Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Old Dominion University since Fall 2016 are available in this collection. Backfiles of all dissertations (and some theses) have also been added.

In late Fall 2025, all theses will be digitized and available here. In the meantime, consult the Library Catalog to find older items in print.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Dissertation: The Efficacy of Programming Energy Controlled Switching in Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM), David Malien Nminibapiel

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Dissertation: Computational Modeling for Abnormal Brain Tissue Segmentation, Brain Tumor Tracking, and Grading, Syed Mohammad Shamin Reza

Theses/Dissertations from 2016

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Thesis: Microbubble Generation By Piezoelectric Transducers For Biomedical Studies, Mohammed Alkhazal

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Thesis: Carbon and Boron Nitride Nanotube Fabricated Supercapacitors, Derek Christian Demuth

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Dissertation: Simulation, Measurement, and Emulation of Photovoltaic Modules Using High Frequency and High Power Density Power Electronic Circuits, Yunas Erkaya

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Thesis: Analysis and Implementation of Communications Systems for Small Satellite Missions, Jason S. Harris

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Thesis: IDPAL - Input Decoupled Partially Adiabatic Logic Family: Theory and Implementation of Side-Channel Attack Resistant Circuits, Matthew Edward McAllister

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Thesis: Non-Thermal Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma for Sterilization of Surfaces and Biofilms, Johanna Ursula Neuber

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Dissertation: Sparse Coding Based Feature Representation Method for Remote Sensing Images, Ender Oguslu

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Thesis: Deformable Contour Models for Digitizing a Printed Brainstem Atlas, Nirmal J. Patel

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Dissertation: Computational Modeling of Facial Response for Detecting Differential Traits in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Manar D. Samad

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Thesis: Physical Layer Secret Key Agreement Using One-Bit Quantization and Low-Density Parity-Check Codes, John A. Snoap

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Dissertation: Evaluation of 4h-Sic Photoconductive Switches for Pulsed Power Applications Based on Numerical Simulations, Rajintha Tiskumara

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Dissertation: Region-Based Approach for Single Image Super-Resolution, Min Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Thesis: Source Localization in Cognitive Radio Networks, Giancarlo Almodovar

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Dissertation: High Efficiency Ultrathin CIGS Solar Cells, Krishna Prasad Aryal

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Dissertation: Characterization and Decoding of Speech Representations From the Electrocorticogram, Shreya Chakrabarti

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Dissertation: A Vector Channel Based Approach to MIMO Radar Waveform Design for Extended Targets, Amanda Joan Angell Daniel

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Dissertation: Improving Engagement Assessment by Model Individualization and Deep Learning, Feng Li

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Thesis: Numerical Studies and Optimization of Magnetron with Diffraction Output (MDO) Using Particle-in-Cell Simulations, Alireza Majzoobi

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Thesis: Classification of Digital Communication Signal Modulation Schemes in Multipath Environments Using Higher Order Statistics, Meena Sreekantamurthy

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Thesis: Object Tracking from Multiple Multi-Axis Platforms in Four Dimensions, Theodore A. Teates

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Thesis: Generation of Multi-Charged Aluminum Ions From Femtosecond Laser Induced Plasma, Frederick Guy Wilson

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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Dissertation: Transparent Spectrum Co-Access in Cognitive Radio Networks, Jonathan Daniel Backens

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Dissertation: Characterization of an Impulse Radiating Antenna in the Near Field, Chandra Barjracharya

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Dissertation: IDPAL – A Partially-Adiabatic Energy-Efficient Logic Family: Theory and Applications to Secure Computing, Mihail T. Cutitaru

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Dissertation: Ionizing Radiation Detection Using Microstructured Optical Fiber, Stanton DeHaven

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Thesis: Camera Viewpoint Invariant Vehicular Traffic Segmentation and Classification, Jeffrey B. Flora

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Thesis: The Study of Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Active Space Radiation Shielding for Deep Space Missions, Leroy A. Fung

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Thesis: Data Completion Methods for Improved Developmental Stage Annotation of Drosophila Embryos in Images, Chitsanu Janyalikit

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Thesis: Numerical Studies of the A6 Relativistic Magnetron Using Particle-In-Cell Simulations, Vineetha Jujjavarapu

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Dissertation: Empirical Modeling of Asynchronous Scalp Recorded and Intracranial EEG Potentials, Komalpreet Kaur

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Thesis: Simulation Studies of Organic Solar Cell Structure and Morphology on the Device Efficiency, Satish Kumar Reddy Kota

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Dissertation: Evaluation of Degradation in GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors Due to the Inverse Piezoelectric Effect, Deepthi Nagulapally

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Thesis: Synthesis of Nanolaminate Structures of Alternating Layers of Lead Telluride and Lead Selenide by Atomic Layer Deposition for Thermoelectric Applications, Arun Deepak Ramalingom Pillai

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Dissertation: Numerical Study of Poration and Ionic Conduction in Nanopores Caused by High-Intensity, Nanosecond Pulses in Cell, Hao Qiu

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Thesis: Generation of Bipolar Nanosecond Pulses, Sambasiva Rao Rajulapati

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Dissertation: Detection of OFDM Signals Using Pilot Tones and Applications to Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Systems, Ahmed Temtam

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Dissertation: High Dimensional Data Set Analysis Using a Large-Scale Manifold Learning Approach, Loc Tran

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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Thesis: Time Synchronization for OFDM Transmission with Applications to 4G Wimax Wireless Systems, Hamad Alhajri

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Thesis: Photovoltaic Tracker Optimization with Unique Fault Detection and Enhanced Combiner System, Caitlin Nicole Conway

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Dissertation: Investigation of NbNx Thin Films and Nanoparticles Grown by Pulsed Laser Deposition and Thermal Diffusion, Ashraf Hassan Farha

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Thesis: Optimization of Solar Cell Arrays Using the Fibonacci Search Algorithm, Felicia Tyyan Farrow

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Dissertation: Improving the Stability of High and Low Bandgap Polymers Organic Photovoltaic Devices Using a Solution Based Titanium Sub-Oxide Interfacial Layer, Kurniawan Foe

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Thesis: Control System of an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Machine, Nitin Vishnu Hegde

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Thesis: Impact of Primary User Activity on the Performance of Energy-Based Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Radio Systems, Sara L. MacDonald

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Thesis: Study of Spatiotemporal Signatures Between Objects to Improve Video Segmentation in Complex Environments, Adam Robert Reckley

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Thesis: Improving the Efficiency of P3HT:ICBA Organic Solar Cells by Modifying the Photoactive Solution Preparation Step, Matthew Blaine Samson

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Dissertation: Fast Transients in Non-Volatile Resistive Memories (RRAM) Using Tantalum Pentoxide as Solid Electrolyte, Pragya Rasmi Shrestha

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Thesis: Synthesis and Optimization of VO₂ Thin Films for Phase Transition Applications by Atomic Layer Deposition and RF Magnetron Sputtering, Madhavi Tangirala

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Thesis: Identifiability of Additive, Time-Varying Actuator and Sensor Faults by State Augmentation, Jason M. Upchurch

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

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Dissertation: Performance Optimization Over Wireless Links With Operating Constraints, Shiny Abraham

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Thesis: Dynamics of Non-Thermal Plasma Jets Under Variable Pressure, Mehmet Arda Akman

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Dissertation: Synergistic Effect of Subnanosecond Pulsed Electric Fields and Temperature on the Viability of Biological Cells, James Thomas Camp

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Dissertation: Multi-Term Approximation to the Boltzmann Transport Equation for Electron Energy Distribution Functions in Nitrogen, Yue Feng

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Dissertation: Optimization Framework for a Radio Frequency Gun Based Injector, Alicia S. Hofler

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Thesis: Fault Detection System for Solar Tracking Applications, Hareen Sekhar Illa

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Thesis: Nonthermal Plasma Jet Efficacy on Candida Kefyr, Amber Marie Mattson Jackson

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Dissertation: An Efficient Boosted Classifier Tree-Based Feature Point Tracking System for Facial Expression Analysis, Adam Redd Livingston

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Thesis: Modeling Leakage Currents in Metal Insulator Metal Structures with High K Materials, Priyamvada Maleeswaran

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Thesis: Subnanosecond Exposure Systems for Biological Studies, JongBong Nah

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Thesis: Configuration Studies of Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Active Space Radiation Shielding, Trac K. Nguyen

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Thesis: Synthesis of a Superlattice Structure of Alternating Layers of Antimony Telluride and Bismuth Telluride by Atomic Layer Deposition for Thermoelectric Applications, David Nminibapiel

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Dissertation: A Vision-Based Automatic Safe landing-Site Detection System, Yufei Shen

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Dissertation: Evaluation of Ocean-Energy Conversion Based on Linear Generator Concepts, Michael Allen Stelzer

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Dissertation: Image-Guided Robotic Dental Implantation With Natural-Root-Formed Implants, Xiaoyan Sun

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Dissertation: Enhancing Spectrum Utilization in Dynamic Cognitive Radio Systems, Dusadee Treeumnuk

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Dissertation: Creation of Large Scale Face Dataset Using Single Training Image, Qun Wang

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Dissertation: Diamond This Film Patterning Technique Using Selective Nucleation Growth, Characterization and Application, Weican Xiao

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Dissertation: Super-Resolution of Unmanned Airborne Vehicle Images with Maximum Fidelity Stochastic Restoration, Amr Yousef

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Dissertation: Smart Sensing and Performance Analysis for Cognitive Radio Networks, Yanxiao Zhao

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Dissertation: Nonosecond Pulsed Electric Field Induced Changes in Dielectric Properties of Biological Cells, Jie Zhuang

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

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Dissertation: Ultrafast Electron Diffraction Study of the Dynamics of Antimony Thin Films and Nanoparticles, Mahmoud Abdel-Fattah

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Thesis: Growth of Alkali Antimonide Photosensitive Thin Films, George Annobil

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Dissertation: Hybrid Inorganic/Organic Nanostructured Tandem Solar Cells: Simulation and Fabrication Methods, Patrick Michael Boland Jr.

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Dissertation: Data Hiding in Digital Video, Abdullah Cay

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Dissertation: Fusion of Visual and Thermal Images Using Genetic Algorithms, Sertan Erkanli

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Dissertation: Ultrafast High-Energy Electron Diffraction Study of Photoexcited Bismuth Nanoclusters by Femtosecond Laser Pulses, Ahmed R. Esmail

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Dissertation: Learning Local Features Using Boosted Trees for Face Recognition, Rajkiran Gottumukkal

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Dissertation: Spectrum Adaptation in Cognitive Radio Systems with Operating Constraints, Deepak R. Joshi

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Thesis: A Study of Diversity Techniques for LTE Wireless Systems, Ferhat Kaplan

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Dissertation: Characterizations of Atmospheric Pressure Low Temperature Plasma Jets and Their Applications, Erdinc Karakas

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Dissertation: Statistical Optimizations of Muscle Action Potentials Based on Modeling and Analysis of Ion Channel Dynamics, GyuTae Kim

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Dissertation: Design of Multi Agent Based Crowd Injury Model, Emin Kugu

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Thesis: Improving the Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells by Varying the Material Concentration in the Photoactive Layer, Kevin Anthony Latimer

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Thesis: Improving the Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells by Varying the Material Concentration in the Photoactive Layer, Kevin Anthony Latimer

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Dissertation: Technology Independent Synthesis of CMOS Operational Amplifiers, Praveen Koushik Meduri

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Thesis: Electronic Warfare by Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Aydin Meric

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Thesis: Investigation and Comparison of Proportional Navigation Guidance and Beam Rider Guidance, Ertac Olgun

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Thesis: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Collision Avoidance from Moving Obstacles, Atila Ozdemir

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Thesis: Cyberknife Radiation Modeling: Effects of Relaxed Translational and Rotational Constraints on Healthy Tissue Irradiation, Sudha Bhavaroop Potineni

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Thesis: Design and Demonstration of a Miniature Lidar System for Rover Applications, Benjamin Robinson

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Dissertation: Synthesis of ALD Zinc Oxide and Thin Film Materials Optimization for UV Photodetector Applications, Kandabara Nouhoum Tapily

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Thesis: Performance Analysis for WiMAX Wireless Systems with Multiple Receive Antennas, Selcuk Taskin

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Dissertation: On the Radius of Convergence of Interconnected Analytic Nonlinear Systems, Makhin Thitsa

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Dissertation: The Tracking Performance of Distributed Recoverable Flight Control Systems Subject to High Intensity Radiated Fields, Rui Wang

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Thesis: Video Stabilization Based on Speeded-Up Robust Features, Minqi Zhou

Theses/Dissertations from 2010

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Thesis: Expression Invariant Face Recognition Using Shifted Phase-Encoded Joint Transform Correlation Technique, Trisha Ahmed

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Thesis: Laser Scribing of ITO and ITO/Ag Coated Glass Substrates Comparison of Back and Front Side Ablation, Oguzhan Balki

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Dissertation: Experimental Investigation of a Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet, Asma Begum