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Carnegie Mellon University

 
 

  Kenji Shimada

Computational Engineering &
Robotics Laboratory

 
 

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Patents

 
 

Granted Patents

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US Patent: US6,915,243: “Surface Topology and Geometry Reconstruction from Wire-Frame Models,” Co-Inventor (with K. Inoue), issued 7/5/2005.

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US Patent, US6,711,432: “Computer-Aided Orthopedic Surgery,” Co-Inventor (with N. Krause, L. Weiss, and T. Kanade), issued 3/23/2004.

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US Patent, US 6,701,174:“Computer-Aided Bone Distraction,” Co-Inventor (with N. Krause, R. Mendicino, L. Weiss, and T. Kanade), issued 3/2/2004.

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US Patent US6,625,938: “Method for Converting a Hex-Dominant Mesh to an All-Hex Mesh,” Co-Inventor (with S. Yamakawa), issued 9/23/2003.

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US Patent US6,226,405: “Method and Apparatus for Updating Node Position,” Co-Inventor (with T. Furuhata, K-H Hou, and A. Yamada), issued 5/1/2001.

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US Patent: US6,124,857, “Meshing Method and Apparatus,” Co-Inventor (with T. Itoh, K. Inoue, and A. Yamada), issued on 9/26/2000.

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US Patent: US6,121,973: “Quadrilateral Mesh Generation Method and Apparatus,” Co-Inventor (with T. Itoh and T. Furuhata), issued on 9/19/2000.

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Japanese Patent: JP76486, “Meshing Method and Its Device,” Co-Inventor (with T. Itoh, K. Inoue, and A. Yamada), issued on 3/14/2000.

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Japanese Patent: JP067272, “Method and Device for Generating Rectangular Mesh,” Co-Inventor (with T. Furuhata and T. Itoh), issued on 3/3/2000.

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US Patent: US5,808,620, “System and Method for Displaying Shadows by Dividing Surfaces by Occlusion into Umbra Penumbra, and Illuminated Regions from Discontinuity Edges and Generating Mesh,” Co-Inventor (with A. Doi and T. Itoh), issued on 9/15/1998.

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Japanese Patent: JP8096161, “Shading Plotting System and Three-Dimensional Graphics Computer System,” Co-Inventor (with A. Doi and T. Itoh), issued on 4/12/1996.

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US Patent: US5774124, “Finite Element Modeling Method and Computer System for Converting a Triangular Mesh Surface to a Quadrilateral Mesh Surface,” Co-Inventor (with T. Itoh), issued on 6/30/1998.

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Japanese Patent: JA995060, “Finite Element Modeling Method and Computer System for Converting a Triangular Mesh Surface to a Quadrilateral Mesh Surface,” Co-Inventor (with T. Itoh), issued in 1994.

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US Patent: US5278983, “Boundary Representation Solid Modeling System,” Co-Inventor (with H. Masuda and S. Kawabe), issued on 1/11/1994.

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Japanese Patent: JP2132573, “Boundary Representation Solid Modeling System,” Co-Inventor (with H. Masuda and S. Kawabe), issued in 1988.

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US Patent: US4888707, “Object Collision Detection Method and Apparatus,” Inventor, issued on 12/19/1989.

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Japanese Patent: JP1072209, “Body-to-Body Collision Detecting Device,” Inventor, issued on 3/17/1989.

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European Patent: EP0307091, “An Object Collision Detection Apparatus,” Inventor, issued on 3/2/1994.

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Canadian Patent: CA1282174: “Object Collision Detection Apparatus,” Inventor, issued on 3/26/1991.

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Japanese Patent: JA998176: “Method and Apparatus for Updating Node Position,” Co-Inventor (with A. Yamada, T. Furuhata, and K. Hou), issued in 1999.

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Japanese Patent: JA995042, “System and Method for Anisotropic Mesh Generation,” Inventor, issued in 1995.

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Japanese Patent: JA994006, “Automated Triangulation of 3D Non-Manifold Geometry,” Inventor, issued in 1994.

Pending Patents

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US Patent Application: 20060036561,“Pattern search algorithm for component layout,” Co-Inventor (with J. Cagan and C. Alladahali), patent application filed, 2005.

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US Patent Application: 20040123253,“ Sensitivity based pattern search algorithm for component layout,” Co-Inventor (with J. Cagan and C. Alladahali), patent application filed, 2003.

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 US Patent Application: 20080002889, “Medial Surface Extraction from Thin-Wall Solid Geometry,” Co-Inventor (with T. Furuhata and S. Yamakawa), patent application filed, 2006.

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US Patent Application: 20060262112 , “System and method for three-dimensional shape generation from partial and incomplete views, and interactive design system using same,” patent application filed, 2005.

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US Patent Application: 20060050987, “System and method for deformation analysis using inverse pre-deformation of finite element mesh,” Co-Inventor (with A. Dheeravongkit), patent application filed, 2005.

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 “Encoder linkage for tracking position of surgical and imaging device,” Co-Inventor (with E. Monahan), patent application filed, 2006.

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“A Sketch-based Design System, Apparatus, and Method for the Construction and Modification of Three-Dimensional Geometry,” Co-Inventor (with L. B. Kara), patent application filed, 2007.

 

 

Journal Papers

 

 

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Gentilini, I., C. Sandi, and K. Shimada, “An Hybrid Random-Key Genetic Algorithm for the Traveling Salesman Problem with Neighborhoods,” European Journal of Operational Research, in press 2012.

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R. Keelan, S. Yamakawa, K. Shimada, and Y. Rabin, “Computerized Training of Cryosurgery – A System Approach,” Cryo Letter, in press, 2012.

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A. Sehrawat, K. Shimada, and Y. Rabin, “Generating Prostate Models by Means of Geometric Deformation with Application to Computerized Training of Cryosurgery,” International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, in press, 2012.

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Fu, L., L.B Kara, and K. Shimada. "Feature, Design Intention and Constraint Preservation for Direct Modeling of 3D Freeform Surfaces" 3D Research, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2012.

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Gentilini, I., F. Margot, and K. Shimada, “The Traveling Salesman Problem with Neighborhoods: MINLP Solution,” Optimization Methods and Software, DOI: 10.1080/10556788.2011.648932, 2012.

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Shimada, K., “Current Issues and Trends in Meshing and Geometric Processing for Computational Engineering Analyses,” ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, Volume 11, Issue 2, 2011.

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Hammond, F.L. and K. Shimada, “Multi-Objective Weighted Isotropy Measures for the Morphological Design Optimization of Kinematically Redundant Manipulators,” International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, Volume 4, Number 2, pp. 150 – 170, 2011.

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Geist, E., and K. Shimada, “Position Error Reduction in a Mechanical Tracking Linkage for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery,” International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Volume 6, Issue 5, pp.693-8, 2011.

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Gentilini, I, and K. Shimada, “Predicting and Evaluating the Post-Assembly Shape of Thin-Walled Components via 3D Laser Digitization and FEA Simulation of the Assembly Process,” Computer Aided Design, Volume 43, Issue 3, pp.316-328, 2011.

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Yamakawa, S, I. Gentilini, and K. Shimada, “Subdivision Templates for Converting a Non-Conformal Hex-Dominant Mesh to a Conformal Hex-Dominant Mesh without Pyramid Elements,” Engineering with Computers, Volume 27, Number 1, 51-65, 2011. (DOI: 10.1007/s00366-010-0178-6)

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Johnson, E., Y. Zhang, and K. Shimada, “Estimating an Equivalent Wall-Thickness of a Cerebral Aneurysm through Surface Parameterization and a Non-linear Spring System,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, 2010. (DOI: 10.1002/cnm.1418)

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Staten, M. L., and K. Shimada, “A Close Look at Valences in Hexahedral Element Meshes,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Volume 83, Issue 7, pp. 899–914, 2010. (DOI: 10.1002/nme.2876)

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Hammond, F.L., K. Shimada, and M. Zenati, “Measurement and Optimization of Minimally Invasive Intervention Device Design Fitness Using a Multiobjective Weighted Isotropy Index,” ASME Journal of Medical Device, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2010. (DOI: 10.1115/1.4001107)

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “Polygon Crawling: Feature-Edge Extraction from a General Polygonal Surface for Mesh Generation,” Engineering with Computers, Volume 26, Issue 3, 2010. (DOI: 10.1007/s00366-009-0165-y)

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Quadros, W.R., V. Vyas, M. Brewer, S. J. Owen, and K. Shimada, “A computational Framework for Automating Generation of Sizing Function in Assembly Meshing via Disconnected Skeletons,” Engineering with Computers, Volume 26, Issue 3, 2010. (doi: 10.1007/s00366-009-0164-z)

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Staten, M. L., J. F. Shepherd, F. Ledoux, and K. Shimada, “Hexahedral Mesh Matching: Converting Non-Conforming Hexahedral-to-Hexahedral Interfaces into Conforming Interfaces,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Volume 82, Issue 12, pp. 1475–1509, 2010. (DOI: 10.1002/nme.2800)

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Yamakawa, S., and K. Shimada, “88-Element Solution to Schneiders' Pyramid Hex-Meshing Problem,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, Volume 26, Issue 12, pp. 1700–1712, 2010 (DOI: 10.1002/cnm.1256)

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Song, I-H, and K. Shimada, “Sketch-based Computer-Aided Design Tool for Configuration Design of Automobile Instrument Panel,” Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 6(5), pp.585-594, 2009.

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Rossi, M. R., D. Tanaka, K. Shimada, Y. Rabin, “Computerized Planning of Prostate Cryosurgery using Variable Cryoprobe Insertion Depth,” Cryobiology, Volume 60, Issue 1, pp. 71-79, 2010 (DOI::10.1016/j.cryobiol.2008.11.008)

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Staten, M. L., R. Kerr, S. Owen, T. Blacker, M. Stupazzini, and K. Shimada “Unconstrained Plastering –Hexahedral Mesh Generation via Advancing-Front Geometry Decomposition,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Volume 81, Issue 2, pp.135 – 171, 2009.

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Shim, M., M. Gunay, and K. Shimada, “Three-Dimensional Shape Reconstruction of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm,” Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 41, Issue 8, pp.555-565, 2009.

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Yamakawa, S., and K. Shimada, “Converting a Tetrahedral Mesh to a Prism-Tetrahedral Hybrid Mesh for FEM Accuracy and Efficiency,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Volume 80, Issue 1, pp.74-102, 2009.

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Rossi, M. R., D. Tanaka, K. Shimada, Y. Rabin, “Computerized Planning of Cryosurgery using Bubble Packing: an Experimental Validation on a Phantom Material,” The International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 51, Issues 23-24, pp.5671-5678, 2008 (DOI: 51:5671-5678)

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Tanaka, D., M. R. Rossi, K. Shimada, and Y. Rabin, “Computerized Planning of Prostate Cryosurgery with Pullback Operation,” Computer Aided Surgery, 13(1), pp.1-13, 2008.

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Kara, L. B., and K. Shimada, “"Supporting Early Styling Design of Automobiles Using Sketch-based 3D Shape Construction," Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Volume 5, Issue 6, pp 867-876, 2008.

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Gunay, M., M. Shim, and K. Shimada, “Cost- and Time-effective Three-Dimensional Bone-Shape Reconstruction from X-ray Images,” the International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, Vol. 3, Issue 4, pp.323-35, 2008.

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Dheeravongkit, A. and K. Shimada, “Inverse Adaptation of a Hex-Dominant Mesh for Large Deformation Finite Element Analysis,” Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 39, Issue 5, pp.427-38, 2007.

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Tanaka, D., K. Shimada, M. Rossi, and Y. Rabin, “Cryosurgery Planning Using Bubble Packing in 3D,” Computer Methods in Biomechanical and Biomedical Engineering. Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp.113-121, 2007.

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Monahan, E. and K. Shimada, “A study of user performance employing a computer-aided navigation system for arthroscopic hip surgery,” International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Vol. 2, No. 3-4, pp.245-52, 2007.

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Kara, L. B., K. Shimada, and S. Marmalefsky, “An Evaluation of User Experience with a Sketch-based 3D Modeling System,” Computers & Graphics, Vol. 31, Issue 4, pp. 580-597, 2007.

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Aladahalli, C., J. Cagan, and K. Shimada, “Objective Function Effect Based Pattern Search – Theoretical Framework Inspired by 3D Component Layout,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol.129, pp.243-54, 2007.

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Aladahalli, C., J. Cagan, and K. Shimada, “Objective Function Effect Based Pattern Search – An Implementation for 3D Component Layout,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol.129, pp.255-65, 2007.

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Tanaka, D., M.R. Rossi, K. Shimada, and Y. Rabin, “Towards Intra-Operative Computerized Planning of Cryosurgery,” the International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 3(1), 10-9, 2007.

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Kara, L. B. and K. Shimada, “Sketch-based 3D Shapes for Industrial Styling Design,” IEEE Computer Graphics and Application, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 60-71, 2007.

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Gasbarro, M. D., K. Shimada, and E. S. Di Martino, “Explicit Finite Element Method for In-vivo Mechanics of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm,” European Journal of Computational Mechanics, 2007.

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M-S Kim, and K. Shimada, “Preface: Geometric Modeling and Processing 2006,” Computer Aided Geometric Design, Volume 24, Issue 6, 2007.

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Rossi, M.R., D. Tanaka, K. Shimada, Y. Rabin, “An Efficient Numerical Technique for Bioheat Simulations and its Application to Computerized Cryosurgery Planning. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine,” 85(1), 41-50, 2006.

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Monahan, E. and K. Shimada, “Computer-aided Navigation for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery Using Encoder Linkages for Position Tracking,” International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, Vol.2, Issue 3, pp.271-8, 2006.

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Takahashi, S., K. Yoshida, K. Shimada, and T. Nishita, “Occlusion-Free Animation of Driving Routes for Car Navigation Systems,” Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, Vol.12, No.5, pp.1141-8, 2006.
Shimada, K. “Current Trends and Issues in Mesh Processing Technology,” Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol.3, No.6, pp.741-50, 2006.

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Tanaka, D., K. Shimada, and Y. Rabin, “Two-Phase Computerized Planning of Cryosurgery Using Bubble Packing and Force-Field Analogy,” ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Vol. 128, No.1, pp.49-58, 2006.

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Rabin, Y., K. Shimada, D. Tanaka, M. Rossi, and M. Ballinger, “Computerized planning of cryosurgery,” Cryobiology, pp.405-6, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2006.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “Layered Tetrahedral Meshing of Thin-Walled Solids for Plastic Injection Molding FEM,” Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 38, Issue 4, pp. 315-26, 2006.

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M-S Kim, and K. Shimada, “Preface: Geometric Modeling and Processing 2006,” Computer Aided Design, Volume 39, Issue 5, 2006.

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Vieira, M. and K. Shimada, “Surface Extraction from Point-Sampled Data through Region Growing,” International Journal of CAD/CAM Vol.5, No. 1, 2005.

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Dheeravongkit, A., and K. Shimada, “Inverse Pre-Deformation of Finite Element Mesh for Large Deformation Analysis,” ASME JCISE, Vol.5, pp.338-47, 2005.

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Shimada, K. “Current Trends and Issues in Mesh Processing Technology,” Vol. 15, No.4, JSIAM, 2005.

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Dheeravongkit, A., and K. Shimada, “Inverse Pre-Deformation of the Tetrahedral Mesh for Large Deformation Finite Element Analysis,” CAD & Applications, Vol.2, No.6, pp.804-14, 2005.

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Okada, H., K. Shimada, and T. Miki, “Pittsburgh as a Rapidly Developing Bio-cluster: Translational Research for Development of Brain Tumor Immunotherapy, Tissue Engineering and Robotics,” Experimental Medicine, Vol. 24, No.1, pp37-43, 2005.

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Vieira, M. and K. Shimada, “Surface Mesh Segmentation and Smooth Surface Extraction through Region Growing,” Computer-Aided Geometric Design, Vol. 22, No. 8, pp.771-92, 2005.

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Kageura, M., and K. Shimada, “Finding the Shortest Path for Quality Assurance of Electric Components,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 126, pp. 1017-26, 2005.

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Gennari, L., L. B. Kara, T. F. Stahovich, and K. Shimada, “Combining Geometry and Domain Knowledge to Interpret Hand-Drawn Diagrams,” Computer & Graphics, 29(4): pp.547-62, 2005.

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Vieira, M., K. Shimada, and T. Furuhata, “Smoothing of Noisy Laser Scanner Generated Meshes Using Polynomial Fitting and Neighborhood Erosion,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol.126, No.3, pp.495-503, 2004.

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Quadros W. R., K. Shimada, and S. J. Owen, "Skeleton-Based Computational Method for Generation of 3D Finite Element Mesh Sizing Function", Engineering with Computers, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 249-64, 2004.

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Kageura, M., and K. Shimada, “Efficient Computational Method for Finding the Shortest Path on a Polygonal Model,” Journal of IPSJ, 2004.

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Yamakawa, S and K. Shimada, “Anisotropic Tetrahedral Meshing via Bubble Packing and Advancing Front,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 57: pp.1923-42, 2003.

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Yamakawa, S and K. Shimada, “Fully-Automated Hex-Dominant Mesh Generation with Directionality Control via Packing Rectangular Solid Cells,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 57: pp.2099-129, 2003.

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Inoue, K., K. Shimada and K. Chilaka, “Solid Model Reconstruction of Wireframe CAD Models,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 125 (3): 434-42, 2003.

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Inoue, K., and K. Shimada, “Surface Model Reconstruction from Wireframe CAD models,” Journal of IPSJ, 42(5): 1064-75, 2003.

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Itoh, T., T. Miyata, and K. Shimada, “Organic Textures with Controlled Anisotropy and Directionality,” IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, Vol.23, No.3, pp.38-45, 2003.

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Cagan, J., K. Shimada, and S. Yin, “A Survey of Computational Approaches to Three-Dimensional Layout Problems,” Computer-Aided Design, 34 (8) pp. 597-611, 2002.

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Yamakawa, S and K. Shimada, “Quad-Layer: Layered Quadrilateral Meshing of Narrow Two-Dimensional Domain by Bubble Packing and Chordal Axis Transformation,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 124, pp.564-73, 2002.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “HEXHOOP: Modular Templates for Converting a Hex-Dominant Mesh to and All-Hex Mesh,” Engineering with Computers, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 211-28, 2002.

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Ayyadevara, A., D. Bourne, K. Shimada, and R. Sturges, “Interference-Free Polyhedral Configuration for Stacking,” IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, Volume 18, No. 2, 2002.

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Miyata, K., T. Itoh, and K. Shimada, “A Method of Generating Pavement Textures Using the Square Packing Technique,” Visual Computer, Vol. 17, Issue 8, pp 475-90, 2001.

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Inoue, K., T. Itoh, A. Yamada, T. Furuhata and K. Shimada, Face Clustering of a Large-Scale CAD Model for Surface Mesh Generation, Computer-aided Design (33) 3, pp. 251-61, 2001.

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Itoh, T. and K. Shimada, “Automatic Conversion of Triangular Meshes into Quadrilateral Meshes with Directionality,” International Journal of CAD/CAM, Volume 1, No.2, pp.20-38, 2001.

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Miyata, K., T. Itoh, and K. Shimada, “Generating Pavement Textures via Close Packing of Squares,” Journal of the Information Processing Society of Japan, Vol.42 No.11, 2001.

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Inoue, K., and K. Shimada, “Surface Model Reconstruction from Wire-Frame CAD Models,” Journal of the Information Processing Society of Japan, Vol.42, No5, pp.1064-75. 2001.

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Shimada, K., A. Yamada, and T. Itoh, “Anisotropic Triangulation of Parametric Surfaces via Close Packing of Ellipsoids,” International Journal of Computational Geometry and Applications, Vol.10, No.4, pp.301-24, 2000.

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Shimada, K., N. Mori, T. Kondo, T. Itoh, K. Kase, A. Makinouchi, “Automated Mesh Generation for Finite Element Analysis of Sheet Metal Forming,” International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 21, No. 2/3, pp.278-91, 1999.

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Yamada, A., K. Shimada, and T. Itoh, “Meshing Curved Wire-Frame Models via Energy-Minimization and Ellipse Packing,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol.46, Issue 8, pp. 1221-36, 1999.

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Shimada, K. and D. Gossard, “Automatic Triangular Mesh Generation of Trimmed Parametric Surfaces for Finite Element Analysis,” Computer Aided Geometric Design, Vol.15, No.3, pp.199-222, 1998.

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Itoh, T., K. Shimada, and A. Doi, "Discontinuity Meshing for Radiosity," Journal of the Information Processing Society of Japan, Vol.36, No.11, pp. 2632-41, 1995.

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Shimada, K., B. Balents, and D. Gossard, "Automatic Mesh Reconstruction for Feature-Based Sculpting of Deformable Surfaces," IFIP Transactions B-8 Geometric Modeling for Product Realization, pp.165-88, 1993.

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Shimada, K., "Physically-Based Automatic Mesh Generation," Journal of the Japan Society for Simulation Technology, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 11-20, 1993.

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Okano, A., S. Kawabe and K. Shimada, "Collision Detection among Moving Objects in Simulation", Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 35-41, 1988.

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Shimada, K., "A Method of Detecting Collisions in Geometric Simulation", Journal of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 54, No. 8, pp. 1562-67, 1988.  

 

 

Papers in Symposium or Conference Proceedings Fully Reviewed Prior to Publication

 

 
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Yamakawa, S., and K. Shimada, “Improving Element-Boundary Alignment in All-Hex Meshes of Thin-Walled Solids by Side-Face Identification,” Proceedings of the 21st International Meshing Roundtable,” 2012.

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Lu, H.-C., I. Song, W. R. Quadros, and K. Shimada, “Geometric Reasoning in Sketch-based Volumetric Decomposition Framework for Hexahedral Meshing,” Proceedings of the 21st International Meshing Roundtable,” 2012.

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V. Vyas and K. Shimada, “Metric-Field Conditioning for Mesh Adaptation Problems,” Proceedings of the 21st International Meshing Roundtable,” 2012.

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Zhang H., Y. Jiao, E. Johnson, Y. Zhang, and K. Shimada, “Modeling Anisotropic Material Property of Cerebral Aneurysms for Fluid-Structure Interaction Computational Simulation,” CompIMAGE, 2012.

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Zhang H., Y. Jiao, Y. Zhang, and K. Shimada, “Automated Segmentation of Cerebral Aneurysms Based on Conditional Random Field and Gentle Adaboost,” MICCAI Workshop on Mesh Processing in Medical Image Analysis, 2012.

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Yamakawa, S., and K. Shimada, “Automatic All-Hex Mesh Generation of Thin-Walled Solids via a Conformal Pyramid-less Hex, Prism and Tet Mixed Mesh,” Proceedings of the 20th International Meshing Roundtable,” pp. 125 – 141, 2011.

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Lu, H.-C., I. Song, W. R. Quadros, and K. Shimada, “Volumetric Decomposition via Medial Object and Pen-Based User Interface for Hexahedral Mesh Generation,” Proceedings of the 20th International Meshing Roundtable,” pp. 179 - 196, 2011.

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Shimada, K., “Image-based 3D Shape Reconstruction of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm,” the 2nd International Conference on Mathematical and Computational Biomedical Engineering – CMBE2011, 2011.

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Sehrawat, A., K. Shimada and Y. Rabin, “Geometric Deformation of Three-Dimensional Prostate Model with Applications to Computerized Training of Cryosurgery,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, 2011.

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Keelan, R., K. Shimada and Y. Rabin, “Developing a Framework for Computerized Training of Cryosurgery based on Finite Elements Analysis,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, 2011.

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Lu, J., I. Song, W.R. Quadros, and K. Shimada, “Pen-Based User Interface for Geometric Decomposition for Hexahedral Mesh Generation,” Proceedings of the 18th International Meshing Roundtable,” pp.263-77, 2010.

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Rosenbloom, A.J., J-H Park, S-H Park, G. L. Subrebost, and K. Shimada, “Ergonomic Assisted Direct Laryngoscopic Intubation: Headup Display, Wireless Camera and Fiberoptic With Resistance to Fouling,” Proc. of 2009 IEEE/ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, 2009.

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Hammond, F. L. and K. Shimada, “Morphological Design Optimization of Kinematically Redundant Manipulators Using Weighted Isotropy Measures,” Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pp.2931 - 8, 2009.

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Hammond, F. L., K. Shimada, “Improvement of Kinematically Redundant Manipulator Design and Placement using Torque-Weighted Isotropy Measures,” Proc. of International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR), 2009.

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Hammond, F. L., K. Shimada, “Improvement of Manufacturing Work-Cell Layout Design Using Weighted Isotropy Metrics,” Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA), 2009.

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Hammond, F. L. and K. Shimada, “Improvement of Redundant Manipulator Task Agility Using Multiobjective Weighted Isotropy-Based Placement Optimization,” Proc. of IEEE International Conference of Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2009.

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Johnson E., Y. Zhang, and K. Shimada, “Using Parameterization and Springs to Determine Aneurysm Wall Thickness,” Proceedings of the 17th International Meshing Roundtable, pp. 397-414, 2009.

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Vyas, V. and K. Shimada, “Tensor-Guided Hex-Dominant Mesh Generation with Targeted All-Hex Regions,” Proceedings of the 17th International Meshing Roundtable, pp. 377-396, 2009.

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Yamakawa, S., and K. Shimada, “Removing Self Intersections of a Triangular Mesh by Edge Swapping, Edge Hammering, and Face Lifting,” Proceedings of the 17th International Meshing Roundtable, pp. 13-29, 2009.

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Song, I-H and K. Shimada, “Sketch-based Computer-Aided Design Tool for Configuration Design of Automobile Instrument Panel,” Proc. of CAD Conference, 2009.

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Staten, M. L., J. F. Shepherd, F. Ledoux, and K. Shimada, “Mesh Matching – Creating Conformal Hexahedral Meshes from Non-Conforming Interfaces,” MeshTrends7 Symposium at the 10th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Columbus, OH, July 16-19, 2009.

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Staten, M., J. F. Shepherd, and K. Shimada, “Mesh Matching – Creating Conforming Interfaces between Hexahedral Meshes,” Proceedings of the 17th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.466-84, 2008.

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Yamakawa, S., I. Gentilini, and K. Shimada, “Subdivision Templates for Converting a Non-Conformal Hex-Dominant Mesh to a Conformal Hex-Dominant Mesh without Pyramid Elements,” Proceedings of the 17th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.497-512, 2008.

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Shimada, K., M. Gunay, and M. Shim, “Image-Based Shape Modeling of the Human Body via Free-Form Deformation and Numerical Optimization,” World Congress on Computational Mechanics, pp.287-97, 2008.

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Yamakawa, S., and K. Shimada, “Converting a Tetrahedral Mesh to a Prism-Tetrahedral Hybrid Mesh for FEM Accuracy and Efficiency,” Proc. of ACM Solid and Physical Modeling, pp.287-94, 2008.

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Monahan, E. and K. Shimada, “Verifying the Effectiveness of a Computer-Aided Navigation System for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 16, pp.302-7, 2008.

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Oberreuter, R., R. Lucking, and K. Shimada, “Optimizing Joint Placement and Motion Schedule for 2-DOF Computer-Assisted Distraction Osteogenesis,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 16, pp.336-8, 2008.

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Dheeravongkit, A. and K. Shimada, “Inverse Adaptation of Hex-dominant Mesh for Large Deformation Finite Element Analysis,” Geometric Modeling and Processing 2006, pp.189-206, 2006.

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Kara, L. B. and K. Shimada, “Construction and Modification of 3D Geometry Using a Sketch-based Interface,” EUROGRAPHICS Workshop on Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling, pp. 59-66, 2006.

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Takahashi, S., K. Yoshida, K. Shimada, and T. Nishita, “Occlusion-Free Animation of Driving Routes for Car Navigation Systems,” IEEE Visualization, 2006. (The same manuscript was published as a journal paper in the Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics.)

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Kara, L. B. and K. Shimada, “Sketch-Based Modeling and Modification of 3D Shapes, ACM Symposium on Solid and Physical Modeling, pp.149-60, 2006.

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Shimada, K. “Current Trends and Issues in Mesh Processing Technology,” CAD Conference 2006, 2006. (The same manuscript was published as a journal paper in Computer-Aided Design and Applications.)

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Tanaka, D., Y. Rabin, and K. Shimada, “Bubble Packing Application in Computerized Planning of Cryosurgery,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 14, 2006.

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Monahan, E. and K. Shimada, “Computer-Aided Navigation for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery Using Encoder Linkages for Position Tracking,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 14, 2006.

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Tanaka, D., K. Shimada and Y. Rabin, “Two-phase Computerized Planning of Cryosurgery Using a Bubble-Packing Technique and Force-Field Analogy,” Cryo2005, - The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology, Minneapolis, MN, 2005.

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Dheeravongkit, A. and K. Shimada, “Inverse Pre-Deformation of Tetrahedral Mesh for Large Deformation Finite Element Analysis,” CAD05, 2005.

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Quadros, W.R., V. Vyas, M. Brewer, S. Owen, and K. Shimada, “A Computational Framework for Generating Sizing Function in Assembly Meshing,” The 14th International Meshing Roundtable, 2005.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “Polygon Crawling: Feature-Edge Extraction from a General Polygonal Surface for Mesh Generation,” The 14th International Meshing Roundtable, 2005.

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Gasbarro, M., E. DiMartino, C. Scotti, E. Finol, and K. Shimada, “Computational Modeling of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A New Simulation Technique that Demonstrates the Importance of Including Realistic Fluid Motion, Spinal Column, and Internal Organs,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, 2005.

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Yoshida, K., S. Takahashi, T. Nishita, and K. Shimada, “Occlusion-Free Animation of Driving Routes for Car Navigation Systems,” VC Symposium, 2005.

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Yamakawa, S., C. Shaw, and K. Shimada, “Layered Tetrahedral Meshing of Thin-Walled Solids with Element Size Controlled Based on Wall Thickness,” ACM Symposium on Solid and Physical Modeling, pp. 245-55, 2005.

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Dheeravongkit, A. and K. Shimada, “Inverse Pre-Deformation of Finite Element Mesh for Large Deformation Analysis,” The 13th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.81-94, 2004.

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Quadros, W. R., S. Owen, M. Brewer, and K. Shimada, “Finite Element Mesh Sizing For Surfaces Using Skeleton,” 13th International Meshing Roundtable, pp. 389-400, 2004.

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Vieira, M., and K. Shimada, “Segmentation of Noisy Laser-Scanner Generated Meshes with Piecewise Polynomial Approximations,” ASME Design Automation Conference, 2004.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “Triangular/Quadrilateral Remeshing of an Arbitrary Polygonal Surface via Packing Bubbles,” GMP 2004, pp.153-162, 2004.

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Aladahalli, C., J. Cagan, and K. Shimada, “Objective Function-Based Pattern Search – A Computationally Efficient Algorithm for 3D Component Layout,” ASME Design Automation Conference, 2004.

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Scotti, C., M. Gasbarro, E. S. Di Martino, E.A. Finol, and K. Shimada, “Flow-Induced Aneurysm Wall Thinning and Stress: a Fluid-Structure Interaction Study,” 2004 Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society, 2004.

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Shoykhet, N., E.S. Di Martino, D.A. Vorp, K. Shimada, Assessment of Hex-Dominant Mesh Efficacy for Nonlinear Finite Element Method Structural Analyses, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vol 1; ISBN 0-7918-4178-2, 2004.

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Di Martino, E.S., N. Shoykhet, D.A. Vorp, and K. Shimada, “Assessment of Hex-Dominant Mesh Efficacy for Non-Linear Finite Element Method Structural Analyses,” American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) IMECE Congress, 2004.
Vieira, M., and K. Shimada, “Smoothing Noisy Laser-Scanner Generated Meshes,” ASME Design Automation Conference, 2003.

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Aladahalli, C., J. Cagan, and K. Shimada, “Minimum Height Packing for Layered Manufacturing using an Extended Pattern Search Algorithm,” ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference, 2003.

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Yamakawa, S., and K. Shimada, “Increasing the Number and Volume of Hexahedral and Prism Element in a Hex-Dominant Mesh by Topological Transformations,” International Meshing Roundtable, pp. 403-13, 2003.

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Di Martino, E. S., S. Yamakawa, K. Shimada, and D.A. Vorp, “Requirements for Mesh Size and Mesh Type in Non-Linear Computational Finite Element Method Structural Analyses,” Second Conference on Computational Mechanics, MIT, Cambridge MA, 17-20, 2003.

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Quadros, W. R. and K. Shimada, “Hex-Layer: Layered All-Hex Mesh Generation on Thin Section Solids via Chordal Surface Transformation,” The 11th International Meshing Roundtable, 2002.

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Vieira, M. and K. Shimada, “Local Least Squares Fitting for Surface Mesh Fairing in Automobile Panel Design,” ASME DETC Design Automation Conference, 2002.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “Hex-Dominant Mesh Generation with Directionality Control via Packing Rectangular Solid Cells,” IEEE Geometric Modeling and Processing, 2002.

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Kageura, M. and K. Shimada, “Finding the Shortest Path for Quality Assurance of Electric Components,” ASME DETC Design Automation Conference, 2002.

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Aladahalli, C., J. Cagan and K. Shimada, “A Sensitivity-Based Pattern Search Algorithm for 3D Component Layout,” ASME DETC Design Automation Conference, 2002.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “HEXHOOP: Modular Templates for Converting a Hex-Dominant Mesh to and All-Hex Mesh,” The 10th International Meshing Roundtable, 2001.

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Inoue, K., K. Shimada and K. Chilaka, “Solid Model Reconstruction of Wireframe CAD Models,” ASME DETC Design Automation Conference, 2001.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “QUAD-LAYER: Layered Quadrilateral Meshing of Narrow Two-Dimensional Domain by Bubble Packing and Chordal Axis Transformation,” ASME DETC Design Automation Conference, 2001.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, Anisotropic Tetrahedral Meshing via Bubble Packing and Advancing Front, First M.I.T. Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics, 2001.

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Miyata, K., T. Itoh, and K. Shimada, “Organic Textures with Controlled Anisotropy and Directionality,” SIGGRAPH 2001 Technical Sketch, 2001.

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Miyata, K., T. Itoh, and K. Shimada, “An Automatic Surface Detail Modeling Method for 3D Geometry Data,” IPSJ, 2001 .
Takeuchi, S., T. Kanai, H. Suzuki, K. Shimada, and F. Kimura, “Subdivision Surface Fitting Using QEM-Based Simplification,” Pacific Graphics 2000.

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Yamakawa, S. and K. Shimada, “High Quality Anisotropic Tetrahedral Mesh Generation via Packing Ellipsoidal Bubbles,” The 9th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.263-273, 2000.

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Yamada, A., K. Inoue, T. Itoh, and K. Shimada, “Generating a Similar Mesh from a Reference Mesh,” The 9th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.101-9, 2000.

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Viswanath, N., K. Shimada and T. Itoh, “Quadrilateral Meshing with Anisotropy and Directionality Control via Close Packing of Rectangular Cells,” The 9th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.227-38, 2000.

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Zhou, T. and K. Shimada, “An Angle-Based Approach to Two-dimensional Mesh Smoothing,” The 9th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.373-84, 2000.

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Itoh, T., A. Yamada, T. Furuhata, K. Inoue, and K. Shimada, “Quadrilateral Patch Construction for Surface Reconstruction from a Fine Triangular Mesh,” Proceedings of IPSJ Graphics and CAD Symposium 2000-CG-10, pp. 1-6, 2000.

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Yamada, A., K. Inoue, T. Inoue, K. Shimada, “Similar Mesh Generation from a Reference Mesh,” IPSJ Graphics and CAD Symposium 2000, pp. 77-82, 2000.

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Miyata, K., T. Itoh, and K. Shimada, “A Method of Generating Pavement Textures Using Square Packing Technique,” SIGGRAPH 2000 Technical Sketch, 2000.

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Miyata, K, T. Itoh, and K. Shimada, “A Method of Generating Pavement Textures Using the Square Packing Technique,” IPSJ Graphics and CAD Symposium 2000, pp. 53-58, 2000.

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Inoue, K., T. Itoh, A. Yamada, T. Furuhata, and K. Shimada, “Clustering Faces in a CAD Model for Two-Dimensional Mesh Generation,” Proceedings of JICES Symposium, Vol. 5, 2000.
Ayyadevara, V., D. Bourne, K. Shimada, and R. Sturges, “Determining Near Optimal Interference-Free Polyhedral Configurations for Stacking,” Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Task Planning, Porto, Portugal, pp. 286-293, 1999.

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Yamada, A., K. Shimada, T. Furuhata, and K.-H. Hou, “A Discrete Spring Model to Generate Fair Curves and Surfaces,” Proceedings of Pacific Graphics '99, 1999.

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Inoue, K., T. Itoh, A. Yamada, T. Furuhata, and K. Shimada, “Clustering A Large Number of Faces for 2-Dimentional Mesh Generation,” Proceedings of the 8th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.281-292, 1999.

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Itoh, T., K. Shimada, K. Inoue, and T. Furuhata, “Automated Conversion of Triangular Mesh to Quadrilateral Mesh with Shape and Directionality Control of Quadrilateral Elements,” Proceedings of IPSJ Graphics & CAD / Visual Computing Joint Symposium '99, pp. 85-90, 1999.

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Yamada, A., K. Shimada, T. Furuhata, and K.-H. Hou, “Fair Curve and Surface Generation Based on a Discrete Spring Model,” Proceedings of IPSJ Graphics and CAD Symposium '99, pp. 43-48, 1999.

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Shimada, K., J.-H. Liao, T. Itoh, “Quadrilateral Meshing with Directionality Control through the Packing of Square Cells,” The 7th International Meshing Roundtable, pp. 61-75, 1998.

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Itoh, T., K. Shimada, K. Inoue, A. Yamada, and T. Furuhata, “Automated Conversion of 2D Triangular Mesh into Quadrilateral Mesh with Directionality Control,” The 7th International Meshing Roundtable, pp. 77-86,1998.

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Shimada, K., A. Yamada and T. Itoh, “Anisotropic Triangular Meshing of Parametric Surfaces via Close Packing of Ellipsoidal Bubbles,” The 6th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.375-90, 1997.

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Yamada. A., K. Shimada, and T. Itoh, "Energy-Minimizing Approach to Meshing Curved Wire-Frame Models," 5th International Meshing Roundtable, pp.179-91, 1996.

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Shimada, K., N. Mori, T. Kondo, T. Itoh, K. Kase, and A. Makinouchi, "Automated Mesh Generation for Sheet Metal Forming Simulation," 3rd International Conference: Numerical Simulation of 3-D Sheet Metal Forming Process, pp.300-7, 1996.

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Shimada, K. and D. Gossard, "Bubble Mesh: Automated Triangular Meshing of Non-Manifold Geometry by Sphere Packing," ACM Third Symposium on Solid Modeling and Applications, pp. 409-19, 1995.

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Shimada, K. and T. Itoh, "Automated Conversion of 2D Triangular Meshes into Quadrilateral Meshes," International Conference on Computational Engineering Science, 1995.

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Shimada, K., T. Itoh, and A. Doi, "Automatic Triangular Meshing for Fast and Accurate Radiosity Method," NICOGRAPH '95, pp. 44-55, 1994.

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Shimada, K. "Automatic Surface Triangulation via Close Packing of Spheres and Delaunay Net," IPSJ Symposium on Graphics & CAD, Vol. 94, No. 7, pp. 125-32, 1994.

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Itoh, T., K. Shimada, and A. Doi, "Discontinuity-Based Mesh Generation for Radiosity," IPSJ Symposium on Graphics & CAD, Vol. 94, No. 7, pp. 61-8, 1994.

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Shimada, K. and D. Gossard, "Computational Method for Physically-Based FE Mesh Generation," Proceedings of IFIP TC5/WG5.3 Eighth International PROLAMAT Conference, pp. 411-20, 1992.

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Shimada, K., and D. Gossard, "Automated Shape Generation of Components in Mechanical Assemblies," ASME Design Automation Conference, 1992.

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Numao, M., K. Shimada, H. Masuda, and S. Kawabe, "Constraint Description and Management for 3D Modeling toward Building a Design Database," IPSJ Symposium on Graphics and CAD, pp. 189-98, 1989.

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Masuda, H., K. Shimada, M. Numao, and S. Kawabe, "A Mathematical Theory and Applications of Non-Manifold Geometric Modeling," Proceedings of the IFIP International Symposium on Advanced Geometric Modeling for Engineering Applications, 1989.

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Shimada, K., M. Numao, H. Masuda, and S. Kawabe, "Constraint-Based Object Description for Product Modeling,” IFIP Third International Conference on Computer Applications in Production and Engineering (CAPE’89), pp. 95-106, 1989.

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Masuda, H., K. Shimada, and S. Kawabe, "Euler Operation for Non-Manifold Models", IPSJ Symposium on Graphics and CAD, 1988.

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Shimada, K., A. Okano, and S. Kawabe, "Collision Detection among Moving Objects in Simulation", IPSJ Symposium on Graphics and CAD, pp.1-7, 1988.

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Okano, A., K. Shimada, and S. Kawabe, "A Concurrent Motion Simulator and Interactive Debugger for Multiple Robots", 19th International Symposium of Industrial Robots, 1988.

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Kawabe, S., K. Shimada, and H. Masuda, "Advanced 3D Modeling for Product Definition," The Second Toyota Conference, pp.325-54, 1988.

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Shimada, K., A. Okano, and S. Kawabe, "A Collision Detection Algorithm for Geometric Simulation", ASME U.S.A.-Japan Symposium on Flexible Automation, pp. 959-66, 1988.

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Kawabe, S., A. Okano, and K. Shimada, "Collision Detection among Moving Objects in Simulation", Fourth International Symposium in Robotics Research, pp. 173-80, 1987.

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Hiraoka, H., K. Shimada, et al., "Utilization of Environment Models for a Sensor Equipped Industrial Robot," The 15th International Symposium on Industrial Robots, pp.113-20, 1985.

 
 

Other Conference Publications

 
 
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Shimada, K., “Collaborative Open CAD Platform for CAE,” NAFEMS North America Conference, 2012.

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Margot, F., I. Gentilini, and K. Shimada, “The Travelling Salesman Problem with Neighborhoods: MINLP Solution,” the 21st International Symposium on Mathematical Programming, 2012.

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A. Sehrawat, K. Shimada and Y. Rabin, “Geometric Deformation Models for Application to the Computational Training of Cryosurgery,” BMES Annual Meeting, 2012.

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A. Sehrawat, K. Shimada and Y. Rabin, “Geometric Deformation Models for Application to the Computational Training of Cryosurgery, BMES Annual Meeting, 2012.

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Shimada, K., T. Furuhata, I-H Song, A. Sehrawat, Y. Rabin, “Generation of 3D Prostate Models for Computerized Cryosurgical Trainer,” Cryo 2011.

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Rabin, Y., and K. Shimada, “A New Approach to Cryosurgery Training Using Computation Tools,” Cryo 2010.

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K. Shimada, “Current Trend and Issues on FEM Mesh Generation,” International Meshing Roundtable, Birmingham, WA, 2007.

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Tanaka, D., K. Shimada, Y. Rabin, “Computerized planning of cryosurgery,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 14, Long Beach, CA (January 24 – 27), 2006.

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Rabin, Y., D. Tanaka, M. R. Rossi, M. Ballinger, and K. Shimada, “Computerized Planning of Cryosurgery,” CRYO2006 – The 43rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology, Hamburg, Germany, July 24-27. Cryobiology 53(3):405-406, 2006.

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Tanaka, D., K. Shimada, Y. Rabin, “Computerized planning of cryosurgery Using Bubble Packing,” 24th Annual World Congress of Endourology, Cleveland, Ohio, (August 17-20), 2006

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K. Shimada, “Current Trend and Issues on FEM Mesh Generation,” International Meshing Roundtable, Birmingham, AL, 2006.

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Gunay M. and K. Shimada, “Three-dimensional Bone Shape Reconstruction from X-ray Images Using Hierarchical Free-form Deformation and Nonlinear Optimization,” Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery 2004.

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Itoh, T. and K. Shimada, Automatic Conversion of Triangular Meshes into Quadrilateral Meshes with Directionality, IBM Research Report, RT0353, 2000.

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Itoh, T., A. Yamada, T. Furuhata, K. Inoue, and K Shimada, “Rough Quadrilateral Meshing of Triangular Meshes via Belt-like Sub-Regioning for Surface Reconstruction,” IBM Research Report, RT0354, 2000.

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Shimada, K., “Quadrilateral Meshing with Directionality Control via Close Packing of Square Cells,” SIAM Conference on Geometric Modeling, 1999.

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Yamada, A., T. Furuhata, T. Itoh, K. Shimada, “Curve and Surface Fitting to Scattered Points Based on a Discrete Spring Model,” JPSJ Graphics & CAD, 99-CG-96, pp. 31-36, 1999.

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Yamada, A., K. Shimada, K. Inoue, T. Itoh, and T. Furuhata, “Automatic Surface Meshing Method by Packing Ellipses in Parametric Space,” IPSJ Workshop on Graphics and CAD, pp.1-8, 1997.

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Itoh, T., A. Yamada, K. Inoue, K. Shimada, and T. Furuhata, “Automated Well-Shaped Quadrilateral Mesh Generation Using the Squarely-Packing Bubble Mesh Method,” IPSJ Workshop on Graphics and CAD, 97-CG-87, pp.7-12, 1997.

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Itoh, T., A. Yamada, K. Inoue, T. Furuhata, and K. Shimada, “An Efficient Implementation of the Constrained Delaunay Triangulation Method,” IPSJ 55th Annual Conference, 4AD-1, 1997.

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Yamada, A., T. Itoh, K. Shimada, and H. Chiyokura, “Mesh-Based Geometric Modeling by Using Mesh Optimization,” IPSJ 55th Annual Conference, 4AD-7, 1997.

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Shimada, K., N. Mori, and A. Makinouchi, “Automatic Anisotropic Mesh Generation,” RIKEN Review, No.14. , pp.49-50, 1996.

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Itoh, T., A. Yamada, K. Shimada, M. Aono, and R. Ohbuchi, "Adaptive Subdivision for Radiosity Calculation Using Bubble Meshing," IPSJ Workshop on Graphics & CAD, Vol. 96, No. 77, pp. 73-78, 1996.

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Yamada, A., K. Shimada, and T. Itoh, "Element Size Control for Bubble Mesh Generation Method," IPSJ Worksop on Graphics & CAD, Vol. 96, No. 37, pp. 1-6, 1996.

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Shimada, K. and D. Gossard, "Bubble Mesh Generation: Automated 2D/3D Triangulation via Physically-Based Node Placement and Modified Delaunay Tessellation" The Third World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Vol. I, pp. 900-2, 1994.

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Shimada, K., "Automatic Surface Triangulation via Close Packing of Spheres and Delaunay Net,"  IPSJ Workshop on Graphics & CAD, Vol. 67-1, pp. 1-8, 1994.

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Shimada, K., B. Balents, and D. Gossard, "Automatic Construction of Deformed Trimmed Surface Patch Topology Using Bubble Mesh Generation Technique," IFIP TC5/WG5.2 Workshop on Geometric Modeling in Computer-Aided Design, 1992.

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Masuda, H., K. Shimada, S. Kawabe, "Set Operations for Non-Manifold Geometric Modeling," Autumn Annual Convention of JSPE, 11/1989.

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Shimada, K., H. Masuda, and S. Kawabe, "3D Modeling Based on Constraints between Geometric Primitives," Spring Annual Convention of JSPE, 3/1989.

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Masuda, H., K. Shimada, and S. Kawabe, "A New Reworking Operation for Non-Manifold Geometric Models," Spring Annual Convention of JSPE, 3/1989.

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Shimada, K., H. Masuda, and S. Kawabe, "Advanced Geometric Modeling for Product Design (2) Non-Manifold Geometric Modeling," Autumn Annual Convention of JSPE, 10/1988.

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Masuda, H., K. Shimada, and S. Kawabe, "Advanced Geometric Modeling for Product Design (1) Shape Definition Based on Geometric Constraints Between Primitives," Autumn Annual Convention of JSPE, 10/1988.

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Shimada, K., A. Okano and S. Kawabe, "Collision Detection Algorithm for Geometric Simulator," JSPE/Annual Autumn Conference. 10/1987.

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Okano, A. and K. Shimada, "A Method of Position Calculation from Insufficient Constraint," Proc. of 5th Convention of RSJ, 1987.

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Shimada, K. and A. Okano, "Object-Level Robot Motion Teaching by Using Graphical Interaction," IPSJ-33 Annual Convention, 10/1986.

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Shimada, K., Y. Taguchi, H. Hiraoka, F. Kimura, and T. Sata, "Robotic System Based on Environment Model and Sensory Information," JSPE/Annual Autumn Conference, 10/1985.

 
 

Published Abstracts, Discussions, Reviews

 
 
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Rabin, Y., K. Shimada, “A New Approach to Cryosurgery Training Using Computation Tools,” CRYO 2010, p.362, 2010.

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Shimada, K., “The Engineer of 2020,” The Journal of the Institute of Electronics, Information, and Communication Engineers, Special Issue, In Commemoration of the 1000th Issue : A Journey beyond the Horizon, pp.780-2, 2007.

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Kim, M-S and K. Shimada, “Geometric Modeling and Processing 2006,” Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 39, Issue 5, p.341, 2007.

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Kim, M-S and K. Shimada, “Geometric Modeling and Processing 2006,” Computer Aided Geometric Design, Volume 24, Issue 6, August 2007, p.309, 2007.

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Rabin Y., D. Tanaka, and K. Shimada, “Computerized Planning of Cryosurgery Using Cryoprobes and Cryoheaters,” Cryosurgery Conference, 2004.

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Shimada, K., “The Dreams and Dangers of Software Patents,” Journal of JCISE, 2004.

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Quadros, R., K. Shimada, and S. Owen, “Generation of a Complete Geometry Based 3D Finite Element Mesh Sizing Function Using Skeletons,” USNCCM, 2003.

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Yamakawa, S., and K. Shimada, “High Quality Triangular/Quadrilateral Mesh Generation of a 3D Polygon Model via Bubble Packing,” USNCCM, 2003.

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Shimada, K. and T. Zhou, “Improving the Quality of Tetrahedral Meshes via Angle-Based Smoothing and Edge Swapping,” USNCCM VI, 2001.

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Shimada, K., “The 8th International Meshing Roundtable Special Issue: Advances in Mesh Generation, Computer-Aided Design (33) 3 (2001) pp. 197, 2001.

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Shimada, K., “Anisotropic Bubble Mesh Generation,” Fifth SIAM Conference on Geometric Modeling, 1997.

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Shimada, K., “Automatic Quadrilateral Mesh Generation of Trimmed Parametric Surfaces for Finite Element Analysis,” Fourth SIAM Conference on Geometric Modeling, 1995.

 
 

Technical Reports

 
 
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Miyata, K., T. Itoh, and K. Shimada, “Organic Textures with Controlled Anisotropy and Directionality,” IBM Research, TRL Research Report, RT-0398, 2001.

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Itoh, T. and K. Shimada, “Automatic Conversion of Triangular Meshes into Quadrilateral Meshes with Directionality,” IBM Research Report, RT0353, 2000.

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Itoh, T., A. Yamada, T. Furuhata, K. Inoue, and K. Shimada, “Rough Quadrilateral Meshing of Triangular Meshes via Belt-like Sub-Regioning for Surface Reconstruction,” IBM Research Report, RT0354, 2000.

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Shimada, K. and T. Itoh, "Automated Conversion of 2D Triangular Meshes into Quadrilateral Meshes," IBM Research Report, RT95-0004, 1995.

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Shimada, K. and D. Gossard, "Computational Methods for Physically-Based FE Mesh Generation," IBM Research Report, RT92-0080, 1992.

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Shimada, K., M. Numao, H. Masuda, and S. Kawabe, "Constraint-Based Object Description for Product Modeling," IBM Research Report, RT89-0004, 1989.

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Kawabe, S., K. Shimada, and H. Masuda, "A Framework for 3D Modeling: Constraint-Based Description and Non-Manifold Geometric Modeling," IBM Research Report, RT87-1024, 1988.

 
 

Keynote Presentations

 
 
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K. Shimada, “Redundancy Meets Efficacy – Robotic Path Optimization,” APSIPA Annual Summit and Conference 2012, Hollywood, USA, December 2012.

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K. Shimada, “Recent Trend and Topics of Digital Engineering,” Toray Engineering TIMON User Conference, Tokyo, Japan, October 2011.

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K. Shimada, “Sketch-Based Interfaces for 3D Shape Modeling,” the 12th International CAD/Graphics (CAD/Graphics 2011), Jinan, China, September 2011.

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K. Shimada, “Automatic Mesh Generation in 1996, 2008, and 2020,” International Meshing Roundtable (IMR), Pittsburgh, USA, October 2008.

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K. Shimada, “Physically based Geometric Processing and its Industry Application,” Honda Initiation Grant Conference, Hollywood, CA, October 2004.

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K. Shimada, “Current Trends and Issues in Automatic Mesh Generation” CAD Conference, Phuket, Thailand, July 2006.

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K. Shimada, “Physically based Mesh Generation,” Toray Engineering TIMON User Conference, Tokyo, Japan, October 2005.

 

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