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Recent Doctoral Dissertations

SUMMER 2010 - PRESENT


SPRING
2012
The Creation of a Robotics Based Human Upper Body Model for Predictive Simulation of Prostheses Performance
STUDENT: Lura, Derek
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2011
Regulation of Cell Adhesion Strength by Spatial Organization of Focal Adhesions
STUDENT: Elineni, Kranthi Kumar
ADVISOR(S): Gallant, Nathan
FALL
2011
Interface Engineered Diamond Coatings for Dry Machining Applications
STUDENT: Gomez, Humberto
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2011
Thermophysical Characterization of Nanofluids Through Molecular Dynamic Simulations
STUDENT: Shelton, John
ADVISOR(S): Pyrtle, Frank III
SUM
2011
Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Power and Cooling Cogeneration Utilizing Low Temperature Heat Sources
STUDENT: Demirkaya, Gokmen
ADVISOR(S): Goswami, D. Yogi
SPR
2011
Thermo-Mechanical Beam Element for Analyzing Stresses in Functionally Graded Materials
STUDENT: Caraballo, Simon
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SPR
2011
Diamond Based-Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
STUDENT: Hu, Qiang
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2010
Consumable Process Development for Chemical Mechanical Planarization of Bit Patterned Media for Magnetic Storage Fabrication
STUDENT: Bonivel, Joseph
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SUM
2010
Functional Nanomaterials with an Electrochemistry-Based Approach to Sensing and Energy Applications
STUDENT: Weber, Jessica
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SUM
2009
Development and Investigation of Novel Nanostructures and Complex Hydrides for Hydrogen Storage
STUDENT: Niemann, Michael Ulrich
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok / Stefanakos, E.K.
SPR
2009
Numerical Heat Transfer During Partially-confined, Confined, and Free Liquid Jet Impingement with Rotation and Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process Modeling
STUDENT: Lallave-Cortes, Jorge
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok / Rahman, Muhammad
FALL
2008
Design and Implementation of a Hard Real-Time Telerobotic Control System Using Sensor-Based Assist Functions
STUDENT: Veras-Jorge, Eduardo
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SUM
2008
Stress Analysis and Mechanical Characterization of Thin Films for Microelectronics and MEMS Applications
STUDENT: Waters, Patrick
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SPR
2008
The Study of Compensatory Motions While Using a Transradial Prosthesis
STUDENT: Carey, Stephanie
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2007
Numerical Modeling and Simulation for Analysis of Convective Heat and Mass Transfer in Cryogenic Liquid Storage and HVAC&R Applications
STUDENT: Ho, Son
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
FALL
2007
Process Optimization and Consumable Development for Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Processes
STUDENT: Mudhivarthi, Subrahmanya
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SUM
2007
Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of CVD Micro- and Nanocrystalline Diamond Thin Films
STUDENT: Xu, Zhenqing
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SUM
2007
Synthesis and Characterization of Interfaces Between Naturally Derived and Synthetic Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
STUDENT: Zekri, Souheil
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SPR
2007
Maximizing Manipulation Capabilities of Persons With Disabilities Using a Smart 9-Degree-of-Freedom Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arm System
STUDENT: Alqasemi, Redwan
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SUM
2006
Analysis of Conjugate Heat Transfer in Tube-in-Block Heat Exchangers for Some Engineering Applications
STUDENT: Gari, Abdullatif
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SUM
2005
Processing, Reliability and Integration Issues In Chemical Mechanical Planarization
STUDENT: Zantye, Parshuram
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2004
Intelligent Telerobotic Assistance for Enhancing Manipulation Capabilities of Persons with Disabilities
STUDENT: Yu, Wentao
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2002
Effect of Dimensional Conformance of Threaded Product on Yield and Tensile Strength
STUDENT: Leon, Fransisco
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
SUM
2002
Vibration Induced Loosening of Threaded Fasteners: Mechanisms, Modeling and Design Guidelines
STUDENT: Pai, Niranjan
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
SPR
2002
Analysis of a Thermal Contact Conductance Experiment
STUDENT: Hook, Randolph
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Roger
SPR
2002
A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Direct Acting, Differential Area Relief Valves
STUDENT: Pennington II, Robert E.
ADVISOR(S): Porteiro, Jose
SUM
1998
Fastener Dynamics : Optimum Placement, Effect of Thread Dimensional Comformance, and Threadlocker Life
STUDENT: Dong, Yubo
ADVISOR(S): Hess,Daniel
SUM
1995
A Simplified Experimental Model to Simulate and Air Conditioner
STUDENT: Rasario, Luis
ADVISOR(S):
Archived Dissertations...

 

Recent Masters Theses

SUMMER 2012 – PRESENT


FALL
2012
Chemical Mechanical Planarization of Electronic Materials
STUDENT: Atiquzzaman, FNU
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv / Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2012
Crack Analysis in Silicon Solar Cells
STUDENT: Echeverria, Maria
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok / Thomas, Sylvia
FALL
2012
Environmental and Energy Saving Technologies of Vinyl Chloride Production
STUDENT: Kurta, Mykola
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
FALL
2012
Investigation of Various Surface Acoustic Wave Design Configurations for Improved Sensitivity
STUDENT: Manohar, Greeshma
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim
FALL
2012
Design of Contact Line Friction Measurement Machine Apparatus
STUDENT: Najafi, Seyed
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
FALL
2012
Prevailing Torque Locking Feature Wear-Out
STUDENT: Zimandy, Adam
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
SUM
2012
Direct Verification of the Locking of Liquid Locking Compounds in Threaded Fasteners
STUDENT: Hunter, Ryan
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
SUM
2012
Human Motion Tracking for Assisting Balance Training and Control of a Humanoid Robot
STUDENT: Manasrah, Ahmad
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim / Reed, Kyle
SUM
2012
Encapsulation of High Temperature Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage
STUDENT: Nath, Rupa
ADVISOR(S): Goswami, D. Yogi / Rahman, Muhammad
SUM
2012
Macroencapsulation of Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage
STUDENT: Pendyala, Swetha
ADVISOR(S): Goswami, D. Yogi / Rahman, Muhammad
SUM
2012
Cell Adhesion and Migration on NDGA Cross-Linked Fibrillar Collagen Matrices for Tendon Tissue Engineering
STUDENT: Rioja, Ana
ADVISOR(S): Gallant, Nathan / Koob, Thomas (MiMedx Group)
SUM
2012
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of an Electrospray RF Ion Funnel
STUDENT: Tridas, Eric
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim / Schlaf, Rudiger
SUM
2012
Effects of Random Cross-Sectioned Distributions, Fiber Misalignment and Interphases in Three-Dimensional Composite Models on Transverse Shear Modulus
STUDENT: Zitko, Jarrett
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SPRING
2012
A Novel Ultrasonic Method to Quantify Bolt Tension
STUDENT: Martinez, Jairo
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim
SPRING
2012
Multistable Shape-Shifting Surfaces (MSSSs)
STUDENT: Montalbano, Paul
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
SPRING
2012
A Statically Balanced Shape-Shifting Surface
STUDENT: Pishnery, Joseph
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
FALL
2011
Analyses of Variable Refrigerant Flow and Exergy in Air Conditioning Systems
STUDENT: Alshatti, Rashid
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
FALL
2011
Steady and Transient Heat Transfer for Jet Impingement on Patterned Surfaces
STUDENT: Dobbertean, Mark
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
FALL
2011
Stress Corrosion Cracking Evaluation of Candidate High Strength Stainless Steels for Prestressed Concrete
STUDENT: Fernandez, Joseph
ADVISOR(S): Sagues, Alberto
FALL
2011
Energy Recovery Devices in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plants with Emphasis on Efficiency and Economical Analysis of Isobaric versus Centrifugal Devices
STUDENT: Guirguis, Mageed
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
FALL
2011
Utilizing a Computational Model for the Design of a Passive Dynamic Walker
STUDENT: Honeycutt, Craig
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle
FALL
2011
A Remotely Operated Multi-Tracked Vehicle for Subterranean Exploration of Gopher Tortoise Burrows
STUDENT: Keese, William
ADVISOR(S): Wilkinson, Stuart
FALL
2011
Asymmetric Passive Dynamic Walker Used to Examine Gait Rehabilitation Methods
STUDENT: Sushko, John
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle
SUM
2011
Surface Functionalization and Analysis Thereof for an Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic Biosensor
STUDENT: Ahmad, Asad ADVISOR(S): Gallant, Nathan / Guldiken, Rasim
SUM
2011
Modeling of Solar-Powered Single-Effect Absorption Cooling System and Supermarket Refrigeration/HVAC System
STUDENT: Bahman, Ammar
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammadr
SUM
2011
Self-Alignment of Silicon Microparts on a Hexadecane-Water Interface by Surface Tension
STUDENT: Liberti, Caroline
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
SPR
2011
Thermal Response of Lithium Tantalate for Temperature Measurement
STUDENT: Agastra, Ardit
ADVISOR(S): Pyrtle, Frank III
SPR
2011
Numerical Simulations of Heat Transfer Processes in a Dehumidifying Wavy Fin and a Confined Liquid Jet Impingement on Various Surfaces
STUDENT: Elsheikh, Mutasim
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SPR
2011
Design and Testing of a Motion Controlled Gait Enhancing Mobile Shoe (GEMS) for Rehabilitation
STUDENT: Handzic, Ismet
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle
SPR
2011
Design and Analysis of an Innovative Semi-Flexible Hybrid Personal-Body-Armor System
STUDENT: Miller, Daniel J.
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SPR
2011
Sub-Cooled Pool Boiling Enhancement with Nanofluids
STUDENT: Rice, Elliot
ADVISOR(S): Pyrtle, Frank III
SPR
2011
Modeling and Parameter Study of Bistable Spherical Compliant Mechanisms
STUDENT: Smith, Chester
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
SPR
2011
Polydimethylsiloxane Mechanical Properties Measured by Macroscopic Compression and Nanoindentation Techniques
STUDENT: Wang, Zhixin
ADVISOR(S): Gallant, Nathan / Volinsky, Alex
FALL
2010
Characterization of the Esterification Reaction in High Free-Fatty Acid Oils
STUDENT: Altic, Lucas
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
FALL
2010
Kinematic and Experimental Evaluation of Commercial Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arms
STUDENT: Capille, John
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2010
Exploring the Human Interactivity with a Robot to Obtain the Fundamental Properties of Materials
STUDENT: Christian, William
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle
FALL
2010
Ballistic Penetration of a Sandbagged Redoubt Using Silica Sand and Pulverized Rubber of Various Grain Sizes
STUDENT: Cole, Robert P.
ADVISOR(S): Wilkinson, Stuart
FALL
2010
Design and Fabrication of a Membrane Integrated Microfluidic Cell Culture Device Suitable for High-Resolution Imaging
STUDENT: Epshteyn, Alla
ADVISOR(S): Bhansali, Shekhar / Cuiffi, Joseph(Draper Laboratory)
FALL
2010
A Study of Omnidirectional Quad-Screw-Drive Configurations for All-Terrain Locomotion
STUDENT: Freeberg, Jon
ADVISOR(S): Wilkinson, Stuart
FALL
2010
Continuous Electrowetting Actuation Utilizing Current Rectification Properties of Valve Metal Films
STUDENT: Lynch, Corey
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
FALL
2010
Finite Element Analysis of Thermoelectric Systems With Applications in Self Assembly and Haptics
STUDENT: McKnight, Patrick
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
FALL
2010
Characterization of Dielectric Films for Electrowetting on Dielectric Systems
STUDENT: Rajgadkar, Ajay
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
FALL
2010
Understanding the Interaction Between Blood Flow and an Applied Magnetic Field
STUDENT: Sinatra, Francy
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2010
Capillary Self-Assembly and its Application to Thermoelectric Coolers
STUDENT: Tuckerman, James
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
FALL
2010
A Novel Approach to X-Ray Mirror Bending Stability and Control
STUDENT: Weinbaum, Michael
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SUM
2010
Low-Level Programming of a 9-Degree-of-Freedom Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arm With the Application of Different User Interfaces
STUDENT: Basnayaka, Punya
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SUM
2010
Human Factors Consideration in Developing a New Drive-by-Wire Interface System
STUDENT: Elineni, Sravan Kumar
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SUM
2010
Modeling and Experimentation of Micro-Scale Self-Assembly Processes
STUDENT: Hendrick, Gary
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
SUM
2010
Gold Nanoparticles and Their Polymer Composites: Synthesis Characterization and Applications
STUDENT: Joshi, Nidhi
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SUM
2010
Exergy Modeling to Compare Engineered Products to Biological Systems for Sustainable Design
STUDENT: Stokes, Richard
ADVISOR(S): Durham, Delcie
SPR
2010
Corrosion of Dual Coated Reinforcing Steel With Through-Polymer Breaks in Simulated Concrete Pore Solution
STUDENT: Accardi, Adrienne
ADVISOR(S): Sagues, Alberto
SPR
2010
Residual Stress Analysis in 3C-SiC Thin Films by Substrate Curvature Method
STUDENT: Carballo, Jose
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SPR
2010
Shape and Pose Recovery of Novel Objects Using Three Images from a Monocular Camera in an Eye-In-Hand Configuration
STUDENT: Colbert, Steven Chris
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SPR
2010
Testing and Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Integrated Adaptive Driving System
STUDENT: Fowler, Matthew
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SPR
2010
Spring Design Optimization With Fatigue
STUDENT: Porteiro, John
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv / Weber, Steven (Sun Hydraulics)
SPR
2010
X-Ray Diffraction Applications in Thin Films and (100) Silicon Substrate Stress Analysis
STUDENT: Rachwal, James
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SPR
2010
Development and Testing of a New C-Based Algorithm to Control a 9-Degree-of-Freedom Wheelchair-Mounted-Robotic-Arm System
STUDENT: Torres, Ana
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2009
Investigation of Residual and Thermal Stress on Membrane-Based MEMS Devices
STUDENT: Davis, Lynford
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim
FALL
2009
Task Oriented Simulation And Control Of A Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm
STUDENT: Farelo, Fabian
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2009
Sustainable Design Analysis of Waterjet Cutting Through Exergy/Energy and Lca Analysis
STUDENT: Johnson, Matthew
ADVISOR(S): Durham, Delcie
FALL
2009
Optical Detection of CO and H2 Based on Surface Plasmon Resonance with Ag-YSZ, Au and Ag-Cu Nanoparticle Films
STUDENT: Kitenge, Denis
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2009
Heat Transfer Enhancement of Spray Cooling with Nanofluids
STUDENT: Martinez, Christian
ADVISOR(S): Pyrtle, Frank III
FALL
2009
Analysis of Mass Transfer by Jet Impingement and Study of Heat Transfer in a Trapezoidal Microchannel
STUDENT: Ojada, Ejiro
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
FALL
2009
Sensitivity Analysis of Three Assembly Procedures for a Bascule Bridge Fulcrum
STUDENT: Snyder, Luke
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SUM
2009
Laser Assisted Telerobotic Control for Remote Manipulation Activities
STUDENT: Khokar, Karan
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SUM
2009
Characterization of Electrowetting Systems for Microfluidic Applications
STUDENT: Mishra, Pradeep Kumar
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
SPR
2009
2-D Finite Element Modeling for Nanoindentation and Fracture Stress Analysis
STUDENT: Chen, Chi
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SPR
2009
Performance of Rapid Tooling Molds for Thermoformed Sockets
STUDENT: Chimento, Jairo
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
SPR
2009
Moment-Dependent Pseudo-Rigid-Body Models for Beam Deflection and Stiffness Kinematics and Elasticity
STUDENT: Espinosa, Diego
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
SPR
2009
Analysis of Single Fiber Pushout Test of Fiber Reinforced Composite with a Nonhomogeneous Interphase
STUDENT: Garapati, Sri Harsha
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
FALL
2008
Noval Nanoindentation-Based Techniques of MEMS and Microfluidics Applications
STUDENT: Du, Ke
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex / Crane, Nathan
FALL
2008
Mechanical Properties of Particulate-Reinforced Boron Carbide Composites
STUDENT: Hankla, Lorenzo
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2008
Crack Patterns in Thin Films and X-ray Optics Thermal Deformations
STUDENT: Kravchenko, Grygoriy
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
FALL
2008
Irradiated Single Crystal 3C-SiC as a Maximum Temperature Sensor
STUDENT: Kuryachiy, Viacheslav
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
FALL
2008
Modeling Upper Body Kinematics While Using a Transradial Prosthesis
STUDENT: Lura, Derek
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2008
Developments Toward a Micro Bistable Aerial Platform: Analysis of the Quadrantal Bistable Mechanism
STUDENT: Munoz, Aaron
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
FALL
2008
Compliant Prosthetic Knee Extension Aid: A Finite Elements Analysis Investigation of Proprioceptive Feedback During the Swing Phase of Ambulation
STUDENT: Roetter, Adam
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
FALL
2008
Design and Testing of a Lightweight Modular Seven-Degree-of-Freedom Robot Arm for Mobile Use
STUDENT: Schrock, Peter
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2008
Analysis of Pump Oil and Alkanes Evaporation
STUDENT: Waldstein, Nathaniel
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SUM
2008
Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Thin Films
STUDENT: Deva Reddy, Jeyadeep
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SUM
2008
Low Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Performance Degradation
STUDENT: Fedock, John
ADVISOR(S): Goswami, D. Yogi
SUM
2008
Adhesion Comparison of Low Dielectric Constant Thin Films Using Four Point Bend and Nanoscratch Testing
STUDENT: Vilceus, Daniel
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SPR
2008
An Electromechanical Synchronization of Driving Simulator and Adaptive Driving Aide for Training Persons With Disabilities
STUDENT: Berhane, Rufael
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv / Ying, Shuh-Jing
SPR
2008
A Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model for Spherical Mechanisms: The Kinematics and Elasticity of a Curved Compliant Beam
STUDENT: Leon, Alejandro
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
SPR
2008
Practical Vibration Evaluation and Early Warning of Damage in Post-Tensioned Tendons
STUDENT: Lopez-Sabando, Jaime
ADVISOR(S): Sagues, Alberto
SPR
2008
Micro-Autoradiographic Fusion Tomography
STUDENT: Merker, James
ADVISOR(S): Porteiro, Jose / Pyrtle, Frank III
SPR
2008
Environmental Effects on Nano-Wear of Gold and KBr Single Crystal
STUDENT: Pendergast, Megan
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SPR
2008
Analysis of Capillary Forces in Electrowetting and Precision Self Assembly
STUDENT: Ramadoss, Vivek
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
FALL
2007
Dependency of Loosening Parameters on Secondary Locking Features of Threaded Inserts
STUDENT: Acosta, Carlos
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
FALL
2007
Statistial Analysis of Fastener Vibration Life Tests
STUDENT: Cheatham, Christopher
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
FALL
2007
Design and Modelling of a Bistable Spherical Compliant Micromechanism
STUDENT: Choueifati, Joseph
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
FALL
2007
Processing and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Thin Films
STUDENT: Depaz, Michael
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok / Wang, Jing EE
FALL
2007
Nanoripples Formation in Calcite and Indium Phosphide (InP) Single Crystals
STUDENT: Gunda, Ramakrishna
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
FALL
2007
Compliant Pediatric Prosthetic Knee
STUDENT: Mahler, Sebastian
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
FALL
2007
Self Assembly of Complex Structures
STUDENT: Nellis, Michael
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan
FALL
2007
Linkage-Based Prosthetic Fingertips: Analysis and Testing
STUDENT: Ramirez, Issa
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
SUM
2007
Transport Characteristics Using Nor-Dihydroguaiaretic Acid (NDGA)-Polymerized Collagen Fibers as a Local Drug Delivery System
STUDENT: Guegan, Eric
ADVISOR(S): Moussy, Francis / Moussy, Yvonne
SUM
2007
Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer During Jet Impingement on Curved Surfaces
STUDENT: Hernandez-Ontiveros, Cesar
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SUM
2007
Numerical Simulation of Steady State and Transient Heat Transfer in Microchannels
STUDENT: Injeti, Phaninder
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SPR
2007
Alumina Nanofluid for Spray Cooling Heat Transfer Enhancement
STUDENT: Bansal, Aditya
ADVISOR(S): Pyrtle, Frank III
SPR
2007
Design of a Rear-Wheel After-Market Suspension System for Manual Wheelchairs
STUDENT: Bierworth, Rick
ADVISOR(S): Wilkinson, Stuart
SPR
2007
On Comparison of Indentation Models
STUDENT: Daly, John L.
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
FALL
2006
Kinematics of Curved Flexible Beam
STUDENT: Jagirdar, Saurabh
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig
SUM
2006
Simulations for Thermodynamic Analyses of Transcritical Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration Cycle and Reheat Dehumidification Air Conditioning Cycle
STUDENT: Brown, Mark K.
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SUM
2006
A Mechanized Horseback Riding Simulator as an Aid to Physical Therapy
STUDENT: Lott, Jennifer
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SUM
2006
A Design of Experiments Study of Procedure for Assembling Bascule Bridge Fulcrum
STUDENT: Nguyen, Cuong Q.
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SUM
2006
Study of Upward-Facing Spray Cooling With Water at Atmospheric Pressure
STUDENT: Sato, Alberto
ADVISOR(S): Pyrtle, Frank III
SUM
2006
Development of an End-effector Sensory Suite for a Rehabilitation Robot
STUDENT: Stiber, Stephanie
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SPR
2006
Nanoindentation of Layered Materials With a Nonhomogeneous Interface
STUDENT: Chalasani, Praveen
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SPR
2006
Detection of Cracks in Single-Crystalline Silicon Wafers Using Impact Testing
STUDENT: Hilmersson, Christina
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
SPR
2006
Optimizing Biofuel Cell Performance Using a Targeted Mixed Mediator Combination
STUDENT: Klar, Jason
ADVISOR(S): Wilkinson, Stuart
FALL
2005
Growth and Characterization of Diamond and Diamond-Like Carbon Films With Interlayer
STUDENT: Gottimukkala, Roja
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SUM
2005
Design, Construction and Testing of a Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm
STUDENT: Edwards, Kevin D.
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SPR
2005
Analysis of the Impact of the Location of a Window Type Air-Conditioner on Thermal Comfort in an Office Roo
STUDENT: Begdouri, Hamza
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SPR
2005
Detection of Residual Stress in Multi-Crystalline Silicon Wafers Using Swept-Sine Frequency Response Data
STUDENT: Best, Shawn
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
SPR
2005
Computation of Fluid Circulation in a Cryogenic Storage Tank and Heat Transfer Analysis During Jet Impingement
STUDENT: Mukka, Santosh Kumar
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SPR
2005
Shape Based Stereovision Assistance in Rehabilitation Robotics
STUDENT: Niemann, Michael Ulrich
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SPR
2005
Sensitivity Analysis of Design Parameters for Trunnion-Hub Assemblies of Bascule Bridges Using Finite Element Methods
STUDENT: Paul, Jai
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SPR
2005
Effect of Fiber Volume Fraction on Fracture Mechanics in Continuously Reinforced Fiber Composite Materials
STUDENT: Wasik, Thomas
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SPR
2005
The Effects of Moisture on Thin Film Delamination and Adhesion
STUDENT: Waters, Patrick
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex
SPR
2005
Development and Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes for Sensor Applications
STUDENT: Weber, Jessica
ADVISOR(S): Bhansali, Shekhar / Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2004
Design and Testing of a Prototype Gripper for a Wheelchair Mounted Robot
STUDENT: Barhale, Koushik
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2004
Innovative Procedure to Install a Trunnion-Hub Assembly Into a Bascule Bridge Girder
STUDENT: Berlin, Michael
ADVISOR(S): Besterfield, Glen / Kaw, Autar
FALL
2004
Numerical Simulation of Thermal Comfort and Contaminant Transport in Air Conditioned Rooms
STUDENT: Ho, Son
ADVISOR(S): Moussy, Yvonne
FALL
2004
Analysis of Flow in a 3D Chamber and a 2D Spray Nozzle to Approximate the Exiting Jet Free Surface
STUDENT: Hong, Chin Tung
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
FALL
2004
Design and Testing of a Marsupial/Companion Robot Prototype for a Powered Wheelchair
STUDENT: Konda, Sashi Kumar
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2004
Fastener Loosening in Joints Subjected to Cyclic Transverse Loads: A Parametric Study
STUDENT: Sanclemente, Javier
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
FALL
2004
Development of Assessment Tasks to Measure the Driving Capabilities of People with Disabilities
STUDENT: Upadhyay, Ashwin
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SUM
2004
Analysis of Fluid Circulation in a Spherical Cryogenic Storage Tank and Conjugate Heat Transfer in a Circular Microtube
STUDENT: Rao, Sharath
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SUM
2004
Analysis of Glass Mold to Enhance Rate of Heat Transfer
STUDENT: Warude, Anand
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Roger
SPR
2004
Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites
STUDENT: Banduguala, Uttam
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SPR
2004
Viewing Concentration Polarization of Blood Proteins in Cross-Flow Hemofiltration
STUDENT: Biersack, Troy
ADVISOR(S): Moussy, Francis / Moussy, Yvonne
SPR
2004
Benefit of Staged Cooling in Shrink Fitted Composite Cylinders
STUDENT: Collier, Nathaniel Oren
ADVISOR(S): Kaw, Autar
SPR
2004
Analysis of a Microchannel Heat Exchanger with Magnetic Heating and Cooling
STUDENT: Shevade, Shantanu Sudhir
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SPR
2004
Mechanical and Tribological Characterization of Thin Film Coatings
STUDENT: Shukla, Pallavi
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2003
Mechnical and Tribological Properties of Chemical Mechanical Planarization
STUDENT: Giglio, Frank
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2003
Kinematic Analysis and Evaluation of Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arms
STUDENT: McCaffrey, Edward Jacob
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2003
Analysis of Flow in a Spray Nozzle With Emphasis on Exiting Jet Free Surface
STUDENT: Mead, Ryan
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
FALL
2003
Dry Sliding Tribological Characteristics of Hard, Flat Materials with Low Surface Roughness
STUDENT: Mudhivarthi, Subrahmanya
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel
FALL
2003
Development and Testing of a Haptic Interface to Assist and Improve the Manipulation Functions in Virtual Environments for Persons with Disabilities
STUDENT: Tammana, Rohit
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
FALL
2003
Synthesis and Characterization of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Thin Films
STUDENT: Vadlamani, Sindhura
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SPR
2003
Design and Analysis of Biological Fuel Cells for Use in an Orange Grove Gastrobot
STUDENT: Applegarth, Shawn Paul
ADVISOR(S): Wilkinson, Stuart
SPR
2003
Numerical Prediction of Pressure Drop Across a Power Plant Cooling Water System
STUDENT: El Ajouz, Samer
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SPR
2003
An Investigation of BGA Electronic Packaging Using Moire Interferometry
STUDENT: Rivers, Norman
ADVISOR(S): Eason, Thomas
SPR
2003
Fabrication and Optimization of Microwave Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition System for Growing Diamond Films
STUDENT: Xu, Zhenqing
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
FALL
2002
Analysis of Heat Transfer in Confined Jet Impingement Using Ammonia as the Working Fluid
STUDENT: Dontaraju, Padmaja
ADVISOR(S): Rahman, Muhammad
SUM
2002
Development and Testing of a Telerobotic System for Enhancing Manipulation Capabilities of Persons with Disabilities
STUDENT: Fritz, Benjamin
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SPR
2002
Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Polysilicon and Silicon Microelectromechanical Systems
STUDENT: Zantye, Parshuram
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok
SPR
2002
Driving Assessment and Training of Persons with Disabilities Using an Advanced Vehicle Interface System
STUDENT: Zekri, Souheil
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv
SUM
2000
Design Tools for Trunnion-Hub-Girder Assemblies of Bascule Bridges
STUDENT: Denninger, Michael
ADVISOR(S): Besterfield, Glen / Kaw, Autar
SUM
1995
Analysis of Heat Transfer in a Finned Dehumidifier Coil
STUDENT: Rosario, Luis
ADVISOR(S):
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