This collection includes Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations, and other similar projects, completed in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Records for print-only, retrospectively scanned, and electronic works are included—digital copies are included where available.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Adsorption Behaviour of Polyacrylic Acid on Cerium Oxide Nanostructures: Experimental and Predictive Model, Ali Haghighat Mesbahi

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The Experience of Physical and Social Presence in a Virtual Learning Environment as Impacted by the Affordance of Movement Enabled by Motion Tracking, Aleshia Hayes

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Porosity Removal of CM247 Ni-base Superalloy using Thermal Heat Treatment without Applied Pressure, Chad Heinrich

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A Roughness Correction for Aquarius Ocean Brightness Temperature Using the CONAE MicroWave Radiometer, Yazan Hejazin

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The Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation on Sustained Attention: A Study of Brain Dynamic Functional Connectivity, Yiling He

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A Full Coverage Film Cooling Study: The Effect of an Alternating Compound Angle, Justin Hodges

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Information Propagation Algorithms for Consensus Formation in Decentralized Multi-Agent Systems, Christopher Hollander

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Functional Characterization of Green Sorption Media and Scaling of Pilot Studies for Copper Removal in Stormwater Runoff, Cameron Houmann

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Response of Streamflow and Sediment Loading in the Apalachicola River, Florida to Climate and Land Use Land Cover Change, Paige Hovenga

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Biomechanics of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - An engineering study of closed reduction utilizing the Pavlik harness for a range of subtle to severe dislocations in infants., Victor Huayamave

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Energy Harvesting toward the Vibration Reduction of Turbomachinery Blades via Resonance Frequency Detuning, Taylor Hynds

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Drinking Water Infrastructure Assessment with Teleconnection Signals, Satellite Data Fusion and Mining, Sanaz Imen

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Characterization of a Spiking Neuron Model via a Linear Approach, Amirhossein Jabalameli

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Resource allocation and load-shedding policies based on Markov decision processes for renewable energy generation and storage, Edwards Jimenez

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Computerized Evaluatution of Microsurgery Skills Training, Payal Jotwani

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The Influence of Alloying Additions on Diffusion and Strengthening of Magnesium, Catherine Kammerer

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Beam-Steerable and Reconfigurable Reflectarray Antennas for High Gain Space Applications, Kalyan Karnati

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Towards Improving Human-Robot Interaction For Social Robots, Saad Khan

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Design of a Framework to Measure the Degree of Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Simulation Interoperability, Kiyoul Kim

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Exploring 3D User Interface Technologies for Improving the Gaming Experience, Arun Kulshreshth

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A Framework for Interoperability on the United States Electric Grid Infrastructure, Stuart Laval

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An investigation of physiological measures in a marketing decision task, Nelson Lerma

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Design of High-Efficiency Rare-Earth Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and Drive System, Hanzhou Liu

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Determination of Frequency-Based Switch Triggers for Optimal Vibration Reduction via Resonance Frequency Detuning, Garrett Lopp

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Design, Characterization and Analysis of Component Level Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection Solutions, Sirui Luo

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Experimental and Numerical Study of Endwall Film Cooling, Srikrishna Mahadevan

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Life-cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Water Footprint of Residential Waste Collection and Management Systems, Mousa Maimoun

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Stability and Control in Complex Networks of Dynamical Systems, Saeed Manaffam

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Reactive Sputter Deposition of Lithium Phosphorus Oxynitride Thin Films, A Li Battery Solid State Electrolyte, Prabhu Doss Mani

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Investigating Simulation-Based Pattern Recognition Training For Behavior Cue Detection, Crystal Maraj

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Deposition Thickness Modeling and Parameter Identification for Spray Assisted Vacuum Filtration Process in Additive Manufacturing, August Mark

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Gauging Training Effectiveness of Virtual Environment Simulation Based Applications for an Infantry Soldier Training Task, Douglas Maxwell

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Vehicle Tracking and Classification via 3D Geometries for Intelligent Transportation Systems, William McDowell

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An Improved Biosolid Gasifier Model, Hannah McLean

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Damage Detection Methodologies For Structural Health Monitoring of Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels, Arturo Modesto

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Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycles, Mahmood Mohagheghi

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Cyclic and Impact Resistance of FRP Repaired Poles, Zainab Mohsin

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Analytical study of computer vision-based pavement crack quantification using machine learning techniques, Soroush Mokhtari

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Evaluating Travelers Experience with Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) And Citizens Band Radio Advisory System (CBRAS) On Florida's Turnpike Enterprise Toll Roadways And Florida Interstate Highways, Nabil Muhaisen

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A Generic Framework For Multi-Method Modeling and Simulation of Complex Systems Using Discrete Event, System Dynamics and Agent Based Approaches., Konstantinos Mykoniatis

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Assessing Approximate Arithmetic Designs in the presence of Process Variations and Voltage Scaling, Adnan Aquib Naseer

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Multi-Row Film Cooling Boundary Layers, Greg Natsui

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Mathematical Modeling of Carbon Removal in the A-Stage Activated Sludge System, Thomas Nogaj

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Development of Regional Optimization and Market Penetration Models For Electric Vehicles in the United States, Mehdi Noori

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A Macro-Level Sustainability Assessment Framework for Optimal Distribution of Alternative Passenger Vehicles, Nuri Onat

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Integrated Sustainability Assessment Framework for the U.S. Transportation, Nuri Onat

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Assessment of Terrain Database Correlation Using Line-Of-Sight Measurements, Leonardo Oyama

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Modified System Design and Implementation of an Intelligent Assistive Robotic Manipulator, Nicholas Paperno

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Post Conversion Correction of Non-Linear Mismatches for Time Interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converters, Charna Parkey

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Exploration and development of crash modification factors and functions for single and multiple treatments, Juneyoung Park

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An Agile Roadmap for Live, Virtual and Constructive-Integrating Training Architecture (LVC-ITA): A Case Study Using a Component based Integrated Simulation Engine, Tae Woong Park

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Tidal hydrodynamic response to sea level rise and coastal geomorphology in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, Davina Passeri

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Resource Management in Large-scale Systems, Ashkan Paya

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A Multi-Scale CFD Analysis of Patient-Specific Geometries to Tailor LVAD Cannula Implantation Under Pulsatile Flow Conditions: an investigation aimed at reducing stroke incidence in LVADs, Ray Prather

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Self-Scaling Evolution of Analog Computation Circuits, Steven Pyle

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Batch and Online Implicit Weighted Gaussian Processes for Robust Novelty Detection, Padron Ruben Ramirez

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Modeling and Analysis of Automated Storage and Retrievals System with Multiple in-the-aisle Pick Positions, Faraz Ramtin

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An Optimization of Thermodynamic Efficiency vs. Capacity for Communications Systems, Gregory Rawlins

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Propagation of Unit Location Uncertainty in Dense Storage Environments, Patrick Reilly

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A Framework for Safety Training Using Virtual Reality Software, Rana Riad

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General Vector Explicit - Impact Time and Angle Control Guidance, Loren Robinson

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An Integrated Framework for Automated Data Collection and Processing for Discrete Event Simulation Models, Carlos Rodriguez

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Enhanced Structure and Crystallinity of Semiconducting Polymer Films Through Electrospray Deposition, Johan Rodriguez

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Development of an Automated Method for Identification of Wet and Dry Channel Segments Using LiDAR Data and Fuzzy Logic Cluster Analysis, Chris Rowney

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Motor imagery classification using sparse representation of EEG signals, Pouria Saidi

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Evaluation of Strength and Hydraulic Properties of Buried Pipe Systems Used for Stormwater Harvesting, Mario Samson Mena

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Reasoning Tradeoffs in Implicit Invocation and Aspect Oriented Languages, Jose Sanchez Salazar

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Applied Error Related Negativity: Single Electrode Electroencephalography in Complex Visual Stimuli, Benjamin Sawyer

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Comparison of Modeling Methods for Power Cycle Components Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as the Operating Fluid, Joshua Schmitt

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Integrated Maritime Simulation Complex Management, Quality And Training Effectiveness From The Perspective Of Modeling And Simulation In The State Of Florida, USA (A Case Study), Yaser Sendi

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Inverse-Consistent Determination of Young's Modulus of Human Lung, Behnaz Seyfi Noferest

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Compressive Sensing and Recovery of Structured Sparse Signals, Behzad Shahrasbi

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Predictive Modeling for Assessing the Reliability of Bypass Diodes in Photovoltaic Modules, Narendra Shiradkar

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Trihalomethane Removal and Re-Formation in Spray Aeration Processes Treating Disinfected Groundwater, Cassandra Smith

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Modeling Crowd Mobility and Communication in Wireless Networks, Gurkan Solmaz

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Agent-Based and System Dynamics Hybrid Modeling and Simulation Approach Using Systems Modeling Language, Asli Soyler Akbas

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Spray Deposition Modeling of Carbon Nano-Inks, John Sparkman

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ZrB2-SiC Based Ultra High Temperature Ceramic Composites: Mechanical Performance and Measurement and Design of Thermal Residual Stresses for Hypersonic Vehicle Applications, Richard Stadelmann

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Worldwide Infrastructure for Neuroevolution: A Modular Library to Turn Any Evolutionary Domain into an Online Interactive Platform, Paul Szerlip

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The Effect of Videogame Play on Robotic Surgery Skill Acquisition, Alyssa Tanaka

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Improving fairness, throughput and blocking performance for long haul and short reach optical networks, Sana Tariq

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Development of Velocity Profile Generating Screens for Gas Turbine Components, Joseph Tate

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Cascaded Digital Refinement for Intrinsic Evolvable Hardware, Vignesh Thangavel

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Development of 3D Vision Testbed for Shape Memory Polymer Structure Applications, Kenneth Thompson

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Planar Laser Induced Fluorescence Experiments and Modeling Study of Jets in Crossflow at Various Injection Angles, Luke Thompson

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Pressurized Metal Bellows Shock Absorber for Space Applications., John Trautwein

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Enhanced Microwave Hyperthermia using Nanoparticles, Maryory Urdaneta

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Large Eddy Simulations with a Tabulated Conditional Moment Closure Moment Closure Model for Turbulent Premixed Combustion with Heat Loss, Carlos Velez

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Meshless Direct Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Incompressible Flows, Andres Vidal Urbina

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Coordinated Optimal Power Planning of Wind Turbines in a Wind Farm, Puneet Vishwakarma

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Analysis of steady state micro-droplet evaporation to enhance heat dissipation from tiny surfaces., Harish Voota

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Design of Novel Devices and Circuits for Electrostatic Discharge Protection Applications in Advanced Semiconductor Technologies, Zhixin Wang

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Effect of particles on evaporation of droplet containing particles, Yan Wei

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Modeling Phase Change Heat Transfer of Liquid/vapor Systems in Free/porous Media, James Wilson

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Applications of Computer Vision Technologies of Automated Crack Detection and Quantification for the Inspection of Civil Infrastructure Systems, Liuliu Wu

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Body Mass Bias Mitigation for Females in Military Physical Readiness Testing through Load Carriage Implementation, Aaron Yeaton

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Research on High-performance and Scalable Data Access in Parallel Big Data Computing, Jiangling Yin

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A Study on the Analyzing Priority of Limiting Factors in Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Simulation Interoperability Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method, Youngkun Yoo

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Nanoarchitectured Energy Storage Devices, Zenan Yu

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Traffic Conflict Analysis Under Fog Conditions Using Computer Simulation, Binya Zhang