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Harms, Tanner David (2025) Chasing After the Wind: Flow Structure Detection Strategies for Autonomous Mobile Flow Field Measurements. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vjvv-vb21. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09142024-001942971

Huang, Yuting (2025) Linear and Non-Linear Interactions Involving Large-Scale Structures in Turbulence. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/739k-dj72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10232024-033952961

Gunnarson, Peter John (2024) Autonomous Flow-Based Navigation in Unsteady Underwater Environments. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vnh6-3t44. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06052024-052757779

Spratt, Jean-Sébastien Alexandre (2024) Numerical Simulations of Cavitating Bubbles in Elastic and Viscoelastic Materials for Biomedical Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/g34e-6p65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10162023-141935060

Tu, Jiaobing (2024) Wearable Sweat Sensors for Disease Monitoring and Management. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7jdg-z479. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11062023-050222447

Virgil, Kyle Allan (2024) Polarization-Resolved, Oblique Incidence Terahertz Spectroscopy of Highly Uniform 2D Hybrid Perovskite Films. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/cr97-p373. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05192024-000137690

Oshima, Emile Kazuo (2023) Experimental Studies of Flow Control Techniques for Future Aircraft. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fpcj-w268. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02042023-015312785

Palmer, Emily Hope (2023) Locomotory Control Algorithms and Their Neuronal Implementation in Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/yyjd-a554. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05192023-015643241

Renn, Peter Ian James (2023) Applied Machine Learning for Prediction and Control of Fluid Flows. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/smnv-tz73. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02272023-230531120

Tamborini, Alessio (2023) A Novel Approach to Cardiac Health Assessment Using a Redesign of the Brachial Cuff Device. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rp22-me93. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012023-001712615

Tang, Ellande (2023) Studies on Off-Nominal Rotor Aerodynamics for eVTOL Aircraft. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/eytr-nd50. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12222022-065507477

Wei, Nathaniel James (2023) Dynamics and Performance of Wind-Energy Systems in Unsteady Flow Conditions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/d9wh-pj98. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012023-233342281

Dougherty, Christopher John (2022) On the Experimental Simulation of Atmospheric-Like Disturbances Near the Surface. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/293w-ev66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272022-085410375

Song, Yichuan (2022) Rheological Measurements in Moderate Reynolds Number Liquid-Solid Flows. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5ey8-v324. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062022-033735914

Veismann, Marcel (2022) Axial Descent of Multirotor Configurations -- Experimental Studies for Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w49w-qy54. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01252022-055518852

Pickering, Ethan Marcus (2021) Resolvent Modeling of Turbulent Jets. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/szxb-f168. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03022021-005902351

Abrams, Michael Jacob (2018) Self-Repair and Sleep in Jellyfish. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/69br-kb59. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042018-104549400

Lin, Ben Albert (2018) Ultrasound Speckle Image Velocimetry: Studies on System Performance and Application to Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z998856J. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08152017-194113650

Roh, Chris (2017) Hydrodynamics of Insects. Part 1. Jetting of the Dragonfly Larvae. Part 2. Honeybee at the Air-water Interface: Surfing with the Capillary Wave. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z97P8WFW. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06082017-183218154

Araya, Daniel Borsodi (2016) Aerodynamics of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines in Full-Scale and Laboratory-Scale Experiments. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9VD6WC2 . https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12022015-023535926

Dunne, Reeve (2016) Dynamic Stall on Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z92Z13FX. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09042015-152813860

Martinez-Ortiz, Monica Paola (2016) Fluid Transport by Aggregations of Small Swimming Organisms. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9057CX7. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12232015-091951061

Tsai, Hsieh-Chen (2016) Numerical Investigation of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines at Low Reynolds Number. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9SF2T5R. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272016-150613633

Cossé, Julia Theresa (2014) On the Behavior of Pliable Plate Dynamics in Wind: Application to Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/X7S3-CS74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272014-160129404

Zhao, Yu (2014) Flexible Microimplants for In Vivo Sensing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SHYA-5Y51. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06092014-120248372

Aria, Adrianus Indrat (2013) Control of Wettability of Carbon Nanotube Array by Reversible Dry Oxidation for Superhydrophobic Coating and Supercapacitor Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/B6MF-FX89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012013-192515668

Azizgolshani, Hesham (2013) Tissue Engineering Active Biological Machines: Bio-Inspired Design, Directed Self-Assembly, and Characterization of Muscular Pumps Simulating the Embryonic Heart. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2C8T-TB84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05232013-150116734

Nawroth, Janna C. (2013) Conceptual Framework and Physical Implementation of a Systematic Design Strategy for Tissue-Engineered Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5ZTQ-2J09. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12172012-143708325

O'Farrell, Clara (2013) A Dynamical Systems Analysis of Vortex Pinch-Off. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/AFAA-KF43. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05032013-161632237

Shi, Wendian (Leo) (2013) Blood Cell Count On-a-Chip. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6YF1-WR04. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06252012-171451630

Whittlesey, Robert Wells (2013) Dynamics and Scaling of Self-Excited Passive Vortex Generators for Underwater Propulsion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SC4M-8896. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282013-114822808

Abad-Manterola, Pablo (2012) Axel Rover Tethered Dynamics and Motion Planning on Extreme Planetary Terrain. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MPHD-PC75. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08312011-003358925

Boettcher, Philipp Andreas (2012) Thermal Ignition. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/H2W9-ZK95. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05162012-131336010

Meier, John Allen (2011) A Novel Experimental Study of a Valveless Impedance Pump for Applications at Lab-On-Chip, Microfluidic, and Biomedical Device Size Scales. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/DBKG-EJ21. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262011-111659863

Du Toit, Philip Christopher (2010) Transport and Separatrices in Time-Dependent Flows. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/X0Y5-N133. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10072009-165901284

Kim, Daegyoum (2010) Characteristics of Three-dimensional Vortex Formation and Propulsive Performance in Flapping Locomotion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8VZJ-7Z78. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072010-114858790

Krimmel, Jeffrey James (2010) Numerical Simulation of Wave Focusing and Scattering in Shock Wave Lithotripsy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XWED-RZ95. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282010-150032204

Liu, Mike Chia-Chung (2010) Integrated Microfluidic Devices for Cell Culture and Assay. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/D43B-D825. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10162009-053129363

McDowell, Emily Jayne (2010) Low Optical Signal Detection in Biological Materials: SNR Considerations and Novel Techniques. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7Q7B-1E27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11012009-234712901

Peng, Jifeng (2010) A Lagrangian Approach to Transport of Momentum and Biomass in Aquatic Biological Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3XEF-X568. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07212009-132708

Ruiz, Lydia Ann (2010) The Role of Unsteady Hydrodynamics in the Propulsive Performance of a Self-Propelled Bioinspired Vehicle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7JWD-TB88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272010-122004587

Young, Kakani Katija (2010) Effect of In Situ Animal-Fluid Interactions on Transport and Mixing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QJAM-9228. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252010-172302796

Card, Gwyneth Megan (2009) Neural Control and Biomechanics of Flight Initiation in Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/PR7S-Y618. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282009-215548

Franck, Jennifer Ann (2009) Large-Eddy Simulation of Flow Separation and Control on a Wall-Mounted Hump. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/DH38-D592. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06022009-183247

Rinderknecht, Derek Gresham (2008) Development of a Microimpedance Pump for Pulsatile Flow Transport - Part 1: Flow Characteristics of the Microimpedance Pump. Part 2: A Systematic Study of Steady and Pulsatile Transport in Microscale Cavities. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0K4J-0548. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292008-115810

Taira, Kunihiko (Sam) (2008) The Immersed Boundary Projection Method and Its Application to Simulation and Control of Flows Around Low-Aspect-Ratio Wings. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VSDD-P465. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05232008-124342

Loumes, Laurence (2007) Multilayer Impedance Pump: A Bio-Inspired Valveless Pump with Medical Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MT2J-AR81. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01082007-103832

Polsenberg Thomas, AnnMarie (2007) Exploration into the Feasibility of Underwater Synthetic Jet Propulsion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/72SZ-T823. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09252006-134742

Shadden, Shawn Christopher (2006) A Dynamical Systems Approach to Unsteady Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BG86-YB12. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05122006-083011