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Recent M.S. Theses (1998-2005)

2005

• "Spray Quenching", M.S., Lin Lee, 2005

2004

• "Characterization of the Solidification Behavior and Resultant Microstructures of Aluminum Based Magnesium Alloys", M.S., Lee Barber, 2004
• "The effects of part orientation and fluid flow on heat transfer around a cylinder", M.S., Darrell Rondeau, 2004
• "Residual Stress Reduction During Quenching of Wrought 7075 Aluminum Alloy", M.S., Ian Mitchell, 2004

2003

• "Optical Characterization of a Gas Diffusion Medium", M.S., Dara Flynn, 2003
• "A Metallurgical Examination and Simulation of the Oxidation and Sulfidation of the World Trade Center Structural Steel", M.S., Erin Sullivan, 2003.
• "A Process Based Cost Model for Multi-Layer Ceramic Manufacturing of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells", M.S., Mark Koslowske, 2003.
• "Semi-Solid Slurry Formation Via Liquid Metal Mixing", M.S., Matthew M. Findon, 2003
• "Effects of Molecular Weight and Solution Concentration on Electrospinning of PVA", M.S., Jing Tao, 2003
• "Electrospinning of Poly(e-Caprolactone)", M.S., Chen-Ming Hsu, 2003
• "A Performance Based, Multi-Process Cost Model for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells", M.S., Heather Woodward, 2003

2002

• "Cost Effective Densification of Critical-Application Aluminum Castings through Simultaneous Hot Isostatic Pressing and Solution Heat Treatment", M.S., Matthew Diem, 2002
• "Modeling of an Aerospace Sand Casting Process", M.S., Joseph E. Ziolkowski, 2002
• "High Strength Diffusion Bonding of Sapphire", M.S., Daniel Fiore, August 27, 2002.
• "Characterization of the performance of mineral oil based quenchants using CHTE Quench Probe System", M.S., Shuhui Ma, 2002
• "Evolution and Characterization of Partially Stabilized Zirconia (7wt% Y203) Thermal Barrier Coatings Deposited by Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition", M.S., Jeremy Bernier, 2002
• Quench Factor Analysis of 6061 Aluminum in Distilled Water", M.S., Marco Fontecchio, 2002
• "Evolution of the Eutectic Microstructure in Aluminum - Silicon Casting Alloys", M.S., Hema Guthy, 2002
• "Ultrasonic Welding to Laminate Circuit Boards", M.S., Joseph C. Tucker, 2002
• "Interactions Between Inclusions and Filter Media in Aluminum Alloy Melt Processing", M.S., Olivier Prevot, 2002
• "A Selective Encapsulation Solution for Packaging an Optical Microelectromechanical System",M.S., Amy Bowman, 2002

2001

• "Characterization of the Operative Mechanism of Potassium Fluoborate Activated Pack Boriding of Steel", Timothy Spence, 2001
• "Novel Methods of Aluminum Grain Refinement", M.S., Nasim Alem, 2001
• "Structure-Property Relationships in Angioplasty Balloons", M.S., Samantha Garramone, 2001.
• "Monitoring Color Space Effects of silver Zeolites in Flexible PVC Formations", M.S., Theodoros N. Panagiotopoulos, 2001.

2000

• "Thermal-Mechanical Balancing of Non-Uniformity Heated Objects By Employing Multi-Layered Graded Structures", M.S., Stansilov Frul (Arestov), 2000.
• "Synthesis Effects on Grain Size and Phase Content in the Anatase-Rutile Ti02 System", M.S., Kim Farrell, 2000.
• "De-Lubrication During Sintering of P/M Compacts: Operative Mechanism and Process Control Strategy", M.S., Deepak Saha, 2000.
• "Characterization of Bordon Carbide Consolidated by the Plasma Pressure Compaction (p2c) Method", M.S., Bradley Klotz, 2000.
• "Effect of Key Elements on the Feeding Characteristics of Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys", M.S., Manas Dash, 2000.
• "Using Area-Scale Relations to Investigate Fracture Surfaces of Y-TZP Materials", M.S., Veda-Anne Ulcickas, 2000.
• "Filiform Corrosion on Cast A356.2 Aluminum Automotive Wheels", M.S., Jeffrey John Webster, 2000.
• "Process Improvement for the Fabrication of (Mn, Ni, Ti)3 O4-Spinel Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistors" M.S., Young Kim, 2000.
• "Induction Heating of SSM Billets: Material Properties and Processing Issues", M.S., Jay Keist, 2000.
• "Process Optimization for the Polishing of Two Dissimilar Materials", M.S., Lori Duncan, 2000.

1999

• "Microstructure Evolution During Reheating of 357 Al alloy and its Effect on the Flow Properties in a Casting Operation", M.S., Adam Kopper, 1999.
• "Annealing Effects in a Heavily Cold Worked Tungsten Heavy Alloy", Robert Dowding, 1999.
• "Evaluation of Fracture Toughness for a Transforming Environmentally Sussceptible Ceramic Using ASTM Standard C 1421", M.S., Robert Grelotti, 1999.
• "Grain Growth of Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide", M.S., Stan Farrell, 1999.
• "Structure and Strength of Interfaces in Ti-Coated Diamond-Glass Composites", M.S., Carey Williams, 1999.
• "Determination of the Effective Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient Between Solidifying Aluminum Alloys and Steel Molds", M.S., Christine Walsh, 1999.
• "Effects of Mold Media and Additives to the Pattern on Casting Quality in the Lost Foam Process", MS, Mohan Jayaraman, 1999.
• "Joining Thin Foil Inconel 718 Using a Standard Ni-14Cr-10P Interlayer", MS, Tim Doyle, 1999.
• "Molten Metal Processing in the Cast Shop: Contamination Avoidance, Melt Assessment, and Impact of Cleanliness of Mechanical Properties", MS, Sumantra Dasgupta, 1999.
• "Evaluation of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy as a Technique for Assessing the Effectiveness of Electronic Encapsulants and Conformal Coatings", M.S., Gary Sannicandro, 1999.

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