Colorado State University

June 25, 2024
Braden Limb
Ph.D. Final Exam
12:00-2:00pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Jason Quinn
The Dual Lens of Sustainability: Economic and Environmental Insights into Novel Carbon Reduction Technologies Using Systems Modeling, Data Science, and Multi-Objective Optimization

June 20, 2024
Jason Orr
Ph.D. Final Exam
12:00-2:00pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Susan Golicic
Investigating the Association Between Public Health System Structure and System Effectiveness

June 11, 2024
Marco Vlajnic
Ph.D. Final Exam
12:00-2:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Novel Assessments of Country Pandemic Vulnerability Based on Non-Pandemic Predictors, Pandemic Predictors, and Country Primary and Secondary Vaccination Inflection Points

May 30, 2024
Danny Call
Ph.D. Final Exam
2:00-4:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Dan Herber
Characterizing and Improving the Adoption Rate of Model-Based Systems Engineering through an Application of the Diffusion of Innovation Theory 

May 28, 2024
Greg Magone
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:00-4:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
A Scalable System Architecture for CubeSat Test & Evaluation for Enhanced Mission Success

May 21, 2024
Kulbir Sandhu
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10:30am-12:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Marie Vans
Innovating Radiation Therapy Training with Virtual Reality: A Comprehensive Dive

May 13, 2024
Kenny Peeples
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
2:00-4:00pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Practicum Sponsor: Stephane Lefrere
A threat hunting study: Scaling and Accelerating Threat Hunting in an Enterprise Container Environment

May 13, 2024
Vincil Bishop
Ph.D. Final Exam
12:00-2:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Time-Delta Method for Measuring Software Development Contribution Rates

May 8, 2024
Barry Hawkey
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
3:00-5:00pm – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Marie Vans
Qualitative Comparative Analysis of Software Development Practices Translated from Scene to Screen using the Real to Real Model

May 8, 2024
Ricole Johnson
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
12:00-2:00pm – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Erika Gallegos
Technology Adoption and Human System Integration of Autonomous Passenger Aerial Vehicles for Urban Air Mobility

May 7, 2024
Frank Nguyen
Ph.D. Final Exam
1:00-3:00pm MT – Engineering A201 (SE Conference Room)
Advisor: Neil Grigg & Rodolfo Valdes Vasquez
Quality Control of Front-End Planning for Electric Power Construction: A Collaborative Process-Based Approach Using Systems Engineering

May 7, 2024
Golam Bokhtier
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1:00-2:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Kamran Shahroudi
A Systemic Approach for Surveillance Capability for Wildfire Detection and Communication utilizing a Fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

May 6, 2024
Dahl Winters
Ph.D. Final Exam
9:00-11:00am MT – Engineering A201 (SE Conference Room) and Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Engineering and Scaling Cement-Based Carbon Storage Systems

May 3, 2024
Myles Cupp
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10:00am-12:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Marie Vans
Virtual Reality Education in Machine Shop Environments

May 2, 2024
Sarwat Chappell
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:00-3:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Kamran Shahroudi
The Complexity and Dynamics of Enhancing Endurance Performance

April 30, 2024
Quentin Saulter
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:00-3:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Kamran Shahroudi
Innovation Dynamics and Complexity in Science and Technology Research Ecosystems

April 29, 2024
Kelvin Shorts
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1:00-3:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Navigating the Maze: The Effectiveness of Manufacturer Support in applying User-Controlled IoT Security and Privacy Features

April 25, 2024
Anicet Adjahossou
Ph.D. Final Exam
2-3:30pm MT – Engineering A201 (SE Conference Room) and TBD online
Advisor: Neil Grigg
Model-Based Systems Engineering Application to Modelling an Integrated Sustainable Human Settlement

April 24, 2024
Lisa Marion
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:30-4:30pm – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Dan Herber
Insights into the application of Model-Based Systems Engineering to current DoD processes, focalized on Naval ship design

April 12, 2024
Jennifer Giang
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Adapting Test Strategies for Responsible Development of Generative AI

April 11, 2024
Dallas Rosson
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
1:00am-3:00pm – MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley & Ann Batchelor
Merging Systems Engineering Methodologies with the Agile Scrum Framework for DoD Projects

April 11, 2024
Walter Church
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
11am-1pm – MS Teams
Advisor: Marie Vans
Defect Predictors Throughout Software Project Phases

March 20, 2024
Fletcher Ouren
M.S. Final Exam
9:00-10:30am – MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Advancing Electric Vehicle Adoption Models with Novel Natural Language Processing Metrics

March 18, 2024
Steve Caldwell
Ph.D. Final Exam
2:00-4:00pm MT – Engineering A201 (SE Conference Room) and Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Don Radford
Structural Health Monitoring in Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints

March 18, 2024
Jerry Duggan
Ph.D. Final Exam
9:00am-12:00pm MT – CSU Powerhouse Rm 104
Advisors:  Peter Young & Dan Zimmerle
Modeling Physical Systems using Large Data Sets

March 7, 2024
Eric Herbert
Ph.D. Final Exam
10:00am-12:00pm MT – Scott Board Room 203 or MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Managing Risk in Commercial Off-The-Shelf-Based Space Hardware Systems

March 6, 2024
Kwaku Boakye
Ph.D. Final Exam
3:00-5:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Raw Material Optimization and CO2 Sensitivity-Predictive Analytics in Cement Manufacturing

March 6, 2024
Alex Lynch
M.S. Final Exam
Advisor:  Thomas Bradley
11:30am-1:30pm MT – MS Teams
An Analysis of the Costs and Performance of Vehicles Fueled by Alternative Energy Carriers

February 23, 2024
Ahmed Elhadeedy
Ph.D. Final Exam
1:00-3:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jeremy Daily
Autonomous Trucks as A Scalable System of Systems: Development, Constituent Systems Communication Protocols and Cybersecurity

January 30, 2024
Kirk Reinholtz
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:00-3:00pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Kamran Shahroudi
Determining Systems Dynamics model structure from example behaviors, loop dominance from structure, and policy obstruction vulnerability from structure

January 26, 2024
Gabe Salinger
M.S. Final Exam
8-9:30am MT – Powerhouse 342 or Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jeremy Daily
The Application of Model-Based Systems Engineering to Understand Security of Systems of Systems Using SAE J1939

January 24, 2024
Robin Yeman
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
3:00-4:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Yashwant Malaiya
The Application of Agile to Large-Scale, Safety-Critical, Cyber-Physical Systems

January 16, 2024
Kenneth Hunu
D.Eng. Final Exam
1:30-3:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Conrad
Practicum Sponsor:  Michael DePue
Optimization of Water Infrastructure Design in Multi-Use River Basins Under a Changing Climate

December 18, 2023
Eric Enos
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1-3pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Dan Herber
A Model-Based System for On-Premises Software Defined Infrastructure

December 14, 2023
Athul Sundarrajan
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
9-11am MT – Engineering A201 (SE Conference Room) and Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Dan Herber
Optimal Control and Control Co-Design of Wind and Marine Turbines Using Derivative Function Surrogate Models

December 13, 2023
Braden Limb
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
12-2pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Jason Quinn
The Dual Lens of Sustainability: Economic and Environmental Insights into Novel Carbon Reduction Technologies Using Systems Modeling, Data Science, and Multi-Objective Optimization

December 12, 2023
Lana Lawrence
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Dan Herber
Modern systems engineering principles and tools to support decision-making for novel energy systems with a case study of nuclear-based hydrogen generation

December 11, 2023
Sarah Shaw
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
3-5pm MT – Scott 203 and MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Investigating Organizational Factors, Training Needs, and Role Allocation to Aid the Aerospace Workforce in the Transition to Model-Based Systems Engineering

December 8, 2023
Jonah Greene
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1-3pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jason Quinn
Sustainable Solutions for a Changing World: An Interdisciplinary Examination of Climate Mitigation, Nexus Analysis, Wholistic Sustainability, and Systems Modeling

December 1, 2023
Tom Booth
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
3-5pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Sudipto Ghosh
Complex data system design optimization using a Model-Based Systems Engineering and Machine Learning methodology

November 30, 2023
Rachel Day
M.S. Final Exam
1pm-3pm MT – MS Teams
Advisors: Stuart Riddick and Dan Zimmerle
Performance of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems at Operating Oil and Gas Facilities

November 30, 2023
Kenny Corl
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
11am-12:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Erika Gallegos (Miller)
Practicum Sponsor: Clay Crocker
Relational and Technological Process Concept Utilizing a Human-in-the-Loop-Centered Methodology for USSOCOM

November 29, 2023
Paul Jenkins
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
1:15-3:15pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Erika Gallegos
Practicum Sponsor:  Phil Lasarsky 
3-Log Reduction of Infectious Airborne Bioburden in Indoor Environments through Remotely Monitored UV Eradication

November 13, 2023
Michael Fox
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
9:30-11am MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Edwin Chong
Optimal Hydraulic Actuation System Efficiency 

November 9, 2023
Scott Ledgerwood
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
12:30-2:30pm MT – Engineering A201 (SE Conference Room) and MS Teams
Advisor: Erika Gallegos (Miller)
Identifying Key Factors for Improving Public Safety XR Training and Operations

November 7, 2023
Andrew Rictor
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
11am-12:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Chandra
A New Automotive System Architecture for Minimizing Rear-End Collisions

November 3, 2023
Sian Terry
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
4:30-6pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Chandra
Use of Systems Engineering to Evolve a Legacy Aerospace Ground System into an Enterprise

November 3, 2023
Jason Pope
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10-11am MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Tom Bradley & Tim Coburn
Economic considerations of decarbonization through repowering of coal-fired power plants with nuclear reactors

October 31, 2023
Marco Vlajnic
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2-4pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Accuracy and Performance of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Methodologies: Novel Assessments of Country Pandemic Vulnerability based on Non-Pandemic and Pandemic Predictors

October 25, 2023
Michael Botyarov
Ph.D. Final Exam
11am-1pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Erika Miller
Optimizing Designer Cognition Relative to Generative Design Methods

October 20, 2023
Edan Sanchez
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
11am-12:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Evaluation of a Model-Based Approach to Accrediting United States Government Information Technology Systems Following the Authorization to Operate Process

October 19, 2023
Mac Cabrera
Ph.D. Final Exam
9-11am MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Next Generation Space Suit Development: A Case Study of the Systems Engineering Practices in Space Suit Development

October 17, 2023
Howard Kleinwaks
D.Eng. Final Exam
12-2pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Practicum Sponsor: John Turner
Avoiding Technical Bankruptcy in System Development: A Process to Reduce the Risk of Accumulating Technical Debt

September 26, 2023
Fancy Cheptonui 
M.S. Final Exam
3-4:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisors: Stuart Riddick and Dan Zimmerle
Using Above-Ground Downwind Methane and Meteorological Measurements to Estimate the Below-Ground Leak Rate of a Natural Gas Pipeline

September 1, 2023
Cailin Simpson
Ph.D. Final Exam
12:30-2:30pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Hybrid MBSE-DevOps Model for Implementation in Very Small Enterprises

September 1, 2023
Gregory Suchanek
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
8:00-10:00am MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Conrad
Impact of Energy Efficient Features on Home Prices in Northern Virginia, an Intent v. Behavior Study

August 31, 2023
Rebecca Cook
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
9:00-11:00am MT – Engineering A201 (SE Conference Room)
Advisor: Ron Sega
An Optimized Human-Machine System Design/Approach for the Manufacturing and Assembly of Advanced Aerospace Systems

August 29, 2023
Trae Span
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1:00-3:00pm MT – MS Teams & Powerhouse Board Room 342
Advisor: Jeremy Daily
Eliciting Cybersecurity Goals for Cyber-Physical System Conceptual Design

August 10, 2023
Megan Younes
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10:00-12:00am MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jim Cale
Framework for Optimizing Design Trade-offs in Hydroelectric Dams and Their Impact on Grid Resiliency

July 26, 2023
Amanda Normand
D.Eng. Final Exam
12:00 noon – 2:00pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Practicum Sponsor: Shane Sullivan
Systems Engineering assessment and experimental evaluation of quality paradigms in high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments

July 10, 2023
Moe Huss
Ph.D. Final Exam
9:00-11:00am MT
Advisor: Dan Herber and Mike Borky
Development and Quasi-Experimental Study of the Scrum Model-based System Architecture Process (sMBSAP) for Agile Model-Based Software Engineering

June 22, 2023
Kyle Blond
D.Eng. Final Exam
10:00am-12:00pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Practicum Sponsor: Tommer Ender & Anne Clark
A Decision-Making Framework for the KC-46A Maintenance Program

June 22, 2023
Mercy Mbua
M.S. Final Exam
9:30-11:00am MT – MS Teams & Powerhouse Room 104
Advisor: Stuart Riddick & Dan Zimmerle
Using Controlled Subsurface Releases to Investigate the Effect of Leak Variation on Above-Ground Natural Gas Detection

June 9, 2023
Aaron Rabinowitz
Ph.D. Final Exam
9:00-11:00am MT – MS Teams & Walter Scott, Jr Engineering boardroom
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Systems and Operational Modeling and Simulation to Address Research Gaps in Transportation Electrification

June 7, 2023
Ahmed Elhadeedy
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
11:00am-12:45pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jeremy Daily
Autonomous Truck-Trailer New Communication Protocols and the Impact on the Lifecycle and Cybersecurity

May 30, 2023
Bill Brooks
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
3:00-5:00pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Chandra Venkatachalam
Model-Based Systems Engineering of an Advanced Quantitative Precipitation Information System

May 26, 2023
Mohamed Rajraji
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
9:00-11:00am MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Enhancing Vulnerability Prioritization through Human Systems Integration

May 24, 2023
Ryan Hilger
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1:00-3:00pm MT – Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room) & Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Improving Cyber Resilience in Complex Sociotechnical Ecosystems

May 23, 2023
Matthew Dare
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
9:00-10:30am MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Characterization Systems Engineering: An approach for the design and development of complex material systems

May 22, 2023
Rock Mendenhall
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
12:00-2:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Cognitive, Historical Augmented Intelligence Systems Engineering (CHAISE) Using Knowledge Intelligence Transduction (KIT)

May 18, 2023
Art Villaneuva
D.Eng. Final Exam
10:30am-12pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Practicum Sponsor: Rick Hefner
Optimizing Text Analytics and Document Automation: Meta-algorithmic Systems Engineering

May 8, 2023
Megan Younes
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
9:00-10:00am MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jim Cale
Framework for Optimizing Design Trade-offs in Hydroelectric Dams and Their Impact on Grid Resiliency

May 2, 2023
Brandon O’Briant
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1:00-3:00pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Cyber-Physical Systems Security (CPSSec) for Remote, Decentralized Mushroom Production Systems and Logistics

May 1, 2023
Anicet Adjahossou
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2-4pm MT – Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room)
Advisor: Neil Grigg
A Systems Approach to Sustainability Assessment through Modeling the Triple Water-Energy-Housing Infrastructure Nexus in Humanitarian Settlements

May 1, 2023
Ricky Reyna
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1:30-3:30pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Generation of a Test Plan for Software Applications using AI/ML

May 1, 2023
David Heap
Ph.D. Final Exam
9-11am MT – Teleconference
Advisor: Peter Young
Sediment Management Alternatives and Analysis in the Louisiana Deltaic Plain

April 24, 2023
Amy Eddy
Ph.D. Final Exam
1-3pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jeremy Daily
Leveraging Operational Use Data to Inform the Systems Engineering Process of Fielded Aerospace Defense Systems

April 21, 2023
Kenly Maldonado
Ph.D. Final Exam
3-5pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Situational Strategic Awareness Monitoring Surveillance System, or SSAMSS

April 17, 2023
James Wheaton
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2-4pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Dan Herber
Bootstrapping a Trustworthy and Seamless Digital Engineering System

April 13, 2023
Vincil Bishop
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1-3pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Time-Delta Method for Measuring Software Development Contribution Rates

April 13, 2023
Danny Call
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Dan Herber
Characterizing and Improving the Adoption Rate of Model-Based Systems Engineering through an Application of the Diffusion of Innovation Theory

March 28, 2023
Hugh Nguyen
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
2-4pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Practicum Sponsor: Fernando Escobar
Machine Learning Modeling of Internet Protocol Network Dynamics Caused by Socio-Technical Influencers at Layer 8

March 20, 2023
Set Crawford
Ph.D. Final Exam
2-4pm MT – Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room) & MS Teams
Advisor: Kamran Shahroudi
Architecture Trade Study of Aerospace Platforms Used to Detect Wildfires

March 10, 2023
Kevin Fenton
Ph.D. Final Exam
2-4pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Application of systems engineering principles in the analysis, modeling, and development of a DoD data processing system

March 8, 2023
Matthew Chellin
Ph.D. Final Exam
12-2pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Erika Miller
Techniques in Reactive to Proactive Obsolescence Management for C5ISR Systems

March 8, 2023
Harshwardhan Ketkale
Ph.D. Final Exam
8-10am MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Lifecycle Assessment Modeling and Encouraging Reuse in the Corrugated Packaging Industry using Persuasion and Operant Conditioning

March 6, 2023
Alan Clayton
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
3-5pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Position Information through fusion of data from GPS and other sources

March 6, 2023
Sandy Dawson
D.Eng. Final Exam
12:30-3pm MT
Advisor: Ann Batchelor
Practicum Sponsor: David Arenson
Determining the Value of Systems Engineering in Competitive Bids

March 1, 2023
Satya Tetala
Ph.D. Final Exam
3-5pmpm MT – Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room) & MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Artificial Intelligence powered Personalized Agriculture

February 27, 2023
David Trinko
Ph.D. Final Exam
10am-12pm MT – Powerhouse 3rd Floor Conference Room
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Modeling and Simulation to Investigate the Electrification Potential of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fleets

February 10, 2023
Eric Herbert
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1pm-3pm MT – Scott Engineering Building Board Room 203 & MS Teams
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Managing Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Based Space Hardware Risk

February 2, 2023
Jose Alvarado
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:30pm-4:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Enhancing Flight Testing Leveraging Software Testing Techniques in MBSE

December 12, 2022
John Metcalf
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Kamran Shahroudi
Developing Robust Systems Engineering Project Process Architectures

December 1, 2022
Anthony Sirico
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
11am-1pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Dan Herber
On the Use of Geometric Deep Learning Towards the Evaluation of Graph-Centric Engineering Systems

November 7, 2022
Chris Manderino
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:15-4:15pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Wade Troxell
T.E.A. Discovery Framework for Robot System Engineering

November 4, 2022
Aaron Rabinowitz
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2-3:30pm MT – Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room) and Zoom
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Systems and Operational Modeling and Simulation to Address Research Gaps in Transportation Electrification

October 24, 2022
Art Villanueva
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
11am-1pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Practicum Sponsor: Rick Hefner
Improving Document Automation Performance with Meta-algorithmic Natural Language Systems Engineering Pattern Approaches

October 21, 2022
Mac Cabrera
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:30-4pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Simske
Next Generation Spacesuit: Case Studies into Project Lifecycle Development & Requirements Engineering

October 21, 2022
Laura Duffy
Ph.D. Final Exam
1-3pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Jim Adams
Cislunar Systems Architecture Evaluation and Optimization

October 20, 2022
Hamza Ahmed
Ph.D. Final Exam
10am-12pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Erika Miller
Human-Systems Integration of Agricultural Machinery in Developing Economy Countries: Sudan as a Case Study

October 12, 2022
Bryan Boots
Ph.D. Final Exam
2-3:30pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Networks and Trust: Systems for Understanding and Supporting Internet Security

September 30, 2022
Todd Spierling
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
12-2pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Stakeholder Value Based Optimization of Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Mid-Sized Regional Aircraft

September 26, 2022
Somayeh Aliebrahimi
M.S. Final Exam
10am-12pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Erika Miller
Evaluating Factors that Impact Situation Awareness and Takeover Responses during Cyberattacks on Connected and Automated Vehicles

September 23, 2022
Kwaku Boakye
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1-3pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Raw Material Optimization and CO2 Sensitivity – Prediction Analytics in Cement Manufacturing

September 14, 2022
Howard Kleinwaks
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
12-2pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Tom Bradley & Ann Batchelor
Practicum Sponsor: Frank Turner
Avoiding Technical Debt in System Development: A Process and Model to Reduce the Risk of Accumulating Technical Debt

August 23, 2022
Julius Abayateye
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Dan Zimmerle & Tom Bradley
Assessment and Identification of  Optimal BESS Strategies to Improve Multi-Area Frequency and Transient Stability Response of a Realistic WAPP Interconnected Network toward a Variable  Renewable Energy (VRE) Penetration

August 16, 2022
Kent Lambert
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
9-11am MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Tom Bradley
Practicum Sponsor: John Santiago
Applications of systems engineering to distributed-ledger-based cybersecurity management

August 3, 2022
Ken Hunu
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
1-3pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Steve Conrad
Practicum Sponsor: Michael DePue
Optimization of flood control infrastructure design in multi-use river basins under a changing climate

July 6, 2022
Rahul Trivedi Kothapalli
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1-2:30pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Knee replacement surgery recommendations by examining the x-rays using deep learning

June 24, 2022
Tian Ma
Ph.D. Final Exam
9-11am MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Edwin Chong
Big data decision support systems

June 20, 2022
Aderemi Shekoni
Ph.D. Final Exam
1-3pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Wade Troxell
Exploration based design methodology using the theory of constraints in extending plastics manufacturing for novel high performing fabrics

June 14, 2022
Vanja Vlajnic
Ph.D. Final Exam
10am-12pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches to the analysis of physical activity from wearables and biosensors in clinical trials: Applications of clustering and prediction of clinical outcomes

June 1, 2022
Amanda Normand
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
12:30-2:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Practicum Sponsor: Shane Sullivan
Systems engineering assessment and experimental evaluations of quality paradigms in high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments

May 19, 2022
Amy Eddy
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
9-11am MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jeremy Daily
Leveraging operational use data to inform the systems engineering process for sustainment of fielded aerospace defense systems

May 16, 2022
Peter Lobato
M.S. Final Exam
3-4pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisors: Jeremy Daily & Thomas Bradley
Systems Engineering Approach to Engine Test Stand Development for Micropatching Evaluations

May 16, 2022
David Nnaji
M.S. Final Exam
11am-12pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jeremy Daily
Towards Cybersecurity Countermeasures for SAE J1708/1587 Network Protocol in Heavy-Duty Vehicles

May 11, 2022
Frank Nguyen
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2:15pm-4pm MT – MS Teams
Advisors: Neil Grigg & Rodolfo Valdes Vasquez
Electric utility construction projects:  improving planning and design processes to reduce number of change orders

May 10, 2022
Kyle Blond
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
1-3pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
A decision-making framework for the ​ KC-46A maintenance program

May 5, 2022
Danny Polidi
Ph.D. Final Exam
3:30pm-5:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Chandra Venkatachalam
Linking system cost model to system optimization using a cost sensitivity algorithm

April 29, 2022
Samantha White
M.S. Final Exam
2pm-3:30pm MT – Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room) and MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Physical validation of predictive acceleration control on a parallel hybrid electric vehicle

April 19, 2022
Daniel Johnson
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
3pm-4:30pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Analysis of a cybersecurity architecture for space systems using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches

April 18, 2022
Matthew Chellin
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2pm-4pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Erika Miller
Techniques in reactive to proactive obsolescence management for C5ISR systems

April 15, 2022
Chon Chia Ang
M.S. Final Exam
2pm-3:30pm MT – Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room) and MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Sensing and data fusion to characterize vehicle behavior surrounding autonomous vehicles

April 4, 2022
Susie LaMar
Ph.D. Final Exam
1pm-3pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Anura Jayasumana
Fully integrated network of networks

April 1, 2022
Rudy Pirani
Ph.D. Final Exam
8am-10am MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Jim Cale
A combined classification and queuing system optimization approach for enhanced battery system maintainability

March 31, 2022
Ben Saarloos
Ph.D. Final Exam
3pm-5pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Jason Quinn
Renewable energy in community: Economic impacts of the grid

March 28, 2022
Jerry Li
Ph.D. Final Exam
2:30pm-4:30pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Dan Zimmerle
Networked rural electrification: Optimal network design under complex topography

March 24, 2022
Drew Miller
Ph.D. Final Exam
1pm-3pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Daniel Herber
Applying model based systems engineering in search of quality by design

March 24, 2022
Augustus Davies
Ph.D. Final Exam
10am-12pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Chandra Venkatachalam & Joel Dubow
Methodology to enhance security of water distribution system through RTU hardening

March 23, 2022
Haney Williams
Ph.D. Final Exam
10am-12pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Continuity of object tracking

March 22, 2022
Satya Tetala
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
12pm-2pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
AI-Based decision support system for yield prediction

March 21, 2022
Dan Lang
Ph.D. Final Exam
1pm-3pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Donald Radford
Integrated optimization of composite structures

March 15, 2022
Dean Bucher
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2-4pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Mike Borky & Ron Sega
Enterprise portfolio planning framework for national security space enterprise architectures

March 10, 2022
Aleksandra Scalco
Ph.D. Final Exam
10am-12pm MT – Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
Measuring disagreement in segments of the cybersecurity profession as a means of identifying vulnerabilities

February 24, 2022
Christopher Roberts
Ph.D. Final Exam
12-2pm MT – MS Teams
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
Space communications responsive to events across missions (SCREAM): An investigation of network solutions for transient science space systems

February 18, 2022
David Heap
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
11am-1pm MT – Google Meet
Advisor: Peter Young
Coastal restoration methods and alternatives in the Louisiana deltaic plain

December 20, 2021
Arthur Santos
Ph.D. Final Exam
2pm-4pm MS Teams
Advisor: Peter Young & Dan Zimmerle
EFFICIENCY OF AC VS DC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

December 10, 2021
Orville Ashley
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10:30am-12:30pm Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
BIOMETRIC FIREARM AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM

December 7, 2021
Jeremiah Gayle
D.Eng. Preliminary Exam
2:30-4:30pm WebEX
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
3U COMMON CUBESAT BUS FOR INCREASING MISSION SUCCESS

December 3, 2021
Christian Abney
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1:30-2:30pm MS Teams
Advisor: Ron Sega
DYNAMIC KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS: OPTIMIZING HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS FOR CONTESTED ENVIRONMENTS

December 2, 2021
Dahl Winters
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
ENGINEERING AND SCALING A CEMENT-BASED CARBONATION AND CARBON STORAGE SYSTEM

November 30, 2021
Tony Moore
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm Zoom Teleconferencing and Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room)
Advisor: Jim Adams
AN ARCHITECTURE FLEXIBILITY ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR MULTI-APPLICATION SMALL SPACE SATELLITE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

November 19, 2021
Tian Ma
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm MS Teams
Advisor: Edwin Chong
BIG DATA EVENT DETECTION SYSTEM

November 16, 2021
Harshwardhan Ketkale
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
2-4pm Zoom Teleconferencing and Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room)
Advisor: Steve Simske
LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT MODELING AND ENCOURAGING REUSE IN THE CORRUGATED PACKAGING INDUSTRY USING PERSUASION AND OPERANT CONDITIONING

November 8, 2021
Shiva Pourfalatoun
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
1-3pm Zoom Teleconferencing and Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room)
Advisor: Erika Miller
EVALUATING MICRO-MOBILITY ADOPTION, PERCEPTION, AND IMPLEMENTATION: AN ANALYSIS ON E-SCOOTERS

November 5, 2021
Moe Huss
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
11am-1pm MS Teams
Advisor: Dan Herber and Mike Borky
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INTEGRATED SCRUM MODEL-BASED SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE PROCESS (SMBSAP) AND TRADITIONAL SCRUM APPROACHES FOR DEVELOPING HEALTH TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM

November 1, 2021
David Trinko
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
12-1:30pm MS Teams and Engineering 202A (SE Conference Room)
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
MODELING AND SIMULATION TO INVESTIGATE THE ELECTRIFICATION POTENTIAL OF MEDIUM- AND HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE FLEETS

October 29, 2021
David Blondheim
Ph.D. Final Exam
11am-1pm MS Teams
Advisor: Chuck Anderson
SYSTEM UNDERSTANDING OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING PROCESS AND DATA WITH MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS

October 28, 2021
Kenly Maldonado
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-11:45am Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
PLATFORM FOR CUSTOMIZING DISTRIBUTED SENSOR SYSTEMS

October 27, 2021
Jill Speece
Ph.D. Final Exam
1-3pm Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Kamran Shahroudi
INTEGRATING MBSAP WITH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOR DEVELOPING RESILIENT HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

October 26, 2021
Dustin Birch
Ph.D. Final Exam
3-5pm Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Thomas Bradley
DEVELOPMENT OF A HUMAN FACTORS HAZARD MODEL FOR USE IN SYSTEM SAFETY ANALYSIS

October 26, 2021
Jayesh Narsinghani
M.S. Final Exam
7:30-9am Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Dan Herber and Kamran Shahroudi
TOWARDS A MODEL-BASED IMPLEMENTATION IN TECHNOLOGY/PLATFORM LIFE-CYCLE DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES APPLIED TO A THRUST REVERSER ACTUATION SYSTEM (TRAS) CONCEPT

October 19, 2021
Jim Scheibmeir
Ph.D. Final Exam
1-3pm Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Yashwant Malaiya
QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF DIGITAL TWINS

October 15, 2021
Trevor Ault
Ph.D. Final Exam
1:30-3:30pm MS Teams
Advisor: Tom Bradley
MODERNIZING AUTOMATION IN INDUSTRIAL CONTROL/CYBER PHYSICAL SYSTEMS THROUGH THE SYSTEM ENGINEERING LIFECYCLE

October 12, 2021
Laura Duffy
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
9am-11am MS Teams
Advisor: Jim Adams
CISLUNAR SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE EVALUATION AND OPTIMIZATION

September 27, 2021
Ian Lunsford
Ph.D. Final Exam
12pm-2pm MS Teams
Advisor: Tom Bradley
AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY MODELING, EVALUATION, AND OPTIMIZATION FOR MULTI-UAV OPERATIONAL SCENARIOS

September 23, 2021
Cailin Simpson
Ph.D. Preliminary Exam
10am-12pm Zoom Teleconferencing
Advisor: Steve Simske
AN MBSE APPROACH TO TARGET AND INTERCEPTOR SELECTION