Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Thesis: A Comparison of Uniaxial Compressive Response and Inelastic Deformation Mechanisms in Freeze Cast Alumina-Epoxy Composites Without and With Rigid Confinement, Tareq Aljuhari
Thesis: Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis of a Very Low Earth Orbit CubeSat Mission, Robb Christopher Borowicz
Thesis: A Study of Asymmetric Supersonic Wind Tunnel Nozzle Design, Brittany A. Davis
Thesis: Electromagnetic Modeling of a Wind Tunnel Magnetic Suspension and Balance System, Desiree Driver
Thesis: Development of Modeling and Simulation Platform for Path-Planning and Control of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in Three-Dimensional Spaces, Sai Krishna Abhiram Kondapalli
Thesis: Deep Learning Object-Based Detection of Manufacturing Defects in X-ray Inspection Imaging, Juan C. Parducci
Thesis: Mechanics of Preimpregnated Fiber Tow Deposition and Compaction, Virginia Meredith Rauch
Thesis: Implementation of an Extended Kalman Filter Using Inertial Sensor Data for UAVs During GPS Denied Applications, Sky Seliquini
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Dissertation: Tunable Compressive Mechanical Behavior of Ice-Templated Materials, Sashanka Akurati
Thesis: Analysis of a Non-Equilibrium Vortex Pair as Aircraft Trailing Vortices, Manuel Ayala
Thesis: Modeling Interactions in Concentrated Ceramic Suspensions Under AC Electric Field, Naga Bharath Gundrati
Dissertation: Improved Strain Gage Instrumentation Strategies for Rotorcraft Blade Measurements, Timothy S. Davis
Thesis: A Model-Based Systems Engineering Approach to e-VTOL Aircraft and Airspace Infrastructure Design for Urban Air Mobility, Heidi Selina Glaudel
Dissertation: Development and Applications of Adjoint-Based Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Multidisciplinary Optimization for Rotorcraft, Ramiz Omur Icke
Thesis: A New Method for Estimating the Physical Characteristics of Martian Dust Devils, Shelly Cahoon Mann
Thesis: Post-Processing and Characterization of Additive Manufactured Carbon Fiber Reinforced Semi-Crystalline Polymers, Patricia Revolinsky
Thesis: Gradient-Based Tradeoff Design for Engineering Applications, Lena Alexis Royster
Thesis: The Effect of Through Thickness Reinforcement on Debonding Behavior of Skin/Stringer Configuration, Yogaraja Sridhar
Thesis: Empirical Modeling of Tilt-Rotor Aerodynamic Performance, Michael C. Stratton
Thesis: A Digital One Degree of Freedom Model of an Electromagnetic Position Sensor, Michelle Elizabeth Weinmann
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Thesis: Parametric Study of Residual Stresses in Wire and Arc Additive Manufactured Parts, Hisham Khaled Jamil Abusalma
Thesis: The Effect of Compaction Temperature and Pressure on Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Short Glass Fiber Composites, Pushpashree Jain Ajith Kumar Jain
Thesis: Numerical Analysis of a Roadway Piezoelectric Harvesting System, Abdul Rahman Badawi
Dissertation: Role of Anisometric Particles in Ice-Templated Porous Ceramic Structure and Mechanical Properties, Mahesh Banda
Thesis: Mechanism of Compaction With Wrinkle Formation During Automatic Stitching of Dry Fabrics and the Size Effect of Compression Molded Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites, Anibal Benjamin Beltran Laredo
Thesis: Conical Orbital Mechanics: A Rework of Classic Orbit Transfer Mechanics, Cian Anthony Branco
Thesis: Rotorcraft Blade Angle Calibration Methods, Brian David Calvert Jr.
Dissertation: Onboard Autonomous Controllability Assessment for Fixed Wing sUAVs, Brian Edward Duvall
Thesis: A Parametric Analysis of a Turbofan Engine with an Auxiliary Bypass Combustion Chamber – The TurboAux Engine, Kaleab Fetahi
Thesis: Space-Based Countermeasure for Hypersonic Glide Vehicle, Robert Joseph Fowler IV
Thesis: Compaction and Residual Stress Modeling in Composite Manufactured with Automated Fiber Placement, Von Clyde Jamora
Thesis: Trajectory Simulation With Battery Modeling for Electric Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Ege Konuk
Thesis: Detailed Modeling of the Flash Hydrolysis of Algae for Biofuel-Production in COMSOL Multiphysics, Noah Joseph LeGrand
Thesis: Through-Thickness Reinforcement and Repair of Carbon Fiber Based Honeycomb Structures Under Flexure and Tension of Adhesively Bonded Joints, Aleric Alden Sanders
Thesis: Energy Harvesting Using Flextensional Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters in Resonance and Off-Resonance Modes, Mohamed A. Shabara
Thesis: Thermal Contact Resistance Measurement and Related Uncertainties, Amanda Elizabeth Stark
Thesis: Model Based Systems Engineering for a Venture Class Launch Facility, Walter McGee Taraila
Thesis: A Post-Impact Behavior of Platelet-Based Composites Produced by Compression Molding, Christopher Eugene Ervin Volle
Thesis: Nonlinearity Index Aircraft Spin Motion Analysis With Dynamic Inversion Spin Recovery Controller Design, Jeffry Walker
Thesis: A Study of the Aeroacoustics of Swept Propellers for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Arthur David Wiedemann
Thesis: Finite Element Analysis Investigation of Hybrid Thin-Ply Composites for Improved Performance of Aerospace Structures, Alana M. Zahn
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Thesis: Characterization and Optimization of a Propeller Test Stand, Colin Bruce Leighton Benjamin
Dissertation: Endogenous Force Transmission Between Epithelial Cells and a Role for α-Catenin, Sandeep Dumbali
Dissertation: Effect of the Physical Micro-Environment on Cell Adhesion and Force Exertion, Mohamad Eftekharjoo
Thesis: Reducing the Noise Impact of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Flight Control System Augmentation, Matthew B. Galles
Thesis: Design and Manufacture of an Inertial Cascade Impactor for Industrial Hygiene Purposes, Hector Joel Gortaire
Thesis: Off Axis Compressive Response of Ice-Templated Ceramics, Rahul Kumar Jujjavarapu
Thesis: Unsupervised-Learning Assisted Artificial Neural Network for Optimization, Varun Kote
Dissertation: Numerical Simulation of Viscoelastic Flow in Micro/Nanochannels, Lanju Mei
Thesis: Comparison of Support Methods for Static Aerodynamic Testing and Validation of a Magnetic Suspension and Balance System, Cameron K. Neill
Thesis: Extension of a Penalty Method for Numerically Solving Constrained Multibody Dynamic Problems, Troy Newhart
Dissertation: Computational Analysis and Design Optimization of Convective PCR Devices, Jung Il Shu
Thesis: Periodic Orbit Analytic Construction In The Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem, Jay Shriram Suryawanshi
Thesis: A CFD Study of Steady Fully Developed Laminar Flow Through a 90-Degree Bend Pipe with a Square Cross-Sectional Area, Subodh Sushant Toraskar
Dissertation: Estimation of Arterial Wall Parameters Via Model-Based Analysis of Noninvasively Measured Arterial Pulse Signals, Dan Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Thesis: Offshore Wind Energy: Simulating Local Offshore Wind Turbine, Ian P. Aquino
Dissertation: Epithelial Sheet Response to External Stimuli, Yashar Bashirzadeh
Thesis: Anthropomorphically Inspired Design of a Tendon-Driven Robotic Prosthesis for Hand Impairments, Manali Bapurao Bhadugale
Thesis: Aerothermodynamic Analysis of a Mars Sample Return Earth-Entry Vehicle, Daniel A. Boyd
Thesis: Volterra Series Approximation for Multi-Degree of Freedom, Multi-Input, Multi-Output, Aircraft Dynamics, Alexander J. Chen
Dissertation: Simplified, Alternative Formulation of Numerical Simulation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Russell L. Edwards
Thesis: Distributed Sensing and System Identification of Cantilever Beams and Plates in the Presence of Weak Nonlinearities, Patrick Sean Heaney
Thesis: Dynamic Response Modeling of High Speed Planing Craft with Enforced Acceleration, Brian K. Johnson
Dissertation: Identification and Optimal Linear Tracking Control of ODU Autonomous Surface Vehicle, Nadeem Khan
Dissertation: Design and Implementation of an Artificial Neural Network Controller for Quadrotor Flight in Confined Environment, Ahmed Mekky
Thesis: Gust Alleviation System for General Aviation Aircraft, Lucas Coleman Mills
Thesis: Human-Robot Collaborative Force-Controlled Micro-Drilling for Advanced Manufacturing and Medical Applications, Parimal Mahesh Prajapati
Thesis: Single-Stage, Venturi-Driven Desalination System, Brandon Proetto
Thesis: A Cost Effective Design for a Propeller Thrust/Torque Balance, Nicholas Barrett Sadowski
Dissertation: Understanding the Mechanical Behavior of Costal Cartilage at Their Curved Exterior Surface Via a Tactile Sensor with a Built-In Probe for Distributed-Deflection Detection, Jiayue Shen
Thesis: A Scientific Approach to Understanding the Head Trauma Endured by a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, John William Michael Sorbello
Thesis: Robocatch: Design and Making of a Hand-Held Spillage-Free Specimen Retrieval Robot for Laparoscopic Surgery, Farid Tavakkolmoghaddam
Thesis: Effects of Automated Fiber Placement on High Strain Rate Compressive Response of Advanced Composites, Alexander Trochez
Thesis: A Monolithic Internal Strain-Gage Balance Design Based on Design for Manufacturability, Thomas Ladson Webb III
Dissertation: A Stepwise Compression-Relaxation Testing Method for Tissue Characterization and Tumor Detection Via a Two-Dimensional Tactile Sensor, Yichao Yang
Dissertation: Investigation of Microfluidic Kelvin Water Dropper and Its Applications in Contact and Contactless Electrowetting, Elias Yazdanshenas
Dissertation: Solid Oxide Electrochemical Cells for High Temperature Hydrogen Production: Theory, Fabrication and Characterization, Can Zhou
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Dissertation: Multi-Mode Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Using Differential Evolution Algorithm, Faisal Manour Altarazi
Thesis: An Investigation into the Potential Benefits of Distributed Electric Propulsion on Small UAVS at Low Reynolds Numbers, Engin Baris
Thesis: Development of the Compact Jet Engine Simulator From Concept to Useful Test Rig, Henry H. Haskin
Thesis: A Low Cost Inflatable CubeSat Drag Brake Utilizing Sublimation, Adam Charles Horn
Thesis: Investigation, Modeling And Validation Of Digital Bridge For A New Generation Hot-Wire Anemometer, Karthik Kamalakar Joshi
Thesis: The Effect of Bone and Ligament Morphology of Ankle Joint Loading in the Neutral Position, Jinhyuk Kim
Dissertation: Using Optimality Theory and Reference Points to Improve the Diversity and Convergence of a Fuzzy-Adaptive Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimizer, Amit A. Kulkarni
Thesis: Development of a Data Acquisition System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System Identification, Donald Joseph Lear
Dissertation: Optimal Ship Maintenance Scheduling Under Restricted Conditions and Constrained Resources, Vi Hong Nguyen
Dissertation: Computational Methods for Nonlinear Systems Analysis With Applications in Mathematics and Engineering, Geoffrey Kenneth Rose
Dissertation: Development of an Analysis and Design Optimization Framework for Marine Propellers, Ashish C. Tamhane
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Dissertation: Thin Film Studies Toward Improving the Performance of Accelerator Electron Sources, Md Abdullah Al Mamun
Thesis: Parametric Investigation of a Laboratory Drop Test to Simulate Base Acceleration Induced By Wave Impacts of High Speed Planing Craft, John D. Barber
Dissertation: Secondary Electron Emission from Plasma Processed Accelerating Cavity Grade Niobium, Miloš Bašović
Thesis: Carbon Deposition During Oxygen Production Using High Temperature Electrolysis and Mitigation Methods, Timothy Adam Bernadowski
Thesis: Long-Term Quantitative Study of Wind-Tunnel Balance Calibrations Across Multiple Calibration Systems, Ryan James Callahan
Thesis: A Comparison of Microstructure and Uniaxial Compressive Response of Ice-Templated Porous Alumina Scaffolds Fabricated from Two Different Particle Sizes, Nikhil D. Dhavale
Thesis: Development and Implementation of a Propeller Test Capability for Gl-10 "Greased Lightning" Propeller Design, Brian Edward Duvall
Thesis: Detecting and Resolving Air Traffic Conflicts Using a Point of Closest Approach Method, Marc S. Easton
Thesis: Experimental Investigation of Turbulent Structures and Non-Equilibrium Effects in Axial Wake Vortices Via Particle Image Velocimetry, Jeffry William Ely
Dissertation: Concurrent Spatial Mapping of the Viscoelastic Behavior of Heterogeneous Soft Materials Via a Polymer-Based Microfluidic Device, Wenting Gu
Thesis: Development of the Compact Jet Engine Simulator from Concept to Useful Test Rig, Henry H. Haskin
Dissertation: Testing and Analysis of an Exergetically Efficient 4 K to 2 K Helium Heat Exchanger, Peter N. Knudsen