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 2011
A multi-objective decision support system for worker-task assignments and workforce training., Brandon B. Elmes
Quantification of vascular perfusion in the spinal cord after injury., Ruthie S. Fligor
Using simulation techniques to improve the client flow of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services., Russell Edward Harpring
Clustering digital ink content to assist with the grading of student work., Jared Hatfield
Using principal component analysis for early fault detection in Louisville water distribution system., Kevin M. Kastensmidt
An implementation of a multi-touch Draw-A-Secret password schema for Windows-based computers., Matthew Lichtenberger
CFD modeling of center cones, vortex breakers and pressure relief slits in a wind speed accelerator., Michael D. Lucas 1988-
A prototype security hardened field device for SCADA systems., Bradley Alan Luyster
Thermal analysis of lead zirconate titanate thin films using digital image correlation., Brek J. Meuris
FEM modeling of a concrete arch bridge., Christina Allgeier Perez
Novel catalyst for the removal of aromatic sulfur species from refinery streams., Franz Georg Petzold 1979-
Numerical investigation of the aerodynamic characteristics of a flat plate in an oscillating freestream., Russell Prater
CFD modeling of entrance and exit geometries of a wind speed accelerator., David Russ
Characterization of hematite nanowire arrays synthesized by atmospheric plasma., Harry Benjamin Russell
Feasibility of subcutaneous ECG leads for synchronized timing of a counterpulsation device., Sean P. Warren
Modeling the workflow of one primary care physician-nurse team., Abigail R. Wooldridge 1988-
Low-time-resolution structures in music and its computer applications., Yindong Yu
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Heuristic scheduling for clinical physicians., Dustin Banet
Investigation of high-frequency ultrasound biomicroscopy for examining arteriopathy in hand transplant patients., Emily Renee Cox 1987-
Database development for community service., Erin Cummings 1987-
Generalized quantifiers in distributed databases., Michael Dobbs
Numerical simulation of a flat back airfoil for wind turbine applications., Matthew Fuller
Treatment of severe aortic stenosis : experimental design, testing, and analysis of an aortic valve bypass apical cannula., Joel Douglas Graham
Enzyme-substrate interaction significantly affects activity loss during enzymatic hydrolyis of cellulose., Kristen M. Hatfield
Numerical investigation of the aerodynamic and structural characteristics of a corrugated wing., Kyle Hord
Development of EEG gama indicies of cue reactivity to assess functional outcomes of neurofeedback training in substance use disorder., Timothy Joseph Horrell
Evaluation of the field application of the Air Void Analyzer in quality control., David Todd Kessinger 1971-
Implementation of a Microsoft Windows embedded standard system., Kristopher L. Kumler
Application of temporal difference learning to the game of Snake., Christopher Lockhart
Architecture analysis of peer-to-peer network structure and data exhanges for distribution of contraband material., Nicholas Miles
Simulation and fabrication of microhotplates for metal oxide gas sensors., Kane Jonathan Miller 1987-
Studying air properties in hardened Portland cement concrete with Linear Traverse Method., Lokman Ng 1984-
Synthesis and characterization of ceria nanomaterials., Nitzia Cheong Ng
Shape-based detection of cortex variability for more accurate discrimination between autistic and normal brains., Matthew Joseph Nitzken 1987-
Die separation strength for deep reactive ion etched wafers., Daniel Allen Porter
Synthesis of a directionally-conductive polyaniline hydrogel composite by vapor deposition., Eric W. Reed 1987-
Dynamic probe positioning within peer-to-peer networks for mining contraband file exchanges., Derek Reese
Computational fluid dynamic analysis of a coulter counting microcytometer., Kyle Anthony Schmidt
Slip detection and compensation in autonomous tracked micro-vehicles., Aaron T. Stewart
Chitosan nanoparticles to encapsulate a biofilm degrading enzyme for treatment of CRBSI., Lindsay Nicole Strotman
Simulation-based metrics analysis of an outpatient center., Elvin Webb
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Development of an integrated solar heat pipe system for improving building energy efficiency., Michael Vincent Albanese
UPS-SCS weekly forecasting tool., Joseph Barth 1984-
Non-contact pulse measurement for use in smart room applications., Nicholas R. Blumenthal
Estimating sediment yield of the upper reaches of the Benson Creek watershed by pond coring., Michael Borchers 1968-
Increasing patient flow and resource utilization in a multidisciplinary cancer clinic., Joseph Robert Brandner
Development of a canine stifle computer model to investigate cranial cruciate ligament deficiency., Nathan Brown 1984-
Comparison of a-Fe2O3 electrodes grown by direct plasma and thermal oxidation of iron for photoelectrochemical water splitting., Boris David Chernomordik
Design, construction, and experimentation of a heat pipe augmented solar wall., Nicholas E. Chmielewski
Synthesis of Molybdenum oxide nanowires and their facile conversion to Molybdenum sulfide., Dustin Ray Cummins 1987-
Preliminary investigation into single stage enzyme free hydrolysis of hardwood sawdust., Kyle William Dunaway 1985-
Shape analysis of the corpus callosum of autistic and normal subjects in neuroimaging., Ahmed Aly Farag
Lung nodule modeling and detection for computerized image analysis of low dose CT imaging of the chest., Amal A. Farag
Increasing performance of blowfish encryption using CUDA., Joseph Anthony Feist
Analysis of patient throughput time at Kosair Children's Hospital emergency room., Elizabeth Gentry
A hybrid genetic-greedy approach to the skills management problem., Daniel Grieshaber 1986-
Secure messaging with Apple's iPhone., Todd Randal Grooms
Skills management heuristics., Erin Jackson
A quantitative assesment of channelization in the Appalachian Highland region., Clayton Mastin 1985-
Farm management optimization., Rebecca McCardle
Viability for oxidation of H2S gas using low concentration solutions of H2O2 peroxide in applications for biogas purification., Stewart Walter McCollam 1985-
An analysis pipeline for the processing, annotation, and dissemination of Expressed Sequence Tags., Joseph P. Morris
Physical effects of the respiratory syncytial virus on human cells., Adam Pfendt 1985-
Layout design analysis for the storage area in a distribution center., David William Steffey 1984-
Application of acousto-ultrasonic technique in evaluation of bond strength between composites and concrete substrates., Stanley C. Stoll
The ranking of football teams using concepts from the analytic hierarchy process., Yepeng Sun 1976-
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
A MEMS Knudsen pump for high gas flow applications., Davor Copic
Alternative piezoresistor designs for maximizing cantilever sensitivity., Patrick Carl Fletcher
Design, analysis, and development of cost effective canine wheelchairs., Edward Bros Fowler
Emergency communications between water/wastewater utilities and their public and local governments procedure for message content analysis., Melanie Annette Hunt
Rear impact crashworthiness of a manual WC19 wheelchair occupied by a 50th percentile ATD., Zdravko Salipur
Re-engineering the Enigma cipher., Max Samuel Stoler
Comparative evaluation of ethanol yield from HTF corn varieties in the whisky production process., Kara Marie Zoeller
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Design of an active orthotic device for joint management., Steven Clayton Anderson
Microtacks for retinal implant applications., Scott Douglas Cambron 1980-
Investigating hydrophilic channels in polymer composites using atomic force microscopy., Matthew David Cummins
A modified greedy algorithm for the task assignment problem., Allison M. Douglas
Automatic pure anchor-based taxonomy generation from the world wide web., Joseph Paul Elliott
The impact of single product and multi-product batches on a printing operation., Dustin Allen Fackler 1980-
Distribution supply chain optimization., Elizabeth A. Forney
A voice operated musical instrument., Travis R. Gault
Investigation of head and neck injury risk associated with short-distance falls in 12 month old children., Angela J. Knight
Cellular automata for dynamic S-boxes in cryptography., William Matthew Luckett
DXA measurements using a micro computed tomograph system., James Bryant May 1981-
Deploying a secure Windows operating system and applications., Russell Slater Miles 1982-
Selfish node isolation in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks., Michael Probus
Elastomer degradation in water utility systems via loss of carbon black observed with atomic force microscopy., Randolph Norman Schoenbaechler 1972-
Evaluation of using Swarm intelligence to produce facility layout solutions., Andrew Bao Thai 1984-
Fluid dynamics analysis of oscillating flow in petri dishes., Jonathan Michael D. Thomas 1984-
YMAGE : a resource for real-time sharing of high resolution digital images., Yetu A. Yachim
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Advancements in frameworks for educational games through sound software engineering principles., Christy M. Bogard
Design of an interface for a decision support system for dairy collection., Charles Milan Braidich 1983-
Initial in vitro and in vivo characterization of a pediatric cardiopulmonary assist system., Jeffrey Michael Colyer
The effect of modular tapered fluted stems on proximal stress shielding in the human femur., Justin Steve Conway
Analysis of landfills C-746-S and C-746-T at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant., Paul Jacob Cooper 1981-
Mining sequences in distributed sensors data for energy production., John Damon Gant 1977-
Analysis of NMR spectra using digital signal processing techniques., Jason Aaron Gearheart
ARF : an Automated Real-Time Fuzzy Logic Threat Evaluation System., Jeremy D. Gray
