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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Riverside, March 2021 Dr. Georgios Karavalakis, Dr. Heejung Jung, Chairpersons
Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Riverside, February 16, 2021 Dr. Guillermo Aguilar, Chairperson