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Author:: Jha, Devesh Kumar
Title:: Learning and Decision Optimization in Data-Driven Autonomous Systems
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Autonomous Systems
Machine Learning
Markov Modeling
Combustion Instability
Decision Making
Motion Planning
File:: Download Devesh-Dissertation.pdf
Committee Members:: Asok Ray, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Asok Ray, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Christopher Rahn, Committee Member
Thomas Wettergren, Committee Member
Minghui Zhu, Outside Member
Jan Severin Reimann, Outside Member
Abhishek Srivastav, Special Member

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Author:: Roemer, Michael Richard
Title:: Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks and Statistical Classifiers for the Detection and Classification of Control Valve Blockages
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: neural network
fuzzy logic
statistical classifier
condition-based maintenance
cbm
support vector machines
discriminant analysis
k-nearest-neighbor
vibration
diagnostics
rotary valve
process control valve
control valve
blockage
valve blockage
File:: Download Roemer_ThesisFinal.pdf
Committee Members:: Christopher Rahn, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Karl Reichard, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

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Author:: Papavizas, Nicholas Carroll
Title:: Modeling Dynamic Instability of Off-Highway Mining Dump Trucks
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Haul Trucks
Off-Highway Vehicles
Vibrations
Dynamic Instability
Mining Trucks
Vehicle Dynamics
Stability
Power Hop
OHVs
File:: Download Papavizas_Thesis_2017.pdf
Committee Members:: Christopher Rahn, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Karen Ann Thole, Committee Member

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Author:: Treacy, Shawn Michael
Title:: STABILITY ANALYSIS AND EXPERIMENTAL TESTING OF FLUIDIC PITCH LINKS IN HELICOPTERS WITH ARTICULATED ROTORS
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: fluidic pitch link
FPL
stability
articulated
helicopter
experiment
test
rotor
File:: Download ShawnTreacy-Dissertation.pdf
Committee Members:: Christopher Rahn, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Christopher Rahn, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Edward Smith, Committee Member
Reuben H Kraft, Committee Member
Joseph Paul Cusumano, Outside Member

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Author:: Docimo, Donald John
Title:: Insights into the Behavior of Heterogeneous Thermostatically Controlled Loads and Battery Packs
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Heterogeneity
Battery Packs
Thermostatically Controlled Loads (TCLs)
Controls
Model Reduction
Demand Response
Energy Systems
Model Predictive Control (MPC)
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Battery balancing
File:: Download DissertationFinalv2.pdf
Committee Members:: Hosam Kadry Fathy, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Hosam Kadry Fathy, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Christopher Rahn, Committee Member
Sean N Brennan, Committee Member
Antonios Armaou, Outside Member

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Author:: Ghanaatpishe, Mohammad
Title:: DEVELOPMENT OF ALGORITHMS FOR ROBUST ONLINE OPTIMAL PERIODIC CONTROL IN THE PRESENCE OF PLANT PARAMETER UNCERTAINTY
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Adaptive Control
Drug Delivery
Insect Flight
Optimal Periodic Control
Optimization
Estimation
Tracking
File:: Download MohammadGhanaatpishe-Dissertation.pdf
Committee Members:: Hosam Kadry Fathy, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Karen Ann Thole, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Christopher Rahn, Committee Member
Bo Cheng, Committee Member
Constantino Manuel Lagoa, Outside Member

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Author:: Mishra, Partha Pratim
Title:: ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-BALANCING PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Self-Balancing Systems
Maximum Power Point Tracking
Extremum-Seeking
Lyapunov Methods
Controls
Model-based Estimation
Renewable Energy Systems
Lithium-ion Batteries
State Estimation
Input Estimation
Model Reduction
Stability
Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation
File:: Download Partha_Mishra_Dissertation_2018.pdf
Committee Members:: Hosam Kadry Fathy, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Hosam Kadry Fathy, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Christopher Rahn, Committee Member
Stephanie Stockar, Committee Member
Nilanjan Ray Chaudhuri, Outside Member

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Author:: Chattopadhyay, Pritthi
Title:: Data-Driven Modeling and Pattern Recognition of Dynamical Systems
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: data-driven modeling
time series analysis
File:: Download PhD_Dissertation_PritthiChattopadhyay.pdf
Committee Members:: Asok Ray, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Asok Ray, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Christopher Rahn, Committee Member
Minghui Zhu, Committee Member
Shashi Phoha, Outside Member

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Author:: Krott, Matthew Joseph
Title:: Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composite Vibration Treatments for Helicopter Airframes and Rotor Blades
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: F2MC
fluidic flexible matrix composite
helicopter
rotorcraft
structural dynamics
vibration absorber
damper
rotor blade
vibration control
File:: Download MatthewKrott-Dissertation-Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Christopher Rahn, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Edward Smith, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Bo Cheng, Committee Member
Jose Palacios, Committee Member
Charles E Bakis, Outside Member
Christopher Rahn, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Edward C. Smith, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor

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Author:: Denlinger, Michelle
Title:: Extremum Seeking Algorithms for Optimal Periodic Control with Application to Buoyant Air Turbines
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Extremum seeking
Optimal Periodic Control
Wind Energy
Buoyant Air Turbines
Optimal Control
Periodic Control
Airborne Wind Energy
File:: Download MDenlinger_Dissertation_final.pdf
Committee Members:: Hosam Kadry Fathy, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Hosam Kadry Fathy, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Christopher Rahn, Committee Member
Bo Cheng, Committee Member
Jacob Willem Langelaan, Outside Member
Chris Vermillion, Special Member

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