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  • Multi-objective Optimization for Equitable Post-Disaster Relief Supply Distribution

    Creator:
    Subramaniam, Purnima
    Abstract:
    Humanitarian logistics in the post-disaster phase of an earthquake requires detailed planning about the relief distribution network including assigning available distribution centers (DCs) to the affected areas, distribution of the relief commodities demanded by the affected population, and efficient allocation of the available vehicle fleet for the distribution in a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Dean of the Graduate School

  • An Information Modeling Framework for Support of Sustainable Manufacturing System Design Decision Making

    Creator:
    Shankar Raman, Arvind
    Abstract:
    Manufacturing technology has continuously evolved and advanced over the past century; this has led to an increase in the production of consumer and industrial goods driven by simultaneous growth in population and wealth. Despite the resulting economic and labor growth, environmental impacts of manufacturing have increased dramatically due to the...
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    Dissertation
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    , representing Mechanical Engineering Head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and

  • Integrated Manufacturing Process and System Analysis to Assist Sustainable Product Design

    Creator:
    Raoufi, Kamyar
    Abstract:
    Product development in the 21st century requires integrating sustainability performance evaluation with product design and manufacturing activities. A variety of factors, including climate change, public awareness, and increasingly strict regulations have compelled companies to design and manufacture more sustainable products. While the design phase typically accounts for only 5-7% of...
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    Dissertation
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    Head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Dean of

  • Multi-Sensor Data Fusion for Specific Energy Estimation in a Surface Grinding Process

    Creator:
    Desabathina, Sai Srinivas
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    Specific energy, defined as the energy consumed by per unit volumetric removal rate, is one of the key metrics used for evaluating the environmental performance of a machining process. Grinding is a traditional machining process, characterized by high specific energy and poor environmental performance. Growing global concerns about climate change...
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    Masters Thesis
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  • The Effect of Process Improvement Practices on Kuwaiti Manufacturing Companies

    Creator:
    Khajah, Abdullah Saheb
    Abstract:
    Awareness and implementation of process improvement strategies, like Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and Lean Management have increased since the 1980s. In more recent history, lean management thinking has shown its significance in the manufacturing world. Kuwait, being a country in which its whole dependence is on revenues of oil...
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    Masters Thesis
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  • Reliable Integrated Planning: Applications in Hub Network Design and Airline Ground Crew Task Assignment

    Creator:
    Barahimi, Pouya
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    In general, making optimal decisions is a never ending challenge that decision makers face. A comprehensive model that integrates decisions at all three levels of decision making (i.e., strategic, tactical, and operational) can help the decision maker to find solutions that best serve the organization's performance. However, as organizations expand...
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    Dissertation
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    Head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Dean of the Graduate

  • Care Team Burnout: Predictors and Potential Intervention

    Creator:
    Alshaiji, Rawan A M A J
    Abstract:
    Burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion and disconnectedness induced by continuous stress that affects various aspects of an individual’s life. Physicians experience burnout at a higher rate than other professions due to the highly stressful nature of their work. Consequently, physicians are at a higher risk of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Dean of the Graduate School

  • Design Automation for 3D Circuits

    Creator:
    Velayati, Mohammad
    Abstract:
    Traditional electronic systems are usually fabricated via printed circuit boards (PCBs). In a regular PCB, the electronic components are placed and mounted on a two-dimensional board. Such a component layout limits the freedom in the component placement process which results in larger electronic devices. With the use of Additive Manufacturing...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Mechanical Engineering Head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing

  • Design automation for 3D circuits

    Creator:
    Velayati, Mohammad
    Abstract:
    Traditional electronic systems are usually fabricated via printed circuit boards (PCBs). In a regular PCB, the electronic components are placed and mounted on a two-dimensional board. Such a component layout limits the freedom in the component placement process which results in larger electronic devices. With the use of Additive Manufacturing...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Mechanical Engineering Head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing

  • Offshore renewable energy : an exploration of techno-economic feasibility and reliability through a computational optimization perspective

    Creator:
    Clark, Caitlyn E.
    Abstract:
    Offshore renewable energy (ORE) has the potential to be a significant source of future global electricity production, reduce carbon emissions, decrease dependence on energy importation, and stimulate economic growth in coastal and remote areas. The availability and abundance of ORE, paired with growing coastal population centers, position offshore wind, wave,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Dean of the