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 2022
Invasive Species Identification and Monitoring using Computer Vision, Street View Imagery, and Community Science, Liam Megraw
Understanding the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Defense Policy Making Process Through Historical and Current Event Analysis, Michaela Christine Mesiti
InfoMixup : An Intuitive and Information-Driven Approach to Robust Generalization, Andrew H. Meyer
Impacts of Spatial Resolution and Viewing Angle on Remotely Sensed Estimates of Spartina alterniflora Aboveground Biomass, Avery Miller
Architecture of Video Games: Potential Reference, Wael Mkaouar
Experimental Designs for Observing the Hong-Ou-Mandel Manifolds Using Silicon Micro-Ring Resonators, Joseph Monteleone III
Identification of the conserved genes required to form large tailed virus particles, Sara Moran
Cochlear Compartments Segmentation and Pharmacokinetics using Micro Computed Tomography Images, Sanketh Satyanarayana Moudgalya
Address Obfuscation to Protect Against Hardware Trojans in Network-on-Chips, Thomas Mountford
Hear You, Chenyang Mu
Multi-modal Human Fatigue Classification using Wearable Sensors for Human-Robot Teams, Likhitha Nagahanumaiah
Manifold Based Deep Learning: Advances and Machine Learning Applications, Navya Nagananda
STEAM Toys: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in STEM, Grace Newman-Lapinski
Bayesian inference and prediction in cardiac electrophysiology models with an application to representing variability, Alejandro Nieto Ramos
Light Curves from Convective Common Envelopes in Low-Mass Binaries, Nikki G. Noughani
Using Information Technology Tools to help address Company Supply Chain Communication Challenges: A Case of Workflow Processes, Akinola Samuel Olorunfemi
Exploration of the use of digital micromirror devices for highly multiplexed spectroscopy applications in astronomy, Kathleen Oram
Efficacy of Flapping-wing Flight Via Dual Piezoelectric Actuation, Quinn Andrew O'Rourke
Development of soil microbial community structure in created and natural wetlands, Wendy A. Owens
ALEXIOS: Transporting disaster relief, power supply system in urban flooding, Yannan Pan
Painting as a Vehicle for Identity Formation and Survival, Chunbum Park
A Smart Walker that reduces falls and injuries, Jungwhan Park
BioHelm Smart Hockey Helmet: A Conceptual Wearable System for Protecting and Empowering Female Athletes, Anthony Parrucci
Single-Input Signature Register-Based Time Delay Reservoir, David Pastuch
Fabrication of Nonplanar Surfaces Via 5-Axis 3D Printing, Ajinkya S. Patil
Mythos, Selma Pena Arenzana
Computational Imaging and its Application, Helen Peng
Bioinformatics Analyses of New Genes of Focus in the Research of Autism with Dogs, Rats, and a Variety of Other Model Organisms, Aaron Pennington
Supporting the Maintenance of Identifier Names: A Holistic Approach to High-Quality Automated Identifier Naming, Anthony S. Peruma
Intelligent Tutoring in a VR Classroom, Harendar Pharswan
Additive Manufacturing of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Lattice Structures, Pritam Poddar
Identification of Essential Gene Relations For Lung Adenocarcinoma Therapy Targets by Cross-Referencing Literature-Mined and RNASeq Data, Mariel V. Pridmore
Quantifying the Effects of Customer Predictability on Battery Energy Storage System Cost and Emissions, Mudit Bhadresh Purohit
Anonymous Objects, Haidong Qin
A Depth-Based Computer Vision Approach to Unmanned Aircraft System Landing with Optimal Positioning, Nicholas Quattrociocchi
Functional evolutionary adaptation of binding dynamics in the SARS-CoV-2/ACE2 interface from bats to humans, Madhusudan Rajendran
Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Aerosol Jet Printing, Srikanthan Ramesh
Repercussions of a Disruption: The Impact of Global ICT Supply Chain Trends in Kosovo, Dior Ramosaj
Learning representations in the hyperspectral domain in aerial imagery, Aneesh Rangnekar
Hyper-Sensitive MEMS Pressure Sensor Array for Microscale Bubble Pressure Measurement, Yash Rajan Rasaikar
Exploring the Efficacy of Kinetic Facades in a Northern Climate [Rochester, NY], George Ray-Offor
Unsupervised Transfer Learning with Autoencoders, Siddhant Reddy
Capturing the San Francisco Sound: Psychedelic Posters of the 1960s Counterculture, Hannah Riley
Sirplus - A Task Management System for Individuals with Executive Dysfunction, Thomas Roberti
Sustainable food waste management through the integration of anaerobic digestion and thermochemical processes, Diana Carolina Rodriguez Alberto
Examining Case Clearance Through a Quantitative Approach, Libnah Rodriguez
The Origin of Knowledge and Interest in Interpreting: Mapping Out White and BIPOC Interpreters Experiences in Rochester, NY, Jonathan Roman
Interaction with Accessibility on Digital Gaming Platform, Thomas Scott Rothdeutsch
Immersive Virtual Reality Error Management Training for CNC Machining Setup Procedures, Matthew Ryan
Predicting Students' Mental Disorders Using Machine learning, Maryam Sadiq
Methods for Quantifying Power Characteristics and Chronic Patterns of Use Behavior of Electronic Vaping Products, Qutaiba M. Saleh
Hate Speech Detection in a mix of English and Hindi-English (Code-Mixed) Tweets, Mohamed Sameer
Shape Optimization of Spherical and Cylindrical Bearings Under Pure Squeeze Conditions Using Genetic Algorithms, Vibhav Santhanam
Body-Worn Cameras (BWC): The Sword and Shield for Defense Attorneys, Joseph Santoro
Vertical Adaptive Reuse: Balancing the Past and Present, Jostin Sarmiento
A Physiological Computing System to Improve Human-Robot Collaboration by Using Human Comfort Index, Celal Savur
In Layman's Terms, Jennifer Schoonmaker
Light Directed Targeted Photodynamic Therapy of Breast Cancer, Sara Shaut
Machine Learning in Agriculture: Crop Yield Prediction, Hames Sherif
Radiometric Effects of Centimeter Scale Roughness of Bare Soils, Dylan J. Shiltz
Rethinking University Selection for Students through Real Life Testimonials, Pranav Shinde
Active Learning from Knowledge-Rich Data, Weishi Shi
Intelligent Relaxation System for Information Anxiety, Xiuyu Shi
Supply Chain Disruption: A Conceptual Framework on Decision Making Using Neuroscience, Sadiya Siddique
Towards a Robust and Long-Lasting Antimicrobial Surface, Justin A. Silva
Effects of DC electric field on particle transportation and deposition in evaporating droplets, Akshay Pratap Singh
Variable Gain Amplifier with Digital Control, Diksha Singh
Inch - Unpacking Measurements, Pallavi Singh
It’s Not That Serious, Drew M. Slickmeyer
Synthesis of Modular DO3A-Based High-Relaxivity Contrast Agents for MRI of Prostate Cancer, Dana Qiang Murphy Soika
Post-Season Depression, but not Anxiety, Differs from In-Season Status in NCAA DIII Lacrosse Student-Athletes, Jimmy Spillane
Living, Breathing Data: Sharing and Interpreting Green Infrastructure Data to Promote Behavioral Change, Nick Stanek
Through Elijah’s Eyes, Zack Stone
A Patent-Based Approach to Understanding the Role of University, Company, and Government Collaboration in Biotechnological Innovation, Rachel Strader
Efficient Sampling and Counting of Graph Structures related to Chordal Graphs, Wenbo Sun
Community Cat Shelter - a system that brings the community together to raise community cats, Zhishuo Sun
(Un)Tethered, Morgan Sychtysz
The View from 50 AU: Measuring the Cosmic Optical Background with New Horizons, Teresa Symons
Reflectance and Emittance Spectra of Intimately Mixed and Layered Media, Charles A. Tabor Jr
Deep Feature Learning and Adaptation for Computer Vision, Abu Md Niamul Taufique
Air-Deflected Microfluidic Chip for Characterization of Fluid-Structure Interactions, Chad ten Pas
Optical Properties of MacEtch-Fabricated Porous Silicon Nanowire Arrays, Kyle G. Tezanos
The Application of International Standards in Kosovo: Challenges and Opportunities for Export Promotion, Rita Thaci
Spiral of Silence and the use of Social Media by Sexual Violence Survivors, Tanvi Thakur
Integrated Framework for Analyzing Clean Energy Technology Subsidies, Tiruwork Berhanu Tibebu
The Role Social Media Influencers Play in a Company's Brand, Taylor Todi
Cat-Oriented Design: Redesigning the Living Space for Cats for Travel, Daheng Tong
Where is Mr. Berg ?, Wen Tong
Design and Fabrication of Astrophysical Instrumentation for Distinguishing Infrared Sources, Serena M. Tramm
Biophilic Architecture Used to Improve Patient Outcomes and Recovery in Behavioral Health Centers, Heidy M. Valdez
The Effect of Specimen Thickness on the Lüders Phenomena in AISI 1524 Steel Alloy, Joost H. van der Heijde
Policy Recommendations for Concussion Recovery: Using Evidence Based Data for a Safe Return to Learn in Student-Athletes, Maya Vanderhorst
New and Unique Members of the Epsilon Chamaeleontis Moving Group: A Kinematic and Multi- Wavelength Analysis, Attila Varga
Smart and Intelligent Automation for Industry 4.0 using Millimeter-Wave and Deep Reinforcement Learning, Abhishek Vashist
Template Lattices for a Cross- Correlation Search for Continuous Gravitational Waves from Scorpius X-1, Katelyn J. Wagner
Delving into population statistics of open clusters with Gaia: A Python driven exploration and characterization of open stellar clusters in the Milky Way, William J. Wainwright
Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Enhancement from Complex Nanoscale Geometries, Jacob T. Waitkus
Study of Dual-Tapered Manifold Microgap Spacing and Taper Angle on Pool Boiling Characteristics, Chad Wake
