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2024

Ko, Dennis Lok (2024) Design and Implementation of a Microparticle Delivery Device for the Cornea. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02072024-100209417

2023

Chittur, Priya K. (2023) A Millifluidic Bulge Test for Multiscale Properties of Engineered Biofilms. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/e1yv-mr74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08282022-230140735

Kim, Hojin (2023) New Long End-Associative Polymers for Mist Control in I. Aqueous Solutions and II. Hydrocarbon Solvents. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rsx9-qt39. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08252022-035254306

Learsch, Robert Whitson (2023) Droplet Control in Aqueous and Hydrocarbon Fluids: Long, End-Associative Polymers Dictate Fluid Behavior Under Elongational Flows. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/zkpd-bq33. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05102023-041835603

Xiong, Lealia Li (2023) Expanding the Toolbox for Thermal Control of E. coli: Cold-Activated Transcription with Applications in Temperature Self-Regulation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5w59-0667. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272023-161541041

2022

Bateman, Orland Christopher Lycurgue (2022) Design and Application of Novel Membrane Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9w23-ax66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12222021-065913893

Lhota, Red C. (2022) Rheological Characterization of Polymer Additives for Mist Control and Drag Reduction. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/wav1-4t47. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262022-231652129

Ylitalo, Andrew Samuel (2022) A Bubble Is Born: Nucleation and Early Growth of CO₂ Bubbles in Polymer Foams. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/cdgw-7c18. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03222022-221436705

2021

Ford, Rachel Rae (2021) Controlling the Dynamics of Microstructure Formation in Mixed-Matrix Polymeric-Particle Membranes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fqgq-vd04. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04192021-200916929

Laccetti, Benjamin Joseph (2021) Therapeutic Microparticles and Biolistic Drug-Delivery to the Cornea. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/nf29-gy82. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10182020-133113205

Zhou, Dan (2021) Mechanism of Action of a Therapeutic Peptide, Risuteganib, Suggests that Supporting Mitochondrial Function Underlies its Clinical Efficacy in Treating Leading Causes of Blindness. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9kqf-yr35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282021-020006678

2019

Kim, Joey Dongjin (2019) Effects of Branching on Conformation, Crystallization, and Self-Assembly of Polymers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8AFE-YC54. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302019-112215583

Ramachandran, Karthik (2019) Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds Gain Ductility, Resistance to Hydrolysis, and Radial Strength via a Unique Poly L-lactide Microstructure. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9146-5159. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11162018-140640407

Shao, Zixuan (2019) Biological Responses to Therapeutic Treatments of Human Vascular Diseases. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/P2S4-AY40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302019-145256322

2016

Li, Boyu (2016) Ring/Chain versus Network: Architecture Induced by Self- versus Pairwise-Association of Telechelic Polymers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9NS0RTW. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272016-171126982

2015

Fu, Amy Hau Yu (2015) Mitigating Scarring and Inflammation during Corneal Wound Healing using Nanofiber-Hydrogel Scaffolds. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9Q81B00. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272015-172038281

2014

Ailianou, Artemis (2014) Development of Semicrystalline Morphology of Poly(L-lactic Acid) during Processing of a Vascular Scaffold. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9VT1Q26. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302014-173923900

Pirogovsky, Paul Peter (2014) Intramolecular Conflict: Conformation and Self-Assembly of Architecturally Complex Macromolecules in Solution. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0DXJ-3H18. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11182013-104133647

Wei, Ming-Hsin (2014) Synthesis and Potency of Long End-Associative Polymers for Mist Control. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z91834FW. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10192013-181502465

2013

Kurji, Zuleikha (2013) Molecular Design of Side-Group Liquid Crystalline Polymers: Understanding Their Interactions with Small Molecule Liquid Crystal Solvent. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9WH2N6R. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06102013-114658448

2012

Turner, Ryan Matthew (2012) Reshaping Elastomers with Light: First Principles Model of Diffusion-Induced Deformation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RVVD-2J26. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04192012-094254839

2011

Huynh, Joyce (2011) Factors Governing Photodynamic Cross-Linking of Ocular Coat. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/GQ57-4J30. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05202011-143758537

2010

Xia, Yan (2010) Syntheses of Polymers with Diverse Architectures via Metathesis Polymerization and Investigation of Their Structure-Property Relationships. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WTBS-F528. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05192010-182707354

Smirnova, Diana Sergeievna (2010) Application of Two-Dimensional Correlation Analysis to Explosives Detection and Polymer Crystallization. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7PAR-VK52. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09112009-132932

2008

David, Ralph Leonard Ameri (2008) Associative Polymers as Antimisting Agents and Other Functional Materials via Thiol-ene Coupling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9AHR-A213. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05272008-194010

Mackel, Michael John (2008) Hydrophilic Polymers in Gels and Solutions: Surface Properties and Structure. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5ZVF-6156. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05192008-134942

Mattson, Matthew Sanford (2008) Understanding and Treating Eye Diseases: Mechanical Characterization and Photochemical Modification of the Cornea and Sclera. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/DXGR-GV57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282008-163501

2007

Fernández-Ballester, Lucia (2007) Formation of Oriented Precursors in Flow-Induced Polymer Crystallization: Experimental Methods and Model Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/HMNK-HP78. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05082007-152644

Scruggs, Neal Robert (2007) Coupling Polymer Thermodynamics and Viscoelasticity to Liquid Crystalline Order: Self-Assembly and Relaxation Dynamics of Block Copolymers in a Nematic Solvent. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/68XG-G726. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02202007-131552

Verduzco, Rafael (2007) Self-Assembled Liquid Crystal Polymer Gels. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VAAF-0809. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02082007-153627

2006

Nickerson, Charles Sellers (2006) Engineering the Mechanical Properties of Ocular Tissues. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0R13-2109. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03172005-145045

Olsen, Adam Paul (2006) Scanning Activity Gravimetric Analysis (SAGA) of Aqueous Polyethylene Oxide. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5X91-2F81. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262006-133416

Pape, Eric A (2006) Light adjustable macromer-doped elastomers : the thermodynamics, transport, and photochemistry of silicones. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/342T-6796. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12012005-203446

Thurman, Derek Wade (2006) Molecular Aspects of Flow-Induced Crystallization of Polypropylene. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/wew1-af68. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12032005-115154

2005

Shen, Wei (2005) Structure, Dynamics, and Properties of Artificial Protein Hydrogels Assembled Through Coiled-Coil Domains. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/NXST-MZ65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05132005-114413

2004

Kempe, Michael David (2004) Rheology and Dynamics of Side-Group Liquid Crystalline Polymers in Nematic Solvents. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/W41E-KB03. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07202003-103429

2002

Tae, Giyoong (2002) In situ Forming Hydrogels Using Self-Assembly of Fluoroalkyl-Ended Poly(ethylene Glycol)s. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xrnv-yh71. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07192007-103729

2001

Zhou, Weijun (2001) Dynamics and Shear Alignment Behavior of a Model Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymer. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dv2d-w145. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08292008-110129

2000

Kumaraswamy, Guruswamy (2000) The effect of flow history on the crystallization of semicrystalline polymers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8SJ5-HM09. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09262005-074935

1998

Chen, Zhong-Ren (1998) I. Dynamics of Block Copolymer Nanostructures. II. Polymerizability of Cyclic Olefins and Ring-Closing Metathesis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xd1r-aj40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01242008-095827

1996

Gupta, Vinay Kumar (1996) Controlling molecular and microstructural alignment in anisotropic polymer systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xb3f-3a10. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12132007-085351

Rubin, Susan Felicia (1996) Viscoelasticity and dynamics of alignment in side-group liquid crystalline polymers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/bdjk-n270. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01032008-082416

Wang, Barbara Helen (1996) Rheo-optical investigation of the dynamics of miscible polymers: blends and diblock copolymers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3t4r-ym20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09032008-074923

1995

Chung, Geun-Chang (1995) Segmental dynamics of individual species in a miscible polymer blend. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dp5v-gt76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09182007-103953

Kannan, Rangaramanujam Mudumbai (1995) Flow-induced alignment in intrinsically anisotropic polymeric materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZDCX-2W89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10112007-104204