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The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Qingan Cai

Effects of Temperature and Pressure on the Lattice Dynamics in Tungsten Diseleni

The Master’s Thesis Defense of James Leung

Fabrication and Capillary Flow in Microporous Aluminum Nitride for Non-Thermal Solar Desalination

The Master’s Thesis Defense of Luofeng Xu

Hidden Costs of Gamification to Improve Study Behaviors in an Engineering Course

The Master's Thesis Defense of Frank Rodriguez

Fourier Representations with Sequentially-trained, Shallow Neural Networks for Real-time Odometry and Object Tracking

The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Vicente Robles

Title: Manipulation of Laser-Induced Cavitation Bubbles for Microfluidic and Micro-Targeting Applications Monday, June 13, 2022, 10AM Pacific time Abstract: Cavitation is a micron-scale process in which short-lived vapor bubbles form and collapse, giving way to intense, localized effects in the surrounding liquid. The phenomenon of cavitation was first noted to cause undesired damage on nautical...

The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Ariana Nushin Sabzeghabae

Title: Investigation of Laser-Induced Cavitation and Non-linear Optical Response of Plasmonic Nanoparticles Solutions Monday, June 6, 2022, 10AM Pacific time Abstract: Laser-induced cavitation (LIC) is the formation of an explosive vapor bubble as a consequence of a highly focused laser pulse into a liquid medium. This bubble is capable of induc-ing damage to the nearby...

The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Erfan Kosari

Title: Thermal Analysis of Biological Tissue Exposed to Magnetothermal Stimulation Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 5-7PM, Pacific time Abstract: The Economic burden of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) will continue to rise as the number of elderlies is growing rapidly. It is estimated that 1.2 million people will be living with PD by 2030 and it poses a...

Master’s Thesis Defense of Wei-Zin (Peter) Ho

Title : Air Quality Benefits from Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Ammonia and Nitrous Oxide Emissions from a Fleet of Ethanol Fueled Vehicles and Real-World Emissions from Diesel and Natural Gas-Powered Street-Sweepers Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 2PM Abstract : Internal combustion engines (ICEs) continue to be a major contributor to air pollution. Emissions from ICEs play a...

The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Evander Ramos

Title : Strain-Based Characterization in Severe Plastic Deformation Processing Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 2PM Abstract : Scientific innovation is often driven by novel processing capabilities, which enable the production of materials with new and exciting properties. A number of techniques referred to as severe plastic deformation (SPD) have been developed which utilize unprecedented extreme strain...

The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Tommaso Menara

Title : Reverse Engineering Synchronization of Brain Network Dynamics: Controllability Properties and Functional Patterns Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 3PM Abstract : Reverse engineering the brain holds the promise to overhaul the quality of life of human beings and vastly benefit mankind. Further advances towards this goal will lead to the reversal of cognitive decline, the...

The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Rosalinda Lopez

Title : Sea ice drift in spring- and summer-time Arctic marginal ice zones derived from optical satellite imagery Friday, September 3, 2021, 9AM Abstract : Warming temperatures and extreme weather conditions have transformed the Arctic climate system. Most salient are the reduction of ice cover and the growth of marginal ice zones (MIZ). MIZ are...

The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Heather Salvador

Title : Microstructural engineering for strength and stability in magnesium alloy systems Friday, August 13, 2021, 2PM Abstract : In an effort to reduce fuel emissions to meet regulations and improve fuel efficiency, the transport industry is constantly seeking to replace parts made out of aluminum or steel with lighter materials without losing structural integrity...

The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Andisheh Tavakoli

Title: Design and Optimization of a Composite Heat Spreader to Improve the Thermal Management of Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuits Monday, June 21, 2021, 11am Abstract: The present study documents the optimal distribution of a limited amount of high thermal conductivity material to enhance the heat removal of 3D integrated circuits, ICs, numerically. The structure of the...

PhD Defense of Cavan McCaffery

Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Riverside, March 2021 Dr. Georgios Karavalakis, Dr. Heejung Jung, Chairpersons

PhD Defense of Kamran Shojaei

Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Riverside, April 2021 Dr. Lorenzo Mangolini, Chairperson

PhD Defense of David Halaney

Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Riverside, February 16, 2021 Dr. Guillermo Aguilar, Chairperson

PhD Defense of Nami Davoodzadeh

Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Riverside, January 2020 Dr. Guillermo Aguilar, Chairperson

PhD Defense of Rajasekhar Anguluri

Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Riverside, November 2019 Dr. Fabio Pasqualetti, Chairperson

PhD Defense of Nigel Williams

Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Riverside, November 2019 Dr. Matthew J. Barth, Chairperson