Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Development of Probabilistic Dynamic Model Building and Bayesian Machine Learning Approaches, Samuel Oladayo Adeyemo
Modeling, Control, and Fault Detection of Energy Systems under Limited High-Confidence Data Scenarios, Selorme K. Agbleze
Strategies for Process Systems Mapping and Control Based on Operability Analysis, Victor Manuel Cunha Alves
Application of Predictive Control Strategies for Water-Gas Shift Membrane Reactors Using Data-Driven Models, Bernardo de Oliveira Vecchio
Development of Dynamic Mass-Energy-Thermodynamics Constrained Hybrid Neural Network Models for Process Systems Applications, Angan Mukherjee
Modeling and Techno-Economic Optimization of Microwave Assisted Ammonia Synthesis Processes, Opeyemi Aduragbemi Ogunniyan
Implementation of Bayesian Statistics to Answer Diverse Engineering Questions: Applications in Cancer Immunology and Engineering Education, Anika C. Pirkey
State Estimation and Economic Analysis for Electrochemical Sensor-Based Corrosion Monitoring, Chandra Sekhar Somayajula
Cellular Level Changes Induced in Cancer Cells Due to Microgravity, Sai Deepika Reddy Yaram
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Modular Supply Network Optimization of Renewable Ammonia and Methanol Co-production, Benjamin Akoh
State Estimation, Covariance Estimation, and Economic Optimization of Semi-Batch Bioprocesses, Ronald Hunter Alexander
Microwave-Assisted Ammonia Synthesis over Cs-Ru/CeO2 Catalyst, Alazar Kesete Araia
Ambient ammonia synthesis via microwave-catalytic materials and plasma chemistry, Siobhan Brown
Applying Thermal and Microwave Heating for Natural Gas Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals over Zeolite-Supported Catalysts, Ashley Marie Caiola
Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis and Control of Chemical Processes Using Dynamic Operability, San Quan Dinh
Advancing prosthetic design using neural and mechanical dynamics, Kacie E. Hanna
Dynamic Modeling, Data Reconciliation, Parameter Estimation, and Health Monitoring of a Supercritical Power Plant, Katherine Grace Hedrick
Optimal Design and Operation of Integrated Hydrogen Generation and Utilization Plants, Ijiwole Solomon Ijiyinka
Synthesis of Quasi-Freestanding Graphene Films Using Radical Species Formed in Cold Plasmas, Michael A. Mathews Jr.
Modeling and Simulation of a Process That Converts Ethane to Ethylene and Ethylene to Low Density Polyethylene, Ernest Bosire Mokaya
Evaluation of Changes in Cellular Behavior upon Exposure to Selected Analytes used in Synthetic Applications, Olivia L. Rose
Techno-Economic Analysis and Optimization of Hydrogen and Mechanical Energy Storage Systems, Pavitra Senthamilselvan Sengalani
Impacts of diverse inflammatory stimuli on neutrophil behavior: extracellular vesicles, e-cigarettes, and nanoparticles, Hunter T. Snoderly
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Advanced Process Modeling and Optimization of Amine-Based Carbon Capture Process, Paul Jide Terhemba Akula
Design and Control of Intensified Membrane Reactor Systems Through Module-Based Design Approach, Brent Bishop
Multi-Task Neuromuscular Generalization and Changes Through the Lifespan, Hannah Delaney Carey
Combinatorial Approaches for Effective Design, Synthesis, and Optimization of Enzyme-Based Conjugates, Jordan Scott Chapman
Nano-, Encapsulated Manganese Oxide (NEMO) Particles for MRI Enhancement in Microfluidic Tumor Models, Kasey Alexis Freshwater
Reinforcement Learning for Process Control: Applications to Energy Systems, Elijah Ballard Hedrick
Modeling and Optimization of a Novel Chilled Ammonia Absorption Process and Amine-Appended Metal-Organic Frameworks for CO2 Capture, Ryan Keith Hughes
Characterizing Locomotor Disturbance Perception in Young Adults, Daniel James Liss
Tumor-targeted pH-sensitive manganese oxide nanoparticle for enhanced detection of breast cancer using MRI, Celia Martinez de la Torre
Ethane Dehydrogenation for Light Olefins Production Over Stable Catalyst, Xiaoyan Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Microwave-Assisted Natural Gas Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals, Xinwei Bai
Dynamic Modeling of a Coal Mill for Simultaneous Dynamic Data Reconciliation and Parameter Estimation, vinayak dwivedy
Multimodel Operability Framework for Design of Modular and Intensified Energy Systems, Vitor Gazzaneo
Dynamic Optimization Algorithms for Baseload Power Plant Cycling under Variable Renewable Energy, Rebecca Hyen Hae Kim
Process Modeling and Techno-Economic Analysis of Micro- Encapsulated Carbon Sorbents (MECS) for CO2 capture in a Fixed Bed and Moving Bed Reactors, Goutham Kotamreddy
Biological Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Value-added Chemicals, Owen James McGrath
Modeling, Optimization and Uncertainty Quantification of Solids-Based CO2 Capture Technologies, Anca Ostace
Natural Gas Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals by Microwave Catalytic Processes, Brandon Robinson
Investigating the Role of Attention and Memory in Visual Exploration, Jacob E. Suffridge
Simultaneous Activation of Stable Molecules- Methane and Nitrogen- using Microwave reactor with and without Plasma- to Produce Ethylene and Ammonia, Sarojini Tiwari
Dynamic Modelling and Control of Grid-Level Energy Storage Systems, Sai Pushpitha Vudata
Quantifying the Impact of Load-Following on Gas-fired Power Plants, Yifan Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Dynamic Study of Mo/ZSM-5 Catalyst for CH4 Dehydroadomation, Hadi Yahya Almusawa
Modeling of Rotary Packed Beds for Reactive and Non-Reactive Systems, Chinyere Evangeline Ezeobinwune
Synthesis of Graphene Using Plasma Etching and Atmospheric Pressure Annealing: Process and Sensor Development, Andrew Robert Graves
Review of Established and Emergent Methods for the Production of C4 Olefins, James Matthew Koval
Cu-Based Electrocatalysts for Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals, Qingyang Li
In vitro assessment of deleterious impacts of organomodified nanoclays and their incinerated byproducts on human cells, Andrew Philip White
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Design of Geothermal District Heating and Cooling System for the West Virginia University, OLUWASOGO BOLAJI ALONGE
New Method of Manufacturing Carbon Foam, Matthew D. Artimez
Mechanism Study of Shale Gas Conversion via Chemical Looping and Heterocatalytic Processes, Lei Bai
Online Model Predictive Control of a Nonisothermal and Nonisobaric Membrane Reactor for Water-Gas Shift Reaction Applications, Jacob Martin Douglas
Design and Implementation of Model Predictive Control Strategies for Improved Power Plant Cycling, Xin He
Development of a Sustainability Evaluation and Control Framework for Chemical Processes, Shuyun Li
Development of a Dynamic Model and Control System for Load-Following Operation of Supercritical Pulverized Coal Power Plants, Parikshit S. Sarda
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Dynamic Modeling and Advanced Control of a Refinery Hydrocracker Process, Christian Ayafor
Biomimetic and Advanced Control Structure Design with Real Time Optimization, Temitayo Bankole
Practical Oxygen Carrier Development of Unique Trimetallic Oxide for Chemical Looping Combustion of Carbonaceous Fuels, William J Benincosa III
Applications of Cellular Components in Engineered Environments, Xiao Hu
Prediction of Thrombus Formation in Ladder Network and Stability of Thrombus in a Bifurcation, Hari Hara Sudhan Lakshmanan
Development of Biomimetic-Based Controller Design Methods for Advanced Energy Systems, Gaurav Mirlekar
Development and Particle Scale Modeling of Metal Oxide Oxygen Carriers in Chemical Looping Applications, Jarrett A Riley
Development of Hydraulic Models, Mass Transfer Models, and Dynamic Models of Solvent-Based Carbon Capture Processes with Uncertainty Quantification and Validation with Pilot Plant Data, Anderson Soares Chinen
Toxicity Evaluations of Nanoclays and an Associated Nanocomposite throughout their Life Cycle, Alixandra Wagner
Methane Decomposition to Carbon Nanotubes and COx -Free H2 over Transition Metal Catalysts, I-Wen Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Modeling and Simulation of a Direct-Write Manufacturing Process, John Cordonier
Modeling and Design Optimization of Multifunctional Membrane Reactors for Direct Methane Aromatization, Nicholas J. Fouty
Robust Specularity Removal from Hand-held Videos, PriyaankaDevi Guggilapu
Reactions of Metal Carbides to Produce Carbon, Jeremy Hardinger
Steam Reforming of CH4 Using Ni- Substituted Pyrochlore Catalysts, Daniel J. Haynes
Techno-Economic Studies of Coal-Biomass to Liquids (CBTL) Plants with CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), Yuan Jiang
Physical Property Modeling of Solvent-Based Carbon Capture Processes with Uncertainty Quantification and Validation with Pilot Plant Data, Joshua Cole Morgan
Numerical Simulations for Enhanced Methane Recovery from Gas Hydrate Accumulations by Utilizing CO2 Sequestration, Prathyusha Sridhara
A Model for Permeability Reduction in Polymer Nanocomposites and Its Experimental Validation, Man Chio Tang
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Combinatorial Real-Time High Throughput Analyses of Cell Behavior Upon Exposure to Analytes, Reem Eldawud
Imaging ductal carcinoma using a hyperspectral imaging system, Yasser M. Khouj
Numerical modeling and simulations for techno-economic assessment of non-conventional energy systems, Manish Nandanwar
Modeling and Simulation of Components in an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Plant for Developing Sensor Networks to Detect Faults, Pratik Pednekar
Microfluidic Based Hydrate Permeability System: Design and Construction, Matthew Tacker
Extensional Flow Blending of Immiscible Polymers with Nanoparticle Stabilization, Matthew S. Thompson
Utilization Risk Assessment and Thermal Conductivity Testing for the Low Temperature Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis for the Appalachian Basin, Kelydra Welcker
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Upscaling of the acidizing process in heterogeneous porous media, Vahidreza Bitarafhaghighi
Development of Graphene and Graphene-Nanoparticle Composites for Sensor Applications, Saurabh Chaudhari
Hierarchically Porous Carbon Materials and LiMn2O 4 Electrodes for Electrochemical Supercapacitors, Shimeng Hao
Feasibility and Supply Analysis of U.S. Geothermal District Heating and Cooling System, Xiaoning He
Sensor Placement Algorithms for Process Efficiency Maximization, Prokash Paul
Performance and Stability of Large Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Phosphine Contaminated Hydrogen Fuel, Timothy B. A. Ross
Partial Oxidation of Hydrocarbons in a Segmented Bed Using Oxide-based Catalysts and Oxygen-conducting Supports, Mark W. Smith