GROSSMAN, Barry G.

Barry G. GROSSMAN}

Contact Information

Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering
F.W. Olin Engineering, 303
Phone: 7429
Email: grossman@fit.edu

Web & Social Networking

College of Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Research & Project Interests

Principal research interests are fiber-optic sensor systems and smart structures, and the application of artificial neural networks for image and signal processing. Dr. Grossman’s current research includes a $400K contract to develop fiberoptic sensors.

Recent contracts include a NASA contract to test and evaluate hydrogen gas sensors; a Florida Department of Natural Resources grant to develop an automatic, real-time neural network system capable of identifying bioacoustic signals; an NSF grant; and a Florida Department of Transportation contract. Other research includes the state of Florida funded study “Embedded Fiber Optic Sensors for Space Structures, Robotics and Environmental Sensing” and an Air Force study, “Subminiature Telemetry Antenna Study.” He was also a co-investigator on a three year, $450K Army study, “Smart Structures.”

Keywords

Fiber Optic Sensor Systems
Image and Signal Processing
Neural Networks
Smart Structures

Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering

Educational Background

B.S. University of Illinois
M.S. University of Illinois
Ph.D. University of Illinois

Professional Experience

Dr. Grossman is an industry consultant in fiberoptic sensing and communication, acoustooptic devices and optical signal processing. Prior to joining Florida Tech, Dr. Grossman was employed by Harris Corporation, Electronic Systems Sector.

Current Research

Fiberoptic sensors for traffic classification and weigh-in-motion measurement

Fiberoptic pore water pressure sensor

Planar sensor array for embedded 3D strain and temperature measurement

Single sensor simultaneous measurement of strain and temperature

Low cost absolute sensing technique

Ammonia and Ph sensor measurement array

Low cost salt detection system

Miniature fiberoptic shock sensor system

Reversible absolute salt sensor utilizing microbend effect

Modal multiplexed fiberoptic sensors and data links

Selected Publications

Refereed journal papers published in last year:

Analysis of Fiber Optic Traffic Sensors in a Flexible Pavements" by Cosentino, Eckroth and Grossman October 2003, Journal of the American Society of Civil Engineering.

"Experimental determination of propagation constant using end-etched fiber, Hou, Grossman, Murshid, and Sokol, Optics and Laser Technology, 35, pp 355-360, 2003

Refereed journal papers being prepared for submission or submitted:

Bandwidth Doubling of Multi-mode Optical Fibers through Spatial Filtering of Waveguide Modes, Chau, Grossman and Sokol, submitted to Optical Engineering, 2004.

Modal Multiplexing -a New Multiplexing Technique for Digital Fiberoptic Communications, Murshid, Grossman, et al, preparing for submission to Optics Letters, 2004.

Accurate Weigh in Motion Measurement using Fiberoptic Sensors, Nikolaidis and Grossman, in preparation for submission to Journal of Transportation Engineering, 2004.

Patents being filed by Florida Tech:

Modal Multiplexing for Fiberoptic Communications, Murshid, Grossman, et al,

Variable attenuation fiberoptic device (switch), Grossman and Dekate

Three mirror Interferometric Sensor (Hydrogen/Temperature sensor), Grossman and Dekate

Refereed journal papers accepted for publication:

In-situ device for salinity measurements (chloride detection) of ocean surface, Barry G. Grossman, Thanaphong Yongphiphatwong, and Michael Sokol, accepted for publication JOLT, 2004.

Lead Insensitive Fiberoptic pH Sensor and Performance under Bending, Grossman, Boonsopa, and Sokol, accepted for publication JOLT, 2004.

Grossman, B. and L. Huang. 1997. Measurement of Three Dimensional Strain using a New Embedded Planar Strain Array. Requested paper for a special issue of the Journal of Intelligent Materials and Structures, Institute of Physics.

Huang, L., B. Grossman and P. Cosentino. 1997. Planar Array, Multidimensional Embedded Fiberoptic Strain Sensors. Transportation Research Board.

Griffin, J. and B. Grossman. 1997. Fiberoptic Ammonia, Ph and Chloride Sensors for Leachate Detection. Transportation Research Board.

Grossman, B. and P. Cosentino. 1996. Fiberoptic Sensors for Measurement of Weigh-in-Motion. Requested paper at NATDAC 1996, Albuequrque, N.M.

Thursby, M., K. Yoo and B. Grossman. 1995. Neural Control of Smart Electromagnetic Structures. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems 31 (4):1341.

Grossman, B. and M. Thursby. 1995. Fiberoptic Sensor Signal Processing using Neural Networks. In Fiberoptic Smart Structures, E. Udd (Ed.), Wiley and Sons, N.Y.

Grossman, B., P. Cosentino, E. Kalajian, G. Kumar, S. Doi and J. Vergese. 1994. Fiber Optic Pore Pressure Sensor Development. Refereed and published in Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board.

Caimi, F., J. Blatt and B. Grossman. 1993. Advanced Underwater Laser Systems for Ranging, Size Estimation and Profiling. Refereed paper, Journal of Marine Technology.

Grossman, B., P. Cosentino, S. Doi, G. Kumar and J. Vergese. 1993. Fiberoptic Pore Pressure Sensor for Civil Engineering Applications. Proceedings of SPIE Fiberoptic Sensors and Smart Structures Conference, Boston, Mass.

Grossman, B. and J. Franke. 1993. Optically Energized Shape Memory Actuators for Smart Civil Engineering Structures. Applications of Fiberoptic Sensors in Engineering Mechanics, American Society of Civil Engineers.