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  • Point-of-care and wearable sensors for non-invasive stress hormone detection with molecularly imprinted techniques

    Creator:
    Yeasmin, Sanjida
    Abstract:
    Rapid and sensitive detection of stress hormones, such as cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), can benefit the diagnosis of diseases related to adrenal gland disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and more. Stress hormones fluctuate in a circadian rhythm, the highest in the early morning and the lowest at night;...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ Li-Jing (Larry) Cheng Rapid and sensitive detection of stress hormones, such as cortisol

  • Non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors based on functionalized nanomaterials

    Creator:
    Wu, Bo
    Abstract:
    Unlike other biosensing, electrochemical biosensor has the advantages of robustness, easy miniaturization, excellent detection limits, and capability in handling small analyte volumes. The detection selectivity of the electrochemical biosensors is mainly supported by bioreceptors. However, these receptors always suffer from the performance variation caused by the environment and the thermal-...
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    Dissertation
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    approved: _________________________________________________________________ Li-Jing (Larry) Cheng

  • Electronic Conduction Mechanisms in Insulators

    Creator:
    Chiang, Tsung-Han
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    The research presented herein focuses on electrical assessment of oxide thin films as insulators. The current density-electric field (J-E) characteristics of four insulators of dramatically different electrical quality are assessed in terms of their operative electronic conduction mechanisms. Conduction in the two high-quality insulators is dominated by Ohmic conduction and...
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    Dissertation
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    structures used for electrical characterization of in- sulators: (a) MIM and (b) MIS test devices

  • Nucleation Inhibiting Mechanisms in Atomic Layer Deposition of Nanolaminates

    Creator:
    Witsell, Shane Mike’ele Williama
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    Nucleation in atomic layer deposition (ALD) determines how many cycles are required to initiate growth and to form a continuous film. Nucleation has been exploited for the formation of nanoparticles, catalysts, and for area-selective ALD. Although sometimes overlooked or misrepresented in ALD reports, nucleation is also critical for multicomponent ALD...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . John Labram, Prof. Li-Jing (Larry) Cheng, and my Graduate Council Representative, Prof. William (Bill

  • Hybrid electric vehicle dc-bus converter harmonics

    Creator:
    Mills-Price, Michael A.
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    As more advanced hybrid electric vehicles begin emerging onto the commercial market, design algorithms for their control become increasingly more complicated. One major hurdle for designers is the mitigation and control of the created high frequency harmonics caused from switching the dc voltage into an ac voltage by use of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    way. The graduate committee representative Mr. Larry Chin, and department professor Dr. Jimmy

  • Performance-improving techniques for wireless systems

    Creator:
    Ozdural, Orhan Can
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    In this thesis, maximum likelihood Doppler frequency estimation and phase noise suppression algorithms for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) systems are presented. A novel handover decision algorithm for wireless systems, called predictive base station switching (PBSS), is also introduced. The maximum Doppler Frequency is the ratio of the speed of...
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    Dissertation
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    committee members, Dr. Mario E. Magaña, Dr. Larry Marple, Dr. Zhongfeng Wang, Dr. Luca Lucchese and Dr

  • Optofluidic Sensing from Inkjet-Printed Droplets on Diatom Biosilica

    Creator:
    Xi, Yuting
    Abstract:
    We explored an optofluidic sensing mechanism from inkjet-printed droplets on diatom biosilica using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). Our study revealed a new biosensing strategy that combines the microscopic fluidic flow induced by the droplet evaporation and the photonic crystal effects of diatom frustules, which can provide an ultra-sensitive, cost-effective biosensing...
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    Masters Thesis
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    encouragement. In addition, I would also like to thank Dr. Larry Cheng, Dr. Matthew Johnston, and Dr. Malhotra

  • Sputter Deposition and Characterization of Transparent Conductive Oxide Thin Films and Applications in Photonics

    Creator:
    Bo, Yunfei
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    Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), combining the optical transparency and electrical conducting properties, have attracted escalating research interests in recent years due to their potential for various photonic applications. The electrical and optical properties, such as carrier concentration, mobility, will strongly affect the performance of TCO-based photonic devices. In this dissertation,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    success of my dissertation. I would also like to thank Dr. John Labram, Dr. Janet Tate, Dr. Larry Cheng

  • Assessment of Barrier Heights between ZrCuAlNi Amorphous Metal and SiO₂, Al₂O₃, HfO₂, and ZrO₂ using Internal Photoemission Spectroscopy

    Creator:
    Klarr, Tyler D.
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    As scaling of silicon (Si) based devices approaches fundamental limits, thin film metal-insulator-metal (MIM) tunnel diodes are attracting interest due to their potential for high speed operation. Because operation of these devices is based on tunneling, electrode / interfacial roughness is critical. Recently, it was shown that combining ultra-smooth bottom...
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    Masters Thesis
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    other members of my thesis committee, Dr. Larry Cheng, Dr. Matthew Johnston, and Dr. Len Coop for

  • Applications of Magnetic Materials in Soft Robotics

    Creator:
    Davis, William M.
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    Magnetic materials can be used in modern soft robotics as a method for external stimulus actuation and motion control. By combining aspects of biology and mechanics, devices are fabricated to create a structure capable of complex movement. Applications that these devices are subject to can be broken down into four...
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    Capstone Project
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    Resistivity Ohm-Meter (Ωm) M Magnetization Amperes/Meter (A/m) B Magnetic Flux Density Tesla (T) H