Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Director, RIP Lab
PhD 2010, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Contact Information
Phone (808) 956-7597
E-mail atrimble@hawaii.edu
Research Website rip.eng.hawaii.edu
Research Areas
- Autonomous Systems
- Energy Harvesting
- Precision Engineering
- Renewable Energy
- Industrial Automation
Visit the RIP Lab Website for additional information.
Publications:
Ben Gershom, Y., Onodera, B., Rayno, M., Trimble, A Z., Nunes, M., 2017, “Design and Development of a 3U CubeSat ADCS Dynamics Testing Assembly”, Journal of Small Satellites, UnderReview.
Yamamoto, B., Trimble, A Z., Minei, B., Nejhad, M., 2017, “Development of Multifunctional Nanocomposites with 3D Printing Additive Manufacturing and Low Graphene Loading”, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Under Review.
Woo, R., Wong, C. M., Trimble, A Z., Puapong, D., Koehler, S., Miller, S., Johnson, S. 2017, “Magnetic Compression Stricturoplasty For Treatment of Refractory Esophageal Strictures in Children: Technique and Lessons Learned.” Surgical Innovation, 1553350617720994.
Edwards, M., Trimble, A Z., Rognstad, M., 2017, “Hawaii Munitions Monitoring Station and Natural Laboratory”, American Geophysical Union: AGU -Fall Meeting, Accepted.
Yasunaga, C., Kalani, D., Harris, J., Martinez, M., Mau, S., Makai, R., Sonada, K., Shiroma, W., Trimble, A Z., 2017, “An Autonomous, Target-Detecting, Fixed-Wing UAS for Simulated, Search-and-Rescue Missions”, IEEE-CYBER 2017.
Ben Gershom, Y., Onodera, B., Rayno, M., Ang, J., Trimble, A Z., Nunes, M., 2017, \Design and Development of a 3U CubeSatADCS Testing Assembly with Matching Inertia Tensor”, Proceedings of the AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Poster Session 2, SSC17-P2-10.
Fitzpatrick, L., Trimble, A Z., Bingham, B., 2017, “Verification of a Marine Chemical Plum Model for Use in the Development of Autonomous Vehicle Tracking Systems”, International Oil Spill Conference, Long Beach, CA, USA.
Slocom, A., Maha, H., Trimble, A Z., Ferrara, M., Ghaemsaidi, Sasan., 2016, “Integrated Pumped Hydro Reverse Osmosis Systems”, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 18, 80-99.
Wang, W., Khan, H., Li, J., Miller, S., Trimble, A Z., 2016, “Classification of Failure Modes in Friction Stir Bind Riveted Lap-Shear Joints with Dissimilar Materials”, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering 139(2), 021005.
Trimble, A Z., Yamamoto, B., Li, J., 2016, “An Inexpensive, Portable Machine to Facilitate Testing and Characterization of the Friction Stir Blind Riveting Process”, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 138(9), 095001.1
Yamamoto, B., Trimble, A Z., 2016, “An experimentally validated analytical model for the coupled electromechanical dynamics of linear vibration energy harvesting systems”, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 1045389X16642304.
Trimble, A Z., Shiroma, W. A., Garmire, D., Ohta, A. T., 2016, “Multidisciplinary Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) Teams at the University of Hawaii: Challenges and Synergy” Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana. 10.18260/p.25766.
Yamamoto, B., Trimble, A Z., 2016, “Anisotropic Tensile Testing of Additively Manufactured Parts with Varying Interior Raster Geometries by Low-cost Fused Filament Fabrication Machines”, American Society of Precision Engineering (ASPE), Summer Topical Meeting: Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish in Additive Manufacturing, Session VI Functional Assessment of AM Components, p 139-145.
Trimble, A Z., 2015, “Vibration Energy Harvesting”, Session Talk, 4th International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics Working on Small Scales.
Yamamoto, B., Trimble, A Z., 2014, “Investigating the Feasibility of Tuning the Natural Frequency of an Electromagnetically-Transduced Energy Harvester Using Passively-Controlled Inductance”, ASME 2014 Smart Materials Adaptive Structures Intelligent Systems, pp. V002T07A024, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Sylvester, A., Delmerico, J., Trimble, A Z., Bingham, B., 2014, “Variable Buoyancy Control for a Bottom Skimming Autonomous Underwater Vehicle”, 2014 Oceans-St. John’s, pp. 1-6, IEEE.
Oehlerking, A., Meredith, J. D., Smith, I. C., Nadeau, P. M., Gomez, T., Trimble, Z. A., Trumper, D. L., 2011. “A hydraulically controlled nonoperative magnetic treatment for long gap esophageal atresia.” Transactions of the ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 5(2), 027511.
Trimble, A Z., Lang, J.H., Pabon, J., Slocum, A., 2011, “Manufacturing of high compaction factor surface-wound armatures by tube slitting”, Internal Report, Schlumberger, Held from public disclosure for proprietary reasons.
Pabon, J.A., Guerrero, J., Sihler, J., Lang, J.H., Slocum, A., Trimble, A Z., Ma, H., 2011, “Electromagnetic Device Having Compact Flux Paths for Harvesting Energy from Vibrations”, US Patent 12/366,119.
Trimble, A Z., Lang, J.H., Pabon, J., Slocum, A., 2010, “A Device for Harvesting Energy From Rotational Vibrations”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 132(9), 091001
Trimble, A Z.,Guerrero, J., Lang, J.H., Slocum, A., 2008, “Flexure based resonant structures for vibration energy harvesting”, Internal Report, Schlumberger, Held from public disclosure for proprietary reasons.
