Maurizio Manzo

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

• Manzo, M., Cavazos, O. Neurotransducers Based Voltage Sensitive Dye-Doped Microlasers. The Optical Society OSA.
• Manzo, M. Optical Microlaser Sensing Devices for Brain Activity Monitoring. ASME IMECE 2018.

Book Chapter

• Burford, D.A., Manzo, M., Siller Carrillo, H.R., Mishra, R.S., Gaddam, S., Gumaste, a., Koonce, J., Saez, A. (2023). Submerged Bobbin Tool (SBT) Tunneling Technology. Friction Stir Welding and Processing XII, TMS 2023. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22661-8_23

Conference Proceeding

• Sakib, N., Manzo, M. (2024). A Microlaser-Based Magnetic Field Sensor. ASME IMECE.
• Manzo, M., Melead, C., Arellanes, J. (2024). Index for Efficient Pest Detection Using Multispectral Imaging. ASME IMECE.
• Bostanci, H., Manzo, M. (2023). An Outreach Program for Introducing Nuclear Power through Training STEM Educators. Proc. 2023 ASEE-GSW Annual Conference, Denton, TX, March 15-17, 2023.
• Manzo, M., Bostanci, H. (2023). Toward the Digital Twin Education: Arduino Microcontroller Training for STEM Educators. Proc. 2023 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), North Charleston, SC, February 8-10, 2023.
• Burford, D.A., Manzo, M., Siller Carrillo, H.R., Gaddam, S., Gumaste, A., Koonce III, J., Saez, A., Mishra, R.S. (2023). Submerged Bobbin Tool (SBT) Tunneling Technology. TMS2015 Supplemental Proceedings. (2023) TMS Materials Processing and Manufacturing Division, TMS: Shaping and Forming Committee.
• Saez, A., Manzo, M., Ciarcia, M. (2021). Mars Drone Configurations And Approaches to Rotor Design: A Review. ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection.
• Cavazos, O., Manzo, M., Ram\'irez-Cedillo, Erick, Siller, H.R. (2020). Bone-Integrated Optical Microlasers for In-Vivo Diagnostic Biomechanical Performances. ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection.
• Manzo, M., Cavazos, O. (2020). Finite Difference Time Domain Simulations of Hybrid Neurotransducers Based Optical Microlasers. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. 84522 V005T05A022.
• Cavazos, O., Manzo, M., Ramirez-Cedillo, E., Siller Carrillo, H.R. (2020). Bone-Integrated Optical Microlasers for In-vivo diagnostic biomechanical performances.
• Manzo, M., Schwend, R. (2019). A Novel Microlaser Based Plasmonic-Polymer Hybrid Resonator. ASME IMECE 2018.
• Zhang, L., Manzo, M., Bentil, S. (2019). Analysis Of A Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Diacrylate (PEGDA) Optical Sensor-Based Whispering Gallery Mode Shift Subjected To Shock Wave Impact. SB3C2019 Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport. https://www.openconf.org/SB3C2019/modules/request.php?module=oc\_program \ldots.
• Manzo, M., Olokodama, I. (2019). Emission Spectrum Denoising Algorithm for Microlasers-Based Neurotransducers. The Optics Society of America. https://www.osapublishing.org/abstract.cfm?uri=SPPCom-2019-SpT2E.5
• Manzo, M., Schwend, R. (2018). A Novel Microlaser Based Plasmonic-Polymer Hybrid Resonator. ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection.
• Manzo, M., Mohanty , S., Kougianos, E., Olokodana, I.L. (2018). Towards a Photonic Sensor based Brain‐Computer Interface (BCI).
• Olokodana, I.L., Mohanty, S., Kougianos, E., Manzo,, M. (2018). Towards photonic sensor-based brain-computer interface (bci). Proceedings of the 4th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference.
• Manzo, M., Cavazos, O. (2017). A Wireless Photonic Intraocular Pressure Sensor. Other. ASME IMECE 17.
• Ioppolo, T., Manzo, M. (2015). Dye doped micro-droplets as a sensor for fluid dynamics applications. APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. M35--003.
• Manzo, M., Ioppolo, T. (2014). Analysis of an Untethered Micro-Photonic Wall Pressure Sensor. 52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting. 1234.
• Manzo, M., Ioppolo, T. (2014). Micro-scale Untethered Sensor for Temperature Measurements. 52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting. 1233.
• Ioppolo, T., Manzo, M., Krueger, P. (2013). A novel polymeric sheet with embedded micro optical resonant cavities for wall pressure measurements. 51st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition. 627.
• Ioppolo, T., Manzo, M., Krueger, P. (2012). Performance of an untethered micro-optical pressure sensor. APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. H14--007.
• Manzo, M., Ioppolo, T., LaPenna, V., Ayaz, U., Otugen, V. (2011). Demonstration of a Novel Micro-Photonic Wall Pressure Sensor. 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition. 640.

Journal Article

• Manzo, M., Maymoun, M., Quamar, R., Rihani, Y., Al-Jharan, A. (2025). A novel solar panel self-cleaning method based on piezoelectric films. AIP publisher.
• Saez, A., Manzo, M., Ciarcia, M. (2023). Numerical Analysis of Cambered Plate Configurations under Low Reynolds Numbers and at a Low-Density Condition. MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5521/8/7/194
• Manzo, M., Bakaraju, M. (2022). Novel Thin Polymeric Magnetic Membranes Study for Applications in the Future Biomedical Devices. AIP Advances. 12 (115221)
• Wang, Z., Tong, J., Kuai, B., Gao, J., Zhang, Y., Manzo, M., Cai, L. (2022). Preparation and performance of fluorescent transparent bamboo. 186 (115222, 0926-6690)
• Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Xia, C., Cai, L., Zhang, Y., Liu, Z., Nadda, A.K., Van Le, Q., Sonne, C., Lam, S.S. (2022). Effects of waste-based pyrolysis as heating source: Meta-analyze of char yield and machine learning analysis. Fuel. 318
• Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Xia, C., Cai, L., Zhang, Y., Liu , Z., Nadda, A., Van Le, Q., Sonne, C., Lam, S. (2022). Effects of waste-based pyrolysis as heating source: Meta-analyze of char yield and machine learning analysis. Fuel. 318 123578.
• Ge, S., Liang, Y., Zhou, C., Sheng, Y., Zhang, M., Cai, L., Zhou, Y., Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Wu, C., Xia, C. (2022). The Potential of Pinus armandii Franch Wood for High-Grade Resource Utilization. Biomass and Bioenergy. 158 106345.
• Ge, S., Liang, Y., Zhou, C., Sheng, Y., Zhang, M., Cai, L., Zhou, Y., Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Wu, C., others. (2022). The potential of Pinus armandii Franch for high-grade resource utilization. Biomass and Bioenergy. 158 106345. Pergamon.
• Ye, H., Wang, Y., Yu, Q., Ge, S., Fan, W., Zhang, M., Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Cai, L., Wang, L., Xia, C. (2022). Bio-based composites fabricated from wood fibers through self-bonding technology. Chemosphere. 287 (4) 132436.
• Li, M., Yang, Y., Yue, C., Song, Y., Manzo, M., Huang, Z., Huang, Z. (2022). Stretchable, sensitive, and environment-tolerant ionic conductive organohydrogel reinforced with cellulose nanofibers for human motion monitoring. Cellulose. 1--13. Springer Netherlands.
• Li, M., Yang, Y., Yue, C., Song, Y., Manzo, M., Huang, Z., Cai, L. (2022). Stretchable, sensitive, and environment-tolerant ionic conductive organohydrogel reinforced with cellulose nanofibers for human motion monitoring. Cellulose. 29 (3) 1897-1909.
• Manzo, M., Cavazos, O., Huang, Z., Cai, L. (2021). Plasmonic and Hybrid Whispering Gallery Mode--Based Biosensors: Literature Review. Other. JMIR PUBLICATIONS.
• Wang, X., Hong, S., Lian, H., Zhan, X., Cheng, M., Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Cai, L., Nadda, A., Van Le, Q., others. (2021). Photocatalytic degradation of surface-coated tourmaline-titanium dioxide for self-cleaning of formaldehyde emitted from furniture. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 420 126565. Elsevier.
• Ye, H., Wang, Y., Ge, S., Fan, W., Zhang, M., Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Cai, L., Wang, L., Xia, C. (2021). Bio-based composites fabricated from wood fibers through self-bonding technology. Chemosphere. 287 (Part 4)
• Ge, S., Shi, Y., Xia, C., Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Cai, L., Ma, H., Zhang, S., Jiang, J., Sonne, C., others. (2021). Progress in pyrolysis conversion of waste into value-added liquid pyro-oil, with focus on heating source and machine learning analysis. Energy Conversion and Management. 245 114638. Pergamon.
• Sun, H., Ji, T., Bi, H., Xu, M., Cai, L., Manzo, M. (2021). Synergistic effect of carbon nanotubes and wood-derived carbon scaffold on natural rubber-based high-performance thermally conductive composites. Composites Science and Technology. 213 108963. Elsevier.
• Manzo, M. (2021). Au nanoparticle concentration study in hybrid plasmonic microlasers. Applied Optics. 60 (24) 7080--7085. Optical Society of America.
• Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Cai, L. (2021). Machine-Learning Modeling of Asphalt Crack Treatment Effectiveness. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements. 147 (2) 04021017. American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Guo, J., Ren, X., Li, S., Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Cai, L., Chang, J. (2021). The impact of blending with poplar wood on the co-pyrolysis characteristics of waste particleboards. Other. 1--8. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
• Yang, R., Dong, X., Cheng, G., Lin, F., Huang, Z., Manzo, M., Mao, H. (2020). Novel Terahertz Spectroscopy Technology for Crystallinity and Crystal Structure Analysis of Cellulose. Polymer. 13 (6) MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/1/6
• Manzo, M., Cavazos, O., Ramirez-Cedillo, E., Siller Carrillo, H.R. (2020). Embedded Spherical Microlasers for In-vivo Diagnostic Biomechanical Performances. Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy. 3 (4) 044504. ASME.
• Manzo, M., Ahmed, H., Nasrazadani, S. (2020). Study on emission spectral lines of hematite and magnetite for purity’s differentiation. AIP Advances. 10 (10) American Institute of Physics. https://aip.scitation.org/doi/full/10.1063/1.5143413
• Manzo, M., Cavazos, O. (2020). Solid State Optical Microlasers Fabrication via Microfluidic Channels. Other.
• Manzo, M., Schwend, R. (2019). A Novel Microlaser Based Plasmonic-Polymer Hybrid Resonator for Multiplexed Biosensing Applicaltions. Other.
• Manzo, M. (2017). Temperature compensation of dye doped polymeric microscale lasers. Other. 55 (10) 789--792.
• Manzo, M. (2017). Temperature compensation of dye doped polymeric microscale lasers Part B Polymer physics.
• Manzo, M., Ioppolo, T. (2015). Untethered photonic sensor for wall pressure measurement. Optics Letters. 40 (10) 2257--2260. Optical Society of America.
• Ioppolo, T., Manzo, M. (2014). Dome shaped micro-laser encapsulated in a flexible film. Laser Physics. 24 (11) 115803. IOP Publishing.
• Ioppolo, T., Manzo, M. (2014). Dome-shaped whispering gallery mode laser for remote wall temperature sensing. Applied Optics. 53 (22) 5065--5069. Optical Society of America.
• Manzo, M., Ioppolo, T., Ayaz, U.K., LaPenna, V., \"Ot\"ugen, M V. (2012). A photonic wall pressure sensor for fluid mechanics applications. Other. 83 (10) 105003. American Institute of Physics.

Other

• Manzo, M. (2015). Untethered wall pressure and temperature sensor based on dye doped micro-scale resonator. Southern Methodist University.

Poster

• Manzo, M., Mohanty , S., Kougianos, E., Olokodana, I. (2018). Real Time Monitoring of Electric Field via Photonic Sensing for Effective Brain-Computer Interface (BCI).

Research Report

• Manzo, M., Huang, Z. (2023). Develop Improved Methods for Eliminating Striping on Roadway Surfaces: Final Report. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67385
• Manzo, M., Huang, Z. (2022). Develop Improved Methods for Eliminating Striping on Roadway Surfaces [Project Summary]. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67386

Technical Report

• Huang, Z., Manzo, M. (2023). Develop Improved Methods for Eliminating Striping on Roadway Surfaces. Other. (FHWA/TX-23/0-7084-1) TxDOT.

report

• Manzo, M. (2020). Design, manufacture and testing of optical sensing systems-based spectroscopy for engineering technology curricula. Other.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Contract

• Manzo, M., "Multispectral/Hyperspectral and Infrared Imaging for Cross-Border Pest Detection," sponsored by US Department of Homeland Security, Federal, $39500 Funded. (2024 - 2024).
• Huang, Z. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "Summer Transportation Institute Fiscal Year 2023 UNT Host Site," sponsored by TxDOT, State, $50000 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
• Huang, Z. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "National Summer Transportation Institute Fiscal Year 2022 UNT Host Site," sponsored by TxDOT/FHWA, Federal, $49170 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
• Bostanci, H. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "NPI-UNT Partnership on Outreach Programs," sponsored by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, State, $25000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
• Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), Bostanci, H. (Principal), "NPI-UNT Partnership on Outreach Programs," sponsored by Nuclear Power Institute, State, $25000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
• Bostanci, H. (Principal), Anaya, L.H. (Co-Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "NPI-UNT Partnership on Research Experiences and Outreach Programs," sponsored by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Local, $149741 Funded. (2020 - 2021).

Fellowship

• Manzo, M., "Faculty Researcher," sponsored by Office of Naval Research, Federal, $20000 Funded. (2023 - 2023).

Grant - Research

• Namuduri, K., Manzo, M., Manuj, I., Pravin, D.P., "Building a Smart and Connected Ecosystem for the First Responder," sponsored by NSF-National Science Foundation, Federal, $1500000 Funded. (2024 - 2027).
• Namuduri, K. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), Manuj, I. (Co-Principal), Pravin, D., "SCC-IRGTrack2:BuildingaSmartandConnected Ecosystem for the First-Responder Community," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $1500000 Funded. (2024 - 2027).
• Manzo, M., "Novel Imaging Strategies for Effective Pest Detection in Shipping Containers," sponsored by US DHS, Federal, $133000 Funded. (2025 - 2025).
• Huang, Z. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "TxDOT Summer Transportation Camp 2025," sponsored by TxDOT, State, $49983 Funded. (2024 - 2025).
• Huang, Z. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "TxDOT Summer Transportation Camp 2024," sponsored by TxDOT, State, $49983 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
• Huang, Z. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "TxDOT Summer Transportation Institute 2023," sponsored by TxDOT, State, $50000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), Huang, Z. (Co-Principal), "Develop Improved Methods for Eliminating Striping on Roadway Surfaces," sponsored by TxDOT, State, $288000 Funded. (2020 - 2023).
• Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), Huang, Z. (Co-Principal), elzohairy, a. (Principal), wang, y. (Co-Principal), Hajyalikhani, P. (Co-Principal), "3. Smart Health Monitoring Technique for Texas Pipeline System under Soil Movement and Natural Disasters," sponsored by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, State, $5000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
• Burford, D.A. (Co-Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), Siller Carrillo, H.R. (Co-Principal), "Submerged Bobbin Tool (SBT) Tunneling Technology," sponsored by Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes Institute (AMMPI), National, $36450 Funded. (2021 - 2021).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), Rauf, F. (Co-Principal), Morsy, M. (Co-Principal), "Remote gas detection system using fluorescent nanoparticles," sponsored by The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station is an engineering research agenc, State, $5000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), "Microlasers Based Dye Doped Polymeric Resonators for Brain Activity Monitoring," sponsored by Office of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas, $7800 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), Huang, Z. (Co-Principal), "Develop Improved Methods for Eliminating Striping on Roadway Surfaces," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2020 - 2023).
• Mishra, R.S. (Principal), "Microstructure and mechanical properties of 3DP printed metal alloy parts," sponsored by Hitachi America, Ltd., IND, Funded. (2020 - 2022).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), "Design, manufacture and testing of optical sensing systems-based spectroscopy for engineering technology curricula," sponsored by American Society for Engineering Educati, NFP, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), Rauf, F. (Co-Principal), Morsy, M. (Co-Principal), "Remote gas detection system using fluorescent nanoparticles," sponsored by The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station is an engineering research agenc, State, Funded. (2019 - 2020).

Grant - Service

• Anaya, L. (Principal), Siller, H. (Supporting), Manzo, M. (Supporting), "Denton County Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology Program," sponsored by Best Buy, International, $7423 Funded. (2018 - 2020).
• Anaya, L.H. (Co-Principal), Manzo, M. (Principal), "UNT K-12 STEM Catch-Up Summer 2021 Program," sponsored by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, ST, Funded. (2021 - 2021).
• Anaya, L. (Principal), Siller, H. (Supporting), Manzo, M. (Supporting), "Denton County Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology Program," sponsored by Best Buy, International, Funded. (2018 - 2020).
• Anaya, L.H. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "Missile Defense Agency Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant Kits 2019," sponsored by Missile Defense Agency, FED, Funded. (2019 - 2019).

Grant - Teaching

• Manzo, M., "Spring 2025 GAIT (Generative AI in Teaching)," University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2025 - 2025).
• Bostanci, H. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "Design and Development of Laboratory Equipment for an Emerging Data Center Thermal Management Technology: Single-Phase Liquid Cooling," sponsored by American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers - ASHRAE, International, $5000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), "Design, manufacture and testing of optical sensing systems-based spectroscopy for engineering technology curricula," sponsored by The American Society for Engineering Education, International, $5000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Bostanci, H. (Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "Design and Development of Laboratory Equipment for an Emerging Data Center Thermal Management Technology: Two-Phase Immersion Cooling," sponsored by American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers - ASHRAE, International, $5000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), Anaya, L. (Principal), "Missile Defense Agency Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant Kits 2019," sponsored by Missile Defense Agency, Federal, $15000 Funded. (2019 - 2019).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), Bostanci, H., "Smart Fire Suppression Mechanical Apparatus," sponsored by Water Therapy at Avalon, Inc, Private, $8000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
• Bostanci, H. (Principal), Anaya, L.H. (Co-Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "NPI-UNT Partnership on Research Experiences and Outreach Programs," sponsored by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, ST, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
• Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), Bostanci, H. (Principal), "Design and Development of Laboratory Equipment for an Emerging Data Center Thermal Management Technology: Two-Phase Immersion Cooling," sponsored by American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers - ASHRAE, International, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), Bostanci, H., "Smart Fire Suppression Mechanical Apparatus," sponsored by Water Therapy at Avalon, Inc, Private, Funded. (2018 - 2019).

Sponsored Research

• Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), Huang, Z. (Co-Principal), "Active infrared thermography for structural health monitoring of transportation infrastructures," sponsored by UNT Office of Research and Development Research, University of North Texas, $8000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
• Manzo, M. (Principal), Siller Carrillo, H.R. (Co-Principal), Habib, A.T. (Supporting), "Embedded fiber optical sensing for autonomous vehicles," sponsored by Jim McNatt Institute for Logistics Research, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).