This collection includes theses and dissertations as well as some capstone projects and Master’s projects. The Digital Institutional Repository contains most RIT theses; however, not all past works have been digitized. If you are seeking a specific thesis and do not see it here, please contact the RIT Archives Collections.
All theses and dissertations from 2010 to the present are also available to Rochester Institute of Technology faculty, students and staff from ProQuest.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Transition-metal-promoted hydroboration of alkenes: a unique reversal of regioselectivity, Christopher D'Souza
Reductive amination of (alpha) - amino acids: Solution - Phase synthesis, Rohini D'Souza
To investigate the reasons for moisture ingress in ready to drink mixes, Rahul N. Eklahare
Optimal shape design of steadily-loaded journal bearings using genetic algorithms, Sulaymon Eshkabilov
Bridging the decorative and fine art through furniture, Alejandro Fernandez-Veraud
On the classical Ramsey Number R(3,3,3,3), Susan Fettes
Project management: A Handbook of fundamentals for the packaging student and professional with a review of current literature, Kenneth Fischer
A Study of human office support in the office environment, Norman Fizz
Cross pollination, Shaun Foster
Sixes & Sevens: Photography, distance, and memory, Nancy Friedland
Study of Tantalum nitride diffusion barrier films for coppper interconnect technology, Deepa Gazula
Lessons learned by opening and operating an independent restaurant: A Case study, Robert Geiger
Enumeration of small triangle free Ramsey Graphs, Robert Getschmann
Utilizing re-engineering of competitive packages to stimulate innovative packaging development, Jeffrey Gibb
Colorimetric tolerances of various digital image displays, Jason Gibson
Self-organized critical & complex adaptive systems in a simulated manufacturing environment, Kaine Gill
Image resizing and image quality, Michael Godlewski
Evaluating water quality monitoring with hyperspectral imagery, Adam Goodenough
Using human observers' eye movements in automatic image classifiers, Timothy Grabowski
A Transformational framework for services in the hospitality industry, Guillermo Graglia
International graduate student expectations at RIT, Zeneida Granados
Installation, blue, Mark Grimm
Analysis of the edge effect of error propagation in digital halftones, Sunadi Gunawan
Occupational health & safety innovations in the hazardous waste remediation industry, Brian Hansen
Visual syntax and intelligence, Tanya Harding
Legacy, Jessica Harper
Methods for removing gases from hot-filled liquid food products prior to packaging, Stephen Hellenschmidt
Filtration of thought, Chad Holliday
Rhythm, Yi-Chia Huang
Evaluation of bond graph based object oriented approach to determination of natural frequencies of packaging system elements, Vladimir Jaram
Drudgery to grace: A Philosophy of aesthetics, Daniel Jennings
Operational managers handbook to information technology outsourcing, Chester Johnson
By now you know, Mary Johnstone
Effect of surface roughness on heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics at low Reynolds Numbers in small diameter tubes, Shailesh Joshi
Creating the consumer: Credit cards & the role of design & advertising, Yasmin Jung
Optimised manufacture, packing and distribution of e-fluted corrugated detergent containers, Enis Kancelir
The Effect of adhesive coatings on the microbial barrier properties of porous medical packaging materials, Alison M. Kayser
Environmental supply chain management integration into the purchase of finished electrical products, Cavan Kelsey
Requirements for education meterial in color reproduction for photojournalists, Gregory Kimmich
Error characterization of spectral products using a factorial designed experiment, John Klatt
Process mapping framework for small business consultants: A Case study approach, Nicole Kmicinski
Internet conferencing tools for deaf and hard of hearing users, Lee Kowalsky
INA brand motor oil packaging system optimization, Ivan Kresic
Model based effective cell volume calculation in ultrasound tissue characterization, Di Lai
Baby Booey's gift, Darcie Lawson
Transmutation of obect, Jiyong Lee
Equation of infinity, Ihsuan Lin
Rm2072, Po-Chun Lin
Post-test implementation of TWNTN4A correction code at O.3m TCT, Ryuichi Machida
Evaluation of the structural design of new liquid containers, Jadranka Mandic
Firewall strategies using network processors, Matthew Mariani
Graphic design & ubiquitous graphic user interfaces; The Third Wave of Computing, Frank Marino
Perceived motion, John McCartney
Adaptive virtual protocol stacks for intrusion detection applications, David McGann
Green from concept to rebirth, Sharon McKenna
The Practice of graphic design and architectural theory: A Study of two disciplines, Tara McVean
Identification end evaluation of packaging design for internet kiosk depending on feasible on-site service support level, Nedeljko Medvedec
Marketing research: Positioning of the packaging brand name "Kremenci", Sanja Meles
Mallory archival filmstrip registration, Luke Morgan
How parent's concerns relate to their children's social competence, Vikki Negron
Cleaner production among multinational corporations in Southeast Asia, Nguyen Phan Duy Nguyen
Emigration, Yuhay-Raymond Ng
Experimental and analytical investigation of a passive remote electromechanical dynamic absorber, Todd Nichols
Historical radiometric calibration of Landsat 5, Erin O'Donnell
Information technology infrastructure stability, Jeffrey Pankow
A "Black-Point Adaption" model for color reproduction, Sun Ju Park
Bibbily bobbily job, Valerie Perkins
Algorithm for MTF estimation by histogram modeling of an edge, Brian Perry
Hardware Implementation of JPEG-LS codec, Michael Piorun
Computational flow analysis of a dual chamber vortex generator for an absorption refrigeration system, Amilcar Ramos
Unspoken, Chloe Rizzo
A Journey into self-actualization, William Rubar
Regulatory distortions of local exchange telecommunications infrastructure, Gregg Sayre
Design and implementation of a LIDAR imaging system, Cynthia Scigaj
Collection and analysis of multispectral magnetic resonance imaging data using a clinical imaging system, Thomas G. Servoss
A Research study to determine the student's views on the Paul Smith's college experience, Lea-Ann Seymour
Impromptu creation of metal sculpture, Yu-ting Shih
A Study of unbalance in hydraulically driven fan systems, Collin Sirco
Culinary arts competencies in hospitality curriculum, Thomas Smyth
Segmented face detection using clustering, Gunturi Srimanth
An Investigation into justification and hyphenation methodologies in QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign, Michael Stone
Analysis of the spectra of degraded documents, Ryan Swift
Imaging Fourier transform spectrometer, Eric Sztanko
Between, Aya Takashima
Spectral modeling of a six-color inkjet printer, Lawrence Taplin
Experimental study of single and two-phase heat transfer in mini-channel, Shurong Tian
Optimization of distrubution packaging for the new warehouse of pharmaceutical products in Pliva, Viktorija Tica
Cyclic olefin copolymer: An Alternative plastic film for pharmaceutical blister packages, Kurt Trombley
Design of an advanced on-street parking meter, Yaotsung Tung
A guideline for initiating an environmental management system in academia, David Turkow
Surface tension, Sharon Uhl
Road tests, Andrew Wainio
An Interactive Journey: Creative development for young children, Nattawan Wanglee
Sensitivity analysis of atmospheric compensation algorithms for multispectral systems configuration, Eric Webber
UML as a foundation to technology, Amy Whiteside
Ephemera, Terri Whitlock
Elements and principles: Experiencing design principles through interactivity, Niramon Wongsirisup
Graphic design in the urban transportation environment, Ozlem Yildirim-Dessauer
Let's cross platforms, Miyoung Yoon
