Theses from 2023
Energy-Aware Coordination of Automated Vehicles, Nathan Goulet
Classification of Electrical Current Used in Electroplastic Forming, Tyler Grimm
Applications of Large Eddy Simulations to Novel Internal Combustion Concepts, Patrick O'Donnell
Theses from 2022
Multiscale Topology Optimization With a Strong Dependence on Complementary Energy, Dustin Dean Bielecki
Non-destructive Terrain Evaluation and Modeling for Off-Road Autonomy, Howard Brand
A Multi-Perspective Architecture Framework for Managing Multi-Fidelity Simulations Using Feature-Based Product Line Engineering, Ryan Colletti
Modeling, Estimation, and Optimal Control of Lithium-Ion Battery at Cell and System level, Hamidreza Mirzaei
Improving the Human-Machine Interaction of AI Systems for System Health Monitoring, Ryan Nguyen
Modeling, Control and Estimation of Reconfigurable Cable Driven Parallel Robots, Adhiti Raman Thothathri
Theses from 2021
Human-Robot Collaboration in Automotive Assembly, Yi Chen
Human-Automated Vehicle Interactions, Longxiang Guo
Understanding Process-Structure-Property-Performance Relationships of Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO) Foams Through a Novel Manufacturing to Response Pathway, Sai Aditya Pradeep
An Assessment of Thermal Barrier Coatings for The Low-Temperature Combustion Family: From HCCI To GCI, Ziming Yan
Cooperative Perception for Social Driving in Connected Vehicle Traffic, Daniel Yoon
Theses from 2020
The Role of Low Carbon Alcohol Fuels in Advanced Combustion, Brian Gainey
Multi Sensor Multi Target Perception and Tracking for Informed Decisions in Public Road Scenarios, Andinet Negash Hunde
Thermoelectrics: Ecological Profile and Fundamental Principles for Sustainability, Rakesh Krishnamoorthy Iyer
Combustion Phasing Modeling for Control of Spark-Assisted Compression Ignition Engines, Dennis Robertson
Evaluating Drivers’ Understanding of Automotive Symbols Related to Powertrain and Advanced Driver Assistant Systems, Breno Schwambach Costa
Theses from 2019
Cure Dependent Viscoelastic-Plastic Modeling of Adhesives to Capture CTE Effects in Multi-Material Structures, Akshat Agha
Optimal Control of UV-Induced Curing Processes for Layer-by-Layer Manufacturing of Composites, Shiferaw Damtie Beyene
Probabilistic Framework for Behavior Characterization of Traffic Participants Enabling Long Term Prediction, Jasprit Singh Gill
Hybrid Single Shot Manufacturing of Multi-Materials Structure for Automotive Applications, Hakan Kazan
On Resilient Control for Secure Connected Vehicles: A Hybrid Systems Approach, Roberto Merco
Understanding the Theory and Use of Resistive Welding Technology for Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Structures in Automotive Applications, Veera Aditya Choudary Yerra
Theses from 2018
Characterization and Modeling of the High Strain Rate Response of Advanced High Strength Steels, Rakan Alturk
A Controls-Oriented Approach For Modeling Professional Drivers During Ultra-High Performance Maneuvers, Jeffery Ryan Anderson
Sustainable Manufacturing of Natural Fiber Reinforced Green Composite, Kousaalya Bakthavatchalam
Polymer Injection Forming: A New Age Technology for Manufacturing Polymer-Metal Hybrids, Saeed Farahani
Model Predictive Control of Modern High-Degree-of-Freedom Turbocharged Spark Ignited Engines with External Cooled EGR, Rohit Vishvanath Koli
Experimental and Analytical Techniques for Evaluating the Impact of Thermal Barrier Coatings on Low Temperature Combustion, Ryan O'Donnell
Alternative Milling Path Planning Strategies and Force Modeling for Nickel-Based Superalloys, Abram Pleta
Impacts of Thermal Barrier Coating Morphology and Catalytic Properties on Low Temperature Combustion Engine In-Cylinder Processes, Thomas Powell
Evaluation of Thermal Mechanisms to Predict the Transient Electroplastic Effect in Aluminum and an Investigation of Electrically Assisted Drilling, Brandt J. Ruszkiewicz
Slip-Stick Contact Conditions for the Thermo-Mechanically Coupled Flow Drill Screw Process, Jamie Daniel Skovron
Theses from 2017
A Resilient Control Approach to Secure Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) with an Application on Connected Vehicles, Zoleikha Abdollahi Biron
A New Multiscale Modeling Framework for Lithium-Ion Battery Dynamics: Theory, Experiments, and Comparative Study with the Doyle-Fuller-Newman Model, Harikesh Arunachalam
Ant-inspired Interaction Networks For Decentralized Vehicular Traffic Congestion Control, Andreas Kasprzok
Battery Aging Studies Based on Real-World Driving, Zifan Liu
A Voice and Pointing Gesture Interaction System for Supporting Human Spontaneous Decisions in Autonomous Cars, Pablo Sauras-Perez
Low-Pressure EGR in Spark-Ignition Engines: Combustion Effects, System Optimization, Transients & Estimation Algorithms, Konstantinos Siokos
Observer Based Cylinder Charge Estimation for Spark-ignition Engines, Zhe Wang
Friction Stir Back Extrusion of Aluminium Alloys for Automotive Applications, Zeren Xu
Vehicle Parameters Estimation and Driver Behavior Classification for Adaptive Shift Strategy of Heavy Duty Vehicles, Darui Zhang
Proteinaceous Resin and Hydrophilic Encapsulation: A Self-Healing-Related Study, Ting Zheng
Theses from 2016
A Probabilistic-Based Approach to Monitoring Tool Wear State and Assessing Its Effect on Workpiece Quality in Nickel-Based Alloys, Farbod Akhavan Niaki
Manufacturing System Energy Modeling and Optimization, Lujia Feng
Formulation of an Interactive Ruled-based Design Envelope for Ensuring Aftermarket Vehicle Dynamics Compliance, Xianjie Zhou
Theses from 2015
Measurement of Older and Younger Drivers' Selected Seat Position within their Personal Vehicles to Influence Recommended Practices for Meeting Safety Needs of Drivers, Shayne Kelly McConomy
An Optimization Approach for Energy Efficient Coordination Control of Vehicles in Merging Highways, Jackeline Rios-Torres
A LAMINATED RING ON ELASTIC FOUNDATION MODEL WITH APPLICATION TO ANALYSIS OF TIRE-ROAD CONTACT, Chunjian Wang
Model Based Combustion Phasing Control for High Degree of Freedom Spark-Ignition Engines, Shu Wang
Understanding the Automotive Pedal Usage and Foot Movement Characteristics of Older Drivers, Yubin Xi
A Study Model Predictive Control for Spark Ignition Engine Management and Testing, Qilun Zhu
Theses from 2014
A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY BASED ON LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS FOR ON-BOARD PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR MODULES IN VEHICLES, Mahmoud Abdelhamid
Adaptive and Robust Braking-Traction Control Systems, John Adcox
A Study of the Effects of Manufacturing Complexity on Product Quality in Mixed-Model Automotive Assembly, Kavit Ravindra Antani
Battery Second Use: A Framework for Evaluating the Combination of Two Value Chains, Melissa Bowler
AN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING METHODOLOGY FOR DESIGN OF VEHICLE HANDLING DYNAMICS, Mandar Hazare
Advanced Bulk Processing of Lightweight Materials for Utilization in the Transportation Sector, Justin Milner
Investigation of Electrical Component Failures Affecting Vehicle Electronics, Dexin Zhang
Theses from 2013
PREDICTION OF SUBSURFACE DAMAGE DURING MACHINING NICKEL-BASED SUPERALLOYS, Yujie Chen
Automated CNC Tool Path Planning and Machining Simulation on Highly Parallel Computing Architectures, Dmytro Konobrytskyi
Hybrid Low-Order Modeling for Conceptual Vehicle Design, Robert Mau
Impact-Acoustic Evaluation Method of Internal Crack in Rubber Composite Structure, Qin Shen
ADAPTIVE MODEL BASED COMBUSTION PHASING CONTROL FOR MULTI FUEL SPARK IGNITION ENGINES, Baitao Xiao
Theses from 2012
Updated Force Model for Milling Nickel-based Superalloys, Andrew Henderson
Flow Behavior Modeling and Process Control of Electrically-Assisted Forming (EAF) for Sheet Metals in Uniaxial Tension, Joshua Jones
EXTENDING ORIGAMI TECHNIQUE TO FOLD FORMING OF SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, Ala Qattawi
Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of the Electrically-Assisted Manufacturing (EAM) Technique During Open Die Forging, Wesley Salandro
PROGNOSTIC AND HEALTH-MANAGEMENT ORIENTED FUEL CELL MODELING AND ON-LINE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, Xian Zhang
Theses from 2011
IN-WHEEL COUPLED SUSPENISON AND DRIVE SYSTEM FOR ATTITUDE CONTROL AND VEHICLE PROPULSION, Robert Clippard
MICRO FEATURE ENHANCED SINTER BONDING OF METAL INJECTION MOLDED (MIM) PARTS TO A SOLID SUBSTRATE, Thomas Martens
System integration for a novel positioning system using a model based control approach, Chan yet Wong
Theses from 2010
COMPREHENSIVE THERMAL MODELING OF POWER SPLIT HYBRID POWER-TRAIN AND ELECTRONICS, Abdel Mayyas
Estimation and Control of Robotic Radiation-Based Processes, Fan Zeng
Principal Component Analysis based Image Fusion Routine with Application to Stamping Split Detection, Yi Zhou
Theses from 2009
Real-Time Vehicle Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Stability Control, John Limroth