Theses and dissertations produced by graduate students affiliated with Mississippi State University's James Worth Bagley College of Engineering.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2014
A Petroleum Energy, Greenhouse Gas, and Economic Life Cycle Analysis of Several Automotive Fuel Options, Matthew Carter Doude
Aerodynamic Analysis of a Tumbling American Football, Daniel Edmundson Hare
Catalytic Conversion of Model Biomass-Derived Syngas to Hydrocarbons via Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Jin Hu
Guidelines for Developing Flexible Supply Chains in a Stochastic Environment, Seratun Jannat
Electrical Properties Degradation of Photovoltaic Modules Caused by Lightning Induced Voltage, Taosha Jiang
Bounds for the Maximum-Time Stochastic Shortest Path Problem, Anara Bolotbekovna Kozhokanova
Efficient External-Memory Graph Search for Model Checking, Peter C. Lamborn
Catalytic Conversion of Syngas to Higher Alcohols over Cu-Fe Based Catalysts, Yongwu Lu
Phase Field Modeling of Tetragonal to Monoclinic Phase Transformation in Zirconia, Mahmood Mamivand
Development of a Flexible Open Architecture Controller for a Six-Cylinder Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine, Robert Dennis McElmurry
Efficient Coupling of Micro/Macroscale Analyses with Stochastic Variations of Constituent Properties, James Keith McWilliams
A Virtual Hydroelectric Power System for Distributable Industrial Control System Security Research, David Brian Mudd
An Evaluation of Material Response to Deformation in AA2219-T87 and AA2195-T87, Taylor Logan Murphy
Cybersecurity Testing and Intrusion Detection for Cyber-Physical Power Systems, Shengyi Pan
Electrical Breakdown Strength of 5 kV Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) Cable under AC Voltage, Bishal Pradhan
Enhancing Requirements-Level Defect Detection and Prevention with Visual Analytics, Shirin Rad
Electron Impact Excitation-Cavity Ringdown Spectroscopy, Peeyush Sahay
Effects of Prenatal Testosterone on Ventral Tegmental Area Dopamine Neurons in Sheep Model for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Casey Jean Steadman
Determination of the Weak Charge of the Proton Through Parity Violating Asymmetry Measurements in the Elastic EP Scattering, Adesh Subedi
Determination of Interior Vibration Levels from Tire/Wheel Assembly Non-Uniformities using a Monte Carlo Process, Rachel Wood Wheeler
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Experimental Evaluation of Error bounds for the Stochastic Shortest Path Problem, Ibrahim Abdoulahi
A Domain Specific Language Based Approach for Generating Deadlock-Free Parallel Load Scheduling Protocols for Distributed Systems, Pooja Adhikari
Human Fatigue in Prolonged Mentally Demanding Work-Tasks: An Observational Study in the Field, Shaheen Ahmed
Hybrid 2D-3D Space Vector Modulation For Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverter, Saher Albatran
Minimization of Noise and Vibration Related to Driveline Imbalance using Robust Design Processes, Omar Al-Shubailat
Economic Assessment of the Construction Industry: A Construction-Economics Nexus, Herbert Marion Barber
Analyzing the Evolution of Supply Chain Management Best Practices by Tracking Changes in the Baldrige Criteria, Wayne Alan Barnett
Differentiating the Characteristic Response of the Brain After Exposure to Blunt and Blast Trauma, Mark Gregory Tejada Begonia
Developing a Systems Method to Assess the Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Projects, Mehmet Arslan Boz
Evaluation of Uncertainty in Hydrodynamic Modeling, Rene Alexander Camacho Rincon
Evaluating User Satisfaction and Perceived Quality of Electronic Health Records in Mississippi, Dakota Chamblee
Evaluation of Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Production of Biodiesel from Wet Microbial Media and Reaction Schemes, Adebola Titilope Coker
Effects of Thermally-Induced Microcracking on the Quasi-Static and Dynamic Response of Salem Limestone, Z Kyle Crosby
Development of Degradable Renewable Polymers and Stimuli-Responsive Nanocomposites, Ersan Eyiler
Halo Nuclei Interactions Using Effective Field Theory, Lakma K (Lakma Kaushalya) Fernando
An Empirically Validated Multiscale Continuum Damage Model for Thermoplastic Polymers Subjected to Variable Strain Rates, David K. Francis
Cyberthreats, Attacks and Intrusion Detection in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Networks, Wei Gao
Efficacy of a Novel Through-Thickness Perfusion Bioreactor to Create Scaffold-Free Tissue Engineered Cartilage, Eric Andrew Gilbert
Understanding the Role of Personal, Psychosocial and Occupational Factors and their Interactions on Low Back Pain Severity in Workers, Nirathi Keerthi Govindu
Bluetooth Telemetry System for a Wearable Electrocardiogram, Ryan B (Ryan Benjamin) Green
Fermentation of Glycerol to Biogas under Isobaric and Variable Pressure Conditions, Benjamin P. Hartenbower
A Non-Equilibrium, Pressure-Pressure Formulation for Air-Water Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transport in Porous Media, Amanda Meadows Hines
Assessment of Climatic Variability on Water Quality, Quantity, and Crop Productivity in Mississippi Watersheds, Badde VPL Jayakody
Time-Domain Fiber Loop Ringdown Sensor and Sensor Network, Malik Kaya
Evaluation of Performance of Combined Heat and Power Systems with Dual Power Generation Units (D-CHP), Alta Alyce Knizley
Construction Project Benchmarking in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philip Samuel LaBarre
Activity-Based Pedestrian Behavior Simulation Inside Intermodal Facilities, Xuan Liu
Investigation of Structure-Property Relationships in Materials Using Ab-Initio and Semi-Empirical Methods, Laalitha S I Liyanage
Dimension Reduction for Hyperspectral Imagery, Nam H (Nam Hoai) Ly
Development of Biomass-Based Form Coke Production Process, Abhijith Madabhushi
Identification of Triaxial Strongly Deformed Bands and Spectroscopy of High-Spin Normal Deformed Structures in 164Hf, Jarrod Christopher Marsh
Algal Biodiesel Production Via Extractive-Transesterification using Microwave and Ultrasound Irradiation, Edith L. Martinez-Guerra
Defining Display Complexity in Electric Utility System Operator Displays, Steven Hunt McElhaney
Design Modifications and Platform Implementation Procedures for Supporting Dynamic Partial Reconfiguration of FPGA Applications, Sean Gabriel Owens
Explicit Finite Element Comparison of the Lower Human Extremity under Blast Load, Onyema Oyeka
Fiber Separation from Milled Corn and Sorghum using the Elusieve Processfor Value Addition to Feed and Biofuel Production, Tejas S. Pandya
Detailed Characterization of Conventional and Low Temperature Dual Fuel Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines, Andrew C. Polk
Analyzing the Impact of a Hub and Spoke Supply Chain Design for Long-Haul, High-Volume Transportation of Densified Biomass, Md. Sadekuzzaman Roni
Development of a Long-Term Earth-Moon Trans-Lunar Libration Point Orbit for a Communication Relay Satellite, Michelle Tamasco Rowells
Sedimentation Processes of Perdido Bay, Natalie Jade Sigsby
Electrical Degradation of 15 kV Polymer Insulators under Accelerated Tracking and Erosion Test Conditions, Rahul Tripathi
Fully Softened Shear Strength Testing: An Investigation into the Effects of Preparation Technique and Water Source, Lucas A. Walshire
Conventional Pavements and Perpetual Pavements: A Rational and Empirical Approach, Wenqi Wang
Acceptable Vibrations on Green Concrete, Mitchell Lewis Watkins
Comparison of Joining Processes for Haynes 230 nickel Based Super Alloy, David Hugh Williston
Characterization of a Test Stand for Evaluating Performance and Qualifying Metal Media Filters under ASME AG-1, John Andrew Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Adaptive Traction, Torque, and Power Control Strategies for Extended-Range Electric Vehicles, Brian Patrick Benoy
Single Camera Autonomous Navigation for Micro Aerial Vehicles, Jacob Bowen
Characterization of a Conventional Friction Stir Welding Machine, Michael Smith Brendel
Genetic Algorithms Based Feature Selection and Decision Fusion for Robust Remote Sensing Image Analysis, Minshan Cui
A Platform Independent Investigative Process Model for Smartphones, Frances Chevonne Dancer
Experimental Characterization and Modeling of the Brittle and Ductile Failure of Polypropylene and Copolymer Polypropylene, Brian Edward Denton
Evaluation of Field-Scale Soil Organic Carbon and Watershed-Scale Bioenergy Crop Production in Mississippi, Sarah Duffy
Experiments and Simulation for 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Resistance Spot Welded Lap Joints, Radu Stefanel Florea
Cultivation of Oleaginous Microorganism Consortium on Municipal Wastewater for the Production of Lipids, Jacqueline Isonhood Hall
Analysis of Aerial Multispectral Imagery to Assess Water Quality Parameters of Mississippi Water Bodies, Shane Adison Irvin
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Neat Vinyl Ester and Vapor-Grown Carbon Nanofiber/Vinyl Ester Resin Composites, Changwoon Jang
A Phenomenological Investigation of Ignition and Combustion in Alternative-Fueled Engines, Saroj Kumar Jha
Effects of Thermo-Mechanical and Thermal Treatments on the Structure-Property Relationships of Dual Phase (DP) and Transformation-Induced Plasticity (TRIP) steels, Matthew Leonard Jones
Asynchronous Design Investigation for a 16-Bit Microprocessor, William Kalish
A Study of the Microstructural Evolution and Static Recrystallization of Magnesium Alloy AZ-31, Harold Michael Kistler
Exploiting Spatial and Spectral Information in Hyperdimensional Imagery, Matthew Allen Lee
Analysis of Oxygen Transfer at an Activated Sludge Plant: A Procedure for Monitoring Aeration Efficiency, Benjamin Clyde Luke
Aortic Valve Endothelial Cells and Adhesion Molecules: Implications for a Tissue Engineered Heart Valve, Chelsea Tiller McIntosh
Block Compressed Sensing of Images and Video, Sungkwang Mun
A Stochastic Process Study of Two-Echelon Supply Chain with Bulky Demand Process Incorporating cost Sharing Coordination Strategies, Hossein Parsa
Enhancement and Evaluation of a Rainfall-Runoff Single Event Model, Germania Salazar Mejia
Evidence-Based Uncertainty Modeling of Constitutive Models with Application in Design Optimization, Shahabedin Salehghaffari
Fatigue and Crack-Growth in 7050-T7451 Aluminum Alloy under Constant- and Variable-Amplitude Loading, Justin Wayne Shaw
Combined Heat and Power Systems for Commercial Buildings: Investigating Cost, Emissions, and Primary Energy Reduction Based on System Components, Amanda D. Smith
Modeling and Uncertainty Analysis of CCHP systems, Joshua Aaron Smith
Distance-Weighted Regularization for Compressed-Sensing Video Recovery and Supervised Hyperspectral Classification, Eric W. Tramel
Optical and Laser Spectroscopic Diagnostics for Energy Applications, Markandey Mani Tripathi
Decellularized Porcine Myocardium as a Scaffold for Cardiac Tissue Engineering, Bo Wang
Grain Bag Storage Systems: Monitoring, Analysis, and Effects, Jason Kellam Ward
A Methodology to Perform a Combined Heating and Power System Assessment and Feasibility Study for an Industrial Manufacturing Facility, Chad Allyn Wheeley
Feature-Based Uncertainty Visualization, Keqin Wu
