Traditional methods for flow cytometry (FCM) data processing rely on subjective manual
gating. Recently, several groups have developed computational methods for identifying cell …

This paper is based on the premises that the purpose of engineering education is to
graduate engineers who can design, and that design thinking is complex. The paper begins …

Science and engineering students depend heavily on concepts of mathematical modeling.
In an age where almost everything is done on a computer, author Clive Dym believes that …

The likelihood of observing Condorcet's Paradox is known to be very low for elections with a
small number of candidates if voters' preferences on candidates reflect any significant …

Alterations in membrane proteins (MPs) and their regulated pathways have been
established as cancer hallmarks and extensively targeted in clinical applications. However …

This paper evaluates the Pugh Controlled Convergence method and its relationship to
recent developments in design theory. Computer executable models are proposed …

Quality function deployment (QFD) is a popular tool for product development in industry.
QFD aims at setting targets for product characteristics so that products optimally meet …

This paper discusses the validation of design methods. The challenges and opportunities in
validation are illustrated by drawing an analogy to medical research and development …

Abstract Design concept evaluation is a key process in the new product development
process with a significant impact on the product's success and total cost over its life cycle …

Arrow's theorem poses limits to the translation of the different preference orders on a set of
options into a single preference order. In this paper, I argue, against opinions to the contrary …