Dissertations and Theses - Electrical & Computer Engineering - Bagley College of Engineering

Thesis Defense Announcement for Brandon Black – 03/22/2024 at 2:00 PM

Thesis Title: Optimal Multi-target Navigation via Graph-based Algorithms in Complex Environments When: 03/22/2024 2:00 PM Where: Simrall Hall Room 228 Candidate: Brandon Black Degree: Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Chaomin Luo, Dr. Yu Luo, and Dr. Bryan Jones Abstract: In the advancing field of autonomous robotics, efficient navigation through…

March 22, 2024


Dissertation Defense Announcement for M M Nabi on 3/20/2024 at 12:30 PM

Dissertation Title: Deep Learning based Soil Moisture Retrieval using GNSS-R Observations from CYGNSS When: 20 March 2024, 12:30 PM Where: Simrall 228 Candidate: M M Nabi Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Ali C. Gurbuz, Dr. John E. Ball, Dr. Vuk Marojevic, Dr. Mehmet Kurum Abstract The National Aeronautics…

March 11, 2024


Dissertation Defense Announcement for Simegnew Yihunie Alaba on 03/19/2024 at 9:00 AM

Dissertation Title: Wavelet-Enhanced 2D and 3D Lightweight Perception Systems for Autonomous Driving When: March 19, 2024, 9:00 am Where: Simrall 228 or Webex https://msstate.webex.com/msstate/j.php?MTID=m50146b2fc728650e90087f9cc4ac4d0c Meeting number: 2634 524 4623 Candidate: Simegnew Yihunie Alaba Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Committee Members: Dr. John Ball, Dr. Robert Moorhead, Dr. Ali Gurbuz, Dr. Jenny…

March 7, 2024


Thesis Defense Announcement for Kenzie Ellenberger – 03/04/2024 at 1:00 PM

Thesis Title: Quantum Task Mapping for Large-scale Heterogenous Computing Systems When: 03/04/2024 1:00 PM Where: Webex – https://msstate.webex.com/msstate/j.php?MTID=mda5022c0587f885c8b82b430996e872e Candidate: Kenzie Ellenberger Degree: Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Samee Khan, Dr. Yaroslav Koshka, Dr. Bryan Jones Abstract: Heterogeneous computing (HC) systems are essential parts of modern-day computing architectures such as cloud, cluster, grid, and edge…

February 22, 2024


Dissertation Defense Announcement for Ashik Amin on 03/19/2024 at 2:00 PM

Dissertation Title: Common-Mode EMI Characterization and Mitigation in Networked Power Electronics-Enabled Power Systems When: 19 March 2024, 2:00 PM Where: Simrall 228 Candidate: Ashik Amin Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Seungdeog Choi, Dr. Yong Fu, Dr. Masoud Karimi, Dr. David Wallace Abstract In this study, the overall network CM EMI and…

February 19, 2024


Thesis Defense Announcement for Hunter Harris – 3/5/2024 at 3:30 PM

Thesis Title: Resource Description Framework Parsing Method on the UAS Integration Safety and Security Technology Ontology When: 03/05/2024 3:30 PM Where: Simrall Hall Room 228 Candidate: Hunter Harris Degree: Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Samee Khan, Dr. John Ball, Dr. Chaomin Luo Abstract: Ontological engineering utilizes ontologies for various purposes across the spectrum. Just…

February 19, 2024


Thesis Defense Announcement for Walker Thames – 3/7/2024 at 10:30 AM

Thesis Title: A Modular Compact kW-Class IPOS DC-DC Converter for Pulsed Power Applications When: 3/7/2024 10:30 AM Where: Online via Webex Candidate: Walker Thames Degree: Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Ryan B. Green, Dr. Masoud Karimi, Dr. Seungdeog Choi Abstract Pulsed power systems are concerned with the delivery of significant amounts of power…

February 15, 2024


Thesis Defense Announcement for Ajaya Dahal – 11/21/2023 at 9:00 AM

Thesis Title: Software Defined Radio (SDR) based sensing When: 11/21/2023 9:00 AM Where: Simrall 228 Candidate: Ajaya Dahal Degree: Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Ali C. Gurbuz, Dr. John E. Ball, Dr. Mehmet Kurum Abstract The history of Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) is a captivating journey, evolving from a conceptual…

November 8, 2023


Dissertation Defense Announcement for John T. Rogers II on 10/120/2023 at 3:30 PM

Dissertation Title: Neural Networks for Improved Signal Source Enumeration and Localization with Unsteered Antenna Arrays When: 20 Oct 2023, 15:30 Where: Simrall 228 or Webex: https://msstate.webex.com/meet/jeb234 Candidate: John T. Rogers II Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering Committee Members: Dr. John Ball, Dr. Ali Gurbuz, Dr. Chaomin Luo, Dr. Mehmet Kurum Abstract:…

October 19, 2023


Dissertation Defense Announcement for Dinh Le via Webex on 10/19/2023 at 2:30 PM

Dissertation Title: Common mode electromagnetic interference attenuation for DC/AC inverters using enhanced sinusoidal frequency modulation technique When: 10/19/2023, 2:30 PM Where: Webex (link TBD) Candidate: Dinh Le Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Committee Members: Dr. Yong Fu, Dr. Xin Fang, Dr. Junming Diao, Dr. Seungdeog Choi Abstract Common mode (CM) electromagnetic…

October 16, 2023