Publications & Presentations of Dr. Adrienne Minerick

Research and Educational Publications and Presentations

Research Publications

Minerick, A.R., "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. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.11615
Minerick, A.R., 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. accepted – in press, 2008.
Keshavamurthy, S.S., P.R. Daggolu, S.C. Burgess, and A.R. Minerick, "Dielectrophoretic Characterization of Erythrocytes: Positive ABO Blood Types," Electrophoresis, in press, 2008.
S.S. Keshavamurthy, 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. “DC Dielectrophoresis in Lab-on-a-Chip Devices.” In: Li, Dongqing (ed). Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York (in press) 2008.
Minerick, A. R. and G. Thibaudeau. “Detection Using Confocal Microscopy.” In: Li, Dongqing (ed). Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York (in press), 2008.
Minerick, A.R., 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.
Helmke, B.P. 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.
Minerick, A.R., 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.
Minerick, A.R., 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. 285 (4): R889-R896, 2003.
Minerick, A.R., A. Ostafin, and H.-C. Chang. "Electrokinetic Transport of Red Blood Cells in Micro-Capillaries," Electrophoresis, 23, 2165-2173, 2002.

Research Manuscripts in Preparation

Jouben, P., L. Andrews, and A.R. Minerick, "Dielectrophoretic Reduction of Vibrio parhaemolyticus in Raw Oysters," draft available, Journal of Food Science, to be submitted Fall 2008.
Aich, S., K.B. Walters, and A.R. Minerick, "Nanoencapsulation of Colloidal Nanoparticles with Silica Shells: A Review," draft available, to be submitted Fall 2008.
Schulz, F, Aich, S., K.B. Walters, and A.R. Minerick, "Synthesis and Characterization of Cu-SiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles," draft available, to be submitted Fall 2008.
Gencoglu,, A Tosun, B.S., S. Thompson, and A.R. Minerick, "Changes in Morphology and Surface Composition of Platinum Microelectrodes with Electric Field Usage," draft available, to be submitted Fall 2008.
Leonard, K., S. Thompson, M. Walton, A. Pate, R.M. Reeves, and A.R. Minerick, "Dielectrophoretic Rupturing of ABO Blood Cells," draft available, 2008.
Gencoglu, A, Beauregard, E. M. Queen, J. Kelly, and A.R. Minerick. "Fluorescent imaging of pH gradients in 10 – 20 micron capillaries," in preparation, 2008.
Minerick, A.R., P. Jouben, S. Thompson, S.M. Reeves, and A. Pate. "Mechanisms of Dielectrophoretic Rupture of Cells at Low Frequencies," in preparation, 2008.

Refereed Proceedings Articles and Technical Articles

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.F., K. King, P. Takhistov, A. Ostafin, and H.-C. Chang, “Electrophoretic Transport of Red Blood Cells in Micro-Capillaries,” AIChE Annual Proceedings, 2001.

Education Journal Publications

Wasburn, M.H., A.R. Minerick, and V.L. Young, “Expecting the Unexpected as an Expecting Faculty Member: Toward Creating a More Supportive Environment”, Higher Education Research and Development, in review, 2008.
Minerick, A.R., J.M. Keith, and D. Visco, “Engaging Graduate Students in Independent Thought in New Research Groups”, Chemical Engineering Education, in revision, 2008.
Minerick, A.R., “Journal Club: A Forum to Encourage Graduate and Undergraduate Research Students to Critically Review the Literature,” Chemical Engineering Education, in revision, 2008.

Refereed Conference Proceedings Articles (Educational)

Minerick, A.R. "Outcomes of a Novel REU Site in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering." Chemical Engineering Division - American Society of Engineering Education, accepted, 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, accepted, 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, published in meeting 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, published in meeting 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, published in meeting 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, published in meeting 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. ***Won 2 awards from ASEE-SE***
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.
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.

Selected Presentations at Conferences / Symposia

Leonard, K.M. 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.
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.
S.S. Keshavamurthy, 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. **A. Gencoglu won 2nd place in the Poster Competition**
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. **K. Leonard won 2nd in the Oral Presentation Competition**
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. **K. Leonard won 1st place**
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. A.R. "Blood Typing in a Dielectrophoretic Microdevice" AES Poster Session – AES / AIChE Annual Conference; Nov. 2006. **P. Daggolu won honorable mention**
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. **S. Reeves won 1st place and Best Presentation**
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. **P. Jouben won 2nd place**
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. **K. Smith won 1st place**
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.
ouben, 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. "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.