The Master of Engineering Theses Collection features research projects completed by students in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program at the University of Louisville. Previously included in the main Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) Collection, these theses now have a dedicated space to enhance discoverability and provide easier access to MEng-specific research.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
PLGA-modified nanoparticles for the treatment of hypo-vascularized HPV-related cervical cancers., Lee B. Sims
Rotary pump speed modulation to produce pulsatile flow and ventricular volume unloading., Connor Joseph Smith
A novel design for a silicon and cadmium telluride tandem solar cell., Jacob A Vittitow
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Development of a directional bone reaming system., Richard J Ackermann
Investigation of lattice structures and analysis of strut geometry., Zachary D Denzik
A novel MRA-based framework for the detection of changes in cerebrovascular blood pressure., Yitzhak Atakilt Gebru
Towards a cost-effective biorefinery : production of activated carbons from residual biomass for energy storage devices., Zachary Dean Herde
Effect of high cationic flocculant on anaerobic digestion of municipal wastewater., Prathap D. John
Custom software for the 3D printing of patient specific plate bending templates in pelvic fracture repair., Gordon B Lents
Examining the effects of macrophage populations on cancerous tumor growth., Grace E. Mahlbacher
Investigation of influential factors on selecting an engineering major., Paige A. Miller
Biomechanical testing of an exercise for strengthening the proximal femur., Alyssa Osbourne
A comparison of mean age theory and residence time distributions in mixed systems., Nolan Theaker
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Gamma-radiation exposure alters the cardiovascular extracellular matrix., Nicholas Allen
Development and evaluation of custom prosthetic devices for a companion animal utilizing additive manufacturing., Benjamin Joseph Cahill
Efficacy of subcutaneous electrocardiogram leads for synchronous timing and aortic root cannulation for chronic counterpulsation therapy., Stephen R. Carnahan
Development of a novel device for ventricular assist device outflow graft anastomosis., Young Choi
A comparative usability study of web-based personal health records., Alexandra Doggett
Foot strike patterns and body alignment effects on muscle activity during running., Nicole Knapp
The electropolishing of electron beam melting, additively manufactured TI6AL4V titanium : relevance, process parameters and surface finish., Austin Lassell
Practical knowledge in electrical engineering : applying lessons from industry to the classroom., Tayce Lassiter
Fabrication, characterization and skin permeation of antoxidant-loaded lipid vesicles for transdermal drug delivery., Emily Martin
Mental workload measurement for competitive video games., Jamal McFarland
A preliminary study of the relationship between complexity, motivation, and design quality., Philip John Mountain
Automated analysis of cancerous histological samples., Thomas Allen Tennill
The influence of superabsorbent polymer (cassava startch) on the rheological behavior of cement pastes., James Wong
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Experimental and analytical study of an open cathode polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell., Alex Martin Bates
DOSI in novel geometry dishes, Jonathan Lawrence Lambert Jones
Novel biomechanical test method for cancellous bone screws and screw augmentation with cement., Kevin Lancaster
Feasibility testing of chill filtration of brown spirits to increase product stability., Juan Cristobal Merizalde Carrillo
Model of a tubular perfusion bioreactor using computational fluid dynamics., Matthew James Robeson 1991-
Vanadium trichloride thermochemical solar energy storage system analysis., Caleb Michael Rogers
Fibroblast-derived extracellular matrix: an alternative cell culture substrate that alters lung cancer cell line phenotype., Michael Thomas Scherzer
Synthesis, optimization, and degradation of a fish glue/PLGA polymer., Adam T. Schworer 1989-
Development of a neuromusculoskeletal computer model in a chondrodystrophic dog., Gregory Russo States
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Development of an application for patient-centered dementia care., David Collar Alston
Synthesis of a drug delivery vehicle for cancer treatment utilizing DNA-functionalized gold nanoparticles., Tyler Brann
Experimental investigation on the shear characteristics of GFRP reinforcement systems embedded in concrete., Austin Beau Connor
One-sided transparency : a revolution in visualization., Robert Curtin
Fabrication and characterization of antioxidant loaded liposomes., Brian Gettler
Development of novel methods for analysis of autonomic balance and gamma coherence in autism., Marie Katherine Hensley
Personalized anticoagulant management using reinforcement learning., Michael Jacobs
Crosslinking albumin for drug release from spray dried particles., Ishita Jain
Fabrication of a thin silver nanowire composite film and investigation of a patterning technique., Richard S. Korte 1991-
Synthesis of cadmium selenide quantum dots for fabrication of hybrid light emitting diodes., Michael McCreary 1991-
An investigation of heat transfer enhancement in nanofluids containing core and shell nanoparticles., Cory Adam Milligan
Investigation of thiol derivatized gold nanoparticle sensors for gas analysis., Jared S. Stephens 1990-
Harbormaster command and control (HCCC) shelter : finite element model and structural analysis., Justin Daniel Watson 1983-
Nanofluid enhancement of mineral oil and thermal properties instrument design., Eli Wilborn
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Human powered Knudsen pump for pneumatic pharmaceutical delivery., Alexander Donovan Bell
Development of a physiologic ex vivo vessel perfusion system., Mitchell J. Buller
Evaluation of drug release from Abraxane and Doxil in tumor tissue., Michael Christopher Clark
Dielectrophoretic precipitation of airborne particles., Joseph D. Duff
Face recognition in the wild., Mostafa A. Farag
Real-time trajectory generation for dynamic systems with nonholonomic constraints using Player/Stage and NTG., Ryan Frazier 1989-
Biomodeling of pancreatic tumor mass., Justin Lee Howell
Identification of carbon black removed from elastomeric components in contact with potable water., William Calvin Hunter 1989-
Production of high yield gold/gold-sulfide nanoparticles via cellulose membrane., Kurtis T. James
Physiological sensor., Alan M. Jimenez
Using discrete event simulation to improve the patient care process in the emergency department of a rural Kentucky hospital., Molly Cassaro Jones
ZnO nanorods as catalyst for biodiesel production from olive oil., Carmen Maria Miralda Molina 1990-
An improved thin-film microelectrode array and signal conditioning board for measuring cardiac surface potentials., Christopher Hayward Osborne
Modified half-edge data structure and its applications to 3D mesh generation for complex tube networks., Richard Paris
Mechanical characterization of MEMS bi-stable buckled diaphragms., Isaac James Phelps
Surface bound PEG-RGDS on PEG-DA hydrogels and its effects on RPE cell morphology and differentiation., Jeremy E. Phillips
Development of novel layered nanoparticles for more efficient cancer treatment., Thomas A. Priest
Feasibility of using computational fluid dynamics for analysis of flow in an orbiting dish., Matthew R. Purcell
Apical left ventricular cannula sutureless implantation development., Adam D. Scarsella
Ventricular assist device and extracellular matrix combination therapy in a chronic ischemic heart failure bovine model., Erin F. Smith
Automated testsystem of COGNISION headset for cognitive diagnosis., Joshua I. White
Pulsatile flow does not improve efficacy in ex vivo lung perfusion., Keith A. Zoeller
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
The use and effects of ecofriendly surfactants in the meat rendering industry in the United States., Pamela Arnold
Removal of electrocardiographic corruption from electromyographic signals using a localized wavelet based approach., Nihit Bajaj
Effect of flow on human endothelial cell and dermal cell growth rates supplemented with drug infused media., Daniel Baumann
Synthesis and CO2/CH4 separation performance of Bio-MOF-1 membranes., Joseph Allen Bohrman 1988-
CAD system for lung nodule analysis., Cambron N. Carter
Proposal to modify the mixing system for hydrosolution's processing plant., Alan Michael Hanley 1988-
Performance of athletic cleated shoes in the sport of ultimate frisbee., Andrew Johnson 1987-
Carbon nanotube biosensors for detection of biomarkers in breast cancer cells., Benjamin C. King
Microkernel security evaluation., Kevin C. Kurtz
Embedded non-interactive CAPTCHA for Fischer Random Chess., Ryan McDaniel
The VEGF quadruplex-forming sequence inhibits lung cancer cell growth., Edward David Muench 1987-
A novel high yield process for gold sulfide nanoparticle synthesis via shifting equilibrium of self-assembly reaction., Dhruvinkumar Patel
Cobalt MOF-5 : a novel catalyst for CO2 conversion to carbonates., Christine Elizabeth Phillips 1989-
Enhancement of virtual colonoscopy system., Rosario J. Pusateri
Vehicle to grid as a household emergency generator for 2007 Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicle., Michael Schoen 1988-
Role based access control and authentication for SCADA field devices using a dual Bloom filter and challenge-response., Jacob Schreiver
Toward an isomorphic diagram of the Backus-Naur form., Neil A. Smith
Tuning the bandgap of an amorphous sputtered germanium photovoltaic cell., Bryon Staebler 1979-
Trapping of nanoparticles with dielectrophoretic nano-probes., Nicholas Wood
Electrokinetic colloid patterning characterization with a scanning laser., Andrew Hardesty Work
Numerical simulation of phase change material composite wallboard in a multi-layered building envelope., Stephen David Zwanzig
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
A water distribution and treatment simulation for testing cyber security enhancements for water sector SCADA systems., Justin Robert Adams
Scheduling procedures for a family practice doctor's office., Gabriel Barron
Hydrolysis of concentrated dilute base pretreated biomass slurries., Gregory A. Brockmann 1987-
Increased production capabilities by job rotation through simulation., Scott Douglas Cramer
