Dissertations and Theses - Electrical & Computer Engineering - Bagley College of Engineering
Thesis Defense Announcement for Kyler Farrar – 2/28/25
Thesis Title: Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion of RADAR and LiDAR for Enhanced Navigation in Obstacle-Occluded Environments When: February 28th, 2025 Where: Microsoft Teams (Meeting Link) Candidate: Kyler Farrar Degree: Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. John Ball, Dr. Chaomin Luo, Dr. Anton Netchaev Abstract: Multi-sensor fusion is a practical and well-researched…
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Timothy Sellers – 2/13/2025
Dissertation Title: An Insight into Graph-based Optimization Approaches to Robot Navigation and Mapping with Human Autonomy Teaming-based Strategy When: February 13, 2025 Where: Simrall 228 (in-person) and Microsoft Teams (virtual) – Meeting Link Candidate: Timothy Sellers Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. John Ball, Dr. Ryan Gree, Dr. Umar…
Thesis Defense Announcement for Luke Redwine – 3/5/25 at 9:30 am
Thesis Title: An Overview of Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry in Coastal Wetlands When: 03/05/2025 9:30 Central Time Where: Webex https://msstate.webex.com/msstate/j.php?MTID=m0bf9a3ac5115efff91f534e03fce5f32 Candidate: Luke Redwine Degree: Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. John Ball, Dr. Mehmet Kurum, Dr. Junming Diao Abstract: With rising global temperatures, increasing sea levels, and the accelerated…
Thesis Defense Announcement for Kester Nucum – 2/18/25 at 1:30 pm
Thesis Title: Machine learning classification of drones, birds, and bird-like drones using radar micro-Doppler, camera imagery, and radar-camera fusion When: 2/18/25 at 1:30 pm Where: Simrall 228 (in-person) and Microsoft Teams (virtual) – Meeting Link – Meeting ID: 274 173 693 158 – Passcode: Us7gQ9XP Candidate: Kester Nucum Degree: Master of Science in Electrical and…
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Yehong Peng – 12/11/2024 at 1:00 PM
Dissertation Title: Large-Scale Reserve Constrained Alternating Current Optimal Power Flow Methods When: 12/11/2024 1:00 PM Where: Simrall 228 Candidate: Yehong Peng Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Yong Fu, Dr. Seungdeog Choi, Dr. Masoud Karimi, Dr. Xin Fang Abstract: The Alternating Current Optimal Power Flow (ACOPF) problem seeks the optimal operational planning…
Thesis Defense Announcement for Eli Riser – 11/26/2024 at 10:30 A.M.
Thesis Title: Digital Twin Technology for Multi-Robot Navigation using Proximal Policy Optimization-Enhanced RRT*-SMART Algorithm When: 11/26/2024 10:30 a.m. Where: Simrall 228 or on Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 271 726 555 546 Passcode: rQyWAr Candidate: Eli Riser Degree: Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Chaomin Luo, Dr. John…
Thesis Defense Announcement for Tyler May – 10/16/2024 at 2:00 PM
Thesis Title: Review of Inverter Functionality Requirements in IEEE 1547 for Voltage Fault Ride-Through When: 10/16/2024 2:00 p.m. Where: Simrall 228 Candidate: Tyler May Degree: Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Masoud Karimi-Ghartemani, Dr. Umar Iqbal, and Dr. Seungdeog Choi Abstract: The introduction of Distributed Energy Resources such as energy…
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Pradeep Chintam – 10/15/2024 at 2:00 PM
Dissertation Title: Sampling Space and Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Robot Navigation When: 10/15/2024 2:00 PM Where: Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 233 724 710 995. Passcode: B9Jc5Y Candidate: Pradeep Chintam Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Chaomin Luo, Dr. John E. Ball, Dr. Yu Luo, Dr. Jenny Q. Du…
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Fahmida Islam – 06/27/2024 at 10:30 AM
Dissertation Title: Enhancing Longitudinal Velocity Control in Advanced Driving Systems using Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach When: June 27, 2024, 10:30 AM Where: Simrall 228 Candidate: Fahmida Islam Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. John E. Ball, Dr. Ali C. Gurbuz, Dr. Chris Goodin, and Dr. Nick Goberville Abstract: Longitudinal…
Thesis Defense Announcement for Jagdeo Singh – 06/26/2024 at 4:00 PM
Thesis title: Architecture selection and propulsion supervisory control strategies for all-wheel drive electric vehicles (EVs) When: 06/26/24 at 4:00 p.m. Where: Simrall 228 and Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID: 258 938 360 464 Passcode: 9sxXUG Candidate: Jagdeo Singh Degree: Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. John Ball, Dr. Masoud Karimi-Ghartemani, and…