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Energy scavenging and wave manipulation in linear and nonlinear dynamical systems
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018)
This dissertation presents results in two broad, inter-related areas. The first three chapters deal with modeling and analysis of electro-mechanical vibratory systems and harvesting ambient oscillatory energy. The final ...
PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL ANALYSIS FOR HOME-BASED ACTIVITY MONITORING
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018)
This dissertation develops a human-centric mobile framework to qualitatively monitor his/her physiological information and assess the quality of his activity. Human gait analysis is considered as the main domain of interest ...
Consumer Behavior Modeling in System Design for Ease-of-repair and Ease-of-return
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018)
Capturing uncertainties in consumer behavior can lead to better handling of sustainable design, manufacturing, and logistics operations throughout the entire life cycle of products. The sustainability decision-making ...
CHARACTERIZATION OF EMISSIONS AND NON-HOMOGENEOUS FUEL DECOMPOSITION IN A BATCH RUN TWO-STAGE WOOD-FIRED HYDRONIC HEATER
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018)
A major challenge often encountered in the domestic wood burning community is the inability to accurately determine real-time/instantaneous emissions and performance characteristics on unsteady batch run systems. These ...
Modeling the Structural Dynamics of Parachutes with Support for Multi-Dimensional Manifold Mesh Refinement
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018)
We have developed a computational model to study the structural dynamics of parachute deployment using adaptive finite element analysis. The mathematical model uses a large deformation formulation of nonlinear elasticity ...
Characteristics of Turbulent Boundary Layers Along a Hypersonic Vehicle
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018)
The flight conditions of a hypersonic vehicle on an ascent trajectory are computed and Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulations of the turbulent boundary layers are performed across a Mach number range of 0.3 up ...
Towards Net-Zero Energy Building Clusters_Designing Operational Strategies For Optimal Energy Management
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2019)
Traditionally viewed as mere energy consumers, buildings have in recent years evolved, capitalizing on distributed energy resources and smart grid technologies to efficiently use and generate energy. This has led to the ...
Predicting Long-term Outcome of Intracranial Aneurysms Treated with Flow Diverters using CFD and Machine Learning
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2019)
An intracranial aneurysm (IA) is a weakened bulging area in the arteries in the circle of Willis, caused due to their destructive remodeling of the blood vessel. About 1 in 50 Americans harbors an IA, but most aneurysms ...
Application of Uncertainty Quantification in Control and Sensitivity Analysis: A Case Study on Type 1 Diabetes
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2019)
Characterizing the uncertainty in mathematical models is an integral part of robust control and optimization: since a proper knowledge of the output uncertainties allow one to make better decisions. In this dissertation, ...
The role of mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 in detection of confinements at ECM
(State University of New York at Buffalo, 2019)
Cellular response to confinement at the extracellular matrix (ECM) plays an important role during tissue development. Mishandling these mechanical signals results in a variety of diseases including cardiovascular disease ...