Peer Reviewed Journal Publication:
T. Munuhe, A. LeBrun, L. Zhu, and R. Ma. “Using microCT to visualize nanofluid droplet sorption profiles in unsaturated powder beds”. Powder Technology, in press, 2016.
A. LeBrun, T. Joglekar, C. Bieberich, R. Ma and L. Zhu. “Identification of Infusion Strategy for Achieving Repeatable Nanoparticle Distribution and Quantifiable Thermal Dosage in Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia”. International Journal of Hyperthermia, 32(2):132-143, 2016.
A. LeBrun, R. Ma, L. Zhu. “MicroCT image based simulation to design heating protocols in magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia for cancer treatment. Journal of Thermal Biology”, in press, 2016.
A. LeBrun, T. Joglekar, C. Bieberich, R. Ma and L. Zhu. “Treatment efficacy for validating microCT based theoretical simulation approach in magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia for cancer treatment”. ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, in review 2016.
C. Bartgis, A. LeBrun, R. Ma and L. Zhu. “Determination of Time of Death in Forensic Science via a 3-D Whole Body Heat Transfer Model”. Journal of Thermal Biology, in press, 2016.
H. Fang, Z. Zhang, Y. Pan, Ronghui Ma, S. Liu, and M. Wang, “Systematic study of epitaxy growth uniformity in a specific MOCVD reactor”, Cryst. Res. Technol. Vol. 49, No. 11, pp. 907–918,2014
H.S. Fang a, Q.J. Zhang, J. Tian, S. Wang, R.H. Ma, “Study of internal radiation with solute inclusions during Czochralski sapphire crystal growth”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol.79, pp.783–789, 2014
S. Askarian and R. Ma, “Computational Study of Contact Solidification for Silicon Film Growth in the Ribbon Growth on Substrate System”, Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Application. vol. 6, pp 011011-1-9, 2013.
A. LeBrun, N. Manuchehrabadi, A. Attaluri, F. Wang, R. Ma, & L. Zhu, “MicroCT image-generated tumour geometry and SAR distribution for tumour temperature elevation simulations in magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia”, International Journal of Hyperthermia, vol. 29(8), pp 730-738, 2013
N. Manuchehrabadi, A. Attaluri, H. Cai, R. Edziah, E. Lalanne, C. Bieberich, R. Ma, A. M. Johnson, and L. Zhu. Tumor Shrinkage Studies and Histological Analyses after Laser Photothermal Therapy Using Gold Nanorods. Journal of Biomedical Engineering Technology, 12: 157-175, 2013.
N. Manuchehrabadi, Y. Chen, A. LeBrun, R. Ma, and L. Zhu. Computational simulation of temperature elevation in tumors using Monte Carlo method and comparison to experimental measurements in laser photothermal Therapy. ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 135: 121007 (1-11), 2013.
R. Ma, D. Su, and L. Zhu, “Multiscale Simulation of Nanoparticle Transport
in Deformable Tissue during an Infusion Process in Hyperthermia Treatment of Cancers”, in Advances in Numerical Heat Transfer (vol. 4): Nanoparticle Heat Transfer andFluid Flow, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, New York, NY, Nov. 2012.
N. Manuchehrabadi, A. Attaluri, H. Cai, R. Edziah, E. Lalanne, C. Bieberich, R. Ma, A. M. Johnson, L. Zhu, “MicroCT Imaging and In Vivo Temperature Elevations in Implanted Prostatic Tumors in Laser Photothermal Therapy Using Gold Nanorods”, Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine. vol.3, pp 021003-10, 2012.
A. Anilchandra, R. Ma, Y. Qiu, W. Li, and L. Zhu, “Nanoparticle distribution and temperature elevations in prostatic tumours in mice during magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia”, International Journal of Hyperthermia, 27(5), pp 491–502, 2011.
D. Su, R. Ma, and L. Zhu, “Numerical study of nanofluid infusion in deformable tissues for hyperthermia cancer treatments”, Medical and Biological Engineering & Computing, vol. 49(11), pp.1233-40, 2011
A. Attaluri, R. Ma, and L. Zhu, “Using MicroCT imaging technique to quantify heat generation distribution induced by magnetic nanoparticles for cancer treatments”, ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 133(1), pp 011003-1- 011003-5, 2011.
D. Su, R. Ma, L. Zhu, “Numerical Study of Liquid Composite Molding Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method”, Special Topics & Reviews in Porous Media, Vol.2(3), pp 205-216, 2011.
D. Su, R. Ma, M. Salloum, M., and L. Zhu, “Multiscale study of nanoparticle deposition on cell surface during an injection process”. Medical and Biological Engineering & Computing, vol. 48(9), pp.853-863, 2010.
R. Wang, R. Ma, and M. Dudley, “Reduction of Chemical Reaction Mechanism for Halide-Assisted Silicon Carbide Epitaxial Film Deposition”, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol.48, pp. 3860–3866, 2009.
M. Salloum, R. Ma, L. Zhu, “Enhancement in treatment planning for magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia: Optimization of the heat absorption pattern”, International Journal of Hyperthermia vol. 25(4), pp. 309-321, 2009.
M. Dudley, Y. Chen, X. Huang, and R. Ma, “Aspects of Dislocation Behavior in SiC”, Materials Science Forum Vols. 600-603, pp. 261-266, 2009.
M. Salloum, R. Ma, L. Zhu, “An in-vivo Experimental Study of Temperature Elevations in Animal Tissue during Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia”, International Journal of Hyperthermia,vol. 24(7), pp. 589-601, 2008.
R. Wang, R.-H. Ma, “Reactive Flow in Halide Chemical Vapor Deposition of Silicon Carbide Epitaxial Films”, Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 22, pp. 555, 2009
R. Wang, R.-H., Ma, “An integrated model for halide chemical vapor deposition of silicon carbide epitaxial films”, Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol. 310, pp 4248-4255, 2008
R. Wang, R.-H. Ma, “Kinetics of halide chemical vapor deposition of silicon carbide film”, Journal of Crystal Growth, 308, pp. 189–197, 2007
M. Salloum, R.-H. Ma, L. Zhu, “Controlling Nanoparticle Delivery in Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment: in vitro Experimental Study”, International Journal of Hyperthermia, vol. 24(4), pp. 337-345, 2008
B. Wu, N. Stoddard, R.-H, Ma, R. Clark, “Bulk multicrystalline silicon growth for photovoltaic (PV) application”, Journal of Crystal Growth, 310 (7), pp.2178-2184, 2008.
Y. Chen, D. Govindhan, W. Vetter, R. Ma and M., Dudley, “Behavior of Basal Plane Dislocations and Low Angle Grain Boundary Formation in Hexagonal Silicon Carbide”, Materials Science Forum Vols.556-557, p 231-234, 2007.
R. Wang, R.-H Ma, and M. Zupan, “Modeling of Chemical Vapor Deposition of Large-Area Silicon Carbide Thin Film”, Crystal Growth & Design, Vol..6, pp. 2592-2597, 2006
G. Dhanaraj, M. Dudley, R.-H. Ma, H. Zhang, “Design and fabrication of physical vapor transport system for the growth of SiC crystals”, Review of Scientific Instruments, vol.75, no.9, pp. 2843-7, Sept. 2004..
B. Wu, R. Ma, and H. Zhang, “Modeling and Simulation of AlN Bulk Sublimation Growth Systems,” Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol. 266, pp. 303-312, 2004.
R. Ma, H. Zhang,, D.J. Larson Jr., and K. Mandal, “Dynamics of Melt-Crystal Interface and Thermal Stresses in Rotational Bridgman Crystal Growth Processes,” Journal of Crystal Growth, vol.266, pp. 216-223, 2004.
R. Ma, H. Zhang, M. Dudley and V. Prasad, “Thermal System Design and Dislocation Reduction for Growth of Wide Band-Gap Crystals,” Journal of Crystal Growth Vol. 258, pp. 318-330, 2003.
R.-H. Ma, H. Zhang, S. Ha and M. Skowronski, “Integrated Process Modeling and Experimental Validation of Silicon Carbide Sublimation Growth,” Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol. 253, pp. 523-537, 2003.
B. Wu, R. Ma, H. Zhang, M. Dudley, R. Schlesser, and Z. Sitar, “Growth Kinetics and Thermal Stress in AlN Bulk Crystal Growth”, Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol. 253, pp. 326-339, 2003.
B. Wu, R. Ma, H. Zhang, “Epitaxy Growth Kinetic of Group III Nitride Thin and Thick Films,” Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol. 250, pp. 14-21, 2003.
R. Ma, H. Zhang, V. Prasad, and M. Dudley, “ Growth Kinetics and Thermal Stress of Silicon Carbide”, Crystal Growth and Design, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 213-220, 2002.
Q.-S. Chen, H. Zhang, R. Ma, and V. Prasad, “Modeling of Transport Processes and Kinetics of Silicon Carbide Bulk Growth,” Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol. 225, pp. 299-306, 2001.
R. Ma, Q.-S. Chen, H. Zhang, V. Prasad, C.M. Balkas, and N.K. Yushin, “Modeling of Silicon Carbide Crystal Growth by Physical Vapor Transport Method,” Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol. 211, pp. 352-359, 2000.