Smart Human-centered Infrastructure, Embedded sensing & Life-course Dynamics
MejiaCruz, Y., Garrett Hainline, Jean Michel Franco Lozada, Stacy Fritz, Juan M. Caicedo, and Zhaoshuo Jiang. ”Multimodal Gait Dataset with Floor Accelerations, Inertial Sensor Data, and Synchronized Video from Controlled Walking Trials.” Data in Brief (2025): 112322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2025.112322
MejiaCruz, Y., Caicedo, J.M., and Matta, F. “Probabilistic Comparative Assessment of Structural Cement Composite Compressive Strength-Porosity Models”, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, vol 150, issue 11, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-13641
MejiaCruz, Y.,Caicedo, J.M.,Jiang, Z.,Franco, J.“Probabilistic Estimation of Cadence & Walking Speed From Floor Vibrations”. IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine,vol. 12, pp. 508-519, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/JTEHM.2024.3415412.
Davis B., MejiaCruz Y., “Locating Impacts Through Structural Vibrations Using the FEEL Algorithm Without a Known Input Force”, Journal of Experimental Techniques, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-023-00662-0.
MejiaCruz, Y., Caicedo, J.M., Jiang, Z., and Franco, J.M., “Probabilistic detection of impacts using the PFEEL algorithm with a Gaussian Process Regression Model”, Engineering Structures 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116255
MejiaCruz Y., Davis B., “Event Reconstructing Adaptive Spectral Evaluation (ERASE) Approach to Removing Noise in Structural Acceleration Signals”, Journal of Experimental Techniques, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-022-00598-x
MejiaCruz, Y., Jiang, Z., Caicedo, J.M. and Franco, J.M., “Probabilistic Force Estimation and Event Localization (PFEEL) algorithm”, Engineering Structures, 2023, p.113535.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113535
MejiaCruz, Y., Franco, J., Hainline, G., Fritz, S., Jiang, Z., Caicedo, J.M., Davis, B. and Hirth, V., “Walking Speed Measurement Technology: a Review”, Current Geriatrics Reports, 2021, pp.1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-020-00349-z
National Science Foundation (NSF). EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Research Fellows NSF. ‘Advancing Multi-Sensor Smart Environments Without Human-Machine Interaction for Individuals with Functional Limitations”. Budget: $224.110.
Montana Tech, Seed Fund Program -Track 1. “Pilot Study: Floor Vibration Sensing for Gait Tracking with Assistive Devices”.Budget: $10.000.
University of South Carolina, Magellan Scholar Program, Undergraduate student Connor Madden,“Advancing Power Loss Prediction: Optimizing High-C Discharge Performance for Lithium-Ion Batteries through Bayesian Forecasting”. Budget: $2.500.
University of South Carolina ASPIRE II integration, February 2022, “Monitoring activities of daily living (ADL) in individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) using floor vibrations”. Budget: $90.386.
Haydn-Myer, M.A., MacLaughlin, M.M., Berry, S.M., and Mejia Cruz, Y. “Experimental Validation of Yield Acceleration of Masonry Blocks.” In Proceedings of the 60th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA 26-0673), Tucson, AZ, June 2026.
https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2026-0673.
Hollingsworth, R., and MejiaCruz, Y. “Examination of the Dynamic Performance of Textile Reinforced Concrete with Post-consumer Waste Denim Fibers.” 43rd International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Palm Springs, CA, January 2026.
Hainline, G.M., Fritz, S.L., Hirth, V., MejiaCruz, Y., Franco, J.M., Jiang, Z., and Caicedo, J.M. “Estimated Walking Parameters from Floor Vibrations Versus Outcome Measures in Older Adults: A Case Report.” American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Boston, MA, February 15–17, 2024. APTA,2024.
Madden, C.; Anthony, G.; Ogunniyi, E.; Downey, A.R.J.; MejiaCruz, Y.; and James, R. “Inferring Battery Current Interrupt Device Activation in a 18650 Cell under High C Discharge using a Foil Strain Gauge.” In Research Symposium 2024 Proceedings, publishedJuly 11, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32548/RS.2024.013.
MejiaCruz, Y., Caicedo, J.M., Jiang, Z., Franco, J.M. (2024).“Event Detection Using Floor Vibrations with a Probabilistic Framework.” Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3. SEM 2023. International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC XLI), 2023 Conference, Austin TX. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37003-8_4
Franco, J.M., MejiaCruz, Y., Caicedo, J.M., Jiang, Z. (2024). “Feasibility of Using Accelerometers to Detect Human Footsteps for Cadence Estimation on Health Sciences.” Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2. SEM 2023. International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC XLI), 2023 Conference, Austin TX. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36663-5_9.
MejiaCruz. Y, Caicedo J.M, Matta F, “Probabilistic comparison of existing compressive strength-porosity models using experimental data”. ICVRAM-ISUMA-UNCERTAINTIES 2018, Florianopolis SC, Brazil, April 2018. ICVRAM_ISUMA,2018.
Matta F, Cu´ellar-Azc´arate M, Wylie M, MejiaCruz Y, Iffat S, Sikder M, Powell B, Serkiz S, Baalousha M, Caicedo J.M, “Nano-amended cement waste forms for nuclear waste storage”, December 2018. Sixth International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction
NICOM6, Hong Kong. (NICOM6,2018).
Narvaez N, Alvarez J, MejiaCruz Y, Marulanda J, “Experimental Identification of the structural behavior of temporary bridges (Phase 1)”, May 2013. VI National Conference on Earthquake Engineering. Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga Colombia, (UIS,2013)
Huynh N., Mullen, R., MejiaCruz, Y., “Real-Time Classification of Vehicle Types and Modes using Image Analysis and Data Fusion”. Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility, Clemson University. March, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53604
Haydn-Myer, M.A., MacLaughlin, M.M., Berry, S.M., and MejiaCruz, Y. “Experimental Validation of Yield Acceleration of Masonry Blocks.” Presented at the 60th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), Tucson, AZ, June 2026.
Mejia Cruz, Y., Roohi, M. “Disentangling and Classifying Real-Time Mobility Signals from Floor Vibration Mixtures.” 2026 Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference, Boulder, CO, June 2026.
Hollingsworth, R., and MejiaCruz, Y. “Examination of the Dynamic Performance of Textile Reinforced Concrete with Post-consumer Waste Denim Fibers.”. 43rd International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC XLIV), Palm Springs, CA, January 2026.
MejiaCruz Y., “Using Gamified Formative Assessment to Address Misconceptions in Mechanics: A Study Across Interdisciplinary Engineering Students”, Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI), 2025 Conference, Anaheim, CA, May 2025.
MejiaCruz Y., Caicedo J.M., Jiang Z., “Time-Frequency Approaches for Step Event Identification in Vibration Signals”, Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI), 2025 Conference, Anaheim, CA, May 2025.
MejiaCruz, Yohanna.“Exploring Walking-Induced Floor Vibrations for Gait Parameter Extraction: A Probabilistic Approach Towards Health-Focused Monitoring”, DESIGN Webinar, Dream Structures Lab, The Pennsylvania State University, October 16, 2023.
MejiaCruz Y., Caicedo J.M., Jiang Z., Franco J., “Event Detection using Floor Vibrations with a Probabilistic Framework”, International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), 2023 Conference, Austin TX.
Franco J., Caicedo J.M., MejiaCruz Y., Jiang Z., “Feasibility of using Accelerometers to Detect Human Footsteps for Cadence Estimation on Health Sciences”, International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), 2023 Conference, Austin TX.
MejiaCruz Y., Caicedo J.M., Jiang Z., Franco J., “Probabilistic Event Localization Using Floor Vibrations”, Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) 2022 Conference, Baltimore MD, May 2022.
Franco J., MejiaCruz Y., Caicedo J.M., Jiang Z., “Classifying Acceleration Measurements for Gait Parameter Estimation”, Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) 2021 Conference, Virtual.
Franco J., MejiaCruz Y., Caicedo J.M., Jiang Z., “Classifying Acceleration Measurements for Gait Parameter Estimation”, IMAC 2022, Orlando, Florida.
Matta F, Cuellar-Azcarate M, Wylie M, MejiaCruz Y, Iffat S, Sikder M, Powell B, Serkiz S, Baalousha M, Caicedo J.M, “Nano-amended cement waste forms for nuclear waste storage”, Sixth International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction NICOM6, Hong
Kong, December 2018.
MejiaCruz. Y, Mullen R. Huynh N, “Vehicle Detection and Classification using Cascade Classifiers and Convolutional Neural Networks”, 6th Annual University Transportation Center Conference for the Southeastern Region, Madren Conference Center, Clemson University, Clemson SC, October 24 - 25, 2018.
MejiaCruz. Y, Caicedo J.M, Matta F, “Probabilistic comparison of existing compressive strength-porosity models using experimental data”. ICVRAM-ISUMA-UNCERTAINTIES 2018, Florianopolis SC, Brazil, April 2018.
MejiaCruz. Y, Caicedo J.M, Matta F, “Bayesian Model Updating Of Compressive Strength Constitutive Models For Cement Paste”. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2017, San Diego, California, June 2017.
Baalousha M, Boateng L, Caicedo J.M, Cuellar-Azcarate M, Flora J, Iffat S, Matta F, MejiaCruz Y, Powell B, Serkiz S, Sikder M, Wylie M, Xie Y, Ziehl P, “Multiwalled carbon nanotube amendments for cement waste forms”, EPSCoR DOE All-hands Meeting, Clemson, SC. June 2017.
Flora JRV, Baalousha M, Boateng L, Caicedo JM, Cuellar-Azcarate MC, Matta F, MejiaCruz Y, Powell B, Serkiz S, Sikder M, Wylie EM, Ziehl P, Zohhadi N, “Cement composites with graphitic nano-amendments for low-level nuclear waste storage”. 5th Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Conference, Solid Waste and E-waste Reduction and Recycling, Orlando FL, November 11, 2016.
Matta F, Baalousha M, Boateng L, Caicedo JM, Cuellar-Azcarate MC, Flora JRV, MejiaCruz Y, Powell B, Serkiz S, Sikder M, Wylie EM, Ziehl P, Zohhadi N, “Nano-Amended Cement Composites for Nuclear Waste Storage”. Nanotechnology for Improved Concrete Performance (ACI Committee 241), ACI Fall 2016 Convention, Philadelphia, PA, October 26, 2016.
MejiaCruz. Y, Caicedo J.M, Matta F, “Model Updating Of Compressive Strength Constitutive Models For Cement Paste.” Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2016 (EMI 2016) and the Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference 2016 (PMC 2016), Nashville, Tennessee, May 2016.
MejiaCruz Y, Marulanda J, Caicedo J.M, “Static and dynamic experimental analyses for finite element model updating of temporary wood bridges”. Sixth World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring (6WCSCM), Barcelona Spain, July 2014.
MejiaCruz, Y, Marulanda J, Caicedo J.M, “Coupled static and dynamic experimental analyses for finite element model updating of temporary wood bridges using genetic algorithms”. International Conference on Applied Mathematics and Informatics (ICAMI), Universidad del Valle, San Andr´es Colombia, November 2013.
MejiaCruz, Y, Marulanda J, Thomson P, Garcia J.J, Caicedo J.M, “Characterization of the structural behavior of wooden bridges”. Research Symposium, Universidad del Valle, Cali Colombia, November 2013.
Narvaez N, Alvarez J, MejiaCruz Y, Marulanda J, “Experimental Identification of the structural behavior of temporary bridges (Phase 1)”—VI National Conference on Earthquake Engineering. Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga Colombia, May 2013.