Jarod Kelly

jckelly [at] umich [dot] edu

Office
440 Church St
3012 Dana Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
(734) 936-2637
 
Areas of Interest
  Sustainability through design
  Multidisciplinary design and optimization
  Clean energy generation and utilization
  Product design
  Preference analysis
  Genetic algorithms

Education
PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, August 2008.
MSE Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, April 2005.
BS Mechanical Engineering Magna Cum Laude, University of Oklahoma, May 2003.

Honors & Awards
2008 University of Michigan Alcoa Conservation and Sustainability Fellow
2007 Michigan Teaching Fellow
2006 University of Michigan Engineering Grad Student Symposium, 2nd place poster
2004 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow
2003 University of Michigan Benton Fellowship
2003 First Place Senior Design Capstone Project, University of Oklahoma
2002 University of Oklahoma AME Departmental Scholar
2001 Member Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honors Society
2001 Member Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Honors Society
1998 National Merit Scholar
1998 Oklahoma Board of Regents Scholar
1998 Oklahoma Scholar
1998 Rooney Fund Scholar
1998 Kalamazoo Area Scholar

Research Experience
9/2008-Present Research Fellow, University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems.
8/2005-4/2008 Graduate Student Research Assistant, University of Michigan Optimal Design Laboratory.
9/2003-8/2005 Graduate Student Research Assistant, University of Michigan Smart Materials and Structures Design Laboratory.
9/2002-5/2003 Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Oklahoma.

Teaching & Mentorship Experience
2008 Taught undergraduate Design and Manufacturing. Shanghia Jiao Tong University + Uni-
versity of Michigan Joint Institute Program in Shanghai. Instructed sophomore level me-
chanical engineering design course, including CAD software (Unigraphics), manufacturing
processes and principles, material selection, Design for Assembly and other design con-
siderations. Included course planning, lecture, laboratory instruction, and group pro ject
advising [Summer 2008]
2006-2008 Assisted pro ject groups in graduate Design Optimization course. University of Michigan.
Served as pro ject consultant semester long team pro jects: included assisting in model
development, optimization algorithm advise, and implementation of optimization software
(LMS Optimus) [Winter 2006, 2007 & 2008]
2006-2007 Assisted teaching Analytical Product Design at University of Michigan. Lectured on rapid
prototyping, reverse engineering, integrating marketing and engineering models. Served
as consultant to pro ject groups for semester long design pro jects. [Fall 2006 & 2007]
5/2007 Took Preparing Future Faculty course at University of Michigan. Studied pedagogical
topics such as team learning, teaching with technology and fostering inclusive teaching
environments. Course resulted in attainment of Michigan Teaching Fellow award.
11/2006 Guest lectured first-year architectural PhD course. University of Michigan. Introduced
the Design Science program at UM and presented research findings.
4/2006-9/2006 Mentored, managed and coordinated research with visiting scholar. University of Michi-
gan. Project related to understanding shape preference.
6/2004-Present Mentored undergraduate students. University of Michigan. Various projects including enhancing creativity, understanding current state of mass customization technologies, and embedding shape memory alloys within flexible matrix materials.
11/2002-5/2003 Mentored undergraduate student. University of Oklahoma. Oversaw development and
implementation of experiments in porous media combustion.
2/2002-2/2003 Volunteer teacher for SEES (Sooner Elementary Engineering and Science Clubs). Univer-
sity of Oklahoma. Community outreach program to increase children’s interests within
the fields of math and science.


Professional Experience
5/2002-8/2002 Design Engineer (Intern), Eaton Corporation, Hybrid Powertrains Division. Galesburg,
Michigan, USA. Designed and produced a prototype display system for new HEV pro ject.
5/2001-8/2001 Reliability and Maintenance Engineer (Intern), Pharmacia & Up john (now Pfizer), Man-
ufacturing Division. Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Conducted process evaluation, FMEA
and part databasing for drug production.


Service & Leadership
Ongoing Review technical articles for journals and conferences: Journal of Engineering Design, Journal of Mechanical Design, Journal of Computers and Structures, International Conference on Engineering Design, International Design Engineering Technical Conference
9/2009-Present Review coordinator, ASME's 2010 International Design Engineering Technical Conference, topic area Sustainability in Design Optimization
12/2008 Invited speaker, Portage North Middle School Environmental Club, Portage, Mi
9/2006-5/2008 Volunteer tutor for at-risk students at Peace Neighborhood Center, Ann Arbor, Mi
5/2006-11/2006 Session chair, University of Michigan Engineering Graduate Student Symposium
2/2006 Volunteer middle school science fair judge
2/2002-2/2003 Volunteer teacher for SEES (Sooner Elementary Engineering and Science Clubs). University of Oklahoma
4/2000-4/2003 Officer (Publicity Chair and Webmaster), University of Oklahoma American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
3/2001 Volunteer elementary school science fair judge

Research Interests
 

My research improves energy utilization by examining energetic resource availability and capacity while considering energy demands. This work attempts to identify optimal use of power systems within a regional location in order to be most efficient in terms of converting available energy to usable energy. A vehicle case study highlights how regional energy sources, demands and vehicle design can be developed in concert to improve energy efficiency. However using different objective functions, this general framework will be flexible enough to identify the cleanest methods of energy production (not necessarily the most efficient), and the most economical production methods for different timescales and different case studies (i.e. products other than vehicles).

I am also interested in understanding how aesthetic preference information can be gathered, understood, and applied in the design of artifacts. Marketers have quantified preference using a number of different techniques, but those techniques often neglect the physical realities that exist in product creation. Thus, when designers are asked to develop a product based on user wants supplied by marketing they often have to make compromises that lead to a design that is suboptimal in regards to both preference and functionality. However, if methods are developed that can coordinate the information available to marketers, designers and engineers then product optimality can be achieved with respect to a desired objective. My work has linked physics-based engineering models with preference models that have been systematically developed from behavioral science, as well as preference models derived using interactive evolutionary algorithms. Rigorously proven optimization techniques are then applied to explore the effects of these mathematical models on product design. I use this to explore the classical form versus functionality question and have found that designers can make informed design decisions even when a colocation of the most preferred design and best performing design does not exist.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
J.C. Kelly, P. Maheut, J.F. Petiot, P.Y. Papalambros. Incorporating user shape preference in engineering design optimization. Journal of Engineering Design. In review.
J.C. Kelly, P.Y. Papalambros, G.H. Wakefield. Evidence for Using Interactive Genetic Algorithms in Shape Preference Assessment. International Journal of Product Development. In review.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
J.C. Kelly, D. Sivaraman, G.A. Keoleian. Analysis of Avoided Carbon-dioxide Due To Photovoltaic and Wind Turbine Technologies Displacing Electrical Peaking Facilities. Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences.
J. C. Kelly, Colleen M. Seifert, P.Y. Papalambros. Interactive Genetic Algorithms for use as Creativity Enhancement Tools. In the AAAI 2008 Spring Symposia Palo Alto, California, March 26-28, 2008.
J.C. Kelly, P.Y. Papalambros. Use of Visual Aesthetic Preference Information in Product Design. In the International Conference on Engineering Design, Paris, France, August 2007.
Working Papers
J.C. Kelly, A. Camere, G.A. Keoleian. Examination of electrical dispatching models. To be submitted to Environmental Science and Technology.
J.C. Kelly, G.A. Keoleian. Regionally based renewable energy technology siting optimization framework. To be submitted to Environmental Science and Technology.
J.C. Kelly, D. Sivaraman, G.A. Keoleian. Analysis of avoided carbon-dioxide due to photovoltaic and wind turbine technologies displacing electrical peaking facilities. To be submitted to Environmental Science and Technology.
J.C. Kelly, G.A. Keoleian. Impacts of PHEV and renewable energy technologies on marginal displacement of carbon-dioxide emissions. To be submitted to Journal of Industrial Ecology.
J.C. Kelly, R. Gonzalez, P.Y. Papalambros. Contextual use of interactive genetic algorithms in vehicle shape design. To be submitted to Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering.
Conference Proceedings
J.C. Kelly, G.A. Keoleian. Impacts of PHEV and renewable energy technologies on marginal displacement of CO2 emissions. In the 5th International Conference on Industrial Ecology. Lisbon, Portugal, June 2009.
J.C. Kelly, G.H. Wakefield, P.Y. Papalambros. The Development of a Tool for the Preference Assessment of the Visual Aesthetics of an Object Using Interactive Genetic Algorithms. In the Generative Art Conference. Milan, Italy, December 13-15, 2006.
Conference Posters, Workshops, and Selected Invited or Refereed Presentations
J.C. Kelly, G.A. Keoleian. Impacts of PHEV and renewable energy technologies on marginal displacement of CO2 emissions. In the 5th International Conference on Industrial Ecology. (Presentation). Lisbon, Portugal, June 2009.
J.C. Kelly, G.A. Keoleian. Regionally Based Renewable Energy Analysis. Univ of Michigan, CSS Advisory Board Meeting. (Presentation). Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2008.
J.C. Kelly Optimal deployment of technology to capture renewable energy subject to regional demand. Univ of Michigan, CSS Advisory Board Meeting. (Presentation). Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 2008.
J. C. Kelly, Colleen M. Seifert, P.Y. Papalambros. Interactive Genetic Algorithms for use as Creativity Enhancement Tools. In the AAAI 2008 Spring Symposia. (Presentation). Palo Alto, California, March 26-28, 2008.
J. C. Kelly, Colleen M. Seifert, P.Y. Papalambros. Interactive Genetic Algorithms for use as Creativity Enhancement Tools. In the AAAI 2008 Spring Symposia. (Poster). Palo Alto, California, March 26-28, 2008.
J.C. Kelly, P.Y. Papalambros. Preference Information Within Design. University of Michigan, Engineering Graduate Symposium. (Presentation). Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 2, 2007.
J.C. Kelly, P.Y. Papalambros. Preference Information Within Design. University of Michigan, Engineering Graduate Symposium. (Poster). Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 2, 2007.
J.C. Kelly, P.Y. Papalambros. Use of Visual Aesthetic Preference Information in Product Design. In the International Conference on Engineering Design. (Presentation). Paris, France, August 2007.
J.C. Kelly, G.H. Wakefield, P.Y. Papalambros. The Development of a Tool for the Preference Assessment of the Visual Aesthetics of an Object Using Interactive Genetic Algorithms. In the Generative Art Conference. (Presentation). Milan, Italy, December 13-15, 2006.
J.C. Kelly, P.Y. Papalambros. Assessing Shape Preference Using Interactive Genetic Algorithms for Use in Design. University of Michigan, Engineering Graduate Symposium. (Poster). Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 3, 2006.
J.C. Kelly, P.Y. Papalambros. Assessing Shape Preference Using Interactive Genetic Algorithms for Use in Design. University of Michigan, Engineering Graduate Symposium. (Presentation). Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 3, 2006.
J.C. Kelly, A.K. Agrawal. Comparison of Flame Stabilization Techniques for Lean Premixed Combustion of Natural Gas. 23rd Oklahoma AIAA/ASME Symposium. (Presentation). Norman, OK, April, 2003.