This calendar lists graduate thesis and dissertation events. Send all notices to the College of Graduate Studies at editor@ucf.edu
Announcing the Thesis Defense of Jim Wysolmierski for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Emerging Media, Studio Art & Design track. Drawing upon traumatic moments of my past as a catalyst, I pursue understanding and acceptance of physical and emotional pain. In this thesis body of work, I employ the intersection of industrial and body imagery in sculpture …
Graduate Thesis and DissertationAnnouncing the Final Examination of Dani Sarta for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Lotería is a hybrid poetry collection that follows the life of the speaker as a queer, Hispanic transracial adoptee raised by a conservative Catholic family in Central Florida, focusing on their struggle to fit into the binaries assigned to and expected of …
Graduate Thesis and DissertationAnnouncing the Final Examination of Zhiyuan Wei for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Abstract: Lateral flow assay (LFA), also known as test strip, is a widely used point-of-care testing technology. It is a user-friendly detection tool that requires minimal professional training for end users. Over the past several decades, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been the most commonly used colorimetric …
Graduate Thesis and DissertationAnnouncing the Final Examination of Sahin Gullu for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy The traditional grid structure has large power plant generation stations, high voltage transmission lines, and distribution stations. This electric power system can be considered one of the greatest engineering achievements of mankind. However, the traditional grid is insufficient to supply energy demand due to increasing energy …
Graduate Thesis and DissertationAnnouncing the Final Examination of Reza Rezaii for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy The widespread adoption of photovoltaic (PV) and electric vehicle (EV) technologies is crucial for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. A Multi-Port Converter (MPC) connects multiple PV panels, improving efficiency and reducing costs. In EVs, MPCs extend battery lifespan by adding energy sources, enhancing system quality beyond reliance …
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation