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Theses/Dissertations from 2025

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Capstone Final Report: Coal to Nuclear – Nuclear Power Solutions, Owen Horiagon, James Russell, Thomas Scorpio, and Nate Segar

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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A Solution to an Ergonomics Problem, Jarred Bodziony, Josh Borczynski, Stephen Cacchoitti, and Hunter Claudio

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Final Design Report, Team 1: The Ultimate Rams, John DerBedrosian, Tayler Hasson, Zaynah Kalaoun, and Joshua Kiritsy

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Table Top Demagnetizer Project, Matthew Morgan, Austin Clark, Matthew Buglio, and Zachary O'Keefe

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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Media Prep Dustless Transfer, Brian Alvarado, Kevin Borgas, Nick Candelora, and Nick Narkievich

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Autonomous Pool Skimmer, Kyle Banna, Ben Crichton, Tony Pina, and Huy Truong

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Neutron Radiography: “Photo-radiation”, Jesse Bibby, Sophia Fusco, Matthew Leger, and Anthony Marshall

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Faraday Generator from Periodic Wave Motion, Max Boden, Oliver Capalbo, Danna Kimmelman, and Valentina Rossell

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Static Electricity Generator, Trevor Bode, Evan George, Dylan Humphries, and Jonathan Calico

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Forge V: Five Axis 3D Printer, Daniel Brogan, Emma McCool-Guglielmo, Ryan Mullaney, Alex Pezzullo, and Dalton Stein

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Stab Resistant Body Armor, Nolan Burkholder, Richard Doyen, Normand Manning, and Ronald Nimaja

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Sea Raccoon: Methodology for Underwater Deployment from a Host Vehicle, Brian Caferro, Casie Castell, Trevor Ide, and Mark Keenan

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Torpedo Gatling, Seth Camara, Harrison Kenyon, and James Vartanian

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Hexagon Surface Finish Probe, Andrew Clements, Andrew McLinden, Jonathan Mullen, and Cristian Witcher

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VIBCO Continuous Mechanical Process Improvement, Evan Criner, Dustin Pereira, Cooper Robinson, Ryan Walker, and Mike Durgin

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Alternate Flex Tube, Zach Davies, Amanda Jennings, Lucas Dutton, Chris Guidone, and Andy Jiang

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Optimization of Structural Shapes to Minimize Drag and Increase Efficiency, Douglas Dean, Kevin Noonan, Joshua Tyler, and Matthew Vittori

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Recyclable Material Vehicle Prototype, Nathan Johanning, Hope Ashworth, Collin Benzoni, RJ Barton, and Greg Morgan

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Hands-Free Tree Climbing Machine, Michael Kowalski, Sam Anderson, Matt Chambers, and Matt Nelson

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TUPAC: Tubular Underwater Projectile and Cannon, Rachael Lenher, Devon Duggan, Matthew Kirslis, and Sam Noymer

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3D Printed Waterproof Housing, Carson Maurice, Jordan McKenna, and Graham White

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Portable E-Mobility Microgrid, Mitch McCoy, Eric Wanyo, Meg Bradbury, and Sam Guest

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Fuel Rod Inspection Support System, Max O'Connell, William Patenaude, Harold Corniel, and Anthony Simeone

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Nuclear Fuel Inspection Device, William O'Connor, Allen Arbuckle, and Vincent Marotta

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CD Purge Tray, Ahmad Siddiqi, Miriah Longa, John Palmer, and Christopher Punsalan

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Automated Inspection Machine, Kevin Supino, William Santosuosso, Jordan Barbosa, Sindio Freitas, and Evan Poland

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Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Wastewater, Robert Tampellini, John Robert Gimler, Robert Hall, and Cody Kwasniewski

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Specialized Vacuum Testing Equipment for Aerospace Seals, Jesse Valentin, Brady Foster, Satsuki Young, and Ryan Schilling

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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VibCo Live Bottom Bin Internal Vibratory Fixture, Christopher Amabile, Erika St. Germain, Hagop Taraskian, and Mickenzy Pacheco

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Eaton -- Vacuum Testing For Carbon Face Seals, Benjamin Amundson, Matthew Baccaro, and Joshua Jelley

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Eye in the Sky, Jeffrey Arnold, Robert Bones, Daynamar Delgado Nieves, and Hannah Waters

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Underwater Reactor Inspector Nuclear Fuel Inspecting Drone, Dennis Barnum, Brett Cody, Matt Hahn, and Cyrus Tyler

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Hope Global -- Design for an Ink Mark Vision Rejection System, Amilcar Berganza, Killian Canavan, Alex Dickie, and Trevor Pierce

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Raytheon -- Strength Optimized Designs Using Additive Manufacturing, Donovan Blanpied, Reed Nelson, David Silverstein, and Alex Snyder

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Non-Contact Torque Transfer Using Ferrofluid, Ryan Buglio, Trevor Chambers, and Chelsea Fox

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Biodegradable Interchangeable Operation (BIO) Blaster, Tristan Cain, Evan Simpanen, and Dylan Stephanik

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Automatic Pill Dispenser and Reminder, Lyndsay Castle, Kyle McKenna, Brian McDonough, and Joe Jacobs

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Inflatable Vessel Design Study, Jacob Chase, Steven Hafey, Jean-Pierre Alleyne, and Alex Vasili

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MAGSEAL Delta Seal Gland Fixturing Device, John Cocce, Anthony Vessella, and Jacob Farnham

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Ground Control Point Deployment, Patrick Curtis, Benjamin Lee, Eric Gardell, and Jessica Russo

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Buoy Design Optimization Study, James Dambek, Logan Ewing, Joe Kearney, and Ian Millspaugh

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Nuclear Fuel Handling Device, Jonathan DeAlmeida, Seth Mace, Alex Harrington, and Evan Ambrose

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VibCo Engineering Test Bench, George Donoyan, Stephen Grabarz, Austin Abraham, Karl Wadensten, Claudia Brown, and Gregory Pickering

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VibCo Live Bottom Bin Internal Vibratory Fixture, Chris Duffy, Ian Hallam, David Nicosia, and Emily Yang

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TORAY Improved Nip Roller Design, Mason Fraizer, David Rainone, and Eddie Janis

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Waterproofing 3D-Printed Parts, Allen Freitas, Zachary Carroll, Holly Robinson, and Alyssa San Angelo

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Design of a Neutron Radiography Facility, Jonathan Fuentes, Nick Azzarto, and Nick Lian

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Message in a Bottle, Michael Galuska, Zachary Iwuc, Michael Papa, and Taylor Smith

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Raytheon -- Design of Boat Hull Segments Using Additive Manufacturing, David Guevara, Connor Mullen, Matt Lebel, and James Stead

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ACRP Design Competition, Gwen Harris, Corey Murphy, Estefany Mejia, and Adam Bartlett

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Biaxial Testing Device, Maximillian Hill, John Morris, and John DaSilva

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Hope Global -- BEADED PROFILE COUNTER, Kyle Johnson, Stone Jurczyk, Nick Lemoie, and Keenan Pinto

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Hexagon -- On Machine Parallelism/Skew Check, Yanchen Liu, Greg Philips, and Byron Sullivan

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Variable Force Dynamic Stabber, Parker Magistri, Steven Paolino, Arlis de la Rosa, and Kevin Odell

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Hope Global -- In Process Laser Cutter Blade Cleaning, Ryan O'Neill, Brendan Rix, Alec Miller, and Sherif Fahmy

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Body Armor -- The Liquid Vest, Andrew Smedberg, Brendan Granquist, Michael Douleh, and Cameron Thibeault

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Raytheon -- Additive Manufacturing of Tailored Materials, Nathan Varieur, Brian Kenney, David Penco, and Natalie Dmoch

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Design of a Device for Hands-Free Tree Climbing, Alex Vaudrain, Scott Botelho, Cameron Coleman, and Nick LoBianco

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MAGSEAL Design a Machine Cleaning Device, Aidan Votaw, Michael Najarian, and Samson Olowoporoku

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

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Online HEPA Filter Replacement, Joshua Bolt, Matthew Carlson, and David Kehoe

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AMGEN Manual Drum Handler, Andrew Bouchard, Spencer Heise, and Jean-Francois Brehany

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United Technologies Robotic Tool for Aircraft Rim Cleaning, Ibrahim Brown, Mkrtich Arslanyan, Erik Pelletier, and Brian Bestoso

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Rogers Corporation -- Cross Web Thickness Variation, Dean Bussick, Djeson Semedo, and Lee Slamin

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AMGEN DRUM HANDLER: LIFTING & TILTING MECHANISM, Austin DeCotis, Schneider Jean-Pierre, Adam Nabb, and Zach Wilcox

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Toray's Touch Roll Manipulator, Will Degnan, Chris Fraraccio, and Dan Levesque

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NUWC Universal Undersea Gripper, Matthew Delia, Austin Cordova, Michael Ferreira, and William Karabots

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Pill of the Future -- Smart Automated Pill Dispenser, Miles Garceau, Kyle Silva, Steven O'Brien, and Dominic Aspirinio

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Strike 3000: Standing Electric Trike, Mikhail Hyde, Mike Offord, Nick Ladyga, Craig Smith, and Frank Zingarelli

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Eaton Automated Tuft Cutter, Nathan Joyal, Jay Guilmette, and Trevor Gale

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Rogers Corporation -- An Optimal Paste Extrusion Process, Andrew Kurdziel, Alex Fahlman, and Jackie Wang

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Magseal Vacuum Test Bench, Maxwell Leatham, Ethan Pierce, and Steven Garcia

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NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY TRANSFER PROJECT, Elio Manzi, Matthew Monfils, Ryan Sullivan, and Jordan Kantor

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The Compost Plant -- Design of an Aeration Device for an Aerated Static Pile of Compost, Jeffrey Marcantonio, Alison Otto, Michael Palmer, and Joseph Zebleckas

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DEFENDER AUTOMATEDMEDIA FEEDER SYSTEM, Patrick Marie, Nathan Bannon, Jimmy Dunwoody, and Andrew Anderson

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Modular Composite Body Armor, Joseph Mattson, Samuel Valentine, Conner Briden, and Latifah Alhouti

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Raytheon -- Stability of Mooring Lines and Strain Relief, Tanner Maurice, Robert Cucuzza, and Kyle Hassan

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Variable Force Mechanical Stabber and Slasher, Nicholas Perry, Maxwell Caro, Alec Svendsen, and Brody DiPentima

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Rogers Corporation -- Roll Manipulator, Billy Thibault, Luke Mazzeo, and Steven Cipolla

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VIBCO Bin Variation System, Robert Toth, Claudia Brown, and Will Schartner

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ACRP Design Competition -- Eagle Eye, Benjamin Travelyn, Grace Sanita, Scott Liguori, and Julian Andriulli

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Automation of Submicron Precision Finishing of Ring Gages, Kevin Valerio, Darrik Muroski, and Bobby Backofen

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MAGSEAL Edge Breaking Safety Device, Jared Zetlin, Jason Epstein, and Dillon Fontaine

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Hexagon Mechanized Ball Bar Fixture, Aaron Binek, Jeffrey Costa, Taylor Fields, and Jackson Welsh

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Eaton Analysis of Face Seal Contacts, Chris Blewett, Jacob Gelinas, Tyler Patten, and Jerel Rodrigues

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Amtrol Plastic Modular Pump Stand, Chris Caudle, Danny Arango, Vincent Forleo, and Anthony McQueen

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VibCo Device for Vibrational Analysis, Thomas Chlaupek, Michael Krensavage, Helen Richter, and Matthew Wynsen

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INSCO Group Seal Stamping Process Design, Austin Darling, Lincoln Follett, Connor Whitenack, and Nick Laraway

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Raytheon Conductive Polymer Printing, Jared DeFanti, Michael McWeeney, and Maxwell Yekel

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Simuili Scoliosis Brace, Gabriella Devine, Chris Viveiros, Daniel Cross, and Thomas Brey

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STRIKE 3000 Electric Trike, Joseph DiPalma, Matthew Qualben, Alexander Richardson, and Jeric Rodriguez

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Hero-X: Emerson Air Flow Design Challenge, Reid Elleman, Michael Dana, and Nicholas Harris

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LANL Plutonium Assessment, Andrew Elloso, Ryan Murphy, Robert Simpson, and Thomas Sullivan

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Neptune-Benson Perlite Media Loader, Mark Farat, Ben Modica, Patrick Carroll, and Ronald Beaulieu

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ChemArt Automated Packaging System, Sean Fisher, Jennifer Hart, Emily Tacopina, and Alvaro Torrecilla

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Raytheon Cable Stability, Taylor Fortier, Andrew Moreno, and Louis Maroun

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Optimization and Redesign of a Dual Rotary Cutter, Joseph Graziano, Joshua King, Nathan Kross, and Tom O'Connor

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GroovePin performance of threaded inserts, Laeng Khoun, Josh Blacker, and Tyler Kelly

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Herox Design Competition - Boiler Buddy, Shane Kirkland, Angela Reisch, and Justin Sundaram

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Amphibious Drone, Nick Lemos, Mark Hennigan, Nicholas Carroll, and Brandon Frei

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Lab on Paper, Aaron Matarese, Luis Pimentel, and Winfield Smith