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Object matching using the dynamic programming algorithm
(1997-03)A new algorithm for matching objects between images is developed and investigated. Affine transformations, i.e. those with translation, rotation, scaling and shearing between images are considered. Steps along the way include ... -
On Logconcavity of Multivariate Discrete Distributions
(2017-12)The contribution of this dissertation to the literature is twofold. First, we use a geometric perspective to present all possible subdivisions of R³ into tetrahedra with disjoint interiors and adopt a combinatorial ... -
On Phase Change Material Heat Exchangers: A Computational and Experimental Investigation
(2016-10)The emergence of ground- and airborne-based high energy laser (HEL) weapon systems has created a need for high-rate thermal energy storage (TES) devices that meet demanding size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements for ... -
On the Automation of Cyber Experimentation
(2018-06)There are a variety of tools available to users to perform cyber experimentation, and many of them automate some aspects of the experimentation lifecycle. However, they either support a minimal subset of the tools across ... -
On the Classification of the Second Minimal Orbits of the Continuous Endomorphisms on the Real Line and Universality in Chaos
(2017-04)This dissertation presents full classification of second minimal odd periodic orbits of a continuous endomorphisms on the real line. A (2k + 1)-periodic orbit (k ≥ 3) is called second minimal for the map f, if 2k−1 is a ... -
On the Inverse Multiphase Stefan Problem
(2015-07)We consider inverse multiphase Stefan problem, where information on the heat flux on the fixed boundary is missing and must be found along with the temperature and free boundaries. Optimal control framework is pursued, ... -
On the Qualitative Theory of the Nonlinear Degenerate Second Order Parabolic Equations Modeling Reaction-Diffusion-Convection Processes
(2018-05)We consider nonlinear second order degenerate or singular parabolic equation ut − a(um)xx + buβ + c(up)x = 0, a, m, β, p > 0, b, c ∈ R describing reaction-diffusion-convection processes arising in many areas of science and ... -
On the Qualitative Theory of the Nonlinear Parabolic p-Laplacian Type Reaction-Diffusion Equations
(2018-11)This dissertation presents full classification of the evolution of the interfaces and asymptotics of the local solution near the interfaces and at infinity for the nonlinear second order parabolic p-Laplacian type ... -
Ontogeny of Similarity and Disparity in Length-at-Age of Coral Reef Fishes in the Family Acanthuridae between Marine Protected and Fished Areas
(2019-05)Drastic reductions in the harvestable biomass of exploited fish populations on coral reefs and other marine coastal ecosystems have been hypothesized to be a consequence of astronomical and unrelenting fishing pressures, ... -
Open Census for Addressing False Identity Attacks in Decentralized Social Networks
(2017-05)We address the problem of estimating the population of a given area (e.g., a city). Unlike a centralized census where identities are reported to a single principal agency (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau) and are stored on a ... -
Optical nanoantenna impedance matching and duality and hybrid surface phononic waveguide
(2017-05)This work contributes to critical requirements for optical and infrared nanoantenna and waveguide applications; 1) the impedance of an optical nanoantenna is addressed, and 2) long propagation lengths and high confinement ... -
Optimization Framework for Deployment of Wireless Sensor Networks
(2017-05)In order to tackle the problem of network connectivity and sensing coverage in random placement of sensor nodes over an area of interest, this research presents an optimization and visualization framework for characterization ... -
Optimization of Chemical Kinetic Mechanism for Efficient Computation of Combustion Process in Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Configurations
(2018-05)For the development and optimization of future fuels and automotive engines, computer modeling and simulation has proved itself as an inseparable, efficient and cost effective tool to experimental studies. The traditional ... -
Optimizing Bio-diesel Production by Transesterification for Internal Combustion Engines
(2017-12)Biodiesel is an attractive alternative diesel fuel that can be obtained by transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats. The conventional base-catalyzed transesterification reaction is affected by many factors. ... -
Optimizing Dynamic Range for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Resonators
(2018-07)The performance of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) is a topic that attracts attention from the scientific community due to their diverse applications. The use of MEMS has been applied to areas of medicine, timing, ... -
Overcoming Hard Problems in Software Testing with Testing as a Service
(2014-05)Software testing is a crucial phase of the software development lifecycle, responsible for assuring that the system under test meets quality standards, requirements, and consumer needs. Unfortunately, software testing is ... -
Parametric and Non-Parametric Regression Models with Applications to Climate Change
(2017-12)In this dissertation we have studied the climate factors that contribute to climate change using univariate and multivariate parametric methods as well as nonparametric models. In this study, we have three major ... -
Parametric Methods for Analysis of Survival Times with Applications to Organ Transplantation
(2019-05)In this dissertation, we have two main objectives. First, we introduce a hybrid method to model hazard function. Different approaches have been used for modeling survival times including parametric, semi-parametric, and ... -
Part (I): Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Vanadium(V) Complexes with ONS Schiff bases Part (II): Synthesis of 9-CD₃-11-cis-Retinal for the Investigation of the Activation Mechanism of GPCR Rhodopsin by Solid-State ²H NMR Spectroscopy
(2017-05)Vanadium compounds are known to play many roles in both biology and industry, and the biochemical activity of these compounds has led to their increased importance in both biological and medical research. In the present ... -
PEGDA Pouches to Prevent Adhesions with in vivo Bioreactor- based Vascular Graft Strategies
(2017-05)Different strategies have been investigated for the fabrication of vascular grafts. Using the peritoneal cavity of the patient as an “in vivo bioreactor” to recruit autologous cells to the implanted vascular conduit is ...