Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Design and Development of an Interactive Materials-Based Learning Kit for K-4 Grade Levels, Thomas Agasid, Santiago Caceres, and James Woodhead
Bond Strength Characterization of SU-8 to SU-8 for Fabricating Microchannels of an Electrokinetic Microfluidic Pump, Nash Anderson
The Effects of Concentration, Stir Rate, and Processing Temperature on the Iridescence of Polymethyl Methacrylate Nanoparticles, David Baruela
Residential Water System Circuit Breaker for Monitoring of Abnormal Use, Griffin Beemiller
Characterization and Analysis of Low Room Temperature Ductility Nickel-Based Superalloy 718 Plus for Aircraft Engine Forgings, Jonathon Bracci
Improving Solar Cell Performance Using CdSe/ZnS Core/Shell Quantum Dots in a Spectral Conversion System, Buddy Bump
EFFECTS OF ALTERNATE CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS ON COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CEMENT MIX DESIGNS., Mitchell R. Bush
Morphology and Roughness of Al2O3 on Ferritic Stainless Steel Foil for Diesel Catalytic Converter Applications, Megan Butala
THE EFFECT OF FORGING TEMPERATURE ON CARBIDE PRECIPITATION AND DUCTILITY OF HAYNES 230 NICKEL-BASED SUPERALLOY, Thomas Chludzinski
Analysis of Failed Forging Saddling Mandrels and Process Improvements for Increased Mandrel Lifespan, Brock Costalupes
Discontinuous Grain Boundaries of Forged René 41, Steven Crump
LunaLight Project: Solar-Rechargeable LED Lantern and Cell Phone Charger, Sean C. Dawson, Michael E. Deagen, Francisco N. Dye, Brian S. Mircheff, and Ryan O. Ramelb
Wireless Temperature Monitoring System for the Cal Poly Pilot Winery, Caitlin Devaney
BIAXIAL & TWIST TESTING OF COMPOSITE CARBON-FIBER SANDWICH PANELS FOR AUTOMOTIVE RACING VEHICLES, Erik Eckberg
Creating a Solar Cell Array from a Single Silicon Wafer, Samyukta Gade and Roderick Marstell
Supermileage Chassis Dynamometer, Jose Garcia, Steve Janning, Timothy Lui, and Kyla Purvis
Fabricating Replacement Glass Prisms for the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse, Daniel Garcken
Microstructural Characterization of Ti-6Al-4V and its Relationship to Sample Geometry, Blake Gaspar
THE CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPARISON OF BIOCHAR PRODUCED FROM A DECENTRALIZED REACTOR USING FORCED AIR AND NATURAL DRAFT PYROLYSIS, Leah Herbert, Ian Hosek, and Rishi Kripalani
Corrosion of Stainless Steel 316L and ASTM F75 Cobalt Chromium Alloy during Immersion Testing in Silver Salt Solutions, Meagan Higgins
Analyzing the Corrosion Resistance of Ni-Shield 200 Coatings at Different Temperatures When Exposed to Sulphuric Acid, Alex Hussinger
Effects of Abrasive Particles on the Projected Fatigue Life of Nylon Climbing Rope, Casey Johnson and Charlie Klonowski
Correlation Between 90o Tensile and 90o Flexural Properties for Thermoplastic Based Carbon-Fiber Composites, Amy Lautenbach
Effects of Beta Stabilizers on Quench Delay Susceptibility of Ti-6Al-4V, Kyle Logan
Artificial Alveolar-Capillary Membrane on a Microchip, Keith Male
Wolfpack Gear Inc. Composite Frame Firefighter Backpack, Gabriel Mountjoy, Blair Ridings, and Carl Drummond Buchenroth
Synthesis of White Cadmium-Selenium Quantum Dots, Kyle Reilly
Effects of Annealing/Solution Treating and Aging on Longitudinal and Transverse Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Forgings, Blake Reller
The Mitigation of Eutrophication Using Microporous Polymer Membranes to Control Algae Growth, Christopher R. Riley
An Exploratory Investigation into How Cold Working Can Affect the Acoustic Performance of Thin Aluminum Foil in a Ribbon Microphone, Alexander (Alex) Stanley
Al2O3 Oxide Morphology for Two Fe-Cr-Al Stainless Steel Foils Used in Gasoline Engine Catalytic Converters, Jennifer Suiter
EVALUATION OF CORROSION PROPERTIES FOR USE OF AZ31B IN BIOABSORBABLE STENTS AND IN VIVO CORROSION RATE PREDICTION USING FEA, Jared Vidales, Austin Schader, Jenna Jerman, and Michael Turovskiy
DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SERPENTINE-HINGED SILICON MICRO-MIRROR DEVICES, Nicholas Wiswell
The Synthesis and Characterization of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles in Formal and Informal Settings, Mathew Wynn
Characterization of Positive Macrosegregation at the Subsurface of Direct-Chill Cast 7050 Aluminum Forging Billets, Aaron Youril
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Final Design Review: Design of an Integrated Solar Cell Array to Power a Solar Ear Hearing Aid Battery Recharger, Christina (Chrissa) Blattner, Scott Carey, Jared Myren, and Faye Siao
The Effects of Colorant Oxides and Firing Rate on the Nucleation and Growth of Zinc Silicate Crystals in Crystalline Glazes, Nicolas Coffey
Migration Models - Comparison of PVC, PET and PLA Diffusivity, Combined with a Production Cost Model for Westridge Laboratories, Shelley Cooke and Sarina Surrette
Characterization of the Relationship Between the Microstructure and Tensile Strength of Annealed Ti-6Al-4V, Aldo Corona
The Effects of Heat Treatment on Area Percent Porosity and Corrosion Behavior of High-Nickel Thermal Spray Coatings, Travis Crowe and Alec Guraydin
Artificial Muscle Project: Process Development of Polydimethyl Siloxane Thin Films for use in Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Artificial Muscle Actuators, Vincent J. Gayotin, Richard W. Morrison, and Paul A. Preisser
The Design and Manufacture of a Microfluidic Reactor for Synthesis of Cadmium Selenide Quantum Dots Using Silicon and Glass Substrates, Peter Gonsalves
Design and Characterization of a Process for Bulk Synthesis of Cadmium Selenide Quantum Dots, Susan Harada
Characterization of a PDMS Microfluidic Reactor for Synthesizing Quantum Dots, Brian Harley
Investigating The Mechanical Properties of Compression Molded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Sheet Molding Compound , Bradley A. Jones
The Effects of Cure Schedule on Properties of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Composites, Trevor J. Lee
Processing PDMS Gecko Tape Using Isopore Filters and Silicon Wafer Templates, Boris Luu
Determining a Method for Rendering Low Cost CdSe(ZnS) Core(Shell) Quantum Dots Aqueous Soluble via Amphiphilic Polymer Wrapping, Patrick McBride
Oxidation Kinetics of Silver Thin Films for Antimicrobial Applications in the Health Care Industry, Sean D. Morham
Understanding the Effects of Temperature Extremes on the Tensile and Short Beam Shear Strength of Epoxy-Based, Glass-Fiber Reinforced Composites, Jonathan Blake Patterson
Materials Characterization of Bamboo and Analysis of Bonding Strength and Internal Strength as a Structural Member in Reinforced Concrete, Nithi Plangsriskul and Nicholas Dorsano
DISSIMILAR METAL WELD VARIABILITY DUE TO LOT DIFFERENCES IN NITINOL/ STAINLESS STEEL INTERFACE, Matthew R. Rudow
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Characterization of Aluminum-Boron Carbide Particulate Metal Matrix Composites, Eric Blank
Effects of A Solution Anneal Quench Delay on the Heat Treatment Response of Aluminum 2219-T6, Daniel James Filomeo