Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Process Optimization and Quality Control in Manufacturing of FRP Composites by VARTM, Mohamed Emadeldin Omar Abdelhadi
Semantic-Weighted LiDAR–Camera SLAM for Robust Mapping in Vegetation-Rich Environments, David Aigbovboise Akhihiero
Concurrent Space-Based Observer Placement and Scheduling for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness, Dominic Kenneth Amato
CFD SIMULATION OF A POROUS RADIATION BURNER OPERATED ON HYDROGEN FLEXIBLE FUEL MIXTURES, Hricha Aryal
Assessment of Emissions Factors for Produced Water and Other Atmospheric Liquid Storage Tanks on Natural Gas Sites, David Glenn Childs
SMARTBOT V3: A SCALABLE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ROBOTICS PLATFORM AND DECENTRALIZED CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK, Robert Tyler Cook
Development and Additive Manufacturing of UV and Dual-Curable Elastomers for Soft Robotic Actuators and Embedded Sensors via Direct Ink Writing, Emrah Demirkal
A Multiobjective Framework for Joint Coverage and Motion Planning in UAV Inspection Tasks, Luis Fernando Escobar Carvajal
Design & Manufacturing of High Performance Thermoelectric Oxide Ceramics for Clean Energy Conversion, Geoffroy Gauneau
Physics-informed machine learning methods to predict heavy-duty diesel engine performance and emissions, Sandeep Guguloth
Machine Learning-based Prediction of Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Emissions and Comparative Analysis against Statistical Models, Abdullah Ahmad Khan
Multiphysics Modeling of Microwave-Assisted Calcination of SOEC Perovskite Precursors, Hongwei Liu
Development of Hydrogen Emissions Quantification Systems to Expand Understanding of Leaks and Losses Associated with the Burgeoning Hydrogen Transportation Sector, Christopher Loomis
Leveraging Constellation Reconfigurability to Improve Earth Observation Satellite Systems, Brycen David Pearl
Multi-Sensor Fusion for Manual Wheelchair State Estimation, Kathylee Pinnock Branford
An Investigation into the Operational Energy Consumption Characteristics of a WVU PRT Vehicle, Mustafizur Rahman
A Numerical Investigation of Potential of a Generator-Battery-Electric Heater System in Improving Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine NOx Emissions, Mahatab Bin Rashid
Cell-to-Pack Modeling of Lithium-Ion Batteries: From Bayesian Parameterization to Pack-Level Optimization, Derek Slack
Swarm of One: Self-Organization in Multicellular Robots, Trevor Riley Smith
Innovative Strategies for Stabilizing Zinc Anodes: From Molecular Design to Practical Zinc-Ion Batteries, Nhat Anh Thi Thieu
Development and Validation of a Multi-Output Neural Network-Based Virtual Temperature Sensor for Electric Vehicle Thermal Management, Dalton Michael Wiggins
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Fundamental and Applied Investigation of Ammonia Combustion: Characteristics and Emissions at Relevant IC Engine Conditions, Luis Fernando Alvarez Correa
Flower Cluster Matching Utilizing The Unscented Transform For Robotic Pollination, Andy Chu
An Investigation into Energy Consumption and V2G Potential of an Electric School Bus Fleet, Rupesh Dahal
Imitation Learning in Robotic Manipulation Using Diffusion Models, Marlon Domingues de Oliveira
Influence of Actuated Air Brakes on the Apogee of Sub-Orbital Rockets, Michael L. Farha
A framework for biomimetic robot design applied to the development of a robotic model of Drosophila melanogaster, Clarissa A. Goldsmith
Development of a Mixed Reality Robotics Testing Environment, Haneen Hanoon
Dynamically Scaling Biomimetic Robots Through Parallel Viscoelastic Actuators, Foster Olaf Holmquist
Microwave-assisted Reduction of Critical Metal Oxides from E-Waste Mixture, Kurundu Shavinka Jayasekera
Replicating the functionality of Ghost Knifefish cerebellar feedback using Synthetic Nervous Systems, Sheldon Paul CJ Johnson
Electro-Mechanical Behavior of Core-Shell Carbon Grease-Silicone Fibers Fabricated via Coaxial Direct Ink Writing, fahrettin kilic
La2NiO4+δ-based Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOECs) Electrodes Enhanced with Complex Perovskite Nanocatalyst Processed by Surfactant-Enabled Infiltration, Cole Samuel Klemstine
Dynamic Force Feedback Controller Improves Metrics of Stepping in a Biomimetic Robot Leg, Isabella Mae Kudyba
AI-Assisted System Optimization of a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Integrated with an Advanced Exhaust Aftertreatment, Almoutazbellah Adnan Kutkut
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF PRESSURIZED OXY-COMBUSTION, Lei Li
Characterization and Engineering of Inter- and Intra-Electrical Transport in Percolated Graphene Networks, Harrison Alexander Loh
Biomechanics of Teeth Alignment Using Clear Aligners with Various Attachment Shapes and Orientations, Egon Mamboleo
Physics-Informed Neural Network Based Aerodynamic Modeling Framework, Nathaniel E. Michek
End-to-End Neural Network Based Optimal Control for Asymmetric Quadrotor UAS, Ross O'Hara
ASSESSING AND PREDICTING THE IMPACT OF A RETROFITTED METHANE MITIGATOR ON NON-ROAD LARGE NATURAL GAS ENGINES USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS, Augustine Thomas Ojo
Characterization of Properties and Defects of Alternative Matrix Materials for 3D Printed Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites, Noah Darren Osborne
Implementation of a Neural Network Execution Framework for Generalized and Cross-platform Deep Learning Deployment and Inference on Spacecraft Systems, Rafael Polanco Segovia
Fabrication and Characterization of Cast Copper Heatsinks for Computer Chip Cooling, John James Recktenwald
Development of a Model to Estimate Engine Crankcase Methane Vent Emission Rates, Juan Pablo Rincon
Design and Simulation of an AI-Powered Autonomous Quadrotor Framework for Search and Rescue Operations, James J. Shope
Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of Vacuum Infused FRP Composite π-Joints, Jared Cameron Short
Reactive Model-Free Control for Underactuated Vehicles Operating in Resource-Constrained Environments, Austin Lane Sponaugle
Novel Design and Fabrication of a High-Speed Transient Heat Flux Sensor for Application to Rotating Detonation Engines, Zachary Todd Tallman
Characterization of Particulate Matter Emissions from Heavy-Duty Transit Buses, Emre Tatli
Parameter Estimation of a 100 Seater Simulated Passenger Aircraft, Michael James Winston
Evaluation of Small Unmanned Tailsitter Hybrid Air Vehicles Via Full Flight Simulation, Andrew Spencer Winters
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Enhancing Robotic Exploration through Semantically-Guided Sampling Strategies, Christopher Alexander Arend Tatsch
Inherently Porous Metal Structures with Sufficient Mechanical Properties Through Direct Writing of Bio-based Inks, Havva Eda Aysal
On Uncertainty for Ill-Posed Robot Decision Problems, Jared Joseph Beard
Data-Driven Modeling of Oxygen Kinetics in La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3−δ (LSCF) for High-Temperature Reduction of CO2 in an Electrolysis Cell, Ferron Campbell
Recovery of Natural Gas Equipment Emissions into Gas Compression Engines for the Reduction of Potential Greenhouse Gas Emissions, John Eric Casto
Embedded State Estimation for Optimization of Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Constellation Design, Thomas Henry Clareson
Autonomous Object Search Planning in Large-Scale Environments, Matthew A. Collins
Venus Balloon Localization: A Map-Aided Navigation Approach Supported by a Single-Satellite, Heath Scott Cottrill
Machine Learning Maintenance Costs Prediction Model for Heavy-duty Alternative Fuel and Diesel Vehicles, Esteban Fernandez Villar
Life Cycle Cost Model for Transit Bus Fleets, Connor Andrew Jack
Investigation of Space Charge Effects on CO2 Electrocatalytic Reduction on Gd-Doped Ceria Via Scanning Kelvin Probe and Model-Based Bayesian Analysis, Alejandro Mejia
Machine learning-assisted multiscale simulation and design optimization of composite jackets under low-velocity impacts, Masoud Mohammadi
Dynamic Load Identification using Optimal Sensor Placement and Dynamic Condensation Methods, Iole Pecora
High-Pressure Ignition and Flame Propagation – An Experimental and Numerical Study, James Shaffer
An Investigation of the Performance of a 140 kW Solar Panel in West Virginia, Rumana Subnom
Far-Field Passive Wireless Sensors Composed of Electroceramic Materials for Harsh Environment Applications, Kevin M. Tennant
Bridging Evolutionary and Bayesian Optimization for Enhanced Safety Verification in Control Systems, Joshua M. Yancosek
JOINT LEARNING OF UNKNOWN SAFETY CONSTRAINTS AND CONTROL POLICIES IN REINFORCEMENT LEARNING, Lunet Abiye Yifru
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
A Numerical Investigation of a Spark Ignition Opposed Piston Linear Engine Fueled by Hydrogen, Mustapha Alao Animashaun
Multimaterial, Core-Shell Direct Ink Writing of Flexible Strain Sensors for Pneumatically-Actuated Soft Robotic Hinge Joints, John Michael Burke
LOCALIZATION OF PEOPLE IN GNSS-DENIED ENVIRONMENTS USING NEURAL-INERTIAL PREDICTION AND KALMAN FILTER CORRECTION, Lauren N. Cash
DESIGN AND VALIDATION OF AN AERODYNAMIC SYSTEM FOR A FORMULA SAE® VEHICLE USING VEHICLE DYNAMIC SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTATION, Evan S. Cole
System Analysis of an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) – Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Hybrid Cycle, Jose Javier Colon Rodriguez
3D Printed Microfluidic Devices for Advanced Fluid Manipulation in Biomedical Applications, Kathrine Curtin
PROBABILISTIC SHORT TERM SOLAR DRIVER FORECASTING WITH NEURAL NETWORK ENSEMBLES, Joshua Daniell
Robust state estimation methods for robotics applications, Shounak Das
STABILITY OF RUDDLESDEN-POPPER PHASE LANTHANUM NICKELATE AS AIR ELECTRODE FOR REVERSIBLE SOLID OXIDE CELLS, Daniel de Lorenzo Moreira
Spin Recovery Analysis on a Simulation Model of the NASA F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV) Using Thrust Vectoring, Brock M. Dolly
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COASTDOWN TESTING METHODS FROM AN ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT ENGAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE USING A STUDENT-DESIGNED PARALLEL HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE, Dawson Everett Dunnuck
Missile Modeling and Simulation of Nominal and Abnormal Scenarios Resulting from External Damage, James Manuel Floyd III
Investigation of Oxidation and Corrosion Resistance of Ni-based Alloys and Stainless Steels Under CO2 Environments at Elevated Temperatures, Spencer Roy Fultineer
Design and Manufacture of an Aerodynamic Body that Meets Scaling Law Requirements and Survives Severe G-load Environment for Free-Flight Testing, Anthony R. Gonzalez
Spiking Neural Network that Maps from Generalized Coordinates to Cartesian Coordinates, Chloe K. Guie
Imitation Learning for Swarm Control using Variational Inference, Hafeez Olafisayo Jimoh
Development of a Quasi-Dimension GCI Combustion Model Aided by CFD, Jinsu Kim
Manganese-based A-site high-entropy perovskite oxides for solar thermochemical hydrogen production, Cijie Liu
Material Characterization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) and Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) for Development of 3D-Printed Surrogate Organs for Medical Training, Anastasia Elizabeth Lucci
DEVELOPMENT OF INCONEL 718F And INCONEL 718E POWDERS FOR PARTS MANUFACTURING UTILIZING BINDER JET THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING AND COMPRESSED PELLET METHODS, Duncan Eric Manor II
Motion Planning in Artificial and Natural Vector Fields, Bernardo Martinez Rocamora Junior
Integrated Immunity-based Methodology for UAV Monitoring and Control, Ryan G. McLaughlin
Analytical Heat Transfer Modeling of the Microwave Heating Process: A Focus on Carbon Black, Craig Offutt
Lithium-ion Battery Safety Analysis with Physical Sub-models, Samuel Abimbola Ogunfuye
Optimal Deployment of Air Vehicle as Communication Relay for Multiple Ground Vehicles, Juan David Pabon Arias
Optimal Path Planning for Aerial Robots Using Genetic Algorithm, Anna Puigvert I Juan