Refereed Articles

1. Biglione, N., Rodgers, V.G.J, and Peeples, T.L., “Determining Design and Scale-up Parameters for Degradation of Atrazine with Suspended Pseudomonas sp. ADP in Aqueous Bioreactors”, Biotechnology Progress, 24(3) 588-592 (2008).
2. Wang, Y., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Free-Solvent Model Shows Osmotic Pressure is the Dominant Factor in Limiting Flux During Protein Ultrafiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 320 335-343, (2008).
3. Ng, C. F., Schafer, F.Q., Buettner, G.R., Rodgers, V.G.J., “Cellular hydrogen peroxide removal shows dependency on effective GPx activity: Mathematical insight into observed in-vivo behavior”, Free Radical Research, 41(11) 1201-1211 (2007).
4. Tilakaratne, H. K., Andracki, M. E., Yang, B. Hunter, S. K., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Can Myoglobin-Expression in Pancreatic Beta Cells Improve Insulin Secretion Under Hypoxia? An Exploratory Study with Transgenic Porcine Islets”, Artificial Organs, 31(7) 521-531 (2007).
5. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K., Andracki, M. E., Benda, J. A., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Characterizing Short-Term Release and Neovascularisation Potential of Multi-Protein Growth Supplement from Alginate-Hollow Fiber Devices”, Biomaterial, 28(1), 89-98 (2007).
6. Buettner G.R., Ng C. F., Rodgers V.G.J., Schafer F.Q., “A New Paradigm: Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Influences the Production of H2O2 in Cells and Thereby their Biological State”, Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 41(8) 1338-1350 (2006).
7. Zhao, A. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Using TEM to Couple Transient Protein Distribution and Release for PLGA Microparticles for Potential Use as Vaccine Delivery Vehicles”, Journal of Controlled Release, 113(1) 15-22 (2006).
8. Derjani-Bayeh, S., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Sieving Variations Due to the Choice in Pore Size Distribution Model”, Journal of Membrane Science, 209(1) 1-17 (2002).
9. Yousef, M. A., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Monolayer Hydration Governs Nonideality in Osmotic Pressure of Protein Solutions”, AIChE Journal, 48(6) 1301-1308 (2002).
10. Tilakaratne, H.K., Hunter, S.K., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Mathematical Modeling of Myoglobin Facilitated Transport of Oxygen in Genetically Engineered Pancreatic Beta Cells”, Mathematical Biosciences, 176(2) 253-267 (2002).
11. Yousef, M. A., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Model of Osmotic Pressure for High Concentrated Binary Protein Solutions”, AIChE Journal, 48(4), 913-917 (2002).
12. Yousef, M. A., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Confirmation of Free-Solvent Model Assumptions in Predicting the Osmotic Pressure of Concentrated Globular Proteins”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 243 321-325 (2001).
13. Shipkowitz, T., Rodgers, V.G.J., Frazin, L., and Chandran, K. B., “Numerical Study on the Effect of Secondary Flow in the Human Aorta on Local Hemodynamics in Abdominal Aortic Branches”, Journal of Biomechanics 33(6) 717-727 (2000).
14. Jones, W., Valentine, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Removal of Suspended Clay from Water using Transmembrane Pressure Pulsed Microfiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 157, 199-210 (1999).
15. Hunter, S. K., Kao, J.M., Wang, Y., Benda, J. A. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Promotion of Neovascularization Around Diffusion Type Bioartificial Organs Using Biologically Active Substances”, Am. Soc. Artif. Int. Organs, 45(1) 37-40 (1999).
16. Hunter, S. K., Wang, Y. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Bioartificial Pancreas (BAP) Use in Diabetic Pregnancy”, Am. Soc. Artif. Int. Organs, 45(1) 13-17 (1999).
17. Kao, J.M., Rose, R., Yousef, M., Hunter, S. K., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “In-vivo Biocompatibility Evaluation of Cibacron Blue-Agarose”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 47, 537-542 (1999).
18. Yousef, M. A., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Understanding Non-Idealities of the Osmotic Pressure of Concentrated Bovine Serum Albumin”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 207(2), 273-282 (1998).
19. Shipkowitz, T., Rodgers, V.G.J., Frazin, L., and Chandran, K. B., “Numerical Study on the Effect of Steady Axial Flow Development in the Human Aorta on Local Shear Stresses in Abdominal Aortic Branches”, Journal of Biomechanics, 31(11), 995-1007 (1998).
20. Yousef, M. A., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Free-Solvent Model of Osmotic Pressure Revisited. Application to Concentrated IgG Solution at Physiological Conditions”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 197, 108-118 (1998).
21. Oppenheim, S. F., Phillips, C., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analysis of Initial Protein Surface Coverage on Fouled Ultrafiltration Membranes”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 184, 639-651 (1996).
22. Oppenheim, S.F., Rich, J. O., Buettner, G., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Protein Structure Change on Adherence to Ultrafiltration Membranes. An Examination by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 183, 274-279 (1996).
23. Wilharm, C., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Significance of Duration and Amplitude in Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing”, Journal of Membrane Science, 121(2) 217-228 (1996).
24. Oppenheim, S. F., Buettner, G. R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Relationship of Rotational Correlation Time from EPR Spectroscopy and Protein-Membrane Interaction”, Journal of Membrane Science, 118, 133-139 (1996).
25. Rodgers, V.G.J., Oppenheim, S. F., and Datta, R., “Correlation of Permeability and Solute Uptake in Membranes of Arbitrary Pore Morphology”, AIChE Journal, 41(7), 1826-1829 (1995).
26. Oppenheim, S. F., Buettner, G., Dordick, J., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Applying Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy to the Study of Fouling in Protein Ultrafiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 96 289-297 (1994).
27. Nel, R. G., Oppenheim, S. F. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Solution Properties Effects on Solute and Permeate Flux in BSA-IgG Ultrafiltration”, Biotechnology Progress, 10(5), 539-542 (1994).
28. Rodgers, V.G.J., and Miller, K., “Analysis of Steric Hindrance Reduction in Pulsed Protein Ultrafiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 85, 39-58 (1993).
29. Rodgers, V.G.J., and Sparks, R. E., “Effect of Solution Properties on Polarization Redevelopment and Flux in Pressure Pulsed Ultrafiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 78, 163 - 180 (1993).
30. Miller, K., Weitzel, S., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Reduction of Membrane Fouling in the Presence of High Polarization Resistance”, Journal of Membrane Science, 76, 77 - 83 (1993).
31. Rodgers, V.G.J., and Sparks, R. E., “Effect of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on Concentration Polarization”, Journal of Membrane Science, 68, 149 - 168, (1992).
32. Rodgers, V.G.J., and Sparks, R. E., “Reduction of Membrane Fouling in the Ultrafiltration of Binary Protein Mixtures”, AIChE Journal, 37(10), 1517 - 1528 (1991).
33. Brant, A. M., Shah, S. S., Rodgers, V.G.J., Hoffmeister, J., Herman, I. M., Kormos, K. L., and Borovetz, H. S., “Biomechanics of the Arterial Wall Under Simulated Flow Conditions”, Journal of Biomechanics, 21(2), 107-113 (1988).
34. Rodgers, V.G.J., and Borovetz, H. S., “Biomechanical Properties of Anastomosed Host Artery-Graft Combinations”, Letters to the Editor, Journal of Vascular Surgery, 6(2) 201 - 202 (1987).
35. Rodgers, V.G.J., Teodori, M. F., and Borovetz, H. S., “Experimental Determination of Mechanical Shear Stress About an Anastomotic Junction”, Journal of Biomechanics, 20(8) 795-803 (1987).
36. Brant, A. M., Rodgers, V.G.J., and Borovetz, H. S., “Measurement In-Vitro of Pulsatile Arterial Diameter Using a Helium-Neon Laser”, Journal of Applied Physiology, 62 (2), 679-683 (1987).
37. Rodgers, V.G.J., and Borovetz, H. S., “Permeation Rate of Oxygen in Membrane Tympanostomy Tubes”, Transactions of the American Society of Artificial Internal Organs, XXXII, 143-144 (1986).
38. Teodori, M. F., Rodgers, V.G.J., Brant, A.M., Borovetz, H. S., Webster, M. W., Steed, D. L., and Peitzman, A. B., “Effects of Compliance and Diameter on Stress at Arterial Anastomoses”, Current Surgery, 43 505, (1986).
39. Rodgers, V.G.J., Teodori, M. F., Brant, A. M., and Borovetz, H. S., “Characterization In-Vitro of the Biomechanical Properties of Anastomosed Host Artery-Graft Combinations”, Journal of Vascular Surgery, 4(4), 396-402, (1986).

Book Chapter

1. Wang, Y. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Ultrafiltration and Nanofiltration Membranes”, for the Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science, Second Edition; Taylor & Francis: New York, 8, 6394 – 6415 (2006).
2. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Protein Adsorption Effects on Transport in Ultrafiltration Membranes”, in Surface Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Membranes, T.S. Sørensen (Ed.), Surfactant Science Series, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 79 225-246 (1999).