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Author:

Bhattacharya, Chandrachur

Title:

Frontiers in Data-driven Learning via Probabilistic Finite State Automata

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

Data-driven
Machine Learning
Time-series analysis
Combustion Instablity
Thermoacoustic Instability
Pattern Recognition
Reduced Order Modeling
Rijke tube
Probabilisitc Finite State Automata
Symbolic Time Series Analysis
Combustion dynamics
Combustion
Hidden Markov Model
LSTM
Projection PFSA
Chaos
Natural Circulation Loop
Crack detection
Online Learning
Transfer Learning
DDDAS
PFSA
STSA

File:

Download Dissertation_ChandrachurBhattacharya_Final.pdf

Committee Members:

Minghui Zhu, Outside Unit Member
Shashi Phoha, Outside Field Member
Daniel Haworth, Major Field Member
Achintya Mukhopadhyay, Special Member
Asok Ray, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Daniel Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

Author:

Deshong, Eric

Title:

Fault Characterization and Diagnostics Supporting Condition-Based Operation and Maintenance of Gas Turbine Engines

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

gas turbine engine
axial turbine
machine learning
condition-based operation and maintenance
predictive maintenance
condition monitoring
efficiency
durability
turbine cooling
blade tip clearance

File:

Download DeShong_Dissertation_Final.pdf

Committee Members:

Reid Berdanier, Co-Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Karen Thole, Co-Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Stephen Lynch, Major Field Member
Michael Jonson, Outside Unit & Field Member
Daniel Connell Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

Author:

Doleiden, Daniel Gregory

Title:

Understanding the Limits of Combustion Instability Suppression Mechanisms

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

gas turbine engine
combustion
combustion instability
pilot flame

File:

Download Dissertation_Daniel_Doleiden.pdf

Committee Members:

Jacqueline O'Connor, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Sarma Pisupati, Outside Unit & Field Member
Yuan Xuan, Major Field Member
Stephen Lynch, Major Field Member
Jim Blust, Special Member
Daniel Connell Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

Author:

Brennan, Jennifer Bracken

Title:

Manufacturing fixation in design: Measurement and mitigation strategies for its impact on additive manufacturing use

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

Design for manufacturing
additive manufacturing
DfAM
Design for additive manufacturing
part identification for additive manufacturing

File:

Download JBB.Dissertation.final.4.12.2022.pdf

Committee Members:

Nicholas Meisel, Outside Unit & Field Member
Timothy Simpson, Co-Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Chris McComb, Major Field Member
Kathryn Jablokow, Co-Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Daniel Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

Author:

Hickox, Lauren

Title:

Mechanisms Underlying Plantarflexor Structure-Function Relationships and Implications for Locomotor Function

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

biomechanics
plantarflexor
achilles tendon moment arm
gait
simulations
gear ratio
musculoskeletal model
ankle
plantarflexion

File:

Download Dissertation_Hickox_final_110222.pdf

Committee Members:

Henry Sommer, Major Field Member
Stephen Piazza, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Meghan Vidt, Outside Unit Member
Jonas Rubenson, Outside Field Member
Daniel Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

Author:

Mekki, Bashir

Title:

TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL THERMAL MANAGAMENT SYSTEMS FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATION

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

Topology Optimization
Heat Exchangers
Additive Manufacturing
CFD
Machine Learning
Experimental Testing

File:

Download BashirMekki_Dissertation_RevisedFinal.pdf

Committee Members:

Daniel Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies
Alexander Rattner, Major Field Member
Xiaofeng Liu, Outside Unit & Field Member
Stephen Lynch, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Vikram Shyam, Special Member
Xiang Yang, Major Field Member

Author:

Rai, George

Title:

Elastic Network Vibration Isolators

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

Vibration Isolation
Vibration Control
Structural Dynamics
Band Gap Isolation

File:

Download PhD_Dissertation_George_Rai.pdf

Committee Members:

Daniel Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies
Stephen Hambric, Outside Unit & Field Member
Joseph Najem, Major Field Member
Chris Rahn, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Edward Smith, Co-Chair & Dissertation Advisor

Author:

Karmarkar, Ashwini

Title:

Interactions between coherent and turbulent oscillations and their impact on the dynamics of flames and flow fields

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

Combustion Instability
hydrodynamic instability
turbulent flames
turbulence

File:

Download Karmarkar_Dissertation_Document_FINAL.pdf

Committee Members:

Jacqueline O'Connor, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Daniel Haworth, Major Field Member
Santosh Hemchandra, Special Member
Margaret Byron, Major Field Member
Jeff Harris, Outside Unit & Field Member
Mary Frecker, Program Head/Chair

Author:

Stearns, Aaron J

Title:

Design of an Active Adaptable Acoustic Metamaterial Perforated Plate for Structural Vibration Reduction

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

acoustic metamaterial
structural acoustics
vibration
piezoelectric
optimization
finite element method
Floquet-Bloch
vibration control
plate
shunted piezoelectric
adaptable
active

File:

Download AaronStearns-Dissertation.pdf

Committee Members:

Alok Sinha, Major Field Member
Stephen Hambric, Outside Field Member
Robert Campbell, Chair, Minor Member & Dissertation Advisor
Benjamin Beck, Special Member
George Lesieutre, Outside Unit Member
Daniel Connell Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

Author:

Sattarzadeh, Sara

Title:

Towards Safer Batteries: A System Theoretic Approach

Graduate Program:

Mechanical Engineering (PHD)

Keywords:

Lithium-ion Battery
Control
fault detection
Estimation
Sensor Placement
Optimal Charging

File:

Download Sara_Sattarzadeh_Final_rev01.pdf

Committee Members:

Daniel Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies
Herschel Pangborn, Major Field Member
Satadru Dey, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Chris Rahn, Major Field Member
Nilanjan Ray Chaudhuri, Outside Unit & Field Member
Katie Fitzsimons, Major Field Member