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Main Web - https://sites.google.com/a/upr.edu/marcel/
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
 I
am a professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico in
the Mayagüez Campus (Recinto
Universitario de Mayagüez). My
research efforts include academic, educational and service activities. Some
of the research areas of interest include appropriate technology, engineering
education, power electronics, computational intelligence, electric motor
drives, and renewable energy systems. One of the current research projects
combine most of my research interests and is based in the concept of
appropriate technology. The project title is "Graduate Research and
Education for Appropriate Technology: Inspiring Direct Engagement and Agency
(GREAT IDEA)" and you can find more information in the following
website: http://greatidea.uprm.edu/.
Book Chapters:
- Ahmed Rubaai,
Paul Young, Abdul Ofoli, Marcel J. Castro-Sitiriche,
"Fuzzy Logic Applications in Electrical Drives and Power
Electronics, In: Muhammad H. Rashid, Ph.D., Editor(s), Power Electronics Handbook (Third Edition),
Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, 2011, Pages 1115-1137, ISBN
978-0-12-382036-5, DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-382036-5.00037-9.(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123820365000379)
Journal Papers:
- A. Rubaai, M.J.
Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli; “DSP-Based
Laboratory Implementation of Hybrid Fuzzy-PID Controller Using Genetic
Optimization for High Performance Motor Drives”; IEEE Transactions
on Industry Applications, vol. 44 pp. 1977-1986 Nov-Dec. 2008. PDF
- A. Rubaai, M.J.
Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli; “Design
and Implementation of Parallel Fuzzy PID Controller for High Performance
Brushless Motor Drives: An Integrated Environment for Rapid Control”; IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications,
vol. 44 pp. 1090-1098 July-Aug. 2008. PDF
- A. Rubaai, M.J.
Castro-Sitiriche, M. Garuba,
and L. Burge; “Implementation of Artificial
Neural Network-Based Tracking Controller for High Performance Stepper
Motor Drives”; IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol.
54, pp. 218-227 Feb. 2007. PDF
- Tharakan, J., Castro, M.,
Trimble, J., Stephenson, B., and Verharen, C.(2005) “Diversifying Engineering
Education: A Seminar Course on Ethics and Philosophy
of Appropriate Teaching,” Global Journal of Engineering
Education , Australia, 2005, UICEE (1-7). PDF
Conference Papers:
- Castro-Sitiriche,
M., C. Papadopoulos, and H. Huyke, “WIP: Interdisciplinary Integration of
Philosophy of Technology.” In Proceedings of the 40th IEEE/ASEE
Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, October, 2010. PDF
- Castro-Sitiriche,
M., E. O’Neill-Carrillo, C.
Papadopoulos, C. Pomales, A. Santiago, J. Seguel, “WIP: Leveraging on Accreditation Activities
to Foster Innovation in Engineering Education.” In Proceedings of the
40th IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC,
October 2010. PDF
- Castro-Sitiriche,
M.J., C. Papadopoulos and H.J. Huyke, “Creating Interdisciplinary Forums in Philosophy
of Technology at UPRM”, Forum on Philosophy, Engineering &
Technology (fPET 2010), Golden, CO, May
2010. PDF
- Ortiz-Rivera, E.I. and Castro-Sitiriche, M.; “Integration of Hands on
Laboratory Experience of Power Electronics and Renewable Energy
Applications: Work in Progress”; In Proceedings of the 39th IEEE/ASEE
Frontiers in Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, October 18-21, 2009. PDF
- A. Rubaai, M.J.
Castro-Sitiriche, A. Ofoli;
“DSP-Based Implementation of Fuzzy-PID Controller Using Genetic
Optimization for High Performance Motor Drives”; IEEE
Industry Applications Conference, 2007, 42th IAS Annual
Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 23-27 Sept. 2007. PDF
- A. Rubaai,
A. Ofoli, M. Castro; “dSPACE DSP-based Rapid Prototyping of Fuzzy PID
Controls for High Performance Brushless Servo Drives”; IEEE Industry
Applications Conference, 2006, 41th IAS Annual Meeting.
Tampa, FL. 8-12 Oct. 2006. PDF
- A. Rubaai, M.
Castro; “Experimental Implementation
of an Adaptive Neural Network Tracking Controller for Motion Control of
Step Motors”; IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2005, 40th IAS
Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2005, Volume 1, 2-6 Oct. 2005
Pages: 693–699.PDF
- Tharakan, J, M. Castro,
J. Trimble, D. Schwartzman, B Stephenson, T Broome and C Verharen, “Broadening the horizons of student:
An elective Seminar Course on the Ethics and Philosophy of
Appropriate Technology,” Proc. 8th UICEE Ann.
Conf. Engg. Educ,
Kingston, Jamaica, February 2005. PDF
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