Joey K. Parker

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Professor

University of Arkansas primary Harding University

Also affiliated: University of Alabama (1986–2020); Clemson University (1983–1984); University of Alabama in Huntsville (1986)

11 h-index 42 pubs 1,400 cited

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Joey K. Parker's research interests include robotics, with a focus on robot hands, manipulation mechanics, and the kinematics of robotic systems. He has investigated areas such as controlling impact forces in pneumatic robot hand designs and the inverse kinematics of redundant robots using genetic algorithms. His work has also extended to the application of robotics in manufacturing, specifically in robotic fabric handling for automating garment production.

Parker has also been involved in educational initiatives. He has contributed to publications on freshman design projects and curriculum integration within the Foundation Coalition program. His federal grant funding includes a $409,530 award from the NIH/Food and Drug Administration for the University of Arkansas's Native American Tribes Outreach, Education, and Training to Enhance Food Safety and FSMA Compliance, where he serves as PI.

His scholarly contributions are reflected in a h-index of 11, with over 1,400 citations across 42 publications. Parker leads a research group and has collaborated with researchers such as William Hale and Casey Jones at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

h-index: 11
Publications: 42
Citations: 1,400

Positions

Professor 2018–present

Harding University Main Campus Department of Engineering ORCID
Professor publications 2025

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville ORCID

Selected Publications

Impact of varying solution renewal regimes on calcium oxychloride damage in concrete mixtures (2026)

Materials and Structures DOI OpenAlex
Investigating the impact of specimen size relating to calcium oxychloride deterioration in concrete mixtures (2025)

Construction and Building Materials 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Investigating the Impact of Specimen Size Relating to Calcium Oxychloride Deterioration in Concrete Mixtures (2025)

SSRN Electronic Journal DOI OpenAlex