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Dissertation Defense – Manuel Aurelio Rodriguez

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Title: INTELLIGENT INTERSECTION MANAGEMENT THROUGH GRADIENT-BASED MULTI-AGENT COORDINATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND VEHICLES Author: Manuel Aurelio Rodriguez Date/Time: July 7, 2021 1pm-3pm Zoom Meeting: https://umd.zoom.us/j/5586796034 List of committee membersDr. Hosam Fathy (Chair)Dr. Yancy Diaz-MercadoDr. Shapour AzarmDr. Jin-Oh HahnDr. Derek Paley (Dean’s Representative) AbstractThis dissertation examines the problem of coordinating both traffic lights plus connected and […]

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Dissertation Defense – Julia Filiberti Allen

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Author: Julia Filiberti Allen Date/Time: Monday, June 28th at 1pm Examining Committee: Professor Steven A. Gabriel, Chair, Dept. of Mechanical EngineeringProfessor Dinesh Manocha, Dean’s Representative, Dept. of Computer ScienceProfessor Jin-Oh Hahn, Dept. of Mechanical EngineeringProfessor Shapour Azarm, Dept. of Mechanical EngineeringProfessor Jeffrey Herrmann, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Abstract: Deep neural networks are naturally “black boxes”,

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Dissertation Defense – Aditya N. Sangli

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Title: Fluid Dynamics of Extensional Deformation and Capillary-Driven Breakup of Drops at Low Reynolds Number. Author: Aditya N. Sangli Day/Time: June 22nd, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm List of committee membersProfessor David I. Bigio, Chair & AdvisorProfessor Amir RiazProfessor James H. DuncanProfessor Kenneth KigerProfessor Richard V. Calabrese, Dean’s Representative Abstract:In this dissertation, extensional deformation and capillary-driven breakup of

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Upcoming Dissertation Defense – Ramin Moradi

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 Systematic Integration of PHM and PRA for Risk and Reliability Analysis of Complex Engineering Systems Author: Ramin Moradi Date/Time: Wednesday, June 16th. | 2 pm – 4 pm Examining Committeee:Dr. Katrina Groth, Chair/AdvisorDr. Mohammad ModarresDr. Enrique Lopez DroguettDr. Michelle BensiDr. Shapour AzarmDr. Greg Baecher, Dean’s Representative “Complex Engineering Systems (CES) such as power plants, process

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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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