Peer Reviewed Journal Publication:
Sheppard, R.-H. Chen, Y. Lan, R. Ma. “Freeze Casting of Porous Copper with Lamellar Morphology for Enhancing Through-plane Thermal Conductivity”. International Journal of Thermophysics, 46(109): 1-16, 2025.
J. Naseem, R. Ma, L. Zhu. “Reducing Flow Resistance via Introduction and Enlargement of Microcracks in Convection Enhanced Delivery (CED) in Porous Tumors”. Fluids, 9(9): 215, 2024.
M. Zaw, L. Zhu, R. Ma. “Numerical Study of Heat Transfer Enhancement Using Nano-Encapsulated Phase Change (NPC) Slurries in Wavy Microchannels”. Fluids, 9(10): 236, 2024.
Munuhe, R.-H. Chen, L. Zhu, R. Ma. “Modeling molten droplet spreading and infiltration into non-isothermal thermal barrier coatings”. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 182:121942, 2022.
Munuhe, L. Zhu, R. Ma. “Thermal Analysis of Calcium–Magnesium–Alumino–SilicateInfiltration Dynamics in Thermal Barrier Coatings”. AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 35(3): 1-12, 2021.
Zhu, S. Sun, L.D. Topoleski, C.D. Eggleton, R. Ma. “Evaluation of STEM Engagement Activities on The Attitudes and Perceptions of Mechanical Engineering S-STEM Scholars”. ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 143(12): 121006 (1-7), 2021.
Gu, L. Dockery, M.-C. Onuta, C.J. Bieberich, R. Ma, L. Zhu. “Nanoparticle Delivery in Prostate Tumors Implanted in Mice Facilitated by Either Local or Whole-Body Heating”. Fluids, 6(272): 1-17, 2021.
Singh, R. Ma, L. Zhu. “Quantitative Evaluation of Effects of Coupled Temperature Elevation, Thermal Damage, and Enlarged Porosity on Nanoparticle Migration in Tumors during Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia”. International Communications of Heat and Mass Transfer, 126: 105393 (1-9), 2021.
Singh, R. Ma, L. Zhu. “Theoretical Evaluation of Enhanced Gold Nanoparticle Delivery to PC3 Tumors due to Increased Hydraulic Conductivity or Recovered Lymphatic Function after Mild Whole Body Hyperthermia”. Medical & Biological Eng. & Computing, 59: 301–313, 2021.
M. Zaw, L. Zhu, R. Ma. “Effect of Surface Topography on Particle Deposition from Liquid Suspensions in Channel Flow”. Fluids, 5(1): 8, 2020.
Gu, T. Joglekar, C.J. Bieberich, R. Ma, L. Zhu. “Nanoparticle Redistribution in PC3 Tumors Induced by Local Heating in Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia: In Vivo Experimental Study”. ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, 141(3): 032402 (1-9), 2019.
Zhu, C.D. Eggleton, R. Ma, L.D. Topoleski, D. Madan. “Establishing the Need to Broaden Bioengineering Research Exposure and Research Participation in Mechanical Engineering and Its Positive Impacts on Student Recruitment, Diversification, Retention and Graduation: Findings from the UMBC ME S-STEM Scholarship Program”. ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 142(11): 111010 (1-7), 2020.
Gu, S. Liu, R.A., Saha, S. Florinas, R.J. Christie, M.-C. Onuta, C.J. Bieberich, R. Ma, L. Zhu. “Mild Whole Body Hyperthermia Induced Interstitial Fluid Pressure (IFP) Reduction and Enhanced Nanoparticle Delivery to PC3 Tumors: In Vivo Studies and MicroCT Analyses”. ASME Journal of Thermodynamic Sciences and Engineering Applications, 12(6): 061001, 2020.
1M.M. Zaw, W. D. Hedrich, T. Munuhe, M.H. Banazadeh, H. Wang, S. A. Gadsden, L. Zhu, and R. Ma. “Fabrication of a Cell Culture Plate with a Three-Dimensional Printed Mold and Thermal Analysis of PDMS-Based Casting Process”. ASME Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, 10: 061002-1, 2018.
LeBrun, T. Joglekar, C. Bieberich, R. Ma, L. Zhu. “Treatment efficacy for validating microCT based theoretical simulation approach in magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia for cancer treatment”. ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, 139: 051101 (1-7), 2017.
LeBrun, L. Zhu, S. Maher, R. Ma, M. Yu. “Investigation of biotransport in a tumor with uncertain material properties using a non-intrusive spectral uncertainty quantification method”. ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 139: 091006 (1-11), 2017.
Munuhe, A. LeBrun, L. Zhu, and R. Ma. “Using microCT to visualize nanofluid droplet sorption profiles in unsaturated powder beds”. Powder Technology, 305: 232-240, 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.