Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Masters Theses
Theses from 2011
Visual inspection and ground penetrating radar investigation of the historical Pulaski County Poor Farm Cemetery, Ibrahim E. Ahmed
The origin of quartz glomerocrysts: insights from the rhyolite dike at Medicine Park, OK, Sedeg Ahmed E. Ahmed
Evaluating the effectiveness of multi-spectral remote sensing data for lithological mapping in arid regions: a quantitative approach with examples from the Makkah Neoproterozoic region, Saudi Arabia, Nawwaf Awad Al Muntshry
Using conditional probability to predict solar-powered pump-and-treat performance, Erica Renée Collins
Shale gas rock characterization and 3D submicron pore network reconstruction, Malek Elgmati
Morpho-tectonic analysis of the Tekeze and the Blue Nile drainage systems of northwestern Ethiopian Plateau, Ethiopia, Elamin Hassan Dai Ismail
The sorption of chemical and nuclear contaminants from soil and water using nanosize particles of hydroxyapatite, Chyrene Joseph
Geological and geomorphological evolution of the Egyptian Nile between Aswan and Kom Ombo: A remote sensing and field study approach, Leslie Lansbery
A detailed petrographic analysis of the Mt. Sheridan Roosevelt Gabbro and associated rock types, Daniel Russell Lasco
Mesh optimization of finite element models of wellbore stress analysis, Ming-Yen Lee
Experimental study of the interaction between surfactants and preformed particle gels, Farag Awadh Muhammed
Waterjet injection of powdered activated carbon for sediment remediation, Chris J. Redell
Theses from 2010
Strength evaluation and transportation behavior of preformed particle gel using screens and tubes, Rajesh Sarma Challa
Characterization of geotechnical variability based upon sampling frequency using Monte Carlo simulation: A study of the kcICON project, Kerry Allen Magner
Cretaceous/Paleogene boundary biostratigraphy and palynofacies of the Alo-1 well, Southeastern Nigeria, Janet Diane Raymer
Palynology of the middle to upper Eocene Esmeraldas formation in the Nuevo Mundo Syncline area, Middle Magdalena Valley Basin, Colombia, Guillermo Rodriguez-Forero
Calcium carbonate precipitation mechanisms and geochemical analysis of particulate material found within the waters of Maramec Spring, St. James, Missouri, Kyle Steven Rybacki
Performance evaluation of energy efficient lighting associated with renewable energy applications, Allison Nicole Sperber
Field analysis of photovoltaic ultracapacitor energy storage system, Jenna Vujic
Theses from 2009
Environmental geochemistry of metal contaminated sediments from the Big River system of southeastern Missouri, Helen Carrie Bender
Geology and geophysics of the Darfur Megalake: implications for groundwater resources and paleo-environment, Ahmed Elsheikh
A renewable energy feasibility study to power a water supply pump in Sacala las Lomas, Guatemala, William Anthony Granich
Development of a one dimensional subsurface contaminant transport model with stochastic applications, Benjamin Waldon Johnson
Formation of iron-rimmed sandstone nodules on earth; terrestrial analogue for the formation of Martian blueberries?, Katherine Charlotte Muller
A mobile water disinfection unit powered by renewable energy systems, Matthew Vitello
Application of ground penetrating radar (GPR) for bridge deck condition assessment: using a 1.5 GHz ground-coupled antenna, Amos Wamweya
Theses from 2008
Lateral reservoir compartmentalization of the Woodford Shale in the Arkoma Basin, southeastern Oklahoma, Adedapo Omotunde Ajibade
The carbonatite-hosted apatite deposit of Jacupiranga, SE Brazil: styles of mineralization, ore characterization and association with mineral processing, Paula Regina Alves
Ground motion sensitivity analyses for the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area, Ece Karadeniz
Salt induced corrosion of sandstone, Michael Thomas Kuligowski
Imaging in karst terrain using electrical resistivity tomography, Iana Muchaidze
Textural analysis of a rhyolite dike of the southern Oklahoma aulacogen at Medicine Park, Oklahoma, Sean Patrick O'Donnell
Methodology and process to accompany a virtual geotechnical database for the St. Louis metropolitan area, Katherine Leigh Onstad
Seismic stratigraphic interpretation and reservoir characterization of the Mamuniyat Formation in the B-NC115 field, Murzuk Basin, Libya, Hesham A. Refayee
Theses from 2007
Palynology of hypersaline lakes in Western Australia, Stacy L. Story
Characterization of coarse aggregate angularity using digital image processing, Gregory Allen Swift
Theses from 2006
Paleocene to early Eocene dinoflagellate cyst biostratigraphy in Southeast Nigeria and the Cote d'Ivoire-Ghana transform margin (ODP site 959), Hernan Antolinez-Delgado
Formation characterization of the Lamotte Sandstone in southwestern Missouri, Pongsathorn Boongird
Geophysical investigation of lead and zinc mine tailings at Saint Joe State Park, Park Hills, Missouri, Anthony David Buccellato
An investigation into the liquefaction potential of tsunamis and storm surges on coastal deposits, Sandhya Harikrishnan
Theses from 2005
Brine migration in Chadian-Brigantian carbonate strata of southeastern Ireland, Stephen Paul Becker
Relationship between mineral surface observations and bulk conductivity at a hydrocarbon contaminated site, Mark Edward Burton
Characterization of the Bluejacket and Warner heavy oil reservoirs at pore level, Rajeev Gupta
Secondary carbonates from concrete degradation as a proxy of rainfall, Andrea Silva
Theses from 2004
Characterization of a horizontal hydraulic fracture in the Warner Sandstone of Nevada, Missouri, Richard George Duff
Analysis of paraffin wax and high density polyethylene as injectable grout material in fractured shale, Joe D. Guggenberger II
Application of the pipeline oil spill volume computer model, Pipat Jirapongpipat
Estimation of 1-dimensional seismic site response and liquefaction susceptibility of three Missouri River bridges, Craig K. Kaibel
Groundwater development in rural Lemoa, Guatemala, Erin Lepper
Advanced oxidation process used at a former ordnance plant, Jennifer Lake Triplett
Theses from 2003
Palynofacies and thermal maturation of lower paleozoic sedimentary rocks of the Reelfoot Rift and adjacent platform, Southeast Missouri, Michael Edward Corbett
Membrane properties of clays at low head differentials, Megan Hart
Development of a wax-rich grout for borehole sealing, Steven Joseph Knobbe
Numerical modeling of focused remediation using a groundwater circulation well, Gretchen R. Miller
Thermogravimetric analysis of coalbed methane: A novel approach towards quantifying coalbed methane reserves, Siddhartha Nahar
Reliability of pressure signals in offshore pipeline leak detection, Kishor Chandra Reddy Pitta
Injection of a super-saturated acetate solution to determine its viability as a bio-remediation option, Michael Eugene Stewart
Groundwater circulation well performance prediction, Sarah Marie Elizabeth Stock
Engineering geologic site characterization of some major highway bridges in Missouri, Shahram Taherinia
Rapakivi feldspars in the Deer Isle pluton, Maine: Distribution, characterization and the role of decompression vs. magma mixing in their formation, Jessica Jean Terrien
Synthesis of uranium phosphate phases and potential retardation effects on spent fuel radionuclides, Andrew S. Turner
Neogene paleoceanographic and paleoclimatic signals from palynomorphs and dispersed organic matter in the Cape Basin, ODP Leg 175, Chioma Udeze Uche
Theses from 2002
Integration of geophysical methods to determine the location of subsurface objects in Grandview Triange, Kansas City, Missouri, Galih Wisudhandi Agusetiawan
Crosshole seismic tomography and borehole logging for engineering site characterization in Sikeston, Missouri, Tiziana Angioni
Stratigraphy and diagenesis of the Paleoproterozoic Bushy Park zinc-lead deposit, South Africa, William Daniel Baugaard
Characterization and analysis of the West Lost Trail Creek Landslide, Hinsdale County, Colorado, Nicholas Holger Beckmann
Sorption potential of Pb, Cd, Zn, and As to selected Paleozoic strata from Carter and Shannon Counties, Missouri, Joseph Daniel Drew
The karst hydrology of Boiling Spring, Pulaski County, Missouri, James Edward Kaufmann
Frequency-depth relationships for the GEM-300, an electromagnetic induction tool, Jonathan Blair Shawver
A study on the influence on pH on the adsorption capacity of soil, Lori Dawn Wood
Theses from 2001
Numerical modeling of a brine contaminant plume using a petroleum reservoir simulator, Kendra Alice Arbesman
Constraining the crystallization and post-crystallization history of the Wallamatogus Pluton, Maine, using compositional data from garnet, biotite and muscovite, Joy Kathleen Drake
The mineralogy, petrology and rare earth element geochemistry of the Maw Zone, Athabasca Basin, Canada, Adrienne Joyce Hanly
Assessment of seismic readiness of U.S. Highway 60, in southeast Missouri, Eric Jason Neuner
Non-invasive geophysical methods applied to sanitary landfills: Solid Waste Management Unit 059 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Niklas Henry Putnam
A geophysical study of shallow subsurface groundwater in the Namaqualand, South Africa, Jeremy Scott Strohmeyer
Seismic refraction survey for engineering site investigation at Springfield-Branson Regional Airport, Springfield, Missouri, Thanop Thitimakorn
Theses from 2000
Using ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic induction methods to detect and delineate underground storage tanks, Thomas William Brady
Late Paleocene-Early Oligocene palynomorphs from the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Transform Margin, eastern Equatorial Altantic: Biostratigraphic and paleoenvironmental significance, Sarah Renée de la Rue
Engineering geology of the Jefferson City, Missouri area, Briget C. Doyle
Integrated geophysical survey as applied to groundwater exploration, Louise Elizabeth Fraser
The use of ground penetrating radar to assist in roadway maintenance, Shane Michael Hickman
Construction of digital three-dimensional geologic environments for a subsurface investigation simulator, Jon Brian Isaacson
Hydrologic and dye trace study of Welch Spring, Missouri, Anne Elizabeth Keller
Horizontal wick drains: A testing and design study, James Arnold Liljegren
Application of integrated geophysical methods for the delineation of karst in bedrock, Todd Alan Lippincott
Sequence stratigraphy and depositional facies of Lower Ordovician cyclic carbonates, southern Missouri, Robert Brandon Overstreet
An investigation of lead and other metal contaminants in soil near the Buick lead recycling smelter, Iron County, Missouri, Brad Alan Rucker
A three-dimensional seismic interpretation of a triangle thrust zone, Sublette County, Wyoming, Anthony Michael Schroer
Ground-penetrating radar: A tool to evaluate bridge scour, Doyle Joseph Webb
Theses from 1999
Anthropogenic trace metal signatures in lake sediments from south-central Missouri, William Howard Dennis
An analysis of remotely sensed circular features near Lake Spring, Missouri, Pamela Christine Leo
Performing a material and metals mass balance on a long wet cement kiln during normal operating conditions, Ryan Phillip Mueller
Electrical property and microstructure during thick film firing, Ping Sun
Analysis of the Red Creek Slide U.S. Highway 50 near Gunnison, Colorado, Scott Ramsey Walker
Theses from 1998
Application of the high-resolution shallow reflection seismic technique to the delineation of mining hazards in western Illinois, Jesse Alexander Baker
