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ARS Home Southeast Area Athens, Georgia U.S. National Poultry Research Center Quality and Safety Assessment Research Unit People & Locations







Samir  Trabelsi

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                            ProjectsAssessment of Quality Attributes of Poultry Products, Grain, Seed, Nuts, and Feed
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                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 439244**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Multiparameter Microwave Sensor for Rapid and Nondestructive Grading of In-Shell Nuts

- (Proceedings)Microwave dielectric properties of sugarcane juice

- (Proceedings)Using a Microwave Sensor to Monitor Shrinkage Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System in Real-time
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2023. Using a microwave sensor to monitor shrinkage within an eighth-scale grain drying system in real-time. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202300929.Use of a microwave sensor to monitor bulk density during grain drying
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., & Trabelsi, S. (2023). Use of a microwave sensor to monitor bulk density during grain drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(3):359-366. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15452.Investigating the influence of grain and seed variety on calibrating microwave moisture sensors

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Investigating the influence of marination and storage on microwave dielectric properties of chicken breast meat
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S. 2023. Investigating the influence of marination and storage on microwave dielectric properties of chicken breast meat. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. https://doi.org/10.1080/08327823.2023.2207604.Novel Microwave Moisture Sensor for In-shell Nuts and Grains

- (Proceedings)Use of measurement of dielectric properties at microwave frequencies for real-time monitoring of water activity of almonds
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S. 2022. Use of measurement of dielectric properties at microwave frequencies for real-time monitoring of water activity of almonds. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. https://doi.org/10.1080/08327823.2022.2142755.Influence of peanut orientation on microwave sensing of moisture content in cleaned unshelled peanuts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Influence of peanut orientation on microwave sensing of moisture content in cleaned unshelled peanuts. IEEE Sensors Journal. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2022.3168664.Investigating the influence of grain drying with ambient air versus heated air within an eighth-scale grain drying bin
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Investigating the influence of grain drying with ambient air versus heated air within an eighth-scale grain drying bin. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(3):523-533. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14890.Investigating Density Increase During Grain Drying With a Microwave Sensor
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Investigating Density Increase During Grain Drying With a Microwave Sensor. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.2201136.Use of dielectric mixture equations for the characterization of uncleaned peanuts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Use of dielectric mixture equations for the characterization of uncleaned peanuts. Measurement: Food. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meafoo.2022.100022.Comparison of Permittivity Between Traditional and High-oleic Runner-type Peanuts at Microwave Frequencies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Comparison of Permittivity Between Traditional and High-oleic Runner-type Peanuts at Microwave Frequencies . Transactions of the ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.14323.Determination of foreign material content in uncleaned peanuts by microwave measurements and machine learning techniques
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2021. Determination of foreign material content in uncleaned peanuts by microwave measurements and machine learning techniques. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. https://doi.org/10.1080/08327823.2021.1993047.Microwave nondestructive sensing of moisture content and water activity of almonds
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S. 2021. Microwave nondestructive sensing of moisture content and water activity of almonds. Transactions of the ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.14338.Free-space transmission dielectric properties measurement based on six-port technology

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2021. Free-space transmission dielectric properties measurement based on six-port technology. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. Volume 70 Pages 1-7.Attenuation-only method for moisture sensing in granular materials

- (Proceedings)Modeling Heat and Mass Transfer Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2021. Modeling Heat and Mass Transfer Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202101181.Microwave dielectric properties of marinated chicken breast

- (Proceedings)Nondestructive sensing of water activity from measurement of the dielectric properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S. 2020. Nondestructive sensing of water activity from measurement of the dielectric properties. IEEE Sensors Journal. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9281317.Performance comparrison of three density-independent calibration functions for microwave moisture sensing in unshelled peanuts during drying
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2020. Performance comparrison of three density-independent calibration functions for microwave moisture sensing in unshelled peanuts during drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 36,5,667-672. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13703.Comparison of Drying Rate and Temperature Convergence in Grains and Seed with an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2020. Comparison of Drying Rate and Temperature Convergence in Grains and Seed with an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 2001378.Calibration Algorithm for Rapid and Nondestructive Moisture Sensing in In-Shell Nuts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A. 2019. Calibration Algorithm for Rapid and Nondestructive Moisture Sensing in In-Shell Nuts. IEEE Sensors Letters. 10.1109/LSENS.2019.2952026.In-line microwave reflection measurement technique for determining moisture content of biomass materials
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2019. In-line microwave reflection measurement technique for determining moisture content of biomass materials. Biosystems Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2019.09.013.Development of an eighth-scale grain drying system with real-time microwave monitoring of moisture content
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2019. Development of an eighth-scale grain drying system with real-time microwave monitoring of moisture content. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13130.A microwave dielectric method for rapid and nondestructive determination of moisture content and water activity of almonds

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S. 2019. A microwave dielectric method for rapid and nondestructive determination of moisture content and water activity of almonds. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 1901908, 2019.Using an Eighth-scale Grain Drying Bin to Compare the Effects of Drying with Ambient Air versus Heated Air

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2019. Using an Eighth-scale Grain Drying Bin to Compare the Effects of Drying with Ambient Air versus Heated Air. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 1901892,ASABE Annual International Meeting, Boston, MA, July 7-10, 2019.Density-independent calibration functions for nondestructive moisture sensing in flowing grain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2019. Density-independent calibration functions for nondestructive moisture sensing in flowing grain. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. 53(2):69-80.Measuring dielectric properties for sensing foreign material in peanuts

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2019. Measuring dielectric properties for sensing foreign material in peanuts. IEEE Sensors Journal. 19(5):1756-1766.Measuring dielectric properties for sensing foreign material in peanuts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2018. Measuring dielectric properties for sensing foreign material in peanuts. IEEE Sensors Journal. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2018.2882367.Real-time monitoring of moisture within an eighth-scale grain bin during drying

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2018. Real-time monitoring of moisture within an eighth-scale grain bin during drying. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper Number: 1801664.Estimating costs of nonbeneficial dryer operation by using a peanut drying monitoring system

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2018. Estimating costs of nonbeneficial dryer operation by using a peanut drying monitoring system. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 34(3):491-496.Open-ended half-mode substrate integrated waveguide sensor with ground flange for complex permittivity measurement

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2018. Open-ended half-mode substrate integrated waveguide sensor with ground flange for complex permittivity measurement. IEEE Sensors Journal. doi:10.1109/JSEN.2018.2801316.Dielectric characterization of Bentonite clay at various moisture contents and with mixtures of biomass in the microwave spectrum

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ellison, C., Mckeown, M.S., Trabelsi, S., Marculescu, C., Boldor, D. 2018. Dielectric characterization of Bentonite clay at various moisture contents and with mixtures of biomass in the microwave spectrum. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. doi:10.1080/08327823.2017.1421407.Measuring changes of radio-frequency dielectric properties of chicken meat during storage

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S. 2018. Measuring changes of radio-frequency dielectric properties of chicken meat during storage. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 12(2):683-690.New calibration algorithms for dielectric-based microwave moisture sensors

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S. 2017. New calibration algorithms for dielectric-based microwave moisture sensors. IEEE Sensors Letters. 1(6):1-4.Portable six-port reflectometer for determining moisture content of biomass material

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2017. Portable six-port reflectometer for determining moisture content of biomass material. IEEE Sensors Journal. 17(15):4814-4819.Using a peanut drying monitoring system to estimate costs of nonbeneficial dryer operation

- (Proceedings)Density-independent algorithm for sensing moisture content of sawdust based on reflection measurements

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sakol, J., Trabelsi, S. 2017. Density-independent algorithm for sensing moisture content of sawdust based on reflection measurements. Biosystems Engineering. 158:102-109.Density-independent algorithm for sensing moisture content of sawdust based on reflection measurements

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2017. Density-independent algorithm for sensing moisture content of sawdust based on reflection measurements. Biosystems Engineering. 158:102-109.Dielectric properties of biomass/biochar mixtures at microwave frequencies

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ellison, C., Mckeown, M., Trabelsi, S., Bolder, D. 2017. Dielectric properties of biomass/biochar mixtures at microwave frequencies. Energies. 10(4):502.Open transverse-slot substrate-integrated waveguide sensor for biomass permittivity determination

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mckeown, M.S., Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S., Tollner, E.W. 2017. Open transverse-slot substrate-integrated waveguide sensor for biomass permittivity determination. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 66(8):2181-2188.Microwave sensing of moisture in flowing biomass pellets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mckeown, S.M., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S., Tollner, E.W. 2017. Microwave sensing of moisture in flowing biomass pellets. Biosystems Engineering. 155:152-160.Assessing the utility of microwave kernel moisture sensing in peanut drying

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2016. Assessing the utility of microwave kernel moisture sensing in peanut drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 32(6):707-712.Use of material dielectric properties in agricultural applications

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Stuart, N.O., Trabelsi, S. 2016. Use of material dielectric properties in agricultural applications. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. 50(4):237-268.Real-time monitoring of peanut drying parameters in semitrailers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2017. Real-time monitoring of peanut drying parameters in semitrailers. Drying Technology: An International Journal. 35(6):747-753.Assessing Chicken Meat Freshness through Measurement of Radio-Frequency Dielectric Properties

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S. 2016. Assessing Chicken Meat Freshness through Measurement of Radio-Frequency Dielectric Properties. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. ASABE Paper No. 162461534, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI, 2016.A Substrate Integrated Waveguide Sensor for Measurement of Dielectric Properties of Biomass Materials

- (Proceedings)Mckeown, M.S., Sakol, J., Trabelsi, S., Tollner, E.W. 2016. A Substrate Integrated Waveguide Sensor for Measurement of Dielectric Properties of Biomass Materials. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. ASABE Paper No. 162461429, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI, 2016.A Substrate Integrated Waveguide Sensor for Measurement of Dielectric Properties of Biomass Materials

- (Proceedings)Mckeown, M.S., Sakol, J., Trabelsi, S., Tollner, E.W. 2016. A Substrate Integrated Waveguide Sensor for Measurement of Dielectric Properties of Biomass Materials. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. ASABE Paper No. 16241429, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI, 2016.Use of material dielectric properties for agricultural applications

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2016. Use of material dielectric properties for agricultural applications. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. ASABE Paper No. 162458277, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI, 2016Investigating kernel moisture content at the front and back of semitraliers during peanut drying

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2016. Investigating kernel moisture content at the front and back of semitraliers during peanut drying. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. ASABE Paper No. 162461643, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.Dielectric properties-based method for rapid and nondestructive moisture sensing in almonds

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Mckeown, M.S., Nelson, S.O. 2016. Dielectric properties-based method for rapid and nondestructive moisture sensing in almonds . Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. doi:10.1080/08327823.2016.1190153.Microwave moisture meter for in-shell peanut kernels

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2016. Microwave moisture meter for in-shell peanut kernels. Food Control. 66: 283-290.Microwave sensing of moisture content and bulk density in flowing grain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S. 2016. Microwave sensing of moisture content and bulk density in flowing grain. Transactions of the ASABE. 59(2):429-433.Microwave sensing of quality attributes of agricultural and food products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2016. Microwave sensing of quality attributes of agricultural and food products. IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine. pgs. 36-41.Historical development of grain moisture measurement and other food quality sensing through electrical properties.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2016. Historical development of grain moisture measurement and other food quality sensing through electrical properties. IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine. pgs. 16-23.Dielectric properties of dried vegetable powders and their temperature profile during radio frequency heating

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ozturk, S., Kong, F., Trabelsi, S., Singh, R.K. 2016. Dielectric properties of dried vegetable powders and their temperature profile during radio frequency heating. Journal of Food Engineering. 160: 91-100.Real-time monitoring of drying parameters in semitrailers during peanut drying

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2015. Real-time monitoring of drying parameters in semitrailers during peanut drying. Acarology International Congress Proceedings. ASABE Paper No. 152189958, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.Dielectric properties of biomass and biochar mixtures for bioenergy applications

- (Proceedings)Ellison, C., Trabelsi, S. 2015. Dielectric properties of biomass and biochar mixtures for bioenergy applications. Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. p. 77-78.Measurement software to facilitate free-space permittvity measurements on agricultural products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2015. Measurement software to facilitate free-space permittvity measurements on agricultural products. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 31(4):545-552.Effects of temperature and material on dielectric properties of pelleted wood-based biomass

- (Proceedings)Mckeown, M.S., Trabelsi, S., Tollner, E.W. 2015. Effects of temperature and material on dielectric properties of pelleted wood-based biomass. Southeastcon, IEEE. 1:57-61.Circuits and signal conditioning for a peanut-drying monitoring system

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2015. Circuits and signal conditioning for a peanut-drying monitoring system. Southeastcon, IEEE. p. 123-127.Variation of the dielectric properties of chicken meat with frequency and temperature

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S. 2015. Variation of the dielectric properties of chicken meat with frequency and temperature. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. doi: 10.10077/s11694-015-9235-6.Variation of the dielectric properties of chicken breast meet with frequency and temperature

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S. 2015. Variation of the dielectric properties of chicken breast meet with frequency and temperature. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. doi: 10.10007/s11694-015-9235-6.Investigating the influence of aging on radiofrequency dielectric properties of chicken meat

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Roelvink, J.T. 2014. Investigating the influence of aging on radiofrequency dielectric properties of chicken meat. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. 48(4):215-220.Investigating the influence of aging on radiofreuqncy dielectric properties of chicken meat

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Roelvink, J. 2014. Investigating the influence of aging on radiofreuqncy dielectric properties of chicken meat. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. 48(4):215-220.Measuring the complex permittivity tensor of uniaxial biological materials with coplanar waveguide transmission line

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Field testing a microwave moisture sensor for real-time kernel moisture content monitoring during peanut drying

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelso, S. 2014. Field testing a microwave moisture sensor for real-time kernel moisture content monitoring during peanut drying. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 131587669.Density-independent microwave moisture sensing in flowing grain and seed

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A. 2014. Density-independent microwave moisture sensing in flowing grain and seed. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 1895707.Density-independent microwave moisture sensing in flowing grain and seed

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S., Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A. 2014. Density-independent microwave moisture sensing in flowing grain and seed. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). ASABE Paper No. 141895707.Assessment of real-time, in-shell kernel moisture content monitoring with a microwave moisture meter during peanut drying

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2014. Assessment of real-time, in-shell kernel moisture content monitoring with a microwave moisture meter during peanut drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 30(4):649-656.Evaluation of in-shell kernel moisture content monitoring with a microwave moisture meter during peanut drying

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.0. 2013. Evaluation of in-shell kernel moisture content monitoring with a microwave moisture meter during peanut drying. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 131618991.The evolution of dielectric properties measurement techniques for agricultural products

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S., Trabelsi, S. 2013. The evolution of dielectric properties measurement techniques for agricultural products. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 131587669.Dielectric properties of grain and seed and their usefulness in sensing physical properties

- (Proceedings)Determination of complex permittivity from propagation constant measurement with planar transmission lines

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Roelvink, J.T., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2013. Determination of complex permittivity from propagation constant measurement with planar transmission lines. Measurement Science and Technology. 24(10):1-8.An automated approach to peanut drying with real-time microwave monitoring of in-shell kernel moisture content

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Tollner, E.W., Haidekker, M.A. 2013. An automated approach to peanut drying with real-time microwave monitoring of in-shell kernel moisture content. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(4).Microwave dielectric method for the rapid, non-destructive determination of bulk density and moisture content of peanut hull pellets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.0., Paz, A.M. 2013. Microwave dielectric method for the rapid, non-destructive determination of bulk density and moisture content of peanut hull pellets. Biosystems Engineering. 115(3):332-338.Investigating effects of aging on radio-frequency dielectric properties of chicken meat

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S. 2013. Investigating effects of aging on radio-frequency dielectric properties of chicken meat. Proceedings of the 2013 International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference. p.1685-1688.Measuring the complex permittivity of poultry meat with a planar transmission-line sensor

- (Proceedings)Roelvink, J.T., Trabelsi, S. 2013. Measuring the complex permittivity of poultry meat with a planar transmission-line sensor. Proceedings of the 2013 International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference. p.1689-1693.Microwave moisture sensing through use of a piecewise density-independent function

- (Proceedings)Mckeown, M.S., Trabelsi, S., Tollner, E.W. 2013. Microwave moisture sensing through use of a piecewise density-independent function. Proceedings of the 2013 International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference. p.1712-1716.A calibration technique for measuring the complex permittivity of materials with planar transmission lines

- (Proceedings)Roelvink, J., Trabelsi, S. 2013. A calibration technique for measuring the complex permittivity of materials with planar transmission lines. IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference. p.1445-1448.A planar transmission-line sensor for measuring the microwave permittivity of liquid and semisolid biological materials

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Roelvink, J.T., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2013. A planar transmission-line sensor for measuring the microwave permittivity of liquid and semisolid biological materials. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 62(11): 2974-2982.A planar transmission-line sensor for measuring microwave permittivity of liquid and semisolid biological materials

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Roelvink, J.T., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2013. A planar transmission-line sensor for measuring microwave permittivity of liquid and semisolid biological materials. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 62(11):2974-2982.Automation of peanut drying with a sensor network including an in-shell kernel moisture sensor

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2013. Automation of peanut drying with a sensor network including an in-shell kernel moisture sensor. Southeastcon, IEEE. p.136-142.Measuring and modeling of radiofrequency dielectric properties of chicken breast meat

- (Abstract Only)Trabelsi, S. 2013. Measuring and modeling of radiofrequency dielectric properties of chicken breast meat [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. p.1703-1707.Modeling the use of microwave energy in sensing of moisture content in vidalia onions

- (Abstract Only)Mckeown, M.S., Trabelsi, S., Tollner, E.W. 2013. Modeling the use of microwave energy in sensing of moisture content in vidalia onions [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. p.1708-1712.Microwave moisture meter for in-shell almonds.

- (Abstract Only)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2013. Microwave moisture meter for in-shell almonds.. ASABE Annual International Meeting. p.1699-1702.The use of dielectric spectroscopy as a tool for predicting meat quality in poultry

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Samuel, D.D., Trabelsi, S., Karnuah, A., Anthony, N., Aggrey, S. 2012. The use of dielectric spectroscopy as a tool for predicting meat quality in poultry. International Journal of Poultry Science. 11(9):551-555.Integrating an embedded system in a microwave moisture meter

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Integrating an embedded system in a microwave moisture meter. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 28(6):923-931.Microwave Dielectric Properties of Cereal Grains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Microwave dielectric properties of cereal grains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2012. Microwave dielectric properties of cereal grains. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(5):1989-1996.Factors Influencing the Dielectric Properties of Agricultural and Food Materials

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. Factors Influencing the Dielectric Properties of Agricultural and Food Materials. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. Volume 46, No.2, pp.93-107, 2012.Investigating influence of temperature on radio-frequency dielectrica properties of chicken meat

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S. 2012. Investigating influence of temperature on radio-frequency dielectrica properties of chicken meat. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121337363.Microwave meter for rapid, nondestructive determination of in-shell peanut kernel moisture content from dielectric measurements on cleaned and uncleaned pod samples

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2012. Microwave meter for rapid, nondestructive determination of in-shell peanut kernel moisture content from dielectric measurements on cleaned and uncleaned pod samples. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 121338109.Dielectric properties for prediction of moisture content in Vidalia onions

- (Proceedings)Mckeown, M.S., Trabelsi, S., Tollner, E. 2012. Dielectric properties for prediction of moisture content in Vidalia onions. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 121337850.An Automated Approach to Peanut dring with real-time monitoring of in-shell Kernel Moisture Content with a Microwave Sensor

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Tollner, E.W., Haidekker, M.A. 2012. An Automated Approach to Peanut dring with real-time monitoring of in-shell Kernel Moisture Content with a Microwave Sensor. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121337870.Factors Influencing the Dielectric Properties of Agricultural Products and Food Materials

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Factors Influencing the Dielectric Properties of Agricultural Products and Food Materials. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121338239.Techniques for Measuring the Dielectric Properties of Agricultural Products

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Techniques for Measuring the Dielectric Properties of Agricultural Products. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121338238.Measurement of dielectric properties of whole and ground chicken breast meat over the frequency range from 500 MHz to 50 GHz

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Samuel, D.D., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Measurement of dielectric properties of whole and ground chicken breast meat over the frequency range from 500 MHz to 50 GHz. International Journal of Poultry Science. 11(3):172-176.Temperature Dependence of the Radio-Frequency Dielectric Properties of Chicken Meat

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S. 2012. Temperature Dependence of the Radio-Frequency Dielectric Properties of Chicken Meat. Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. pp. 298-304.Frequency and temperature dependence of dielectric properties of chicken meat

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S. 2012. Frequency and temperature dependence of dielectric properties of chicken meat. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. p. 1515-1518.Influence of color on dielectric properties of marinated poultry breast meat

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Samuel, D.D., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Influence of color on dielectric properties of marinated poultry breast meat. Poultry Science. 91:2011-2016.Factors affecting the dielectric properties of agricultural and food products

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Factors affecting the dielectric properties of agricultural and food products. Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. p. 55-64.Measuring the complex permittivity of grain by the free-space technique with a thru-reflect-match calibration procedure

- (Abstract Only)Roelvink, J.T., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Measuring the complex permittivity of grain by the free-space technique with a thru-reflect-match calibration procedure. National Radio Science Meeting.Proceedings, P.75.Extensions to the quasi-static expressions for the line parameters of coplanar waveguide with relatively thick conductors

- (Abstract Only)Roelvink, J.T., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Extensions to the quasi-static expressions for the line parameters of coplanar waveguide with relatively thick conductors. National Radio Science Meeting. Proceedings, p.74.Measuring the complex permittivity of thin grain samples by the free-space transmission technique

- (Proceedings)Roelvink, J.T., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Measuring the complex permittivity of thin grain samples by the free-space transmission technique. Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Record. p. 310-313.A Century of grain and seed moisture measurement by sensing electrical properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2012. A Century of grain and seed moisture measurement by sensing electrical properties. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(2):629-636.Dielectric spectroscopy measurements for moisture prediction in vidalia onions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mckeown, M.S., Trabelsi, S., Tollner, E.W., Nelson, S.O. 2012. Dielectric spectroscopy measurements for moisture prediction in vidalia onions. Journal of Food Engineering. 111:505-510.Analysis of stability and type-independence of three density-independent calibration functions for microwave moisture sensing in shelled and unshelled peanuts

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Tollner, E.W. 2012. Analysis of stability and type-independence of three density-independent calibration functions for microwave moisture sensing in shelled and unshelled peanuts. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(1)189-198.Examination of dielectric spectroscopy data for correlations with melon quality

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M. 2011. Examination of dielectric spectroscopy data for correlations with melon quality. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). ASABE Paper No. 110851.Effect of foreign material in peanuts on in-shell nondestructive moisture sensing with a microwave moisture meter

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M. 2011. Effect of foreign material in peanuts on in-shell nondestructive moisture sensing with a microwave moisture meter. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 2011 CDROM.A Century of Grain and Seed Moisture Sensing through Electrical Properties

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2011. A Century of Grain and Seed Moisture Sensing through Electrical Properties. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. ASABE Paper No. 1110850.Integrating an Embedded System within a Microwave Moisture Meter

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M. 2011. Integrating an Embedded System within a Microwave Moisture Meter. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. ASABE Paper No.1110943.Dielectric investigation of water binding in grains

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2011. Dielectric investigation of water binding in grains. Internation Society for Electromagnetic Aquametry Proceedings. pp. 87-91, Kansas City, MO, May 31- June 3, 2011.Microwave Moisture Meter for Nodestructive and Instantaneous Peanut Grading Application

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2011. Microwave Moisture Meter for Nodestructive and Instantaneous Peanut Grading Application. Internation Society for Electromagnetic Aquametry Proceedings. pp. 249-255, Kansas City, MO, May 31- June 3, 2011.A brief history of grain and seed moisture sensing through dielectric properties

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2011. A brief history of grain and seed moisture sensing through dielectric properties. Internation Society for Electromagnetic Aquametry Proceedings. p. 202-212.Impact of further processing on dielectric properties of broiler poultry meat

- (Abstract Only)Sensing Grain and Seed Moisture and Density from Dielectric Properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2011. Sensing Grain and Seed Moisture and Density from Dielectric Properties. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 4(1):75-81.Use of grain and seed dielectric properties for moisture measurement

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2011. Use of grain and seed dielectric properties for moisture measurement. IEEE IGARSS Annual Proceedings. 2011 CDROM.Investigation of differences in dielectric properties of marinated poultry meat

- (Abstract Only)Embedded solution for a microwave moisture meter

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M. 2011. Embedded solution for a microwave moisture meter. Southeastcon, IEEE. 2011 CDROM.Measurement of the dielectric properties of sawdust between 0.5 and 15 GHz

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Paz, A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Thorin, E. 2011. Measurement of the dielectric properties of sawdust between 0.5 and 15 GHz. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 60(10):3384:3390.Models for the Microwave Dielectric Properties of Grain and Seed

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2011. Models for the microwave dielectric properties of grain and seed. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(2):549-553.Microwave dielectric properties of ground and whole-muscle chicken meat and correlations with quality attributes

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Samuel, D.D. 2010. Microwave dielectric properties of ground and whole-muscle chicken meat and correlations with quality attributes. 44th Annual Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings; Denver, Colorado; July 14-16, 2010, pp. 136-141.Microwave dielectric method for moisture sensing almonds

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2010. Microwave dielectric method for moisture sensing almonds. 44th Annual Microwave Symposium Proceedings; Denver, Colorado; July 14-16, 2010, pp. 161-166.Dielectric-based method for determining moisture content and bulk density of peanut-hull pellets

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2010. Dielectric-based method for determining moisture content and bulk density of peanut-hull pellets. 44th Annual Microwave International Conference Proceedings; Denver, Colorado; July 14-16, 2010, pp. 190-195.Microwave Sensing of Density and Moisture in Granular Materials

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. Microwave Sensing of Density and Moisture in Granular Materials. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Microwave Power Symposium, Denver, CO, July 14-16, 2010, pp. 228-232.Microwave Sensor for Simultaneous and Nondestructive Determination of Moisture Content and Bulk Density of Granular Materials

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2010. Microwave Sensor for Simultaneous and Nondestructive Determination of Moisture Content and Bulk Density of Granular Materials. European Microwave Conference. 493-496,2010.Dielectric properties of agricultural products – fundamental principles, influencing factors, and measurement technirques. Chapter 4.  Electrotechnologies for Food Processing: Book Series.  Volume 3. Radio-Frequency Heating

- (Book / Chapter)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2014. Dielectric properties of agricultural products – fundamental principles, influencing factors, and measurement technirques. Book Chapter. p. 39-68.Stability and Type-Independence Analysis of Density-Independent Calibration Fuctions for Microwave Moisture Sensing in Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O., Tollner, E.W. 2010. Stability and Type-Independence Analysis of Density-Independent Calibration Fuctions for Microwave Moisture Sensing in Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts. ASABE Annual International Meeting Paper No 1009857, Pittsburg, Pa. 2010.Microwave Moisture Meter for Rapid and Nondestructive Grading of Peanuts

- (Proceedings)ASABE Paper No. 1008521, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, ST. Jopseph, MI. 2010.Grain and Seed Moisture and Density Measurement through Sensing of Dielectric Properties

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2010. Grain and Seed Moisture and Density Measurement through Sensing of Dielectric Properties. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).No. 100851, St. Jopseph, MI.Microwave Dielectric Properties Models for Grain and Seed

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2010. Microwave Dielectric Properties Models for Grain and Seed. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). No. 1008518, St. Jopseph, MI.Dielectric Properties of Peanut-hull Pellets at Microwave Frequencies

- (Proceedings)Ana Marta, P., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2010. Dielectric Properties of Peanut-hull Pellets at Microwave Frequencies. Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, CD, pp. 62-66.Microwave Moisture Meter for Granular and Particulate Materials

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2010. Microwave Moisture Meter for Granular and Particulate Materials. Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, CD, pp. 1304-1308.Measurement of Grain and Seed Moisture and Density Through Permittivity Relationships

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2010. Measurement of Grain and Seed Moisture and Density Through Permittivity Relationships. Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, CD, pp. 964-969.Microwave moisture sensor for rapid and nondestructive grading of peanuts

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2010. Microwave moisture sensor for rapid and nondestructive grading of peanuts. IEEE Southeast Conference 2010.Effects of “natural” water and “added” water on prediction of moisture content and bulk density of shelled corn from microwave dielectric properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2010. Effects of “natural” water and “added” water on prediction of moisture content and bulk density of shelled corn from microwave dielectric properties. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. 44(2):72-80.Measurement of grain and seed microwave permitivity for moisture and density determination

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2010. Measurement of grain and seed microwave permitivity for moisture and density determination. IEEE Southeast Conference 2010 Proceedings.Effects of "Natural" Water and "Added" Water on Microwave Dielectric Properties of Shelled Corn at Microwave Frequencies

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2009. Effects of "Natural" Water and "Added" Water on Microwave Dielectric Properties of Shelled Corn at Microwave Frequencies. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy.Influence of Water Content on RF and Microwave Dielectric Properties of Foods

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2009. Influence of Water Content on RF and Microwave Dielectric Properties of Foods. 43rd Annual International Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings.pp. 153-156.Applications for Dielectric Properties of Agricultural Products

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2009. Applications for Dielectric Properties of Agricultural Products. 43rd Annual International Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. pp. 20-22.Effect of "Natural" Water and "Added" Water on Dielectric Properties of Shelled Corn at Microwave Frequencies

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2009. Effect of "Natural" Water and "Added" Water on Dielectric Properties of Shelled Corn at Microwave Frequencies. 43rd Annual International Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. pp. 89-94.Investigating Moisture, Density, and Temperature Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts at Microwave Frequencies

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2009. Investigating Moisture, Density, and Temperature Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts at Microwave Frequencies. 43rd Annual International Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. pp. 95-100.Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density with Temperature Compensation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2009. Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density with Temperature Compensation. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety 3:114-121.Dielectric properties of agricultural products and applications

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2009. Dielectric properties of agricultural products and applications. ASABE Annual International Meeting.Use of Dielectric Spectroscoy for Determining Quality Attributes of Poultry Meat

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2009. Use of Dielectric Spectroscoy for Determining Quality Attributes of Poultry Meat. ASABE Annual International Meeting.Sensing Moisture Content and Bulk Density of Pelleted Biofuels by Microwave Permittivity Measurements

- (Proceedings)Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances (ISEMA 2009), June 1-5, 2009, Epoo, Finland. Sensing Moisture Content and Bulk Density of Pelleted Biofuels by Microwave Permittivity Measurements. Meeting Proceedings. Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2009. pp. 256-262.Dielectric Study of Storage Effects on Quality Attributes of Eggs

- (Proceedings)Proceeding of the 8th International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances (ISEMA 2009). Dielectric Study of Storage Effects on Quality Attributes of Eggs. Meeting Proceedings. Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Jones, D.R. 2009. pp. 379-382.Rapid Sensing of Peanut Kernel Moisture Content from Microwave Permittivity Measurements on Unshelled Pods

- (Proceedings)Proceedings of the 8th Intrnational Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances (ISEMA 2009). Rapid Sensing of Peanut Kernal Moisture Content from Microwave Permittivity Measurements on Unshelled Pods. Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2009. pp. 405-407.Influence of Water content of RF and Microwave Dielectric Properties of Foods

- (Proceedings)Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moisture Substances (ISEMA 2009), June 1-5 2009, Espoo, Finland. Influence of Water content of RF and Microwave Dielectric Properties of Foods. Nelson, S.O, Trabelsi, S. 2009. pp. 11-18.Study of Melon Permittivities for Quality Sensing

- (Proceedings)Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances (ISEMA 2009), June 1-5, 2009, Espoo, Finland. Study of Melon Permittivities for Quality Sensing. Symposium Proceedings. Nelson, S.O, Trabelsi, S. 2009. pp. 19-22.Rapid and Nondestructive Determination of Moisture Content in Peanut Kernels from Microwave Measurement of Dielectric Properties of Pods

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2009. Rapid and Nondestructive Determination of Moisture Content in Peanut Kernels from Microwave Measurement of Dielectric Properties of Pods. ASABE Annual International Meeting.Influence of Water Content on RF and Microwave Dielectric Behavior of Foods

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2009. Influence of Water Content on RF and Microwave Dielectric Behavior of Foods. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. 43(2):13-23.Dielectric Spectroscopy of Melons for Potential Quality Sensing

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2009. Dielectric Spectroscopy of Melons for Potential Quality Sensing. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(6):2209-2214.Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density with Temperature Compensation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2009. Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density with Temperature Compensation. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety.Development of vibrational spectroscopic methods to rapidly and non-destructively assess quality of chicken breast meat

- (Abstract Only)Zhuang, H., M., S., Trabelsi, S., Lawrence, K.C. 2009. Development of vibrational spectroscopic methods to rapidly and non-destructively assess quality of chicken breast meat. Meeting Abstract.Dielectric Spectroscopy Measurements on Fruit, Meat, and Grain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2008. Dielectric Spectroscopy Measurements on Fruit, Meat, and Grain. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(5):1829-1834.Frequency, temperature, density and moisture dependence of dielectric properties of unshelled and shelled peanuts

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2008. Frequency, temperature, density and moisture dependence of dielectric properties of unshelled and shelled peanuts. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).Radio Frequency (RF) dielectric properties of honeydew melon and watermelon juice and correlations with sugar content

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Guo, W., Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2008. Radio Frequency (RF) dielectric properties of honeydew melon and watermelon juice and correlations with sugar content. Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering.Use of dielectric spectroscopy for pelleted biofuels characterization

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A. 2008. Use of dielectric spectroscopy for pelleted biofuels characterization. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).Type-Independent Calibration Method for Microwave Moisture Sensing in Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Tollner, E.W. 2009. Type-Independent Calibration Method for Microwave Moisture Sensing in Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts. ASABE Annual International Meeting.Moisture influence on the dielectric behavior of foods

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2009. Moisture influence on the dielectric behavior of foods. ASABE Annual International Meeting.Study of Fruit Permittivity Measurement for Quality Detection

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Guo, W., Trabelsi, S. 2008. Study of Fruit Permittivity Measurement for Quality Detection. Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Record.Practical Microwave Meter for Sensing Moisture and Density in Granular Materials

- (Proceedings)Practical Microwave Meter for Sensing Moisture and Density in Granular Materials

- (Proceedings)Microwave Dielectric Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density and with Temperature Compensation

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2008. Microwave Dielectric Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density and with Temperature Compensation. IEEE Sensor Applications Symposium.Investigation of Dielectric Sensing for Fruit Quality Determination

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Wenchuan, G., Trabelsi, S. 2008. Investigation of Dielectric Sensing for Fruit Quality Determination. IEEE Sensor Applications Symposium.Microwave Moisture Sensor for Grain and Seed

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2008. Microwave Moisture Sensor for Grain and Seed. Biological Engineering (ASABE) 1(2):  195-202.Study of Temperature Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Bound Water in Grain and Seed at Microwave Frequencies

- (Abstract Only)Trabelsi, S. 2008. Study of Temperature Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Bound Water in Grain and Seed at Microwave Frequencies. International Conference on Water and Irrigation.Dielectric Properties of Uncooked Chicken Breast Muscles from 10 to 1800 MHz

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhuang, H., Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Savage, E.M. 2008. Dielectric Properties of Uncooked Chicken Breast Muscles from 10 to 1800 MHz. Poultry Science. 86:2433-2440.Sensing Egg Quality During Storage by Radiofrequency Complex Permittivity Measurement

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Guo, W., Nelson, S.O., Jones, D. 2007. Sensing Egg Quality During Storage by Radiofrequency Complex Permittivity Measurement.International Conference on Engineering Sensors for Measuring Quality Fresh. Program & Book of Abstracts, pp. 515-516, 2007.Dielectric Properties of Honeydew Melons and Correlation with Quality

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wen-Chuan, G., Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2007. Dielectric Properties of Honeydew Melons and Correlation with Quality. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy.Inexpensive Microwave Moisture Sensor for Granular Materials

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2007. Inexpensive Microwave Moisture Sensor for Granular Materials. IEEE IGARSS Annual Proceedings.Effect of Near-Field Free-Space Measurements on Accuracy of Determination of Bulk Density and Moisture Content in Grain

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2007. Effect of Near-Field Free-Space Measurements on Accuracy of Determination of Bulk Density and Moisture Content in Grain. Proceedings for Electronic Imaging Meeting.A Low-Cost Microwave Sensor for Simultaneous and Independent Determination of Bulk Density and Moisture Content in Grain and Seed

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2007. A low-cost microwave sensor for simultaneous and independent determination of bulk density and moisture content in grain and seed. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).Dielectric Study of Water Binding in Grain

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2007. Dielectric Study of Water Binding in Grain. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).Determining Qualtiy Factors of Eggs from Microwave Permittivity Measurements

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2007. Determining Qualtiy Factors of Eggs from Microwave Permittivity Measurements. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).10- to 1800-MHz Dielectric Spectroscopy of Eggs in Storage

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wen-Chuan, G., Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Jones, D.R. 2007. 10- to 1800-mhz dielectric spectroscopy of eggs in storage. Journal of Food Science.10- to 1800-MHz dielectric properties of fresh apples during storage

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Guo, W., Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2007. 10- to 1800-mhz dielectric properties of fresh apples during storage. Journal of Food Engineering.Dielectric Spectroscopy of Watermelons for Sensing Quality

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Guo, W., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2007. Dielectric Spectroscopy of Watermelons for Sensing Quality. Measurement Science and Technology.Unified Microwave Moisture Sensing Technique for Grain and Seed

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2007. Unified Microwave Moisture Sensing Technique for Grain and Seed. Measurement Science and Technology.Sensing Quality of Watermelons Through Dielectric Permittivity

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Wen-Chuan, G., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2007. Sensing Quality of Watermelons Through Dielectric Permittivity. Meeting Abstract.Sensing Quality of Watermelons through Dielectric Permittivity

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Guo, W., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2007. Sensing Quality of Watermelons through Dielectric Permittivity. Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Image Processing.Dielectric Spectroscopy of Fresh Chicken Breast Meat

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Zhuang, H. 2007. Dielectric Spectroscopy of Fresh Chicken Breast Meat. ASABE Annual International Meeting.Dielectric Properties of Watermelons and Correlation with Soluble Solids Content

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Guo, W., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2007. Dielectric Properties of Watermelons and Correlation with Soluble Solids Content. ASABE Annual International Meeting.Dielectric Spectroscopy of Fresh Chicken Breast Meat

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Zhuang, H. 2007. Dielectric Spectroscopy of Fresh Chicken Breast Meat. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).Dietectric Properties of Watermelons & Correlation with Soluble Solids Content

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Wen-Chuan, G., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S. 2007. Dietectric Properties of Watermelons & Correlation with Soluble Solids Content. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Paper No. 076073, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MIEffect of deboning time and muscle type on dielectric properties of uncooked chicken breast muscles at 5 degrees C

- (Abstract Only)Zhuang, H., Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Savage, E.M. 2007. Effect of deboning time and muscle type on dielectric properties of uncooked chicken breast muscles at 5 degrees C. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA.On the Accuracy of Bulk Density and Moisture Content Prediction in Wheat from Near-field Free-space Measurements

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2007. On the Accuracy of Bulk Density and Moisture Content Prediction in Wheat from Near-field Free-space Measurements. Review Article. Technishes Messen Vol 74, No. 5, pp. 280-289, 2007.TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT BEHAVIOR OF DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF BOUND WATAER IN GRAIN AT MICROWAVE FREQUENCIES.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Temperature-dependent behavior of dielectric properties of bound wataer in grain at microwave frequencies. Measurement Science and Technology.  17:2289-2293.Dielectric Spectroscopy of Watermelons for Sensing Quality

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Guo, W., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2007. Dielectric Spectroscopy of Watermelons for Sensing Quality. Measurement Science and Technology. Measurement Science and Technology, Vol. 18, pp. 1887-1892, 2007.INVESTIGATING EFFECT OF NEAR-FIELD FREE-SPACE PERMITTIVITY MEASUREMENTS ON ACCURACY OF BULK DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT DETERMINATION IN GRAIN

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2007. Investigating effect of near-field free-space permittivity measurements on accuracy of bulk density and moisture content determination in grain. Measurement Science and Technology.DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY OF HONEYDUE MELONS FROM 10 MHZ TO 1.8 GHZ FOR QUALITY SENSING

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2006. Dielectric spectroscopy of honeydue melons from 10 mhz to 1.8 ghz for quality sensing. Transactions of the ASABE.  49(6):1977-1981.Dielectric relaxation in complex systems:  quality sensing and dielectric properties of honeydew melons from 10 MHz to 1.8 GHz

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nignatullin, R.R., Arbuzov, A.A., Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2006. Dielectric relaxation in complex systems:  quality sensing and dielectric properties of honeydew melons from 10 MHz to 1.8 GHz. Journal of Instrumentation (JINST) 1 P10002.  pp. 1-19.CORELATING DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF MELONS WITH QUALITY

- (Other)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2006. Corelating dielectric properties of melons with quality. 2006 IEEE AP-S Symposium and USNC/URSI and AMEREM Meetings CD. pp 4849-4852.MICROWAVE SENSING METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS AND INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION OF BULK DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT OF SHELLED PEANUTS

- (Other)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Microwave sensing method for simultaneous and independent determination of bulk density and moisture content of shelled peanuts [CD-ROM]. IEEE AP-S Symposium and USNC/URSI and AMEREM Meetings. CD.  pp. 3187-3190.MICROWAVE DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF GRAIN IN NONEQUILIBRIUM STATE:  EFFECT OF MOISTURE AND TEMPERATURE

- (Abstract Only)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. O. 2006. Microwave dielectric properties of grain in nonequilibrium state:  effect of moisture and temperature [abstract][CD-ROM]. IEEE AP-S Symposium and USNC/URSI and AMEREM Meetings. p. 361.DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY OF WHEAT FROM 10 MHZ TO 1.8 GHZ

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2006. Dielectric spectroscopy of wheat from 10 mhz to 1.8 ghz. Measurement Science and Technology. 17:2294-2298.A LOW-COST MICROWAVE MOISTURE SENSOR

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Ramahi, O. 2006. A low-cost microwave moisture sensor. Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, Manchester, UK. September 10-15,2006, pp. 447-450.DIELECTRIC STUDY OF BINDING MODES OF WATER IN GRAIN AND SEED AT LOW TEMPERATURES

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Dielectric study of binding modes of water in grain and seed at low temperatures. 40th Annual Microwave Symposium Proceedings. August 9-11, 2006, Boston, MA. pp.89-92.DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY STUDIES ON HARD RED WINTER WHEAT

- (Abstract Only)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2006. Dielectric spectroscopy studies on hard red winter wheat[abstract], September 4-7, Poznan,Poland. 4th International Dielectric Society and 9th International Conference on Dielectric and Related Phenommona.  pp. 252-253.10-MHZ TO 1.8 GHZ DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY OF HONEYDEW MELONS

- (Abstract Only)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2006. 10-mhz to 1.8 ghz dielectric spectroscopy of honeydew melons[abstract],September 4-7, Poznan, Poland.  pp.250-251.TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT BEHAVIOR OF MICROWAVE DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF BOUND WATER IN GRAIN AND SEED

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Temperature-dependent behavior of microwave dielectric properties of bound water in grain and seed. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Paper Series.  Paper Number 066077.UNIFIED ALGORITHM FOR MICROWAVE SENSING OF MOISTURE IN GRAIN AND SEED

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Unified algorithm for microwave sensing of moisture in grain and seed. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Paper Series.  Paper number 063094.CORRELATING HONEYDEW MELON QUALITY WITH DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2006. Correlating honeydew melon quality with dielectric properties. American Society of Aagricultural and Biological Engineers Paper Series.  Paper No. 066122DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY OF HARD RED WINTER WHEAT

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S. 2006. Dielectric spectroscopy of hard red winter wheat. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Paper Series. Paper no. 063045.DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF HONEYDEW MELONS FOR SENSING QUALITY

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2006. Dielectric properties of honeydew melons for sensing quality. Proceedings of the 40th Annual Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings, August 9-11, Boston, MA. pp. 76-78.NONDESTRUCTIVE MOISTURE SENSING IN PEANUT KERNELS FROM MICROWAVE PERMITTIVITY MEASUREMENTS ON UNSHELLED PODS

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Nondestructive moisture sensing in peanut kernels from microwave permittivity measurements on unshelled pods. Proceedings of the 23rd IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Record, May 24-27, 2006, Sorrento, Italy. pp. 305-307,CD.DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY OF HONEYDEW MELONS FOR QUALITY SENSING

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2006.  Dielectric spectroscopy of honeydew melons for quality sensing. In Proceeding of the 23rd IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Technology Conference, May 24-27,2006, Sorrento, Italy. pp. 180-182,CD.DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY OF HONEYDEW MELONS

- (Abstract Only)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Kays, S.J. 2006. Dielectric spectroscopy of honeydew melons [Abstract] [CD-ROM].  Annual Meeting Abstracts of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, p. A146.NEAR-FIELD MEASUREMENTS OF DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF GRANULAR MATERIALS WITH MICROSTRIP ANTENNAS FOR MICROWAVE-SENSING APPLICATIONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Near-field measurements of dielectric properties of granular materials with microstrip antennas for microwave-sensing applications.  Research in Nondestructive Evaluation. 17(1).
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