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 2023

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

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

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Trajectory Analysis for Driving Safety Quantification, Michael I. Chang

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

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Information-Theoretic Model Diagnostics (InfoMoD), Armin Esmaeilzadeh

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

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

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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

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

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Time-Dependent Wetting Behavior of Hydrogels, Amir Kashani

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

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

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

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

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

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High Clearance Collision-Free Paths, Barun Thapa

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Simulating Condensation in the Theory of Classical Nucleation, David Vallet

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

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Enhancements to Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Rockets, Kimberly Gonzalez

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A Mechanically Intelligent Hosing-Drone, Blake Hament

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

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

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

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

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Carbon Fiber Coil Spring Characterization and Manufacturing, Cooper Madrazo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Reachability and Turn Constraint Paths, Sabrina Wallace

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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

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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

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

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

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Material Handling with Embodied Loco-Manipulation, Jean Chagas Vaz

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From Language Comprehension Towards General AI, Binay Dahal

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Analysis of Microscopic Objects Using Computer Vision Methods, Yuan Dao

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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

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Infants' Facial Emotion Recognition, Umme Fatema

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

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

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An Introduction to Federated Learning and Its Analysis, Manjari Ganapathy

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

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Effect of Boundary Approximation on Visibility, Samridhi Jha

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

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

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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds as Precursors to Disinfection Byproducts, Padmanabhan Krishnaswamy

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

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

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

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

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

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A Hyperelastic Porous Media Framework for Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites and Characterization of Transduction Phenomena via Dimensional Analysis and Nonlinear Regression, Zakai J. Olsen

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Turbulence Modeling of Shock Boundary Layer Interaction in Hypersonic Flows, Sogol Pirbastami

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Estimation of Spatial Change in Cropland Area and Evaluation of Irrigation Performance in Imperial Valley Using Remotely Sensed Data, Usha Poudel

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Investigation of Bismuth Telluride Nanowire Composites for Enhanced Flexible Thermoelectric Films, Matthew P. Pusko

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TinyML for Gait Stride Classification, Priyanka Rajendra

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Investigation of Bench-Scale Packed Bioreactor for Perchlorate Reduction in the Presence of Co-Contaminants and High Salinity, Julia Ribeiro Rabello

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Kaleidoscope of Urban Evapotranspiration: Exploring the Science and Modeling Approaches, Rubab Saher

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Designs and Outcomes of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Circuits, Daniel Senda

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Modeling the Mechanical Behavior and Shock Propagation of Metallic and Nanocomposite Materials, Pouya Shojaeishahmirzadi

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A Fusion of Remotely Sensed Data to Map the Impervious Surfaces of Growing Cities of Punjab, Pakistan, Binita Shrestha

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Relationship between Standardization Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and Project Performance, Binit Kumar Shrestha

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Monitored Compression Therapy: Using Smart Technology to Optimize the Treatment of Lower Extremity Swelling, James Skelly

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Patient-Specific Finite Element Analysis for Mandibular Fracture Fixation, Ethan Snyder

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Forecasting Pedestrian Trajectory Using Deep Learning, Arsal Syed

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Machine Learning Analysis of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Data to Predict Bone Mineral Density in African American Women, Erick Githua Wakayu