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1. Fast Skeletonization of Blood Vessels

Open Access

Author:: Croasmun, Aaron Alan
Title:: Fast Skeletonization of Blood Vessels
Graduate Program:: Computer Science
Keywords:: skeletonization
vascular network
File:: Download 1-Aaron_Croasmun_-_Masters_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Sukmoon Chang, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Thang Nguyen Bui, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Linda Marie Null, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Jeremy Joseph Blum, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Omar A El Ariss, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

2. Modeling Best Management Practices on Representative Farms in Southeastern Pennsylvania Using the Integrated Farm System Model

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Author:: McLean, Andrew Duart
Title:: Modeling Best Management Practices on Representative Farms in Southeastern Pennsylvania Using the Integrated Farm System Model
Graduate Program:: Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Keywords:: BMP
model
IFSM
Amish
nutrient
profitability
File:: Download McLean_Final_MSThesis.pdf
Committee Members:: James Michael Hamlett, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Tamie L Veith, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Clarence Alan Rotz, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
James Samuel Shortle, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

3. Blast Mitigation Studies for All Metal Plate and Honeycomb Sandwich Panels

Open Access

Author:: Singh, Anand Kumar
Title:: Blast Mitigation Studies for All Metal Plate and Honeycomb Sandwich Panels
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Blast
design
optimization
plate
shape
honeycomb sandwich
validation
File:: Download MS_Thesis-_Anand_Kumar_Singh.pdf
Committee Members:: Ashok D Belegundu, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ashok D Belegundu, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

4. AN ENGINEERING APPROACH TO PERL AND RUBY OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

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Author:: Brown, Angeline M
Title:: AN ENGINEERING APPROACH TO PERL AND RUBY OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Graduate Program:: Computer Science and Engineering
Keywords:: Catalyst
DTrace
Ruby
Perl
Ruby on Rails
File:: Download abrown_thesis_may2012.pdf
Committee Members:: Dr Yuan Xie, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Mahmut Taylan Kandemir, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Yuan Xie, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

5. Micro-Hollow Cathode Discharge Analysis of Lunar Regolith Simulants

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Author:: Mukherjee, Amrita
Title:: Micro-Hollow Cathode Discharge Analysis of Lunar Regolith Simulants
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Micro-Hollow Cathode Discharge
Plasma
Lunar Regolith Simulants
Optical Emission Spectroscopy
File:: Download MS_thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Randy Lee Vander Wal, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

6. Identification and functional characterization of Glycosyl Hydrolase family 1 (GH1) genes acting on monolignol substrates in poplar and loblolly pine

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Author:: Sengupta, Anushree
Title:: Identification and functional characterization of Glycosyl Hydrolase family 1 (GH1) genes acting on monolignol substrates in poplar and loblolly pine
Graduate Program:: Integrative Biosciences
Keywords:: Lignin
lignin biosynthesis
glycosyl hydrolase family 1 (GH1)
&beta-glucosidase
File:: Download Anushree_Sengupta_MS_Thesis.pdfDownload Supplemental_Figure_1_Complete_NJ_tree.pdfDownload Supplemental_Figure_2_only_the_PCL_in_NJ_tree.pdfDownload Supplemental_Figure_3_ML_tree_of_PLC.pdf
Committee Members:: John Edward Carlson, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

7. The Effects of a Self-Monitoring Intervention on the Frequency of Teacher Praise

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Author:: Holroyd-Hillemeyer, Alexander V
Title:: The Effects of a Self-Monitoring Intervention on the Frequency of Teacher Praise
Graduate Program:: Special Education
Keywords:: special education
self-monitoring
praise
behavior specific praise
emotional behavioral disorders
positive behavior supports
File:: Download THESIS_ALEX_HILLEMEYER_MAY_2012.pdf
Committee Members:: Mary Catherine Scheeler, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
David Lee, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Richard M Kubina Jr., Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

8. Low Cost Instrumentation and Interface for Neural Recordings

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Author:: Jain, Ankit
Title:: Low Cost Instrumentation and Interface for Neural Recordings
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: low cost
EEG
instrumentation
brain computer interface
biomedical
medical device
ADS1298
MSP430.
File:: Download Thesis2012mJainA04102012.pdf
Committee Members:: Bruce Gluckman, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Kenneth Jenkins, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Julio Urbina, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Kultegin Aydin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Insoo Kim, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

9. TYPE CURVES FOR PRODUCTION TRANSIENT ANALYSIS OF MULTILATERAL WELLS IN NATURALLY FRACTURED SHALE GAS RESERVOIRS

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Author:: Saxena, Aditya
Title:: TYPE CURVES FOR PRODUCTION TRANSIENT ANALYSIS OF MULTILATERAL WELLS IN NATURALLY FRACTURED SHALE GAS RESERVOIRS
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Multilateral Wells
Shale Gas
Directional Drilling
File:: Download Thesis_Aditya.pdf
Committee Members:: Turgay Ertekin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

10. Optimization Of An Inbound Logistics Network: An Automotive Case Study

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Author:: Pamaraju, Aishwarya
Title:: Optimization Of An Inbound Logistics Network: An Automotive Case Study
Graduate Program:: Industrial Engineering
Keywords:: logistics
inbound
network
cost
delivery time
transportation
inventory
automotive
shipping
goal programming
File:: Download Aishwarya_Pamaraju_-_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Arunachalam Ravindran, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

11. Localization of GSM Transmitters in an Urban Environment via Unique Multipath Characterizations

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Author:: Phelan, Brian Richard
Title:: Localization of GSM Transmitters in an Urban Environment via Unique Multipath Characterizations
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: Localization
Geolocation
GSM
Multipath
Fingerprinting
MUSIC
ESPRIT
File:: Download BrianPhelan-Dissertation.pdf
Committee Members:: Ram Mohan Narayanan, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

12. Characterization of Cesium Sites Within Zeolites using Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

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Author:: Fleeger, Claire Rene
Title:: Characterization of Cesium Sites Within Zeolites using Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Graduate Program:: Chemistry
Keywords:: NMR
zeolites
cesium
File:: Download FleegerCR_MS_0808.pdf
Committee Members:: Peter J Heaney, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Karl Todd Mueller, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

13. Improving Unbound Aggregate Roads through a Comparison of the Performance of Materials

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Author:: Lombardi, Danielle Maria
Title:: Improving Unbound Aggregate Roads through a Comparison of the Performance of Materials
Graduate Program:: Civil Engineering
Keywords:: Unbound Aggregate Roads
Full Depth Reclamation
Driving Surface Aggregate
File:: Download LombardiThesis-Nov_2012.pdf
Committee Members:: Barry Earl Scheetz, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

14. Vulnerabilities in Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Open Access

Author:: Podkuiko, Dmitry
Title:: Vulnerabilities in Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Graduate Program:: Computer Science and Engineering
Keywords:: computer security
smart grid
smart meter
advanced metering infrastructure
attack tree
penetration testing
reverse engineer
File:: Download dmitry_rev6.pdf
Committee Members:: Dr Patrick Mc Daniel, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Trent Ray Jaeger, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

15. Mother-toddler Coregulation of Emotion

Open Access

Author:: LeDonne, Emily N
Title:: Mother-toddler Coregulation of Emotion
Graduate Program:: Psychology
Keywords:: coregulation
emotion expression
emotion exchange
parenting
toddler period
sequential data
time-series data
anger
File:: Download Emily_LeDonne_Masters_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Pamela Marie Cole, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

16. Snow Dynamics in a Polar Desert, McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica

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Author:: Eveland, Jeffery Wayne
Title:: Snow Dynamics in a Polar Desert, McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica
Graduate Program:: Civil Engineering
Keywords:: snow hydrology
snow ecology
remote sensing
stable isotopes
File:: Download Eveland_MSThesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Michael N Gooseff, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

17. Time dependent actuator disk model for a helicopter rotor in hover

Open Access

Author:: Mentey, Jeswanth
Title:: Time dependent actuator disk model for a helicopter rotor in hover
Graduate Program:: Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:: time dependent actuator disk
actuator surface
actuator line
momentum source
CFD analysis of rotor
UFVS
hybrid method
File:: Download JeswanthMentey_MSThesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Kenneth Steven Brentner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

18. Artificial Neural Network Based Design Network For Dual Lateral Well Applications

Open Access

Author:: Enab, Khaled Ahmed
Title:: Artificial Neural Network Based Design Network For Dual Lateral Well Applications
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Artificial Neural Network
Neural Network
Dual Lateral
Multi lateral well
File:: Download khaled_masterThesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Turgay Ertekin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

19. Numerical Model Representation Of Multi-stage Hydrualically Fractured Horizontal Wells Located In Shale Gas Reservoirs Using Neural Networks

Open Access

Author:: Bodipat, Kanin
Title:: Numerical Model Representation Of Multi-stage Hydrualically Fractured Horizontal Wells Located In Shale Gas Reservoirs Using Neural Networks
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: numerical model
simulation
hydraulic fracturing
horizontal well
shale gas
neural networks
ANN
File:: Download MS_Thesis_Bodipat_Kanin.pdf
Committee Members:: Turgay Ertekin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

20. The Influence of the Timing of Feed Intake on Ruminal Fermentation and Milk Synthesis

Open Access

Author:: Rottman, Lauren Whitney
Title:: The Influence of the Timing of Feed Intake on Ruminal Fermentation and Milk Synthesis
Graduate Program:: Animal Science
Keywords:: dairy cow
pattern of feed intake
circadian
milk synthesis
File:: Download L._Whitney_Rottman_05152012.pdf
Committee Members:: Kevin John Harvatine, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

21. DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPERT SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY PHASE EQUILIBRIA AND ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS OF CRUDE OILS

Open Access

Author:: Hua, Luoyi
Title:: DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPERT SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY PHASE EQUILIBRIA AND ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS OF CRUDE OILS
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Crude Oil Categorization
ANN
Expert System
Phase Equilibria
EOR
File:: Download Thesis_Final-Luoyi_Hua.pdf
Committee Members:: Turgay Ertekin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

22. SENSE OF PLACE AND SPECIALIZATION AMONGST STEELHEAD FISHERMEN

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Author:: McKinney, Matthew Christian
Title:: SENSE OF PLACE AND SPECIALIZATION AMONGST STEELHEAD FISHERMEN
Graduate Program:: Recreation, Park and Tourism Management
Keywords:: Fishermen
Sense of Place
Specialization
Place Attachment
Steelhead
File:: Download Matthew_Mckinney_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Deborah Lee Kerstetter, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Deborah Lee Kerstetter, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

23. Monensin Degradation in Stockpiled Dairy Manure

Open Access

Author:: Washington, Maurice Taylor
Title:: Monensin Degradation in Stockpiled Dairy Manure
Graduate Program:: Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Keywords:: monensin
degradation
compost
stockpile
runoff
File:: Download Maurice_Washington_Final_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Herschel Adams Elliott, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

24. Revisiting the Hubbert-rubey Hypothesis for overthrust faulting: Inferences from progressive mineralization on bedding slip surfaces during flexural slip folding of Devonian Shale, the Appalachian Basin, Usa

Open Access

Author:: Aydin, Murat Gorkem
Title:: Revisiting the Hubbert-rubey Hypothesis for overthrust faulting: Inferences from progressive mineralization on bedding slip surfaces during flexural slip folding of Devonian Shale, the Appalachian Basin, Usa
Graduate Program:: Geosciences
Keywords:: flexural slip folding
slickensides
cleavage
mirror-like surfaces
File:: Download Murat_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Terry Engelder, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

25. Sensitivity Analysis of Hurricane Evacuation Casualties and Costs in Florida

Open Access

Author:: Lowe, Michael
Title:: Sensitivity Analysis of Hurricane Evacuation Casualties and Costs in Florida
Graduate Program:: Meteorology
Keywords:: hurricane forecasting
cone of uncertainty
hurricane evacuations
sensitivity analysis
File:: Download Michael_Lowe_masters_thesis_FINAL_binding.pdf
Committee Members:: Jenni Evans, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
George Young, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

26. Acknowledgments in Scientific Documents: Extraction, Storage, Search, and Social Network

Open Access

Author:: Khabsa, Madian
Title:: Acknowledgments in Scientific Documents: Extraction, Storage, Search, and Social Network
Graduate Program:: Computer Science and Engineering
Keywords:: Acknowledgments
Information Extraction
Entity Resolution
Search Engines
Digital Libraries
File:: Download khabsa-thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: C Lee Giles, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Wang Chien Lee, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Raj Acharya, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

27. Steam inactivation of vegetative bacteria in ventilation air

Open Access

Author:: Nookong, Mookarin
Title:: Steam inactivation of vegetative bacteria in ventilation air
Graduate Program:: Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Keywords:: Steam
Inactivation
vegetative bacteria
ventilation
File:: Download Mookarins_Master_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Virendra Puri, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali Demirci, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Savas Yavuzkurt, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

28. ANALYSIS OF SCALING POTENTIALS IN MARCELLUS SHALE GAS WELLS

Open Access

Author:: Pamidimukkala, Phani Kiran
Title:: ANALYSIS OF SCALING POTENTIALS IN MARCELLUS SHALE GAS WELLS
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Scaling potential
saturation index
scaling minerals
File:: Download Phani_Final_Thesis_12_.pdf
Committee Members:: Yilin Wang, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Yaw D Yeboah, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Li Li, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

29. Name Disambiguation in Academic Publications

Open Access

Author:: Treeratpituk, Pucktada
Title:: Name Disambiguation in Academic Publications
Graduate Program:: Information Sciences and Technology
Keywords:: digital libraries
machine learning
entity resolution
File:: Download puck-msthesis.pdf
Committee Members:: C Lee Giles, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Prasenjit Mitra, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dongwon Lee, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Madhu Reddy, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

30. An Investigation of Synergistic Effect During Co-pyrolysis Of Coal and Pine Sawdust at Moderate Temperatures

Open Access

Author:: Snow, Robert Edward
Title:: An Investigation of Synergistic Effect During Co-pyrolysis Of Coal and Pine Sawdust at Moderate Temperatures
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Coal
Biomass
Synergy
Pyrolysis
File:: Download Final_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Sarma V Pisupati, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dinesh Kumar Agrawal, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Yaw Yeboah, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

31. Structure and Dynamics of C-H-Bond-Cleaving High-Valent Iron Intermediates

Open Access

Author:: Keller, Rebecca Lynn
Title:: Structure and Dynamics of C-H-Bond-Cleaving High-Valent Iron Intermediates
Graduate Program:: Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Keywords:: C-H activation
TauD
Bleomycin
P450
File:: Download RLK_Masters_thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Carsten Krebs, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Joseph M Bollinger Jr., Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Michael Thomas Green, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

32. Skewed Steel Bridge Cross-frame Response to Truck Loading

Open Access

Author:: Murphy, Shane David
Title:: Skewed Steel Bridge Cross-frame Response to Truck Loading
Graduate Program:: Civil Engineering
Keywords:: Steel Bridge
Skew
Cross-frame
Parapet
File:: Download Murphy_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Daniel G Linzell, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

33. An Initial Investigation Into The Subcellular Localization Of Lipid-regulated Atypical Protein Kinase C Zeta

Open Access

Author:: Tappen, Shannon L
Title:: An Initial Investigation Into The Subcellular Localization Of Lipid-regulated Atypical Protein Kinase C Zeta
Graduate Program:: Cell and Molecular Biology
Keywords:: ceramide
PKCz
File:: Download PS_Thesis_template.pdf
Committee Members:: Mark Kester, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

34. INTRODUCTION TO DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS AND A CASE STUDY IN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Open Access

Author:: Narayanan, Savitri
Title:: INTRODUCTION TO DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS AND A CASE STUDY IN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Graduate Program:: Industrial Engineering
Keywords:: data envelopment analysis
methods
File:: Download Savitri_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Arunachalam Ravindran, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Arunachalam Ravindran, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
M Jeya Chandra, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

35. A RANDOM PARAMTERS FRAMEWORK FOR FREEWAY LANE USE MODELING

Open Access

Author:: Sirandas, Sai Ram
Title:: A RANDOM PARAMTERS FRAMEWORK FOR FREEWAY LANE USE MODELING
Graduate Program:: Civil Engineering
Keywords:: Lane Changing
VISSIM
Micro-simulation
Random Parameters
File:: Download Sirandas_MSCE.pdf
Committee Members:: Venkataraman Shankar, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

36. An examination of Petromyzontidae in Pennsylvania

Open Access

Author:: Li, Shan
Title:: An examination of Petromyzontidae in Pennsylvania
Graduate Program:: Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Keywords:: Petromyzontidae
ammocoete
substrate
backpack electrofishing
distribution
PA
File:: Download Shan_Li_Master_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Jay Richard Stauffer Jr., Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
C Paola Ferreri, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Donna Jean Peuquet, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

37. Time-domain Parameter Estimation for Fault Identification in a Current-source Push-pull Parallel Resonant Inverter

Open Access

Author:: Lovell, Terrance Daniel
Title:: Time-domain Parameter Estimation for Fault Identification in a Current-source Push-pull Parallel Resonant Inverter
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: Parameter estimation
Inverter
Current-Source
Push-Pull
File:: Download Lovell_thesis_20120430.pdf
Committee Members:: Jeffrey Scott Mayer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

38. Interferometric techniques using Software Defined Radars

Open Access

Author:: Nagarmat, Tejas
Title:: Interferometric techniques using Software Defined Radars
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: Software Defined Radar
Interferometry
File:: Download Tejas_Nagarmat_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Julio Urbina, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

39. Validating the Impact of Plug Load Reduction on Achieving Deep Energy Retrofits

Open Access

Author:: TUTAR, TOLGA
Title:: Validating the Impact of Plug Load Reduction on Achieving Deep Energy Retrofits
Graduate Program:: Architectural Engineering
Keywords:: plug load
energy-efficiency
deep energy retrofit
energy audit
File:: Download MS_Thesis-Tolga_Tutar.pdf
Committee Members:: David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

40. Investigation of Hydrologic Remote Sensing Techniques at Spring Creek, Centre County, Pennsylvania

Open Access

Author:: Narayanan, Udit
Title:: Investigation of Hydrologic Remote Sensing Techniques at Spring Creek, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: Remote Sensing
Hydrology
Spring Creek
Thermal Imaging
Ground penetrating radar
Image processing
thermography.
File:: Download Thesis-UditNarayanan-Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Timothy Joseph Kane, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Julio Urbina, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

41. Membrane Filtration and Polymer Coagulation for Water Reuse in Laundry Wastewater Treatment: from Bench Scale to Full Scale Operation

Open Access

Author:: Shang, Xia
Title:: Membrane Filtration and Polymer Coagulation for Water Reuse in Laundry Wastewater Treatment: from Bench Scale to Full Scale Operation
Graduate Program:: Environmental Engineering
Keywords:: water reuse
laundry wastewater
micro-filtration
cationic polymer
coagulation
RO fouling
File:: Download Thesis_Xia_Shang_0423.pdf
Committee Members:: Brian Dempsey, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Rachel Alice Brennan, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Fred Scott Cannon, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

42. Bordetella Bronchiseptica Gene BB0802 Encodes a Hexameric Immunogenic Protein;A Hcp Homologue

Open Access

Author:: Saxena, Manoj
Title:: Bordetella Bronchiseptica Gene BB0802 Encodes a Hexameric Immunogenic Protein;A Hcp Homologue
Graduate Program:: Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Keywords:: Type VI secretion B.bronchiseptica
Hcp
B.bronchiseptica
Hcp homologue
immunogenic proteins B.bronchiseptica
File:: Download Manoj_Saxena_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Eric Thomas Harvill, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

43. Lignin as Both Fuel and Fusing Binder in Briquetted Anthracite Fines for Foundry Coke Substitute

Open Access

Author:: Lumadue, Matthew Robert
Title:: Lignin as Both Fuel and Fusing Binder in Briquetted Anthracite Fines for Foundry Coke Substitute
Graduate Program:: Environmental Engineering
Keywords:: Lignin
Coke
Pyrolysis
Binder
Strength
Cupola
File:: Download Lumadue_Matt_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Fred Scott Cannon, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

44. Effects of Creep and Shrinkage on Time-dependent Strain and Curvature of R/C Members

Open Access

Author:: Karschner, Kyle Allan
Title:: Effects of Creep and Shrinkage on Time-dependent Strain and Curvature of R/C Members
Graduate Program:: Civil Engineering
Keywords:: creep
shrinkage
time-dependent
long-time multiplier
strain
curvature
deformation
deflection
File:: Download Karschner_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Andrew Scanlon, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

45. Molecular Dynamics Simulations of MATRIX ASSISTED LASER DESORPTION (MALD)

Open Access

Author:: Nangia, Shivangi
Title:: Molecular Dynamics Simulations of MATRIX ASSISTED LASER DESORPTION (MALD)
Graduate Program:: Chemistry
Keywords:: Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization (MALDI)
Chemistry at HARvard Molecular Mechanics (CHARMM)
File:: Download MS_final.pdf
Committee Members:: Barbara Jane Garrison, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

46. Coparenting and Marital Quality Across the Transition to Parenthood: The Role of Infant Sleep Quality

Open Access

Author:: McDaniel, Brandon Talmage
Title:: Coparenting and Marital Quality Across the Transition to Parenthood: The Role of Infant Sleep Quality
Graduate Program:: Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:: transition to parenthood
infant sleep
night waking
coparenting
depression
marital quality
parent sleep
new parents
File:: Download McDaniel_MastersThesis_Formatted_3.16.2012.pdf
Committee Members:: Douglas Michael Teti, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

47. Statistical assessment of the potential factors affecting delayed incident reporting in the oil and gas industry

Open Access

Author:: Abbe, Osahon Ighodaro
Title:: Statistical assessment of the potential factors affecting delayed incident reporting in the oil and gas industry
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Safety management
decision-making
analytical hierarchy process
oil and gas
delayed incidents
regression analysis
File:: Download Osahon_Abbe_Masters_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Samuel Oyewole, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

48. An Integrated Approach to a Growing Issue: The Effect of Sustainable Soil Management Systems on Maize Gene Expression

Open Access

Author:: Roach, Erika Danielle
Title:: An Integrated Approach to a Growing Issue: The Effect of Sustainable Soil Management Systems on Maize Gene Expression
Graduate Program:: Agronomy
Keywords:: gene expression
cover crop
no-tillage
hairy vetch
abiotic stress
biotic stress
carbon metabolism
nitrogen metabolism
File:: Download ErikaRoachThesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Surinder Chopra, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

49. Coupled 3D Neutronics and Thermal Hydraulics Modeling of the SAFARI-1 Materials Testing Reactor

Open Access

Author:: Rosenkrantz, Adam Matthew
Title:: Coupled 3D Neutronics and Thermal Hydraulics Modeling of the SAFARI-1 Materials Testing Reactor
Graduate Program:: Nuclear Engineering
Keywords:: Neutronics
Thermal Hydraulics
Modeling
Nuclear
Reactor
Coupling
Engineering
File:: Download AdamMRosenkrantzThesisFinal.pdf
Committee Members:: Kostadin Nikolov Ivanov, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

50. Monte Carlo Ray-tracing Simulation for Optimizing Luminescent Solar Concentrators

Open Access

Author:: Wilton, Samuel Richard
Title:: Monte Carlo Ray-tracing Simulation for Optimizing Luminescent Solar Concentrators
Graduate Program:: Engineering Science
Keywords:: Luminescent Solar Concentrator
LSC
Photovoltaics
Solar Concentrator
Solar Energy
Monte Carlo
Ray Tracing
Optical Waveguiding
Flourescence
Dyes
Quantum Dots
PbSe
Cost Optimization
GoldSim Pro
Building Integrated Photovoltaics
BIPV
File:: Download MS_LSC_R30F.pdf
Committee Members:: Jian Xu, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

51. Synchronization in Communications Systems with Scale Time Offset Robust Modulation

Open Access

Author:: Windish, John Joseph
Title:: Synchronization in Communications Systems with Scale Time Offset Robust Modulation
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: timing
signal processing algorithm
maximum likelihood detection
correlation
synchronization
File:: Download Windish_Masters_Thesis_2012_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Randy Keith Young, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Sven G Bilen, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

52. Technoeconomic Analysis of Pumped Hydroelectric Storage as a Means to Mitigate the Variability of Renewable Generation

Open Access

Author:: Richards, Scott Alan
Title:: Technoeconomic Analysis of Pumped Hydroelectric Storage as a Means to Mitigate the Variability of Renewable Generation
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: pumped hydroelectric storage
pumped storage hydro
renewable energy
wind power
solar power
PJM
variable generation
File:: Download Scotts_Thesis_4-11-12_Final_119_Pages.pdf
Committee Members:: Horacio Perez Blanco, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

53. ACTIVATED CARBON-SUPPORTED SODIUM HYDROXIDE AS A CATALYST FOR THE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL

Open Access

Author:: Oyetayo, Olaide M
Title:: ACTIVATED CARBON-SUPPORTED SODIUM HYDROXIDE AS A CATALYST FOR THE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Biodiesel
Transesterification
Heterogeneous Catalyst
File:: Download Final_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Andre Louis Boehman, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Joseph Manuel Perez Sr., Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Yaw Yeboah, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

54. Physical and Chemical Characterization of Gasoline Particulates and Differences Relative to Diesel Soot

Open Access

Author:: Gaddam, Chethan Kumar
Title:: Physical and Chemical Characterization of Gasoline Particulates and Differences Relative to Diesel Soot
Graduate Program:: Fuel Science
Keywords:: HRTEM
nanostructure
tortuosity
SIDI engine
carbon lamella
fractal dimension
root form factor
File:: Download MS_Thesis_Chethan.pdf
Committee Members:: Randy Lee Vander Wal, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

55. An all-optical pressure sensor for nuclear power plant applications

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Author:: Bednar, Jonathan Paul
Title:: An all-optical pressure sensor for nuclear power plant applications
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Fiber Bragg grating pressure sensor
optical pressure sensor
nuclear power plant pressure transducer
File:: Download Bednar_Thesis_13APR12_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Martin Wesley Trethewey, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Karl Martin Reichard, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

56. Coupled Fluidic Vibration Isolators for Rotorcraft Pitch Link Loads Reduction

Open Access

Author:: Kurczewski, Nicolas Adam
Title:: Coupled Fluidic Vibration Isolators for Rotorcraft Pitch Link Loads Reduction
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: vibration isolation
loads reduction
fluidic elements
fluidic system
pitch links
rotorcraft
File:: Download Kurczewski-Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Christopher Rahn, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Edward C Smith, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

57. mechatronic devices for fabrication, testing, and implementation of rolled actuators in a computer controlled braille display

Open Access

Author:: Robinson, Michael David
Title:: mechatronic devices for fabrication, testing, and implementation of rolled actuators in a computer controlled braille display
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Mechatronics
Electroactive Polymer Actuators
Braille Display
File:: Download Michael_Robinson_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Christopher Rahn, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Qiming Zhang, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

58. Greywater Reuse: Impact of Triclosan on Soil Microorganisms

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Author:: Harrow, Danielle Irene
Title:: Greywater Reuse: Impact of Triclosan on Soil Microorganisms
Graduate Program:: Environmental Pollution Control
Keywords:: Triclosan
Antibiotic Resistance
Greywater
File:: Download DHarrow_Thesis2.pdf
Committee Members:: Katherine H Baker, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Yen Chih Chen, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Shirley Elizabeth Clark, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

59. Target versus Price: Improving Energy Efficiency of Industrial Enterprises in China

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Author:: Zhang, Kuangyuan
Title:: Target versus Price: Improving Energy Efficiency of Industrial Enterprises in China
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Energy Saving Policy
Government Target
Energy Price
File:: Download FinalThesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Zhen Lei, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Antonio Nieto, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Andrew Nathan Kleit, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

60. Optimization of container liner speed and deployment based on new environment and bunkering regulation

Open Access

Author:: Zhou, Kai
Title:: Optimization of container liner speed and deployment based on new environment and bunkering regulation
Graduate Program:: Industrial Engineering
Keywords:: Bunker fuel
Container liner
MARPOL Annex VI
Optimization
File:: Download Optimization_of_container_liner_speed_and_deployment_based_on_new_environment_and_bunkering_regulation.pdf
Committee Members:: Paul Griffin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

61. Impact Of Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards on The Costof Solar And Wind Energy in Pjm

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Author:: Idrisu, Babatunde
Title:: Impact Of Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards on The Costof Solar And Wind Energy in Pjm
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Renewable Portfolio Standard
PJM
Wind
Solar
File:: Download The_Pennsylvania_State_University_Thesis__final_1.pdf
Committee Members:: Seth Adam Blumsack, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

62. The Transport and Degradation of Floral Scent Plumes: Ecological Ramifications from a Modeling Perspective

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Author:: Pratt, Kenneth Raymond
Title:: The Transport and Degradation of Floral Scent Plumes: Ecological Ramifications from a Modeling Perspective
Graduate Program:: Meteorology
Keywords:: Floral scents
turbulent dispersion
pollution
honey bee
insect foraging
File:: Download final_thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Jose Dolores Fuentes, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

63. Energy and Economic Evaluation Analysis of a Residential Home Integrated with Energy Efficient Technologies

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Author:: Yudin, Andrey S
Title:: Energy and Economic Evaluation Analysis of a Residential Home Integrated with Energy Efficient Technologies
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: smart grid
pv
photovoltaic systems
home energy management system
ems
hems
economic evaluation analysis
File:: Download yudin_thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

64. Nanocomposite Synthesis and Characterization of Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) for Photovoltaic Applications

Open Access

Author:: Michael, Elizabeth Kathleen
Title:: Nanocomposite Synthesis and Characterization of Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) for Photovoltaic Applications
Graduate Program:: Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:: Nanocomposite
CZTS
Thin Film Photovoltaic
File:: Download EKM-MSThesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Jeffrey Brownson, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Sridhar Komarneni, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

65. Synthesizing modern child and infant anthropometry for design

Open Access

Author:: Pagano, Brian Thomas
Title:: Synthesizing modern child and infant anthropometry for design
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: anthropometry
child
infant
anthropometry synthesis
human variability
principal component analysis
obesity
ergonomics
File:: Download Pagano_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Matthew B Parkinson, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

66. Analysis of Production Decline Characteristics of a Multistage Hydraulically Fractured Well in a Naturally Fractured Reservoir.

Open Access

Author:: Ketineni, Sarath Pavan
Title:: Analysis of Production Decline Characteristics of a Multistage Hydraulically Fractured Well in a Naturally Fractured Reservoir.
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Unconventional Reservoir
Type curve
Rate Transient Analysis
Mathieu Functions
Laplace Transform
Stehfest Algorithm
File:: Download Thesis_-_Sarath_Ketineni.pdf
Committee Members:: Turgay Ertekin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

67. Higher harmonic guided waves in isotropic weakly non-linear elastic plates

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Author:: Chillara, Vamshi Krishna
Title:: Higher harmonic guided waves in isotropic weakly non-linear elastic plates
Graduate Program:: Engineering Mechanics
Keywords:: Higher harmonics
non-linear elastic
guided waves
File:: Download Masters_Thesis_Vamshi_Krishna_Chillara.pdf
Committee Members:: Clifford Jesse Lissenden Iii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

68. An Evaluation of the Sustainability and Scalability of Business Models that Support Low-cost Assisted Home Energy Assessments Using A Cost Benefit Analysis

Open Access

Author:: Hinsey, Jason William
Title:: An Evaluation of the Sustainability and Scalability of Business Models that Support Low-cost Assisted Home Energy Assessments Using A Cost Benefit Analysis
Graduate Program:: Architectural Engineering
Keywords:: Energy Audit
File:: Download Jason_Hinsey_Thesis_4-23-12.pdf
Committee Members:: David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

69. An Automated Calibration and a Correction Scheme for Total Pressure Gradient Effects of Subminiature Five-Hole Probe

Open Access

Author:: Town, Jason Edward
Title:: An Automated Calibration and a Correction Scheme for Total Pressure Gradient Effects of Subminiature Five-Hole Probe
Graduate Program:: Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:: Five-hole probe
automated
calibration
correction
total pressure gradient
File:: Download JasonTown_Masters_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Cengiz Camci, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Savas Yavuzkurt, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

70. Water Quality Condition Assessment of Streams in National Parks of the Mid-Atlantic USA Integrating Physical, Chemical, and Biological Datasets

Open Access

Author:: Webber, James Steven
Title:: Water Quality Condition Assessment of Streams in National Parks of the Mid-Atlantic USA Integrating Physical, Chemical, and Biological Datasets
Graduate Program:: Forest Resources
Keywords:: National Park Service
water quality
headwater streams
index of biotic integrity
classification
ecology
watershed
File:: Download JSW_MS_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Elizabeth Weeks Boyer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

71. Data Mining on Communication for Identifying Terrorists: A Case Study

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Author:: Fang, Qi
Title:: Data Mining on Communication for Identifying Terrorists: A Case Study
Graduate Program:: Information Sciences and Technology
Keywords:: terrorist identification
data mining
social network analysis
File:: Download qifang.pdf
Committee Members:: John Yen, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dinghao Wu, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dongwon Lee, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

72. Soluble and Insoluble Polyelectrolyte Complexes

Open Access

Author:: Hamad, Fawzi Ghassan
Title:: Soluble and Insoluble Polyelectrolyte Complexes
Graduate Program:: Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:: polyelectrolyte complexes
coacervates
stoichiometry
zeta potential
viscosity
swelling
rheology
superposition
File:: Download FawziHamad-Dissertation.pdf
Committee Members:: Ralph H Colby, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

73. Nondestructive Forensic Pathology Of Lead-acid Batteries

Open Access

Author:: Ferone, Christopher Anthony
Title:: Nondestructive Forensic Pathology Of Lead-acid Batteries
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: VLRA
Sulphation
Water loss
BMS
File:: Download ChrisFeroneMastersThesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Christopher Rahn, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Hosam Kadry Fathy, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

74. Modeling and Analysis of Complex Manufacturing Systems – Application of Data Visualization and Pattern Recognition Techniques

Open Access

Author:: Lidstone, Stephanie Ann
Title:: Modeling and Analysis of Complex Manufacturing Systems – Application of Data Visualization and Pattern Recognition Techniques
Graduate Program:: Industrial Engineering
Keywords:: data visualization
manufacturing
pattern recognition
File:: Download 1-Lidstone_Full_Thesis_-_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Dr Soundar Kumara, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

75. Maternal Emotional Availability at Bedtime, Quality of Co-parenting, Infant Temperament, and Infant Diurnal Cortisol at 1 and 3 Months

Open Access

Author:: Philbrook, Lauren Elizabeth
Title:: Maternal Emotional Availability at Bedtime, Quality of Co-parenting, Infant Temperament, and Infant Diurnal Cortisol at 1 and 3 Months
Graduate Program:: Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:: parenting
diurnal cortisol rhythm
infancy
File:: Download Final_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Douglas Michael Teti, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

76. Detecting Policy Violators in Online Social Community an Extended Bayesian Belief Network Approach

Open Access

Author:: Huang, Shuo
Title:: Detecting Policy Violators in Online Social Community an Extended Bayesian Belief Network Approach
Graduate Program:: Computer Science and Engineering
Keywords:: Social Network
Spam
Page Rank
Bayesian Network
Mutual Information
File:: Download new_final_v2.pdf
Committee Members:: Sencun Zhu, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
John Yen, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Anna Cinzia Squicciarini, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

77. Description and analysis of the perceived knowledge, use and effectiveness of experiential learning in Pennsylvania 4-H Clubs

Open Access

Author:: Bechtel, Robyn Elaine
Title:: Description and analysis of the perceived knowledge, use and effectiveness of experiential learning in Pennsylvania 4-H Clubs
Graduate Program:: Agricultural and Extension Education
Keywords:: experiential learning
4-H program
volunteer training
File:: Download Bechtel_Master_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: John Ewing, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

78. Climate-regime cospectrum analysis: shortwave solar irradiance with other meteorological parameters for regionally spaced locales

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Author:: Rayl, Jeffrey Edwin
Title:: Climate-regime cospectrum analysis: shortwave solar irradiance with other meteorological parameters for regionally spaced locales
Graduate Program:: Energy and Mineral Engineering
Keywords:: Solar Energy
Irradiance
Meteorology
Power Spectral Density
Cospectrum
Coherence
Phase
File:: Download Thesis_Rayl_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Jeffrey Brownson, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

79. Supplier Selection under Product Breakdown Structure Constraints

Open Access

Author:: Lawit, Aitan Salamon
Title:: Supplier Selection under Product Breakdown Structure Constraints
Graduate Program:: Industrial Engineering
Keywords:: Supplier Selection
Product Breakdown Structure
Non-preemptive Goal Programming
File:: Download MastersThesis_AitanLawit.pdf
Committee Members:: Soundar Rajan Tirupatikumara, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

80. Time-varying sensitivity analysis reveals impacts of watershed model choice on the inference of dominant processes

Open Access

Author:: Herman, Jonathan D
Title:: Time-varying sensitivity analysis reveals impacts of watershed model choice on the inference of dominant processes
Graduate Program:: Civil Engineering
Keywords:: rainfall-runoff modeling
sensitivity analysis
hydrology
File:: Download Herman_Jonathan_CE_MS_Thesis_SP2012.pdf
Committee Members:: Patrick M Reed, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Thorsten Wagener, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Michael Gooseff, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

81. Adipose Organ Transplant for Treatment of Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)

Open Access

Author:: Zimmerman, Heather Ann
Title:: Adipose Organ Transplant for Treatment of Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)
Graduate Program:: Laboratory Animal Medicine
Keywords:: PP2Cm
BCATm
MSUD
maple syrup urine disease
surgery
adipose tissue transfer
mouse model
intermittent MSUD
classic MSUD
File:: Download 1-Zimmerman_Masters_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Christopher J Lynch, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

82. Using Genomic Ancestry and Demographic Variables to Study Perception in Human Faces

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Author:: Rogers, Megan Alicia
Title:: Using Genomic Ancestry and Demographic Variables to Study Perception in Human Faces
Graduate Program:: Genetics
Keywords:: Genomic Ancestry
perception
faces
AIMs- Ancestry Informative Markers; WA- West African; ORE- Other
File:: Download Rogers_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Mark Shriver, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

83. The Beneficial Effects Of White Button Mushrooms On The Gut Health

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Author:: Varshney, Jyotika Brajesh
Title:: The Beneficial Effects Of White Button Mushrooms On The Gut Health
Graduate Program:: Pathobiology
Keywords:: Mushrooms
mice
infection
immune response
gut health
File:: Download JBV-_08-07_final_thesis1.pdf
Committee Members:: Margherita Teresa Anna Cantorna, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

84. Development of Operational Strategies for an On-Demand Food Delivery System in Health Care

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Author:: Cronk, Caitlin Elizabeth
Title:: Development of Operational Strategies for an On-Demand Food Delivery System in Health Care
Graduate Program:: Industrial Engineering
Keywords:: discrete event simulation
vehicle routing problem
hospital operations
meal delivery
File:: Download Cronk_Penn_State_Masters_Thesis_2012.pdf
Committee Members:: Deborah Jean Medeiros, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

85. Effect of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and opioid growth factor treatment on proteomic profiles of lumbar spinal cord

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Author:: Dumpala, Pradeep kumar Reddy
Title:: Effect of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and opioid growth factor treatment on proteomic profiles of lumbar spinal cord
Graduate Program:: Laboratory Animal Medicine
Keywords:: Multiple sclerosis
Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Opioid growth factor
Proteomics
2-D DIGE
Pathway analysis
mouse
lumbar spinal cord
File:: Download Pradeep_Dumpala_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Ian Stuart Zagon, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

86. Transient Evaporation Induced by High Energy Laser-matter Interaction

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Author:: Taylor, Brian Dale
Title:: Transient Evaporation Induced by High Energy Laser-matter Interaction
Graduate Program:: Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:: Transient Evaporation
Evaporation Rate
Laser-Matter Interaction
Mass Transfer
High Energy Laser
File:: Download Brian_Taylor_M.S._Thesis_May_2012.pdf
Committee Members:: Michael Matthew Micci, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dr Vladimir Semak, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

87. Optimization of Building Cooling Heating and Power

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Author:: Lin, Bo
Title:: Optimization of Building Cooling Heating and Power
Graduate Program:: Architectural Engineering
Keywords:: BCHP
Optimization
Residential Building
File:: Download Bo_Lin_Final_Thesis_Apr_172012_.pdf
Committee Members:: James Freihaut, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Stephen James Treado, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

88. An experimental approach to evaluate effects of nutrients and median consumers on stream trophic dynamics

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Author:: Eckert, Rebecca Ann
Title:: An experimental approach to evaluate effects of nutrients and median consumers on stream trophic dynamics
Graduate Program:: Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Keywords:: Macroinvertebrates
Algae
Food web structure
Trophic dynamics
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
Nutrient diffusing substrata
File:: Download Thesis_RAE_7-10-12_FINAL.pdf
Committee Members:: Hunter J Carrick, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

89. Limit Design Of Reinforced Masonry Walls For earthquake-resistant Construction

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Author:: Sanchez, Reynaldo Enrique
Title:: Limit Design Of Reinforced Masonry Walls For earthquake-resistant Construction
Graduate Program:: Architectural Engineering
Keywords:: Displacement-Based Design
Limit Analysis
Special Reinforced Masonry Shear Wall
Yield Mechanism
File:: Download Reynaldo_Sanchez_Bravo_MS_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Andres Lepage, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

90. Experimental Method to Measure Pressure-coupled Responses of Induced Solid Rocket Instabilities Using a Next-generation Magnetic Flowmeter

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Author:: Herzog, Jan Rampada
Title:: Experimental Method to Measure Pressure-coupled Responses of Induced Solid Rocket Instabilities Using a Next-generation Magnetic Flowmeter
Graduate Program:: Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:: solid rocket instabilities
pressure-coupled response
magnetic flowmeter
File:: Download J._R._Herzog_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Michael Matthew Micci, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

91. Interference Management for Femtocell Networks

Open Access

Author:: Guler, Basak
Title:: Interference Management for Femtocell Networks
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: femtocells
interference management
interference alignment
File:: Download ThesisFinal2.pdf
Committee Members:: Aylin Yener, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

92. A Patch Correspondence Approach to Recognizing Faces Under Varying Pose Given a Single-view Gallery

Open Access

Author:: Ferster, Michael Charles
Title:: A Patch Correspondence Approach to Recognizing Faces Under Varying Pose Given a Single-view Gallery
Graduate Program:: Electrical Engineering
Keywords:: Electrical Engineering
File:: Download ferster_thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: William Evan Higgins, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Shashi Phoha, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Vishal Monga, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

93. Identifying the Preferred Sources and Options of Help Seeking

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Author:: Reeves, Philip M
Title:: Identifying the Preferred Sources and Options of Help Seeking
Graduate Program:: Educational Psychology
Keywords:: Help Seeking
Motivation
Self-Regulation
File:: Download Reeves_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Rayne Audrey Sperling, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

94. Sequence Stratigraphy and Depositional Environments of the Shamokin (Union Springs) Mbr., Marcellus Fm. and Associated Strata in the Middle Appalachian Basin

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Author:: Kohl, Daniel Raymond
Title:: Sequence Stratigraphy and Depositional Environments of the Shamokin (Union Springs) Mbr., Marcellus Fm. and Associated Strata in the Middle Appalachian Basin
Graduate Program:: Geosciences
Keywords:: Marcellus
Mudrock
Shale
Sequence Stratigraphy
Appalachian Basin
Middle Devonian Stratigraphy
Mudstone deposition
File:: Download Kohl_Thesis_Final2.pdf
Committee Members:: Rudy Slingerland, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

95. Optimal Charging Protocols for LiFEPO4 Batteries via Deterministic Dynamic Programming

Open Access

Author:: Hatzell, Kelsey Bridget
Title:: Optimal Charging Protocols for LiFEPO4 Batteries via Deterministic Dynamic Programming
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: Lithium Ion Batteries
Optimal Charging
Deterministic Dynamic Programming
File:: Download Hatzell_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Hosam Kadry Fathy, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

96. Characterization of Sealing and Partially Communicating Faults in Dual-Porosity Gas Reservoirs Using Artificial Neural Network

Open Access

Author:: Toktabolat, Zhazar
Title:: Characterization of Sealing and Partially Communicating Faults in Dual-Porosity Gas Reservoirs Using Artificial Neural Network
Graduate Program:: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Keywords:: Sealing and Partially Communicating Faults
Dual-Porosity Gas Reservoir
Artificial Neural Network
File:: Download Zhazar_Toktabolat_masters_thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Turgay Ertekin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

97. Optimized production strategies for improved oil recovery in a caronate oil field

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Author:: Gan, Quan
Title:: Optimized production strategies for improved oil recovery in a caronate oil field
Graduate Program:: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Keywords:: numerical simulation
carbonate oil field
production optimization
formation damage
File:: Download PSU3S_Quan_Gan_final_thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Yilin Wang, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

98. Testing and optimizaton of a miniature microwave ion thruster

Open Access

Author:: Taunay, Pierre-Yves
Title:: Testing and optimizaton of a miniature microwave ion thruster
Graduate Program:: Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:: microwave ion thruster
MMIT
electric propulsion
electron cyclotron resonance heating
miniature microwave ion thruster
File:: Download PY_Taunay_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:: Michael Matthew Micci, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Sven G Bilen, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

99. Combined State of Charge and State of Health Estimation for Lithium-ion Batteries

Open Access

Author:: Sharma, Aabhas
Title:: Combined State of Charge and State of Health Estimation for Lithium-ion Batteries
Graduate Program:: Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:: State of charge
state of health
lithium ion batteries
estimation
engineering
online prediction
File:: Download AabhasSharma_Final.pdf
Committee Members:: Hosam Kadry Fathy, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

100. Strategies for weed management in glyphosate-resistant alfalfa

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Author:: Stambaugh, Hunter James
Title:: Strategies for weed management in glyphosate-resistant alfalfa
Graduate Program:: Agronomy
Keywords:: Glyphosate-resistant alfalfa
Forage quality
Yield
File:: Download Stambaugh_Masters_of_Agronomy_Thesis_Final_Draft.pdf
Committee Members:: Marvin H Hall, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

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