2008

MILOAGA, Dana Gabriela, (Advisor: Lawrence T. Drzal) “Nucleating Effect of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets on Poly(hydroxybutrate) and Poly(lactic Acid) and their Nanocomposites Properties”
Previous degree granting institution: Polytechnic University of Bucharest

HENDRICKS, Troy Richard, (Advisor: Ilsoon Lee) “Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Coatings for Conductive Nanomaterials Patterning and Anti-Wrinkling Applications”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

2007

BOHNSACK, David Andrew, (Advisor: Michael Mackay) “Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Conformation and Mechanical Properties of Nanoparticle/Linear Polymer Blends”
Previous degree granting institution: State University of New York, Buffalo

BROOKES, Chisa Kandyada, (Advisor: Ramani Narayan) “Advancement of Biobased Products through Design, Synthesis and Engineering of Biopolyesters”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

CHEN, Yuqing, (Advisor: Dennis Miller) “Aquenous-Phase Catlytic Hydrogenation of Organic Acids and their Mixtures”
Previous degree granting institution: Tianjin University

HOLMES, Melissa Ann, (Advisor: Michael Mackay) “Using Nanoparticles to Inhibit Dewetting in Thin Polymer Films for Potential Applications in Chemical Sensors”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

KIDAMBI, Srivatsan, (Advisor: Christina Chan) “Engineering Invitro Cellular Microenvironment Using Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films to Control cell Adhesion and for Drug Delivery Applications”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

KOHLI, Neeraj, (Advisors: Ilsoon Lee and Mark Worden)“Polyelectrolytes Based Biomemetic Interfaces for Bioelectronic Applications”
Previous degree granting institution: Panjab University

PATIL, Sachin, (Advisor: Christina Chan)“Involvement of Saturated Fatty Acids in Causing Pathophysiological and Metabolic Changes Associated with Alzheimer's Disease”
Previous degree granting institution: University of Mumbai

PEEREBOOM, Lars, (Advisor: Dennis Miller) “Adsorption of Bio-renewable Substrates on Supported Metal Catalyst in Water”
Previous degree granting institution: Saginaw Valley State University

VU, Dung Thi, (Advisor: Carl T. Lira) “Properties and Separations of Plant-Derived Chemicals”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

2006

CHENG, Guoren, (Advisor: Ramani Narayan) “Engineering and Modeling of Compatibilized Bio-Based Polymer Blends Using Reactive Extrusion”
Previous degree granting institutions: Xian Jiaotong University

KALAITZIDOU, Kyriaki, (Advisor: Lawrence T. Drzal) “Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets as Reinforcement for Multifunctional Polypropylene Nanocomposites”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan Technological University

KIM, Yochan, (Advisor: Charles A. Petty) “Prediction of Rheological Properties of Structured Fluids in Homogeneous Shear Based on a Realizable Model for the Orientation Dyad.”
Previous degree granting institutions: Michigan State University

KRISHNAN, R.S., (Advisor: Michael Mackay) "Nanoparticle Induced Wetting of Polymer Films and Self-Assembled Multilayers of Nanocomponents"
Previous degree granting institution; Nagpur University

LI, Zheng, (Advisor: Christina Chan) “Integrating Gene Expression and Metabolic Profiles to Optimize cellular Functions”
Previous degree granting institutions: Zhejiang University

SRIVASTAVA, Shireesh (Advisor: Christina Chan) “Integrating Physiological, Metabolic and Genetic Information to Identify the Mechanisms of Free Fatty Acid Toxicity to Hepatoma Cells”
Previous degree granting institutions: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

TUTEJA, Anish, (Advisor: Michael Mackay) “Effects of Nanoscale Inclusions on the Dynamics and Properties of Polymer Melts”
Previous degree granting institutions: Panjab University

2005

KUMAR, Sharad, (Advisor: K. Jayaraman) “Effects of Coupling Agents on Dispersion and Structure in Polypropylene/Clay Nanocomposites”
Previous degree granting institution: Panjab University

BABER, Tylisha Marie, (Advisor: Ramani Narayan) “A Novel Application of Ozone Chemistry for Biodiesel Improvement: Product Development and Characterization”
Previous degree granting institution: North Carolina State

LAUREANO-PEREZ, Lizbeth, (Advisor: Bruce E. Dale)“Spectroscopic and Chemical Characterization of Biomass”
Previous degree granting institution: West Virginia University, Morgantown

PARTHASARATHY, Lavanya, (Advisor: Robert Y. Ofoli) "Optical and Electrochemical Characterization of Biomacromolecular Interactions at Fluid-Like Interfaces"
Previous degree granting institution: Eastern Michigan University

SAFFRON, Chris M., (Advisor: Bruce E. Dale) "Plant-Enhanced Remediation of Naphthalene"
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University  

TRAN, Phuong T., (Advisor: Ramani Narayan) “Engineered Soy Oils for New Value Added Applications”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

VAIDYA, Sachin Shashikant, (Advisor: Robert Y. Ofoli) “Adsorption and Interactions of Biomacromolecules at Fluid-Like Interfaces”
Previous degree granting institution: Engineering University of Mumbai

ZONG, Liming, (Advisor: Martin C. Hawley) “Microwave Processing of Epoxy Resins and Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes by Microwave Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition”
Previous degree granting institution: Tsinghua University

2004

Falcon, Javier A., (Advisor: Prof. Kris A. Berglund) "In Situ Process Monitoring Using Raman Spectroscopy"
Previous degree granting institution: University of Pittsburg

FENG, Lili, (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund) “Monitoriong and Control of Crystallization Processes Using On-line Spectroscopic Methods”
Previous degree granting insitution: Nankai University

NABAR, Yogaraj Umesh, (Advisor: Prof. Ramani Narayan) “Design and Engineering of Novel Starch – Based Foam and Film Products”
Previous degree granting institution: University of Bombay

PATHAM, Bhaskar, (Advisor: Prof. K. Jayaraman) “Nonlinear Rheology and Strain Recovery of Short Chain Branced Polyolefin Elastomers and Thermoplastic Olefin Blends”
Previous degree granting institution: Nagpur University

SHAFER, Michael William, (Advisor: Prof. Dennis J. Miller) “Catalytic Processing of Monosaccharides and Sugar Alcohols to Value-Added Products”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan Technological University

2003

BHURKE, Alekh S., (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal) "Ultraviolet Radiation Surface Treatment of Polymers."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

JERE, Frank Thomas, (Advisor: Prof. Dennis J. Miller), "Catalytic Hydrogenation of Amino Acids and Polyhydroxyalkanoates."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Toledo

MARCHANT, Darrell E., (Advisor: Prof. K. Jayaraman) "Characterization and Control of Exfoliation in Melt-Processed Nanocomposites of PP and Clay."
Previous degree granting institution: Drexell University

SHI, Guangda, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "Effect of Surface Chemistry on the Interfacial Adhesion and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Minnesota

TEYMOURI, Farzeneh, (Advsior: Prof. Bruce E. Dale), "Ammonia Fiber Explosion (Afex) Treatment of Corn Stover & Effects of Afex Treatment on Plant-Produced Heterologous Cellulase."
Previous degree granting institution: Sharif University of Technology

2002

AGARWAL, Parminder, (Advisor: Prof. Kris A. Berglund), "Calcium Carbonate Crystallization in the Presence of Polymeric Additives."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Delhi

KNOP, David R., (Advisor: Prof. R. Mark Worden) "Hydroaromatic Equilibration During Shikimic Acid and Quinic Acid Biosynthesis."
Previous degree granting institution: Saginaw Valley State University

ZHOU, Shuangjie, (Advisor: Prof. Martin C. Hawley), "Interactions in Microwave Adhesive Bonding of Polymers and Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

2001

HARABURDA, Scott Stanley, (Advisor: Prof. Martin C. Hawley), "Transport Phenomena of Flow Through Helium & Nitrogen Plasmas in Microwave Electrothermal Thrusters."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

2000

BAIKERIKAR, Kiran K. (Advisor: Prof. Alec Scranton), "Photopolymerizable Liquid Encapsulants for Microelectronic Devices."
Previous degree granting institution: Iowa State University.

BREDWELL, Marshall, (Advisor: Prof. Mark Worden), "The Enhancement of Synthesis Gas Fermentations Using Microbubble Dispersions."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

DRESHER, Bernhard, (Advisor: Prof. Alec Scranton), "Polymeric Emulsifiers Based on Reversible Formation of Hydrophobic."
Previous degree granting institution: University Kaiserslautern.

PADON, Kathryn Sirovatka, (Advisor: Prof. Alec Scranton), "Fundamental Studies of Three-Component Radical Phooinitiators."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

SRIVASTAVA, Prashant, (Advisor: Prof. Mark Worden), "Characterization of Interfacial Structure and Properties of Colloidal Liquid Aphrons for Biocatalysis."
Previous degree granting institution: Gujarat University.

WANG, Fang, (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund), "Optimization of Crystallization Processes Using Vibrational Spectroscopies."

ZHANG, Zhigang, (Advisor: Prof. Dennis Miller), "Aqueous-Phase Hydrogenation of Biomass Derived Lactic Acid to Propylene Glycol."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

1999

GAJRAJ, Arivalagan, (Advisor: Prof. Robert Ofoli), "A Novel Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Technique for Investigating Macromolecular Adsorption and Interactions at the Liquid-Liquid Interface."
Previous degree granting institution: Regional Engineering College.

JESSOP, Julie Lynne Pepper, (Advisor: Prof. Alec Scranton), "In-Situ and On-Line Characterization of Polymer Systems: Cure Monitoring of Polymer Composites and Spectroscopic Studies of Chemically Amplified Photoresists."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

RAGHAVENDRAN, Venkat Krishna, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "The Effects of Physico-chemical Interactions and Polymer grafting on Interfacial Adhesion in Thermoplastic Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

SCHWARTZ, Albert M, (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund) , "Monitoring Protein Crystallization Using Vibrational Specroscopies."
Previous degree granting institution: Northwestern University.

1998

JONES, Susan, (Advisor: Prof. Daina Briedis), "Factors Affecting the Adhesion of Phanerochaete Chrysosporium to Surfaces."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

LUSSIER, Michael Gerard, Jr. (Advisor: Prof. Dennis Miller), "Hydrogen Inhibition in Steam Gasification of Annealed Saran Char."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

KRISHNAN, Mohan, (Advisor: Prof. Ramani Narayan), "Engineering of Compositions based on Star-polycaprolactone derived by extrusion Polymerization of Epsilon-Caprolactone."

MISHRA, Sanjay B. (Advisor: Prof. K. Jayaraman), "Asymmetric Flows of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Liquids in Symmetric Planar Expansions."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

SATYADEV, Chilukuri Nageshwara, (Advisor: K. Jayaraman), "Viscous Fingering During Reactive Filling: A Theoretical Study of the Phenomenon in Liquid Molding."
Previous degree granting institution: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

WANG, Qiuxia, (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund), "Fluorescence Based Sensing for Crystallization and for Solution Characterization."
Previous degree granting institution: Beijing University.

1997

ASTHANA, Himanshu, (Advisor: Prof. K. Jayaraman), "The Rheology and Morphology of Reactively Compatibilized Polymer Blends)."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

BACKES, Douglas James, (Advisor: Prof. K. Jayaraman), "The Movement and Breakup of Viscous and Viscoelastic Drops in Periodic Arrays of Cylinders."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

JAMES, Tyler T. (Advisor: Prof. Mark Worden), "A Continuous Magnetofluidized Bed Bioreactor for Promotion of Plant-Cell Secondary Metabolites."

LENZ, Timothy Joel, (Advisor: Prof. Martin C. Hawley), "Designing Composite Material Systems Using Generic Tasks and Case-based Reasoning."

PARKS, Steven M. (Advisor: Prof. Charles Petty), "Relaxation Model for Homogeneous Turbulent Flows." Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

TAM, Man Sang, (Advisor: Prof. Dennis Miller), "Catalytic Conversion of Lactic Acid to Commodity and Specialty Chemicals."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Illinois-Chicago.

TER VEEN, Hendrik, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "The Development of a Toughening Binder for Glass Fiber Reinforced Unsaturated Polyesters."

USI-PENTTILA, Satu Marketta, (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund), "Optimization of Batch Antisolvent Crystallization."

WEISPENNIG, Klaus, (Advisor: Prof. Charles Petty), "Relaxation/Retardation Model for Fully Developed Turbulent Channel Flow" Previous degree granting institution: University of Aachen.

WESSON, Garlen Dale, (Advisor: Prof. Charles Petty), "Rayleigh-Taylor Instabilities in Constant Accelerated Frames. "Previous degree granting institution: Georgia Institute of Technology.

WIDMAN, Mark Thomas,(Advisor: Prof. Mark Worden), "Engineering Applications of Microbial Chemotaxis" Previous degree granting institution: Purdue University-West Lafayette.

WITZKE, David R. (Advisor: Prof. Ramani Narayan), "Introduction to Properties, Engineering, and Prospects of Polyactide Polymers Vol I&II." Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

1996

COONS, Lindsay Scott, (Advisor: Alec Scranton), "Development of Initiator Systems for Ultraviolet Photopolymerization of Thick Polymers and Composites."

DUNUWILA, Dilum D. (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund), "An Investigation of the Feasibility of Using In Situ ATR FTIR Spectroscopy in the Measurement of Crystallization Phenomena for Research and Development of Batch Crystallization Processes."

GREEN, Janet Lynn, (Advisors: Prof. Eric Grulke and Prof. Charles Petty), "Selective Size Reduction of Poly (vinyl chloride) and Poly(ethylene terephthalate) by Impact Grinding."

MATHUR, Arvind Mohan, (Advisor: Alec Scranton), "Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric Pseudocrown Ethers and Reversible Block/Graft Copolymeric Emulsifiers Based Upon Polymer Complexation."

YEDUR, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund), "A Study of the Applicability of Fluorescence Spectroscopy in the Development of a Supersaturation Sensor and in Measuring Kinetic Parameters in Batch Crystallization Processes."

1995

ADEGBITE, Valerie Omega, (Advisor: Martin C. Hawley), "Automation and Control of the Microwave Processing of Composite Materials."

DUNUWILA, Dilum Devike, (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund), "An Investigation of the Feasibility of Using In Situ ATR FTIR Spectroscopy in the Measurement of Crystallization Phenomena for Research and Development of Batch Crystallization Processes."

NELSON, Eric W. (Advisor: Prof. Alec Scranton), "Kinetics and Mechanisms for Cationic Photopolymerizations of Divinyl Ethers."

OBI, Bernard E. (Advisor: Prof. Eric Grulke), "Model for Resin Internal Particle Morphology Development in Semicrystalline Random copolymers Produced Under Heterogeneous Polymerization."

PADAKI, Sanjay, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "A Process and Consolidation Model For Polymer Impregnated Composite Tapes."

PAN, Borlan, (Advisor: Prof. Kris Berglund), "Fluorescent Probes for Monitoring and Characterizing the Crystallization Conditions of Lysozyme."

SHULL, Jeffrey C. (Advisor: Prof. Martin C. Hawley), "An Investigation of the Fundamental Chemical, Physical and Thermodynamic Properties of Polymer Modified Asphalt Cement."

SUBRAMANIAN, Ramkumar, (Advisor: Prof. Carl Lira), "A Study of Adapting Cubic Equations of State."