Michael A. Latcha, PhD.
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
115 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309-44799


416 Engineering Center
Phone: (248) 370-2203
FAX: (248) 370-4261
Email: latcha@oakland.edu

Refereed Academic Papers and Conference Proceedings

  1. Abishek Paul and Michael Latcha, “Virtual Methodology for Active Force Cancellation in Automotive Application Using Mass Imbalance and Centrifugal Force Generation (CFG) Principle,” Society of Automotive Engineers, Vehicle NVH CAE Analysis and Testing, 2024 (download)

  2. W. Edwards, S. Sengupta, M. Latcha, F. Washko, “MIFT (Move It Forward Theory); New approach to Manage Catastrophic Downtime in Post Bottleneck Manufacturing Production.,” Paper 970502, Proceedings of the 2020 IISE Annual Conference, Orlando FL, May 2020 (download)

  3. W. Edwards, S. Sengupta, M. Latcha, F. Washko, “New approach to Manage Catastrophic Downtime in Manufacturing Production Systems and Optimization,” Paper 584072, Proceedings of the 2019 IISE Annual Conference, Orlando FL, May 2019 (download)

  4. Gregory F. Hickman and Michael A. Latcha, “Engineering Consulting and Development for Start-up and Small Firms in Capstone Courses,” ASEE NCS Spring Conference, 2016.(download)

  5. Gregory F. Hickman and Michael A. Latcha, “Leveling the Playing Field Thorough Incorporating 3D Printing in Capstone Courses,” ASEE NCS Spring Conference, 2016.(download)

  6. Latcha, Michael, and Mohamed Zohdy. "Melting-Pot Senior Design at OU: 10 Years of Lessons Learned." ASEE NCS Spring Conference, 2014.(download)

  7. Kuczera, Ramon C., Zissimos P. Mourelatos, Michael Latcha, and Efstratios Nikolaidis. "An RBDO Method for Multiple Failure Region Problems using Probabilistic Reanalysis and Approximate Metamodels." SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing, 2(1), 2009.(download)

  8. Haskell, Richard E., Michael Latcha, and Osamah Rawashdeh. "Do Microcontrollers Belong in a Sophomore Course on Statics and Dynamics?." In Proc. 2008 ASEE North Central Section Conference, Wright State University, Dayton, OH. 2008. (download)

  9. Kuczera, Ramon C., Zissimos P. Mourelatos, and Michael Latcha. "A Monte Carlo Reliability Assessment for Multiple Failure Region Problems Using Approximate Metamodels." ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, pp. 1135-1147, 2007. (download)

  10. Guessous, Laila, Qian Zou, Brian Sangeorzan, Xia Wang, Chris Kobus, Gary Barber, Alex Alkidas, and Michael Latcha. "Generating Enthusiasm for Research through Automotive Projects and Industrial Mentors: Lessons Learned from the First Year of an REU Program." In 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition, pp. 12-780. 2007. (download)

  11. Latcha, Michael, Debatosh Debnath, Imad Elhajj, Edward Gu, Richard Haskell, “Melting Pot Design at Oakland University,” National Senior Design Conference, Boulder, June 2007 (download)

  12. Latcha, Michael A., Subramaniam Ganesan, Edward YL Gu, Richard E. Haskell, and M. I. Rochester. "The Melting Pot Approach to Senior Design Part II: Assessment and Improvement." In Proc. ASEE NCS Spring Conference, EV-2, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio. 2005. (download)

  13. Michael A. Latcha, Subramaniam Ganesan, Edward Y.L. Gu,Richard E. Haskell, “The Melting Pot Approach to Senior Design.” ASEE NCS Spring Conference, 2004 (download)

  14. Van Til, Robert P., Sankar Sengupta, Ronald J. Srodawa, and Michael A. Latcha. "Robotic assembly cell." In 33rd Annual Frontiers in Education, 2003. FIE 2003., vol. 2, pp. F4E1-F4E5. IEEE, 2003. (download)

  15. Latcha, M., and Oakley, B. “Toying with a Capstone Design Course.” Journal of Engineering Education, 90(4), 2001 (download)

  16. Siavoshani, S.J.; Latcha, M.A. "Basic analytical modeling of the piston slap in conjunction with engine block vibration, " American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division, 26, 1999 (download)

  17. Oakley, Barbara, Forrest Wright, Gary Barber, Michael Latcha, Chris Kobus, and Pamela Grim. "A self-contained, portable variable-pressure hydrostatic cell for use in low gauge pressure electromagnetic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic studies." Review of Scientific Instruments, 70(1), 1999 (download)

  18. Latcha, M., and W. Jordan. "To ship or not to ship: an engineering ethics case study." In Technology-Based Re-Engineering Engineering Education Proceedings of Frontiers in Education FIE'96 26th Annual Conference, vol. 3, pp. 1159-1163. IEEE Computer Society, 1996.(download)

  19. Jordan, W.; Latcha, M. "Specifications for a conflict: an engineering ethics case study, " Technology-Based Re-Engineering Engineering Education Proceedings of Frontiers in Education FIE'96 26th Annual Conference, Frontiers in Education Conference, 1996 (download)

  20. Reis, John C., August R. Wilhelmsen, James D. Stormer, and Michael A. Latcha. "Nuclear Plant Heat Exchanger Problems." Journal of Cleaner Production 16, no. 15 (1995).

  21. Michael A Latcha, Joseph Der Hovanesian, “Links between the Factor-of-Safety and the Reliability Methods of Design,” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 21(4), 1993 (download)

  22. Viahopoulos, Nickolas; Shalis, Edward V.; Latcha, Michael A. "Numerical approach for the prediction and reduction of structure-borne noise during the design stage of ground vehicles," American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineering Division, DE, 62, 1993 (download)

  23. Latcha, Michael A., and Adnan Akay. "Impedance of a viscous fluid layer between two plates." Recent Developments in Air-and Structure-Borne Sound and Vibration 2, 1992 (download)

  24. Latcha, M. A., and A. Akay. "Effects of viscous and thermal losses on radiation from an infinite plate." Journal of Vibrations and Acoustics, 114(3), 1992 (download)

  25. Latcha, M. A.; Akay, A. "Application of the Helmholtz Integral in Acoustics, " Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 108(4), 1986

  26. Akay, A., Latcha, M. A., “Application of the Helmholtz integral in acoustics,” ASME, Transactions, Journal of Vibration, Acoustics, Stress, and Reliability in Design, 108, 1986 (download)

  27. A. Akay, M. Tokunaga, M. Latcha “A Theoretical Analysis of Transient Sound Radiation From a Clamped Circular Plate,” Journal of Applied. Mechanics, 51(1),1984 (download)

  28. Adnan Akay; Michael Latcha, “Sound radiation from an impact-excited clamped circular plate in an infinite baffle,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 74, 1983 (download)

  29. Akay, Adnan, and Michael Latcha. "Transient sound radiation from a clamped circular plate—Impulse response method." The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 74(S1), 1983

  30. A. Akay, M.T. Bengisu, M. Latcha “Transient acoustic radiation from impacted beam-like structures,” Journal of Sound and Vibration, 91(1), 1983 (download)

  31. Latcha, Michael; Akay, Adnan "Vibration and acoustic response of a damped circular plate in an infinite baffle., " Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 71(S1), 1982

Patents

Locking Mechanism, with R.J. Angott, P.G. Angott

Scrolling billboard and method of operation, with P.G. Angott, R. Gu and H. Pimentel

Rapidly decoupling mechanical connector - International patent

Mechanism For Rapid De-Coupling of Load Bearing Structures, with S.A Nassar and M. Uras