• Design and synthesis of bismuth sulfide and exploring its application as a photo electrodematerial in third generation solar cells 

  Saket, Mathur (Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)

  Solar energy has become one of the major sources of renewable energy and is a viable economic option in areas which receive a large amount of sunlight around the year, such as the state of Kansas. However, it currently ...

• Computer vision techniques for fire detection and localization 

  Haridasan, Smitha (Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)

  From droughts, earthquakes, tornadoes, winter storms and wildfires, communities in Kansas have weathered significant damage over the past. During 2016, 2017 and 2021, record breaking wildfires burned thousands of acres ...

• Neural network assisted trajectory planning for space missions 

  Dasyam, Amrutha; Chadalavada, Pardhasai (Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)

  A critical aspect of space mission analysis is spacecraft trajectory optimization, which is a challenging problem involving nonlinear dynamics, multiple phases, nonconvex objectives, and complex constraints. State-of-the-art ...

• Small scale energy devices using vortex induced vibration 

  Matheswaran, Vijay (Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)

  Small-scale off-grid energy devices are an increasingly important part of the energy mix today, as seen in small solar panels and micro wind turbines that power road signs or heat livestock water troughs. Solar panels are ...

• Dependence of proline isomerization on the kinetics of folding of anthrax lethal factor 

  Halimeh, Wyel (Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)

  The death that can come within a few days after exposure to the anthrax toxin from Bacillus anthracis is due to the presence and effects of anthrax lethal factor (LF). LF is a zinc metalloproteinase whose function depends ...

• The relationship between preference and performance using three passive exoskeletons during simulated aircraft manufacturing tasks 

  Alqahtani, Haifa; Jorgensen, Michael J.; Jaeger, Adam (Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)

  Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the top workplace risk factors that impact the health of workers. In Kansas, there were 45,253 reported injuries/illnesses during the 2020 fiscal year. The main contributors ...

• A survey of Kansas speech-language pathologists' knowledge and confidence regarding literacy intervention 

  Chavira, Judydiana (Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)

  The connection between spoken and written language has been well established in the research literature. Spoken language is a crucial component in supporting the development of reading and writing. For the past 19 years, ...

• Understanding the physics of droplet electrocoalescence in a microtrap 

  Memon, Faisal Bilal (Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)

  This work details a parametric study for merging microscale water droplets, using an electric field, in a microfluidic device. This device, titled TAP (Trapping and Assisted Pairing) is a cell handling platform for conducting ...

• Computerized sentence building as a treatment for aphasia 

  Powell, Addison (Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)

  Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and those who survive are often left with significant long-term disabilities. According to Kansas Health Matters, between ...

• An energy consumption model under time-of-use rates for scheduling of manufacturing shops 

  Mokhtari-Moghadam, Ali (Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)

  One of the most important contributors supporting economic prosperity in Kansas is attributed to manufacturing. It accounted for 16.30% of the output and 11.69% of the workforce (2020 Kansas Manufacturing Facts). In addition, ...

• Wheat protein-based bio-scaffold for neural regeneration 

  Brice, Ryan (Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)

  Spinal and peripheral nerve injuries are common in both civil and military environments and are primarily the result of transection injuries or burns. In the majority of nerve injuries, the nerve ends cannot be directly ...

• What factors have an effect on the life expectancy of Kansas citizens? 

  Vayda, Lisa (Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)

  Life expectancy is a common measure of public health and has been positively correlated with economic growth. This research focuses on how access to basic needs and socio-economic factors, often the focus of state-level ...

• Optimizing the thermal performance of phase-change thermal management systems for utility-scale applications in Kansas 

  Egbo, Munonyedi Kelvin (Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)

  Unlike the conventional cooling systems, phase-change cooling systems using wicks offer reliable high and effective heat flux cooling capability. However, the thermal performance of these novel thermal management systems ...

• Intrusion detection for 3D-Printers: An electrical power analysis approach 

  Rott, Michael (Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)

  Manufacturing is one of the largest economic development drivers in the state of Kansas, accounting for more than $25 billion of annual economic output. In recent years, Kansas manufacturers have adopted Industry 4.0 ...

• Sustainable freshwater harvesting from atmosphere through electrospun superhydrophobic polyacrylonitrile nanocomposite fibers 

  Uddin, M. Nizam (Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)

  The scarcity of pure drinking water has been one of the major humanitarian challenges in the globe. The world population growth, urbanization, depleting water resources and global climate change have intensified this crisis ...

• Urinary follicle stimulating glycoform analysis by automated Western blot 

  Katta, Sahithi (Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)

  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a critical hormone for fertility in women. In females, FSH enables ovarian follicle development, thereby producing mature oocytes at ovulation. Studies from our laboratory have shown ...

• Internet of things based cyber-physical system framework for real-time operations 

  Maru, Vatsal K. (Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)

  Automation on the production floor can improve production efficiency and human safety when performing hazardous tasks, particularly in Kansas where aircraft manufacturing requires handling large aerospace structures. To ...

• The contributions of soy protein quaternary structures on viscoelastic properties of polyethylene oxide/soy protein composites 

  Feikert, Paige (Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)

  More than four-and-a-half million acres of Kansas land were covered in soybeans in 2018, with Kansas farmers harvesting an average of 44 bushels per acre worth a combined total of $1.6 billion. Soybeans are mostly used for ...

• Developing procurement strategy by applying classification algorithms for effective supplier assessment 

  Harikrishnakumar, Ramkumar (Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)

  The manufacturing sector ranks one of the top spots in the 2018 Kansas economy and this projection is predicted to continue with 0.5% growth in 2019. Within the manufacturing sector, aerospace is ranked fourth in Kansas ...

• Hydraulic fracturing noise and health concerns for Kansans 

  Fuksa, Alicia J. (Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)

  In 2016, Kansas had over 93,000 operational oil and gas wells. According to the Kansas Geological Survey, approximately 244,000 oil and gas wells were drilled in Kansas over a period of 64 years. As recently as 2015, ...

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