Automotive Systems
SCHMID, T. J. Glow plug temperature measurements in a direct-injected natural gas engine and the design of an optically accessible direct injection test cell. M.S. thesis, J. E. Peters, adviser (1999).

Combustion And Propulsion
FUCHINOUE, R. Development of the oscillatory burner to measure the pressure-coupled response function. M.S. thesis, H. Krier, adviser (1999).
HOK, H. A laser scanning technique for measuring solid propellant burning rates. M.S. thesis, H. Krier, adviser (1999).
MELCHER, J. C. Combustion of aluminum particles in solid rocket motor flows. M.S. thesis, H. Krier and R. L. Burton, advisers (1999).
ORTH, L. A. Shock physics of non-ideal detonations for energetic explosives with aluminum particles. Ph.D. thesis, H. Krier, adviser (1999).

Control Systems
BRENNAN, S. N. Modeling and control issues associated with scaled vehicles. M.S. thesis, A. G. Alleyne, adviser (1999).
ZHAO, H. Time-frequency representation of fast time-varying systems. M.S. thesis, J. Bentsman, adviser (1999).

Design Methodolgy And Tribology
YOON, H. K. Scuffing under starved lubrication conditions. Ph.D. thesis, C. Cusano, adviser (1999).

Energy Systems And Thermodynamics
ANDRADE, M. A. Controlling indoor humidity using variable-speed compressors and blowers. M.S. thesis, C. W. Bullard, adviser (1999).
BEAVER, A. C. An experimental investigation of transcritical carbon dioxide systems for residential air conditioning. M.S. thesis, P. S. Hrnjak, adviser (1999).
BOEWE, D. E. Comparative experimental study of subcritical R134a and transcritical R744 refrigeration systems for mobile applications. M.S. thesis, P. S. Hrnjak, adviser (1999).
KELMAN, S. Dual temperature evaporator refrigerator design and optimization. M.S. thesis, C. W. Bullard, adviser (1999).
KIRKWOOD, A. C. Modeling, design, and testing of a microchannel split-system air conditioner. M.S. thesis, C. W. Bullard, adviser (1999).
MCENANEY, R. P. An investigation of control-related issues in transcritical R744 and subcritical R134a mobile air conditioning systems. M.S. thesis, P. S Hrnjak, adviser (1999).
NOONAN, A. M. Fault detection and diagnosis in air conditioners and refrigerators. M.S. thesis, C. W. Bullard and N. R. Miller, advisers (1999).
PAHL, R. J. Design and construction of the applied field blackbody emitter. M.S. thesis, M. A. Shannon, adviser (1999).
SINGH, G. M. Noise generation from expansion devices in refrigerant. M.S. thesis, P. S. Hrnjak, adviser (1999).
STEIN, M. A. Moisture transport, frost visualization, and dual evaporator modeling in domestic refrigerators. M.S. thesis, T. A. Newell and C. W. Bullard, advisers (1999).
STOTT, S. L. Experimental analysis of a minimum-TEWI air conditioner prototype. M.S. thesis, C. W. Bullard, adviser (1999).
TERRELL, W. Evaluation of secondary fluids for use in low-temperature supermarket applications. M.S. thesis, P. S. Hrnjak, adviser (1999).

Engineering Mechanics
XUE, Z. A study of micro-indentation hardness tests by mechanism-based strain gradient plasticity. M.S. thesis, Y. Huang, adviser (1999).

Environmental Engineering
HEMAMI, T. Development of a transient system model of mobile air conditioning systems. Ph.D. thesis, W. E. Dunn, adviser (1999).

Fluid Dynamics
BOURDON, C. J. Large-scale turbulent structures and motions in axisymmetric supersonic separated flows. M.S. thesis, J. C Dutton, adviser (1999).
FOCKLER, L. A. Large-scale simulations of chemical oxyten lodine laser flow fields using nitrogen diluent. M.S. thesis, W. C. Solomon and H. Krier, advisers (1999).
KHINE, Y. Y. Thermoelectric magnetohydrodynamic flows during various crystal growth processes with an externally applied magnet field. Ph.D. thesis, J. S. Walker, adviser (1999).
SELLERS, C. C. The effects of Peltier marking on semiconductor growth in a magnetic field. Ph.D. thesis, J. S. Walker, adviser (1999).
VENUGOPAL, P. Effects of spanwise linear shear on vortex shedding from circular cylinders and development of an algebraic multigrid solver for Navier Stokes equations. M.S. thesis, S. P. Vanka, adviser (1999).
WANG, L. Stability of viscous flow past a rotating cylinder. Ph.D. thesis, A. J. Pearlstein, adviser (1999).
WOODMANSEE, M. A. Experimental measurements of pressure, temperature, and density using high-resolution N2 coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering. Ph.D. thesis, J. C. Dutton and R. P. Lucht, advisers (1999).

Heat Transfer
DEJONG, N. C. Flow, heat transfer, and pressure drop interactions in louvered-fin arrays. Ph.D. thesis, A. M. Jacobi, adviser (1999).
HONG, S. H. Heat transfer in thermally developing flow of fluids with high Prandtl numbers preceding and following U-bend. M.S. thesis, P. S. Hrnjak, adviser (1999).
KEARNEY, S. P. An experimental investigation of thermal boundary layer structure and heat transfer in oscillating flows using CARS spectroscopy and cold-wire anemometry. Ph.D. thesis, A. M. Jacobi and R. P. Lucht, advisers (1999).
KIM, G. J. Condensate accumulation effects on the air-side thermal performance of slit-fin surfaces. M.S. thesis, A. M. Jacobi, adviser (1999).
LITCH, A. D. Condensation of ammonia in microchannel heat exchangers. M.S. thesis, P. S. Hrnjak, adviser (1999).
VARDHAN, A. Heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of R-22, R-134a and R-407C in microchannel condensers. M.S. thesis, W. E. Dunn, adviser (1999).
WARTICK, N. W. An experimental study of low-Reynolds-number flow and heat transfer in an array of louvers at a non-zero angle of attack. M.S. thesis, A. M. Jacobi, adviser (1999).

Human Factors
DORNEICH, M. C. System design framework for a learning collaboratory. Ph.D. thesis, P. M. Jones, adviser (1999).
GUO, F. Design and implementation of an interactive learning environment. M.S. thesis, P. M. Jones, adviser (1999).
LUCENTI, M. J. Flexible computer support for collaboration in civil infrastructure management. Ph.D. thesis, P. M. Jones, adviser (1999).
PHELPS, R. L. Building a lightweight collaboratory via the worldwide web. M.S. thesis, P. M. Jones, adviser (1999).

Manufacturing Systems
BLESS, P. N. A model based machining advisor for cutting parameter selection in end-milling using genetic algorithms. M.S. thesis, R. E. DeVor and S. G. Kapoor, advisers (1999).
JACOBUS, J. K. Modeling of the in-plane biaxial residual stresses from machining. Ph.D. thesis, R. E. DeVor and S. G. Kapoor, advisers (1999).
MARINI, M. V. Parametric modeling for early cost estimation of sheet metal parts. M.S. thesis, M. L. Philpott, adviser (1999).
MONTERO, M. G. Decision support modules for machining process planning. M.S. thesis, P. M. Ferreira, adviser (1999).
SASTRY, S. An investigation of variable spindle speed machining for chatter suppression and run-out compensation in face milling. M.S. thesis, R. E. DeVor and S. G. Kapoor, advisers (1999).
SIMKIN, M. A. A study of the tool-workpiece interaction in rotary ultrasonic machining of ceramics. M.S. thesis, P. M. Ferreira, adviser (1999).
SMITHEY, D. W. Prediction of worn tool cutting forces in metal cutting. M.S. thesis, R. E. DeVor and S. G. Kapoor, advisers (1999).
SUBBIAH, S. Flexible fixturing through part positioning. M.S. thesis, R. E. DeVor and S. G. Kapoor, advisers (1999).
SUBRAMANIAN, U. P. R. 'Planning-by-simulation' of manufacturing processes. M.S. thesis, P. M. Ferreira, adviser (1999).
THESSEN, T. E. Towards the design of a flexible clamping system for the intelligent fixturing system. M.S. thesis, R. E. DeVor and S. G. Kapoor, advisers (1999).

Materials Behavior
ALACA, B. E. Mechanical properties and microstructure of the aromatic polyimide PMDA-ODA. M.S. thesis, H. Sehitoglu, adviser (1999).
BANGE, M. E. Constitutive relations for the hot deformation of AA 5182 and AA 6061. M.S. thesis, A. J. Beaudoin, adviser (1999).
HALVERSON, T. L. The effects of interphase on damage evolution in model composites. M.S. thesis, T. J. Mackin, adviser (1999).
LI, M. Optimal curing for thermoset matrix composites. M.S. thesis, C. L. Tucker III, adviser (1999).
VERNON, P. J. E. A new method for fatigue testing polymer membranes: bi-axial loading and infrared crack detection. M.S. thesis, T. J. Mackin, adviser (1999).
WETZEL, E. D. Modeling flow-induced microstructure of inhomogeneous liquid-liquid mixtures. Ph.D. thesis, C. L. Tucker III, adviser (1999).
ZHANG, P. Numerical simulation of cohesive fracture by the virtual-internal-bond method. M.S. thesis, Y. Huang, adviser (1999).

Materials Processing
BALAGANGADHAR, D. A reference frame formulation for the analysis and design of steady manufacturing processes. Ph.D. thesis, D. A. Tortorelli, adviser (1999).
CREECH, D. T. Computational modeling of multiphase turbulent fluid flow and heat transfer in the continuous slab casting mold. M.S. thesis, B. G. Thomas, adviser (1999).
LEE, H. Effect of anisotropic solid-phase thermal conductivity on vertical Bridgman growth. Ph.D. thesis, A. J. Pearlstein, adviser (1999).
METZGER, D. L. Development of a sand surface element for improved residual stress determination. M.S. thesis, J. A. Dantzig, adviser (1999).
ROPLEKAR, J. K. A study of solidification with a rotating magnetic field. Ph.D. thesis, J. A. Dantzig, adviser (1999).

Operations Research
KIM, J. W. Simulation based software for designing and analysis of multi-echelon distribution systems. M.S. thesis, U. S. Palekar, adviser (1999).
NARULA, S. A heuristic for the linehaul backhaul problem with repetitive demands. M.S. thesis, U. S. Palekar, adviser (1999).