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Dissertation Defense – Qian Jiang

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Anisotropic Multi-scale Modeling for Steady-state Creep Behavior of Polycrystalline Coarse-grain SnAgCu (SAC) Solder Joints Author: Qian Jiang Day/Time: June 10, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm List of committee membersProfessor Abhijit Dasgupta, ChairProfessor Hugh Alan BruckProfessor Teng LiProfessor Patrick McCluskeyProfessor Lourdes G. Salamanca-Riba, Dean Representative Abstract:Heterogeneous integration is leading to unprecedented miniaturization of solder joints. The overall size of solder […]

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Dissertation Defense – Benjamin Knisely

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Title: Integrating Human Performance Models into Early Design Stages to Support Accessibility  Author: Benjamin Knisely Day/Time: June 8th, 1-3 pm List of committee membersAssistant Professor Monifa Vaughn-Cooke, ChairAssistant Professor Mark FugeProfessor Jeffrey HerrmannAssistant Professor John DickersonProfessor Michel Wedel, Dean Representative Day/Time: June 8th, 1-3 pm Abstract:Humans have heterogeneous physical and cognitive capabilities. Engineers must cater to

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Thesis Defense – Harsha Bharadwaj

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TITLE: Morphology evolution of droplets in a polymer based extensional flow. Date/Time: Friday, May 28 – 2PM-4PM Committee Members: Dr. David Bigio (Advisor)Dr. James DuncanDr. Ryan Sochol Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/93032464600 Abstract: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is one of the most widely used Additive Manufacturing (AM) methods to bring products to life. This thesis examines the incorporation of

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Thesis Defense – Haafiz Husker

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Title: INFLATABLE ACOUSTIC METAMATERIAL Author: Haafiz Husker Committee Members:Dr. Amr Baz (Adviser – Chair)Dr. Balakumar BalachandranDr. Hosam Fathy Exam Time:  May 20, 2021 (Thursday) at 9:30AM Abstract: Acoustic metamaterials thus far have been either passive or employed stacking to produce wide range of results. With the advent of advanced additive manufacturing techniques, the ability to

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Thesis Defense – Hyun Seop Lee

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Title: Temperature Dependent Characterization of Polymers for Accurate Prediction of Stresses in Electronic Packages Author: Hyun Seop Lee Date/Time : May 18, 1~3 pm Committee members:Prof. Bongtae Han (Chair)Prof. Abhijit DasguptaProf. Patrick McCluskeyProf. Peter SandbornProf. Sung W. Lee (Dean’s representative) Abstract: Epoxy molding compound (EMC) is a thermosetting polymer filled with inorganic fillers such as

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Dissertation Defense – Jonathan Kordell

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Title: Parametric Design and Experimental Validation of Conjugate Stress Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring Author: Jonathan Kordell Date/Time: Date/Time – May 13, 2021 at 10am EDT Examining Committee:Dr. Abhijit DasguptaDr. Miao YuDr. Bongtae HanDr. Amr BazDr. Hugh BruckDr. Inderjit Chopra Abstract:In this dissertation, conjugate stress (CS) sensing is advanced through a parametric evaluation of a

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Dissertation Defense – Seyed Fouad Karimian

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Title: THERMODYNAMIC AND INFORMATION ENTROPY-BASED PREDICTION  AND DETECTION OF FATIGUE FAILURES IN METALLIC AND COMPOSITE  MATERIALS USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION AND DIGITAL IMAGE  CORRELATION Author: Seyed Fouad Karimian Date: Thursday, May 6th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM.  Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/9968970907 Examining Committee: Professor Mohammad Modarres, Advisor and Chair  Professor Hugh Bruck, Co-Advisor Professor Aris Christou Professor Abhijit Dasgupta Professor Katrina Groth Professor Norman

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Thesis Defense – Aishwarya Prashant Gaonkar

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Title: ASSESSMENT OF THE  FIDES RELIABILITY PREDICTION METHODOLOGY Author: Aishwarya Prashant Gaonkar Advisory Committee:Professor Michael G. Pecht Professor Peter SandbornProfessor Patrick McCluskeyProfessor Diganta Das Date/Time: Wednesday, April 21 9:00-11:00AM Abstract: The FIDES Guide is a reliability prediction handbook published by a group of European defense and aerospace manufacturers under the supervision of the French Ministry of

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Dissertation Defense – Ruben Acevedo

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Title: INVESTIGATING FLUIDIC ENHANCEMENTS FOR SOFT ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS Author: Ruben Acevedo List of Committee Members:Professor Ryan D. Sochol, Chair/ AdvisorProfessor Hugh A. BruckProfessor Miao YuProfessor Don DeVoeProfessor Peter Kofinas, Dean’s Representative Day/Time: Wednesday April 14 @ 1:00 pm Abstract: Over the past decade, the field of soft robotics has established itself as uniquely suited for applications that

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Dissertation Defense: Caleb Hammer

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Title: The Effects of Gravity on Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Author: Caleb Hammer Day/Time: Thursday, April 15th, 2021 | 10:00-11:30AM Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/91747518263 Committee Members:Professor Jungho Kim, ChairProfessor Christopher Cadou, Dean’s RepresentativeProfessor Kenneth KigerProfessor Reinhard RadermacherProfessor Amir Riaz Abstract: Flow boiling is a method of phase change heat transfer used widely in electronics cooling, refrigeration,

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