Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs
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Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Communication-Theoretic Foundations for Optical Receivers Using Dynamically Biased Avalanche Photodiodes, Georges El-Howayek
Low Temperature Growth and Characterization of ZnO Nanostructures, Matthew Erdman
Design and Implementation of a Pivot Shift Prototype for Quantitative Analysis, Marco Antonio Espinoza Sanchez
Predictive Warning System for a Class of Shared-Control Vehicular CPS via Dynamic Information Flow Tracking., Rafael Figueroa
LARGE-AREA, WAFER-SCALE EPITAXIAL GROWTH OF GERMANIUM ON SILICON AND INTEGRATION OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRANSISTORS, Swapnadip Ghosh
Communication-theoretic Approach for Skin Cancer Detection using Dynamic Thermal Imaging, Sebastian Godoy
IN SITU PLASMA REMOVAL OF SURFACE CONTAMINANTS FROM ION TRAP ELECTRODES, Raymond Haltli
Defect investigations in InAs/GaSb type-II strained layer superlattice, Brianna Klein
Radiation Study of the Organic Photovoltaic Cell P3HT:PCBM, Camron Kouhestani
Development of a Modern Computational Infrastructure Around University Curricula, Jarred Kozlick
A High Power Microwave Zoom Antenna With Metal Plate Lenses, Julie Lawrance
HIGH EFFICIENCY AXIAL DIFFRACTION OUTPUT SCHEMES FOR THE A6 RELATIVISTIC MAGNETRON, Christopher Leach
Quadrupole Strong Focusing for Space-Charge Dominated Electron Beams in Traveling-Wave Tubes, Kimberley Lementino
Computational Techniques for Stochastic Reachability, Kendra Anne Lesser
Optimization and Regulation of Performance for Computing Systems, Jose Marcio Luna Castaneda
Multispectral Metamaterial Detectors for Smart Imaging, John A. Montoya
Policy-based Information Sharing using Software-Defined Networking in Cloud Systems, VISWANATH NANDINA
Usage Management Enforcement in Cloud Computing Virtual Machines, Edward J. Nava
Information Theory and Cooperative Control in Networked Multi-Agent Systems with Applications to Smart Grid, Yongxiang Ruan
Smoothing PV output fluctuation using cooling fan, Babak Sarlati
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
HIGH TEMPERATURE ZnSe:Mn/ZnS NANOPHOSPHORS WITH VERY HIGH QUANTUM EFFICIENCY FOR WHITE LEDs, Brian Akins
AN INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE SUPPORTING VISUAL ANALYTICS OF STUDENT DATA, Wisam Al-Doroubi
Imperfection-Aware Design of CNFET Digital VLSI Circuits, Abbasali Arabi Mazraehshahi
FUNCTIONAL NETWORK CONNECTIVITY IN HUMAN BRAIN AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSIS OF BRAIN DISORDERS, Mohammad Arbabshirani
Integration of CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dots into As-induced Etched Nanovoids on GaSb, Shayla Nahar Bhuiya
Wideband Spectrum Sensing and Signal Classification for Autonomous Self-Learning Cognitive Radios, Mario Bkassiny
Application of Multiple Kernel Learning on Brain Imaging for Mental Illness Characterization, Eduardo Jose Castro Witting
Randomly Spaced Smart Antennas, Maialen Ciaurriz Velasco
An Ultrawideband Dual-Linear Polarization Feed for Solar Microwave Observation, Cecil Compeau Jr.
Neyman-Pearson Decision in Traffic Analysis, Juan Antonio Elices Crespo
Broadband PIFA Rectenna Design for a Multi-Source Energy Harvesting Device, Jillian Erickson
Dynamic Switching of GOP Configurations in High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) using Relational Databases for Multi-objective Optimization, Gangadharan Esakki
Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse using Dimensional Modeling, VINAYA GANAPAVARAPU
Observability of user-interfaces for linear hybrid systems under collaborative control, Tasha Hammond
GPGPU-Enabled Physics Based Deformed Model Simulation, Alejandro Enedino Hernandez Samaniego
Dynamically Reconfigurable Architectures and Systems for Time-varying Image Constraints (DRASTIC) for Image and Video Compression, yuebing jiang
Optimization Design for Multi-Domain Optical Network Provisioning and Survivability, Liang Kaile
A Compact RF/Photonic Antenna using a Quantum Dot Mode Locked Laser as a Source, JUNGHOON KIM
COMPARISON OF E. COLI AND Y. PESTIS LPS TLR4 TIME COURSE ON P388D1 MACROPHAGES USING FLUORESCENT CONJUGATED ANTIBODIES, Julia Kleven
A Standalone High Frequency Receiver System, Orlando Leone Jr.
Innovation Plaza: Improving Teaching and Learning in Engineering Education, Alma Linan Rodriguez
Wideband Autonomous Cognitive Radios: Spectrum Awareness and PHY/MAC Decision Making, Yang Li
Explosive Safety with Regards to Electrostatic Discharge, Francis Martinez
Visualization of Student Cohort Data With Sankey Diagrams via Web-Centric Technologies, Caleb Morse
REALIZATION OF TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED ALUMINUM NITRIDE MICRORESONATOR FILTERS WITH BANDWIDTHS BEYOND kt2 LIMIT, Janet Nguyen
AN OPENDSS FRAMEWORK OF AN 100% PV PENETRATION MICROGRID, Siva Tharun Patibandla
Stochastic Dynamics of Cascading Failures in Electric-Cyber Infrastructures, Mahshid Rahnamay Naeini
Design and Development of Advanced Adaptive Polymer Lenses, Freddie Santiago
Within-Die Delay Variation Measurement And Analysis For Emerging Technologies Using An Embedded Test Structure, fareena saqib
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
A hardware-embedded, delay-based PUF engine designed for use in cryptographic and authentication applications, James C. Aarestad
Detection and Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy Pathologies in Fundus Images, Carla Paola Agurto Rios
Design, growth and optimization of 2-μm InGaSb/AlGaSb quantum well based VECSELs on GaAs/AlGaAs DBRs., Pankaj Ahirwar
Strengthening embedded system security with PUF enhanced cryptographic engines, Matthew Areno
Contributions towards a coherent chaotic oscillator at 100MHz and 70 GHz antennas for automotive radar applications., Firas Ayoub
Coordination strategies for connected robotic networks, Nicola Bezzo
Real-time control architecture for a multi UAV test bed, Patricio J. Cruz Davalos
Spatio-temporal circuits for imaging sensors, Glauco Rogerio Cugler Fiorante
A robust patch-based synthesis framework for combining inconsistent images, Aliakbar Darabi
Communication-aware motion planning in mobile networks, Alireza Ghaffarkhah
Compressive cooperative obstacle mapping with see-through capabilities in mobile networks, Alejandro Gonzalez Ruiz
Survivable Cloud Networking Services, Feng Gu
Collaborative Information Processing in Wireless Sensor Networks for Diffusive Source Estimation, Kamrul Hakim
A Dynamically Reconfigurable Parallel Processing Framework with Application to High-Performance Video Processing, John Hoffman
Data compressive paradigm for spectral sensing and classification using electrically tunable detectors, Woo-Yong Jang
Modeling and control of a dynamic information flow tracking system, Maria Khater
High dynamic range video merging, tone mapping, and real-time implementation, Willie Kiser
Information protection in content-centric networks, Christopher Lamb
On the spatial predictability of wireless channels and robust networked cooperation in mobile sensor networks, Mehrzad Malmirchegini
TIME DOMAIN CHARACTERIZATION OF MONOLITHIC QUANTUM DOT PASSIVELY MODE-LOCKED LASERS, Jesse Mee
Novel etch studies and passivation techniques on InAs/GaSb superlattice based infrared detectors, Maya Narayanan Kutty
Agile load transportation systems using aerial robots, Ivana Palunko
S band narrow-wall slotted waveguide antenna For high-power applications, Xuyuan Pan
Architecture and Design Considerations of Active Antennas on Space Based Platforms, Lupe Romero
Split gate tunnel barriers in double top gated silicon metal-oxide-semiconductor nanostructures, Amir Shirkhorshidian
Estimation and stability of nonlinear control systems under intermittent information with applications to multi-agent robotics, Domagoj Tolic
Power analysis and message decoding of laser engagement systems, Joshua Trujillo
AM-FM Analysis of Structural and Functional Magnetic Resonance Images, Alvaro Emilio Ulloa Cerna
Microwave Triggered Laser Ionization of Air, Ehsan Vadiee
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Neural network field programmable gate array (FPGA) controllers for reconfigurable antennas, Eyad Al Zuraiqi
The development of a robotic test bed with applications in Q-learning, Titus Appel
Binary consensus-based cooperative spectrum sensing in cognitive radio networks, Seyed Shwan Ashrafi
Photonic generation of microwave signals : a quantum dot mode locked laser as a microwave source, Georgios Atmatzakis
Heterostructure engineering of quantum dots-in-a-well infrared photodetectors, Ajit Barve
The management of a utility-scale battery storage system for renewable energy applications, Feng Cheng
Microwave Interferometer and Refractometer for the WB-8 Polywell Fusion Device, Kevin Davis
Design and evaluation of network survivability schemes for correlated multi-failure scenarios, Oscar A. Díaz
A deployable bottom fed conical log-spiral antenna for CubeSat applications, Anthony Ernest
Analysis of resource control in nondeterministic mobile ad hoc network systems : an unmanned aerial vehicle example, Alex Fleshman
Influence of implementing straps on pulsed relativistic magnetron operation, David R. Galbreath
Unipolar barrier strained layer superlattice infrared photodiodes : physics and barrier engineering, Nutan Gautam
Frequency specific deficits in schizophrenia, Anil Reddy Geeda
Novel haptic interface For viewing 3D images, Mauricio Gomez Aguinaga
FDTD Analysis of Plasmonic and Nanojet Enhanced Photodetectors for Improved Performance, I.M. Mehdi Hasan
A truly embedded test structure for design-for-manufacturability, hardware security and VLSI testing, Charles D. Lamech
Measuring and tuning energy efficiency on large scale high performance computing platforms, James Howard Laros III