Publications

Below are some of the papers and other artifacts I have published.

Journal Articles

  1. Low, K., Berg, D.R., and Li, P.Y., 2022. A Novel 3D Ring-Based Flapper Valve for Soft Robotic Applications.
  2. Lee, T., Buchanan, E., and Berg, D.R., 2019. Issues of privilege in university service-learning.
  3. Coulson, R., Robinson, M., Kirkpatrick, M., and Berg, D.R., 2019. Design and preliminary testing of a continuum assistive robotic manipulator.
  4. Katz, D.S., Allen, G., Barba, L.A., Berg, D.R. et al., 2018. The principles of tomorrow's university.
  5. Berg, D.R. and Niemeyer, K.E., 2018. The case for openness in engineering research.
  6. Tennant, J.P., Dugan, J.M., ..., Berg, D.R., et al., 2017. A multi-disciplinary perspective on emergent and future innovations in peer review.
  7. Berg, D.R., Lee, T., and Buchanan, E., 2016. A methodology for exploring, documenting, and improving humanitarian service learning in the university.
  8. Berg, D.R., 2015. Twitter in the engineering classroom.
  9. Liu, Z.G., Berg, D.R., Vasys, V.N., Dettmann, M.E., Zielinska, B., and Schauer, J.J., 2010. Analysis of C1, C2, and C10 through C33 particle-phase and semi-volatile organic compound emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines.
  10. Liu, Z.G., Berg, D.R., Swor, T.A., Schauer, J.J., and Zielinska, B., 2009. A study on the emissions of chemical species from heavy-duty diesel engines and the effects of modern aftertreatment technology.
  11. Schmidt, J., Berg, D.R., Ploeg, L., and Ploeg H.-L., 2009. Precision, repeatability and accuracy of Optotrak optical motion tracking systems.
  12. Liu, Z.G., Berg, D.R., and Schauer, J.J., 2008. Effects of a zeolite-selective catalytic reduction system on comprehensive emissions from a heavy-duty diesel engine.
  13. Liu, Z.G., Berg, D.R., Swor, T.A., and Schauer, J.J., 2008. Comparative analysis on the effects of diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction systems on a wide spectrum of chemical species emissions.
  14. Liu, Z.G., Berg, D.R., and Schauer, J.J., 2008. Comparative study on various methods for measuring engine particulate matter emissions.
  15. Liu, Z.G., Berg, D.R., and Schauer, J.J., 2008. Detailed effects of a diesel particulate filter on the reduction of chemical species emissions.

Conference Papers and Presentations

  1. Berg, D.R., Woodward, J., Cornwell, Z., and Ferguson, C., 2025. Comparison of Dynamics Motion Capture Project Modalities.
  2. Singhal, V. and Berg, D.R., 2025. Leveraging Accelerometers for Teaching Numerical Differentiation and Integration.
  3. Singhal, V. and Berg, D.R., 2025. Engaging Students in Mechanics of Materials Education: Simple Demos to Understand Ultimate Tensile Strength and Angle of Twist.
  4. Corum, J. and Berg, D.R., 2025. Environmental Monitoring as a Public Resource on the APRS Network.
  5. Qualich, J. and Berg, D.R., 2024. Programable FarmBot water control and kidney bean growth tracking.
  6. Lindquist, T., Chambers, K., Benish, N., Berg, D.R., and Turkmen, A., 2024. LoRa Wireless Mesh Network for Lake Biology Study.
  7. Berg, D.R., 2023. Student Experiences with Active Learning Across Course Delivery Modalities.
  8. Berg, D.R., 2023. Small-scale Sustainable Agriculture as a Platform for Experiential Learning.
  9. Chundu, S., Lundquist, C., and Berg, D.R., 2023. MenomiNet: A prototype network for real-time public lake data.
  10. Berg, D.R. and Schmitz, A., 2022. Work-in-Progress: Polytechnic perceptions of the engineering classroom experience.
  11. Berg, D.R., Lee, T., and Buchanan, E., 2020. Student perceptions of first-year engineering justice curriculum.
  12. Lee, T., Buchanan, E., and Berg, D.R., 2019. Impacts of engineering justice curriculum: A survey of student attitudes.
  13. Buchanan, E., Lee, T., and Berg, D.R., 2019. Collaborations across campus: Bringing ethics and social science to the engineering classroom.
  14. Lee, T., Buchanan, E., and Berg, D.R., 2019. Visions of alternative development in Engineers Without Borders: Possibilities and constraints.
  15. Coulson, R., Kirkpatrick, M., Robinson, M., Donahue, M., and Berg, D.R., 2018. User testing of a continuum manipulator for assistive technology.
  16. Lee, T., Berg, D.R., and Buchanan, E., 2018. Challenges and opportunities in international service learning.
  17. Buchanan, E., Lee, T., and Berg, D.R., 2018. Supporting the success of service learning initiatives in higher education.
  18. Berg, D.R., 2018. Opportunities to improve academic research through open research practices.
  19. Berg, D.R., Donahue, M., Wigdahl, M., and Collins, C.D., 2017. Mechatronics workshop for elementary school outreach.
  20. Berg, D.R., Wigdahl, M., and Collins, C.D., 2017. Assistive technology for freshmen design and K-12 outreach.
  21. Lee, T., Berg, D.R., and Buchanan, E.A., 2017. Exploring, documenting, and improving humanitarian service learning through Engineers Without Borders USA.
  22. Lacksonen, T., Springer, S., and Berg, D.R., 2017. Global engineering projects from the Young African Leaders Initiative.
  23. Berg, D.R. and Lee, T., 2016. Incorporation of liberal education into the engineering curriculum at a polytechnic.
  24. Berg, D.R., 2015. Use of a Rube Goldberg design project for engineering dynamics.
  25. Berg, D.R., 2015. <a href="% post_url 2015-06-14-the-relationship-between-class-size-and %}>"The relationship between class size and active Twitter participation in the engineering classroom.</a>
  26. Berg, D.R., 2014. Evaluation of student learning outcomes due to self-guided engineering analysis of surroundings.
  27. Berg, D.R., 2013. Experiences with inquiry-based learning in an introductory mechanics course.
  28. Capaldi, F. and Berg, D.R., 2013. Outcomes of using an infinitely explorable online learning system.
  29. Berg, D.R., Li, P.Y., and Erdman, A.G., 2012. Achieving dexterous manipulation for minimally invasive surgical robots through the use of hydraulics.
  30. Berg, D.R., Harder, L.A., and Erdman, A.G., 2012. Generating interest in technology and medical devices through an interactive educational game.
  31. Berg, D.R., Kinney, T.P., Li, P.Y., and Erdman, A.G., 2011. Determination of surgical robot tool force requirements through tissue manipulation and suture force measurement.
  32. Berg, D.R., Carlson, A., Durfee, W.K., Sweet, R.M., and Reihsen, T., 2011. Low-cost, take-home, beating heart simulator for health-care education.
  33. Liu, Z.G., Vasys, V.N., Swor, T.A., Berg, D.R., and Kittelson, D.B., 2007. Effects of fuel sulfur content and dilution conditions on engine PM emissions under transient conditions.

Invited Talks

  1. Berg, D.R., 2024. A demonstration of amateur radio networks and networking. SecretCon, St. Paul, MN.
  2. Berg, D.R., 2021. Active learning for student engagement. University of Minnesota Mechanical Engineering Department, Minneapolis, MN.
  3. Berg, D.R., 2018. Robot integrations in the home and workplace from an assistive technology perspective. 3M Tech Forum, Maplewood, MN. [Presentation: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6852926.v1, view]
  4. Berg, D.R., 2018. Open and engineering. Open Access Evening, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. [Presentation: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6184655.v1, view]
  5. Berg, D.R., 2018. Building open in engineering. "E"ffordability Summit, Menomonie, WI. [Presentation: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6015932.v1, view]
  6. Lee, T., Berg, D.R., and Buchanan, E., 2017. Exploring social science research methods for engineers. In Proceedings of the 2017 EWB-USA Conference, Milwaukee, WI. [Presentation: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5477215.v1, view]
  7. Aspuru-Guzik, A., Schmid, S., Berg, D.R., Thakur, N., and Strasser, C., 2017. Publishing in the age of preprint servers: Perspectives from arXiv, bioRxiv, engrXiv, and funders of research. Panel discussion. American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington, DC. [Proceedings: 10.17226/25050]
  8. Berg, D.R., 2017. Open engineering. UC-Davis Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar, Davis, CA. [Presentation: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5036606.v1] [Video: view]
  9. Berg, D.R., 2013. Surgical robotics under fluid power. In Proceedings of the 2013 Design of Medical Devices Conference, Minneapolis, MN. [Presentation: 10.6084/m9.figshare.709015]
  10. Berg, D.R., Li, P.Y., Erdman, A.G., Cui, T., and Kinney, T.P., 2010. Robotic, Multi-Articulated Endoscopic Surgical Tools for Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery. Doctoral Consortium for Medical Simulation and Robotics, American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes Consortium. [Presentation: 10.6084/m9.figshare.785746]

Non-Peer Reviewed Papers

  1. Dekarske, J. and Berg, D.R., 2019. Path oriented powered wheelchair navigation assistance.
  2. Berg, D.R., 2019. Impacts of Engineering: An introductory course in engineering featuring social justice.
  3. Berg, D.R., Li, P.Y., and Erdman, A.G., 2018. Selection of artificial muscle actuators for a continuum manipulator.
  4. Berg, D.R., 2017. Open in order to open engineering.
  5. Berg, D.R., 2017. Open research, open engineering, and the role of the university in society.
  6. Berg, D.R., Fleischfresser, L., and Niemeyer, K., 2016. Open publishing in engineering.
  7. Berg, D.R., 2011. Tissue Mechanics as a Predictor for Saccular Aneurysm Rupture. engrXiv Preprints. [Paper: 10.31224/osf.io/ect3w]
  8. Berg, D.R., 2011. Desktop Load/Deflection Measurement. engrXiv Preprints. [Paper: 10.31224/osf.io/6t8bs]
  9. Berg, D.R., 2009. Multi-port Solution For Efficient, Low-cost Optical Switches. engrXiv Preprints. [Paper: 10.31224/osf.io/657pb]

Other (Posters, Datasets, Code, and Teaching Demos)

  1. Qualich, J. and Berg, D.R., 2024. Programable FarmBot water control and kidney bean growth tracking. In LAKES Public Forum, Menomonie, WI. [Poster: 10.5281/zenodo.13306687]
  2. Chundu, S., Lundquist, C., and Berg, D.R., 2022. MenomiNet: A prototype network for real-time public lake data. In LAKES Public Forum, Menomonie, WI. [Poster: 10.5281/zenodo.6977169]
  3. Berg, D.R., 2022. Engineering Archive progress update and server news. In Proceedings of the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. [Presentation: 10.5281/zenodo.6762167]
  4. Berg, D.R. and Paulson, N., 2019. Applied research innovation through social networks: The story of a mechanical engineer, a sociologist, and a restaurant. Polytechnic Summit, Menomonie, WI. [Poster: 10.5281/zenodo.3234022]
  5. Bauer, A., Borchert, H., and Berg, D.R., 2019. Continuum manipulator applications in manufacturing. Stout Research Day, Menomonie, WI. [Poster: 10.17605/OSF.IO/4MHQU]
  6. Kannel, J. and Berg, D.R., 2019. Investigation of candidate materials for a continuum robotic manipulator backbone. Stout Research Day, Menomonie, WI. [Poster: 10.17605/OSF.IO/F26R8]
  7. Dekarske, J. and Berg, D.R., 2016. Power wheelchair navigation assistance. BMES Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. [Poster: 10.6084/m9.figshare.3983901]
  8. Shi, W.V., Berg, D.R., Liu, C., and Anderson, C., 2016. Robotics REU in undergraduate engineering research. Stout Summit. Menomonie, WI. [Poster: 10.6084/m9.figshare.3983892]
  9. Berg, D.R., 2014. Particle equilibrium demonstrator. Hands-On Mechanics. [Teaching Demo: link]
  10. Berg, D.R., 2013. Comparison of pre- and post-semester FCI scores to evaluate the effects of an online educational software on student learning. figshare. [Dataset: 10.6084/m9.figshare.709013]
  11. Berg, D.R., 2013. FEA results for a diamond shaped pressurized plate of variable dimensions. figshare. [Dataset: 10.6084/m9.figshare.710602]
  12. Berg, D.R., 2013. Abaqus script for diamond shaped pressurized plate. GitHub. [Code: view, 10.5281/zenodo.8470]
  13. Berg, D.R., Li, P.Y., Erdman, A.G., Cui, T., and Kinney, T.P., 2010. The application of fluid power to meet the needs of surgical robotics. LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo. Minneapolis, MN, USA. [Poster: 10.6084/m9.figshare.708872]
  14. Berg, D.R., Li, P.Y., Erdman, A.G., Cui, T., and Kinney, T.P., 2010. The application of fluid power to meet the needs of surgical robotics. North American Summer School in Surgical Robotics and Simulation. Seattle, WA. [Poster: 10.6084/m9.figshare.708872]
  15. Berg, D.R., Li, P.Y., Erdman, A.G., Cui, T., and Kinney, T.P., 2009. Robotic multi-articulated surgical tools for NOTES. Institute for Engineering in Medicine Innovation Showcase. Minneapolis, MN. [Poster: 10.6084/m9.figshare.708799]

Dissertation

Berg, D.R., 2013. Design of a hydraulic dexterous manipulator for minimally invasive surgery. PhD Dissertation. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN. [Dissertation: 10.6084/m9.figshare.963287.v1, link, torrent]

Links

Profiles

  • ORCiD: Collected works linked by a common research ID.
  • Faculty Profile: My official faculty profile page.
  • Mastodon: Used for short-form communications and outreach.
  • LinkedIn: For connecting with me professionally.

Metrics

Scholarly Output

  • Figshare: An archive for presentations, datasets, posters, figures, and media.
  • Speaker Deck: My presentation slides in a format that is easier to view online. Overlap with other archival respositories.
  • Open Science Framework: For project working documents and research workflow.
  • Youtube: Videos from my research or teaching activities.
  • GitHub: A repository for various code projects. Some personal some professional.
  • ASEE PEER: A repository of papers published with the American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Zenodo: An archive for presentations, datasets, posters, figures, and media.
  • Academic Torrents: Academic materials distributed via the bittorrent protocol.

Other

  • Zotero: My library of research articles that I have collected over the last few years.



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