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Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Remote Lensing
(University of Kansas, 2021-12-31)The problem of the manipulation of remote data is typically solved used complex methods to guarantee consistency. This is an instance of the remote bidirectional transformation problem. From the inspiration that several ... -
Object Detection and Classification based on Hierarchical Semantic Features and Deep Neural Networks
(University of Kansas, 2021-12-31)The abilities of feature learning, semantic understanding, cognitive reasoning, and model generalization are the consistent pursuit for current deep learning-based computer vision tasks. A variety of network structures and ... -
Characterization of Non-Traditional Loading of Piezoelectric Compliant Layer Adaptive Composite Stacks
(University of Kansas, 2021-12-31)The overall goal of this study was to characterize piezoelectric materials in terms of non-traditional loading, namely tension and ultrasound loading. Compliant Layer Adaptive Composite Stacks (CLACS) consisting of 5 lead ... -
Near-Infrared Coherent Raman Spectroscopy and Microscopy
(University of Kansas, 2021-12-31)Coherent Raman Scattering (CRS) spectroscopy and microscopy is a widely used technique in biology, chemistry, and physics to determine the chemical structure as well as provide a label-free image of the sample. The system ... -
Designing a SODAR testbed for RADAR applications
(University of Kansas, 2021-12-31)In research there exists a need to constantly test and develop systems. Testing a radar system requires costly resources in terms of equipment and spectrum. These challenges relegate most testing to simulations, which are ... -
Coupled System Identification, Flight Controller Design, and Wind Sensing Using KHawk Flying-Wing UAS
(University of Kansas, 2021-12-31)This dissertation focuses on new system and method development using KHawk flying-wing unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for system identification, controller design, and wind sensing applications. This dissertation attempts ... -
The Development of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Upright Prototypes for a Formula SAE Race Vehicle
(University of Kansas, 2021-12-31)The upright functions as a bearing housing and connects all outboard linkages from the chassis to the wheel and tire, making their design critical to vehicle performance. To this end, this project focused on the development ... -
Image Classification Based on Unsupervised Domain Adaptation Methods
(University of Kansas, 2021-08-31)Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have achieved great success in broad computer vision tasks. However, due to the lack of labeled data, many available CNN models cannot be widely used in many real scenarios or suffer ... -
State of Charge Estimation for Rechargeable Batteries Based on the Nonlinear Double-Capacitor Model
(University of Kansas, 2021-08-31)State of charge (SOC) estimation plays a foundational role in advanced battery management systems, having attracted much attention in the past decade. It is widely acknowledged that the accuracy of SOC estimation largely ... -
Design and Evaluation of Stochastic Processes as Physical Radar Waveforms
(University of Kansas, 2021-08-31)Recent advances in waveform generation and in computational power have enabledthe design and implementation of new complex radar waveforms. Still despite these advances, in a waveform agile mode where the radar transmits ... -
Event Memory for Intelligent Agents
(University of Kansas, 2021-08-31)This dissertation presents a novel theory of event memory along with an associated computational model that embodies the claims of view which is integrated within a cognitive architecture. Event memory is a general-purpose ... -
A Quantitative Analysis of the Unified Envelope Prediction, with Improved Data Collection Tools
(University of Kansas, 2021-08-31)Passive laxity envelopes can provide understanding of the knee’s comprehensive constraints and range of motion as well as insights not practically obtained in vivo. This research was to study variations in passive knee ... -
Antibody Discovery, Optimization, and Application: Translational Protein Engineering for Precision Medicine
(University of Kansas, 2022-05-31)Next-generation, “omics-based”, translational research is rapidly characterizing genetically determined pathophysiology at an unprecedented depth. Through the application of high-throughput sequencing technologies and ... -
Extracellular Vesicle Profiling Towards Disease Detection by Using Micro/Nano-fluidic Devices
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)Based on the American Cancer Society, in 2020 there will be an estimated 1.8 million new cancer cases diagnosed and about 0.6 million cancer patients will die because of cancer. Meanwhile, millions of people in the United ... -
Confined Fluid Phase Behavior and Its Influence on Unconventional Hydrocarbon Recovery
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)Unconventional reservoirs are predominantly consisted of meso to nanoscale pores, which impose strong confinement effect to the encapsulated reservoir fluids and result in drastic deviations of confined fluid properties. ... -
Process Intensification in a Liquid Biphasic Reaction System by Application of an External Electric Field
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)Due to the increasing concerns on global warming and depletion of fossil fuels, sustainable chemistry and engineering has been a research focus in the 21st century. Tremendous efforts have been devoted to designing inherently ... -
Single Molecule Particle Analysis using Nanotechnology
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)Nanotechnology is the area of science that involves creation of devices/materials or systems in the nanometer scale. The last few decades have seen an increasing demand for rapid, sensitive, and cheaper diagnostic tools ... -
Reconfigurability in Wireless Networks: Applications of Machine Learning for User Localization and Intelligent Environment
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-21)With the rapid development of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) methodologies, the theoretical foundation of leveraging DL in wireless network reconfigurability and channel modeling is studied and summarized. ... -
Empirical Analysis of Issue Management in Small Vertical Construction Projects: Relationship between Project Performance, Project Team Actions, and Issue Types
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-21)Public institutions seek to maintain their built-environment assets by allocating sizable budgets to small construction projects that renovate or expand upon existing facilities. Small building construction projects are ... -
Micromorphic continuum model: granular materials to designed granular metamaterials
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)This work investigates the mechanical response of granular-microstructured solids (natural and synthetic) in static and dynamic problems. Firstly, a non-classical micromorphic theory of degree n based upon granular ...