Theses from 2023
Design And Validation Of A Variable, Speed-Dependent Resistance Training Method For Muscle Hypertrophy, Alvaro Andres Aracena Alvial
Variational Autoencoder and Sensor Fusion for Robust Myoelectric Controls, Keith A. Currier
Analysis of Two-Dimensional Fluid-Structure Interactions of a Plunging Flat Plate using Unsteady Discrete Vortex Method with MATLAB, Nicolas R. Guerrero-Cortes
A Framework for the Automatic Identification of Optimized Yield Surface Parameters, Kevin Hanekom
A Numerical Analysis of Shock Angles from Inward Turning Axisymmetric Flows, William L. Hilal
Semi-Robotic Knee Arthroscopy System with Braking Mechanism, Thai Hua
Effectiveness of Acoustic Design in Public Spaces, Jana V. Jirgens
Audible and Subaudible Components of the First and Second Heart Sounds Using Phonocardiography and Seismocardiography, Daniella King
Effects of Exciting and Relaxing Music on Heart Rate Variability, Pratik S. Mahajan
An Optimization Study of Small-Scale Propeller Blade, Fahad M. Nabid
Effect of Autoclave Process Parameters on Mechanical Behaviors of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites Fabricated via Additive Manufacturing, Quang Hao Nguyen
Effects of Work Sharing of Shoulder and Ankle Movements During Walking, Lauren G. Paffrath
Granular Jamming: Stiffness vs Pressure and Organ Palpation Devices, Christopher H. Quach
Study on Droplet Behavior in the Upper Airway Using a Cough Emulator, Bhavani Sivakumaar
Hypersonic Scramjet Inlet Development for Variable Mach Number Flows, Zachary P. White
The Numerical Study of Aeroacoustics Performance of Wings with Different Wavelength Leading-Edge Tubercles, Youjie Zhang
Theses from 2022
The Early Propagation And Burning Of Hydrogen In The Process Of The Deflagration To Detonation Transition, Rom Amasay
Thermoforming of Thin-Ply Composite Structures via In-Situ Heating, Bojan Bijelic
The Effects of Supersonic Reacting Flow Over a Wedge, Taylor R. Brown
Investigation of Pitching and Plunging Motions on a Tandem Wing Configuration, Riley M. Capiro
Flow of Blood Analog Fluid Inside Curved Microchannels, Ayodha Gopaul
Probing the Effect of Hyperglycemia on Endothelial Force Generation and Transmission, Jovani J. Gutierrez
Exploration of Warm-up Protocols on Muscular Fatigue, Sahil Kapadia
Design and Testing of a Hybrid Direct Ink Writing and Fused Deposition Modeling Multi-Process 3D Printer, Alexander X. Losada
Design and Development of Medical Devices for Multifaceted Applications, Madisyn Messmore
Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Characteristics in Supersonic Retro-Propulsion, Gonzalo Montoya
Numerical Simulation on the Effects of Entrainment on Hydrogen Jet-in-Crossflow Combustion, Malcolm K. Newmyer
An Investigative Design of Gas Jet Nozzles and their Flow Field Effect on Spatial Distribution, Adam Phengsomphone
Thrust Augmentation of Rotating Detonation Rocket Engines, Alexander G. Rodriguez
Investigating Ground Interactions of a Rotocraft Landing Vehicle on Titan, Adam Rozman
Mean Pressure Gradient Effects on Flame-flow Dynamics in a Cavity Combustor, David M. Smerina
An Introduction to the Comparison of Seismocardiography and Phonocardiography, Anna C. Voyatzoglou
Theses from 2021
Motor Control System for Near-Resonance High-cycle Fatigue Testing, Samer K. Armaly
Design, Construction, and Characterization of a Mini-CO2/VOC Sensor and Gas Chromatograph for Field Research, Rishi Basdeo
Fluid-Structure Interaction for a Deformable Anisotropic Cylinder: A Case Study, Jared T. Decker
The Stability of Two-Dimensional Cylinder Wakes in the Presence of a Wavy Ground, Matt Duran
Investigation of Various Jet Configurations on Jet-in Crossflow Flame Characteristics at Elevated Pressures, Max K. Fortin
Workspace and Kinematic Modeling and Analysis of Semi-Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery, Immanuel E. Girgis
Development of Lifting Line Theory for the FanWing Propulsion System, Christopher Kaminski
Electromyographic and Mechanomyogrpahic Signal Changes with Fatigue in Adults, Rehana Koilpillai
Development and Characterization of Flow Independent Fuel Injectors, Michael W. Kwara
Flow Control over a Tandem Cylinder using Plasma Actuation, Benjamin Latrobe
A Finite Difference Model For Induced Hypothermia During Shock, Dylan S. Lyon
Experimental Study of a Liquid Fuel Bluff Body Flame at Elevated Pressures, Karam Paul
Flow Field Dynamics as a Result of Perforated Plates, Hector Perez
Heart Rate Variability in Adults During 24-Hours with a Focus on Sleep Period, Ankur Ravikanth
"Design and Characterization of Mach 5 Flow for Higly Turbulent Hypersonic Test Facility, Mason R. Thornton
Bicycle Wheel Aerodynamics Predictions Using CFD: Efficiency Using Blade Element Method, Drew Vigne
Theses from 2020
Exploration Of Nozzle Circumferential Flow Attenuation and Efficient Expansion For Rotating Detonation Rocket Engines, Zane J. Berry
Application of the Virtual Fields Method to the Material Properties Identification Using Pressure Gradients, Carlos A. Borras Abdala
Development Of A Computationally Inexpensive Method Of Simulating Primary Droplet Breakup, Brendon A. Cavainolo
Flame Vortex Dynamics in a Model Ramjet Combustor, Chandler W. Crimmins
Maximizing Bass Reflex System Performance Through Optimization of Port Geometry, Bryce Doll
Virtual Experiments for Engineering Education, Amy P. Lebanoff
An Experimental Validation of a Revised Paschen's Law Relating to the ESD of Aerospace Vehicle Surfaces, Manuela Morales
Bone Growth and Remodeling: From Concept to Simulations, Kestrel J. Pourchot
Assessing 3D Printability of Bioinks, Nicole Ramirez
Ensuring Positive Definiteness in Linear Viscoelastic Material Functions Based on Prony Series, Christopher D. Rehberg
Optimizing a Parabolic Solar Trough's Receiver with an IR Selective Coating, Adil Riahi
Thermal-hydraulic Optimization of the Heat Exchange Between a Molten Salt Small Modular Reactor and a Super-critical Carbon Dioxide Power Cycle, James Sherwood
A Generalized Low Order Model for Vortex Shedding From a Tandem Cylinder Arrangement Using Delay Coupled Van der Pol Oscillators, Michael Soroka
Degradation From CMAS Infiltration in 7YSZ EB-PVD Thermal Barrier Coatings, Zachary Stein
Development of a Bluff Body Stabilized Combustor for Liquid Fuels at Elevated Pressures, Michael E. Tonarely
Theses from 2019
Sintering Behavior, Structural, and Catalytic Properties of Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3), Alina Aftab
The Hydrodynamic Length Scale of a Detonation Wave, Karena L. Boyd
Experiment and Computational Analysis on Effect of Plasma Actuation Incompressible Flow around Tandem Cylinders, Emmanuel C. Gabriel-Ohanu
The Influence of 3D Porous Chitosan-Alginate Biomaterial Scaffold Properties on the Behavior of Breast Cancer Cells, Minh-Chau N. Le
Method to Discretize Continuous Gradient Structures and Calculate Thermal Residual Stresses within Layered Functionally Graded Ceramics, Ryan E. Neale
Investigation of Blast Wave Attenuation Using Aluminum Particles, Kenji Palavino
Mechanical Characterization of Anisotropic Fused Deposition Modeled Polylactic Acid Under Combined Monotonic Bending and Torsion Conditions, Aaron T. Santomauro
Theses from 2018
Application of Trained POD-RBF to Interpolation in Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics, Rebecca A. Ashley
Optimal Sintering Temperature of Ceria-doped Scandia Stabilized Zirconia for Use in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Amanda K. Assuncao
Processing of Cubic Stabilized Zirconia Electrolyte Membranes For Electrolyte-Supported Single Cell Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Tape Casting, Arturo Coronado Rodriguez
Equibiaxial Flexural Strength Testing of Advance Ceramics, Ryan T. Jordan
Flow Control of Tandem Cylinders Using Plasma Actuators, Jonah Larsen
Mechanisms of Lean Flame Extinction, Ian M. Lasky
Mechanical Properties of the Skeleton of Acropora Cervicornis, Bridget Masa
The Exploration of Rotating Detonation Dynamics Incorporating a Coal-Based Fuel Mixture, John P. Rogan
Initiation of Sustained Reaction in Premixed, Combustible Supersonic Flow Via a Predetonator, Daniel A. Rosato
Raman Spectroscopy of the Skeleton of the Coral Acropora Cervicornis, Zachary C. Shepard
A Machine Learning Approach to Assess the Separation of Seismocardiographic Signals by Respiration, Brian Solar
Mimicking Blood Rheology for More Accurate Modeling in Benchtop Research, Lindsey Webb
Theses from 2017
Anisotropy Evolution Due to Surface Treatment on 3D-Printed Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Blake E. Lozinski
Atmospheric Entry, Dillon A. Martin
Theses from 2016
Flame-Turbulence Interaction for Deflagration to Detonation, Jessica Chambers
Smart Material Actuation and Morphing for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Caio H. Da Silva Lima
Design and Investigation of Vitiated-Air Heater for Oblique Detonation-Wave Engine, Matthew M. Hoban
Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of Combined Regenerative and Discrete Film Cooling in a Rocket Nozzle, Charlotte M. Pearce
Finite Element Simulation of Single-lap Shear Tests Utilizing the Cohesive Zone Approach, Wilson A. Perez
A Parametric Study of Meso-Scale Patterns for Auxetic Mechanical Behavior Optimization, Matthew C. Schuler
Characterization of Dispersion and Residual Stress in Nanoparticle Reinforced Hybrid Carbon Fiber Composites, Alex Selimov
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Dynamic Response of a Multi-Span Curved Beam From Moving Transverse Point Loads, Amanda Alexander
Design of a Physical Windkessel Model for Use in LVAD In-vitro Benchtop Modeling, Kyle W. Beggs
Effects of Binary Solvent System on Morphology of Particles, Patrick Besana
Hybrid Carbon Fiber Alumina Nanocomposite for Non-Contact Stress Sensing Via Piezospectroscopy, Imad Hanhan
Design and Evaluation of a Test Platform for Thermal Mechanical and Acoustical Loading, Abdi Jasmin
Development of a Set of Force Response Equations to Represent the Musculature in Infants to Study Development Dysplasia of the Hip, Brendan Jones
Frequency-Domain Faraday Rotation Spectroscopy (FD-FRS) for Functionalized Particle and Biomolecule Characterization, Richard Murdock