Publications

Book

Lewis, K., Chen, W ., and Schmidt, L., eds, Decision Making in Engineering Design , ASME Press, New York , 2006.

Book Chapter

W assenaar, HJ, Deepak, K., and Chen, W ., “Discrete Choice Demand Modeling for Decision-Based Design”, Decision Making in Engineering Design (Lewis, K., Chen, W., and Schmidt, L. eds), pp. 89-108, ASME Press, New York , 2006.
Kumar, D., Kim, H., and Chen, W ., “Multi-level Optimization for Enterprise-Driven Decision-Based Product Design”, Decision Making in Engineering Design (Lewis, K., Chen, W., and Schmidt, L. eds), pp.203-216, ASME Press, New York , NY , 2006.

Sudjianto, A., Du, X., and Chen, W ., “Uniform Sample Based Saddlepoint Approximation for Probabilistic Sensitivity Analysis in Engineering Design”, Contemporary Multivariate Analysis and Experimental Designs ( Fan, J. and Li, G. eds), pp. 269-291, World Scientific, Singapore , 2005.

Chen, W., Allen, J.K., and Mistree, F., “Design Knowledge Development Techniques and Applications in Productivity Enhancement in Concurrent Systems Design,” Knowledge Based Systems Techniques and Applications (Leondes, C.T. Ed.), Vol.3, 1037-1060, ACADEMIC Press, San Diego, CA, 2000.
Simpson, T.W., Chen, W., Allen, J.K., and Mistree, F., "Use of the Robust Concept Exploration Method to Facilitate the Design of a Family of Products," Simultaneous Engineering: Methodologies and Applications (Roy, U., Usher, J.M., and Parsai, H.R., eds), Chapman & Hall, New York, pp. 247-278, 1999.

Refereed Journal Publications

Hoyle, C., Chen, W ., Ankenman, B., Wang, N., “Optimal Experimental Design of Human Appraisals for Modeling Consumer Preferences in Engineering Design”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design , 131(8), 071008 (9 pages), August 2009.

Hoyle , C., Mehr, A., Tumer, I. , Chen, W ., “Health Management Allocation during Conceptual System Design”, Journal of Computing & Information Science in Engineering , 9(2), 2009.

Xiong, F., Xiong, Y., Chen, W. , and Yang, S., “ Optimizing Latin Hypercube Design for Sequential Sampling of Computer Experiments”, Engineering Optimization , 41(8), 793-810, 2009.

Liu, W. K., Larbi, S., Tian, R., Lee, S. H., Lee, D., Yin, X., Chen, W ., Chan, S., Olson, G. B., and Lindgeen, L.-E., "Complexity Science of Multiscale Materials via Stochastic Computations," International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering , Published online, March 2009.

Lee, S. H., Chen, W. , and Kwak, B. M., "Robust Design with Arbitrary Distribution Using Gauss-Type Quadrature Formula," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization , 39(3), September 2009.

Xiong, Y., Chen, W., Tsui, K-L., and Apley, D., “A Better Understanding of Model Updating Strategies in Validating Engineering Models”, Journal of Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering , 198 (15-16), pp. 1327-1337, March 2009.

Yin, X., Lee, S., Chen, W. , Liu, W. K., Horstemeyer, M.F., “Efficient Random Field Uncertainty Propagation in Design using Multiscale Analysis”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design , 131(2), 021006 (10 pages), 2009.

Chen, S, Xiong, Y., and Chen, W ., “A Multiresponse and Multistage Metamodeling Approach for Design Optimization”, AIAA Journal , 47(1), January 2009.

Hoyle, C. and Chen, W. , “Product Attribute Function Deployment (PAFD) for Decision-Based Conceptual Design”, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management , 56(2), 271-284, 2009.

Kumar, D., Hoyle, C., Chen, W ., Wang, N., Gomez-levi, G., and Koppelman, F.,"A Hierarchical Choice Modelling Approach for Incorporating Customer Preferences in Vehicle Package Design," International Journal of Product Development , 8 (3), 228-251, 2009.
Kumar, D, Chen, W ., and Simpson, T., “A Market-Driven Approach to the Design of Platform-based Product Families”, International Journal of Production Research , 47(1), 71-104 , 2009.
Xiong, Y., Chen, W , and Tsui, K., “A New Variable Fidelity Optimization Framework Based on Model Fusion and Objective-Oriented Sequential Sampling”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design , 130(11), 111401 (9 pages), 2008.
To, A. C., Liu, W. K., Olson, G. B., Belytschko, T., Chen W. , Shephard, M., Chung, Y.-W., Ghanem, R., Voorhees, P., Seidman, D. N., Wolverton, C., Chen, J. S., Moran, B., Freeman, A. J., Tian, R., Luo, X., Lautenschlager, E., and Challoner, D., "Materials Integrity in Microsystems: A Framework for a Petascale Predictive-Science based Multiscale Modeling and Simulation System," Computational Mechanics , 42(4), 485-501, September 2008.
Lee, S. and Chen, W. “A Comparative Study of Uncertainty Propagation Methods for Black-Box Type Functions”, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization , 37(3), 239-253. 2008.
  Yin, X. and Chen, W , “A Hierarchical Statistical Sensitivity Analysis Method for Complex Engineering Systems Design”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 130(7), 071402 (10 pages), 2008.

  Yin, X., Chen, W , To, A., McVeigh, C., and Liu, W-K, “ A Statistical Volume Element Method for Predicting Microstructure Constitutive Relations ”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering , 197(43-44), 3516-3529, 2008.
Liu, H., Chen, W ., Scott, M. J., and Qureshi, K., “Determination of Ranged Set of Design Specifications by Incorporating Design Heterogeneity”, Engineering Optimization , 40(11), 1011-1029, 2008.
Chen, W . W., Wang, J., Cao, J., Chen, W., Liu, Y., Cedric, X., Talwar, R., Lederich, R. J,, "Analysis and Convenient Formulas for Elasto-Plastic Contacts of Nominally Flat Surfaces: Average Gap, Contact Area Ratio, and Plastically Deformed Volume", Tribology Letters , 28(1), 27-38, 2007.
C hen, W ., Xiong, Y., Tsui, K-L., and Wang, S., “A Design-Driven Validation Approach using Bayesian Prediction Models”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design , 130(2), 2008.
Liu, Z-J., Chen, W , Huang, H-Z, and Yang, Bo, “A Diagnostics Design Decision Model for Products under Warranty”, International Journal of Production Economics , 109, 230-240, 2007.
Xiong, Y., Chen, W ., Apley, D., and Ding, X., “A Nonstationary Covariance-Based Kriging Method for Metamodeling in Engineering Design”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 71(6), 733-756 , August 2007.
Huang, H-Z, Bo, R., and Chen, W., “An Integrated Computational Intelligence Approach to Product Concept Generation and Evaluation”, Mechanism & Machine Theory. 41, 567-583, 2006.  
Kim, H., Chen, W., and Wiecek, M., Lagrangian Coordination for Enhancing the Convergence of Analytical Target Cascading, AIAA Journal, 44(10), 2197-2207, Oct 2006.
Apley, D., Liu, J., and Chen, W., Understanding the Effects of Model Uncertainty in Robust Design with Computer Experiments, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 128(4), 745-958, 2006.
Liu, H., Chen, W., Kokkolaras, M., Papalambros, P., Kim, H., Probabilistic Analytical Target Cascading – A Moment Matching Formulation for Multilevel Optimization under Uncertainty, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 128 (4), 991-1000, 2006.
Yin, X. and Chen, W., Enhanced Sequential Optimization and Reliability Assessment Method, Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 2(3), 261-275, 2006.
Buranathiti, T., Cao, J., Chen, W., Baghdasaryan, L., and Xia, Z.C., “Approaches for Model Validation: Methodology and Illustration on a Sheet Metal Flanging Process”, ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 128(2), 588-597, 2006.
Buranathiti, T., Cao, J., Chen, W., and Xia, C., "A Weighted Three-Point-Based Methodology for Variance Estimation", Engineering Optimization, 38(5), pp.557-576, 2006.
Kim, H., Chen, W., and Papalambros, P., Target Exploration in Enterprise-Driven Hierarchical Multidisciplinary Design, AIAA Journal. 44(1), 67-77, 2006.
Huang, H-Z, Bo, R., and Chen, W., “An Integrated Computational Intelligence Approach to Product Concept Generation and Evaluation”, Mechanism & Machine Theory. 41, 567-583, 2006.
Sudjianto, A., Du, X., and Chen, W., Probabilistic Sensitivity Analysis in Engineering Design using Uniform Sampling and Saddlepoint Approximation , SAE Transactions Journal of Materials & Manufacturing; paper 2005-01-0344, 2005.
Liu, H., Chen, W., and Sudjianto, A., Relative Entropy Based Method for Global and Regional Sensitivity Analysis in Probabilistic Design , ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. 128(2), 1–11, 2006.
  Chen, W ., Jin, R., and Sudjianto, A., “Analytical Global Sensitivity Analysis and Uncertainty Propagation for Robust Design”, Journal of Quality Technology, 38(4), 333-348, Oct 2006.
Chen, W., Jin, R., and Sudjianto, A., Analytical Variance-Based Global Sensitivity Analysis in Simulation-Based Design under Uncertainty, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. 127(5), 875-886, 2005.
Wassenaar, HJ, Chen, W., Cheng, J., and Sudjianto, A., Enhancing Discrete Choice Demand Modeling for Decision-Based Design , ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 127(4), pp.514-523, 2005.
Jin, R., Chen, W., and Sudjianto, A., An Efficient Algorithm for Constructing Optimal Design of Computer Experiments , Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference, Vol, 134 (1), pp. 268-287, 2005.
Du, X. and Chen, W., , Collaborative Reliability Analysis under the Framework of Multidisciplinary Systems Design , Journal of Optimization & Engineering, 6(1), 63-84, 2005.
Buranathiti, T., Cao, J., Chen, W., Baghdasaryan, L., and Xia, Z.C., “Approaches for Model Validation: Methodology and Illustration on a Sheet Metal Flanging Process”, SME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 126, November 2004.
Jin, R., Chen, W., and Sudjianto, A., Analytical Metamodel-Based Global Sensitivity Analysis and Uncertainty Propagation for Robust Design , SAE Transactions, paper 2004-01-0429, SAE Congress, March 8-11, Detroit, MI., 2004.
Wassenaar, HJ, Chen, W., Cheng, J., and Sudjianto, A., Demand Modeling for Decision-Based Design of Vehicle Engine , SAE Transactions; paper 2004-01-1535, SAE Congress, March 8-11, Detroit, MI., 2004.
Chen, W., Baghdasaryan, L., Buranathiti, T., and Cao, J., Model Validation via Uncertainty Propagation and Data Transformations , AIAA Journal, 42(7), 1406-1415, 2004..
Du. X, Sudjianto, A., and Chen, W., An Integrated Framework for Optimization using Inverse Reliability Strategy , Journal of ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 126(4), 562-570, July 2004.
Du, X, and Chen, W., Sequential Optimization and Reliability Assessment Method for Efficient Probabilistic Design , Journal of ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 126(2), pp. 225-233, March 2004.
Wassenaar, H. J. and Chen, W., An Approach to Decision Based Design with Discrete Choice Analysis for Demand Modeling , Journal of ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. 125 (3), 490-497, September 2003.
Jin, R., Du, X, and Chen, W., The Use of Metamodeling Techniques for Optimization under Uncertainty , Journal of Journal of Structural & Multidisciplinary Optimization, 25(2), 99-116, 2003.
Du, X. and Chen, W., Efficient Uncertainty Analysis Methods for Multidisciplinary Robust Design , Journal of AIAA Journal, 40(3), 545-552, 2002.
Simpson, T., Dennis, L., and Chen, W., Sampling Strategies for Computer Experiments: Design and Analysis , Journal of International Journal of Reliability and Application, 2(3), 209-240, 2002.
Nayak, R., Chen, W., and Simpson, T., Variation-Based Methodology for Product Family Design , Journal of Engineering Optimization, 34(1), 65-81,2002.
Jin, R, Chen, W., and Simpson T., Comparative Studies of Metamodeling Techniques under Multiple Modeling Criteria , Journal of Structural Optimization, 23(1), 1-13, 2001..
Wiecek, M., Chen, W., and Zhang, J., Piecewise Quadratic Approximation of the Nondominated Set for Bi-Criteria Programs, Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis , 10, 35-47, 2001.
Du, X. and Chen, W., “A Most Probable Point Based Approach for Efficient Uncertainty Analysiss”, 4(1), 44-66, 2001.
Chen, W., Garimella, R., and Michelena, N., Robust Design for Improved Vehicle Handling Under a Range of Maneuver Conditions , Engineering Optimization, 33(3), 303-326, 2001.
Du, X. and Chen, W., Towards a Better Understanding of Modeling Feasibility Robustness in Engineering Design , ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 122(4), 385-394, 2000.
Chen W., Fu, W., Biggers, S., and Latour, R., “An Affordable Approach for Robust Design of Thick Laminated Composite Structure”, Optimization and Engineering, 1(3), 305-322, 2000.
Chen W., Sahai, A, Messac, A., and Sundararaj, G.J., “Exploration of the Effectiveness of Physical Programming for Robust Design”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 22(2), 155-163, 2000.
Zhang, J., Wiecek, M., and Chen. W., “Local Approximation of the Efficient Frontier in Robust Design”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 22(2), 232-236, 2000.
Du, X. and Chen, W., “A Methodology for Uncertainty Propagation and Management in Simulation-Based Systems Design”, AIAA Journal, 38(8), 1471-1478, 2000.
Chen, W., Lewis, K., and Schmidt, L., “Decision-Based Design: An Emerging Design Perspective”, Engineering Valuation & Cost Analysis, special edition on “Decision-Based Design: Status & Promise”, 3(1/2), 57-66, 2000.
Messac, A. and Chen, W., “The Engineering Design Discipline: Is its Confounding Lexicon Hindering its Evolution?”, Engineering Valuation & Cost Analysis, special edition on “Decision-Based Design: Status & Promise”, 3(1/2),67-88, 2000.
Varadarajan, S., Chen, W., and Pelka, C., “Robust Concept Exploration Method of Propulsion Systems with Enhanced Model Approximation Capabilities”, Engineering Optimization, 32(3), 309-334, 2000.
Chen, W. and Lewis, K., “A Robust Design Approach for Achieving Flexibility in Multidisciplinary Design”, AIAA Journal, 7(8), 982-989, (August 1999).
Chen. W., Wiecek, M., and Zhang, J., “Quality Utility: A Compromise Programming Approach to Robust Design”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 121(2), 179-187, 1999. 
Sandurkar, S., and Chen, W. "CAPRUS: Three-Dimensional Pipe Routing Using Genetic Algorithms and Tessellated Objects";, Journal of Computer in Industry, 38, 209-223, 1999.
Chen, W., and Yuan, C. "A Probabilistic Design Model for Achieving Flexibility in Design", ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 121(1), 77-83, 1999.
Chen, W., Simpson, T.W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., “Using Design Capability Indices to Achieve Design Flexibility", Engineering Optimization, 31(4), 615-639, 1999.
Chen, W., Allen, J.K., and Mistree, F., “The Robust Concept Exploration Method for Enhancing Concurrent Systems Design", Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 5(3), 203–217, 1997.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., Schrage, D.P., and Mistree, F., "Statistical Experimentation Methods for Achieving Affordable Concurrent Design", AIAA Journal, 35(5), 893-900, 1997.
Chen, W., Allen, J.K., Tsui, K-L, and Mistree, F., "A Procedure for Robust Design" ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 118, 478-485, 1996. check
Chen, W., Allen, J.K., and Mistree, F., "System Configuration:  Concurrent Subsystem Embodiment and System Syntheses" ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 18(2), 165-170, 1996.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., Mavris, D., and Mistree, F., "A Concept Exploration Method for Determining Robust Top-Level Specifications" Engineering Optimization, 26, 137-158, 1996.
Chen, W., Meher-Homji, C. B., and Mistree, F., “Compromise: An Effective Approach for Condition-Based Maintenance Management of Gas Turbines” Engineering Optimization, 22(3), 185-202, 1994.

Conference Papers
 

C hen, S., Chen, W., and Lee, S., “ Robust Shape and Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms Considering Random Field Uncertainty ”, 8 th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization , Lisbon , Portugal , June 1-5, 2009 .

 

X iong, F., Yin, X., Chen, W., Yang, S., “ Enhanced Probabilistic Analytical Target Cascading with Application to Multiscale Design ”, 8 th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization , Lisbon , Portugal , June 1-5, 2009 .

 

He, L., Hoyle, C., and Chen, W., “A Mixed Logit Choice Modeling Approach using Customer Satisfaction Surveys to Support Engineering Design”, Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , DETC 2009-87052, August 30-September 2, 2009, San Diego, CA.

 

Hoyle, C., Chen, W., Wang, N., and Koppelman, F., “Bayesian Hierarchical Choice Modeling Framework for Capturing Heterogeneous Preferences in Engineering System Design”, Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , DETC 2009-87026, August 30-September 2, 2009, San Diego, CA.

 

Tucker, C.S., Hoyle, C., Kim, H.M., and Chen, W., “A Comparative Study of Data-Intensive Demand Modeling Techniques in Relation to Product Design and Development”, Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , DETC 2009-87049, August 30-September 2, 2009, San Diego, CA.

 

Yannou, B., Wang, J., Rianantsoa, N., Hoyle, C., Drayer, M., Chen, W., Alizon, F., Mathieu, J-P., “Usage Coverage Model for Choice Modeling: Principles and Taxonomy”, Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , DETC 2009-87534, August 30-September 2, 2009, San Diego, CA.

 

Chen, W., Yin, X., Lee, S., and Liu, W. K., “A Multiscale Design Methodology for Designing Hierarchical Multiscale Systems Considering Random Field Uncertainty”, Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , DETC 2009-87465, August 30- September 2, 2009 , San Diego , CA .

 

Lin, Y., Yin, X., Arendt, P., Chen, W., Huang, H-Z., “An Extended Hierarchical Statistical Sensitivity Analysis Method for Multilevel Systems with Shared Variables”, Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , DETC 2009-87434, August 30- September 2, 2009 , San Diego , CA .

 

Xiong, F., Greene, S., Chen, W., and Yang, S., “A New Sparse Grid Based Method for Uncertainty Propagation”, Proceeding s of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , DETC 2009-87430, August 30- September 2, 2009 , San Diego , CA .

 

Hoyle, C., Chen, W., Wang, N., and Gomez-levi, G., “Understanding Heterogeneity of Human Preferences for Engineering Design”, International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED'09 , August 24-27, 2009 , Stanford University , Stanford , CA , USA .

 

Yin, X., Lee, S., Chen, W ., Liu, W. K., Horstemeyer, M.F., “A Multiscale Design Approach with Random Field Representation of Material Uncertainty”, Paper No. DETC 2008-49560, Proceedings of the ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , August 3-6, 2008 , Brooklyn , New York .

 

Liu, X. Chen, W ., Tsui, K-L., “Regression Modeling for Computer Model Validation with Functional Responses”, Paper No. DETC2008-49662, Proceedings of the ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , August 3-6, 2008 , Brooklyn , New York .

 

Hoyle, C., Chen, W ., Ankenman, B., Wang, N., “Optimal Experimental Design of Human Appraisals for Modeling Consumer Preferences in Engineering Design”, Paper No. DETC2008-49561, Proceedings of the ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , August 3-6, 2008 , Brooklyn , New York .

 

McKenna, A. F., Chen, W ., Simpson, T.W., “Exploring the Impact of Virtual and Physical Dissection Activities on Students' Understanding of Engineering Design Principles”, Paper No. DETC 2008-49783, Proceedings of the ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference , August 3-6, 2008 , Brooklyn , New York .

 

Xiong, Y., Chen, W., and Tsui, K-L, “A Better Understanding of Model Updating Strategies in Validating Engineering Models”, 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference , Schaumburg , IL , Apr 7-10, 2008 .

 

Chen, S, Xiong, Y., and Chen, W., “A Level-Set-Based Multistage Metamodeling Approach for Design Optimization”, 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference , Paper 2008-2144, Schaumburg, IL, Apr 7-10, 2008.

Hoyle, C. and Chen W. , “Next Generation QFD: Decision-Based Product Attribute Function Deployment”, International Conference on Engineering Design, August, 28-31, Paris, France, 2007.
Kumar, D., Hoyle, C., Chen, W. , Wang, N., and Gomez-levi, G., “Incorporating Customer Preferences and Market Trends in Vehicle Packaging Design”, DETC2007-35520, 2007 ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Automation Conference, September 4-7, Las Vegas , NV , 2007.
Lee, S. and Chen, W ., “A Comparative Study of Uncertainty Propagation Methods for Black-Box Type Functions”, DETC2007-35533, 2007 ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Automation Conference, September 4-7, Las Vegas , NV , 2007.
Yin, X. and Chen, W ., “A Hierarchical Statistical Sensitivity Analysis Method for Complex Engineering Systems”, DETC2007-35528, 2007 ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Automation Conference, September 4-7, Las Vegas , NV , 2007.
Xiong, Y., Chen, W , and Tsui, K., “A New Variable Fidelity Optimization Framework Based on Model Fusion and Objective-Oriented Sequential Sampling”, DETC2007- 35782, 2007 ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Automation Conference, September 4-7, Las Vegas , NV , 2007.
Hoyle, C., Chen, W. , Farhang-Mehr, A., Tumer, I. , “Cost-Benefit Quantification of ISHM in Aerospace Systems”, DETC2007-35412, 2007 ASME Design Technical Conference, Computer Integrated Engineering Conference, September 4-7, Las Vegas , NV , 2007.
Hoyle, C., Kumar, D.K., Chen, W., Product Attribute Function Deployment (PAFD) for Decision-Based Conceptual Design , DETC2006-99588, 2006 ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Theory & Methodology Conference, September 10-13, Philadelphia, PA, 2006.
Liu, H., Chen, W., Scott, M. J., and Qureshi, K., Determination of Ranged Set of Design Specifications by Incorporating Heterogeneous Design Capability Information , DETC2006-99494, ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Automation Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 10-13, 2006.
Chen, W., Xiong, Y., Tsui, K-L., and Wang, S., Some Metrics and a Bayesian Procedure for Validating Predictive Models in Engineering Design , DDETC2006-99599, ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Automation Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 10-13, 2006.
Xiong, Y., Chen, W., Apley, D., and Ding, X., A Nonstationary Covariance Based Kriging Method for Metamodeling in Engineering Design , AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Portsmouth, VA, September 6-8, 2006.
Kumar, D., Chen, W., and Simpson, T.W., A Market-Driven Approach to the Design of Platform-based Product Families, AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Portsmouth, VA, September 6-8, 2006.
Kumar, D., Chen, W., and Kim, H., Multilevel Optimization for Enterprise Driven Decision-Based Product Design , AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Portsmouth, VA, September 6-8, 2006.
Liu, H., Chen, W., Kokkolaras, M., Papalambros, P., Kim, H., Probabilistic Analytical Target Cascading – A Moment Matching Formulation for Multilevel Optimization under Uncertainty , DETC2005-84928, 2005 ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Automation Conference, September 24-28. Long Beach, CA., 2005.
Yin, X. and Chen, W., Enhanced Sequential Optimization and Reliability Assessment Method for Changing Design Variance , DETC2005-84891, 2005 ASME Design Technical Conference, Design Automation Conference, September 24-28. Long Beach, CA., 2005.
Liu, H., Chen, W., and Sudjianto, A., 2004, Relative Entropy Based Method for Global and Regional Sensitivity Analysis in Probabilistic Design , DETC2004-57500, 2004 ASME Design Automation Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, September 28-October 2, 2004.
Chen, W., Jin, R., and Sudjianto, A., 2004, Analytical Variance-Based Global Sensitivity Analysis in Simulation-Based Design under Uncertainty , DETC2004-57484, 2004 ASME Design Automation Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, September 28-October 2, 2004.
Wassenaar, HJ, Chen, W., Cheng, J., and Sudjianto, A., An Integrated Latent Variable Choice Modeling Approach to Enhancing Product Demand Modeling , DETC2004-57487, 2004 ASME Design Theory and Methodology Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, September 28-October 2, 2004.
Thaweepat, B., Cao, J., and Chen, W., A Weighted Three-Point-Based Strategy for Variance Estimation , DETC2004-57363, 2004 ASME Design Automation Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, September 28-October 2, 2004.
Chen, W., Jin, R., and Sudjianto, A., 2004, Analytical Uncertainty Propagation in Simulation-Based Design under Uncertainty , AIAA-2004-4356, 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Albany, NY, August 30-September 1, 2004.
Liu, H., Chen, W., and Sudjianto, A.,2004 Relative Entropy-Based Probabilistic Sensitivity Analysis Methods for Design Under Uncertainty , AIAA-2004-4589, 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2004, Albany, NY.
Kim, H., Kumar, D., Chen, W., and Panos, P., 2004 Target Feasibility Achievement in Enterprise-Driven Hierarchical Multidisciplinary Design , AIAA-2004-4546, 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2004, Albany, NY.
Wassenaar, HJ, Chen, W., Cheng, J., and Sudjianto, A., Enhancing Discrete Choice Demand Modeling for Decision-Based Design , DETC-DTM48683, 2003 ASME Design Theory and Methodology Conference, Chicago, IL, September 2-6, 2003.
Jin, R., Chen, W., and Sudjianto, A., An Efficient Algorithm for Constructing Optimal Design of Computer Experiments , DETC-DAC48760, 2003 ASME Design Automation Conference, Chicago, IL, September 2-6, 2003.
Du. X, Sudjianto, A., and Chen, W., An Integrated Framework for Optimization using Inverse Reliability Strategy, DETC-DAC48706, 2003 ASME Design Automation Conference, Chicago, IL, September 2-6, 2003.
Liu, H., Chen, W., Sheng, J., and Gea, H-C, Application of the Sequential Optimization and Reliability Assessment Method to Structural Design Problems, DETC-DAC48710, 2003 ASME Design Automation Conference, Chicago, IL, September 2-6, 2003.
Jin, R., Chen, W., and Sudjianto, A., On Sequential Sampling for Global Metamodeling in Engineering Design , DETC-DAC34092, 2002 ASME Design Automation Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 2002.
Du, X, and Chen, W., Sequential Optimization and Reliability Assessment method for Efficient Probabilistic Design , DETC-DAC34127, 2002 ASME Design Automation Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 2002.
Baghdasaryan, L., Chen, W., Buranathiti, T., and Cao, J., Model Validation via Uncertainty Propagation using Response Surface Models, DETC-DAC34140, 2002 ASME Design Automation Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 2002.
Du, X. and Chen, W., Collaborative Reliability Analysis for Multidisciplinary Systems Design, 9th AIAA/NASA/USAF/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, paper no. AIAA-2002-5474, Atlanta, GA, September 2002.
Du, X and Chen, W., A Hierarchical Approach to Multidisciplinary Robust Design , 4th World Congress of Structural and Multidiscilinary Optimization , Dalian, China, June 4-8, 2001.
Jin, R., Du, X, and Chen, W., The Use of Metamodeling Techniques for Optimization under Uncertainty , accepted by 2001 ASME Design Automation Conference , Paper No. DAC21039, Pittsburgh, PA, September 9-12, 2001.
Wassenaar, H. J. and Chen, W., An Approach to Decision Based Design , accepted by 2001 ASME Design Theory and Methodology Conference , Paper No. DTM21683, Pittsburgh, PA, September 9-12, 2001.
Du, X and Chen, W., “A Most Probable Point Based Approach for Efficient Uncertainty Analysis”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC14263, Baltimore, MA, September 10-13, 2000.
Nayak, R., Chen, W., and Simpson, T., “A Variation-Based Methodology for Product Family Design”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC14264 Baltimore, MA, September 10-13, 2000.
Jin, R, Chen, W., and Simpson T., “Comparative Studies of Metamodeling Techniques under Multiple Modeling Criteria”, 8th AIAA/NASA/USAF/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Long Beach, CA, September 6-8, 2000.
Du, X and Chen, W., “Concurrent Subsystem Uncertainty Analysis in Multidisciplinary Design”, 8th AIAA/NASA/USAF/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Long Beach, CA, September 6-8, 2000.
Zink, P. S., D. A. DeLaurentis, M. A. Hale, V. V. Volovoi, D. P. Schrage, J. I. Craig, R. E. Fulton, F. Mistree, D. N. Mavris, W. Chen, K. E. Lewis, C. E. S. Cesnik, R. J. Rohl, P. N. Koch, and T. W. Simpson, "New Approaches to High Speed Civil Transport Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization," 2000 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, Paper No. 351, March 14-25, 2000.
Du, X., Wang, Y. and Chen, W., "An Investigation of Robust Multidisciplinary Optimization", 41st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SDM Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 3 - 6, 2000.
Du, X., and Chen, W., "An Efficient Approach to Probabilistic Uncertainty Analysis in Simulation-Based Multidisciplinary Design", 38th Aerospace sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 10 - 13, 2000.
Zhang, J., Wiecek, M., and Chen. W., “Local Approximation of the Efficient Frontier in Robust Design”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-8566, Las Vegas, NV, September 12-15, 1999.
Du, X. and Chen, W., “Towards a Better Understanding of Modeling Feasibility Robustness in Engineering Design”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-8565, Las Vegas, NV, September 12-15, 1999
Chen, W., Garimella, R., and Michelena, N., “Robust Design for Improved Vehicle Handling Under a Range of Maneuver Conditions”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-8580, Las Vegas, NV, September 12-15, 1999. 
Chen W., Sahai, A, Messac, A., and Sundararaj, G.J., “Physical Programming for Robust Design”, 40th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, St. Louis, MO, Paper No. AIAA-99-1206, April 12-15, 1999. 
Du, X., Chen, W., and Garemella, R., “Propagation and Management of Uncertainties in Simulation-Based Collaborative Systems Design”, 3rd World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Niagara Falls, NY., May 17-21, 1999. 
Messac, A. and Chen, W., “The Engineering Design Discipline: Is its Confounding Lexicon Hindering its Evolution?”, ASME Design Theory & Methodology Conference, Paper No. DTM-3882, Atlanta, GA, September 13-16,1998. 
Chen. W., Wiecek, M., and Zhang, J., “Quality Utility: A Compromise Programming Approach to Robust Design”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-5601, Atlanta, GA, September 13-16,1998.  Received the Black and Decker Best Paper Award.
Varadarajan, S., Chen, W., and Pelka, C., “The Robust Concept Exploration Method with Enhanced Model Approximation Capabilities”, ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-5602,Atlanta, GA, September 13-16,1998.
Chen, W. and Lewis, K., “A Robust Design Approach for Achieving Flexibility in Multidisciplinary Design”, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, St. Loui, MO, AIAA Paper No. 98-4945, 1833-1842, September 2-4, 1998.
Simpson, T.W., Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., “Designing Ranged Sets of Top-Level Design Specifications for a Family of Aircraft: An Application of Design Capability Indices”, 1997 SAE World Aviation Congress, Paper No. 975513, Anaheim, CA., October 1997.
Chen, W., and Yuan, C. "A Probabilistic Design Model for Achieving Flexibility in Design", ASME Design Theory & Methodology Conference, Paper No. DTM-3882, Sacramento, CA, September 14-17, 1997.
Sandurkar, S., Chen, W., and Fadel, G. "CAPRUS: Three-Dimensional Pipe Routing Using Genetic Algorithms and Tessellated Objects", ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-3982, Sacramento, CA, September 14-17, 1997.
Chen, W., and Varadarajan S., "Integration of Design of Experiments and Artificial Neural Networks for Achieving Affordable Concurrent Design", 38th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Kissimee, FL, 1316-1324, AIAA Paper No. 97-1230, April 1997.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., Schrage, D.P., and Mistree, F., "Statistical Experimentation Methods for Achieving Affordable Concurrent Design", Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, 921-930, September 4-6, 1996.
Simpson, T.W., Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "Conceptual Design of a Family of Products Through the Use of the Robust Concept Exploration Method". Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, 1535-1545, September 4-6, 1996.
Chen, W., Simpson, T.W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., “Using Design Capability Indices to Satisfy Ranged Sets of Design Requirements", ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DAC-1090, Irvine, CA, August 18-22, 1996.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., Tsui, K-L, and Mistree, F., "Integration of the Response Surface Methodology with the Compromise Decision Support Problem in Developing a General Robust Design Procedure", ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Boston, MA. Published in Advances in Design Automation, (Azarm, S., Dutta, D., Eschenauer, H., Gilmore, B., McCarthy, M. and Yoshimura, M., Eds.) ASME DE-Vol. 82, 485-492, 1995.
Chen, W., Rosen, D., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "The Modularity and Independence of Functional Requirements in Designing Complex Systems" ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.  Published in Concurrent Product Design, (R. Gadh, Ed.) ASME DE-Vol.74, 31-38, 1994.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "Robust Concurrent Concept Selection and System Synthesis" ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Minneapolis, MN. Published in Advances in Design Automation, (Gilmore, B.J., Hoeltzel, D., Dutta, D. and Eschenauer, H., Eds.), ASME DE-Vol.69-1, 141-149, 1994.
Lucas, T.J., Vadde, S., Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "Verification of Fuzzy Compromise DSPs for Hierarchical Design Problems" The 35th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ACS Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Hilton Head, SC., 1753-1763, April 18-20, 1994.
Rosen, D., Chen, W., Coulter, S., and Vadde, S., "Goal-Directed Geometry: Beyond Parametric and Variational Geometry Technologies" ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Minneapolis, MN  Published in Advances in Design Automation, (Gilmore, B.J., Hoeltzel, D., Dutta, D. and Eschenauer, H., Eds.), ASME DE-Vol.69-1, 417-426, 1994. 
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., "Hierarchical Selection in Gas Turbine Maintenance Management." ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Published in Advances in Design Automation, ASME 1993  DE-Vol. 65-1, 87-96, 1993.
Chen, W., Allen, J. K., and Mistree, F., “An Effective Approach for a Successful Condition-Based Preventive Maintenance Program.” The Predictive Technology Symposium and Exhibition, Orlando, FL. American Defense Preparedness Association, 615-630, 1993.


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