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2024

Rivière, Benjamin Pierre (2024) Do Robots Dream of Random Trees? Monte Carlo Tree Search for Dynamical, Partially Observable, and Multi-Agent Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dbwa-we50. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032024-152357240

Wen, Alexander Huai-Cheng (2024) Vibration Damping of Coiled Structures Through Frictional Slip. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gvps-8x65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12132023-225911259

2023

Canales Escobedo, Fabricio Gianfranco (2023) Numerical Analysis of Folding and Deployment Dynamics of Thin Shell Structures with Localized Folds. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gt81-0s18. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012023-233806562

Moestopo, Widianto Putra (2023) Design, Fabrication, and Mechanical Analysis of Intertwined and Frictional Micro-Architected Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ycqd-1f27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06242022-190238579

O'Connell, Michael Thomas (2023) Methods for Robust Learning-Based Control. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2xnc-t162. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072023-134620248

Reddy, Narravula Harshavardhan (2023) Folding and Dynamic Deployment of Ultralight Thin-Shell Space Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/m7rd-6s86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292023-160132013

Tsukamoto, Hiroyasu (2023) Contraction Theory for Robust Learning-Based Control: Toward Aerospace and Robotic Autonomy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rznp-g568. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262023-141116640

Ubamanyu, Kanthasamy (Uba) (2023) Time-Dependent Failure of Thin-Ply Composite Laminates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/x286-g488. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312023-210300139

2022

Dorn, Charles Jacob (2022) Geometry Synthesis and Multi-Configuration Rigidity of Reconfigurable Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ph2w-9a34. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09182021-045958776

Fikes, Austin Covey (2022) Future Microwave Arrays Take Shape. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/h541-3e28. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02092022-003219315

Marshall, Michael Aaron (2022) Dynamics of Ultralight Flexible Spacecraft During Slew Maneuvers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w6na-w476. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262022-221946560

McMahan, Connor Glenn (2022) Modeling and Programming Shape-Morphing Structured Media. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rcw1-r139. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09282021-231505066

2021

Pastor, Daniel (2021) Towards Learning Robotic Dynamics: Application to Multirotor Takeoff and Landing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology.. doi:10.7907/199j-dk87. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03152021-082447788

Lee, Victoria Jin-Young (2021) Theoretical, Computational, and Experimental Characterization of Nematic Elastomers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/f2hp-qe09. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042021-213808812

Pedivellano, Antonio (2021) Deployment Dynamics of Thin-Shell Space Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4zbq-g037. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012021-002457442

Royer, Fabien A. (2021) Probing the Buckling of Thin-Shell Space Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ksn2-t598. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312021-185024653

Zhang, Haolu Jane (2021) Microstructure-Enabled Plasticity in Nano-to-Microscale Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0zvc-tc14. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02232021-081136982

2020

Bowkett, Joseph John Douglas (2020) Functional Autonomy Techniques for Manipulation in Uncertain Environments. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0kgt-yg76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06082020-104419929

Ferraro, Serena (2020) Topology Optimization and Failure Analysis of Deployable Thin Shells with Cutouts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9VZ4-3E71. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02032020-164711057

Leclerc, Christophe (2020) Mechanics of Ultra-Thin Composite Coilable Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/X60S-BR30. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01232020-134850757

Pajunen, Kirsti Mari (2020) Dynamics of Lightweight Tensegrity-Inspired Metamaterials Fabricated with 3D-Printing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/wm2f-4013. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012020-003455628

Talon, Thibaud (2020) Surface Reconstruction from Distributed Angle Measurements. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZG2D-2K77. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02282020-192725947

2019

Bilgi, Pavaman (2019) Optimization of CCD Charge Transfer for Ground and Space-Based Astronomy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CNKG-8Y84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302019-172558320

Wei, Yuchen (2019) Deployable Piezoelectric Thin Shell Structures: Concepts, Characterization and Vibration Control. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4DRX-2X87. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072019-114129662

2018

Mateos Arrieta, Arturo José (2018) Tensile Failure and Fracture of Three-Dimensional Brittle Nanolattices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/AZXG-NB17. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06122018-094549478

Sakovsky, Maria (2018) Design and Characterization of Dual-Matrix Composite Deployable Space Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CNPY-A883. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302018-165415595

2017

Delapierre, Mélanie (2017) Dynamics and Stability of Spinning Membranes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9HT2MC8. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05222017-093718571

Hogstrom, Kristina (2017) Robotically Assembled Space Telescopes with Deployable Modules: Concepts and Design Methodologies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9T151NT. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07182016-100030713

Plucinsky, Paul P. (2017) The Deformations of Thin Nematic Elastomer Sheets. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9765CCT. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06022017-081925673

Wilson, Lee L. (2017) Analysis of Packaging and Deployment of Ultralight Space Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9B27S96. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242017-230338904

Zelhofer, Alex James (2017) Computational Modeling of the Mechanics of Elastic Structural Lattices: Effects of Lattice Architecture and Hierarchy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z91G0J90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042017-210215990

2016

Allen, Thomas F. (2016) Two and Three Finger Caging of Polygons and Polyhedra. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z93X84KR . https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12062015-164238181

Arya, Manan (2016) Packaging and Deployment of Large Planar Spacecraft Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9Z60M0D. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05232016-115519723

Meza, Lucas Rosendo (2016) Design, Fabrication, and Mechanical Property Analysis of 3D Nanoarchitected Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9154F1K. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05232016-115645913

Mitchell, Sarah Louise (2016) Topology Optimization of Silicon Anode Structures for Lithium-Ion Battery Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9JW8BT2. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02292016-100659735

2015

Ning, Xin (2015) Imperfection Insensitive Thin Shells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z91J97P9. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05212015-174045815

Steeves, John Bradley (2015) Multilayer Active Shell Mirrors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z99W0CFB. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282015-145339959

Thevamaran, Ramathasan (2015) Rate and Microstructure Effects on the Dynamics of Carbon Nanotube Foams. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9DB7ZRG . https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10162014-104834622

Wojnar, Charles Stanley (2015) Exploring the Kinetics of Domain Switching in Ferroelectrics for Structural Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9HD7SM7. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302015-221358386

2014

Maqueda Jiménez, Ignacio (2014) High Strain Composites and Dual-Matrix Composite Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z34C-NY82. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292014-191924394

Patterson, Keith D. (2014) Lightweight Deformable Mirrors for Future Space Telescopes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/S7JS-A837. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12182013-094108778

Song, Shiyan (2014) A New Ground Motion Intensity Measure, Peak Filtered Acceleration (PFA), to Estimate Collapse Vulnerability of Buildings in Earthquakes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/J5YB-AR86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10212013-164416621

2013

Gdoutos, Eleftherios E. (2013) Thin Metastructures with Engineered Thermal Expansion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/M69R-3A76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292013-162505920

Johnson, Gwendolyn Brook (2013) Modeling, Simulation, and Design of Self-Assembling Space Systems: Accurate Collision Detection, Robust Time Integration, and Optimal Control. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/73S0-Y593. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09132012-125328533

Kwok, Kawai (2013) Mechanics of Viscoelastic Thin-Walled Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RSSF-1C35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06122012-184825377

Mihaly, Jonathan Michael (2013) Investigation of Hypervelocity Impact Phenomena Using Real-time Concurrent Diagnostics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/V3A7-7686. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072013-143355354

2012

Deng, Xiaowei (2012) Clefted Equilibrium Shapes of Superpressure Balloon Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/YYTP-2005. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062012-202646378

Khatri, Devvrath (2012) Non-Destructive Evaluation of Material System Using Highly Nonlinear Acoustic Waves. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/P3VR-Q582. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05102012-091402754

2011

Boechler, Nicholas Sebastian (2011) Granular Crystals: Controlling Mechanical Energy with Nonlinearity and Discreteness. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BAHK-WD44. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05162011-131929134

Lopez Jimenez, Francisco (2011) Mechanics of Thin Carbon Fiber Composites with a Silicone Matrix. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/A773-KF92. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03152011-154253229

Perotti, Luigi Emanuele (2011) Modeling the Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Sandwich Structures Subjected to Underwater Explosions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/83JD-HN76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11052010-113423550

Stohlman, Olive Remington (2011) Repeatability of Joint-Dominated Deployable Masts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/D3AR-G573. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242011-022845109

2009

Kramer, Sharlotte Lorraine Bolyard (2009) Phase-Shifting Full-Field Interferometric Methods for In-Plane Tensorial Stress Determination for Fracture Studies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/M9NV-T722. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05272009-094456

Zheng, Ling (2009) Wrinkling of Dielectric Elastomer Membranes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RTAB-GX13. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09222008-161217