Jamie Kennedy
Hawaii for the First Time! Japan with Friends! Korea for Work! Philippines for Fun!
July-August 2019
Non-stop adventure for a month! I head west to visit a friend in Hawaii. He was teaching there for the summer. Then we had more people join the adventure and headed to Japan. (A place I lived for a summer and still love!) Then headed to Chadwick's sister campus in Korea for a workshop and collaboration. Finally, I spend 10 days in the Philippines cliff jumping and eating amazing food. What a summer!
July-August 2019
Non-stop adventure for a month! I head west to visit a friend in Hawaii. He was teaching there for the summer. Then we had more people join the adventure and headed to Japan. (A place I lived for a summer and still love!) Then headed to Chadwick's sister campus in Korea for a workshop and collaboration. Finally, I spend 10 days in the Philippines cliff jumping and eating amazing food. What a summer!
Visiting London and Going to the World Cup in France!
June-July 2019
Wow! Being at the Women's World Cup 2019 was a once in a life time experience. I got to attend the France-USA quarter final game, both semi final games, and the championship game.
June-July 2019
Wow! Being at the Women's World Cup 2019 was a once in a life time experience. I got to attend the France-USA quarter final game, both semi final games, and the championship game.
South America Adventures
June-July 2018
I spent most of the summer backpacking around Columbia and Peru exploring Cartagena, Medellin, the Amazon Rain forest in Iquitos, Lima, and Cusco.
June-July 2018
I spent most of the summer backpacking around Columbia and Peru exploring Cartagena, Medellin, the Amazon Rain forest in Iquitos, Lima, and Cusco.
Moving to California
May 2018
May 2018
I am excited and honored to announce that I will be joining Chadwick School in Palos Verdes, California as their Director of the Center for Innovation and Research.
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EAGLES are World Champions!!!! PHINALLY!
February 2018
February 2018
Paris to Celebrate 30 Years of Living!
November 2017
November 2017
Yosemite National Park: Halfdome Climb!
August 2017
August 2017
Conference in Madrid (again)! With an extended Eurotrip to Sevilla, Amsterdam, Prague, and Barcelona!
June 2017
June 2017
Curacao!
May 2017
May 2017
Duty Calls in Japan! Conference with a short stop in Taiwan
April 2017
April 2017
Exploring the Northwest of the US! Seattle, Portland, and SanFran
March 2017
March 2017
Snowboarding in Tahoe!
December 2016
December 2016
Thanksgiving in Portugal: Lisbon, Sintra, & Obidos
November 2016
November 2016
United Soccer League of Pennsylvania Women's Major Division 2016-2017 Season Started!
GO LIGHTHOUSE!!!
September 2016
GO LIGHTHOUSE!!!
September 2016
Started as Lead Engineer at Dragon Spectral
July 2016
July 2016
Backpacking through South East Asia: Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, & Thailand
August 2016
August 2016
Doctoral Graduation Service Student Address
June 9th, 2016
June 9th, 2016
Ph.D. Oral Defense Passed!!!
May 31st, 2016
May 31st, 2016
The Study of Shape Memory Alloy Wires as Actuators
for Textile Robotic and Compression Garment Applications
for Textile Robotic and Compression Garment Applications
Materials Research Society Spring 2016 Conference Presenation
Phoenix, AZ
March 2016
Phoenix, AZ
March 2016
Frontiers in Education Conference Presentation
El Paso, TX
October 2016
El Paso, TX
October 2016
Ph.D. Research Proposal Passed
March 2015
March 2015
Abstract: Shape Memory Alloy Actuators Within a Woven Robotic System for Compression Garment Applications
In 2008, a Surgeon General’s Call to Action was published on how to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT, and Pulmonary Embolism, PE. Theses are two diseases that are the main cause blood clots and hold high death counts. With the only prevention devices being two extremes, a compression sock and a pneumatic compression boot with a pump, a static compression and intermittent compression, respectively, hospital-level care is not available in a transportable, comfortable and cost-effective system. If a woven soft-robotic device could be introduced to the employment of blood clot prevention a medium ground could be accomplished where a patient can obtain hospital-level quality care anywhere with higher comfort.
Shape memory alloys are a unique material that can transform into a trained or “memorized” shape when a thermal condition is met. This along with many super-elastic material properties, including high power and force to weight ratios, makes them remarkable for actuation in robotics. SMA integration into fabrics brings a new outcome of functioning fabric-structures through thermal control. However, most SMA research is within the linear scope of actuation due to an uncontrollable hysteresis in the material. The main goal of the proposed research is to characterize bending-force outcomes of SMA actuators within yarn and woven structures to develop a massaging sleeve or sock to prevent DVT and PE.
Currently, the field of SMA-fabric integration is limited with the research focused on aesthetic and commercial needs. This work will strive to focus on the robotic, medical, and industrial aspects of the integration through the development of a woven SMA-fabric massaging structure. Specific SMA working parameters will be experimentally researched and modeled. These parameters include transformation temperature, power consumption, bending force and displacement. These parameters are controlled through element combination, heat treatment and dimensions of the SMA wire segments. The main outcomes of the proposed research are a bending force study of 60 mm SMA wire segments by themselves, as a yarn with a cotton sheath and within a woven hybrid cotton & SMA-core yarn fabric. These main objective lead to the development of a 6-segmented woven massaging ring that is actuated via a joule-heated control system. This progression will be used towards the development of a fully woven massaging sock or sleeve to prevent blood clots.
In 2008, a Surgeon General’s Call to Action was published on how to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT, and Pulmonary Embolism, PE. Theses are two diseases that are the main cause blood clots and hold high death counts. With the only prevention devices being two extremes, a compression sock and a pneumatic compression boot with a pump, a static compression and intermittent compression, respectively, hospital-level care is not available in a transportable, comfortable and cost-effective system. If a woven soft-robotic device could be introduced to the employment of blood clot prevention a medium ground could be accomplished where a patient can obtain hospital-level quality care anywhere with higher comfort.
Shape memory alloys are a unique material that can transform into a trained or “memorized” shape when a thermal condition is met. This along with many super-elastic material properties, including high power and force to weight ratios, makes them remarkable for actuation in robotics. SMA integration into fabrics brings a new outcome of functioning fabric-structures through thermal control. However, most SMA research is within the linear scope of actuation due to an uncontrollable hysteresis in the material. The main goal of the proposed research is to characterize bending-force outcomes of SMA actuators within yarn and woven structures to develop a massaging sleeve or sock to prevent DVT and PE.
Currently, the field of SMA-fabric integration is limited with the research focused on aesthetic and commercial needs. This work will strive to focus on the robotic, medical, and industrial aspects of the integration through the development of a woven SMA-fabric massaging structure. Specific SMA working parameters will be experimentally researched and modeled. These parameters include transformation temperature, power consumption, bending force and displacement. These parameters are controlled through element combination, heat treatment and dimensions of the SMA wire segments. The main outcomes of the proposed research are a bending force study of 60 mm SMA wire segments by themselves, as a yarn with a cotton sheath and within a woven hybrid cotton & SMA-core yarn fabric. These main objective lead to the development of a 6-segmented woven massaging ring that is actuated via a joule-heated control system. This progression will be used towards the development of a fully woven massaging sock or sleeve to prevent blood clots.
Frontiers in Education Conference Presentation
Madrid, Spain
October 2014
Madrid, Spain
October 2014
National Science Foundation EAPSI - Japan Acceptance
February 2014
February 2014
Graduate Student Association Winter Formal
January 2014
January 2014
Frontiers in Education Conference Presentation
Oklahoma City, OK
October 2013
Oklahoma City, OK
October 2013
Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Fellowship Acceptance
September 2013
September 2013
Graduate Student Association Sports and Social Chair Member Acceptance
August 2013
August 2013
Ph.D. Candidacy Passed
July 2013
July 2013
American Society of Engineering Education Conference Presentation
June 2013
June 2013
John Hopkins Engineering Education Keynote
March 2013
March 2013
National Science Foundation Teaching Abroad Trip - Kenya
February 2013
February 2013
National Science Foundation GK-12 Fellowship Acceptance
August 2012
August 2012