Massoud Rabiee

Professor Massoud Maxwell Rabiee, PhD, PE
 
PhD/Electrical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1987
MS/Electrical Engineering, 1984
BS/Electrical Engineering, 1978
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E. #15735), 1988
 
Personal Statement:
I have taught electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology courses full-time & part-time since August 1982.  I have also worked several years in the electric energy and control industry on electrical engineering projects.  Prior to teaching full-time at the higher education institutions, I was senior electrical engineer and project manager in charge of the Electrical and Control Division at the Watkins Engineering Firm. Currently, I am a Professor and Graduate Director for the Sustainable Energy, and Undergraduate director for BSEET in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering (ECE), at the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS).  I advise Electrical Engineering graduate students at ECE who are conducting research on projects related to electric machines, power electronics, and industrial automation.
 
Teaching Experience:
9/1/01–present    Electrical Engineering Professor at the College of Engineering & applied Science (CEAS), University of Cincinnati.
6/2/06–8/31/15    Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Department Head. I was reappointed on 6/2/2009 to be department head for five (5) more years (until 8/31/2015).
9/1/12-8/31/22    Electronic Engineering Technology (ELTN) Undergraduate Program Director. Electric Energy & SmartGrid (EESG), Electronic Technology (ELTN), Computer Technology (CTECH) and Robotic & Automation (ROBA) minors’ advisor.
9/1/22-Present     CEAS Sustainable Energy Graduate Program Director.
Electronic Engineering Technology (ELTN) Undergraduate Program Director. Electric Energy & SmartGrid (EESG), Electronic Technology (ELTN) and Computer Technology (CTECH) Minors’ Advisor.
9/1/92–8/312/01  Electronic Engineering Professor, College of Business & Technology (CBT), Eastern Kentucky University.
9/1/98 -6/1/99     Taught oOn-line courses (Automated Manufacturing, and Computer-based Control) for the College of Applied Science, East Carolina University.
9/1/88 - 6/1/90     Taught BSEET classes in the College of Applied Science at Morehead State University
9/1/82 - 6/1/86     Taught Electrical Engineering (EE) classes in the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky.
 
Industrial Experience:
6/89 - 8/93            Senior Electrical Engineer and Project Manager in charge of the Electrical and Control Division, Watkins and Associates Multi Discipline Engineering Company, Lexington KY.
12/87 - 8/88          Research and Development (R&D) Engineer, University of Kentucky (UK) Center for Robotics and Manufacturing, Project sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Georgetown KY.
1/87 - 7/87            Research and Development (R&D) Engineer, Projects sponsored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and Sundstrand Aerospace Corporation, Chicago IL.
1/85 - 1/87            Electric Machines & Drives Test Engineer, Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga TN.
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Ph.D/ Electrical Engineering: University of Kentucky Lexington, KY, 1987 (Electric Machines & Power Electronics)

Digital controls, robotics & automation, electric machines & drives, industrial & process control..

Research Interest Areas:  Design, construction and analysis of lightweight Carbon Nano tube (CNT-type) electric machines. Digital Control of Electro Mechanical and Solid State Power Electronic Devices. Analysis and use of Electric Drives in Robotics and Electric Vehicle Systems.  Industrial use of Micro Controllers, Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Use of Sensors in Digital and Analog Electric Circuits and Analog-Digital Mixed Signal Electronic Circuits.  Design and Programming Industrial Network, Automated Manufacturing, Electric Energy, and Process Control Systems. Honors and Professional Activities:  I was nominated for the 2021-2022 A.B. Dolly Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching Award. Again, I received an e-mail from Dr. D.J. Lowrie on 1/12/22 that I wasn’t selected for the award.  I was nominated for the 2020-2021 A.B. Dolly Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching Award. I received an e-mail from Dr. D.J. Lowrie on 1/8/21 that even though I didn’t get the award this year, they applaud me for my accomplishments. I hope I will be nominated for this award again.  Dean John Weidner and Professor Marc Cahay (EECS department head) nominated me for the 2019-2020 UC Distinguished Teaching Professor Award. On 1/27/2020 I received an e-mail from Provost office that even though I didn’t get the award this year, they applaud me for my accomplishments. I hope I will be nominated for this award again.  UC College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), 2019 Neil Wandmacher Excellent Teaching Award  Registered Professional Engineer (P.E. #15735) since 1988.  Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Outstanding Professor for the Academic Year 99-2000.  Member of the Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society.  Member of the Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society.  Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) Society.

• Programmable Logic Controllers; Hardware and Programming, M. Rabiee, Fifth Edition, 2022, ISBN978-1-64925-986-8, Published by Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) Publishing Company, Tinley Park, IL.

• I wrote a chapter entitled “ Electric Machines Theory of Operation and Potential for Revolutionary Advances using Carbon Nanotube and Soft Magnetic Composite Materials“ for the textbook Nanotube Super-fiber Materials, Second Edition.  Textbook is due for publication in September 2018

• Programmable Logic Controllers; Hardware and Programming, M. Rabiee, Fourth Edition, 2018, ISBN 978-1-63126 932-5, Published by Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) Publishing Company, Tinley Park, IL.

• Programmable Logic Controllers; Hardware and Programming, M. Rabiee, Third Edition, 2013, ISBN 978-1-60525-945-1, Published by Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) Publishing Company, Tinley Park, IL.

• Programmable Logic Controllers; Hardware and Programming, M. Rabiee, Second Edition, 2010, ISBN 978-1-60525-006-9, Published by Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) Publishing Company, Tinley Park, IL.

• Allen Bradley SCL503 Programmable Controllers, M. Rabiee, 2009, ISBN 1-55756-205-9, Published by Energy Concepts Incorporated (ECI), Chicago, IL.

• Programmable Logic Controllers; Hardware and Programming, M. Rabiee, 2002, ISBN 1-56637-873-7, Published by Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) Publishing Company, Tinley Park, IL.

• Allen Bradley SCL500 Programmable Controllers, M. Rabiee, 2000, ISBN 1-55756-152-4, Published by Energy Concepts Incorporated (ECI), Chicago, IL.

•  “Enhancing SCADA System Security”, C. Purdy, M. Rabiee, et-all, Paper 3392, MWSCAS 2020 (virtual) conference.
• “Introduction to Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Textiles”, M. J. Schulz, M. Rabiee, M. Cahay, et-all, Journal of Textile Engineering & Fashion Technology Vol.1 issue 4 (2019).
• I wrote a chapter entitled “ Electric Machines Theory of Operation and Potential for Revolutionary Advances using Carbon Nanotube and Soft Magnetic Composite Materials“ for the textbook Nanotube Super-fiber Materials, Second Edition.  Textbook is due for publication in September 2018.
• “Multifunctional Smart Composites with Integrated Carbon Nanotube Yarn and Sheet”, D. Chauhan, M. Rabiee, et-all, SPIE Smart Structures and Materials Conference, March 25-29, 2017, Portland, Oregon.
• “Science to Commercialization of Carbon Nanotube Sheet and Yarn”, M. Schulz, M. Rabiee, et-all, 2017 World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS).  ID:74305-112,Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK).
• “Science to Commercialization of Carbon Nanotube Sheet and Yarn”, M. Schulz, M. Rabiee, et-all, 2017 World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS).  ID:74305-112,Cambridge, UK.
• “Modular Smart Power System”, M. Rabiee, 2013 Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology DOI: 10.1081/E-EEE-1200501192013, Taylor and Francis Group, New York, NY.
• “Using MatLab to teach Electric Energy Courses”, M. Rabiee, 2012 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts, Session number W226, June 2012.
• “Enhancing the Safety, Security, and Convenience Features of an Automotive via a Cellular Interface”,  M. Rabiee, L. Miao and J. Everly, 2011 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings,  Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories and Projects, Session T123B, June 2011.
• “Teaching an Undergraduate Electromechanical Course”, M. Rabiee, 2010 IEEE/NAECON Annual Conference Proceeding, Collaborative & Cognitive Processing, Session I, Paper #640, July 2010.
• “Creating a Comprehensive Center for Energy Education”, M. Rabiee, R. Miller and E. Stepp, 2009 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Curricular Developments in Energy Education Session number 3433, June 2009.
• “Power Engineering Technology Program Development”, M. Rabiee, R. Miller and E. Stepp, 2008 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Energy Conversion and Conservation Session Number 2533, June 2008.
• “A Wireless Communications and Networking Course Developed for Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Technology Programs”, M. Rabiee and X. Zhou, 2007 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum, Session 1547, June 2007.
• “Student Projects in PLC Networking”, M. Rabiee, 2005 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Session Number 1332, June 2005.
• "Technology-Enabled Content in Engineering Science Curriculum ", M. Rabiee and E. Rutz, 2005 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Engineering Technology (ET) Session Number 1150, June 2005.
• "Use of Sequencer Functions in Industrial Control", M. Rabiee, 2004 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Engineering Technology (ET) Session Number 1449, June 2004.
• "Excel Spreadsheet Techniques for Selection of an Optimum Financing Plan", M. Rabiee, Computers in Education Journal (CoED), Published by the Computers in Education Journal Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Volume XIII, Number 2, pp. 58-66, April-June, 2003 Journal.
• "University/Community Partnership Through Senior Design Projects", M. Rabiee and M. Kreppel, 2003 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Design in Engineering Education Session Number 2625, June 2003.
• " Parallel-to-Serial and Serial-to-Parallel Converters ", M. Rabiee, 2002 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Session Number 1532, June 2002.
• "PLC Network Systems in Industrial Control", M. Rabiee, 2002 American Society for Engineering Education / North Central Section  (A.S.E.E./N.C.S.) Conference Proceedings, Innovation in Engineering Education Session, Session Number E220, April 2002.
• "Using Computers in Quality Assurance Test Systems", M. Rabiee, Computers in Education Journal (CoED), Published by the Computers in Education Journal Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Volume XII, Number 1, pp. 44-50, January-March, 2002 Journal.
• "Using Computers to Solve Value Engineering Problems", M. Rabiee, Computers in Education Journal (CoED), Published by the Computers in Education Journal Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Volume XI, Number 3, pp. 53-57, July-September, 2001 Journal.
• "Design of a Reversible Soft Starter for an Induction Motor", M. Rabiee, 1999 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Impact of Changing Technology session, Session Number 2533, Paper Number 1, June 1999.
• "Local Area Network (LAN) in Manufacturing", M. Rabiee, Journal of Industrial Technology, Published by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), Volume 15, Number 2, Summer 1999 Journal.
• “Analog to Digital (ADC) and Digital to Analog (DAC) Converters”, M. Rabiee, 1998 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Innovation in Instrumentation Session Number 1559, Paper Number 5, June 1998.

• “Electric Power Distribution Model”, M. Rabiee, 1998 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Impact of Changing Technology Session Number 2533, Paper Number 3, June 1998.
• “Electronic Security Systems”, M. Rabiee, 1998 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) / Southeastern Section Conference Proceedings, pp. 59-64, April 1998.
• "Spreadsheet Usage for Project Selection Computer Models", M. Rabiee, Computers in Education Journal (CoED), Published by the Computers in Education Journal Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), pp. 10-14, September - December, 1997 Journal.
• "Machine Language Programming for Intel 80X86 Series Microprocessors", M. Rabiee, Computers in Education Journal (CoED), Published by the Computers in Education Journal Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Volume VII,  Number 2, pp. 28-34,  July-September, 1997 Journal.
• "Computer Interface for Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)", M. Rabiee, 1997 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Session Number 1532, Paper Number 6, June 1997.
• "Use of Computers in Data Acquisition", M. Rabiee, 1997 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Computers in Education (CoED) Session Number 3220, Paper Number 4, June 1997.
• "A Value Engineering Problem: Equipment Maintenance Versus Replacement", M. Rabiee, 1997 American Society for Engineering Education / North Central Section  (A.S.E.E./N.C.S.) Conference Proceedings, pp. 85-93, April 1997.
• "Programming the SLC-500 Programmable Logic Controller", M. Rabiee, Journal of Industrial Technology, Published by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), Volume 13,  Number 1,  pp. 49-54, Winter 1997 Journal.
• "Computer Control of a DC Motor", M. Rabiee, Computers in Education Journal (CoED), Published by the Computers in Education Journal Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Volume 4, Number 4,  pp. 31-35,  October-December, 1996 Journal.
• "Simulation of Analog and Digital Circuits with Electronic Workbench", M. Rabiee, 1996 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference Proceedings, Topics in Electrical / Electronic Session Number 3548, Paper Number 1, June 1996.
• "Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Micro Controller", M. Rabiee, Computers in Education Journal (CoED), published by the Computers in Education Journal Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Volume VI, Number 2, pp. 63-68, April-June, 1996 Journal.
• "Automated Sorting and Dispatching in the Process Control System", M. Rabiee, Journal of Industrial Technology, Published by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), Volume 11, Number 2, pp. 30-33, Spring 1995.
• "Feasibility Study of Towveyor Control Upgrade for Cincinnati Bulk Mail Center", M. Rabiee and B. Ely, United States Postal Services (USPS) Office, Philadelphia, PA, November 1992.
• "Feasibility Study of Towveyor Control Upgrade for Pittsburgh Bulk Mail Center", M. Rabiee and B. Ely, United States Postal Services (USPS) Office, Philadelphia, PA, November 1992.
• "Feasibility Study of Towveyor Control Upgrade for Philadelphia Bulk Mail Center", M. Rabiee and B. Ely, United States Postal Services (USPS) Office, Philadelphia, PA, November 1992.
• "Feasibility Study of Towveyor Control Upgrade for Greensboro Bulk Mail Center", M. Rabiee and B. Ely, United States Postal Services (USPS) Office, Philadelphia, PA, November 1992.

• "Position Control of a Two Degree-of-Freedom Actuator", M. Rabiee and J. Cathey, Electric Machines and Power Systems, Volume 15, Number 5, pp 283-292, October 1988.
• "Verification of an Equivalent Circuit Model for a Helical Motion Induction Motor", M. Rabiee and J. Cathey, IEEE Transaction on Energy Conversion, Volume 3, Number 3, pp. 660-667, September 1988.
• "Verification of a Field Theory Analysis Applied to a Helical Motion Induction Motor", M. Rabiee and J. Cathey, IEEE Transaction on Electromagnetic, Volume 24, Number 4, pp. 2125-2132, July 1988.
• "Application of Calorimetry in Efficiency Determination of Power Conditioned Drives", M. Rabiee and J. Cathey, Electric Machine and Power Systems, Volume 14, Number 1, pp. 33-44, January 1988.
• “Analysis and Control of Helical Motion Induction Motor”, M. Rabiee, Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for a degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering at the University of Kentucky (UK), December 1987.
• “Design, Construction and Analysis of a Tubular Motor”, M. Rabiee, Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for a degree of Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering at the University of Kentucky (UK), May 1984.