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College of Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Below are theses and dissertations completed by graduates of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Howard H. Hughes College of Engineering.

For the entire collection of UNLV theses and dissertations, visit UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Unraveling Water Quality Issues in the Colorado River Basin: Utilizing Remote Sensing Satellite Images, Statistical, and Machine Learning for Improved Monitoring, Godson Ebenezer Adjovu

An Exploratory Pilot Study on Generating an Emergency Evacuation VR Experience for a Real-Life Building Without Existing BIM or Floor Plans, Naveed Ahmed

Dea2uth: A Decentralized Authentication and Authorization Scheme for Secure Private Data Transfer, Phillipe Austria

Non-Destructive Means of Predicting Masonry Prism Strength Using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV), Connor J. Barlow

Survey of How Irregularities in the Electrical System of the Human Heart Link to Different Heart Arrhythmias, Jazmine Boloor

Trajectory Analysis for Driving Safety Quantification, Michael I. Chang

Studies of Forward Projection Algorithms and Implementation on PC and FPGA, Minsung Cho

Effects of Loading Age and Transverse Reinforcement Ratio on Collapse Resistance of RC Frame Beams under High Sustained Loads, Taiga Cibulka

Travel Time Theory For Traffic Conservation Laws With Applications, Sergio Contreras

Information-Theoretic Model Diagnostics (InfoMoD), Armin Esmaeilzadeh

Scalable Algorithm Design and Performance Analysis for Graph Motifs Discovery, Md Abdul Motaleb Faysal

High-Yield Bioinspired Atmospheric Water Capture Through Hydrogels, Yiwei Gao

Abiotic and Bio-Enhanced Reduction of Perchlorate and Co-Contaminants with Zero-Valent Iron (ZVI), John Michael Gonzales

Investigating a Passive Treatment System for the Removal of Nutrients from Urban Runoff, Jasminn Gray

Investigating Haloacetonitrile (Han) Formation Potential from Nitrogenous Antibiotics and Agrochemicals, Kazi Shafayet Haider

OCR Post-processing Using Large Language Models, Mahdi Hajiali

Virus Removal and Characterization During Secondary Treatment at a Full-Scale Plant, Tyler Hill

Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Reinforcing Bar Types for Pavements and Bridges, Brandon T. Huynh

Three-Dimensional Finite Element Numerical Analysis of Closely Spaced Foundations Resting on Clay Soil Supported with a Geocell Mattress Embedded in a Fly Ash Layer, Yahia Iskander

Metastability and Degradation in Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin-Film Solar Cells, Mohsen Jahandardoost

Time-Dependent Wetting Behavior of Hydrogels, Amir Kashani

Improving Multi-Crane Planning on Construction Sites, Ali Khodabandelu

Development of Pre-Magnetized Magnetorheological Elastomer for Bidirectionally Variable Stiffness Applications, Choonghan Lee

An Avalanche Transistor-Based Pulse Generator Design For Infrared Laser Applications, Abraham Lopez

Application of Biochar for Antibiotic-Free Nutrient Recovery from Source-Separated Human Urine, Sayeda Ummeh Masrura

Development and Characterization of Lead & Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell Materials, Rubaiya Murshed

Enhanced IoT-Based Electrocardiogram Monitoring System with Deep Learning, Jian Ni

Algorithmic Approaches to Battery Consolidation in a Smart Grid, Dara Nyknahad

Pantograph Carbon Strip Degradation Monitoring – Pulsed Power Application Using Electromagnetic Dot Sensor, Olufemi Olubode

Properties of Ultra–High Performance Concrete Using Plaster Sand, Andrew Pappas

Optimized Indoor Temperature in Office Buildings Through Personalized Thermal Comfort Modeling, Raviteja Patchava

Engineered Biomass-Derived Carbon Adsorbents for Targeted Contaminant Remediation from Aqueous Environments, Suraj Venkat Pochampally

Numerical Investigations of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Compressor Aerothermodynamics Using a Streamline Curvature Based Throughflow Method, Victor Quintanilla

Implementation of ADAS and Autonomy on UNLV Campus, Zillur Rahman

A One-Dimensional Analysis of a Microbial Fuel Cell for Efficient Acetate Removal and Power Density Output, David Rouhani

Towards CFD Investigations into Particulate Air Pollution of a Desert Urban Environment, Prosun Roy

Treatment of Oxyanion Contaminants from Waste Brine Streams Using Halophilic/Halotolerant Microorganisms, Yasaman Saedi

Development of an Automated GPIB System for Characterization of SiGe Avalanche Photodiodes, David A. Santiago

Performance Comparison of Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB) and Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) Methods, and Identification of Critical Success Factors for DB and CMAR in Water and Wastewater Projects, Shrijan Shrestha

Facial Expression Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for Data Augmentation and Image Generation, Shekhar Singh

Monitoring and Classification of Tissue Perfusion Through the Combined Use of Thermal, RGB, and Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging, Ivan Soto

High Clearance Collision-Free Paths, Barun Thapa

Simulating Condensation in the Theory of Classical Nucleation, David Vallet

A Dynamic Scoring Methodology for Morphing Airfoil Designs with Application to a Stalling Scenario, Stone Wachs

An Investigation of Soft Electrohydraulic Actuators: Theory, Characterization, and Conceptual Applications, Alexandrea Washington

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Nexuscapes: A Landscape Approach for a Transdisciplinary Water-Energy-Food Nexus Decision-Making Process, Fortino Acosta

A Control Integrated Circuit for a Hysteretic Flyback Power Converter, Armani Alvarez

Identification of Factors Contributing to Traffic Crashes by Analysis of Text Narratives, Cristian D. Arteaga-Sanchez

Application of Experimentally Calibrated Numerical Models for Prediction of Composite Masonry Prism Strength, James Bristow

Radiomic Features to Predict Overall Survival Time for Patients with Glioblastoma Brain Tumors Based on Machine Learning and Deep Learning Methods, Lina Chato

Jiapi: A Type Checker Generator for Statically Typed Languages, Benjamin Cisneros Merino

Effects of Particle Size and Replacement Proportion of Post-Consumer Glass in Concrete, Negasi Gebremichael

Enhancements to Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Rockets, Kimberly Gonzalez

A Mechanically Intelligent Hosing-Drone, Blake Hament

Modeling and Analysis of Subcellular Protein Localization in Hyper-Dimensional Fluorescent Microscopy Images Using Deep Learning Methods, Yang Jiao

Application of Lanthanides in Wastewater Treatment and Water Reuse, George William Kajjumba

Developing a Hands-On Class Exercise for Modular Construction, 3D Design, and 4D Schedule, Kyle A. Kithas

Effects of Distributed Energy Resources on the Bulk Electric System, Stryder Loveday

Carbon Fiber Coil Spring Characterization and Manufacturing, Cooper Madrazo

A Wearable Electronic Monitoring Device for Low Pressure Garment Applications and Temperature Analysis for Prevention of Ulceration and Infection, Francisco Mata Carlos

Behavior of Axially-Restrained Reinforced Concrete Beams under High Sustained Loads, Ghazaleh Mehdikhan Laleh

Fuel Injector Design of a Hypersonic Jet Engine Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Melissa Rose Mercado

Viability of Energy and Fuel Sources for Interstellar Travel; Design and Feasibility of the Construction of Manned Interstellar Space Shuttles, Lukas Mittelman

Mobile 3D Printing of Rail Track Surface for Rapid Repai, Ershad Mortazavian

Hyperspectral Image Analysis of Food for Nutritional Intake, Shirin Nasr Esfahani

Mechanoelectrical Behavior in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Based Soft Polymer Gel Smart Sensors for Soft Robotic Applications, Justin Neubauer

Dynamic Surface Tension of Surfactants Through Separation of Diffusion and Dilation Effects, Brandon Ortiz

Development of UAV-Based Rail Track Geometry Irregularity Monitoring and Measuring Platform Empowered by Artificial Intelligence, Lihao Qiu

Experimental Study of a Polycarbonate Urethane Knee Implant Using Custom-Designed Knee Simulator, Maria De Lourdes Ramos Gonzalez

Automated Approach for the Enhancement of Scaffolding Structure Monitoring with Strain Sensor Data, Sayan Sakhakarmi

New Mathematical Models for Acoustic Insertion Loss of Fiberglass Lining in HVAC Duct, Michael Anthony Schwob

Development and Application of a Safety Index for Transit Stops: A Case Study from Las Vegas, Nevada, Rithesh Shivuni

Measuring Impacts and Vibrations on a Volumetric Modular House During Transportation, Seung Ho Song

Real–Time Semantic Segmentation for Railway Anomalies Analysis, Paul Stanik III

An Empirical Investigation into the Impact of Automated Grading, Alex James St. Aubin

Efficient Networks-On-Chip Communication Support Solutions for Deep Neural Network Acceleration, Binayak Tiwari

Display Applications for Grating Angle Magnification Accelerated Angular Scanners, Daniel Jesus Valdes

Reachability and Turn Constraint Paths, Sabrina Wallace

Towards High-Efficient Broadband Omnidirectional Light-Trapping: Discrepancy-Assisted 2D/3D Deterministic Quasi-Random Nanostructure Design, Optimization, and Fabrication, Yihong Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Plasma Aerodynamics: Experimental Quantification of the Lift Force Generated on an Airfoil Using Plasma Actuation to Estimate Power Requirements in Small UAV Applications, Getachew Ashenafi

Biotransformation of Trace Organic Compounds via Microbial Ammonia Oxidation in Biofiltration Systems for Water Reuse, Nicholas Babcock

Dynamic Analysis of a Microgrid Powered With an Inverter and Machine-Based Distributed Resources, Brandon William Blackstone

Material Handling with Embodied Loco-Manipulation, Jean Chagas Vaz

From Language Comprehension Towards General AI, Binay Dahal

Analysis of Microscopic Objects Using Computer Vision Methods, Yuan Dao

Developing LRFD Side Shear and End Bearing Resistance Factors for Design of Axially Loaded Drilled Shafts in Soil Containing Caliche Layers Using the Monte Carlo Approach, Visar Farhangi

Infants' Facial Emotion Recognition, Umme Fatema

Polyvinyl chloride gels: Theoretical modeling of their actuation mechanism and characterization of their properties, Zachary Frank

Comparing a New Algorithm for the Traveling Salesman Problem to Previous Deterministic and Stochastic Algorithms, Edward Friesema

An Introduction to Federated Learning and Its Analysis, Manjari Ganapathy

Improving Pedestrian Safety with the Implementation of the Demand-Responsive Transverse Rumble Strip as a New Traffic Safety Countermeasure, Md Shakhawat Hossen

Effect of Boundary Approximation on Visibility, Samridhi Jha

Geometric Quality Assessment of a Modular House using BIM and Photogrammetric Point Clouds, Preetam Kapsikar

A Human-Embodied Drone for Dexterous Aerial Manipulation, Dongbin Kim

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds as Precursors to Disinfection Byproducts, Padmanabhan Krishnaswamy

Healthy Aging in Place: An Integrated Smart Home Using Alexa-compatible Technology, Tyler Kryst

Computational Sodium Heat Pipe Simulation in Three Dimensions for Transient Nuclear Reactor Analysis with Variable Surface Heat Flux, Valerie Jean Lawdensky

Behavior of Aged Reinforced Concrete Columns Under High Sustained Concentric and Eccentric Loads, Wenchen Ma

Calculating the Learning Rate of a Neural Network using a Genetic Algorithm, Eric Miller

Exploring the Latent Space of Image Captioning Networks, Mikian J. Musser