Research

Theses

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Recent Masters Theses        Spring 2015 - PRESENT

Summer 2018
Simulation of Radiation Flux from Thermal Fluid in Origami Tubes
STUDENT: Bebeau, Robert
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim

Design and Testing of a Passive Prosthetic Ankle Foot Optimized to Mimic an Able-Bodied Gait
STUDENT: Schlafly, Millicent
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle

Spring 2018
Developing Motion Platform Dynamics for Studying Biomechanical Responses During Exercise for Human Spaceflight Applications
STUDENT: Lostroscio, Kaitlin
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle / Carey, Stephanie

Design and Testing of a Linear Compliant Mechanism with Adjustable Force Output
STUDENT: Niemeier, William
ADVISOR(S): Lusk, Craig

Defect Detection in Additive Manufacturing Utilizing Long Pulse Thermography
STUDENT: Pierce, James
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan

Analysis of Ni and Fe-based Alloys for Turbine Seal Ring Applications
STUDENT: She, Dawei
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex

Fall 2017
Large Area Sintering Test Platform Design and Preliminary Study on Cross Sectional Resolution
STUDENT: Gardiner, Christopher
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan

Summer 2017
Force Compensation and Recreation Accuracy in Humans
STUDENT: Rigsby, Benjamin
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle

Spring 2017
Heat Flux Modeling of Asymmetrically Heated and Cooled Thermal Stimuli
STUDENT: Hardy, Matthew
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim / Reed, Kyle

Simulation of Hemiparetic Function Using a Knee Orthosis with Variable Impedance and a Proprioception Interference Apparatus
STUDENT: Lahiff, Christina-Anne
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle

Media Velocity Considerations in Pleated Air Filtration
STUDENT: Schousboe, Frederik
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim

Orthoplanar Spring Based Compliant Force/Torque Sensor for Robot Force Control
STUDENT: West, Jerry
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv

Fall 2016
Simulation and Verification of Fluid Jet Polishing
STUDENT: Hu, Senmiao
ADVISOR(S): Guldiken, Rasim

Molybdenum Disulfide-Conducting Polymer Composite Structures for Electrochemical Biosensor Applications
STUDENT: Jia, Hongxiang
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok / Ram, Manoj

Designing the Haptic Interface for Morse Code
STUDENT: Walker, Michael P.
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle

Corrosion Characteristics of Magnesium under Varying Surface Roughness Conditions
STUDENT: Yayoglu, Yahya
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan

Summer 2016
The Development of a Prosthetic Training Software for Upper Limb Amputees
STUDENT: Sullins, Tyler
ADVISOR(S): Dubey, Rajiv / Carey, Stephanie

Spring 2016
Hydrogen Effects on X80 Steel Mechanical Properties Measured by Tensile and Impact Testing
STUDENT: Li, Xuan
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex

Fall 2015
Measuring Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Mechanical Properties Using Flat Punch Nanoindentation Focusing on Obtaining Full Contact
STUDENT: De Paoli, Federico
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex

Passive Symmetry in Dynamic Systems and Walking
STUDENT: Muratagic, Haris
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle

Mechanical Properties of Laser-Sintered-Nylon Diamond Lattices
STUDENT: Neff, Clayton
ADVISOR(S): Crane, Nathan

Design, Fabrication and Analysis of a Paver Machine Push Bar Mechanism
STUDENT: Palnati, Mahendra
ADVISOR(S): Volinsky, Alex

Summer 2015
Use of Anaerobic Adhesive for Prevailing Torque Locking Feature on Threaded Product
STUDENT: Hernandez, Alan
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel

Dual 7 Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arm Remote Teleoperation Using Haptic Devices
STUDENT: Wang, Yu-Cheng
ADVISOR(S): Alqasemi, Redwan

Ductility and Use of Titanium Alloy and Stainless Steel Aerospace Fasteners
STUDENT: Whittaker, Jared
ADVISOR(S): Hess, Daniel

Spring 2015
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions, Human Energy, and Cultural Perceptions Associated with Traditional and Improved Methods of Shea Butter Processing in Ghana, West Africa
STUDENT: Adams, Emily
ADVISOR(S): Durham, Delcie / Mihelcic, James

An Experimental Study on Passive Dynamic Walking
STUDENT: Hatzitheodorou, Philip
ADVISOR(S): Reed, Kyle

Viability of Bismuth as a Green Substitute for Lead in Jacketed .357 Magnum Revolver Bullets
STUDENT: Jenkins, Joel
ADVISOR(S): Wilkinson, Stuart

Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrochemical Properties of Polyaniline Thin Films
STUDENT: Rami, Soukaina
ADVISOR(S): Kumar, Ashok / Ram, Manoj

The Development of an Adaptive Driving Simulator
STUDENT: Tudor, Sarah
ADVISOR(S): Carey, Stephanie / Dubey, Rajiv

 

Archived Theses

Theses Spring 2011 - Fall 2014