Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

1. Azzam, I., El Breidi, K., Breidi, F., & Mousas, C. (2024). Virtual Reality in Fluid Power Education: Impact on Students’ Perceived Learning Experience and Engagement. Education Sciences, 14(7), 764. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14070764
2. Azzam, I., Pate, K., Breidi, F., Choi, M., Jiang, Y., & Mousas, C. (2023). Mixed reality: A tool for investigating the complex design and mechanisms of a mechanically actuated digital pump. Actuators, 12(11), 419. https://doi.org/10.3390/act12110419
3. Azzam, I., Hwang, J., Breidi, F., Lumkes, J., & Salem, T. (2023). Automated method for selecting optimal digital pump operating strategy. Expert Systems with Applications, 232, 120509. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ESWA.2023.120509
4. Pate, K., Azzam, I., Breidi, F., Marschand, J. R., & Lumkes, J. (2023). Digitalization of Radial Piston Pumps through Internal Mechanically Actuated Designs. Actuators, 12(11), 425.  https://doi.org/10.3390/act12110425
5. Azzam, I., Pate, K., Garcia-Bravo, J., & Breidi, F. (2022). Energy Savings in Hydraulic Hybrid Transmissions through Digital Hydraulics Technology. Energies, 15(4), 1348.  https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041348

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

1. Zaidan, K., Azzam, I., Abou Jaoude, D., & Shammas, E. (2024, June). Design of Robust PD State Feedback Controllers for Descriptor Systems. In 2024 European Control Conference (ECC) (pp. 3854-3859). IEEE. doi: 10.23919/ECC64448.2024.10590920

2. Azzam, I., Breidi, F., & Aqlan, F. (2024, June). Teaching Manufacturing Assembly Processes Using Immersive Mixed Reality. In 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/48063
3. Azzam, I., Breidi, F., Aqlan, F., Garcia-Bravo, J., & Asunda, P. (2024, June). Mixed Reality as a Teaching Tool for Improving Spatial Visualization in Engineering Students. In 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47781
4. Jabbour, H., Azzam, I., Lago, I. E., Breidi, F., & Garcia-Bravo, J. (2024, June). Development of design, control, and data acquisition modules for fluid power education. In 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47182
5. Azzam, I., Breidi, F., & Soudah, P. (2023, June). Virtual Reality: A Learning Tool for Promoting Learners’ Engagement in Engineering Technology. In 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland.​ ​https://peer.asee.org/virtual-reality-a-learning-tool-for-promoting-learners-engagement-in-engineering-technology
6. Azzam, I., Pate, K., & Breidi, F. (2023, October). Mixed Reality Technology: A Virtual Training Tool in Fluid Power Engineering. In Fluid Power Systems Technology. ASME/BATH 2023 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Sarasota, Florida. https://doi.org/10.1115/FPMC2023-111715
7. Azzam, I., Pate, K., Breidi, F., Choi, M., Jiang, Y., Akdere, M., & Mousas, C. (2023). Design Validation of a Mechanically Actuated Digital Pump Using Mixed Reality Technology. In The 18th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, SICFP23, Tampere, Finland.
8. Jiang, Y., Akdere, M., Choi, M. S., Azzam, I., Breidi, F., & Mousas, C. (2023). An Investigation of Learning Process with Mixed Reality Technology in STEM Education: The Case for a Computer-Based Educational Technology. In 9th International Conference on Computer Technology Applications (ICCTA 2023), Vienna, Austria.
9. Azzam, I., Dhar, S., Patil, V., Maiti, D., Asunda, P., Garcia Bravo, J., & Breidi, F. (2022, September). Gerotor Pump Simulation Modules for Enhancing Fluid Power Education. Proceedings of the BATH/ASME 2022 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control FPMC2022, Bath, UK. https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/FPST/proceedings-abstract/FPMC2022/1150217
10. Azzam, I., Pate, K., Breidi, F., Murphy, W., & Garcia, J. (2022, August). Modular Hydrostatic Vehicle Used for Engineering Technology. In 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota. https://peer.asee.org/modular-hydrostatic-vehicle-used-for-engineering-technology
11. Azzam, I., Breidi, F. E., & Zhang, J. (2022). Hydraulic Gripper Designs for Enhancing Construction Robotics and Automation. In 2022 Polytechnic Summit, Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=eutpresscon
12. Pate, K., Azzam, I., Lumkes, J., & Breidi, F. (2022, March). Comparison of Variable Cam Profiles in Mechanically Actuated Digital Fluid Power Systems. 13th International Fluid Power Conference, 13. IFK March 21-23, 2022, Aachen, Germany.

Other Publications 

1. Azzam, I., Breidi, F., Garcia-Bravo, J., & Asunda, P. (2024). On the Development of Spatial Visual Abilities among STEM Students via Interactive Mixed Reality Modules. In 2024 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
2. Azzam, I., & Breidi, F. (2023). Fluid Power in the Era of Digital Reality: Exploring Innovations and Applications. In 2023 Maha Fluid Power Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
3. Azzam, I., Soudah, P., & Breidi, F. (2023). The Use of Virtual Reality to Enhance the Quality of Industrial Training. In 2023 Global Polytechnic Summit, Utah Tech University, George, Utah.
4. Guevara-Ocana, S., Azzam, I., Solorio, J. A., Garcia-Bravo, J., & Breidi, F. (2023). The Use of Mixed-Reality Technology as a Design Aid for a Hydrostatic Human-Powered Vehicle. In 2023 Global Polytechnic Summit, Utah Tech University, George, Utah.