Faculty and Staff Profiles

• Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering - University of Memphis - 2009-Present
• Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering - University of Memphis - 2002-2009
• Research Associate, CCS-2 - Los Alamos National Laboratory - Summer 2002
• Consulting Associate,   - Orbital Technologies Corporation - 2000-2005

• Briggs Teaching Award Nomination - University of Memphis - 2006, 2009
• *Abe Zarem Award for Distinguished Achievement (see Appendix C) - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - 2000
• Elected Member - Pi Tau Sigma (Honorary Engineering Fraternity) - 1996
• Elected Member - Tau Beta Pi - (Society for Distinguished Scholarship in Engineering) - 1995

• Preparation for Professional Practice (U) - University of Memphis
• Power Generation (U) - University of Memphis
• Applied Computational Fluid Mechanics (U/G) [see Appendix E] - University of Memphis
• Fluid Mechanics (U) - University of Memphis
• Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (U) - University of Memphis
• Mechanical Engineering Analysis (U) - University of Memphis
• Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (U/G) - University of Memphis
• Dynamics (U) - University of Memphis
• Civil Engineering Hydraulics (U) - University of Memphis
• Viscous Flow (G) - University of Memphis

• University of Memphis - Mechanical Engineering Department Undergraduate Coordinator - 2009-Present
• University of Memphis - Herff College Undergraduate Committee - 2005-Present
• University of Memphis - Engineering Dean Search Committee - 2012
• University of Memphis - Emminent Faculty Award Review Committee - 2011-2012
• University of Memphis - University Undergraduate Council - 2009-2011
• University of Memphis - University Council for Graduate Studies and Research - 2004-2006
• University of Memphis - University High Performance Computing Research Advisory Committee - 2004-Present
• University of Memphis - University Graduate Grade Appeals Subcommittee - 2005-2008
• University of Memphis - Faculty Advisor - University of Memphis AIAA Student Branch *Student Branch hosted 55th Southeastern Regional Student Conference at University of Memphis April 5-6, 2004 (see Appendix E) - 2004-Present
• University of Memphis - Pi Tau Sigma - Faculty Advisor - 2005-Present

• †National Civil Rights Museum (See Appendix E) - 2004-2005
• Orbital Technologies Corporation - 2000-2004

• **indicates student author   
• Sabri F., Marchetta J.G., Sinden-Redding M^**, Habenicht JJ^**, Phung T-CN^{**, "}Effect of Surface Plasma Treatments on the Adhesion of Mars JSC 1 Simulant Dust to RTV 655, RTV 615, and Sylgard 184", PLoS ONE 7(10): e45719. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0045719,  2012. 
• Hines-Beard, J^**., Marchetta, J.G., Gordon, S.W.^**, Chaum, E., Geisert, E.E., Rex, T.S., "A Mouse Model of Ocular Blast Injury That Induces Closed Globe Anterior and Posterior Pole Damage," Experimental Eye Research, Vol 99(1), pp63-70. Jun 2012.
• Marchetta, J.G., **Winter, A.P., "Simulation of Magnetic Positive Positioning for Space Based Fluid Management Systems," Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Vol. 51, No. 9-10, pp. 1202-1212, May 2010. DOI: 10.1016.j.mcm.2010.01.002.
  
• Marchetta, J.G., **Roos, K.M., "Simulating Magnetic Positive Positioning of Cryogenic Propellants in a Transient Acceleration Field," Computers and Fluids, Sept. 2008, DOI: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2008.09.005.      
• Marchetta, J.G., **Benedetti, R.H., "Simulation of Jet-Induced Geysers in Reduced Gravity," Microgravity Science and Technology, August 2008, DOI: 10.1007/s12217-008-9095-3.
• Marchetta, J.G., **Simmons, B.D., Hochstein, J.I., "Magnetic Retention of LO₂ in an Accelerating Environment," Acta Astronautica,  Vol. 62, 8-9, pp. 478-490, April-May 2008.    
• Hochstein, J.I., Marchetta, J.G., Thornton, R. L., "Microgravity Geyser and Flow Field Prediction," AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 24, No. 1, Jan.-Feb. 2008. 
• Marchetta, J.G., "Simulation of LOX Reorientation Using Magnetic Positive Positioning," Microgravity Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 18, pp. 31-39, 2006. 
• Marchetta J.G., Hochstein, J.I., "Simulation and Prediction of Magnetic Propellant Reorientation in Reduced Gravity", AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 20, no. 5, pp.927-935, September-October 2004.     
• Marchetta J.G., "A Computational Model of Magnetic Positive Positioning in Reduced Gravity", AIAA Student Journal, Vol. 37, no. 4, pp.21-43, Winter 2000.  
• **indicates student author
  ^† See Appendix C
• Sabri, F., Marchetta, J.G., Faysal, K.M.R.^**, Hewitt, R., Roan, E., "Mechanical Testing of Cross-linked Silica Aerogel Impregnated Silicone for Cryogenic Tank Applications," AIAA Paper 2012-1117, presented at the AIAA 50th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Nashville, TN, Jan. 2012.
• Sabri, F., Marchetta, J.G., Smith, K.M.^**, "Thermal Characterization of Crosslinked Silica Aerogel-RTV655 for Cryogenic Propellant Tanks," AIAA Paper 2012-1118, presented at the AIAA 50th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Nashville, TN, Jan. 2012.
• Goff, J.A., Cutter, B.F., Zegler, F., Bienhoff, D., Chandler, F., Marchetta, J.G., "Realistic Near-Term Propellant Depots: Implementation of a Critical Spacefaring Capability," AIAA 2009-6756, presented at the AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, September 2009.
  
• **Winter, A.P., Marchetta, J.G., "Simulating Self-Pressurization in Propellant Tanks," AIAA Paper 2010-1297, presented at the AIAA 48th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2010.
  
• Griffin, S.T., Marchetta, J.G., "Small Scale Pulsed System For Autonomous Vehicles," Directed Energy Modeling and Simulation Conference 2009, Monterey, CA, April 2009.  
• **Winter, A.P., Marchetta, J.G., Hochstein, J.I., "An Energy of Fluid (EOF) Approach To Modeling Self-Pressurization in Propellant Tanks", AIAA Paper 09-1152, presented at the AIAA 47th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2009.   
• Marchetta, J.G., Perry, E.H., **Schultz, M.D., **Grizzard, M.R., **Butler, B.A., "Using Extended Surfaces to Reduce the Thermal Signature of Military Assets," Paper 6941-5, presented at the SPIE Defense and Security 2008 Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 2008.  
• Marchetta, J.G., **Roos, K.M., "Simulating Magnetic Positive Positioning in a Transient Acceleration Field," AIAA Paper 2008-820, presented at the 46th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, NV, Jan. 2008. 
• Marchetta, J.G., Perry, E.H., "Online Learning Objects:  Do They Enhance Mastery of Mechanical Engineering Competencies," presented at the 2007 ASEE Conference and Exhibition, Honolulu, HI, 2007.  
• Marchetta, J.G., **Roos, K.M., "Three-Dimensional Computational Simulation of Magnetic Positive Positioning," AIAA Paper 2007-0956, presented at the 45th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2007.
• Marchetta, J.G., **Benedetti, R.H., "Three Dimensional Modeling of Jet-Induced Geysers in Reduced Gravity," AIAA Paper 2007-0955, presented at the 45th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2007.
• Perry, E.H., Marchetta, J.G., "The Effectiveness of Online Learning Objects in Helping Students Master Course Competencies in Mechanical Engineering," presented at the 2006 ASEE Conference and Exposition, Chicago, June 2006.
  
• Marchetta, J.G., **Kain, C.E., **Simmons, B.D., **Benedetti, R.H.,"Simulation and Prediction of Jet Induced Geyser Formation in Microgravity Propellant Tanks," AIAA Paper 2006-0937, presented at the AIAA 44^th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2006.   
• **Simmons, B.D., Hochstein, J.I., Marchetta, J.G., Collicot, S.H., "Magnetic Retention of LOX in an Off-Axis Environment," presented at the 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Orlando, Florida, Nov. 2005.    
• Ivey, S., Lackey, L., Lambert, A.P., Camp, C., Marchetta, J.G., Robinson, A., "Evaluation of Learning Style Preference as a Predictor of Freshman Attrition in Engineering Programs," ASEE Congress and Expo, Portland, Oregon, June 2005.  
• **Marchetta, J.G., Winter, A.P., "Preflight Prediction and Optimization of a Reduced Gravity Experiment to Investigate Magnetic Positive Positioning of LOX", AIAA Paper 2005-1146, presented at the AIAA 43rd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2005.   
• Marchetta, J.G., Hochstein, J.I., Tan, T.E., "The Impact of Direct Competency Testing (DCT)", IMECE2004-61313, presented at the 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo, Anaheim, California, Nov. 2004. 
• Hochstein, J.I., Tan, T.E., Janna, W.S., Marchetta, J.G., Jamison, T., Shrader, B., Bilderbeck, M., "A Useful Intersection:  The Balanced Scorecard and EC2000", ASEE Session 1566, presented at the ASEE 2004 Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004.  
• Hochstein, J.I., Marchetta, J.G., Janna, W.S., "The Balanced Scorecard in a Capstone Design Course", ASEE Session 1566, presented at the ASEE 2004 Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004.  
• **Winter, A.P., Marchetta, J.G., Hochstein, J.I., "Simulation of Realistic Magnetic Positive Positioning for Space Based Fluid Management Systems", AIAA Paper 04-1151, presented at the AIAA 42nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2004.  
• **Simmons, B.D., Marchetta, J.G., Hochstein, J.I., Collicott, S.H., "Magnetic Retention of LOX in an Accelerating Environment", AIAA Paper 04-1153, presented at the AIAA 42nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2004.  
• Chato, D.J., Hochstein, J.I., Kassemi, M., Marchetta, J.G., "Approaches to Validation of Models For Low Gravity Fluid Behavior", AIAA Paper 04-1150, presented at the 42^nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2004. (Also published as NASA/TM-2005-213832)  
• Marchetta J.G., Hochstein, J.I., **Simmons, B.D., "On-Orbit Magnetic Positive Positioning of LOX:  Simulation and Correlation", AIAA Paper 2003-1153, presented at the 41^st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2003.   
• **Simmons, B.D., Marchetta, J.G., Hochstein, J.I., Collicott, S.H., "An Energy Minimization Model of Magnetic Positive Propellant Positioning (MP³)", AIAA Paper 2003-1154, presented at the 41^st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2003.   
• **Simmons, B.D., Marchetta, J.G., Hochstein, J.I., Collicott, S.H., "Numerical Prediction of Magnetic Cryogenic Storage in Reduced Gravity", IAF Paper 02-J.2.05, presented at the 53^rd International Astronautical Congress, The World Space Congress, Houston, TX, Oct. 2002.   
• Marchetta J.G., Hochstein, J.I., **Sauter, D.R., **Simmons, B.D., "Modeling and Prediction of Magnetic Storage and Reorientation of LOX in Reduced Gravity", AIAA Paper 2002-1005, presented at the 40^th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2002.  
• Marchetta J.G., Hochstein, J.I., "Simulation and Prediction of Magnetic Cryogenic Propellant Positioning in Reduced Gravity", AIAA Paper 2001-0930, presented at the 39^th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2001.  
• Marchetta J.G., Hochstein, J.I., "Simulation and Dimensionless Modeling of Magnetically Induced Reorientation", AIAA Paper 2000-0700, presented at the AIAA 38th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 2000.  
• Marchetta J.G., Hochstein, J.I., "A Computational Model of Magnetic Positive Positioning in Reduced Gravity", IAF Paper ST-99-W.210, presented at the 50^th International Astronautical Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Oct. 1999.  
• Thomason, S.B., Hochstein, J.I., Benson, T., Marchetta, J.G., "Using Computers in Teaching Gas Dynamics", ASEE meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 1999.  
• Ji, Z., Marchetta, J.G., Hochstein, J.I., Mo, J.D., He, K.X., Chow, A.S., "The Effect of Downstream Suction on the Delta Wing Leading Edge Vortex", presented at the J.I Proceeding of the 8^th Asian Congress of Fluid Mechanics, Shenzhen, China, Dec. 1999.   
• Marchetta J.G., Hochstein, J.I., "Fluid Capture by a Permanent Ring Magnet in Reduced Gravity", AIAA Paper 99-0845, presented at the AIAA 37th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 1999.