Selected titles of Undergraduate honors thesis written prior to 2013 can be found in Special Collections.
Theses from 2025
Introduction to Building Energy Modeling and Analysis using EnergyPlus, Jackson C. Burnett
Validating an Electronics Cooler Experiment and Optimizing Its Performance Using ANSYS Icepak, Daniel V. Curl
Characteristics of Patterned Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Devices for Ionic Wind Propulsion, Ethan J. Graef
A LabVIEW-Based Open-Source Data Acquisition Program for Acoustic Emission Sensing, Harrison Greene
Agent-Based Modeling for Faulty System Analysis, Jayden G. Hamilton
Effects of Thermal Interface Materials on Thermal Conductivity Measurement Using a Modified ASTM D5470 Thermal Resistance Tester, Chinmaya Joshi
Exploring Metal Additive Manufacturing in Martian Atmospheric Environments, Zane Mebruer
Thermal Characterization of 3D Printing Materials for Increasing Insulation Potential and Practicality, Jackson H. Minnick
Causes and Contributing Factors in General Aviation Fixed-wing Stall and Spin Accidents, Lauren Westfall
Theses from 2024
Comparative Analysis of Command Protocols for CubeSat Data Handling Systems, Roman Dowling
Graphene-Based Antennas Utilizing Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Substrates for Attenuation, Josef Frankhouse
A Study of Varying Dielectric Constant and Thickness of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Devices and their Subsequent Plasma Actuation, Sharon Kardasz
Thermal Buffer Characterization of PCM on High Current SiC Solid-State Circuit Breakers, Cade Marcinkovich
Flow Characterization with Acoustic Emission Sensing, Jackson Marsh
Development of a Manifold Microchannel Heat Sink for the Electrification of Aircraft, Joshua Mora Sanchez
CAM and Design for Manufacturing: Developing a Project-Based Learning Course, Stephen Pierson
Model-Based Comparison of Biological Organism and Electro-Mechanical System Resiliency Strategies, Nicholas Ratycz
A Review and Analysis of General Aviation Instructional Accidents, Sydney Sommers
LARGE EDDY SIMULATION OF FLUID MIXING IN MIGADOME FACILITY FOR THE ASTFE NUCLEAR THERMAL HYDRAULICS CFD COMPETITION, Kolten Strauss
A Comprehensive Investigation of the Influence of Geometric Structure on the Shape Memory Performance of Nafion, Jade Thomas
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Air-Cooled Heat Sinks, Ethan Weems
The Analysis of Mechanical Exfoliation of Graphene for Various Fabrication and Automation Techniques, Lance Yarbrough
Theses from 2023
Thermal Resistance Characterization of High-Voltage SiC Power Module, Landon Lemmons
Investigation of Dynamic Hybrid RANS-LES Turbulence Modeling for CFD Simulation of a Normal Jet in Crossflow, Cole Simmonds
Characterization and Manipulation of Double-Stranded DNA using Atomic Force Microscopy, Lauren Skartvedt
Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes CFD Simulation of High-Speed Boundary Layers, Michael Tullis
Simulating Dielectric Barrier Plasma Actuators with Varying Geometries, Cass Wiederkehr
Theses from 2022
Durability of Non-metallic Materials for Additively Manufactured Heat Spreader Fabrication, Rafael Estrella
Autonomous Material Refill for Swarm 3D Printing, William C. Jones
Generative Designs of Lightweight Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers, Connor Miller
Atomic Force Microscopy Based DNA Sensing and Manipulation, Matthew Shubert
Orbital Debris Analysis and Orbital Decay Analysis of ARKSAT-2, Will Stuff
Enhancing Stability of High-Nickel Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries through Additive Manufacturing of Cathode Structure, Matthew Sullivan
Theses from 2021
Thermal Testing and Characterization of Nanoparticles Synthesized for Biological Treatment, Tonie Butler
Designing Cryogenic Strain Device for 2D Materials, Jake Carter
Design and Control of a Peristaltic Pump to Simulate Left Atrial Pressure in a Conductive Silicone Model, Jeremy Collins
Algorithm Development of Topology Optimization for PCM Based Heat Sinks, Diego L. de los Reyes
Nanoscratch Study of Diamond-like Carbon Coatings with a Polydopamine + SiO2 Adhesive Underlayer, Anna Fisher
Improving the Performance of an EAD Aircraft by use of a Retractable Electrode System, Michael Alexander Fredricks
Noise Control in Sorting Conveyors, Eyra Herrera
Analysis of Titan's Fluvial Features Using Numerical Modeling, Jeshurun Horton
Mechanical Behavior of Cyclo-18 on Nickel and Copper Substrates, Reagan Michael Kraft
Characterizing High Entropy Alloys for Hypersonic Applications, Katherine Pettus
Mathematical Modeling of a Two Wheeled Robotic Base, Kathryn Remell
Transient Performance and Melt Front Characterization of Phase Change Materials, Tyler Stamps
Theses from 2020
A History and Status of Wind Energy Potential in Arkansas, Pre and Post COVID-19, Will Blasingame
Sub-/Surface Evaluation of Industry-Grade Endodontic File Micro-/Nanoscale Structures and Low-Cost, Low-Energy Methods of Rapidly Annealing and Nitriding Titanium, Nicholas Broadbent
Structure and Deformation of Carbyne Deposited on a Nickel Substrate, Abigail Eaton
Attitude Determination and Control of ARKSAT-1, Jared Gilliam
Enhancement of Phase Change Material Sorbitol by Nanoparticle Inclusion for Improving Thermal Energy Storage Capabilities, Joshua Kasitz
Construction of a Hyperspectral Imager using 3D-printed and off-the-shelf components, Joshua Moorhouse
Towards Sensorimotor Coupling of a Spiking Neural Network and Deep Reinforcement Learning for Robotics Application, Kashu Yamazaki
Theses from 2019
3D Printing a Microfluidic Chip Capable of Droplet Emulsion Using NinjaFlex Filament, Robert Andrews
Silicone Tadpole: Research into Soft Bodies, Danielle Fernandez
Challenges and Opportunities of Layered Cathodes of LiNixMnyCo(1-x-y)O2 for High-Performance Lithium-ion Batteries, Jason Frank
Methods to Remotely Eliminate Biofilm from Medical Implants Using 2.4 GHz Microwaves, Brett Glenn
Social Class and Perceptions of Unethical Behavior in an Organizational Setting, Jake Grawe
Construction of a Hyperspectral Camera using Off-the-Shelf Parts and 3D-Printed Parts, Connor Heo
Design of a SCARA Based Mobile 3D Printing Platform, Zachary Hyden
Modelling Palladium Decorated Graphene using Density Functional Theory to Analyze Hydrogen Sensing Application, Sameer Kulkarni
Ultrasonic Wave Propagation in Copper/Graphene Metal Matrix Composites, Casey Lindbloom
BGaAs Alloy Semiconductors for Lasers on Silicon, Joshua McArthur
Axial Compressor Based on Plastic Additive Manufacturing, Chris Phu
Development of Small-Scale and Low-Power Attitude Determination System for Nanoscale Satellites by Infrared Earth-Imaging Sensors, Zachary Tolar
Design of Artificial Swarms Using Network Motifs: A Simulation Study, Khoinguyen Trinh
Theses from 2018
Incorporation of Silica Nanoparticles into the Underlayer of PDA/PTFE Thin Coatings, Adedoyin Abe
Baseline Data from Servo Motors in a Robotic Arm for Autonomous Machine Fault Diagnosis, Jacob Brown
Phase Field Model of Thermally Induced Phase Separation (TIPS) for the Formation of Porous Polymer Membranes, Ashley Green and Aria Green
Optimization of the Practice of Slow Cooling Steel Bars: A Redesign and Modernization of Materials, Eryn Johnston
Active Permanent Magnet Attitude Control for CubeSats Using Mu-Metal Shielding, Maxwell Martin
Photochemical Etching of Nitrided Stainless Steel Piston Rings, Steven Sonntag
A Nanoindentation Study of the Fatigue Properties of Al/a-Si Core-Shell Nanostructures, Jason Steck
Lithium and the Foreseeable Future, Paolo Vargas
Design of Wind Turbine Tower Height and Blade Length: an Optimization Approach, Ryan Wass
Theses from 2017
Determining Drag Forces on 3D Printed Shark Skin and the Conditions in which Drag Forces are Reduced, Kayla M. Bartnicke
Blood-Brain Barrier-on-a-chip Systems Based on 3D Printing, Cade I. Harding
System-Layout-Dependent Thermally Induced Solder Stress & Reliability Implications, Ange C. Iradukunda
Optimization of Graphene Parameters for the Development of Supercapacitors, Jessica L. Montgomery
Optimization of Reduced Graphene Oxide Deposition for Hydrogen Sensing Technologies, Matthew Pocta
Chip-Package Interfacial Stress Analysis and Reliability Implications for Flip-Chip Power Devices, Jonathan GH Treco
MPPT Control for Solar Splash Photovoltaic Array, Kelsey Zenko
Theses from 2016
Atomic Force Microscopy Based DNA Analysis, Drew Creighton
Optical Analysis and Fabrication of Micro and Nanoscale Plasmonically Enhanced Devices, Avery M. Hill
Polytetraflouroethylene Thin Coatings For Tribological Applications, Samuel L. Jenkins
Time-of-Flight Based Sonic Speed Measurements for Cold Gas Thruster Development, Brandon W. Kempf
Review and Experimental Investigation of Phase Change Material Use in Buildings, Russell W. Locetta
Droplet Generation at Megahertz Frequencies, John C. Miers
Particle Image Velocimetry Design & Installation, Zach Ritchie
Nanoscale Frictional Properties of Nickel with one-dimensional and two-dimensional materials, Timothy K. Schlenger
Low-Cost Inkjet Process for 3-D Printing, Christopher T. Schmitt
Influence of Hydrogen Concentration and Distribution on Fracture in Nickel, Arturo Sucre Melfi
Theses from 2015
A Look at Commercial Building Energy Use And Energy Efficiency Technologies From 1980 to Present, Marvin M. Arroyo
Comparison of Evaluation, Measurement & Verification Processes: Arkansas to Bordering States, William Burgess Carlisle
GUI Matlab code to display damped, undamped, forced and unforced mass spring systems, Melanie Garcia
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Force-Controlled Nanoindentation, Keaton Jaramillo
Phase field modeling and simulation of dendritic growth with varying latent heat and seeding distributions, Jordan W. Key
Industrial Energy Consumption, Benchmarking, and Analysis in the United States, Daniel Maldonado
