Below are theses and dissertations completed by graduates of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Howard H. Hughes College of Engineering.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Performance-Based Economical Seismic Design of Multistory Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings and Reliability Assessment, Chunyu Zhang
Design on High Performance Nanoscale CMOS Circuits with Low Temperature Sensitivity, Ming Zhu
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Non-blocking Priority Queue based on Skiplists with Relaxed Semantics, Ashok Adhikari
Competitive Power Down Methods in Green Computing, James Andro-Vasko
Specification of Mixed Logit Models Using an Optimization Approach, Cristian David Arteaga Sanchez
EM Wave Interaction with a Bounded Plasma Column Supporting an Electron Beam, Asmelash Teshome Beshah
Re-evaluation of Acceptance Testing Criteria for Structural Masonry Using the Prism Test Method, James Bristow
Survey and Analysis of Android Authentication Using App Locker, Akshitha Reddy Chintalaphani
Radiative Contour Mapping Using UAS Swarm, Zachary Cook
Remote sensing of the environmental impacts of utility-scale solar energy plants, Mohammad Masih Edalat
A Test Driven Approach to Develop Web-Based Machine Learning Applications, Armin Esmaeilzadeh
Finding Top-k Dominance on Incomplete Big Data Using Map-Reduce Framework, Payam Ezatpoor
Cyclist Detection, Tracking, and Trajectory Analysis in Urban Traffic Video Data, Farideh Foroozandeh Shahraki
Investigation of Setting Time and Compressive Strength of Ready-Mixed Concrete Blended with Returned Fresh Concrete, Negasi Niguse Gebremichael
Numerical Characterization of the Flow Field and Heat Transfer Inside the Receiver of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Carrying Supercritical Co2, Samad Gharehdaghimollahajloo
Scalability Analysis of Blockchains Through Blockchain Simulation, Sneha Goswami
Evaluating the Chemical and Biological Stability of Finished Waters Blended for Direct Potable Reuse in a Simulated Distribution System, Assumption Grimaldi
Applications of Elpasolites as a Multimode Radiation Sensor, Amber Lynn Guckes
Degree Constrained Triangulation of Annular Regions and Point Sites, Bhaikaji Gurung
Optimization of Prosthetic Hands: Utilizing Modularity to Improve Grip Force, Grasp, and Versatility, Jordan William Harris
Fast Neutron Detection in Nuclear Material Photofission Assay Using a 15 MeV Linear Electron Accelerator, Matthew Steven Hodges
Evaluation of the Properties of Rubberized Asphalt Binders and Mixtures, Kazem Jadidirendi
Automated Quantification of White Blood Cells in Light Microscopic Images of Injured Skeletal Muscle, Yang Jiao
Generalized Clusterwise Regression for Simultaneous Estimation of Optimal Pavement Clusters and Performance Models, Mukesh Khadka
Analysis of the Temporal Response of Coupled Asymmetrical Zero-Power Subcritical Bare Metal Reactor Systems, Kimberly Lynn Klain
Comparison of Simulation Methods of Single and Multi-Bit Continuous Time Sigma Delta Modulators, Benju Koirala
Improving Hyperspectral Subpixel Target Detection Using Hybrid Detection Space, Ruixing Li
Effects of Contract Procurement Factors on Performance of Transportation Projects, Ruiko Maharjan
High Early-Age Strength Concrete for Rapid Repair, Matthew O. Maler
Simulating Distributed Battery and Solar Array Placement for Voltage Regulation, Michael Misch
Deployment Strategies for a Fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Providing Cellular and Data Services, Nima Mohseni
Meshless Method for Simulation of Compressible Flow, Ebrahim Nabizadeh Shahrebabak
Advanced Applications Of Big Data Analytics, Sai Phani Krishna Parsa
Surface Hydrologic Modeling and Analyzing Watershed Hydrologic Response to Landcover Change, Roshan Poudel
Sparse MRI and CT Reconstruction, Ali Pouryazdanpanah Kermani
Cost Comparison of Cement Concrete and Polymer Concrete Manholes in Sewer Systems, Sayan Sakhakarmi
An Investigation of Employment and Wage Distribution in the Construction Industry by Race/Ethnicity and Gender, Binit Kumar Shrestha
Calibration of Microscopic Traffic Flow Models Enabling Simultaneous Selection of Specific Links and Parameters, Kul Prasad Shrestha
Deep Learning Implementation for Comparison of User Reviews and Ratings, Nishit Shrestha
Lock-free Self-adjusting Binary Search Tree, Sachiko Sueki
Dynamic Risk Analysis of Construction Delays Using Fuzzy-Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Mohammadsoroush Tafazzoli
High Utility Itemsets Identification in Big Data, Ashish Tamrakar
Implementation and Analysis of Communication Protocols in Internet of Things, Priyanka Thota
Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Capacitive Sensor Using Delta-Sigma Modulation, Charikleia Tsagkari
Analog and Mixed Signal Verification using Satisfiability Solver on Discretized Models, Nikita Ramesh Wanjale
Pure Strategies and Equity Optimization for Multi-Draw Video Poker, D. Williams
Improving Pattern Recognition and Neural Network Algorithms With Applications to Solar Panel Energy Optimization, Ernesto Zamora Ramos
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Vulnerability Analysis and Security Framework for Zigbee Communication in IOT, Charbel Azzi
Sulfate Resistance of Nanosilica Contained Portland Cement Mortars, Iani Batilov Batilov
Removal of High and Low Levels of Ammonium from Industrial Wastewaters, Gregory Bock
Nanomaterials for Solar Distillation Technology, Jack Warren Stoddard Cheney
A Distributed Processing Platform With Reconfigurable Autonomous Nodes, Grzegorz Chmaj
Implementation and Performance Evaluation of Acoustic Denoising Algorithms for UAV, Ahmed Sony Kamal Chowdhury
Empirical Study of Concurrent Programming Paradigms, Patrick M. Daleiden
An EMG-based patient monitoring system using Zynq SoC device, Farhad Fallahlalehzari
The Validation and Verification of LES Modeling Using KIVA, David Fyda
Security Threats from UAS and Its Mitigation Through Detection and Tracking, Sai Ram Ganti
Effects of Vertical Ground Motion on Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Flat-Plate Buildings, Sara Jean George
Improvement of Security in UAS Communication and Navigation using ADS-B, Vedadatta Gouripeddi
Complex Traffic Network Modeling & Area-wide Hierarchical Control, Saumya Gupta
A Simulator Application for Distributed Leader Election Algorithms, Sugeeswara Gurudeniya
Top-K Nodes Identification in Big Networks Based on Topology and Activity Analysis, Sweta Gurung
Seismic Response of an Older Bridge in Nevada under Maximum Considered Earthquake, Ryan Thomas Isaac
Design and Implementation of Benes/Clos On-Chip Interconnection Networks, Yikun Jiang
MCNP6 Computational-Based Sensitivity Propagation Analysis of Continuous Neutron Cross-Sections Using the Godiva (HMF-001) and the Godiver (HMF-004) Benchmark Criticality Study Cases, Lawrence James Lakeotes
Algorithms for Monotone Paths with Visibility Properties, Bikash Lama Bamjan
Effect of Thermal Treatment on High Temperature Deformation of Alloy EP-~823, Martin Milburn Lewis
Portable High Throughput Digital Microfluidics and On-Chip Bacteria Cultures, Yiyan Li
Acoustic Detection, Source Separation, and Classification Algorithms for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Wildlife Monitoring and Poaching, Carlo Lopez-Tello
Solar Energy Storage in Molten Salt Shell Structures, Nathan David Tyrrell Loyd
Stationary Nonimaging Concentrators – A Comprehensive Study and Design Improvements, Srikanth Madala
Efficient Algorithms for Clustering Polygonal Obstacles, Sabbir Kumar Manandhar
Ozonation in Water Reuse: Formation and Mitigation of N-~nitrosodimethylamine, Erica J. Marti
Characterization of Impact Properties of Forged, Layered, and Additive Manufactured Titanium Alloy, Melissa Kathryn Matthes
Neutron-Gamma Discrimination in Elpasolite Scintillator Detector, Brittany Morgan
Visualization of dropwise condensation on vertical plate and horizontal tube geometry, Blake Naccarato
Alkali-Activated Natural Pozzolan/Slag Binder for Sustainable Concrete, Meysam Najimi
Development of Solar Experiments with Remote Laboratory Capability for Engineering Education of the Future, Otto Kyle Neidert
Causes and Impacts of Geotechnical Problems on Bridge and Road Construction Projects, Krishna Prasad Neupane
Occurrence and Proliferation of Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Majid Neyestani
Novel Non-Blocking Approach for a Concurrent Heap, Rashmi Niyolia
Radiation Therapy and Dosing Material Transport Methodology, Robert O'brien
Analysis of Power-Down Systems with Five States, Govind Pathak
Simulation of Online Bin Packing in Practice, Kalpana Rajagopal
A Case Study on Enterprise Content Management using Agile Methodology, Rohit Raj
Design, Fabrication and Testing of Monolithic Low-Power Passive Sigma-Delta Analog-to-Digital Converters, Angsuman Roy
Process Development for the Fabrication of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Using Spin-On Dopant, Richard R. Ryan
Evaluation of Electron Donors for Perchlorate and Nitrate Biodegradation in Contaminated Groundwater Applications, Mayra Alejandra Sarria Cortes
Laboratory Evaluation of Geogrid-Reinforced Flexible Pavements, Mohammadreza Sharbaf
A Web-Based Solution for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Traffic Management, Monetta Angelique Shaw
Parallel Static Object Detection, Tirambad Shiwakoti
Vision-Based Intersection Monitoring: Behavior Analysis & Safety Issues, Mohammad Shokrolah Shirazi
The JVMCSP Runtime and Code Generator for ProcessJ in Java, Cabel Dhoj Shrestha
A Web Based User Interface for Machine Learning Analysis of Health and Education Data, Chandani Shrestha
Causes of Change Orders and Its Impact on Road Maintenance Contracts, Kabindra Kumar Shrestha