The College of Engineering Dissertations and Theses Series is comprised of dissertations and theses authored by Marquette University's College of Engineering doctoral and master's students.
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Evaluation of an Actuated Wrist Orthosis for Use in Assistive Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Devon Holley
Improving Gas Demand Forecast During Extreme Cold Events, Babatunde Isaac Ishola
Evaluating the Gasday Security Policy Through Penetration Testing and Application of the Nist Cybersecurity Framework, Andrew Nicholas Kirkham
Cyclic Behavior of a Hybrid Light Gauge and HSS Mezzanine Structural System, Michael John Kren
Engineering Synthetic Feedback to Promote Recovery of Self-Feeding Skills in People with Sensory Deficits Due to Stroke, Alexis Krueger
Modeling Pyrolysis of Large Coal Particles with Many Species, Jianqing Li
Analysis and Synthesis of a Planar Reconfigurable Mechanism with a Variable Joint, Peter William Malak
Functional Comparison of Conventional AFOs with the Dynamic Response AFO, Mitchell Ruble
Ramifications of Projectile Velocity on the Ballistic Dart Penetration of Sand, Peter Anthony Sable
A Principal Component Analysis Investigation of Drop Landings for Defining Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors, Emily Schaefer
Predicting Multiple Target Tracking Performance for Applications on Video Sequences, Juan Esteban Tapiero Bernal
Analysis of Interference between Electromagnetic Articulography and Electroglottograph Systems, Kelly Vonderhaar
Application of a Multi-Zone Model for the Prediction of Species Concentrations in Rapid Compression Machine Experiments, David Wilson
Least-Squares Mapping from Kinematic Data to Acoustic Synthesis Parameters for Rehabilitative Acoustic Learning, Xiangyu Zhou
Flight Control and Hardware Design of Multi-Rotor Systems, Nathan M. Zimmerman
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Data Cleaning in the Energy Domain, Hermine Nathalie Akouemo Kengmo Kenfack
Bidirectional AC-DC Converter for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Applications, Arjun Raj Prabu Andhra Sridhar
Municipal Wastewater Anaerobic Treatment with Enhanced Clarification, Kevin Berg
Characterization of Plasticizer-Polymer Coatings for the Detection of Benzene in Water Using Sh-Saw Devices, Jude Coompson
Mechatronics Design Process with Energy Optimization for Industrial Machines, Aderiano Medeiros da Silva
Estimating the Extreme Low-Temperature Event using Nonparametric Methods, Anisha D'Silva
Optimizing a Hammer Forging Progression for a Large Hand Tool, Edgar Espinoza
Removal of Trace Heavy Metals from Drinking Water by Electrocoagulation, Joe Heffron
Health Condition Monitoring and Fault-Tolerant Operation of Adjustable Speed Drives, Jiangbiao He
Pyrolysis for Estrogens Removal from Wastewater Solids, Thomas C. Hoffman
Verification of a Dual-State Extended Kalman Filter with Lidar-Enabled Autonomous Hazard-Detection for Planetary Landers, Peter Joseph Jorgensen
Software Tools and Analysis Methods for the Use of Electromagnetic Articulography Data in Speech Research, Andrew Kolb
Investigation of Surface Topography Effects on Metal Flow Under Lubricated Hot Compression of Aluminum, Justin Irvin Kurk
Implications of Heterogeneity in the Shock Wave Propagation of Dynamically Shocked Materials, Jeffrey W. LaJeunesse
Development of a Rapid Compression Controlled-Expansion Machine for Chemical Ignition Studies, John Neuman
Real-Time Topic and Sentiment Analysis in Human-Robot Conversation, Elise Russell
Fast GPU-Based Approach to Branchless Distance-Driven Projection and Back-Projection in Cone Beam CT, Daniel Edward Schlifske
Solid Lubrication Bearing Design Through Analytical and Empirical Vibration Analysis of Characteristic Frequencies, Christopher A. Schultz
A Study of Mesoscale Simulations for Planar Shock Experiments on Heterogeneous Granular Materials, Merit Grayson Schumaker
Integrating Meal and Exercise into Personalized Glucoregulation Models: Metabolic Dynamics and Diabetic Athletes, Sofie Schunk
Common Mode Voltage Mitigation Strategies Using PWM in Neutral-Point-Clamped Multilevel Inverters, Chad Alexander Somogyi
Dynamic Modeling of Human Gait Using a Model Predictive Control Approach, Jinming Sun
Hockey Skating Kinematics and the Effect of Skate Design and Technique Training, Rebecca Mae Tidman
Mechanical Characterization of Carbon Fiber and Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthoses, Amanda Wach
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW)-Based Gas Flow Sensor, Nisar Ahmad
Analysis of Power Converter's Control Techniques in Grid-Tie and AC Micro/Smart Grid, Abdulgafor Mohammed Alfares
Thermal Characterization of Liquid Samples with Three-Dimensional On-Chip Micro Calorimeter, Hye Jeong Bak
Determination of a Predictive Stiffness Model for a 1 DOF Human Inspired Robotic Joint, Michael Boyarsky
Evaluation of Heat Recovery Options for Improved Energy Efficiency of a Manufacturing Facility, Allison Chouinard
The Effects of Organ-based Tube Current Modulation on Radiation Dose and Image Quality in Computed Tomography Imaging, Diksha Gandhi
Blending as a Multi-Horizon Time Series Forecasting Tool, Tian Gao
Design and Verification of a Compact Variable Stiffness Actuator With a Very Large Range of Stiffness, Daniel Garces
A One-Dimensional Model of a Closed-Loop Refrigeration Test Block for Centrifugal Compressors, Paul D. Gessler
Using Evolutionary Programming to Increase the Accuracy of an Ensemble Model For Energy Forecasting, James Gramz
Nanogap Device: Fabrication and Applications, Jun Hyun Han
Computational Evaluation of Shear Stress and Restenosis in Stented Coronary Arteries Using Optical Coherence Tomography, Joshua K. Hughey
Kinematic Analysis of the Glenohumeral Joint: A Comparison of Post-Operative Rotator Cuff Repair Patients and Controls, Ryan Richard Inawat
The Derivation of Euler's Equations of Motion in Cylindrical Vector Components To Aid in Analyzing Single Axis Rotation, James J. Jennings
Speaker Independent Acoustic-to-Articulatory Inversion, An Ji
Modeling, Analysis, and Verification of a Weld-Breaking Mechanism for Automatic Circuit Recloser Applications, Brian Korves
Flux-Weakening Control for Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motors Based on Z-Source Inverters, Muyang Li
Analysis of the Detection of Organophosphate Pesticides in Aqueous Solutions Using Polymer-Coated Single IDT Sensors, Michael J. McCarthy
Investigation of Surface Roughness and Lay on Metal Flow in Hot Forging, David Joseph Nowak
Markerless Analysis of Upper Extremity Kinematics during Standardized Pediatric Assessment, Jacob R. Rammer
Design of a Passive Ankle Prosthesis with Powered Push-Off Using a Cam Timing Mechanism, Jacob J. Rice
Fate of Micropollutants During Pyrolysis of Biosolids, John Ross
An Experimental Fatigue and Finite Element Study of a Welded Joint of a Snowplow Blade, George Ernest Selburg
Analysis of Sensor Signals and Quantification of Analytes Based on Estimation Theory, Karthick Sothivelr
Automated Selection of the Optimal Cardiac Phase for Single-Beat Coronary CT Angiography Reconstruction, Daniel Stassi
Plastic Deformation Investigation Of High Energy Input Friction, Tao Yan
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Admittance Selection for Force Guided Assembly with Optimal Motion, Fernando Rodriguez Anton
Supraspinal Control of Unilateral Locomotor Performance: An FMRI Study Using a Custom Pedaling Device, Brett Arand
An Investigation of Phase-Change Effects During Rapid Compression Machine Experiments, Colin Banyon
An fMRI Study on Supra-Spinal Contributions to Upper and Lower Limb Motor Control, Shancheng Bao
Investigating the Possible Sources of Error Using the Method of Moments to Solve a Dielectric Scattering Problem, Phillip D. Bishop
Elastic And Inelastic Stability Of Two-Panel Tiered Concentrically Braced Frames, Michael Bloom
Characterization of Two-Dimensional Oculomotor Control During Goal-Directed Eye Movements in Humans, Vincent Dang
Analysis of Laminated Anisotropic Plates and Shells Via a Modified Complementary Energy Principle Approach, Martin Claude Domfang
Foot And Ankle Injuries In Variable Energy Impacts, Kathryn Gallenberger
Effects of Bit Type on Maximum Torque and Axial Force Using Manual Screwdrivers, Mark Hickok
Numerical Simulation Model on Irreversibility of Shock-Wave Process, Longhao Huang
Simulation of Power Control of a Wind Turbine Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator System, Nantao Huang
Modeling And Testing Of R23/R134a Mixed Refrigerant System With Water Cooled Separator For Low Temperature Refrigeration, Nicholas Hugh
Anaerobic Co-Digestion Planning and Research for Green Bay, WI, Jonathan Kusowski
Chemically Sensitive Polymer Coatings For SH-Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors for the Detection of Benzene in Water, Robert Lenisa
Experimental Determination Of The Pull-Out Strength Of Cast-In Lifting Inserts In Precast Hollow-Core Plank, Salvador Murra
Dynamic Modeling of a Belt Driven Electromechanical XY Plotter Cutter, Joseph V. Prisco
Miniature, High Efficiency Transducers For Use IN Ultrasonic Flow Meters, Meghna Saikia
Automation of Energy Demand Forecasting, Sanzad Siddique
Design Synthesis and Optimization of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines Based on Computationally-Efficient Finite Element Analysis, Gennadi Sizov
Profile Synthesis Of Planar Variable Joints, Brian James Slaboch
Flame Temperature Imaging of a Low NOx Burner via Laser Rayleigh Scattering, Nicholas A. Smith
Comparison of Three Space Vector PWM Methods for a Three-Level Inverter with a Permanent Magnet Machine Load, Alia Rebecca Strandt
Characterization of Stator Winding Short-Circuit Faults in Interior Permanent-Magnet Motor-Drive Systems, Andrew Strandt
Bayesian Estimation For Tracking Of Spiraling Reentry Vehicles, Juan Esteban Tapiero Bernal
Determination Of Optimal Counter-Mass Location In Active Prostheses For Transfemoral Amputees To Replicate Normal Swing, Michael Telwak
A Robust Wheel Interface With A Novel Adaptive Controller For Computer/robot-Assisted Motivating Rehabilitation, Andrew R. Theriault
A Multi-Scale Approach to a Greater Understanding of the Behavior of Heterogeneous Materials Under Dynamic Loading, Andrew J. Van Vooren
Physiologically-Motivated Feature Extraction Methods for Speaker Recognition, Jianglin Wang
Applying an Improved MRPS-GMM Method to Detect Temporal Patterns in Dynamic Data System, Shaobo Wang