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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Metachronal Locomotion: Swimming, Scaling, and Schooling , Kuvvat Garayev

A Human-in-the-Loop Robot Grasping System with Grasp Quality Refinement , Tian Tan

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Health Effects of Oil Spills and Dispersal of Oil Droplets and Zooplankton by Langmuir Cells , Sanjib Gurung

Estimating the As-Placed Grout Volume of Auger Cast Piles , Tristen Mee

Hybrid RANS-LES Hemolytic Power Law Modeling of the FDA Blood Pump , Joseph Tarriela

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Dynamic Loading Directed Neural Stem Cell Differentiation , Abdullah Revaha Akdemir

An Investigation of Cross-links on Crystallization and Degradation in a Novel, PhotoCross-linkable Poly (Lactic Acid) System , Nicholas Baksh

A Framework to Aid Decision Making for Smart Manufacturing Technologies in Small-and Medium-Sized Enterprises , Purvee Bhatia

Formation of Gas Jets and Vortex Rings from Bursting Bubbles: Visualization, Kinematics, and Fluid Dynamics , Ali A. Dasouqi

Development of Carbon and Silicon Carbide Based Microelectrode Implantable Neural Interfaces , Chenyin Feng

Sulfate Optimization in the Cement-Slag Blended System Based on Calorimetry and Strength Studies , Mustafa Fincan

Interrelation of Thermal Stimulation with Haptic Perception, Emotion, and Memory , Mehdi Hojatmadani

Modeling the Ambient Conditions of a Manufacturing Environment Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) , Yang Liu

Flow Visualization and Aerosol Characterization of Respiratory Jets Exhaled from a Mannequin Simulator , Sindhu Reddy Mutra

A Constitutive-Based Deep Learning Model for the Identification of Active Contraction Parameters of the Left Ventricular Myocardium , Igor Augusto Paschoalotte Nobrega

Sensible/Latent Hybrid Thermal Energy Storage for the Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycle , Kelly Osterman

Evaluating the Performance of Devices Engineering to Quantify the FARS Test , Harsh Patel

Event-Triggered Control Architectures for Scheduling Information Exchange in Uncertain and Multiagent Systems , Stefan Ristevski

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Experimental Investigation of Liquid Height Estimation and Simulation Verification of Bolt Tension Quantification Using Surface Acoustic Waves , Hani Alhazmi

Investigation of Navigation Systems for Size, Cost, and Mass Constrained Satellites , Omar Awad

Simulation and Verification of Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage , Marwan Mosubah Belaed

Control of a Human Arm Robotic Unit Using Augmented Reality and Optimized Kinematics , Carlo Canezo

Manipulation and Patterning of Mammalian Cells Using Vibrations and Acoustic Forces , Joel Cooper

Stable Adaptive Control Systems in the Presence of Unmodeled and Actuator Dynamics , Kadriye Merve Dogan

The Design and Development of a Wrist-Hand Orthosis , Amber Gatto

ROBOAT - Rescue Operations Bot Operating in All Terrains , Akshay Gulhane

Mitigation of Electromigration in Metal Interconnects Passivated by Ångstrom-Thin 2D Materials , Yunjo Jeong

Swimming of Pelagic Snails: Kinematics and Fluid Dynamics , Ferhat Karakas

Functional Gait Asymmetries Achieved Through Modeling and Understanding the Interaction of Multiple Gait Modulations , Fatemeh Rasouli

Distributed Control of Multiagent Systems under Heterogeneity , Selahattin Burak Sarsilmaz

Design and Implementation of Intuitive Human-robot Teleoperation Interfaces , Lei Wu

Laser Micropatterning Effects on Corrosion Resistance of Pure Magnesium Surfaces , Yahya Efe Yayoglu

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Disulfide/Conducting Polymer Nanocomposite Materials for Supercapacitor Applications , Turki S. Alamro

Design of Shape-Morphing Structures Consisting of Bistable Compliant Mechanisms , Rami Alfattani

Low Temperature Multi Effects Desalination-Mechanical Vapor Compression Powered by Supercritical Organic Rankine Cycle , Eydhah Almatrafi

Experimental Results of a Model Reference Adaptive Control Approach on an Interconnected Uncertain Dynamical System , Kemberly Cespedes

Modeling of Buildings with Electrochromic Windows and Thermochromic Roofs , Hua-Ting Kao

Design and Testing of Experimental Langmuir Turbulence Facilities , Zongze Li

Solar Thermal Geothermal Hybrid System With a Bottoming Supercritical Organic Rankine Cycle , Francesca Moloney

Design and Testing of a Reciprocating Wind Harvester , Ahmet Topcuoglu

Distributed Spatiotemporal Control and Dynamic Information Fusion for Multiagent Systems , Dzung Minh Duc Tran

Controlled Wetting Using Ultrasonic Vibration , Matthew A. Trapuzzano

On Distributed Control of Multiagent Systems under Adverse Conditions , Emre Yildirim

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Synthesis and Characterization of Alpha-Hematite Nanomaterials for Water-Splitting Applications , Hussein Alrobei

Control of Uncertain Dynamical Systems with Spatial and Temporal Constraints , Ehsan Arabi

Simulation and Optimization of a Sheathless Size-Based Acoustic Particle Separator , Shivaraman Asoda

Simulation of Radiation Flux from Thermal Fluid in Origami Tubes , Robert R. Bebeau

Toward Verifiable Adaptive Control Systems: High-Performance and Robust Architectures , Benjamin Charles Gruenwald

Developing Motion Platform Dynamics for Studying Biomechanical Responses During Exercise for Human Spaceflight Applications , Kaitlin Lostroscio

Design and Testing of a Linear Compliant Mechanism with Adjustable Force Output , William Niemeier

Investigation of Thermal History in Large Area Projection Sintering, an Additive Manufacturing Technology , Justin Nussbaum

Acoustic Source Localization with a VTOL sUAV Deployable Module , Kory Olney

Defect Detection in Additive Manufacturing Utilizing Long Pulse Thermography , James Pierce

Design and Testing of a Passive Prosthetic Ankle Foot Optimized to Mimic an Able-Bodied Gait , Millicent Schlafly

Simulation of Turbulent Air Jet Impingement for Commercial Cooking Applications , Shantanu S. Shevade

Materials and Methods to Fabricate Porous Structures Using Additive Manufacturing Techniques , Mohsen Ziaee

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Large Area Sintering Test Platform Design and Preliminary Study on Cross Sectional Resolution , Christopher J. Gardiner

Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Remediation of Organics in Water Using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Oxide Nanostructures , Srikanth Gunti

Heat Flux Modeling of Asymmetrically Heated and Cooled Thermal Stimuli , Matthew Hardy

Simulation of Hemiparetic Function Using a Knee Orthosis with Variable Impedance and a Proprioception Interference Apparatus , Christina-Anne Kathleen Lahiff

Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Molybdenum Oxide Nanomaterials , Michael S. McCrory

Effects of Microstructure and Alloy Concentration on the Corrosion and Tribocorrosion Resistance of Al-Mn and WE43 Mg Alloys , Hesham Y. Saleh Mraied

Novel Transducer Calibration and Simulation Verification of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Channels on Acoustic Microfluidic Devices , Scott T. Padilla

Force Compensation and Recreation Accuracy in Humans , Benjamin Rigsby

Experimental Evaluation of Cooling Effectiveness and Water Conservation in a Poultry House Using Flow Blurring ® Atomizers , Rafael M. Rodriguez

Media Velocity Considerations in Pleated Air Filtration , Frederik Carl Schousboe

Orthoplanar Spring Based Compliant Force/Torque Sensor for Robot Force Control , Jerry West

Experimental Study of High-Temperature Range Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage , Chatura Wickramaratne

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Al/Ti Nanostructured Multilayers: from Mechanical, Tribological, to Corrosion Properties , Sina Izadi

Molybdenum Disulfide-Conducting Polymer Composite Structures for Electrochemical Biosensor Applications , Hongxiang Jia

Waterproofing Shape-Changing Mechanisms Using Origami Engineering; Also a Mechanical Property Evaluation Approach for Rapid Prototyping , Andrew Jason Katz

Hydrogen Effects on X80 Steel Mechanical Properties Measured by Tensile and Impact Testing , Xuan Li

Application and Analysis of Asymmetrical Hot and Cold Stimuli , Ahmad Manasrah

Droplet-based Mechanical Actuator Utilizing Electrowetting Effect , Qi Ni

Experimental and Computational Study on Fracture Mechanics of Multilayered Structures , Hai Thanh Tran

Designing the Haptic Interface for Morse Code , Michael Walker

Optimization and Characterization of Integrated Microfluidic Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors and Transducers , Tao Wang

Corrosion Characteristics of Magnesium under Varying Surface Roughness Conditions , Yahya Efe Yayoglu

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) Emissions, Human Energy, and Cultural Perceptions Associated with Traditional and Improved Methods of Shea Butter Processing in Ghana, West Africa , Emily Adams

Experimental Investigation of Encapsulated Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage , Tanvir E. Alam

Design Of Shape Morphing Structures Using Bistable Elements , Ahmad Alqasimi

Heat Transfer Analysis of Slot Jet Impingement onto Roughened Surfaces , Rashid Ali Alshatti

Systems Approach to Producing Electrospun Polyvinylidene Difluoride Fiber Webs with Controlled Fiber Structure and Functionality , Brian D. Bell

Self-Assembly Kinetics of Microscale Components: A Parametric Evaluation , Jose Miguel Carballo

Measuring Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Mechanical Properties Using Flat Punch Nanoindentation Focusing on Obtaining Full Contact , Federico De Paoli

A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Flow Induced Noise In Hydraulic Counterbalance Valves , Mutasim Mohamed Elsheikh

An Experimental Study on Passive Dynamic Walking , Philip Andrew Hatzitheodorou

Use of Anaerobic Adhesive for Prevailing Torque Locking Feature on Threaded Product , Alan Hernandez

Viability of Bismuth as a Green Substitute for Lead in Jacketed .357 Magnum Revolver Bullets , Joel A. Jenkins

A Planar Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model for Cantilevers Experiencing Combined Endpoint Forces and Uniformly Distributed Loads Acting in Parallel , Philip James Logan

Kinematic Control of Redundant Mobile Manipulators , Mustafa Mashali

Passive Symmetry in Dynamic Systems and Walking , Haris Muratagic

Mechanical Properties of Laser-Sintered-Nylon Diamond Lattices , Clayton Neff

Design, Fabrication and Analysis of a Paver Machine Push Bar Mechanism , Mahendra Palnati

Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrochemical Properties of Polyaniline Thin Films , Soukaina Rami

A Technical and Economic Comparative Analysis of Sensible and Latent Heat Packed Bed Storage Systems for Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plants , Jamie Trahan

Use of FDM Components for Ion Beam and Vacuum Applications , Eric Miguel Tridas

The Development of an Adaptive Driving Simulator , Sarah Marie Tudor

Dual 7-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arm Remote Teleoperation Using Haptic Devices , Yu-Cheng Wang

Ductility and Use of Titanium Alloy and Stainless Steel Aerospace Fasteners , Jarrod Talbott Whittaker

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Thesis Proposal

Note: This article is partially based on the 2017-2018 MechE Graduate Student Guide (PDF) . Please check the latest guide for the most-up to date formatting requirements.

Criteria for Success

A strong thesis proposal…

• Motivates your project and introduces your audience to the state-of-the-art for the problem you’re working on.
• Explains the limitations in the current methods through literature review and/or original analysis. This should also explain why the limitations matter and why they’re the right ones to focus on.
• Clearly explains your technical approach to make specific improvements to some part of the field.
• Uses original analysis and literature to support the feasibility of the approach.
• Describes what is original about your work.
• Provides a practical outline for completing this research : a degree timeline laying out quantifiable hypotheses, experimental/numerical/theoretical techniques, and metrics for evaluation .

Structure Diagram

Meche-specific structure requirements.

Your thesis proposal should be limited to 6 pages including figures and references.

In addition, you need a cover page that (only) includes:

• tentative title of the thesis
• brief abstract
• committee chair and/or advisor should be indicated
• include their official titles, departmental affiliations, and email addresses

The purpose of your thesis proposal is to introduce your research plan to your thesis committee. You want the committee members to come away understanding what your research will accomplish, why it is needed ( motivation ), how you will do it ( feasibility & approach ), and most importantly, why it is worthy of a PhD ( significance ).

You intend to solve a real and important problem, and you are willing to dedicate years of your life to it, so use your proposal to get the committee excited about your research!

Analyze your audience

Unlike many of the papers and presentations you will write during graduate school, only a select few people will read your thesis proposal. This group will always include your PhD committee and your research advisor, and may include other interested MechE faculty or scientists and engineers at your funding source.

Therefore, you will typically have a good understanding of your audience before it is written. This can allow you to tailor your message to the technical level of your specific audience. If you aren’t sure what your audience could reasonably be expected to know, be conservative! Regardless, your audience is always looking to answer the questions: “ what is this research, how will you perform it, and why does it matter?”

While the small audience may make you less interested in committing time to your proposal, the exercise of motivating and justifying your work plan will be critical to your PhD.

Follow the standard structure for research proposals

While some variation is acceptable, don’t stray too far from the following structure. See also the Structure Diagram above.

• Introduction . Provide only the necessary information to motivate your research, and show how it fits into the broader field. What is the problem you are trying to solve? By the end of the introduction, your audience should understand the basics of what you will do and why you will do it.
• Background/Methodology . Describe the current state of the art and related research fields in sufficient technical detail. The goal is provide just enough detail to give the reader a sound understanding of the limitations and the need for new work. Do not go into detail that does not directly help in understanding your You are not trying to make your reader understand everything about the topic or demonstrate how much you know.
• Objectives . Although not strictly necessary, this section lets you summarize concrete goals of your work, and can help to serve as a checklist for yourself as you move through the process. This is best for projects that tackle many interrelated problems. Think of this as a list of concrete (quantifiable) goals that you want to accomplish.
• Proposed Work. Explain how your work will solve the problems that you have identified. How will you address the objectives above? Provide just enough technical specificity to leave the reader with a firm grasp of what you will do.
• Provide a set of time-structured goals and deliverables. While this is not strictly necessary, your committee will want a timeline when you meet with them, so it can help to start planning now. You want to graduate, so make sure that you have a plan to do so!
• This is a standard section listing references in an appropriate format (MLA, APA, etc.)

Consider the logical sequence of your sections. After the introduction, your audience should be intrigued by a key problem, and intrigued that you know how to solve it. Through the background, they learn that this problem is more difficult than they originally realized. Finally, in the proposed work they learn that your proposal addresses the additional complexity introduced in the background, and they have confidence that you can actually solve the problem.

Summarize the current research field

You need to have a strong grasp of the broader research community. How can you contribute, if you don’t know what is done and what needs to be done?

The point here is not to educate your audience, but rather to provide them with the tools needed to understand your proposal. A common mistake is to explain all of the research that you did to understand your topic and to demonstrate that you really know your field. This will bore your audience, who either already knows this information or does not see why they should care. It’s more important to show where current gaps are. Cut anything that doesn’t answer the what and why of what people are doing. Your depth of knowledge will come through in your thoughtful proposal.

Justify the significance of your work

Answer the question: “What happens if your work is successful?” Again, you are trying to convince your readers either to give you funding or to work with you for three (or more) years. Convince them that your project is worth it.

Your research doesn’t have to revolutionize your field, but you need to explain concretely how it will move your field forward. For example, “Successful development of the proposed model will enable high-fidelity simulation of boiling” is a specific and convincing motivation, compared to, “The field of boiling modeling must be transformed in order to advance research.”

Justify your research plan

Identify the steps needed to overcome your identified problem/limitation. Though your PhD will evolve over time, the tasks and timeline that you identify in your proposal will continue to help determine the trajectory of your research. A good plan now can save a lot of work a few years down the road.

A strong research plan answers three key questions:

• g., “In order to engineer material properties using mesoscopic defects, it is necessary to characterize the defects, measure how they affect material response, and identify techniques to reproducibly create the defects at specific sites within a material.”
• g., “In my PhD, I will focus on developing high-speed dynamic imaging techniques to characterize transient defect states in metallic nanowires. I will then use these techniques to measure the properties of nanowires fabricated with three different processes known to produce different defect structures.”
• How will you evaluate success in each step? These metrics should be concrete and measurable! Putting the thought into metrics now will make it easier for your committee (and yourself) to check a box and say ‘you can graduate.’

Each of these questions should be supported by details that reflect the current state of the art. Technical justification is critical to establish credibility for your plan. Reference the material that you introduced in the background section. You should even use your research plan to tailor your background section so that your committee knows just enough to believe what you’re claiming in your plan.

Based on the tasks and metrics in your plan, establish specific reflection points when you’ll revisit the scope of your project and evaluate if changes are needed.

Include alternative approaches

You won’t be able to predict all of the challenges you will encounter, but planning alternative approaches early on for major methods or decision points will prepare you to make better game-time decisions when you come up against obstacles. e.g.,

I will develop multi-pulse, femtosecond illumination for high speed imaging following Someone et al. Based on the results they have shown, I expect to be able to observe defect dynamics with micron spatial resolution and microsecond temporal resolution. If these resolutions are not achievable in the nanowire systems, I will explore static measurement techniques based on the work of SomeoneElse et al.

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Mechanical Engineering Master's Theses

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Development of a finite element analysis model for fatigue crack propagation of energy storage flywheel rotors , Ailene B. Nuñez

An application of multi-criteria decision Analysis Methods in the Design of Alternative-Fueled Vehicle Systems for Different Transportation Sectors in the Philippines , Jaime Alonzo M. Poblete

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Analyzing the impact of EV charging to the power grid with emphasis on behavioral factors and charging infrastructure availability , Adrian A. Allana

Scenario analysis of policies supporting electric jeepney adoption using hybrid agent-based system dynamics model , Jeun Rei Benitez Barlis

Detection of cloudy spot defects on PET preforms using machine learning , Isabelle D. Co

Interfacial delamination analysis on fan-out wafer-level package using finite element method , Ariel P. Conversion

Spatiotemporal modeling of electric vehicle charging demand for strategic EV charger deployment in Metro Manila , Edwin Bernard F. Lisaba Jr.

Finite element analysis of active metal braised semiconductor package for warpage reduction , Roberto Louis P. Moran

A study on microalgal biorefinery system with use phase uncertainty and allocation analysis , Earle Anderson Sy Ng

Evaluation of the effects of electric vehicle battery cells layout and conductive sheet fins thickness to battery cooling using transportation micro-simulation modeling and finite element steady-state thermal analysis , Joshua Ezekiel Dimaunahan Rito

Spatial investigation of energy equity with consideration of the renewable energy transition , Christian Roice Tayag

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Swarm object transportation through phase transitions , Joseph Aldrin T. Chua

BEM theory analysis of a small biomimetic HAWT , Von Eric A. Damirez

Development of a life cycle assessment for chemical looping combustion , John Patrick D. Mercado

Multi-country analysis of driving factors to carbon emission using LMDI decomposition analysis method and rough set modeling , Mouy Meta

Multi-country analysis of driving factors to carbon emissions using LMDI decomposition analysis method and rough set modeling , Meta Mouy

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Quadrotor drone manipulation using neuro fuzzy algorithm with non-invasive brain-computer interface , Timothy Scott C. Chu

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Prediction and optimization models for integrated renewable-storage energy systems in mixed-use buildings , Aaron Jules R. Del Rosario

Development of a UAV with hand gesture recognition using deep learning , Calvin Alexander Y. Ng

Configuration enhancement for the flight endurance of a separate-lift-and-thrust hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle using Gaussian process optimization , Francis Gregory L. Ng

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Cooling load calculation and AHU equipment selection for a nutritional dry blend facility , John Paul Christian L. Benosa

Design criteria assessment for ball grid array semiconductor packaging based on thermomechanical simulation and crack analysis , Niño Rigo Emil G. Lim

Development of a predictive aeration strategy for microalgae cultivation in photobioreactors , Jeremy Jay B. Magdaong

Assessing energy security cost of the transport sector , Jimwell L. Soliman

Fabrication and characterization of lead tin telluride (Pb1-x SnxTe) thermoelectric nanomaterial using horizontal vapor phase growth technique (HVPG) , Sam Sopheap

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Bilevel fuzzy optimization model of an algae-based eco-industrial park under cooperative game theory , Kyle Darryl T. Aguilar

A fuzzy-genetic robust optimization framework for UAV conceptual design , Lemuel F. Banal

Performance analyses of low Reynolds number airfoils for small-scale horizontal axis wind turbines , John Christian T. Chua

An evaluation methodology with applied life-cycle assessment of coal-biomass cofiring in Philippine context , Dan William C. Martinez

Hydrodynamic investigation and characterization of a photo-bioreactor for microalgae cultivation , Andres Philip Mayol

Computational fluid dynamics analysis on the performance of the new design of savonius wind turbine for urban wind energy exploitation systems , San Rathana

A vacuum drying characterization and optimization of spirulina sp. using definitive screening design of experiment , Christian Joseph C. Ronquillo

Development of supply chain based fuel cycle inventory model for the Philippines , Alexis Mervin T. Sy

Optimization of one-part geopolymer based on fly ash and volcanic ash for soil stabilization , April Anne S. Tigue

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Performance, emission and net energy analysis of a diesel genset using producer gas from jatropha press-cake in dual fuel miode , Nechoh A. Arbon

Optimization of in situ transesterification of wet microalgae chlorella vulgaris under subcritical conditions , Charles B. Felix

Regional feasibility analysis of wind and solar renewable technologies in the Philippines using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) , Neil Stephen A. Lopez

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Development of gas leak detection system using fuzzy logic, optical flow and neural networks , Edgar Carrillo II

Synthesis and characterization of silver-titanium dioxide nanomaterials via horizontal vapor phase growth (HVPG) technique for antibacterial applications , Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun

Combustion effect of jatropha producer gas fumigation in a stationary diesel genset , Monorom Rith

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Investigation of the effects of a blade profile geometry in a hinged blade cross axis turbine , Arvin H. Fernando

Design of a fuzzy GS-PID controller for payload drops of varying mass for a quadrotor , Ivan Henderson V. Gue

Energy audit of St. Joseph Hall and Miguel Hall of De La Salle University , Oswald D. Sapang

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Experimental evaluation and net energy analysis of methane gas production through anaerobic digestion of jatropha press-cake and pig manure , Jeremias A. Gonzaga

A study on the performance of jatropha press cake-coal cofiring in a fluidized bed combustion system , Maria Flor De Liza F. Jarquio

A molecular study on the effects of osmotic pressure on the lipids of microalgae chlorella vulgaris , Robby B. Manrique

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Automated bulk cartoning of folded sachet linked strips using constrained gravity stacking , Aaron Dee Bea

Vision based pedestrian detection using histogram of oriented gradients, adaboost, linear support vector machines and optical flow , Samantha Denise Fuentes Hilado

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Optimization of power train components of electric tricycle based on life cycle cost , Precious L. Alvarez

Research on life-cycle based simulation of the integration of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in the Philippine transport sector , Lawrence M. Bersales

Energy modeling, fabrication and evaluation of a small-scale natural convection solar dryer for microalgae biofuel production , Neil Stephen A. Lopez

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of utilizing rice husk as alternative in Portland clinker production fuel , Daniel Joseph P. Mariano

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Design and optimization of a propeller type micro-hydro turbine using computational fluid dynamics , Isidro Antonio V. Marfori III

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

A design analysis for small horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT) 3-bladed rotor , Byron Michael Codilla Omboy

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Optimizing the extraction of oil from sugarcane bagasse using thermochemical liquefaction , George Herbert L. Ang

Computer based evaluation of environmental impact of co-generation system of Distileria Bago, Inc. , Rofuat L. Lu

Emergy analysis for materials selection of small hydropower station , Rey L. Rifareal

An energy audit study of manufacturing operations in the Philippines , Yuri Sangala

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Design, fabrication, and testing of flexible noodle separator in pouch noodle packing , Karlo Roman C. Garcia

An energy audit study of Cavite State University Indang, Cavite , Ronald P. Peña

Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004

Design and experimental analysis of a combined target fluidic and centrifungal pump system as a tachometer transducer , Lawrence K. Uy

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

Design, fabrication and performance testing of stationary freezer of Jollibee Food Corporation using non-CFC refrigerator (R-404A) , Kenways S. Chee

A study on the co-combustion of rice hull and low-grade coal using a fluidized bed combustion system , Stevan S. Dimaguila

Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002

Performance curve generation of an unglazed transpired collector system for a fish and crop solar drier , Jose Bienvenido Manuel M. Biona

Spectrally selective visible and solar transmitting heat barrier coating for flat-plate collector , Reynaldo C. Muli

Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001

Using fuzzy logic in the governing system of a micro-hydro power plant , Laurence A. Gan Lim

Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000

PC-based retrofitting designed for the automation of a conventional milling machine , Richard Alducente Bayona

Theses/Dissertations from 1998 1998

Occupational health and safety program for the U.S. Metal Industry Company, Inc. , Ronaldo A. Juanatas

Development of a maintenance program for the stamping, drawing, and bending divisions U.S. Metal Industry Co., Inc. , Joselito H. Recio

Occupational health and safety program for the metalcasting technology division of the Metals Industry Research and Development Center , Arnel O. Valdez

Theses/Dissertations from 1997 1997

Bottling line modification project in Bacolod brewery , Maximo A. Merilo

Design and evaluation of a calibration station for liquid types of flowmeters using water as test medium , Roxan De Luna Roxas

Theses/Dissertations from 1994 1994

Design and evaluation of locally-fabricated water-pumping windmill for small-scale irrigation , Pablito O. Anino Sr.

The design of an instrumented charpy impact tester using the deconvolution method , Alvin Y. Chua

Design and evaluation of waste heat recovery refrigeration apparatus , Jimmy Guillena

Computer modeling and simulation of a single cylinder, 4-stroke cycle, gasoline fueled spark ignition engine , Martin Ernesto L. Kalaw

Laboratory-scale combustion of coal-oil mixtures , Gileo Capagngan Sulla

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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations

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 2023 2023

Thesis: Switching Methods for Three-Dimensional Rotational Dynamics Using Modified Rodrigues Parameters , Matthew Jarrett Banks

Dissertation: Studies of Flowfields and Dynamic Stability Characteristics of a Quadrotor , Engin Baris

Thesis: Development, Experimental Validation, and Progressive Failure Modeling of an Ultra-Thin High Stiffness Deployable Composite Boom for in-Space Applications , Jimesh D. Bhagatji

Thesis: Design and Implementation of a Launching Method for Free to Oscillate Dynamic Stability Testing , Kristen M. Carey

Thesis: SeaLion CubeSat Mission Architecture Using Model Based Systems Engineering with a Docs as Code Approach , Kevin Yi-Tzu Chiu

Dissertation: RoboRetrieve --In a Dual Role as a Hand-held Surgical Robot and a Collaborative Robot End-effector to Perform Spillage-free Specimen Retrieval in Laparoscopy , Siqin Dong

Thesis: Fabrication of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components Using Stereolithography 3D Printing , Hannah Dyer

Thesis: Fusion Bonding Behavior of 3D Printed PA6/CF Composites Via Post Fabrication Compaction , Gonzalo Fernandez Mediavilla

Dissertation: Machine Learning Approach to Activity Categorization in Young Adults Using Biomechanical Metrics , Nathan Q. C. Holland

Thesis: Study of Microphonic Effects on the C100 Cryomodule for High Energy Electron Beam Accelerators , Caleb James Hull

Dissertation: E-Cadherin Force Transmission and Stiffness Sensing , Mazen Mezher

Thesis: Experimental and Computational Aerodynamic Studies of Axially-Oriented Low-Fineness-Ratio Cylinders , Forrest Miller

Thesis: The Effect of Through Thickness Reinforcement Angle on the Disbonding Behavior in Skin-Stringer Configuration , Christopher John Morris

Dissertation: Chemical and Physical Interaction Mechanisms and Multifunctional Properties of Plant Based Graphene in Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites , Daniel W. Mulqueen

Thesis: Data-Driven Predictive Modeling to Enhance Search Efficiency of Glowworm-Inspired Robotic Swarms in Multiple Emission Source Localization Tasks , Payal Nandi

Dissertation: Fabrication of Smooth SAC305 Thin Films via Magnetron Sputtering and Evaluations of Microstructure, Creep, and Electrical Resistivity , Manish Ojha

Dissertation: Faster, Cheaper, and Better CFD: A Case for Machine Learning to Augment Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes , John Peter Romano II

Thesis: A Comparative Study of Vinti-Based Orbit Propagation and Estimation for CubeSats in Very Low Earth Orbits , Ethan Michael Senecal

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 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

Dissertation: Advanced Generalized Predictive Control and Its Application to Tiltrotor Aircraft for Stability Augmentation and Vibration Reduction , Thomas Glen Ivanco

Dissertation: Numerical Simulation of Electroosmotic Flow of Viscoelastic Fluid in Microchannel , Jianyu Ji

Thesis: Assembly of Ceramic Particles in Aqueous Suspensions Induced by High-Frequency AC Electric Field , James E. John IV

Dissertation: The Effect of Soft Tissue and Bone Morphology on the Stresses in the Foot and Ankle , Jinhyuk Kim

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

Dissertation: Utilization of Finite Element Analysis Techniques for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgical Planning , Michael A. Polanco

Thesis: Mechanics of Preimpregnated Fiber Tow Deposition and Compaction , Virginia Meredith Rauch

Dissertation: Role of Structural Hierarchy in Multiscale Material Systems , Siavash Sattar

Thesis: Implementation of an Extended Kalman Filter Using Inertial Sensor Data for UAVs During GPS Denied Applications , Sky Seliquini

Dissertation: Collaborative Robotics Strategies for Handling Non-Repetitive Micro-Drilling Tasks Characterized by Low Structural Mechanical Impedance , Xiangyu Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 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 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 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 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

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MS in Mechanical Engineering - Thesis Guidelines

Students may choose to pursue a thesis as part of their MS degree program, but only with the consent of a faculty advisor willing to supervise the thesis work. 

Preparation of a thesis representing an independent research work is a pivotal phase of this MS degree program. It provides the student with an opportunity to work on an open-ended problem, developing a particular solution that is not pre-determined and involving synthesis of knowledge and intellectual creativity. The thesis may involve an investigation that is fundamental in nature, or may be applied, incorporating theory, experimental testing and/or analytical modeling, and/or creative design. Through the thesis, candidates are expected to give evidence of competence in research and a sound understanding of the area of specialization involved. Students are also strongly encouraged to present their research at scientific conferences and publish the results of their thesis research in a peer-reviewed journal.

Students receive a grade of Y (incomplete) in these courses as long as the thesis in progress. Eventual thesis grades replace the incomplete grades upon formal completion of the thesis. In order to receive a grade of Y for ME-0296, students must submit a  thesis prospectus  that outlines the area of work, thesis goals, proposed approach and a review of relevant past work in the literature before the end of the first semester in which the student enrolls in ME-0296, typically the third semester of full-time study. An example of a recent MS thesis prospectus can be found in the Mechanical Engineering office.

The examining committee for MS candidates completing theses should be composed of three (3) members.

• Thesis advisor (committee chair)
• One technical expert outside of the ME department
• A third member of the committee, often another faculty member in the ME department

The committee chair is normally a full-time, tenure-track faculty member. One committee member must be from outside the ME department. Thesis normally counts as 9 credits towards the MS degree requirements. However, a student, with the approval of his/her thesis advisor, has the option to complete a 6-credit thesis by submitting a petition form to the Department. This petition must be signed by the student and the thesis advisor and will become part of the student's academic record. With a 6-credit thesis, a student must complete an extra graduate-level course (for a total of 8 courses) to fulfill the 30-credit requirement for graduation. This option is not typically available to those intending to pursue a Ph.D. degree. 

Thesis Completion

The MS thesis is completed upon:

• A successful oral defense (open to the community)
• Submittal of an approved thesis to the Office of Graduate Studies

The student should consult the  Graduate Student Handbook  for specific dates and deadlines for this process in the graduation semester.

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MS Thesis students must complete the following requirements:

• Coursework: 30 graduate-level credit hours must be completed with a grade of C or higher in each course. All MS Thesis students must complete the following courses: MCEN 5020 Methods of Engineering Analysis 1 (3 credits), MCEN 5030 Introduction to Research (3 credits), MCEN 6959 MS Thesis (6 credits).  Note: At least 18 credits must be mechanical engineering credits, including the 6 required thesis hours. Up to 12 credit hours may be taken outside the Department, inclusive of any transfer credits applied towards the degree. Students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing. 
• Thesis Advisor Selection: In order to enroll in the MS Thesis program, students must first secure a thesis advisor. Once an advisor has been found, students may be admitted into the MS Thesis program from the Professional MS or BAM programs. Upon finding a research advisor, MS Thesis students should complete the MS Thesis Research Expectations Form. This form should be completed no later than the end of the first semester of enrollment in the MS Thesis program. This form is also a required element of MCEN 5208 Introduction to Research. Note: MS Thesis students are eligible to work with CU research advisors outside the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering; in such cases, the MS Thesis Research Expectations Form must still be completed in its entirety.  MS Thesis students should also consult with their thesis and graduate advisors for course selection recommendations.
• MS Thesis Hours: 6 credits of MS thesis hours (MCEN 6959) must be completed, typically in the final two semesters of the program. Students are not able to register for MS thesis credits on their own and should submit a request for thesis hours through the Thesis/Dissertation Hours Enrollment Request Form.
• Research Development Requirement: A passing grade in MCEN 5208 Introduction to Research is required. This course is offered each fall semester and provides a strong foundation in a variety of topics related to research that will prove valuable both as a student and professional. Covered topics include ethics in research, literature review and grant writing, among others. This requirement should be completed during the first fall semester. 
• Written Thesis: The written thesis must comply with Graduate School rules and procedures in terms of format and submission and meet set deadlines . Students are required to submit the full written thesis electronically at the ProQuest website .
• Thesis Defense: Students must pass a thesis defense, which is a final examination on the thesis and related topics. In the defense, students are expected to explain their research clearly and concisely and to discuss how it relates to other research in the field. This is an opportunity for recognition of completed MS Thesis research. It is also an opportunity for discussion and formal evaluation of the thesis. The thesis defense may occur before or after the final electronic submission of the written thesis to the Graduate School but must take place prior to the end of the final semester.
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Theses from 2023 2023.

Tailoring a System Engineering and Management Plan for a University Satellite Team , Jacob D. Anderson

IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE UNIVERSITY - LEVEL SMALL SATELLITE ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION, AND TESTING PROCEDURES , Tyler Patrick Hoover

AREA AVERAGE SURFACE TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS IN UNIT CELL GEOMETRIES , Benjamin Gabriel Mackey

Flight Software Development for a University-Class Microsatellite Mission , Yumeka Nagano

Theses from 2022 2022

Numerical investigations of 2-D magnetic nozzles on pulsed plasma plumes , Joshua Daniel Burch

Industry 4.0 remanufacturing: a novel approach towards smart remanufacturing , Prashansa Ragampeta

A convolutional neural network (CNN) for defect detection of additively manufactured parts , Musarrat Farzana Rahman

Theses from 2021 2021

Composite-based additive manufacturing applications in the polymer injection molding cycle , Cody Bivens

Multiple-site fatigue cracking methodology to assess structural integrity of aircraft riveted panels , Haroldo Chacon

Fabrication of silicon nitride parts by ceramic on-demand extrusion process , Sachin Choudhary

Research and development of a laser hot wire deposition process , Christopher Croft

Variational inference for morphological modification to 3D geometry : An application to the support generation for metal additive manufacturing , Mugdha Swanand Joshi

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A VARIABLE RESISTANCE HAND EXERCISER USING A COMPLIANT MECHANISM , Jyothi Komatireddy

Investigation of the sensitivity of human arm to small interaction forces during physical human-robot interaction (pHRI) , Fazlur Rashid

Physics-based modeling of lithium-ion batteries for control and estimation applications , Brody J. C. Riemann

Theses from 2020 2020

Comparison of Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes turbulence models for simulating boundary layers in hypersonic flows , Jorge-Valentino Kurose Bretzke

In-situ x-ray imaging of the selective laser melting process , Meelap M. Coday

Modal analysis as non-destructive testing technique for additively manufactured 304L stainless steel parts , Tristan N. Cullom

Characterization of a plasma source simulating solar wind plasma in a vacuum chamber , Blake Anthony Folta

Mid-infrared chiral metsurface coupling with molecular vibration , Md Shamim Mahmud

Performance evaluation of AlSi10Mg fabricated by a selective laser melting process , David Michael Murphy

Influence of input energy on mechanical properties of laser powder bed fused AISI 304L stainless steel , Tan Pan

Combining laser aided ablation and polishing to minimize surface roughness of additively manufactured aluminium components , Sahil Bipinkumar Patel

Theses from 2019 2019

Propagation of uncertainty through coning, sculling, and scrolling corrections for inertial navigation , James Daniel Alan Brouk

Aerosol-jet printing and flash sintering of conformal conductors on non-planar surfaces , I-Meng Chen

Multiphysics prediction model of microwave curing for thick polymer composites , Siva Dasari

Laser machining countersinks in carbon fiber reinforced polymer , Leon James Neely Hill

Characterization of the surface condition in AA6061 resulting from deep rolling as a function of common industrial parameters , Andrew Kenneth Layer

Controlled switching in Kalman filtering and iterative learning controls , He Li

The effect of cell size and surface roughness on the compressive properties of ABS lattice structures fabricated by fused deposition modeling , Leah Hope Mason

Small satellite earth-to-moon direct transfer trajectories using the CR3BP , Garrett Levi McMillan

Effects of uncertainty refinement on satellite collision probability , Bruce Thomas Morrison

Performance evaluation of BMI resin system for thin-ply composites , Manoj Kumar Reddy Rangapuram

Analyzing the effects of attitude errors when quantifying the on-orbit performance of a CubeSat micropropulsion system , Andrew Orion Watson

Program management for concurrent university satellite programs, including propellant feed system design elements , Shannah Withrow-Maser

Theses from 2018 2018

Thermal analysis and control of small satellites in low Earth orbit , Katelyn Elizabeth Boushon

Developing computational models for pulsed-inductive plasma formation , Zachary Aaron Gill

Laser-aided additive manufacturing of glass , John Michael Hostetler

Advanced process to embed optical fiber sensors into casting mold for smart manufacturing , Raghavender Reddy Jakka

Computational investigation of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with nature-inspired Fibonacci spiral flow field , Suleyman Kose

Effects of terrain-based altimetry on navigation performance , Kenneth Michael Kratzer

Smart augmented reality instructional system for mechanical assembly , Ze-Hao Lai

Designed extrudate for ceramic additive manufacturing , Devin McMillen

Quantifying on-orbit performance of CubeSat micropropulsion systems by observing orbital element variations , Bradyn William Morton

Characterization of ionic liquid monopropellants for a multi-mode propulsion system , Alex J. Mundahl

Controlling phase fractions of 304L-SS in selective laser melting using cooling rate , Eberechukwu Anthony Okoro

Investigation of the information provided by light touch for balance improvement in humans , Anirudh Saini

Multiscale approaches toward advanced lithium-ion battery: From nano to meso scale , Susmita Sarkar

Development of a CFD model of the catalytic combustion of a microtube multi-mode propulsion system , Andrew Paul Taylor

Enhancement of performance of micro direct ethanol fuel cells by structural modification , Sindhuja Valluri

Theses from 2017 2017

Entropy-based performance analysis of jet engines; Methodology and application to a generic single-spool turbojet , Mohammad Abbas

Wrinkling of functionally graded sandwich structures subject to biaxial and in-plane shear loads , Harold Costa

Cathodic protection measurement through inline inspection technology uses and observations , Briana Ley Ferguson

Liquid pulsed plasma thruster plasma plume investigation and MR-SAT cold gas propulsion system performance analysis , Jeremiah Daniel Hanna

Dynamic electromechanical characterization of ferroelectrics at cryogenic temperatures , William Kent Hays

Bio-inspired flow fields for pem fuel cells- decoupling pressure and distribution effects on performance and identifying design opportunities , Joshua David Heck

Cyber-physical manufacturing cloud: An efficient method of building digital twin for 3D printer by adapting MTConnect protocol , Liwen Hu

In-situ control of substrate temperature in additive manufacturing to homogenize micro-hardness of laser clad deposits using thermo-electric cooling , Raghu Ram Kolla

Error mapping of build volume in selective laser melting , Ninad Kulkarni

Ti-Fe intermetallics analysis and control in joining titanium alloy and stainless steel by laser metal deposition , Wei Li

3D bioprinting a PCL/13-93B3 glass composite and its potential use as a bio-ink , Caroline Blair Murphy

Development and implementation of star tracker based attitude determination , Casey Grant Smith

Diffusion and mechanical characterization of nanoparticle-enabled diffusion controlled materials , Joseph Louis Volpe

Theses from 2016 2016

Prediction of surface roughness in abrasive waterjet cutting of graphite composite using response surface methodology , Prabhakar Bala

Mixing dynamics in municipal water storage tanks , Pramod Narayan Bangalore

Design and analysis of an axisymmetric aerospike supersonic micro-nozzle for a refrigerant-based cold-gas propulsion system for small satellites , Abdalla Ali Bani

Addressing the influence of carbon monoxide on the behavior of an HCCI engine , Allen Charles Ernst

Hybrid manufacturing processes for fusion welding and friction stir welding of aerospace grade aluminum alloys , Megan Alexandra Gegesky

Design and fabrication of a system for the additive manufacturing of transparent glass , Luke John Gilbert

Characterization of electric solid propellant pulsed microthrusters , Matthew Scott Glascock

Laser sintering and aerosol printing of conductive nanoparticles , Mahati Guntupalli

An IMU-based spacecraft navigation architecture using a robust multi-sensor fault detection scheme , Samuel J. Haberberger

Multifunctional wearable epidermal device for physiological signal monitoring in sleep study , J V M S Avinash Kankipati

The evaluation of sequential optimization and reliability analysis , Guannan Liu

Synthesis and photonic sintering of bioresorbable zinc nanoparticle ink for transient electronics manufacturing , Bikram K. Mahajan

Effect of sparse-build internal structure on performance of fused deposition modeling parts , Shixuan Meng

Effect of build parameters on mechanical properties of ultem 9085 parts by fused deposition modeling , Krishna Prasanth Motaparti

Intensity control of dielectric barrier discharge filaments , Matthew Crawford Paliwoda

Development and testing of a fracture energy-based model of explosive asteroid deflection , James A. Veerkamp

A linear matrix inequality-based approach for the computation of actuator bandwidth limits in adaptive control , Daniel Robert Wagner

Composite model representation for Computer Aided Design of Functionally Gradient Materials , Fangquan Wang

Engine sound simulation and generation in driving simulator , Shuang Wu

Theses from 2015 2015

A force feedback haptic interface for atomic force microscopy , Abdulmohsen Alabdulmuhsin

Experimental and computational analysis of thermosyphon based water heaters , Siddarth Ashokkumar

Numerical study of upstream and downstream regions of one dimensional detonation wave in a dusty gas medium , Shubhadeep Banik

Generation and validation of optimal topologies for solid freeform fabrication , Purnajyoti Bhaumik

On the dynamic analysis of compliant mechanisms based on the pseudo-rigid-body model , Andrew Christian

American Sign Language alphabet recognition using Microsoft Kinect , Cao Dong

Thermodynamic and chemical kinetic coupled modeling for the determination of cyclic combustion phasing in HCCI engines , Krishawn Michele Goodwin

Adjoint-based airfoil shape optimization in transonic flow , Joe-Ray Gramanzini

Emission and energy analysis of self-sufficient biomass power plant to achieve near net zero CO₂ emission , Baburaj Kanagarajan

On the design of a nearly constant-force modular device based on a compliant slider mechanism , Krutika Karthik

Space-based relative multitarget tracking , Keith Allen LeGrand

An experimental study of fabrication temperature effect on aqueous extrusion freeform fabrication , Jie Li

Hybrid manufacturing process of SiC f /SiC composite using preceramic polymer , Robert Raymond Meinders

Spatial and temporal modulation of heat source using light modulator for advanced thermography , Arvindvivek Ravichandran

Experimental and computational evaluation of water management and performance of a bio-inspired PEM fuel cell in comparison to a conventional flow field , Venkatanaga Bhaskar Prakash Saripella

Uncertainty quantification of turbulence model closure coefficients for transonic wall-bounded flows , John Anthony Schaefer

Discrete-time neural network based state observer with neural network based control formulation for a class of systems with unmatched uncertainties , Jason Michael Stumfoll

Parameter determination and experimental validation of a wire feed additive manufacturing model , Kannan Suresh Kumar

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

The Determination of Darcy Permeabilities and Slip Parameters in Porous Thermal Protection Media via Pressure-Driven Steady Flows at Varying Levels of Thermal Decomposition , John Ryan O'Nan

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Utilization of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Towards Investigating the Structure of the Atmospheric Surface Layer , Loiy Al-Ghussain

MECHANICAL ENERGY HARVESTER FOR POWERING RFID SYSTEMS COMPONENTS: MODELING, ANALYSIS, OPTIMIZATION AND DESIGN , Alireza Babaei

Impact of spallation and internal radiation on fibrous ablative materials , Raghava Sai Chaitanya Davuluri

ANISOTROPIC MATERIAL BEHAVIOR OF 3D PRINTED FIBER COMPOSITES , Jordan Garcia

Stratospheric Glider Measurements of Atmospheric Parameters , Anisa Haghighi

Attrition Study of Copper-Supplemented Iron-Based Oxygen Carrier for Chemical Looping Combustion , Neng Huang

MACHINE LEARNING FOR ADVANCING AUTOMATION AND QUALITY CONTROL IN ROBOTIC WELDING , Joseph Kershaw

A computational fluid dynamic analysis of oxyacetylene combustion flow for use in material response boundary conditions , Craig Meade

MULTISCALE MODELING OF CARDIAC GROWTH AND BAROREFLEX CONTROL , Hossein Sharifi

Precision Meteorological Prediction Employing A Data-Driven, Adaptive, Real-Time (DART) Approach , Sujit Sinha

Parallel Real Time RRT*: An RRT* Based Path Planning Process , David Yackzan

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

IN-SITU CHARACTERIZATION OF SURFACE QUALITY IN γ-TiAl AEROSPACE ALLOY MACHINING , David Adeniji

NUMERICAL AND SCALING STUDY ON APPLICATION OF INKJET TECHNOLOGY TO AUTOMOTIVE COATING , Masoud Arabghahestani Dr.

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF ROUGHNESS AND BLOWING EFFECTS OVER ABLATOR-LIKE SURFACES , Colby Borchetta

Energy and Economic Modeling of Stillage Dewatering Processes in Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries , William Brennan

Peridynamic Material Correspondence Models: Bond-Associated and Higher-Order Formulations , WaiLam Chan

A Decoupled Engineering Methodology for Accurate Prediction of Ablative Surface Boundary Conditions in Thermal Protection Systems , Justin Cooper

QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR TOTAL LIFECYCLE RISK LIKELIHOOD AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DESIGN DECISION MAKING , Christian Enyoghasi

Numerical Investigation of an Oxyacetylene Torch With Regards to an Ablative Material , Luke Fortner

Formation Control with Collision Avoidance for Fixed-Wing Unmanned Air Vehicles With Speed Constraints , Christopher Heintz

Radiative Conductivity Estimation Using Direct Approach For Fibrous Materials , Mohammad Khaleel

Modeling Human Control Behavior in Command-following Tasks , Sajad Koushkbaghi

Formation Control with Bounded Controls and Collision Avoidance: Theory and Application to Quadrotor Unmanned Air Vehicles , Zachary S. Lippay

Small-Satellite Attitude Control Using Sinusoidal Actuator Motion: Experiments on the International Space Station , K. Ryan Lush

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Explore our collection of dissertations, master's theses and master's reports from the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics below.

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2024 2024

Data Driven and Machine Learning Based Modeling and Predictive Control of Combustion at Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Engines , Behrouz Khoshbakht Irdmousa

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2023 2023

ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR LOW FREQUENCY IMPACT SOUND MEASUREMENT FOR BUILDING FIELD TESTS , Sunit Girdhar

AN ACTIVE VOICE COIL NEGATIVE STIFFNESS VIBRATION ISOLATOR WITH APPLICATION TO MOBILE 3D PRINTING , Lucas M. Schloemp

AN EXPERIMENTALLY VALIDATED COMPUTATIONAL MODEL FOR THE DEGRADATION AND FRACTURE OF MAGNESIUM-BASED IMPLANTS IN A CHEMICALLY CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT , Mark M. Ousdigian

CAPTURING MICROSTRUCTURAL HETEROGENEITY AND PREDICTING LOCAL TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN PEMFC CATALYST LAYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK MODELING APPROACH , Shahriar Alam

CORRELATION OF AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROCEDURE TO USE A RESONANT PLATE WITH MECHANICAL EXCITATION FOR SHOCK TESTING SMALL-TO-MEDIUM SIZE SPACECRAFT AND PROVIDE AEROSPACE SHOCK ANALYSIS AND TESTING GUIDELINES , Monty Kennedy

DATA-DRIVEN IDENTIFICATION AND MODELING OF NONLINEAR DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS USING DEEP LEARNING , Abdolvahhab Rostamijavanani

DESALINATION SYSTEM WITH SORPTION-BASED ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE TECHNOLOGY , Shiying Cai

DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING OF AN INVERTED PENDULUM THRUST STAND FOR LOW POWER HALL-EFFECT THRUSTERS , Joshua M. Kalkman

DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF A LOW MASS VIBRATORY LUNAR COMPACTOR , Charles Carey

DYNAMIC MODE DECOMPOSITION APPROACH FOR ESTIMATING THE SHAPE OF A CABLE , Yash Manik Chavan

Dynamic Modeling and Predictive Control of a Multi-Mode Combustion Engine , Sadaf Batool

ENERGY ANALYSIS OF DROPLET IMPINGEMENT ON AN INCLINED WALL UNDER DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS , Jiachen Zhai

Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Equivalent Circuit Models: Innovations in Parameter Derivation and Simulation , Logan R. Canull

MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION AND MULTIPHYSICS MODELING OF CARBON NANOTUBE THERMOACOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS , Mahsa Asgarisabet

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS MODELING OF POLYMERS FOR AEROSPACE COMPOSITES , Swapnil Sambhaji Bamane

Nanomaterials for Cardiovascular Engineering , Roya Bagheri

Neuroevolution and Machine Learning Research Applied to Connected Automated Vehicle and Powertrain Control , Frédéric F. Jacquelin

NOVEL BAYESIAN NEURAL NETWORKS AND UNCERTAINTY QUANTIFICATION OF COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS MODELS , Ponkrshnan Thiagarajan

On The Gaussian-Core Vortex Lattice Model for The Analysis of Wind Farm Flow Dynamics , Apurva Baruah

PROGRAMMING THE BISTABLE DYNAMIC VIBRATION ABSORBERS OF A 1D-METASTRUCTURE FOR ADAPTIVE BROADBAND VIBRATION ABSORPTION , Shantanu H. Chavan

RELIABILITY-BASED DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS UNDER UNCERTAINTY , Shreyas P. Vaidya

STUDY OF DROPLETS INTERACTIONS ON SOLID SURFACE FOR MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS , Menghan Zhao

STUDY OF ECO-DRIVING AND CHARGING PLANNING IN CONNECTED AND AUTOMATED VEHICLES ENVIRONMENT , Pradeep Bhat

Study of nanocomposite materials using molecular dynamics , Prashik Sunil Gaikwad

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2022 2022

3D-PRINTED CERAMIC VOLUMETRIC RECEIVERS: FROM HIERARCHICALLY-ORDERED TO NATURE-INSPIRED HIGH-FLUX SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTORS , Rasoul Bayaniahangar

A COUPLED VISCOPLASTIC-DAMAGE CONSTITUTIVE MODEL FOR SEMICRYSTALLINE POLYMERS , Jeffrey Wiersma

ADVANCED THIN-FILM SORPTION THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR THERMAL LOAD SHEDDING/SHIFTING , Ikechukwu E. Okoh

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF FUEL SELECTION FOR A GASOLINE MULTI-MODE, SPARK IGNITED – COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE , Zachary J. Stanchina

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF WATER INJECTION ON THE PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS OF A NATURAL GAS – DIESEL PILOT ENGINE , Nic Tuma

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TOWARDS UNDERWATER PROPULSION SYSTEM USING STRUCTURE BORNE TRAVELING WAVES , Shreyas suhas Gadekar

ATOMISTIC-CONTINUUM MEMBRANE AND MACHINE LEARNING MODELS FOR TWO-DIMENSIONAL MATERIALS , Upenda Yadav

CALIBRATION AND INJECTION RATE SHAPING APPROACHES USING 1D HYDRAULIC DIESEL INJECTOR MODELING FOR GASOLINE COMPRESSION IGNITION APPLICATIONS , Atharva Desai

CALORIMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF LUNAR REGOLITH SIMULANT AND WATER. AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY CORRELATING WEIGHT PERCENT WATER AND TEMPERATURE CHANGE THROUGH PERIODS OF PHASE CHANGE. , George B. Johnson

CHARACTERIZATION OF HYDRAULIC FLOW NOISE INDUCED BY SPOOL VALVES , Carter A. Paprocki

Collective Hydrodynamics of Robotic Fish , Rohit S. Pandhare

COMBUSTION DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH LOAD HIGH-EFFICIENCY MICRO-PILOT DIESEL NATURAL GAS ENGINE , Vinicius Bonfochi Vinhaes

CONCEPT EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL APPROACH FOR INTEGRATION OF TURBOGENERATION, ELECTRIFICATION AND SUPERCHARGING ON HEAVY DUTY ENGINES , Satyum Joshi

Design and analysis of Marangoni-driven robotic surfers , Mitchel L. Timm

DESIGN AND REAL-TIME IMPLEMENTATION OF OPTIMAL MODEL-BASED TORQUE SHAPING AUTOMOTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS , G. V. Prithvi Reddy

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A FORCE MEASURING DEVICE FOR A LABORATORY WAVE TANK , Jacob K. Colling

DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED MODELS FOR PRE-IGNITION PREDICTION IN GAS ENGINES AND ANALYTICAL MODEL FOR WALLFILM EVAPORATION , Ankith Ullal

Fracture Mechanics of Chemically Strengthened Glass: Experiment and Modelling , Benedict Osobomen Egboiyi

MICROSCALE TRANSVERSE COMPRESSION MODELING: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE ANALYTICAL MAC/GMC METHODS TO EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS , Emily Zeitunian

MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR HEAT AND POWER APPLICATIONS , Chethan Ramakrishna Reddy

Molecular Modeling of High-performance Polymers , Sagar Umesh Patil

MOLECULAR MODELING OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE THERMOSET POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS , Prathamesh P. Deshpande

NUMERICAL DESIGN OF STEERABLE GUIDEWIRES , Onkar Prakash Salunkhe

NUMERICAL DEVELOPMENT OF A SIX-STROKE GASOLINE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE , Oudumbar Rajput

Optimal Control of Nonlinear Wave Energy Converters In Heave for Maximum Power Extraction , Kevin Nelson

Oxidative aging and fracture behavior of polymers and composites: theory, modeling and experiments , Shabnam Konica

PARTIALLY STRATIFIED COMBUSTION OF NATURAL GAS FOR SPARK IGNITION ENGINES , Philip S. Zoldak

Passivity-Based Numerical Modeling and Grid Integration Strategies For Wave Energy Converter Arrays , Salman Husain

PERMEABILITY, STRUCTURAL CHANGES, FLOW REGIME TRANSITIONS IN FUEL CELL CATALYST LAYERS AND A MODEL FOR PREDICTING TRAPPED SATURATION FOR TWO-PHASE FLOW IN POROUS MEDIA , Karrar Takleef Alofari

SORPTION-BASED DEHYDRATION SYSTEMS: THEORY-TO-DEMONSTRATION , Masoud Ahmadi

Wireless Power Transfer In Autonomous Mobile Microgrids , Carl Greene

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2021 2021

A COMBUSTION MODEL FOR MULTI-COMPONENT FUELS BASED ON RELATIVE REACTIVITY AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE , Arash Jamali

ACTIVE GRAVITY OFFLOADING SYSTEM WITH INFRARED TRACKING FOR ROVER TESTING , Travis Wavrunek

An Exploration of the Practice of Engineering as Experienced Through the Capstone Course , Mary Raber

Application of Carbon Nanotube Thermophones as Duct Noise Cancelling Speakers: Using New Technology with Old Theories , Stephania M. Vaglica

Atomistic continuum simulations for nano-indentation and compression of multi-layer graphene , Ashwini Nikumbh

Autonomous Vehicle Obstacle Avoidance Maneuvers: Analytical and Experimental Development of Friction Surface Dependent Path Planning and Control , Nathan D. Spike

Base Vibration Effects on Additive Manufactured Part Quality: A Study of 3D Printing Onboard U.S. Navy Ships , Nick Jensen

COMMISSIONING AND TESTING OF A NEW DUSTY THERMAL VACUUM CHAMBER , Ben Wiegand

Comparison of Path Planning Approaches of Autonomous Vehicles for Obstacle Avoidance Application , Duo Zhang

CORRELATED SIMULATION OF PSEUDO TRANSIENT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT USING COUPLED FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTION , Aniket Vilas Beldar

Defect Detection using Dynamic Analysis for Additive Manufactured Metals , Gita Deonarain

DEFORMATION MANIFOLD LEARNING MODEL FOR MULTI WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES , Shashank S. Pathrudkar

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN OXIDATION CATALYST FOR A SPARK IGNITED TWO STROKE SNOWMOBILE ENGINE , Noah Squires

Design and Testing of an Open Source Vacuum Oven for Research, Community Recycling, and Additive Manufacturing , Benjamin R. Hubbard

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING ALGORITHM FOR ECO APPROACH AND DEPARTURE , Vasu Goyal

Development of a Method to Model an Enclosed, Coaxial Carbon Nanotube Speaker with Experimental Validation , Suraj Prabhu

DEVELOPMENT OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE MOTION PLANNING AND CONTROL ALGORITHM WITH D* PLANNER AND MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT , Somnath Mondal

Development of the Carbon Nanotube Thermoacoustic Loudspeaker , Troy Bouman

Economic Sustainability Analysis of Natural Leather Industry, And Its Alternative Advancements , Yogesh Kumar Satish Kumar

ELECTRICAL POWER TAKE-OFF SYSTEM DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FOR POINT ABSORBER WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER , Xiang Zhou

EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION AND SIMULATION OF TORQUE TRANSMISSIBILITY FREQUENCY RESPONSE FUNCTIONS OF VIBRATION ISOLATORS AND ABSORBERS FOR DRIVETRAIN APPLICATIONS , Luke Jurmu

HIGH INJECTION PRESSURE IMPINGING DIESEL SPRAY CHARACTERISTICS AND SUBSEQUENT SOOT FORMATION IN REACTING CONDITIONS , Zhihao Zhao

Hydrodynamics of Vibrating Perforated Plates , Muhammad Usman

INTEGRATED TORREFACTION-EXTRUSION SYSTEM FOR CONVERSION OF FIBER-PLASTIC WASTES INTO SOLID FUELS , Shreyas Kolapkar

INVESTIGATION OF A MACHINE-PLANT INTERFACE FOR EXTRACTING ROOTED INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS , Brad Baas

Marangoni Propulsion of Active Particles , Saeed Jafari Kang

MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF HEAT TRANSFER FROM ISOLATED OBJECTS , Esmaeil Dehdashti

MEMBRANE-BASED HEAT SINK FOR ENHANCED FLOW BOILING PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY , Shivam Gupta

MODEL-BASED ENGINE-OUT EMISSIONS ANALYSIS FOR A GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION SPARK-IGNITED ENGINE IN ELEVATED HEV CRANKING SPEED , Amir Khameneian

MULTISCALE INVESTIGATION OF DROPWISE CONDENSATION ON A SMOOTH HYDROPHILIC SURFACE , Shahab Bayani Ahangar

Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of Wave Energy Converter , Isha Malekar

NOVEL NEW MODELING PROCEDURE FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY WITH NONLINEAR CONNECTIONS , Steven Whitican

Phase field fracture modeling for chemically strengthened glass and Machine Learning for Reaction-- diffusion equations , Revanth Mattey

PHASE-FIELD FRACTURE MODELING FOR INTERLOCKING MICRO-ARCHITECTURED MATERIALS , Shubham Sinha

Sliding Mode Control of a Nonlinear Wave Energy Converter Model , Tania Demonte Gonzalez

STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF INITIAL CRACK ANGLE ON THE CRACK PROPAGATION IN GRAPHENE NANO-RIBBON THROUGH MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS , Vijay Kumar Pathak

TORREFACTION OF MIXED SOLID WASTE , Zhuo Xu

TOWARDS SYSTEMS ON CLOTH: THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND VALIDATION OF OPEN-SOURCE EMBROIDERED RESISTORS , Somerset Schrock

Transient Maneuvers and Pressure Analysis on an Automotive Torque Converter , Abigail A. Hempy

TUNING LONGITUDINAL BANDGAPS USING COMPLIANT BISTABLE METASTRUCTURAL DESIGNS , Akshay Soma

UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE (UGV) DOCKING, CONNECTION, AND CABLING FOR ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION IN AUTONOMOUS MOBILE MICROGRIDS , John Naglak

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2020 2020

3D PRINTING OF IRON OXIDE INCORPORATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE SOFT MAGNETIC ACTUATOR , Rasoul Bayaniahangar

A BAYESIAN CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK BASED CLASSIFIER TO DETECT BREAST CANCER FROM HISTOPATHOLOGICAL IMAGES AND UNCERTAINTY QUANTIFICATION , Pushkar Khairnar

ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL USING CARBON NANOTUBE THERMOPHONES: CASE STUDY FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE HVAC APPLICATION , Walker H. Nelson

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As part of the requirements for graduate level degrees, students must complete a thesis for a Master's degree and/or dissertation for a Ph.D. Dissertations and theses are submitted to the academic department and the Graduate College and are made available through the University Library. Since 2010, all theses and dissertations are electronically deposited into IDEALS, the Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship, the University's open repository of scholarly content.

ProQuest Dissertations is a comprehensive collection of citations to dissertations and theses worldwide from 1861 to the present day. Full text PDFs are available for many Ph.D. dissertations added since 1997 and some older graduate works.

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Prior to 2010, print format dissertations and theses were bound and cataloged separately for the Grainger Engineering Library. Prior to 1983, each thesis was shelved by a call number assigned by subject headings. To locate them, search the online catalog for the author’s last name, title word(s) if known, and “theses” and the year granted as subject term(s).

Mechanical Science and Engineering dissertations and theses granted from 1985 to 1999 were assigned Q.629.1Ta, followed by the 2-number year, followed by starting letters from the author’s last name. (Example: A 1991 thesis by M. Doyle would be Q.629.1Ta91D). Dissertations and theses granted from 2000 to present were assigned Q.629.1Tb, followed by the 2-number year, followed by starting letters from the author’s last name. (Example: A 2006 thesis by H. Dewey would be Q.629.1Tb06De).

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A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for a degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.  (International Standard ISO 7144: Documentation — Presentation of theses and similar documents ).

For most universities in the U.S., dissertation is the term for the required submission for the PhD, and thesis refers only to the master's degree requirement.

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T he best source to find theses is ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Global .  Policies regarding theses and dissertation collections largely vary between universities.  So check the library website of the university of interest.

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Carnegie Mellon theses are now ONLINE and can be searched through the ProQuest database Dissertations & Theses @ Carnegie Mellon University that enables access to citations and abstracts of all dissertations and theses, as well as the fulltext in PDF format.  Scroll down and select Dissertations & Theses, then do a regular search. Print versions are also available in the libraries collection.

The Carnegie Mellon Library catalog , uses the term THESIS to denote both masters' theses and dissertations.  However, the number of master's theses is limited.  Within the libraries, theses are located in designated areas and are shelved in alphabetical order by the author's last name.  The catalog treats theses and dissertations like books and they can be borrowed as such.  Theses may be in print, microfiche, or microform.

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• Submit Proposal Defense for Master’s Thesis form

Students are strongly encouraged to review Graduate School resources related to research, writing, and thesis formatting during the beginning stages of research.

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• Register. All students must be registered during their graduation term.
• Submit Graduate Application via my.charlotte.edu
• Complete Thesis Formatting Review
• contact MEES Department to schedule a room for the defense
• submit MS Thesis Abstract Announcement
• distribute a draft of your thesis to your committee members for review
• submit Defense Report for Master’s Thesis
• Title Page of Thesis with committee signatures
• distribute Graduate Learning Outcomes Survey to each committee member; submit completed surveys to Dr. Terry Xu
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• Submission and ETD Form
• Copyright and/or Open Access Publishing (both optional)

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M.s. degree thesis requirements.

Thesis requirements apply to all students in the thesis option, including part-time and online students.

Thesis credits

Students in the thesis option need to register for a total of 12 thesis credits: ME 700.

Thesis supervisor and committee

To formally opt into the thesis track, students must complete the following three steps. There is no hard deadline by when these steps must be completed; however, students are recommended to enter the thesis track as soon as possible after enrolling in the MS program.

• Identify their faculty supervisor
• Identify at least two additional members of their thesis committee
• Submit their thesis proposal , including their faculty supervisor's signature

The ME Department requires that students who plan to write a thesis have at least three committee members, including the faculty supervisor who serves as Committee Chair. These must be members of the graduate faculty. The Committee Chair must be from the Mechanical Engineering Department core faculty. Core faculty comprises Mechanical Engineering Faculty in all ranks with tenure or tenure-track appointments, and research, emeritus, and joint appointments. Faculty with adjunct and affiliate ranks are not included. The Department further requires that at least one committee member be core Mechanical Engineering faculty.

Alternatively, non-core faculty may act as Committee Chair, but in that case, the remaining members of the thesis committee must include at least two core faculty members. All M.S. thesis committees must include at least two core Mechanical Engineering faculty.

Thesis proposal

The thesis proposal should be submitted by the student, to the ME Graduate Adviser, as soon as possible after the student identifies their supervisor and before the student may begin registering for thesis credits (ME 700). The proposal should include:

• Justification for conducting research
• Approach and methodology
• Schedule of work
• Estimated cost

The ME Graduate Adviser will provide the thesis proposal to the ME Department Chair for review.  Students will be notified of the outcome of the review via a formal letter emailed to them on behalf of the Department Chair.  Students whose thesis proposals are approved must save their approval letter, as they must provide it when officially notifying the ME Department of their M.S. thesis presentation during their final quarter (see instructions below)

Thesis approval and presentation

During the student’s final quarter, they must request graduation from the Graduate School; have their written thesis approved by their committee; and make their M.S. thesis presentation (prior to the last day of class instruction) before an audience that includes their committee, other faculty, and invited guests.

Students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with Graduate School policies about Submitting a Thesis/Dissertation during the beginning stages of research.

At least one week before their M.S. presentation, the student must formally notify the ME Department of their presentation by completing the M.S. Thesis Presentation Information web form and providing the following details:

• Exact title
• Date, time and room number of the presentation
• Names and affiliations of the committee chair and additional committee members
• Attach a copy of the thesis proposal approval letter sent to them on behalf of the Department Chair when their thesis proposal was approved

The morning of the presentation, the student must stop by the ME office to pick up their Master's Degree Graduation Committee Signature Form and Masters Supervisory Committee Approval Form. Both documents must be signed by the committee at the conclusion of the student's presentation or when the committee determines that the student's thesis is ready for submission to the Graduate School.

After their M.S. presentation, the student must return the signed  Committee Signature Form to the ME office.

By 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the quarter, students must submit a final, electronic copy of their thesis and Master's Supervisory Committee Approval Form to the Graduate School through the ETD administrator site.

Students who make their M.S. presentation but cannot submit their thesis by the deadline should consider applying for the Graduate Registration Waiver Fee  or registering for the following quarter.  Students should see the ME Graduate Adviser immediately to learn about their options in the case that they cannot submit their thesis by the deadline.

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From cutting-edge robotics, design, and bioengineering to sustainable energy solutions, ocean engineering, nanotechnology, and innovative materials science, MechE students and their advisors are doing incredibly innovative work. The graduate students highlighted here represent a snapshot of the great work in progress this spring across the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and demonstrate the ways the future of this field is as limitless as the imaginations of its practitioners.

Democratizing design through AI

Lyle Regenwetter Hometown: Champaign, Illinois Advisor: Assistant Professor Faez Ahmed Interests: Food, climbing, skiing, soccer, tennis, cooking

Lyle Regenwetter finds excitement in the prospect of generative AI to "democratize" design and enable inexperienced designers to tackle complex design problems. His research explores new training methods through which generative AI models can be taught to implicitly obey design constraints and synthesize higher-performing designs. Knowing that prospective designers often have an intimate knowledge of the needs of users, but may otherwise lack the technical training to create solutions, Regenwetter also develops human-AI collaborative tools that allow AI models to interact and support designers in popular CAD software and real design problems. 

Solving a whale of a problem 

Loïcka Baille Hometown: L’Escale, France Advisor: Daniel Zitterbart Interests: Being outdoors — scuba diving, spelunking, or climbing. Sailing on the Charles River, martial arts classes, and playing volleyball

Loïcka Baille’s research focuses on developing remote sensing technologies to study and protect marine life. Her main project revolves around improving onboard whale detection technology to prevent vessel strikes, with a special focus on protecting North Atlantic right whales. Baille is also involved in an ongoing study of Emperor penguins. Her team visits Antarctica annually to tag penguins and gather data to enhance their understanding of penguin population dynamics and draw conclusions regarding the overall health of the ecosystem.

Water, water anywhere

Carlos Díaz-Marín Hometown: San José, Costa Rica Advisor: Professor Gang Chen | Former Advisor: Professor Evelyn Wang Interests: New England hiking, biking, and dancing

Carlos Díaz-Marín designs and synthesizes inexpensive salt-polymer materials that can capture large amounts of humidity from the air. He aims to change the way we generate potable water from the air, even in arid conditions. In addition to water generation, these salt-polymer materials can also be used as thermal batteries, capable of storing and reusing heat. Beyond the scientific applications, Díaz-Marín is excited to continue doing research that can have big social impacts, and that finds and explains new physical phenomena. As a LatinX person, Díaz-Marín is also driven to help increase diversity in STEM.

Scalable fabrication of nano-architected materials

Somayajulu Dhulipala Hometown: Hyderabad, India Advisor: Assistant Professor Carlos Portela Interests: Space exploration, taekwondo, meditation.

Somayajulu Dhulipala works on developing lightweight materials with tunable mechanical properties. He is currently working on methods for the scalable fabrication of nano-architected materials and predicting their mechanical properties. The ability to fine-tune the mechanical properties of specific materials brings versatility and adaptability, making these materials suitable for a wide range of applications across multiple industries. While the research applications are quite diverse, Dhulipala is passionate about making space habitable for humanity, a crucial step toward becoming a spacefaring civilization.

Ingestible health-care devices

Jimmy McRae Hometown: Woburn, Massachusetts Advisor: Associate Professor Giovani Traverso Interests: Anything basketball-related: playing, watching, going to games, organizing hometown tournaments 

Jimmy McRae aims to drastically improve diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities through noninvasive health-care technologies. His research focuses on leveraging materials, mechanics, embedded systems, and microfabrication to develop novel ingestible electronic and mechatronic devices. This ranges from ingestible electroceutical capsules that modulate hunger-regulating hormones to devices capable of continuous ultralong monitoring and remotely triggerable actuations from within the stomach. The principles that guide McRae’s work to develop devices that function in extreme environments can be applied far beyond the gastrointestinal tract, with applications for outer space, the ocean, and more.

Freestyle BMX meets machine learning

Eva Nates Hometown: Narberth, Pennsylvania  Advisor: Professor Peko Hosoi Interests: Rowing, running, biking, hiking, baking

Eva Nates is working with the Australian Cycling Team to create a tool to classify Bicycle Motocross Freestyle (BMX FS) tricks. She uses a singular value decomposition method to conduct a principal component analysis of the time-dependent point-tracking data of an athlete and their bike during a run to classify each trick. The 2024 Olympic team hopes to incorporate this tool in their training workflow, and Nates worked alongside the team at their facilities on the Gold Coast of Australia during MIT’s Independent Activities Period in January.

Augmenting Astronauts with Wearable Limbs 

Erik Ballesteros Hometown: Spring, Texas Advisor: Professor Harry Asada Interests: Cosplay, Star Wars, Lego bricks

Erik Ballesteros’s research seeks to support astronauts who are conducting planetary extravehicular activities through the use of supernumerary robotic limbs (SuperLimbs). His work is tailored toward design and control manifestation to assist astronauts with post-fall recovery, human-leader/robot-follower quadruped locomotion, and coordinated manipulation between the SuperLimbs and the astronaut to perform tasks like excavation and sample handling.

This article appeared in the Spring 2024 edition of the Department of Mechanical Engineering's magazine,  MechE Connects . 

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