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2. A Design Method For Product Family Trade Studies Utilizing GVI and PFPF Metrics With Application to Robotic Ground Vehicles

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Author:
Bobuk, Aaron Michael
Title:
A Design Method For Product Family Trade Studies Utilizing GVI and PFPF Metrics With Application to Robotic Ground Vehicles
Graduate Program:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
design
product
family
trade studies
GVI
generational variety index
PFPF
product family penalty function
robot
robotic
ground
vehicle
ATSV
genetic algorithm
Simulink
Matlab
mathematical model
commonality
platform
optimization
File:
Download Aaron_Bobuk_M.S_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Timothy William Simpson, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Timothy William Simpson, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

3. OPTIMIZATION OF AN ALGINATE BASED EDIBLE COATING WITH BEESWAX, NISIN AND EDTA TO MAXIMIZE SHELF LIFE OF FRESH MUSHROOMS (Agaricus bisporus)

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Author:
Luttmann, Anneliese
Title:
OPTIMIZATION OF AN ALGINATE BASED EDIBLE COATING WITH BEESWAX, NISIN AND EDTA TO MAXIMIZE SHELF LIFE OF FRESH MUSHROOMS (Agaricus bisporus)
Graduate Program:
Food Science
Keywords:
nisin
beeswax
alginate
edible coating
optimization
Mushrooms
EDTA
minimal processing
File:
Download Masters_Thesis_Anneliese_Luttmann.pdf
Committee Members:
Ramaswamy C Anantheswaran, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ramaswamy C Anantheswaran, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
John D Floros, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

4. Optimal design and operation of complex materials processing with application to microelectronics

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Author:
Behrens, Christopher Michael
Title:
Optimal design and operation of complex materials processing with application to microelectronics
Graduate Program:
Chemical Engineering
Keywords:
multiscale methods
optimization
complex materials processing
computational efficiency
File:
Download Thesis_Final4.pdf
Committee Members:
Antonios Armaou, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Antonios Armaou, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

7. A Multi-Criteria Optimization Model for a Four-Stage Multi-Product Supply Chain

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Author:
Niman, Emily
Title:
A Multi-Criteria Optimization Model for a Four-Stage Multi-Product Supply Chain
Graduate Program:
Industrial Engineering
Keywords:
supply chain
multi-criteria
multicriteria
optimization
supply chain modeling
multi-product
supply chain management
supply chain efficiency
File:
Download NimanEmily_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr Ravindran, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Arunachalam Ravindran, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

9. Multi-Objective Optimization for Unmanned Surveillance Networks Using Evolutionary Algorithms

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Author:
Williams, Jonathan
Title:
Multi-Objective Optimization for Unmanned Surveillance Networks Using Evolutionary Algorithms
Graduate Program:
Electrical Engineering
Keywords:
evolutionary strategies
differential evolution
evolutionary algorithms
underwater vehicles
sensor networks
optimization
search path generation
File:
Download Williams_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Kwang Yun Lee, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

11. A Simulation Optimization Technique for Optimal Resource Allocation During Job Shop Ramp-Up

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Author:
Kluthe, Nicholas Arthur
Title:
A Simulation Optimization Technique for Optimal Resource Allocation During Job Shop Ramp-Up
Graduate Program:
Industrial Engineering
Keywords:
resource allocation
job shop
optimization
simulation
ramp-up
File:
Download Penn_State_Masters_Thesis_-_Nicholas_Kluthe_2011.pdf
Committee Members:
Deborah Jean Medeiros, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Deborah Jean Medeiros, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

15. Vertical Takeoff Vertical Landing Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization via Direct Collocation and Nonlinear Programming

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Author:
Policelli, Michael J
Title:
Vertical Takeoff Vertical Landing Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization via Direct Collocation and Nonlinear Programming
Graduate Program:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
Direct
Collocation
Nonlinear Programming
Vertical
Takeoff
Landing
VTVL
moon
lunar
trajectory
optimization
spacecraft
File:
Download 2014_Policelli_M.S._Thesis_Final_Version__August_3_.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr David Spencer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

17. Optimization of Natural Gas Distribution in Pipeline Networks

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Author:
Pruvot, Antoine
Title:
Optimization of Natural Gas Distribution in Pipeline Networks
Graduate Program:
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Keywords:
pipeline
pipe
economic surplus
natural gas
weymouth
flow
optimization
distribution
network
File:
Download Master_Thesis_-_Antoine_Pruvot.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr Luis Ayala, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Chiara Lo Prete, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Andrew Nathan Kleit, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

21. Numerical And Analytical Solutions To Rapid Collision Avoidance Maneuvers Constrained By Mission Performance Requirements

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Author:
Reiter, Jason A
Title:
Numerical And Analytical Solutions To Rapid Collision Avoidance Maneuvers Constrained By Mission Performance Requirements
Graduate Program:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
astrodynamics
collision avoidance
debris
trade studies
optimization
trajectory
mission design
File:
Download ReiterMastersThesis.pdf
Committee Members:
David Spencer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

22. Economic Assessment and Mine Production Optimization of an Open-pit Gold Mine Operation in Peru, Based on the Iterative Cutoff Grade Analysis Approach.

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Author:
Muncher Ricketts, Bruno
Title:
Economic Assessment and Mine Production Optimization of an Open-pit Gold Mine Operation in Peru, Based on the Iterative Cutoff Grade Analysis Approach.
Graduate Program:
Mining Engineering
Keywords:
mining
gold
operation
cutoff
grade
iterative
assesment
mine
peru
npv
optimization
mine design
capex
opex
mine life
File:
Download Thesis_BMR.pdf
Committee Members:
Antonio Nieto, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

23. Optimal Earth Return Transfers from Lagrange Point Orbits Using Particle Swarm Optimization

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Author:
Nayyar, Mollik
Title:
Optimal Earth Return Transfers from Lagrange Point Orbits Using Particle Swarm Optimization
Graduate Program:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
Three body system
Lagrange points
manifolds
optimization
particle swarm
PSO
Dynamical Systems
Optimal Transfers
Astrodynamics
Lagrange Point Orbits
LPO
Lambert's Problem
File:
Download MollikNayyar_-_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr David Spencer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

24. OPTIMALITY AND STABILITY OF INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL ACTIONS DURING MULTI-FINGER FORCE-MOMENT PRODUCTION

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Author:
parsa, Behnoosh
Title:
OPTIMALITY AND STABILITY OF INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL ACTIONS DURING MULTI-FINGER FORCE-MOMENT PRODUCTION
Graduate Program:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
redundancy
abundance
synergy
referent configuration
uncontrolled manifold hypothesis
visual feedback
finger
unintentional movement
optimization
cost function
File:
Download Master_Thesis-_Behnoosh_Parsa_final.pdf
Committee Members:
Mark L. Latash, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Robert L. Sainburg, Committee Member
Stephen J. Piazza, Committee Member

25. SENSITIVITY OF THE WESTERN U.S. ELECTRICITY POWER SYSTEM TO HYDROLOGICAL CHANGES

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Author:
Garcia, Ismael
Title:
SENSITIVITY OF THE WESTERN U.S. ELECTRICITY POWER SYSTEM TO HYDROLOGICAL CHANGES
Graduate Program:
Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:
water
WECC
vulnerability
drought
optimization
power system
high temperature
sensitivity
electricity
opf
File:
Download Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Mort D Webster, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Seth Adam Blumsack, Committee Member
Karen Ann Fisher-Vanden, Committee Member

26. THE DESIGN OF A HIGH-CONCENTRATION MICROTRACKING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

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Author:
Brulo, Gregory Scott
Title:
THE DESIGN OF A HIGH-CONCENTRATION MICROTRACKING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
Graduate Program:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
Kinematics
optimization
planer
planar mechanism
mechanism
design
PID
SMA
CPV
Shape Memory Alloy
Solar
Panels
File:
Download GregBruloThesisFinal_rev2.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr. Christopher Rahn, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dr. H.J. Sommer, Committee Member
Dr. Karen Thole, Committee Member

28. VARIANCE-BASED SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS APPLIED TO HYDROGEN MIGRATION AND REDISTRIBUTION MODEL IN THE FUEL PERFORMANCE CODE BISON

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Author:
Aly, Zineb
Title:
VARIANCE-BASED SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS APPLIED TO HYDROGEN MIGRATION AND REDISTRIBUTION MODEL IN THE FUEL PERFORMANCE CODE BISON
Graduate Program:
Nuclear Engineering
Keywords:
hydrides
fuel performance code analysis
variance-based sensitivity analysis
optimization
Bison
Dakota
Sobol
File:
Download Zineb_PSU_Master_Thesis_updated.pdf
Committee Members:
Nicholas R. Brown, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Giovanni Pastore, Committee Member
Arthur T. Motta, Committee Member

29. Periodic Cross-Flow Trajectory Optimization for an Experimentally-Parameterized Model of a Tethered Energy Harvester

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Author:
Bhattacharjee, Debapriya
Title:
Periodic Cross-Flow Trajectory Optimization for an Experimentally-Parameterized Model of a Tethered Energy Harvester
Graduate Program:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
periodic optimal control
airborne wind energy systems
buoyant air turbine
optimization
File:
Download Debapriya_Bhattacharjee_Masters_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Bo Cheng, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Bo Cheng, Committee Member
Hosam Fathy, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Daniel Connell Haworth, Program Head/Chair

30. Structural-Acoustic Optimization of Shaped Concrete Floors in Buildings

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Author:
Broyles, Jonathan
Title:
Structural-Acoustic Optimization of Shaped Concrete Floors in Buildings
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
architectural engineering
structural engineering
building acoustics
optimization
design space exploration
shaped concrete slabs
File:
Download Broyles_-_Structural-Acoustic_Optimization_of_Shaped_Concrete_Floors_in_Buildings.pdf
Committee Members:
Nathan Brown, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Micah R Shepherd, Committee Member
Michelle Celine Vigeant, Committee Member
Ryan Levi Solnosky, Committee Member
Gregory Scott Pavlak, Committee Member
Sez Atamturktur, Program Head/Chair

31. Optimization of Central Pattern Generator Parameters in a Simulated Undulatory Fish Robot

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Author:
Ng, Matthew
Title:
Optimization of Central Pattern Generator Parameters in a Simulated Undulatory Fish Robot
Graduate Program:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
central pattern generation
reinforcement learning
physical simulator
optimization
File:
Download Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
Bo Cheng, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Anne Elizabeth Martin, Committee Member
Daniel Connell Haworth, Program Head/Chair

32. Benefits of Parallel Hybrid Electric Propulsion for Aircraft and Rotorcraft

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Author:
Decerio, Dalton
Title:
Benefits of Parallel Hybrid Electric Propulsion for Aircraft and Rotorcraft
Graduate Program:
Aerospace Engineering (MS)
Keywords:
hybrid
electric
aircraft
rotorcraft
conceptual design
optimization
propulsion
File:
Download Decerio_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
Amy Pritchett, Program Head/Chair
David K Hall, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Karen Ann Thole, Committee Member
Edward Smith, Committee Member

33. Using a Gaussian based model to upcycle seaweed waste into bioplastics with tunable mechanical and material properties

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Author:
Cummings, Christine
Title:
Using a Gaussian based model to upcycle seaweed waste into bioplastics with tunable mechanical and material properties
Graduate Program:
Mechanical Engineering (MS)
Keywords:
bioplastic
gaussian process
regression
optimization
seaweed
mechanical property
water absorption
elastic modulus
File:
Download Bioplastics_Thesis_-_Christine_Cummings.pdf
Committee Members:
Tak Sing Wong, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Xiang Yang, Committee Member
Daniel Haworth, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

34. Physics-Infused Reduced-Order Modeling of Aerothermal Loads for Fluid-Thermal-Structural Interactions

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Author:
Vargas Venegas, Carlos
Title:
Physics-Infused Reduced-Order Modeling of Aerothermal Loads for Fluid-Thermal-Structural Interactions
Graduate Program:
Aerospace Engineering (MS)
Keywords:
hypersonic
fluid-thermal-structural
aerothermoelasticity
data-driven
physics-driven
physics-based
reduced-order modeling
machine learning
field inversion
aerothermal
turbulent viscous-inviscid interactions
neural ordinary differential equations
direct collocation
optimization
kriging
proper-orthogonal decomposition
latin hypercube sampling
thermoelastic
hypersonic vehicle
RANS
skin-panel
two-dimensional
gaussian process regression
computational fluid dynamics
supported panel
augmentation
augmented
model augmentation
surrogate
POD-kriging
POD
algebraic
differential
algebraic augmentation
differential augmentation
NODE
PIROM
analysis
File:
Download ms-thesis-corrected.pdf
Committee Members:
Daning Huang, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Puneet Singla, Committee Member
Amy Pritchett, Program Head/Chair
Sven Schmitz, Committee Member