Items where Option is "Space Engineering"

2025

Aller, Brayden Gieschen (2025) Strain Sensing in Thin Composite Laminates with Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/zj2k-h305. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05012025-194857973

Dassanayake, D. M. Sahangi Pulsanari (2025) Space Legos: A Concept for In-Space Assembly of Large Structures with a Stationary Robot. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0pn5-3w42. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11072024-033128289

Ragan, James Francis, III (2025) Planning for an Uncertain Future: Tree-Based Methods for Real-Time Fault Estimation, Collision Avoidance, and Multi-Agent Reconfiguration. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ptpk-d504. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02252025-021704066

2024

Desai, Niyati K. (2024) Scalar Vortex Coronagraphs for Imaging Habitable Exoplanets. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/wnma-x832. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282024-210649680

Lee, Connor Tinghan (2024) Learning-Based Perception for Robotics in Suboptimal Data Landscapes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/v4yf-pj25. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032024-181240783

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

2023

Matsuka, Kai (2023) Vision-Based Navigation and Large-Scale Estimation for Spacecraft Swarms. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/spf8-8p84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06022023-235550987

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

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

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

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

Nakka, Yashwanth Kumar (2021) Spacecraft Motion Planning and Control under Probabilistic Uncertainty for Coordinated Inspection and Safe Learning. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6329-sf68. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05142021-163257155

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

Shi, Xichen (2021) Intelligent Control for Fixed-Wing eVTOL Aircraft. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/51c6-aa57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02182021-040721884

2020

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

Figueroa-Schibber, Erika (2020) High-Cycle Dynamic Cell Fatigue with Applications on Oncotripsy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0425-SN62. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01202020-210729635

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

Guerrero Vela, Pedro Pablo (2019) Plasma Surface Interactions in LaB₆ Hollow Cathodes with Internal Xe Gas Discharge. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4CW7-2K35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032019-100503451

Kettenbeil, Christian (2019) Dynamic Strength of Silica Glasses at High Pressures and Strain Rates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RZJW-MX30. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02202019-104738145

Phlipot, Gregory Paul (2019) A Fully-Nonlocal Quasicontinuum Method to Model the Nonlinear Response of Periodic Truss Lattices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3MPP-Q119. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242019-115317802

Sridhar, Akshay (2019) Large-Eddy Simulation of Turbulent Boundary Layers with Spatially Varying Roughness. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8YWS-B862. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09082018-212920204

Tutcuoglu, Abbas Davud (2019) Stochastic Multiscale Modeling of Dynamic Recrystallization. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1VVP-T060. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242019-144233476

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

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

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

2016

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

Burgoyne, Hayden Andrew (2016) Dynamics of Granular Crystals with Elastic-Plastic Contacts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9J38QG6. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05182016-164150213

Mitchell, Stephanie Jane (2016) Metaconcrete: Engineered Aggregates for Enhanced Dynamic Performance. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9H12ZXN. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07072015-124133131

Montemayor, Lauren Christine (2016) Fabrication, Characterization, And Deformation of 3D Structural Meta-Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9D21VH2. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07132015-150843708

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

Savard, Bruno (2015) Characterization and Modeling of Premixed Turbulent n-Heptane Flames in the Thin Reaction Zone Regime. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9GM858F. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282015-154709861

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

2014

Mohan, Nisha (2014) Extracting Material Response from Simple Mechanical Tests on Hardening-Softening-Hardening Viscoplastic Solids. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MMTW-FF91. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05142014-151151819

Richmond, Victoria Stolyar (2014) Techniques for Strength Measurement at High Pressures and Strain-Rates using Transverse Waves. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SH60-5659. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01152014-115401299