Georgia Tech Theses and Dissertations
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Recent Submissions
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Approaches to extract, characterize, and interpret dynamic functional network connectivity in fMRI data
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-10)The objective of this project is to develop new approaches for analyzing dynamic functional network connectivity (dFNC) and investigate the link between dFNC with cognitive score and symptom severity in different neurological ... -
Deep learning for building and validating geometric and semantic maps
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-05)Mapping the world is an essential tool for making spatial artificial intelligence a reality in our near future. Spatial AI, or embodied intelligence for 3D perception, enables awareness and understanding of our surroundings. ... -
Additive Manufacturing of Carbon Steels Through Direct Ink Write Printing of Oxide Precursors
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-05)A method for additive manufacturing of various carbon steels from low cost and stable oxide powders is presented. This method uses direct ink write (DIW) processes to extrude inks composed of oxide powders, plastic binders, ... -
Versatile and structurally efficient aerial systems assembled from polyhedral rotorcraft modules
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)Autonomous multirotor vehicles have become widespread tools for many industries. They are used to perform tasks for a fraction of the cost than the traditional methods they supplant and with greater safety. Most payloads ... -
Forensic Signatures from Laser Isotope Separation
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-04)As part of its nonproliferation mission, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) notes, “Developing and maintaining the technical means to monitor whether the terms of a nuclear arms control treaty or other ... -
Experimental Predictions of Ribosomal Evolution
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-02)Translation and the ribosome are universal and necessary components of biology. Testing the predictions of models that detail the evolution of translation and the ribosome can provide us with a fundamental understanding ... -
RADIOMETRIC AND RADIO OCCULTATION STUDIES OF JUPITER’S AURORAE AT MICROWAVE FREQUENCIES
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)Understanding the composition and dynamics of Jupiter's aurorae is one of the main objectives for the Juno spacecraft, which has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016. One of the most surprising outcomes of the mission is the ... -
On difference graph covers and the local dimension of the Boolean lattice
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A Greenspace Ethnography of Southwest Atlanta: A Review and Tool
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)The purpose of this thesis study is to provide a tool and foundation for a community science-based greenspace ethnography of a neighborhood. The research requires an assessment of environmental history, policy, plans, and ... -
Experimental and Analytical Investigations of Doubly Symmetric Built-Up I-Girders with Large Moment Gradient Factors
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)Recent computational studies have shown that the current AISC Design Specifications (2016) overpredict the flexural resistance of certain built-up I-girders. The largest reductions were observed in I-girders subjected to ... -
Some Unconventional Stochastic Programs
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)Stochastic programming is a mathematical optimization model for decision making when the uncertainty is characterized by random events. This thesis is concerned with some stochastic programs that deviate from the conventional ... -
TOWARD A ROBUST COMPUTATIONAL SOLUTION FOR FORMAL VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION IN MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-02)The development of reliable, large complex systems depends on a systematic approach with well-established standards and practices. One of these standards is Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), which adopts an approach ... -
Adaptable and Scalable Multi-Agent Graph-Attention Communication
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-04)High-performing teams learn effective communication strategies to judiciously share information and reduce the cost of communication overhead. Within multi-agent reinforcement learning, synthesizing effective policies ... -
Enabling a Programming Environment for an Experimental Ion Trap Quantum Testbed
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)Ion trap quantum hardware promises to provide a computational advantage over classical computing for specific problem spaces while also providing an alternative hardware implementation path to cryogenic quantum systems as ... -
Smart sensing and predictive learning for optimization and simulation of airport ground equipment and staff scheduling: a cloud-based mobile integrated decision support platform
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-04)Airports as major transportation hubs need to transport a large number of travelers every day. Effectively managing such a large transportation system without compromising safety has always been a huge challenge. One of ... -
Development and Implementation of an Adaptive Cruise Control Feature in a Consumer Vehicle
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)This thesis covers work to develop and implement an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) feature in a consumer vehicle. More specifically, the development of a perception system and vehicle controller enabling automated control ... -
Contact-Aware Safe Robotic Manipulation - Dexterity and Trajectory Planning
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)As a consequence of the wide adoption of co-bots, the demand for robots that could provide dexterous manipulation in contact-rich and dynamic environments is rising. It could help improve the safety, efficiency, and accuracy ... -
Development of In Situ Monitoring and Data-Driven Modeling for Complex Systems: Case Study on Simulant Mixtures of Nuclear Waste
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)Approximately 90 million gallons of nuclear and chemical waste are stored at the Hanford and Savannah River Sites in the United States. One of the main challenges associated with nuclear waste treatment and stabilization ... -
DENSE INTERCONNECTION AND ADVANCED COOLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR 2.5D AND 3D HETEROGENEOUS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-03)The objective of the proposed research is to design and demonstrate advanced interconnection and thermal management solutions for 2.5D and 3D heterogeneous ICs. Modern compute workloads require hardware capabilities which ... -
Development and evaluation of a design tool for occupational therapists to facilitate co-design of assistive technology with designers
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-05-05)Development of effective assistive technology (AT) for individuals for disabilities necessitates close collaboration between occupational therapists (OTs) and designers. Currently, their successful collaboration is hampered ...
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