Undergraduate Honors Theses in Engineering
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
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
Evaluating Machine Learning Models for Semantic Segmentation over Cloud Images for Classification, Harsh Nagarkar
Delaying Flow Separation Using Piezoelectric Actuators, Kenechukwu Okoye
A Study of the Product Development Process for the Transparent Kitchen Knife Block, Benjamin Payne
Variability in Antibacterial Activity in the Caribbean Sponge Amphimedon compressa, Mackenzie Reilly
Investigatin Actin-Myosin Mechanics to Model Heart Disease Using Fluorescence Microscopy and Optical Trapping, Justin Edward Reynolds
Design of an Orientation Device for Valve Bodies with Blowout Compatibility for Slug Detection, Annie Richardson
Ultrasound-Assisted Post-Pyrolysis Magnetization of Microporous Biochar for Effective Removal of Heavy Metals, Ronish Shrestha
Product Realization Capstone: Using Project Management to Optimize Manufacturing of Charcuterie Boards, Megan Staffieri
Empirical Evaluation of Vehicle Detection, Tracking And Recognition Algorithms Operating On Real Time Video Feeds, Yunik Tamrakar
Dynamic Characterization of DuroProtect, a Fiber-Reinforced Ballistics Composite, Ivy A. Turner
A Study of the Design and Manufacturing of an Elevated Dog Feeder, Lena Turner
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
The Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Early Life Stage Cannabinoid Exposure, Mariegene E. Almand
A Modular Data Acquisition Device and Biosignal Amplifier Design, Erin Bratu
Interactions of Fentanyl with gp120 in the Central Nervous System, Meagan Buchanan
United States Suicide Analysis: 1999-2016, Malynn Clark
Optimization and Cost Comparison of Reactor Types in a Styrene Production Process, Claire Lenore Cozadd
The Critical Difference Seismic Design Can Make for a Reinforced Concrete Building Located in Oxford, Mississippi, Naim Daghmash
Methods Utilizing the Phenomena of Light Scattering to Measure Microscopic Aluminum Oxide Particle Size in both Solution and Turbulent Air Flow, Lawrence Edward Deese
Classically Biased: A Quantitative Analysis of Gender & Writing Styles in Classical Literature, Madeleine Rose Delcambre
Increasing the Effectiveness of Impossible Spaces in Virtual Environments Using Moving Textures, Dylan Devenny
Cannabinoid Conundrum: A Study of Anti-Epileptic Efficacy and Drug Policy, Kennedy Dickson
Indoor Localization Using a Smartphone: Approaches, Issues, and Challenges, Lee J. Easson
Investigation of Fouling Mechanisms on Ion Exchange Membranes During Electrolytic Separations, Matthew James Edwards
#WhyIDidntReport: Using Social Media as a Tool to Understand Why Sexual Assault Victims Do Not Report, Abby Garrett
Discrete Optimization of a Styrene Production Process, Seth Gray
Survey of Biosynthetic Gene Clusters from Sequenced Myxobacteria and Analysis of Potential Metabolic Diversity, Katherine C. Gregory
The Role of the Age/Rage Signaling Pathway in Cardiac Fibroblast Migration, Mallory B. Harmon
Determination of Shrinkage of Fine-Grained Soils using 3D Scanning Technology, Hemant R. Joshi
Deducing the Reproductive, Behavioral, and Learning Effects of Developmental Cannabinoid Exposure in Zebrafish, Marisa L. Kutchma
Analysis of crush resistance and Mississippi-sourced sands to determine potential as proppant sands, Ryann C. Lam
The Protective Role of Estrogen on HIV-1 Mediated Neurotoxicity, Macklin Licamied
Understanding Juuling Trends Among Differing Age and Gender Demographics Through Social Sensing, Thomas McFann
Neuroprotection with Novel Anti-Oxidant and Cannabinoid-Based Small Molecules, Jacqueline R. McGrath
Equivalent Annual Operating Cost of Reactors in A Discrete Optimized Styrene Process, S Arizona Morgan-Harris
Design and Development of Chemically and Biologically Stable Salvinorin-Based Ligands for Opioid Receptors, Tanner Neilson
The NOLA Development: Stormwater Management and Green Alternative Designs, Davis P. Odle
Safety Considerations for the Design of Modern Elevator Systems, Abhijaya Shrestha
Geographical Variability in Antibacterial Chemical Defenses of the Caribbean Sponge Xestospongia muta, Coleman Sisson
Modification of HIV-1 Protease Inhibitor Pharmacophore to Assess Anti-Malarial Properties, Margaret Ann Street
Neurotoxic Effects of HIV-1 gp120 and Interaction with Allopregnanolone, Kimberly A. Thornton
Advanced Design and Manufacturing of Composite High-Powered Rockets, Matthew Whitfield
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
CM-DiI and MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Responses to Chemotherapeutic Agents, Ashten M.C. Anderson
Technique for the Synthesis of Difluorinated Organic Molecules Using Magnesium Bases, Cassidy S. Baldwin
Autonomous Vehicle Communication Using Blockchain, Reid Barber
Case Study: Applying Lean Manufacturing Principles to the Prep Process of the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, Ben Branson
Effects of Predation on the Biochemical Constituents of the Bleached Soft Coral Sinularia polydactyla, Carley Elizabeth Cole
Inhibition of Blood Coagulation Factor XII: Evaluation of Flavonoids as a Drug Candidate, Betsy Crosswhite
Perceptions Regarding Concussions in Collegiate Football at the University of Mississippi, Madison Frerker
The Development and Optimization of an Ethylbenzene Process, Aynslie Fritz
Product Realization and Lean Manufacturability of Home Docking Station, Dillon Hall
Classifying #MeToo Hash-tagged Tweets by Semantics to Understand the Extent of Sexual Harassment, Claire Hubacek
A Study of the Product Development Process for the Stackable Shelf, Stool, and Table, Harleigh Elizabeth Huggins
Analysis of EEG Coherence During Active Suppression in Patients with Tourette's Syndrome, William Kalusche
Design and Production of a UM Photo Album, Daniel Kennedy and David Johnson