Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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On the Connection of Optimal Impulsive and Low-Thrust Trajectories
(2026-04-24)
Space missions are designed for a range of objectives, including scientific exploration, telecommunications, Earth observation, and establishing a sustained human presence around the Moon and Mars. Trajectory optimization ...
Monitoring and detection of internal erosion in unsaturated slopes
(2026-04-24)
Internal erosion is a major cause of failure in embankments and natural slopes, yet early-stage
processes in unsaturated soils remain difficult to detect because subsurface flow paths develop
below the ground surface ...
Molecular pharmacogenomics-guided development of novel targeted therapies for drug-resistant human cancers
(2026-04-24)
Despite unprecedented therapeutic advances, multiple myeloma remains incurable, with nearly all patients eventually developing drug resistance and disease relapse. This urgent clinical challenge demands innovative approaches ...
Full Depth Reclamation as an Adaptation Approach to Flood Resilience
(2026-04-24)
Flooding presents a massive threat to asphalt pavement performance as moisture inundation into the pavement structure can cause a reduction in strength, stiffness, and structural capacity. Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) is ...
The Effects of Hydrolytic Weakening in Quartz-Rich Rocks from the Raft River Detachment Shear Zone
(2026-04-24)
Hydrolytic weakening – the reduction of mineral strength in the presence of water – has long been invoked as a key mechanism controlling quartz rheology, yet its role in naturally deformed rocks remains debated. This study ...
Three Essays on Applied Economics: Crop Yield, Crop Insurance, and Environment
(2026-04-24)
This dissertation examines the role of ecological factors, agricultural policy, and environmental regulation in shaping crop yields, farm resilience, and social welfare in the United States. Sustaining crop yields and ...
Rural Representation: Accessibility for Rural Students and How Museums Can Help
(2026-04-24)
Through a mix of collected data from Southern museums and traditional historical sources, this project establishes that rural students are underrepresented in museums, examines the possible causes of such inequity, and ...
Transcription Regulation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium Adaptation to Food Matrices, Protozoan Host, and Oxidative Stress
(2026-04-24)
Salmonella poses a significant threat to public health, especially in poultry. As a facultative intracellular pathogen, it survives within macrophages and protozoa by utilizing horizontally acquired pathogenicity islands ...
Micro-/defect-structure effects on the short and long fatigue crack growth behavior of additively manufactured metallic materials
(2026-04-24)
This work investigates the influence of microstructural and defect characteristics on the short and long fatigue crack growth (FCG) behavior of additively manufactured (AM) metallic materials. This work aims to establish ...
Comparative Analysis of Short-Read and Long-Read Sequencing and Bioinformatic Workflows for Variant Detection and Interpretation in Hereditary Breast Cancer
(2026-04-24)
Advances in DNA sequencing have transformed genomic research and clinical genetics. Since Sanger sequencing, technologies have advanced to high-throughput whole-genome platforms, enhancing disease gene discovery. Modern ...
Techno-Economic Analysis of a Novel Biofilm-Based Algae Cultivation System for Integrated CO2 Capture and Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment
(2026-04-24)
The rapid growth of industrial activity and global energy demand has intensified greenhouse gas emissions, making carbon capture and sustainable waste management two of the most pressing priorities of our time. The industrial ...
Current Practices by Speech-Language Pathologists in AAC Assessment and Intervention for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum with Minimal Speech
(2026-04-24)
AAC intervention for young children on the autism spectrum requires careful attention to a multitude of decisions including system type, intervention practices, system personalization, and inclusion of the family in every ...
Development of a Framework for Forest Aboveground Biomass Estimation Using Airborne Lidar and High-resolution Satellite Imagery in Disturbance-prone Forests
(2026-04-24)
Accurate estimation of forest aboveground biomass (AGB) is essential for understanding ecosystem health, carbon storage, and supporting climate-related policies. The increasing availability of free and open airborne light ...
Impacts of Winter Cover Crops on Soil Properties, Root Development, and Crop Performance in Southeastern Cropping Systems.
(2026-04-24)
Cover crops are increasingly recognized as a key management strategy to improve soil health and enhance sustainability in southeastern U.S. cropping systems. However, their effects on soil-plant interactions and subsequent ...
Understanding Porosity-Permeability Coupling in Natural and Fabricated Reactive Porous Media
(2026-04-24)
Predicting how geochemical reactions alter pore structure and how those structural changes drive macroscopic porosity–permeability evolution remains a major unsolved challenge. Geochemical reactions modify pore shape, size, ...
Enforcement of Practical Path Constraints With the Indirect Method For Aerospace Applications
(2026-04-24)
Many aerospace-related optimal control problems (OCPs) are subject to various path equality and inequality constraints on states, control, or a combination of both. Enforcement of these constraints has been studied for ...
Charcoal Gesture Drawing Informing Industrial Design Form Development
(2026-04-24)
This thesis explores an alternative approach to industrial design ideation and iteration that develops students' visual literacy through the integration of charcoal gesture drawing and photographic communication. In contrast ...
Community Perceptions and Rapid Assessment of Free-Roaming Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) Populations in Tiger Reserves of Telangana, India
(2026-04-24)
Free-roaming dogs (Canis familiaris) are increasingly recognized as an emerging global conservation and public health concern, particularly in parts of South Asia, such as India, where humans and wildlife coexist. However, ...
Exploring CRISPR-Based Detection of Lecanosticta acicola in Loblolly Pine: From DNA Extraction to Field-Forward Diagnostics for Brown Spot Needle Blight
(2026-04-23)
Brown spot needle blight (BSNB), caused by Lecanosticta acicola, reduces growth and may contribute to mortality in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), but diagnosis is complicated by symptom overlap with other needle diseases and ...
Gender Identity Congruence Between Adolescents’ and Parents Utilizing the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
(2026-04-23)
Adolescents are in a unique developmental period in which they are exploring their identities (Branje, 2022), including gender identity. Gender identity is an internal feeling that may not be expressed outwardly (e.g., ...