Gerard J. Gouw, Ph.D., Eng.

Biography

Dr. Gouw obtained his baccalaureate (B.T.W.) and engineering (Ir.) degrees in Mechanical Engineering in 1975 and 1977 respectively from Twente University of Technology in Enschede, The Netherlands. He obtained his master's (M.Sc.(Eng.)) and doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees in Mechanical Engineering in 1979 and 1984 respectively from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. He first worked for one year as a Rehabilitation Engineer at the School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario and then for one and a half year as an Orthopaedic Bio-Engineer in the Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba. He joined Concordia University in 1986 and is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering. He is a Professional Engineer in The Netherlands and the Province of Quebec.

Course Information: Courses most recently taught

Journal Publications Salam, A., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G.J.: Parametric cost estimating relationships for design effort estimation. International Journal of Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering 7(7): 438-443, 2013

Othman, M., Gouw, G.J., Bhuiyan, N.: Workforce scheduling: a new model incorporating human factors. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management 5(2): 259-284, 2012

Othman, M., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G.J.: Integrating workers' differences into workforce planning. Computers & Industrial Engineering 63(4): 1096-1106, September 2012

Othman, M., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G.J.: Effects of human factors on workforce scheduling. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 6(8): 1612-1623, August 2012

Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G., Yazdi, D.: Scheduling of a computer integrated manufacturing system: a simulation study. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management 4(4): 577-609, December 2011

Othman, M., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G.J.: A new approach to workforce planning. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 52: 804-810, April 2011

Salam, A., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G.J., Raza, S.A.: Estimating design effort for the compressor design department: A case study at Pratt & Whitney Canada. Design Studies 30(3): 303-319, May 2009

Salam, A.M., Bhuiyan, N.F., Gouw, G.J., Raza, S.A.: A case study to estimate design effort for Pratt & Whitney Canada. International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management 3(4): 284-293, November 2008

Gouw, G.J.: Concerning 'A comparison of the augmented bar display and object display'. by G.C. Elvers and N.J. Dolan, Ergonomics 39(10): 1265, October 1996

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Boileau, P.-É., Gouw, G.J.: Development of a grip force dependent hand-arm vibration model. Central European Journal of Public Health 4(1): 65-68, February 1996

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J.: Mechanical impedance of the human hand-arm system subject to sinusoidal and stochastic excitations. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 16(2): 135-145, August 1995

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J.: A study of hand grip pressure distribution and EMG of finger flexor muscles under dynamic loads. Ergonomics 38(4): 684-699, April 1995

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J., Ma, S.: Influence of power tool-related parameters on the response of finger flexor muscles. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health 66(6): 393-398, February 1995

Robbins, S., Waked, E., Gouw, G.J., McClaran, J.: Athletic footwear affects balance in men. British Journal of Sports Medicine 28(2): 117-122, June 1994

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J.: Vibration transmission characteristics of the human hand-arm and gloves. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 13(3): 217-234, May 1994

Rakheja, S., Gurram, R., Gouw, G.J.: Development of linear and non-linear hand-arm vibration models using optimization and linearization techniques. Journal of Biomechanics 26(10): 1253-1260, October 1993

Gurram, R., Gouw, G.J., Rakheja, S.: Grip pressure distribution under static and dynamic loading. Experimental Mechanics 33(3): 163-173, September 1993

Robbins, S.E., Gouw, G.J., McClaran, J.: Footwear and balance in older men - a reply. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 41(9): 1012, September 1993

Robbins, S.E., Gouw, G.J., McClaran, J., Waked, E.G.: Protective sensation of the plantar aspect of the foot. Foot & Ankle 14(6): 347-352, July-August 1993

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: A new method for examining coupled motion in the lower back and the role of the spine in human locomotion. Journal of Biomechanics 26(3): 335, March 1993

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: Examining the motion in the cervical spine.  I: Imaging systems and measurement techniques. Journal of Biomedical Engineering 15(1): 5-12, January 1993

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: Examining the motion in the cervical spine. II: Characterization of coupled motion using an opto-electronic device to trace skin markers. Journal of Biomedical Engineering 15(1): 13-22, January 1993

Robbins, S.E., Gouw, G.J., McClaran, J.: Shoe sole thickness and hardness influence balance in older men. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 40(11): 1089-1094, November 1992

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: Analysis of locomotion using a new method for studying coupled motion in the spine. Physical Therapy 72(6) (Suppl.): S16, June 1992

Gouw, G.J., Rakheja, S., Sankar, S., Afework, Y.: Increased comfort and safety of off-highway vehicles using optimal seat suspension. 1990 SAE Transactions - Journal of Commercial Vehicles, V 66-2, #901646: 1-8, September 1991

Robbins, S.E., Gouw, G.J.: Athletic footwear: unsafe due to perceptual illusions. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 23(2): 217-224, February 1991

Robbins, S.E., Gouw, G.J.: Letter to the editor-in-chief. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 22(5): 734-735, October 1990

Robbins, S.E., Gouw, G.J.: Athletic footwear and chronic overloading: a brief review. Sports Medicine 9(2): 76-85, February 1990

Robbins, S.E., Gouw, G.J., Hanna, A.M.: Running related injury prevention through innate impact-moderating behavior. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 21(2): 130-139, February 1989

Letts, M., Quanbury, A., Gouw, G., Kolsun, W., Letts, E.: Computerized ultrasonic digitization in the measurement of spinal curvature. Spine 13(10): 1106-1110, October 1988

Letts, M., Kaylor, D., Gouw, G.: A biomechanical analysis of halo fixation in children. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 70B(2): 277-279, March 1988

Robbins, S.E., Hanna, A.M., Gouw, G.J.: Overload protection: avoidance response to heavy plantar surface loading. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 20(1): 85-92, January 1988

Olmstead, T.G., Wevers, H.W., Bryant, J.T., Gouw, G.J.: Effect of muscular activity on valgus varus laxity and stiffness of the knee. Journal of Biomechanics 19(8): 565-577, August 1986

Letts, M., Vincent, N., Gouw, G.: The "floating knee" in children. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 68B(3): 442-446, May 1986

Gouw, G.J., McQueen, D., Letts, R.M.: Computer corner #13. Computerized examinations in orthopaedics. Orthopaedic Review 15(4): 256-260, April 1986

Letts, R.M., Gouw, G.J., Black, G.B.: Biomechanical analysis of halo fixation. Orthopaedic Transactions, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 10(1):1, Spring 1986

Letts, M., Smallman, T., Afanasiev R., Gouw, G.: Fracture of the pars interarticularis in adolescent athletes: a clinical-biomechanical analysis. Advances in Orthopaedic Surgery 10(2): 90-91, 1986

Letts, M., Smallman, T., Afanasiev R., Gouw, G.: Fracture of the pars interarticularis in adolescent athletes: a clinical-biomechanical analysis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics 6(1): 40-46, January 1986

Gouw, G.J., Letts, R.M.: The development of a computer assisted examination for a surgical training program. University of Manitoba Medical Journal 55(2): 85, 1985

Bryant, J.T., Cooke, T.D.V., Gouw, G.J., Fisher, B.: Technique for measuring small flexion angles in the knee. Orthopaedic Transactions, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 8(2): 219, Summer 1984

Gouw, G.J., Wevers, H.W.: Behaviour of an INSTRON 1122 under cyclic testing over a small displacement range. Journal of Biomedical Engineering 4(1): 72-74, January 1982

Wevers, H.W., Gouw, G.J.: Design of a substitute medial collateral ligament and its fixation. Plastics and Rubber: Materials and Applications 5(4): 169-172, November 1980

Conference Publications

Salam, A., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G.J.: Parametric cost estimating relationships for design effort estimation. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences 2013, Singapore, Singapore, July 2013

Othman, M., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G.J.: Effects of human factors on workforce scheduling. International Conference on Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering 2012, Paris, France, August 2012

Othman, M., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G.J.: A new approach to workforce planning. International Conference on Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering 2011, Venice, Italy: 10 pages, April 2011

Salam, A., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G., Raza, S.A.: Estimating design effort to manage resources within a supply chain: a case study at Pratt & Whitney Canada. Sixth Annual International Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Calgary AB: 11 pages, October 2008

Pasha, S., Gouw, G.J.: An ergonomic study of manual garbage collecting. Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health (CARWH) Conference, Montreal QC: 1 page, June 2008

Salam, A., Bhuiyan, N.F., Gouw, G.J, Raza, S.A.: Estimating design effort in product development: A case study at Pratt & Whitney Canada. 2007 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Singapore, Singapore: 989-993, December 2007

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Boileau, P.-É., Gouw, G.J.: Development of a grip force dependent hand-arm vibration model. 7th International Conference on Hand-Arm Vibration, Prague, Czech Republic, May 1995 (in Central European Journal of Public Health 4(1): 65-68, 1996)

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J.: Biodynamic response of the human hand-arm system subject to sinusoidal and stochastic excitations. Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, San Antonio TX, June 1994 (in Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety VI, F. Aghazadeh (editor), Taylor & Francis: 239-246, 1994)

Magor, S., Bujold, M., Gouw, G.J.: Coping with violence on campus: Concordia's experience. 40th Annual Conference, Campus Safety Association, Bellingham WA, July 1993 (in Monograph No. 56, National Safety Council: 313-321, 1993)

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J.: Development of non-linear hand-arm vibration models. 14th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Kingston ON: 161-162, May-June 1993

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J.: Dynamic response of hand-arm vibration system subject to stochastic excitation. 14th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Kingston ON: 735-736, May-June 1993

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: A new method for examining coupled motion in the lower back and the role of the spine in human locomotion. Second North American Congress on Biomechanics, Chicago IL: 24-28, August 1992

Gurram, R., Gouw, G.J., Rakheja, S.: Grip pressure distribution under static and dynamic loading. 7th International Conference, Society for Experimental Mechanics, Las Vegas NV: 165-169, June 1992

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: Analysis of locomotion using a new method for studying coupled motion in the spine. 1992 American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Denver CO, June 1992 (in Physical Therapy 72(6) (Suppl): S16, June 1992)

Gurram, R., Gouw, G.J., Rakheja, S.: Measurement and analysis of muscle activities and grip pressure distribution under static and dynamic loading. 6th International Conference on Hand-Arm Vibration, Bonn, Germany: 82-83, May 1992

Gurram, R., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J.: Parameter identification of hand-arm vibration (HAV) models using non-linear optimization techniques. 6th International Conference on Hand-Arm Vibration, Bonn, Germany: 125-126, May 1992

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: Verification of analytical models applicable to motion analysis in the cervical spine. 15th Annual Meeting, American Society of Biomechanics, Tempe AZ: 96-97, October 1991

Robbins, S., Gouw, G., McClaran, J.: L'équilibre chez l'adulte et le jeune ainé par rapport à l'épaisseur et la dureté de la semelle. (Stability of adults and young elderly men in relation to footwear midsole hardness and thickness.) 8ième Congrès scientifique annuel de la Société Québécoise de Gériatrie, Sherbrooke QC: 139, October 1991

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: Analysis of motion in the cervical spine using kinematic data from tracking of skin markers. 6th Annual Meeting, North American Spine Society, Keystone CO: 121-122, July 1991

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: Characterization of three-dimensional coupled joint motion in the cervical spine using an opto-electronic device to track skin markers. International Symposium on 3-D Analysis of Human Movement, Montreal QC: 42-47, July 1991

Roozmon, P., Gracovetsky, S.A., Gouw, G.J., Newman, N.: Preliminary evaluation of an opto-electronic device for dynamic non-invasive diagnosis of sports related soft tissue injuries to the cervical spine. International Conference and Exposition on Sports Medicine and Human Performance, Vancouver BC: 83, April 1991

Gouw, G.J., Wevers, H.W.: Contact forces during the "standard test" for medio-lateral stability of the knee. 14th Annual Meeting, American Society of Biomechanics, Miami FL: 143-144, November 1990

Gouw, G.J., Rakheja, S., Sankar, S., Afework, Y.: Increased comfort and safety of drivers of off-highway vehicles using optimal seat suspension. SAE Paper No. 901646, International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress and Exposition, Milwaukee WI: 1-8, September 1990

Gouw, G.J., Wevers, H.W.: Computer analysis of the effect of ligament tears and changes in ligament stiffness on the varus-valgus stability of the human knee. 6th Biennial Conference, Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Quebec City QC: 181-182, August 1990

Gouw, G.J., Olney, S.J.: Human factor engineering in the motion analysis laboratory. World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, San Antonio TX: 1 page, August 1988

Piché, A., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J., Sankar, T.S.: Development of an elastic human-seat interface pressure sensing system. International Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology, Montreal QC: 118-119, June 1988

Gouw, G.J., Letts, R.M., Kayler, D.: Biomechanical aspects of halo fixation in infants and children. 20th Annual Meeting, Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society, Edmonton AB: 45, June 1986

Gouw, G.J.: Biomechanical analysis of halo fixation in children. 11th Annual Surgical Research Symposium, Winnipeg MB, March 1986

Letts, R.M., Gouw, G.J., Black, G.B.: Biomechanical analysis of halo fixation. 20th Annual Meeting, Scoliosis Research Society, San Diego CA: 39, September 1985 (also in Orthopaedic Transactions, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 10(1): 1, Spring 1986)

Blasier, D., Letts, R.M., Gouw, G.J., Shapiro, L.: Biomechanics of trunk support in the head injured. 41st Annual Meeting, Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Hamilton ON: 126-128, June 1985

Gouw, G.J., Letts, R.M.: The development of a computer assisted examination for a surgical training programme. 10th Annual Surgical Research Symposium, Winnipeg MB: 85, May 1985 (also in University of Manitoba Medical Journal 55(2): 85, 1985)

Letts, R.M., Gouw, G.J.: Scoliosis in the head injured child. 19th Annual Meeting, Scoliosis Research Society, Orlando FL, September 1984

Letts, M., Gouw, G., McPherson, J., VonKampen, E., Shapiro,  L., Forbes, M.: Seating the head injured child. 40th Annual Meeting, Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Winnipeg MB: 124-125, June 1984

Bryant, J.T., Cooke, T.D.V., Gouw, G.J., Fisher, B.: Technique for measuring small flexion angles in the knee. 17th Annual Meeting, Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society, Quebec QC: 129, June 1983 (also in Orthopaedic Transactions, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 8(2): 219, Summer 1984)

Gouw, G.J., Wevers, H.W.: The development of a mathematical model of the knee joint used to investigate passive medio-lateral stability. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Biomechanics Symposium, Boulder CO, AMD-Vol. 43: 197-200, June 1981

Wevers H.W., Gouw, G.J., Greenwood, R.: Animal implant study of an artificial medial collateral ligament. Canadian Biomaterials Conference, Hamilton ON, 1980

Gouw, G.J., Wevers, H.W.: Determination of the three dimensional geometry of a human knee joint. 8th Canadian Medical & Biological Engineering Conference, Hamilton ON: 2 pages, 1980

Gouw, G.J., Wevers, H.W.: A mechanical fuse for artificial tendons and ligaments: a preliminary report. 1st Annual Meeting, Canadian Biomaterials Society, Toronto ON, 1979

Wevers, H.W., Gouw, G.J.: The design of a substitute medial collateral ligament and its fixation. Third International Conference, Plastics in Medicine and Surgery, Enschede, The Netherlands: 18.1-18.8, 1979

Wevers, H.W., Gouw, G.J., Lowe, P.J.: The fixation of a medial collateral substitute ligament, a progress report. 7th Canadian Medical & Biological Engineering Conference, Vancouver BC: 129-130, 1978

Lowe, P.J., Wevers, H.W., Bryant, J.T., Gouw, G.J.: Design of an artificial tibial collateral ligament. 4th Annual Spring Conference, Canadian Biomaterials Society, Toronto ON, 1978

Reports

Rakheja, S., Sankar, S., Gouw, G.J.:  Conception d'une suspension d'habitacle pour véhicules tout terrain. Institut de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), PR 143, March 1991

Sankar, S., Rakheja, S., Gouw, G.J.:  Evaluation de systèmes de suspension verticale et latérale pour les véhicules forestiers. Institut de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), PR 131, August 1989

Books

Salam, A., Bhuiyan, N., Gouw, G., Raza, A.: Measuring Design Effort in Product Development. VDM Verlag, 2008

Bhat, R.B., Gouw, G.J.: Numerical Methods in Engineering. 2nd Edition, Simon & Schuster Custom Publishing, 1996

Bhat, R.B., Gouw, G.J.: Numerical Methods in Engineering. Ginn Press, 1990

Thornton-Trump, A.B., Alexander, M., Balakrishnan, S., Cooper, A., Eddy, E., Gouw, G., Onnyshko, S., Quanbury, A., Ross, K., and Snow, C. eds. (Organizing Committee) Third Biannual Conference of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics: Human Locomotion III. Winnipeg MB, 1984

Gouw, G.J.: A computer model of the knee to investigate passive medio-lateral motion. Ph.D. thesis, Queen's University, Kingston ON, 1983

Gouw, G.J.: Design and in vitro testing of a substitute medial collateral ligament.  M.Sc. thesis, Queen's University, Kingston ON, 1979

Gouw, G.J.: Numerical analysis of journal centre orbits of dynamically loaded full-cylindrical journal bearings. (in Dutch), Ir. thesis, Twente University of Technology, Enschede, The Netherlands, May 1977

Gouw, G.J.: Knee endoprostheses and some aspects of the knee joint simulator: a mathematical model, prostheses that can be tested, positioning and fixation of femur and tibia. (in Dutch), B.T.W. thesis, Twente University of Technology, Enschede, The Netherlands, March 1975
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