Directory

Ronald Sterkenburg Ph.D

Professor

Campus: West Lafayette
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Department: Aviation Technology
Office: Composite laboratory
Phone: 765.4967711
Fax:765.494.2305
Mailing Address:
Department of Aviation Technology, Purdue University
1401 Aviation Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2015

Biography:

Professor Sterkenburg was born and raised in The Netherlands. He served in the Royal Netherlands Navy from December 1979 till June 1999. From June 1996 till June 1999 he was stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, where he served in a US NAVY Personnel Exchange Program. Professor Sterkenburg started teaching at Purdue University in 1999 and has taught courses in the Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) program. Professor Sterkenburg is an author or co-author of 10 text books and he published over 60 papers in national and international journals and conference proceedings.

Research interests: Repair of composite aircraft structures.

Certification: FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate (A & P), Inspector Authorization (IA), and Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME)

Publications

Journals
Sterkenburg, R., Wang, P. H., Kutch, E. R., & Dubikovsky, S. (2011). Assessing tensile strength of damaged fiberglass specimens repaired with UV cure fiberglass prepreg patches. International Review of Aerospace Engineering, 4, 43-47.

Dubikovsky, S., Goodrich T. A., & Sterkenburg R. (2011). Incorporating industry-recognized safety practices into a       university-level technology curriculum. International Review of Aerospace Engineering,3, 268-273.

Sterkenburg, R., Wang, P. H., Kutch, E. R., & Dubikovsky, S. (2011). Assessing tensile strength of damaged fiberglass specimens repaired with UV cure fiberglass prepreg patches. International Review of Aerospace Engineering, 4, 43-47.

Dubikovsky, S., Goodrich T. A., & Sterkenburg R. (2011). Incorporating industry-recognized safety practices into a university-level technology curriculum. International Review of Aerospace Engineering,3, 268-273.

Trouw, R. E., Wang, P. H., Sterkenburg, R., & Dubikovsky, S. (2010). Titanium foil repair: an Accelerated field repair method for composite aerospace vehicles. International Review of Aerospace Engineering, 3,186-192.

Kumar, B., Sun, C. T., Wang, P. H. & Sterkenburg, R. (2010). Adding additional load paths in a bonded/bolted hybrid joint. Journal of  Aircraft, 47, 1593-1598.

Wang, P. H., Sterkenburg, R., Rahm, B. J. & Dubikovsky, S. (2010). An Innovative repair method for composite aircraft using VaRTM techniques. ATEC Journal, 33, 11-15.

Dubikovsky, S., Goodrich, T. A., & Sterkenburg, R. (2010). Open-ended practical projects improve preparedness of undergraduate students for aerospace industry. Collegiate Aviation Review, 28 (1), 55-62.

Sterkenburg, R., Dubikovsky, S., & Stanley, D. (2009). Practical advanced aerospace manufacturing and assembly projects for engineering technology students. International Review of Aerospace Engineering, 2, 246-252.

Sterkenburg, R., Stanley, D. L. (2009). Preparing aviation maintenance personnel for the support of next generation composite aircraft. ATEC Journal, 31, 5-9.

Sterkenburg, R., Dubikovsky, S., & Ropp, T. D. (2009). New initiatives for aviation study abroad programs. Journal of Aviation Management and Education, 1-10.

Ropp, T. D., Dubikovsky, S., & Sterkenburg, R. (2007). Using collaborative learning projects to blend teamwork and technical competences in an aviation technology curriculum. World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, 6(2), 337-339.

Refereed Conference Proceedings
Sterkenburg, R., Skyock, M. K., & Wang, P. H. (2012). Demonstrating a composite material repair technique for aerospace structures utilizing a secondary bonded VARTM technique. Proceedings of the 2011 SAMPE technical conference, Fort Worth, Texas.

Sterkenburg, R., & Wang, P. H. (2012). Enhancing Undergraduate Student Learning Experience through Research and Innovation. Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Research (ICER 2011), Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Sterkenburg, R., Khoury, C. H., Wang, P. H., & Dubikovsky S. (2011). Investigating the effects of fluids on carbon fiber aircraft structures. Proceedings of the 2011 SAMPE technical conference, Long Beach, California.

Adams, D. E, Sharp, N.D, Myrent, N., and Sterkenburg, R. (2011). Inspection for kissing bonds in composite materials using vibration measurements. Proceedings of the SPIE conference.

Wang, P. H., Sterkenburg, R., Buland, E. M., & Dubikovsky, S. (2010). Assessing the effectiveness of UVcured VaRTM repairs for composite aircraft. Proceedings of the 7th Asian-Australasian Conference on composite materials, Taipei, Taiwan.

Khoury, C., Sterkenburg, R., Wang, P. H., & Dubikovsky. (2010). Investigating the effects of de-icing fluids on the structural properties of bonded composite aircraft structures. Proceedings of the 7th Asian-Australasian Conference on composite materials, Taipei, Taiwan.

Sterkenburg, R., & Dubikovsky, S. (2010). Assessing the effect of studying abroad on the global awareness of engineering and technology students. Proceedings of the 12th world conference on continuing engineering education, Singapore.

Wang, P. W., Sterkenburg, R., Lu, H. C., & Youngblood, J. P. (2010). Assessing the effectiveness of UVcured VaRTM repairs of composite aircraft. Proceedings of the 2010 SAMPE fall technical conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dubikovski, S., Grandt, A. F., Goodrich, T. A., Sterkenburg, R. (2010). Undergraduate capstone projects integrate technology and engineering programs. Proceedings of the International conference on engineering education ICEE 2010, Gliwice, Poland.

Fehrenbacher, J., Trouw, R., Sterkenburg, R., & Dubikovsky, S. (2010).  Titanium foil: an accelerated field repair of composite aerospace vehicles. Proceedings of the SAMPE Europe 31th international technical conference & forum, Paris, France.

Sterkenburg, R., Rahm, B. J., & Dubikovsky, S. (2010). A titanium and carbon fiber hybrid repair patch using vacuum assisted resin transfer molding. Proceedings of the 2010 SAMPE technical conference, Seattle, Washington.

Sterkenburg, R., & Stanley, D. L. (2009). Interdisciplinary hands-on education for engineering and technology students. Proceedings of the International Conference on the role of universities in hands-on education, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Kumar, B., Sterkenburg, R., Wang, P. H., & Sun, C. T. (2009). A novel and efficient hybrid lap joint for metallic structures. Proceedings of the 2009 SAMPE technical conference, Baltimore, USA.

Sterkenburg, R., Dubikovsky, S., & Ropp, T. D. (2008). University sponsored research for undergraduate students: ribbonized organized and integrated wiring systems for aerospace vehicles. Proceedings of the 2008 International Conference of Engineering Education, Budapest, Hungary.

Sun, C. T., Kumar, B., Wang, P., & Sterkenburg, R. (2008). Strength enhancement of hybrid (bonded/bolted) joints for composites using attachments. Proceedings of the 1st joint Canadian & American technical conference, Newark, Delaware.

Sterkenburg, R., & Dubikovsky, S. (2007). Global experiences of aviation students. Proceedings of the international conference on engineering education, Coimbra, Portugal.

Sterkenburg, R., & Dubikovsky, S. (2007). Introducing sheet metal design and manufacturing using CATIA V5 and CNC Equipment in an aircraft materials course. Proceedings of the international conference on engineering education, Coimbra, Portugal.

Textbooks

Kroes, M, Watkins, W, Delp, & Sterkenburg, R. (in press). Aircraft Maintenance & Repair 7th. Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill. 

Sterkenburg, R & Wang, P. H. (in press). Composite Aircraft Manufacturing, Repair, and Testing. Avotek Information Resources, Weyers Cave: VA.

Sterkenburg, R. (2012). Airframe Workbook for Aviation Maintenance Technician handbook. Tabernash, CO: Aircraft Technical Book Company. 

Sterkenburg, R. (2012). US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation administration FAA-H-8130-32 Aviation maintenance technician handbook  -  Powerplants. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office.

Sterkenburg, R. (2012). US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation administration FAA-H-8130-31 Aviation maintenance technician handbook  -  Airframe. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office

Sterkenburg, R. (2008).  US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration FAA-H-8130-30 Aviation maintenance technician handbook General. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office.

Wild, T., & Sterkenburg, R. (2006). Turbine engine technology (in print) Avotek information Resources, Weyers Cave: VA

Wild, T., & Sterkenburg, R. (2006). Aviation maintenance technician airframe test guide. Avotek Information Resources, Weyers Cave: VA.  

Wild, T., & Sterkenburg, R. (2006). Aviation maintenance technician powerplant  test guide. Avotek Information Resources, Weyers Cave: VA.

Wild, T., & Sterkenburg, R. (2006). Aviation maintenance technician general test  guide. Avotek Information Resources, Weyers Cave: VA.