Browsing Engineering Undergraduate Research Theses and Honors Research Theses by Issue Date
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Assessment of the Global-Local Generalized Finite Element Method Techniques Using a Heterogeneous Bar
Miller, T. J. ( 2020-12 )This thesis examines the generalized finite element method (GFEM) applied to a heterogeneous bar using global-local techniques to explore limitations and benefits of GFEM and global-local techniques. Overall structural ... -
An Analysis of Tabular Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for the Design of Additively Manufactured Acoustic Metamaterials
Eubel, Christopher ( 2020-08 )In the modern age of advancing technology, led by developments in artificial intelligence, automation, precision manufacturing, and optimized design, it is now commonplace to see revolutionary technologies arise from the ... -
Standing and Walking while using a Walker-like Exoskeleton
Riemerschmid, Jackson ( 2020-08 )Assistive devices that reduce the metabolic energy cost of walking will help humans with movement disorders or other mobility losses walk with less effort, and potentially increase their mobility and help with rehabilitation. ... -
Advances in Superconducting Single-photon Detectors
DeBry, Kyle ( 2020-05 )Superconducting single-photon detectors can detect photons from the UV to the infrared with quantum efficiencies above 90% and greater than MHz count rates. They consist of narrow, thin wires of superconductor biased near ... -
Use of Time-Stack Processing in Vehicle Tracking from Roadside 3D LiDAR
Chang, Yuyi ( 2020-05 )Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a perception technology that is widely used in Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications. This thesis presents a time-stack based method for tracking vehicles through 3D ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF TINB2O7 ANODE FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERY ANODES
Guo, Jianshe ( 2020-05 )With an increase in gasoline price and greenhouse gas emissions, hybrid electrical vehicles (HEV) and pure electric vehicles (EV) have been commercialized in auto market. Li-ion batteries have become the dominant power ... -
Combining Structured and Unstructured Data in Electronic Health Record for Readmission Prediction via Deep Learning
Qu, Shijie ( 2020-05 )With the aid of statistical learning tools nowadays, a variety of clinical prediction tasks can be examined and modeled in a quantitative way. Predicting hospital readmission probability is among one of the most significant ... -
Optimal Adaptive Coordinated Cyber-Attacks on Power Grids using Epsilon-Greedy Method
Guan, Peimeng ( 2020-05 )The future power grid is supported by Information and Communication Technology, which also exposes it to cyber-attacks. In particular, Coordinated Cyber-Attacks (CCAs) are highly threatening and difficult to defend against. ... -
Feedback Control of Human Stress with Music Modulation
Fu, Andrew ( 2020-05 )Mental stress has known detrimental effects on human health, however few algorithmic methods of reducing mental stress have been widely explored. While the act of listening to music has been shown to have beneficial effects ... -
Identifying Child Isolation in Preschool Classrooms using Computer Vision Techniques
Chiu, Joseph ( 2020-05 )The advent of modern sensing technologies has allowed data collection on people and events to occur at an unprecedented scale. One such application has been to study different facets of early childhood behavior. Research ... -
Spectral Coefficient Analysis on Geometerical Deformation using Laplace-Beltrami Operator
Sible, Skylar ( 2020-05 )Automotive part design consists of crash simulation and design optimization done by finite-element computing software. In order to make these processes possible, the part geometry must be efficiently represented. Different ... -
Optimizing Engagement Simulations Through the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) Software
Bernal, Iric ( 2020-05 )The ability to effectively model and simulate military missions holds the potential to save lives, money, and resources for the United States. The Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) software ... -
Subsampled Blind Deconvolution via Nuclear Norm Minimization
Thieken, Alexander ( 2020-05 )Many phenomena can be modeled as systems that preform convolution, including negative effects on data like translation/motion blurs. Blind Deconvolution (BD) is a process used to reverse the negative effects of a system ... -
Investigation and Implementation of Available Software and Algorithms for Autonomous Vehicle Development
Flessner, David ( 2020-05 )The purpose of this project is to integrate available algorithms for automated driving from open source software into a simulation to demonstrate how the software can be used to quickly prototype control systems for automated ... -
3D-Printed Electrochemical Cell for In Situ Analysis
Goetz, Dustin ( 2020-05 )Electrochemical storage systems, such as batteries, are essential for mobile systems and for matching the time-varying energy demands of consumers on renewable energy grids. In situ analysis allows researchers to observe ... -
Framework for End-to-End Tuning and Regression for a High Performance MPI Library on Modern Supercomputers
Sarkauskas, Nicholas ( 2020-05 )The Message Passing Interface (MPI) is a popular parallel programming model for developing parallel scientific applications. Collective operations defined in the MPI standard offer a convenient abstraction to implement ... -
Characterization of Collagen Abnormalities in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Debski, Anna ( 2020-05 )Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening vascular disease, characterized by abnormal dilatation of the aorta and remodeling of the elastin and collagen components of the extracellular matrix (ECM). While elastin ... -
Investigating the Potential for Green Infrastructure to Mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect in Columbus, Ohio
Stowe, Julia ( 2020-05 )The urban heat island (UHI) effect is the thermal enrichment of air in urban environments caused by the presence of traditional urban infrastructure and human activities. As urban areas develop, vegetation, which contributes ... -
Characterization of Small Mistuning in a Rotating Bladed Disk Using Stationary Experimental Modal Analysis
Look, Karsten, Jr. ( 2020-05 )Bladed disks are of key importance in jet engines and most power generation facilities for exchanging energy with high pressure, high speed fow. These structures are subject to severe vibration which can cause catastrophic ... -
Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of C-wing Configurations
Stechschulte, Jordan ( 2020-05 )This thesis investigates the aerodynamic performance of a C-wing. The primary goal of this study was to investigate how the vertical length, horizontal length, and sweep angle of the wing affect the performance of the ...