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Michael P. Zabinski, Ph.D.  
Fairfield University  
North Benson Road  
Fairfield, CT  06430  
(203)254-4000 ext. 2190  
Fax:  (203)254-4277  
E-mail:  zabinski@mail.fairfield.edu   

Educational Background      

1969 Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Ph.D., Engineering and Applied Science
1968 Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
M. Phil., Engineering and Applied Science
1967 Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
M.S., Engineering and Applied Science
1963 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
1962 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
1977 University of New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
M.S., Computer and Information Science

Academic Positions
1978 to present Professor of Physics and Engineering,
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
1974 to 1978 Associate Professor of Physics,
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
1969 to 1974 Assistant Professor of Physics,
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
1968 to 1969 Teaching Assistant, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Other Employment

1963 to 1966 Senior Engineer, Olin Corporation, New Haven, CT

Grants

1973 to 1976 Instructional Improvement Implementation Projects, $80,630.00; supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).  Instructed 80 mathematics teachers from New England secondary schools on how to integrate the computer into the curriculum.

Published Publications

1. Zabinski, M.P.:  Wave Propagation in an Elastic/Visoplastic Hollow Sphere.  International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 12, 1971.
2. Phillips, A. and Zabinski, M.P.:  Spherical Wave Propagation in a Viscoplastic Medium.  Ingenieur-Archiv, Vol. 41, 1972.
3. Zabinski, M.P., Phillips, A., and Zannis, P.:  On the Theory of Plastic Wave Propagation in a Bar-Un-loading Waves.  International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, Vol. 8, 1973.
4. Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., and Weiss, R.M.:  Bidimensional Deformation of Acutely Obstructed in Vitro Rabbit Ureter.  American Journal of Physiology, 225: 671,1973.
5. Weiss, R.M., Zabinski, M.P., and Biancani, P.:  Adrenergic Control of Ureteral Tonus.  Investigative Urology, Vol. 12, No.1, 1974.
6. Zabinski, M.P. and Phillips, A.:  Spherical Wave Propagation in a Viscoplastic Medium-The Case of Unloading.  Acta Mechanica, Vol. 20, 1974
7. Zabinski, M.P.and Biancani, P.:  The Dynamics of Esophageal Manometry, Proceedings of the Second Annual New England Bioengineering Conference, Worcester, Mass., March 1974.
8. Zabinski, M.P. and LoVerme, L.:  Fuel Consumption in Residential Heating at Varied Thermostat Settings.  American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineering Journal, December 1974.
9. Zabinski, M.P and Biancani, P.:  The Influence of Perfusion Rate and Compliance on Esophageal Manometry.  Applied Journal of Physiology, Vol. 38, No. 1, 1975.
10. Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., and Behar, J.:  Pressure, Tension and Force of Closure of the Human Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Esophagus.  Journal of Clinical Investigation, Vol. 56, No. 8, 1975.
11. Zabinski, M.P. and Amalfitano, A.:  Fuel Conservation in Residential Heating.  American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineering Journal, January 1976.
12. Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., and Weiss, R.M.:  Time Course of Ureteral Changes with Acute and Chronic Obstruction.  American Journal of Physiology, Vol. 23, No. 2, 1976.
13. Zabinski, M.P. and Parlange, J.Y.:  Thermostat Down and Fuel Consumption Up - A Paradox Explained.  American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineering Journal, January 1977.
14. Zabinski, M.P. and Biancani, P.:  Longitudinal Force and Stress of the Rat's Esophagus:  Age Related Changes.  American Journal of Physiology, Vol. 24, June, 1977.
15. Zabinski, M.P. and Parlange, J.Y.:  Energy Conservation by Means of Thermostat Setback.  Proceedings of the National Conference and Exhibit on Technology for Energy Conservation, Washington, D.C., June 1977.
16. Zabinski, M.P. and Parlange, J.Y.:  Energy Conservation by Means of Thermostat Setback.  Proceedings of the National Conference and Exhibit on Technology for Energy Conservation, Washington, D.C., June 1977.
17. Behar, J., Biancani, P. and Zabinski, M.P.:  Characterization of the Pyloric Sphincter by Neural and Hormonal Stimulation.  Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Gastrointestinal Motility, Edinburgh, Scotland, September, 1977.
18. Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., Kerstein, M.D., and Behar, J.:  Comparison of Mechanical Characteristics of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Pyloric Sphincter.  Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Gastointestinal Motility, Edinburgh, Scotland, September, 1977.
19. Zabinski, M.P., Parlange, J.Y.:  The Thermostat as a Source of Energy Savings.  American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineering Journal, January, 1978.
20. Zabinski, M.P. and Fine, Benjamin:  A Computer Discovery Approach for Quadratic Equations.  Mathematics Teacher, December, 1979.
21. Zabinski, T. and Zabinski, M.:  A Coin Operated Computer in the Library.  Library Journal, October 15, 1979.
22. Zabinski, T. and Zabinski, M.:  Computer Summer Camp; a New Concept in Education and Recreation.  Audio Visual Instruction, November 1979.
23. Biancani, P., Zabinski, M.P., Kerstein, Morris, and Behar, Jose:  Lower Esophageal Sphincter Mechanics:  Anatomic and Physiologic Relationships of the Esophagogastric Junction of Cat.  Gastroenterology 1982; Vol. 82:  468-75.
24. Biancani, Piero, Onyski, Jean H., Zabinski, Michael P., and Weiss, Robert M.:  Force Velocity Relationships of Guinea Pig Ureter.  The Journal of Urology, Vol. 131, 998-991, May, 1984.

Books Published
1. IBM for Kids from 8 to 80, Howard W. Sams & Co. Inc., 1984.
2. Apple for Kids from 8 to 80, Howard W. Sams & Co. Inc., 1984.
3. Commodore for Kids from 8 to 80, Howard W. Sams & Co. Inc., 1984.
4. Atari for Kids from 8 to 80, Howard W. Sams & Co. Inc., 1984.
5. TRS-80 for Kids from 8 to 80, Vol. II, Howard W. Sams & Co. Inc., 1983.
6. TRS-80 for Kids from 8 to 80, Vol. I, Howard W. Sams & Co. Inc., 1982.
7. Introduction to TRS-80 Level II Basic and Computer Programming, Prentice-Hall, 1980.
8. Introduction to APL and Computer Programming, Wiley, 1977.

Invited Presentations
1. M.P. Zabinski, P. Biancani, A. Phillips, and H.M. Spiro, "On the Accuracy of Pressure Measurements in Esophageal Manometry," presented at Meeting of the American Gastroentrerological Association, Dallas, Texas, May, 1972.
2. M. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss, "Pressure-Length-Diameter Relationships of Rabbit Ureter," presented at Meeting of the American Urological Association, Washington, D.C., May, 1972.
3. M. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss, "Pressure-Length-Diameter Relationships of Rabbit Ureter," presented at the 23rd Autumn Meeting of the American Physiological Society, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, August, 1972.
4. M. Zabinski, P. Biancani, R.M. Weiss, and A.L. Bassett, "Effect of Reserpine on Bi-Dimensional Deformation of Rabbit Ureter, " presented at Meeting of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Atlantic City, New Jersey, April, 1973.
5. M. Zabinski, P. Biancani, R.M. Weiss, "Effect of Catecholamine Depletion on the Pressure-Length-Diameter Relationships of the Acutely Obstructed In Vivo Rabbit Ureter," presented at Meeting of the American Urological Association, New York, New York, May, 1973.
6. M.P. Zabinski and P. Biancani, "Bi-Dimensional Creep in the Obstructed Ureter," presented at 26th Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October, 1973.
7. M.P. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss, "Esophageal Manometry Techniques," presented at the 2nd Annual New England Bioengineering Conference, Worcester, Massachusetts, March, 1974.
8. M.P. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss, "Deformation of Obstructed Rabbit Ureter," presented before the American Urological Association, St. Louis, Missouri, April, 1974.
9. M.P. Zabinski, P. Biancani, and R.M. Weiss, "Deformation of Obstructed Rabbit Ureter," presented before the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Atlantic City, New Jersey, April, 1974.
10. M.P. Zabinski and P. Biancani, "Effect of Age in Length-Tension and Force-Velocity Characteristics of Esophageal Longitudinal Muscle," presented at the 27th Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October, 1974.
11. P. Biancani and M.P. Zabinski, "Closure Characteristics of the Human Lower Esophageal Sphincter," presented at the 27th Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October, 1974.
12. M.P. Zabinski and L. LoVerme, "Fuel Consumption in Residential Heating at Various Thermostat Settings," presented at Meeting of the Institute of Real Estate Management, Connecticut-Springfield Chapter, March, 1975.
13. M.P. Zabinski, "Computers in Contemporary Society," presented at the Men's Club, Orange Synagogue Center, Orange, Connecticut, March, 1975.
14. P. Biancani, M.P. Zabinski, and J. Behar, "Pressure-Diameter (P-D) and Length-Tension (L-T) Characteristics of the Human Lower Esophageal Sphincter:  Effect of Fundoplication," presented at Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, San Antonio, Texas, May, 1975.
15. M.P. Zabinski, J. Behar, and P. Biancani, "Effect of Age on Length, Force and Stress in the Circular Muscle of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter," presented at the Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, New Orleans, Louisiana, September, 1975.
16. M.P. Zabinski, "Fuel Conservation in Residential Heating," presented at the 2nd International Environmental Pollution Exhibition, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, Connecticut, October, 1975.
17. P. Biancani, J. Behar and M.P. Zabinski, "Age Related Changes in Dimensions, Force, Stress and Pressure in the Lower Esophageal Sphincter," presented at Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Anaheim, California, April, 1976.
18. M.P. Zabinski, "Effect of Age on the Mechanical Characteristics of the Esophagus and Lower Esophageal Sphincter," presented at the Digestive Disease Research Seminar, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, April, 1976.
19. M.P. Zabinski and P. Biancani, "Pressure-Diameter Characteristics in Tubular Organs:   Comparison of In Vivo and In Vitro Data," presented at the Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Boston, Massachusetts, November, 1976.
20. M.P. Zabinski and E. Denes, "Computers in the Algebra II Classroom," presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, November, 1976.
21. M.P. Zabinski, "Computer Literacy," presented in front of 80 public school administrators from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, Wang Laboratories Educational Seminar, Ramada Inn, North Haven, Connecticut, November, 1976.
22. M.P. Zabinski, "Computers in Education," presented at Board of Education Meeting, Town of Monroe, Connecticut, March, 1977.
23. J. Behar, P. Biancani, and M.P. Zabinski, "Characterization of the Pyloric Sphincter by Neural and Hormonal Stimulation," presented at the Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Gastrointestinal Motility, Edinburgh, Scotland, September, 1977.
24. P. Biancani, M.P. Zabinski, M.D. Kerstein, and J. Behar, "Comparison of Mechanical Characteristics of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Pyloric Sphincter," presented at the Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Gastrointestinal Motility, Edinburgh, Scotland, September, 1977.

Other Activities
1. Vice Chairman and Trustee of the Weller Foundation
2. Charter member of the Connecticut's Educator's Computing Association
3. State of Connecticut Department of Education Science Advisory Committee member