• Impact of process parameters on mechanical properties of 3D printed polycaprolactone (PCL) parts 

  Mehraein, Hootan (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  Rapid prototyping is an innovative and powerful technology used for direct layer-by-layer fabrication of parts from a 3D computer model. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is the most common and simplest technique in 3D ...

• Nurse staffing and skill-mix optimization in inpatient settings using a stochastic modeling approach 

  Eimanzadeh, Parisa (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This dissertation is embargoed to August 2019.

• PDE-based modeling and control of multi-agent systems 

  Ghanavati, Meysam (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This study focuses on the modeling and control of multi-agent systems. Such systems arise in several application domains such as smart grid networks, UAV swarms, and so on. Modeling and/or control of such systems is ...

• Optimization of system layout of thermal energy storage with multiple materials 

  Rahman, Khan Habeeb Ur (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This dissertation is embargoed to August 2019.

• Synthesis, characterization and hyperthermia studies of thermosensitive hydrogels associated with magnetic nanoemulsions 

  Usta, Aybala (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This dissertation is embargoed to August 2019.

• Optimal network control for big and heavy data delivery 

  Xia, Shuang (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  Due to new emerging applications and technologies, data traffic has increased dramatically. However, wireless network spectrum resources are very limited. To overcome this challenge, optimal network control, which can ...

• Motion planning and control of autonomous vehicles using collision and rendezvous cones 

  Sunkara, Vishwamithra Reddy (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This dissertation uses the notion of collision cones and rendezvous cones to address several motion planning problems for autonomous vehicles. Collision avoidance is fundamental to the problem of planning safe trajectories ...

• Medical applications of rapid prototyping: a review of the current state of technology 

  Sundaram, Lakshmi (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  Rapid prototyping (RP) also known as additive manufacturing (AM) or three-dimensional (3D) printing is a collection of techniques that aid faster production of prototypes. RP has a wide variety of applications in fields ...

• Probabilistic learning of robotic grasping strategy based on natural language object descriptions 

  Rao, Bharath A. (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This thesis is embargoed to August 2019.

• Evaluation of a progressive damage model for a single lap-shear joint of multi-directional laminates 

  Carrillo, Rodrigo M. (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This document presents results from a numerical study of the progressive damage capabilities of the MAT162 material model in Ls-DYNA explicit finite element code. Single-shear fastener lap joint of multi-directional laminates ...

• Automation of basic cooking process through novel robotic mechanisms and arduino-based systems for data acquisition and supervisory control 

  Koripalli, Ujjeev J. (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This thesis is embargoed to August 2019.

• Investigating the electrical behavior of nanoparticle infused holes on carbon fiber reinforced composites during fatigue loading 

  Bhatta, Raj K. (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  This thesis is embargoed to August 2019.

• Loss of control prediction system for the longitudinal and lateral dynamics of an aircraft using Laplace methods 

  Rajaram, Kiran (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  Loss-of-control events have contributed to many accidents worldwide to this date. A signi cant amount of research has been done to provide safer ight conditions and thus prevent such events from occurring. One such ...

• Supplier assessment process for manufacturing companies with existing suppliers 

  Patel, Ravi J (Wichita State University, 2018-07)

  In the global supply chain, appropriate and sustainable suppliers play a vital role in supply chain development and feasibility. In any big organization with a large number of suppliers, it is necessary to divide suppliers ...

• Relating alkaline stability to the structure of quaternary phosphonium cations 

  Zhang, Bingzi; Long, Hai; Kaspar, Robert B.; Wang, Junhua; Gu, Shuang; Zhuang, Zhongbin; Pivovar, Bryan; Yan, Yushan (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018-07-25)

  Alkali-stable quaternary phosphonium (QP) is a type of cationic group for hydroxide exchange membranes (HEMs). To elucidate the relationship between structure and alkaline stability, we investigated the kinetics and ...

• Effective structure regulation of poly(vinylidene fluoride) via soy protein isolate: A morphological study 

  Zheng, Zhuoyuan; Cox, McCord; Li, Bin (Wiley, 2018-10-10)

  The microstructures of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)/soy protein isolate (SPI) films were successfully modulated via denatured SPIs. While vegetable proteins have been extensively researched as functional biomaterials ...

• A critical review on design aspects and developmental status of metal hydride based thermal machines 

  Muthukumar, P.; Kumar, Alok; Raju, Nithin N.; Malleswararao, K.; Rahman, Muhammad M. (Elsevier, 2018-09-13)

  Over two decades, research in the field of metal hydride based thermal machines has gained immense attention by the researchers of different fields. Because of its capability to store large volume of hydrogen per unit mass ...

• Fast and robust computation of low-thrust orbit-raising trajectories 

  Sreesawet, Suwat; Dutta, Atri (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. Read More: https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/1.G003319, 2018-09)

  This paper presents a new dynamic model of a thrusting spacecraft, and the model is used for computing low-thrust orbit-raising trajectories to the geosynchronous equatorial orbit. Low-thrust orbit raising is a challenging ...

• Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber Composites! Outdated pre-preg carbon fiber composites for low cost soccer shin guard manufacturing 

  Bathula, Y. R.; Alamir, Mohammed Abdullah; Patlolla, Vamsidhar Reddy; Asmatulu, Ramazan (SAMPE, 2018-09)

  Carbon fiber composites are extensively used in manufacturing of shin guards and other sportive goods. The purpose of this research was to improve the impact resistance of soccer shin guards which were made of outdated ...

• Experimental investigation of curved electrode actuator dynamics in viscous dielectric media 

  Burugupally, Sindhu Preetham; Hoelzle, David (AIP Publishing, 2018-08-13)

  Micromanipulation of biological cells inside a liquid environment requires an actuator that has a small footprint to reduce viscous drag and low actuation voltage to prevent electrolysis and Joule heating. Curved electrode ...

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