Antonsson, E. K., and J. Cagan, eds.,  Formal Engineering Design Synthesis, Cambridge University Press, 2001.

Cagan, J., and C. M. Vogel, Creating Breakthrough Products: Innovation from Product Planning to Program Approval, to appear: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2001.

Aelion, V., J. Cagan, and G. Powers, "Input Variable Expansion - An Algorithmic Design Generation Technique," Research in Engineering Design, V. 4, pp. 101-113, 1992. (Abstract)

Aelion, V., J. Cagan, and G. Powers, "Inducing Optimally Directed Innovative Designs from Chemical Engineering First Principles," Computers and Chemical Engineering, V.15, No. 9, pp. 619-627, 1991. (Abstract)

Agarwal, M., J. Cagan, and G. Stiny, "A Micro Language: Generating MEMS Resonators using a Coupled Form-Function Shape Grammar", Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, Vol. 27, pp. 615-626, 2000. (Abstract)

Agarwal, M., and J. Cagan, “On the use of Shape Grammars as Expert Systems for Geometry based Engineering Design”, Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, Vol. 14, pp. 431-439, 2000. (Abstract)

Agarwal, M., J. Cagan, and K. Constantine, “Influencing Generative Design Through Continuous Evaluation: Associating Costs with the CoffeeMaker Shape Grammar”, AI EDAM Special Issue on Generative Systems in Design, Vol. 13, pp. 253-275, 1999. (Abstract)

Agarwal, M., and J. Cagan, "Robust Activity Analysis -- Partitioning Non-Monotonic Design Spaces into Robust Optimal Regions", Proceedings of the 1998 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers in Engineering Conference: Design Automation Conference, DETC98/DAC-6012, Atlanta, GA, September 13-16, 1998. (Abstract)

Agarwal, M., and J. Cagan, "Shape Grammars and their Languages -- A Methodology for Product Design and Product Representation", Proceedings of the 1997 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers in Engineering Conference: Design Theory and Methodology Conference, DETC97/DTM-3867, Sacramento, CA, September 14-17, 1997. (Abstract)

Agarwal, M., and J. Cagan, "A Blend of Different Tastes: The Language of Coffee Makers", Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, V.25, No. 2, pp. 205-226, 1997. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., “Engineering Shape Grammars: Where Have We Been and Where are We Going?”, in: Formal Engineering Design Synthesis (E. K. Antonsson and J. Cagan, eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2001. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., Kotovsky, K., and H.A. Simon, “Scientific Discovery and Inventive Engineering Design: Cognitive and Computational Similarities”, in: Formal Engineering Design Synthesis (E. K. Antonsson and J. Cagan, eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2001. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., and W.J. Mitchell, "A Grammatical Approach to Network Flow Synthesis", Formal Design Methods for CAD, (Gero, J. S. and E. Tyugu, eds), Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 173-198, 1994. (Abstract)

Cagan, J. and A.M. Agogino, "Inducing Constraint Activity in Innovative Design," Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing V. 5, No. 1, pp. 47-61, 1991. (Abstract)

Cagan, J. and A.M. Agogino, "Dimensional Variable Expansion - A Formal Approach to Innovative Design," Research in Engineering Design,, V. 3, pp. 75-85, 1991. (Abstract)

Cagan, J. and A.M. Agogino, "Innovative Design of Mechanical Structures from First Principles," Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing, V. 1, No. 3, pp. 169-189, 1987. (Abstract)

Campbell, M., J. Cagan, and K. Kotovsky, “Learning from Design Experience: TABOO/TODO Guidance”, to appear: Proceedings of the 2001 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences: Design Theory and Methodology Conference, DETC2001/DTM-21687, September 9-12, Pittsburgh, PA, 2001. (Abstract)

Campbell, M., J. Cagan, and K. Kotovsky, “Agent-based Synthesis of Electro-Mechanical Design Configurations”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 122, No. 1, pp. 61-69, 2000. (Abstract)

Campbell, M., J. Cagan and K. Kotovsky, "Agent-based Synthesis of Electro-Mechanical Design Configurations,"  ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 1999.  (Abstract)

Campbell, M., J. Cagan, and K. Kotovsky, “A-Design: An Agent-Based Approach to Conceptual Design in a Dynamic Environment”, Research in Engineering Design, Vol. 11, pp. 172-192, 1999. (Abstract)

McCormack, J., and J. Cagan, "Enabling the Use of Shape Grammars: Shape Grammar Interpretation through General Shape Recognition", in: Proceedings of the 2000 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences: Design Theory and Methodology Conference, DETC2000/DTM-14555, September 10-14, Baltimore, MD, 2000. (Abstract)

Schmidt, L.C., and J. Cagan, "GGREADA: A Graph Grammar-Based Machine Design Algorithm ", Research in Engineering Design, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 195-213, 1997. (Abstract)

Schmidt, L.C., and J. Cagan, "Optimal Configuration Design: An Integrated Approach Using Grammars", ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 120, No. 1, pp. 2-9, 1998. (Also winner- Distinguished Paper Award, "Configuration Design: An Integrated Approach Using Grammars", 1996 ASME Design Theory and Methodology Conference) (Abstract)

Schmidt, L.C., and J. Cagan, "Grammars for Machine Design", Artificial Intelligence in Design '96 (J.S. Gero and F. Sudweeks, eds), Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, pp. 325-344. (L. Schmidt winner - Best Presentation Award.) (Abstract)

Schmidt, L.C., and J. Cagan, "Recursive Annealing: A Computational Model for Machine Design", Research in Engineering Design, Vol. 7, pp 102-125, 1995. (Abstract)

Reddy, G., and J. Cagan, "Optimally Directed Truss Topology Generation Using Shape Annealing," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol 117, No. 1, pp. 206-209, 1995. (Abstract)

Reddy, G., and J. Cagan, "An Improved Shape Annealing Algorithm For Truss Topology Generation," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol 117, No. 2(A). pp. 315-321, 1995. (Abstract)

Shea, K., and J. Cagan, “Languages and Semantics of Grammatical Discrete Structures”, AI EDAM Special Issue on Generative Systems in Design, Vol. 13, pp. 241-251, 1999. (Abstract)

Shea, K. and J. Cagan, "The Design of Novel Roof Trusses with Shape Annealing: Assessing the Ability of a Computational Method in Aiding Structural Designers with Varying Design Intent," Design Studies, Vol. 20, pp. 3-23, 1999. (Abstract)

Shea, K. and J. Cagan, "Topology Design of Truss Structures By Shape Annealing," Proceedings of the 1998 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers in Engineering Conference: Design Automation Conference, DETC98/DAC-5624, Atlanta, GA, September 13-16, 1998. (Abstract)

Shea, K. and J. Cagan, "Generating Structural Essays From Languages of Discrete Structures", accepted: Artificial Intelligence in Design, 1998. (Abstract)

Shea, K., J. Cagan, and S.J. Fenves, "A Shape Annealing Approach to Optimal Truss Design with Dynamic Grouping of Members", ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol 119, No. 3, pp. 388-394, 1997. (Abstract)

Shea, K., J. Cagan, and S.J. Fenves, "Innovative Dome Design: Applying Geodesic Patterns with Shape Annealing, " Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing , V. 11, pp. 379-394, 1997 (Abstract)

Cagan, J., K. Shimada, and S. Yin, "A Survey of Computational Approaches to Three-dimensional Layout Problems", to appear: Computer Aided Design, 2001. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., D. Degentesh and S. Yin, "A Simulated Annealing-Based Algorithm Using Hierarchical Models for General Three-Dimensional Component Layout", Computer Aided Design, 30(10):781-790, 1998. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., R. Clark, P. Dastidar, S. Szykman, and P. Weisser, "HVAC CAD Layout Tools: a Case Study of University/Industry Collaboration", Proceedings of the 1996 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers in Engineering Conference: Design Theory and Methodology Conference, 96-DETC/DTM-1505, Irvine, CA, August 18-22, 1996. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., "A Shape Annealing Solution to the Constrained Geometric Knapsack Problem," Computer-Aided Design, V. 28, No. 10, pp. 763-769, 1994. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., and W.J. Mitchell, "Optimally Directed Shape Generation by Shape Annealing," Environment and Planning B, V. 20, pp. 5-12, 1993. (Abstract)

Campbell, M.I., C.H. Amon, and J. Cagan, "Optimal Three-Dimensional Placement of Heat Generating Electronic Components", ASME Journal of Electronic Packaging, Vol. 119, No. 2, pp. 106-113, 1997. (Abstract)

Kolli, A., J. Cagan, and R. Rutenbar, "Packing of Generic, Three-Dimensional Components Based on Multi-Resolution Modeling", Proceedings of the 1996 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers in Engineering Conference: Design Automation Conference, 96-DETC/DAC-1479, Irvine, CA, August 18-22, 1996. (Abstract)

Szykman, S., J. Cagan and P. Weisser, "An Integrated Approach to Optimal Three Dimensional Layout and Routing", ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 120(3):510-512, 1998. (Abstract)

Szykman, S., and J. Cagan, "Constrained Three Dimensional Component Layout Using Simulated Annealing," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 119, No. 1, pp. 28-35, 1997. (Abstract)

Szykman, S., and J. Cagan, "Synthesis of Optimal Non-Orthogonal Routes," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 118, No. 3, pp. 419--424, 1996. (Abstract)

Szykman, S., and J. Cagan, "A Simulated Annealing-Based Approach to Three-Dimensional Component Packing," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol 117, No. 2(A). pp. 308-314, 1995. (Abstract)

Yin, S. and J. Cagan, "Exploring the Effectiveness of Various Patterns in an Extended Pattern Search Layout Algorithm", in: Proceedings of the 2000 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences: Design Automation Conference, DETC2000/DAC-14254, September 10-14, Baltimore, MD, 2000. (Abstract)

Yin, S., and J. Cagan, “An Extended Pattern Search Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Component Layout”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 122, No. 1, pp. 102-108, 2000. (Abstract)

Yin, S., J. Cagan, P. Hodges and X. Li, "Layout of an Automobile Transmission Using Three-Dimensional Shapeable Components", Proceedings of the 1999 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, ASME, DETC/DAC-8564, Las Vegas, NV, September 13-16, 1999. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., and B.C. Williams, "First-Order Necessary Conditions for Robust Optimality", published in proceedings: DE-Vol 65-1, Advances in Design Automation, ASME, Albuquerque, NM, September 19-22, 1993, Vol 1, pp. 539-549. (Abstract)

Vasseur, H., T.R. Kurfess, and J. Cagan, "A Decision-Analytic Method for Competitive Design for Quality," ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol 119, No. 3, pp. 410-416, 1997.(Abstract)

Vasseur, H., J. Cagan, and T.R. Kurfess, "Economic Analysis of Quality Innovation in Design and Manufacturing," Manufacturing Review, V. 6, No. 4, pp. 343-352, 1993. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., I.E. Grossmann and J. Hooker, "A Conceptual Framework for Combining Artificial Intelligence and Optimization in Engineering Design", Research in Engineering Design, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 20-34, 1997. (Abstract)

Williams, B.C., and J. Cagan, "Activity Analysis: Simplifying Optimal Design Problems Through Qualitative Partitioning" Engineering Optimization, Vol 27, pp. 109-137, 1996. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., and K. Kotovsky, "Simulated Annealing and the Generation of the Objective Function: A Model of Learning During Problem Solving", Computational Intelligence Vol. 13, No. 4, 1997. (Abstract)

Deshpande, S., and J. Cagan, “An Agent Based Optimization Approach to Manufacturing Process Planning”, to appear: Proceedings of the 2001 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences: Design Automation Conference, DETC2001/DAD-21032, September 9-12, Pittsburgh, PA, 2001. (Abstract)

Brown, K.N., and J. Cagan, "Optimized Process Planning by Generative Simulated Annealing", Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, Vol. 11, pp.219-235, 1997. (Abstract)

Cagan, J., C. M. Vogel, L. R. Weingart, "Understanding Perceptual Gaps in Integrated Product Development Teams", to appear: Proceedings of the 2001 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences: Design Theory and Methodology Conference, DETC2001/DTM-21681, September 9-12, Pittsburgh, PA, 2001. (Abstract)

Cagan, J. and C. Vogel, "Clarifying the Fuzzy Front End of New Product Development: Teaching Engineering and Industrial Design Students Ethnographic Methods to Foster Interdisciplinary Inquiry into Consumer Needs," Proceedings of the 1999 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences: Design Theory and Methodology Conference, DETC99/DTM-8786, Las Vegas, NV, September 12-15, 1999. (Abstract)

Vogel, C.M., J. Cagan, and J. Mather, "Teaching Integrated Product Development: Educational Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University," Design Management Journal, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 58-65, 1997. (Abstract)