Enrique Barbieri

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and Professor

Engineering Technology

Contact Information

Biography

Enrique Barbieri was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He received the B.S. (1981, Computer Option), M.S. (1984, Digital Systems), and Ph.D. (1988, Control Systems) degrees from the Electrical Engineering Department at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. In July 1988 he joined the Electrical Engineering Department at Tulane University as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in July 1994. He was appointed Chair of the new Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in July 1996 and was responsible for all departmental logistics such as instructional and research space planning and allocation in a $2M renovation of the four-story Stanley Thomas Hall building during the 97-98 academic year. In July 1998, he returned to full-time teaching and research. In August 2002, he joined the University of Houston as Professor and Chair of the new Department of Engineering Technology and served in that position through August 2009. In September 2009, he assumed the position of Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies.

Education

• B.S. (1981, Computer Option)
• M.S. (1984, Digital Systems)
• Ph.D. (1988, Control Systems)

All degrees are from the Electrical Engineering Department at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Subjects Taught

My teaching interests are in the interdisciplinary areas of Microprocessor Hardware & Software, Signals, Systems, and Control.

Research Interests

• Synthesis of sensing and control algorithms for electromechanical systems and industrial processes such as redundant robots, flexible structures (Space Shuttle Arm)
• Automatic arc-welding (temperature field sensing and control)
• Sensing and feedback control of heart arrhythmia
• Rocket propulsion testing
• Expert-based rehabilitation machines.

Honors and Awards

• Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Graduate School Student Association of Tulane University (1995-96)
• Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Control Systems Society and of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
• Technical Associate Editor of IEEE Control Systems Magazine, (92-95), and served at different times in a variety of positions such as Finance Chairman, Exhibits Chairman, Program Co-Chairman, Publicity Chairman and Associate Editor for national and international conferences
• Co-directed the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center-Gulf Coast (TMAC) during the 2005-06 Center’s transition to the College of Technology
• Serves on the TMAC Executive Council (2006-date)
• Chair of the TMAC Executive Council (2007-2009)
• Board member (2005-08) for the Engineering Technology Leadership Institute of the ASEE (ETLI).
• PI or Co-PI of research grants, contracts, and fundraising projects from federal, state, and private agencies exceeding $3.7M
• Co-recipient of a US patent on a 3D ultrasonic ranging system with application to motion detection in flexible structures
• Consulted for Technology International Inc., LaPlace, LA (1994), on developing a microprocessor educational toolkit; for Intralox, New Orleans, LA (1998) on modeling of a conveyor-belt; and for Dickstein, Shapiro, Morin & Oshinsky LLP (2001-2006) on a patent litigation case providing technical and claim interpretation opinions, deposition testimony, courtroom testimony, and infringement reports dealing with microprocessor-based remote control of TV security camera equipment

Selected Publications

1. H. Richter, E. Barbieri, and F. Figueroa, “Modelling and validation of a propellant mixer for controller design”, Journal of Applied Mathematical Modelling, V.29, pp.195-210, Feb 2005.
2. E. Barbieri, “An n-step Deadbeat Regulator”, Proceedings of the 7th IASTED Conference on Control Applications, Cancún, Mexico, May 2005.
3. S. Muzdeka and E. Barbieri “Control theory inspired considerations of the mathematical models of defibrillation”, Proceedings of the Joint IEEE/ECC Conference, Seville, Spain, Dec 2005.
4. R. Salinas and E. Barbieri “Quasioptimal Sliding Mode Controller for a Flexible Structure”, in Proceedings of the American Control Conference, Minneapolis, pp. 4718-4723, June 2006.
5. R. Alba and E. Barbieri, “Vibration Suppression in Flexible Beams under the Steady-State Linear-Quadratic Tracking Framework”, IEEE International Conference on Systems, man, & Cybernetics, Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 2006, pp.38-43.
6. C-C. Tong and E. Barbieri, “Design of Refined Grey Prediction Controller”, IEEE International Conference on Systems, man, & Cybernetics, Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 2006, pp.758-763.
7. F. Attarzadeh and E. Barbieri, “Training Requirements for the Graduate Assistants in the Capstone Course”, 2007 ASEE GSW Annual Conference, UT Pan American, South Padre Island, Texas, March 2007.
8. F. Attarzadeh, V. J. Gallardo, and E. Barbieri, “Toward Best Laboratory Management Practices”, 2007 ASEE GSW Annual Conference, UT Pan American, South Padre Island, Texas, March 2007.
9. M. Moges, V. Gallardo, E. Barbieri, A. Boggiano, and C. Ramirez, “Development of Hybrid Orientation Program for Instructional Excellence”, 2007 ASEE GSW Annual Conference, UT Pan American, South Padre Island, Texas, March 2007.
10. Farrokh Attarzadeh, Enrique Barbieri, Miguel A. Ramos, Mayuri Mahajan, Vishal Naik, Aditya Gupta, "How the Capstone Class Students Perceive Their Knowledge Base", Session 15 Curriculum Innovations & Questions, 2008 ASEE-GSW Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 26-28, 2008.
11. Farrokh Attarzadeh, Miguel A. Ramos, Enrique Barbieri, "Assessing the Assessments in a Senior Computer Engineering Technology Capstone Course", 2008 ASEE-GSW Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 26-28, 2008.
12. E. Barbieri and W. Fitzgibbon, "Transformational Paradigm for Engineering and Engineering Technology Education", Proceedings of the 2008 IAJC-NAIT-IJME International Conference, Nashville, TN, Nov. 2008.
13. Farrokh Attarzadeh, William Fitzgibbon, Enrique Barbieri, and Miguel Ramos, "Situating a Senior Project Course in a University QEP Research-Based Instructional Framework", Proceedings of the 2008 IAJC-NAIT-IJME International Conference, Nashville, TN, Nov. 2008.
14. E. Barbieri, R. Pascali, M. Ramos, W. Fitzgibbon, "A 2-year common template for Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology", Ac 2009-1955, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin TX, 2009. Best Poster Award by the Mechanical Engineering Division.
15. E. Barbieri, W. Shireen, F. Attarzadeh, M. Ramos, W. Fitzgibbon, "A 2-year common template for Electrical/Computer Engineering and Electrical/Computer Engineering Technology", Ac 2009-1998, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin TX, 2009, IEEE Division.
16. E. Barbieri, W. Shireen, F. Attarzadeh, R. Pascali, M. Ramos, W. Fitzgibbon, "CDIO-based 2-year common templates for ECE/ECET and for ME/MET", Ac 2009-2026, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin TX, 2009, ETD Division. Nominated for Best paper Award.
17. E. Barbieri and W. Fitzgibbon, "Transformational Paradigm for Engineering and Engineering Technology Education", Technology Interface Journal, Vol.9, No.2, Spring 2009 (online http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Spring09/). Also visit http://faculty.tech.uh.edu/?q=transformational-paradigm

Recent Funding

1. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 03/05-08/06. E. Barbieri and H. Malki, "Recruiting & Retention of First Generation College Students in Technology Disciplines", ($75K). Scholarships and College Enrollment Workshops.
2. NASA Johnson Space Center, Spring 2006, F. Attarzadeh, J. Yuan, R. Pascali, E. Barbieri, V. Gallardo, and T. Mikle, CORE: Coordination Of Robotics Education ($20K).
3. University of Houston FDIP B, "Hybrid Orientation Program for Instructional Excellence - Targeting Teaching Assistants/Fellows and Part-Time Faculty", E. Barbieri, M. Moges, V. Gallardo (Engineering Technology) and C. Ramirez, A. Boggiano (Modern & Classical Languages), $25K, 2006-07.
4. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) MEP Extension TMAC Gulf Coast Operating Budget 2006-07, $1.7M, W. Fitzgibbon (PI), E. Barbieri (Interim Co-Director of TMAC Gulf Coast).
5. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) MEP Extension, 2006-07. D. Casani (UT – Arlington), G. Sera (Texas A&M – TEEX), and E. Barbieri (University of Houston), "Manufacturing Assistance for Companies in FEMA-Designated Disaster Areas of Texas". Total: $800K; TMAC Gulf Coast at University of Houston: $540K.
6. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, "Center for Technology Literacy: An Upward Mobility Strategy for Economic Growth", E. Barbieri, S. Lee, L. Song, $293,550 (plus $295K matching), 7/07-6/10.
7. NASA Johnson Space Center, Fall 2009, E. Barbieri, F. Attarzadeh, and K. Cohen, CORE: Coordination Of Robotics Education ($28K).
8. Department of Education, 10/1/09-12/31/10, "Transformational Paradigm for the Engineering Profession (TPEP)", E. Barbieri and W. Fitzgibbon, $149K.