Joseph S. Dvorak. Education. Professional Experience CURRICULUM VITA

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1 Joseph S. Dvorak Education CURRICULUM VITA 4560 Windstar Way Lexington, KY Mobile / Cellular: (580) joe.dvorak@uky.edu Ph. D. Biological and Agricultural Engineering, August 2012 Emphasis: Mechatronics State University, Manhattan, Dissertation: An Optical Water Velocity Sensor for Open Channel Flows Graduate Certificate: Real-Time Embedded System Design M.S. Biosystems Engineering, December 2007 Emphasis: Sensors, Systems & Controls Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma Thesis: Human Presence Detection B. S. Biosystems Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, December 2005 Emphasis: Biomechanical Minors: Accounting, Agricultural Economics, & German Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma Professional Experience Assistant Professor July 2012-present Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky Conduct research and teach in the area of machinery systems and automation Graduate Research Assistant June 2012-July 2012 Conducted research to develop an optical stream water velocity sensor National Science Foundation GK-12 Fellow June 2010-May 2012 Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, State University, Manhattan, Collaborate with a seventh grade science teacher and a high school agriculture science teacher to develop and teach lessons and activities to deepen student understanding of sensors Interact with students in regular class activities to provide a better understanding of the process of engineering and the engineering profession Conduct research to develop an optical stream water velocity sensor

2 Taught and graded the laboratory section of the sensors and electronics class for BAE students in engineering Graduate Research Assistant August 2009-June 2010 Conducted research to develop an optical stream water velocity sensor Taught and graded the laboratory section of the sensors and electronics class for BAE students in agricultural technology management Systems Engineer January 2008-August 2009 The Charles Machine Works, Inc. (Ditch Witch), Perry, Oklahoma Designed electrical systems (schematics, wiring harnesses, and electrical components) on 10 different machine models Gained extensive experience on electrical over hydraulic controls Handled numerous current product issues with the electronics on machines Specified components and worked with suppliers to meet company and ISO requirements Research Assistant January 2006-December 2007 Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma Researched human presence detection for possible use in machinery safety systems Investigated capacitance, laser scanner, ultrasonic, and infrared devices Design Engineer Intern May 2005-December 2005 The Charles Machine Works, Inc. (Ditch Witch), Perry, Oklahoma Designed control systems for certain features on current and new products Researched the use of new electrical components to meet electromagnetic interference requirements Worked with suppliers to determine the usability of their components Student Employee May 2003-May 2005 Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma Designed and constructed frames for mounting Green Seeker Sensor systems on various vehicles Student Employee May 2002-December 2002 OSU Extension Integrated Pest Management Program, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma Helped organize workshops for professional pesticide applicators Updated crop profiles and other materials about approved pesticides Farm Employee Dvorak Farms, Perry, Oklahoma Trained and supervised three new farm employees Developed an extensive understanding of the processes of wheat, corn, soybeans, milo, native and improved grass hay and cattle production Completed regular basic repairs on tractor and other farm machinery Dvorak 2

3 Publications Refereed Publications Dvorak, J. S., Franke-Dvorak, T. C., & Price, R. (Accepted). Apps - A new way to share extension knowledge. Journal of Extension. Non-Refereed Conference Papers and Presentations Dvorak, J. S., Zhang, N. Improvements to an Optical Fluid Velocity Sensor. Oral presentation ASABE Annual International Meeting, Dallas, TX. July 29-August 1, Dvorak, J. S., Zhang, N., & Zhang, Y. An optical water velocity sensor. Oral presentation ASABE Annual International Meeting, Louisville, KY. August 7-10, Dvorak, J. S., & Price, R.R. Creating an Android App to Disseminate Extension Knowledge. Oral presentation ASABE Annual International Meeting, Louisville, KY. August 7-10, Dvorak, J. S., Zhang, N., Wang, X., Han, W., Taher, P., & Johnson, C. Real Time, Multiple Location Monitoring With Soil Sediment and Velocity Sensors Mid-Central ASABE meeting, St Joseph, MO. March 5, 2011 Poster Presentations Bell, S., Bigham, D., Miller, M., Dvorak, J., & Kurtz, B. Insight at K-State. GK-12 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, Denver, CO. October 7-9, Bell, S., Bigham, D., Miller, M., Dvorak, J., & Kurtz, B. Insight - A GK-12 Program Annual Conference for GK-12 Projects, Washington, D.C. March 11-13, McClung, S., Zhang, N., Wang, N., Johnson, C., Steichen, J., Wang, X., Dvorak, J.S., Taher, P., Bigham, D., Oard, D., & Han, W. Continuous, Wireless Monitoring of Sediment Flux within Streams on Military Installations. Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium & Workshop, Washington, D.C. November 30- December 2, Zhang, N., McClung, S., Johnson, C., Wang, N., Oard, D., Han, W., Dvorak, J.S., Wang, X., Taher, P., & Bigham, D. Three-Tier Wireless Sensor Network for Multi-State, Real- Time Monitoring of Sediment Flux ASABE Annual International Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. June 20-23, McClung, S., Zhang, N., Wang, N., Johnson, C., Steichen, J., Han, W., Oard, D., Dvorak, J.S., Wang, X., Bigham, D., & Taher, P. Continuous Wireless Monitoring of Sediment Flux within Streams on Military Installations. Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium & Workshop, Washington, D.C. December 1-2, Dvorak 3

4 University Teaching Experience Instrumentation and Control for Biological Systems (BAE 640) spring 2010 Sensors and electronics class for engineering (BAE) students Lab Instructor - Taught programming, data loggers, LABview, PLCs, basic control systems, GPS and how to use various sensors and electronic components. Graded all homework and laboratory exercises. Sensors and Controls for Biological and Agricultural Systems (ATM 450) spring 2011 Sensors and electronics class for agricultural technology management (ATM) students Lab Instructor - Taught programming, relays, electric over hydraulic control, PLCs, GPS and how to use various sensors and electronic components. Graded all homework and laboratory exercises. Measurement Systems (BAE 840) fall 2011 Graduate course for in sensors and signal processing for biological and agricultural applications Teaching Assistant- Graded all homework exercises Service Departmental Computer Committee 2012 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2012 Professional Societies American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), member since 2003 IET-254, Emerging Information Systems, Secretary IET-254, Emerging Information Systems, Vice-Chair IET-254, Emerging Information Systems, Chair IET-353, Instrumentation & Controls, Member 2012 IET-318, Mechatronics and Biorobotics, Member 2010 PM-58, Agricultural Equipment Automation, Member 2012 Professional Development Seminars Taught Developing Agricultural Applications for Handheld Mobile Devices 2012 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Dallas, TX, 12:30pm-4:30pm, July 29, Taught basic app development utilizing App Inventor to at least 30 participants. Student, Community and Non-professional Service Dvorak 4

5 Oklahoma Boys State - Junior Counselor (2002 & 2003) FarmHouse Fraternity Alumni Member since 2004 Oklahoma State Chapter Active Member ( ) Network Administrator ( ) Community Service Chair (Spring 2002) Pledge Class Treasurer (2001) Robotics Design Team, President, Spring 2010 to 2011, State University First place team at 2010 and 2011 ASABE Annual International Meetings BAE Graduate Student Organization, State University Member, Fall 2009-Summer 2012 BAE Graduate Student Organization, Oklahoma State University Member, Spring Fall 2007 President, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Student Council, Oklahoma State University, Member Church Organist, Manhattan, ( ) Church Organist and Choir Member, Perry, Oklahoma ( ) Perry Rotary Club Member ( ) Officer in numerous student clubs, including: Aggie-X, Varsity Review, Spring Sing, Into the Streets, Homecoming House Decorations Committee Professional Development Events Technical Sessions Session Chair, Developing Agricultural Applications for Handheld Mobile Devices, 2012 ASABE Annual International Meeting Session Chair, Agricultural Applications of Mobile Devices and Wireless Networks, 2012 ASABE Annual International Meeting Smartphone Application Designed Machinery Sizing Android Market. Available at: Professional Skills Programming in C++, C#, Java, C, Matlab, basic, LABview and various microcontroller programming languages Extensive Solid Edge and Solid Works CAD experience Sauer-Danfoss PLUS+1 programming Basic CAN network design German language: Completed a German B1.2 level course in Dresden, Germany (Summer 2007) Dvorak 5

6 Honors and Awards General Honors Award, Honors College, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK (2005) American FFA degree (2002) Top Twenty Freshman Man at Oklahoma State University (2001) National Merit Scholar (2000) Eagle Scout (1997) Dvorak 6