MASTERS THESES AND PROJECTS
CHAIRED BY ALICE M. AGOGINO

1.

1984/85

Timothy M. Hayes

MS Plan II

"Human Factors Display Design for a Multi-Channel Radiation Monitor"

2.

1984/85

Stephen H. Grau

MS Plan II

"The Conceptual Design of a Distributed Digital Control Network for Nuclear Power Plant Control"

3.

1985/86

Eric A. Moore

MS Plan II

"INFORM: A Knowledge Acquisition and Modeling Interface for IDES, the Influence Diagram based Expert System"

4.

1985/86

Steven L. Ethier

MS Plan II

"A Human Factors Study of the Primary Operating Displays for the NUSC Automatic Top Control Unit"

5.

1985/86

Johnston Choy

MS Plan II

"Automating SYmbolic MONotonicity Analysis"

6.

1985/86

Ron Heglie

MS Plan II

"DASCON: The Data, Acquisition Configuration System"

7.

1986/87

Kenneth M. Schneider

MS Plan II

"Real Time Control with Influence Diagram based Expert System"

8.

1986/87

Mark K. Lambert

MS Plan I

"A Graphical Interface to an Influence Diagram based Expert System"

9.

1986/87

Ann S. Almgren

MS Plan II

"Symbolic Computation for Constrained Optimization in Computer-Aided Design"

10.

1986/87

Nestor F. Michelena,

Master of Engrg

"Multiobjective Hydraulic Cylinder Design"

11.

1986/87

Kristofer A. Swanson

MS Plan II

"CVAID Expert System Development"

12.

1987/88

Lt. Leonard S. Kim

MS Plan II

"Influence Diagram and Ada based Expert System"

13.

1987/88

Jean-Michel Nataf

MS Plan II

"Automatic Modeling of Thermal Systems"

14.

1987/88

Ramanathan Guha

MS Plan II

"Induction and Analogy for Engineering Expert Systems"

15.

1987/88

Ashutosh Rege

MS Plan I

"On the Theory and Automation of Influence Diagrams: Consistency, Modeling and Implementation"

16.

1987/88

Sampath Srinivas

MS Plan II

"Inducing Influence Diagrams from Examples"

17.

1987/88

Sherry Hsi

MS Plan II

"ADIS: Assistive Device Interface Selector for the Disabled"

18.

1987/88

Michael J. Molezzi

MS Plan II

"Computer Workstation Design for Disabled Users: A Study of the Design Process"

19.

1988/89

Ramachandran Gurumoorthy

MS Plan II

"Annotated Prolog in a Distributed Environment"

20.

1988/89

Audumbar Padgaonkar

MS Plan II

"Monitoring System for the Time-of-Flight Wall at LBL"

21.

1989/90

Rhonda S. Stieber

MS Plan II

"An Expert System Advisor for Configuring Information Display Systems"

22.

1989/90

Sandra L. Turner

MS Plan II

"Preliminary Analysis of the Application of Expert Systems to Fire Detection in Structures"

23.

1990/91

Christopher Johnson

MS Plan II

"Version Control & Temporal Enhancements to DesignSCRIBE: An Information System for Concurrent Design"

24.

1991/92

Kathy Naassan

MS Plan II

"Sensor Validation for the Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller"

25.

1991/92

Keith Allan Gallion

MS Plan I

"RMS - Repair Management System: A System to Aid in the Diagnosis of Ship Structural Failures and the Evaluation of Repair Alternatives"

26.

1991/92

Regina S. Narkiewicz

MS Plan II

"Tem Pump Performance Model"

27.

1992/93

Jay Evans

MS Plan II

"Multimedia Case Studies for Teaching Best Design Practices"

28.

1992/93

Punit Jain

MS Plan II

"Intelligent Sensor Validation for Diagnostic Expert System: Integrating Algorithmic and Heuristic Processing"

29.

1992/93

James Osborn

MS Plan II

"Development of Display Object: An Interactive Educational Spatial Reasoning Tool"

30.

1992/93

Ian Zook

MS Plan II

"Using Multimedia Case Studies in Engineering: Knowledge Acquisition During Case Study Development"

31.

1992/93

Antonio Hernandez

MS Plan II

"The Identification of Successful Strategies for Spatial Reasoning"

32.

1993/94

Charles M. Carlstrom

MS Plan II

"Development, Testing, and Assessment of the Cyclone Grinder Multimedia Case Study"

33.

1993/94

Andy Dong

MS Plan II

"Design Wizard: Tools for Computer-Assisted Prototype Selection"

34.

1993/94

Todd Forsyth

MS Plan II

"A Report on the Structure and Operation of the Controlled Ecological Life Support Visual Database Project"

35.

1993/94

Nagaraj Srinivasan

MS Plan II

"Multimedia Case Studies in Engineering: Development and Assessment of the Disk Drive Case Study"

36.

1993/94

Kai Goebel

MS Plan II

"Using a Neural-Fuzzy Scheme to Diagnose Manufacturing Processes"

37.

1993/94

Pranjali Dattada

MS Plan II

"User Study for a Networked Multimedia Database of Courseware"

38.

1993/94

Stacey Au

MS Plan II

"A Multimedia Archival System for Explosively Actuated Valves: A Study in Design Archival"

39.

1994/95

Sunny Gill

MS Plan II

"The Best Practices Document: Recommendations for Using Instructional Technology for Delivery of Courseware"

40.

1994/95

Nanete Nalzaro

MS Plan II

"GE Multimedia Acquisition System (GEMMAcs): A Presentation Database; A Study in Document Information Archival"

41.

1994/95

Stephen Bayne

MS Plan II

"Capturing Design Experience with a Low Cost Database for Design Component Standardization"

42.

1995/96

Zhijie Huang

MS Plan II

"An Electronic Product Catalog"

43.

1995/96

Mitchell Suarez

MS Plan II

"Neural Network Terminal Area Aircraft Trajectory Conflict "

44.

1995/96

Shad H. Shokralla

MS Plan II

"21st Century Jet: The Boeing 777 Multimedia Case Study"

45.

1995/96

David W. Bellm

MS Plan II

"Characterization of the Sonar and Radar Distance Sensing Devices under Suboptimal Operating Conditions for the California Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways"

46.

1995/96

Robert Stanard

MS Plan II

"People, Products and Process: Interactive Multimedia Case Study in Integrated Design, Manufacturing Strategy and New Product Development"

47.

1996/97

Jorge Enrique Barreto

MS Plan II

"Augmenting Information Retrieval Using EVPI Computation"

48.

1996/97

David Yu

MS Plan II

"The Virtual Disk Drive Design Studio"

49.

1996/97

Bradly Cammon

MS Plan II

"Integration of Sensor Validation and Fusion Techniques with SmartPath: A Process and Performance Evaluation"

50.

1997/98

Ya Wen

MS Plan II

"People, Products and Strategies: The Design and Development of a Web-based Multimedia Case Study"

51.

1997/98

Jiangxin Wang

MS Plan II

"Sensor Validation and Fusion of GPS Aided Longitudinal Positioning System for IVHS"

52.

1998/99

Youhao Jing

MS Plan II

"MESANet: Facilitating MESA Design with Internet and a WWW-based Learning Environment"

53.

1998/99

Rebecca F. Richkus

MS Plan II

"Web Implementation and Enhancement of the Virtual Disk Drive Design Studio," Netscape Version and Internet Explorer Version

54.

1998/99

Aparoopa (Tina) Dutta

MS Plan II

"Geographically-Independent Learning: Built & Designed for ME290P"

55.

1999/2000

Jason Puzniak

MS Plan II

"The Role of On-Line Communication and Community in a Digital Library for Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology Education"

56.

2001/2002

Andrew Hill.

MS Plan II

"Creating Online Faculty Collaboration to Develop Engineering Education Computer Learning Materials"

57.

2001/2002

Jessica Granderson

MS Plan II

"Development of an On-Line Design Guide for Cal MESA's (Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement) BEST (Boosting Engineering Through Science and Technology Robotics Competitions"

58.

2002/2003

Rebekah Yozdell-Epstein

MS Plan II

"Economic, Energy and User Needs Analysis of an Intelligent Lighting System"

59.

2003/2004

Matthew Dubberly

MS Plan II

"Life Cycle Assessment of an Intelligent Lighting System using a Distributed Mote Network"

60.

2003/2004

Hengsi Lin

MS Plan II

"A Protocol for Evaluating Designers' Sketching Activities"

61.

2003/2004

Mohammad Rasheq Zarif

MS Plan II

"Categorization of Current MEMS Suspension Design Variants"

62.

2004/2005

Yao-Jung Wen

MS Plan II

"Smart Dust Sensor Mote Characterization, Validation, Fusion and Actuation

63.

2004/2005

Julien Sauvageon

MS Plan II

"Integrated Systems Health Monitoring Using Smart Dust Mote Sensor Networks: Hot Spot and Peak Strain Detection in Space Vehicles"

64.

2004/2005

Vinukumar Ranganathan

MS Plan II

"Locking-free Curved Beam Finite Element formulation And its application in MEMS Resonators "

65.

2004/2005

Marisela Avalos

MS Plan II

"Technology Assessment of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Batteries"

66.

2005/2006

Lionel Mohri

MS Plan II

"The Design Process through the Eyes of a Berkeley Student"

67.

2005/2006

Fabian Beltran

MS Plan II

"Human Preference Testing for Smart Lighting"

68.

2006/2007

Esha Datta

MS Plan II

"Mobile Learning and Digital Libraries: Designing for Pre-Engineering Education at the Elementary School Level "

69.

2007/2008

Stephanie Lynn Robinson

MS Plan II

"A Usability Assessment of the Engineering Pathway Educational Digital Library"

70.

2007/2008

Jennifer Mangold

MS Plan II

"A User Needs Study of K-12 Teachers for the Engineering Pathway Educational Digital Library"

71.

2007/2008

Andrew Favor

MS Plan II

"Exploring a Publisher Funded Business Model by Using Engineering Pathway as a Content Platform"

72.

2007/2008

Ryan Shelby

MS Plan II

"Thermal Endurance and Cryogenic Capable Pressure Vessel Design for a (L)H2 Fueled Toyota Prius"

73.

2007/2008

Lora Oehlberg

MS Plan II

"Tangible and Digital Media in Design Journals: Medium’s Influence on Sketching Behavior"

74.

2007/2008

Kimberly Lau

MS Plan II

"Sketching Behavior and Design Journals"

75.

2007/2008

Rupam Singla

MS Plan II

"Designing a Suit to Protect Migrant Farm Workers in California from Pesticide Exposure"

76.

2007/2008

James T. Bonnell

MS Plan II

"Green Lighting: Wireless Lighting Systems Integration for Significant Energy Savings"

77.

2008/2009

Timothy Robert Jacobi

MS Plan II

"A Product Development Case Study in the Amusement Industry"

78.

2008/2009

Johanna Louise Mathieu

MS Plan II

"Design of a Rural Water Provision System to Decrease Arsenic Exposure in Bangladesh" (with Ashok Gadgil)

79.

2008/2009

Nick Adrian Galano

MS Plan II

"Smart Lighting: LED Implementation and Ambient Communication Applications"

80.

2008/2009

Celeste Roschuni

MS Plan II

"Relationship Conflict And Feeling Communication In Design Teams"


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