This page collects the digitized full text Masters theses and Doctoral dissertations of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

The following broadly describes library holdings for UA theses and dissertations:

Category print online
Dissertations 1953-2006 in MAIN

1950s-2012 in Special Collections
1989 - present are full-text in ProQuest

2012 - present in ScholarWorks

1950s - present indexed in ProQuest
Master's theses 1910s-2006 in MAIN

1910s-2012 in Special Collections
2006 - present are full-text in ProQuest

2012 - present in ScholarWorks

Theses were not systematically indexed in ProQuest prior to 2006.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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DNA/Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Structure and Their Translocation Through a Nanochannel, Daniel Christoffel Viljoen

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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Silver Sintering Reliability and its Enhancement for Use in High-density Power Modules, Alicia Medina Garcia

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PDA/PTFE Solid Lubricant Coating for 60NiTi Applications, Charles Richey Miller

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Modeling and Control Strategies for a Two-Wheel Balancing Mobile Robot, John Alan Moritz

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Capabilities of Sintered Silver as a High Temperature Packaging Material, Bakhtiyar Mohammad Nafis

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Accelerated Testing of Solder Spheres Under Combined Temperature, Current, and Shear Stresses to Estimate Reliability, Collin Ruby

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Development of a Prototype Satellite-Tracking Telescope for Ground-Based Spectroscopy, Charles Smith

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Improving Tribological Properties of Polydopamine/Polytetrafluoroethylene Coatings Through Incorporating Core-shell Nanoparticles and Laser Surface Texturing, Firuze Soltani-Kordshuli

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Advanced Jet Impingement Cooling for Power Electronics, Reece Whitt

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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In-Situ Tribology of Engineered Surfaces with 3D-Printed Micro/Nano-Textures, Mahyar Afshar Mohajer

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Understanding Thermal Comfort Impact and Air Movement Around Open Stairs Through the Use of CFD Modeling, Ethan Davidson

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Data-Driven Research On Engineering Design Thinking And Behaviors In Computer-Aided Systems Design: Analysis, Modeling, And Prediction, Molla Hafizur Rahman

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Development of an Accelerated Life Testing Method for Reliability Assessment of Wire Bonded Interconnects Subjected to Mechanical and Electromigratory Stresses, Whit Vinson

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Interfacial Engineering of Nickel-Rich Layered Oxide Cathodes via Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Xin Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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Development of Novel Battery Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Beyond, Jiyu Cai

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Thermometry via Diffusion in Ferrous Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Induction Heating Applications, Hayden Carlton

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Phase-Field Modeling of the Polymer Membrane Formation Process for Micro- and Ultra-Filtration, Michael Rosario Cervellere

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Tribological Studies of Thick Polytetrafluoroethylene Coatings Enhanced by Polydopamine and Nanoparticles, Sujan Kumar Ghosh

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Deep Learning Strategies for Pool Boiling Heat Flux Prediction Using Image Sequences, Connor Heo

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Hobby Grade Lithium-Ion Batteries for Spacecraft Applications: Establishing an Automated Electrical Characteristics Testing Procedure For Flight Acceptance of non-Space-Grade Small Secondary Batteries, Braidon Hughes

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Mission Profile Effects on Automotive Drivetrain Electronics Reliability: Modeling and Mitigation, Bakhtiyar Mohammad Nafis

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Combined Stressors in Reliability Failure Modes in Flip-Chip Electronic Packaging, Mahsa Montazeri

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Respiratory Compensated Robot for Liver Cancer Treatment: Design, Fabrication, and Benchtop Characterization, Mishek Jair Musa

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An Investigation of Testing Parameters on the Frictional Properties of Patterned Core-shell Nanostructures, Colin Phelan

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Material Detection with Thermal Imaging and Computer Vision: Potentials and Limitations, Jared Poe

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Computational Frameworks for Multi-Robot Cooperative 3D Printing and Planning, Laxmi Prasad Poudel

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Nonmetallic Jet Impingement Thermal Management for Power Electronics via Additive Manufacturing, Reece Whitt

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Influence of Extracellular Matrix Stiffness and Topography on Neuronal Cell Behavior and Neurite Outgrowth, Mohan Yasodharababu

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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Adhesion and Deformation Mechanisms of Polydopamine and Polytetrafluoroethylene: A Multiscale Computational Study, Matthew Brownell

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Numerical Simulations of Directed Self-Assembly Methods in Di-block Copolymer Films for Efficient Manufacturing of Nanoscale Patterns with Long-Range Order, Joseph Hill

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Design, Fabrication, and Reliability Effects of Additively Manufactured First Level Compliant Interconnects for Microelectronics Application, Tumininu David Olatunji

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Mechanical and Frictional Behavior of Textured and non-Textured Surfaces, Raghuram R. Santhapuram

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The Varied Thermal Response of Magnetic Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles During Induction Heating in Liquid and Solid-Liquid Phase Change Mediums, Joshua Tompkins

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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The Role of Inter-Particle Behavior in Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Induction Heating, Hayden Seth Carlton

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Motor Control Systems Analysis, Design, and Optimization Strategies for a Lightweight Excavation Robot, Austin Jerold Crawford

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Fault Adaptive Workload Allocation for Complex Manufacturing Systems, Charlie B. DeStefano

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Predicting the Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposites Reinforced with 1-D, 2-D and 3-D Nanomaterials, Scott Edward Muller

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Microextrusion 3D Printing of Optical Waveguides and Microheaters, Edidiong Nseowo Udofia

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

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A Generative Statistical Approach for Data Classification in a Biologically Inspired Design Tool, Marvin Manuel Arroyo Rujano

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The Effect of Incorporating End-User Customization into Additive Manufacturing Designs, Jonathan D. Ashley

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Towards Environmentally Sustainable and Cost-Effective Food Distribution in the U.S., Jasmina Burek

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Mesoscale Computational Studies of Thin-film Bijels, Joseph M. Carmack

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A Numerical Investigation of Bio-inspired Scaffolds and Surface Textures, Yucong Gu

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Microheater Array Powder Sintering (MAPS) for Printing Flexible Electronics, Nicholas Holt

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Fluid Phase Separation via Nanochannel Array, John Lee

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Development of a Rapid Fatigue Life Testing Method for Reliability Assessment of Flip-Chip Solder Interconnects, Cody Jackson Marbut

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Interfacial Tailoring of Lithium-ion Batteries by Atomic/Molecular Layer Deposition, Qian Sun

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Effects of Surface-Directed Spinodal Decomposition on Binary Thin-Film Morphology, Michael Brian Wise

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Exploring Energy, Comfort, and Building Health Impacts of Deep Setback and Normal Occupancy Smart Thermostat Implementation, Zachary Ethan Alderman

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3D Printed PCU/UHMWPE Polymeric Blends for Artificial Knee Meniscus, Raissa Araujo Borges

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Developing Methods of Obtaining Quality Failure Information from Complex Systems, Oladapo Olalekan Bello

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Numerical Simulation of Metallic Uranium Sintering, Bruce Berry

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Deformation Behavior of Al/a-Si Core-shell Nanostructures, Robert Andrew Fleming

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Feasibility of Using Oxide Thickness Measurements for Predicting Crack Growth Rates in P91 Steel Components, Ralph Edward Huneycutt IV

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A Spreadsheet Algorithm for Determining the Economic Feasibility of Micro-CHP Systems in the Arkansas Manufacturing Sector, Ford R. Lewallen

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Characterization of Plastic Deformation Evolution in Single Crystal and Nanocrystalline Cu During Shock by Atomistic Simulations, Mehrdad Mirzaei Sichani

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Computer Simulation of Pore Migration Due to Temperature Gradients in Nuclear Oxide Fuel, Ian Wayne Vance

Theses/Dissertations from 2016

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4D Printing Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Based Soft Robots, Jiyu Cai

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Selective Resistive Sintering: A Novel Additive Manufacturing Process, Austin Bryan Van Horn

Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Modeling Radiation Heat Transfer for Building’s Cooling and Heating Loads: Considering the Role of Clear, Cloudy, and Dusty Conditions in Hot and Dry Climates, Salem Ahmed Algarni

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Investigation Of A Numerical Algorithm For A Discretized Rubber-Belt Continuously Variable Transmission Dynamic Model And Techniques For The Measurement Of Belt Material Properties., Brian Gene Ballew

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Traction-Separation Relationships for Hydrogen-Induced Grain Boundary Embrittlement in Nickel via Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Wesley Allen Barrows

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Improved Methods for Identifying, Applying, and Verifying Industrial Energy Efficiency Measures, Andrew Chase Harding

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Development of a Design Tool for Biologically Inspired Fault Adaptive Design by Strategy Mapping, Nicholas Steven Huisman

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Swelling-Etching Characterization of Copper (I) Oxide - PDMS for the Development of Micro/Nano - Particles Composite MEMS Corrosion Sensor, Abdoul Kader Maiga

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Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a 3D Printer Based Microfluidic System, Carlton A. McMullen

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Characterization of Nano-Porous Si-Cu Composites to Enhance Lubricant Retention Impacting the Tribological Properties of Sliding Surfaces, Julius Sheldon Morehead

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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Atomistic Simulation and Virtual Diffraction Characterization of Alumina Interfaces: Evaluating Structure and Stability for Predictive Physical Vapor Deposition Models, Shawn Patrick Coleman

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Phase Transformation in Monolayer Molybdenum Disulphide with and without Defects under Tension Predicted by Atomistic Simulations, Khanh Quoc Dang

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Utilizing Failure Information for Mission Assessment and Optimization for Complex Systems, Charlie DeStefano

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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Friction and Wear of Polytetrafluoroethylene/Graphene Oxide Composite Thin Films, Justin Kyle Carter

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Creep, Fatigue and Creep-Fatigue Interactions in Modified 9% Cr - 1% Mo (P91) Steels, Valliappa Kalyanasundaram

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Crack Growth Behavior Under Creep-Fatigue Conditions Using Compact and Double Edge Notch Tension-Compression Specimens, Santosh B. Narasimha Chary

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Development of a PDMS Based Micro Total Analysis System for Rapid Biomolecule Detection, Balaji Srinivasan Venkatesh

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

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Computer Modeling of the Influence of Structure Plan Areas on Tornado Forces, Nashmi Hassan M Alrasheedi

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Design of Orbital Maneuvers with Aeroassisted Cubesatellites, Stephanie Clark

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Design, Fabrication, Testing of CNT Based ISFET and Characterization of Nano/Bio Materials Using AFM, Zhuxin Dong

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Design and Implementation of a Small Electric Motor Dynamometer for Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Laboratory, Aaron Farley

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Silica Nanoparticle-Based Coatings with Superhydrophilic and Superhydrophobic Properties, Robert Andrew Fleming

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Distribution Map of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in a Refrigerant/Oil Mixture Within a 2.5 Ton Unitary Air-Conditioner, Warren Russell Long

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Development of MEMS-based Corrosion Sensor, Feng Pan

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Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Commercial and Manufacturing Sectors Specific Studies on HVAC Equipment and Dairy Processing, Aik Jong Tan

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Molecular Dynamics Study of Diffusion of O2 Penetrates in Uncrosslinked Polydimethysiloxane (PDMS), Crosslinked PDMS, and PDMS-based Nanocomposites, Varun Ullal

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Cross-Linked PDMS Expansion Due to Submersion in Liquid and Supercritical CO2, Teng Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

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Surface Wetting and Friction Studies of Nano-Engineered Surfaces on Copper Substrate, Julius Sheldon Morehead