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Curriculum Vitae
Michael P. Zabinski, Ph.D.
Fairfield University
North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06430
(203)254-4000 ext. 2190
Fax: (203)254-4277
E-mail: zabinski@mail.fairfield.edu
Educational Background
1969 |
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Ph.D., Engineering and Applied Science |
1968 |
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
M. Phil., Engineering and Applied Science |
1967 |
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
M.S., Engineering and Applied Science |
1963 |
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
M.S., Mechanical Engineering |
1962 |
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
B.S., Mechanical Engineering |
1977 |
University of New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
M.S., Computer and Information Science |
Academic Positions
1978 to present |
Professor of Physics and Engineering,
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT |
1974 to 1978 |
Associate Professor of Physics,
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT |
1969 to 1974 |
Assistant Professor of Physics,
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT |
1968 to 1969 |
Teaching Assistant, Yale University, New Haven, CT |
Other Employment
1963 to 1966 |
Senior Engineer, Olin Corporation, New Haven, CT |
Grants
1973 to 1976 |
Instructional Improvement Implementation Projects,
$80,630.00; supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Instructed 80 mathematics teachers from New England secondary schools on
how to integrate the computer into the curriculum. |
Published Publications
1. |
Zabinski, M.P.: Wave Propagation in an Elastic/Visoplastic
Hollow Sphere. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences,
Vol. 13, No. 12, 1971. |
2. |
Phillips, A. and Zabinski, M.P.: Spherical Wave
Propagation in a Viscoplastic Medium. Ingenieur-Archiv,
Vol. 41, 1972. |
3. |
Zabinski, M.P., Phillips, A., and Zannis, P.: On the
Theory of Plastic Wave Propagation in a Bar-Un-loading Waves. International
Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, Vol. 8, 1973. |
4. |
Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., and Weiss, R.M.:
Bidimensional Deformation of Acutely Obstructed in Vitro Rabbit Ureter.
American Journal of Physiology, 225: 671,1973. |
5. |
Weiss, R.M., Zabinski, M.P., and Biancani, P.:
Adrenergic Control of Ureteral Tonus. Investigative Urology,
Vol. 12, No.1, 1974. |
6. |
Zabinski, M.P. and Phillips, A.: Spherical Wave
Propagation in a Viscoplastic Medium-The Case of Unloading. Acta
Mechanica, Vol. 20, 1974 |
7. |
Zabinski, M.P.and Biancani, P.: The Dynamics of
Esophageal Manometry, Proceedings of the Second Annual New England
Bioengineering Conference, Worcester, Mass., March 1974. |
8. |
Zabinski, M.P. and LoVerme, L.: Fuel Consumption in
Residential Heating at Varied Thermostat Settings. American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineering
Journal, December 1974. |
9. |
Zabinski, M.P and Biancani, P.: The Influence of
Perfusion Rate and Compliance on Esophageal Manometry. Applied
Journal of Physiology, Vol. 38, No. 1, 1975. |
10. |
Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., and Behar, J.:
Pressure, Tension and Force of Closure of the Human Lower Esophageal
Sphincter and Esophagus. Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Vol. 56, No. 8, 1975. |
11. |
Zabinski, M.P. and Amalfitano, A.: Fuel Conservation
in Residential Heating. American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineering Journal, January
1976. |
12. |
Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., and Weiss, R.M.: Time
Course of Ureteral Changes with Acute and Chronic Obstruction. American
Journal of Physiology, Vol. 23, No. 2, 1976. |
13. |
Zabinski, M.P. and Parlange, J.Y.: Thermostat Down
and Fuel Consumption Up - A Paradox Explained. American Society
of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineering Journal,
January 1977. |
14. |
Zabinski, M.P. and Biancani, P.: Longitudinal Force
and Stress of the Rat's Esophagus: Age Related Changes. American
Journal of Physiology, Vol. 24, June, 1977. |
15. |
Zabinski, M.P. and Parlange, J.Y.: Energy
Conservation by Means of Thermostat Setback. Proceedings of the
National Conference and Exhibit on Technology for Energy Conservation,
Washington, D.C., June 1977. |
16. |
Zabinski, M.P. and Parlange, J.Y.: Energy
Conservation by Means of Thermostat Setback. Proceedings of the
National Conference and Exhibit on Technology for Energy Conservation,
Washington, D.C., June 1977. |
17. |
Behar, J., Biancani, P. and Zabinski, M.P.:
Characterization of the Pyloric Sphincter by Neural and Hormonal
Stimulation. Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on
Gastrointestinal Motility, Edinburgh, Scotland, September, 1977. |
18. |
Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., Kerstein, M.D., and Behar,
J.: Comparison of Mechanical Characteristics of the Lower
Esophageal Sphincter and Pyloric Sphincter. Proceedings of the 6th
International Symposium on Gastointestinal Motility, Edinburgh,
Scotland, September, 1977. |
19. |
Zabinski, M.P., Parlange, J.Y.: The Thermostat as a
Source of Energy Savings. American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineering Journal, January,
1978. |
20. |
Zabinski, M.P. and Fine, Benjamin: A Computer
Discovery Approach for Quadratic Equations. Mathematics Teacher,
December, 1979. |
21. |
Zabinski, T. and Zabinski, M.: A Coin Operated
Computer in the Library. Library Journal, October 15, 1979. |
22. |
Zabinski, T. and Zabinski, M.: Computer Summer Camp;
a New Concept in Education and Recreation. Audio Visual
Instruction, November 1979. |
23. |
Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., Kerstein, Morris, and Behar,
Jose: Lower Esophageal Sphincter Mechanics: Anatomic and
Physiologic Relationships of the Esophagogastric Junction of Cat. Gastroenterology
1982; Vol. 82: 468-75. |
24. |
Biancani, Piero, Onyski, Jean H., Zabinski, Michael P.,
and Weiss, Robert M.: Force Velocity Relationships of Guinea Pig
Ureter. The Journal of Urology, Vol. 131, 998-991, May,
1984. |
Books Published
1. |
IBM for Kids from 8 to 80, Howard W. Sams & Co.
Inc., 1984. |
2. |
Apple for Kids from 8 to 80, Howard W. Sams & Co.
Inc., 1984. |
3. |
Commodore for Kids from 8 to 80, Howard W. Sams &
Co. Inc., 1984. |
4. |
Atari for Kids from 8 to 80, Howard W. Sams & Co.
Inc., 1984. |
5. |
TRS-80 for Kids from 8 to 80, Vol. II, Howard W. Sams
& Co. Inc., 1983. |
6. |
TRS-80 for Kids from 8 to 80, Vol. I, Howard W. Sams
& Co. Inc., 1982. |
7. |
Introduction to TRS-80 Level II Basic and Computer
Programming, Prentice-Hall, 1980. |
8. |
Introduction to APL and Computer Programming, Wiley,
1977. |
Invited Presentations
1. |
M.P. Zabinski, P. Biancani, A. Phillips, and H.M. Spiro,
"On the Accuracy of Pressure Measurements in Esophageal Manometry,"
presented at Meeting of the American Gastroentrerological Association,
Dallas, Texas, May, 1972. |
2. |
M. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss,
"Pressure-Length-Diameter Relationships of Rabbit Ureter,"
presented at Meeting of the American Urological Association, Washington,
D.C., May, 1972. |
3. |
M. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss,
"Pressure-Length-Diameter Relationships of Rabbit Ureter,"
presented at the 23rd Autumn Meeting of the American Physiological
Society, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, August, 1972. |
4. |
M. Zabinski, P. Biancani, R.M. Weiss, and A.L. Bassett,
"Effect of Reserpine on Bi-Dimensional Deformation of Rabbit Ureter,
" presented at Meeting of the Federation of American Societies for
Experimental Biology, Atlantic City, New Jersey, April, 1973. |
5. |
M. Zabinski, P. Biancani, R.M. Weiss, "Effect of
Catecholamine Depletion on the Pressure-Length-Diameter Relationships of
the Acutely Obstructed In Vivo Rabbit Ureter," presented at Meeting
of the American Urological Association, New York, New York, May, 1973. |
6. |
M.P. Zabinski and P. Biancani, "Bi-Dimensional Creep in
the Obstructed Ureter," presented at 26th Annual Conference on
Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October,
1973. |
7. |
M.P. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss, "Esophageal
Manometry Techniques," presented at the 2nd Annual New England
Bioengineering Conference, Worcester, Massachusetts, March, 1974. |
8. |
M.P. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss,
"Deformation of Obstructed Rabbit Ureter," presented before the
American Urological Association, St. Louis, Missouri, April, 1974. |
9. |
M.P. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss,
"Deformation of Obstructed Rabbit Ureter," presented before the
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Atlantic City,
New Jersey, April, 1974. |
10. |
M.P. Zabinski and P. Biancani, "Effect of Age in
Length-Tension and Force-Velocity Characteristics of Esophageal
Longitudinal Muscle," presented at the 27th Annual Conference on
Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October,
1974. |
11. |
P. Biancani and M.P. Zabinski, "Closure Characteristics
of the Human Lower Esophageal Sphincter," presented at the 27th
Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, October, 1974. |
12. |
M.P. Zabinski and L. LoVerme, "Fuel Consumption in
Residential Heating at Various Thermostat Settings," presented at
Meeting of the Institute of Real Estate Management,
Connecticut-Springfield Chapter, March, 1975. |
13. |
M.P. Zabinski, "Computers in Contemporary
Society," presented at the Men's Club, Orange Synagogue Center,
Orange, Connecticut, March, 1975. |
14. |
P. Biancani, M.P. Zabinski, and J. Behar,
"Pressure-Diameter (P-D) and Length-Tension (L-T) Characteristics of
the Human Lower Esophageal Sphincter: Effect of Fundoplication,"
presented at Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, San
Antonio, Texas, May, 1975. |
15. |
M.P. Zabinski, J. Behar, and P. Biancani, "Effect of
Age on Length, Force and Stress in the Circular Muscle of the Lower
Esophageal Sphincter," presented at the Annual Conference on
Engineering in Medicine and Biology, New Orleans, Louisiana, September,
1975. |
16. |
M.P. Zabinski, "Fuel Conservation in Residential
Heating," presented at the 2nd International Environmental Pollution
Exhibition, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted,
Connecticut, October, 1975. |
17. |
P. Biancani, J. Behar and M.P. Zabinski, "Age Related
Changes in Dimensions, Force, Stress and Pressure in the Lower Esophageal
Sphincter," presented at Federation of American Societies for
Experimental Biology, Anaheim, California, April, 1976. |
18. |
M.P. Zabinski, "Effect of Age on the Mechanical
Characteristics of the Esophagus and Lower Esophageal Sphincter,"
presented at the Digestive Disease Research Seminar, Yale University
School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, April, 1976. |
19. |
M.P. Zabinski and P. Biancani, "Pressure-Diameter
Characteristics in Tubular Organs: Comparison of In Vivo and
In Vitro Data," presented at the Annual Conference on Engineering in
Medicine and Biology, Boston, Massachusetts, November, 1976. |
20. |
M.P. Zabinski and E. Denes, "Computers in the Algebra
II Classroom," presented at the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, November, 1976. |
21. |
M.P. Zabinski, "Computer Literacy," presented in
front of 80 public school administrators from Connecticut and Western
Massachusetts, Wang Laboratories Educational Seminar, Ramada Inn, North
Haven, Connecticut, November, 1976. |
22. |
M.P. Zabinski, "Computers in Education," presented
at Board of Education Meeting, Town of Monroe, Connecticut, March, 1977. |
23. |
J. Behar, P. Biancani, and M.P. Zabinski,
"Characterization of the Pyloric Sphincter by Neural and Hormonal
Stimulation," presented at the Proceedings of the 6th International
Symposium on Gastrointestinal Motility, Edinburgh, Scotland, September,
1977. |
24. |
P. Biancani, M.P. Zabinski, M.D. Kerstein, and J. Behar,
"Comparison of Mechanical Characteristics of the Lower Esophageal
Sphincter and Pyloric Sphincter," presented at the Proceedings of the
6th International Symposium on Gastrointestinal Motility, Edinburgh,
Scotland, September, 1977. |
Other Activities
1. |
Vice Chairman and Trustee of the Weller Foundation |
2. |
Charter member of the Connecticut's Educator's Computing
Association |
3. |
State of Connecticut Department of Education Science
Advisory Committee member |
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