Sven Bilén
- Director of the Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Program
- Professor
223 Engineering Design and Innovation Building
- Email sgb100@psu.edu
- Phone 814-863-1526
- Elsevier Pure Profile

Areas of Expertise
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Electrodynamic Tether Keyphrases
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NASA Engineering
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Cognitive Radio Engineering
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Cognitive Radio Networks Keyphrases
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Current Collection Keyphrases
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Thruster Engineering
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Cognitive Radio Networks Engineering
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Orbit Engineering
Education
- BS, Electrical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1991
- M S E, Electrical Engineering, The University of Michigan, 1993
- Ph D, Electrical Engineering, The University of Michigan, 1998
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2021
Wearable inertial measurement unit sensing system for musculoskeletal disorders prevention in construction
Junqi Zhao, Esther Obonyo, Sven G. Bilén, Feb 2 2021, In: Sensors (Switzerland)
Additive Manufacturing of Architectural Structures
Shadi Nazarian, José Pinto Duarte, Sven G. Bilén, Ali Memari, Aleksandra Radlinska, Nicholas Meisel, Maryam Hojati, 2021, In: Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation
Plasma-enhanced catalytic reduction of SO<sub>2</sub>
Mohammad S. AlQahtani, Xiaoxing Wang, Sean D. Knecht, Sven G. Bilén, Chunshan Song, Jun 5 2021, In: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
Low-power gps-disciplined oscillator module for distributed wireless sensor nodes
Tyler J. Boehmer, Sven G. Bilén, Mar 2 2021, In: Electronics (Switzerland)
BIM for Design Generation, Analysis, Optimization, and Construction Simulation of a Martian Habitat
Naveen Kumar Muthumanickam, José Pinto Duarte, Shadi Nazarian, Sven G. Bilén, Ali Memari, 2021, In: Earth and Space 2021
One-step plasma-enabled catalytic carbon dioxide hydrogenation to higher hydrocarbons
Jiajie Wang, Mohammad S. AlQahtani, Xiaoxing Wang, Sean D. Knecht, Sven G. Bilén, Chunshan Song, Wei Chu, Feb 21 2021, In: Green Chemistry
IoT-based sanitizer station network
Junqi Zhao, Boyang Zhou, Jared P. Butler, Randall G. Bock, Joseph P. Portelli, Sven G. Bilén, Sep 2021, In: Smart Cities
2020
Client-Driven Project on Sustainability within First-Year Cornerstone Design
Sarah C. Ritter, Esther Obonyo, Andrew S. Lau, Sven G. Bilen, Oct 29 2020, In: 2020 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2020
Permittivity of 3d-printed nylon substrates with different infill patterns and densities for design of microwave components
Hanxiong Hu, Swapnil Sinha, Nicholas Meisel, Sven G. Bilén, Sep 2020, In: Designs
One-Step Low-Temperature Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide to Elemental Sulfur by Plasma-Enhanced Catalysis
Mohammad S. Alqahtani, Sean D. Knecht, Xiaoxing Wang, Sven G. Bilén, Chunshan Song, May 1 2020, In: ACS Catalysis
Plasma-assisted catalytic reduction of SO<sub>2</sub> to elemental sulfur
Mohammad S. AlQahtani, Xiaoxing Wang, Jennifer L. Gray, Sean D. Knecht, Sven G. Bilén, Chunshan Song, Nov 2020, In: Journal of Catalysis
Tethers in space
V. Aslanov, Sven G. Bilén, Les Johnson, G. Sánchez-Arriaga, 2020, In: Acta Astronautica
Where no radio has gone before
Sven Bilen, Dale Mortensen, Richard Reinhart, Alexander Wyglinski, Aug 2020, In: IEEE Spectrum
Influence of Dielectric Coatings on Pin-to-Rod Nanosecond-Pulsed Discharges in Phosphate-Buffered Saline
Timothy R. Brubaker, McKayla J. Nicol, Girish Kirimanjeswara, Christopher A. Siedlecki, Ali Kazemi, Philip C. Snyder, Sven G. Bilén, Sean D. Knecht, Sep 2020, In: IEEE Transactions on Radiation and Plasma Medical Sciences
Novel method of data compression for the online detection signal of coal mine wire rope
Tian Jie, Wang Hongyao, Meng Guoying, Sven Bilen, Wu Xinli, Oct 2020, In: Insight: Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring
Fresh and hardened properties of extrusion-based 3D-printed cementitious materials
Zhanzhao Li, Maryam Hojati, Zhengyu Wu, Jonathon Piasente, Negar Ashrafi, José P. Duarte, Shadi Nazarian, Sven G. Bilén, Ali M. Memari, Aleksandra Radlińska, Jul 2020, In: Sustainability (Switzerland)
Antibacterial effects of low-temperature plasma generated by atmospheric-pressure plasma jet are mediated by reactive oxygen species
McKayla K.J. Nicol, Timothy R. Brubaker, Brian J. Honish, Alyssa N. Simmons, Ali Kazemi, Madison A. Geissel, Connor T. Whalen, Christopher A. Siedlecki, Sven G. Bilén, Sean D. Knecht, Girish S. Kirimanjeswara, Dec 1 2020, In: Scientific reports
Combustion of aluminum powder with steam entrained in a helium plasma using a 2.45 GHz microwave plasma torch
J. E. Palomino, S. G. Bilén, T. Cawley, B. Ludwig, S. D. Knecht, Apr 29 2020, In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
Correlation Detection of Boundaries in Sonar Applications with Repeated Codes
Jerker Y. Taudien, Sven G. Bilen, Jul 2020, In: IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering
Research on safety technology for high-speed interruption for mining flameproof movable substation
Yanwen Wang, Le Wang, Sven G. Bilén, Yan Gao, 2020, In: Energies
2022
Design and System Considerations for Construction-Scale Concrete Additive Manufacturing in Remote Environments via Robotic Arm Deposition
Nicholas A. Meisel, Nathan Watson, Sven G. Bilén, José Pinto Duarte, Shadi Nazarian, Feb 1 2022, In: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
The geoPebble System
Sridhar Anandakrishnan, Sven G. Bilén, Julio V. Urbina, Randall G. Bock, Peter G. Burkett, Joseph P. Portelli, Jan 2022, In: Geosciences (Switzerland)
Geopolymer Lunar Concrete under Reduced-Pressure Curing and Vacuum Exposure
Peter J. Collins, Jennifer Edmunson, Michael Fiske, Sven G. Bilén, Aleksandra Radlińska, 2022, In: Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
2019
Large-scale additive manufacturing of concrete using a 6-axis robotic arm for autonomous habitat construction
N. D. Watson, N. A. Meisel, S. G. Bilén, J. Duarte, S. Nazarian, 2019, In:
EDSGN 100
Sarah C. Ritter, Sven G. Bilen, Jul 28 2019, In:
An HF Software-Defined Radar to Study the Ionosphere
Salih Mehmed Bostan, Julio V. Urbina, John D. Mathews, Sven G. Bilén, James K. Breakall, Jan 1 2019, In: Radio Science
Liquid dynamics in response to an impinging low-temperature plasma jet
T. R. Brubaker, K. Ishikawa, H. Kondo, T. Tsutsumi, H. Hashizume, H. Tanaka, S. D. Knecht, S. G. Bilén, M. Hori, Feb 13 2019, In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
Reinforcement Learning for Satellite Communications
Paulo Victor R. Ferreira, Randy Paffenroth, Alexander M. Wyglinski, Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilen, Richard C. Reinhart, Dale J. Mortensen, May 2019, In: IEEE Communications Magazine
Geometric approach for analytical approximations of satellite coverage statistics
Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilén, David J. Bell, Martin W. Lo, 2019, In: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
Novel algorithm for compression of magnetic flux leakage signal data obtained from wire ropes
Wang Hong-yao, Tian Jie, Lv Xin, Li Xiao-wei, Meng Guo-ying, Sven Bilen, Xinli Wu, Feb 2019, In: Insight: Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring
Application of a morphological non-sampling wavelet method to the online detection signal processing of coal mine wire rope
Tian Jie, Wang Hong-Yao, Sven Bilen, Wu Xinli, Meng Guo-Ying, 2019, In: Insight: Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring
Software-Defined Radar Systems for Polar Ice-Sheet Research
Peng Liu, Jesus Mendoza, Hanxiong Hu, Peter G. Burkett, Julio V. Urbina, Sridhar Anandakrishnan, Sven G. Bilen, Mar 2019, In: IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing
Real-Time Density Control of a Plasma Source Used for Simulating Low-Earth-Orbit Plasma Environment
Jesse K. McTernan, Omar J. Leon, Sven G. Bilen, John D. Williams, Jason A. Vaughn, Todd A. Schneider, Linda Habash Krause, Aug 2019, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
2024
3D concrete printing of self-supported filaments via entrained cables
Ali Baghi, Nima Aminpour, Ali Memari, Sven Bilén, Shadi Nazarian, José P. Duarte, 2024, In: Virtual and Physical Prototyping
Cold Atmospheric Plasma Medicine
Ali Kazemi, McKayla J. Nicol, Sven G. Bilén, Girish S. Kirimanjeswara, Sean D. Knecht, Mar 2024, In: Plasma
Adaptive ultra-lightweight patch antenna using Shape Memory Polymer
A. Torisaka, S. Bilen, N. Ashok, Y. Yao, X. Ning, 2024, In: AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024
Bonding Glass Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites using Localized Embedded Ultrathin Heaters for On-Orbit Assembly
Yao Yao, Karel M. Ziminsky, Charles E. Bakis, Sven G. Bilén, Xin Ning, 2024, In: AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024
Cognitive Radio
Sven G. Bilén, Jan 1 2024, In: The Advancing World of Applied Electromagnetics
A review of electrodynamic tether missions
Gonzalo Sánchez-Arriaga, Enrico C. Lorenzini, Sven G. Bilén, Dec 2024, In: Acta Astronautica
Multifunctional bistable ultrathin composite booms with flexible electronics
Yao Yao, Juan M. Fernandez, Sven G. Bilén, Xin Ning, Nov 2024, In: Extreme Mechanics Letters
2023
Origami-Inspired Deployable Electromagnetic Waveguides
Nikhil Ashok, Sangwoo Suk, Sven G. Bilén, Xin Ning, 2023, In: AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2023
Cross-verification and benchmarking analysis of electrodynamic tether simulators
Gabriel Borderes-Motta, Gabriel de Haro-Pizarroso, Gangqiang Li, Hanze Yu, Zheng H. Zhu, Giulia Sarego, Giacomo Colombatti, Enrico C. Lorenzini, Jesse K. McTernan, Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, Satomi Kawamoto, Yasushi Ohkawa, Gonzalo Sánchez-Arriaga, Jul 2023, In: Acta Astronautica
Development of Hybrid Plasma Simulation of Plasma-Enhanced Catalytic Conversion of Renewable Neutral Gas to Value-Added Petrochemicals
C. H. Ho, B. Ekinci, S. D. Knecht, Xiaoxing Wang, S. G. Bilen, 2023, In: ICOPS 2023 - 50th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science
Metamodels for Rapid Analysis of Large Sets of Building Designs for Robotic Constructability
Naveen Kumar Muthumanickam, José Pinto Duarte, Shadi Nazarian, Sven G. Bilén, 2023, In: Earth and Space 2022
To the Moon and Back
N. Nigay, C. H. Ho, S. G. Bilen, 2023, In: ICOPS 2023 - 50th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science
Synergetic effect of non-thermal plasma and supported cobalt catalyst in plasma-enhanced CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation
Jiajie Wang, Xiaoxing Wang, Mohammad S. AlQahtani, Sean D. Knecht, Sven G. Bilén, Wei Chu, Chunshan Song, Jan 1 2023, In: Chemical Engineering Journal
A Multifunctional Bistable Ultrathin Composite Boom for In Space Monitoring of Deployment Dynamics
Yao Yao, Alexander Ambruso, Juan M. Fernandez, Sven G. Bilén, Xin Ning, 2023, In: AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2023
2018
Shock wave generated megahertz radiation of atmosphere
A. H. Mkrtchyan, L. S. Grigoryan, H. F. Khachatryan, S. G. Bilen, M. Parrot, A. V. Sargsyan, A. R. Aramyan, Jan 1 2018, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Sensibuildity
Mohammad Alsager Alzayed, Eduardo Castro E Costa, Pratik Agarwal, Sai Kakarlamudi, Sven G. Bilén, Scarlett Miller, 2018, In: 62nd Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, HFES 2018
Multiobjective Reinforcement Learning for Cognitive Satellite Communications Using Deep Neural Network Ensembles
Paulo Victor Rodrigues Ferreira, Randy Paffenroth, Alexander M. Wyglinski, Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilen, Richard C. Reinhart, Dale J. Mortensen, May 2018, In: IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Implementation and On-Orbit Testing Results of a Space Communications Cognitive Engine
Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilen, Paulo Victor Rodrigues Ferreira, Alexander M. Wyglinski, Richard C. Reinhart, Dale J. Mortensen, Dec 2018, In: IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking
Spacecraft block scheduling for NASA’s deep space network
Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilén, Mark D. Johnston, Jan 1 2018, In: 15th International Conference on Space Operations, 2018
Direct Thrust Measurements of an 8-GHz Microwave Electrothermal Thruster
Jeffrey R. Hopkins, Michael M. Micci, Sven G. Bilén, Silvio G. Chianese, May 30 2018, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Secure Blockchains for Dynamic Spectrum Access
Khashayar Kotobi, Sven G. Bilen, Jan 25 2018, In: IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine
Indium-Tin Oxide-Coated Glass for Passive Ion Collection on Small-Scale Spacecraft
Jesse K. McTernan, Austin C. Small, Sven G. Bilen, Apr 24 2018, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Affordances and barriers to creating educational change
Sarah E. Zappe, Megan Huffstickler, Joseph C. Tise, Thomas A. Litzinger, Sven G. Bilén, Jun 23 2018, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2017
Quantifying Long-Term Accuracy of Sonar Doppler Velocity Logs
Jerker Y. Taudien, Sven G. Bilen, Aug 26 2017, In: IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering
Investigating miniaturized electrodynamic tethers for picosatellites and femtosatellites
Iverson C. Bell, Brian E. Gilchrist, Jesse K. McTernan, Sven G. Bilén, 2017, In: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
Dynamic analysis of reactive oxygen nitrogen species in plasma-activated culture medium by UV absorption spectroscopy
Timothy R. Brubaker, Kenji Ishikawa, Keigo Takeda, Jun Seok Oh, Hiroki Kondo, Hiroshi Hashizume, Hiromasa Tanaka, Sean D. Knecht, Sven G. Bilén, Masaru Hori, Dec 7 2017, In: Journal of Applied Physics
Multi-objective reinforcement learning-based deep neural networks for cognitive space communications
Paulo Victor R. Ferreira, Randy Paffenroth, Alexander M. Wyglinski, Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilén, Richard C. Reinhart, Dale J. Mortensen, Aug 3 2017, In: 2017 Cognitive Communications for Aerospace Applications Workshop, CCAA 2017
Implementation of a space communications cognitive engine
Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilén, Paulo Victor R. Ferreira, Alexander M. Wyglinski, Richard C. Reinhart, Aug 3 2017, In: 2017 Cognitive Communications for Aerospace Applications Workshop, CCAA 2017
Tethers in Space
Les Johnson, Sven G. Bilén, Brian E. Gilchrist, Linda Habash Krause, Sep 2017, In: Acta Astronautica
Blockchain-enabled spectrum access in cognitive radio networks
Khashayar Kotobi, Sven G. Bilen, Jun 7 2017, In: 2017 Wireless Telecommunications Symposium, WTS 2017
Spectrum sharing via hybrid cognitive players evaluated by an M/D/1 queuing model
Khashayar Kotobi, Sven G. Bilén, Dec 1 2017, In: Eurasip Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking
Immersive distributed design through real-time capture, translation, and rendering of three-dimensional mesh data
Kevin Lesniak, Janis Terpenny, Conrad S. Tucker, Chimay Anumba, Sven G. Bilén, Sep 1 2017, In: Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering
Embodied energy repurposing via energy-harvesting electrodynamic tethers
Jesse K. McTernan, Sven G. Bilén, 2017, In: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
Field validation of long-term accuracy model with phased array DVLs
Jerker Taudien, Greg Rivalan, Sven G. Bilen, Dec 19 2017, In: OCEANS 2017 � Anchorage
2016
Developments in the teaching of engineering electromagnetics for improvement in student interest and understanding
Lauren E. Donohoe, Julio Urbina, Tim Kane, Sven G. Bilen, Jun 26 2016, In:
Multi-objective reinforcement learning for cognitive radio-based satellite communications
Paulo Victor R. Ferreira, Randy Paffenroth, Alexander M. Wyglinskiz, Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilén, Richard C. Reinhart, Dale J. Mortensen, 2016, In: 34th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 2016
Implementation of a parameterized interacting multiple model filter on an FPGA for satellite communications
Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilén, Paulo Victor R. Ferreira, Alexander M. Wyglinski, Richard C. Reinhart, Jan 1 2016, In: 34th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 2016
Implementation of a rapidly deployable, mobile communications system prototype for disadvantaged environments
Timothy M. Hackett, Sven G. Bilén, 2016, In: Procedia Engineering
Introduction of vigilante players in cognitive networks with moving greedy players
Khashayar Kotobi, Sven G. Bilen, Jan 25 2016, In: 2015 IEEE 82nd Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC Fall 2015 - Proceedings
Puzzle-based auction mechanism for spectrum sharing in cognitive radio networks
Khashayar Kotobi, Philip B. Mainwaring, Sven G. Bilen, Nov 30 2016, In: 2016 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications, WiMob 2016
Networked, real time translation of 3D mesh data to immersive virtual reality environments
Kevin Lesniak, Janis Terpenny, Conrad S. Tucker, Chimay Anumba, Sven Bilen, 2016, In: 36th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Quantifying error sources that affect long-term accuracy of Doppler velocity logs
Jerker Taudien, Sven G. Bilén, Nov 28 2016, In: OCEANS 2016 MTS/IEEE Monterey, OCE 2016
2015
Radiation of ultra low frequency electromagnetic waves from atmosphere under the influence of strong shock waves
A. R. Aramyan, S. A. Aramyan, S. G. Bilén, L. Sh Grigoryan, H. F. Khachatryan, Mar 1 2015, In: Chinese Physics Letters
Ground-wave propagation characterization and prediction for HF cognitive radio
Michael J. Conway, Christopher J. Payne, Sven G. Bilén, Eric N. Koski, Dec 14 2015, In: 2015 IEEE Military Communications Conference, MILCOM 2015
Cognitive Style and Concept Mapping Performance
Kathryn W. Jablokow, Joanna F. Defranco, Sally Sue Richmond, Michael J. Piovoso, Sven G. Bilén, Jul 1 2015, In: Journal of Engineering Education
Data-throughput enhancement using data mining-informed cognitive radio
Khashayar Kotobi, Philip B. Mainwaring, Conrad S. Tucker, Sven G. Bilén, Mar 26 2015, In: Electronics (Switzerland)
Identifying end-user requirements for communication systems in disadvantaged environments
Jessica Menold, Lydia Weizler, Yan Liu, Sven G. Bilen, Scarlett Miller, Dec 2 2015, In: Proceedings of the 5th IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2015
A software system for enabling real-time voice communication over existing ZigBee networks
David Zhang, Khashayar Kotobi, Shabnam Sodagari, Sven G. Bilén, 2015, In: International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications
2014
Software-defined radio
Sven G. Bilén, Alexander M. Wyglinski, Christopher R. Anderson, Todor Cooklev, Carl Dietrich, Behrouz Farhang-Boroujeny, Julio V. Urbina, Steve H. Edwards, Jeff H. Reed, May 2014, In: IEEE Communications Magazine
Increasing the veracity of event detection on social media networks through user trust modeling
Todd Bodnar, Conrad Tucker, Kenneth Hopkinson, Sven G. Bilen, 2014, In: Proceedings - 2014 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, IEEE Big Data 2014
The Relevance of Systems Thinking in the Quest for Multifinal Social Enterprises
Rachel Dzombak, Chanakya Mehta, Khanjan Mehta, Sven G. Bilén, Oct 19 2014, In: Systemic Practice and Action Research
Drag coefficient estimation using satellite attitude and orbit data
Christopher L. Hassa, David B. Spencer, Sven G. Bilén, 2014, In: Advances In The Astronautical Sciences
2013
Geopebbles
Sridhar Anandakrishnan, Sven Bilen, Julio Urbina, Peter Burkett, 2013, In: Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 83rd Annual Meeting, SEG 2013
GeoPebbles
Sridhar Anandakrishnan, Sven Bilen, Julio Urbina, Peter Burkett, 2013, In: SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts
I-Q diagram utilization in a novel modulation classification technique for cognitive radio applications
Okhtay Azarmanesh, Sven G. Bilén, Dec 2013, In: Eurasip Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking
Investigating miniature electrodynamic tethers and interaction with the low earth orbit plasma
Iverson C. Bell, Kyle A. Hagen, Vritika Singh, Steven L. McCarty, James W. Cutler, Brian E. Gilchrist, Jesse K. McTernan, Sven G. Bilen, 2013, In: AIAA SPACE 2013 Conference and Exposition
Space tether concepts gain momentum
Sven G. Bilen, Dec 2013, In: Aerospace America
The praxis of systems thinking for concurrent design space and business strategy exploration
Rachel Dzombak, Chanakya Mehta, Khanjan Mehta, Sven G. Bilen, Jan 1 2013, In: Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2013
Indium tin oxide coverings on solar panels for plasma-Spacecraft connection
Jesse K. McTernan, Timothy R. Brubaker, Sven G. Bilen, Jan 1 2013, In: 39th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2013
The plasma-spacecraft interface on small-scale spacecraft with implications for electrodynamic tether systems
Jesse K. McTernan, Sven G. Bilen, Oct 7 2013, In: AIAA SPACE 2013 Conference and Exposition
Enabling communications in disadvantage environments
Andrew Weinert, Peter Erickson, Hilary Reis, Paul Breimyer, Timothy Hackett, Matt Samperi, Jason Huff, Carlos Parra, Erich Stoekl, Peter Zundritsch, Ryan Morris, Ivan Iakimenko, Erik Petschauer, Sven Bilen, 2013, In: 2013 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security, HST 2013
2012
Space tethers
Sven G. Bilen, Dec 1 2012, In: Aerospace America
The PROPEL electrodynamic tether demonstration mission
Sven G. Bilén, C. Les Johnson, Bruce M. Wiegmann, Leslie Alexander, Brian E. Gilchrist, Robert P. Hoyt, Craig H. Elder, Keith P. Fuhrhop, Michael Scadera, Nobie Stone, 2012, In: AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition 2012
The impact of cognitive style on concept mapping
Joanna F. DeFranco, Kathryn W. Jablokow, Sven G. Bilen, Andras Gordon, 2012, In: 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition
Current collection to and plasma interaction with femtosatellite-and CubeSat-scale electrodynamic tether subsystems
Jesse K. McTernan, Sven G. Bilén, Iverson C. Bell, Brian E. Gilchrist, 2012, In: AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition 2012
Joint astrophysics nascent universe satellite
P. W.A. Roming, Sven G. Bilen, David Nelson Burrows, Abraham David Falcone, Derek Brindley Fox, T. L. Herter, Jamie A. Kennea, M. L. McConnell, John Andrew Nousek, 2012, In: Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana, Supplementi - Journal of the Italian Astronomical Society, Supplement
Combating Channel Eviction Triggering denial-of-service attacks in cognitive radio networks
Shabnam Sodagari, Alireza Attar, Victor C.M. Leung, Sven G. Bilén, Aug 2012, In: Transactions on emerging telecommunications technologies
Providing communication capabilities during disaster response
Andrew J. Weinert, Paul Breimyer, Steven M. Devore, Joshua M. Miller, Greg S. Brulo, R. Scott Teal, David Zhang, Allen T. Kummer, Sven G. Bilén, 2012, In: 2012 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security, HST 2012
2011
A study of acoustic waves generated by the shock wave of an antihail gun
A. R. Aramyan, G. R. Aramyan, K. P. Haroyan, G. A. Galechyan, A. A. Vardanyan, G. A. Danielyan, H. B. Nersisyan, S. Bilen, May 2011, In: Acoustical Physics
New results on a two-stage novel modulation classification technique for cognitive radio applications
Okhtay Azarmanesh, Sven G. Bilen, 2011, In: 2010 Military Communications Conference, MILCOM 2010
Enabling ultra-small sensor spacecraft for the space environment using small-scale electrodynamic tethers
Iverson C. Bell, Brian E. Gilchrist, Jesse K. McTernan, Sven G. Bilen, Robert P. Hoyt, Nestor R. Voronka, Mason A. Peck, 2011, In: AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition 2011
Hypersonic or re-entry plasma communication
Christopher N. Davis, Peter Y. Peterson, Sven G. Bilen, 2011, In: 17th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference 2011
Modeling and direct thrust measurements of an 8-ghz microwave electrothermal thruster
Jeffrey R. Hopkins, Christopher DeForce, Michael M. Micci, Sven G. Bilén, Silvio G. Chianese, 2011, In: 47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2011
Testing of a wireless sensor system for instrumented thermal protection systems
Allen T. Kummer, Erik D. Weir, Trey J. Morris, Corey W. Friedenberger, Aseem Singh, Robert M. Capuro, Sven G. Bilén, Johnny Fu, Gregory T. Swanson, David B. Hash, 2011, In: 17th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference 2011
The Turbopause experiment
G. A. Lehmacher, T. D. Scott, M. F. Larsen, S. G. Bilén, C. L. Croskey, J. D. Mitchell, M. Rapp, R. L. Collins, 2011, In: Annales Geophysicae
Energy harvesting on spacecraft using electrodynamic tethers
J. K. McTernan, S. G. Bilen, I. C. Bell, B. E. Gilchrist, R. P. Hoyt, N. R. Voronka, Dec 1 2011, In:
Energy harvesting on spacecraft using electrodynamic tethers
J. K. McTernan, S. G. Bilen, I. C. Bell, B. E. Gilchrist, R. P. Hoyt, N. R. Voronka, 2011, In:
On a truthful mechanism for expiring spectrum sharing in cognitive radio networks
Shabnam Sodagari, Alireza Attar, Sven G. Bilén, Apr 2011, In: IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
On cost-sharing mechanisms in cognitive radio networks
Shabnam Sodagari, Sven G. Bilén, Dec 2011, In: European Transactions on Telecommunications
2010
Experiences with student-developed software-defined radios in the Smart Radio Challenge
Sven Bilen, Okhtay Azarmanesh, Jan 1 2010, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Electrodynamic tethers for energy harvesting and propulsion on space platforms
Sven G. Bilén, Jesse K. McTernan, Brian E. Gilchrist, Iverson C. Bell, Nestor R. Voronka, Robert P. Hoyt, 2010, In: AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition 2010
Feasibility study of commercial markets for new sample acquisition devices
Collin Brady, Jim Coyne, Sven G. Bilén, Liz Kisenwether, Garry Miller, Robert P. Mueller, Kris Zacny, 2010, In: AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition 2010
JANUS
D. N. Burrows, P. W.A. Roming, D. B. Fox, T. L. Herter, A. Falcone, S. Bilén, J. A. Nousek, J. A. Kennea, 2010, In: Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2010
Innovative conceptual engineering design- A template to teach innovative problem solving of complex multidisciplinary design problems
Charles Camarda, Sven Bilen, Olivier De Weck, Jeannette Yen, Jack Matson, 2010, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Analysis and numerical modeling of a 20W microwave electrothermal thruster
En Yu Gao, Sven G. Bilén, Shu Xing Yang, Sep 2010, In: Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology (English Edition)
Denial of service attacks in cognitive radio networks through channel eviction triggering
Shabnam Sodagari, Alireza Attar, Victor C.M. Leung, Sven G. Bilen, 2010, In: 2010 IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference, GLOBECOM 2010
Power-optimized cooperative spectrum sensing in cognitive radio networks using bandit processes
Shabnam Sodagari, Sven G. Bilen, Dec 1 2010, In: 2010 IEEE Military Communications Conference, MILCOM 2010
Strategies to achieve truthful spectrum auctions for cognitive radio networks based on mechanism design
Shabnam Sodagari, Alireza Attar, Sven G. Bilen, Jun 11 2010, In: 2010 IEEE Symposium on New Frontiers in Dynamic Spectrum, DySPAN 2010
Time-optimized and truthful dynamic spectrum rental mechanism
Shabnam Sodagari, Alireza Attar, Victor C M Leung, Sven G. Bilen, 2010, In: 2010 IEEE 72nd Vehicular Technology Conference Fall, VTC2010-Fall - Proceedings
Applying systems thinking for realizing the mission of technology-based social ventures in Africa
Renee Stepler, Steve Garguilo, Khanjan Mehta, Sven Bilen, 2010, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2009
Arc suppression coatings for electrodynamic tethers and spacecraft cabling
Sven G. Bilén, Brian E. Gilchrist, 2009, In: AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition
2008
Modeling of interaction of acoustic waves with ionosphere
A. R. Aramyan, G. A. Galechyan, G. G. Harutyunyan, N. R. Mangasaryan, S. G. Bilén, S. Soroka, Feb 2008, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Addressing aerospace workforce needs
Sven Bilen, Mieke Schuurman, Lisa Brown, Timothy Wheeler, Julio Urbina, 2008, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Space tethers
Sven G. Bilen, Dec 2008, In: Aerospace America
The penn state student space programs lab
Sven Bilen, Brian Schratz, 2008, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Championing high-tech renaissance
Khanjan Mehta, Sven Bilen, 2008, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Numerical modeling of a miniature Radio-Frequency ion thruster
Valérie F. Mistoco, Sven G. Bilén, 2008, In: 44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
Design and initial tests of a low power radio-frequency electrothermal thruster
Thomas S. Rutledge, Michael M. Micci, Sven G. Bilén, 2008, In: 44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
2007
NittanySat - A student satellite mission for D-region study and calibration of riometers
Sven G. Bilén, C. Russell Philbrick, Adam C. Escobar, Brian C. Schratz, Eivind V. Thrane, Michael Gausa, Kolbjørn Dahle, Farideh Honary, Steven Marple, Roger Smith, Martin Friedrich, Thomas Zilaji, Jun 2007, In: European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
Space tethers
Sven Bilén, Dec 1 2007, In: Aerospace America
A simplified analytical Urban Propagation Model (UPM) for use in CJSMPT
Chrysanthos Chrysanthou, James K. Breakall, Kyle L. Labowski, Sven G. Bilen, William J. Glessner, Dec 1 2007, In: Military Communications Conference, MILCOM 2007
Rapid and flexible graphical communication for conceptual design
Richard Devon, Sven G. Bilen, Andras Gordon, Hien Nguyen, Charles D. Cox, 2007, In: International Journal of Engineering Education
Design and testing of a high power electron cyclotron resonance neutralizer
Matthew C. Edgar, Sven G. Bilén, 2007, In: Collection of Technical Papers - 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
Preliminary langmuir probe analysis from ESPRIT
Adam C. Escobar, Sven G. Bilen, C. Russell Philbrick, Jun 2007, In: European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
Design and initial testing of a miniature microwave electrothermal thruster (MiniMET)
Karl M. Goovaerts, Sven G. Bilén, Michael M. Micci, 2007, In: Collection of Technical Papers - 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
The effect of student tablet PC use on their attitudes towards and understanding of conceptual design
Hien Nguyen, John Wise, Sven Bilen, Richard Devon, 2007, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Educational advantages afforded by the ESPRIT project
C. Russell Philbrick, Sven G. Bilén, Timothy F. Wheeler, Eivind V. Thrane, Jun 2007, In: European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
The Student Space Programs Laboratory
Brian C. Schratz, Sven G. Bilen, C. Russell Philbrick, Jun 2007, In: European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
A broader vision
Timothy F. Wheeler, Sven G. Bilén, Kenneth Haugland, C. Russell Philbrick, Jun 2007, In: European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
2006
An overview of space science and engineering education at penn state
Sven G. Bilen, C. Russell Philbrick, Timothy F. Wheeler, John D. Mathews, Robert G. Melton, David B. Spencer, Jul 6 2006, In: IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine
Implementing a hands-on course in software-defined radio
Sven Bilen, 2006, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Microwave electrothermal thruster using simulated hydrazine
Daniel E. Clemens, Michael M. Micci, Sven G. Bilén, 2006, In: Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE 42nd Joint Propulsion Conference
Space tethers
Miria Finckenor, Sven G. Bilen, Dec 1 2006, In: Aerospace America
The one-minute engineer
Beverly Jaeger, Sven Bilen, Jan 1 2006, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2005
Innovative engineering design education
Sven G. Bilen, Richard F. Devon, 2005, In: Proceedings ICED 05, the 15th International Conference on Engineering Design
Developing and assessing students' entrepreneurial skills and mind-set
Sven G. Bilén, Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Sarah E. Rzasa, John C. Wise, Apr 2005, In: Journal of Engineering Education
Numerical electromagnetic modeling of a low-power microwave electrothermal thruster
Sven G. Bilén, Carl J. Valentino, Michael M. Micci, Daniel E. Clemens, 2005, In:
Students designing and building satellites
Sven G. Bilén, Charles L. Croskey, Robert Melton, David Spencer, Deborah Levin, Michael M. Micci, 2005, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Experimental investigation of electron collection to solid and slotted tape probes in a high-speed flowing plasma
Éric Choinière, Sven G. Bilén, Brian E. Gilchrist, Keith R. Fuhrhop, Alec D. Gallimore, Aug 2005, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Informal graphics for conceptual design
Richard Devon, Sven Bilén, Andras Gordon, Hien Nguyen, 2005, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Teaching global engineering design
Richard F. Devon, Sven G. Bilén, Javier Sánchez Sierra, Peter Olfs, 2005, In: Proceedings ICED 05, the 15th International Conference on Engineering Design
2004
Integrated Design
Richard Devon, Sven Bilén, Alison Mckay, Alan De Pennington, Patrick Serrafero, Javier Sanchez Sierra, 2004, In: International Journal of Engineering Education
Current collection to electrodynamic-tether systems in space
Keith R. Fuhrhop, Brent West, Éric Choinière, Sven G. Bilén, Brian E. Gilchrist, 2004, In: Collection of Technical Papers - 2nd International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
Development and chamber testing of a miniature radio-frequency ion thruster for microspacecraft
Valérie F. Mistoco, Sven G. Bilén, Michael M. Micci, 2004, In: European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
A low-cost, powerful flight computer design including Linux and IP technology for the low earth orbiting Local Ionospheric Measurements Satellite
Brendan S. Surrusco, Sven G. Bilén, Charles L. Croskey, 2004, In: A Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA Space 2004 Conference and Exposition
Review of the proseds electrodynamic tether mission development
Jason A. Vaughn, Leslie Curtis, Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilen, Enrico C. Lorenzini, 2004, In: 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
2003
Linking student-initiated projects to engineering design education
Sven G. Bilén, Robert N. Pangborn, Hanna Lee, 2003, In: ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings
Measurement of cross-section geometry effects on electron collection to long probes in mesosonic flowing plasmas
Éric Choinière, Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilen, Keith R. Fuhrhop, Dec 1 2003, In: 39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
System analysis of the expected electrodynamic tether performance for the ProSEDS mission
Keith R. Fuhrhop, Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, Nestor R. Voronka, Dec 1 2003, In: 39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
Effect of gender orientation of the design task on design team performance
Gül E. Okudan, Sven G. Bilen, 2003, In: ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings
Gender orientation of the design task
Gül E. Okudan, Sven G. Bilén, Xinli Wu, 2003, In: Proceedings of ICED 03, the 14th International Conference on Engineering Design
2002
Cumulative knowledge and the teaching of engineering design processes
Sven G. Bilén, Richard F. Devon, Gül E. Okudan, 2002, In: ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings
Development of a temperature control system laboratory and design module for an introduction to engineering design course
Sven G. Bilén, Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Andrew S. Lau, 2002, In: ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings
Analysis of chamber simulations of long collecting probes in high-speed dense plasmas
Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, Éric Choinière, Alec D. Gallimore, Timothy B. Smith, Oct 2002, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Current collection to long conductors with wide geometries for bare electrodynamic tether applications
Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, Alec D. Gallimore, Éric Choiniére, Daniel Herman, 2002, In:
2001
Simulating ionospheric plasma with a hollow cathode in a large vacuum chamber
Sven G. Bilén, Matthew T. Domonkos, Alec D. Gallimore, Jul 2001, In: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
Enhancement of electro dynamic tether electron current collection using radio frequency power
Éric Choinière, Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, 2001, In:
Analysis of chamber simulations of long probes in high-speed, dense plasmas
Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, Alec D. Gallimore, 2001, In:
Ground simulations of electron current to wide probes for electrodynamic tethers
Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, Éric Choinière, Alec D. Gallimore, Daniel A. Herman, 2001, In:
2000
Transient plasma sheath model for thin conductors excited by negative high voltages with application to electrodynamic tethers
Sven G. Bileén, Brian E. Gilchrist, Dec 2000, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Applications of electrodynamic tethers utilizing their transmission-line characteristics
Sven G. Bilén, Eric Choinière, Brian E. Gilchrist, 2000, In:
Applications of electrodynamic tethers utilizing their transmission-line characteristics
Sven G. Bilén, Éric Choiniére, Brian E. Gilchrist, 2000, In:
Bare electrodynamic tether ground simulations in a dense, high-speed plasma flow
Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, Travis A. Patrick, Jonathan L. Van Noord, 2000, In:
Bare electrodynamic tether ground simulations in a dense, high-speed plasma flow
Brian E. Gilchrist, Sven G. Bilén, Travis A. Patrick, Jonathan L. Van Noord, 2000, In:
1999
Resonance-probe measurements of plasma densities in electric-propulsion plumes
Sven G. Bilén, James M. Haas, Frank S. Gulczinski, Alec D. Gallimore, Julia N. Letoutchaia, 1999, In:
The far-field plasma environment of a hollow cathode assembly
Sven G. Bilén, Matthew T. Domonkos, Alec D. Gallimore, 1999, In:
Space electrodynamic tether propulsion technology
Brian E. Gilchrist, Les Johnson, Sven G. Bilén, 1999, In:
1998
A Hall probe diagnostic for low density plasma accelerators
Matthew T. Domonkos, Alec D. Gallimore, Sven G. Bilén, 1998, In: Review of Scientific Instruments
Enhanced electrodynamic tether currents due to electron emission from a neutral gas discharge
B. E. Gilchrist, C. Bonifazi, S. G. Bilén, W. J. Raitt, W. J. Burke, N. H. Stone, J. P. Lebreton, Feb 15 1998, In: Geophysical Research Letters
1997
Transient potential modification of large spacecraft due to electron emissions
Sven G. Bilén, Victor M. Agüero, Brian E. Gilchrist, W. John Raitt, 1997, In: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
1996
Engineering and scientific applications of electrodynamic tether transmission lines in space plasmas
Sven G. Bilen, Brian E. Gilchrist, 1996, In: IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science
1995
Transient response of an electrodynamic tether system in the ionosphere
Sven G. Bilén, Brian E. Gilchrist, Carlo Bonifazi, Enrico Melchioni, 1995, In: Radio Science
1994
Space-borne tethers tethers
Sven G. Bilén, 1994, In: IEEE Potentials
2025
Structured, sintered, and rastered strategies for fluid wicking in additively manufactured heat pipes
Cameron Noe, Swapnil Morankar, Alexander S. Rattner, Alexander Potts, Zachary Goode, Tatiana El Dannaoui, John R. Sherbondy, Nikhilesh Chawla, William Sixel, Sven Bilén, Stephen P. Lynch, Chad Westover, Dhruv Bhate, Feb 5 2025, In: Additive Manufacturing