Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Three Dimensional Localization of Work Pieces in Assembly Lines with Radio Frequency Identification, Frederik Armbrecht
Residual Strength of Composite Materials After Exposure to Blast Loading, Monica L. Black
A NOVEL APPROACH FOR MEASURING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF ELECTRO-SPUN NANOFIBERS, Nicholas Bonatt
Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs) In Communication, Dominique Engome Tchupo
Transient Thermal-hydraulic Simulation of a Small modular Reactor in RELAP 5, Patrick Freitag
MONTE CARLO SIMULATIONS OF THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL NEUTRON FLUX PROFILE INSIDE THE R.I.N.S.C. REACTOR, Benjamin Iannitelli
Design, Modeling, and Implementation of an Environmental Control Chamber, Aaron Matarese
Corrosion of Different Materials Connected to Carbon Fiber, Jordan Angel Ortiz
COMPARISON OF AMERICAN, GERMAN AND JAPANESE CAR DEALERSHIP APPROACHES FOR SALES AND SERVICE, Lukas Schoske
DRIVING BEHAVIOR ENERGY CONSUMPTION ESTIMATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES, Niklas Schwertner
ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR FOR SUSTAINABLE TEAM PERFORMANCE, Md. Hasan Shahriar Simanto
DESIGN OF A TENDON DRIVEN SOFT CONTINUUM ROBOTIC ARM USING PROPRIOCEPTIVE SENSORS, Richard Sperling
Design of Complex Engineered Systems and the Effectiveness of Organizational Networks, Bryan Still
Electric Vehicle Charging Behavior in Existing Infrastructures: A Rhode Island Case Study, Roxana Voss Urquidi
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Density-Based Clustering Heuristics for the Traveling Salesman Problem, Matthew Agostinelli
Assessing Hand Hygiene Compliance in Healthcare Workers to Reduce Infectious Disease, Ahmed Salem Alhasani
Dynamic Response of TI2ALC Under Radial Confinement at High Temperature, Daniel Clarkin
Dynamic Collapse of Double Hull Composite Cylinders: Hydrostatic and Shock-Initiated Implosion, Nicholas A. DeNardo
Development of a Practical Method for Sustainable Routing in Manufacturing Enterprises, Christoph Gerdes
Extracting Parking Areas from Remote Sensing Imagery and Spatiotemporal Traffic Data, Julian Glaab
A New Framework for Model Reduction of Complex Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, Shahab Ilbeigi
Quantifying Behavioral Impacts on Electric Vehicle Efficiency, Daniel Kowlasky
Experimental Studies on Mitigating the Risk of Air Blast Loading, Emad Ahmad Makki
Text Driving, Senior Mobility and Automated Sidewalk Assessment, Sanaz Motamedi
Evaluation of Geospatial Features for Forecasting Parking Occupancy Using Social Media Data, Johannes Riedel
Portable Wireless Measurement and Control System, Bryan Salisbury
Implosion and Blast Response of Metallic and Composite Structures in Underwater Environments, Helio David Sega Matos
Distributed Cooperative Control of Heterogeneous Multi-Vehicle Platoons, Keely Varada
High Strain Rate Deformation Mechanisms of Body Centered Cubic Material Subjected to Impact Loading, William Visser
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Sandwich Structures Subject to Blast Loading, Jefferson Townsend Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Framework for the Automated Disassembly of Electronic Waste Using the Soar Cognitive Architecture, Nicholas M. DiFilippo
Proportional Integral Observer (PIO) Design for Linear Control Systems, Xiaonan Dong
Development Perspectives of Lithium-Ion Recycling Processes for Electric Vehicle Batteries, Jan Engel
Profitable Remanufacturing Processes in Small and Medium Sized Companies: A Case Study, Stefan Fertmann
Experimental and Computational Study of the Response of Composite Structures to Extreme Loading, Erin Gauch
Backup Strategy for Failures in Robotic U-Shaped Assembly Line Systems, Alexander Gebel
Airway Wall Deformation Under Smooth Muscle Contraction, Carlos Javier
Business Models Enabled by Industrie 4.0 and Internet of Things, Fabian Ludwig
Electrical Response of Functionally Graded Graphene-Nylon Segregated Composites Under Quasi-Static Loading, Kimberly I. McCarthy
Nonlinear Finite Element Modeling of Cellular Materials Under Dynamic Loading and Comparison to Experiments, Colin J. Murphy
Characterization of Novel Materials Under Extreme Dynamic Loading Conditions, Prathmesh Naik Parrikar
A Novel Genetic Algorithm and its Application to Optimize Manufacturing Schedules, Arash Nasrollahishirazi
Experimental Investigation of Free-Field and Shock-Initiated Implosion of Composite Structures, Michael A. Pinto
Dynamic Behavior of Composite Subjected to Maritime Environments, Sebastian Reh
Dairy Forecasting for Convenience Stores: A Case Study Approach, Sameer Saran
Improved Characterization and Modeling of Supply Chain Relationships, Amy Elizabeth Thompson
Dynamic Response of Aerospace Materials Subjected to Extreme Environments, Craig Tilton
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
UNDERWATER IMPLOSION OF CYLINDRICAL METALLIC SHELLS IN CONFINING ENVIRONMENTS, Sachin Gupta
DESIGNING A BIOSENSING DEVICE BASED ON WAVELENGTH SELECTIVE EMITTERS, Fabian Liebscher
Enzymatic and Enzyme Inhibitory Activity on a Paper-Based Lateral Flow Device, Manuel Muller
Cost and Environmental Impacts in Manufacturing: A Case Study Approach, Nils Nörmann
Mechanics Framework of Pad Scratching in Chemical-Mechanical Planarization, David C. Ponte
SCHEDULE OPTIMIZATION WITH FLEXIBLE DURATIONS, Kevin R. Roy
Developing and Testing a Novel Low Cost Force and Torque Sensor Suitable Robotic Applications, Daniel Sherman
Dynamic Behavior of Materials Subjected to Extreme Environments, Christopher S. Shillings
Microstructure-Dependent Dynamic Flow Stress in Metallic Alloys, Justin Spirdione
The Application of the Self Organizing Map to the Vehicle Routing Problem, Meghan Steinhaus
Assessing Climate for Systems Improvement Initiatives in Healthcare, Keerthi S. Suryadevara
A Novel Method for Direct Solder Bump Pull Testing Using Lead-Free Solders, Gregory Alan Turner
Thermal Efficiency Enhancement of an A/C System Using Computer Simulations, Xinyu Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Mathematical Models for Eco-Industrial Networks, Callum R. Bissett
MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR ECO-INDUSTRIAL NETWORKS, Callum R. Bissett
ASSESSING GLOBAL PRODUCT SUSTAINABILITY – DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED APPROACH, Alexander C. Bruns
COLLISION FREE PATH PLANNING OF AN OBJECT USING MULTIPLE ROBOT MANIPULATORS, Drew P. Davis
DIGITAL STATE SPACE CONTROL OF THE QUADRUPLE-TANK PROCESS, Daniel T. Desautel
TIME-OPTIMAL CONTROL OF AN UNMANNED OCEAN SURFACE VESSEL, Jan Eilbrecht
RESPONSE OF FILLED CORRUGATED SANDWICH STRUCTURES TO SHOCK LOADING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, Payam Fahr
PORTABLE MICROFLUIDIC FLUID HANDLING SYSTEM FOR THE DETECTION OF PROTEIN BIOMARKERS IN WHOLE HUMAN BLOOD, Michael Franzblau
DEVELOPMENT OF A PAPER BASED LATERAL FLOW DEVICE FOR THE DETECTION OF IαIP VIA COMPETITIVE ELISA, Alexander Giannakos
DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF TAILORED CARBONBASED MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPOSITES, Nicholas J. Heeder
AGENT-BASED MODELING AND SIMULATION OF COOPERATIVE DRIVING, Alexander Yuki Kurz
RESPONSE OF MARINE COMPOSITES SUBJECTED TO NEAR FIELD BLAST LOADING, Frank LiVolsi
THREE-DIMENSIONAL TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION OF STATICALLY LOADED POROUS AND MULTI-PHASE STRUCTURES, Matthew Okruta
STUDY OF THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF MINIMUM WEIGHT STRUCTURES, Peter Thomas Phelps
ASSESSING GLOBAL PRODUCT SUSTAINABILITY OF CONSUMER ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS – DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED APPROACH, Richard Poenitz
A PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION FOR THE VEHICLE ROUTING PROBLEM, Choosak Pornsing
SUSTAINABILITY MODELING AND ASSESSMENT OF PRODUCT RECOVERY SYSTEMS - AN ENGINEERING APPROACH TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, Sirine A. Saleem
THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT APPROACHES, Eike M. Schubert
CLASSIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND SIMULATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY, Fabian Schulze
A PAPER‐BASED LATERAL FLOW DEVICE FOR THE DETECTION OF IαIP VIA ELISA, Hanno Teiwes
DECISION-MAKING FOR STRATEGIC SPARE PARTS PRICING LEVELS: AN EVALUATION OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS SUSTAINABILITY, Masoud Vaziri
MODELING THE FOCUS OF ATTENTION AS A RANDOM PROCESS, Staci A. Wasserman
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Dynamic Response of Aerospace Materials under Extreme Environments, Sandeep Abotula
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF A CLOSED-CYCLE OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM WITH SOLAR PREHEATING AND SUPERHEATING, Hakan Aydin
MULTIPLE BRINE PRODUCTION AND STORAGE FACILITY LOCATION PROBLEM FOR SNOW REMOVAL, Moritz Behrend
Development of a Platform for Lateral Flow Test Devices with the Capability of Using Multiple Fluids, Wilke Föllscher
Development of Enhanced Lateral Flow test Devices for Point-of-Care Diagnostics, Roman Gerbers
THE ULTRASONIC PULSE-ECHO IMMERSION TECHNIQUE AND ATTENUATION COEFFICIENT OF PARTICULATE COMPOSITES, Miguel Angel Goni Rodrigo
The Role of Microstructure on Deformation and Damage Mechanisms in a Ni-based Superalloy at Elevated Temperatures, Kimberly Maciejewski
A RAPID ASSESSMENT TOOL TO ASSESS FACTORY SUSTAINABILITY, Nadine Madanchi
FAULT-TOLERANT FLOW-LINE DESIGN: AN EXAMPLE FROM AN AUTOMOTIVE BODY SHOP, Christopher Müller
COUPLED FIELD DYNAMIC MODEL OF FATIGUE EVOLUTION, Son Hai Nguyen
Electrical and Thermal Response of Carbon Nanoture Composites Under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loading, Christopher D. O'Connell
Response of Materials to Various Shock Loading Conditions Generated by Plate Impact Experiments, Gifford W. Plume IV
Characteristics that Influence the Adoption of Systems Improvement in Hospital Workgroups, Karen Roman
LASER-ASSISTED HEATING OF A PLASMONIC NANOFLUID IN A MICROCHANNEL, Timothy Walsh
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
IMPROVING LOAD DISTRIBUTIONS IN CELLULAR MATERIALS USING STRESS TRAJECTORY TOPOLOGIES, Scott Breault