.
James Hing, Ari D. Brooks, and Jaydev P. Desai, "Reality-based Estimation of Needle and Soft-tissue Interaction for Accurate Haptic Feedback in Prostate Brachytherapy Simulation", International Symposium of Robotics Research, San Francisco, October 12-15, 2005.

Equipment Designed and Built

Yaw, Pitch, Roll Camera Unit designed specifically to follow aircraft Euler angles (Designed and Built)
Biaxial Tissue Characterization Device (Built and Modified Design)
Robotic X-Y Platform for tracking and t-junction placement (Designed and Built)
Tissue Cutting / Probing Apparatus (Built and Modified Design)
Needle Insertion/Testing Device (Designed and Built)

Computer Skills

Hardware: PC, Apple Macintosh
Operating Systems: DOS, Mac OS, Windows
Software: ABAQUS, ANSYS, AutoCAD R.14, DSpace, LabView, Maple, Matlab / Simulink, ProEngineer, X-Plane 8.64
Programming Languages: C/C++, Visual BASIC, MATLAB, C#
Equipment: ADC/DAC cards, lathe, mill, multi-meter, National Instrument Hardware, oscilloscope, soldering equipment

Leadership Activities

2004-2005 Vice President of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association
2003-2004 Webmaster for Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association
2003-2004 Student Mentor for NSF RET (Research Experience for Teachers) Program
2002-2003 Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Student Advisory Board Member

Honors

Graduate Honors
Gates Millennium Scholar
Department of Education GAANN Fellow
Deans Fellow
2004 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention
Joseph Carleone Fellow
Undergraduate Honors
Finalist in College of Engineering Senior Design Competition
Deans List
Gates Millennium Scholar
AJ Drexel Scholar
Drexel Athletic Scholarship for Golf
Drexel University Scholar Athlete
Francis Ouimet Scholar
Pi Tau Sigma MEM NHS
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

Hobbies

Golf