Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Masters Theses
Theses from 2007
Use of analytical hierarchy process in university strategy planning, Mihir Gokhale
Converting some global optimization problems to mixed integer linear problems using piecewise linear approximations, Manish Kumar
Modular architecting for effects based operations, Emel Meteoglu
A critical analysis of the Toyota Production System, Benedict Ayi-Ago Okine
Best practices for implementing a biodiesel program, Sundaresan Sadashivam
Cognitive biases in risk management, William Thomas Siefert
A hybrid approach for feature subset selection using ant colony optimization and artificial neural networks, Rahul Karthik Sivagaminathan
Integrating axiomatic design and robust design, Siva Rama Jagadish Chandra Gupta Tadepalli
Enhanced functional analysis system technique for managing complex engineering projects, Sofia Tan
Interactive and dialogue based learning in engineering education, Siddartha Thummuri
Assessment of commonality in products and processes for a product family, Deepak Tickoo
Design of experiments as a means of lean value delivery to the flight test enterprise, Aaron A. Tucker
Security architecture methodology for large net-centric systems, Njideka Adaku Umeh
Performance evaluation of neural networks and GARCH models for forecasting volatility and option strike prices in a bull call spread strategy, Ajitha Vejendla
Theses from 2006
Argyris's model II behavior: communication patterns, self-management, and team facilitation, David M. Baca
Scalable product family design: Case study of axial piston pumps, Shivaraj N. Bhandare
An empirical study on the impact of an entrepreneurship course on professional career decisions, Akash Choudhary
Collaborative multi-agent architecture simulation using mobile robots for path planning in unknown environments, Karthik Gopalakrishnan
Impact of reliability information sharing on operational aspects of a supply chain, David C. Hall
Real-time control algorithm for inventory routing problems, Shrikant Jarugumilli
A graphical user interface for function flow down during new product development, Vivek Kulinchandra Jikar
Technology valuation: a review and comparison of methods, Satish Kumar Sampath Kumar
Development of computer business model and planner for primary processing in lumber production, Sudheer K. Padma
Social networks, leadership and team performance, Suved Rai
Real-time fault detection in bolted assemblies using torque-angle signatures, Thomas H. Sarantakos
Platform formation method for non-uniform demand, Vishnu Borappa Susheela
Robust supplier set selection for changing product architectures, Bhanumathi Tenneti
Theses from 2005
A decision system for estimating and scheduling tasks with varying reward structures in a job shop environment, Evren Akcora
Motivational influences on time management decisions in dynamic multiple priority work environments, Daniel J. Bailey
Women in engineering: influences, experiences, and opinions, Stephanie Lynn Buffa
Sensitivity analysis of real options parameters, Pei-Te Chung
The use of neural networks, GARCH models, and the Bollinger Bands technical indicator for stock trading decision making, Yanqiong Dong
Uncertain demand driven resource platform design for a service center, Smitha Hariharan
Conflict resolution in project management teams, Parul Khaneja
The effects of Congress on presidential elections on future equity market returns, Vincent Louis Ovlia
Reducing throughput time and improvement of customer satisfaction: a case study at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center--Rolla, Missouri, Sunil Joseph Pulimootil
Auction-based job allocation for productive collaboration among small and medium size enterprises, Kaushik Sampath
Impact of social structure on team performance and rate of network change, Dale Allan Spence
A stress test for engineers' ethics, Jisha Thomas
Theses from 2004
Online data mining using evolving neural networks, Nadeem Ahmed
An activity-product affiliation network approach to study product convergence opportunities, Faisal Anam
Performance evaluation of an auction-based job allocation model for small and medium sized manufacturing enterprises, Govind V. Bajaj
Robust design of automotive braking systems, Santosh Ganesh Dattatraya Bhat
Learning style and individual differences: predictors of student satisfaction as a function of course type, Cassandra C. Elrod
Construction of capacity-efficient product families using optimization and simulation tools, Jesse Alan Grisham
Career choice in the 21st century: Implications for engineering and technology programs, Suzanna Long
Vibration engine neural network object monitoring, Scott Thomas Maine
Web personalization architecture using neuro-fuzzy clustering algorithms, Kartik Menon
Discerning attributes which stimulate performance in quality improvement teams, Dwan LaMar Prude
Argyris' Model II interventions, constructive controversy and team performance: the mediating role of constructive controversy, Vijay Rajappa
A study of antenna-to-antenna coupling prediction with fuzzy inference systems, Taymor S. Rashidi
Characterization of product relations networks and identification of new product convergence opportunities, Aravind Sankaran
Evaluating product planning projects using real options, Prasenjit Shil
A generic, adaptive systems engineering information model, Joseph J. Simpson
Theses from 2003
Collective behavior in robots using evolutionary neural networks, Vikram Aedula
A ladder logic generation methodology for programmable logic controllers, Burak Hilmi Arasli
Impacting co-worker trust toward persons with disabilities, Holly Rose Bentley
Performance & project spirit of student design competition teams, Bradley Marcus Davis
Follow the leader motion strategy in double-octahedral parallel trusses, Ira James Dunn
Dynamic programming formulations of multimodal logistic networks, Ajith Kumar Karunakara
Development of short-duration teams: relationship of transactive memory, motivational behaviors, and performance, Gail Angela Lueck
Investigating team influences on individual performance in highly interdependent teams, Amanda Lea Milliken
Privacy attitudes, employer surveillance practices, and worker behavioral intentions, Tara B. Nolley
Effect of product family production environments on production capacity performance measures, Samarth Dilip Patwardhan
Enabling manufacturing excellence with formalized systems architecting and knowledge-based systems, Darwin Wilford Petersen
Team climate factors moderating the effects of gender and functional diversity on individual and team innovation, Jamie Dee Schroetlin
Theses from 2002
Intelligent technical analysis using neural networks and fuzzy logic, Vamsi Krishna Bogullu
Using political skill through computer-mediated communication channels in engineering teams, Ladan Kamfar
Applying the Six Sigma methodology to improve the admissions process at the University of Missouri-Rolla, Kimberly Kirkham McAdams
A study of the college choice process & models using artificial neural networks and decision trees (C4.5), Venkata Rama Krishnam Raju Saripella
Design and development of an interactive web-integrated flexible manufacturing cell control system, Ravi Sharda
Strategic inventory allocation for vehicle rental agencies, Igor Vasquez
Theses from 2001
Development of a web-based materials management system for small and medium sized companies in composites industry, Sanjay Kumar Karnam
Investigations in the design of products and factories for end-of-life disassembly, Shivakumar Viswanathan
Theses from 2000
Technology assessment of university research centers, Nishaj Attassery
Implementing a combined historical and operational data store utilizing data replication services and dynamic temporal fragments, James Kiemel Brake
Analysis of the effects of coolant/lubricant aiming in machining operations, Nebil Buyurgan
Manufacturing process development for non-design responsible suppliers: A model for successful management, Christopher Lynn Marshall
Theses from 1999
Implementation of manufacturing system simulation in conjunction with a design-of-experiments study, Neil Marco Bacoski
An optimization approach to the irregular-shape full-rotation nesting problem by evolving subgroups with a genetic algorithm, Amber D. Fischer
An analysis of international strategic alliances and technology transfer: manufacturing case-studies, Harsh Dhiren Gupta
Measuring, analyzing, and reducing vibration in the volume manufacture of systems containing rotating machinery, Harry Anthony Pierson
A project management guide for instructional multimedia courseware development, Xiaodong Song
A predictive/comparative model program to determine the effects of coolant/lubricant use and application methods on machined part cost, Jason Alan Stidham
Theses from 1998
Comparison of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems utilizing an exponential model to analyze existing Army data, Kathleen Doyle Biddlecombe
Measuring and benchmarking the reliability of an electric utility distribution system, Stanley Eugene Cary
U.S. Army AH-64A Apache helicopter reliability study, Anthony Waitung Hsu
Using White's criteria to evaluate the success potential of technology application development projects, Melvin Leo Johnson
Evaluation of reliability-centered maintenance techniques for electric substation applications, Jeffrey Alan Knottek
Implementing NPI; new product introduction at Lincoln Automotive, James Constantine Vintzel
Theses from 1997
Integrated manufacturing system for precision sheet metal tooling, Sunil Chaturvedi
Asynchronous distance learning technology: The instructor's perspective, Earl Alexander Evans
Using quality function deployment to establish design requirements for fuel injector packaging, Martin Alan Topi
Quantity discounts in EOQ based inventory systems, Esin Yildiz
Theses from 1996
Reengineering and information technology: exploring the relationship towards a common framework, Mark Damien Clark
Spreadsheet-based computer-integrated manufacturing applied to the batching of refractory compositions, Michael David Eudy
Development of an automated manufacturability evaluation system based on spatial reasoning of features, Adil Burcin Poyraz
Time series prediction using adaptive hierarchical neural networks, Karsten Schierholt
