Theses/Dissertations from 2023
The Development and Testing of a Clean Cookstove Testbed, Emily Lazarine Abruzzese
Aerogel Window, Tingwei Ao
UC SAE Baja Steering Rack Design and Analysis, Daniel Robert Choate
Design of a Solar Tracking System with Independent Sensing Unit, Nathan T. Constable
Canopy Shear Layer Perturbation by Localized Height Heterogeneity, Leonardo Gagliardi
Constant Velocity Joints for the 2023 Union College Baja Racing Team Car, Ryan Gardner
Quantifying the Effects of Aerogels for Their Use in Catalytic Converters, Anna Hoffman
Designing and Manufacturing a Human Powered Vehicle, Andrew Nordell
Development of an Affordable Hybrid Golf Shaft Using Sustainable Materials, Kenyon Pelletier
Design of SAE Baja Portal Gearboxes with an Integrated AWD System, Devin William Rochelle
Liebau Pumping in Embryonic Hearts: A RIM-PIV Study of Liebau Impedance Pumping in an Embryonic Heart Model, Natalie Shearing
The Design and Manufacturing of a Sustainable Composite I-Beam, Shannon Tucker
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Motorsports Aerodynamics: Case Study on Effects of Gurney Flaps, Andrew Burns
Development of a Computational Model for Simulating the Catalytic Potential of Aerogel Materials, Andrew Cahaly
An Investigation of the Impacts of Shading on PV Module Temperature and Performance, Bethany Costello
Flow Measurements Over Heterogeneous Canopies Resembling River Vegetation, Joshua DaRosa
Volumetric Time Resolved Flow Measurements of Rough-Wall Turbulent Boundary Layers with Flow Injection, Ryan Gallary
Fabrication of a Graphene Ink Based Humidity Sensor, Hayden Qualls
Enhancing Bifacial PV Efficiency With the Addition of a Rear Side Reflector, Neila Watson
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Derivation and Exploration of Analytical Aircraft Stability Analysis, Roderick Landreth
Ventilator: An Analysis of the History, Design, and Current World Implications, Joana Santos
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Thermoplastic Composite Heat Recovery Ventilator, Keegan Guinn
Design of Natural Composite I-Beam for SAMPE 2019, Brian Harkness
Diffusivity Measurements of Aerogels, Allison King
Design & Evaluation of Cooling Systems for Photovoltaic Modules, Peter Leary
Design of Telemetry and Autopilot Systems, David Morley
Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Parts: A Review, Jacob Pessin
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Environmentally Friendly Sneakerboot Shanks and Their Effect on Aerobic Performance and Human Walking Gait, Adam Ashcroft
Role of Diagnostic Monitoring Software Versus Fault-Tolerant Components in the Development of Spacecraft Avionics Systems, Andrew Attorri
Development of a Fully Instrumented, Resonant Tensegrity Strut, Kentaro Barhydt
Implementing Aerogels into Windows to Reduce Heat Transfer and Decrease Emissions, Kian Cook
Optimization of Superhydrophobic Surface Production Using Ambient-Dried Silica-Based Aerogels, Elizabeth Donlon
Diesel Particulate Generation, Matthew Ferdenzi
Multicomponent Working Fluids in Organic Rankine Cycle Evaporators, Jennifer Fromm
High Performance Thermal Insulation: Silica Aerogels in Construction Technology, Matthew Giarrusso
Applications of Latent Heat Storage using Phase Change Materials, Daniel Giroux
Design of a Robotic Cownose Ray, Mark Marzotto
Analysis of the properties of supercapacitors and possible applications for the technology, Vincent Oliveto
Portable Solar Energy Power System For Natural Disaster Relief, Kevin Pollio
Design of Diffusiometer for Aerogel Monoliths, Kamin Sylvia
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Design of Three and Four Link Suspensions for Off Road Use, Benjamin Davis
Dual-Purpose Air Conditioner, Bo DuBois
Design of a New Ice Thermal Energy Storage System, Andrew Fontaine
Synthesis of Electrically Conductive Polylactic Acid Composites for 3D Printing, Zhixin Kang
Design and Manufacture Of A Tick Collecting Robot, Jeremy Manus
Co-Flow Jet (CFJ) Airfoils Practicality in Engineless Airplanes, Kathleen Matthews
Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Small Scale Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines, Madeline Samuell
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Kinetic Modeling of Catalytic Aerogels, Yi Cao
The Design and Construction of a Portable Solar Energy Conversion System, Ian Davies
The Design of an Optimized Patient-Specific In Vivo Spinal Fusion Cage Using Additive Manufacturing, Gorman Donnelly
How Advancements in Aerodynamics Improves the Performance of Formula 1 Racecars, Joshua Fields
CFD Modeling of the Flow of Resin into a Preform Mold of Carbon Fibers, Caelan Lapointe
Electrical Characterization of Nanomaterials, Chase Martin
Investigation of Boat Hull Performance with Superhydrophobic Coating, Nolan Sayre
The Development of a Composite Additive to Increase Safety and Performance of Wooden Baseball Bats, CJ Worley
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Design of a Medical Walker with an Integrated Crutch Mechanism, Harrison Bourikas
Application of a High-Performance Optically Enhanced Solar Thermal Collector System, Timothy H. Cameron
Design and Optimization of the Steering Braking and Drivetrain for the ASME Human Powered Vehicle, Marjorie Chee
Airframe Design for 2014 Union College SAE Aero Design Challenege, Nikolay Garabedian, Adam Herzog, Richard Hojnacki, and Evan States
ASME Human Powered Vehicle Competition Frame Design, Zacarie Hertel
2014 SAE Aero: Systems Engineering, Adam Herzog
Effects of Playing Surface and Shoe Type of ACL Tears in Soccer Players, Melissa Mansfield
The Optimization of Porosity and Pore Patterning for Patient-Specific Ti-6 Al-4V Femur Implants, Stephen Paolicelli
Analyzing the LEED Certification & Energy Usage of the Peter Irving Wold Center, Andrea Schwartz
Computational Model of Pore Collapse and Densification in Aerogels under Compression, Lutao Xie
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Development of a Photovoltaic-Based Insolation Meter, Joshua Anderson
The Design of a Maneuverable Rolling Robot, David Carabis
Analysis of Degenerative Cervical Spondylolisthesis and Corrective Orthopaedic Implants, Tyler Heck
The Design of Patient-Specific Implants to Treat Bone Cancer, Shelby Marks
Design and Feasibility Testing of an Alternative Valve System for Internal Combustion Engines, Christopher Mulford
Design of a Gas Conditioning System for the Second Generation Union College Areogel Lab Catalytic Test Bed, Thomas Swanton
16th Annual SAMPE Student Bridge Contest: Design of a Wood Core Flax Fiber-Reinforced Composite I-Beam, Robert J. Wagner
Measurement of Skin Friction Drag on Hydrophobic Silica Aerogel Surfaces with Potential Application to Technical Swimsuit Design, Matthew R. Wahl
Development and Validation of a Computational Model for Studying Secondary Droplet Breakup in Time-Varying Flows, Brandan A. West
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Design Construction and Testing of a Flying Prey Simulator, Max L. Balter
In vivo Characterization of Deformation Fields in Hypertense Amphibian Hearts Using the Speckle Image Photogrammetry Technique, Mcolisi Dlamini
Secondary Droplet Breakup in Periodic Aerodynamic Flows using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Krystle Gallo
Effect of Time, Temperature, and Ionic Content on Interfacial Healing in EMAA, Christopher Pillsbury
Union Advanced Educational Robot, Erik Skorina
Optimal Blade Design and Configuration of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines to Help Improve Efficiency, Erin Villeneuve
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Investigating Crack Propagation of PEDOT:PSS in an Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Solar Device, Kyle C. Abrahamson
Effects of Superhydrophobic Aerogel Surface Coatings on Drag Reduction, Robin A. Barabasz
Development of a System to Quantify Perpendicular Forces between the Foot and a Shoe, Samuel W. Barstow
Building an Electric Motorcycle: Design and Construction of a Zero Roadside Emissions Vehicle, Maxwell K. Becton
Comparison of Horizontal Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump Layouts for Optimal Performance and Thermal Efficiency, Elizabeth M. Bocchino
Testing the Photocatalytic Oxidation Abilities of Titania-Silica Aerogels Fabricated Using the Rapid Supercritical Extraction Method, Lauren B. Brown
Design and Testing of an Automated SemiÂ]Trailer Control System, Conor H. Dodd
Design and Fabrication of an Autonomous Solar Powered Airship, Mitchell Van Lee
Manual Rubber Sandal Press for Loisaba Kenya, Bridget N. Little
SAE Aero Design Project, Angela N. McLelland
Design and Fabrication of Rear Suspension and Drivetrain for Union College's SAE Baja Car, Nicholas W. Oren
Micro-PIV of Self-Propelling Bi-Slugs in a Micro Channel, Lilla M. Safford Smith
Atomic Force Microscopy Study of Titanium Dioxide, David Smoot
The Design of a Solar Thermal Desiccant Dehumidification System, Lucas O. Tizani
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Design of a curveball pitching machine with an arm-like throwing mechanism, Andrew D. Brown
Design and manufacture of an external bone fixator for a mouse tibia, Alexandra E. Guernon
The design and production of the row board, George L. Kershaw
Development of sun-tracking system for solar modules, Gareth W. Lewis