Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Effect of Age on the Mechanical Behavior and Molecular Structure of Human Meniscus: An Experimental and Computational Analysis, Derek Q. Nesbitt
An Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Bimodal Particle Distributions for Enhanced Thermal Conductivity in Concentrating Solar Power Applications, Dallin Daniel Stout
Carbon/Carbon Composites for Next Generation Microvascular Solar Thermal Receivers, Matt Zuzelski
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Biofidelic Considerations for Improving Standardized Airflow and Firmness Testing for Infant Sleep Products, Wyatt D. Davis
Predicting Surgical Outcome in Patients with Recurrent Patellar Dislocation, Dario De Caro
Experimentation of Abrasion Erosion at High Temperature for Concentrated Solar Power Systems, Tessa Mei-Lin Fong
Measuring Engineering Students' Engagement in Sustainability Design Concepts, Karen Aide Perez
Direct Ink Writing of Flexible Piezoelectric Sensors, Amanda M. White
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Binary Particle Mixtures as a Heat Transfer Media in Shell-and-Plate Moving Packed Bed Heat Exchangers, Chase Ellsworth Christen
Musculoskeletal Adaptation of Young and Older Adults in Response to Environmental, Physical, and Cognitive Conditions, Amy E. Holcomb
Decentralized and Centralized Optimal Control of HVAC Systems, Ryan S. Montrose
Using Dynamic in vivo Kinematics for Subject-Specific Calibration of Knee Ligament Parameters, Stephen Nelson
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
In vitro Method to Quantify and Visualize Volumetric Wear in Meniscus Subjected to Joint Loading Using a 3D Optical Scanner, Kate J. Benfield
Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis of In-Pile Sensors for Advanced Nuclear Reactors, Takoda Linn Bingham
Heat Transfer Modeling and Optimization of a Carbonized Microvascular Solar Receiver, Taylor Brown
Direct Solar Absorption Nanoparticle Doped Membranes for a Hybrid Membrane Distillation and Photovoltaic Cell, Alejandro Espejo Sanchez
Large Displacement J-Integral Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) Test Method for Mode I Fracture Toughness, Joshua Gunderson
Constitutive Modeling of Force-Controlled Fatigue Testing in Human Meniscus Tissue, Bradley Scott Henderson
A Computational Framework to Model Mesenchymal Stem Cell Nucleus Mechanics Using Confocal Microscopy, Zeke Kennedy
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Novel Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic Manufacturing Techniques for a Magnetron Field Emission Cathode, Daylon Michael Black
Development of a Statistical Shape-Function Model of the Implanted Knee for Real-Time Prediction of Joint Mechanics, Kalin Gibbons
Controlling Strain Energy Density in 3D Cellular Collagen Constructs During Complex Loads, Katherine Hollar
Swarm Behavior to Mitigate Rebound in Air Conditioning Demand Response Events, Jason Yasuto Kuwada
The Effect of Implant Conformity on Muscle Force Requirements in the Implanted Knee, Grace McConnochie
Effect of Corrective Surgery on Lower Limb Mechanics in Patients with Crouch Gait, Adelle Milholland
Dynamic Modeling of a Suspended and Shock Isolated System in Seismic Loading, Emilie Murphy
Isolated Nucleus Stiffens in Response to Low Intensity Vibration, Joshua Newberg
Parameter Estimation and Dynamic State Observer Design for Vapor Compression Systems, Travis D. Pruitt
Factors Affecting Patellar Mechanics and Bone Strain in Patients with Crouch Gait, Erika Ramirez
Design Optimization, Analysis, and Control of Walking Robots, Wankun Sirichotiyakul
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
A Computational Approach to Optimize Surgical Intervention for Patients with Recurrent Patellar Dislocation on a Subject-Specific Basis, Oliver Alvarez
High-Cycle Fatigue Life of Human Meniscus, Madison Elizabeth Krentz
Effect of Age and Fiber Orientation on Localized Tensile Failure Behavior in Human Meniscus, Derek Nesbitt
Reduced Order Modeling for Virtual Building Commissioning, Sean Rosin
Local Peer-to-Peer Communication to Improve Demand Response in Residential Neighborhoods, Ryan Schwartz
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Development of In-Vitro and In-Vivo Devices to Study the Mechanobiology of Ligament Healing, John Bayard Everingham
Thermoelectric System Modeling and Design, Buddhima Pasindu Gamarachchi
Microscale Thermoelectric Property Characterization and Performance-Driven Thermoelectric System Design, Nick Kempf
Wind Farm Power Prediction in Complex Terrain, Micah Sandusky
The Mechanical Characterization of Chondrogenic Tissue Grown on Graphene Foam, Katie Yocham
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Thermoelectric Material Property Measurement for Flexible Films, Courtney Hollar
Parameter Estimation for HVAC System Models from Standard Test Data, Hannah Luthman
Multiscale Analysis of Fiber Organization to Predict Ligament Mechanics, Erica Elizabeth Morrill
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
A Numerical Investigation of a Solidification Model for Snow Micro-Structure Metamorphosis, Micah Johnson
Flexible Thermoelectric Generators for Biomedical Applications, Ryan Stevenson
A Stratified Turbulence Formulation and a Turbulent Inflow Boundary Condition for Large-Eddy Simulation of Complex Terrain Winds, Clancy Umphrey
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Dynamic Rating of Transmission Lines for Improved Wind Energy Integration in Complex Terrain, Tyler Bennett Phillips
Microstructural Modeling of Collagen Networks in Ligament Using Confocal Microscopy, Christina J. Sundgren
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Toward Characterization of Diseased Vascular Structures Using Noncontact Photoacoustic and Laser-Ultrasound Imaging: A Phantom Study, Jami Lynne Johnson
The Design, Fabrication, and Pressure Testing of a Low-Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Electric Propulsion Thruster, Derek J. Reis
Characterization and Feasibility of a Portable Oxygen Concentrator for Use with a Mass Casualty Ventilator, Paul Robert Williams
Simulation of VAWT And Hydrokinetic Turbines with Variable Pitch Foils, Lindsay Damon Woods
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
GPU-accelerated Modeling of Microscale Atmospheric Flows over Complex Terrain, Anthony Rey DeLeon
Testing, Analysis, and Model Verification of Miniature Linear Permanent Magnet Generators, Michael Ray Rippee
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Linear Electromagnetic Energy Scavenging Device Designed in Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramics, Hope A. Bateman
Variability of Strain and Strain Rate in the Human Tibial Diaphysis During Walking, Tyler Franklin Rooks
Improved Heat Transfer Coefficient Data for Gas Turbine Cooling Channels Using Inverse Methods, Tommy Kurt Smith
The Design, Fabrication, and Calibration of a Micro-Newton Thrust Measurement Stand, Jack T. Woldtvedt
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Using the Continuous Wavelet Transform to Characterize Differences Between Impact Signals from Non-Cleated and Cleated Turf Shoes, Wayne Robert Fischer
Design and Analysis of a Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Micro Combustor, Matthew H. McCrink
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Differences in Upper Body Posture and Postural Muscle Activation in Females with Larger Breast Sizes, Mindy Bennett
Cross Sections Used to Elucidate Differences in Wavelet Transforms of Ground Force Reactions, Wesley John Orme
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Atmospheric Flow Applied to Wind Energy Research, Alan Russell
Carbon-Free Compressed Air Energy Storage, Dustin Andrew Shively
Biomechanical Evaluation of Glenohumeral Joint Stabilizing Muscles During Provocative Tests Designed to Diagnose Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior Lesions, Vanessa J. C. Wood
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Influence of Towing Force Magnitude on the Kinematics of Supramaximal Sprinting, David A. Clark
Characterization of Mechanical and Magnetic Properties of Ni-Mn-Ga Shape Memory Thin Films Deposited onto Silicon and Alumina Substrates, Michael Hagler
Comparison of the Trunk and Pelvis Range of Motion Between Gymnasts and Non-Gymnasts, Teri J. Penza
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Fusing Parameters Effect on Gloss, Brandon Micheal Chaffin
Active Drive Train Control to Improve Energy Capture of Wind Turbines, Nathaniel Haro
Biomechanical Evaluation of Provocative Tests for Superior Glenoid Labrum Lesions, Seth M. Kuhlman
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Thermal Stability of Barrier Layers for Copper Metallization, Bhavna Mantha
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Chemical Mechanical Planarization of Electro-Plated Copper Through-Wafer Interconnects, Peter Anthony Miranda
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Fabrication of a Miniature Ion Mobility Spectrometer in Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramics, Donald Gene Plumlee
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Analysis of the Stability and Maneuverability of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) with Applications to Biomimetic Robotics, Frank William DelRio