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Michael Bailey-Van Kuren

Biography

Michael integrates physical and digital technology to meet human-centered needs primarily in the area of assistive technology. Areas include design thinking, human-robot interaction, mechatronics, and dysphagia. He has led study abroad workshops that develop interactive experiences for clients in various cities (London, Dublin, and San Francisco) for 15 years.

During his time as Chair of ETBD, the department has introduced new facilities in the McVey Data Science Building to support new curricular areas and a hands-on student experience.

Michael Bailey-Van Kuren utilizes his background in robotics and controls to design new mechatronic interfaces and devices for pediatric assistive technology. In working with the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Michael has helped secure two patents. Recent projects include a published mobile application to help Ohio families find recovery housing, new methodologies for clinical-based design, a game interface to promote oral feeding, and an augmented reality interface for nutrition research.

Michael has previous experience with Belcan Corporation, the University of Texas at El Paso, Raytheon Corporation, and IBM.

Education Credentials

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institue of Technology
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Santa Barbara
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Purdue University

 

Teaching Areas

Design Thinking, Building Interactive Devices, Human-Robot Interaction, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, and Manufacturing Automation.

 

Professional Experience

Experience in design processes, product design, production and prototyping processes, and quality control; experience in electronics manufacturing with IBM and Raytheon.

 

Research Interests

Current research focuses on the development of innovative solutions for accessibility, dysphagia, and physical rehabilitation.

Listing of Select Publications

PATENTS

• Patent number: 8808324, , Date of Patent: August 19, 2014. with Donna Scarborough
• Patent number: US 20100252563 A1, Advanced transitional cup, Date of Patent: April 30, 2013. with Donna Scarborough

PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

• Bailey-Van Kuren, M. M., and Scarborough, D. (2021). Modeling of a controlled flow cup for improved transitional drinking development in children. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 8, 20556683211008765.
• Budhan, J., Scarborough, D., and Kuren, M. B. V. (2019). The impact of a novel gaming reinforcement system on oral intake outcomes in pediatric feeding therapy: A single case study. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 28(2), 394-407.
• Brink, K. E., Scarborough, D. R., and Bailey-Van Kuren, M. (2018). Open-Cup Drinking Development: A Review of the Literature. Dysphagia.
• Creech, T. N., Bailey-Van Kuren, M., Sparks, J. L., Samantha, B. B., Rita, K. S. N., Olivia, W. C., and Scarborough, D. R. (2018). . Dysphagia.
• Scarborough, D.R., Bailey-Van Kuren, M., Frey, K.E.*, Knatz, E.D.*, Lape, A.R.*, Wambaugh, N.M* (2010). Clinical implications of design characteristics, flow rates, and suction pressure attributes in commercially available training cups.  Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Vol 3, No 3 187-196.
• Scarborough, D., Bailey-Van Kuren, M. and Hughes, M. (2008) Altering the Gag Reflex Via a Palm Pressure Point, Journal of American Dental Association, Vol 139, 2008, 1365-1372.
• Bailey-Van Kuren, M. (2006) Surface Feature Identification Using a Vision Based Manifold for Robotic Demanufacturing. ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering , 523-530.
• Bailey Van-Kuren, M. (2006) Flexible Robotic Demanufacturing Using Real Time Tool  Path Generation. Robotics and Computer-Integrated-Manufacturing , 17-24.
• Bailey-Van Kuren, M., (2005) A demanufacturing projector-vision system for combined manual and automated processing of used electronics. Computers in Industry , 894 - 904.
• Bailey Van-Kuren, M. and Shukla, A. (2005) System Design for Isolation of a neonatal transport unit using passive and semi-active control strategies. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 382-394.
• Lee, K-M. and Bailey-Van Kuren, M. (2000) Modeling and Supervisory Control of a Disassembly Automation Workcell Based on Blocking Topology. IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, 67-77.