Theses from 2021
Mathematical Modeling of a Two Wheeled Robotic Base, Kathryn Remell
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
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
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
Economic Impact of the Reflectivity of Roofs, Adam Osmon
Interface Property of Collagen and Hydroxyapatite in Bone, Clint D. Paul
Theses from 2014
Characterization of Isotropic Surface Texture in the Boundary Lubrication Regime and the Frictional Response, Edwin H. Bird
A History of Rock Climbing Gear Technology and Standards, Casandra Marie Bright
Solid State Synthesis of the SrTiO3 Nano-particle, Spencer S. Coonrod
Ultrathin PTFE Coating for Hypodermic Needles Enabled by Mussel-Inspired PDA Adhesive Layer, Spencer A. Foust
The effect of diffusion on the evaporation rate of liquid hydrocarbons using nanosediments in lakes on Titan, Tyler M. Scogin
Experimental and Simulation Studies of the Permeation of Water through Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Dilawer Singh
Theses from 2013
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Plastic Deformation in Dopant-Modified Nanocrystalline Metallic Materials, Lucas Brown
Bicycle frame shape and the effect on performance, Connor McWilliams
Optimization of automated temperature measurement system for formed meat products, Tyler Norman
Exploration into Properties of Molybdenum Disulfide using Atomistic Simulation, Joseph Simpson
Computational Tire Models and their Effectiveness, Andrew Wheeler
Theses from 2012
BalloonSat Based Investigation of Atmospheric Electric Potential for Sustainable Energy Production, Jason Haynes
Study of the Anisotropic Frictional and Deformation Behavior of Surfaces Textured with Silvr Nanorods, Thomas Ivanoff
Comparative Fatigue Analysis of Metals and Polymers for Engineering Applications, Monica Jones
A Characterization and Measurement System for Propylene Glycol Properties (Means of Attitude Control in Space), Abdoul Maiga
Enhanced tribological properties of surfaces patterned with DLC/SU8 microstructures, Luke Osborn
Evaluation of shock induced spallation in nanocrystalline Copper, Chase Philpot
Investigation of Slopes and Deflections of a Stepped Beam Using a Global Formula for Ey'', Raymond Salmon
Theses from 2011
Gimbaled permanent magnet-based attitude control for pico/nano-satellites, Rex Bair
Application of existing appropriate technology to small communities in Honduras's Opalaca Mountains, Adrian Beirise
Design, fabrication, and testing of PDMS pneumatic micro-pumps and micro-mixers, Allison Byrum
Tribological behavior of lubricants with and without nanoadditives: a compartive study, Kevin Carlson
Spectral characterization of Venusian surface mineralogy, Johnathon Conley
Carbon nanotube based ion sensitive field effect transistor, Matthew Margis
Theses from 2010
The effects of roof solar absorptance on building energy performance in a variety of U.S. climate zones, Zachary Eubanks
Theses from 2009
Nickel-induced crystallization of amorphous silicon, Robert Fleming
Automated flight through inertial navigation and digital fly-by-wire systems, Aaron French
Free Fridays: an alternative way to conserve energy, Lauren Kuenzel
Nano-surface engineering on copper substrate for friction reduction, Julius Morehead
Theses from 2008
Development of Low Temperature Alpha Alumina Coatings by AC Magnetron Sputtering, Andrew Cloud
Restart Capabilities of Hybrid Rocket Motor Utilizing Gaseous Propane and Oxygen Injection System, Joseph Gracy
Numerical thermal-fluid analysis of a liquid cooled novel 3-D electronic package, Aron Meyer
A Review of Variable Valve Timing Devices, Paul Shelton
Benefits of LEED Designs in Arkansas K-12 Schools, Philip Thrift
Development of Miniature Hybrid Rockets for Orbital Upkeep and Transfer Applications in Nano/Pico-Satellites, Derek Willingham
Theses from 2007
Factors Affecting the Spread of a Bioterrorist Agent Through a Building, William Cantrell
Experimental analysis of plasma conditions in an inverted cylindrical magnetron sputtering system, Bradley Handloser
Atomic Force Microscope Imaging of DNA and Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes, Jacob Hohnbaum
A study on the application of thermoelectric heat pumps for heating applications, James Lincicome
Design of a supersonic wind tunnel, Jay Pascual
Theses from 2006
Design of novel experimental techniques to investigate the formation of nanoparticle-based tribofilms, Corey Thompson