Publications

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1365-6999

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cXL9Vl8AAAAJ&hl=en

Journal Articles

First Author

  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, JA. (2026). Does Adding Weighted Tape Effect Tennis Racket Vibration and Shock?, Sports Engineering [IN REVIEW]
  • Ripberger, A., Onder, Y., Plunkett, O., Reilly, C., Mansson, JA. (2025). Correlation of Feel-Related Impact Parameters of Tennis Rackets, Sports Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12283-025-00502-x

Contributing Author

  • Tran, A., Ripberger, A., Brodsky, A., Jayanthi, N., Gugel, J., Prokes, R., Kovacs. M., Pujalte, G. (2026) Influence of Tennis Equipment Modifications on Upper-Extremity Loading: A Scoping Review [IN REVIEW]
  • Lee, AH., Stack, ED., Scifert, CA., Ripberger, AN., Krasilnikau, A., Thibault, G., Boeuf, GL., Brunet, E., Mansson, JA., Tseckpenakis, G. (2026) Can Computer Vision be used for Race Bicycle Dimensions Verification? A Proof of Concept Case Study, Sports Engineering [IN REVIEW]
  • Cleeman, J., Bogut, A., Mangrolia, B., Ripberger, A., Kate, K., Zou, Q., & Malhotra, R. (2022). Scalable, flexible and resilient parallelization of fused filament fabrication: Breaking endemic tradeoffs in material extrusion additive manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, 56, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2022.102926

Conference Papers

First Author

  • Ripberger, A., Augustine, D., Magee, M., Friedrich, K., Mansson, JA. (October 2026) Customized Design and Manufacturing of Tennis Racket Handle Pallets for Enhanced Feel. Proceedings from SAMPE Europe 2026, Lecce, Italy. [ACCEPTED]
  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, JA. (June 2026). Effect of Weighted Tape on the Tennis Racket Sweet Spot. Proceedings from the 16th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. https://doi.org/10.7273/000008200
  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, JA. (June 2026). Morphological and Modal Characterization of Tennis Racket Strings. Proceedings from the 16th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. https://doi.org/10.7273/000008145
  • Ripberger, A., Onder, Y., Plunkett, O., Reilly, C., Mansson, JA. (July 2024). A Method of Parameterizing Feel and Control of Tennis Rackets. Proceedings from the 15th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.17028/rd.lboro.27051769

Contributing Author

  • Cleeman, J., Bogut, A., Mangrolia, B., Ripberger, A., Maghouli, A., Kate, K., & Malhotra, R. (2022). Multiplexed 3D Printing of Thermoplastics, Conference Proceedings – ASME 17th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, West Lafayette, Indiana. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2022-80882

Other Writing

  • Ripberger, A., (2023) Multiplexed 3D Printing of Thermoplastics, James J. Slade Honors Thesis, Advisor: Dr. Rajiv Malhotra

Reviewing

Conference Presentations

  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, JA. Effect of Weighted Tape on the Tennis Racket Sweet Spot. 16th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. (June 2026)
  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, JA. Morphological and Modal Characterization of Tennis Racket Strings. 16th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. (June 2026)
  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, JA. Tennis Racket Strings and Relationships with Racket Vibration. 4th Annual Materials at Purdue Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (May 2026)
  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, J-A., Feel Parameters of Tennis Rackets: Trends across Racket Development, International Conference on Sports Engineering, New Delhi, India (October 2025)
  • Ripberger, A., Onder, Y., Plunkett, O., Reilly, C., and Mansson, JA., Feel and Control of Tennis Rackets: quantifying the athlete-equipment interaction, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Midwest Regional Meeting, West Lafayette IN (April 2025)
  • Castro, D.*, Ripberger, A.*, Beyond the Bracket: Insights into fan affinity and loyalty for increased engagement in NCAA March Madness, [Case Competition Finalist] MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Boston MA (March 2025) *co first authors
  • Ripberger, A., Onder, Y., Plunkett, O., Reilly, C., Mansson, JA. A Method of Parameterizing Feel and Control of Tennis Rackets. 15th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom (July 2024)
  • Ripberger, A., Onder, Y., Plunkett, O., Reilly, C., Mansson, JA. Tennis Racket Feel Parameters: Inter- and Intra- Racket Correlations. 2nd Annual Materials at Purdue Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (May 2024)

Poster Presentations

  • Ripberger, A., Borowiak, O., Goretta, L., Magee, M., Mansson, JA. Shock Ratio Across the Tennis Racket Stringbed. 16th International Conference on the Engineering of Sport, Washington Sate University, Pullman, Washington (June 2026)
  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, JA. Tennis Racket Customization and Athlete Feel Parameters. Innovate Indy: Purdue Engineering Graduate & Postdoc Research Symposium, Indianapolis, Indiana (April 2026)
  • Ripberger, A., Mansson, JA. Morphological and Modal Analysis of Tennis Strings. Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Spring Reception, West Lafayette, Indiana (April 2026)