ACOUSTIC EXCHANGE

Edouard Nesvijski, PhD

1304 Hansberry Ln.

Ormond Beach FL, 32174

Phone: (508) 215-7996

GENERAL SUMMARY

A specialist in acoustics, applied mathematics and engineering, with extensive experience of theoretical and practical work in the field of modeling and simulation, design of equipment, nondestructive analysis and evaluation. Engaged in research and development leading to creation of new and improvement of existing methods, algorithms and devices and their in-service behavior. Has recently worked in the field of underwater acoustics on transducer design using computer simulation based on analytical and finite element analysis methods. The main scientific interests are in the field of theory and practical applications of acoustic waves in solids, fluids and gasses. More than 120 scientific and technical publications, seven inventions, participation in national and international events. US citizen.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPAL ACOUSTIC ENGINEER. Sparton Elecrtonics, DeLeon Springs, FL
Modeling and simulation for research and development of transducers for underwater acoustic apparatus. Design analysis, manufacturing and testing sonars in air and water.
SENIOR SCIENTIST, TRS Technologies, State College, PA

Modeling and simulation for research and development in the fields of acoustic wave propagation, transducer design and digital signal processing (DSP) for acoustic tasks. Development of equipment for underwater acoustics, medical devices for bone testing during long-term NASA missions, breast and brain monitoring, NDT/NDE technologies for structural health monitoring and energy harvesting applications. Leading in proposal preparations for SBIR/STTR programs of NASA and NAVY agencies, implementations of Phase I, Phase II and Phase III programs.

SENIOR SCIENTIST, Western New England College, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Springfield, MA.

RESIDENT SENIOR SCIENTIST, Triton Systems, Inc., Chelmsford, MA.

Modeling and computer simulation of underwater acoustic wave propagation and their analysis by modern signal processing based on fundamentals of vibrations and fluid dynamics, particularly linear and non-linear physical effects of acoustics and their applications. Work on cryogenic cooler design based on principals of thermo-acoustic refrigeration, acoustic agglomeration of aerosol, fundamental study of high intensity acoustic standing waves. Preparations of proposals for SBIR/STTR Programs in the field of theoretical and applied acoustics, applications of ultrasonics for NDT/NDE, underwater transducers and sonar systems using analytical and numerical modeling by MATLAB, MATHCAD, and COMSOL for finite element analysis of acoustic waves propagation and work out of new equipment and optimization of existing design.

SENIOR TRANSDUCER DESIGN SPECIALIST, EdgeTech, Wareham, MA.

Work in the field of underwater acoustics, transducer design and signal processing, computer modeling and simulations for mechanical and acoustical design optimizations by analytical methods using MATLAB and by finite element analysis using COMSOL. Participation in production and testing of underwater devices.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, University of Minnesota, Civil Engineering Department, Minneapolis, MN.

Application of ultrasonics and acoustic emission for pavement testing. Laboratory and field experiments, data analysis, programming in MATLAB and MathCAD, computer simulation and interpretation of experimental results, preparation of proposals for local and national agencies, patents and publications, graduate students advising.

VISITING PROFESSOR, Federal University of Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.

Work in the post-graduation program in civil engineering. Teaching and research in the field of application of nondestructive methods to characterization and evaluation of materials and structures, advising and coordinating graduate and post-graduate students, supervising their research, preparation of publications. Virtual Chairman of February 2000 www.ndt.net forum, the e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics.

VISITING SCHOLAR, Drexel University, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Philadelphia, PA.

Presentation of a seminar: The Present State of the Art of Acoustic Emission and Ultrasonic Testing in Russia. Experiments with new ultrasonic equipment for investigation of surface and hidden flaws in materials.

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Ph.D. in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. Theses: Application of Acoustic Waves for Testing and Evaluation of Materials and Structures, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia;
B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering, majoring in Underwater Acoustics, Kiev Polytechnic University (KPU), Kiev, Ukraine;
COMSOL Courses, Aug-Oct 2007: Introduction of COMSOL Multiphysics, COMSOL Multiphysics Advanced Features, Acoustics, RF, Microwaves & Photonics, COMSOL Script.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Acoustical Society of America (ASA) since 1997.
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) (1998-2007)
Member of American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM),
Committee E-7, Nondestructive Testing (1993-2001)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS IN BOOKS AND JOURNALS

Nesvijski, E. et al. Wideband Single-Crystal Transducer for Bone Characterization. Created on Sunday, 31 January 2016, John H. Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, Tech Brief from NASA, LEW-19302-1

Raffi Sahul, Edouard Nesvijski and Yi-Xian Qin, Broadband ultrasound scanning and frequency sweep measurement for trabecular bone with novel wideband single crystal transducer, J. Acoust. Soc. Am. (JASA) 137, 2288 (2015)
Nesvijski E., Model Based Design and Acoustic NDE of Surface Cracks, NDT.NET Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, No.9, 2011, (ISSN 1435-4934)

Nesvijski, E Particular Cases of Love Surface Waves Propagation in Layered Materials. J: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Technomic Publishing Co., Inc., Lancaster, PA, USA (ISSN: 0892-7057), 21, 5 443-456
Nesvijski, E., Marasteanu, M. Wavelet Transform and Its Applications to Acoustic Emission Analysis of Asphalt Cold Cracking. Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, 2007, Vol. 12, No. 06 (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Nesvijski E., Marasteanu M. Spectral Analysis of Acoustic Emission of Cold Cracking Asphalt, Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics September 2006, Vol. 11, No. 10 (ISSN: 1435-4934)
Nesvijski, E.G., Love Surface Waves for Materiaals Evaluation . Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, February, May 2006, Vol.11, No.5, (ISSN: 1435-4934)
Nesvijski, E.G., Problems of Acoustic Sources Location in 3D Medium . J: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Technomic Publishing Co., Inc., Lancaster, PA, USA (ISSN: 0892-7057), Vol. 18, No 4, July 2005, pp 351-362.
Nesvijski, E.G., Active Flaw Detection in 3D Medium. Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, February, September, 2004, Vol.9, No.9, (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Nesvijski, E.G. et al, Nonparametric McKay Statistics for Estimating Property Homogeneity in Constructional Materials , Jounal: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers, March 2004, vol. 40, no. 3-4, pp. 184-185(2)
Nesvijski, E.G. et al, On Doppler Ultrasonic Measurements of the Blood Flowing Through Vessels, Journal: Electronics Engineering & Communication, 21, 2004, pp.94-100, ISSN 1811-4512
Nesvijski, E.G., Dry Point Contact Transducers: Design for New Applications .Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, February, September, 2003, Vol.9, No.9, (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Lorenzi, A., Nesvijski, E.G.,. Análise do Concreto nas Idades Iniciais com Ultra-som e Sistema Especialista. Journal: TECHNE, Sao Paulo - Brazil, v. 58, p. 46-49, 15 Jan. 2002, (In Portuguese)
Nesvijski, E.G., On Rayleigh Equation and Accuracy of Its Real Roots Calculations. J: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Technomic Publishing Co., Inc., Lancaster, PA, USA (ISSN: 0892-7057), vol 14 no 5, September 2001, pages 356-364
Nesvijski, E.G.,Sarkis, P., Acoustic Emission and Failure Prediction of Composites. Publication Source: NDTISS 99 - International Symposium on NDT Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems, Nov. 1999 in Torres, RS, Brazil. Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, February, 2000 (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Nesvijski, E.G., NDTISS 99 Report. Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, February, 2000 (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Nesvijski, E.G., On Design of Ultrasonic Transducers and Accuracy of Velocity Measurements. Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, February, 2000 (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Nesvijski, E.G., Ultrasonic Testing of Joints in Multi-Layered Composite Materials. Journal: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 12, Technomic Publishing Co., Inc., Lancaster, PA, USA, 1999 (ISSN: 0892-7057), pp. 154-162.
Nesvijski, E.G., Choutova, T.E., Editors of NDTISS '99 Proceedings - International Symposium on NDT Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems , 1999 NOV 22-26 Torres, RS Brazil, 379 p.
Nesvijski, E.G., Some Aspects of Ultrasonic Testing of Composites. Journal: Journal of Composite Structures, Vol. 48, No 1-3, Elsevier Science Ltd., Oxford, England, UK, 1999 (ISSN: 0263-8223), pp. 151-154
Nesvijski, E.G., On the Necessity of a New Standard for the Acoustic Emission Characterization of Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures. Book: Acoustic Emission: Standards and Technology Update, ASTM STP 1353, S.J.Vahaviolos, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA, 1999 (ISBN: 0803124988), pp. 41-49.
Nesvijski, E.G., Estimation Of Elastic Dynamic Modules Of Composites by Surface Acoustic Waves. Journal: NASTA Technical Bulletin, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 1998 (ISSN 1079-8498), pp. 71-79.
Nesvijski, E.G., New Possibilities for Acoustic Emission Testing of Concrete Structures. International Acoustic Emission Conference, the 14th International Acoustic Emission Symposium & the 5th Acoustic Emission World Meeting, Big Island, Hawaii, USA, August 9-14, 1998, Book: Progress in Acoustic Emission IX, Transition in AE for the 21st Century, pp. II-119-125.
Nesvijski, E.G., On the Problem of Application of the Conic and Exponential Wave Guiding Extensions for Ultrasonic Transducers for Materials Testing. Journal: NASTA Technical Bulletin, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 1997 (ISSN 1079-8498), Volume 3, pp. 49-56.
Nesvijski, E.G., Rayleigh Problem and Additional Solution of Differential Wave Equation. Journal: NASTA Technical Bulletin, Philadelphia, PA, 1995-1996 (ISSN 1079-8498), pp. 40-45.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Nesvijski, E et al. Wideband Ultrasonic Transducer Based ob Single Crystal Stacks for Bone Health diagnostics and Therapy, 2016 International Workshop on Acoustic Transduction Materials and devices, Penn State, State College PA USA

Sahul R. Nesvijski E. Qin Y. - X., Frequency Sensitivity and Composition in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasound as Critical Effects of Wave Propagation in Musculoskeletal Tissue, NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop Integrated Pathways to Mars, January 13-15, 2015, Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, TX

Nesvijski, E, Sahul, R. Effectiveness of Energy Harvesting MEMS and NEMS Based on Application of Single Crystals Design, 10th Energy Harvesting Workshop, Sunday 13 September 2015 - Wednesday 16 September 2015, Virginia Tech, WV USA

Sahul R., Nesvijski E., Optimization of Transducer Design for Wideband Single Crystal Bone Characterization, , NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop Integrated Pathways to Mars, January 13-15, 2015, Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, TX

Sahul, R. , Nesvijski, E. ; Hackenberger, W. Optimization of piezoelectric transducer design by modeling and simulation, Applications of Ferroelectrics, International Workshop on Acoustic Transduction Materials and Devices & Workshop on Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (ISAF/IWATMD/PFM), 2014 Joint IEEE International Symposium. Publisher: IEEE, May 2014
Nesvijski, E., Sahul, R., Wideband Single Crystal Ultrasound Transducers for Bone Health Characterization, NASA Human Research Program (HRP) Investigators Workshop, Huston, TX, 2014

Nesvijski , E., Sahul, R ., Modeling and Simulation of Piezoelectric Materials for Comparison to Experimental Data, Proceedings of 2013 COMSOL Conference, Boston 2013.
Nesvijski, E., Nondestructive Evaluation of Composites Using ModelBased Design, Proceedings of 2012 COMSOL Conference, Boston 2012.
Nesvijski, E. , Design Optimization of a Microphone by Modeling and Simulation, Proceedings of 2011 COMSOL Conference, Boston 2011.
Nesvijski, E. An Attempt of Using COMSOL for Underwater Transducer Design. Consol 2007 Conference, Boston, October 4-6, 2007, Norton, MA.
Nesvijski, E.G., Affordable DPC Ultrasonic Transducers: Design and Applications. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers 6th Annual International Symposium on NDE for Health Monitoring and Diagnostics, Newport Beach, March 4-8, 2001.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Lorenzi, A. Differential Approach to Ultrasonic Testing of Strength and Homogeneity of Concrete. Book of Proceedings: Non-Destructive Testing in Civil Engineering 2000 (NDT-CE 2000), Ed. Taketo Uomoto, Tokyo, Japan, April, 25-27, 2000 (ISBN: 00080437176), pp. 323-330.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Nesvijski, T.E., On The Uncertainty Of Time-Frequency Domain Resolutions For Ultrasonic Velocity Evaluation Of Surface Elastic Waves. World NDT Conference, Rome, Italy, October 15-21, 2000.
Nesvijski, E.G., Leaky Surface Waves and their Application to Nondestructive Testing. ASNT Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, November 14-17, 2000.
Nesvijski, E.G., Concrete Fracture Prediction by Acoustic Emission. The 7th International Conference on Composite Engineering (ICCE-7), Denver, CO, USA, July 2-8, 2000.
Nesvijski, E.G., The "Thermo-Acousto-Emission" Effect for Stress and Strength Estimation of Composites. Proceedings: ASNT Spring Conference and Research Symposium, Orlando, Florida, USA, March, 22-26, 1999, p.143.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Lorenzi, A. Infrastructure NDT Monitoring Using Inspector-Computer Interface. Proceedings: ASNT Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show Paper Summaries, Phoenix Arizona, USA, October 11-15, 1999, pp. 86-88.
Nesvijski, E.G., Ultrasonic Testing of an Ice Specimen by the Dry Point Contact Transducers. Proceedings: ASNT Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show Paper Summaries, Phoenix Arizona, USA, October 11-15, 1999, pp. 99-101.
Nesvijski, E.G.,et al. Ultrasonic Testing of Masonry. Proceedings: International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems in the 21st Century (NDTISS 99), Torres, RS, Brasil, Nov. 22-26, 1999, pp. 115-119.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Lorenzi, A. Artificial Intelligence as an Instrumentation for a Comprehensive Analysis of Concrete Curing by Ultrasonic Method. Proceedings: International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems in the 21st Century (NDTISS 99), Torres, RS, Brazil, Nov. 22-26, 1999, pp. 215-222.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Sarkis, P, A. Acoustic Emission and Failure Prediction of Composites. Proceedings: International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems in the 21st Century (NDTISS 99), Torres, RS, Brazil, Nov. 22-26, 1999, pp. 310-318.
Nesvijski, E.G., Perspective Integration of Ultrasonic Pulse Method for Testing of Concrete in the Frame of GOST, ASTM, and ISO Standards. Proceedings: ASNT' Spring Conference and Fourth Annual Research Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, USA, March 20-24, 1995.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Cavaliero, O. Problems of, and Solutions for, Acoustic Testing of Masonry. Fifth International Masonry Conference (5 IMC), London, 12-15 October, 1998, Proceedings of the British Masonry Society, No. 8, October 1998 (ISSN: 0950-9615), pp. 310-313.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Lorenzi, A., Sarkis, P., Possibilidades de Preparação de um Controle de Qualidade Baseado em Inteligencia Artificial para um Edificio em Concreto. Proceedings: Congresso Latino-Americano Tecnologia e Gestao na Produsao de Eficicios: Solusoes para o Terceiro Milenio, Sao Paulo, SP, Brasil, Novembro 3-6, 1998, Vol. 2, pp. 441-447, (In Portuguese).
Nesvijski, E.G.,What We Can Expect from Ultrasonic Method for Composite Materials. Proceedings: Second International Conference on Composite Science and Technology, Durban, South Africa, June 9-11, 1998, pp. 543-549.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Nesvijski, T.E.,Modeling for Fatigue and Fracture Prediction of Brittle and Elasto-Plastic Materials Using Acoustic Emission Techniques. Proceedings: 7th European Conference on Nondestructive Testing, Copenhagen, Denmark, May 26-29, 1998, Vol. 3, pp. 2445-2451.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Application of Artificial Intelligence for Nondestructive Evaluation of Civil Structures. Proceedings: 9th Asia-Pacific Conference on Nondestructive Testing, 1998 ASNT Spring Conference, 7th Annual Research Symposium, Anaheim, CA, USA, March 23-27, 1998, pp. 360-362.
Nesvijski, E.G., Dry Point Contact Transducers for Transfer Technology Applications. Proceedings: 1998 International Advanced Studies Institute (Science and Technology Series), Monterey, CA, February 10-13, 1998 (pp.1-7).
Nesvijski, E.G., On Necessity of a New Standard for AE Characterization of Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures. Proceedings: International Symposium on Acoustic Emission, Acoustic Emission: Standards and Technology Update, Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 22-23, 1998.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Acoustic Emission Signature Analysis in 4-D Image. Proceedings: Sixth International Symposium on Acoustic Emission from Composite Materials (AECM-6), San Antonio, Texas, June 1-4, 1998.
Nesvijski, E.G.,Nogin, S.I., Acoustic emission technique for Evaluation of Stress of Concrete and Reinforce Concrete Structures .Third Conference on Nondestructive Evaluation of Civil Sructures and Mateials, Boulder, CO, September 9-11, 1996, pp.40-45.
Nesvijski, E. G., On the possibility of testing of composites with the help of elastic surface waves. Progress in Advanced Materials and Mechanics. Vol. 1; Beijing; China; 12-15 Aug. 1996. pp. 1151-1157. 1996
Nesvijski, E.G., New Possibilities of Application of Ultrasonics for Investigation of Developing Cracks in Materials - Perspective Testing Technologies. Proceedings: CNDT 30th Anniversary Conference. NDT Tools of Tomorrow, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 16-18, 1995..

Nesvijski, E.G. and Noguin, S.I. 1980. "Application of Monochromatic Oscillation for Testing of Cracking Process in Reinforced Concrete Structures." Quality Control of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Stroyizdat, Moscow, Russia.

Nesvijski, E.G. and Noguin, S.I. 1981. "Digital Ultrasonic Phase Device for Testing of Anchor Length of Pre-Stressed Constructions," Report at the All Union Conference on Experimental Researches of Engineering Structures, Tallin, Estonia.

Nesvijski, E.G. 1982. "Usage of Phase Method for Appraisal of Development of Micro Cracking Defects," Defektoscopy, 6, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Sverdlovsk, Russia.

Nesvijski, E.G. 1984. "On Sensitivity of Harmonic Waves Method to Process of Cracking of Materials," Defektoscopy, 1, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Sverdlovsk, Russia.

SELECTED ABSTRACTS:

Nesvijski, E.G., Thermo-acoustic emission method of failure prediction of composites. Smart Structures/NDE SPIE (International Society for Optical Engineering) Coference: Smart Structures & Material NDE for Health Monitoring and Diagnostics, 6-10 March, 2005, San Diego, CA USA.
Nesvijski, E.G., On the Model of propagation of high-velocity subsurface waves. Journal: Journal of Acoustic Society of America (JASA), 2000, vol 108 (52), p.2594
Nesvijski, E.G., Nonstationary Signals and Their Analysis and Interpretations. ASME CONGRESS 2001 November 11-14, 2000, New York, NY, Hilton New York/Sheraton.
Nesvijski, E.G., Phenomena of Lamb Waves and Problems of Their Application for Ultrasonic Testing. Ultrasonics International'99 and World Conference on Ultrasonics, Lyngby, Denmark, June 29-July1, 1999.
Nesvijski, E.G., Multi Spectrum Transformation and Special Modal Functions for Acoustic Emission Imaging Performance. Proceedings: Second Japan-US Symposium on advances in NDT, Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii, USA, June21-25, 1999.
Nesvijski, E.G., Artificial Intelligence as an Instrumentation for a Comprehensive Analysis of Concrete Curing by Ultrasonic Method . Publication Source: NDTISS '99 - International Symposium on NDT Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems, Nov. 1999 in Torres,RS, Brazil. Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, October, 1999 (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Nesvijski, E.G., Acoustic Emission and Failure Prediction of Composites. Publication Source: NDTISS '99 - International Symposium on NDT Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems, Nov. 1999 in Torres, RS, Brazil. Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, October, 1999 (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Nesvijski, E.G., Ultrasonic Testing of Masonry. Publication Source: NDTISS '99 - International Symposium on NDT Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems, Nov. 1999 in Torres, RS, Brazil. Journal: The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics, October, 1999 (ISSN: 1435-4934).
Nesvijski, E.G., On Possibility of Application of the Dry Point Contact Transducers for Ultrasonic Testing of Masonry. Proceedings: ASTM Symposium on Masonry: Materials, Testing, and Applications, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, December 8, 1998 (Abstract).
Nesvijski, E.G.,Nesvijski, T.E., Modeling for Fatigue and Fracture Prediction of Brittle and Elasto-Plastic Materials Using Acoustic Emission Techniques. Book of Abstracts: 7th European Conference on Nondestructive Testing, Copenhagen, Denmark, May 26-29, 1998, p.374, (Abstract).
Nesvijski, E.G., New Possibilities of Application of Ultrasonics for Investigation of Developing Cracks in Materials - Perspective Testing Technologies. CNDT 30th Anniversary Conference. NDT Tools of Tomorrow, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 16-18, 1995, Journal: CSNDT Journal, Canadian National NDT Magazine, March/April 1995, p. 18 (Abstract).
Nesvijski, E.G., On the Matter of Physical Nature of the So Called Longitudinal Subsurface Waves. Proceedings: Seventh International Symposium on Nondestructive Characterization of Materials, Prague, Czech Republic, June 19-22, 1995 (Abstract).

SELECTED SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation: Nesvijski, E., Sahul, R., Wideband Single Crystal Ultrasound Transducers for Bone Health Characterization, NASA Human Research Program (HRP) Investigators Workshop, Huston, TX, 2014

Presentation: Nesvijski , E., Sahul, R ., Modeling and Simulation of Piezoelectric Materials for Comparison to Experimental Data, 2013 COMSOL Conference, Boston 2013.
Presentation: Nesvijski, E., Nondestructive Evaluation of Composites Using ModelBased Design, 2012 COMSOL Conference, Boston 2012.
Presentation: Nesvijski, E. , Design Optimization of a Microphone by Modeling and Simulation, Proceedings of 2011 COMSOL Conference, Boston 2011.
Seminar: Some Aspects of Ultrasonic Applications in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering department, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN January 21, 2005.

Presentation: Differential Approach to Ultrasonic Testing of Strength and Homogeneity of Concrete. Non-Destructive Testing in Civil Engineering 2000 (NDT-CE 2000), Ed. Taketo Uomoto, Tokyo, Japan, April, 25-27, 2000.
Presentation: Concrete Fracture Prediction by Acoustic Emission. The 7th International Conference on Composite Engineering (ICCE-7), Denver, CO, USA, July 2-8, 2000.
Presentation: The "Thermo-Acousto-Emission" Effect for Stress and Strength Estimation of Composites. ASNT Spring Conference and Research Symposium, Orlando, Florida, USA, March, 22-26, 1999
Seminar: Brazilian Society of Nondestructive Testing (ABENDE) Regional Seminar on Inspection of Materials and New Technologies of NDT, Sao Leopoldo, RS, Brazil, November 11, 1999.
Presentation: Dry Point Contact Transducers for Transfer Technology Applications. International Advanced Studies Institute (Science and Technology Series), Monterey, CA, February 10-13, 1998
Seminar: Application of Nondestructive Testing to Pathology and Repair of Structures, Seminar on Reinforcement and Reconstruction of Structures, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil, March 1998.
Presentation: Modeling for Fatigue and Fractures Predictions of Brittle and Elasto-Plastic Materials Using Acoustic Emission Technique, 7th European Conference on Nondestructive Testing, Copenhagen, Denmark, May 26-29, 1998.
Seminar: The Present State of the Art of Acoustic Emission and Ultrasonic Testing in Russia, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA , 1993.
Presentation: The Main Directions of Application of Acoustics to Quality Testing of Concrete Civil Structures. XXVIII International Conference on Concrete and Reinforced Structures, Moscow-Leningrad, Russia, 1991.

INVENTIONS

Patent No. 1040411 (USSR). Method of Durability Testing. Published in BI no. 33, 1983.
Patent No. 1081539 (USSR). Bench for Quality Testing. Published in BI No. 11, 1984.
Patent No. 1298653 (USSR). Ultrasonic Transducer. Published in BI No. 11, 1987.
Patent No. 1472820 (USSR). Method of Stress Testing of Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures. Published in BI 14, 1989.
Patent No. 1583832 (USSR). Method of Quality Testing of Welded Joints. Published in BI, 1990.
Patent No. 1642847 (USSR). Method of Quality Testing of Pre-Stressed Reinforced Concrete Structures. Published in BI, 1990.
Patent No. 1750367 (USSR). Nondestructive Method of Steel-to-Concrete Bonds Testing Using Acoustic Emission. Published in BI, 1992, 11.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

Peer Reviewer for the IEEE Journal Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials (JTCM), the e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics.
Editor Advisory Board of NDT.net, The e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing & Ultrasonics (ISSN: 1435-4934);
Editor of NDTISS'99 Proceedings, Symposium on Nondestructive Testing Contribution to the Infrastructure Safety Systems in the 21st Century (NDTISS 99), Torres, RS, Brazil, Nov. 22-26, (1999).

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