Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Improving Real-time Methane Monitoring in Longwall Coal Mines Through System Response Characterization of a Multi-Nodal Methane Detection Network, Brian Philip Cappellini
Dry Reforming of Methane Using Microwave Irradiated Metal Oxide/Coal Char Catalysts, Anthony Carter
Developments of Advanced Cathodes and Stabilized Zinc Anodes for High-performance Aqueous Zinc-ion Batteries, Xiujuan Chen
Planning Algorithms Under Uncertainty for a Team of a UAV and a UGV for Underground Exploration, Matteo De Petrillo
Implementation Of Fuzzy Logic Control Into An Equivalent Minimization Strategy For Adaptive Energy Management Of A Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Jared Alexander Diethorn
Analysis on Combined Heat and Power, and Combined Heat and Power Hybrid Systems for Unconventional Drilling Operations, Diego G. Dranuta Ferrer
Increasing the Seebeck Coefficient of Thermoelectric Calcium Cobaltite Ceramics through Incorporation of Rare-Earth Elements, Andre Fabian Fernandes
Development of Synthetic Coal Char Simulant for Microwave Conversion Studies: A Computationally-Driven Approach, Kevin A. Hager
On the Improvement of the Indirect Quantification of Methane Emissions: A Stationary Single Sensor Approach, Robert Scott Heltzel
Development of Thermal Management Strategies Using Cylinder Deactivation for Low-Load Operation in Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks, Christian M. Hushion
Planetary Rover Inertial Navigation Applications: Pseudo Measurements and Wheel Terrain Interactions, Cagri Kilic
Development of Collision Resilient Drone for Flying in Cluttered Environment, AL MAHMUD
Application of Project Management Strategies and Tools for an Efficient and Successful Competition-based Engineering Senior Capstone Design Project, Benton Duane Morris
Powertrain Fuel Consumption Modeling and Benchmark Analysis of a Parallel P4 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using Dynamic Programming, Aaron Robert Mull
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Composite Plates using the MONNA Finite Element, Mohamed Omar
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
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
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
Theses/Dissertations from 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
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
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Propagation and Morphology of Premixed Flames in Obstructed Channels under Atmospheric and Supercritical Conditions, ABDULAFEEZ AKINOLA ADEBIYI
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
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
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 Pathways to Enhance SCR de-NOx Efficiency in Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle using an Optical Access Visualization Approach, Vishnu Padmanaban
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
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