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
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
Whole genome duplication analysis of the invasive Lonicera maackii (Amur honeysuckle), Gaochan Wang
Study Island, Xiran Wang
Coffit: An interaction design project for remote employees to enjoy casual talks and interact with each other in a virtual environment, Yifei (Effie) Wang
An Investigation of Novel Object Recognition Memory in a North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis), Jessica J. Wegman
Using an Agent Based Model and Deep Learning to Simulate and Infer Market Behavior on Networks, Benjamin Weir
R-CAD: Rare Cyber Alert Signature Relationship Extraction Through Temporal Based Learning, Gordon Werner
I Heard the North Wind Call Your Name, Ian Edward White
An Analysis of State Level Legislation Aimed at Reducing Pharmaceutical Prices: Are They Enough?, Braedon Williams
An Evaluation of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act and its Impact on Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Tara Williams
Assessing the Performing Arts Experience at a STEM-based Institution, Benjamin Willmott
Convection in High-Mass and Low-Mass Common Envelopes, Emily C. Wilson
Gyri: Language Learning in the context of your life, Laura Woodrow
Building Community Through Urban Renovation on Pittsburgh's Riverfront, Shian Wu
‘Meet New VCD’ Immersive Art Gallery, Wenting Toby Xue
How to help students who live in rural areas get equal education resources., Shunjie Yang
Evolution, Yajing Yan
Efficient Photonic Integrated Circuits – Optimizing Fiber-to-chip Coupling, Modulation, and Detection, Peichuan Yin
CLEAN Deconvolution of Radio Pulsar Pulses, Olivia Young
Open Museum：Make Art Accessible, make appreciators becoming creators, collectors and promoters, Zhenhua Yu
Portable Exercise Equipment for Chinese Middle School Students to Stimulate their Interest in Exercise, Bowen Zhang
Toward Structural Characterization of Broadacre Crops Using UAS-based 3D Point Clouds, Fei Zhang
Lightness, Brightness, and Transparency in Optical See-Through Augmented Reality, Lili Zhang
Machine-learning Classifier to Detect Atrial Fibrillation based on Facial Action Units, Chongyu Zhu
Mindful: Practice empathetic design to enhance the digital user experience for people with mental disorders., Olivia Zhu
Silent Love, Yuehui Zhu
Comparison of Methane Plume Detection Using Shortwave and Longwave Infrared Hyperspectral Sensors Under Varying Environmental Conditions, Lucy Zimmerman
Measuring Entanglement using Programmable Holograms, Jason Ziskind
Towards Real-Time Classification of Human Imagined Language, Joseph Zonghi
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
The Application of Echo State Networks to Atypical Speech Recognition, Daniel W. Adams
Quantifying the Risk of Hospital Readmissions: A Data Analysis and Predictive Modeling Approach, Jigar Adhiya
Quantum Correlations using Classical Detectors, Chamithri Adikarige
Architecting a One-to-many Traffic-Aware and Secure Millimeter-Wave Wireless Network-in-Package Interconnect for Multichip Systems, M Meraj Ahmed
Building a User-Based Recommendation System Using a Model-Based Collaborative Filtering Approach, Shaheer Airaj Ahmed
Trade Liberalization versus Protectionism in Developing Countries: The case of the 100% Tariff in Kosovo, Bind Ahmetaj
Artifact, Durotimi A. Akinkugbe
Solar-Powered Bike Lanes, Eman Al Ali
Retail Demand Forecasting, Mohamed Al Ali
Forensics Writer Identification using Text Mining and Machine Learning, Saif Ali Alawar
Business Data Analytics Dashboard Development for Performance Improvement of UAE Government Service Centers, Laith Iyad AlAwaysheh
Android Malware detection using predictive analytics., Amira Mohammed Albalooshi
Artificial Intelligence for smarter surveillance using CCTV cameras in the UAE, Fatma Sabeel Alblooshi
Artificial Intelligence for smarter surveillance using CCTV cameras in the UAE, Fatma Sabeel Alblooshi
Polarization Dynamics in Nonlinear Photonic Resonators, Saif A. Al Graiti
The Improvement of the Healthcare Industry in Dubai by Using Robotic Nurses During Covid-19, Ahlam Hasan Alhaili
Using Prediction ML algorithm for predicting early Student Attrition in Higher Education, Zainab AlHashemi
Analysis of Car Accidents Causes in the USA, Mohamed Aljaban
Multivariate Statistical Analysis Applied to the Forensic Analysis of Synthetic Fibers, Abdulrahman Aljanaahi
Optimization of Standard Buildings, Ahmed AlKaabi, Saleh Albreiki, Sultan AlAwadhi, and Yahya AlZarooni
Harnessing Intelligence in Implementing Smart Parking Systems Integrated with Interactive Guidance System in Distinctive Shindagha Historical Neighborhood to Enhance and Regulate Mass Experiences, Rahaf Ahmad Al Kassab
Esaal (Smart Delivery System in Dubai), Banout Alketbi
Modeling the Speed and Timing of American Sign Language to Generate Realistic Animations, Sedeeq Al-khazraji
Smuggling Life, Mahmoud Alkurd
Predicting the Required Demand Flow to A Customer, Thani AlMansoori
Data Analytics Methods in Preventing Smuggling Drugs, Hessa Abdulla Almarri
Can feature requests reveal the refactoring types?, Sultan Fahad Almassari
Network Traffic Analysis Using Local Outlier Factor, Khalifa Almheiri
Mindful Consumption, Hind Ali Almualla
Predicting Smart Home's Energy in Smart Grids, Anood Alnuaimi and Hafsa Alyahya
Aerial Planning for Flying Taxi of Dubai, Maitha Ali Salem Alnuaimi
Deep Learning of Scene-Specific Classifier for Pedestrian Detection in Dubai, Abduljalil Alolama
State of Refactoring Adoption: Towards Better Understanding Developer Perception of Refactoring, Eman Abdullah AlOmar
iValet – A smart parking reservation system, Aaesha AlRefaei
API Recommendation Using Domain And Source Code Knowledge, Rana Kareem Talib Al-Rubaye
Futuristic Smart Solutions for People of Determination in Schools and Universities, Luloa AlSayah, Shaikha Abdulrahman, and Sanaa Enkeleya
The use of Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) for less plastic in Dubai, Sarah Obaid Al Shamsi
Used Cars Price Prediction and Valuation using Data Mining Techniques, Abdulla AlShared
Feasibility of Twitter sentiment analysis in predicting crime in the UAE, Rashed Khalifa AlSubousi
Correlating Sentiment in Reddit’s Wallstreetbets with the Stock Market Using Machine Learning Techniques, Sultan Ali AlZaabi
Using Advanced Analytics to Predict Vehicle Registrations and Help in Business Continuity Planning, Khalid Ibrahim AlZarouni
Neural Network Models for TCP - SYN Flood Denial of Service Attack Detection With Source and Destination Anonymization, Sahil Anande
A Comprehensive Approach to Automated Sign Language Translation, Tejaswini Ananthanarayana
Demonstration of Automated DNA Assembly on a Digital Microfluidic Device, Hee Tae An
Preferred Rendering of Memory Colors, Anku Manderna Anku
Material Use and its Sustainability in the Automotive Industry, Ayomipo Arowosola
Chek and Hava, Komal Ashfaq
Spatial vs. Graph-Based Formula Retrieval, Robin Avenoso
DC Microgrid Modeling and Control in Islanded Mode, Zeina Bahij
CONTROLLING ARTISTIC IDENTITY—ARTIST V. MUSEUM: A CASE STUDY OF KAWS AT THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM, Courtney Barber
Solving Commuting Challenges with RTS Bus Rapid Transit (RTS-BRT) Rochester, NY, Lelise Tesfaye Bekele
Lost In Transit, Drishti Bhandari
Simulation Analysis of Mixed Bulk and Rack Warehouse Systems, Rukshar Bhisti
