Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs
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Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Theory of Resource Allocation for Robust Distributed Computing, Jorge E. Pezoa
Fast start of oscillations in a short-pulse relativistic magnetron driven by a transparent cathode., Sarita Prasad
Built-in controller for self-test and repair of 3D integrated Nand flash memory chip, used in radiation intense space environment, Naveen Nischal Purushotham
Research Towards the Development of an Optically Pumped Cesium Dimer Laser, Omar Qassim
LARGE AREA 3D PHOTONIC CRYSTALS WITH EMBEDDED WAVEGUIDES, Alexander Raub
Multispectral plasmon enhanced quantum dots in a well infrared photodetectors, Rajeev V. Shenoi
Modeling of a compact terahertz source based on the two-stream instability., Tengiz Svimonishvili
Analysis, design and implementation of front-end reconfigurable antenna systems (FERAS), Youssef Tawk
Microcontroller (8051-core) instruction susceptibility to intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI), Aaron D. Taylor
Physics-based model and data analysis for the estimation of transverse flowing particles, Michael Thomas
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Incorporation of phase changes in functional magnetic resonance imaging, Sunil Kumar Arja
RF channel characterization for cognitive radio using support vector machines, Thomas Atwood
Studies of dielectric breakdown under pulsed power conditions, Palmarin Castro Jr
Design, optimization and analysis of reconfigurable antennas, Joseph Costantine
Throughput optimization in MPR-capable multi-hop wireless networks, Jorge Crichigno
Remote-sensing of underground caverns using a full-Maxwell's equations FDTD model, Tanner Ethan
Design and control of a cellular architecture-based adaptive wiring manifold, Gregory Feucht
Resource allocation of the human brain : a competitive equilibrium approach, Alexandre Rosa Franco
2-D Modeling of Electromagnetic Waves with Vibrating Conducting and Dielectric Objects, Monica Jaramillo-Madrid
On the Use of Independent Component Analysis & Functional Network Connectivity Analysis: Evaluation on Two Distinct Large-Scale Psychopathology Studies, Michelle Juárez
Naming and discovery in networks : architecture and economics, Joud Khoury
Distributed, adaptive deployment for nonholonomic mobile sensor networks : theory and experiments, Jose Marcio Luna-Castaneda
Global optimization methods for full-reference and no-reference motion estimation with applications to atherosclerotic plaque motion and strain imaging, Sergio Murillo Amaya
A more robust ant colony learning algorithm : with application to travelling salesman problem, Viswanath Nandina
A stochastic ensemble forecast model for geosynchronous relativistic electron fluxes, Steven Nelson
A framework for the development of virtual robotic games, Paul Ng
Polarization diverse tracking antenna with high sensitivity, Michael Pace
Algorithms for spectral and spatio-spectral feature selection and classification for tunable sensors : theory and application, Biliana Paskaleva
Characterization of the Dynamics of Optically-Injected Nanostructure Lasers, Michael Pochet
Information similarity metrics in information security and forensics, Tu-Thach Quach
Multi-domain crankback operation for IP/MPLS & DWDM networks, Fareena Saqib
Topology overlays for dedicated protection Ethernet LAN services in advanced SONET/SDH networks, Srikanth Kumar Seethamraju
FPGA controlled reconfigurable antenna, Severn Shelley
GUARDIAN : automated patient monitoring system, Johnny C. Silva
Progress in metamaterials : magnetic hybridization of electric dipole resonance and inhomogeneous structures for thin-film lenses, Svyatoslav Smolev
Modeling and characterization of elastic wave propagation in micro-scale photonic crystals, Yasser Soliman
Information theoretic approach for assessing image fidelity in photon-counting imagers, Narravula R. Srikanth
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Control and filtering of time-varying linear systems via parameter dependent Lyapunov functions, Renato Alves Borges
Metal-insulator-insulator-metal plasmonic waveguides and devices, Jing Chen
Double-interval technique for higher order harmonic generation of a quantum dot mode-locked laser, Furqan Chiragh
Analysis, design, and implementation of a reconfigurable fractal volumetric left-handed metamaterial, Teofilo Max De La Mata Luque
Rectangular waveguide narrow-wall longitudinal-aperture antenna arrays for high-power applications, Naga Ravi Kanth Devarapalli
Circuit designs for low-power and SEU-hardened systems, Vallabh Srikanth Devarapalli
Development of indium arsenide quantum dot solar cells for high conversion efficiency, Mohamed El-Emawy
End-to-end provisioning in multi-domain/multi-layer networks, Tannous Frangieh
Distributed load balancing over directed network topologies, Alejandro Gonzalez Ruiz
High-speed dynamic partial reconfiguration for field programmable gate arrays, John Hoffman
Optimal spectral reconstructions from deterministic and stochastic sampling geometries using compressive sensing and spectral statistical models, Oliver Jeromin
Electromagnetic modeling of hot-wire detonators using analytical and numerical methods with comparison to experiment, Michael Lambrecht
Single event upset hardened CMOS combinational logic and clock buffer design, Aahlad Mallajosyula
AM-FM methods for image and video processing, Victor Manuel Murray Herrera
Control for an optically powered firing set using miniature photovoltaic arrays, Todd Plichta
Synthesis and characterization of cerium-doped lanthanum halide colloidal nanocrystals, Krishnaprasad Sankar
Automating the moderation process in GEO using trust metrics, Harihar Shankar
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Analysis and design of reconfigurable multi-band stacked microstrip patch antennas (MSAs) for wireless applications, Mahmoud Alayesh
Focal waveform of a prolate-spheroidal impulse radiating antenna (IRA), Serhat Altunc
Terahertz photomixing spectroscopy of two-dimensional semiconductor plasmons, Todd Barrick
InAs/Ga(In)Sb superlattice based infrared detectors using nBn design, Greg Bishop
Minimally invasive capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers array For biomedical applications, Xiaoyang Cheng
Modeling the effects of proton irradiation [on] CIGS solar cells, Jacob Dunken
The inverse kinetics method and PID compensation of the Annular Core Research Reactor, Benjamin Garnas
Models for electromagnetic coupling of lightning onto multiconductor cables in underground cavities, Matthew Higgins
BPSK system analysis using MEMS filters, David Ho
Characterization of spectral response of a quantum dots-in-a-well infrared focal plane array, Michael Lenz II
Precision electron flow measurements in a disk transmission line, Jeremy Martin
Injection locking characteristics of indium arsenide quantum dash lasers, Aaron Moscho
Quantum dot gain-lever laser diode, Nader Naderi
Advanced parallel magnetic resonance imaging methods with applications to MR spectroscopic imaging, Ricardo Otazo
1.2-micron multi-section quantum dot superluminescent diodes, Therese Saiz
Semiconductor yield analysis and prediction using a stochastic layout sensitivity model, Rani S. Ghaida
The effects of non-uniform illumination on the performance of series connected photovoltaic arrays, Jason Shelton
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Growth and optimization of quantum dots-in-a-well infrared photodetectors, Ram Attaluri
Compact modeling of neutron damage effects in a bipolar junction transistor, Teresa Gutierrez
Microscopy study of extreme lattice mismatched heteroepitaxy using interfacial misfit arrays, Shenghong Huang
Measurement of 'one over f noise' in infrared detection using a novel technique, Diana Maestas Jepson
Design and implementation of test-bed for path planning and formation control of cooperative robotic agents, Mike Majedi
SIMD pipelined processor implemented on a FPGA, Benjamin Mar
Optimal digital filter design for dispersed signal equalization, Andrew Mihalik
Cooperative strategies for pairwise secure communication channels in sensor networks, Peter Oelschlaeger
Interference and power control in ad hoc wireless networks, Raul Ramiro Peralta Meza
Mid-IR type-II InAs/GaSb nanoscale superlattice sensors, Elena A. Plis
A methodology for the assessment of the behavior and performance of artificial agents, Jessica Ryan
Minority carrier lifetimes in germanium on silicon heterostructures, Josephine Sheng
Hierarchical aggregation and intelligent monitoring and control in fault-tolerant wireless sensor networks, Prasanna Sridhar
Computational analyses of high power microwave slotted array antennas for mobile applications, John Topolski
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Performance and Characterization of a Large Format Solid State Imager, Jacob A. Mendez
Mid-Infrared Multiple Quantum Well Lasers Using Digitally-Grown AllnAsSb Barriers and Strained InAsSb Wells, Leslie G. Vaughn
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Effects of Surface Conditioning, Morphology, and Temperature on Secondary Electron Emission, Nathan D. Zameroski
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
PD/NI Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Hydrogen Sensor Utilizing a Segregated PD-TI Adhesion Layer, Mark Wayne Jenkins
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Surface Micromachined Pressure Sensors, William P. Eaton IV
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
The Discrete Laguerre Transform: Derivation And Applications, Giridhar Dhati Mandyam
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
Construction and Characterization of an Extended Helicon Plasma Source, Russell Ford Jewett Jr.
Effects of Varying Coupling Impedance, Finite Length, and Asynchronous Harmonics on High Power BWO Performance, Larald Dean Moreland
Theses/Dissertations from 1989
Discovery of Strong Coupling between Lattice-Band Carriers and Impurity-Band Carriers in Augmented Photoconductivity Measurements on Si:As, Si:Bi, and Si:Al AT 7-16 K, James Edward Heath
Theses/Dissertations from 1979
Experimental, Analytical, And Numerical Studies On Multiconductor Transmission Lines, Ashok Kumar Agrawal
A Numerical Investigation Of Nonlinear Resistance In Second-Order Autonomous Dynamic Networks, John Jerome Bornholdt
Calculation Of The Singularity Expanision Method Parameters From The Transient Response Of A Thin Wire, Kah-song Cho
Design of a Bit-Slice Processor, Kenneth Earl Green
A TV-Calculator Teaching Aid System, Robert A. Pezzano
