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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Flow Field Measurement and Qualification of the West Virginia University Environmental Wind Tunnel, Katherine Mary Reid

Uncertainty Estimation for Stereo Visual Odometry, Derek W. Ross

Investigating NOx vs CO2 Tradeoff in Heavy Duty Emissions Through the Years Under the Scope of CARB’s 3-Bin Moving Average Window Method, Ghadi Sadek

A Solution for Overcoming Transradial Prosthetic Control Limitations with Additive Manufacturing and Modeling Techniques, Olivia Layne Santee

Updates and Improvements to the Satellite Drag Coefficient Response Surface Modeling Toolkit, Phillip Logan Sheridan

Next-Generation Re-Entry Aerothermodynamic Modeling of Space Debris Using Machine Learning, Nicholas Sia

Active Localization for Robotic Systems: Algorithms and Cost Metrics, Jared Strader

Improving Performance and Durability of Intermediate Temperature Proton‐Conducting Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells Via Materials Design and Catalyst Surface Engineering, Hanchen Tian

Metal Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Using Proton Conducting Electrolyte for Direct Ammonia Utilization, Edwin Vega Hiraldo

Localization Algorithms for GNSS-denied and Challenging Environments, Chizhao Yang

The Role of Structure Evolution for PrBaCo2O6-δ in Oxygen Reduction Reaction Kinetics at SOFC Cathode, Nan Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Fully Compressible Hydrodynamic Simulation of Non-Equidiffusive Premixed Flames Propagation in Channels, Olatunde A. Abidakun

Route Planning for Long-Term Robotics Missions, Christopher Alexander Arend Tatsch

Measured and Modeled Performance of a Spring Dominant Free Piston Engine Generator, Ramanjaneya Mehar Baba Bade

Design and Development of a Multi-Nodal Methane Detection System for Longwall Coal Mining, Amber P. Barr

Environment Search Planning Subject to High Robot Localization Uncertainty, Jared Joseph Beard

Plasmon-Enhanced Optical Probes for Sensing of Drug Metabolite, Jennifer Boryczka

Modulation of Semiconductor Photoconversion with Surface Modification and Plasmon, Joeseph Martin Bright

Paper-Based Point-of-Care Tools for Blood Testing, Xuefei Gao

Doping with Rare Earth Elements and Resultant Nano-inclusions on The Electrical and Thermal Properties of the Mis-fit Layered Thermoelectric Oxide, Geoffroy Gauneau

Implementation of Radial Basis Function Artificial Neural Network into an Adaptive Equivalent Consumption Minimization Strategy for Optimized Control of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Thomas P. Harris

Aeroelasticity of Composite Plate Wings using HSDT and Higher-Order FEM, Justin A. Haught

Terrain Aware Traverse Planning for Mars Rovers, Gabrielle Hedrick

Low-Cost Skewed Redundant IMU Configuration for State-Space Recovery in a Saturated Environment, Levi S. Hubbard

Towards Large Eddy Simulation of a Staged, Pressurized Oxy-fuel Combustor, Alain Islas Montero

Experimental, Computational and Analytical Studies towards a Predictive Scenario for a Burning Accident, Furkan Kodakoglu

Fast Decision-making under Time and Resource Constraints, Kyle Gabriel Lassak

Comparative Assessment of Different Ultra-Low NOx Measurement Instruments for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines, Diego Bernabe Mejia

An Examination to Pathways Powering Car Using Clean Energy, Marina Miranda

Automated and Standardized Tools for Realistic, Generic Musculoskeletal Model Development, Trevor Rees Moon

Navigation under Obstacle Motion Uncertainty using Markov Decision Processes, Jennifer Quyen Nguyen

Investigation of Particle Measurement in Different Dilution Ratios with Gasoline Direct Injection and Port Fuel Injection, John Adam Phillips

Impact of Particle Injection on Gas Flow at Elevated Pressure: A Numerical Study, Ansan Pokharel

Characterizing premixed syngas combustion in micro-channels, Sunita Pokharel

Development of an Activity-based Windowing Approach to Evaluate Real-World NOx Emissions from Modern Medium and Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks, Rasik Pondicherry

Oxygen Transport Kinetics of Surface Modified Mixed Conductor (La0.60Sr0.40)0.95Co0.20Fe0.80O3-x as Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cathode, Manuel Serrano Laguna

Exploration of Unknown Environments Using a Tethered Mobile Robot, Danylo Shapovalov

A Study on the Hydrodynamics of a Bench-Scale Top-Fed Bubbling Fluidized Bed Gasifier using Biomass and Coal as Feedstocks, Ali Can Sivri

Modeling and Tuning of CVT Systems for SAE® Baja Vehicles, Sean Sebastian Skinner

Literature Review on Modeling of Density Difference Pumping Strategy for Geothermal Applications, Lucas A. Ware

Design and Optimization of Dynamic System for a One-kW Free Piston Linear Engine Alternator-GENSETS Program, Nima Zamani Meymian

Comprehensively Improved Electrochemical Performance of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries by “Chemical Anchors” and Lithium Anode Modification, Zhipeng Zeng

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Propagation and Morphology of Premixed Flames in Obstructed Channels under Atmospheric and Supercritical Conditions, ABDULAFEEZ AKINOLA ADEBIYI

Impact of Implementing a Dedicated Outdoor Air System in Parallel with a Multi-Zone Variable-Air Volume System on Energy Consumption, Thermal Comfort, and Life Cycle Cost, Khaled Alghamdi

Immunity-Based Framework for Autonomous Flight in GPS-Challenged Environment, Mohanad Al Nuaimi

Comparison Of Drag Area Estimation Using Natural Coast Down And Constant Speed Test Methods, Cem Baki Mr

Scaling Analysis and Experimental Investigation of a Rotating Detonation Engine, David Thomas Billups

Dynamic Discrepancy Reduced Order Modeling for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Over Cobalt-based Catalyst, Jose Miguel Bohorquez

A Biomimetic Approach to Controlling Restorative Robotics, Matthew T. Boots

Evaluating the Approach of Using NOx Control Performance Tracking for On-Board Diagnostics of Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles, Renata Castiglioni

Virtual Morphology as a Method of Robotic Control, Conner Todd Castle

A Framework for Energy Optimization of Small, Two-Stroke, Natural Gas Engines for Combined Heat and Power Applications, Mahdi Darzi

Investigation of Heat Exchanger Effectiveness Using a Surface Coating Technology, Allen Duffy

Improving Solder Joints Formed in Microgravity by Use of Magnetic Soldering Paste Additives, Aaron Dunkle

Reflectivity and photoemission electron microscopy studies of magnetic heterostructures, Chih-Yeh Huang

Scalable and Cost-effective Barrier Layer Coating to Improve Stability and Performance of SOFC Cathode, Shanshan Hu

Design And Implementation Of An Instantaneous Fuel Mass Flow Measurement System For Use In Verification Of Locomotive Emissions, Adam Wayne James

Modeling And Development Of The Dynamic Environmental Simulation Chamber (Desc) For Calibration Of Air Quality Monitoring Sensors, Filiz Kazan

Carbon deposition on Ni/YSZ anode SOFC for direct methane steam reforming, Haiyang Li

In Situ Measurement Of Fatigue Induced Crack Growth In Inconel 718 Using Direct Current Potential Drop Method, Joel C. Lindsay

Artificial Immune System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Abnormal Condition Detection and Identification, Ryan G. McLaughlin

Development of Ni-based Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) powder particles for Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) Applications, Markova Dion McPherson

Design of experiment and analysis techniques for fuel consumption data using heavy-duty diesel vehicles and on-road testing, Sarah Ann Mills

Investigation of Various Factors Affecting Quantification and Characterization Accuracy of NOx Measurement at Near Zero Level in a CVS Sampling Set-Up, Samuel Abimbola Ogunfuye

Implications of Sampling Methods on Geospatial Mapping of Methane Sources, Dakota Wesley Oliver

Investigation of Nano-ceria Catalyst Infiltration of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Electrodes Using Bio-Inspired Catechol Surfactants, Ozcan Ozmen

Investigation of Pathways to Enhance SCR de-NOx Efficiency in Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle using an Optical Access Visualization Approach, Vishnu Padmanaban

Exsolved nanoparticle decorated redox stable ceramic anode material with high performance for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, He Qi

Recovery Of Rare Earth Elements (Rees) From Coal Mine Drainage Sludge Leachate, Panpan Ren

Utilization of Scale in Keypoint Detection and Feature Description, Andrew P. Rhodes

Enhancing the Thermoelectric Performance of Calcium Cobaltite Ca3Co4O9 through Single and Dual Elements Doping, Cesar Octavio Romo de la Cruz

Conceptual Design of MALE UAVs, Vincent Spada

Experimental Measurement of Dielectric Properties of Powdery Materials using a Coaxial Transmission Line, Robert Tempke

Deformation Correlations and Machine Learning: Microstructural inference and crystal plasticity predictions, Michail Tzimas

Computational Design of Staged Pressurized Oxy-Coal Combustion, Gideon Ozioma Udochukwu

Investigation and Development of Exhaust Flow Rate Estimation Methodologies for Heavy-Duty vehicles, Chakradhar Reddy Vardhireddy

Enabling Robust State Estimation through Covariance Adaptation, Ryan Magnum Watson

Experimental and Numerical Study of the Stirling Engine Robust Foil Regenerator, Koji Yanaga

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Investigation of Model Reduction Using Bayesian Calibration and Dynamic Discrepancy, Ahmed Nirjhar Alam

Influence of the Lewis Number and Boundary Conditions on Finger Flame Acceleration, Mohammed Alawi AlKhabbaz

Detecting the Onset of the Bulk Crystal Plasticity Transition in Face Centered Cubic Metals Using Nanoindentation, Ryder Bolin

Thermal-Fatigue and Thermo-Mechanical Equivalence for Transverse Cracking Evolution in Laminated Composites, Javier Cabrera Barbero

Generation And Sensitivity Analysis Of Transmission Shift Schedule For Hybrid-Electric Vehicle, Nicholas Connelly

Implementation Of A State-Of-The-Art Gnss Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring Technique, Shannen Daly

Development of an Emissions Monitoring Methodology Using On-Board NOx Sensors and Revision to Current In-Use Emissions Regulatory Protocols, Berk Demirgok

UAV Modeling and Simulation at Normal and Abnormal Conditions, Mofetoluwa Fagbemi

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Torque Split Algorithm For Reduction Of Engine Torque Transients, Derek George

An Experimental Investigation of the Cooling System for a Free Piston Stirling Engine, Akshay Milind Gupte

Instrumentation And Inertial Navigation Systems Design For Tensegrity Robot Implementations, Scott Edward Harper

Vision-Based Road Defect Detection And Classification For Impact Effect Mitigation Using Adaptive Suspensions, Shane M Haught

Calibration of Cameras and LiDAR for Applications in Autonomous Navigation., Jacob J. Hikes

Systematic Characterization and Analysis of Resistance from Conductors and Electrodes for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Alec Hinerman

Development Of Oxide-Dispersion-Strengthened Nickel-Based Super Alloy Powders For Additive Manufacturing, Sizhe Huang

Engineering the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Through Infiltrating the Porous Electrodes, Bryan Jackson

Effect of Natural Gas Fuel Composition on Gaseous and Particle NumberMass Emissions from a Heavy-duty Natural Gas Engine used in Unconventional Well Development Operations, Sashank Jammalamadaka

Optimization Of Design And Manufacturing Process Of Fusion Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D Printing, Jaeyoon Kim

Temperature Simulation and Heat Exchange in a Batch Reactor Using Ansys Fluent, Rahul Kooragayala

The Nakahara Effect and Its Influence On Solution-Based 3D Printed Films, Daryl Kwakye-Ackah

Precise Orbit Determination of Cubesats Using Duty Cycled GPS Observations, Sean Lantto

Comparison of emissions measurement between a sensor-based compact emissions meter and a standard PEMS, Jordan Matthew Leatherman