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Wordmark logo design and its effect on click intention through visual attractiveness considering perceived trust , Caitlin Shantelle Balbon, Aldrich Kyle C. Go, Justin Christopher U. Javelosa, and Trisha Lauren A. To Chip

The moderating effect of user-related characteristics between chatbot design factors and user trust in m-commerce chatbots , John Lorenzo E. Cardino, Avery Janelle T. Chua, Janelle Kisha G. Filamor, and Matthew Rafael T. Lao

A multi-objective optimization model for wastewater treatment in eco-industrial park design with employment considerations , Ralph Anderson P. Chua, Cherry Pauline B. Magdaong, Ricardo Emmanuelle D. Mañalac, Ylesa Erliria B. Puente, and Gian Carlo G. Torres

A system study on the Warehousing Department of Zeno Chemical Industries, Inc. , Diego Lorenzo B. De Guzman, Michelle Ann J. Macoy, and Gabriel Lorenzo C. Yam

The effect of design elements on purchase intentions of m-shopping users , Eugene Michael M. Garcia, Miguel Alfonso D. Llamas, and Mary Grace S. Panilag

Designing an employee satisfaction questionnaire with the inclusion of physical ergonomics sub-scales , Christianne Nicole Genevieve Nieves, Nathan Tyler S. Quach, Sean Bradley S. Ruy, and Patricia L. Santiago

Design guidelines for layout structure and proximity of static list-type infographics to Improve Users Comprehension , Ma. Jessica P. Patalud

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

A cost minimization supply chain design model considering pandemic uncertainty and infection trends , Fernando V. Antonio, Juan L. Atayde, and Martin Aloysius R. Yamzon

An evaluation of mobile factors on emerging mobile grocery applications to improve customer user experience , Maria Sabrina B. Cantos, Gregg Domini M. Jacob, Nadine B. Jacob, and Caitlin Bettina Y. Tan

A system study on the manufacturing process of Nlite Fiberglass and Design, Inc. , Ericson Lance Mirafelix Cruz, John Ellis Pangindian Cruz, and Daniel Timothy Borja Lucas

Design of experiments methodology for improvement of lettuce seedling productivity considering growing medium, complete fertilizer, and calcium nitrate: PEBRO Agri Tagaytay Farm case , Jozelle Mary Claire M. Cutaran, Joan Lorraine P. Encarnacion, and Mary Hazel C. Sarmiento

A system study on Montano Foods Corporation , Brian Christian F. Jose, Jhon Karl Lago, and Thomas Jude C. Montano

Analysis of factors towards the development of a supply chain resiliency assessment tool , Kimberly D. Junsay, Miguel Luis G. De Joya, Mariel Ysabel R. Estrella, and Julian Clement M. Tan

A multi-objective optimization model for the installed capacity of a hybrid renewable energy system for seaport operations considering power disruptions , Margarita Patrice S. Penson, Giselle B. Quinio, and Errol Cayle T. Uy

Evaluation and redesign of VX Events' virtual exhibition interface for customer service improvement , Andre William S. Pua, Sean Steven H. Go, Clarisse Ann M. Sta. Maria, and Timothy Lawrence C. Tan

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Single routing network model of mobile grocery considering Inventory management with service time dependent demand , Ian Justine Q. Aggabao, Efren J. Bartolome III, and Charles Joseph V. Sindac

A system study on the warehouse operations of the Green Cross Department of DnF Distribution and Logistics Inc , Pamelo Ma I. Braga, Emilio Raphael D. Estacio, and Ivan Joaquin S. Toledo

A system study on Lokal Lab and Lokal Siargao , Chloe Marie V. Chan, Margaret Isabelle D. Liu, and Bianca Isabel L. Vasquez

A cost minimization model for a multi-component product closed loop supply chain considering big data dimensions , Pamela Nichole D. Chuateco, Carla Natalia Isabel Y. Del Rosario, and Ysabel Dominique L. Reyes

Modeling the spread of false news on social networking sites , Aleena Marie R. Concepcion

The impact of timer and warning alert in an online examination interface on the user experience of students integrated by openness to experience , Beatriz Anne T. De Jose and Danielle Alexandria A. Pasia

Nutrition label design and its effect on purchase intentions through readability considering consumer nutrition knowledge , Ignacio Luis S. Escaño, Betto Daniele T. Orendain, and Ma. Victoria C. Valderrama

The effect of application icon style design factors on the download intention of users , Josea Ysabelle Tabuso Manalac, Christian Joseph Adajo Non, and Jona Maria Letriz Carpio Sanchez

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The Department of Industrial Engineering has seven research areas for students to choose from. Every research area is unique and has its own research theme and course work.

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Research in healthcare engineering integrates and develops operations research, management science, analytics, and computer science methodologies with applications to, and motivation from, problems in developing cost effective health and humanitarian systems.

Research in optimization focuses on the design of algorithms and models for decision making, often under uncertainty.

COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCE

Research on computational social science focuses on the social and technical dynamics within formal and informal organizations.

Logistics and Operations

Research in Logistics and Operations focuses on supply chain management, product development, and service operations.

Research in stochastic analysis & simulation derives new methods for the design, analysis, and optimization of simulation experiments.

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As part of the requirements for graduate level degrees, students must complete a thesis for a Master's degree and/or dissertation for a Ph.D. Dissertations and theses are submitted to the academic department and the Graduate College and are made available through the University Library. Since 2010, all theses and dissertations are electronically deposited into IDEALS, the Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship, the University's open repository of scholarly content.

ProQuest Dissertations is a comprehensive collection of citations to dissertations and theses worldwide from 1861 to the present day. Full text PDFs are available for many Ph.D. dissertations added since 1997 and some older graduate works.

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Prior to 2010, print format dissertations and theses were bound and cataloged separately for the Grainger Engineering Library. Prior to 1983, each thesis was shelved by a call number assigned by subject headings. To locate them, search the online catalog for the author’s last name, title word(s) if known, and “theses” and the year granted as subject term(s).

Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering dissertations and theses granted from 1985 to 1999 were assigned Q.629.1Ta, followed by the 2-number year, followed by starting letters from the author’s last name. (Example: A 1991 thesis by M. Doyle would be Q.629.1Ta91D). Dissertations and theses granted from 2000 to present were assigned Q.629.1Tb, followed by the 2-number year, followed by starting letters from the author’s last name. (Example: A 2006 thesis by H. Dewey would be Q.629.1Tb06De).

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Master's Thesis Program Overview - School of Industrial Engineering - Purdue University

Program Overview

The Master's degree with a thesis option allows students to work with world-renowned faculty to dig deeper in an area of interest. The development of a thesis involves utilizing the knowledge gained in a sub-field of study (e.g., human factors) to a novel engineering problem. In addition, students deepent their competence in surveying cutting-edge research, leading a project independently, design (especially in emerging fields), and communication.

A thesis is a major undertaking, requiring deep interest in the subject matter and a close relationship with the faculty member supervising the research. Prospective students are encouraged to consider the research profiles of IE faculty, including recent publications, to determine program fit. Pursuing a thesis-option Master's degree is often a step toward pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree, and may be required for admission to some doctoral programs. However, the skills gained through completing a thesis-option Master's program still are highly sought after in industry. Students who intend to earn the doctoral degree must pursue this option.

Prospective Thesis Master's students are encouraged to consult with faculty members with whom their interests align prior to applying for admission. You can learn about our research areas and the faculty doing work in them here , and can directly peruse faculty profiles via our IE Faculty Directory .

Program Highlights

Ranking . Consistently ranked in the top #10 by U.S. News & World Report (April 2023).
Enrollment & Statistics . A total of 9407 students from abroad, representing 127* countries and 1514 international faculty and staff representing 84* nations, claim Purdue University as their home this fall semester.
Two-year program: Students complete a combination of advanced technical courses, focusing their studies on areas of interest, culminating in a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering degree.
Career Catalyzation: Graduates pursue diverse careers, often on advanced leadership tracks.
Degree Requirements: Courses selected for the thesis option are intended to provide in-depth study in a specific area of interest. Prerequisites ensure a minimum level of knowledge in the general field of industrial engineering. The curriculum allows for significant student choice in coursework, which should be made in consultation with the faculty member supervising the research project to ensure alignment with the research topic.
Human Factors Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Operational Research (Mathematical Programming; Simulation & Stochastic Processes)
Production Systems Engineering
Thesis/Defense: Development of a thesis document meeting all requirements of the faculty and Graduate School, followed by a successful oral defense of the thesis before a committee of faculty members.

Why Industrial Engineering?

Increased Employment Opportunities: A master's thesis degree is traditionally for students planning to continue in research or academia. However, this research-focused program also equips students with technical skills highly sought after in industry, such as decision making, systems engineering, operations, and oral and written communications.

Increased Earning Potential: Purdue Industrial Engineering Master's graduates report earning 15% or more than their peers with a Bachelor's degree.

Field Defining Innovation & Research: The School of Industrial Engineering has been shaping the field and educating future leaders in industrial engineering for 65 years. The graduate program is ranked in the top 10, and the IE online degree program is ranked #1 in the nation. Our researchers conduct field-defining research that is recognized worldwide for its impact and quality.

Excellence at Scale: As one of the top 10 engineering graduate programs in the nation, Purdue's College of Engineering is one of the largest and strongest programs in the nation with 13 different schools and departments.

Affordable Tuition: Our program's tuition is significantly cost-effective compared to other programs.

Low Cost of Living: The cost of living in the Greater Lafayette-West Lafayette area is among the lowest in the nation, with housing rent ranging from 23% to 179% less expensive than competing university cities (numbeo.com).

Funding Resources: There are several funding options for Purdue graduate students to explore, including assistantships , fellowships , grants , loans and other financial aid . Financial support for graduate students at Purdue is primarily awarded in the form of assistantships and fellowships. Over 60 percent of graduate students at the University are on assistantships. Furthermore, the Fellowship Office hosts many resources for students applying for fellowships.

Most funding decisions for assistantships are made by each individual graduate program.

Degree Requirements

Minimum 30 Total Credit Hours

21 credit hours of coursework
At least 12 credit hours must come from IE-listed courses
A minimum of 9 credit hours of master's thesis research credits (IE 69800)
Advisory committee
Development of a thesis document meeting all requirements of the faculty and Graduate School
Successful defense of the thesis through an oral examination to a committee of faculty members

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Available Masters dissertation and Doctorate thesis topics

Students who have obtained a BEng Industrial Engineering Honours, BSc Applied Science Honours in Industrial Systems (or equivalent) degree may continue their professional and academic development by enrolling for a Masters Degree, and students who have successfully completed their Masters, may enroll for a Doctorate.

Masters and Doctorates do not involve any formal course work, and instead respectively requires a dissertation and thesis as deliverable. Students may propose their own topics, or they may choose from current research topics in the department. For more information on current topics, please see the attached documents, listed below. For information on additional requirements and the application process for specific topics, please contact the document authors. Topics will be added and edited on a continuous bases. Please see 'Last Updated' date indicated next to each topic.

Students interested in proposing their own Industrial Engineering topics are encouraged to identify and collaborate with a potential supervisor in the department with similar research interests . For general inquiries please contact Bonolo Mokoka ( [email protected] ) Current Research topics in the Department:

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211 Interesting Engineering Research Paper Topics

The world of engineering is replete with experimentation and discoveries; it’s only a matter of understanding what is required and knowing where to look. Sometimes, college students are at a loss on how to choose the right research topic for their projects, especially when it comes to their area of specialty. This is normal in most cases.

If you’re in university and you’re so confused about how to choose a suitable engineering topic for research papers to work on, then you’re in luck. This entire guide is dedicated to offering you expert quality and professional research paper writing services and writing tips you can’t get anywhere else online.

Genetic Engineering Research Paper Topics

This refers to the process of deliberately altering the genetic composition of an organism. Nowadays, the leaps in genetic engineering have benefited several important aspects, including stem cell research.

Through genetic engineering, several diseases and predisposing factors have been discovered and written out or edited. The fact that such technologies exist, gives enough motivation for many to want to carry out further research on the topic.

Below are some relevant topics for further research that students can use in the field of genetic engineering.

The possibility of recovering and the DNA of extinct animals in the restocking of said species.
Existing genetic theories and explanations which support or disprove certain aspects of human behavior.
The viability of cloning organisms.
The existing relationship between genetic factors and acne susceptibility of individuals.
Genetic explanations and theories supporting or disproving social animal behavior.
The connection between coronary heart disease and genetic interference.
Genetic research and how they have influenced the environment.
How close are we to cloning humans?
The relationship between genetic factors and allergic reactions.
Can congenital deformities be passed down from mother to child?
Genetic explanation for similarities in personalities of twins raised apart.
Genetic explanation for differences in personalities of twins raised apart.
Who funds genetic research?
Factors that contribute to inbreeding depression.
Genetic explanation of genetic variations in the distribution of organisms of the same species.
Current strides in genetic engineering.
Genetic engineering: moral or immoral?
When does genetic engineering cross the line?
Who defines right and wrong in genetics?
The future of genetic coding and editing.

Industrial Engineering Research Paper Topics

This branch of engineering is one that deals specifically in making complex systems, organizations, structures, etc. more efficient by developing and improving upon the pre-existing systems. In industrial engineering, the goal is the improvement and application of researched, factual upgrades to systems when dealing with individuals, finance, information, etc. in order to produce optimized results and functions.

Industrial engineering seeks to improve the methods employed by companies in the implementation of processes in the manufacture and operations of projects.

Research in industrial engineering will help broaden your knowledge of how things are and how they should be to function more efficiently and effectively. To help you get started, here are some research topics you can consider taking a closer look at.

Mining and discovery of data.
The designing, structuring, and execution of experiments.
Strategies employed in manufacturing.
Single-objective optimization.
Poly-objective optimization
Managing a supply chain.
Analytical approach to the management of data.
Experimental designing.
Analysis of variance.
Interaction of dependent and independent variables in our reality.
The algorithm of differential evolution.
Artificial neural networks and their application.
Planning and design concepts in the building of structures.
Layouts and designs of structures.
Systems and analyses of handling industrial materials.
Artificial intelligence.
The influence of computers on driving.
Application of ergonomics in the world of engineering today.
The rise of automation in modern industries.

Research Paper Topics Related To Civil Engineering

One simple way to define civil engineering is that it’s basically all that we can see that has been built around us. It simply refers to an expert branch or discipline of engineering that focuses on making viable, practical arrangements with the plan, development, and maintenance of the physical, visible structures around us.

Civil engineering focuses on specific areas of structural building and maintenance, including public works like streets, waterways, dams, air terminals, sewerage frameworks, pipelines, primary segments of structures, rail routes, and so on.

Civil engineers imagine, plan, create, administer, work, develop and keep up basic interactions and frameworks in the general population and private area, including the roads, structures, airport terminals, burrows, dams, extensions, and frameworks for water supply and sewage treatment.

Below are some more topics you might be interested in, which will help as a student to answer some research paper projects and assignments.

Automation of the operation of machines in industries.
Designing, building, and engineering sturdy structures.
Designing long-lasting buildings and systems.
Materials for innovation.
Systems employed to help in the detection and management of natural disasters.
Elimination and mitigation of industrial and structural hazards.
Analyses of risks and reliability of computational alerts.
Informatics and its application.
Simulations in engineering.
Land surveying.
Designing, engineering, and construction of roads.
Designing, engineering, and construction of buildings.
Engineering and transportation.
Geotechnical and its application in everyday life.
Engineering: its contribution and effects on the environment.
The impact of engineering on the structure and interaction of microorganisms in the soil.
Analyzing and designing residential and industrial structures.
The integration of various designs into construction plans.
The role of civil engineering in the control of environmental pollution.

Research Paper Topics Software Engineering

Software engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the systemic application of analyses and research findings to the creation and management of software.

In software engineering, the process entails a disciplined, quantifiable approach to the application of said findings in the creation, operation, management, and security of software.

Further research topics and areas yet to be fully explored in software engineering are listed below.

The Internet of Things.
Cybersecurity.
Mining data.
Application of software engineering in the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases.
Applications of Deep Neural Networking.
Detection and prevention of scams and online frauds.
Hacking: ethical hacking and the blue nowhere.
Benefits of professionalizing esports.
Automating the repairs of machines and industrial structures.
Assessing and testing clones.
The sustainability of ICT in various industries.
Application of ICT in Small and Medium-scale Enterprises.
Artificial intelligence and its contribution to the economy.
Ranking clone codes.
Data analytics.
Prediction and elimination of errors in software engineering.
Debugging in architecture.
Using machine learning to predict and detect defects in software.

Research Paper Topics For Engineering

Without mincing words, engineering is an umbrella term for the discipline which combines mathematics, physics, and physical sciences in the creation, development, and maintenance of technology.

Some areas for further research are listed below.

Systems of electrical power.
Sustainable alternatives and sources of energy.
Material modeling.
The mechanics of damage.
Renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.
Acoustics in engineering.
The engineering of chemical reactions.
Electronic appliances.
Electronics.
Electromagnetism.
The fusion of Information and Communications Technology with multimedia.
Content administration.
Electrical applications of physics.
Fusion of nuclei.
Engineering of light.
Design of advanced systems.
Clean technology and zero-carbon energy.
Hydroelectric engineering.

Research Paper Topics About Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering refers to the branch of engineering that entails the operational use of technology of electricity and electrical appliances. This division of engineering focuses on the design and application of equipment used in the generation and distribution of power, as well as the control of machines and communications.

There’s a whole new world under the name of electrical engineering, and further research into the field will yield solutions to many world problems. Some of these research topics are listed below.

Harnessing the infinite potentials of solar energy.
Harnessing the infinite potentials of thermal energy.
Designing, engineering, and creating wind generators.
3D printing.
Constructing circuits.
Additive manufacture.
Renewable forms of energy.
Soft robotics.
Conventional robotics.
Medical diagnoses and health monitoring using electrical appliances and engineering.
Design of energy generators.
Management and control of energy.
General applications of vehicular control.
Cloud services.
Smart grids.
Quality of power.
Wireless transfer of energy from a higher source of energy to a machine with low energy.

Research Paper Topics In Automobile Engineering

Automobile engineering is perhaps one of the most practical branches of engineering that can be seen and put to use in everyday life. It involves the study of the creation, design, structure, interaction between component parts, etc. of vehicles and other means of transportation.

Automobile engineering is often restricted to land vehicles and some suitable research topics that may interest you are listed below.

Techniques, procedures, structural designs, and functionality in race cars and Formula 1.
Drones and other unmanned aerial conveyors.
Processes in centrifugal casting.
Shaper machines and their practical examples in everyday life.
Tectonic sources of heat energy.
Conversion of wave energy.
General conversion of energy.
Airbags and their contribution to ensuring the safety of passengers while en route.
Designs, applications, and operations of aerodynamics.
Application of aerodynamics in physics and automobile engineering.
Design, application, functions, and restrictions surrounding robotic systems.
Electric cars, the future of automobiles and driving.
Solar-powered cars.
Brakes and vehicular control.
Solar-powered air conditioning units.
Speed sensors for vehicles in motion.
Steam energy: application, viability, risks associated with it, and how to minimize the risks involved.
Wind energy: production of renewable energy from wind turbines.
Smart cars: artificial intelligence, real-time analyses, and utilization of data by artificial intelligence.

Engineering Ethics Research Paper Topics

Engineering ethics refers to the branch of engineering that addresses ethical issues surrounding the study and pursuit of engineering.

More often than not, engineering, in the quest for globalization and technological advancement, crosses some ethical lines in carrying out its duties. Engineering ethics is there to keep the branches of engineering in check to make sure that the obligations to the public and everyone else are carried out ethically.

Discover new horizons in engineering ethics by studying any of the following research topics.

The history of engineering ethics, and its application through the years.
Circumstances that led to the relevance and development of engineering ethics.
Connections between the scientific, historical and technological in engineering ethics.
Approaches to ethical engineering.
Principles and vast potentials of engineering ethics.
Associations and bodies that monitor and uphold engineering ethics.
Similarities in engineering ethics and ethics in other professions.
Differences between engineering ethics and ethics in other professions.
The engineer’s obligations to the public in general.
Engineering ethics: responsibility and accountability of engineers.
Violation of engineering ethics.
Effects of projects undertaken in engineering on the environment.
Balancing public obligations and development of work projects.
The impacts of globalization on ethical engineering.
Engineering ethics and voluntarism.
Contradictory ethical standpoints in engineering ethics.
The engineer’s societal obligations and ethics in engineering.
Engineering ethics and professional obligations.
How engineering ethics influences profit generation.

Research Paper Topics: Security Engineering

Security engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the integration of security monitoring and controls in a system, such that the controls are absorbed into the system, and are now seen as parts of the operational abilities of the system.

Above all else, security engineers analyze, supervise and develop technology and technicalities that help organizations in preventing malware from invading their systems, leaks of client information, breaches, etc. associated with cyberterrorism and cybercrime.

Security engineers major in building infallible, resilient software systems that stand tall in the face of malware, defects, errors, etc. It relies on certain tools in the design, implementation, testing, etc. of finished systems, as well as the continuous upgrades in time with environmental changes.

Protection of clients’ data.
Protecting the privacy of users.
Cloud security.
Security policies to protect client data.
Data management and security policies.
Privacy and security on the internet.
Client data and software security.
Security of users while participating in online interactive platforms.
Mobile app security.
The implication of unified user profiles for clients while using the Internet of Things.
Cyberattacks and some ways that corporations can survive them.
Centralizing the system of data storage.
Cybersecurity of online mobile gaming platforms and user data.
Computer security.
Security of software.
Cybersecurity and social engineering.
Effects of automation of operations in security engineering.
The human factor in security engineering.
Combating malware with antiviruses.

Aerospace Engineering Research Paper Topics

Aerospace engineering refers to the branch of engineering that is concerned with making current, factual researches, designing, developing, constructing, conducting tests, technology, dynamics, and applications of spacecraft and airplanes.

Aerospace engineering refers to aerial systems that are operational within the Earth, and in outer space.

The dynamics of unstable gases.
Parallel systems based on ground power unit (GPU).
Laser tools: computation, precision calculations, and implementation from start to finish.
Simulation of turbulence in reactive flows.
Fluid dynamics in aerospace engineering.
The propagation of elastic waves.
Designs for lunar missions.
Detection of faults in composite aerospace locations.
Applications of elastic abrasives.
Management of supply chains.
Functional designs for wind turbines.
Dynamics of fluids and fuels for machines.
Mechanics of solids.
Rocket propulsion.
Missile launching: precision and analyses.
Structures in aerospace.
Micro Aerial Vehicles.
Different fuselage systems.
Structural differences between a forward-swept wing passenger aircraft and a backward-swept wing passenger aircraft.

Chemical Engineering Research Paper Topics

Chemical engineering is another practical branch of engineering. It deals with the planning, designing, as well as operations of processing sites, as well as the interaction between physical, biological, and chemical processes involved in creating economically important technologies.

Some research topics are listed below.

The use of different types of oils in the manufacture of soap.
Replenishing soil nutrients and microorganisms in polluted areas by the use of organic fertilizers.
Degradation of soil and stripping of soil nutrients by industrial waste deposition.
Speeding up the degradation of plastic and reducing pollution.
Petrochemical products and their applications.
The interaction between soil microorganisms and organic fertilizers.
Techniques in separating simple and complex homogeneous liquids.
Techniques in reversing the action of free radicals.
Relationship between elements in the environment.
Molecular biology and the intricate specialization of cells.
Interaction between drugs and the immune system of a living organism.
Heat and heat energy.
Mass production of alternatives to fossil fuels.
Renewable, plant-based sources of energy.
Reclaiming methane as by-products of waste products.
Redox reactions and their applications.
Heat properties of paper.
Designing, producing, and enhancing supercapacitors.
Controlled extraction of plant-based wax from the pods of plants like the Theobroma cacao.
Water pollution and pollutants.

Research in engineering begins with an ideal topic. Backing either of the above up with factual findings is guaranteed to get you top grades.

Independent Study Topics in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Participation in research can be a rewarding component of an undergraduate engineering program. Motivated students can earn credit and satisfy some elective degree requirements by conducting independent study or thesis research with a supervising faculty member. Alternatively, students can be paid to conduct research; for example, by completing a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at UMass or at another university.

Most undergraduate research projects are “arranged” by the student who meets with faculty to discuss research interests and needs. Students often consult faculty web pages for overviews of faculty research interests and contact information for prospective advisors. Most faculty members welcome undergraduate researchers to their labs, and many can create undergraduate research projects reflecting student interests and capabilities that are related to their own research. Other projects may be more clearly defined in advance by faculty members, derive from other projects, or reflect a new idea that a student wishes to explore. Descriptions of some of the more well-defined research projects follow. Students interested in any of these projects or in other research topics are encouraged to contact the associated faculty members.

Professor Erin Baker :

My research is on energy technology policy, especially related to energy equity and the transition to a low carbon energy system. The methods are mathematical and computational decision modeling. Examples of current honors topics include modeling the impact of heat pumps on electricity demand in New England and evaluating energy storage options, including cooperatively owned and operated batteries and hot water storage.

Professor Wen Chen :

Our Multiscale Materials and Manufacturing Laboratory is very interested in hosting students for research intern, independent study, or senior project throughout the year. Our research group is focused on advanced manufacturing of structural and functional materials using various 3D printing technologies. Structural metal alloys that we study include Al alloys, steels, high entropy alloys, metallic glasses, and 3D architected materials (also called mechanical metamaterials). We also collaborate with many other universities (UPenn, Brown, Stanford, Georgia Tech), national labs (Oak Ridge National Lab, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Argonne National Lab), and industry partners to develop next-generation eco-friendly batteries. Our lab houses a wide range of 3D printing facilities including direct ink writing, laser powder bed fusion, laser engineered net shaping, and plasma wire arc additive manufacturing system. We have a multidisciplinary team working on alloy development, mechanical behavior of 3D-printed materials, powder metallurgy, and electrochemistry. If you are interested in applying for research opportunities in our lab, please send a CV to wenchen [at] umass [dot] edu (Dr. Wen Chen) .

Professor Steve de Bruyn Kops :

I study fluid turbulence at a very fundamental level. Fundamental science, not engineering. I can work with students who have some appreciation for how to move massive amounts of data through a computer (files larger than the hard drive on a laptop). Knowledge of python and C++ is good. Excel and Matlab are not adequate. In particular, I am looking for a student with these computer skills and an interest in learning something about artificial intelligence, data mining, and/or big data.

Professor Xian Du :

I am very interested in the supervision of senior students. Following are my research areas (please also refer to my Google Scholar page here ): Roll to Roll Flexible Electronics Printing Intelligent Vision Medical Device Realization Specific projects regarding which I would like to meet students to discuss include: The design, realization, control, and scale up of Roll to Roll Print Machines. You will work with me and my PhD students who have rich industrial experience, and my industrial collaborators in the project. You will learn both hand-on skills in design and programming, many interesting research directions in the manufacturing of flexible electronics. This project will be good for students who are interested in precision machine design, control, and manufacturing. Machine vision, image processing, machine learning, and data mining for nanomanufacturing, or medical devices. The data can be from MRI, high-speed/high-resolution optical and NIR camera, or microscope. You will learn the how to apply AI to the above areas. You also will learn how to solve fundamental problems in setup, calibration, and using of these imaging devices. You have chance to work with both my industrial and hospital collaborators. This project will be good for students who are interested in AI applications and discovery of novel AI computations.

Professor Chaitra Gopalappa :

My research area and previous work can be found here . Students interested in doing a CHC thesis or independent study should contact me at chaitrag [at] umass [dot] edu (chaitrag[at]umass[dot]edu) to set up an appointment to discuss specific projects of interest. Students can expect to use one or more of stochastic processes, optimization, simulation, computational modeling, and data analytics. Students can expect to work in the "broad" area of disease prevention and control, though the methodologies can be transferable to other areas.

Professor Meghan Huber :

The mission of the Human Robot Systems Lab is to advance how humans and robots learn to guide the physical interactive behavior of one another. To achieve this, our research aims to: (1) develop new methods of describing human motor behavior that are compatible for robot control, (2) understand and improve how humans learn models of robot behavior, and (3) develop robot controllers that are compatible for human-robot physical collaboration. This highly interdisciplinary research lies at the intersection of robotics, dynamics, controls, human neuroscience, and biomechanics. To apply, please follow the instructions here .

Professor Juan Jiménez :

The research goal of the Jiménez laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is to elucidate the fluid flow characteristics and fluid flow-dependent biomolecular pathways relevant to diseases and processes in the body, by integrating fluid dynamic engineering into cellular and molecular mechanisms important in medicine. Our research focuses on experimental cardiovascular biomedicine; specifically, addressing the interaction of flow in the blood vasculature and lymphatic system with the endothelium. Furthermore, we also work in the area of biomedical implantable devices like stents. Active areas of research are: Atherosclerosis & Stents: Elucidating the role of fluid flow on endothelial cell migration by investigating cell motility, reactive oxygen species, and gene expression Cerebral Aneurysms & Stroke: Recreating the fluid flow environment present in the cerebral vasculature to identify pro-inflammatory endothelial cell gene expression Vascular Biology: In-vitro models of disease and endothelial cell phenotype

Professor Jim Lagrant :

I typically advise 2–3 independent study projects each semester in industrial automation, engineering education, machine design and fabrication. Topics include selection and application of industrial control hardware, Programmable Logic Controller programming, Human Machine Interface design and programming, classroom aid and laboratory experiment design, and equipment redesign. Students interested in doing a CHC thesis or independent study should contact me at jlagrant [at] umass [dot] edu (jlagrant[at]umass[dot]edu) to set up an appointment to discuss specific projects of interest.

Professor Jae-Hwang Lee : Nano-Engineering Laboratory

We are looking for a few research-oriented undergraduates interested in materials in mechanical extremes. Their material research topics could potentially relate to bulletproof materials or additive manufacturing. We prefer a research plan more extended than one semester.

Professor Tingyi “Leo” Liu :

My Inter²EngrLAB welcomes any passionate undergraduate students who want to step out of their comfort zone to prepare themselves for the challenging future. We work on interdisciplinary topics and aim to advance fundamental science and develop enabling technologies in the fields such as Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), nanotechnology, brain-machine interface, soft electronics and robotics, listing just a few. Example projects include neurosurgical robots, automated nanomanufacturing systems, multifunctional neural probes, super-repellent surfaces. Our projects offer students research experience on mechatronics, CNC machining, MEMS, control systems, hardware-software interface programming, lithography, app design, bioinspired design, human-factor product design, etc., with hardcore training in both hands-on and theory as well as interdisciplinary communication. We have opportunities for students to do research intern, senior design projects, independent studies, and honor thesis that may involve all phases of academic research, technology transfer and development, and industrial product development. I individually train students who are interested in working with me to maximize their potential and let them work with everyone in my lab to encourage diversity and inclusivity. Feel free to talk to me for more in-depth discussion on possible projects.

Professor Yahya Modarres-Sadeghi :

I always have projects for undergraduate students: General Fluid-Structure Interactions (FSI) problems, mainly experimental, with specific problems being those in which the students conduct experiments in the water tunnel or wind tunnel for either fundamental FSI problems, fish propulsion, wind energy related projects, or our bat deterrent device. I also have projects on biomedical FSI.

Professor Jinglei Ping:

The goal of Ping Lab is to determine the fundamental principles governing applications of nanomaterials and nanomaterial-based device structures in biotechnology, healthcare, environmental monitoring, and so on. Fascinating phenomena emerge as materials or devices scale down, inducing "surprises" and offering promise for dramatic improvement in the material or device performances. However, not all "surprises" are favorable. Moreover, fabrication and investigation at micro or nano scales can be technically challenging. We tackle the challenges by combining techniques in bioelectronics, microfluidics, microscopy, microfabrication and more (sometimes we invent the techniques) to harness innovative physicochemical principles at micro or nano scales to create devices and systems for processing, detecting, and/or stimulating biosystems. We are an energetic lab focusing on interdisciplinary research. If you are interested in novel nanomaterials, understanding their bio-transducing properties, building nano-enabled biosensors, etc., reach out to us at ping [at] engin [dot] umass [dot] edu (ping[at]engin[dot]umass[dot]edu) ! Students from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.

Professor Anuj K. Pradhan :

The Pradhan Research Group operates as part of the Human Performance Laboratory . Our group conducts research on driver behaviors in the context of driving safety, with a specific focus on advanced vehicle technologies including Connected and Automated Vehicles. Past and current students (undergraduate and graduate) have worked on research projects on: Human Factors of Automated Vehicles, Distracted Driving, Impact of Advanced Technologies on Driver Safety, user-centered design for automotive interfaces, and Driving Simulation Methodologies. These projects are undertaken using an advanced Driving Simulator, or are conducted on public roadways with advanced vehicles, or via analytical human factors methods. Students in the group will have opportunities to be involved in all phases of a research study, from conceptualization and design and preparation of experiments, to data collection, data analyses, and reporting of results. Students will also have opportunities to independently conduct research of their interest if that overlaps with the group’s interests. Our group students are encouraged to and regularly present their research at conferences at UMass or at domestic conferences and are supported financially to do so. Please visit the group website to learn more and to contact Professor Pradhan.

Professor Shannon Roberts :

The Roberts Research group , a part of the Human Performance Laboratory , is always interested in having undergraduate students join our research team. Broadly speaking, our work is focused on Human Factors in transportation safety. We look at how to improve driving behavior among young adults and teens. We also examine issues in driving automation systems, including how to design in-vehicle interfaces & training systems and differences in performance across demographic groups. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to use a variety of tools (e.g., driving simulators) and are typically involved in all stages of research, from ideation to research design to analysis to publishing.

Professor Jonathan Rothstein :

I am always willing to supervise experimental fluid dynamics projects. The list of possible projects is long, and I usually have 10 or so that I sketch out for any student who is interested in working with me. I let them pick out the one that they like best.

Professor Krish Thiagarajan Sharman:

I am interested in working with one or two honors students in the following topics: Modeling an offshore wind turbine using industry standard software. Explore new concepts and produce interesting simulation results. No computing skills needed, but interest in learning new skills is essential. Design, build and test an offshore wind turbine platform in our wave tank (Gunness Hall). Knowledge of SolidWorks is essential. Hands-on work in the workshop will be required.

Professor Yubing Sun :

Potential projects for undergraduate honors research include: using microfluidic devices to study the mechanotransduction in epithelial cells, using engineered hydrogels and pluripotent stem cells to model early neural development, and imaging analysis using Matlab to track cell migration and proliferation.

Professor Frank Sup : The Mechatronics and Robotics Research Laboratory

I am looking for students interested in the areas of: Robot design Biomechanics of human locomotion Collaborative human-robot systems Robot tele-operation

Professor Yanfei Xu : Xu Research Group at UMass Amherst

We are looking for like minded scientists and engineers with synergistic research interests to work together on multifunctional polymers, integrated devices and systems, and advanced manufacturing. Applicants should send cover letter and curriculum vitae through email to yanfeixu [at] umass [dot] edu (subject: Xu%20Research%20Group) (yanfeixu[at]umass[dot]edu) .

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110 Engineering Research Topics For Engineering Students!

Getting engineering topics for research or presentation is not an easy task. The reason is that the field of engineering is vast. Engineers seek to use scientific principles in the design and building of machines, structures, bridges, tunnels, etc.

Engineering as a discipline has a broad range of specialized fields such as chemical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, and lots more! In all, engineering seeks to apply mathematics or science to solving problems.

110 Engineering Topic Ideas in Different Areas

Genetic engineering topics, mechanical engineering research topics, electrical engineering research topics, software engineering research topics, computer engineering research topics, biomedical engineering research topics, civil engineering topics, chemical engineering research topics, controversial engineering topics, aerospace engineering topics, industrial engineering topics, environmental engineering topics for research.

We understand how difficult and tiring it could be to get engineering research topics; hence this article contains a total of 110 interesting engineering topics covering all aspects of engineering. Ready to explore? Let’s begin right away!

Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of the gene of an organism using biotechnology. Many controversies are surrounding this engineering field because of the fantastic potential feats it could achieve. Here are some genetic engineering topics that encompass essential areas of this field.

Can the human personality be altered through genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering: hope for children with intellectual disabilities?
Genetic engineering: the problems and perspectives.
Genetic engineering and the possibility of human cloning.
Genetic Engineering
The side effects of altering human personality
Immortalizing humans through genetic engineering
Addressing human deficiencies through genetic engineering

Mechanical engineering deals with the design and manufacture of physical or automated systems. These systems include power and energy systems, engines, compressors, kinematic chains, robotics, etc. Here are some impressive mechanical engineering topics that double as mechanical engineering thesis topics too.

A study of the compressed air technology used in cars.
The design of a motorized automatic wheelchair that can serve as a bed.
The why and how of designing stronger and lighter automobiles.
The design of an electronic-assisted hydraulic braking system.
Basics of Electronics Engineering
AC and DC motors and operations
Design and implementation of wind energy
Power lines and electricity distribution
Electromagnetic field and its applications
Generators and electric motors

Electrical engineering is a trendy and well-sought field that deals with the design and manufacture of different electrical and electronic systems. Electrical engineering encompasses power and electronics. The basic principle of digital technology and electricity are all given birth to in this field. From your lighting to computers and phones, everything runs based on electricity. Although finding topics in electrical engineering could be difficult, we have carefully selected four electrical engineering topics to give you a great head start in your research! or write research paper for me

A study on how temperature affects photovoltaic energy conversion.
The impact of solar charging stations on the power system.
Direct current power transmission and multiphase power transmission
Analysis of the power quality of the micro grid-connected power grid.
Solar power and inverters
Alternator and electric magnetic induction
AC to DC converters
Operational amplifiers and their circuits.

Software engineering deals with the application of engineering approaches systematically to develop software. This discipline overlaps with computer science and management science and is also a part of overall systems engineering. Here are some software engineering topics for your research!

The borderline between hardware and software in cloud computing.
Essential computer languages of the future.
Latest tendencies in augmented reality and virtual reality.
How algorithms improve test automation.
Essentials for designing a functional software
Software designing and cyber security
5 computer languages that will stand the test of time.
Getting software design right
Effects of malware on software operation.

Computer engineering integrates essential knowledge from the subfields of computer science, software engineering, and electronic engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering applies various concepts to build complex structural models. Besides, we have completed researches in the information technology field and prepare great it thesis topics for you. Here are some computer engineering topics to help you with your research.

Biotechnology, medicine, and computer engineering.
Programs for computer-aided design (cad) of drug models.
More effective coding and information protection for multinational companies.
Why we will need greater ram in modern-day computers.
Analysis and computer-aided structure design
Pre-stressed concrete structures and variations
General computer analysis of structures
Machine foundation and structural design
Storage and industrial structures.

Biomedical engineering applies principles and design concepts from engineering to medicine and biology for diagnostic or therapeutic healthcare purposes. Here are some suggested biomedical engineering topics to carry out research on!

A study on how robots are changing health care.
Can human organs be replaced with implantable biomedical devices?
The advancement of brain implants.
The advancement of cell and tissue engineering for organ replacement.
Is planting human organs in machines safe?
Is it possible to plant biomedical devices insensitive to human organs?
How can biomedicine enhance the functioning of the human brain?
The pros and cons of organ replacement.

Civil engineering deals with the construction, design, and implementation of these designs into the physical space. It is also responsible for the preservation and maintenance of these constructions. Civil engineering spans projects like roads, buildings, bridges, airports, and sewage construction. Here are some civil engineering topics for your research!

Designing buildings and structures that withstand the impact of seismic waves.
Active noise control for buildings in very noisy places.
The intricacies of designing a blast-resistant building.
A compatible study of the effect of replacing cement with silica fume and fly ash.
Comparative study on fiber-reinforced concrete and other methods of concrete reinforcement.
Advanced construction techniques
Concrete repair and Structural Strengthening
Advanced earthquake resistant techniques
Hazardous waste management
Carbon fiber use in construction
Structural dynamics and seismic site characterization
Urban construction and design techniques

Chemical engineering transverses the operation and study of chemical compounds and their production. It also deals with the economic methods involved in converting raw chemicals to usable finished compounds. Chemical engineering applies subjects from various fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. It utilizes technology to carry out large-scale chemical processes. Here are some chemical engineering topics for you!

Capable wastewater treatment processes and technology.
Enhanced oil recovery with the aid of microorganisms.
Designing nanoparticle drug delivery systems for cancer chemotherapy.
Efficient extraction of hydrogen from the biomass.
Separation processes and thermodynamics
Heat, mass, and temperature
Industrial chemistry
Water splitting for hydrogen production
Mining and minerals
Hydrocarbon processes and compounds
Microfluidics and Nanofluidics.

Not everyone agrees on the same thing. Here are some engineering ethics topics and controversial engineering topics you can explore.

Are organic foods better than genetically modified foods?
Should genetically modified foods be used to solve hunger crises?
Self-driving cars: pros and cons.
Is mechanical reproduction ethical?
If robots and computers take over tasks, what will humans do?
Are electric cars really worth it?
Should human genetics be altered?
Will artificial intelligence replace humans in reality?

Aerospace engineering deals with the design, formation, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, etc. It studies flight safety, fuel consumption, etc. Here are some aerospace engineering topics for you.

How the design of planes can help them weather the storms more efficiently.
Current techniques on flight plan optimization.
Methods of optimizing commercial aircraft trajectory
Application of artificial intelligence to capacity-demand.
Desalination of water
Designing safe planes
Mapping a new airline route
Understanding the structural design of planes.

Petroleum engineering encompasses everything hydrocarbon. It is the engineering field related to the activities, methods, processes, and adoptions taken to manufacture hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbon examples include natural gas and crude oil which can be processed to more refined forms to give new petrochemical products.

The effect of 3d printing on manufacturing processes.
How to make designs that fit resources and budget constraints.
The simulation and practice of emergency evacuation.
Workers ergonomics in industrial design.
Heat transfer process and material science
Drilling engineering and well formation
Material and energy flow computing
Well log analysis and testing
Natural gas research and industrial management

Manufacturing engineering is integral for the creation of materials and various tools. It has to do with the design, implementation, construction, and development of all the processes involved in product and material manufacture. Some useful production engineering topics are:

Harnessing freshwater as a source of energy
The design and development of carbon index measurement systems.
Process improvement techniques for the identification and removal of waste in industries.
An extensive study of biomedical waste management.
Optimization of transportation cost in raw material management
Improvement of facility layout using systematic planning
Facilities planning and design
Functional analysis and material modeling
Product design and marketing
Principles of metal formation and design.

So here we are! 110 engineering research paper topics in all major fields of engineering! Choose the ones you like best and feel free to contact our thesis writers for help. It’s time to save humanity!

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Industrial Design Masters Theses

The Master of Industrial Design program explores design as a vehicle for addressing social, cultural, environmental and other concerns, recognizing that design is not simply a professional service, but rather a way of connecting individual interests and values with a social framework. Students with undergraduate degrees in other fields or with limited design experience are invited to enter the program during Wintersession as a means of preparing to begin the two-year master’s program the following fall.

ID covers a broad range of fields, from product and furniture explorations to design for aerospace and medical applications. Graduate students work independently under the guidance of a faculty advisor and thesis committee, and present their final work verbally, visually and in writing. They also participate in the RISD Graduate Thesis Exhibition , a large-scale public show held annually.

“Graduate candidates in ID don’t necessarily need an undergraduate degree in the field, but they do need strong visual communication skills. For those without an ID background, learning CAD, drawing and model making can be beneficial, and taking a general product design course can provide insight into the design process. Materials-based courses in a medium such as metal, glass, textiles, ceramics or wood also provide a good basis for work in ID.” - Andy Law, Graduate Program Director

Graduate Program Director: Andy Law

These works are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License .

Theses from 2024 2024

Dimensional Dialogues , Farida Abousteit

JUGAATRONICS , Monica Bhyrappa

Better Together , Jack Dumala

Designed Impermanence, An Alchemical Inquiry , Dani Epstein

Industrial Tenderness , Elbert Girón

While We Were at Dinner , Anna Glass

Repair Rolodex: Exchanges, Changes, and Patchwork Parables , Ethan Howard

Furnicreature , Yijing Huang

Re-touch , Yuxin Jin

Snapbot - The Enhanced Physical Play , Morong Li

technocene , Vir Joseph Naidu

Wild Joy: An Exploration in Queer Spatial Dynamics , Kipper Thomas Reinsmith

One of One of a Kind , Dominic Rishe

SWING! Active Play Motivation , DONG YOON SHIN

Outside_in , Zixuan Zhang

Waste Illuminates Worlds: Printed Modular Lamp Design Based On Brick and Clay Tile , Yechen Zhu

Theses from 2023 2023

Kole , Isaiah Aladejobi

Fungi in Flux | Designing Regenerative Materials and Products with Mycelium , Arvind Bhallamudi

MILITURE , Bingdong Duan

POSTINDUSTRIAL PLAYBOOK++ , Maxwell Fertik

Freedom is a Leaky System: Living Together in the Mess , Calgary Haines-Trautman

Food, Drink, Time, New Year and Cloth , Jian Li

Making That Carries Over , Jae Nam

How to make a hybrid workplace more human? , Ray Sun

Unveiling Pain: Wearables for Objective Pain Measurement , Hanqing Tang

A PRELIMINARY GUIDE TO BUILDING NEW FUTURES IN THE NARRAGANSETT BAY , Maximilian Werner

Knot, Just Craft It , Qingxian Xu

Theses from 2022 2022

Ready made, made ready: everyday objects for everyday emergency , Dara Benno

Memories unboxed: connecting people with stories of our possessions , Megan Tzu-Hsien Chao

To be seen to be heard: embracing social anxiety in the workplace , Jingxuan Chen

Attuning the viewfinder , Ian de Silva

Disoriented: navigating the nuances of communication , Ann Dinh

Sobremesa , Charlie Herbozo-Vidal

Vulva gazing: power and the gendered body , Aaliya Jamal Zaidi

A fleeting landscape: resurrecting the edges of the estuary , Vrinda Mathur

Material Illumination , Lauren Mikaela Glenn

Extended reality interface , Neil Nelson

Breaking | Grounding | Growing: Expanding the Rhode Island gardening reentry programs as a pathway towards stability , Juliana Soltys

We got this... , Julian Wellisz

Sub Sequence : building a participatory infrastructure , Aaron Wright

Theses from 2021 2021

Designing for space; exploring ways of simulating nature and everyday activities in zero-g environment , Sayit Alisan

Psychological well-being through music listening , Majed BouGhanem

Shoes for advanced urban surfaces , Karan Buasakdi

After plastic waste : plastic bottle knitting machine - design for value of recycling plastic , Du Cheng

Katti-Batti : a digital tool for young adolescents to transgress the limitations of gender socialization through empathy & friendship , Chetan Dusane

Beyond conscious: the knowing of self-owned anxiety , WenYu Du

Rebuilt the fading vicinity , Yifan Du

The portal : a tool for uncertain times , Sophie Engel

Inter - : design for fostering action-oriented awareness towards sustainable transition , Elena Danlei Huang

Move in the internet , Jennifer Ziyuan Huang

Living objects , Katie Tzu Hua Huang

The art of microbe maintenance: value and applications in design , Yujin Hwang

Distilling the Narragansett Bay , Parker Ives

Kitsch study and Chinese kitsch market , Jiaqi Ellie Liu

Beacon Public Library: expanding radical civic care for an uncertain future , Katrina Machado

Ars Technica , Bayan Mashrequi

Inside the bubble 2.0 , Sunny Yuqing Ma

Wild things: outdoor toys for nature play , John Mawhorter

Indefinite origin: decentralizing knowledge , Tong-June Moon

No winners: transgender athletes in cycling , Max Pratt

Zoomorphic extended body , Nicholas Tamas

Uncertainty wanted: deconstructing gender gap in parenting mentality , Zimeng Xiang

A family game: tell the stories that shape us , Zhuoyan Xie

Theses from 2020 2020

Sol , John Beck

Repairer's recipe : volume 0 , Joyce Chang

Experience the world: How the ever-present accessibility of hands-on opportunities & play enhance logistical learning , Mary E. Chavez

Ocean state food stories , Charlotte Clement

Beautiful dirt : exploring the American taboo of death through the things we leave behind , Jake Dangstorp

Designed body , Jingwei Deng

Acute , Alex D'Haeseleer

Mimesis : human-centered digital profiling visual identity , Yangyang Ding

Voran Test Lab : An exploration of teaching collaborative problem solving and critical thinking through emergent gameplay , Taber Gifford

inVisible: a guide to understanding & designing for introverts , Ashesh Gohil

Through the labyrinth , Rebeca Gonzalez Morales

+ one : a new companionship , Vivien Mengjiao Han

Lift a life , Vidur Madhav

Night Knights: reminding children that their nighttime fear isn't something they have to face alone , Ji Hyung Moon

Fifty fifty: redefining domesticity , Ziying Qiao

The objects around us. , Rohit Sen

Accessibility to possibilities : discover the unknown unknown worlds , Yutong Shen

Totem: An embodiment of human character and personality in footwear design , Sushant Shivaram

Togather: To gather together , Kyungah Sohn

Surviving in a gregarious world , Shiyang Yao

Ether: a social design , Zihan Zhou

Theses from 2019 2019

Biomatters : future of biology as material source , Tareq Alzawawi

Mindful interactions , Shreyans Bhandari

Unimproved : land observation at the edge of progress , Adam Somers Bowen

Bitter son , Adam Chuong

Pekka : social software to improve in-game dynamics , Yu Mo

Theses from 2018 2018

Autonomous vehicle futures : designing experiences that enable trust and adoption , Jeremy Bass

Foodways for earthlings : recipes and tools for eating in extreme environments , Maggie Coblentz

Curious things , Allison Davis

Idiosyncratic uniform , Erica Efstratoudakis

Really clean no problems at all , Christina Johnston

Letsqube , Biniam Assegid Kebede

For a better normal : fostering the informal sector in post-hurricane Puerto Rico, as a pathway for economic stabilization , Jonathan W. Melendez Davidson

Harmless Studio , David Thomas Pittman

Dispatches from planet nowhere , Aaron Field Simmons

Radically normal : the menstruation issue , Kathryn Smiley

Talking to computers , Jen Spatz

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SSRG International Journal of Industrial Engineering (SSRG-IJIE) is a journal that publishes articles which contribute new novel experimentation and theoretical work in in all areas of Industrial Engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical Industrial Engineering.

Engineering economic analysis
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Quality engineering, environment risk analysis
Systems reliability engineering, maintenance analysis
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Simulation modelling/analysis
System design and control systems, concurrent engineering
Production systems analysis/design
Facilities layout/design
Financial/investment engineering
Information systems, ICT, AI/expert systems design
Project management, decision support systems
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Business and strategy, decision analysis
Engineering economy, cost estimation
Environmental issues
Facility location, layout, design, materials handling
Human factors, ergonomics, safety
Education, case studies
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Industrial Design Engineering Master Thesis

Here are a few examples of Master Thesis projects made at the Industrial Design Engineering track in the Integrated Product Design program. Together they give a representative image of what the students are able to create at the end of their studies.

Developing an Artificially Intelligent Tool for Grief Recovery

Matilda Landström and Nahal Mustafa

Poster: Developing an Artificially Intelligent Tool for Grief Recovery (pdf 2.3 MB)

Full Master Thesis: Developing an Artificially Intelligent Tool for Grief Recovery (Diva)

Applying Strategic Design to Stand Out in the Cargo Bike Market

Anna Mikkelsen and Moa Wernberg

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Effects of Unobservable Bus States on Detection and Localization of False Data Injection Attacks in Smart Grids , Moheb Abdelmalak

Modeling the Human Learning Process Using an Industrial Steam Boiler Analogy to Design a Psychophysiological-Based Hypermedia Adaptive Automation System , Liliana María Villavicencio López

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

On the Performance Enhancement of Beamspace MIMO and Non-orthogonal Multiple Access for Future Cellular Networks , Sinasi Cetinkaya

Enhancing Smart Grid Security and Reliability through Graph Signal Processing and Energy Data Analytics , Md Abul Hasnat

Fabric-Based Organic Electrochemical Transistor Towards Wearable pH Sensing Electronics , Nestor Osvaldo Marquez Rios

Novel Systems Engineering Framework Analysis of Photovoltaic Models and Equations , Peter R. Michael

Deep Learning Enhancement and Privacy-Preserving Deep Learning: A Data-Centric Approach , Hung S. Nguyen

Cyber-Physical Multi-Robot Systems in a Smart Factory: A Networked AI Agents Approach , Zixiang Nie

Multiple Access Techniques Enabling Diverse Wireless Services , Mehmet Mert Şahin

Remote Medical Diagnosis via Infrared Thermography and Augmented Reality , Frederick M. Selkey

Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Optimization Techniques for Energy and Socioeconomic Systems , Salman Sadiq Shuvo

Process Automation and Robotics Engineering for Industrial Processing Systems , Drake Stimpson

Analysis and Model of Sensor-less Modified Direct Torque Control Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine for Electrical Submersible Pumping Applications , Mulu Woldeyohannes

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Modeling, Control, and Operation of a Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaic Inverter in Unbalanced Conditions , Abdulhakim Alsaif

Stability and Interaction Analysis of Inverter-Based Resources in Power Grids , Li Bao

Reducing Instrumentation Barriers of Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy for Low-Cost Deep Tissue Blood Flow Monitoring , Arindam Biswas

Healthcare IoT System and Network Design , Halil Ibrahim Deniz

Video Anomaly Detection: Practical Challenges for Learning Algorithms , Keval Doshi

Data-Driven State Estimation for Improved Wide Area Situational Awareness in Smart Grids , Md Jakir Hossain

Explainable and Cooperative Autonomy Across Networks of Distributed Systems , Peter Joseph Jorgensen

Deep Learning and Feature Engineering for Human Activity Recognition: Exploiting Novel Rich Learning Representations and Sub-transfer Learning to Boost Practical Performance , Ria Kanjilal

Assistive Technologies for Independent Navigation for People with Blindness , Howard Kaplan

Fiber-based Electrical Energy Storage and Harvesting Devices for Wearable Electronics , Tareq Kareri

Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases Using Higher Order Statistical Analysis of Electroencephalography Signals , Seyed Alireza Khoshnevis

Data-driven Design and Analysis of Next Generation Mobile Networks for Anomaly Detection and Signal Classification with Fast, Robust and Light Machine Learning , Muhammed Furkan Küçük

Soft Magnetic Composite Substrates for RF/Microwave Applications , Poonam Lathiya

Mm-Wave Reconfigurable Antenna Arrays, Phase Shifters and Beamforming Networks With Reduced Hardware Complexity Using Integrated Microfluidic Actuation , Jonas J. Mendoza Sandoval

Frequency Domain Diffuse Optics Spectroscopies for Quantitative Measurement of Tissue Optical Properties , Sadhu Moka

Accelerating Multiparametric MRI for Adaptive Radiotherapy , Shraddha Pandey

A Model-Based Fault Diagnosis in Dynamic Systems via Asynchronous Motors System Identification or Testing, and Control Engineering Observers , Kenelt Pierre

Improving Wireless Networking from the Learning and Security Perspectives , Zhe Qu

Finding Signal in the Noise: High-Fidelity, Quantitative, Optical Blood Perfusion Imaging with Interference , Abdul Mohaimen Safi

Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies in the Deep Learning Era , Gamage Dumindu Samaraweera

Recognition of Modern Modulated Waveforms with Applications to ABMS and VDATS Test Program Set Development , Sylwester Sobolewski

Information Dissemination and Perpetual Network , Harshit Srivastava

Dynamic Study of Inverter-based Resources in Weak Grids , Zhengyu Wang

Improving Robustness of Deep Learning Models and Privacy-Preserving Image Denoising , Hadi Zanddizari

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

A Method for Compact Representation of Heterogenous and Multivariate Time Series for Robust Classification and Visualization , Alla Abdella

Dynamical System and Parameter Identification for Power Systems , Abdullah Abdulrahman Alassaf

Phasor Domain Modeling of Type-III Wind Turbines , Mohammed Alqahtani

An Automated Framework for Connected Speech Evaluation of Neurodegenerative Disease: A Case Study in Parkinson's Disease , Sai Bharadwaj Appakaya

Investigation of CoO ATO for Solar Cells and Infrared Sheaths , Manopriya Devisetty Subramanyam

Thermal Management of Lithium-ion Batteries Using Supercapacitors , Sanskruta Dhotre

Effect of Se Composition in CdSe 1-X T eX /CdTe Solar Cells , Sheikh Tawsif Elahi

Microencapsulation of Thermochromic Materials for Thermal Storage and Energy Efficiency of Buildings , Abdullatif Hakami

Piezoelectrically-Transduced ZnO-on-Diamond Resonators with Enhanced Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Power-handling Capability for Sensing and Wireless Communication Applications , Xu Han

Preparation and Characterization of Single Layer Conducting Polymer Electrochromic and Touchchromic Devices , Sharan Kumar Indrakar

Security Attacks and Defenses in Cyber Systems: From an AI Perspective , Zhengping Luo

Power System Optimization Methods: Convex Relaxation and Benders Decomposition , Minyue Ma

Metal Oxide Sensor Array Test Bed Prototype for Diagnostic Breath Analysis , Tiffany C. Miller

Packaging of Active RF Beamforming IC Utilizing Additive Manufacturing , Ryan Murphy

Adaptive Network Slicing in Fog RAN for IoT with Heterogeneous Latency and Computing Requirements: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach , Almuthanna Nassar

Development of a Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation Device for Renal Denervation , Noel Perez

Copper Electrodeposition Assisted by Hydrogen Evolution for Wearable Electronics: Interconnections and Fiber Metallization , Sabrina M. Rosa Ortiz

Theory and Application of Dielectric Rod Antennas and Arrays , Gabriel Saffold

Advanced Organic Polymers for the Nanoscale Fabrication of Fiber-based Electronics Using the Electrospinning Technique , William Serrano Garcia

Transparent Planar Micro-Electrode Array for In-Vitro Electric Field Mediated Gene Delivery , Raj Himatlal Shah

High Speed Switching for Plasma Based Electroporation , Shivangi Sharma

Development of Small-Scale Power Supplies for Wearable Medical Diagnostic Devices , Donny Stiner

Novel Approach to Integrate CAN Based Vehicle Sensors with GPS Using Adaptive Filters to Improve Localization Precision in Connected Vehicles from a Systems Engineering Perspective , Abhijit Vasili

Modeling, Control and Analysis of Inverter-Based Generators in the Power Grids , Yangkun Xu

Fiber-Based Supercapacitor for Wearable Electronics , Rohit Lallansingh Yadav

Modeling, Identification, and Stability Analysis of Inverter-Based Resources Integrated Systems , Miao Zhang

Data-Oriented Approaches towards Mobile, Network and Secure Systems , Shangqing Zhao

Strategies in Botnet Detection and Privacy Preserving Machine Learning , Di Zhuang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Architecture design and optimization of Edge-enabled Smart Grids , Adetola B. Adeniran

Multimodal Data Fusion and Attack Detection in Recommender Systems , Mehmet Aktukmak

Artificial Intelligence Towards the Wireless Channel Modeling Communications in 5G , Saud Mobark Aldossari

Enhancement of 5G Network Performance Using Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) , Faeik Tayseer Al Rabee

Investigation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Intrusion Detection System in Cybersecurity , Mohmmed Alrowaily

Comprehensive Optimization Models for Voltage Regulation in PV-rich Multi-phase Distribution Systems , Ibrahim Alsaleh

Design and Implementation of Solid/Solid Phononic Crystal Structures in Lateral Extensional Thin-film Piezoelectric on Silicon Micromechanical Resonators , Abdulrahman Alsolami

Analysis of Computational Modeling Methods as Applied to Single-Crystal Organohalide Perovskites , Jon M. Bebeau

Development of a Monolithic Implantable Neural Interface from Cubic Silicon Carbide and Evaluation of Its MRI Compatibility , Mohammad Beygi

Performance Enhancement Techniques for Next-Generation Multi-Service Communication and Medical Cyber-Physical Systems , Ali Fatih Demir

Microfluidically Reconfigurable Millimeter-Wave Switches, Antenna Arrays and Filters with Fast-Actuation Using Movable Metallized Plates and Integrated Actuation , Enrique J. Gonzalez Carvajal

Multilayered Transmission Lines, Antennas and Phased Arrays with Structurally Integrated Control Electronics Using Additive Manufacturing , Merve Kacar

Cost Eﬃcient Algorithms and Methods for Spectral Eﬃciency in Future Radio Access , Murat Karabacak

Design of DeLRo Autonomous Delivery Robot and AI Based Localization , Tolga Karakurt

Theory, Fabrication, and Characterization of Perovskite Phototransistor , Fatemeh Khorramshahi

Modeling and Control of Renewable Energy in Grids and Microgrids , Yin Li

Next-Generation Self-Organizing Communications Networks: Synergistic Application of Machine Learning and User-Centric Technologies , Chetana V. Murudkar

Reliability Analysis of Power Grids and its Interdependent Infrastructures: An Interaction Graph-based Approach , Upama Nakarmi

Algorithms Enabling Communications in the Presence of Adjacent Channel Interference , Berker Peköz

Electrospun Nanofibrous Membrane Based Glucose Sensor with Integration of Potentiostat Circuit , Kavyashree Puttananjegowda

Service Provisioning and Security Design in Software Defined Networks , Mohamed Rahouti

Reading and Programming Spintronic Devices for Biomimetic Applications and Fault-tolerant Memory Design , Kawsher Ahmed Roxy

Implementation of SR Flip-Flop Based PUF on FPGA for Hardware Security , Sai Praneeth Sagi

Trauma Detection Personal Locator Beacon System , Sakshi Sharma

Network Function Virtualization In Fog Networks , Nazli Siasi

Socially Aware Network User Mobility Analysis and Novel Approaches on Aerial Mobile Wireless Network Deployment , Ismail Uluturk

Spatial Stereo Sound Source Localization Optimization and CNN Based Source Feature Recognition , Cong Xu

Hybrid RF Acoustic Resonators and Arrays with Integrated Capacitive and Piezoelectric Transducers , Adnan Zaman

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Fabrication and Characterization of Electrical Energy Storage and Harvesting Energy Devices Using Gel Electrolytes , Belqasem Aljafari

Phasor Measurement Unit Data-Based Steady State and Dynamic Model Estimation , Anas Almunif

Cross Layer-based Intrusion Detection System Using Machine Learning for MANETs , Amar Amouri

Power Conditioning System on a Micro-Grid System , Tamoghna Banerjee

Thermal Response in a Field Oriented Controlled Three-phase Induction Motor , Niyem Mawenbe Bawana

Design and Development of a Wireless EEG System Integrated into a Football Helmet , Akshay V. Dunakhe

Machine Learning, Game Theory Algorithms, and Medium Access Protocols for 5G and Internet-of-Thing (IoT) Networks , Mohamed Elkourdi

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Exploring industrial engineering knowledge and environmental sustainability.

1. Introduction

“Industrial Engineering is concerned with the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, equipment and energy. It draws upon specialised knowledge and skill in the mathematical, physical and social sciences together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems”.

2. Research Question, Aim, and Objectives

Identify which are the most prominent forms of industrial engineering knowledge that promote environmental sustainability.
Determine the most prominent forms of industrial engineering and environmental sustainability strategies, theories, methods, and practices.
Identify overlapping knowledge components associated with industrial engineering and environmental sustainability.

3. Research Method

4. results and findings, 4.1. step 1: research purpose and objective, 4.2. step 2: develop research protocol, 4.3. step 3: establish relevance criteria, 4.4. steps 4 to 6: search, selection, and quality assessment of the literature, 4.5. steps 7 to 8: data extraction and synthesis of core findings, 4.5.1. strategy, 4.5.2. theory, 4.5.3. methods and practices, 4.5.4. circle packing knowledge components, 5. discussion of results, 6. conclusions, limitations and future research, author contributions, institutional review board statement, informed consent statement, conflicts of interest.

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Scopus	(TITLE-ABS-KEY (“Industrial Engineering”) AND TITLE-ABS-KEY (“Environmental sustainability”))	37
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#	Author(s) and Year	Title	Year	Novelty
1	Djassemi [ ]	A computer-based approach to material and process selection using sustainability and ecological criteria	2009	In a holistic computer-based approach, material and process selection is performed in accordance with sustainability and ecological criteria.
2	Naidu, et al. [ ]	A methodology for evaluation and selection of nanoparticle manufacturing processes based on sustainability metrics	2008	An evaluation method that focuses on sustainability metrics ranging from economic, environmental, and sociological dimensions. Three nanoparticle manufacturing processes are evaluated.
3	Luque, et al. [ ]	ADAPTS: An Intelligent Sustainable Conceptual Framework for Engineering Projects	2020	A description of the ADAPTS framework that includes the application, data, approach, tool, and sensing dimensions used to improve environmental sustainability of an olive oil manufacturing plant.
4	Jing, et al. [ ]	Assessments on emergy and greenhouse gas emissions of internal combustion engine automobiles and electric automobiles in the USA	2020	Integrated analysis of GHG emissions and emergy in the industrial area of automobile engineering in the USA.
5	Helbig, et al. [ ]	Benefits of resource strategy for sustainable materials research and development	2017	A framework proposed to reduce supply risk and enhance environmental sustainability taking into account basic research, technical development, application, and re-phase across a product life cycle
6	Hazen, et al. [ ]	Big data and predictive analytics for supply chain sustainability: A theory-driven research agenda	2016	The paper proposes a research agenda for using big data and predictive analytics to improve supply chain sustainability by reviewing eight theories.
7	Tagliari, et al. [ ]	Developing a specific structured procedure to assess sustainability performance in manufacturing processes	2020	A structured procedure to assess sustainability performance in manufacturing processes by taking into account the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.
8	Dangelico, et al. [ ]	Developing sustainable new products in the textile and upholstered furniture industries: Role of external integrative capabilities	2013	Proposes a new framework for understanding the role of external integrative capabilities in sustainable green product development.
9	Papoutsi and Sodhi [ ]	Does disclosure in sustainability reports indicate actual sustainability performance?	2020	The research suggests that disclosure in sustainability reports can be a useful indicator of actual (realised) sustainability performance.
10	Ryberg, et al. [ ]	Downscaling the planetary boundaries in absolute environmental sustainability assessments—A review	2020	The paper provides a comprehensive review of methods for downscaling planetary boundaries in absolute environmental sustainability assessments (AESA).
11	Singh, et al. [ ]	Environmental impact assessment of different design schemes of an industrial ecosystem	2007	An LCA environmental assessment impact of industrial ecosystems.
12	Harland, et al. [ ]	Environmental sustainability in the semiconductor industry	2008	A framework to address environmental sustainability challenges of the semiconductor industry is presented.
13	Seifi [ ]	Governance and Socially Responsible Energy Consumption	2013	A discussion on the links between industrial engineering and environmental sustainability while using Bayes Theorem as a method of analysis to compare energy consumption.
14	Ben-Zvi-Assaraf, et al. [ ]	Harnessing the Environmental Professional Expertise of Engineering Students-The Course: ‘Environmental Management Systems in the Industry’	2010	The study explores their perception of industrial–environmental issues.
15	Singh and Lou [ ]	Hierarchical pareto optimisation for the sustainable development of industrial ecosystems	2006	The paper proposes a novel methodology for improving the sustainable development of industrial ecosystems (IEs) by using hierarchical Pareto optimisation.
16	Severo, et al. [ ]	Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental awareness, sustainable consumption and social responsibility: Evidence from generations in Brazil and Portugal	2021	An analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on environmental awareness in relation to various generations.
17	Brezet, et al. [ ]	LCA for ecodesign: the Dutch experience	1999	Evaluation of various LCA industrial eco-design case studies to extract limitations and opportunities.
18	Schröder, et al. [ ]	Making the circular economy work for human development	2020	A novel hybrid framework for human development focused circular economy.
19	Thomas, et al. [ ]	Research Issues in Sustainable Consumption: Toward an Analytical Framework for Materials and the Environment	2003	Central research questions are addressed within the context of industrial ecology.
20	Tseng, et al. [ ]	Sustainable industrial and operation engineering trends and challenges Toward Industry 4.0: a data driven analysis	2021	Bibliometric analysis of sustainable industrial and operations engineering in relation to Industry 4.0.
21	Raffaeli, et al. [ ]	Sustainable strategies: a continuously improving methodology	2021	An 11-step continuous improvement methodology for environmental and economic performance.
22	Phuong and Guidat [ ]	Sustainable value stream mapping and technologies of Industry 4.0 in manufacturing process reconfiguration: A case study in an apparel company	2018	Sustainable value stream mapping (SVSM) is applied in an apparel company to identify sustainability issues.
23	Xiao, et al. [ ]	Using modified Barabási and Albert model to study the complex logistic network in eco-industrial systems	2012	An eco-industrial system is improved upon.

		Environmental Sustainability (ES) Codes
		ES Method Gr = 24	ES Practices Gr = 94	ES Strategy Gr = 61	ES Theory Gr = 55
Industrial Engineering (IE) codes	IE Methods Gr = 24	2	0	1	0
	IE Practices Gr = 44	2	7	1	1
	IE Strategies Gr = 19	0	1	1	0
	IE Theory Gr = 41	0	3	2	5

IE Strategies	Paper References
Industry 4.0	[ , ]
Leapfrogging	[ ]
Decision support systems and data analytics	[ , ]
Supply chain management (SCM)	[ ]
Technology innovation	[ , , , ]
Risk mitigation	[ ]
Product design	[ ]
Resource consumption	[ ]
Business strategy and profitability	[ , , ]

ES Strategy	Paper Reference
Circular economy and sharing principles	[ , , , , ]
Resource strategy, resource conservation (reduce, reuse, recycle)	[ , , ]
Reducing carbon footprint, emissions, and emergy (Reduce carbon)	[ , , , ]
Triple bottom line	[ ]
Scientific knowledge creation	[ ]
Environmental protection, management	[ , , ]
The resource-based view	[ , ]
Low carbon impact, dematerialisation, decarbonisation and substitution (De-materialisation and carbonisation)	[ ]
Green product and environmental innovation	[ ]
Sustainable product development	[ ]
Supplier evaluation	[ ]
Reduce water consumption	[ ]
Reduce energy consumption	[ , ]
Supply chain	[ , , ]
Planetary Boundary	[ ]
Eutrophication	[ ]
Eco-effective symbiosis and an eco-industrial park	[ , ]
Clean production	[ ]
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)	[ , ]
Sustainable resource management (SRM) and lifecycle thinking (LT)	[ ]
Risk management	[ ]
Energy labelling	[ ]
Sustainable lifestyles	[ ]
Global systems and engineered systems	[ ]

IE Theory	Paper Reference
Lean	[ , , , , ]
Analytical models, algorithms, and machine learning	[ , , , , , , , ]
Multicriteria decision analysis	[ ]
Facility planning	[ ]
Value engineering and value creation	[ , , ]
Simulations	[ , , ]
Supply chain sustainability, reversed logistics, and closed-loop supply chains	[ , , , , ]
Risk management	[ ]
Game theory	[ ]
Green engineering	[ ]

ES Theory	Paper Reference
Sustainable development and sustainability models	[ , ]
Environmental Management Systems	[ ]
Building Information Modelling (BIM)	[ ]
Life cycle analysis (LCA)	[ , , , , ]
Cradle to cradle (C2C)	[ ]
System boundary and planetary boundaries framework	[ , ]
Ecological engineering and modernization theory	[ , ]
Agency Theory (AT)	[ ]
Environmental reform	[ ]
Green manufacturing	[ ]
Greenwashing	[ ]
Institutional and distributive justice theory	[ , ]
Design for Environment (DFE) principles	[ ]
Moore’s Law	[ ]
Product and human ecology	[ , ]
Game theory	[ ]
Cleaner and safer production	[ ]
Industrial ecosystems and eco-industrial systems	[ , , ]
LEADS (Lifecycle Expert Analysis of Design Strategies)	[ ]
STRETCH	[ ]
Circular humansphere	[ ]
Industrial ecology	[ ]

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Gökçe Altin awarded MolES Distinguished Dissertation Award

Al Nelson and Gokce Altin wear academic regalia and pose in front of a purple Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute banner

The UW Molecular Engineering Ph.D. program celebrated 12 students who successfully defended their theses during the 2023-2024 academic year on May 31, 2024. Faculty, students, and the graduates’ family and friends were in attendance. These MolE Ph.D. graduates conducted interdisciplinary research across eight different departments and organizations.

During the ceremony, Gökçe Altin was awarded the MolES Distinguished Dissertation Award for her publication, “3D printed engineered living materials with genetically programmed mechanical properties and bioproduction performance for the design of functional objects and therapeutic delivery platforms.” A committee of MolES faculty and staff selected her for the award.

Altin worked on developing a class of engineered living materials (ELMs), which combine living cells with polymeric matrices to yield novel materials with programmable functions. The cell platform and polymer network determine the material properties and applications. ELMs have the potential to attain a level of precision, control, responsiveness, and chemical recyclability unachievable with traditional, abiotic materials. Her most impactful contribution to the field thus far is the demonstration of 3D-printed ELMs with bio-augmented mechanical properties. This project was performed with collaborator Hal Alper at the University of Texas, Austin.

In this study, Altin utilized bovine serum albumin (BSA) resin to encapsulate and print engineered E. coli for the in-situ production of L-DOPA (a phytochemical compound belongs to phenolic family) to enhance the mechanical stiffness; naringenin (a phytochemical compound belongs to flavonoid family) production was used to demonstrate an ELM for continuous production of a therapeutic compound and S. cerevisiae was engineered to produce betaxanthin (a phytochemical compound belongs to beta lain family) to afford an ELM that could resist microbial degradation.

“Gökçe demonstrated the potential for this field by 3D printing robust ELM hydrogels as machine parts that can be assembled into mechanically functional nut/bolt and functional gears,” said her advisor, Al Nelson, the MolES director of education, Nist Faculty Fellow, associate chair, and professor of chemistry. “Her findings represent an exciting advancement toward engineered living machines.”

Her work on this was published in March in Advanced Functional Materials . Before arriving at the UW, Altin was a graduate student at Istanbul Technical University, where she studied the chemistry of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and fatty acids. She has since joined the faculty at Northeastern University as an assistant professor in the College of Science within the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

Congratulations, Gökçe!

More about the 2023-24 MolE graduates' Ph.D. research is posted in Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute news .

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