Student Defenses

Title: ADVANCED ABSORPTION MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN REFREGIATION Date/Time: January 12, 2021 2:00PM – 4:00PM Committee: Prof. Bao Yang (Chair)Prof. Amir RiazProf. Peter B. SunderlandProf. Teng LiProf. Chunsheng Wang (Dean Representative). Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/94210112455?pwd=MjVWRS9TVXR4cENFb2t3aTlTR0ljUT09 Abstract: Absorption chillers, which utilize heat as the primary energy input, have been considered a more environment-friendly alternative to vapor-compression cooling systems. The thermodynamic properties […]

DEVELOPMENT OF COOLING SYSTEMS WITH ACTIVE ELASTOCALORIC REGENERATORS Date/Time: Tuesday, December 15th of 2020, 3:30 PM EST List of committee members Professor Reinhard Radermacher, Chair Professor Ichiro Takeuchi Professor Yunho Hwang Professor Olivier Bauchau Professor Marino di Marzo Professor Bao Yang Chun-cheng Piao, Ph.D. Zoom or Webex Link: https://umd.zoom.us/s/98205535196 Abstract: The vapor compression cycle (VCC) has

Title: Underfill Selection to Improve Solder Joint Reliability For Down Hole Drilling Applications Author: Sriram Jayanthi Date/Time: November 19, 2020 10:00am-12:00pm Examining Committee: Professor Patrick McCluskey, Chair Professor Abhijit Dasgupta Dr. Michael Azarian Abstract: Underfill materials were originally developed to improve the solder joint reliability of the BGA packages under the thermal cycling when they are experiencing stresses

Title: Physics-Based and Data-Driven Modeling of Hybrid Robot Movement on Soft Terrain Author: Guanjin Wang Advisory Committee: Professor Balakumar Balachandran, Chair & Advisor Associate Professor Amir Riaz (Co-Advisor) Professor Teng Li Professor Amr Baz Professor Peter Chung Professor Derek Richardson (Dean’s Representative) Date & Time: November 13, 2020 2pm-4pm Abstract: Navigating the unmapped environment is one

Title: Reduction of Mixture Property Variation Through Control on Initial Mixing Dynamics Author: Marcelo Arispe-Guzman Date/Time: November 20, 2020 9:00am-11:00am Examining Committee:Professor David Bigio, ChairProfessor Balakumar BalachandranProfessor Peter ChungProfessor Ryan Sochol Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/5898885184 Abstract: Blend homogenization of a liquid-solid mixtures is achieved through mixer agitation which disperses the liquids and breaks up the agglomerates. Creating

Title: INTERFACE OF IN-SITU ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND PHASE CHANGE LIQUID METALS TO OPTIMIZE HIGH THERMAL DENSITY PROBLEM IN SPACECRAFT AVIONICS STRUCTURES Author: Jerald Armen Date/Time: November 6, 2020 – 1:00pm-3:00pm Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/6589422509?pwd=em1PbXRVRTNvaldSVkNHejl0NFRFUT09 Examining Committee: Professor Hugh Bruck, Chair Professor Abhijit Dasgupta  Professor David Bigio Professor Ryan Sochol Professor Kyu Yong Choi (Dean’s Representative)    Abstract:

Title: Phospholipid Behavior and Dynamics in Curved Biological Membranes Author: Haoyuan Jing Date/Time: November 6, 2020 11:00am-1:00pm Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/2663589029 Committee MembersDr. Siddhartha Das (Chair)Dr. Silvina Matysiak (Dean’s Represenative) Dr. Doron LevyDr. Amir RiazDr. Peter ChungDr. Kumaran Ramamurthi (Special Member) Abstract: Curvature in biological membranes defines the morphology of cells and organelles and serves key

Title: CERTIFYING AN AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM TO COMPLETE TASKS CURRENTLY RESERVED FOR QUALIFIED PILOTS Author: Donald “Bucket” Costello Date/Time: Oct 29, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Examining Committee: Asst. Prof. Huan Xu, Chair/Advisor Prof. Adam Porter, Dean’s Representative Prof. Jeffrey Herrmann Prof. Miao Yu Asst. Prof. Sarah Bergbreiter Abstract: When naval certification officials

Author: John McGahagan Advisory Committee:Professor Michel Cukier, ChairProfessor Jennifer Golbeck, Dean’s RepresentativeAssociate Professor Katrina GrothProfessor Jeffrey HerrmannProfessor Mohammad Modarres  Date/Time: October 23rd 1pm-3pm ET Abstract: Although the internet enables many important functions of modern life, it is also a ground for nefarious activity by malicious actors and cybercriminals. For example, malicious websites facilitate phishing attacks,

Title: Phase Change Materials For Vehicle And Electronic Transient Thermal Systems Advisory CommitteeProfessor F. Patrick McCluskey, ChairProfessor Neil Goldsman (Dean’s Representative)Professor Hugh BruckProfessor Michael OhadiProfessor Jungho Kim Date & Time: November 5, 2020; 3:00-5:00pm  Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/91690449959?pwd=cUpZejJPOXdEdlJvMzhURVJ0c2U1dz09 Abstract:  Most vehicle operating environments are transient innature, yet traditional subsystem thermal management addresses peakload conditions with steady-state