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written at Virginia Tech [Pang, 2002]. In viewing this sample thesis and all thesis excerpts on this page, please be aware that different universities have different format guidelines.

, which is for electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) at Virginia Tech.

that shows where these sections typically occur in the document. ). In the words of Albert Einstein, you should be "as simple as possible, but no simpler."

is appropriate (in other words, write , not .) Also, many committees frown upon the use of contractions, such as or that would be readily accepted in a less formal document such as an e-mail. Another word that many committees frown upon, because of its informality, is the word While this word is appropriate for instructions and correspondence, it is seldom, if ever, appropriate in theses or dissertations (note that the implied is certainly acceptable in clauses such as ). In regard to the first person pronouns or , judicious use is widely accepted, especially to make the writing more active (see Chapter 6 of ) or to assume responsibility for assumptions or actions. Be forewarned, though, that despite its acceptance by most committees (and journals), an occasional committee remains opposed to use of the first person, even when that use is judicious.

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MS in Mechanical Engineering - Thesis Guidelines

Students may choose to pursue a thesis as part of their MS degree program, but only with the consent of a faculty advisor willing to supervise the thesis work. 

Preparation of a thesis representing an independent research work is a pivotal phase of this MS degree program. It provides the student with an opportunity to work on an open-ended problem, developing a particular solution that is not pre-determined and involving synthesis of knowledge and intellectual creativity. The thesis may involve an investigation that is fundamental in nature, or may be applied, incorporating theory, experimental testing and/or analytical modeling, and/or creative design. Through the thesis, candidates are expected to give evidence of competence in research and a sound understanding of the area of specialization involved. Students are also strongly encouraged to present their research at scientific conferences and publish the results of their thesis research in a peer-reviewed journal.

Students receive a grade of Y (incomplete) in these courses as long as the thesis in progress. Eventual thesis grades replace the incomplete grades upon formal completion of the thesis. In order to receive a grade of Y for ME-0296, students must submit a  thesis prospectus  that outlines the area of work, thesis goals, proposed approach and a review of relevant past work in the literature before the end of the first semester in which the student enrolls in ME-0296, typically the third semester of full-time study. An example of a recent MS thesis prospectus can be found in the Mechanical Engineering office.

The examining committee for MS candidates completing theses should be composed of three (3) members.

• Thesis advisor (committee chair)
• One technical expert outside of the ME department
• A third member of the committee, often another faculty member in the ME department

The committee chair is normally a full-time, tenure-track faculty member. One committee member must be from outside the ME department. Thesis normally counts as 9 credits towards the MS degree requirements. However, a student, with the approval of his/her thesis advisor, has the option to complete a 6-credit thesis by submitting a petition form to the Department. This petition must be signed by the student and the thesis advisor and will become part of the student's academic record. With a 6-credit thesis, a student must complete an extra graduate-level course (for a total of 8 courses) to fulfill the 30-credit requirement for graduation. This option is not typically available to those intending to pursue a Ph.D. degree. 

Thesis Completion

The MS thesis is completed upon:

• A successful oral defense (open to the community)
• Submittal of an approved thesis to the Office of Graduate Studies

The student should consult the  Graduate Student Handbook  for specific dates and deadlines for this process in the graduation semester.

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Thesis Proposal

Note: This article is partially based on the 2017-2018 MechE Graduate Student Guide (PDF) . Please check the latest guide for the most-up to date formatting requirements.

Criteria for Success

A strong thesis proposal…

• Motivates your project and introduces your audience to the state-of-the-art for the problem you’re working on.
• Explains the limitations in the current methods through literature review and/or original analysis. This should also explain why the limitations matter and why they’re the right ones to focus on.
• Clearly explains your technical approach to make specific improvements to some part of the field.
• Uses original analysis and literature to support the feasibility of the approach.
• Describes what is original about your work.
• Provides a practical outline for completing this research : a degree timeline laying out quantifiable hypotheses, experimental/numerical/theoretical techniques, and metrics for evaluation .

Structure Diagram

Meche-specific structure requirements.

Your thesis proposal should be limited to 6 pages including figures and references.

In addition, you need a cover page that (only) includes:

• tentative title of the thesis
• brief abstract
• committee chair and/or advisor should be indicated
• include their official titles, departmental affiliations, and email addresses

The purpose of your thesis proposal is to introduce your research plan to your thesis committee. You want the committee members to come away understanding what your research will accomplish, why it is needed ( motivation ), how you will do it ( feasibility & approach ), and most importantly, why it is worthy of a PhD ( significance ).

You intend to solve a real and important problem, and you are willing to dedicate years of your life to it, so use your proposal to get the committee excited about your research!

Analyze your audience

Unlike many of the papers and presentations you will write during graduate school, only a select few people will read your thesis proposal. This group will always include your PhD committee and your research advisor, and may include other interested MechE faculty or scientists and engineers at your funding source.

Therefore, you will typically have a good understanding of your audience before it is written. This can allow you to tailor your message to the technical level of your specific audience. If you aren’t sure what your audience could reasonably be expected to know, be conservative! Regardless, your audience is always looking to answer the questions: “ what is this research, how will you perform it, and why does it matter?”

While the small audience may make you less interested in committing time to your proposal, the exercise of motivating and justifying your work plan will be critical to your PhD.

Follow the standard structure for research proposals

While some variation is acceptable, don’t stray too far from the following structure. See also the Structure Diagram above.

• Introduction . Provide only the necessary information to motivate your research, and show how it fits into the broader field. What is the problem you are trying to solve? By the end of the introduction, your audience should understand the basics of what you will do and why you will do it.
• Background/Methodology . Describe the current state of the art and related research fields in sufficient technical detail. The goal is provide just enough detail to give the reader a sound understanding of the limitations and the need for new work. Do not go into detail that does not directly help in understanding your You are not trying to make your reader understand everything about the topic or demonstrate how much you know.
• Objectives . Although not strictly necessary, this section lets you summarize concrete goals of your work, and can help to serve as a checklist for yourself as you move through the process. This is best for projects that tackle many interrelated problems. Think of this as a list of concrete (quantifiable) goals that you want to accomplish.
• Proposed Work. Explain how your work will solve the problems that you have identified. How will you address the objectives above? Provide just enough technical specificity to leave the reader with a firm grasp of what you will do.
• Provide a set of time-structured goals and deliverables. While this is not strictly necessary, your committee will want a timeline when you meet with them, so it can help to start planning now. You want to graduate, so make sure that you have a plan to do so!
• This is a standard section listing references in an appropriate format (MLA, APA, etc.)

Consider the logical sequence of your sections. After the introduction, your audience should be intrigued by a key problem, and intrigued that you know how to solve it. Through the background, they learn that this problem is more difficult than they originally realized. Finally, in the proposed work they learn that your proposal addresses the additional complexity introduced in the background, and they have confidence that you can actually solve the problem.

Summarize the current research field

You need to have a strong grasp of the broader research community. How can you contribute, if you don’t know what is done and what needs to be done?

The point here is not to educate your audience, but rather to provide them with the tools needed to understand your proposal. A common mistake is to explain all of the research that you did to understand your topic and to demonstrate that you really know your field. This will bore your audience, who either already knows this information or does not see why they should care. It’s more important to show where current gaps are. Cut anything that doesn’t answer the what and why of what people are doing. Your depth of knowledge will come through in your thoughtful proposal.

Justify the significance of your work

Answer the question: “What happens if your work is successful?” Again, you are trying to convince your readers either to give you funding or to work with you for three (or more) years. Convince them that your project is worth it.

Your research doesn’t have to revolutionize your field, but you need to explain concretely how it will move your field forward. For example, “Successful development of the proposed model will enable high-fidelity simulation of boiling” is a specific and convincing motivation, compared to, “The field of boiling modeling must be transformed in order to advance research.”

Justify your research plan

Identify the steps needed to overcome your identified problem/limitation. Though your PhD will evolve over time, the tasks and timeline that you identify in your proposal will continue to help determine the trajectory of your research. A good plan now can save a lot of work a few years down the road.

A strong research plan answers three key questions:

• g., “In order to engineer material properties using mesoscopic defects, it is necessary to characterize the defects, measure how they affect material response, and identify techniques to reproducibly create the defects at specific sites within a material.”
• g., “In my PhD, I will focus on developing high-speed dynamic imaging techniques to characterize transient defect states in metallic nanowires. I will then use these techniques to measure the properties of nanowires fabricated with three different processes known to produce different defect structures.”
• How will you evaluate success in each step? These metrics should be concrete and measurable! Putting the thought into metrics now will make it easier for your committee (and yourself) to check a box and say ‘you can graduate.’

Each of these questions should be supported by details that reflect the current state of the art. Technical justification is critical to establish credibility for your plan. Reference the material that you introduced in the background section. You should even use your research plan to tailor your background section so that your committee knows just enough to believe what you’re claiming in your plan.

Based on the tasks and metrics in your plan, establish specific reflection points when you’ll revisit the scope of your project and evaluate if changes are needed.

Include alternative approaches

You won’t be able to predict all of the challenges you will encounter, but planning alternative approaches early on for major methods or decision points will prepare you to make better game-time decisions when you come up against obstacles. e.g.,

I will develop multi-pulse, femtosecond illumination for high speed imaging following Someone et al. Based on the results they have shown, I expect to be able to observe defect dynamics with micron spatial resolution and microsecond temporal resolution. If these resolutions are not achievable in the nanowire systems, I will explore static measurement techniques based on the work of SomeoneElse et al.

Resources and Annotated Examples

Annotated example 1.

This is a recent MechE thesis proposal, written in the style of an IEEE paper. 1,022 KB

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As of March 2009, access to e-versions of those theses with electronic versions kept in  eCommons@Cornell  is available via the catalog. Records for the e-versions of new theses will appear in the local catalog and in WorldCat within a month of their deposit in eCommons.

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Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, Old Dominion University since Fall 2016 are available in this collection. Backfiles of all dissertations (and some theses) have also been added.

In late Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, all theses will be digitized and available here. In the meantime, consult the Library Catalog to find older items in print.

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Dissertation: Examining the Role of Access to Capital, Social Capital Networks, and Education in Supporting Black Founders and Investors in Technology-Based Entrepreneurship , Akosua Acheamponmaa

Dissertation: Understanding the Impact of Emergent Conflict on Communication and Team Cognition: A Multilevel Study in Engineering Teams , Francisco Cima

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Dissertation: Systemic Risk Analysis of Human Factors in Phishing , Mark Guilford

Dissertation: Human Psychology Factors Influencing Agile Team Autonomy in Post-Pandemic Remote Software Organizations , Ravikiran Kalluri

Dissertation: Reinforcing Digital Trust for Cloud Manufacturing Through Data Provenance Using Ethereum Smart Contracts , Trupti Narayan Rane

Dissertation: Electric Vehicle Routing Problem – Models and Algorithms , Hesamoddin Tahami

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Dissertation: A Systems Theory-Based Framework for Environmental Scanning in Complex System Governance , Dale E. Baugh

Dissertation: Learning Curve Characterization Within Complex Low-Rate Production Environments , Robert J. Gies

Thesis: Acquisition Career Progression Model for Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officers , Andrew John Heckel

Dissertation: Hard-Real-Time Computing Performance in a Cloud Environment , Alvin Cornelius Murphy

Dissertation: A Quality Systems Economic-Risk Design Theoretical Framework , Abdallah S. Thefeid

Dissertation: Predictors of Email Response: Determinants of the Intention of not Following Security Recommendations , Miguel Angel Toro-Jarrin

Dissertation: Complex System Governance Leadership , David C. Walters

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Thesis: Quantifying Cyber Risk by Integrating Attack Graph and Impact Graph , Omer F. Keskin

Dissertation: Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Using Graph Theoretical Anomaly Detection and Machine Learning , Goksel Kucukkaya

Dissertation: Application of a Blockchain Enabled Model in Disaster Aids Supply Network Resilience , Farinaz Sabz Ali Pour

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Dissertation: A Framework for Adaptive Capacity in Complex Systems , Abdulrahman Alfaqiri

Thesis: Engineering Management Competencies: A Framework for Present and Future Engineering Environments , Christopher Vaughn Barrett

Dissertation: DOD Mission Engineering and Integration Explorative-Exploitative Architecture for Technology Innovation , Jose L. Bricio-Neto

Dissertation: A Quest to Identify the Emerging Leadership Skills in VUCA World and Investigation of Their Applications in Various Organizational Levels and Security Environments , Ali Can Kucukozyigit

Dissertation: Cyber-Assets at Risk (CAR): Monetary Impact of Personally Identifiable Information Data Breaches on Companies , Omer Ilker Poyraz

Dissertation: Using Interacting Multiple Model Filters to Indicate Program Risk , Amy Sunshine Smith-Carroll

Dissertation: An Investigation on the Effectiveness of a Problem Structuring Method in a Group Decision-Making Process , Ying Thaviphoke

Dissertation: A Core Reference Hierarchical Primitive Ontology for Electronic Medical Records Semantics Interoperability , Ziniya Zahedi

Dissertation: Human Error in Commercial Fishing Vessel Accidents: An Investigation Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System , Peter J. Zohorsky

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Dissertation: Evaluating Stakeholder Bias in Stakeholder Analysis In Social Media , Ahmad A. Bajarwan

Dissertation: An Investigation of General Criteria for Assessing Space Flight Systems of Diverse Mission Concept Designs , Cindy L. Daniels

Dissertation: Knowledge Sharing and Creative Confidence in Promoting Employees’ Creative Behavior , Elnaz Dario

Dissertation: Optimization of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) Fleet Size With Incorporation of Battery Management , Ahmed Hamdy

Dissertation: An Exploratory Study of Engineering Identity Development in African American Youth , Coletta Elayne Johnson Bey

Dissertation: Identifying and Quantifying Personnel Skills Gaps , Martin Joseph McKenney

Dissertation: Measuring Risks of Interdependencies in Enterprise Systems: An Application to Ghana’s Salt Enterprise , Yaw Mensah

Dissertation: Quantifying Impact of Cyber Actions on Missions or Business Processes: A Multilayer Propagative Approach , Unal Tatar

Dissertation: Development and Initial Evaluation of a Reinforced Cue Detection Model to Assess Situation Awareness in Commercial Aircraft Cockpits , Aysen K. Taylor

Dissertation: A Comparison of Multi-Attribute Utility Theory, the Analytic Hierarchy Process, the Analytic Network Process, and New Hybrid Approaches for a Case Study Involving Radon , Jesse Ray Toepfer

Dissertation: The Resilient City: A Platform for Informed Decision-Making Process , Jarutpong Vasuthanasub

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Dissertation: A Framework for Executable Systems Modeling , Matthew Amissah

Dissertation: The Influence of Engineers on Public Policy , Sarah Bouazzaoui

Dissertation: Contextual Framework of Communications Functions Supporting Complex System Governance , Charles Wesley Chesterman Jr.

Dissertation: A Representation of Tactical and Strategic Precursors of Supply Network Resilience Using Simulation Based Experiments , Yaneth C. Correa-Martinez

Dissertation: Sequence-Based Simulation-Optimization Framework With Application to Port Operations at Multimodal Container Terminals , Mariam Aladdin Kotachi

Dissertation: Human-Intelligence and Machine-Intelligence Decision Governance Formal Ontology , Faisal Mahmud

Dissertation: Exploring Critical Success Factors of Community Development Projects , Kevin Wanjama Muchiri

Dissertation: A Multi-Level Longitudinal Investigation of Transformational Leadership Influence on Team Members Development in Engineering Project Teams , Nathapon Siangchokyoo

Dissertation: Understanding the Impact of Large-Scale Power Grid Architectures on Performance , Ange-Lionel Toba

Dissertation: Case Study on the Development of Engineering Design Modification Projects for U.S. Nuclear Power Plants: A Knowledge Retention Tool in Support of the Longevity and Resilience of the Nuclear Power Industry , Pamela M. Torres-Jiménez

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Thesis: Role of Requirements Engineering in Software Project’s Success , Sujatha Alla

Dissertation: A Hilbert Space Geometric Representation of Shared Awareness and Joint Decision Making , Mustafa Canan

Dissertation: An Investigation into Perceived Productivity and Its Influence on the Relationship Between Organizational Climate and Affective Commitment , Kaitlynn Marie Castelle

Dissertation: Emergency Diesel-Electric Generator Set Maintenance and Test Periodicity , Stephen John Fehr

Thesis: Initiating Event Analysis of a Lithium Fluoride Thorium Reactor , Nicholas Charles Geraci

Thesis: Impact of a Localized Lean Six Sigma Implementation on Overall Patient Safety and Process Efficiency , Luvianca G. Gil-Moreno

Dissertation: Diversity Team Building: Impact on Virtual Team Performance , Nina C. Magpili-Smith

Dissertation: Implementation of a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) Toolkit to Aid in Ranking Naval Mission Vessel Combinations With Uncertainty , Andrew R. Miller

Dissertation: A Predictor Analysis Framework for Surface Radiation Budget Reprocessing Using Design of Experiments , Patricia Allison Quigley

Dissertation: Analysis of Project Management System Structure Using the Viable System Model (VSM) , Joseph A. Sisti

Dissertation: Planning and Team Shared Mental Models as Predictors of Team Collaborative Processes , Zikai Zhou

Dissertation: Methodology to Perform Cyber Lethality Assessment , Matthew W. Zurasky

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Dissertation: Systems Theory Based Architecture Framework for Complex System Governance , Bry Carter

Dissertation: Profit Based Simulation Model for The Rail Transportation Industry , Mark Patrick Doran

Thesis: Design and Implementation of a Virtual Team Collaboration System , Syed Ehsan

Dissertation: A General Theory of Emergence in Engineered Systems , John J. Johnson IV

Dissertation: Improvement of Work Process Performance with Task Assignments and Mental Workload Balancing , Cansu Kandemir

Dissertation: An Outcome-Based Competency Model for Systems Engineering Trainees , Vanessa J. Pietrzyk

Dissertation: A Hybrid Tabu/Scatter Search Algorithm for Simulation-Based Optimization of Multi-Objective Runway Operations Scheduling , Bulent Soykan

Thesis: Extension of the Gravity Model: A Risk Integrated Approach Towards the Impact Analysis of Mega Sports Events on Inbound Tourist Arrivals , Abdul Sami Stanekzai

Dissertation: A Retrospective Study of Amusement Ride Restraint and Containment Systems: Identifying Design Challenges for Statistically Rare Anthropometric Cases , Paula M. Stenzler

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Dissertation: An Approach for the Development of Complex Systems Archetypes , Walter Lee Akers

Dissertation: Meta-RaPS Hybridization with Machine Learning Algorithms , Fatemah Al-Duoli

Dissertation: Management and Leadership Style: Is Style Influenced by Engineering Education? , Jesse Levi Calloway

Dissertation: Key Factors Driving Personnel Downsizing in Multinational Military Organizations , Ilksen Gorkem

Dissertation: A Framework to Simplify the Choice of Alternative Analysis and Selection Methods , James Paul Lewis Holzgrefe

Dissertation: Systems Theory-Based Construct for Identifying Metasystem Pathologies for Complex System Governance , Polinpapilinho F. Katina

Dissertation: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Military Leaders' Operational Adaptability and Knowledge Transfer , Vahap Kavaker

Thesis: Improving Response Characteristics of Split Ring Resonators Using Experimental Designs , Omer Faruk Keskin

Dissertation: Examining the Relationship Between Leadership Decision Making Styles and Personality Type Within the Department of Defense , Antoine Lamont Prince Sr.

Dissertation: Command and Control in the Information Age: A Case Study of a Representative Air Power Command and Control Node , Marvin Leo Simpson Jr.

Dissertation: The Role of Diversity on Team Effectiveness in a Multinational and Multicultural Military Environment , Mustafa Utoglu

Dissertation: Safety Culture Monitoring: A Management Approach for Assessing Nuclear Safety Culture Health Performance Utilizing Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis , James Harold Warren Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Dissertation: A Systems-Based Framework for the Assessment of Performance Measurement System Implementations in R&D Organizations , Kenneth S. Baggett Jr.

Dissertation: Human Capital Management Within the Federal Government Utilizing Generational Stratification With a Focus on Generation Y , Ian Nathaniel Barford

Dissertation: Time-Based Collision Risk Modeling for Air Traffic Management , Alan E. Bell

Dissertation: An Investigation of Business Transformation Disruptors at the Military Strategic Command Level , Thomas Bock

Dissertation: Systems Theory Based Framework for Competency Models , Joseph M. Bradley

Thesis: Emergency Diesel-Electric Generator Set Maintenance and Test Periodicity , Stephen John Fehr

Dissertation: An Instrument to Assess Individual Capacity for System Thinking , Ra'ed M. Jaradat

Thesis: Simulation Modeling and Analysis of Customs-Regulated Container Terminal Operations with Multimodal Transportation , Mariam A. Kotachi

Thesis: Assessing Organizational Effectiveness Through the Competing Values Framework A Data Envelopment Approach , Raghavender Macherla

Dissertation: Assessing the Impact of Electronic Health Record Systems Implementation on Hospital Patient Perceptions of Care , Katherine Sofia Palacio Salgar

Dissertation: Graphical Display of the Effect of Three Cash Flow Elements for Sensitivity Analysis , Kawintorn Pothanun

Dissertation: Self-Regulating Teamwork Behaviors in Low-Volume & High-Complexity Production , Aaron W. Powell

Dissertation: An Investigation into the Analysis of Truncated Standard Normal Distributions Using Heuristic Techniques , John Walter Ralls

Dissertation: A Method to Define Requirements for System of Systems , Randy Gene Walker

Dissertation: The Relationship Among HFACS Levels and Analysis of Human Factors in Unmanned and Manned Air Vehicles , Veysel Yesilbas

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Dissertation: System Governance Analysis of Complex Systems , Behnido Y. Calida

Dissertation: Shared Leadership in Six Sigma Teams From the North Shore-LIJ Health System , Brian J. Galli

Dissertation: An Expert Based Multi Attribute Group Decision Making (MAGDM) Model for Portfolio Evaluation: Application on Ground Force Units , Metin Gultekin

Dissertation: Approximate Algorithms for the Combined arrival-Departure Aircraft Sequencing and Reactive Scheduling Problems on Multiple Runways , Gulsah Hancerliogullari

Dissertation: The RQ-Tech Methodology: A New Paradigm for Conceptualizing Strategic Enterprise Architectures , Christine Ann Hoyland

Dissertation: Micro to Macro Dynamics of Shared Awareness Emergence in Situations Theory: Towards a General Theory of Shared Awareness , Samuel F. Kavacic

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Starting in Fall 2019, graduate students should use the new UHGS Written Thesis/Dissertation Approval Form. The thesis and dissertation committee members will no longer sign a signature page when they approve the thesis or dissertation. Instead, committee members will sign an approval form, stating that they have read and examined the manuscript. The committee members will certify that it is adequate in scope and quality as a thesis/dissertation for a graduate degree and indicate their approval or disapproval of the content prior to being submitted to the college/department for processing and acceptance.

Graduate students should use the new UHGS template for the front matter (Title page, Acknowledgements, Table of Contents, etc.) http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/academics/thesis/

• Front Matter:  Front Matter Template  (word file)
• Written Thesis/Dissertation Approval Form:  Approval Form  (pdf file)

Resources for Preparation of Theses and Dissertations

• MathType Guide:  MathType for Making and Managing Equations  (pdf file)
• Guide for Automatic Reference Numbering:  How to use Word for Automatic Reference Numbering  (pdf file)

Cullen College of Engineering: Thesis & Dissertation Submission and Binding Requirements

Bs honors thesis requirements.

Graduating BS Honors thesis students are required to follow the procedures in the online guide for preparing and writing their theses. The amount of copies submitted is designated by the student’s advisor, typically ranging from 1-2 copies (Honors College no longer requires a copy). BS students will need to turn in their manuscripts and approval form in to the College Graduate Coordinator for review and final approval. These students need to follow the instructions for paper requirements and submission deadlines for Traditional Binding only. Graduating BS Honors Thesis students are not required to do an electronic submission at this time. 

MS Thesis and Dissertation Two Step Submission Process:

Step One: Electronic Submission (ETD)
From Summer 2012 onward, the submission of a manuscript for graduating MS Thesis and PhD students is a two step process. The college requires these students to submit an Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD). Additional information on submitting the ETD is available online at the website, which also includes steps on how to submit an ETD. In order to submit an ETD, students must turn in a hard copy draft of their thesis for review. Once a manuscript has successfully passed the review and has received approval, via the submission checklist signed by the coordinator, students can then begin the ETD submission process. First,students will need to convert their documents into a PDF. Students will then upload their PDF to the . Students will log in and create an account using their cougarnet access. After the initial upload, it is a college requirement to select the minimum of 2 years as an embargo or journal hold. More information about the embargo is available at the Vireo site when the manuscript is uploaded. Consult with your advisor if you or your advisor would like to keep your document pending publication for a longer period. Once approved, your document will go into a “pending publication” status. For assistance with using the Vireo site, . It is mandatory for graduating doctoral students to complete the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) by visiting the . Email confirmation sent to the coordinator that the survey has been completed is required for graduation.
Step Two: Traditional Binding Submission
Both BS Honors and Graduate MS Thesis and PhD students are required to submit hard copies for traditional Binding. For graduate students, the college requires one bound copy for the department. The student will verify with their advisor if a bound copy is required for the advisor. The minimum requirement 1-2 copies. Students are welcome to purchase additional personal copies for themselves. Microfilming is no longer required for dissertations. Color images used in figures and tables are permitted. Hard copies need to be submitted by the binding deadline listed online. Paper requirements are 20-pound weight, 81/2" x 11" white bond paper (with a minimum of 25% cotton fiber content), this applies to BS, MS, and PhD students.

Information for All Thesis / Dissertation Students (BS, MS, PhD)

Deadline for Submission : To graduate in a given semester, the student must upload their ETD to the Vireo website and notify the coordinator, along with submitting the approved hard copy thesis to the Graduate Associate Dean’s Office (E421) by the appropriate deadline. All documents and payment must be turned in at the time of submission. Any student missing this deadline must enroll and reapply for graduation in the next semester. No extensions will be made.

Fees : The cost of binding starts at $50 per copy for BS, MS, and PhD. Microfilming is no longer required for dissertations. Copyright is free and included in the ETD.

If there are questions or if clarification is needed regarding this two-step process, contact the Director of Graduate Student Affairs: mavernon [at] central.uh.edu (Miranda Vernon-Harrison) , email mavernon-harrison [at] uh.edu (mavernon-harrison[at]uh[dot]edu) .

Early Submission of Thesis or Dissertation (For students who have missed the previous semester’s deadline)

If a student meets all of the requirements for completed submission of thesis or dissertation prior to the last day to add a class in Session 1 (regular academic session) of the academic term, they are eligible to request via petition to have their minimum required enrollment reduced to one credit hour.  Such petitions are approved at the discretion of the Associate Dean for graduate studies of the respective college and filed with the Graduate School.  Such petitions must be submitted to and approved by the Associate Dean for graduate studies no later than the last day to add classes in Session 1 (regular academic session) of the academic term, as published in the graduate Academic Calendar. Students who meet this early submission deadline and do not submit a petition to request a reduced minimum required enrollment by the last day to add a class in Session 1 (regular academic session) for the academic term are required to remain in the required three credit hours of enrollment. 

For international students : If the student is not required to take any additional courses to satisfy the requirements for completion, but continues to be enrolled for administrative purposes, the student is considered to have completed the course of study and must take action to maintain status. A student’s visa will be closed once the thesis or dissertation is submitted. For example, if a student misses the previous semester’s graduation and completes by the first day of the next semester, the student’s completion date will be the date that the thesis or dissertation was submitted. Please contact ISSS for more information at 713-743-5065.

Deadlines to submit the thesis or dissertation to the Engineering Dean’s Office for graduation:

Submit first draft by email to mavernon-harrison [at] uh.edu (mavernon-harrison[at]uh[dot]edu) for review/format check two weeks prior to defense date and latest by:	Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Last day to defend:	Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Last day to submit final copy and electronic submission:	Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Submit first draft by email to mavernon-harrison [at] uh.edu (mavernon-harrison[at]uh[dot]edu) for review/format check two weeks prior to defense date and latest by:	Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Last day to defend:	Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Last day to submit final copy and electronic submission:	Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Submit first draft by email to mavernon-harrison [at] uh.edu (mavernon-harrison[at]uh[dot]edu) for review/format check two weeks prior to defense date and latest by:	Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Last day to defend:	Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Last day to submit final copy and electronic submission:	Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Advancing Depth-Storage-Discharge Modeling in Regional Hydrology , Fahad Alshehri

An Analysis of Driven Pile Relaxation in Florida Soils , Dalton E. Knowles

Nutrient Removal of Biochar Amended Modified Bioretention Systems Treating Nursery Runoff , Nicholas Richardson

Dissolved Nitrogen Removal in Biochar Amended, High Permeability Media for Urban Stormwater Treatment , Mark Vicciardo

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

The Influence of Corrosion Mitigating Fluids on Post Tensioned Tendon Grout Properties and Steel to Grout Bond Strength , Sarita Ale Magar

Exploring Alternative Electron Donors for Heterotrophic Denitrification at a Water Reclamation Facility in Tampa Bay , Tejas Athavale

Mechanisms Contributing to Hydrogen-Influenced Early Failure of Bridge Tendons , David Dukeman

The Influence of Bipolar Electrochemical Cell Geometry on the Studies of Pitting Corrosion , Amin Kazem Ghamsari

Field-Base Exploratory Study of Microbial Activity in Eight Potable Water Storage Tanks in Barbados , Katelyn M. Long

Land Use/Land Cover Uncertainty Analysis Using Hydrological Modeling in the Northern Watershed of Lake Okeechobee , Andres Lora Santos

Modeling Leachate Treatment Processes in Adsorbent-amended Hybrid Constructed Wetland , Ishfaqun Nisa

Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance , Ruthvik Pendyala

Anaerobic Digestion of Brewery Waste Including Spent Yeast and Hops , Dhanashree Rawalgaonkar

Characteristics and Hydraulic Behavior of Adsorptive Media for Use in Permeable Reactive Barriers , Shelby Rocha

Exploratory Data-Driven Models for Water Quality: A Case Study for Tampa Bay Water , Sandra Sekyere

Interdependency between Water and Road Infrastructures: Cases and Impacts , Shihab Uddin

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms’ Impact on Water Quality in Lake Okeechobee, Florida , Daniela Vasquez Diaz

Exploration of Shared Passenger Urban Air Mobility – Integrated Network Design, Operation Scheduling and System Configuration , Zhiqiang Wu

Rehabilitation Technologies to Abate Infiltration in Sanitary Sewers , Steve Youssef

Adsorption of Long and Short Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) onto Granular Activated Carbon and Porous Organic Polymers , Yan Zhang

Adiabatic Temperature Rise and Durability Performance of Slag Blended Concrete , Hai Zhu

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance , Malaak Omelia Araujo

Quantifying a 21-year Surface Water and Groundwater Interaction in a Ridge and Valley Lake Environment Using a Highly Constrained Modeling Approach , Richard T. Bowers Jr.

A Convergent Approach to Aqueous Lead (Pb) Mitigation of a Supplemental Self-Supply Shallow Groundwater Source Accessed by Handpumps in Madagascar , Adaline Marie Buerck

Identifying Significant Factors Affecting the Likelihood and Severity Level of Shared E-scooter Crashes , Recep Can Cakici

Evaluation of Aluminum Dissolution, Current Density, and Pitting Patterns During Electrocoagulation , Monica Castro Carias

Carbon Diversion, Partial Nitritation/Anammox Enrichment, and Ammonium Capture as Initial Stages for Mainstream Ion Exchange-Deammonification Process , Sheyla Chero-Osorio

Data Driven Approaches for Understanding and Improving Urban Mobility , Yujie Guo

Assessment of Scoured Bridges Subjected to Vessel Impact Using Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis , Amir S. Irhayyim

Assessment and Prevention of Bacterial Regrowth in Stored Household Water in Eastern Coastal Madagascar , Lauren Judah

The Impact of Land Use Change on Hydrology Using Hydrologic Modelling and Geographical Information System (GIS) , Nattachan Luesaksiriwattana

Simulating Flood Control in Progress Village, Florida Using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) , Azize Minaz

Effects of Slurry Type on Drilled Shaft Strength , Cesar Quesada Garcia

Comparison Study of Consumer’s Perception toward Urban Air Mobility in the United States and Rest of the World Using Social Media Information , S M Toki Tahmid

Advanced Methods for Railroad Station Operation Decisions: Data Analytics, Optimization, Automation , Yuan Wang

High-Risk Traffic Crash Pattern Recognition and Identification Using Econometric Models and Machine Learning Models , Runan Yang

Biochar Amended Biological Systems for Enhanced Landfill Leachate and Lignocellulosic Banana Waste Treatment , Xia Yang

Passive Radiative Cooling by Spectrally Selective Nanoparticles in Thick Film Nanocomposites , David Allen Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

A System Architecture for Water Distribution Networks , Noha Abdel-Mottaleb

Sustainability Assessment of a Pressure Retarded Osmosis System , Samar Al Mashrafi

Health Risk Assessment of Local Populations Ingesting Water with Naturally Occurring Arsenic and Fecal Related Contaminants in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala , Marisol Alvarez

Influence of Coating Defects Within the Lock Seams on the Corrosion Performance of Aluminized Steel Drainage Pipes , Mohammed Al Yaarubi

Longitudinal Trajectory Tracking Analysis for Autonomous Electric Vehicles Based on PID Control , Hossein Amiri

An Assessment and Exploration of Recent Methodological Advances in Safety Data Analysis , Suryaprasanna Kumar Balusu

Pressure Retarded Osmosis: A Potential Technology for Seawater Desalination Energy Recovery and Concentrate Management , Joshua Benjamin

Assessing the Feasibility of Microbially Managed Biological Filtration in U.S. Drinking Water Systems for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern , Andrew J. Black

The Effect of Cement and Blast Furnace Slag Characteristics on Expansion of Heat-Cured Mortar Specimens , Jair G. Burgos

A Systems Approach for Improving the Performance of Rural Community-Managed Water Systems Using SIASAR: Case Studies in Bolivia and Colombia , Rachel A. Cannon

Passive Nitrifying Biofilters for Onsite Treatment of Saline Domestic Wastewater , Daniel Arnulfo Delgado

Plastic Pollution in Urban Rivers: Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Plastic Release and Transport , Charlotte Juliane Haberstroh

Effects of Nitrate on Arsenic Mobilization during Aquifer Storage and Recovery , Hania Hawasli

Prediction of the Effects of Turbulence on Vehicle Hydroplaning using a Numerical Model , Thathsarani Dilini Herath Herath Mudiyanselage

Shortcut Nitrogen Removal in Photo-sequencing Batch Reactor, Experiments, Dynamic Model and Full-scale Design , Sahand Iman Shayan

Chorine Conversion: Biological and Water Quality Impact on Activated Carbon Block Point of Use Filters , Horace S. Jakpa

Efficient Management of Nitrogen and Phosphorus at Centralized Water Reclamation Facilities , Helene Kassouf

Building and Characterizing a Lab-Scaled Aquifer Storage and Recovery System , Murat Can Kayabas

Corrosion Rate Prediction in FRP-Concrete Repair , Mohammad A. Khawaja

Use of Biochar and Zeolite for Landfill Leachate Treatment: Experimental Studies and Reuse Potential Assessment , Thanh Thieu Lam

Feasibility of Epoxy Bond Enhancement on High-Strength Concrete , Amanda A. Lewis

Leaf Cutter Ant Nest Soil Cement Stabilized Earthen Bricks: Materials and Methods for Engineering Field Applications , Faith Malay

Minimum Cut-Sets for the Identification of Critical Water Distribution Network Segments , Xiliang Mao

An Assessment of Nutrient Improvement in Surface Water Due to the Conversion of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems to Sewerage , Jenelle A. Mohammed

Development of a Numerical Process Model for Adsorbent-amended Constructed Wetlands , Lillian Mulligan

Corrosion Propagation of Stainless Steel Reinforced Concrete , Nelly Sofía Orozco Martínez

Corrosion Durability Service Life of Calcium Silicate-Based Reinforced Concrete , Carolina Páez Jiménez

Assessment of the Environmental Sustainability of a Small Water Production Facility in Madagascar , Jesal Patel

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of the Hydraulic Performance and Bio-kinetics in a Full-Scale Oxidation Ditch , Kiesha C. Pierre

Biochar Amended Bioretention Systems for Nutrient and Fecal Indicator Bacteria Removal from Urban and Agricultural Runoffs , Md Yeasir Arif Rahman

Understanding the Leaching Mechanism for Lead (Pb) Found in Components of Locally Manufactured Handpumps in Eastern Madagascar , Nidhi Shah

Impacts of Automated Vehicle Technologies on Future Traffic , Xiaowei Shi

Community Assessment of Water Perceptions and Household Point-of-Use Treatment Methods in Madagascar , Isabella Rose Silverman

Laboratory Examination of Lead Weights Harvested from Pitcher Pumps in Eastern Madagascar , Madelyn Wilson

Impact of grain morphology on the temporal evolution of interfacial area during multi-phase flow in porous media , Fizza Zahid

EAV Fleet Management in Transportation and Power Systems , Dongfang Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

A Framework for Assessing the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) of Decentralized Sanitation , Adefunké Adeosun

Development of an Organic Processor Assembly (OPA) for Sustainable Resource Recovery to Enable Long-Duration, Deep-Space Human Exploration (LoDDSHE) , Talon James Bullard

Black Lives Matter in Engineering, Too! An Environmental Justice Approach towards Equitable Decision-Making for Stormwater Management in African American Communities , Maya Elizabeth Carrasquillo

Coral Reef Restoration in the Tropical West Atlantic Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic , Linden Cheek

Designing Next-generation Transportation Systems with Emerging Vehicle Technologies , Zhiwei Chen

Strength Restoration of Corrosion Damaged Piles Repaired with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Systems , Jethro Clarke

Water Quality and Sustainability Assessment of Rural Water Systems in the Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Panama , Corbyn Cools

Rapid Cross-Section Imaging with Magnetic and Impedance Sensors for Grout Anomaly Detection in External Post-Tensioned Tendons , Hani Freij

Enhanced Nitrogen, Organic Matter and Color Removal from Landfill Leachate by Biological Treatment Processes with Biochar and Zeolite , Bisheng Gao

Bond Life of Structural Epoxy-Concrete Systems Under Accelerated Hygrothermal Aging , Philip W. Hopkins

Socio-Technical Transitions in the Water Sector: Emerging Boundaries for Utility Resilience in Barbados , Wainella N. Isaacs

Structural and Agricultural Value at Risk in Florida from Flooding during Hurricane Irma , Alexander J. Miller

An Inferential Study of the Potential Consumer Value of Free Charging for Users of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure , Divyamitra Mishra

Reimagining Bottom-up Participatory Climate Change Adaptation in the Philippines , Emily Clark Nabong

Effects of Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Slags and Cements on Durability of Portland Cement-Slag Blended Systems , Farzaneh Nosouhian

Using a Systems Thinking Approach and Health Risk Assessment to Analyze the Food-Energy-Water System Nexus of Seaweed Farming in Belize , Estenia J. Ortiz Carabantes

Implementation of Large-Scale Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste at the University of South Florida , Karamjit Panesar

Enhanced Fluoride Removal in Biosand Filters Using Aluminum Oxide Coated Media and Modified Filter Design , Madison Leigh Rice

Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Partial Cement Replacement in Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSBs) , Adah Shair

Bio-electrochemical Denitrification Systems and Applications for Nitrogen Removal in On-Site Wastewater Treatment , Kamal Ziad Taha

Development of an Integrated Direct Membrane Filtration (DMF) and Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) System for Dilute Municipal Wastewater Treatment , Ahmet Erkan Uman

Post-overlay Flexible Pavement Performance Modeling and Its Application in Sustainable Asphalt Overlay Policy Making , Chunfu Xin

Sustainable Nutrient Management Through Technology-Level Evaluation and System-Level Optimization , Xiaofan Xu

Influence of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wraps on Corrosion Progression of Bridge Piles in Marine Environments , Shayan Yazdani

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Seepage-Coupled Finite Element Analysis of Stress Driven Rock Slope Failures for BothNatural and Induced Failures , Thomas Becket Anyintuo

Statistical Analysis of the Role of Socio-Demographic and Health Factors in Shared Mobility Related Behaviors and Usage Likelihoods , Natalia M. Barbour

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* All theses and dissertations should be sent to [email protected]  e lectronically  for a format check at least one week prior to the final submission date. This will prevent the unnecessary reprinting of documents or other delays if errors in formatting are found.

School of Engineering students should submit their finalized thesis or dissertation to their respective departments.  If the student wants to have one or more commercially bound copies, they must submit a paper copy for each bound copy desired to Graduate Academic Affairs (St. Mary's Hall, Room 200). Up to three bound copies may be requested at no additional charge. Additional copies may be bound for a nominal fee.

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Please convert any LaTeX document to PDF before submitting to Graduate Academic Affairs.

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All School of Engineering graduate students should construct their approval page according to the attached sample. If you have questions or concerns about constructing this page, please contact the administrative assistant in your department.

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Delaying Publication

Delaying Electronic Publication of a Thesis or Dissertation

In some circumstances, a student may wish to delay the electronic publication of a thesis or dissertation. While the University generally promotes the publication of theses and dissertations as quickly as possible, it is recognized that under certain circumstances, a delay is warranted. These may include: when the student wishes to publish an article from the thesis or dissertation in a journal whose policy is not to publish material that has already been published electronically; when the student wishes to publish the thesis or dissertation with a publisher whose policy is not to publish material that has already been published electronically; or, when the student is in the process of applying for a patent on research contained in the thesis or dissertation and does not wish to disclose its contents until a patent application has been filed.

With approval from his or her thesis/dissertation advisor and program director, a student may delay publication of their thesis or dissertation up to two years. Under no circumstances may publication be indefinitely or permanently delayed.

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Infared Light-Based Data Association and Pose Estimation for Aircraft Landing in Urban Environments , David Akagi

Application of High-Deflection Strain Gauges to Characterize Spinal-Motion Phenotypes Among Patients with CLBP , Spencer Alan Baker

GPS-Denied Localization of Landing eVTOL Aircraft , Aaron C. Brown

Development of Deployable Arrays for Satellites through Origami-Pattern Design, Modeling, and Optimization , Nathan McKellar Coleman

Investigating Which Muscles are Most Responsible for Tremor Through Both Experimental Data and Simulation , Daniel Benjamin Free

Feasibility of Parallelized Measurement of Local Thermal Properties , Alexander J. Hansen

Effects of Print Process Parameters on Droplet-Powder Interaction in Binder Jet Additive Manufacturing , Jacob Lawrence

Control, Localization, and Shock Optimization of Icosahedral Tensegrity Systems , Brett Layer

Multiscale Characterization of Dislocation Development During Cyclic Bending Under Tension in Commercially Pure Titanium , Nathan R. Miller

Time-Dependent Strain-Resistance Relationships in Silicone Nanocomposite Sensors , Alex Mikal Wonnacott

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

A Series of Improved and Novel Methods in Computer Vision Estimation , James J. Adams

Experimental Validation of a Vibration-Based Sound Power Method , Trent P. Bates

Detecting Lumbar Muscle Fatigue Using Nanocomposite Strain Gauges , Darci Ann Billmire

Heated Supersonic Jet Characteristics From Far-field Acoustical Measurements , Matthew Austin Christian

Cooperative Navigation of Autonomous Vehicles in Challenging Environments , Brendon Peter Forsgren

Heat Transfer to Rolling or Sliding Drops on Inclined Heated Superhydrophobic Surfaces , Joseph Merkley Furner

Lumbar Skin Strain Fields in the Context of Skin Adhered Wearables , Andrew Kent Gibbons

A Statistical Approach for Analyzing Expectations Alignment Between Design Teams and their Project Stakeholders , Matthew Christian Goodson

Interaction of Natural Convection and Real Gas Radiation Over a Vertical Flat Plate , Nathan Hale

Thermal Atomization of Impinging Drops on Superheated Superhydrophobic Surfaces , Eric Lee

An Inexpensive, 3D Printable, Arduino and BluRay-based, Confocal Laser and Fluorescent Scanning Thermal Microscope , Justin Loose

Predictive Modeling the Impact of Engineered Products in Dynamic Sociotechnical Systems: An Agent-Based Approach , Christopher S. Mabey

Gradient-Based Optimization of Highly Flexible Aeroelastic Structures , Taylor G. McDonnell

Dynamic Segmental Kinematics of the Lumbar Spine During Diagnostic Movements , Paul McMullin

Friction and Heat Transfer Modeling of the Tool and Workpiece Interface in Friction Stir Welding of AA 6061-T6 for Improved Simulation Accuracy , Ryan Melander

Designed for Better Control: Using Kinematic and Dynamic Metrics to Optimize Robot Manipulator Design , John R. Morrell

Numerical Evaluation of Forces Affecting Particle Motion in Time-Invariant Pressurized Jet Flow , Donald E. Peterson

Modeling the Influence of Vibration on Flow Through Embedded Microchannels , Joseph S. Seamons

Evaluating Effects of Urban Growth Within the Greater Salt Lake Area on Local Meteorological Conditions Using Urban Canopy Modeling , Corey L. Smithson

Soft Robot Configuration Estimation: Towards Load-Agnostic Soft-Bodied Proprioception , Christian Peter Sorensen

Perfusion Pressure-Flow Relationships in Synthetic Poroelastic Vocal Fold Models , Cooper B. Thacker

Methods for Designing Compact and Deployable Origami-Inspired Flat-Foldable Spacecraft Antennas and Other Systems , Collin Ryan Ynchausti

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Mechanisms for Improvement of Key Mechanical Properties in Polymer Powder Bed Fusion Processes , Clinton Spencer Abbott

Reformulated Vortex Particle Method and Meshless Large Eddy Simulation of Multirotor Aircraft , Eduardo J. Alvarez

Improving Ideation of User Actions Using a Novel Ideation Method , Thomas L. Ashworth

Temperature and Radiation Measurements in a Pressurized Oxy-Coal Reactor , Dustin Peter Badger

Midfoot Motion and Stiffness: Does Structure Predict Function? , Kirk Evans Bassett

The Effects of Various Inlet Distortion Profiles on Transonic Fan Performance , Andrew Michael Bedke

Optical Observation of Large Area Projection Sintering , Derek Black

Investigations into Pressure Profile and Pressure Control in Wrist-Worn Health Monitoring Devices , Roger McAllister Black

Selecting and Optimizing Origami-Based Patterns for Deployable Space Systems , Diana Stefania Bolanos

Developing an Accurate Simulation Model for Predicting Friction Stir Welding Processes in 2219 Aluminum Alloy , Kennen Brooks

An Augmented Reality Maintenance Assistant with Real-Time Quality Inspection on Handheld Mobile Devices , James Thomas Frandsen

Motion Analysis of Physical Human-Human Collaboration with Varying Modus , Seth Michael Freeman

Effects of Optical Configuration and Sampling Efficiency on the Response of Low-Cost Optical Particle Counters , Brady Scott Hales

Developing Ultra-High Resolution 3D Printing for Microfluidics , Kent Richard Hooper

Controlled Pre-Wetting of Spread Powder and Its Effects on Part Formation and Printing Parameters in Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing , Colton G. Inkley

Enabling Successful Human-Robot Interaction Through Human-Human Co-Manipulation Analysis, Soft Robot Modeling, and Reliable Model Evolutionary Gain-Based Predictive Control (MEGa-PC) , Spencer W. Jensen

Demonstration of a Transient Hot Wire Measurement System Towards a Carbide-Based Sensor for Measuring the Thermal Conductivity of Molten Salts , Peter Charles Kasper

Measured Spectral, Directional Radiative Behavior of Corrugated Surfaces , Kyle S. Meaker

Modified Transient Hot-Wire Needle Probe for Experimentally Measuring Thermal Conductivity of Molten Salts , Brian N. Merritt

Parametric Models of Maize Stalk Morphology , Michael Alan Ottesen

A Formal Consideration of User Tactics During Product Evaluation in Early-Stage Product Development , Trenton Brady Owens

Airship Systems Design, Modeling, and Simulation for Social Impact , Daniel C. Richards

Sub-Grain Characterization of Slip Activity in BCC Tantalum , Tristan Kirby Russell

Tidally Generated Internal Waves from Dual-Ridge Topography , Ian Derik Sanderson

An Investigation into the Role of Geometrically Necessary Dislocations in Multi-Strain Path Deformation in Automotive Sheet Alloys , Rishabh Sharma

Methods for Engineers to Understand, Predict, and Influence the Social Impacts of Engineered Products , Phillip Douglas Stevenson

Principles for Using Remote Data Collection Devices and Deep Learning in Evaluating Social Impact Indicators of Engineered Products for Global Development , Bryan J. Stringham

Improvement of Ex Vivo Testing Methods for Spine Biomechanical Characterization , Aubrie Lisa Taylor

Gradient-Based Wind Farm Layout Optimization , Jared Joseph Thomas

Material Development Toward an Index-Matched Gadolinium-Based Heterogenous Capture-Gated Neutron Detector , Aaron J. Thorum

Optimization of a Smart Sensor Wearable Knee Sleeve for Measuring Skin Strain to Determine Joint Biomechanics , David Steven Wood

Multi-Material 3D-Printed Silicone Vocal Fold Models , Clayton Adam Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Laser Forming of Compliant Mechanisms and Flat-Foldable Furniture , Daniel Calvin Ames

Effects of Static and Dynamic Thermal Gradients in Gas Chromatography , Samuel Avila

Five Degree-of-Freedom Property Interpolation of Arbitrary Grain Boundaries via Voronoi Fundamental Zone Octonion Framework , Sterling Gregory Baird

Optimization of Solar-Coal Hybridization for Low Solar Augmentation , Aaron T. Bame

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Engineering Importance And Engineering Thesis

When you take a car or a bus or sit on the sofa watching television, you may not often reflect on whom you should be grateful to for having all these objects. Actually, the process of developing and manufacturing them hasn’t involved only one person, but rather a team of people with different specializations. 

The significance of engineers in the manufacturing process is paramount. Indeed, engineering plays a crucial role in the development, production, and innovation of a wide range of products. In reality, your daily life and surroundings continuously improve due to the contribution of technology and the creation of functional objects. 

Engineering covers a wide range of disciplines, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and others. It should be accentuated that all these disciplines are interconnected, and the connecting thread is the foundation of scientific and mathematical principles. 

If you have chosen the path of engineering, it’s important to be aware that writing an engineering thesis is a requirement for obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree. If you are unsure about your ability to write it alone, you can rely on websites that provide assistance with Engineering thesis . This academic paper is a key part of getting an advanced degree in engineering. In simple words, it’s a way to prove you understand and can use what you have studied in engineering. The thesis helps you to become an expert in a specific topic.

Mechanical Engineering Dissertation And Subjects To Study

Mechanical engineering is considered by experts as one of the largest and oldest in the engineering area, and it goes hand in hand with many sectors. It involves managing, maintaining, developing, and installing machinery, mechanical components of systems, engines, machines, and various other machines. In case you need some help with your assignments, you can contact thesisgeek.com and you will have your tasks completed.

If you choose to specialize in this sector, you will have to deal with many subjects. 

However, it’s not sufficient to study a theory alone to gain experience, it’s important to alternate it with practical tests in the field.

Let’s explore some disciplines that you will need to study before reaching a final point, which is the dissertation:

• Geometry: this mathematical discipline studies the properties and measurements of geometric figures, space, and shapes. It’s like a “Lego brick” used to build intricate structures. It’s indispensable for the understanding of mechanical systems and helps ensure that components fit together correctly. Engineers use geometry to create precise drawings and models of mechanical parts. 
• Electronics: although this branch is within mechanical engineering, electronics become essential when integrating mechanical components with electronic elements. For example, in modern manufacturing or robotics understanding electronics becomes crucial. By visiting this page , you will find interesting information about the use of mechanical engineering in real life. 
• Mathematical analysis: this subject helps engineers to solve problems and make their creations safe and efficient. It’s indispensable to calculate forces on structures, predict how materials will behave, and analyze the flow of liquids and gasses in pipes.

As expounded above, a final point before you can get a degree is a Mechanical Engineering Dissertation. It’s a big project that you do at the university to show you can do your own research, look at data, and share what you find. 

Engineering Dissertation Writing Help

When you finish your engineering exams and have one last step to complete, to write an engineering dissertation, you may realize that your remaining energy is going low. Upon completing one’s studies, everyone is exhausted by a moment of disorientation. This is the time when increased effort is necessary, and the workload becomes more demanding. Even a minor obstacle can lead to a crisis and significant stress. 

The block of writing a dissertation may depend on the lack of methodology for analyzing materials or unclear explanations provided by the supervisor. Another challenging situation arises when working students have busy schedules and families, which creates difficulties in writing a dissertation. 

It can happen that you have an initial hesitation looking at the blank page in Word, and thinking about how to fill it. If you feel lost, and lose time trying to find a way out from the situation, you may find help on one of the credible platforms that offer engineering dissertation writing help. 

Engineering Thesis Writing Service

If you are apprehensive about completing your thesis and finding yourself with more questions than answers on how to write it, the advice is to visit a website that offers an engineering thesis writing service. Reading this practical guide , you can likely understand better what the thesis means and how to write it successfully. 

The team of experienced writers specializing in engineering disciplines will ensure that your thesis is crafted by experts who understand the intricacies of the field. By contacting a serious company, you will be offered a personalized and collaborative approach. It will be possible to integrate your unique ideas, requirements, and insights into the thesis. 

Moreover, reliable websites have feedback, and you can check references up. The service offered by such companies is tailored to meet your specific needs. So, you can ask for an entire thesis writing process or to be assisted in proposal development, and data analysis as well.

By communicating a deadline, you can agree on the time of delivery of your engineering thesis. It’s important to take confidentiality into consideration, and this must be assured by the provided service. If you are fond of engineering, but writing is not your strong skill, refer to reputable platforms. 

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Undergraduate Thesis

UNSW Engineering students are required to complete an undergraduate thesis project during the 4th year of their study. Students can choose from a variety of projects, with research and industry thesis options available. The standard thesis is 4 UoC (Unit of Credit) per term starting T1, T2 or T3.

You’ll enrol Thesis A, Thesis B and Thesis C and complete the thesis across three consecutive terms. Once Thesis A is taken, Thesis B and Thesis C must be taken consecutively in the two terms that follow.

Your school may also offer the option to complete a practice thesis. You’ll enrol in Thesis A and Thesis B, each worth 6 UoC over two consecutive terms.

For further information or questions, please contact your  Undergraduate Thesis Coordinator .

All undergraduate students enrolled in the dual degree with Biomedical Engineering (regardless of undergraduate major), must enrol in 12 UoC of thesis courses with the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.

Students will complete their thesis over three terms (4+4+4) or over two terms (4+8). A summary of the assessment is as follows:

BIOM4951 Thesis A : It is intended that Thesis A cover the scoping, planning, and completing preparations for the project.

BIOM4952 Thesis B : The primary intention behind Thesis B is to ensure students stay on track with their projects and project work as they progress through the year.

BIOM4953 Thesis C : Thesis C continues the project work. The key deliverable is the Written Report, alongside a poster presentation.

Before commencing Thesis A

You must nominate 3 different supervisors to work with.

Please follow the below instructions in order to view the projects available and to find a supervisor.

The instructions to view the projects are as follows:

You must complete this process and have a project allocated BEFORE starting BIOM4951. If you are planning on doing a project with industry, this requires an industry supervisor and a supervisor from GSBmE. Please contact me  [email protected] .

• Go the Moodle course  Selection of Biomedical Thesis Project  
• Self-enrol as a student using the key Student50
• The projects are listed under Thesis Database
• Contact the supervisor directly if you have any questions
• When ready, follow the instructions on the Moodle page for nominating your three supervisors. Project selection opens midway through the previous term (e.g. for Thesis commencing in T2, selection opens in Week 6 of T1). Selection closes on the last day of exams of previous term.

Undergraduate students are required to complete at least 12 UOC of thesis courses. The table below shows the default Thesis course sequence for your stream and any additional options you may have. The following sections provide more information about each of these sequences.

STREAM	THESIS
	– You may also like take   as an elective. Alternatively, students may be permitted to take   instead of Research Thesis.
	We strongly encourage using 12 UOC of electives to also take  . This course will complement your group-based product design project with an individual research project. Research thesis (CEIC4951/2/3) Research thesis  consists of three courses worth 4 units of credit each –  CEIC4951  Research thesis A,  CEIC4952  Research Thesis B &  CEIC4953  Research Thesis C. Undergraduate students may commence Research Thesis once they have completed at least 126 UOC from a School of Chemical Engineering discipline stream and their 3rd year core. You  must  identify a supervisor and project prior to commencing CEIC4951. To find out more about Research Thesis courses, the projects available and how to find a supervisor, please join the  Research Thesis Projects  page on Moodle (enrolment key co3shyh). These courses are normally taken over three consecutive terms. However, students that make excellent progress in Thesis A, may be allowed to take Thesis B and Thesis C in the same term. High performing students may be permitted to take  CEIC9005  (or CEIC4005) in lieu of their regular Research Thesis courses. Contact the course coordinator for more information. Product Design Project Thesis (CEIC4007/8) Product Design Project Thesis  consists of two courses both worth 6 UOC –  CEIC4007  Product Design Project Thesis A and  CEIC4008  Product Design Project Thesis B. Undergraduate students may commence Research Thesis once they have completed at least 126 UOC from a School of Chemical Engineering discipline stream.  CEIC6711  Complex Fluids Microstructure and Rheology is a co-requisite course. You do not need to secure a supervisor before commencing Product Design Project Thesis A. Research Thesis Extension (CEIC4954) Research Thesis Extension  ( CEIC4954 ) aims to provide you with an opportunity to go extend your thesis project by exploring your research problem in more breath &/or depth. The work you do in this course builds on the work completed in CEIC4951, CEIC4952 and CEIC4953. This course is especially relevant for undergraduate students considering a research career in fields related to chemical engineering and food science. The activities in this course are designed to introduce you to the ways in which research is practiced and communicated in a higher degree environment. CEIC4954 is considered a practice elective in the Chemical Engineering stream (CEICAH) and a discipline elective in all other streams. Students enrolled in an undergraduate degree within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering need to complete a thesis as part of their program. Students have the option of taking one of the following course combinations to complete their thesis requirement: CVEN4951 / 4952 / 4953  (Research Thesis A/B/C) Students must complete the  Thesis Application Form to be registered for the course. This combination of courses are worth 12UOC in total, and will take 3 terms to complete (or 2 with prior approval from the supervisor). A minimum WAM of 70 is required for entry. CVEN4961 / 4962 / 4963  (Higher Honours Thesis A/B/C) Students must complete the  Thesis Application Form  to be registered for the course. This combination of courses are worth worth 24UOC in total and requires students to have a minimum WAM of 80. Note: If you choose to undertake the Research Thesis option (CVEN4951/4952/4953 or CVEN4961/4962/4963) you must also complete CVEN4701 prior to finishing your studies. CVEN4050 / 4051  (Thesis A/B) Students are able to enrol themselves into this course directly via myUNSW, it has no minimum WAM requirement, and does not require students to find a supervisor. If you would like to register for Research Thesis subjects in Summer, you must first obtain approval from your supervisor prior to Summer enrolment. Please check the course notes for more information. Thesis Submissions As of Summer 2024, students will need to submit their Thesis submissions via Moodle instead of the School’s intranet. For the list of topics and available supervisors, you can visit:  Find a Supervisor or Project UNSW  Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)  and  Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)  students can find a guide to getting started with Thesis A on the  CSE Thesis Topics Moodle site . Use cse-44747437 to enter the site as a student. On this site, you will find the Thesis Topic Database. You can look through the topics or visit the academic supervisors' profile pages to find a topic you would like to work on. Once you have chosen your topic(s), you will then need to contact the relevant Supervisor for confirmation. On this site, you can also find the course outlines of Thesis A, Thesis B and Thesis C, and the detailed instructions about finding a supervisor. Final year students in Mechanical Engineering and Postgraduate coursework students are required to undertake a three-term, year long project. These projects are usually open-ended research or design projects, where the student works with an academic supervisor to find an answer to an engineering question. Students are required to manage and plan their projects over the three terms. The Thesis course can be started in any term and is generally completed in the final three terms of the degree. If taking a Research Thesis (individual project), enrol in  Research Thesis A (MMAN4951) ,  Research Thesis B (MMAN4952)  and  Research Thesis C (MMAN4953) . For Research thesis, you will first need to find a supervisor and get their approval. An approved application is required to undertake Research and to gain permission to enrol. The deadline to enrol in MMAN4951/MMAN9451 is Friday Week 1, but get in early to get the project and supervisor you want. For information on available projects and the enrolment process, please see our  Sharepoint site , or contact Professor  Tracie Barber . If you’re an Electrical Engineering student and planning to take Thesis course, you will need to find a supervisor and get their approval prior to enrolling to the course. The deadline to find a supervisor and enrol into the course is Friday week 1. Please follow the procedure below to look for potential supervisors, their topics and enrol into the course Go to:  https://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au/course/view.php?id=20890 Enrol yourself as student using the enrolment key: EETTPstudent Login to Moodle course: 'EET School Thesis/Project' View research profiles of prospective supervisors and topics in 'Research Topics' section. Contact potential supervisor to discuss the possibility of working with them.. You must get their written permission to sign up on a topic before you can proceed to next step. a. Go to ‘Select Supervisor’, find the supervisor and click action box to become a member b. Go to ‘Register Topic,’ ‘Add Entry’ and enter your details and topic title. Enrol into Thesis course on myUNSW. Engineering (Hons) - Petroleum Engineering [Main Stream] Engineering (Hons) - Mining Engineering Engineering (Hons) - Petroleum Engineering [Optional for high WAM] MERE4951 Research Thesis A MERE4952 Research Thesis B MERE4953 Research Thesis C 12 UoC Research Thesis Research Thesis Research Thesis is a compulsory pathway in the Mining Engineering (Hons) degree, Engineering (Hons) – Petroleum Engineering [Main Stream], and an optional pathway for high WAM students doing Petroleum Engineering. This thesis allows a student to work closely with a particular supervisor, learn particular skills – like programming or laboratory work, conduct research and write up their findings. To take this stream, you will need to first enrol in MERE4951 Research Thesis A. MERE4951 Research Thesis A In this course you will be required to find a supervisor and topic to work on. You can find a list of our research strengths here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering//our-schools/minerals-and-energy-resources-engineering/our-research You can also find an individual academic and ask them about topics that they work on. Academics from our school are available here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/ourschools/minerals-and-energy-resources-engineering/about-us/our-people Once you enrol, make sure you have access to the Microsoft Team (the link is on the Moodle page), which is filled with information and has active forums for asking questions: MERE4952 & MERE9453 Research Thesis B & C These two units (4UoC each) can be taken in the same term or separately. Thesis B involves submitting a video/audio reflection of the work so far and an interim report. Thesis C involves writing your thesis and recording and submitting a scientific presentation of your results./engineering/our-schools/minerals-and-energy-resources-engineering/our-researchengineering/our-schools/minerals-and-energy-resources-engineering/our-research All undergrad thesis sudents can find a list of thesis topics will posted on the  Thesis A Moodle site . The student key to access the site will be sent out by the thesis co-ordinator to all students who will be taking thesis the following term. You should review the list and discuss the topics with the relevant supervisor to get an idea of what it entails. Once both the supervisor and student have agreed on the topic, a Thesis Nomination Form should be completed. This is submitted to the Thesis Coordinator and uploaded to the SOLA 4951 Moodle site prior to the student commencing work on their topic. All students must have chosen a supervisor by 9am Monday week 1 of term. You can develop your own thesis topic, if you can find a supervisor from within the School. This will require you to attach a one page description of the thesis topic and signed by the supervisor to the Thesis Nomination Form. The School also encourages students who wish to do an industry-led thesis topic. In this case the mentor from industry would be the student’s co-supervisor, however an academic staff member from the School must act as the supervisor of the thesis. For an industry-led thesis, you must obtain approval from an academic of the School to supervise the topic. You should submit a signed letter from the industry representative and academic supervisor with a brief outline of the project with a Thesis Nomination Form. All information needed for the deliverables of thesis A can be found in the course outline which is available on the SOLA4951 Moodle site. Undergraduate Thesis FAQs The Engineering thesis will be taken for the duration of three terms - as Thesis A, Thesis B and Thesis C. Each course will carry 4 Units of Credit (UoC) for a total of 12 UoC. The total UoC requirement remains unchanged from current. Students will have two options to take Thesis from 2019: Option 1 - Standard: (4 UoC per term starting T1, T2 or T3) : Students enrol in Thesis A, Thesis B and thesis C and complete the Thesis across three consecutive terms. Total of 12 UoC.  Note than once Thesis A is taken, Thesis B and Thesis C must be taken consecutively in the two terms that follow.   Option 2: (4+8: 4 UoC in one term and 8 UoC in the following term) : Students who demonstrate satisfactory progress in Thesis A may apply to their School to take a 4+8 UoC structure where both Thesis B and C are taken in the next single term of that year. Total of 12 UoC.  This option is subject to having demonstrated satisfactory progress in Thesis A. Students who do not maintain satisfactory performance in Option 2 will revert to Option 1 and take Thesis across three terms. Thesis A, Thesis B and Thesis C will run in every term (T1, T2 and T3). Yes, it’s possible to start your thesis in any term, however once Thesis A is taken, Thesis B and Thesis C must be completed in each term consecutively afterward. Depending on the thesis course you take, your topic may be provided to you or you will need to develop one. If you need to develop one, most schools have a website that lists available topics and the staff willing to supervise those topics. You may wish to select a topic based on areas of engineering interest, extracurricular interests (such as the  ChallENG Projects ), or preference for working with a particular academic in your field.  You can even come up with your own in consultation with your thesis supervisor. Take a look! The process is different for each school, so review the information above. If you still have questions, contact your school’s  postgraduate thesis coordinator . Doing thesis in industry is a great opportunity and worth pursuing. Some students are able to arrange a thesis project that follows on from an industrial training placement. Students wanting to take an industry-based project still need to take the Research Thesis courses for their specialisation. You need to arrange a UNSW academic as a co-supervisor and apply for permission to take thesis offsite. Please check with your school’s  Undergraduate Thesis Coordinator  for further details. Yes, there are a number of Humanitarian Engineering Thesis Supervisors within UNSW Engineering who can potentially supervise a thesis. Students who demonstrate satisfactory progress in Thesis A may apply to their School to take a 4+8 UoC structure where both Thesis B and C are taken in the next single term of that year. The 4+8 UoC option is intended for high performing students to finish their thesis project in two terms. Students enrolled in this structure will take Thesis A in the first term and then, provided that satisfactory progress has been reached, will take Thesis B and C in the term following Thesis A. Yes. In addition to the Thesis, you can enrol in up to two additional courses per term. You should enrol in these courses when annual enrolment opens. Overloading is possible but will require program authority approval. If progress is deemed as unsatisfactory at the end of Thesis A, the student will move to the default Thesis option: Thesis A, B and C (4 UoC). Yes, you’ll still be able to enrol in up to two additional courses. Given the increased workload of having to do Thesis B and C together, two courses per term would be the maximum recommended by the Faculty. An enrolment continued (EC) grade will appear against your Thesis A/Thesis B subjects until you’ve completed your thesis. At this time your final grade will appear against your Thesis C. Around a week after you have received your final mark, a roll back process will be run so that the EC grades previously against Thesis A and Thesis B will be updated to reflect your overall Thesis mark. Information on honours calculations are available on the  Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program  rules page. It’s possible to take leave and then continue your thesis on your return. Talk to your supervisor about your situation and the dates involved so that you can work out a suitable plan together. Most schools have a Moodle, intranet, or web page with detailed information about their thesis program. That should be your next port of call – check your school’s section above for access instructions. Schools often run information sessions during the year. These will be advertised via email, on social media and/or during class. Keep an eye out for these events. If you have questions related to enrolment or progression, contact the  Nucleus . Finally, each school has an  Undergraduate Thesis Coordinator  who can answer specific questions related to your personal circumstances.     University of Houston       Jun 27, 2024   2024-2025 Graduate Catalog (Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2024 semester)     2024-2025 Graduate Catalog (Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2024 semester) | Cullen College of Engineering    > Department of Mechanical Engineering    > Mechanical Engineering, MSME The Department of Mechanical Engineering has an active graduate program encompassing advanced study and research in the major areas of dynamics and controls, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, materials science and engineering, and theoretical and computational mechanics.  Current research topics include: computational fluid dynamics applied to problems ranging from the circulatory system and to the dynamics of offshore platforms; control of complex systems such as engine exhaust after-treatment, orbiting spacecraft, and structures built from smart materials; health monitoring and design optimization applied to a range of structures from micro-scale devices to bridges; biomedical research into biosensing, micro-scale bioreactors and health prognostics of the cardiovascular system; experimental studies of turbulent flows occurring in energy systems and two-phase flows in micro-scale heat exchangers. Research activities in nanomechanics include: structure-property relationships strain-quantum behavior in quantum dots nanoscale piezoelectricity the application of magnetic nanostructures to sensors and biomedical devices. Our materials engineering activities are driven by applications of composite materials to wind turbines and off-shore structures, ceramic components for aerospace systems, and superconducting materials for imaging and energy systems. Admission Requirements To be unconditionally admitted to the MS thesis or non-thesis program, an applicant should have: a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field, preferably from an accredited engineering program. a grade point average of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 on the last 60 credit hours attempted exclusive of grades received for activities such as seminars, physical education, industrial internships, etc. an adequate score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).  Texas law prohibits the definition of minimum acceptable scores on the GRE. However, 160 to 163 is a typical average score on the Quantitative section across all degree programs for an admission class. a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS or 79 on  the internet-based TOEFL examination for students whose native language is not English. three letters of rec­ommendation attesting to the student’s capacity to perform in the classroom and (for applicants to the thesis program) in a research capacity.  A minimum of two letters should be from tenure-track faculty members who have observed the academic performance of the applicant, and one can come from an engineering industry supervisor. a statement of purpose that is consistent with the areas of instruction and (for applicants to the thesis program) the current research areas within the Department.  The “Application for Financial Aid and Statement of Purpose” form available on the Application section of this website allows the applicant to specify areas of interest, and it lists issues to address in the statement of purpose. GRE will be waived for students who have earned, or will earn, a 4-year undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited U.S. institution. Degree Requirements Credit hours required for this degree: 30.0 Program of Study for the MS Program without Thesis The program requires successful completion of 30 hours of course work distributed as follows: Methods of Applied Mathematics I Three hours from the following course: MECE 6384 - Methods of Applied Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3.0 Core Courses Nine hours of core courses, consisting of one course from each of the three areas chosen from: MECE 6367 - Control System Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3.00 MECE 6374 - Nonlinear Control Syst Design Credit Hours: 3.0 MECE 6361 - Mechanical Behavior/Materials Credit Hours: 3.0 MECE 6363 - Physical Metallurgy Credit Hours: 3.0 MECE 6364 - Phase Transform in Materials Credit Hours: 3.0 MECE 6377 - Continuum Mechs I Credit Hours: 3.0 Advanced Mechanics of Solids Thermo-Fluids MECE 6334 - Convection Heat Transfr Credit Hours: 3.0 Advanced Fluid Dynamics I MECE 6000-level or Above Nine hours of elective courses from the MECE 6000-level or above, exclusive of graduate seminar (MECE 6111) and Graduate Project (MECE 6368). 6000-level or Above Nine hours of elective courses at the 6000-level or above from a list of approved courses in the College of Engineering, the College of Natural Science and Mathematics, the Bauer College of Business, and the UH Law Center, with no more than three hours from one academic unit (department or program). The up-to-date list of approved courses will be posted in the department Graduate Office. Three hours can be satisfied by completing the directed-study Graduate Project course, MECE 6368.  A statement of the intent of the directed study must be approved by petition to the Graduate Director prior to registration in MECE 6368.  A report describing the results of the project must be filed with, and archived by, the instructor at the end of the course. If a graduate course is dual-listed with an undergraduate 5000-level section, the student must enroll in the graduate section.  Approval of any course that falls outside of the description given here must be requested by petition to the Director of Graduate Studies.  Approval must be received prior to enrollment in the course.  Non-thesis students should not enroll in research or thesis courses (6x98, 6399, 7399). The graduation requirements for this program are at least a 3.00 grade point average over all courses, and separately, at least a 3.00 grade point average on all MECE courses, including MECE 6384. In calculating the grade point average on all MECE courses, if a student receives a grade “C+” or lower on an MECE course, and repeats the course with a better grade, the lower grade is dropped in the calculation. Program of Study for the MS Program with Thesis The program requires completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours distributed as follows: Thesis Hours Nine hours of thesis credits: The first three for: MECE 6399 - Masters Thesis Credit Hours: 3 The remaining for: MECE 7399 - Masters Thesis Credit Hours: 3 At least nine hours from the MECE 6000-level or above, exclusive of the seminar (MECE 6111), research credits (MECE 6x98), and thesis credits. The remaining hours must be at the 6000-level or above from a list of approved courses in the College of Engineering, the College of Natural Science and Mathematics, the Bauer College of Business, and the UH Law Center, with no more than three hours from one academic unit (department or program). The up-to-date list of approved courses will be posted in the department Graduate Office. If a graduate course is dual-listed with an undergraduate 5000-level section, the student must enroll in the graduate section.  Approval of any course that falls outside of the description given here must be requested by petition to the Director of Graduate Studies.  Approval must be received prior to enrollment in the course. The graduation requirements for this program are a successfully defended thesis and at least a 3.00 grade point average over all courses.  The Director of Graduate Studies must approve the composition of the thesis examining committee prior to the defense date.  The committee consists of at least three tenure-track faculty members, with one member from outside the Department. Academic Policies University of Houston Academic Policies     Graduate Academic Policies: Cullen College of Engineering     Department/Program Academic Policies Graduate Academic Policies Enrollment Requirements for all Degree Programs A student must meet the requirements listed here for continued enrollment in, and successful completion of, any of our graduate programs: Degree plans must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies and must meet the specific requirements listed in this document for the degree program. These requirements are in addition to the general requirements of the University as described in the Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog. Students on F-1 or J-1 visas are required by U.S. law to be enrolled as full-time students. Only full-time students are eligible to receive financial support from the University in the form of scholarships, academic fellowships, teaching fellowships or assistantships, research fellowships or assistantships, or other comparable forms of support. Continuous enrollment in MECE 6111 Graduate Seminar is required of full-time students. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 over all graduate courses attempted is required for the successful completion of any graduate degree. See the specific degree program descriptions for any additional graduation requirements. No grade lower than “C-” can be counted toward the completion of the credit hour requirements for a degree program. Up to 6 credit hours of course work may be transferred from another institution with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies.*Note:Graded homework, mid-term, any exams, and syllabus must be received in order to determine transfer eligibility. No course used for a prior degree can be repeated or applied to another degree. No more than 6 hours can be transferred from post-baccalaureate to the graduate credit level. The Four-C rule: the University requires that a graduate student who receives a grade of C+ or lower in 12 credit hours attempted at this institution for graduate credit or for application toward the graduate degree, whether or not in repeated courses, is ineligible for any advanced degree at this institution and will not be permitted to re-enroll for graduate study. Students wishing to enroll in courses not for graduate credit (hence not subject to the 4-C rule) must submit a written declaration to that effect to the Director of Graduate Studies prior to enrollment in those courses. Changing degree programs requires approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and of the research advisor and may result in withdrawal of departmental financial support. Students requiring Masters/Doctoral Research and Thesis/Dissertation hours should be advised of the following: MS Thesis Option.   A student can only sign up for two thesis courses 6399 and 7399.  Most departments also allow Masters Research 6398 course which reduces the course requirement by one course.  All our Masters degrees except for Petroleum Engineering are 30 credit hours degrees.  An IP grade must be assigned to the first thesis course (6399) and a final letter grade via grade change request be assigned when the thesis is successfully completed (defended and submitted).  If a student is not done after registering the required research and thesis hours, additional hours should be enrolled as 6398 (Masters Research) which is graded on S/U basis.  In case a student registers for thesis hours over and above the six hours, these additional hours will remain as IP on the student’s transcript.  This is a Graduate School directive and aimed at avoiding grade inflation. Master of Science in Energy Engineering Gain professional training at the master's degree level and prepare to perform state-of-the-art work on energy systems. Get Started To receive additional information about this program and speak with a member of our team, please complete the form. Request Info How to Apply MSE Overview At UMass Lowell, we offer two options, which lead to a wide range of career opportunities. The Renewable (Solar) Engineering option (through the  Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department ) began over twenty-five years ago with a focus on solar energy, but over time has expanded to encompass several renewable energy technologies, including wind turbines, fuel cells and green combustion. The Nuclear Engineering  option (through the  Department of Chemical Engineering ) began in the 1960s with the establishment of the nuclear science center that include the 1 MW research reactor and the accelerator in early 1970s. UMass Lowell is the only public institution in New England with a nuclear energy and technology focus. Our nuclear engineering program faculty have research expertise in nuclear power plant safety, radiation shielding and protection, advanced radiation detectors, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear safeguards, modeling and simulation of nuclear fuel cycle. The programs are designed to achieve a balance between hands-on experience and theory. Energy engineering draws students from all branches of engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry. Thesis, Project, and Course-only Requirements There are three pathways to earning an MS degree in Energy Engineering: Thesis : 30 credits - 24 credits of courses (15 credits from core), plus 6 credits of thesis, Project : 30 credits - 27 credits of courses (15 from core), plus 3 credits of project, (available to Nuclear option students only) Course-Only : 30 credits - all from courses (15 from core, none from thesis or project credits) A student's thesis must be defended in an oral examination conducted by the student's thesis committee. Course Requirements All students working toward the Master of Science Degree in Energy Engineering must take the following core courses: Nuclear Option Energy Engineering Workshop Nuclear Reactor Physics Nuclear Reactor Engineering Analysis System Dynamics Advanced Transport Phenomena Renewable Option One advanced mathematics course from the following three: Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations Transport Processes in Energy Systems Dynamic Systems and Controls Three out of the following five core courses: Fundamentals of Solar Utilization Wind Energy Fundamentals Solar Systems Engineering Advanced Thermodynamics Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy All Renewable Energy MSE students must take Engineering Energy Workshop Elective Courses For all students in both the Renewable and Nuclear option, the remainder of the course requirements are to be made up of elective courses which should be approved by the appropriate graduate coordinator. For more information on the MSE curriculum including course listings and degree pathways, visit the Graduate Catalog . Admissions Requirements Tuition & financing, career outlook. Renewable energy engineers are leading the way to a cleaner, safer future across the globe. From designing small off-grid, solar-powered agricultural water pumps in Peru to improving the reliability of towering wind turbines off the coast of Rhode Island, our students and graduates are making a positive impact on our society and our environment. In recent years, more power has come on-line in the US from renewable power plants than from any other source, and that trend is likely to continue for decades to come as more and more states require utilities to add renewables to their portfolios. This boom has led to an incredible growth in the number of solar jobs in the US -- up 168% since 2010 1 . Hence, the job prospects for our graduates here in the US are outstanding. Likewise, developing nations in Asia, Africa, South and Central America are turning to renewables to power their growing economies. Our students are very successful at finding work in the solar industry, in both  summer co-ops and post-degree full time positions . 1   National Solar Jobs Census, January 2017 Why study energy engineering at umass lowell. “Conserving our environment is why we do this.” Solve Global Challenges Empower Lives Request more information, quick links. Request Information Check Application Status This Browser is Not Supported For an optimum web experience we recommend the latest version of Firefox, Chrome, Edge, or Safari. Please use one of the links below to install a supported browser. Surface functionalization of hydrogels below the length scale of heterogeneity: Methods and high-throughput production Creating synthetic materials that mimic native tissue is an overarching goal in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It is essential to embed molecular-resolution chemical patterning into soft synthetic polymers to achieve this. Even though fundamental principles from surface science offer broad control over the position of even individual atoms on a pristine surface, this degree of control remains restricted to two-dimensional hard crystalline materials under particular environmental conditions that are incompatible with life. Therefore, developing strategies to translate these principles into soft, amorphous interfaces is challenging . This will lead to the development of nanopatterned soft materials that closely resemble native tissue. Popular approaches in materials science fail to produce such high-resolution polymers . Hydrogels are soft, three-dimensional networks that can hold large amounts of an aqueous solvent while retaining their structure. These materials have applicability in contexts where polymer materials must interface with biology (e.g., drug delivery, biosensing, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine) as one can easily tune their mechanical, chemical, and biological properties. However, the main limitation of these materials is that the hydrogel network is amorphous, with substantial variability in mesh size up to the micron-scale. This limits their application when highly structured interactions with biomolecules, typically at sub-10 nm scales, are required. This dissertation shows a strategy to generate 1 nm-wide ordered patterns of functional groups on polyacrylamide (PAAm) hydrogel surfaces. When 1 nm-wide linear patterns are transferred to PAAm, patterning specific biological polyelectrolyte interactions at the hydrogel surface is possible. This represents a first step towards developing robust methods for nanopattern hydrogels at the proposed resolution. One last subject this thesis dissertation seeks to explore is the extension of chemical patterning to a dynamic range of scales to adapt this technological advancement to industrial setups. Enabling the practical applicability of nanopatterned soft materials in macroscopic contexts (e.g., synthetic tissue development, wearable electronics, etc). However, extending this degree of control to a high throughput process applicable to heterogeneous interfaces remains a challenge. We demonstrated a scalable inkjet printing method to produce functional hierarchical patterns on two-dimensional crystalline substrates, which can be transferred to hydrogels. Finally, we studied the specific biosensing capabilities of these micro-patterned surfaces. Schmidt Science Polymaths Award Nsf-che-msn2108966, degree type. Doctor of Philosophy Campus location West Lafayette Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair Additional committee member 2, additional committee member 3, additional committee member 4, usage metrics. Analytical chemistry not elsewhere classified Mohammadhosein Pourgholamali receives Outstanding MS Thesis Award - Lyles School of Civil Engineering - Purdue University Mohammadhosein Pourgholamali receives Outstanding MS Thesis Award CE grad student Mohammadhosein Pourgholamali received the Purdue University College of Engineering Outstanding MS Thesis Award for Spring 2024 for his thesis titled, "Robust design of electric charging infrastructure locations under travel demand uncertainty and driving range heterogeneity." Mohammadhosein joined Purdue in 2022 as a Master’s student under the supervision of Dr. Samuel Labi in the Transportation and Infrastructure Systems area. After earning his MS in 2023, Mohammadhosein started his Ph.D. within Dr. Labi’s research group. His research area focuses on analytical frameworks for infrastructure planning to support emerging technologies, including autonomous vehicles and electric vehicles. Cybersecurity Management Major Presents Senior Thesis to PMI Keystone Chapter Senior Cybersecurity Management major Natilie Mccallick (Front Royal, VA) presented her senior thesis on the cybersecurity project management tradeoffs in the Waterfall and Agile software development methods at the December meeting of the Keystone Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) held at York College.  Sharing Her Senior Thesis  Natilie was given the opportunity to present through her enrollment in a project management course taught by her academic advisor, Dr. Tamara Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Business Administration, who also advocated for her. “As the course was directly associated with the Project Management Institute (PMI), I made connections with some of the members within the organization. Fortunately, I was invited as the keynote speaker to one of their onsite events here in York,” she said.  “In the Cybersecurity Senior Seminar, we stress the importance of sharing research in appropriate venues, and Natilie had stumbled into a project management challenge that frustrates cybersecurity professionals across the discipline,” said Schwartz. “She made real headway in defining where project management processes break down with respect to cyber risk. When the PMI asked me to suggest a speaker for their December meeting, I introduced them to Natilie. They loved her topic, because it is highly relevant for project management professionals, and it continues to be a challenge today.”  Natilie’s senior thesis was an attempt to answer the question, “What are the differences between theory versus practice regarding mitigation within Waterfall and Agile software development?” Agile and Waterfall are popular project management methodologies for software development that are implemented by organizations with the hope of completing quality projects in a timely manner, according to Natilie.  “My research focused on the product/service of software,” she said “Due to the nature of software development, different processes are required to complete these projects, as there are different types of risks associated with software. As Dr. James Norrie [Professor of Cybersecurity Management and Entrepreneurship] has put it, ‘Software is not just a product; it behaves more like a process as you must maintain software continually after its implementation.’ ” Natalie cited in her thesis that in 2022, 83 percent of companies in the United States experienced a data breach. “Upon researching this topic, I discovered a general lack of comparative analysis on already established research regarding project management practices in cybersecurity or, more specifically, risk management, as well as nuances within terminology. I concluded that there is significant room for improvement in the risk management process regarding the use of Agile and Waterfall methodologies in software development and an apparent need for continued research on this subject.” The inspiration for Natilie’s thesis came from her internship at Citizens Bank in Rhode Island during the summer of 2023. The experience also confirmed her choice to study Cybersecurity Management.  “It was an amazing experience,” she said. “I was assigned to the Security Architecture team. It reinforced my interest in cybersecurity, and took the theory I had learned and put it into practice. My colleagues nurtured my desire to learn and supported me at every turn.  “While I was there, I was able to obtain four company-specific certifications as well as help manage the optimization of their Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps). The experience is what inspired my senior thesis research as well as the direction of where I intend to go in my career.” Engaged and Happy at York College On campus, Natilie serves as a student ambassador for the Graham School of Business and as Vice President of Omicron Sigma Sigma, the national honor society for students and professionals in homeland security disciplines, which is also known as the Order of the Sword and Shield. She is also a member of WiSE (Women in Science/Engineering), the Rock Climbing Club, and the Deans Advisory Council.  Natilie “stumbled upon” York during her college search. Encouraged by her parents to do so, she was looking outside of her home state of Virginia. Consider it luck or fate, she is very happy she landed at the College.  “When I first visited York, I loved how the staff, students, and professors treated me and my never-ending questions,” she said. “I was so excited and hopeful after visiting York that I didn’t visit anywhere else. Now I have been here for almost five years and can’t imagine what my life would have been like if I hadn’t accidentally stumbled upon the website during my senior year of high school.” Related News York College of PA Civil Engineering team wins international student competition Environmental Science Major Interns Under YCP Alumnus At West Shore Wildlife Center YCP/WellSpan Health Nurse Anesthetist Program Recognized at State Conference Office of Neuroscience Research Thesis Defense: Junyi Zhao (Electrical and Systems Engineering Program) – “Soft Electronics & Systems for Display and Healthcare Applications” Thesis lab: Chuan Wang (WashU Electrical & Systems Engineering) View more event information For inquiries contact Aaron Beagle . 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Create value through intelligent processing of business information Information Systems are at the core of modern-day organizations. Both within and between organizations. The Information Systems group studies tools and techniques that help to use them in the best possible way, to get the most value out of them. In order to do that, the IS group helps organizations to: (i) understand the business needs and value propositions and accordingly design the required business and information system architecture; (ii) design, implement, and improve the operational processes and supporting (information) systems that address the business need, and (iii) use advanced data analytics methods and techniques to support decision making for improving the operation of the system and continuously reevaluating its effectiveness. We do so in various sectors from transportation and logistics, mobility services, high-tech manufacturing, service industry, and e-commerce to healthcare. Against this background, IS research concentrates on the following topics: Business model design and service systems engineering for digital services. Managing digital transformation. Data-driven business process engineering and execution. Innovative process modeling techniques and execution engines. Human aspects of information systems engineering. Intelligent decision support through Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence. Data-driven decision making. Machine learning to optimize resource allocation. All IS news Research Areas We work on Information Systems topics in three related research areas. Business Engineering Business Engineering (BE) investigates and develops new concepts, methods, and techniques - including novel data-driven approaches - for the… AI for decision-making AI for Decision-Making (AI4DM) develops methods, techniques and tools for AI-driven decision making in operational business process. 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They are critical for clinical research, clinical operations, and… Information Systems focuses on the business architecture design of new mobility solutions that are safe, efficient, affordable and… Service Industry Service organizations, including banks, insurance companies, and governmental bodies, fully rely on information provisioning to do their… Meet some of our researchers Laura genga, baris ozkan, yingqian zhang, laurens bliek, isel grau garcia, remco dijkman, zaharah bukhsh, alexia athanasopoulou, banu aysolmaz, oktay türetken, karolin winter, sybren de kinderen. Meet all our researchers Recent Publications See all publications Our most recent peer reviewed publications Acceptance of Mobility-as-a-Service: Insights from empirical studies on influential factors A revised cognitive mapping methodology for modeling and simulation, an explainable data-driven decision support framework for strategic customer development, backpropagation through time learning for recurrence-aware long-term cognitive networks, data-driven aggregate modeling of a semiconductor wafer fab to predict wip levels and cycle time distributions. Open source We encourage innovation from our research. This is why we share the open-source codes from our research projects. Link to our open source codes Work with us! Please check out the TU/e vacancy pages for opportunities within our group.  If you are a student, potential sponsor or industrial partner and want to work with us, please contact the IS secretariat or the Information Systems group chair,  dr.ir. 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Surface functionalization of hydrogels below the length scale of Creating synthetic materials that mimic native tissue is an overarching goal in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It is essential to embed molecular-resolution chemical patterning into soft synthetic polymers to achieve this. Even though fundamental principles from surface science offer broad control over the position of even individual atoms on a pristine surface, this degree of ... Mohammadhosein Pourgholamali receives Outstanding MS Thesis Award CE grad student Mohammadhosein Pourgholamali received the Purdue University College of Engineering Outstanding MS Thesis Award for Spring 2024 for his thesis titled, Robust design of electric charging infrastructure locations under travel demand uncertainty and driving range heterogeneity. 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