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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Metachronal Locomotion: Swimming, Scaling, and Schooling , Kuvvat Garayev
A Human-in-the-Loop Robot Grasping System with Grasp Quality Refinement , Tian Tan
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Health Effects of Oil Spills and Dispersal of Oil Droplets and Zooplankton by Langmuir Cells , Sanjib Gurung
Estimating the As-Placed Grout Volume of Auger Cast Piles , Tristen Mee
Hybrid RANS-LES Hemolytic Power Law Modeling of the FDA Blood Pump , Joseph Tarriela
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Dynamic Loading Directed Neural Stem Cell Differentiation , Abdullah Revaha Akdemir
An Investigation of Cross-links on Crystallization and Degradation in a Novel, PhotoCross-linkable Poly (Lactic Acid) System , Nicholas Baksh
A Framework to Aid Decision Making for Smart Manufacturing Technologies in Small-and Medium-Sized Enterprises , Purvee Bhatia
Formation of Gas Jets and Vortex Rings from Bursting Bubbles: Visualization, Kinematics, and Fluid Dynamics , Ali A. Dasouqi
Development of Carbon and Silicon Carbide Based Microelectrode Implantable Neural Interfaces , Chenyin Feng
Sulfate Optimization in the Cement-Slag Blended System Based on Calorimetry and Strength Studies , Mustafa Fincan
Interrelation of Thermal Stimulation with Haptic Perception, Emotion, and Memory , Mehdi Hojatmadani
Modeling the Ambient Conditions of a Manufacturing Environment Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) , Yang Liu
Flow Visualization and Aerosol Characterization of Respiratory Jets Exhaled from a Mannequin Simulator , Sindhu Reddy Mutra
A Constitutive-Based Deep Learning Model for the Identification of Active Contraction Parameters of the Left Ventricular Myocardium , Igor Augusto Paschoalotte Nobrega
Sensible/Latent Hybrid Thermal Energy Storage for the Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycle , Kelly Osterman
Evaluating the Performance of Devices Engineering to Quantify the FARS Test , Harsh Patel
Event-Triggered Control Architectures for Scheduling Information Exchange in Uncertain and Multiagent Systems , Stefan Ristevski
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Experimental Investigation of Liquid Height Estimation and Simulation Verification of Bolt Tension Quantification Using Surface Acoustic Waves , Hani Alhazmi
Investigation of Navigation Systems for Size, Cost, and Mass Constrained Satellites , Omar Awad
Simulation and Verification of Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage , Marwan Mosubah Belaed
Control of a Human Arm Robotic Unit Using Augmented Reality and Optimized Kinematics , Carlo Canezo
Manipulation and Patterning of Mammalian Cells Using Vibrations and Acoustic Forces , Joel Cooper
Stable Adaptive Control Systems in the Presence of Unmodeled and Actuator Dynamics , Kadriye Merve Dogan
The Design and Development of a Wrist-Hand Orthosis , Amber Gatto
ROBOAT - Rescue Operations Bot Operating in All Terrains , Akshay Gulhane
Mitigation of Electromigration in Metal Interconnects Passivated by Ångstrom-Thin 2D Materials , Yunjo Jeong
Swimming of Pelagic Snails: Kinematics and Fluid Dynamics , Ferhat Karakas
Functional Gait Asymmetries Achieved Through Modeling and Understanding the Interaction of Multiple Gait Modulations , Fatemeh Rasouli
Distributed Control of Multiagent Systems under Heterogeneity , Selahattin Burak Sarsilmaz
Design and Implementation of Intuitive Human-robot Teleoperation Interfaces , Lei Wu
Laser Micropatterning Effects on Corrosion Resistance of Pure Magnesium Surfaces , Yahya Efe Yayoglu
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Disulfide/Conducting Polymer Nanocomposite Materials for Supercapacitor Applications , Turki S. Alamro
Design of Shape-Morphing Structures Consisting of Bistable Compliant Mechanisms , Rami Alfattani
Low Temperature Multi Effects Desalination-Mechanical Vapor Compression Powered by Supercritical Organic Rankine Cycle , Eydhah Almatrafi
Experimental Results of a Model Reference Adaptive Control Approach on an Interconnected Uncertain Dynamical System , Kemberly Cespedes
Modeling of Buildings with Electrochromic Windows and Thermochromic Roofs , Hua-Ting Kao
Design and Testing of Experimental Langmuir Turbulence Facilities , Zongze Li
Solar Thermal Geothermal Hybrid System With a Bottoming Supercritical Organic Rankine Cycle , Francesca Moloney
Design and Testing of a Reciprocating Wind Harvester , Ahmet Topcuoglu
Distributed Spatiotemporal Control and Dynamic Information Fusion for Multiagent Systems , Dzung Minh Duc Tran
Controlled Wetting Using Ultrasonic Vibration , Matthew A. Trapuzzano
On Distributed Control of Multiagent Systems under Adverse Conditions , Emre Yildirim
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
Synthesis and Characterization of Alpha-Hematite Nanomaterials for Water-Splitting Applications , Hussein Alrobei
Control of Uncertain Dynamical Systems with Spatial and Temporal Constraints , Ehsan Arabi
Simulation and Optimization of a Sheathless Size-Based Acoustic Particle Separator , Shivaraman Asoda
Simulation of Radiation Flux from Thermal Fluid in Origami Tubes , Robert R. Bebeau
Toward Verifiable Adaptive Control Systems: High-Performance and Robust Architectures , Benjamin Charles Gruenwald
Developing Motion Platform Dynamics for Studying Biomechanical Responses During Exercise for Human Spaceflight Applications , Kaitlin Lostroscio
Design and Testing of a Linear Compliant Mechanism with Adjustable Force Output , William Niemeier
Investigation of Thermal History in Large Area Projection Sintering, an Additive Manufacturing Technology , Justin Nussbaum
Acoustic Source Localization with a VTOL sUAV Deployable Module , Kory Olney
Defect Detection in Additive Manufacturing Utilizing Long Pulse Thermography , James Pierce
Design and Testing of a Passive Prosthetic Ankle Foot Optimized to Mimic an Able-Bodied Gait , Millicent Schlafly
Simulation of Turbulent Air Jet Impingement for Commercial Cooking Applications , Shantanu S. Shevade
Materials and Methods to Fabricate Porous Structures Using Additive Manufacturing Techniques , Mohsen Ziaee
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
Large Area Sintering Test Platform Design and Preliminary Study on Cross Sectional Resolution , Christopher J. Gardiner
Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Remediation of Organics in Water Using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Oxide Nanostructures , Srikanth Gunti
Heat Flux Modeling of Asymmetrically Heated and Cooled Thermal Stimuli , Matthew Hardy
Simulation of Hemiparetic Function Using a Knee Orthosis with Variable Impedance and a Proprioception Interference Apparatus , Christina-Anne Kathleen Lahiff
Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Molybdenum Oxide Nanomaterials , Michael S. McCrory
Effects of Microstructure and Alloy Concentration on the Corrosion and Tribocorrosion Resistance of Al-Mn and WE43 Mg Alloys , Hesham Y. Saleh Mraied
Novel Transducer Calibration and Simulation Verification of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Channels on Acoustic Microfluidic Devices , Scott T. Padilla
Force Compensation and Recreation Accuracy in Humans , Benjamin Rigsby
Experimental Evaluation of Cooling Effectiveness and Water Conservation in a Poultry House Using Flow Blurring ® Atomizers , Rafael M. Rodriguez
Media Velocity Considerations in Pleated Air Filtration , Frederik Carl Schousboe
Orthoplanar Spring Based Compliant Force/Torque Sensor for Robot Force Control , Jerry West
Experimental Study of High-Temperature Range Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage , Chatura Wickramaratne
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
Al/Ti Nanostructured Multilayers: from Mechanical, Tribological, to Corrosion Properties , Sina Izadi
Molybdenum Disulfide-Conducting Polymer Composite Structures for Electrochemical Biosensor Applications , Hongxiang Jia
Waterproofing Shape-Changing Mechanisms Using Origami Engineering; Also a Mechanical Property Evaluation Approach for Rapid Prototyping , Andrew Jason Katz
Hydrogen Effects on X80 Steel Mechanical Properties Measured by Tensile and Impact Testing , Xuan Li
Application and Analysis of Asymmetrical Hot and Cold Stimuli , Ahmad Manasrah
Droplet-based Mechanical Actuator Utilizing Electrowetting Effect , Qi Ni
Experimental and Computational Study on Fracture Mechanics of Multilayered Structures , Hai Thanh Tran
Designing the Haptic Interface for Morse Code , Michael Walker
Optimization and Characterization of Integrated Microfluidic Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors and Transducers , Tao Wang
Corrosion Characteristics of Magnesium under Varying Surface Roughness Conditions , Yahya Efe Yayoglu
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) Emissions, Human Energy, and Cultural Perceptions Associated with Traditional and Improved Methods of Shea Butter Processing in Ghana, West Africa , Emily Adams
Experimental Investigation of Encapsulated Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage , Tanvir E. Alam
Design Of Shape Morphing Structures Using Bistable Elements , Ahmad Alqasimi
Heat Transfer Analysis of Slot Jet Impingement onto Roughened Surfaces , Rashid Ali Alshatti
Systems Approach to Producing Electrospun Polyvinylidene Difluoride Fiber Webs with Controlled Fiber Structure and Functionality , Brian D. Bell
Self-Assembly Kinetics of Microscale Components: A Parametric Evaluation , Jose Miguel Carballo
Measuring Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Mechanical Properties Using Flat Punch Nanoindentation Focusing on Obtaining Full Contact , Federico De Paoli
A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Flow Induced Noise In Hydraulic Counterbalance Valves , Mutasim Mohamed Elsheikh
An Experimental Study on Passive Dynamic Walking , Philip Andrew Hatzitheodorou
Use of Anaerobic Adhesive for Prevailing Torque Locking Feature on Threaded Product , Alan Hernandez
Viability of Bismuth as a Green Substitute for Lead in Jacketed .357 Magnum Revolver Bullets , Joel A. Jenkins
A Planar Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model for Cantilevers Experiencing Combined Endpoint Forces and Uniformly Distributed Loads Acting in Parallel , Philip James Logan
Kinematic Control of Redundant Mobile Manipulators , Mustafa Mashali
Passive Symmetry in Dynamic Systems and Walking , Haris Muratagic
Mechanical Properties of Laser-Sintered-Nylon Diamond Lattices , Clayton Neff
Design, Fabrication and Analysis of a Paver Machine Push Bar Mechanism , Mahendra Palnati
Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrochemical Properties of Polyaniline Thin Films , Soukaina Rami
A Technical and Economic Comparative Analysis of Sensible and Latent Heat Packed Bed Storage Systems for Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plants , Jamie Trahan
Use of FDM Components for Ion Beam and Vacuum Applications , Eric Miguel Tridas
The Development of an Adaptive Driving Simulator , Sarah Marie Tudor
Dual 7-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arm Remote Teleoperation Using Haptic Devices , Yu-Cheng Wang
Ductility and Use of Titanium Alloy and Stainless Steel Aerospace Fasteners , Jarrod Talbott Whittaker
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Dissertations from 2024 2024.
Soft Magnetic Sensing on a Compliant Surface and Contact Mechanics Approximations at the Interface , Julio Aparicio, Mechanical Engineering
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS AND REDUCED ORDER MODELING OF MULTI-PHYSICS BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS , Suyue Han, Mechanical Engineering
Continuous Future Joint Kinematics Prediction Based on Surface Electromyography Using Neural Networks and Hybrid Approaches for Reduced-Latency Control , Soumitra Sitole and Soumitra Sitole, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2023 2023
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE VORTEX-INDUCED VIBRATION RESPONSE OF A FLEXIBLY-MOUNTED RIGID CYLINDER IN THE SHEAR-THINNING AND INERTIAL-VISCOELASTIC FLOW REGIMES , Pieter Boersma, Mechanical Engineering
MICRO AND NANO R2R EMBOSSING OF EXTRUDED POLYMERS , Raymond S. Frenkel, Mechanical Engineering
Surface Engineering and Microfabrication of PDMS-Based Devices for Women’s Health Applications , Jamar Hawkins, Mechanical Engineering
ULTRA-HIGH STRAIN RATE MECHANICAL STUDY OF METALS IN THE COLD-SPRAY PROCESS THROUGH LASER-INDUCED PROJECTILE IMPACT TEST , Swetaparna Mohanty, Mechanical Engineering
Additive Manufacturing of Multicomponent Metal Alloys , Shahryar Mooraj, Mechanical Engineering
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE NANOLAMELLAR EUTECTIC HIGH-ENTROPY ALLOYS , Jie Ren, Mechanical Engineering
HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS OF LATENT HEAT THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE , Kedar Prashant Shete, Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Mechanical and Biochemical Gradients to Control Cell Behaviors , Feiyu Yang, Mechanical Engineering
MONITORING AND CONTROL OF THE ROLL-TO-ROLL MICROCONTACT PRINTING PROCESS THROUGH NEURAL NETWORK AND REAL-TIME SENSING , Jingyang Yan, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2022 2022
SOLIDIFICATION EXPERIMENTS AND MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC MODELS IN ELECTROMAGNETIC LEVITATION , Gwendolyn Bracker, Mechanical Engineering
Moving Polygon Methods for Incompressible Fluid Dynamics , Chris Chartrand, Mechanical Engineering
The Influence of Flow Mechanotransduction on Endothelial Cells in the Lymphatic Valve Sinus , Joshua Daniel Hall, Mechanical Engineering
Characterizing Mechanical Regulation of Bone Metastatic Breast Cancer Cells , Boyuan Liu, Mechanical Engineering
COMPUTATIONAL STUDY OF INTERNAL FLOW, NEAR NOZZLE AND EXTERNAL SPRAY OF A GDI INJECTOR UNDER FLASH-BOILING CONDITIONS , Chinmoy krushna Mohapatra, Mechanical Engineering
Biomechanical Regulation of Cell Rearrangement and Fate Patterning Under Geometrical Confinement , Tianfa Xie, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2021 2021
SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY (SERS) AS AN APPROACH FOR THE EMERGING LIQUID BIOPSY DIAGNOSTICS , Nariman Banaei, Mechanical Engineering
The Modeling and Control of Highly Flexible Continuous Structures Interacting with Fluids , Todd Currier, Mechanical Engineering
Design and Biomechanical Evaluation of a Clutch-Based Energy Storage and Release Assistive Knee Brace , Ericber Jimenez Francisco, Mechanical Engineering
Simulating the Effects of Floating Platforms, Tilted Rotors, and Breaking Waves for Offshore Wind Turbines , Hannah Johlas, Mechanical Engineering
NUMERICAL MODELING OF ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS , Peetak P. Mitra, Mechanical Engineering
A Generalized Method for Predictive Simulation-Based Lower Limb Prosthesis Design , Mark Price, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2020 2020
ROUGH AIRFOIL SIMULATION FOR WIND TURBINE APPLICATIONS , Nathaniel B. deVelder, Mechanical Engineering
Experimental Study of Viscoelastic Fluid-Structure Interactions , Anita Anup Dey, Mechanical Engineering
Considerations for the Design Optimization of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Blades , Evan M. Gaertner, Mechanical Engineering
NONLINEAR MODELS FOR SYNTHETIC MOORING LINES UNDER EXTREME OCEAN CONDITIONS: AN AQUACULTURE CASE STUDY , Nhu Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering
Surface Driven Flows : Liquid Bridges, Drops and Marangoni Propulsion , Samrat Sur, Mechanical Engineering
THE EFFECT OF OXYGEN ON PROPERTIES OF ZIRCONIUM METAL , Jie ZHAO, Mechanical Engineering
RESISTIVE SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS OF NANOSTRUCTURED AND SOLUTION-PROCESSED COMPLEX OXIDE ASSEMBLIES , Zimu Zhou, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2019 2019
Flow-induced oscillations in floating offshore wind turbines , Daniel Carlson, Mechanical Engineering
Cold Spray Deposition of Polymers – Characterization and Optimization , Zahra Khalkhali, Mechanical Engineering
THERMODYNAMIC AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SEVERAL HYBRID MULTIGENERATION CYCLES AND WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS DRIVEN BY CONCENTRATED SOLAR TOWER , Kasra Mohammadi, Mechanical Engineering
PREDICTIVE SIMULATION OF HUMAN MOVEMENT AND APPLICATIONS TO ASSISTIVE DEVICE DESIGN AND CONTROL , Vinh Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering
STRUCTURAL CONTROL OF OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES USING PASSIVE AND SEMI-ACTIVE CONTROL , Semyung Park, Mechanical Engineering
A Study on Homogeneous Sheared Stably Stratified Turbulence , Gavin Portwood, Mechanical Engineering
Residual Stress Models for Large Eddy Simulation of Stratified Turbulent Flows , Felipe Augusto Ventura de Bragança Alves, Mechanical Engineering
QUANTITATIVE PROBING OF VACANCIES AND IONS DYNAMICS IN ELECTROACTIVE OXIDE MATERIALS , Jiaxin Zhu, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2018 2018
SUPPORTING ENGINEERING DESIGN OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED MEDICAL DEVICES WITH KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT THROUGH ONTOLOGIES , Thomas Hagedorn, Mechanical Engineering
Turbulent mixers for protein folding experiments , Venkatesh Inguva, Mechanical Engineering
AEROELASTIC SIMULATION OF WIND TURBINES USING FREE VORTEX METHODS AND STRATEGIES FOR ACCELERATING THE COMPUTATION , Shujian Liu, Mechanical Engineering
Performance and economic analysis of hybrid microhydro systems , Ram Poudel, Mechanical Engineering
Computational Exploration of Flash-Boiling Internal Flow and Near-Nozzle Spray , Sampath K. Rachakonda, Mechanical Engineering
PROBING LOCAL VACANCY-DRIVEN RESISTIVE SWITCHING IN METAL OXIDE NANOSTRUCTURES , Jiaying Wang, Mechanical Engineering
MODEL-BASED PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS FOR ADDITIVE AND SMART MANUFACTURING , Zhuo Yang, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2017 2017
The rheology and roll-to-roll processing of shear-thickening particle dispersions , Sunilkumar Khandavalli, Mechanical Engineering
Bio-based Wind Turbine Blades: Renewable Energy Meets Sustainable Materials for Clean, Green Power , Rachel Koh, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2016 2016
Eulerian CFD Modeling of Multiphase Internal Injector Flow and External Sprays , Eli T. Baldwin, Mechanical Engineering
Simulating the Hydrodynamics of Offshore Floating Wind Turbine Platforms in a Finite Volume Framework , Maija Benitz, Mechanical Engineering
Reduced order fluid-structure interaction models for thin shells with non-zero Gaussian curvatures to understand the response of aneurysms to flow , Gary Han Chang, Mechanical Engineering
Wind Farm Wake Modeling and Analysis of Wake Impacts in a Wind Farm , Yujia Hao, Mechanical Engineering
Multi-Classifier Fusion Strategy for Activity and Intent Recognition of Torso Movements , Abhijit Kadrolkar, Mechanical Engineering
Dynamic Wetting and Drag Reduction on Superhydrophobic and Liquid-Infused Surfaces , Jeong-Hyun Kim, Mechanical Engineering
Automatic Development and Adaptation of Concise Nonlinear Models for System Identification , William G. La Cava, Mechanical Engineering
A Lower Limb Prosthesis with Active Alignment for Reduced Limb Loading , Andrew LaPre, Mechanical Engineering
A Computational Study of Non-Newtonian Droplet Dynamics , Kyle G. Mooney, Mechanical Engineering
Theoretical Modeling, Experimental Observation, and Reliability Analysis of Flow-induced Oscillations in Offshore Wind Turbine Blades , Pariya Pourazarm, Mechanical Engineering
Design Load Analysis of Two Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Concepts , Gordon M. Stewart, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2015 2015
Wind Power Capacity Value Metrics and Variability: A Study in New England , Frederick W. Letson, Mechanical Engineering
Vortex-Induced Vibration of Structures with Broken Symmetry , Banafsheh Seyedaghazadeh, Mechanical Engineering
A COMPUTATIONAL STUDY ON EXTENSION OF NON-CONTACT MODULATION CALORIMETRY , Xiao Ye, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2014 2014
Sustainability-Based Product Design in a Decision Support Semantic Framework , Douglas Eddy, Mechanical Engineering
Structural, Electronic and Catalytic Properties of Graphene-supported Platinum Nanoclusters , Ioanna Fampiou, Mechanical Engineering
OPERATIONAL PLANNING IN COMBINED HEAT AND POWER SYSTEMS , Hariharan Gopalakrishnan, Mechanical Engineering
Methods of Engine Degradation Assessment in the Time-Scale Domain , Jeffrey Charles Simmons, Mechanical Engineering
Lightweight, High-Temperature Radiator for In-Space Nuclear-Electric Power and Propulsion , Briana N. Tomboulian, Mechanical Engineering
SIMULATION AND MODELING OF THE DECAY OF ANISOTROPIC TURBULENCE , Christopher J. Zusi, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2013 2013
Effect of Total Awake Time on Drivers' Performance and Evaluation of Training Intervention to Mitigate Effects of Total Awake Time on Drivers' Performance , Abd Malek Abdul Hamid, Mechanical Engineering
Tooth Cusp Radius of Curvature as a Dietary Correlate in Primates , Michael Anthony Berthaume, Mechanical Engineering
Techno-Economic Feasibility Study of Ammonia Plants Powered by Offshore Wind , Eric R. Morgan, Mechanical Engineering
Multiphase Flows with Digital and Traditional Microfluidics , Michael Andrew Nilsson, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2012 2012
A Study on Small Scale Intermittency Using Direct Numerical Simulation of Turbulence , Saba Almalkie, Mechanical Engineering
Acceleration of CFD and Data Analysis Using Graphics Processors , Ali Khajeh Saeed, Mechanical Engineering
The oriented-eddy collision model , Michael B. Martell
The Oriented-Eddy Collision Model , Michael Bernard Martell Jr., Mechanical Engineering
Morphology and Development of Droplet Deformation Under Flow Within Microfluidic Devices , Molly Katlin Mulligan, Mechanical Engineering
The Aerodynamics and Near Wake of an Offshore Floating Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine , Thomas Sebastian, Mechanical Engineering
Modeling the life span of red blood cells , Rajiv Prakash Shrestha
Modeling and planning distributed energy systems online , Kai Wu
Dissertations from 2011 2011
The Parameter Signature Isolation Method and Applications , James Richard McCusker, Mechanical Engineering
A Numerical Study of Droplet Formation and Behavior using Interface Tracking Methods , Sandeep Menon, Mechanical Engineering
Modeling of Flash Boiling Flows in Injectors with Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Blends , Kshitij Deepak Neroorkar, Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Modeling, Analysis and Optimal Design of Custom Foot Orthotic , Lieselle Enid Trinidad, Mechanical Engineering
Understanding combat related pyschological difficulties in veterans: The role of context based morality , Ramila Usoof
Dissertations from 2010 2010
A comprehensive study of the extensional rheology of complex fluids , Manojkumar Chellamuthu
Modeling of Thermal Non-Equilibrium in Superheated Injector Flows , Shivasubramanian Gopalakrishnan, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2009 2009
A Pressure-Temperature Dual Sensing Methodology For Injection Molding Monitoring , Zhaoyan Fan, Mechanical Engineering
A pressure-temperature dual sensing methodology for injection molding monitoring , Zhaoyan Fan
An integrated multidisciplinary approach to the design of therapeutic devices for people with mental illness and pervasive developmental disorders , Brian A Mullen
Unsteady dynamics of wind turbine wake, oscillating bubble and falling card , Kapil Varshney
Semantic Methods for Intelligent Distributed Design Environments , Paul W. Witherell, Mechanical Engineering
Dissertations from 2008 2008
Numerical analysis of mixing in variable density turbulent flows , Adel E Alshayji
Self-diagnostic thermal protection systems for future spacecraft , Alaina B Hanlon
Hybrid elastic network model for macromolecular dynamics , Yunho Jang
The streamlined site assessment methodology: A new approach for wind energy site assessment , Matthew A Lackner
Laminar flow control with ultrahydrophobic surfaces , Jia Ou
Multi-Time Scale Modeling strategy for bearing life prognosis , Shuangwen Sheng
Dissertations from 2007 2007
Managing multi-agent risk and system uncertainty using options-based decision policies , Daniel R Ball
Offshore wind farm layout optimization , Christopher Neil Elkinton
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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Old Dominion University since Fall 2016 are available in this collection. Backfiles of all dissertations (and some theses) have also been added.
In late Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, all theses will be digitized and available here. In the meantime, consult the Library Catalog to find older items in print.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023
Thesis: Switching Methods for Three-Dimensional Rotational Dynamics Using Modified Rodrigues Parameters , Matthew Jarrett Banks
Dissertation: Studies of Flowfields and Dynamic Stability Characteristics of a Quadrotor , Engin Baris
Thesis: Development, Experimental Validation, and Progressive Failure Modeling of an Ultra-Thin High Stiffness Deployable Composite Boom for in-Space Applications , Jimesh D. Bhagatji
Thesis: Design and Implementation of a Launching Method for Free to Oscillate Dynamic Stability Testing , Kristen M. Carey
Thesis: SeaLion CubeSat Mission Architecture Using Model Based Systems Engineering with a Docs as Code Approach , Kevin Yi-Tzu Chiu
Dissertation: RoboRetrieve --In a Dual Role as a Hand-held Surgical Robot and a Collaborative Robot End-effector to Perform Spillage-free Specimen Retrieval in Laparoscopy , Siqin Dong
Thesis: Fabrication of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components Using Stereolithography 3D Printing , Hannah Dyer
Thesis: Fusion Bonding Behavior of 3D Printed PA6/CF Composites Via Post Fabrication Compaction , Gonzalo Fernandez Mediavilla
Dissertation: Machine Learning Approach to Activity Categorization in Young Adults Using Biomechanical Metrics , Nathan Q. C. Holland
Thesis: Study of Microphonic Effects on the C100 Cryomodule for High Energy Electron Beam Accelerators , Caleb James Hull
Dissertation: E-Cadherin Force Transmission and Stiffness Sensing , Mazen Mezher
Thesis: Experimental and Computational Aerodynamic Studies of Axially-Oriented Low-Fineness-Ratio Cylinders , Forrest Miller
Thesis: The Effect of Through Thickness Reinforcement Angle on the Disbonding Behavior in Skin-Stringer Configuration , Christopher John Morris
Dissertation: Chemical and Physical Interaction Mechanisms and Multifunctional Properties of Plant Based Graphene in Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites , Daniel W. Mulqueen
Thesis: Data-Driven Predictive Modeling to Enhance Search Efficiency of Glowworm-Inspired Robotic Swarms in Multiple Emission Source Localization Tasks , Payal Nandi
Dissertation: Fabrication of Smooth SAC305 Thin Films via Magnetron Sputtering and Evaluations of Microstructure, Creep, and Electrical Resistivity , Manish Ojha
Dissertation: Faster, Cheaper, and Better CFD: A Case for Machine Learning to Augment Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes , John Peter Romano II
Thesis: A Comparative Study of Vinti-Based Orbit Propagation and Estimation for CubeSats in Very Low Earth Orbits , Ethan Michael Senecal
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Thesis: A Comparison of Uniaxial Compressive Response and Inelastic Deformation Mechanisms in Freeze Cast Alumina-Epoxy Composites Without and With Rigid Confinement , Tareq Aljuhari
Thesis: Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis of a Very Low Earth Orbit CubeSat Mission , Robb Christopher Borowicz
Thesis: A Study of Asymmetric Supersonic Wind Tunnel Nozzle Design , Brittany A. Davis
Thesis: Electromagnetic Modeling of a Wind Tunnel Magnetic Suspension and Balance System , Desiree Driver
Dissertation: Advanced Generalized Predictive Control and Its Application to Tiltrotor Aircraft for Stability Augmentation and Vibration Reduction , Thomas Glen Ivanco
Dissertation: Numerical Simulation of Electroosmotic Flow of Viscoelastic Fluid in Microchannel , Jianyu Ji
Thesis: Assembly of Ceramic Particles in Aqueous Suspensions Induced by High-Frequency AC Electric Field , James E. John IV
Dissertation: The Effect of Soft Tissue and Bone Morphology on the Stresses in the Foot and Ankle , Jinhyuk Kim
Thesis: Development of Modeling and Simulation Platform for Path-Planning and Control of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in Three-Dimensional Spaces , Sai Krishna Abhiram Kondapalli
Thesis: Deep Learning Object-Based Detection of Manufacturing Defects in X-ray Inspection Imaging , Juan C. Parducci
Dissertation: Utilization of Finite Element Analysis Techniques for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgical Planning , Michael A. Polanco
Thesis: Mechanics of Preimpregnated Fiber Tow Deposition and Compaction , Virginia Meredith Rauch
Dissertation: Role of Structural Hierarchy in Multiscale Material Systems , Siavash Sattar
Thesis: Implementation of an Extended Kalman Filter Using Inertial Sensor Data for UAVs During GPS Denied Applications , Sky Seliquini
Dissertation: Collaborative Robotics Strategies for Handling Non-Repetitive Micro-Drilling Tasks Characterized by Low Structural Mechanical Impedance , Xiangyu Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Dissertation: Tunable Compressive Mechanical Behavior of Ice-Templated Materials , Sashanka Akurati
Thesis: Analysis of a Non-Equilibrium Vortex Pair as Aircraft Trailing Vortices , Manuel Ayala
Thesis: Modeling Interactions in Concentrated Ceramic Suspensions Under AC Electric Field , Naga Bharath Gundrati
Dissertation: Improved Strain Gage Instrumentation Strategies for Rotorcraft Blade Measurements , Timothy S. Davis
Thesis: A Model-Based Systems Engineering Approach to e-VTOL Aircraft and Airspace Infrastructure Design for Urban Air Mobility , Heidi Selina Glaudel
Dissertation: Development and Applications of Adjoint-Based Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Multidisciplinary Optimization for Rotorcraft , Ramiz Omur Icke
Thesis: A New Method for Estimating the Physical Characteristics of Martian Dust Devils , Shelly Cahoon Mann
Thesis: Post-Processing and Characterization of Additive Manufactured Carbon Fiber Reinforced Semi-Crystalline Polymers , Patricia Revolinsky
Thesis: Gradient-Based Tradeoff Design for Engineering Applications , Lena Alexis Royster
Thesis: The Effect of Through Thickness Reinforcement on Debonding Behavior of Skin/Stringer Configuration , Yogaraja Sridhar
Thesis: Empirical Modeling of Tilt-Rotor Aerodynamic Performance , Michael C. Stratton
Thesis: A Digital One Degree of Freedom Model of an Electromagnetic Position Sensor , Michelle Elizabeth Weinmann
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Thesis: Parametric Study of Residual Stresses in Wire and Arc Additive Manufactured Parts , Hisham Khaled Jamil Abusalma
Thesis: The Effect of Compaction Temperature and Pressure on Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Short Glass Fiber Composites , Pushpashree Jain Ajith Kumar Jain
Thesis: Numerical Analysis of a Roadway Piezoelectric Harvesting System , Abdul Rahman Badawi
Dissertation: Role of Anisometric Particles in Ice-Templated Porous Ceramic Structure and Mechanical Properties , Mahesh Banda
Thesis: Mechanism of Compaction With Wrinkle Formation During Automatic Stitching of Dry Fabrics and the Size Effect of Compression Molded Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites , Anibal Benjamin Beltran Laredo
Thesis: Conical Orbital Mechanics: A Rework of Classic Orbit Transfer Mechanics , Cian Anthony Branco
Thesis: Rotorcraft Blade Angle Calibration Methods , Brian David Calvert Jr.
Dissertation: Onboard Autonomous Controllability Assessment for Fixed Wing sUAVs , Brian Edward Duvall
Thesis: A Parametric Analysis of a Turbofan Engine with an Auxiliary Bypass Combustion Chamber – The TurboAux Engine , Kaleab Fetahi
Thesis: Space-Based Countermeasure for Hypersonic Glide Vehicle , Robert Joseph Fowler IV
Thesis: Compaction and Residual Stress Modeling in Composite Manufactured with Automated Fiber Placement , Von Clyde Jamora
Thesis: Trajectory Simulation With Battery Modeling for Electric Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles , Ege Konuk
Thesis: Detailed Modeling of the Flash Hydrolysis of Algae for Biofuel-Production in COMSOL Multiphysics , Noah Joseph LeGrand
Thesis: Through-Thickness Reinforcement and Repair of Carbon Fiber Based Honeycomb Structures Under Flexure and Tension of Adhesively Bonded Joints , Aleric Alden Sanders
Thesis: Energy Harvesting Using Flextensional Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters in Resonance and Off-Resonance Modes , Mohamed A. Shabara
Thesis: Thermal Contact Resistance Measurement and Related Uncertainties , Amanda Elizabeth Stark
Thesis: Model Based Systems Engineering for a Venture Class Launch Facility , Walter McGee Taraila
Thesis: A Post-Impact Behavior of Platelet-Based Composites Produced by Compression Molding , Christopher Eugene Ervin Volle
Thesis: Nonlinearity Index Aircraft Spin Motion Analysis With Dynamic Inversion Spin Recovery Controller Design , Jeffry Walker
Thesis: A Study of the Aeroacoustics of Swept Propellers for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles , Arthur David Wiedemann
Thesis: Finite Element Analysis Investigation of Hybrid Thin-Ply Composites for Improved Performance of Aerospace Structures , Alana M. Zahn
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Thesis: Characterization and Optimization of a Propeller Test Stand , Colin Bruce Leighton Benjamin
Dissertation: Endogenous Force Transmission Between Epithelial Cells and a Role for α-Catenin , Sandeep Dumbali
Dissertation: Effect of the Physical Micro-Environment on Cell Adhesion and Force Exertion , Mohamad Eftekharjoo
Thesis: Reducing the Noise Impact of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Flight Control System Augmentation , Matthew B. Galles
Thesis: Design and Manufacture of an Inertial Cascade Impactor for Industrial Hygiene Purposes , Hector Joel Gortaire
Thesis: Off Axis Compressive Response of Ice-Templated Ceramics , Rahul Kumar Jujjavarapu
Thesis: Unsupervised-Learning Assisted Artificial Neural Network for Optimization , Varun Kote
Dissertation: Numerical Simulation of Viscoelastic Flow in Micro/Nanochannels , Lanju Mei
Thesis: Comparison of Support Methods for Static Aerodynamic Testing and Validation of a Magnetic Suspension and Balance System , Cameron K. Neill
Thesis: Extension of a Penalty Method for Numerically Solving Constrained Multibody Dynamic Problems , Troy Newhart
Dissertation: Computational Analysis and Design Optimization of Convective PCR Devices , Jung Il Shu
Thesis: Periodic Orbit Analytic Construction In The Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem , Jay Shriram Suryawanshi
Thesis: A CFD Study of Steady Fully Developed Laminar Flow Through a 90-Degree Bend Pipe with a Square Cross-Sectional Area , Subodh Sushant Toraskar
Dissertation: Estimation of Arterial Wall Parameters Via Model-Based Analysis of Noninvasively Measured Arterial Pulse Signals , Dan Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
Thesis: Offshore Wind Energy: Simulating Local Offshore Wind Turbine , Ian P. Aquino
Dissertation: Epithelial Sheet Response to External Stimuli , Yashar Bashirzadeh
Thesis: Anthropomorphically Inspired Design of a Tendon-Driven Robotic Prosthesis for Hand Impairments , Manali Bapurao Bhadugale
Thesis: Aerothermodynamic Analysis of a Mars Sample Return Earth-Entry Vehicle , Daniel A. Boyd
Thesis: Volterra Series Approximation for Multi-Degree of Freedom, Multi-Input, Multi-Output, Aircraft Dynamics , Alexander J. Chen
Dissertation: Simplified, Alternative Formulation of Numerical Simulation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell , Russell L. Edwards
Thesis: Distributed Sensing and System Identification of Cantilever Beams and Plates in the Presence of Weak Nonlinearities , Patrick Sean Heaney
Thesis: Dynamic Response Modeling of High Speed Planing Craft with Enforced Acceleration , Brian K. Johnson
Dissertation: Identification and Optimal Linear Tracking Control of ODU Autonomous Surface Vehicle , Nadeem Khan
Dissertation: Design and Implementation of an Artificial Neural Network Controller for Quadrotor Flight in Confined Environment , Ahmed Mekky
Thesis: Gust Alleviation System for General Aviation Aircraft , Lucas Coleman Mills
Thesis: Human-Robot Collaborative Force-Controlled Micro-Drilling for Advanced Manufacturing and Medical Applications , Parimal Mahesh Prajapati
Thesis: Single-Stage, Venturi-Driven Desalination System , Brandon Proetto
Thesis: A Cost Effective Design for a Propeller Thrust/Torque Balance , Nicholas Barrett Sadowski
Dissertation: Understanding the Mechanical Behavior of Costal Cartilage at Their Curved Exterior Surface Via a Tactile Sensor with a Built-In Probe for Distributed-Deflection Detection , Jiayue Shen
Thesis: A Scientific Approach to Understanding the Head Trauma Endured by a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter , John William Michael Sorbello
Thesis: Robocatch: Design and Making of a Hand-Held Spillage-Free Specimen Retrieval Robot for Laparoscopic Surgery , Farid Tavakkolmoghaddam
Thesis: Effects of Automated Fiber Placement on High Strain Rate Compressive Response of Advanced Composites , Alexander Trochez
Thesis: A Monolithic Internal Strain-Gage Balance Design Based on Design for Manufacturability , Thomas Ladson Webb III
Dissertation: A Stepwise Compression-Relaxation Testing Method for Tissue Characterization and Tumor Detection Via a Two-Dimensional Tactile Sensor , Yichao Yang
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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.
The Determination of Darcy Permeabilities and Slip Parameters in Porous Thermal Protection Media via Pressure-Driven Steady Flows at Varying Levels of Thermal Decomposition , John Ryan O'Nan
Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023
Utilization of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Towards Investigating the Structure of the Atmospheric Surface Layer , Loiy Al-Ghussain
MECHANICAL ENERGY HARVESTER FOR POWERING RFID SYSTEMS COMPONENTS: MODELING, ANALYSIS, OPTIMIZATION AND DESIGN , Alireza Babaei
Impact of spallation and internal radiation on fibrous ablative materials , Raghava Sai Chaitanya Davuluri
ANISOTROPIC MATERIAL BEHAVIOR OF 3D PRINTED FIBER COMPOSITES , Jordan Garcia
Stratospheric Glider Measurements of Atmospheric Parameters , Anisa Haghighi
Attrition Study of Copper-Supplemented Iron-Based Oxygen Carrier for Chemical Looping Combustion , Neng Huang
MACHINE LEARNING FOR ADVANCING AUTOMATION AND QUALITY CONTROL IN ROBOTIC WELDING , Joseph Kershaw
A computational fluid dynamic analysis of oxyacetylene combustion flow for use in material response boundary conditions , Craig Meade
MULTISCALE MODELING OF CARDIAC GROWTH AND BAROREFLEX CONTROL , Hossein Sharifi
Precision Meteorological Prediction Employing A Data-Driven, Adaptive, Real-Time (DART) Approach , Sujit Sinha
Parallel Real Time RRT*: An RRT* Based Path Planning Process , David Yackzan
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
IN-SITU CHARACTERIZATION OF SURFACE QUALITY IN γ-TiAl AEROSPACE ALLOY MACHINING , David Adeniji
NUMERICAL AND SCALING STUDY ON APPLICATION OF INKJET TECHNOLOGY TO AUTOMOTIVE COATING , Masoud Arabghahestani Dr.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF ROUGHNESS AND BLOWING EFFECTS OVER ABLATOR-LIKE SURFACES , Colby Borchetta
Energy and Economic Modeling of Stillage Dewatering Processes in Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries , William Brennan
Peridynamic Material Correspondence Models: Bond-Associated and Higher-Order Formulations , WaiLam Chan
A Decoupled Engineering Methodology for Accurate Prediction of Ablative Surface Boundary Conditions in Thermal Protection Systems , Justin Cooper
QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR TOTAL LIFECYCLE RISK LIKELIHOOD AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DESIGN DECISION MAKING , Christian Enyoghasi
Numerical Investigation of an Oxyacetylene Torch With Regards to an Ablative Material , Luke Fortner
Formation Control with Collision Avoidance for Fixed-Wing Unmanned Air Vehicles With Speed Constraints , Christopher Heintz
Radiative Conductivity Estimation Using Direct Approach For Fibrous Materials , Mohammad Khaleel
Modeling Human Control Behavior in Command-following Tasks , Sajad Koushkbaghi
Formation Control with Bounded Controls and Collision Avoidance: Theory and Application to Quadrotor Unmanned Air Vehicles , Zachary S. Lippay
Small-Satellite Attitude Control Using Sinusoidal Actuator Motion: Experiments on the International Space Station , K. Ryan Lush
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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.
Application of High-Deflection Strain Gauges to Characterize Spinal-Motion Phenotypes Among Patients with CLBP , Spencer Alan Baker
GPS-Denied Localization of Landing eVTOL Aircraft , Aaron C. Brown
Development of Deployable Arrays for Satellites through Origami-Pattern Design, Modeling, and Optimization , Nathan McKellar Coleman
Investigating Which Muscles are Most Responsible for Tremor Through Both Experimental Data and Simulation , Daniel Benjamin Free
Multiscale Characterization of Dislocation Development During Cyclic Bending Under Tension in Commercially Pure Titanium , Nathan R. Miller
Time-Dependent Strain-Resistance Relationships in Silicone Nanocomposite Sensors , Alex Mikal Wonnacott
Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023
A Series of Improved and Novel Methods in Computer Vision Estimation , James J. Adams
Experimental Validation of a Vibration-Based Sound Power Method , Trent P. Bates
Detecting Lumbar Muscle Fatigue Using Nanocomposite Strain Gauges , Darci Ann Billmire
Heated Supersonic Jet Characteristics From Far-field Acoustical Measurements , Matthew Austin Christian
Cooperative Navigation of Autonomous Vehicles in Challenging Environments , Brendon Peter Forsgren
Heat Transfer to Rolling or Sliding Drops on Inclined Heated Superhydrophobic Surfaces , Joseph Merkley Furner
Lumbar Skin Strain Fields in the Context of Skin Adhered Wearables , Andrew Kent Gibbons
A Statistical Approach for Analyzing Expectations Alignment Between Design Teams and their Project Stakeholders , Matthew Christian Goodson
Interaction of Natural Convection and Real Gas Radiation Over a Vertical Flat Plate , Nathan Hale
Thermal Atomization of Impinging Drops on Superheated Superhydrophobic Surfaces , Eric Lee
An Inexpensive, 3D Printable, Arduino and BluRay-based, Confocal Laser and Fluorescent Scanning Thermal Microscope , Justin Loose
Gradient-Based Optimization of Highly Flexible Aeroelastic Structures , Taylor G. McDonnell
Dynamic Segmental Kinematics of the Lumbar Spine During Diagnostic Movements , Paul McMullin
Friction and Heat Transfer Modeling of the Tool and Workpiece Interface in Friction Stir Welding of AA 6061-T6 for Improved Simulation Accuracy , Ryan Melander
Designed for Better Control: Using Kinematic and Dynamic Metrics to Optimize Robot Manipulator Design , John R. Morrell
Numerical Evaluation of Forces Affecting Particle Motion in Time-Invariant Pressurized Jet Flow , Donald E. Peterson
Modeling the Influence of Vibration on Flow Through Embedded Microchannels , Joseph S. Seamons
Evaluating Effects of Urban Growth Within the Greater Salt Lake Area on Local Meteorological Conditions Using Urban Canopy Modeling , Corey L. Smithson
Soft Robot Configuration Estimation: Towards Load-Agnostic Soft-Bodied Proprioception , Christian Peter Sorensen
Perfusion Pressure-Flow Relationships in Synthetic Poroelastic Vocal Fold Models , Cooper B. Thacker
Methods for Designing Compact and Deployable Origami-Inspired Flat-Foldable Spacecraft Antennas and Other Systems , Collin Ryan Ynchausti
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Mechanisms for Improvement of Key Mechanical Properties in Polymer Powder Bed Fusion Processes , Clinton Spencer Abbott
Reformulated Vortex Particle Method and Meshless Large Eddy Simulation of Multirotor Aircraft , Eduardo J. Alvarez
Improving Ideation of User Actions Using a Novel Ideation Method , Thomas L. Ashworth
Temperature and Radiation Measurements in a Pressurized Oxy-Coal Reactor , Dustin Peter Badger
Midfoot Motion and Stiffness: Does Structure Predict Function? , Kirk Evans Bassett
The Effects of Various Inlet Distortion Profiles on Transonic Fan Performance , Andrew Michael Bedke
Optical Observation of Large Area Projection Sintering , Derek Black
Investigations into Pressure Profile and Pressure Control in Wrist-Worn Health Monitoring Devices , Roger McAllister Black
Selecting and Optimizing Origami-Based Patterns for Deployable Space Systems , Diana Stefania Bolanos
Developing an Accurate Simulation Model for Predicting Friction Stir Welding Processes in 2219 Aluminum Alloy , Kennen Brooks
An Augmented Reality Maintenance Assistant with Real-Time Quality Inspection on Handheld Mobile Devices , James Thomas Frandsen
Motion Analysis of Physical Human-Human Collaboration with Varying Modus , Seth Michael Freeman
Effects of Optical Configuration and Sampling Efficiency on the Response of Low-Cost Optical Particle Counters , Brady Scott Hales
Developing Ultra-High Resolution 3D Printing for Microfluidics , Kent Richard Hooper
Controlled Pre-Wetting of Spread Powder and Its Effects on Part Formation and Printing Parameters in Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing , Colton G. Inkley
Enabling Successful Human-Robot Interaction Through Human-Human Co-Manipulation Analysis, Soft Robot Modeling, and Reliable Model Evolutionary Gain-Based Predictive Control (MEGa-PC) , Spencer W. Jensen
Demonstration of a Transient Hot Wire Measurement System Towards a Carbide-Based Sensor for Measuring the Thermal Conductivity of Molten Salts , Peter Charles Kasper
Measured Spectral, Directional Radiative Behavior of Corrugated Surfaces , Kyle S. Meaker
Modified Transient Hot-Wire Needle Probe for Experimentally Measuring Thermal Conductivity of Molten Salts , Brian N. Merritt
Parametric Models of Maize Stalk Morphology , Michael Alan Ottesen
A Formal Consideration of User Tactics During Product Evaluation in Early-Stage Product Development , Trenton Brady Owens
Airship Systems Design, Modeling, and Simulation for Social Impact , Daniel C. Richards
Sub-Grain Characterization of Slip Activity in BCC Tantalum , Tristan Kirby Russell
Tidally Generated Internal Waves from Dual-Ridge Topography , Ian Derik Sanderson
An Investigation into the Role of Geometrically Necessary Dislocations in Multi-Strain Path Deformation in Automotive Sheet Alloys , Rishabh Sharma
Methods for Engineers to Understand, Predict, and Influence the Social Impacts of Engineered Products , Phillip Douglas Stevenson
Principles for Using Remote Data Collection Devices and Deep Learning in Evaluating Social Impact Indicators of Engineered Products for Global Development , Bryan J. Stringham
Improvement of Ex Vivo Testing Methods for Spine Biomechanical Characterization , Aubrie Lisa Taylor
Gradient-Based Wind Farm Layout Optimization , Jared Joseph Thomas
Material Development Toward an Index-Matched Gadolinium-Based Heterogenous Capture-Gated Neutron Detector , Aaron J. Thorum
Optimization of a Smart Sensor Wearable Knee Sleeve for Measuring Skin Strain to Determine Joint Biomechanics , David Steven Wood
Multi-Material 3D-Printed Silicone Vocal Fold Models , Clayton Adam Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Laser Forming of Compliant Mechanisms and Flat-Foldable Furniture , Daniel Calvin Ames
Effects of Static and Dynamic Thermal Gradients in Gas Chromatography , Samuel Avila
Five Degree-of-Freedom Property Interpolation of Arbitrary Grain Boundaries via Voronoi Fundamental Zone Octonion Framework , Sterling Gregory Baird
Optimization of Solar-Coal Hybridization for Low Solar Augmentation , Aaron T. Bame
Characterizing Behaviors and Functions of Joints for Design of Origami-Based Mechanical Systems , Nathan Chandler Brown
Thermal Transport to Impinging Droplets on Superhydrophobic Surfaces , Jonathan C. Burnett
3D Permeability Characterization of Sheared Fiber Reinforcement for Liquid Composite Molding Process Simulation , Collin William Childs
The Impact of Inkjet Parameters and Environmental Conditions in Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing , Trenton Miles Colton
Control of Post-Weld Fracture Toughness in Friction Stir Processed X-80 HSLA Steel , Nolan Tracy Crook
Sensitivity of Tremor Propagation to Model Parameters , Charles Paul Curtis Jr.
Feasibility and Impact of Liquid/Liquid-encased Dopants as Method of Composition Control in Laser Powder Bed Fusion , Taylor Matthew Davis
Design Validation of a Multi-Stage Gradually Deploying Stent , Dillon J. Despain
Analysis of Closed-Loop Digital Twin , Andrew Stuart Eyring
Completion and Initial Testing of a Pressurized Oxy-Coal Reactor , Scott Hunsaker Gardner
Method for Creating Subject-specific Models of the Wrist in both Degrees of Freedom Using Measured Muscle Excitations and Joint Torques , Blake Robert Harper
CEDAR: A Dimensionally Adaptive Flow Solver for Cylindrical Combustors , Ty R. Hosler
Modeling Current and Future Windblown Utah Dust Events Using CMAQ 5.3.1 , Zachary David Lawless
Acclimation of Contact Impedance and Wrist-Based Pulsatile Signal Measurements Through Electrical Bioimpedance , Diego A. Leon
Characterizing Bacterial Resistance and Microstructure-Related Properties of Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotube Surface Coatings with Applications in Medical Devices , Stephanie Renee Morco
Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Inhibitory Control Processes , Bennett Alan Mortensen
Exploration of Constant-Force Wristbands for a Wearable Health Device , Thomas Alexander Naylor
Effect of Ported Shroud Casing Treatment Modifications on Operational Range and Limits in a Centrifugal Compressor , Alexander A. Newell
Considering Social Impact when Engineering for Global Development , Hans Jorgen Ottosson
A New Method of Measuring Flow Stress for Improved Modeling of Friction Stir Welding , David John Prymak
Constrained Nonlinear Heuristic-Based MPC for Control of Robotic Systems with Uncertainty , Tyler James Quackenbush
A Study in Soft Robotics: Metrics, Models, Control, and Estimation , Levi Thomas Rupert
Development of an Origami Inspired Composite Deployable Structure Utilizing Compliant Joints as Surrogate Folds , Samuel Porter Smith
Development and Evaluation of an Improved Microbial Inactivation Model for Analyzing Continuous Flow UV-LED Air Treatment Systems , Cole Holtom Thatcher
Micromechanisms of Near-Yield Deformation in BCC Tantalum , Joshua Jr-Syan Tsai
Effects of Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotube Growth on the Biocompatibility of 316L Stainless Steel , Sterling Charles Voss
Active Thermography for Additive Manufacturing Processes , Nicholas Jay Wallace
System Identification of Postural Tremor in Wrist Flexion-Extension and Radial-Ulnar Deviation , Sydney Bryanna Ward
Effective Temperature Control for Industrial Friction Stir Technologies , Arnold David Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Characterization of the Factors Influencing Retained Austenite Transformation in Q&P Steels , Derrik David Adams
Instructional Case Studies in the Field of Windfarm Optimization , N. Francesco Baker
LCM Permeability Characterization Over Mold Curvature , Benjamin Grant Betteridge
Linear and Nonlinear Dimensionality-Reduction-Based Surrogate Models for Real-Time Design Space Exploration of Structural Responses , Gregory David Bird
Electrochemical Sensors Enhanced by Convection and by 3D Arrays of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes , Benjamin James Brownlee
In Vivo Silicon Lance Array Transfection of Plant Cells , Taylor Andrew Brown
Real Time Design Space Exploration of Static and Vibratory Structural Responses in Turbomachinery Through Surrogate Modeling with Principal Components , Spencer Reese Bunnell
On Creases and Curved Links: Design Approaches for Predicting and Customizing Behaviors in Origami-Based and Developable Mechanisms , Jared J. Butler
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MS in Mechanical Engineering - Thesis Guidelines
Students may choose to pursue a thesis as part of their MS degree program, but only with the consent of a faculty advisor willing to supervise the thesis work.
Preparation of a thesis representing an independent research work is a pivotal phase of this MS degree program. It provides the student with an opportunity to work on an open-ended problem, developing a particular solution that is not pre-determined and involving synthesis of knowledge and intellectual creativity. The thesis may involve an investigation that is fundamental in nature, or may be applied, incorporating theory, experimental testing and/or analytical modeling, and/or creative design. Through the thesis, candidates are expected to give evidence of competence in research and a sound understanding of the area of specialization involved. Students are also strongly encouraged to present their research at scientific conferences and publish the results of their thesis research in a peer-reviewed journal.
Students receive a grade of Y (incomplete) in these courses as long as the thesis in progress. Eventual thesis grades replace the incomplete grades upon formal completion of the thesis. In order to receive a grade of Y for ME-0296, students must submit a thesis prospectus that outlines the area of work, thesis goals, proposed approach and a review of relevant past work in the literature before the end of the first semester in which the student enrolls in ME-0296, typically the third semester of full-time study. An example of a recent MS thesis prospectus can be found in the Mechanical Engineering office.
The examining committee for MS candidates completing theses should be composed of three (3) members.
- Thesis advisor (committee chair)
- One technical expert outside of the ME department
- A third member of the committee, often another faculty member in the ME department
The committee chair is normally a full-time, tenure-track faculty member. One committee member must be from outside the ME department. Thesis normally counts as 9 credits towards the MS degree requirements. However, a student, with the approval of his/her thesis advisor, has the option to complete a 6-credit thesis by submitting a petition form to the Department. This petition must be signed by the student and the thesis advisor and will become part of the student's academic record. With a 6-credit thesis, a student must complete an extra graduate-level course (for a total of 8 courses) to fulfill the 30-credit requirement for graduation. This option is not typically available to those intending to pursue a Ph.D. degree.
Thesis Completion
The MS thesis is completed upon:
- A successful oral defense (open to the community)
- Submittal of an approved thesis to the Office of Graduate Studies
The student should consult the Graduate Student Handbook for specific dates and deadlines for this process in the graduation semester.
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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Water Quality Monitoring and Mapping Using Rapidly Deployable Sensor Nodes , Mohamed Abdelwahab
Rapid Prediction of Phonon Density of States by Graph Neural Network and High-Throughput Screening of Candidate Substrates for Wide Bandgap Electronic Cooling , Mohammed Saif Ali Al-Fahdi
Wide View and Line Filter for Enhanced Image Gradient Computation and Edge Determination , Luke Bagan
Comprehensive Process Planning Optimization Framework for Automated Fiber Placement , Alex Ryan Brasington
Nondestructive Damage Detection and Stress Corrosion Crack Mitigation in Stainless Steel Plates , Andrew Philip Campbell
GPU-Enabled Genetic Algorithm Optimization and Path Planning of Robotic Arm for Minimizing Energy Consumption , Yichuan Cao
An Artificial Intelligence Approach to Fatigue Crack Length Estimation From Acoustic Emission Signals , Shane T. Ennis
Real-Time Product Structural Validation for Fused Filament Fabrication , Yanzhou Fu
A Globalized Optimization Schema for Automated Fiber Placement Processing Parameters , Matthew John Godbold
Development of System Pressure Drop Calculation Methods for Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying , Ross Daniel Gorman
Leveraging Automated Fiber Placement Computer Aided Process Planning Framework for Defect Validation and Dynamic Layup Strategies , Joshua Allen Halbritter
Spin Mediated Topological Black Hole in Acoustic Metamaterials Near Dirac-Like Cone Frequencies. , Mustahseen Mobashwer Indaleeb
Particle-Free High Spatial Resolution Velocimetry for Slip Flow Detection , Malhar Prasad Joshi
Acoustic-Emission Monitoring of Lap Joint Fatigue Cracks , Siddharth Kannan
Uncertainty Quantification and Constraint of Chemical Kinetic Mechanisms Based on Flow Reactor Experiments , Ana Victoria Kock
Studies of Damage Tolerance in Automated Fiber Placement Based Heterogeneous Meso-Architectured Carbon/ Epoxy Composite Laminates. , Karan Kodagali
Vision Controlled Autonomous Stakebot for Driving Stakes and Its Digital-Twin , Corey Lee Leydig
Synthesis and Characterization of Electrode Materials of Solid Oxide Cells for Energy Conversion and Storage , Haixia Li
Design of a Test Frame and Its Corresponding Test Methods for a Deployable Composite Boom , William Luther Montgomery
Elastic Sensing Skin for Monitoring of Concrete Structures , Emmanuel Abiodun Ogunniyi
Real-Time Edge Computing for Autonomous Systems , Junlin E. Ou
Development of Atomistic Machine Learning Approaches for Thermal Properties of Multi-Component Solids and Liquids , Alejandro David Rodriguez
Multidimensional Transport-Coupled Numerical Investigation of Non-premixed Low-Temperature Flame in Atmospheric and High-Pressure Systems , Sudipta Saha
An Autonomous Aerial Drone System for Water Fluorescence Mapping and Targeted Sampling , Kazi Ragib Ishraq Sanim
UAV-Deployable Sensing Network for Rapid Structural Health Monitoring , Joud Satme
Timing Deterministic Structural Model Updating Considering Impact and Fatigue Damage , Jason Michael Smith Jr.
Automated Fiber Placement Through Thickness Defect Stacking Optimization , Noah Christopher Swingle
Liquid Cooling System for a High Power, Medium Frequency, and Medium Voltage Isolated Power Converter , Hooman Taghavi
Material Development and Optimization of Solid Oxide Cells for Energy Conversion and Storage , Wanhua Wang
Experimental Observation of Sphere Symmetric Isolated Single Droplet Combustion in a Converging Channel , Mason Carrington Williams
Rational Design of Complex Oxides by Understanding Structure-Property Relationships for Energy Applications , Gene Yang
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Molten Salt Thermal Properties Database – Thermochemical Development and Thermodynamic Assessment of Various Molten Salt Systems , Johnathon Chandler Ard
High-Throughput Computation of Interfacial Thermal Management of Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors , Hao-Wen Chen
On the Influence of Afp-Induced Defects on Mechanical Behavior of Composite Laminates Under Fatigue Loading , Pierre Chevalier
Nondestructive Material Characterization Using a Fully Noncontact Ultrasonic Lamb Wave System for Thin Metals, Nuclear Cladding, and Composite Materials , Elsa Z. Compton
Shear Localization in the Metallic Nanolayered Composites , Shujing Dong
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for Autonomous Infrastructure Inspection , Michail Kalaitzakis
Fabrication of Asymmetrical Hollow Fiber-Supported Thin Film Membranes, Stack Assembly, and Accelerated Long-Term Stability Test for Oxygen Production From Air , Myongjin Lee
Impacts of Preferential Vaporization of Multi-Component Liquid Fuels on Near-Limit Combustion Behaviors , Seungjae Lim
Fundamental Study of Multiphase Solid/Molten Carbonate Membranes for CO 2 Capture and Conversion , Xin Li
A Hybrid Experimental-Computational Study: Prediction of Flow Fields and Full-Field Pressure Distributions on Three-Tab Asphalt Roofing Shingles Subjected to Hurricane Velocity Winds , Troy A. Myers
Use of DIC Measurements With Finite Element Models For Direct Heterogeneous Material Property Determination and Wrinkle Formation During Automated Fiber Placement , Sreehari Rajan Kattil
Experimental Investigations of Yarn Pull-Out Behavior in Kevlar®: Influence of Applied Metallic Coatings and Effect of Dynamic Loading , Julie Ann Roark
Hybrid Theory-Machine Learning Methods for the Prediction of AFP Layup Quality , Christopher M. Sacco
Characterization of Nonequilibrium Plasma Discharge in High Water Vapor Concentration , Malik Mohammad Tahiyat
Advancement of New Solid-Oxide Iron-Air Battery (SOIAB) Operated on High-Temperature Oxide-Ion Chemistry , Qiming Tang
Towards Modeling of Induction Welding of Thermoplastic Laminates With a Mixed Finite Element Boundary Element Approach , Florentius Johannes van Zanten
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Experimental Investigation of Spray Cooling Integrated With a Modified Vapor Compression Refrigeration System Using Several Refrigerants , Nabeel Mukhlif Abdulrazzaq
Nano-Engineered High-Performance Copper-Water Heat Pipes , Ahmed A. Abdulshaheed
Anisotropic Wave Behavior in Isotropic Material With Orthogonal Surface Perturbation , Khaleda Akter
Preferential Vaporization Potential of Crude Oils and its Impact on Flame Flashback Behaviors , Ayuob Al wahaibi
Reduced Order Modeling Based on Hybrid Snapshot Simulation , Feng Bai
Leveraging Digital Transformation to Build the Technology Of Tomorrow Using Yesterday’s Equipment , Evan Barnett
A Multi Physics Integrated Solution for a High-pressure Stage Turbine Efficiency and Durability , Sanjay Chopra
Mechanical Strength of Sic Composite Tubing Under Uniaxial and Multiaxial Loading , Colton Corley
Purification of Uranium Tetrafluoride Using Ammonium Bifluoride , Kyle Robert Foster
Fabrication and Characterization of Micro/Nanostructured Ceramic Device for Energy Conversion , Yun Gan
An Acoustic Emission and Artificial Intelligence Approach to Structural Health Monitoring for Aerospace Application , Joseph Chandler Garrett
Optimizing Heat Pipes With Partially-Hybrid Mesh-Groove Wicking Structures and Its Capillary-Flowing Analysis by Simulation , Guanghan Huang
Nondestructive Evaluation and Structural Health Monitoring of Manufacturing Flaws and Operational Damage in Composite Structures , Robin James
Prediction of Residual Stress and Distortion in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing , Bhanuprakash Sairam Kosaraju
Instrumentation and Experimentation Development for Robotic Systems , Tristan Kyzer
Enhanced Flow Boiling and Bubble Dynamics with HFE7100 & DI Water in Interconnected Microchannels , Jiaxuan Ma
Development of Acoustic Metamaterial Noise Barriers and Simultaneously Harvesting Energy Using Smart Materials , Fariha Mir
Development of a Rapid Compression and Expansion Machine To Characterize the Ignition Propensity of Multi-Component Liquid Fuels , Jonathan Joseph Morreale
Searching Extreme Mechanical Properties Using Active Machine Learning and Density Functional Theory , Joshua Ojih
Effect of Crystal Size on the Failure Mechanics Of Polymer Bonded Explosives , Chizoba Onwuka
Experimental Investigation of Single and Two-Phase Heat Transfer Performance in Microchannels with Surface Modifications and Multiple Inlet Restrictors , Saad Kadham Oudah
Separate Effects Tests for Studying Thermal Gradient Driven Cracking in UO 2 Pellets Undergoing Resistive Heating , Sobhan Patnaik
Effects of Overmolding Process Parameters on Bondzone Quality , Vivek Varma Penumetsa
An Investigation of the Ignition Propensities of Fuels Perturbed by Nitrogen Monoxide , Ackmer Robinson III
Multimodal Robotic Health in Future Factories Through IIot, Data Analytics, and Virtual Commissioning , Clint Saidy
Grafting Based Thermoplastic-Thermoset Bonding for Aerospace Structures , Saurabh Vaidya
Simulation-Based and Data-Driven Approaches to Industrial Digital Twinning Towards Autonomous Smart Manufacturing Systems , Kaishu Xia
Multi-Fidelity Surrogate and Reduced-Order Model-Based Microfluidic Concentration Gradient Generator Design , Haizhou Yang
Implementation of Stereo Digital Image Correlation for In-Plane Strain Measurements to Quantify the Anisotropic Behavior, Plastic Flow, and Strain Hardening of Extruded Aluminum Alloy , Farzana Yasmeen
Application of Digital Transformation in the Water Desalination Industry to Develop Smart Desalination Plants , Ibrahim Yousif
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Fundamental Understanding of Plasma Discharge Formation in Liquid and Multiphase Configurations Through Multiphysics Modeling , Ali Charchi Aghdam
Acoustic and Ultrasonic Beam Focusing Through Aberrative and Attenuative Layers , Hossain Ahmed
Kinetic and Multidimensional Transport Coupled Numerical Investigation of Nox Formation During Syngas and Natural Gas Combustion , Sheikh Farhan Ahmed
Efficient Design Optimization Methodology for Manufacturable Variable Stiffness Laminated Composite Structures , Mazen Albazzan
Design and Testing of a Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Plasma Reactor , Gregory Belk
Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Structural Health Monitoring of Aerospace Structures , Kimberly A. Cardillo
Autonomous Drone-Based Sensor Package Deployment to the Underside of Structures , Sabrina Rose Carroll
Development of a CFD Model for the Drying of Aluminum-clad Spent Nuclear Fuel , Nathaniel Cooper
Local Eigenvalue Modification Procedure for Real-Time Model Updating of Structures Experiencing High-Rate Dynamic Events , Claire Rae Drnek
Damage Evaluation of Rolling Element Bearings for Shipboard Machinery , Brenna Lyn Feirer
Automation of Process Planning for Automated Fiber Placement , Joshua A. Halbritter
Acoustic Emission and Guided Wave Modeling and Experiments for Structural Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Evaluation , Roshan Prakash Joseph
Lamb Wave Nondestructive Evaluation and Imaging on Plate-Like Structures , Zhaoyun Ma
Guided-Wave SHM and NDE of Composite Structures: Modeling and Experiments , Hanfei Mei
Effects of Material Characteristics and Equipment Configuration on Profilometry Scanning Results for Error Mitigation in Automated Fiber Placement , Jacob Ondeck
Steady-State and Transient Study of Flow Boiling in Microchannels With Microgrooves/Micronozzles , Congcong Ren
Strain Components in Friction Stir Extrusion , Megan Ryan
Design of Bio-Inspired Multifrequency Acoustic Sensors and Metamaterial Energy Harvesting Smart Structures , Mohammadsadegh Saadatzi
Influence of Dynamic Multiaxial Transverse Loading on Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Single Fiber Failure , Frank David Thomas
The Manufacturing and Characterization of Pseudo-Woven Carbon Fiber Composite Architectures for Enhanced Damage Tolerance , Cyrus Vakili Rad
Tow-Path Characterization for Automated Fiber Placement , Roudy Wehbe
Exploration and Evaluation of Novel Cathode Materials for Intermediate-to-Low Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells , Chunyang Yang
Enhancing Single and Two-Phase Heat Transfer of Microgap Heat Sinks Using Nano-Structure Coatings , Yueyang Zhao
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For an A.B. degree, a research thesis is strongly encouraged but not required; a thesis is necessary to be considered for High or Highest Honors. Additionally, a thesis will be particularly useful for students interested in pursuing graduate engineering research.
In the S.B. degree programs, every student completes a design thesis as part of the required senior capstone design course (ES 100hf). During the year-long course students design and prototype a solution to an engineering problem of their own choice.
The guide below provides an overview of the requirement for an A.B. thesis in Mechanical Engineering:
- Engineering A.B. Thesis Guide
Some recent thesis examples across all of SEAS can be found on the Harvard DASH (Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard) repository .
Mechanical Engineering Senior thesis examples:
- Prototyped a mug to keep tea the perfect drinking temperature using a novel wax substrate for thermal control
Engineering A.B. Thesis Extensions and Late Submissions
Thesis extensions will only be granted in extraordinary circumstances, such as hospitalization or grave family emergency. An extension may only be granted by the DUS (who may consult with thesis advisor, resident dean, and readers). For joint concentrators, the other concentration should also support the extension. To request an extension, please email your ADUS or DUS, ideally several business days in advance. Please note that any extension must be able to fall within our normal grading, feedback, and degree recommendation deadline, so extensions of more than a few days are usually impossible.
Late submissions of thesis work will not be accepted. A thesis is required for joint concentrators, and a late submission will prevent a student from fulfilling this requirement. Please plan ahead and submit your thesis by the required deadline.
Senior Thesis Submission Information for A.B. Programs
Senior A.B. theses are submitted to SEAS and made accessible via the Harvard University Archives and optionally via DASH (Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard), Harvard's open-access repository for scholarly work.
In addition to submitting to the department and thesis advisors & readers, each SEAS senior thesis writer will use an online submission system to submit an electronic copy of their senior thesis to SEAS; this electronic copy will be kept at SEAS as a non-circulating backup. Please note that the thesis won't be published until close to or after the degree date. During this submission process, the student will also have the option to make the electronic copy publicly available via DASH. Basic document information (e.g., author name, thesis title, degree date, abstract) will also be collected via the submission system; this document information will be available in HOLLIS , the Harvard Library catalog, and DASH (though the thesis itself will be available in DASH only if the student opts to allow this). Students can also make code or data for senior thesis work available. They can do this by posting the data to the Harvard Dataverse or including the code as a supplementary file in the DASH repository when submitting their thesis in the SEAS online submission system.
Whether or not a student opts to make the thesis available through DASH, SEAS will provide an electronic record copy of the thesis to the Harvard University Archives. The Archives may make this record copy of the thesis accessible to researchers in the Archives reading room via a secure workstation or by providing a paper copy for use only in the reading room. Per University policy , for a period of five years after the acceptance of a thesis, the Archives will require an author’s written permission before permitting researchers to create or request a copy of any thesis in whole or in part. Students who wish to place additional restrictions on the record copy in the Archives must contact the Archives directly, independent of the online submission system.
Students interested in commercializing ideas in their theses may wish to consult Dr. Fawwaz Habbal , Senior Lecturer on Applied Physics, about patent protection. See Harvard's policy for information about ownership of software written as part of academic work.
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Note: This article is partially based on the 2017-2018 MechE Graduate Student Guide (PDF) . Please check the latest guide for the most-up to date formatting requirements.
Criteria for Success
A strong thesis proposal…
- Motivates your project and introduces your audience to the state-of-the-art for the problem you’re working on.
- Explains the limitations in the current methods through literature review and/or original analysis. This should also explain why the limitations matter and why they’re the right ones to focus on.
- Clearly explains your technical approach to make specific improvements to some part of the field.
- Uses original analysis and literature to support the feasibility of the approach.
- Describes what is original about your work.
- Provides a practical outline for completing this research : a degree timeline laying out quantifiable hypotheses, experimental/numerical/theoretical techniques, and metrics for evaluation .
Structure Diagram
Meche-specific structure requirements.
Your thesis proposal should be limited to 6 pages including figures and references.
In addition, you need a cover page that (only) includes:
- tentative title of the thesis
- brief abstract
- committee chair and/or advisor should be indicated
- include their official titles, departmental affiliations, and email addresses
The purpose of your thesis proposal is to introduce your research plan to your thesis committee. You want the committee members to come away understanding what your research will accomplish, why it is needed ( motivation ), how you will do it ( feasibility & approach ), and most importantly, why it is worthy of a PhD ( significance ).
You intend to solve a real and important problem, and you are willing to dedicate years of your life to it, so use your proposal to get the committee excited about your research!
Analyze your audience
Unlike many of the papers and presentations you will write during graduate school, only a select few people will read your thesis proposal. This group will always include your PhD committee and your research advisor, and may include other interested MechE faculty or scientists and engineers at your funding source.
Therefore, you will typically have a good understanding of your audience before it is written. This can allow you to tailor your message to the technical level of your specific audience. If you aren’t sure what your audience could reasonably be expected to know, be conservative! Regardless, your audience is always looking to answer the questions: “ what is this research, how will you perform it, and why does it matter?”
While the small audience may make you less interested in committing time to your proposal, the exercise of motivating and justifying your work plan will be critical to your PhD.
Follow the standard structure for research proposals
While some variation is acceptable, don’t stray too far from the following structure. See also the Structure Diagram above.
- Introduction . Provide only the necessary information to motivate your research, and show how it fits into the broader field. What is the problem you are trying to solve? By the end of the introduction, your audience should understand the basics of what you will do and why you will do it.
- Background/Methodology . Describe the current state of the art and related research fields in sufficient technical detail. The goal is provide just enough detail to give the reader a sound understanding of the limitations and the need for new work. Do not go into detail that does not directly help in understanding your You are not trying to make your reader understand everything about the topic or demonstrate how much you know.
- Objectives . Although not strictly necessary, this section lets you summarize concrete goals of your work, and can help to serve as a checklist for yourself as you move through the process. This is best for projects that tackle many interrelated problems. Think of this as a list of concrete (quantifiable) goals that you want to accomplish.
- Proposed Work. Explain how your work will solve the problems that you have identified. How will you address the objectives above? Provide just enough technical specificity to leave the reader with a firm grasp of what you will do.
- Provide a set of time-structured goals and deliverables. While this is not strictly necessary, your committee will want a timeline when you meet with them, so it can help to start planning now. You want to graduate, so make sure that you have a plan to do so!
- This is a standard section listing references in an appropriate format (MLA, APA, etc.)
Consider the logical sequence of your sections. After the introduction, your audience should be intrigued by a key problem, and intrigued that you know how to solve it. Through the background, they learn that this problem is more difficult than they originally realized. Finally, in the proposed work they learn that your proposal addresses the additional complexity introduced in the background, and they have confidence that you can actually solve the problem.
Summarize the current research field
You need to have a strong grasp of the broader research community. How can you contribute, if you don’t know what is done and what needs to be done?
The point here is not to educate your audience, but rather to provide them with the tools needed to understand your proposal. A common mistake is to explain all of the research that you did to understand your topic and to demonstrate that you really know your field. This will bore your audience, who either already knows this information or does not see why they should care. It’s more important to show where current gaps are. Cut anything that doesn’t answer the what and why of what people are doing. Your depth of knowledge will come through in your thoughtful proposal.
Justify the significance of your work
Answer the question: “What happens if your work is successful?” Again, you are trying to convince your readers either to give you funding or to work with you for three (or more) years. Convince them that your project is worth it.
Your research doesn’t have to revolutionize your field, but you need to explain concretely how it will move your field forward. For example, “Successful development of the proposed model will enable high-fidelity simulation of boiling” is a specific and convincing motivation, compared to, “The field of boiling modeling must be transformed in order to advance research.”
Justify your research plan
Identify the steps needed to overcome your identified problem/limitation. Though your PhD will evolve over time, the tasks and timeline that you identify in your proposal will continue to help determine the trajectory of your research. A good plan now can save a lot of work a few years down the road.
A strong research plan answers three key questions:
- g., “In order to engineer material properties using mesoscopic defects, it is necessary to characterize the defects, measure how they affect material response, and identify techniques to reproducibly create the defects at specific sites within a material.”
- g., “In my PhD, I will focus on developing high-speed dynamic imaging techniques to characterize transient defect states in metallic nanowires. I will then use these techniques to measure the properties of nanowires fabricated with three different processes known to produce different defect structures.”
- How will you evaluate success in each step? These metrics should be concrete and measurable! Putting the thought into metrics now will make it easier for your committee (and yourself) to check a box and say ‘you can graduate.’
Each of these questions should be supported by details that reflect the current state of the art. Technical justification is critical to establish credibility for your plan. Reference the material that you introduced in the background section. You should even use your research plan to tailor your background section so that your committee knows just enough to believe what you’re claiming in your plan.
Based on the tasks and metrics in your plan, establish specific reflection points when you’ll revisit the scope of your project and evaluate if changes are needed.
Include alternative approaches
You won’t be able to predict all of the challenges you will encounter, but planning alternative approaches early on for major methods or decision points will prepare you to make better game-time decisions when you come up against obstacles. e.g.,
I will develop multi-pulse, femtosecond illumination for high speed imaging following Someone et al. Based on the results they have shown, I expect to be able to observe defect dynamics with micron spatial resolution and microsecond temporal resolution. If these resolutions are not achievable in the nanowire systems, I will explore static measurement techniques based on the work of SomeoneElse et al.
Resources and Annotated Examples
Annotated example 1.
This is a recent MechE thesis proposal, written in the style of an IEEE paper. 1,022 KB
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As part of the requirements for graduate level degrees, students must complete a thesis for a Master's degree and/or dissertation for a Ph.D. Dissertations and theses are submitted to the academic department and the Graduate College and are made available through the University Library. Since 2010, all theses and dissertations are electronically deposited into IDEALS, the Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship, the University's open repository of scholarly content.
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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Development of a finite element analysis model for fatigue crack propagation of energy storage flywheel rotors , Ailene B. Nuñez
An application of multi-criteria decision Analysis Methods in the Design of Alternative-Fueled Vehicle Systems for Different Transportation Sectors in the Philippines , Jaime Alonzo M. Poblete
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Analyzing the impact of EV charging to the power grid with emphasis on behavioral factors and charging infrastructure availability , Adrian A. Allana
Scenario analysis of policies supporting electric jeepney adoption using hybrid agent-based system dynamics model , Jeun Rei Benitez Barlis
Detection of cloudy spot defects on PET preforms using machine learning , Isabelle D. Co
Interfacial delamination analysis on fan-out wafer-level package using finite element method , Ariel P. Conversion
Spatiotemporal modeling of electric vehicle charging demand for strategic EV charger deployment in Metro Manila , Edwin Bernard F. Lisaba Jr.
Finite element analysis of active metal braised semiconductor package for warpage reduction , Roberto Louis P. Moran
A study on microalgal biorefinery system with use phase uncertainty and allocation analysis , Earle Anderson Sy Ng
Evaluation of the effects of electric vehicle battery cells layout and conductive sheet fins thickness to battery cooling using transportation micro-simulation modeling and finite element steady-state thermal analysis , Joshua Ezekiel Dimaunahan Rito
Spatial investigation of energy equity with consideration of the renewable energy transition , Christian Roice Tayag
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Swarm object transportation through phase transitions , Joseph Aldrin T. Chua
BEM theory analysis of a small biomimetic HAWT , Von Eric A. Damirez
Development of a life cycle assessment for chemical looping combustion , John Patrick D. Mercado
Multi-country analysis of driving factors to carbon emission using LMDI decomposition analysis method and rough set modeling , Mouy Meta
Multi-country analysis of driving factors to carbon emissions using LMDI decomposition analysis method and rough set modeling , Meta Mouy
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Quadrotor drone manipulation using neuro fuzzy algorithm with non-invasive brain-computer interface , Timothy Scott C. Chu
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Prediction and optimization models for integrated renewable-storage energy systems in mixed-use buildings , Aaron Jules R. Del Rosario
Development of a UAV with hand gesture recognition using deep learning , Calvin Alexander Y. Ng
Configuration enhancement for the flight endurance of a separate-lift-and-thrust hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle using Gaussian process optimization , Francis Gregory L. Ng
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
Cooling load calculation and AHU equipment selection for a nutritional dry blend facility , John Paul Christian L. Benosa
Design criteria assessment for ball grid array semiconductor packaging based on thermomechanical simulation and crack analysis , Niño Rigo Emil G. Lim
Development of a predictive aeration strategy for microalgae cultivation in photobioreactors , Jeremy Jay B. Magdaong
Assessing energy security cost of the transport sector , Jimwell L. Soliman
Fabrication and characterization of lead tin telluride (Pb1-x SnxTe) thermoelectric nanomaterial using horizontal vapor phase growth technique (HVPG) , Sam Sopheap
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
Bilevel fuzzy optimization model of an algae-based eco-industrial park under cooperative game theory , Kyle Darryl T. Aguilar
A fuzzy-genetic robust optimization framework for UAV conceptual design , Lemuel F. Banal
Performance analyses of low Reynolds number airfoils for small-scale horizontal axis wind turbines , John Christian T. Chua
An evaluation methodology with applied life-cycle assessment of coal-biomass cofiring in Philippine context , Dan William C. Martinez
Hydrodynamic investigation and characterization of a photo-bioreactor for microalgae cultivation , Andres Philip Mayol
Computational fluid dynamics analysis on the performance of the new design of savonius wind turbine for urban wind energy exploitation systems , San Rathana
A vacuum drying characterization and optimization of spirulina sp. using definitive screening design of experiment , Christian Joseph C. Ronquillo
Development of supply chain based fuel cycle inventory model for the Philippines , Alexis Mervin T. Sy
Optimization of one-part geopolymer based on fly ash and volcanic ash for soil stabilization , April Anne S. Tigue
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
Performance, emission and net energy analysis of a diesel genset using producer gas from jatropha press-cake in dual fuel miode , Nechoh A. Arbon
Optimization of in situ transesterification of wet microalgae chlorella vulgaris under subcritical conditions , Charles B. Felix
Regional feasibility analysis of wind and solar renewable technologies in the Philippines using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) , Neil Stephen A. Lopez
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
Development of gas leak detection system using fuzzy logic, optical flow and neural networks , Edgar Carrillo II
Synthesis and characterization of silver-titanium dioxide nanomaterials via horizontal vapor phase growth (HVPG) technique for antibacterial applications , Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun
Combustion effect of jatropha producer gas fumigation in a stationary diesel genset , Monorom Rith
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Investigation of the effects of a blade profile geometry in a hinged blade cross axis turbine , Arvin H. Fernando
Design of a fuzzy GS-PID controller for payload drops of varying mass for a quadrotor , Ivan Henderson V. Gue
Energy audit of St. Joseph Hall and Miguel Hall of De La Salle University , Oswald D. Sapang
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
Experimental evaluation and net energy analysis of methane gas production through anaerobic digestion of jatropha press-cake and pig manure , Jeremias A. Gonzaga
A study on the performance of jatropha press cake-coal cofiring in a fluidized bed combustion system , Maria Flor De Liza F. Jarquio
A molecular study on the effects of osmotic pressure on the lipids of microalgae chlorella vulgaris , Robby B. Manrique
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
Automated bulk cartoning of folded sachet linked strips using constrained gravity stacking , Aaron Dee Bea
Vision based pedestrian detection using histogram of oriented gradients, adaboost, linear support vector machines and optical flow , Samantha Denise Fuentes Hilado
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
Optimization of power train components of electric tricycle based on life cycle cost , Precious L. Alvarez
Research on life-cycle based simulation of the integration of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in the Philippine transport sector , Lawrence M. Bersales
Energy modeling, fabrication and evaluation of a small-scale natural convection solar dryer for microalgae biofuel production , Neil Stephen A. Lopez
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of utilizing rice husk as alternative in Portland clinker production fuel , Daniel Joseph P. Mariano
Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009
Design and optimization of a propeller type micro-hydro turbine using computational fluid dynamics , Isidro Antonio V. Marfori III
Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007
A design analysis for small horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT) 3-bladed rotor , Byron Michael Codilla Omboy
Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006
Optimizing the extraction of oil from sugarcane bagasse using thermochemical liquefaction , George Herbert L. Ang
Computer based evaluation of environmental impact of co-generation system of Distileria Bago, Inc. , Rofuat L. Lu
Emergy analysis for materials selection of small hydropower station , Rey L. Rifareal
An energy audit study of manufacturing operations in the Philippines , Yuri Sangala
Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005
Design, fabrication, and testing of flexible noodle separator in pouch noodle packing , Karlo Roman C. Garcia
An energy audit study of Cavite State University Indang, Cavite , Ronald P. Peña
Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004
Design and experimental analysis of a combined target fluidic and centrifungal pump system as a tachometer transducer , Lawrence K. Uy
Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003
Design, fabrication and performance testing of stationary freezer of Jollibee Food Corporation using non-CFC refrigerator (R-404A) , Kenways S. Chee
A study on the co-combustion of rice hull and low-grade coal using a fluidized bed combustion system , Stevan S. Dimaguila
Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002
Performance curve generation of an unglazed transpired collector system for a fish and crop solar drier , Jose Bienvenido Manuel M. Biona
Spectrally selective visible and solar transmitting heat barrier coating for flat-plate collector , Reynaldo C. Muli
Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001
Using fuzzy logic in the governing system of a micro-hydro power plant , Laurence A. Gan Lim
Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000
PC-based retrofitting designed for the automation of a conventional milling machine , Richard Alducente Bayona
Theses/Dissertations from 1998 1998
Occupational health and safety program for the U.S. Metal Industry Company, Inc. , Ronaldo A. Juanatas
Development of a maintenance program for the stamping, drawing, and bending divisions U.S. Metal Industry Co., Inc. , Joselito H. Recio
Occupational health and safety program for the metalcasting technology division of the Metals Industry Research and Development Center , Arnel O. Valdez
Theses/Dissertations from 1997 1997
Bottling line modification project in Bacolod brewery , Maximo A. Merilo
Design and evaluation of a calibration station for liquid types of flowmeters using water as test medium , Roxan De Luna Roxas
Theses/Dissertations from 1994 1994
Design and evaluation of locally-fabricated water-pumping windmill for small-scale irrigation , Pablito O. Anino Sr.
The design of an instrumented charpy impact tester using the deconvolution method , Alvin Y. Chua
Design and evaluation of waste heat recovery refrigeration apparatus , Jimmy Guillena
Computer modeling and simulation of a single cylinder, 4-stroke cycle, gasoline fueled spark ignition engine , Martin Ernesto L. Kalaw
Laboratory-scale combustion of coal-oil mixtures , Gileo Capagngan Sulla
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Introduction
Engineering is a vast subject that encompasses different branches for a student to choose from. Mechanical engineering is one of these branches , and one thing that trips students in the practical field is dissertation . Writing a mechanical engineering dissertation from scratch is a difficult task due to the complexities involved, but the job is still not impossible.
To write an excellent dissertation, you first need a stellar research topic. Are you looking to select the best mechanical engineering dissertation topic for your dissertation? To help you get started with brainstorming for mechanical engineering dissertation topics, we have developed a list of the latest topics that can be used for writing your mechanical engineering dissertation.
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Latest Mechanical Engineering Research Topics
Topic 1: an investigation into the applications of iot in autonomous and connected vehicles.
Research Aim: The research aims to investigate the applications of IoT in autonomous and connected vehicles
Objectives:
- To analyse the applications of IoT in mechanical engineering
- To evaluate the communication technologies in autonomous and connected vehicles.
- To investigate how IoT facilitates the interaction of smart devices in autonomous and connected vehicles
Topic 2: Evaluation of the impact of combustion of alternative liquid fuels on the internal combustion engines of automobiles
Research Aim: The research aims to evaluate the impact of the combustion of alternative liquid fuels on the internal combustion engines of automobiles
- To analyse the types of alternative liquid fuels for vehicles and their implications
- To investigate the benchmarking of alternative liquid fuels based on the principles of combustion performance.
- To evaluate the impact of combustion of alternative liquid fuels on the internal combustion engines of automobiles with conventional engines
Topic 3: An evaluation of the design and control effectiveness of production engineering on rapid prototyping and intelligent manufacturing
Research Aim: The research aims to evaluate the design and control effectiveness of production engineering on rapid prototyping and intelligent manufacturing
- To analyse the principles of design and control effectiveness of production engineering.
- To determine the principles of rapid prototyping and intelligent manufacturing for ensuring quality and performance effectiveness
- To evaluate the impact of production engineering on the design and control effectiveness of rapid prototyping and intelligent manufacturing.
Topic 4: Investigating the impact of industrial quality control on the quality, reliability and maintenance in industrial manufacturing
Research Aim: The research aims to investigate the impact of industrial quality control on the quality, reliability and maintenance in industrial manufacturing
- To analyse the concept and international standards associated with industrial quality control.
- To determine the strategies for maintaining quality, reliability and maintenance in manufacturing.
- To investigate the impact of industrial quality control on the quality, reliability and maintenance in industrial manufacturing.
Topic 5: Analysis of the impact of AI on intelligent control and precision of mechanical manufacturing
Research Aim: The research aims to analyse the impact of AI on intelligent control and precision of mechanical manufacturing
- To analyse the applications of AI in mechanical manufacturing
- To evaluate the methods of intelligent control and precision of the manufacturing
- To investigate the impact of AI on intelligent control and precision of mechanical manufacturing for ensuring quality and reliability
COVID-19 Mechanical Engineering Research Topics
Investigate the impacts of coronavirus on mechanical engineering and mechanical engineers..
Research Aim: This research will focus on identifying the impacts of Coronavirus on mechanical engineering and mechanical engineers, along with its possible solutions.
Research to study the contribution of mechanical engineers to combat a COVID-19 pandemic
Research Aim: This study will identify the contributions of mechanical engineers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the challenges faced by them and their outcomes. How far did their contributions help combat the Coronavirus pandemic?
Research to know about the transformation of industries after the pandemic.
Research Aim: The study aims to investigate the transformation of industries after the pandemic. The study will answer questions such as, how manufacturing industries will transform after COVID-19. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Damage caused by Coronavirus to supply chain of manufacturing industries
Research Aim: The focus of the study will be on identifying the damage caused to the supply chain of manufacturing industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What measures are taken to recover the loss and to ensure the continuity of business?
Research to identify the contribution of mechanical engineers in running the business through remote working.
Research Aim: This study will identify whether remote working is an effective way to recover the loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic? What are its advantages and disadvantages? What steps should be taken to overcome the challenges faced by remote workers?
Dissertation Topics in Mechanical Engineering Design and Systems Optimization
Topic 1: mini powdered metal design and fabrication for mini development of waste aluminium cannes and fabrication.
Research Aim: The research will focus on producing and manufacturing copula furnaces and aluminium atomisers with available materials to manufacture aluminium powder metal.0.4 kg of refined coke will be chosen to measure content and energy balance and calculate the design values used to produce the drawings.
Topic 2: Interaction between the Fluid, Acoustic, and vibrations
Research Aim: This research aims to focus on the interaction between the Fluid, Acoustic, and vibrations
Topic 3: Combustion and Energy Systems.
Research Aim: This research aims to identify the relationship between Combustion and Energy Systems
Topic 4: Study on the Design and Manufacturing
Research Aim: This research will focus on the importance of design and manufacturing
Topic 5: Revolution in the Design Engineering
Research Aim: This research aims to highlight the advances in design engineering
Topic 6: Optimising HVAC Systems for Energy Efficiency
Research Aim: The study investigates different design configurations and operational strategies to optimise heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for energy efficiency while maintaining indoor comfort levels.
Topic 7: Impact of Building Design Parameters on Indoor Thermal Comfort
Research Aim: The research explores the impact of building design parameters, such as insulation, glazing, shading, and ventilation, on indoor thermal comfort and energy consumption.
Topic 8: An Empirical Analysis of Enhanced Security and Privacy Measures for Call Taxi Metres
Research Aim: The research explores the methods to enhance the security and privacy of call taxi meter systems. It explores encryption techniques for sensitive data transmission and authentication protocols for driver and passenger verification.
Topic 9: An Investigation of Optimising Manifold Design
Research Aim: The study investigates various designs for manifolds used in HBr/HCl charging systems. It focuses on factors such as material compatibility, pressure control, flow rates, and safety protocols.
Topic 10: Implementation of a Plant Lean Transformation
Research Aim: The research examines the implementation process and outcomes of a Lean Transformation in a plant environment. It focuses on identifying the key factors contributing to successful adoption and sustained improvement in operational efficiency.
Topic 11: Exploring Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Torque Limiters
Research Aim: Exploring the use of FEA techniques to simulate the behaviour of torque limiters under various loading conditions. The research provides insights into stress distribution and deformation.
Dissertation Topics in Mechanical Engineering Innovations and Materials Analysis
Topic 1: an overview of the different research trends in the field of mechanical engineering..
Research Aim: This research aims to analyse the main topics of mechanical engineering explored by other researchers in the last decade and the research methods. The data used is accumulated from 2009 to 2019. The data used for this research is used from the “Applied Mechanics Review” magazine.
Topic 2: The Engineering Applications of Mechanical Metamaterials.
Research Aim: This research aims to analyse the different properties of various mechanical metamaterials and how they can be used in mechanical engineering. This research will also discuss the potential uses of these materials in other industries and future developments in this field.
Topic 3: The Mechanical Behaviour of Materials.
Research Aim: This research will look into the properties of selected materials for the formation of a product. The study will take the results of tests that have already been carried out on the materials. The materials will be categorised into two classes from the already prepared results, namely destructive and non-destructive. The further uses of the non-destructive materials will be discussed briefly.
Topic 4: Evaluating and Assessment of the Flammable and Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Oxide as a Material for SLS Process.
Research Aim: The research will evaluate the different properties of magnesium oxide (MgO) and its potential use as a raw material for the SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) process. The flammability and other mechanical properties will be analysed.
Topic 5: Analysing the Mechanical Characteristics of 3-D Printed Composites.
Research Aim: This research will study the various materials used in 3-D printing and their composition. This research will discuss the properties of different printing materials and compare the harms and benefits of using each material.
Topic 6: Evaluation of a Master Cylinder and Its Use.
Research Aim: This research will take an in-depth analysis of a master cylinder. The material used to create the cylinder, along with its properties, will be discussed. The use of the master cylinder in mechanical engineering will also be explained.
Topic 7: Manufacturing Pearlitic Rail Steel After Re-Modelling Its Mechanical Properties.
Research Aim: This research will look into the use of modified Pearlitic rail steel in railway transportation. Modifications of tensile strength, the supported weight, and impact toughness will be analysed. Results of previously applied tests will be used.
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Electro-Mechanical Dissertation Topics
Topic 8: studying the electro-mechanical properties of multi-functional glass fibre/epoxy reinforced composites..
Research Aim: This research will study the properties of epoxy-reinforced glass fibres and their use in modern times. Features such as tensile strength and tensile resistance will be analysed using Topic 13: Studying the Mechanical and Durability different current strengths. Results from previous tests will be used to explain their properties.
Topic 9: Comparing The Elastic Modules of Different Materials at Different Strain Rates and Temperatures.
Research Aim: This research will compare and contrast a selected group of materials and look into their elastic modules. The modules used are the results taken from previously carried out experiments. This will explain why a particular material is used for a specific purpose.
Topic 10: Analysing The Change in The Porosity and Mechanical Properties of Concrete When Mixed With Coconut Sawdust.
Research Aim: This research will analyse the properties of concrete that are altered when mixed with coconut sawdust. Porosity and other mechanical properties will be evaluated using the results of previous experiments. The use of this type of concrete in the construction industry will also be discussed.
Topic 11: Evaluation of The Thermal Resistance of Select Materials in Mechanical Contact at Sub-Ambient Temperatures.
Research Aim: In this research, a close evaluation of the difference in thermal resistance of certain materials when they come in contact with a surface at sub-ambient temperature. The properties of the materials at the temperature will be noted. Results from previously carried out experiments will be used. The use of these materials will be discussed and explained, as well.
Topic 12: Analysing The Mechanical Properties of a Composite Sandwich by Using The Bending Test.
Research Aim: In this research, we will analyse the mechanical properties of the components of a composite sandwich through the use of the bending test. The results of the tests previously carried out will be used. The research will take an in-depth evaluation of the mechanical properties of the sandwich and explain the means that it is used in modern industries.
Mechanical Properties Dissertation Topics
Topic 13: studying the mechanical and durability properties of magnesium silicate hydrate binders in concrete..
Research Aim: In this research, we will evaluate the difference in durability and mechanical properties between regular concrete binders and magnesium silicate hydrate binders. The difference between the properties of both binders will indicate which binder is better for concrete. Features such as tensile strength and weight it can support are compared.
Topic 14: The Use of Submersible Pumping Systems.
Research Aim: This research will aim to analyse the use of a submersible pumping system in machine systems. The materials used to make the system, as well as the mechanical properties it possesses, will be discussed.
Topic 15: The Function of a Breather Device for Internal Combustion Engines.
Research Aim: In this research, the primary function of a breather device for an internal combustion engine is discussed. The placement of this device in the system, along with its importance, is explained. The effects on the internal combustion engine if the breather device is removed will also be observed.
Topic 16: To Study The Compression and Tension Behaviour of Hollow Polyester Monofilaments.
Research Aim: This research will focus on the study of selected mechanical properties of hollow polyester monofilaments. In this case, the compression and tension behaviour of the filaments is studied. These properties are considered in order to explore the future use of these filaments in the textile industry and other related industries.
Topic 17: Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Carbon-Nanotube-Reinforced Cementous Materials.
Research Aim: This research will focus on selecting the proper carbon nanotube type, which will be able to improve the mechanical properties of cementitious materials. Changes in the length, diameter, and weight-based concentration of the nanotubes will be noted when analysing the difference in the mechanical properties. One character of the nanotubes will be of optimal value while the other two will be altered. Results of previous experiments will be used.
Topic 18: To Evaluate the Process of Parallel Compression in LNG Plants Using a Positive Displacement Compressor
Research Aim: This research aims to evaluate a system and method in which the capacity and efficiency of the process of liquefaction of natural gas can avoid bottlenecking in its refrigerant compressing system. The Advantages of the parallel compression system in the oil and gas industry will be discussed.
Topic 19: Applying Particulate Palm Kernel Shell Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Automobiles.
Research Aim: In this research, the differences made in applying palm kernel shell particulate to reinforced epoxy composites for the manufacturing of automobile parts will be examined. Properties such as impact toughness, wear resistance, flexural, tensile, and water resistance will be analysed carefully. The results of the previous tests will be used. The potential use of this material will also be discussed.
Topic 20: Changes Observed in The Mechanical Properties of Kevlar KM2-600 Due to Abrasions.
Research Aim: This research will focus on observing the changes in the mechanical properties of Kevlar KM2-600 in comparison to two different types of S glass tows (AGY S2 and Owens Corning Shield Strand S). Surface damage, along with fibre breakage, will be noted in all three fibres. The effects of the abrasions on all three fibres will be emphasised. The use of Kevlar KM2 and the other S glass tows will also be discussed, along with other potential applications.
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Industrial Application of Mechanical Engineering Dissertation Topics
Topic 1: the function of a fuel injector device..
Research Aim: This research focuses on the function of a fuel injector device and why this component is necessary for the system of an internal combustion engine. The importance of this device will be explained. The adverse effects on the entire system if the equipment is either faulty or completely removed will also be discussed.
Topic 2: To Solve Optimization Problems in a Mechanical Design by The Principles of Uncertainty.
Research Aim: This research will aim to formulate an optimization in a mechanical design under the influence of uncertainty. This will create an efficient tool that is based on the conditions of each optimisation under the risk. This will save time and allow the designer to obtain new information in regard to the stability of the performance of his design under uncertainties.
Topic 3: Analysing The Applications of Recycled Polycarbonate Particle Materials and Their Mechanical Properties.
Research Aim: This research will evaluate the mechanical properties of different polycarbonate materials and their potential to be recycled. The materials that can be recycled are then further examined for potential use as 3-dimensional printing materials. The temperature of the printer’s nozzle, along with the nozzle velocity matrix from previous experiments, is used to evaluate the tensile strength of the printed material. Other potential uses of these materials are also discussed.
Topic 4: The Process of Locating a Lightning Strike on a Wind Turbine.
Research Aim: This research will provide a detailed explanation of the process of detecting a lightning strike on a wind turbine. The measurement of the magnitude of the lightning strike, along with recognising the affected area will be explained. The proper method employed to rectify the damage that occurred by the strike will also be discussed.
Topic 5: Importance of a Heat Recovery Component in an Internal Combustion Engine for an Exhaust Gas System.
Research Aim: The research will take an in-depth evaluation of the different mechanics of a heat recovery component in an exhaust gas system. The functions of the different parts of the heat recovery component will be explained along with the importance of the entire element itself. The adverse effect of a faulty defective heat recovery component will also be explained.
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We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic; it is the basis of your entire research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your topic wrong: your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, and there is a possibility that the study is not viable.
This impacts your time and efforts in writing your dissertation as you may end up in a cycle of rejection at the very initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.
Keeping our advice in mind while developing a research topic will allow you to pick one of the best mechanical engineering dissertation topics that not only fulfill your requirement of writing a research paper but also add to the body of knowledge.
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- Abstract: A summary of the research completed
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- Introduction : This chapter includes the project rationale, research background, key research aims and objectives, and the research problems to be addressed. An outline of the structure of a dissertation can also be added to this chapter.
- Literature Review : This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic in light of research questions to be addressed. The purpose is to highlight and discuss the relative weaknesses and strengths of the selected research area whilst identifying any research gaps. Break down of the topic and key terms can have a positive impact on your dissertation and your tutor.
- Methodology: The data collection and analysis methods and techniques employed by the researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter, which usually includes research design, research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration, data collection methods, and data analysis strategy .
- Findings and Analysis: The findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include graphs , charts, and tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
- Discussion and Conclusion: The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section of the paper is to draw a linkage between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regard to the implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
- References: This should be completed in accordance with your University’s requirements
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- Appendices: Any additional information, diagrams, graphs that were used to complete the dissertation but not part of the dissertation should be included in the Appendices chapter. Essentially, the purpose is to expand the information/data.
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Thesis Projects (last update November 24, 2023)
The Honours Thesis research projects listed below are available only to McGill Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate students in the Honours program and registered for MECH 403-404 courses .
If you are interested in one of the thesis projects, please send an expression of interest to the contact email provided. Although we do our best to keep this list up-to-date, some projects may no longer be available.
If you are a professor who would like to add or remove a thesis project, please complete the honours project posting form .
Projects for Winter 2024 and Fall 2024:
Thesis project 2023-1.
Title: Development of a method for recycling fibreglass composite wind turbines Supervisor : Prof. Larry Lessard The term(s) to begin: Fall 2023 or Winter 2024 Brief description: There is growing concern about recycling of end-of-life composite materials. Waste fiber and other materials cannot be put into landfills so recycling methods must be developed. Used wind turbine blades can be recycled to recover the fibers and these fibers can be re-used to make materials for 3D printing. So this project aims to solve two simultaneous problems: that of growing amounts of waste and the need for stronger/more high tech materials for the growing 3D printing industry. The project involves experimental manufacturing based on composite materials theory. Contact e-mail : larry.lessard [at] mcgill.ca
Updated: May 2, 2023
Thesis Project 2023-2
Title: Multi-robot collaborative state estimation Supervisor : Prof. James Richard Forbes The term(s) to begin : Fall 2023, Winter 2024 Brief description : Autonomous vehicles, such as autonomous cars, trucks, and trains, must fuse various forms of sensor data together in order to ascertain their position, attitude, velocity, and angular velocity. Typical sensor data includes inertial measurement unit (IMU) data and some sort of position data, such as GPS data, or range data, such as optical camera, radar, or LIDAR data. In multi-robot systems, an individual robot can also utilize information from its neighbors by having the robots communicate their state estimates. However, the estimates of different robots are often correlated, and without properly modelling these cross-correlations, the performance of the estimator might be very poor. This project will then focus on modelling those cross-correlations for collaborative state estimation in multi-robot systems. The main task will involve the development and coding of a sigma point Kalman filter to enable multi-robot navigation; however, based on the student’s interests and background, alternatives to the sigma point Kalman filter could be considered. Students best fit for this project are those interested in using mathematical tools, such as linear algebra, numerical methods, probability theory, and numerical optimization, to solve problems found in robotics. Experience with Matlab and/or C programming is desired. Contact e-mail : james.richard.forbes [at] mcgill.ca
Thesis Project 2023-3
Title: Robot navigation Supervisor : Prof. James Richard Forbes The term(s) to begin : Fall 2023, Winter 2024 Brief description : Autonomous vehicles, such as autonomous cars, trucks, and trains, must fuse various forms of sensor data together in order to ascertain their position, attitude, velocity, and angular velocity. Typical sensor data includes inertial measurement unit (IMU) data and some sort of position data, such as GPS data, or range data, such as optical camera, radar, or LIDAR data. This project will focus on sensor fusion for robot navigation. The first task will be the development and coding of a matrix Lie group integrator, in the spirit of a Runge-Kutta integrator, but tailor to matrix Lie groups. The second task will be the development and coding of a cascaded sigma point Kalman filter to enable multi-agent navigation (i.e., navigation of many robots). Students best fit for this project are those interested in using mathematical tools, such as linear algebra, numerical methods, probability theory, and numerical optimization, to solve problems found in robotics. Experience with python and/or C++ programming is desired. Contact e-mail : james.richard.forbes [at] mcgill.ca
Posted: May 2, 2023
Thesis Project 2023-4
Title : Reconfigurable metamaterials for soft robotics Supervisor : Prof. Damiano Pasini The term(s) to begin : Fall 2023, Winter 2024 Brief description: Mechanical metamaterials are manmade materials, usually fashioned from repeating units, which are engineered to achieve extreme mechanical properties, often beyond those found in most natural materials. In this project, the student will use the lens of mechanics of materials to generate material concepts for soft robotics. Additive manufacturing techniques will be employed to fabricate prototypes and their performance will be examined through mechanical testing. Contact e-mail : damiano.pasini [at] mcgill.ca
Updated: May 9, 2023
Thesis Project 2023-5
Title : Nonlinear dynamics/vibrations of architected materials for aerospace applications Supervisor : Prof. Damiano Pasini and Prof. Mathias Legrand The term(s) to begin : Fall 2023, Winter 2024 Brief description: When launched in space, satellites need to endure an explosive upright boost that generates extremely large vibrations throughout their bodies. If uncontrolled, these vibrations end up spoiling the performance of their components with the risk of making them nonfunctional. In this project we study the nonlinear vibrations of a satellite component made of ultralight weight architected materials of unprecedented performance. The goal is to model its dynamic behaviour and understand the geometric factors that control its highly nonlinear response at the onset of a launch in space. The work involves a combination of theoretical and computational analysis. Contact e-mail : damiano.pasini [at] mcgill.ca
Thesis Project 2023-6
Title: Can you hear the shape of a robot? Supervisor : Prof. Audrey Sedal The term(s) to begin : Fall 2023, Winter 2024 Brief description : Unlike traditional robots, soft robots can take a variety of unusual 3D shapes. However, it is challenging to estimate the shape of a soft robot while it operates, which makes precise control difficult. Inspired by Mark Kac’s question, “Can one hear the shape of a drum?” Short answer: not all the time, due to the existence of isospectral manifolds. This project investigates fusion of acoustic sensing with other modes (e.g., cameras) to estimate the 3D shape of soft robots as they operate. You will build a variety of soft robot prototypes, develop sensing frameworks, and evaluate their performance. This project will involve fabrication, hardware development, programming, and a little bit of geometry.
Contact e-mail : audrey.sedal [at] mcgill.ca
Updated: May 22, 2023
Thesis Project 2023-7
Title : Development of a Digital Twin of a Mill Yard Supervisor : Prof. Inna Sharf The term(s) to begin : Winter 2024, Fall 2024 Brief description: Digital twin is an emerging technology that goes hand in hand with increasing automation of machines,processes and advances in IofT. Professor Sharf’s industrial collaborator, FPInnovations, is working on increasing autonomy and intelligence of log loading machines and transport vehicles operating in the mill yards. This will ultimately be followed by moving the operators from the seats in the machines into an office, i.e., where they can no longer directly observe their environment. Furthermore, other processes, such as, measuring the size of piles, are already executed remotely, for example, with drones, and will soon be executed autonomously, thus producing information on the state of assets in the mill yard. Ultimately, it will be important to have a digital twin of the mill yard, which will provide digital and visual information on the state of the mill yard, in particular, location and size of log piles, the location and status of machines operating in it, incoming and outgoing log trucks, the status (e.g., traversability) of roads and other information. Professor Sharf is interested in beginning the development of such a digital twin. This will require identifying a suitable platform to house the twin, laying out the roadmap for building the twin in a sequence of phases sand developing the phase 0 of the digital twin. Contact e-mail : inna.sharf [at] mcgill.ca
Updated: November 23, 2023
Projects for 2018-2019 school year: may or may not be still available - you may use contact e-mails to find out.
Thesis project 2018-11.
Title: Dynamics of photon-driven lightsails for interstellar flight Supervisor : Prof. Andrew Higgins The term(s) to begin :Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Fall 2019 Brief description : The use of lasers to propel sails via direct photon pressure has the potential to achieve very high velocity spaceflight, greatly exceeding traditional chemical and electric propulsion sources, and enables the serious consideration of interstellar flight. However, the dynamics and stability of thin sails (lightsails) under intense laser illumination is an outstanding problem. This project will examine the dynamics of very thin membranes both theoretically and experimentally. The response of a lightsail to perturbation will be analyzed both analytically and via computer simulation. Use of gasdynamic loading techniques (shock tube) will enable the same driving load to be applied in the laboratory, but without the use of megawatt-class lasers. Experimental diagnostic techniques (photonic doppler velocimetry, 3-D digital image correlation) will be developed to study the lightsail dynamics that will eventually be applied to a laser-driven sail proof-of-concept facility. Personnel sought: Student should have a strong interest in advanced space exploration concepts, with general background in physical optics, numerical simulation, and experimental techniques. Skills involved: Experience with photography and high-speed data acquisition would be helpful. Completion of Mech 321 (Mechanics of Deformable Solids) and Mech 430 (Fluids 2) is required for the project. Contact e-mail : andrew.higgins [at] mcgill.ca
Posted: September 12, 2018
Thesis Project 2018-12
Title: Dynamic soaring on a shock wave Supervisor : Prof. Andrew Higgins The term(s) to begin :Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Fall 2019 Brief description : Dynamic soaring is a technique exploited by birds and sailplanes to increase their flight speed by exploiting differences in airspeed of different masses of air. This project will explore this approach by examining dynamic soaring of a hypersonic glider on a shock wave. In essence, the technique consists of “bouncing” back and forth from either side of a shock wave via a high lift-to-drag turn, increasing the net velocity of the glider. The ability to “surf” on a very strong blast wave (such as resulting from a thermonuclear blast or asteroid impact) from ground all the way to space will be explored. The use of the technique on shock waves that occur in interplanetary space (coronal mass ejections, etc.) that might enable spacecraft to be accelerated to very high velocities “for free” will also be explored. Personnel sought: Student should have a strong interest in advanced space exploration concepts and flight dynamics, with general background in numerical simulation. Skills involved: Completion of Mech 430 (Fluids 2) is required for the project. Contact e-mail : andrew.higgins [at] mcgill.ca
Thesis Project 2018-13
Title: Rapid transit within the solar system via directed energy: laser thermal vs. laser electric propulsion Supervisor : Prof. Andrew Higgins The term(s) to begin :Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Fall 2019 Brief description : Directed energy in the form of a ground or space-based laser providing power to a spacecraft is a disruptive technology that could enable a number of rapid-transit missions in the solar system and interstellar precursor missions. This project will compare two different approaches for a spacecraft to utilize beamed laser power: (1) laser thermal propulsion, wherein a laser is focused into a chamber to heat propellant that is expanded through a nozzle and (2) laser electric propulsion, wherein a laser directed onto a photovoltaic array generates electricity to power electric propulsion (ion engine, etc.). These two concepts will be compared for a number of missions of interest, as defined by NASA: (1) Earth orbit to Mars orbit in no more than 45 days and (2) Traversing a distance of 125 AU in no more than ten years. Personnel sought: Student should have a strong interest in advanced space exploration concepts, with general background in physical optics and numerical simulation. Skills involved: Prior exposure to spacecraft mission design (e.g., experience with Kerbal Space Program, etc.) would be helpful. Completion of Mech 430 (Fluids 2) and Mech 346 (Heat Transfer) is required for the project. Contact e-mail : andrew.higgins [at] mcgill.ca
Thesis Project 2018-14
Title: Impact of dust grain on lightsails for interstellar flight Supervisor : Prof. Andrew Higgins The term(s) to begin :Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Fall 2019 Brief description : Laser-driven lightsails are a promising technique for interstellar flight, however, sails will experience impacts of dust grains in the interplanetary and interstellar medium. The impact of a sub-micron grain can deposit as much as 1 J of energy into the sail when travelling at speeds necessary for interstellar flight. This project will examine the subsequent dynamics of the sail and the damage incurred. This problem will be modelled both analytically and numerically, and experiments will be performed in the lab with gas gun-launched particles onto candidate thin-film materials. Personnel sought: Student should have a strong interest in advanced space exploration concepts, with general background in materials and stress/strain, numerical simulation, and experimental techniques. Skills involved: Experience with ANSYS would be very enabling for the project. Experience with photography and high-speed data acquisition would be helpful. Completion of Mech 321 (Mechanics of Deformable Solids) is required for the project. Contact e-mail : andrew.higgins [at] mcgill.ca
Thesis Project 2018-15
Title: Percolation model for detonation in a system of discrete energy sources Supervisor : Prof. Andrew Higgins The term(s) to begin :Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Fall 2019 Brief description : Detonation waves propagating in combustible gas mixtures exhibit very complex dynamics, with transverse and longitudinal shock waves that sweep across the front. This project will attempt to model this process by treating detonation as an ensemble of interacting blast waves. Approximate, analytic solutions of blast waves will be used to treat the problem. Results will be interpreted with the assistance of percolation theory, a branch of statistical physics. Results will also be compared to reactive Euler simulations using supercomputing resources. Skills required: Strong coding skills (language of your choice) and awareness in advanced mathematics is of interest. Personnel sought: Completion of Mech 430 (Fluids 2) is required for this project. Interest in nonlinear physics and pattern formation in nature would provide helpful motivation for this project. Exposure to concepts in statistical physics (Ad. Thermo) is also desirable. Contact e-mail : andrew.higgins [at] mcgill.ca
Thesis Project 2018-16
Title: Pellet stream propulsion for interstellar flight Supervisor : Prof. Andrew Higgins The term(s) to begin :Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Fall 2019 Brief description : A promising approach to deep space propulsion that may enable interstellar flight is pellet stream propulsion, wherein high velocity pellets (with velocity exceeding that of the spacecraft) are used to impart momentum onto a spacecraft. Such a pellet stream may be able to be collimated and focused over much greater distances than a laser beam, making it an attractive alternative to laser-driven directed energy. This project will examine the ability of a charged particle to be steered and re-directed via a static magnetic field (e.g., quadrupole beam steering, etc.), both via computer simulation and experimental testing in the lab. The ability to steer a small (mm to cm scale) pellet via magnetic field of rare earth magnets at speeds of ~1 km/s would be a significant validation of the concept. Personnel sought: Student should have a strong interest in advanced space exploration concepts, with strong background in electromagnetism and physics. Interest in or familiarity with conventional, fundamental particle accelerators would be desirable. Skills involved: Basic coding skills (language of your choice) and numerical simulation is required. Experience with basic electronics and microcontrollers (Arduino, etc.) and 3-D printing would be very helpful for the project. Contact e-mail : andrew.higgins [at] mcgill.ca
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Reading a lot of articles in short period of time is tough! It's important to take breaks, and to take quick notes after each article. Otherwise it will all blend together.
See this article for advice from different STEM researchers on how they read articles: https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2016/03/how-seriously-read-scientific-paper
Guides to writing articles and literature reviews in STEM
For individual help with your writing, it's best to book an appointment with the Academic Help Writing Centre on campus .
- How to Write a good technical paper Short article from Concrete International magazine.
- Ten Simple Rules for writing a literature review, by Marco Pautasso (2013) A popular article published in PLoS Computational Biology.
Examples of literature reviews
If you're writing a published article or a thesis, it's always good to read different examples in your field. In a research database like Scopus or Web of Science, you can search for review articles on your topic - see the Find Articles tab. You can also see previous theses in your program. Follow this link, and modify the search to find ones from your department.
Here is an example of a review paper written by a uOttawa PhD student in civil engineering, which is structured by analytical approach.
- Example journal article with highlights This is a journal article written by two members of the School of EECS here. I have highlighted key phrases in their lit review in which they synthesize and summarize the previous literature.
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Doing a systematic review?
If you've been asked to do a systematic review , we have a guide for doing them . But another type of review might actually be better suited to your project! This chart describes different types of reviews and why you might use them.
What do your professors want in a literature review?
Whether you are doing a topic summary for a term paper, a state-of-the-art survey, or a full literature review for a thesis or article, there are some common expectations that your professors have for graduate student work. They are not looking for you to simply describe some papers that you have read on the topic, one after the other. What they do expect is:
- That you have found and thoroughly read enough papers to have a solid grasp of the particular topic. This is where it's very important to properly define your topic so you can do a good job, and do a structured database search! You should start to encounter some of the same authors and papers repeatedly as you read, indicating that you are finding the major works in this topic. For searching advice, see the Find Articles tab. You should use at least two search tools (Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, etc).
- That you have understood them enough to identify major trends, methods, approaches, and differences . This takes work! You do not want to just re-phrase the abstract. See below for some tips on doing this.
- That you can communicate your own perspective and informed opinion on what is truly important - including where the current research is lacking (where there is a gap). If you are doing your own research, this is a very important part of the literature review as it justifies the rest of your project.
The process of doing a literature review
Source: North Carolina State University. (n.d.). Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students . https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/litreview/
Reading and note-taking efficiently
Getting started.
You want to be organized from the start when doing a literature review, especially for a project that will take a long time.
- In a Word or Excel file, keep track of your searching - which search databases and tools you use, and paste in all the search queries you run that are useful, with parameters. In Scopus, for example, this might be ' TITLE-ABS-KEY ( anaerobic AND digestion AND feedstock ) AND PUBYEAR > 2013'. This will help you avoid duplicating work later.
- Use a citation manager program like Zotero or Mendeley, to keep track of your papers as you find them, and format citations later. See this guide for details on the programs. Save the PDFs to your computer, and attach them to the entries in your citation manager if it isn't added automatically.
Reading and Note-taking on Individual papers
When you actually read the papers that you find, most people take a staged approach to save time:
- Read the abstract fully to determine if it's actually on topic.
- If so, read the discussion and conclusion, and the figures and graphs, to figure out if the results were significant or produced interesting results.
- If so, make sure it is saved. Then read the full article, and annotate the article right away.
What does annotating mean? Take very short notes (on paper or digital) of the most important findings and/or highlight important lines in the paper. You can highlight and annotate the PDF file if you want, or in your citation manager. You don't usually need to summarize the whole article - instead focus on what is important for your research or review, and write it in your own words. This could be the
- whether the study was theoretical, experimental, numerical simulation, etc
- main theoretical approach, model, algorithms, etc
- number of test specimens or subjects
- key assumptions made that might impact its general validity
- key outcome measured, statistical significance of it, etc
- Your own comments - for example, strengths and weaknesses
Synthesizing the papers and structuring your review
Concept mapping.
One technique is to create a concept map or 'mind map' showing the relationships or groupings of the key papers on your topic, with short labels. This way, you can try out different options for how to structure your paper and see which one makes the most sense. You can do this on paper:
You can also do this digitally, using a mind-mapping website. There are some easy-to-use, free tools that are available now. Two that I have used are Coggle and Miro. You can also just sketch on paper.
Created using Coggle.it, based on a chart in Huang, H. (2018). Methods for Rolling Element Bearing Fault Diagnosis under Constant and Time-varying Rotational Speed Conditions (Ph.D. Thesis, University of Ottawa). http://dx.doi.org/10.20381/ruor-21835
Image: Pacheco-Vega, R. (2016, June 15). How to do a literature review: Citation tracing, concept saturation and results’ mind-mapping. Retrieved from http://www.raulpacheco.org/2016/06/how-to-do-a-literature-review-citation-tracing-concept-saturation-and-results-mind-mapping/
After you have taken notes on individual articles, it can be very helpful to create a chart with key variables that seem important. Not every article will cover the same material. But there should be some common factors, and some differences between them. This chart is called a synthesis matrix.
Example of a 'synthesis matrix'
Source: University of Western Ontario Library (n.d.). “Writing your literature review”. https://guides.lib.uwo.ca/mme9642/litreview
See this blog post by researcher Raul Pacheco-Vega for another example of how he does this.
This chart can help you decide how to organize your review. If it's a very short review, some people write it chronologically - they describe how the topic evolved, one paper at a time. But if you have more than 10 papers, this is not a good approach. Instead, it is best to organize your review thematically . In this approach, you group the papers into several groups or themes, and discuss each theme in a separate section. Usually the groups are major methods of tackling the problem, or concepts, or techniques.
In each section of your paper, you introduce the theme, and then discuss and compare the papers in the group. Using this approach lets you show that you have not just read the papers, but have understood the topic as a whole, and can synthesize the literature.
For example, this paper co-authored by Ping Li , a Civil Engineering PhD graduate of uOttawa, organizes the papers into three categories: ones that used a 'traditional' approach; ones based on characterization of the soil microstructure, and ones that also incorporate soil mechanics. The strengths and weaknesses of category are discussed, and in the conclusion, the authors recommend approaches for future studies.
You can often include a form of a synthesis chart in your paper or thesis, as a visual summary of your lit review. This is part of a chart included in a Masters' thesis in Computer Science from uOttawa.
From Le Page, S. (2019). Understanding the Phishing Ecosystem (M.Sc. Thesis, University of Ottawa). http://dx.doi.org/10.20381/ruor-23629
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Interlayer phenomena, revealed by high‐voltage electron microscopy (HVEM) and high‐resolution electron microscopy (HREM), are presented as they occur in various SiC(Nicalon) fibre‐reinforced Duran glass composites (differing in the specific sol‐gel supported production processes). Their dependence on the production parameters and their influence on the materials properties are discussed, taking into account the results of scanning electron microscope (SEM) in situ tensile tests.
Besides graphitic carbon, textured to a variable degree and influencing the tensile behaviour, oxycarbide formation is indicated.
A reactive matrix additive, such as, e.g. TiO 2 , resulted in a decrease in strength and a brittle behaviour, while the addition of ZrO 2 markedly improves the mechanical properties.
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- Contributors: HÄHNEL, A. ( author ) / PIPPEL, E. ( author ) / WOLTERSDORF, J. ( author )
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- Keywords: transmission electron microscopy , Nicalon fibre‐reinforced borosilicate glass , in situ deformation , interlayer structure
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A Ventilation Coach for Opioid Overdose Bystanders Takes Top Prize at Inaugural Capstone Design Expo
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Dean's Award winners with Testudo, Dean Samuel Graham, Jr., and Fischell Department of Bioengineering Chair John Fisher
The opioid overdose epidemic—which claimed more than 110,000 lives in the U.S. last year alone—has prompted an urgent need for accessible solutions to save lives outside of hospital settings.
Maryland bioengineering seniors rose to the challenge in the Clark School’s inaugural Capstone Design Expo by developing a device that empowers bystanders and non-EMTs to properly and safely provide overdose victims with rescue breaths.
Their capstone design project, “ Accessible Ventilation Coach for Opioid Overdose Bystanders ,” won the Dean’s Award (and a $1,000 prize) at the May 1 event, held on UMD’s College Park campus at the XFINITY Center. The bioengineering team’s innovative adjunctive device, which uses a printed circuit board, connects to a bag valve mask (BVM) and provides visual guide LEDs for the proper rate and depth of breath compressions, along with feedback LEDs synchronized with the user’s performance. An audio system also provides coaching during use, guiding users in real time to increase or decrease their speed or pressure of compressions. Advisors to the team were Associate Professor Ian White of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering and Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices , and physician scientist, entrepreneur, and Associate Dean for Innovation and Physician Science Development at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Jason Rose.
“The number one cause of death from opioids is respiratory failure,” explained team lead and Clark School senior Kelly Yeung, “so the best immediate treatment is to support respirations. But safe use of a BVM requires training: That’s why we developed this device, to empower people to perform life-saving breaths before EMS arrives,” said Yeung, who also works as an additive technician at Terrapin Works . “We’ve imagined that this could be similar to an automated external defibrillator for cardiac arrest—and stationed in similar locations.”
The Capstone Design Expo brought more than 500 senior-level students from across Maryland Engineering’s civil and environmental, aerospace, mechanical, and bioengineering programs to present their capstone projects. Working under the guidance of faculty members and industry experts, students engaged in a year-long engineering project process that culminated in the design competition judged by experts in their respective fields.
“I want to thank our students for designing these innovative engineering solutions to some of the grand challenges we’re facing. We are very proud. These projects point to your quality work and collaboration—and to your desire to make a difference in the world through engineering,” Clark School Dean Samuel Graham, Jr., told the participants at the event.
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Civil and environmental engineering senior projects ranged from heat index and power outage emergency frameworks, to analysis of roadway infrastructure, to “cooler” solutions for bus stop design in Washington, D.C. Working under the guidance of Professor Deb Niemeier , the Clark Distinguished Chair in Energy and Sustainability, with senior project manager at Allan Myers Will Sigafoose as client contact, the department’s winning project, “ Alternative Central Avenue Conduit System ,” provides a case study in response to the Central Avenue Design-Build project in Baltimore and serves as a general guide for future conduit redevelopment projects.
“The students are eager to show what they’ve accomplished, not only solving engineering problems but helping to solve ethical and social issues, too,” said Nii O. Attoh-Okine , chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. “It’s not all about profit, but it’s about answering the question, ‘how did we touch others with our design’?”
Bioengineering and biocomputational engineering majors worked to make medicine safer, more effective, and more accessible through projects that aim to improve current standards of care for treating aneurysms, diagnosing Covid-19, improving the tracheostomy process, and more. The winning team’s project, “ A Modified Syringe Design to Simplify the Preparation of Weight-Based Pediatric Medication ,” proposes a cost-effective, user-friendly, syringe-like device that features an adjustment dial to reduce risk of error and improve pediatric patient outcomes.
Project judge Matthew Dowling ’12 is founder and chief scientific officer of biotechnology research company Medcura and a member of the department’s advisory board. Having participated in departmental capstone showcases for several years, he said he always enjoys the interaction with students. “I get to hear how they’re learning about bioengineering and applying what they learn,” he said. “It’s great how they’re partnered with clinicians who introduce them to real, unmet needs—that’s huge.”
Alison Flatau , chair of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, called the Capstone Design Expo “a fantastic opportunity for students and faculty.” She said she was impressed with how well teams of more than twenty students tasked with mission challenges were able to integrate their pieces of the larger, system-level scope. “It gave me a great sense of pride seeing how well prepared our students are for taking on the big and high-impact challenges that are ahead of them.”
Project judge Megan Bock ’06, M.Eng. ’10 , a missions systems engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, remembers her own capstone process as a Clark School student. “I know what the capstone experience did for me. I learned a ton, and it was probably the most realistic simulation of life as a NASA engineer,” she said. That’s why she returns to campus: “I view this as part of the cycle of life, and I want to come back and see who I’m going to be working with someday.”
Harry Dankowicz , chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, noted the enormous diversity—and coverages—he saw at Capstone Design Expo. “Even in different engineering disciplines, our students are often tasked with the same kinds of challenges, and they have to bring in tools from outside of what they’re immediately learning,” he said. “There’s both the diversification of the problems and the convergences that really make a difference to solutions.”
As executive vice president and chief operating officer at the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, mechanical engineering alumna and project judge Monica Watkins ’94 is always on the lookout for tomorrow’s engineers. “I have made it my personal mission to be involved,” she said, and she liked what she saw. “What I’m observing is the thought process—the intentionality, the critical thinking, the strategic planning and design. We value those skills. Not just that you’re an engineer, but that you have the mindset to work through problems and recommend solutions that we may not have considered.”
For the Dean’s Award winners, the team is looking ahead to what’s next for their medical device to empower opioid overdose bystanders. “I was super stoked to hear from everyone that they wanted to see this go to market and that they see this as a viable solution,” said Yeung. “Moving forward I want to see where this goes. I think it could be something big.”
To read more about all 98 student teams, visit the Capstone Design Expo site .
Published May 8, 2024
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Dissertations from 2016 PDF. Eulerian CFD Modeling of Multiphase Internal Injector Flow and External Sprays, Eli T. Baldwin, Mechanical Engineering. PDF. Simulating the Hydrodynamics of Offshore Floating Wind Turbine Platforms in a Finite Volume Framework, Maija Benitz, Mechanical Engineering. PDF
If you are unsure if your research project will fulfill a thesis in your area of engineering please reach out early (sophomore or junior year) to your DUS or ADUS in engineering. Biomedical Engineering ADUS: Linsey Moyer, PhD . [email protected]. Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering ADUS: Chris Lombardo . lombardo@seas ...
Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Old Dominion University since Fall 2016 are available in this collection. ... Thesis: A Model-Based Systems Engineering Approach to e-VTOL Aircraft and Airspace Infrastructure Design for Urban Air Mobility ...
electronic copies of this thesis document in whole or in part in any medium now known or hereafter created. Signature of Author: Department of Mechanical Engineering December 3, 2021 Certified by: Warren Seering Professor of Mechanical Engineering Thesis Supervisor Accepted by: Kenneth Kamrin
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Investigating the role of mechanical and structural properties of scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering . Sturtivant, Alexander (The University of Edinburgh, 2024-03-04) Osteoarthritis is currently measured as the leading cause of disability. It is responsible for significant, social, economic and health costs.
Mechanical Engineering Theses and Dissertations . Follow. Theses/Dissertations from 2023 PDF. Water Quality Monitoring and Mapping Using Rapidly Deployable Sensor Nodes, Mohamed Abdelwahab. PDF.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. As new concepts and technologies emerge, researchers in mechanical engineering have focused on various areas of study. This thesis seeks to understand the evolution of research topics over time and identify which subjects have been favored at different points.
Mechanical Engineering Senior thesis examples: Prototyped a mug to keep tea the perfect drinking temperature using a novel wax substrate for thermal control . Engineering A.B. Thesis Extensions and Late Submissions. Thesis extensions will only be granted in extraordinary circumstances, such as hospitalization or grave family emergency. ...
Purpose. The purpose of your thesis proposal is to introduce your research plan to your thesis committee. You want the committee members to come away understanding what your research will accomplish, why it is needed ( motivation ), how you will do it ( feasibility & approach ), and most importantly, why it is worthy of a PhD ( significance ).
Mechanical Science and Engineering dissertations and theses granted from 1985 to 1999 were assigned Q.629.1Ta, followed by the 2-number year, followed by starting letters from the author's last name. ... (Example: A 1991 thesis by M. Doyle would be Q.629.1Ta91D). Dissertations and theses granted from 2000 to present were assigned Q.629.1Tb ...
MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) offers a world-class education that combines thorough analysis with hands-on discovery. One of the original six courses offered when MIT was founded in 1865, MechE's faculty and students conduct research that pushes boundaries and provides creative solutions for the world's problems.
Theses/Dissertations from 2014. Investigation of the effects of a blade profile geometry in a hinged blade cross axis turbine, Arvin H. Fernando. Design of a fuzzy GS-PID controller for payload drops of varying mass for a quadrotor, Ivan Henderson V. Gue. Energy audit of St. Joseph Hall and Miguel Hall of De La Salle University, Oswald D. Sapang.
Dissertation Topics in Mechanical Engineering Design and Systems Optimization. Topic 1: Mini powdered metal design and fabrication for mini development of waste aluminium Cannes and fabrication. Topic 2: Interaction between the Fluid, Acoustic, and vibrations. Topic 3: Combustion and Energy Systems.
The Honours Thesis research projects listed below are available only to McGill Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate students in the Honours program and registered for MECH 403-404 courses. If you are interested in one of the thesis projects, please send an expression of interest to the contact email provided. Although we do our best to keep this list up-to-date, some projects may no longer be ...
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Rochester. Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2023. 2023. 8/31/2025. Elliot Maxwell Snider - Author. Ranga Dias - Thesis Advisor. All-optical nanothermometry of isolated hotspots using NV centers in individual nanodiamonds. Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Rochester. Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2024.
MS Thesis Proposal. • By the end of the first year identify an advisor. • Select a committee of at least three members of the MAE program. • Set the date with the committee, reserve the conference room, and provide an abstract to the graduate program administrative assistant to distribute to faculty and graduate students.
For example, this paper co-authored by Ping Li, a Civil Engineering PhD graduate of uOttawa, organizes the papers into three categories: ones that used a 'traditional' approach; ones based on characterization of the soil microstructure, and ones that also incorporate soil mechanics. The strengths and weaknesses of category are discussed, and in ...
Interlayer phenomena, revealed by high‐voltage electron microscopy (HVEM) and high‐resolution electron microscopy (HREM), are presented as they occur in various SiC(Nicalon) fibre‐reinforced Duran glass composites (differing in the specific sol‐gel supported production processes).
Abstract: Deep (25 m), in-situ, blast-liquefaction experiments were conducted at Portland International Airport to provide a design basis for the deep soil mixing used to mitigate liquefaction-induced differential settlements below the South Runway without the possible effects of sample disturbance, small sample-size effects and artificial drainage conditions.
The latest iterations of the Get Out and Learn (GOAL) Engineering Kits for local school children, assistive devices for clients with disabilities, and several designs for underwater manipulators for small remotely operated vehicles (ROV) are just a few of the innovative prototypes built by mechanical engineering seniors this year. Departmental winner, "AquatiClaw," is a low-cost ...
"Approaching teaching as an opportunity to unleash the inner potential of all of the students, she would push the students to go one step further, unlocking self-discovery rather than simply telling the students the answers," said Michael E. Mueller, the a ssociate chair and p rofessor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.