Materials Science and Engineering Masters Theses
Theses from 2008
Reaction processing of ultra-high temperature W/Ta₂C cermets, Melissa C. Teague
Modeling and measurement of thermal residual stresses and isotope effects on thermo physical properties of ZrB₂-SiC ceramics, Michael P. Teague
The effects of highly porous refractory materials on steel ladle heat loss, Mangesh Vibhandik
Friction stir spot welding of aluminum alloys, Wei Yuan
Theses from 2007
Age strengthening of gray cast iron: alloying effects and kinetics study, Thottathil Viswanathan Anish
Friction stir processing of cast magnesium alloys, Timothy A. Freeney
Prediction of magnesium-based bulk metallic glasses and their microstructural characterization, Sandeep M. Gorantla
Impact of processing parameters on spray deposition of a cerium-based conversion coating on Al 2024-T3, Philip Scott Jones
Silicate based bioactive glass fiber scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration, Steven B. Jung
Process development and applications of a dry film photoresist, Phaninder R. Kanikella
Reliablistic design of sand cast Al F357 components with improved properties using FSP, Abhilash Raveendranathan
Properties of alkaline-resistant calcium-iron-phosphate glasses, Jiawanjun Shi
Theses from 2006
Effects of lead contamination on lead-free solders, Richard S. Colfax
Validation of microstructure-property correlations for design of materials, Manisha Dixit
Experimental optimization of microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir processed materials, Vikas Dixit
Direct Microstructure Deposition by Micromirror Direct Patterning and Laser Sintering of Nanoparticles, Weiya Fang
Low temperature phosphate glass for enamelling applications, Loretta Francis
Friction stir processing for local modification of aluminum components, Anand Jambunathan
Anomalous shrinkage of strontium doped lanthanum manganite, Benjamin Philip McCarthy
Crystallization and fluorescence studies of lithium-disilicate glass-ceramics for dental restorations, Sandhya Jayaraman Rukmani
Theses from 2005
Optimization and characterization of gamma titanium aluminide sheets produced by hot isostatic pressing of tape-cast monotapes, Alicia G. Adams
Gadolinia stabilized zirconia as a possible material for thermal barrier coatings, Jacob R. Gross
Characterization of spontaneously deposited ceria on copper and its nucleation, Kurt Thomas Koch
Metal-mold interactions in highly alloyed steels, Brandon L. Kruse
Dielectric properties of suspensions and particles, Abhishek A. Manohar
Bioactive borate glass coatings for titanium and its alloys, Laxmi Kanth Peddi
Surface modification of aluminum alloys to create in situ surface composites by design, Uma Ramadorai
Deformation of superplastic metals during friction stir microforming, James N. Reck
Technique for evaluating refractory corrosion in thermal gradient, Rina Sane
Study of carbon pick-up in lost foam casting of steel, Abhay Singh
Design of alloys and high efficiency structures, Samarth Tandon
Theses from 2004
Aspects in application of finite element approach to predict mechanical response of materials, Cory Alan Alexander
Metallurgical analysis of cast steel slag pot failures, Roger William Armstrong
Spontaneous spray deposition of cerium oxide conversion coatings on 7075-T6 aluminum alloy, Vaidehi Chandrahasya Dongre
Processing and characterization of functionally designed cellular cemented carbides, Sean E. Landwehr
Application of a nickel silicide based alloy as a plasma sprayed coating for corrosion resistance to aerated sulfuric acid solutions, Kathleen A. McNelis
Study of heat treatment effects on properties and structures of A356 and B319 cast aluminum alloys, Alidad Mohammadi
The use of air plasma spray coatings in the reduction of alumina clogging in the continuous casting of steel, Otto James Rajtora III
Processing parameter studies and tooling concerns in friction stir processing of cast aluminum alloys, Martin Anthony Rust
The creation of surface metal matrix composites through friction stir processing, Jeffrey Gerard Thomas
Reaction of potassium calcium borate glasses to form apatite and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, Natalie Noel Vanderspiegel
Development and characterization of tungsten carbide based composites, Jeremy Lee Watts
Development and modeling of antiferroelectric ceramics for energy storage applications, Chunhong Zhou
Theses from 2003
Inkjet deposition of ceramic particles for thin-film and field abatement applications, Jason Guy Bodson
Thermodynamics of tellurium in ferrous alloys, Gautam Gupta
Al/Ge sealant for friction stir welded lap joints, Yoshihide Kato
Failure characteristics and durability of phosphate glass, Adam Jay Lang
Zinc iron phosphate glass for enameling applications, Kristine Ann Miller
Hydrothermal deposition of hydroxyapatite particles and coatings, Haobo Pan
Hydrothermal deposition of barium titanate heteroepitaxial thin films, Sandeep K. Patil
Refractory-metal interactions in ferrous foundries, Aryama-D. Saikia
Evaluation of spinel refractory interactions with steel in coreless induction furnaces, José María Soto Perdomo
Study of the effect of processing parameters on the properties of powder metallurgical parts, Sanjay N. Thakur
Grain size dependence of the dielectric breakdown strength of titanium dioxide dielectrics, Yang Ye
Theses from 2002
The effect of oil quench severity on the properties of hardened SAE 4140 steel, David Allen Akers
Stress-induced orientation in chemical solution deposited tetragonal Lead Zirconate Titanate thin films, Geoffrey L. Brennecka
Pressure induced nucleation in Li₂O·2SiO₂ glass, Tihana Fuss
Laser surface modification of air plasma sprayed cordierite, Fatemeh Razavy Ghahfarrokhy
Iron phosphate glass for the vitrification of INEEL sodium bearing waste and Hanford low activity waste, Robert Douglas Leerssen
Dissolution behavior of alkali borate glasses, Jessica D. Lowry
Development of a repeatedly adjustable intraocular lens incorporating samarium cobalt rare earth magnets, Michael Wayne Matthews
Strength and toughness of alumina-copper composites as affected by varying the oxygen concentration in copper, Shyam Menon
Characterization and performance of spontaneously deposited cerium-based conversion coatings on 7075-T6 aluminum alloy, Berny F. Rivera
Mechanical property microstructure correlations in friction stir welded aluminum alloys, Siddharth R. Sharma
A novel yttrium-stabilized zirconia polymeric precursor for the production of thin films and a colloidal precursor for producing thick yttrium-stabilized zirconia films, Roger Marshall Smith
Borate glasses for bioactive coatings on titanium, Heather Kimberly Teitelbaum
A study of quench effect on properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys, Siyu Wei
Preparation, properties and structure of rare-earth phosphate glasses, Andrew K. Wittenauer
Separation of iron from partially reduced red muds, Xiaohong Zhang
Microstructure and mechanical properties of nanophase aluminum alloys, Jing Zheng
Theses from 2001
Fabrication of multilayer ceramic capacitors via thermoplastic coextrusion, Dustin Reid Beeaff
Formation of hollow hydroxyapatite microspheres, Kenan Patrick Fears
A study on quench sensitivity and validation of JEQ for cast aluminum alloys A356 and B319, Sachin Mehta
Mechanical properties of phosphate glasses, Elena Melnik
Thermochemical compatibility of doped-cerium oxide with various potential substrates in the fuel-reforming environment, Courtney Joseph Monzyk
Static nozzle accretion study to understand nozzle clogging during continuous casting, Sujatha Ramachandran
Magnesia dissolution in steelmaking slags, Hector Enrique Ruiz-Ruiz
Red mud minimization by iron removal-iron reduction, Qinfang Xiang
The mechanical properties of germanium, Zheng Yang
Characterization of cerium-based conversion coating on 7075-T6 Al alloy, Haifeng Zhou
Theses from 2000
Thin electrode surface flashover behavior and method for the enhancement of switched polarization in ferroelectrics, Eric J. Carleton
Hydrothermal synthesis of barium titanate particles and heteroepitaxial thin films, Emin Ciftci
Properties and structures of cesium phosphate glasses, Carol A. Click
Processing and characterization of ceramic tape layers for ultra-high gradient insulators, Chad Robert Essary
Microstructure development in unsupported nanocrystalline thin films, Brian P. Gorman
Factors affecting splashing in a cylindrical vessel, James Preston Hyink
Novel sealing glasses, Laura Elizabeth Johnsen
Texture and grain alignment in piezoelectric bismuth titanate ceramics, Jaideep Suresh Patwardhan
Examination of Cr-Cr₃Si-NbC & Cr-(Cr,Mo)₃Si alloys for industrial applications, Martin G. Perez
Bioactive behavior of a borate glass, Marina N. Richard
Modeling of post combustion in the electric arc furnace, Divyang Shah
Theses from 1999
Chrome-free refractories for copper production, Michael D. Crites
Determination of fixed carbon requirement in the production of high carbon ferromanganese in a submerged arc furnace, Ryan Jeffrey DeLapp
Spent refractory recycling in metal producing industries, Hui Fang
Effects of processing variables on weld bead morphology using surface tension transfer, Jeffrey Michael Rick
Effect of chemical admixtures on the permeability of a castable refractory, José María Soto Perdomo
Mechanisms of the formation of pyrolysis defects in aluminum lost foam castings, Mark Allen Tschopp
Modeling the effects of gas injection during cupola melting, David Jonathan Tucker
