Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace 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 2023 or Spring 2024, all theses will be digitized and available here. In the meantime, consult the Library Catalog to find older items in print.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
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
Dissertation: Development of a DSM-Based Model for Managing the Design of Complex Systems Considering the Impact of Technological Obsolescence, Gershom Kwaku Obeng
Dissertation: Design of Experiments Enhanced Statistical Process Control for Wind Tunnel Check Standard Testing, Ben D. Phillips
Thesis: A Hybrid Position Feedback Controller for Bistable Structures, Mehmet R. Simsek
Thesis: Modeling Shock Waves Using Exponential Interpolation Functions with the Least-Squares Finite Element Method, Bradford Scott Smith Jr.
Dissertation: An Examination of the Indentation Size Effect In FCC Metals and Alloys from a Kinetics Based Perspective Using Nanoindentation, David Earl Stegall
Thesis: Experimental Analysis of Turbulent Structures and the Effects of Non-Equilibrium on an Axial Vortex, Michael P. Thompson
Dissertation: Nonlinear Flight Control Design Using Backstepping Methodology, Thanh Trung Tran
Thesis: Thermo-Mechanical System Identification of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Mechanism, Cody Alexander Wright
Dissertation: Constrained-Energy Cross-Well Actuation of Bistable Structures, Masoud Zarepoor
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Dissertation: Flight Dynamics Nonlinearity Assessment Across a New Aerodynamic Attitude Flight Envelope, Ayman Muhammad Abdallah
Dissertation: Nano Scale Mechanical Analysis of Biomaterials Using Atomic Force Microscopy, Diganta Dutta
Thesis: Multiple Point Constraint (MPC)-Based Variable Node Super-Element, Mohamad Eftekharjoo
Dissertation: Dynamic Project Time and Cost Evaluation Under the Combined Influence of Contract, Quality, and Uncontrollable Change, Thomas V. Hammock
Dissertation: Isogeometric Analysis for Electromagnetism, Tahsin Khajah
Dissertation: Constrained Discrete Phase Control of a Heaving Wave Energy Converter in Irregular Seas Using Reinforcement Learning, Praveen D. Malali
Dissertation: Uncertainty Estimates and Prediction Interval Development for Internal Strain Gage Balance Calibration Systems, Kenneth G. Toro
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Dissertation: State Variable Model for Unsteady Two Dimensional Axial Vortex Flow with Pressure Relaxation, Mazin Mohammed Elbakri Abuharaz
Dissertation: Role of Surface Chemistry in Nanoscale Electrokinetic Transport, Secuk Atalay
Dissertation: Fluid-Structure Interaction Modeling of A F/A-18 Twin-Tail Buffet Using Non-linear Eddy Viscosity Models, Ahmed M. Nagib M. Elmekawy
Dissertation: Implementation of Analytical Fatigue Models Into Opensim to Predict the Effects of Fatigue on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Loading, Michael A. Samann
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Dissertation: Field Emission Studies Toward Improving the Performance of DC High Voltage Photoelectron Guns, Mahzad BastaniNejad
Dissertation: A Polymer-Based Microfluidic Device with Electrolyte-Enabled Distributed Transducers (EEDT) for Distributed Load Detection, Peng Cheng
Dissertation: Use of a Rolling Road System in Crosswind Conditions, Mau-Kuo Chen
Dissertation: Subtalar Joint Instability: Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment, Julie Choisne
Dissertation: Computational Dynamics for the Flexible Multi-Body System, Yu Liu
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Dissertation: Numerical Study of the Performance of a Model Scramjet Engine, Ayad Alhumadi
Dissertation: Molecular Dynamics Studies on Nanoscale Gas Transport, Murat Barisik
Dissertation: Large-Eddy Simulation of Axially-Rotating, Turbulent Pipe and Particle-laden Swirling Jet Flows, Nicolas D. Castro
Dissertation: Measurement System Characterization in the Presence of Measurement Errors, Sean A. Como
Thesis: Modeling, Identification, Validation and Control of a Hybrid Maglev Ball System, Ahmed Elhussein E. Mekky
Dissertation: De-Centralized and Centralized Control for Realistic EMS Maglev Systems, Mohamed M. Aly M. Moawad
Dissertation: A Unified Enterprise-Wide Cost Modeling Framework for Engineering Applications Based on Systems Engineering Principles, Yousuf S. Mohammed
Dissertation: Modeling Martian Planetary Entry Descent and Landing Using Monte Carlo Driven Response Surface Methodology, Narcrisha S. Norman
Dissertation: Dynamics and Control of Satellite Relative Motion in Proximity Operations, Mohamed Elsayed Aly Abd Elaziz Okasha
Dissertation: Evaluation of Autonomous Robotic Milling Methodology for Natural Tooth-Shaped Implants Based on SKO Optimization, Yongki Yoon
Dissertation: The Influence of Non-Equilibrium Pressure on Rotating Flows, Irfan Rashid Zardadkhan
Dissertation: Electrokinetic Transport Phenomena in Nanofluidic Devices, Mingkan Zhang
Thesis: Design and Implementation of a Z-Axis MEMS Gyroscope with a Symmetric Multiple-Mass Mechanical Structure, Yujie Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Dissertation: Direct Current Electrokinetic Particle Transport in Micro/Nano-Fluidics, Ye Ai
Thesis: A Pilot Model for Investigating Biodynamic Coupling Due to Aeroservoelastic Accelerations, Brandon Cowen
Dissertation: A Wind Tunnel Technique for the Identification of Ship Airwake/Rotor Downwash Coupling, Stargel R. Doane
Thesis: A Methodology to Repair or Deorbit LEO Satellite Constellations, Goksel Gurgenburan
Thesis: Balloon Borne Mars Research Platforms, Sean Michael Hancock
Dissertation: A Variable Acceleration Calibration System, Thomas H. Johnson
Dissertation: A Microfluidic Device for Impedance Spectroscopy, Ahmet Can Sabuncu
Dissertation: Interface Circuit for a Multiple-Beam Tuning-Fork Gyroscope with High Quality Factors, Ren Wang
Dissertation: Manipulating Particles for Micro- and Nano-Fluidics Via Floating Electrodes and Diffusiophoresis, Sinan Eren Yalcin
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Dissertation: Analytic Construction of Periodic Orbits in the Restricted Three-Body Problem, Mohammed A. Ghazy
Dissertation: Methodology to Quantify Vertical Accelerations of Planing Craft in Irregular Waves, Jennifer Suzanne Grimsley
Dissertation: Analysis of Helicopter Downwash/Frigate Airwake Interaction Using Statistically Designed Experiments, Yavuz Nacakli
Dissertation: Solution Approximation for Atmospheric Flight Dynamics Using Volterra Theory, Ashraf Mohammed Kandeel Omran
Dissertation: Hybrid Intelligent Optimization Methods for Engineering Problems, Yasin Volkan Pehlivanoglu
Dissertation: Analysis of Wake Vortices of a Medium Range Twin-Propeller Military Cargo Aircraft Using Statistically Designed Experiments, Burhan Sahin
Dissertation: Turbulent Flow Studies of a Scaled Model of a Large Mining Truck - Computations and Experiment, Wayne Randolph Sexton
Dissertation: Constrained Optimal Orbit Design for Earth Observation, Sharon D. Vtipil
Dissertation: The Effect of Systematic Error in Forced Oscillation Wind Tunnel Test Apparatuses on Determining Nonlinear Unsteady Aerodynamic Stability Derivatives, Brianne Y. Williams
Dissertation: Active Control of Shocks and Sonic Boom Ground Signal, Bedri Yagiz
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Dissertation: Mitigating Crack Propagation in a Highly Maneuverable Flight Vehicle Using Life Extending Control Logic, Mohamed Mostafa Yousef Bassyouny Elshabasy
Dissertation: Selection of Pressure Equation for Preliminary Planing Hull Design Using Modified Analytical Hierarchy Process, Pamela Sue Fergen
Dissertation: Modeling and Simulation of Coaxial Helicopter Rotor Aerodynamics, Murat Gecgel
Dissertation: Stability Analysis, Modeling, Simulation and Experimental Testing of an EMS Maglev System with Structural Flexibility, Aravind M. Hanasoge
Dissertation: Numerical/Experimental Investigation of Plunge Stage and Effect of Donor Material in Friction Stir Welding, Saptarshi Mandal
Dissertation: Multidisciplinary Design Optimization for Sonic Boom Mitigation, Isik A. Ozcer
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Dissertation: Parameter Estimation of the Arterial System, James Charles Carter II
Dissertation: Caffeine Model Identification for Vigilance Performance Prediction, Chun-Hui Huang
Dissertation: Hypersonic Boundary Layer Receptivity to Acoustic Disturbances Over Cones, Kursat Kara
Thesis: Process Study for the Design of Small-Scale 2 Kelvin Refrigeration Systems, Peter N. Knudsen
Dissertation: Experimental Investigation of Active Control of Bluff Body Vortex Shedding, Ilteris Koc
Thesis: Disassembly Planning and Costing Through Petri Net Approach, ChunHsi Lei
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Dissertation: Assessment of Preliminary Design Approaches for Metallic Stiffened Cylindrical Shell Instability Problems, Vicki Owen Britt
Dissertation: Propulsion Enhancement Contributions to the Performance of Space Launch Vehicles, Russell H. Edwards
Dissertation: Shaken Baby Syndrome: Retinal Hemorrhaging. A Biomechanical Approach to Understanding the Mechanism of Causation, Steven Alex Hans
Dissertation: Sonic Boom Focusing Prediction and Delta Wing Shape Optimization for Boom Mitigation Studies, Nitin Khasdeo
Dissertation: Micro Synthetic Jets as Effective Actuator, Mehti Koklu
Dissertation: Development of a Coupled Fluid/Structure Aeroelastic Solver with Applications to Vortex Breakdown-Induced Twin Tail Buffeting, Steven J. Massey