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The Improvement of Intramolecular Symmetry-Adapted Perturbation Theory 

Luu, Du (2025-08-14)  ETD File Embargoed
Symmetry-adapted perturbation theory (SAPT) is a popular and versatile tool to compute and decompose noncovalent interaction energies between molecules. The intramolecular SAPT (ISAPT) variant provides a similar energy ...

Straight Pipes: Inheritance and Environmental Injustice in Alabama Black Belt 

Onifade, Abosede (2025-08-13)  ETD File Embargoed
This thesis explores how race, environmental conditions, and governance structures shape the persistence of straight piping in the Black Belt region of Alabama. Based on qualitative and in-depth interviews with engineers, ...

Accelerating Innovation: Increasing the Velocity of Ecosystem Development in Higher Education 

Ficken, Adam (2025-08-13)
The increasing demand for impactful innovation from higher education institutions (HEIs) has elevated their role as engines of economic growth, technological progress, and societal advancement. This dissertation, Accelerating ...

Products for Transformative Meaning: A Methodology for Sandbox Products As Emergent, Unorthodox Creative Tools Enabled by the Reframing of Design Praxis Through the Nexus Object Hermeneutic 

Robinson, Micah J. (2025-08-12)  ETD File Embargoed
This thesis argues that the field of Industrial Design is philosophically ill-equipped to accommodate and adapt to the growing imminence of the Transformation Economy. At the cusp of a progression from mere commodities, ...

Rollover-Aware Data-Driven Lateral Control for Tractor-Trailer Evasive Maneuvers 

Ward, Jacob (2025-08-12)  ETD File Embargoed
In this dissertation, a new rollover-aware evasive maneuver algorithm is developed. Specifically, a stochastic nonlinear model predictive controller is created, which can successfully perform an emergency maneuver in the ...

Formulation and Characterization of Bio-Enhanced Thermoset Resin Composites for Additive Manufacturing 

Alvarez Marin, Laura Vanessa (2025-08-12)  ETD File Embargoed
The transition to sustainable construction materials is essential to reducing the environmental footprint of the building industry. This research project aims to develop, characterize, and optimize thermoset bio composite ...

Unraveling Communication Dynamics of University Outreach 

Beavers, Clarissa (2025-08-11)
This qualitative investigation examines the communication dynamics of university outreach from the perspective of higher education administration, addressing the notable gap in how non-traditional scholarship and outreach ...

Material Property Evolution of Underfills Encapsulants, Electronic Molding Compounds, Thermal Interface Materials and Magnetic ACAs 

Zhang, Yunli (2025-08-10)  ETD File Embargoed
The evolution of material properties in electronic packaging plays a critical role in the reliability of semiconductor devices operating in harsh environments. This dissertation investigates the thermo-mechanical behaviors ...

Designing and Validating a Dual-Layer HCI Framework for OCD Mobile Training: Cognitive System Architecture and User-Centered UI with Emotional Ease 

Ren, Chaohui (2025-08-08)  ETD File Embargoed
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic psychological condition affecting approximately 1.2% of adults in the United States and 1%–2% of individuals worldwide. The urgency for scalable, self- guided interventions ...

Conceptual and Modeling Approaches to Investigate Coastal Road Vulnerability to High Water Tables and Flooding 

de Oliveira Sousa, Bruno Jose (2025-08-08)
Low-lying coastal areas face increasing risks from elevated groundwater levels and surface flooding due to sea-level rise (SLR), extreme precipitation, and storm surges. The objective of this research is to develop and ...

Adapting the Reconnecting to Internal Sensations and Experiences Intervention for Veterinary Students 

Mumma, Hailey (2025-08-08)  ETD File Embargoed
Veterinary students and professionals are at elevated risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors compared to other high-risk occupational groups and the general population (Karaffa & Hancock, 2019; Nett et al., 2014; ...

In-Situ Bacterial Detection in Liquids Using Novel Bio-Free and Bio-Hybrid Biosensors 

Yi, Wei (2025-08-08)  ETD File Embargoed
The detection of bacteria in liquid is crucial to a wide range of applications, from clinical diagnostics and water safety to food processing and pharmaceutical quality control. While each application involves a different ...

Impact of Messaging on Veterinarians’ Willingness to Implement Means Safety Protocols 

Waitz-Kudla, Sydney (2025-08-08)  ETD File Embargoed
Veterinarians exhibit an increased risk for suicide compared to the general population, which appears to be partially attributable to their access to and knowledge about pentobarbital – the most common drug used for humane ...

Evidence of Heritable Luteal Insufficiency in Portuguese Water Dogs: A Pedigree-Based Investigation 

Lewis, Lily (2025-08-08)
Reproductive failure and pregnancy loss is devastating for dog owners both financially and emotionally. While infectious agents are the most common causes of canine pregnancy loss, hormonal aberrations are insidious as ...

Effective Characterization, Mitigation, and Modeling of Cycle Life and Thermal Degradation in High-Performance Lithium-Ion Battery Systems 

Faulkner, Jacob (2025-08-08)  ETD File Embargoed
As lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technologies continue to evolve, delivering higher energy and power densities, the importance of design optimization for achieving safer, high-performance battery systems continues to grow. ...

Novel Applications of Stable Metal Isotope Geochemistry to Understand Ore Formation 

Rivera, Elyssa (2025-08-08)  ETD File Embargoed
Metals including molybdenum (Mo) and iron (Fe) are critical resources for modern society. These metals are extracted from various types of ore deposits including porphyry (Mo) and skarn (Fe and Mo) and are predominantly ...

Micro-Diamond Chain: A Lightweight Framework for Controllable AI-Driven Workflows in Industrial Design 

Tang, Xilin (2025-08-08)
This research addresses the disruptive impact of generative artificial intelligence on traditional industrial design models by proposing and validating a lightweight, AI-adapted design framework: Micro-Diamond Chain (MDC) ...

Workload Woes: The Dynamics of Teacher Workload on Job Satisfaction and Turnover 

Smith-Murphy, Kari (2025-08-08)  ETD File Embargoed
Teacher workload and work intensification are increasingly recognized as key contributors to job dissatisfaction, burnout, and turnover in K–12 education. Yet, research has not fully captured the complexity of how workload ...

Tridimensional Acculturation and Mental Health of Black Caribbean Immigrants to the U.S. 

Wilks, Shirnelle (2025-08-08)
There are many immigrants to the U.S., notably a large population of Black Caribbean first- or second-generation immigrants. To date, there is little research about the acculturation of this large group. Moving beyond the ...

Experimental Characterization and Modeling of the Aging Behavior of the Lithium-ion Batteries Considering Kinetic-diffusion Limitation and Graphite-silicon Blended Anode 

Du, Xiaoniu (2025-08-08)  ETD File Embargoed
Fundamental understanding of the electrochemical, thermal and mechanical behaviors of the lithium ion batteries during aging is crucial for securing lifespan and safety by the cost-effective and efficient design of cell ...

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