Doctoral Dissertations
This collection contains dissertations written in partial fulfillment of the doctoral degree, from 1937 to the present.
The first doctoral degree was in Chemistry, awarded to Frank Joseph Zvanut; his dissertation was titled Pyrochemical changes in Missouri halloysite.. Zvanut had earned his Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering in 1932. Most recently, popular Ph.D. disciplines have included Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geological Engineering and Petroleum Engineering.
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Dissertations from 2021
Investigation of anomalous data trends during coal dust explosibilty testing, Jacob Lee Miller
Improving the data quality in gravitation-wave detectors by mitigating transient noise artifacts, Kentaro Mogushi
The implementation of energy sharing using a system of systems approach, Julia Morgan
Stability analysis of microgrids using Markov jump linear systems, Gilles Mpembele
Critical behavior in evolutionary and population dynamics, Stephen Walter Ordway
Scheduling based optimization in software defined radio and wireless networks, Nathan Daniel Price
Convective-diffusive transport in Krogh cylinders: A model for pharmacokinetics, Xianjie Qiu
Modeling time series with conditional heteroscedastic structure, Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Isuru Panduka Ratnayake
An investigation of unsteady thermal exchange processes in geothermal heat exchangers, Ganesh Ravi Shanker
Source reconstruction in near field scanning for RFI application, Hosseien Rezaei
Robustness against attacks and uncertainties in smart cyber-physical systems, Prithwiraj Roy
Advanced control techniques for modern inertia based inverters, Sepehr Saadatman
Development of high-performance hydrogels, Buddhabhushan Salunkhe
Modeling and analyzing parasitic parameters in high frequency converters, Mohamad Saleh Sanjari Nia
Multi-fidelity modeling for aerothermal analysis of deployable planetary entry technologies, Mario J. Santos
THERMAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NOVEL CARBIDE MATERIALS, Evan Charles Schwind
Spatial variations of teleseismic P-wave attenuation and scattering beneath the southeastern United States and the Malawi and Luangwa rift zones in East Africa, Ashutosh Shrivastava
Computational studies of carbon nanocluster solidification, Chathuri Chandani Silva
Theoretical study of magnetic particles in a shear flow subjected to a uniform magnetic field, Christopher A. Sobecki
Thermophysical properties of nominally phase pure boride ceramics, Austin D. Stanfield
Effect of radiation damage on organic phase change materials thermal storage properties, Ryan Phillip Steere
Assessment of Rib Failure Mechanisms Using Discontinuum Mechanics Based Modeling Approach, Maurice Nuonituo Sunkpal
Integrating snp data and imputation methods into the DNA methylation analysis framework, Yuqing Su
The Pilot Knob Magnetite, Pilot Knob Hematite, and Shepherd Mountain iron oxide deposits in Southeast Missouri -- Local expressions of a magmatic-hydrothermal plumbing system?, Bolorchimeg N. Tunnell
Information-based methods and models for particle flow filtering, Kari Catherine Ward
Establishing links between safety culture, climate, behaviors, and outcomes of long-haul truck drivers, Carlton Washburn
Investigating the focusing effect of charge geometry with computer simulations, witness plates, and high-speed videography, Kelly Ray Williams
Development of intelligent stimuli-responsive biomaterials and nanodevices, Shuo Yang
Sources of Quality Uncertainty in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metal Additive Manufacturing, Zachary Young
PDN modeling for high-speed multilayer PCB boards and decap optimization using machine learning techniques, Ling Zhang
Quantum inspired concepts in decision making, Qizi Zhang
Count data time series models and their applications, Yi Zhang
Enhanced heavy oil recovery by low salinity polymer flood combined with microgel treatment, Yang Zhao
Phase formation and thermal conductivity of zirconium carbide, Yue Zhou
Fiber optic sensors for industry and military applications, Yiyang Zhuang
Fiber-optic and coaxial-cable extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometers for sensing applications, Chen Zhu
Advanced battery modeling for interfacial phenomena and optimal charging, Yaqi Zhu
Dissertations from 2020
An integrated wellbore stability study to mitigate expensive wellbore instability problems while drilling into Zubair shale/sand sequence, southern Iraq, Ahmed Khudhair Abbas
Seismic behavior of composite bridge columns, Mohanad M. Abdulazeez
Investigation on nanoparticle based combination therapy for targeted cancer treatment, Muhammad Raisul Abedin
Development of horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbine using experimental and numerical approaches, Abdulaziz Abutunis
An approach to system of systems resiliency using architecture and agent-based behavioral modeling, Paulette Bootz Acheson
Investigation of urea decomposition and deposit formation in diesel exhaust after-treatment system, Anand Alembath
Geophysical assessment of the Lake Chesterfield site, Missouri, Diya Ali Ahmad Alfuqara
Geophysical characteristics of nickel and copper deposits in Wadi Al Khadra prospect, southwestern of Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman Ahmed Aljabbab
Novel approaches for constructing persistent Delaunay triangulations by applying different equations and different methods, Esraa Habeeb Khaleel Al-Juhaishi
Experimental study on a novel EOR method -- polymeric nanogel combined with surfactant and low salinity water flooding to enhance oil recovery, Mustafa M. Almahfood
Development of novel materials and processes for direct conversion of CO₂ flue gas to chemicals and fuels, Ahmed Al-mamoori
Characterization of neutron irradiated accident tolerant nuclear fuel cladding silicon carbide & radiation detector deadtime, Bader Almutairi
Exploring wellbore and reservoir temperature profiles in fluid circulation and production operations, Ahmed Qasim Al Saedi
Modeling and optimization of froth flotation of low-grade phosphate ores: Experiments and machine learning, Ashraf Alsafasfeh
Operation and analysis of high-voltage-gain dc-dc converters with voltage multipliers, Mohammad Rashed M. Altimania
Continuous-flow synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds over intelligent organocatalysts with bifunctional reactivity, Abdo-Alslam Alwakwak
The development of a project typology and selection tool to improve decision-making in sustainable projects, Rakan Alyamani
Imaging in karst terrain using the Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Multi-Channel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) methods, Hassan Abdullah Alzahrani
Development of a modeling algorithm to predict lean implementation success, Richard Charles Barclay
Enabling flexibility through strategic management of complex engineering systems, Walter Louis Barnes II
Tools to evaluate nanodiamond-mediated delivery of tiopronin for cataract prevention, Justin Beltz
Fuzzy logistic regression for detecting differential DNA methylation regions, Tarek M. Bubaker Bennaser
Modeling a nuclear research reactor and radiation dose estimation in an accident scenario, Abdulaleem Abdulmajeed Bugis
Physical and biological factors affecting oxygen transfer in the activated sludge wastewater treatment process, Kenneth A. Campbell
Development of a system architecture for the prediction of student success using machine learning techniques, Tatiana A. Cardona
Removal of non-metallic inclusions from molten steel by ceramic foam filtration, Soumava Chakraborty
Mesh networking and full-duplex communication for wireless networks, Arul Mathi Maran Chandran
Understanding the deformation mechanisms in Ni-based superalloys with using crystal plasticity finite element method, Tianju Chen
Behavior of negative stiffness metamaterial systems in structural engineering applications, Yasser Darwish
Symmetry-breaking in the multi-photon ionization dynamics of oriented atoms, Aruma Handi Nishshanka Chandrajith De Silva
Fully differential study of higher-order contributions to the few-body dynamics of simple atomic systems, Madhav Dhital
Factors impacting the transport and enhanced oil recovery potential of polymeric nanogel in sandstone, Haifeng Ding
Effect of turbulence model closure coefficient uncertainty on scramjet flow field analysis, Martin Albert Di Stefano
Balancing labor requirements in a manufacturing environment, Patrick Bernard Dwyer
Critical success factors and risk mitigation strategy for new product development, Rodney A. Ewing
Investigating the factors impacting the success of immiscible carbon dioxide injection in unconventional shale reservoirs: An experimental study, Sherif M. Fakher
Hydrokinetic turbine composite blades and sandwich structures: Damage evaluation and numerical simulation, Mokhtar Fal
Minimizing the negative effect of pumping on SCC freeze-thaw durability, Daniel Galvez-Moreno
Enhanced electrochemical performance of Li-ion battery cathodes by atomic layer deposition, Yan Gao
Modification of the optical response of alpha quartz via the deposition of gold nanoparticles in etched ion tracks, Maria C. Garcia Toro
Observer-based event-triggered and set-theoretic neuro-adaptive controls for constrained uncertain systems, Abdul Ghafoor
Design and fabrication of field-effect III-V Schottky junction solar cells, Amirhossein Ghods
Computational model for neural architecture search, Ram Deepak Gottapu
Applications of information theory in filtering and sensor management, Matthew James Gualdoni
Predicting complex system behavior using hybrid modeling and computational intelligence, Vinayaka Gude
Process intensification of fuel synthesis and electrolysis, Jeremy Lee Hartvigsen
Comprehensive study of bio-diesel continuous flow synthesis, Aso A. Hassan
History of natural and anthropogenic activities in Lake Izabal, Eastern Guatemala: Using geochemical evidence to record recent contamination, Elisandra Hernandez
Trajectory control of a wheeled robot using interaction forces for intuitive overground human-robot interaction, George Leno Holmes Jr.
Predictive geohazard mapping using LiDAR and satellite imagery in Missouri and Oklahoma, USA, Olufeyisayo B. Ilesanmi
Microgrid design, control, and performance evaluation for sustainable energy management in manufacturing, Md. Monirul Islam
Combustion and emission characteristics of IC engines fueled by hydrogen and hydrogen/diesel mixtures and multi-objective optimization of operating parameters, Abdulhakim Issa Jabbr
Catalytic utilization of carbon dioxide as renewable feedstock for production of chemicals and fuels, Abbas Alaa Jawad
Evaluation of the performance of different polymer gel systems as an in-depth gel treatment using numerical simulation, Tariq K. Khamees
