Education
- Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2011
Teaching Interests
Professor Dorozhkin’s teaching interests encompass core mechanical engineering subjects, with an emphasis on engineering design. His courses focus on basic and advanced CAD/CAE, numerical methods, and engineering mechanics. His instruction integrates theoretical principles with practical applications to prepare students for multidisciplinary challenges within mechanical engineering.
Research Interests
Professor Dorozhkin’s research focuses on engineering education and applications of VR/AR/XR technology in engineering design.
Recent Publications
- Shiho Nakamura, Mohen Li, Sarai Colorado-Landero, Denis Dorozhkin, Julie Linsey, WIP: Teaching Engineers to Draw People: Enhancing User-Centered Thinking and Self-Efficacy, 2025. DOI: 10.1109/fie63693.2025.11328428.
- Morgan Weaver, Jacob Buck, Hillary Merzdorf, Denis Dorozhkin, Kerrie Douglas et al., Investigating Priming Effects of Sketch Evaluation Instructions on Idea Generation Productivity, 2022. DOI: 10.1115/detc2022-91313.
- Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, Lizzy Wooley, Deborah C. Hogg, Denis Dorozhkin, Jaisa Olasky et al., Immersive virtual reality-based training improves response in a simulated operating room fire scenario, Surgical Endoscopy, 2018. DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6063-x
- Denis Dorozhkin, Arun Nemani, Kurt E. Roberts, Woo Jin Ahn, Tansel Halic et al., Face and content validation of a Virtual Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery Trainer (VTEST™), Surgical Endoscopy, 2016. DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-4917-7
- Denis Dorozhkin, Jaisa Olasky, Daniel B. Jones, Steven D. Schwaitzberg, Stephanie B. Jones et al., OR fire virtual training simulator: design and face validity, Surgical Endoscopy, 2016. DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5379-7