PhD Dissertations and MS Theses

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These MS thesis and PhD dissertations are stored in the Digital Repository at the University of Maryland, College Park (DRUM).
The earliest year is 2003.  Thanks go to Ben Wallberg in the University of Maryland Libraries for helping with the data import.

2014

None yet.

2013

  • W. W. Yu, "Inkjet-Printed Paper Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Devices for Trace Chemical Analysis," Bioengineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): I. M. White. link [Abstract]
  • N. P. Siwak, "Fabrication and Process Development for an Integrated Optical MEMS Microsystem in Indium Phosphide," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • B. Nouri, "Integrated Single-Photon Sensing and Processing Platform in Standard CMOS," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): P. A. Abshire. link [Abstract]
  • S. Hossein Yazdi, "An Optofluidic Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Microsystem for Sensitive Detection of Chemical and Biological molecules," Bioengineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): I. M. White. link [Abstract]
  • B. M. Hanrahan, "Tribology of Microball Bearing MEMS," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • K. E. Gregorczyk, "Atomic Layer Deposition of Ru and RuO2: New Process Development, Fabrication of Heterostructured Nanoelectrodes, and Applications in Energy Storage," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • A. Gerratt, "Silicon and Polymer Components for Microrobots," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): S. Bergbreiter. link [Abstract]
  • J. Felder, "Extreme Vertical Displacement, High Force Silicon Microstage Zipper Actuatoars," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2013, Advisor(s): D. L. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • S. Chowdhury, "Planning for Automated Optical Micromanipulation of Biological Cells," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): S. K. Gupta. link [Abstract]
  • X. Chen, "ALD Processes and Applications to Nanostructured Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • J. Betz, "New Sensing Modalities for Bacterial and Environmental Phenomena," Bioengineering, Dissertation, 2013, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]

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2012

  • C. Shao, "Microfluidic Planar Phospholipids Membrane System Advancing Dynamics Studies of Ion Channels and Membrane Physics," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2012, Advisor(s): D. L. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • K. Saadin, "On Chip Isolation and Enrichment of Tumor Initiating Cells," Chemical Physics, Dissertation, 2012, Advisor(s): I. M. White. link [Abstract]
  • M. P. Mosteller, "An Optical Density Detection Platform with Integrated Microfluidics for In Situ Growth, Monitoring, and Treatment of Bacterial Biofilms," Systems Engineering, Thesis, 2012, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • Y. W. Kim, "An Atomic Layer Deposition Passivated Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor for Bacterial BioFilm Growth Monitoring," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2012, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • K. Jiang, "Microfluidic Production of Polymeric Functional Microparticles," Chemistry, Dissertation, 2012, Advisor(s): S. R. Raghavan and D. L. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • L. Haspert, "Nano-engineering and Simulating Electrostatic Capacitors for Electrical Energy Storage," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2012, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • K. Gerasopoulos, "Integration and Characterization of Tobacco Mosaic Virus Based Nanostructured Materials in Three-Dimensional Microbattery Architectures," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2012, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • M. P. Dandin, "CMOS Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes and Micromachined Optical Filters for Integrated Fluorescence Sensing," Bioengineering, Dissertation, 2012, Advisor(s): P. A. Abshire and E. Smela. link [Abstract]
  • I. Chakraborty, "Near-Grazing and Noise-Influenced Dynamics of Elastic Cantilevers with Nonlinear Tip Interaction Forces," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2012, Advisor(s): B. Balachandran. link [Abstract]
  • S. D. Baron, "A Platform Towards In Situ Stress/Strain Measurement in Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2012, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • B. Balakrisnan, "Microfabrication and Modeling of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2012, Advisor(s): E. Smela. link [Abstract]

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2011

  • Z. Zhang, "Morphologic Instability of Graphene and its Potential Applications," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2011, Advisor(s): T. Li. link [Abstract]
  • D. Sander, "CMOS Image Sensor for Lab-on-a-Chip Microsystem Design," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2011, Advisor(s): P. Abshire. link [Abstract]
  • P. H. Dykstra, "A Microfluidic Programmable Array for Label-free Detection of Biomolecules," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2011, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • M. J. Carrier, "Improvements in Microboiling Device Design," Material Science and Engineering, Thesis, 2011, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • M. I. Beyaz, "An Integrated Electromagnetic Micro-Turbo-Generator Supported on Encapsulated MicroBall Bearings," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2011, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • P. Banerjee, "Exploiting Process Synergy between Anodic Aluminum Oxide Nanotemplates and Atomic Layer Deposition: from Thin Films to 3D Nano-Electronic Devices," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2011, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • A. K. Balijepalli, "Modeling and Experimental Techniques to Demonstrate Nanomanipulation With Optical Tweezers," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2011, Advisor(s): S. K. Gupta and T. W. LeBrun. link [Abstract]

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2010

  • E. D. Robertson Cleveland, "Atomic Layer Deposition Conformality and Process Optimization: Transitioning from 2-Dimensional Planar Systems to 3-Dimensional Nanostructures," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2010, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • J. E. Rajkowski, "Rapid Polymer Prototyping for Low Cost and Robust Microrobots," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2010, Advisor(s): S. E. Bergbreiter. link [Abstract]
  • R. Probst, "Optimal Control of Objects on the Micro- and Nano-Scale by Electrokinetic and Electromagnetic Manipulation: for Bio-Sample Preparation, Quantum Information Devices, and Magnetic Drug Delivery," Aerospace Engineering, Dissertation, 2010, Advisor(s): B. Shapiro. link [Abstract]
  • A. Luykx, "Fabrication Of All Thin Film Magneto-Electric Coupled Memory Devices," Material Science and Engineering, Thesis, 2010, Advisor(s): I. Takeuchi. link [Abstract]
  • M. T. Khbeis, "Development of a Simplified, Mass-Producible, Hybridized, Ambient, Low Frequency, Low-Intensity Vibration Energy Scavenger (HALF-LIVES)," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2010, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • L. J. Currano, "Latching Microelectromechanical Shock Sensor Systems: Design, Modeling, and Experiments," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2010, Advisor(s): B. Balachandran and M. Yu. link [Abstract]
  • E. D. Cobas, "High Frequency Electrical Transport Properties of Carbon Nanotubes," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2010, Advisor(s): M. S. Fuhrer and I. Takeuchi. link [Abstract]
  • S. Chaudhary, "Precise steering of particles in electroosmotically actuated microfluidic devices," Aerospace Engineering, Dissertation, 2010, Advisor(s): B. Shapiro. link [Abstract]

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2009

  • M. B. Tucker, "Some mechanics challenges and solutions in flexible electronics," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2009, Advisor(s): T. Li. link [Abstract]
  • I. Perez, "Nanoporous AAO: a Platform for Regular Heterogeneous Nanostructures and Energy Storage Devices," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2009, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • L. C. Lecordier, "Wafer-Scale Process and Materials Optimization in Cross-Flow Atomic Layer Deposition," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2009, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • D. E. Larios Berlin, "Enzyme Inhibition in Microfluidics for Re-Engineering Bacterial Synthesis Pathways," Bioengineering, Thesis, 2009, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • S. T. Koev, "Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Microsystem for Monitoring Bacterial Quorum Sensing," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2009, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • X. Z. Fan, "Enhancement of an Indium Phosphide Resonator Sensor Microsystem through the Development of an Adaptive Feedback Circuit and Electrospray Deposition," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2009, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • S. L. Buckhout-White, "Characterization of Electrodeposited Chitosan: an Interfacial Layer for Bio-assembly and Sensing," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2009, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • A. G. Banerjee, "Real-Time Path Planning for Automating Optical Tweezers-Based Particle Transport Operations," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2009, Advisor(s): S. K. Gupta. link [Abstract]

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2008

  • S. Yang, "Multidimensional Microfluidic Bioseparation Systems With Spatial Multiplexing," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008-12-19, Advisor(s): D. L. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • A. Jahn, "Controlled Liposome Formation and Solute Encapsulation with Continuous-Flow Microfluidic Hydrodynamic Focusing," Bioengineering, Dissertation, 2008-12-11, Advisor(s): D. L. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • M. E. Vechery, "Plate and Micro-Scale Structures: Analysis and Experiments," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008-12-08, Advisor(s): B. Balachandran. link [Abstract]
  • P. H. Dykstra, "An Optical MEMS Sensor for On-chip Catechol Detection," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2008-12-08, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • R. Fernandes, "Biological Nanofactories: Altering Cellular Response via Localized Synthesis and Delivery," Bioengineering, Dissertation, 2008-11-19, Advisor(s): W. E. Bentley. link [Abstract]
  • X. Luo, "Programmable Biomolecule Assembly and Activity in Prepackaged BioMEMS," Bioengineering, Dissertation, 2008-10-21, Advisor(s): G. W. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • A. Pillarisetti, "Mechanical Manipulation and Characterization of Biological Cells," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008-10-07, Advisor(s): J. P. Desai. link [Abstract]
  • A. Goswami, "Quantitative Hermeticity Assessment of Packages with Micro to Nano-liter Cavities," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008-10-07, Advisor(s): B. Han. link [Abstract]
  • S. Bangalore Prakash, "Integrated CMOS Capacitance Sensor And Microactuator Control Circuits For On-Chip Cell Monitoring," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008-10-07, Advisor(s): P. Abshire. link [Abstract]
  • K. D. Gerasopoulos, "Nanostructured Nickel-Zinc Microbatteries Using the Tobacco Mosaic Virus," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2008-08-18, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • J. A. McGee, "Monolithic In-Plane Tunable Optical Filter," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2008-08-11, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • M. I. Beyaz, "Closed-Loop Control of a Micropositioner Using Integrated Photodiode Sensors," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2008-08-11, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • L. Mosher, "Double-Exposure Gray-Scale Photolithography," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2008-08-08, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • C. M. Waits, "Microturbopump Utilizing Microball Bearings," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008-08-05, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • P. Xu, "Bio-inspired VLSI Systems: from Synapse to Behavior," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008-08-04, Advisor(s): P. Abshire. link [Abstract]
  • S. Kosaraju, "Cosserat Analysis of Microscale Structures," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2008-05-23, Advisor(s): B. Balachandran. link [Abstract]
  • C.-W. Tsao, "Interfacing Microfluidic Bioanalysis with High Sensitivity Mass Spectrometry," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008-05-20, Advisor(s): D. L. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • G. Mijares, "Bioelectronic Sensor for Cellular Assays Using Polyelectrolyte Multilayer-Modified Electrodes," Bioengineering, Thesis, 2008-04-25, Advisor(s): D. L. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • M. P. Dandin, "Towards Integrated Fluorescence Sensing," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2008-01-11, Advisor(s): P. A. Abshire. link [Abstract]
  • P. P. Mathai, "Applications of Reduced Order Modeling Techniques to Problems in Heat Conduction, Isoelectric Focusing, and Differential Algebraic Equations," Aerospace Engineering, Dissertation, 2008, Advisor(s): B. Shapiro. link [Abstract]
  • H. Bi, "Development of Nano-Pattern Recognition and Correlation Technique for Deformation Measurement of Nano-Scale Structures," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2008, Advisor(s): B. Han. link [Abstract]

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2007

  • N. P. Siwak, "Indium Phosphide MEMS Cantilever Waveguides with Integrated Readout for Chemical Sensing," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2007-11-26, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • A. Modafe, "Benzocyclobutene-based Electric Micromachines Supported on Microball Bearings: Design, Fabrication, and Characterization," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-11-21, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • N. A. Vickey, "Development of an Advanced Adhesion Test for Polymer Interfaces," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2007-11-19, Advisor(s): B. Han. link [Abstract]
  • Y. Zhou, "Microfluidics Interfacing to Mass Spectrometry," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-08-14, Advisor(s): D. L. Devoe. link [Abstract]
  • M. G. Urdaneta, "Design of a Dielectrophoretic Cell Loading Device," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-08-09, Advisor(s): E. Smela. link [Abstract]
  • S. Walker, "Modeling, Simulating, and Controlling the Fluid Dynamics of Electro-Wetting On Dielectric," Aerospace Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-08-06, Advisor(s): B. Shapiro and R. H. Nochetto. link [Abstract]
  • A. J. Dick, "Advantageous Utilization of Nonlinear Phenomena in Micro-Structures and Macro-Structures: Applications to Micro-Resonators and Atomic Force Microscopy," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-08-01, Advisor(s): B. Balachandran and C. D. Mote. link [Abstract]
  • A. Lewandowski, "Assembly of Quorum Sensing Pathway Enzymes onto Patterned Microfabricated Devices," Chemical Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-07-31, Advisor(s): W. Bentley. link [Abstract]
  • N. Ghalichechian, "Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of a Rotary Variable-Capacitance Micromotor Supported on Microball Bearings," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-07-31, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • X. Wang, "Understanding Actuation Mechanisms of Conjugated Polymer Actuators: Ion Transport," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-07-30, Advisor(s): E. Smela. link [Abstract]
  • S. Koev, "Microcantilever Biosensors with Chitosan for the Detection of Nucleic Acids and Dopamine," Electrical Engineering, Thesis, 2007-05-07, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • J. Hromada, Louis Paul, "Bilayer Lipid Membrane (BLM) Integration into Microfluidic Platforms with Application toward BLM-Based Biosensors," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2007-04-27, Advisor(s): D. L. DeVoe. link [Abstract]

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2006

  • K. Sahasrabudhe, "Nanochannel Fabrication Using Thermo-Mechanical Deformation of Thermoplastics," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2006-12-08, Advisor(s): D. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • K. K. Deng, "Piezoelectric MEMS Disk Resonator and Filter Based on Epitaxial Al0.3Ga0.7As Films," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2006-11-28, Advisor(s): D. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • R. A. Delille, "Development and Characterization of High-Strain Eectrodes," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2006-08-31, Advisor(s): E. Smela. link [Abstract]
  • B. C. Morgan, "Electrostatic MEMS Actuators using Gray-scale Technology," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2006-08-30, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • J. J. Park, "Development of BioMEMS Device and Package for a Spatially Programmable Biomolecule Assembly," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2006-08-04, Advisor(s): G. Rubloff. link [Abstract]
  • L. S. Li, "Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Micronozzles for Gas Sensing Applications," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2006-04-03, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]

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2005

  • L. Li, "Piezoelectric Microbeam Resonators Based on Epitaxial Al0.3Ga0.7As Films," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2005-11-22, Advisor(s): D. DeVoe. link [Abstract]
  • S. Fanning, "Characterization of Polypyrrole/Gold Bilayers for Micro-Valve Design," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2005-08-29, Advisor(s): E. Smela. link [Abstract]
  • Y. Liu, "Fabrication and Characterization of Polypyrrole/Gold Bilayer Microactuators for Bio-Mems Applications," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2005-08-25, Advisor(s): E. Smela. link [Abstract]
  • M. W. Pruessner, "Indium Phosphide Based Optical Waveguide MEMS for Communications and Sensing," Electrical Engineering, Dissertation, 2005-07-29, Advisor(s): R. Ghodssi. link [Abstract]
  • V. Benetis, "Experimental and Computational Investigation of Planar Ion Drag Micropump Geometrical Design Parameters," Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation, 2005-06-07, Advisor(s): M. Ohadi and E. Smela. link [Abstract]

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2004

  • S. Cho, "Real-Time In-Situ Chemical Sensing in AlGaN/GaN Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition Processes for Advanced Process Control," Material Science and Engineering, Dissertation, 2004-08-04, Advisor(s): G. Rubloff. link [Abstract]

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2003

  • L. H. Oh, "Development of Micro-Valves Actuated by Polypyrrole/Gold Bilayers," Mechanical Engineering, Thesis, 2003-12-12, Advisor(s): E. Smela. link [Abstract]
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