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Experimental Evaluation and Modeling of an In-duct Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) System for Bioaerosol Disinfection
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Airborne pathogen transmissions have played critical roles in the previous COVID-19 pandemic and various respiratory epidemics, such as influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), etc. Inhaling airborne pathogens can cause adverse health effects, resulting in respiratory infections,...
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Experimental and numerical investigation of atraumatic tooth extraction biomechanics in an ex vivo swine model
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Tooth extraction (exodontia) is among the most common surgical procedures in healthcare, driven by the prevalence of tooth decay and periodontal disease. Traditionally, tooth extraction is completed with forceps and the exertion of combined loads about the tooth’s centre of rotation. This...
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Advanced Musculoskeletal Modeling and Kinematic Assessments for Comparing Occupational Exoskeletons Effectiveness and Muscle Dynamics in Laboratory and In-Field Environments
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This thesis investigates the effectiveness of occupational exoskeletons and assistive tools in reducing ergonomic risks associated with physically demanding tasks, specifically focusing on the comparison of in-lab and in-field assessments and the utilization of advanced musculoskeletal modeling...
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Development and Experimental Validation of an Impactor for Osseointegrated Transfemoral Implant Stability Assessment
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Osseointegrated transfemoral implants are a promising alternative for individuals who are unable to use a socket prosthesis; it is generally accepted that bone-anchored prostheses can improve patient quality of life. Osseointegration is the long-term process of implant anchorage in bone, caused...
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Spring 2024
Flow separation at the trailing-edge (TE) region of wings, known as trailing-edge separation, is a process where the boundary layer detaches from the wing surface under the effect of an adverse pressure gradient (APG). The phenomenon is known for reducing lift, increasing drag and producing...
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Experimental Studies and Multi-Scale Modelling of Advanced Ceramics: Fracture, Fragmentation, and Failure
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The objectives of this thesis is to explores the mechanical behaviour of alumina ceramics, focusing on fracture and fragmentation response through a blend of experimental investigations and advanced computational modelling. To bridge the gap between micro-mechanisms and macroscopic material...
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Fall 2024
Fossil fuel combustion results in carbon dioxide (CO${2}$) and particulate emissions which are linked to climate change and health problems, respectively. Hydrogen can be an alternative zero-emission fuel for future energy systems. However, hydrogen is not sufficiently available in nature in its...
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Fall 2024
The objective of this work was to create a Graphical Processing Unit (GPU)-based Real-Time Particle Image Velocimetry (RT-PIV) system for use in Active Flow Control (AFC) of a Turbulent Boundary Layer (TBL), and to evaluate the effect of effect of the flow control on the boundary layer. The...
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Characterization of Water Transport and Liquid Accumulation in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
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Hydrogen proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) vehicles present a viable solution for decarbonizing the heavy-duty and long-distance transportation sector. They convert the chemical energy of hydrogen directly into electricity, with the only by-products being heat and water and, therefore,...
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Advancements in Metered-Dose Inhaler Technology: Feasibility of Excipients and Particle Size Prediction
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Chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are one of the leading causes of death in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 262 million people were diagnosed with Asthma in 2019 alone. Among current drug delivery systems for the...