Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Mechanical Engineering Department Faculty

Phone: 787-622-8000 ext.624 E-Mail: jcarranza@pupr.edu Office: L- 458

2002, PhD. Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida 1998, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico 1989, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, National University of Trujillo

J.E. Carranza and D.W. Hahn, "Sampling statistics and considerations for single-shot analysis using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy", Spectrochimica Acta Part B (57) 2002, 779-790 J.E. Carranza and D.W. Hahn. “Assessment of the upper size limit for the quantitative analysis of aerosols using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy”. Analytical Chemistry (74) 2002, 5450-5454. J.E. Carranza and D.W. Hahn. “Plasma volume considerations for the analysis of gaseous and aerosol samples using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy”. Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry (17) 2002, 1534-1539 J.E. Carranza, Emily Gibb, Ben W. Smith, D.W. Hahn, and James W. Winefordner. “Comparison of non-intensified and intensified CCD detectors for laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy”. Applied Optics (30) 2003, 6016-6021 J.E. Carranza, Kenjiro Iida, and D.W. Hahn. “Conditional data processing for single- shot spectral analysis by use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy”. Applied Optics (30) 2003, 6022-6028 V Horsier, J.E. Carranza, and D.W. Hahn. “Temporal analysis of laser-induced plasma properties as related to laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy”. Spectrochimica Acta Part B (59) 2004, 327-333

American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico American Society for Engineering Education Registered Professional Engineer, Puerto Rico

Distinguished Professor (advisory) - ASHRAE Student Chapter, PUPR (2003)

Seminar on Problem-base Learning strategies, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR (2007) 36^th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE, San Diego, CA (2006) 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE, Chicago, Il (2006) Seminar on Emotional Intelligence strategies, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR (2006) “Pedagogies and technologies for the Emerging Global Economy”, FIE, Indianapolis, IN (2005) CASEE Conference, National Academy of Engineering, Indianapolis, IN (2005) “The Brain that learn”, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR (2005)