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Aitken, Zachary Howard (2015) Effect of Microstructural Interfaces on the Mechanical Response of Crystalline Metallic Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9C24TCP. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04302015-143917971

Aryanfar, Asghar (2015) Dendrites Inhibition in Rechargeable Lithium Metal Batteries. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9ZK5DMP. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05012015-161434189

An, Qi (2012) Atomistic Simulations of Material Properties under Extreme Conditions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/E3Z0-1A27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05182012-130227746

Anderson, Amos Gerald (2010) Quantum Monte Carlo: Faster, More Reliable, and More Accurate. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KVTV-N754. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08122009-151332

Alabi, Christopher Akinleye (2009) I. Synthesis and Proton Conductivity Studies of Mesostructured Organosilicates and Bitriazole-Polymer Composites. II. Targeted Nanoparticles for siRNA Delivery. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9SNH-2A91. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262009-145437

Ayalasomayajula, Meher Kiran Prakash (2008) Theoretical Studies of Single Molecule Biophysical Systems and Photochemical Ensembles. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5D2K-7H81. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09062007-233423

Amashukeli, Xenia (2002) Electron-Transfer Reorganization Energies of Isolated Molecules. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04252012-084159781

Anlage, Steven Mark (1988) Icosahedral Order in Metastable Metallic Alloys. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/mjqp-qr45. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09272010-145542274

Anslyn, Eric Van (1988) Mechanistic, Synthetic and Theoretical Studies of High Valent Metallacycles and metal Alkylidenes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/m7kp-4g32. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10192009-094841353

Atzmon, Michael (1986) A Study of Bulk Amorphous Alloys Formed by Solid-State Reaction in Elemental Composites. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5M6N-SK53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03212008-081007

Allison, Janet Noel (1985) Theoretical Studies of Heterogeneous Catalysis of Molybdates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/wpmx-ff05. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10192009-083321412

Adler, George (1980) NMR Studies of Cooperativity in Hemoglobin. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/089e-bj69. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12112020-012735380

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Bruch, Dorian Wayne (2025) Theoretical Modeling of Interactions Between Electrolytes and Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/eey8-et93. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08282024-022514845

Böhme, Annette Ellen (2024) Observation of the Microenvironment Around CO₂ Reduction Electrodes via Fluorescent Confocal Laser-Scanning Microscopy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ceqb-ew84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05222024-182628149

Bagley, Jacob David (2021) Fabrication of Pristine and Doped Graphene Nanostripes and their Application in Energy Storage. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/hfdw-fs13. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02012021-171503477

Buabthong, Pakpoom (Pai) (2021) Stability and Protective Coatings of Semiconductor Electrodes for Solar Fuel Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dx7s-fh20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312021-211620881

Brooks, Daniel James (2018) Computational Investigation of Ionic Diffusion in Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZE9T-V407. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012018-042437640

Bajaj, Saurabh (2016) Phase Diagrams and Defect Thermodynamics to Devise Doping Strategies in Lead Chalcogenide Thermoelectric Materials and its Alloys. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9DF6P6N. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10212015-101150451

Barnes, Taylor Arnold (2015) Development and Application of Embedding Methods for the Simulation of Large Chemical Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9KK98P1. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04212015-084744168

Brown, Evan Cornell (2011) Electrochemically Deposited Ceria Structures for Advanced Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/93NE-TG09. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262011-123505549

Bray, Jenelle Kiara (2010) The Development and Application of Computational Methods for the Prediction of G Protein-Coupled Receptor Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1655-ES74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09032009-105125

Boukai, Akram Issam (2008) Thermoelectric Properties of Bismuth and Silicon Nanowires. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QEE9-4H11. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01172008-141725

Behenna, Douglas Carl (2007) Progress Toward the Synthesis of (+)-Zoanthenol and the Development of an Asymmetric Tsuji Allylation Reaction. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/46KF-QE46. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10312006-164725

Biteen, Julie Suzanne (2006) Plasmon-Enhanced Silicon Nanocrystal Luminescence for Optoelectronic Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/B77G-WS08. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05312006-163455

Benitez, Diego (2005) Theoretical Study of the Mechanism of Olefin Metathesis and Synthesis of Cyclic Polymers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/eas9-x408. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05302005-112828

Boysen, Dane Andrew (2004) Superprotonic Solid Acids: Structure, Properties, and Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/41BQ-3R07. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282004-155105

Bielawski, Christopher William (2003) Tailoring Polymer Synthesis with Designer Ruthenium Catalysts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/X0T4-9940. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11072002-184043

Bogdanoff, Peter David (2002) The Phonon Entropy of Metals and Alloys: The Effects of Thermal and Chemical Disorder. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/045G-6426. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12272005-154952

Bolon, Daniel N. (2002) Computational Enzyme Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/W7F3-DS14. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01252002-100801

Brandow, Christopher Graham (2001) Zirconocenes as Models for Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Olefin Polymerization Catalysts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kxb2-wp19. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03192014-141855635

Belmares, Michael Paul (1998) Molecular Origins of the Thermophysical Properties of Polymers and Modeling of Polymer Permeation by Large Molecules. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vnw1-8367. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12172004-155023

Blake, Robert Edward, Jr. (1996) The Synthesis, Characterization and Study of Transition Metal Complexes for the Oxidation and Activation of Hydrocarbons. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/s731-np77. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11052019-113518368

Bierwagen, Erik Paul (1995) Computational Studies of Ziegler-Natta Catalysis and Concurrent Resonance Computations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3w1m-hk72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09112007-104050

Baker, Shenda Mary (1992) Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Silicon and Carbon Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5JGQ-4X60. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09012011-151648229

Baskin, John Spencer (1990) Real-Time Observation and Analysis of Coherence and Alignment in Molecular Systems: Isolated Molecules and Chemical Reactions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/H8TF-EE69. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11252003-112746

Brusich, Mark John (1988) Theoretical Insights into the Bonding in Thorium Organometallic Complexes: A Comparison with Group IV Transition Metal Chemistry. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/89jn-7f38. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10192009-085412529

Blake, Geoffrey A. (1986) On the Chemical Composition of Interstellar Molecular Clouds: A Millimeter and Submillimeter Spectral Line Survey of OMC-1. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0F73-PJ76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12092003-145807

Baxter, David Verge (1984) EXAFS Studies of La-Ga Metallic Glasses. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/NHED-5T47. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11072005-153348

Bowman, Robert Clark, Jr. (1983) Solid-State Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Studies of Hydrogen Site Occupancies, Electronic Structure Properties, and Diffusion Behavior in Transition Metal Hydrides. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w68b-2750. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05152003-105639

Bair, Raymond Alan (1982) Part A. Theoretical Studies of the X-Ray Absorption Edge in Copper Complexes. Part B. Electron Correlation Consistent Calculation of Bond Dissociation Energies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ez8r-aj04. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03222018-144512817

Berman, D. Wayne (1981) I. Thermochemistry and Reaction Kinetics of Disolvated Protons by Ion Cyclotron Resonance Spectroscopy. II. Thermochemical Studies of Small Fluorocarbons by Photoionization Mass Spectrometry. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/grqm-wy30. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042015-131748215

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Cusumano, Alexander Quinn (2024) Asymmetric Pericyclic Transformations from Reactive Palladium Intermediates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/b0wn-wt67. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06222023-231753197

Cheng, Lixue (2022) Accurate and Transferable Molecular-Orbital-Based Machine Learning for Molecular Modeling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/cjak-4x38. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechThesis:04012022-153013173

Corona, Sydney Lea (2022) Emerging Evidence of a Second Glass Phase in Strong to Ultra-Fragile Bulk Metallic Glass-Forming Liquids. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9bvb-2d78. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04132022-221839497

Chen, Yalu (2021) Computational Investigation of Nanoscale Electrocatalysts for Clean Energy Conversion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/tgw8-c485. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12152020-221422639

Cheng, Wen-Hui (Sophia) (2020) Towards High Solar to Fuel Efficiency: From Photonic Design, Interface Study, to Device Integration. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kd6a-xt88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282020-183139057

Cid, Clément Antoine François (2018) Development, Implementation, and Improvements on an Effective Electrochemical Wastewater Treatment and Recycling Unit as a Sustainable Sanitation Solution for the Developing World. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9BG2M61. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02152018-165139157

Chen, David Zhaoyue (2016) Atomic-Level Structure and Deformation in Metallic Glasses. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z95Q4T2B. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252016-155624343

Crowley, Jason Michael (2016) Resolution of the Band Gap Prediction Problem for Materials Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9D21VKZ. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312016-081457742

Cho, Kangwoo (2015) Wastewater Electrolysis Cell for Environmental Pollutants Degradation and Molecular Hydrogen Generation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9DZ0676. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07312014-164509193

Cvicek, Vaclav (2015) Structure Prediction of G-Protein Coupled Receptors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9S46PVG. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02042015-031802985

Chitsaz, Mohsen (2014) Protein Structure Refinement Algorithms. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7731-QM74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072014-074257676

Cheng, Mu-Jeng (2012) Mechanistic Insights into Alkane C-H Activation and Functionalization by Metal Oxide Surfaces and Organometallic Complexes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K4XH-V434. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05222012-224148199

Cable, Morgan Leigh (2010) Life in Extreme Environments: Lanthanide-Based Detection of Bacterial Spores and Other Sensor Design Pursuits. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0NFE-Y329. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05102010-145436548

Caspi, Daniel David (2008) The Adaptive Nature of Palladium Reactivity in Synthesis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/N37A-5970. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02212008-145524

Cowan, Lisa (2007) Superprotonic Solid Acid Phase Transitions and Stability. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/30RE-XG95. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05232007-142037

Choi, Eun Jung (2006) Development and Applications of Computational Protein Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZNED-BV38. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06012006-103350

Chisholm, Calum Ronald Inneas (2003) Superprotonic Phase Transitions in Solid Acids: Parameters Affecting the Presence and Stability of Superprotonic Transitions in the MHₙXO₄ Family of Compounds (X=S,Se,P,As; M=Li,Na,K,NH₄,Rb,Cs). Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FYTW-7G64. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01292003-150309

Chang, Aileen Yulin (2001) Cleavage of DNA by Polamide-Seco-CB1 Conjugates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FY0F-DW57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03142014-154815404

Carlson, Matt Jeffrey (2000) BUFF: A Biological Universal Forcefield Derived from Quantum Mechanics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5kyh-4402. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11192009-084608026

Claypool, Christopher L. (1999) Why molecules look the way they do in STM : a systematic functional group approach. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/AAWF-HM84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10192009-081325550

Crellin, Kevin Christopher (1997) The investigation of gas-phase ion-molecule reactions with fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/p8bs-x927. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10222009-123129177

Claverie, Jérôme (1996) Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization with Tungsten Based Catalysts: Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Mechanism. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/h6fj-1t43. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11052019-172741776

Colocci, Natalia (1996) Cooperative Oligonucleotide-Directed Triple Helix Formation at Adjacent DNA Sites. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/08j6-sd37. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12222020-002250563

Chen, Guanhua (1992) Superconductivities of high-T_c materials and alkali compounds of Buckminsterfullerene. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/chz3-cq25. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10132009-131816426

Carter, Emily Ann (1987) Finesse in Quantum Chemistry: Accurate Energetics Relevant for Reaction Mechanisms. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/GVJQ-6Y71. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11212003-111159

Cheng, Yang-Tse (1987) Ion-Beam Mixing and the Formation of Amorphous Alloys. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/W1Y4-0347. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03012008-133433

Cave, Robert J. (1986) A Theoretical Model for Orientation Effects in Electron Transfer Reactions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/s9zp-mj05. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08302019-110545286

Collins, Reuben Theodore (1985) Electronic Properties of Heterostructures and Defects in Compound Semiconductors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pg8h-k549. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03262008-142511

Casewit, Carla Jutta (1981) I. Electrophilic Reactions of p-Toluenesulfonyl Azide. II. ¹⁵N and ¹³C Nuclear Magnetic Studies of Aryldiazonium Compounds Effect of Substituent, Solvent and 18-Crown-6. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/nyft-yr23. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01112005-143434

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Dong, Sijia S. (2017) First-Principles-Based Simulations for G Protein-Coupled Receptor Activation and for Large-Scale Nonadiabatic Electron Dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z98C9T8D. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01032017-003321706

Duan, Gang (2008) Simulations, Modeling, and Designs of Bulk Metallic Glasses. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZH3G-JF43. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09252007-100851

Dodd, Joanna Lynn (2007) Phase Composition and Dynamical Studies of Lithium Iron Phosphate. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0B7N-ZF63. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05072007-184544

Delaire, Olivier (2006) The Phonon Entropy of Transition Metals and Alloys: Effects of Impurities and of a Martensitic Phase Transition. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SDJF-E025. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262006-160244

Dirks, Robert Michael (2005) Analysis, Design, and Construction of Nucleic Acid Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VZ43-FM66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05242005-133116

Deng, Wei-Qiao (2004) Computation Aided Design in Molecular Nanotechnology. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3EKY-3J53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282004-161503

Datta, Deepshikha (2003) Protein-Ligand Interactions: Docking, Design and Conformation Change. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/36FS-2262. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03242003-111426

Debe, Derek Anthony (2001) Shaving Levinthal with Occam's Razor: Understanding the Rate Limiting Step in Protein Folding. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/p4yc-y834. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11122009-154318044

Dahiyat, Bassil I. (1998) Protein design automation : principles and practice. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/08j5-w532. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05132009-113001

Demiralp, Ersan (1996) Prediction of structures and properties for organic superconductors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7p7g-sm17. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09082006-140314

Donnelly, Robert Edward (1992) Modeling and visualizing surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1d15-vv30. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10212009-105855010

Dolgin, Benjamin Paul (1985) Kinetics of the Formation of an Amorphous Layer During a Solid State Reaction. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/n0qt-h472. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03272008-090442

Daub, John Powell (1983) The Total Synthesis of Macrolide Antibiotics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/87f1-5d52. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09032019-095416829

Duan, Daniel C. (1983) Evidence for a Stereospecific 1,2-Elimination Reaction in a 1,1-Diazene. Synthesis and Decomposition of [N-Phenyl-(Threo-(and Erythro)-2-Deuterio-1-Methylpropl)Amino]Nitrene. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/zbfn-1t36. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09032019-103344869

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Elmore, Donald Eugene, Jr. (2004) Investigations of Ion Channel Structure-Function Relationships Using Molecular Modeling and Experimental Biochemistry. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/47GW-HT46. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05212004-144036

Ennis, Michael Dalton (1983) I. Asymmetric Alkylation Reactions of Chiral Imide Enolates. II. Efforts Directed Toward the Total Synthesis of (+)-Macbecin I. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pqm8-7286. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09032019-124939824

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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

Fu, Ross (2014) Iridium and Rhodium Analogues of the Shilov Cycle Catalyst; and The Investigation and Applications of the Reduction-Coupled Oxo Activation (ROA) Mechanistic Motif towards Alkane Upgrading. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WY3F-DZ94. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05212014-155104252

Ford, William Chastang (2012) I. Quantal Effects in Biochemical Cooperativity and a Proposed Mechanism for the Differentiation of Calcium Signaling in Synaptic Plasticity. II. Evolutionary Algorithms for the Optimization of Methods in Computational Chemistry. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9HH6H1Z. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302012-122930768

Fisher, Daniel Ross (2010) Development and Applications of Quantum Monte Carlo. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4YCS-9T88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12152009-120706357

Feldmann, Michael Todd (2002) Quantum Monte Carlo: Quest to Get Bigger, Faster, and Cheaper. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4D4F-WZ34. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01252012-135136531

Faglioni, Francesco (1998) Quantum chemical computations of heterogeneous selective oxidation, STM images, and multiple bond reactions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ksr7-qk84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10202009-092753223

Flanagan, Dorothy Jean (1985) The Angular Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy of Various Polyatomic Molecular Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/f9mq-vz30. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02052019-112244749

Fitzsimmons, Brian Joseph (1984) The Total Synthesis of the Enantiomer of Lasalocid A. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w5gn-5650. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12072018-114316546

Freiser, Ben Sherman (1977) Photochemical Investigations of Ions in the Gas Phase Utilizing Ion Cyclotron Resonance Spectroscopy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/HMVE-Q508. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02242009-110155

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Glisman, Alec Gregory (2025) Part I: Multi-Valent Ion Effects on Polyelectrolyte Structure and Thermodynamics & Part II: Hydrodynamic Self-Propulsion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gf6m-gs53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07092024-204040190

Grayson, Robert Wall (2024) Low-Energy Plasma–Surface Interactions at Airless Icy Bodies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fn7c-k591. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032024-222110855

Gu, Alan Yalun (2022) Aqueous Aerosols in Atmospheric Chemistry and Airborne Diseases. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4spy-az88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04142022-025410011

Giwa, Adenike Monsurat (2019) Microstructure and Small-Scale Deformation of Al₀.₇CoCrFeNi High-Entropy Alloy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/PSWX-RY20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06252018-172548450

Gethers, Matthew Leroy, III (2018) Therapeutic Opportunities and Approaches to Sequence Control for Nucleic Acids. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WE1E-EZ49. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012018-190621868

Griffith, Adam Reid (2017) DarwinDock and GAG-Dock: Methods and Applications for Small Molecule Docking. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z91Z42GS. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06122017-230026717

Gleason-Rohrer, David Charles (2014) Measurement of the Band Bending and Surface Dipole at Chemically Functionalized Si(111)/Vacuum Interfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/PD7F-P488. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11202013-144350295

Goodpaster, Jason Daniel (2014) Density Functional Theory Embedding for Correlated Wavefunctions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RX3S-GH65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302014-220000101

Garrett, Glenn Robert (2013) Study of the Origins of Toughness in Amorphous Metals. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9JD4TRM. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252013-065528171

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Gstrein, Florian (2004) Electron-Transfer Processes at Semiconductor/Liquid Interfaces and Metal/Nanogap Junctions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1NT2-FB12. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02242004-181514

Gao, Guanghua (1998) Large Scale Molecular Simulations with Application to Polymers and Nano-Scale Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/69rm-7y79. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10202009-133456579

Gerdy, James Joseph (1996) Accurate Interatomic Potentials for Simulations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/g2gs-kv14. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10212009-150813700

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Goodgame, Marvin Mark (1984) Exchange Forces in Transition-Metal Bonding. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xs72-nm31. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10232009-150307132

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Huang, Yufeng (2019) Computational Heterogeneous Electrochemistry – From Quantum Mechanics to Machine Learning. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MCGV-Y790. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12232018-185711169

Hong, Qi-Jun (2015) Methods for Melting Temperature Calculation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z98C9T6H. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11092014-074023936

Hwang, Kiwook (2013) Biotechnologies for Cancer Diagnostics: Cell Sorting, Protein Analysis and Imaging of Cellular Metabolism. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z6DN-0483. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072013-111912342

Han, Si-ping (2011) DNA Directed Self-Assembly of Carbon Nanotube Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3ZN9-T618. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12162010-142822030

Hanek, Ariele Patrice (2009) Chemical-Scale Investigations of Cys-Loop Neurotransmitter Gated Ion Channels. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FSYX-Y861. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282009-112657

Harmon, John Shelby, III (2007) Experimental Studies of Elasticity, Plastic Flow, and Anelasticity in Metallic-Glass-Forming-Liquids. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/53AD-3G15. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05072007-150354

Heo, Jiyoung (2007) Computational Studies of Orphan G Protein-Coupled Receptors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rmmr-sj52. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11102006-144154

Hall, Spencer Eugene (2005) Development of a Structure Prediction Method for G-Protein Coupled Receptors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JN28-5F55. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06012005-235052

Herzog, Timothy Allan (1997) Deuterium Isotope Effects as Evidence for α-Agostic Assistance in Ziegler-Natta Catalysts. Design, Synthesis, and Reactivity of a New Class of Highly Syndiospecific Ziegler-Natta Polymerization Catalysts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/tv4y-w681. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11192019-173846004

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Hua, Xinlei (1996) First principles simulations : development of new density functionals and pseudopotentials and formation mechanism of fullerenes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/r7qa-wt76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01072008-115130

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Hetzler, Steven Robert (1986) Infrared Optical Studies of HgTe-CdTe Superlattices and GaAs. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5ptm-z449. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03192008-084757

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Hanratty, Maureen Alice (1985) Investigations of the Mechanisms and Energetics for Transition Metal Ion Mediated Reactions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6mqm-3w23. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02012019-115455977

Highe, Albert John (1981) Ionic Motion in Solid Electrolytes: A Solid State NMR Study of Sodium and Lithium in β-Alumina. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w0cr-8h87. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03062018-120827730

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Jones, Gregory Harrison (2024) From Venus to Mars: Spectroscopy and Kinetics of Reactive Intermediates in Planetary Atmospheres. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7010-fc76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12112023-043755538

Jhalani, Vatsal A. (2019) Light Emission and Ultrafast Carrier Dynamics in III-V Semiconductors from First Principles. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9E0D-KX54. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062019-155629104

Jiang, Jingjing (2018) Interfacial and Stability Studies of Photocathodes for Hydrogen Evolution. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SBJ9-D062. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06112018-153323554

Ji, Ho-Il (2017) Redox Kinetics of Nonstoichiometric Oxides. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z98913W2. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05182017-225415095

Johnson, Samantha Jo Iva (2017) Computational Investigation of Small Molecule Catalysis by Cobalt, Rhodium, and Iridium Molecular Catalysts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9TD9V9K. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12082016-154933538

Ji, Chenguang (2015) Design of Antenna-Coupled Lumped-Element Titanium Nitride KIDs for LongWavelength Multi-Band Continuum Imaging. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9W66HQ7. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282015-121920930

Jeon, Seokmin (2014) Structure, Chemistry, and Energetics of Organic and Inorganic Adsorbates on Ga-rich GaAs and GaP(00l) Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1T2B-J793. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10082013-111509695

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Korol, Roman (2024) Development and Applications of Imaginary Time Path Integral Methods. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/jy10-rf87. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08212023-205141057

Kim, Seungkyeum (2022) Development of Electrochemical Processes for More Practical and Effective Onsite Wastewater Treatment. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ab1v-he77. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252022-162959411

Kaltenboeck, Georg (2016) Investigation of Capacitive Discharge Heating of Metallic Glasses. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9251G5Z. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05122016-150703449

Kim, Hyun-Sik (2016) Thermoelectric Properties of Bismuth Antimony Telluride Alloys. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9RN35V0. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262016-230647147

Kameel, Fathima Rifkha (2015) Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds in Aqueous Solution and at the Air-water Interface of Aqueous Microdroplets. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9MP5174. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10262014-094813435

Kirkpatrick, Andrea (2015) Computational Predictions of G Protein-Coupled Receptor Structures and Binding Sites. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9NG4NJG. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04132015-220841374

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

Kekenes-Huskey, Peter Michael (2009) A Monte Carlo-Based Torsion Construction Algorithm for Ligand Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/A1MQ-3116. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282009-131419

Kim, Hyungjun (2009) Multiscale and Multiphysics Computational Frameworks for Nano- and Bio-Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0PFF-R531. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05212009-221851

Kam, Victor Wai Tak (2008) Methods in Computational Protein Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/S7KW-0M44. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05302008-164022

Keith, Jason M. (2008) Palladium Mediated Activation of Molecular Oxygen. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K4AY-P498. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05272008-095638

Keith, John Andrew (2008) Computational Insight into Homogeneous Organopalladium Catalysis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FAS9-DV26. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05012008-092352

Kalani, M. Yashar S. (2004) Structure and Function Studies of the Human Dopamine Receptors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/T6NV-7W30. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05042004-203854

Kent, David Randall, IV (2003) New Quantum Monte Carlo Algorithms to Efficiently Utilize Massively Parallel Computers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/V64A-V618. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02252003-134943

Kua, Jeremy Soo Pin (2001) Computational Studies of Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis by Late Transition Metals. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/M9WN-7M53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11192009-085252318

Kirkland, Thomas Andrew (2000) Expanding the Applications of Transition Metal Alkylidenes and Alkylidynes to Organic Synthesis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w770-7r65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08292024-181421142

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Klippenstein, Stephen Jacob (1988) Theoretical Studies of Chemical Reaction Dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dbrd-wj15. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03062013-161416978

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Kuech, Thomas Francis (1981) Investigations of Schottky Barrier Structures in Compound Semiconductors: I. HgTe on CdTe: A Lattice Matched Schottky Barrier. II. Au-Cd Barriers to CdTe. III. Au Barriers on InₓGa₁₋ₓP. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8hcw-7421. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12122006-090129

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Lin, Haw-Wei (2024) Nonlinear and Multidimensional Terahertz Spectroscopy of Liquids and Crystalline Solids. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2qt0-mg05. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01082024-171459002

Lu, Chen-Hsuan (2024) Strategic Advances in 2D Materials: Low-Temperature Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition Growth of Graphene and Complementary Insights into MoS₂. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/cetf-ns02. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11082023-043634180

Lawniczak, James Joseph (2023) Computational Investigations of Organometallic Catalysis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/aepb-jm46. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08042022-183527205

Lucas, Éowyn (2023) Advancement of Asymmetric Bipolar Membranes for Tailoring Chemical Environments in Electrochemical Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/jken-ty64. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02162023-233344819

Loke, Samuel Pei Hao (2022) Photovoltaic Technologies Developed for Space-Based Solar Power. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6jhy-2623. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05142022-060038327

Lee, Kyra SoHyun (2021) 2-D Material Sensors on the Electronic Nose for the Sensitive Detection of VOCs. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/j5e1-k535. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09202020-194859590

Liang, JingXin (2018) Interrogating the Structural Landscape of Malaria Biomarkers with Epitope Targeted Peptide Capture Agents. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rxtr-6152. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06112018-181603942

Luo, Shi (2018) Microstructural Effects on Diffusion and Mechanical Properties in Different Material Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z90G3HBV. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01082018-142110350

Liu, Fan (2016) Classical Force Field Simulations of Biological Processes and Quantum Chemical Computations of Homogeneous Catalysts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z94M92J2. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062016-153802648

Lam, Yan Choi (2015) Synthesis, Oxidation and Photophysics of Perfluoroborated Tetrakis(pyrophosphito)diplatinate (II) and Density Functional Theory (DFT) Study of Electrochemical CO2 Reduction by Mn Catalysts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z94J0C2D. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05212015-155730829

Lan, Tian (2014) Studies of Phonon Anharmonicity in Solids. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/AB7A-FP25. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05142014-120832065

Liu, Wei-Guang (2014) First-Principle Studies of the Initiation Mechanism of Energetic Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9445JGM. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05232014-150103448

Liu, Xiao (2014) A Study on Iron-Based Amorphous Alloys: Alloy Development, Thermodynamics and Soft Magnetism. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/X2WM-RA54. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11222013-151337813

Li, Chen W. (2012) Phonon Anharmonicity of Ionic Compounds and Metals. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7VS5-0F52. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05012012-155623422

Louie, Mary W. C. (2011) Electrocatalysis in Solid Acid Fuel Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1HK1-2M22. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05232011-144137426

Liu, Yu (2010) Biochemical Reactions in Confined Space. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/W9H8-8T44. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06262009-144008

Li, John Jian-Zhong (2009) Study of Liquid Metals by Electrostatic Levitation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JY7J-Q837. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06012009-162039

Lind, Mary Laura (2008) Ultrasonic Investigation of the Elastic Properties and Liquid Fragility of Bulk Metallic Glasses in the Supercooled Liquid Region. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3B4B-ZV48. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10262007-104725

Lee, Lori Wai Hang (2007) Chemical Scale Investigations of the Gating Mechanism of Ion Channels. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/bv54-5p15. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01152007-080704

Liu, Jian (2007) Microfluidic Devices for Genetic Analysis and Gene Expression Studies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xnm0-4a75. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04122007-134232

Lu, Connie Chih (2006) The Chemistry of Tris(phosphino)borate Manganese and Iron Platforms. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0DND-1J03. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06012006-151944

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Lee, Hyon-Jee (2003) Molecular Dynamics Studies of Metallic Glasses. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZE5V-VZ33. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292003-165018

Lu, Daqi (2000) Theoretical Studies of the Nonlinear Optical Properties of Organic Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/myx9-7278. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10012010-103544088

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Li, Mo (1994) Crystal to Glass Transition and its Relation to Melting. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/a2hw-gm49. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10052004-121305

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Mukasa, Daniel (2025) Computational Design of Wearable Chemical Sensors for Personalized Healthcare. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/r46k-sw73. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06292024-045659387

Musgrave, Charles Bruce, III (2025) Computational Approaches to Problems in Energy and Sustainability. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/hnc1-je90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07092024-152839479

Michelsen, Jonathan Malte Zschiegner (2024) Measuring Charge Carrier and Structural Photodynamics at Solar Energy Material Surfaces Using Transient Extreme Ultraviolet Reflection Spectroscopy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/73h7-kg35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05082024-165921385

Morla, Maureen Baradi (2023) Redox-Activated Covalent Functionalization of Semiconductor Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1exn-0t72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04252023-051729803

Miller, Gregory Martin (2018) Eph Receptor Clustering by Chondroitin Sulfate Inhibits Axon Regeneration. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9RJ4GPT. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02132018-133402404

Murialdo, Maxwell Robert (2017) Anomalous Thermodynamics of Nonideal Gas Physisorption on Nanostructured Carbons. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9GH9FXM. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08292016-233907648

Ma, Chao (2013) Single Cell Proteomics Microchip to Profile Immune Function, with Applications in Stem Cell Biology, Translational Disease Mechanism Study and Clinical Therapeutics Monitoring. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2M7E-0P25. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03192013-100649773

Mishra, Himanshu (2013) Proton Transfers at the Air-Water Interface. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/A9HR-PN89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05092013-220921048

Muñoz, Jorge Alberto (2013) Electronic Structure and Phonon Thermodynamics of Iron Alloys. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7EJD-RP70. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312013-184738559

Mendoza-Cortes, Jose Luis (2012) Design of Molecules and Materials for Applications in Clean Energy, Catalysis and Molecular Machines Through Quantum Mechanics, Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo Simulations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/PQ74-HK88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292012-220632933

Mueller, Jonathan Edward (2010) Structures, Energetics and Reactions of Hydrocarbons on Nickel. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RVXX-Z341. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262010-132424180

Matsuda, Yuki (2009) Ab Initio Quantum Mechanical Studies in Electronic and Structural Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Silicon Nanowires. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7FXD-ZQ68. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07222008-023323

McFadden, Ryan Michael (2008) Applications of Palladium-Catalyzed Enantioselective Decarboxylative Alkylation in Natural Products Total Synthesis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/GQ1E-RW28. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12172007-134752

Mu, Tingwei (2006) A Chemical-Scale Study on the Ligand-Binding Site of a Serotonin-Gated Ion Channel. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VSEF-4856. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08292005-210930

Mukherjee, Sundeep (2005) Study of Crystallization Behavior, Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Bulk Metallic Glasses Using Noncontact Electrostatic Levitation Technique. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/33FY-8482. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01282005-111916

Mason, Maribeth Swiatek (2004) Synthesis of Large-Grained Polycrystalline Silicon by Hot-Wire Chemical Vapor Deposition for Thin Film Photovoltaic Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7K9R-VX22. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03182004-221215

Mayo, Elizabeth Idonia (2004) Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Dye (Group VIII Metal)–Sensitized Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide Photoelectrodes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/E9WY-1N05. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06042004-153530

Meier, Alexandre Edouard (2003) Gallium and Chromium Corroles. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JAKV-8V97. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04082003-142034

Manley, Michael Edward (2001) From Elementary Excitations to Microstructures: the Thermodynamics of Metals and Alloys Across Length Scales. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WECC-4662. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12142010-083329053

Miller, Stephen Albert (2000) Metallocene-mediated olefin polymerization : the effects of distal ligand perturbations on polymer stereochemistry. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/51r0-km07. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05172004-054229

Morgan, Chantal Smith (2000) Full Sequence Design of an Alpha-Helical Protein and Investigation of the Importance of Helix Dipole and Capping Effects in Helical Protein Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8wn3-cv27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04092019-114920250

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Onuchic, José Nelson (1987) New aspects of the theory of electron transfer reaction dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/hcep-rh59. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02242006-162144

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Paik, Haemin (2019) Development of Electrocatalysts in Solid Acid Fuel Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/C96K-Z389. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072019-011829568

Plymale, Noah Thomas (2017) Spectroscopic, Electronic, and Mechanistic Studies of Silicon Surfaces Chemically Modified with Short Alkyl Chains. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9FF3QB1. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11062016-204445939

Pomrehn, Gregory Schoelerman (2013) Phase Stability and Defect Behavior in Complex Thermoelectric Zinc-Antimonides. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0AWH-4P69. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01252013-135311552

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Petersson, Ernest James (2005) Investigations of Ion Channel Structure and Function. I. Studies of Nicotine Binding to the Acetylcholine Receptor. II. Development of Tools for Studying Learning and Memory with Unnatural Amino Acids. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/yhty-re87. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05242005-172213

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Parmeter, John Ethan (1988) The Organometallic Chemistry of the Ru(001) Surface. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xv82-qr39. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03182013-115728432

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Qiao, Zhuoran (2023) Physics-Informed Neural Approaches for Multiscale Molecular Modeling and Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/48d1-ja21. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12102022-055022458

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Rappé, Anthony Kay (1981) Theoretical Studies of Homogeneous Catalysis by Transition Metal Complexes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8kc4-gq42. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02032005-112022

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Sun, Jiace (2025) Classical and Quantum Simulation of Chemical and Physical Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3qp8-q490. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09022024-211742520

Saunders, Claire Nicole (2022) Thermal Behavior of Cuprous Oxide: a Comprehensive Study of Three-Body Phonon Effects and Beyond. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/mate-2v65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262022-015714738

Saadi, Fadl Hussein (2017) Acid-Stable Electrocatalysts for the Solar Production of Fuels. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9QF8QV4. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01132017-091611769

Shing, Amanda M. (2016) Development of Zn-IV-Nitride Semiconductor Materials and Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z94Q7RXJ. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272016-161721247

Scott, Caitlin Eileen (2014) Role of Conformational Changes in G Protein-Coupled Receptor Activation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z94747VG. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312014-002701930

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Sha, Yao (2011) The Mechanisms of the Fuel Cell Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Pt and Other 8-11 Column Metal Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7VD4-FY21. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05112011-205842246

Shapiro, Ian Ross McKay (2009) Observation of Single-Molecule Rotational Diffusion at Microsecond Timescale by Polarized Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KVDR-9429. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06052009-140716

Sheriff, Bonnie Ann (2009) Silicon Nanowires and Silicon/Molecular Interfaces for Nanoscale Electronics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Q13E-NB40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06302008-165534

Su, Julius Tsu-li (2007) An Electron Force Field for Simulating Large Scale Excited Electron Dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/d8a3-e876. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05032007-151410

Solares, Santiago de Jesus (2006) Multi-Scale Simulations of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Atomic Force Microscopy and Density Functional Theory Characterization of Functionalized and Non-Functionalized Silicon Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XZR1-C472. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05122006-102528

Sharma, Shantanu (2005) Prediction of Structure and Antagonist Binding Site in Human and Rodent Chemokine Receptor 1. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/j4zd-ny21. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05242005-143543

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Staneff, Geoffrey D. (2005) High-Pressure Synthesis of Thermoelectric Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/HWWN-NS80. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262005-004951

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Sobrero, Aquiles Carlos (2002) Surface Structure Determination by Low-Energy Electron Diffraction. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9b54-km20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04212011-075629318

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Shin, Seung Koo (1989) Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Silylenes, Silicenium Ions, and Organometallic Reactive Intermediates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/sdj1-2y57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11122009-115104264

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Snyder, ‌Gary James (1988) 2,4-Dimethylene-1,3-Cyclobutanediyl and 2,4-Dimethylenebicyclobutane. Synthesis, Spectroscopy, and Reactivity of a Triplet Biradical and Its Covalent Isomer. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4ftp-kr64. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03202013-082024971

Swager, Timothy Manning (1988) Precursor Routes to Conducting Polymers from the Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of Cyclic Olefins. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KF6P-FC76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08152005-160834

Schilling, Jerald Bruce (1987) Experimental and Theoretical Aspects of Hydrocarbon Activation by Transition Metal Ions in the Gas Phase. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vazp-zt83. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11062009-094101367

Spies, George Harlan (1985) I. Studies on the Coordination of Bis-hydroxybenzamido Chelating Ligations to Chromium, Iron, and Osmium. II. A Survey of the Organometallic Chemistry of Osmium Tetraoxide. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/s19j-2033. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01182019-103133548

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Speriosu, Virgil Simon (1983) X-ray Rocking Curve and Ferromagnetic Resonance Investigations of Ion-Implanted Crystals. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BET3-1831. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10072002-110622

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Torelli, Daniel Anthony (2018) The Discovery of Novel Materials for the Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RBD5-B141. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292018-142628914

Tang, Yinglu (2016) Thermoelectric Skutterudites: Why and How High zT Can Be Achieved. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9TD9VB1. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04192016-013400484

Tsai, Ho-Cheng (2015) Quantum Mechanics Studies of Fuel Cell Catalysts and Proton Conducting Ceramics with Validation by Experiment. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9P55KFW. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012015-203513094

Theofanis, Patrick Lauren (2012) The Quantum Electron Dynamics of Materials Subjected to Extreme Environments. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BJ5N-QV45. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04262012-115237724

Tadross, Pamela Michele (2012) Exploiting the Reactivity of Arynes in the Total Synthesis of Natural Products. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0HAZ-QF41. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11092011-100634353

Tiwary, Pratyush (2012) Atomistic Simulations of Materials: Methods for Accurate Potentials and Realistic Time-Scales. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/J8W9-XS70. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302012-182258575

Tanrikulu, Ismet Çag˘ler (2009) Discovery of Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetase Mutants for the Incorporation of Non Canonical Amino Acids into Proteins. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/E7D5-HN96. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05232009-204358

Torrice, Michael McCann (2009) Chemical-Scale Studies of the Nicotinic and Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4WKT-NB09. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08072008-103726

Tong, Chinghang (2008) Thermodynamic Modeling of Organic Aerosol. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3M7R-9620. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09172007-160334

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