Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Cut slope design for the access to an underground copper mine, Michael D. Hochscheidt
Multi-software modeling technique for field distribution propagation through an optical vertical interconnect assembly, Matthew D. Howard
Modeling of diesel particulate filter filtration and regeneration for transient driving schedules, Di Huang
Car ownership modeling and forecasts for China, Xiayi Huang
Sonic log prediction in carbonates , Nayyer Islam
Effect of high order interpolation in the stability and efficiency of the time-integration process in vorticity-velocity CFD algorithms, Pankaj A. Jagadale
The effects of a changing climate on root respiration of woody plants in sugar maple forests and northern peatlands, Mickey P. Jarvi
Open top chambers and infrared lamps : a comparison of heating efficacy and COâ‚‚/CHâ‚„ dynamics in a Lake Superior coastal peatland, Christopher P. Johnson
Processing and mechanical properties of cast aluminum containing scandium, zirconium, and ytterbium , Nicholas D. Johnson
Place for video games : a theoretical and pedagogical framework for multiliteracies learning in English studies, Ethan T. Jordan
Portfolios and pedagogy : an examination of ideology and use, Heather Lynn Hoffman Jordan
Hamilton-Waterloo problem with triangle and C9 factors, David C. Kamin
Implementation of a Variable Compression Ratio Mechanism in a Four Cylinder Engine, Adam Kantor
Eruptive history of Maderas volcano using new 40Ar/39Ar ages and geochemical analyses, Lara N. Kapelanczyk
Plenoptic camera : theory and experimental results, Ronald M. Kemker
PRODUCTION OF BIOFUEL INTERMEDIATES FROM WOODY FEEDSTOCKS VIA FAST PYROLYSIS AND TORREFACTION, Jordan Lee Klinger
Comparative study of anchorage strengths of epoxy coated hooked bars , Paul W. Koning
Evaluation of the performance and cost-effectiveness of pavement sections containing open-graded base courses, Abdul A. Koroma
A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF UNIVERSAL CHIP CONTROL IN MACHINING, Thimmaiah Kumbera Ganapathi
Performance evaluation of a novel asymmetric capacitor using a light-weight, carbon foam supported nickel electrode, Padmanaban Sasthan Kuttipillai
Fixed block configuration GDDs with block size 6 and (3, r)-regular graphs , Melanie R. Laffin
Effects of management on native and exotic plant communities in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Michelle Elise Latsch
Estimation of scots pine defoliation by the common pine sawfly (Diprion pini L.) using multi-temporal radar data, Petri T. Latva-Käyrä
Structural characterization of water-soluble atmospheric organic matter by ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry, Jeffrey P. LeClair
Accounting for warping and differential drying shrinkage mechanisms in the design of jointed plain concrete payments, Rita Elizabeth Lederle
The growth response of planted red pine (Pinus resinosa Ait.) to alternative thinning regimes, Jolanta Agnieszka Len
Muffler characterization with implementation of the finite element method and experimental techniques, Tyler W. Le Roy
Fading pdf of free-space optical communication system with pointing error, Rui Liao
Production of liquid core-polymer shell microcapsules, Cho Hui Lim
Problems in the classical calculus of variations, Chang Liu
Public preferences of the Great Lakes Environment : a Lake Michigan pilot study, Fangming Liu
Cloning and characterization of the genes involved in cambial growth in response to elevated [CO2], Yang Li
Dynamics and kinematics of eruptive activity at Fuego volcano, Guatemala 2005-2009, John J. Lyons
Finite element study on fracture patterns in human scaphoid wrist bone due to free fall, Munsif Ahmed Madni
Automation of shear-wave splitting parameter determination of local earthquakes at Yellowstone : application as indicator of crustal stress and temporal variation , Nicole D. McMahon
Structural capacity of steel tubular cast-in-place piling , Kevin A. Mears
Experimental and theoretical study of microstructure effect on piezoelectric property of one dimensional ZnO nanostructures, Kasra Momeni
Comparisons between OMI SO2 data and ground-based SO2 measurements at Turrialba volcano , Anieri M. Morales Rivera
Development of a continuum mechanics model of passive skeletal muscle, Duane A. Morrow
Ultraviolet digital imaging of volcanic plumes : implementation and application to magmatic processes at basaltic volcanoes, Patricia Amanda Nadeau
Diesel spray mixing limited vaporization with non-ideal and multi-component fuel thermophysical property effects, Jaclyn Elyse Nesbitt
Comprehensive review and application of particle image velocimetry, Michael P. Norconk
Preparing writing centers and tutors for literacy mediation for working class campus-staff, Christy M. Oslund
Comparison of three methods for driven pile capacity, Anthony R. Oxley
Tracing the source of groundwater for three different coastal peatlands along Lake Superior, Margus Paesalu
Nanomechanics of cellulose crystals and cellulose-based polymer composites, Anahita Pakzad
Quantum transport in a single molecular junction, Partha Pratim Pal
Numerical modeling of the failure mechanisms in Si thin film anode for Li-ion batteries, Siddharth H. Patel
Dynamic modeling of active regeneration in catalyzed and non-catalyzed diesel particulate filters, Aamod Pethe
Multimetallic complexes based on phosphine- and phosphine oxide- appended p-hydroquinones, Louis R. Pignotti
Comparison of modal analysis results of laser vibrometry and nearfield acoustical holography measurements of an aluminum plate, Jennifer L. Potter
Adaptive sensing for target tracking applications, Aashish Poudel
High precision range estimation techniques for multi-path wireless environments, Mohsen Pourkhaatoun
Functional ZnO nanostructures for electronic and energy applications, Abhishek Prasad
Dynamic modeling, simulation and control design of a parafoil-payload system for ship launched aerial delivery system (SLADS), Anand S. Puranik
Effect of mesh distortion on the accuracy of high order vorticity-velocity CFD approaches, Anurag Rajan
Wind plant interaction with series-compensated power systems, Jayanth R. Ramamurthy
Structure and properties of graphene nano disks (GND) with and without edge-dopants, Pubodee Ratana-arsanarom
Development and simulation of DSP filters for transformer differential protection / by Oskar Reynisson., Oskar Reynisson
Sustainability study of nanomaterials including societal and occupational implications, Julio Luis Rivera Garcia
Assessing visual disturbance conditions on the Custer National Forest, Scott B. Robinson
Probe studies of a Hall thruster at low voltages, Jerry L. Ross
A cold blizzard was raging, but the light shone brightly' : social networks presented in stained glass within an industrial community, James A. Rudkin
Peer influence in NIPF landowner decision making in the western Upper Peninsula, Michigan , Jillian R. Schubert
Omega-3 fatty acids and the neurovascular responses to mental stress in humans, Christopher Elmer Schwartz
"Brethren upon the same level" : membership and class in Calumet's Masonic Lodge, Brandon Anthony Sexton
Resource management in location aware cognitive radio networks, Suryabh Sharma
"The need obliged us" : culture as capacity during the Hurricane Stan emergency response. A case study from Tectitan, Huehuetenango, Guatemala , Jesse Silverman
Compressed sensing approach to ultra-wideband receiver design, Jodhbir Singh
Analysis of in-cylinder pressure transducer data quality utilizing a SIDI turbocharged engine, Jordan Daniel Stank
Time-domain modeling of high-frequency electromagnetic wave propagation, overhead wires, and earth, Nils Markus Stenvig
Implementation of monotonic higher order upwind scheme in KIVA 4, Ganesh Sukumar
Afghanistan connection : heroin production, distribution, and consumption , Brandon J. Swartz
Compressed sensing based cyclic feature spectrum sensing for cognitive radios, Yohannes Z. Tafesse
Wireless and passive pressure sensor system based on the magnetic higher-order harmonic field, Ee Lim Tan
Observations of volcanic emissions using satellite remote sensing, Helen E. Thomas
Topological changes in 2D simplicial meshes for the simulation of fractures, James R. Thunes
Nitrogen oxides in the firn air at Summit, Greenland, Claudia Toro
Post processing of multiple GPS receivers to enhance baseline accuracy, Eddy H. Trinklein
Evaluating the relationship between moisture induced expansion and horizontal stress orientation in samples from the nonesuch formation, Luke Vermeulen
Biomechanics of meniscal horn attachments, Diego F. Villegas-Bermudez
Uncovering poiesis : the role of production in technical communication, work, and public life, Thomas E. Vosecky
Energy and conductance state modeling of power electronic converters for DC microgrids, Gregory Vosters
A REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY AS CONSTRAINED BY LOCAL HYDROGEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS TO STREAMFLOW DEPLETION, Katelyn Anne Watson
Graphite exfoliation by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, Chaiyaporn Wattanaprayoon
Effects of fixed night shift work on 24 hour blood pressure regulation, state anxiety levels and total sleep time, Jennifer L. Witting
Finite element analysis on Titan STL3 OTR tires, Joseph C. Wlodyka
Effects of hibernation on bone in yellow-bellied marmots, Samantha J. Wojda
Planar magneto-photonic and gradient-photonic structures : crystals and metamaterials., Zhuoyuan Wu
Planting and production of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) as a bioenergy crop in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Kassidy Nikole Yatso
Variation in carbon content of tropical tree species from Ghana, Daniel Yeboah
Development and testing of an asymmetric capacitor with a nickel-carbon foam positive electrode, Wen Nee Yeo
Numerical study on the curling and warping of hardened rigid pavement slabs, Qin Yinghong
Synthesis, structure, and stability of metal-organic frameworks, Lei Zhang
Synthesis of chiral ferrosalen ligands and their applications in asymmetric catalysis, Xiang Zhang