Dissertations from 2013
Topology and Shape Optimization of Hydrodynamically–Lubricated Bearings for Enhanced Load-Carrying Capacity, Mohammad Fesanghary
Characterization and verification of a closed loop wind tunnel with a linear cascade and upstream wake generator, Christopher Foreman
Closed form solutions to the optimality equation of minimal norm actuation, Jorge Antonio Guerra
Comparison of in vivo human knee joint kinematics using axodes, Jacob Hipps
Numerical evaluation and analysis of the adhesion phenomena in thermal barrier coating systems through bio-mimicking plasma process, Naser Imran Hossain
Synthesis Of Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Scaffolds From Dioxane/Ethanol Using Control Rate Freezing And Study Of Its Microstructural Properties, George Idicula
Large Eddy Simulation and Analysis of Shear Flows in Complex Geometries, Prasad Mohanrao Kalghatgi
A study on the cleaning and modification of metal surfaces by direct current cathodic electrolytic plasma process, Jiandong Liang
Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies of Interaction of Amphiphilic Molecules with Lipid Bilayers, Jieqiong Lin
Metal-based microchannel heat exchangers : manufacturing and heat transfer testing, Bin Lu
Investigations of the Effects of Flame Configuration on the Combustion of Laminar Diffusion Flame, Li Lu
Steady and Unsteady Thermo-Strucural Simulation of Thermally Actuated Micro- and Nano-Structures, Elham Maghsoudi
Effect of surface roughness on the efficiency of self-healing polymers, Ifeanyi Janarus Okoro
Development of a laboratory scale reactor facility to generate hydrogen rich syngas via thermochemical energy conversion, Mandeep Sharma
Comprehensive Study of the Dye Sensitized Solar Cell, Gregory Lewis Vick
Thermal cycling and thermal radiation performances of novel thermal barrier coatings, Li Wang
Fabrication and characterization of a polymeric nanofluidic device for DNA analysis, Jiahao Wu
A fluorescent oil detection device, Yuxuan Zhou
Theses from 2012
The effect of elevated water content on ethanol combustion, Baine Bernard Breaux
Flow distribution and heat transfer coefficients inside gas holes discharging, Amirhossein Eshtiaghi
Low-order modeling of micro-flier impact with thin stationary energetic targets, Mark B. Fry
Numerical and experimental evaluation of preheated premixed flames at lean and rich conditions, Joseph Edward Gibson
Characterizing Impact Induced Hot-Spot Morphology in Granular Solid Explosive, John Gilbert
Novel surface modifications and new nanostructured titania synthesis for high-performance lithium-ion batteries and solar cells, Dongsheng Guan
Optimal actuation in active vibration control using pole-placement, Carla Ann Guzzardo
Combinatorial multi-level mold inserts using micro machining and X-ray lithography, Oblesh Jinka
Bucky gel actuator for morphing applications, Ali Kadkhoda Ghamsari
Energetic Nanoparticles as Fuel Additives for Enhanced Performance in Propulsion Systems, Srinibas Karmakar
PDMS based waveguides for microfluidics and EOCB, Weiping Qiu
Stability problems in constrained pendulum systems and time-delayed systems, Prashanth Ramachandran
Turbine Blade Internal Cooling: Trailing Edge, Coolant-Passage Entry, Bend Effect and Improvement in Thermal Performance, Krishnendu Saha
Modeling of dynamics of gyroscopic systems, Siddharth Sharma
Multiscale viscoplastic-viscodamage analysis of shape memory polymer fibers with application to self healing smart materials, Amir Shojaei
Dynamic characterization of vocal fold virbrations, Zhenyi Wei
Towards the development of biotin carboxylase driven robotic nanoswimmers, Rachel Yates
Programming and healing temperature effects on the efficiency of confined self-healing polymers, Yves Quentin Yougoubare
Multifunctional carbon/epoxy glass microballons nanocomposite, Ephraim Fentahun Zegeye
Advanced ceramics and composites based on rice hulls, Peigen Zhang
Dissertations from 2011
On the Thermodynamics of Degradation, Mehdi Amir Darehbidi
Pool boiling enhancement via micro ratchets, Lance Austin Brumfield
V2O5-WO3 composite films and surface-coated LiCoO2 for enhanced Li-ion intercalation properties, Chuan Cai
The design and modification of a sputter system for DC reactive sputtering of alumina and zirconia thin films, Diane Van Ho
Effect of piezoelectric actuation on curved beams and single lap joints, Calicia Johnson
Design, Fabrication and Characterization of a New Wind Tunnel Facility – Linear Cascade with a Wake Simulator, Jean-Philippe Junca-Laplace
Two-stage biaxial thermomechanical cycle of shape memory polymer based syntactic foam, Abraham Michael King
Embedded Piezoelectric Fiber Composite Sensors for Applications in Composite Structures, Hari Prasad Konka
Gas Turbine Blade Tip and Near Tip Heat Transfer with Film Cooling, Gregory Kramer
Molecular dynamics simulation studies of surface-stress effects in metallic nanostructures, Jijun Lao
Fabrication and property study of plasma sprayed alumina coatings and magnetron sputtered multilayers, Ranran Liu
Thermodynamic Approach to Fatigue Failure Analysis in Metals and Composite Materials, Mehdi Naderi Abadi
A Biomimic Self-healing Shape Memory Polymer Based Syntactic Foam for Smart Structural Composites, Jones Nji
Small Footprint High Flow Rate Microdevice for Rare Target Cell Capture, Taehyun Park
Dissertations from 2010
Elastohydrodynamic Analysis of Spur Gears Using Load-Sharing Concept: Running-In and Steady-State, Saleh Akbarzadeh
Study of microstructure effect on the thermal properties of Yttria-stabilized-Zirconia thermal barrier coatings made by atmospheric plasma spray and pressing machine, Monica Bohorquez de Silva
The Effect of Anisotropic Surface Energy on the Stability of Micro and Nano Wires, Ping Du
Characterization of composite piezoelectric materials for smart joint applications, Hari Prasad Konka
Phase investigation of zirconia fibers and their applications on solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), Luping Li
Computational examination of compaction wave-boundary interaction in granular explosive, Anirban Mandal
Enhancement of single-lap joint strength under tension using piezoelectric actuation, Ryan Michael Meyer
Degradation behavior of shape memory polymer due to water and diesel fuel, Mohammad Nazmul Hasan Nahid
Fabrication, Characterization, Modeling and Testing of a Nanostructured Bulk Thermoelectric Cooler, Dinesh Pinisetty
Experimental and Analytical Study of the Surface Texturing Enhanced Lubrication Elements, Yifan Qiu
Macroinstability and Perturbation in Turbulent Stirred Tank Flows, Somnath Roy
A portable phonatory feedback device for patients with speech disorders, Richie Sajan
Model-based nonlinear control of active tilting-pad bearings, An Wu
Modeling and Simulation for Shape Memory Polymer Based Self-healing Syntactic Foam, Wei Xu
Design and fabrication of micronozzles for drug delivery applications, Yuxuan Zhou
Theses from 2009
Atomistic simulations of lipid bilayers in the presence of dimethylsulfoxide, Raghava Alapati
Thermal characterization of plain and carbon nanotube reinforced syntactic foams, Pratap Chandrashekhara Bhat
A modular approach to high throughput microsystems, Pin-Chuan Chen
Functionally gradient syntactic foams, Kanakaji Chittineni
Large Eddy Simulation of Turbulent Premixed Combustion in Gas Turbines, Ashoke De
Self-healing of fiber reinforced polymer compoistes [sic], Nebiyu Fikru
Intracellular ice formation in adult stem cells in the presence of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, Avishek Guha
A self healing smart syntactic foam based grid stiffened sandwich structure, Manu Kuruvila John
Multiphase flows in polymer microfluidic systems, Namwon Kim
Dynamical investigation of a manned capsule/tether re-entry system, Jeffrey Alan Kornuta
Numerical investigation of film cooling fluid flow and heat transfer using large eddy simulations, David Houston Leedom
A multi-function, disposable, microfluidic module for mutation detection, Tae Yoon Lee
On the Effects of Peripheral Sliding Velocity and Operating Differential Pressure in Rotary O-ring Seals, Karan Lingerkar
Fabrication, bonding, assembly, and testing of metal-based microchannel devices, Fanghua Mei
Thermomechanical characterization of a shape memory polymer based syntactic foam, Damon Nettles
Meso-scale heating predictions for weak impact of granular energetic solids, Rohan Panchadhara
Aerodynamic and heat transfer studies in a combustor-fired, fixed-vane cascade with film cooling, James William Post
Fatigue fracture and microstructural analysis of Friction Stir Welded butt joints of aerospace aluminum alloys, Vinay Raghuram
Experimental and numerical modeling of stresses in non-conventional cross-sectioned composite pipes, Prashanth Ramachandran
State feedback control with time delay, Akshay Nareshraj Singh
Effects of processing parameters on the embrittlement of self reacting friction stir welds, David Eric Taylor
Dynamics of vortical structures in a low-blowing-ratio pulsed transverse jet, Clementine Vezier
Theses from 2008
Freezing processes in cell suspensions evaluated using cryomicroscopy, Tathagata Acharya
Parametric study of a pulsed vertical jet in cross-flow, Guillaume Francois Bidan
Quasi-Static and Impact Characterization of Sandwich Structures with an Iso-Grid Stiffened Syntactic Foam Core, Venkata Sandeep Chakka
Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Micro Fuel Injection Swirler for Lean Premixed Combustion in Gas Turbine Engines, Anthony Louis Giglio
Magnetic field effects on diffusion flames, Diego F. Gonzalez
NANOCLAY REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE AND ITS APPLICATION TO HYBRID COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, Gefu Ji
Fabrication of micro bumps for micro scale thermal management, Ajay Ashok Kardak
Analysis of gas dynamic waves in explosively actuated valves, Blaise H. Paul
Nanoclay syntactic foam composites, Sameer Leo Peter