Undergraduate Honors Theses in Engineering
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Lectin-Glycan Complexes: A Comprehensive Analysis of Docking Calculations, Ashton Custer
Nuclear Energy As a Reliable And Safe Source of Power Generation, Sarup Dhungana
A Molecular Dynamics Study of the Laser Sintering Process and Subsequent Mechanical Properties of γ-TiAl Nanoparticles, Eleanor Dickens
Comparative Analysis of Imputation Methods in Real Estate Data, Connor Donlen
Optimization of a Fluidized Bed Reactor for the Production of Styrene from Ethylbenzene, Gregory Espenan
Using Manufacturing and Design Principles and Processes to Evaluate the Feasibility and Marketability of a Wooden Disc Golf Basket, John Mark Huff and Yvonne Nguyen
The Grate Solution: Simplifying Viking Oven Packaging Processes, Megan Jansen
Shock Tube Response of Polycarbonate and Polyvinyl Chloride Exposed to UV Radiation for Use in Military Application, Tallulah Jones
An Overview of Barriers to Women in Engineering, Madison Karis
Characterizing the roles of cannabinoid receptor 1 & 2 in zebrafish behavior, metabolism, and seizure-induced activity, Kayci Kimmons
Optimization and Analysis of a Styrene Production Process, Alexis Kimpel
Comparative Analysis and Dynamic Response of ABS Under UV Light Degradation Using Shock Tube, Greer Lauber
Application of the Formal Design of Experiments to Deformed Airfoil Testing, Alex Ligman
Optimization of a Styrene Prodcution and Separation Process, Bryce Little
Th1, Th2, and TH17 Inflammatory Pathways Predict Cardiometabolic Protein Expression in Serum of Covid-19 Patients, James Richard Michels
Optimization of an Ethylbenzene to Styrene Production Facility, John Michels
Design of an Implanted Vascular Access Device with a Mechanical Septum, Mallory Ann Moffett and Katherine Rose O'Quinn
Fast Photochemical Oxidation and Footprinting of Proteins Via Trifluoromethyl Radical Chemistry, Elaine Morrow
Increasing Perceived Realism of Objects in a Mixed Reality Environment Using 'Diminished Virtual Reality', Logan Scott Parker
Interaction Beyond Nearest Neighbor in Periodic Structures, Sudesh Pathak
Critically Observing the Challenges and Changes: an Analysis on Covid-19’s Impact with an Emphasis on Students in Higher Education, Landon Perkins
Analysis of Hemp Fiber Reinforced Polylactide Composite Under High Strain-Rate, Benjamin Rhoads
Occupational Fine Particulate Matter Exposure and its Associated Effects on the Cardiovascular System: A Systematic Review, Jordan Rickwa
Novel Keyed Fusion Method To Improve Plate Alignment In Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion Procedures, Henry Seiler
Design and Installation of Automated Part Ejector for Swiss CNC Machine, Alex Sembrot
Customized Sidearm Case: Leading a CME Capstone Team from Concept to Production, Robert B. Sharp
Developing New Crutch Tip Design for Overall Increased Stability and Improved Movement on Different Terrains, Lauren Skinner
Black Carbon and Meteorological Parameters at Two Locations in Northern Mississippi, Ashton Swader
Improving Adjacency List Storage Methods for Polypeptide Similarity Analysis, Arianna Swensen
The Design and Economic Optimization of a Warehouse Refrigeration System, Hannah Talbot
Optimization of Styrene from Ethylbenzene Case Study, Jabria Daria Thompson
Effects of Music Exposure on Autobiographical Memory in Alzheimer's Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Gregory Vance
The Effects of Astrocytic Derived Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1) on Cognition and Astrocytes, Destiny Wilson
Center for Manufacturing Excellence Capstone Project: SEC Rivals Checkers, Ward Winstead
Ameliorative Effects of Minor Cannabinoids over HIV-1 Tat-Mediated Visceral Pain, Charlie Worth
Increasing Accessibility to Monitoring Ammonia Levels in the Body Through Development of a Novel Point-Of-Care Breath Ammonia Diagnostic Device, Emily C. Wright and Ashwin M. Sivalingam
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Analyzing and Optimizing the Energy Operations on Campus, Rohan Agrawal
Using Deep Learning to Automate the Diagnosis of Skin Melanoma, Akhil Reddy Alasandagutti
Synthesis of Novel Long Chain Unsaturated Fatty Acid Analogs of Capsaicin, Eli Bettiga
Sizing and Economics of Solar Powered Indoor Swimming Pool, Aman Bhatta
Design of Load Bearing Wall for Low Rise Building with Partially Grouted Reinforced Masonry, Anil Bhatt
Ethylbenzene Production Case Study and Optimization, Brandon Borek
Creation of a Wooden Model Toy Car as a Learning Module for Students Enrolled in Manufacturing 152, Patrick Brown
Molecular Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress on Molecular Motors, Addison Caspari-Linhardt
Associations Between the Chemical Constituents of Fine Particulate Matter and Human Health Outcomes: A Literature Review, Lenora Davis
Non-Linear Dimensionality Reduction using Auto-Encoder for Optimized Malaria Infected Blood Cell Classifier, Aayush Dhakal
Parametric Design of Flywheel for an Electric Punch Press, Prashant Dhakal
Examining Public Water Systems Servicing Schools and Childcare Facilities to Inform Policy: A Study of Lead Exposure in the Mississippi Delta, William Farmer
Challenges and Benefits Experienced by Mississippi Schools in the Adoption of Farm to School Programs, Manuel Aldair Franco Pech
Apiary Wagon Frame, Katelyn Franklin and Ryoma Thomas
AVEVA Competition 2021: Dimethyl Ether Production Process, Nicholas Gaouette
A Study of Deep Reinforcement Learning in Autonomous Racing Using DeepRacer Car, Mukesh Ghimire
Computational Study on Suppression of Airfoil Flow Separation using High-Frequency Translational Surface Actuation, Bibek Gupta
Soil Inhomogeneity Effects on Seismic Wind Noise, Bipin Koirala
Analysis on fuel options for scramjet engines with the study to lower the starting mach number, Sumantra Luitel and Gagan Dangi
Evaluating the effects of seismic loading on concrete reinforced versus precast concrete slab floor systems, Mahima Maharjan
Design and Production of a Bathtub Caddy, John Marquez
Design, Analysis, and Optimization of a Process to Produce Dimethyl Ether from Methanol, Thomas Mathwig
Wearables and Wearable Data in Tele-Health Applications, Jack Mazza
Design of an Undergraduate Laboratory Experiment Utilizing a Stirred-Tank, Jacketed Bioreactor, Brennen Middleton
Senior Design Capstone: Using an Engineering Design Process to Create a Sawzall Wobble Fixture for Milwaukee Tools, Tyler Moore
Analyzing the Effects of E-hook Peptides on Kinesin-1, Ashton Ward Murrah and Baylee Hope Howard
Improving the Efficacy of Epinephrine Delivery for Anaphylaxis Through Development of a Novel Auto-Injector Device and Increased User Education, Jennifer Ansley Myers
Responses to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Exposures in two Wild-Type Zebrafish Strains, Connor Necaise
Process and design of a once-through dimethyl ether process using aveva process simulation, Miranda Nolan, Jerrod Scott, Levi Petix, and Joshua Peltan
Economic Feasibility of a Methanol to Dimethyl Ether Production Process to Avoid Contract Failure Shortfalls from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jacob Noll, Robert Wasson, and Harrison McKinnis
Analyzing the Lifecycle of a Modular Cutting Board from Design to Production, Caitlin O'Connor and Achintya Prasad
One-Pot Synthesis of Disubstituted Primary Amines from Nitriles Via Grignard Addition and Metal-Alcohol Reduction, Joshua Peltan
Surface-Eroding Drug Delivery Films for Sequential and/or Intermittent Release of Psychoactive Drugs, Jason Price
Process Design and Optimization of a Once-Through Dimethyl Ether Process Using AVEVA Process Simulation, Jerrod Scott
Introduction of New Value Stream Through Vermicomposting Process, James Spalding and Joseph Harris
Immunomodulatory Biomaterials for Cancer Immunotherapy, Larry Donnell Stokes Jr
Evaluation and Sizing of Solar Powered Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination System, Sandip Subedi
Feasibility Study of Portable Solar Powered Blood Storing Refrigerator, Saroj Subedi
Installation Press for Heat Set Inserts, Maxwell Warren
The Role of Cannabinoid Receptor 2 in Zebrafish Toxicities Following Developmental Exposure to THC or CBD, Haley Watts
Design and Analysis of a Process to Convert Methanol into Dimethyl Ether, Elisa M. White
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Detection of Sockpuppet Accounts on Reddit, Swati Adhikari
Controller and Headset Stand: Designing and Manufacturing, Tyler Butler and Chad Gutierrez
Comparative Analysis and Dynamic Response of Garolites Under Temperature Spectrum Using Low Velocity Impact Test, Birendra Chaudhary
The Impact of AGE/RAGE Signaling on Oxidative Stress Under Diabetic Conditions in Cardiac Fibroblasts, Christopher Dorroh
Minet Magnetic Indoor Localization, Michael Drake
A Comparison of Neural Activity for Peripersonal and Extrapersonal Viewing in Real and Virtual Environments, Olivia Eustice
Utilizing the Product Development Process to Bring an Idea from Concept to Production, Sydney Ferguson and Jackson Sneed
Comparative Analysis of the Results from the Ideal Gas Assumptions with more Rigorous Calculations from Pro/II of the Production of Pharmaceutical Grade Acetone, Soibifaa Frank-Briggs
Brief Survey and Testbed Development for Blockchain Based Internet of Things, Aishwant Ghimire
Synthesis of Aromatic Fluorinated Ketones for Evaluation at the GABA Receptor, Madeline Griffin
Regulating Neuronal Growth with Structurally Defined Glycans, Gabriella D. Hartman
Investigating the Role of Rap1a in Medial Arterial Vascular Calcification, Amelia Grace Haydel
Lead in Drinking Water and the Effectiveness of Point-of-Use Filtration, Donald Hopper
Comparative Analysis of Simulation Models of the Production of Ethylbenzene, Osariemen Imafidon
Studies of Salvinorin-Based Antagonists to Elucidate Pertinent Interactions for Kappa Opioid Receptor Antagonism, Madeline Keane
Applying Lean Manufacturing Principles at VIP Cinema: Standardizing Hardware Assembly Workstations, Cameron Koch
Methods to Detect Forgeries in Static Signatures, Jennifer Lauriello
Designing an Antibiotic Eluting Trauma Screw to Reduce Short Term Infection in Bone Fractures, Dominic Lincoln
Implementation of a Computer-Vision System as a Supportive Diagnostic Tool for Parkinson’s Disease, Diego Machado Reyes
Crabs from the Cane River Formation of Northern Louisiana: A study of Neozanthopsis americana and associated fauna, Katie Mclain