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Hennessey, M. P., Tah, B., Courtney, G. W., and Fink, M., 'Integrated VR Animation of Mechanical System Dynamics', Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2025-163887), Anaheim, CA, August 17-20, 2025.

Hennessey, M. P., and Naqwi, A., “Oscillators for System ID and Inertia Measurement in Undergraduate Dynamics,” 130th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 25-28, 2023, Baltimore, MD.

Akharas, I., Hennessey, M. P., and Tornoe, E. J., 'Simulation and Visualization of Dynamic Systems in Virtual Reality using SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, and Unity', Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2020-21873), Portland, OR, (Virtual) November 16-19, 2020.

Hennessey, M. P., Olson, D. A., and Shakiban, C. 'Steering Options for Maneuvering a Particle on a Surface', Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2019-10241), Salt Lake City, UT, November 8-14, 2019.

Hennessey, M. P., "Incorporating Entrepreneurial Minded Learning into an Undergraduate Dynamics Course," ASEE Midwest Section Conference, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, September 15-17, 2019.

Hofmann, N. and Hennessey, M. P., 'Shape Memory Alloy Based Rotational Actuator', Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2018-87646), Pittsburgh, PA, November 9-15, 2018.

Sturm, A. J. Jr., Hennessey, M. P., and Guterman, M., 'Tensile Truss Mast', US Patent 9,908,750, March 6, 2018.

Hennessey, M. P., Marshall, M. C., Hultgren, B. W., and Carlson, G. L., 'Kinematic Analysis of a Mandibular Movement Recorder using Multiple LASER, Image Plane, and Camera Systems', Proceedings of the IASTED Conference on Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Zurich, Switzerland, October 6-8, 2016.

Hennessey, M. P., Beaulier, A. J., and Shakiban, C., 'Modeling and 3D Printing of Ruled Surfaces', 35th ASME Computers and Information Science in Engineering Conference, DETC2015-46494, August 2-5, 2015, Boston, MA.

Hennessey, M. P., 'Advanced Undergraduate Engineering Mathematics', Proceedings of the Annual ASEE Conference & Exposition, Seattle, WA, June 14-17, 2015.

Hennessey, M. P., Kumar, S., and Geletu, T. M., 'Stiffness Optimization and Comparison of Tensile Trusses with Constant Envelope and Cable Material', 38th ASME Mechanisms & Robotics Conference, DETC2014-34080, August 17-20, 2014, Buffalo, NY.

Hesselroth, A. H., and Hennessey, M. P., 'Analytical Evaluation of the Double Stewart Platform Tensile Truss Stiffness Matrix', ASME Transactions on Mechanisms and Robotics, 6(1), February 2014, p 011003.

Xiong, J., and Hennessey, M. P., 'Stiffness Matrix Evaluation for a Dual-Reeved Tensile Truss', 37th ASME Mechanisms & Robotics Conference, DETC2013-12140, August 4-7, 2013, Portland, OR.

Wright, N. C., Hennessey, M. P., and Shakiban, C., 'Brachistochrone on a 2D Curved Surface using Optimal Control and Spline-based DEM Map Data', Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC2012)October 17-19, 2012, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Tran, L., Hennessey, M., and Abraham, J., 'Simulation and Visualization of Dynamic Systems using MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink 3D Animation, and SolidWorks', Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2011-62704)Denver, CO, November 12-18, 2011.

Johnson, N., Abraham, J., Helgeson, Z., and Hennessey, M., 'Simulation of Embolization Particle Trajectories', Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer (FHMT)2, 023006 (2011), DOI: 10.5098/hmt.v2.2.3006.

Stark, J., Gorman, J., Hennessey, M., Reseghetti, F., Willis, J., Abraham, J., and Borghini, M., 'A computational method for determining XBT depths', Ocean Science, 7, 733-743, 2011.

Hennessey, M. P., and Shakiban, C., 'Mathematics and Architecture of the Incas in Peru', Proceedings of the Annual ASEE Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26-29, 2011.

Hennessey, M. P., and Johnson, M. D., 'Design and Manufacture of a Museum-Grade Children's Indoor Trebuchet by Mechanical Engineering Students', The International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 38/1, p 28-44, 2011.

Nininahazwe, L. and Hennessey, M. P., 'Methodology for Creating a Scale Model of an Assembly', ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 10-12, 2010.

Johnson, N. N., Hennessey, M. P., and Abraham, J. P., 'Swept Arc Length Measure of Abrasive Wear', ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 10-12, 2010.

Hennessey, M. P. and Shakiban, C, "Brachistochrone on a 1D Curved Surface using Optimal Control," ASME Transactions on Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 132(3), May 2010.

Hennessey, M. P. and Shakiban, C, "Brachistochrone on a 2D Curved Surface using Optimal Control," Proceedings of the IASTED Intelligent Systems and Control Conference, Cambridge, MA, November 2-9, 2009.

Hennessey, M. P., "Statics and Dynamics Projects Emphasizing Introductory Design and Manufacturing," Proceedings of the Annual ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008.

Hennessey, M. P., "Simulation and Visualization of Dynamic Systems," ASEE 2007: North Midwest Section Annual Conference, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, September 20-22, 2007.

Hennessey, M. P.andKumar, S.,"Integrated graphical game and simulation-type problem-based learning in kinematics," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol. 34, No. 3, 2006.

Hennessey, M. P.andHacker, L. A.,"Dynamic 3D Visualization of Stress Tensors," Proceedings of the Annual ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) Conference, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006.

Kumar, S.and Hennessey, M. P., "Generalized Multiple Economy Cost-of-Living Ordinary Annuities from an Interest Theory Perspective," The Engineering Economist, Vol. 51, No. 1, 2006.

Hennessey, M. P., "Visualization of the Motion of a Unicycle on a Sphere," IASTED International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2006.

Hennessey, M. P., Rhode, P. S., and Jaedike, A.C., "A Gallery of CAD Generated Imagery: Pedagogical Reflections," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition,Portland, OR, June 12-15, 2005.

Hennessey, M. P., "Embedding a National Design Contest into a Course," ASEE 2004: North Midwest Section Annual Conference, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, October 7-9, 2004.

Hennessey, M. P., and Lin, S.-H.,"Understanding Wear and Lay Patterns Generated by a Rotating Circular Abrasive Disk," Grinding and Abrasives Magazine, January/February 2004.

Hennessey, M. P., "The Kinematic Car: Teaching Undergraduates Nonholonomic Mechanical System Basics," ASEE 2003: North Midwest Section Annual Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, October 9-11, 2003.

Hennessey, M. P., Jaedike, A. C., and Rhode, P. S., "Galleries of CAD Generated Imagery," ASEE 2002: North Midwest Regional Conference, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, October 10-12, 2002.

Hennessey, M. P., Shakiban, C., and Shvartsman, M. M., "Characterizing Slop in Mechanical Assemblies via Differential Geometry," Transactions of the ASME: Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 2(3), 2002, pp. 150-159.

Hennessey, M. P., "A Structured Activity Based Approach to Teaching Machine Design," ASEE 2001: North Midwest Section Annual ConferenceUniversity of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, September 27-29, 2001. This paper received the MIKOL best paper of the conference award.

Eggleton, N. J., and Hennessey, M. P., "Unconstrained Instantaneous Center Integration (ICI) Algorithms," IASTED Intelligent Systems and Control Conference, Honolulu, HI, August 14-16, 2000.

Sahin, H., and Hennessey, M. P., "Low-Speed Vehicle Error-State Model for Lateral Guidance," IASTED Intelligent Systems and Control Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, June 1-4, 1998.

LeBlanc, T., Hennessey, M. P., and Walter, W. W., "Integrated Simulation and Position/Force Control of a Gripper," Fifth IASTED International Conference on Robotics and Manufacturing, Cancun, Mexico, May 29, 1997.

Hennessey, M. P., and Donath, M., "Interaction Dynamics Between an Electric Vehicle's 'Pantograph' and the Road," Vehicle System Dynamics: International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility, Vol. 26, No. 2, 1996, pp. 81-102.

Hennessey, M. P., Shankwitz, C., and Donath, M., "Sensor-based virtual bumpers for collision avoidance: configuration issues," SPIE Photonics 95 Conference, Collision Avoidance and Automated Traffic Management Sensors, Volume 2592Philadelphia, PA, October 25, 1995, pp. 48-59.

Hennessey, M. P., and Donath, M., "The Multiplexed Joint Method for Determining the Inverse Kinematics of an N DOF Serial Link Manipulator," Advances in Robotics, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, November 1992, pp. 181-192.

Hennessey, M. P., Huang, P. C., and Bunnell, C. T., "Kinematics & Control Algorithm Development and Simulation for a Redundant Two-Arm Robotic Manipulator System," Proceedings of the NASA Conference on Space Telerobotics, Pasadena, CA, January 1989, Vol. V, pp. 21-30.

Whitney, D. E., Gustavson, R. E., and Hennessey, M. P., "Designing Chamfers," International Journal of Robotics Research, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1983, pp. 3-18.