Browsing College of Engineering (MU) by Thesis Semester "2016 Summer"
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Graphene-SiC particle reinforced aluminum alloy composite foam : response to high strain rate deformation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Aluminum foams are becoming potential material for multifunctional applications because it is lightweight and has excellent combination of physical and mechanical properties and noise and vibration mitigation characteristic. ... -
Growing ZnO nanowires through electrochemical deposition for spintronic applications with metal-insulator-metal structures as tunnel junctions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Nowadays, the research for spintronic materials has aroused extensive interest. Spintronic devices offer the possibility of enhanced functionality, ... -
Identification of operator behavior through signal detection theory in a multitasking environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Nowadays, control rooms in oil and gas refineries consist of multiple complex human-machine systems. An operator in a control room observes numerous ... -
The impact of neuronal Nampt on motor function of mice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (Nampt), also named visfatin and pre-B cell colony-enhancing factor (PBEF), is the rate-limiting enzyme converting ... -
Implementation of an in vivo radiochromic film QA procedure
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Advance treatment techniques, such as IMRT and dynamic conformal arc delivery, are novel radiation treatment procedures at the forefront of accurate ... -
Measurements of adhesion force between single particles and clusters interacting with some VHTR structural steels
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The adhesion force and work of adhesion between aerosols (graphite and silver) generated in very high temperature reactors (VHTRs) and interacting with structural materials are presented. The method involves using Atomic ... -
Measuring the speed and efficacy of clinical decision-making when comparing two different data visualizations for medications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Background: The percentage of patients with polypharmacy needs is increasing among a growing patient population. As a result, the amount of time health care professionals require to make clinical decisions based on current ... -
MEMS impedance biosensor for accurate and rapid detection of E.coli 0157:H7 /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Two Impedance biosensors based on interdigitated electrode (IDE) arrays were designed, fabricated and tested for detection of low concentration Escherichia coli O157:H7. The first biosensor consists of two set of gold IDE ... -
Multiscale modeling and simulation of laser interaction with metals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The electron temperature dependent electron heat capacity, electron thermal conductivity and effective electron-phonon coupling factor are modeled and computed on the basis of ab initio quantum mechanics (QM) calculation. ... -
On-plane flexible and solid-state rechargeable lithium-MnO2 microbatteries from laser induced graphene
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The thesis presents a flexible and solid state Li-MnO2 microbattery based on laser induced graphene (LIG) produced from commercial polyimide. To achieve ... -
Optimal path planning of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle with obstacle avoidance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The objective of this study is to optimize path planning for an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) with obstacle avoidance by minimizing fuel consumption. A nonlinear constrained optimization solver, Fmincon, is used ... -
Pattern recognition through source signal separation /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)In typical problems involving pattern recognition, the challenge lies in selecting a good set of features and in devising a reliable algorithm to identify the class of learned patterns that most resembles the observed ... -
Portunes Algebra for security formalization in a federated workflow management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The allocation and dynamic adaptation of federated cyberinfrastructure resources across multiple domains for data-intensive application workflows is ... -
A preliminary study of shock driven multiphase hydrodynamic instabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This thesis details work performed towards the completion of a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Two topics are discussed towards the study of shock driven multiphase hydrodynamic instabilities. The first topic, ... -
Probabilistic graphical models for protein structure prediction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Computationally predicting the folded and functional three-dimensional structure of a protein molecule from its amino acid sequence with high degree of accuracy is critically important in structural bioinformatics and has ... -
The role of Pre-B-cell colony-enhancing factor in neuronal death after ischemia and motor dysfunction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Pre-B-cell colony-enhancing factor (PBEF) is the rate-limiting enzyme in the salvage pathway of mammalian nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) ... -
Short-term heart rate variability as a general indicator of health estimated by ballistocardiography using a hydraulic bed sensor in elder care
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)A new approach for an accurate heartbeat detection algorithm for ballistocardiographic signals using combined clustering techniques (k-means and fuzzy C-means) for template extraction followed by template matching is ... -
Study of micro-sized particle deposition using DEM, CFD-DEM and SPH approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Self-assembly and packing of colloids and micro or nano scale particles has become a subject of great interest due to widespread advancement of micro-scale technologies. In this thesis, several numerical analyses are ... -
A study of plasma treatments effects on dental biofilms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Dental plaque is a biofilm that grows on surfaces within the mouth and contains millions of bacteria. The bacteria in plaque cause tooth decay and gum ... -
Surrogate measures for evaluating new signage and intersection designs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Transportation agencies faced with the challenge of enhancing safety on roadways are looking for alternative solutions to designing roads and signage. When deciding whether the alternative design is superior to the traditional ...