2007

FOLTZ IV, John W., (Advisor: Prof. David Grummon) “New Metallurgical Methods for Joining NITI”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

2005

LISKE, Romy, (Advisor: Prof. Eldon Case) "Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Bulk Materials and Thin Films by the 3Omega Method"
Previous degree granting institution: University College of Technology and Economy of Dresden Germany

2004

AHN, Jin Soo, (Advisor: Prof. Ilsoon Lee) “Self-Assembled, Functional Particle Monolayers on Polyelectrolyte Multilayers for Optical Coatings and Diffuse Reflectors”
Previous degree granting institution: Yonsei University

McMULLEN, Rebecca Ann, (Advisor: Prof. Melissa J. Baumann) “An In Vitro Investigation of MC3T3-E1 Osteoblast Proliferation and Differentiation on Hydroxyapatite Based Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

WIBOWO, Arief Cahyo (Advisor: Lawrence T. Drzal)“Sustainable Composite Materials from Renewable Resources for Automotive Applications”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

MEYER, Nickolas M., (Advisor: Prof. Tim Hogan) “Fabrication of Submicrometer-sized Electrical Probes from Glass-Metal Composite using a Laser-Based Micropipette Puller.”
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University

2002

HECKMAN Jr., John, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "Quantitative and Analytical High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of Epitaxial Co/Cu GMR Multilayers."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

HOKENS, David D., (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "Design and Engineering of Eco-Friendly Biocomposites from Hemp Fiber and Low Cost Novel Soy Protein Based Bioplastics."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

TELANG, Adwait U., (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler) "Characterization of Microstructural Evolution of Crept, Aged and Thermomechanically Fatigued Eutectic Sn-Ag Solder Joints Using Orientation Imaging Microscopy."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Pune

TUMMALA, Praveen, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal) "Ultraviolet Light Surface Treatment of Polymer Composites for Enhancement in Surface Adhesion."
Previous degree granting institution: Andhra University

2001

FRANKS, Lisa Prokurat, (Advisor: Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "Colloidal Processing of Titanium Diboride/Alumina (TiB2/Al203)."
Previous degree granting institution: University of California, Berkely.

HOEPFNER, Timothy P., (Advisor: Prof. Eldon D. Case), "The Influence of the Microstructure of Sintered Hydroxyapatite on the Properties of Hardness, Fracture Toughness, Thermal Expansion and the Dielectric Permittivity."
Previous degree granting institution: Alma College.

JADHAV, Susheel Ganeshrao, (Advisor: Prof. K.N. Subramanian), "Stress Relaxation in Lead-Free Solder Joints."
Previous degree granting institution: Government College of Pune.

LAGRANGE, Thomas Bradley, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "Composition of Sputtered Titanium Nickel and Titanium Nickel Palliduim Thin Films."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

SIMPKINS II, Raymond Joseph, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "An Age Hardening Study of a Near Gamma Titanium Aluminide Ti-47Al-2Nb-2Mn-0.08vol% TiB2 Alloyed with 0.1wt% Carbon."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

SONJE, Pradeep Uttam, (Advisor: Prof. K.N. Subramanian, Co-advisor: Andre Lee), "Characterization of Polymeric Composites with Low CTE Ceramic Particulate Fillers. "
Previous degree granting institution: Govt. College of Engineering, Pune.

2000          

LEE, Jong-Gi, (Advisor: Prof. Eldon D. Case), "Joining of Ceramic Materials Using Spin-On Interlayer."
Previous degree granting institution: Sung Kyun Kwan University, Korea.

VENKATRAMANI, Aparna, (Advisor:  Prof. James P. Lucas), "Effects of Thermal Aging and Moisture Absorption on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Cyanate Ester Polymer."
Previous degree granting institution:  Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune.

1999         

BHURKE, Alekh S. (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "Effect of Polymer Modification on the Properties of Asphalt Concrete."
Previous degree granting institution:  Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune.

CUMMINGS, Tammy S., (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "Structure and Energy Absorbing Properties of a Polypropylene and Polyethylene Terephthalate Fiber Composite Material."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

DOWLING, Gregory Thomas, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "A Preliminary Study of Hot Corrosion by Sodium Chloride on a Titanium-Aluminum-Chromium-Niobium Alloy."
Previous degree granting institution: Wright State University.

LIU, Zito, (Advisor: Prof. James P. Lucas),  "Thermo-Oxidation and Hygrothermal Effects on Cyanate Ester Polymer Materials."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Science and Technology of China.

MUKHERJEE, Chinmoy, (Advisor: Prof. Eldon D. Case),  "Silica Coatings on Bismaleimide Substrates."
Previous degree granting institution: Bengal Engineering College.

1998

HU, Ning, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Laser Die-Less Forming of Superplastic Materials."
Previous degree granting institution: Hefei University of Technology.

McDOUGAL, Jeffrey Lee, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "An Analysis of Global and Localized Creep Strains and Creep Properties of Non-Composite and Composite Lead-Free Solders at Room and Elevated Temperatures."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

YOU, Junling, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Scaling Effect of Mechanical Fastening on Thick Composite Structures."
Previous degree granting institution: Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

1997

ALAVILLI, Prasad, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "In-Situ SEM Study of Fatigue Crack Initiation In KaowoolTM/SaffilTM Discontinuous Fiber Reinforced Al-Si Alloy Matrix Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Andhra University, Waltair, India.

CHOI, Sunglak, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "An Investigation of Aging Kinetics and Creep Deformation in Composite Solders with In-Situ Particulate Reinforcements."
Previous degree granting institution: Sung Kyun Kwan University, Suwon, Korea.

GEDRAITIS, Melissa Sloan, (Advisor: Prof. Robert P. Hubbard), "Experimental Determination of a Spinal Linkage Model for the Seated Human Torso."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

HONG, Soonsung, (Advisor: Prof. Gary L. Cloud) "Digital Image Processing Algorithms for Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry"
Previous degree granting institution: Korea University, Seoul, Korea

NG, Boon-Chai, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "Examination of Dislocation Structures in B2 Stoichiometric NiAl Alloys Using TEM and SEM Techniques."
Previous degree granting institution: Western Michigan University.

SCHEUER, Peter John, (Advisor: Prof. André Lee), "Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy: Part A: Influence of Local Structure on Viscoelastic and Moisture Transport Properties; Part B: Influence of Reinforcement."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

ZHANG, Jinping, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "Stress Evolution During Isothermal and Isochronal Annealing of Sputtered NiTi Thin Films on (100) - Si."
Previous degree granting institution: Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.

1996

AMBRIZ, Julian E., (Advisor: Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "The Processing and Characterization of FeCrA1Y/Al203 Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: New Mexico Institute of Mining, Socorro, New Mexico.

CHOI, JinKyu, (Advisor: Prof. André Lee), "Hygrothermal Effects on the Epoxy Resins Influenced by the Network Topology."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

HU, Yiping, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), A "Laser Cladding of Hard-Facing Materials onto AISI 1045 Steel for Patterned Cutting-Die Design."
Previous degree granting institution: Wuhan Institute of Technology, Hubei, China

LANZA DI SCALEA, Francesco, (Advisor: Prof. Gary L. Cloud), "Phase-Stepped Digital Speckle Pattern Interferometry (DSPI) and its Application to Mechanical Joining of Composite Materials."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.

PARK, Jong-kook, (Advisor: Prof. James P. Lucas), "Effects of Aging on Fracture Behavior in A1 Matrix Particulate Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Sung Kyun Kwan University, Suwon, Korea.

SNEARY, Patrick R., (Advisory: Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "Colloidal Optimization of Freeze-Dried SICw Reinforced SI3N4 Ceramic Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

TURKI, Naoufel, (Advisor: Prof. Eldon D. Case), "Measurement of Residual Stress in Thin Diamond Films by Raman Spectroscopy and the Beam Deflection Equation."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

YALLAPRAGADA, Rao V., (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "Fabrication of Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites Using an Acoustic Technique."
Previous degree granting institution: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India.

YEH, Zhengmao, (Advisor: Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "Colloidal Processing of Sic(w)/Si3/N4 Ceramic Composites by Slip Casting."
Previous degree granting institution: East China University of Chemical Technology, Shanghai, China.

1995

BALCERS, Ojars, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "An Examination of the Relationship between Image Processed Electron Back Scattered Patterns and Plastic Strain in Bulk Aluminum Materials."
Previous degree granting institution: Latvian State University, Riga, Latvia.

CHAUDHRY, Tauseef Muhammad, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "Adhesion, Processing and Interfacial Properties of Preceramic Polymer Coating on Carbon Fibers."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Punjab, Lahore, India.

CHEONG, Soonwuk, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "Texture Analysis of Gamma-Based Titanium Aluminide in Compression at Room Temperature and Elevated Temperatures."
Previous degree granting institution: Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

GARCIA, Buitrago, Jose Humberto, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Effects of the Laser Beam Powder Welding Process on the Hardenability of Superalloy in 738LC Deposition Welds."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Missouri-Rolla.

GIBSON, Alan W., (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "A Qualitative Examination of Strain Using Electron Backscattering Patterns Employing a 35mm Camera Body in a Scanning Electron Microscopy."
Previous degree granting institution: Ohio State University.

HOWELL, David A., (Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "Conventional and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of Spin-Glass/Amorphous-Silicon Multilayers."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

KIM, Won-Sik, (Advisor: Prof. Eldon D. Case), "The Characterization of Thermal Fatigue Effects by the Observation of Growth of Indentation Cracks in Unreinforced Polycrystalline Al203."
Previous degree granting institution: Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.

OPPERMANN, Dean Allen, (Advisor: Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "Oxide Glass Coatings for Stress Analysis of Cast Aluminum Alloys."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

WANG, Yitong, (Advisor: Prof. André Lee), "Effect of Crosslink Density Distribution on Mechanical Responses of Physically Aged Epoxy Glasses."
Previous degree granting institution: Jilin University, Changchun, China.

WU, Chih-Huei, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "Data Acquisition and Analysis of Transient Creep Deformation of Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb."
Previous degree granting institution: Tatung Institute of Technology, Taiwan.

ZHAO, Zhibo, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "Development of Stress in Ni-Ti Thin Films."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Science and Technology, Anhui, China.

1994

BEALS, Randy S., (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "High Temperature Creep Deformation of Gamma-Based Titanium Aluminide."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

CAO, Feng, (Advisor: Prof. André Lee), "Fracture and Welding of Injection Molded Polypropylene and Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene."
Previous degree granting institution: Beijing University, Beijing China.

FLOWERS, Lyndon Edward David, (Advisor: Prof. Eldon D. Case), "Characterization of the Burst Strength of Polycrystalline Diamond Thin Films."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

GLIME, William Harrison III, (Advisor: Prof. Eldon D. Case), "The Mechanical Behavior of CVD Diamond Thin Film Diaphragms."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

LEE, Jiun-Chung, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "Effect of Plasma Energy, Plasma Power, Working Distance, and Inert Gas Pressure on Composition of Sputtered Thermoelastic Titanium-Nickel Thin Films."
Previous degree granting institution: National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.

RAMALINGAM, Chidambara (Advisor: Prof. James P. Lucas), "Hydrogen Charging and the Effect of Cathodic Charged Hydrogen in a Particulate - Reinforced Aluminum Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.

RAMASWAMY, Saminathan, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "Hot Rolling Texture Evolution and Recrystallization Characteristics in Mechanically Alloyed Ni-Cr Alloy."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Madras, Madras, India.

SHARROTT, Doug, (Advisor: Martin A. Crimp), "High Resolution Electron Microscopy Examination of Dislocation Core Structures in B2 Fe-Al Alloys."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

WALLES, Bethany J., (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "Adhesion and Residual Stress in Sputter Deposited Nickel-Titanium Thin Films on Silicon."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

WANG, Huizhong, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "A New Fabrication Method of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Beijing University of Industry and Science, Beijing, China.

WHITE, Stephen Curtis, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "Surface Modification of Zinc Sulfide by Ion Implantation with 200 KEV Nickel Ions."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

WOOD, Michael David, (Advisor: Prof. James P. Lucas), "The Effect of Microstructure and Texture on the Mechanical Properties of Double-Reduced Tinplate Steel."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

1993

ERICKSON, Brian Lee, (Advisor: Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal), "On the Enhancement of Adhesive Bonding to Polymer and Composite Surface through Gas Phase Sulfonation."
Previous degree granting institution: Winona State University.

FLEMING, Sean Michael, (Advisor: Prof. Gary L. Cloud), "A Material Characterization of a Silicon Carbide Whisker-reinforced Aluminum Metal-matrix Composite, with an Emphasis on Cyclic-bending."
Previous degree granting institution: Saginaw Valley State University.

HOWARD, James, (Advisor: Prof. Kali Mukherjee), "Laser Machining of Polymeric Composites for Joint Preparation."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Michigan-Flint.

LEE, Kiyong, (Advisor: Prof. Eldon D. Case), "The Dependence of the Effective Young's Modulus of Glass/Epoxy and Glass/Glue Laminates on Adhesion Area and Glue Bond Thickness."
Previous degree granting institution: Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.

ROBINSON, Peter Timothy, (Advisor: Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "The Dynamics and Scientific Visualization for the Electrophoretic Deposition Processing of Suspended Colloidal Particles onto a Reinforcement Fiber."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

SAOUDI, Adel, (Advisor: Prof. Thomas R. Bieler), "Design of an Experimental Chamber for a New Powder Metallurgy Technique to make Continuous Fiber Metal-matrix Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

SUYDAM, Christopher J., (Advisor: Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "Fiber Electrophoretic Deposition Processing of Continuously Reinforced Fe-40Al/Al2O3 Intermetallic Matrix Composites."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

TONN, Scott Christopher, (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "High Resolution Electron Microscopy Examination of Dislocation Core Structures in B2 Ni-Al Alloys."
Previous degree granting institution: Michigan State University.

1992

CHEN, Xiaolu, (Advisor: Prof. Gary L. Cloud), "Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry and Applications in Engineering Mechanics."
Previous degree granting institution: Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.

CAI, Zhiwei, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "High Temperature Al203 Diffusion Barriers by Reactive D.C. Magnetron Sputtering."
Previous degree granting institution: Shanghai Jiao-Tong University, Shanghai, China.

DHAR, Subrato, (Advisor: Prof. Gary L. Cloud), "Calculation of Elastic-plastic Strain and the Effect of Non-Singular Stress at the Crack Tip in Finite Thickness Plate Using Multiple Embedded Grid Moire, CTOD, Photoelasticity and FEM."
Previous degree granting institution: Karnataka Regional Engineering College, Suranthkal, India.

SCHALEK, Richard Lee, (Advisor: Prof. David S. Grummon), "The Adhesion of Ion Beam Irradiated Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fibers to Epoxy Matrices."
Previous degree granting institution: Angelo State University.

STOUT, James J., (Advisor: Prof. Martin A. Crimp), "Texture and Bimodal Grain Growth in B2 FeAl Alloys."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Michigan.

WEDE, Henry J., (Advisor: Prof. John F. Martin), "A Interferometric Strain Rosette."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Detroit Mercy.

WILSON, Brett A., (Advisor: Prof. Melissa J. Crimp), "Prediction of Colloidal Suspension Stability for SiC/Si3N4 and FeAl/Al303 Fiber Systems Using Material Constants and System Parameters."
Previous degree granting institution: University of Illilnois at Urbana-Champaign.

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