Publications and Patents

CU-IGRSS Publications

Selected Journal Articles

  • Freeman, P., Wagner, J., & Alexander, K. (2016). Run-off-road and recovery – State estimation and vehicle control strategies. Journal of Vehicle System Dynamics, 54(9), 1317-1343.
  • Rodriguez, J., Freeman, P., Bridges, B., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2016). Automotive steering system preferences evaluated using a driving simulator. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 17(1), 71-89.
  • Freeman, P., Neyens, J., Wagner, J., Switzer, F. Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2015). A video based run-off-road training program with practice and evaluation in a simulator. Journal of Accident Analysis & Prevention, 82, 1-9.
  • Freeman, P., Rodrigues, J., Wagner, J., Switzer, F., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2015). Validation of a Fixed-base Automotive Simulator for Run-Off-Road Safety and Recovery Training. Proc IMechE Part D: J Automobile Engineering 2015, Vol. 229(5) 574–589_ IMechE 2014. Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/0954407014547747
  • Freeman, P., Jensen, M., Wagner, J., and Alexander, K. (2015). A Comparison of Multiple Control Strategies for Vehicle Run-Off-Road and Return. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technologies, 64 (3), 901-911.
  • Yao, Q., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2013). A Virtual Driving Education Simulation System - Hardware and Software with Pilot Study. SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars – Electronic and Electrical Systems, 5 (2), 498-506.
  • Yao, Q., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2013). Assessment of an Automotive Driving Simulator to Educate Novice Drivers. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 60, 18-32.
  • Clark, L., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P., & Rogich, K. (2013).  Focused novice driver program: Assessment results and discussion. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 60, 3-12.
  • Finn, J. W., Wagner, J., Walters, E., & Alexander, K. (2012). An Integrated Child Safety Seat Cooling System – Model and Test. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 61 (5), 1999-2007.
  • Jensen, M., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., Pidgeon, P., Rogich, K., & Fedrizzi, R. (2011). Automotive Participant Tailgating Safety Training Device – Design and Test. International Journal of Vehicle Safety, 5 (4), 319-332.
  • Jensen, M., Wagner, J., Switzer, F., Alexander, K., Pidgeon, P., & Rogich, K. (2011). Development of a Second-stage Novice Driver Training Program. The Chronicle for Driver Education Professionals, electronic publication of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA), 58, 4-13.
  • Jensen, M., Wagner, J., & Alexander, K. (2011). Analysis of In-Vehicle Driver Behaviour Data for Improved Safety. International Journal of Vehicle Safety, 5 (3), 197-212.
  • Norfleet, D., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2009). Automotive Driving Simulators: Research, Education, and Entertainment.  SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars – Electronic and Electrical Systems, 2 (1), 186-193.

Selected Conference Papers

  • Rodriguez, J., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., Pidgeon, P., & Rogich, K. (2015). A Dynamic Driving Course for Military Personal – Curriculum and Assessment Results. Proceedings of the 2015 SAE World Congress, SAE paper no. 2015-01-0130, Detroit, MI, (April 2015).
  • Zellmer, T., Rodriguez, J., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2015). Development and Evaluation of a Portable Driving Performance and Analysis System for Education Purposes. Proceedings of the 2015 SAE World Congress, SAE paper no. 2015-01-0259, Detroit, MI, (April 2015).
  • Zellmer, T., Freeman, P., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., and Pidgeon, P. (2014). A Mobile Tailgating Detection System for Law Enforcement Surveillance. Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC2014-5884, San Antonio, TX, (October 2014).
  • Jensen, M., Freeman, P., Wagner, J., & Alexander, K. (2013). Controller Design and Evaluation for Vehicle Run-Off-the-Road and Recovery. Proceedings of the 2013 European Control Conference, WeB14.2, Zurich, Switzerland, (July 2013).
  • Yao, Q., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2013). A Virtual Driving Education Simulation System – Hardware and Software with Pilot Study. Proceedings of the 2013 SAE World Congress, SAE paper no. 2013-01-1407, Detroit, MI, (April 2013).
  • Clark, L., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2013). A Smart Jersey Highway Barrier with Portal for Small Animal Passage and Driver Alert. Proceedings of the 2013 SAE World Congress, SAE paper no. 2013-01-0620, Detroit, MI, (April 2013).
  • Clark, L., Wagner, J., Jensen, M., Alexander, K., Pidgeon, P., & Rogich, K. (2013). Assessment of a Safe Driving Program for Novice Operators. Proceedings of the 2013 SAE World Congress, SAE paper no. 2013-01-0441, Detroit, MI, (April 2013).
  • Freeman, P., Samant, S., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2013). Evaluation of an Automotive Simulator Based Driver Training Program for Run-Off-the-Road. Proceedings of the 2013 SAE World Congress, SAE paper no. 2013-01-1260, Detroit, MI, (April 2013).
  • Norfleet, D., Jensen, M., Wagner, J., & Alexander, K. (2011). Automotive Simulator-based Novice Driver Training with Assessment. Proceedings of the 2011 SAE World Congress, SAE paper no. 2011-01-1011, Detroit, MI (April 2011).
  • Norfleet, D., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2009). Automotive Driving Simulators: Research, Education, and Entertainment. Proceedings of the 2009 SAE World Congress, SAE paper no. 2009-01-0533, Detroit, MI, (April 2009).
  • Black, J., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2008). Vehicle Road Runoff – Active Steering Control for Shoulder Induced Accidents. Proceedings of the 2008 American Control Conference, ThC09.5, Seattle, WA, (June 2008).
  • Jensen, M., Wagner, J., Alexander, K., & Pidgeon, P. (2007). A Customizable Human/Vehicle Interface for Enhanced Operator Performance. Proceedings of the ASME IMECE, Dynamic Systems and Controls Division, IMECE2007-41430, Seattle, WA, (November 2007).
  • Lusso, R., Jensen, M., Walters, E., Wagner, J., & Alexander, K. (2007). Automobile Safety Child Seat Entrapment and Mechatronic Warning System. Proceedings of the Fifth IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) Symposium on Advances in Automotive Control (AAC 2007), Monterey Coast, CA, (August 2007).

Selected Patents

Selected Theses and Dissertations

  • Zellmer, T. (2013). Development of stationary and mobile tailgating detection solutions for ground vehicles (Master’s thesis). Clemson University College of Engineering and Science, Clemson, South Carolina.
  • Yao, Q. (2012). A compact driving simulator to support research and training needs – Hardware, software, and assessment (Master’s thesis). Clemson University College of Engineering and Science, Clemson, South Carolina.
  • Clark, L. J. (2012). Assessment of a safe driving program for novice drivers and smart jersey barrier design to minimize animal-to-vehicle collisions (Master’s thesis). Clemson University College of Engineering and Science, Clemson, South Carolina.
  • Ball, C. (2011). Driving down the virtual broadway: Testing the feasibility of educating young drivers in the virtual world (Master’s thesis). Clemson University College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson, South Carolina.
  • Jensen, M. J. (2011). A methodology for the analysis of in-vehicle operating data and design of intelligent vehicle systems for improved automotive safety (Doctoral dissertation). Clemson University College of Engineering and Science, Clemson, South Carolina.
  • Norfleet, D. M. (2009). Improved automotive safety through instructional modules and automotive driving simulator based skills training with assessment (Master’s thesis). Clemson University College of Engineering and Science, Clemson, South Carolina.
  • Alexander, K. E. (2006). The effect of risk perception training on a youth traffic safety education program (Doctoral dissertation). Clemson University College of Health, Education and Human Development, Clemson, South Carolina. Dissertation Abstracts International, 67 (11). (AAT No. 3241563).
  • Pidgeon, P. (2005). The effect of transformational leadership training on a youth traffic safety education program (Doctoral dissertation). Clemson University College of Health, Education and Human Development, Clemson, South Carolina. Dissertation Abstracts International, 66 (09). (AAT No. 3188163).

Selected Magazine Articles