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Home >> Academics >> GSEAS >> ECE >> ECE Handbook >> IGEP Program >> Thesis Titles

Selected MSEE Theses titles 2004 - 2006

Communications/Signal Processing Systems Areas

Simulation Performance of Space Time Block Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Systems, LTJG Mumtaz Sen, Turkish Navy, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Cristi, Co-Advisor:  Prof Tummala

Performance Analysis of Variable Code Rate Signals Transmitted Over Frequency-Nonselective, Slowly Fading Channels in a Pulse-Interference Environment, CPT Shih, Wan-Chun, Taiwan Army, Thesis Advisor: Prof Robertson, Second Reader: Prof Kragh

Simulation of  PHY and MAC for Resilient and Scalable Wireless Sensor Network, Mr. Daniel Chia, Defense Science Technology Agency, Singapore, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Ha, Co-Advisor: Prof Su

Isolated Word Recognition from In-Ear Microphone Data, LTJG Serdar Kurcan, Turkish Navy, Thesis Advisor:   Prof Fargues, Co-Advisor:  Prof Jenn

Recognition of In-Ear Microphone Speech Data Using Multi-Layer Neural Networks, LTJG Gokhan Bulbuller, Turkish Navy, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Fargues, Co-Advisor: Prof Vaidyanathan

Performance Analysis of IEEE 802.11g Signals Under Different Operational Environments, LTJG Stefanos Filtikakis, Hellenic Navy, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Ha, Second Reader: Prof Jenn

Modeling and Simulation of the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Capt Richard Paradise, USMC, Thesis Advisor:  Prof  Kragh, Co-Advisor: Prof  Loomis

Analysis of Frequency Offset in OFDM Systems, LTJG Bulent Karaoglu, Turkish Navy, Thesis Advisor: Prof Cristi, Co-Advisor: Prof Tummala

Recovery of Frequency-Hopped Signals Embedded in Interference Waveforms, ENS Christopher Brown, USNR, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Robertson, Second Reader: Prof Kragh

Performance Analysis of 802.16a, ENS Jared Allen, USNR, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Ha, Second Reader: Prof Jenn

Face Recognition Using Infrared Imaging, Capt Dimitrios Domboulas, Hellenic Air Force, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Fargues, Co-Advisor:  Prof Cristi

Performance Analysis of Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)-Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Systems in Frequency Selective Channels, LTJG Derya Saglam, Turkish Navy, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Tummala, Co-Advisor: Prof Cristi

Performance Characteristics of OFDM in a High SNR Environment with Co-Channel Interference, LCDR Andrew Grant, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Ha, Second Reader: Prof Loomis

Radio Frequency and Free Space Optics Communications Network Using Airborne Node, LT Ken St. Germain, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Kragh, Second Reader: Prof Ha

Modeling, Simulation and Performance Analysis of Multiple Input-Multiple Output (MIMO) Systems with Multi-carrier Time Delay Diversity, Sqn. Ldr. Muhammad Shahid, Pakistan Air Force, Thesis Advisor:   Prof Kragh, Second Reader:  Prof Ha

Speech Processing of In-Ear Microphone Signals, LT Micah Newton, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Fargues, Second Reader: Prof Vaidyanathan

Computer Systems Area

Robust Symmetrical Numbering System (RSNS)-to-Binary Conversion Algorithm, Pipelined FPGA Implementations and Testing for Use in High Speed  Folding Digitizer, Maj Ross Monta, USMC, Thesis Advisor: Prof Pace, Co-Advisor: Prof Fouts

Radiation Testing of the Configurable Fault Tolerant Processor for Space Applications, LCDR James Coudeyras, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Loomis, Co-Advisor: Prof Ross

FPGA Implementation of a SONET Interface, ENS Brandon Monaghan, USNR, Thesis Advisor:  Prof McEachen, Second Reader: Prof Loomis

Implementation of a Configurable Fault Tolerant Processor Using Internal Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR), LT Peter Majewicz, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Loomis, Second Reader: Prof Ross

Optical Detection Using Four Layer Semiconductor Devices, Maj David Moore, USMC, Thesis Advisor: Prof Karunasiri, Co-Advisor: Prof Fouts

Design, Implementation and Testing of a Software Interface Between the AN/SAS-65V Radar and the SRC-6E Reconfigurable Computer, Capt Tom Guthrie, USMC, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Fouts, Second Reader:  Prof Butler

Hardware Interface to Connect an AN/SPS-65 Radar to an SRC-6E Reconfigurable Computer, LT Tim King, USNR, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Fouts, Second Reader: Prof Pace

Integrating the Cross Ambiguity Function into the Geolocation Workbench and Analysis with Real-World Signaling Data, LCDR Todd Davies, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Loomis, Second Reader: Prof McEachen

Constant and Power of 2 Approximations for Generating Functions on High Speed Numerical Function Generators, LT Zaldy Valenzuela, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Butler, Co-Advisor: Prof Pace

FPGA Implementation of a BFSK Transmitter/Receiver, Capt Juan Svenningsen, USMC, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Loomis, Co-Advisor: Prof Kragh

Guidance/Robotics/Control Areas

Human Walking Simulation in MatLab and Position Estimation Using MARG Sensors, LTJG Ioannis Pantazis, Hellenic Navy, Thesis Advisor:  Prof  Yun, Second Reader: Prof  Jenn

Attitude Determination and Bias Estimation for the NPS TASS Using Advanced Kalman Filtering Techniques, LT Ioannis Kassalias,, Hellenic Navy, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Cristi, Second Reader: Prof Jenn

A Person Tracking Mobile Robot Using An Ultrasonic Positioning System, Capt Chuan Hao Yang, Taiwan Army, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Yun, Second Reader: Prof Romano

Microelectronics/Nanotechnology Areas

3-D Modeling of GaN HEMTS on Diamond, LT Roman Salm, USN, Thesis Advisor: Prof Weatherford, Second Reader: Research Associate A. Parker

Reliability Testing in MBT1 Structures for Military Applications, LT Isahi Cortes, USN, Thesis Advisor:   Prof Weatherford, Co-Advisor:  Research Associate A. Parker

Novel Approach to Using Silvaco to Simulate and Design Tunnel Junctions, LT Robert Gelinas, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Michael, Second Reader: Prof Weatherford

Design and Analysis of a Multicolor Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector, Maj. Fabio Durante, Brazilian Air Force, Supervisor: Prof Karunasiri, Co-Supervisor: Prof Powers

Investigation of the Effects of High-Power Pump Laser Diodes on a Mode-Locked Fiber Laser, LT Brian M. Santirosa, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Powers, Second Reader: Prof Pace

Networking Systems Area

Performance Analysis of Routing Protocols for Ad-Hoc Networks, Mr. Pore Ghee Lye, Ministry of Defense, Singapore, Thesis Advisor:  Prof McEachen, Second Reader:  Prof Su

A Novel Solution to the Adverse Cross-Connect Characteristics within the Navy ADNS Architecture, LT Tuan Vu, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Tummala, Second Reader: Prof McEachen

 Linux Custom Network Device Driver, LT Carl Trask, USN, Thesis Advisor: Prof McEachen, Co-Advisor: LCDR Eagle

Quality of Service (QOS) on the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), LT Remil Capili, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Tummala, Second Reader: Prof McEachen

Performance Analysis of Management Techniques for SONET/SDH Network, Ms. Ng, Hwee Ping, Singapore Ministry of Defense, Thesis Advisor:  Prof McEachen, Second Reader: Prof Su

QoS-Enabled Integration of Wireless Sensor Networks and the Internet, MAJ Bassam AlMaharmeh, Jordanian Army, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Su, Second Reader: Prof McEachen

Distributed Beamforming in Wireless Sensor Networks, Mr. Chan, Chee Wai, Singapore Ministry of Defense, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Tummala, Co-Advisor: Prof Cristi

FSO Ethernet Communicator, Capt Janaka Perera, USMC, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Yun, Co-Advisor: Prof Karunasiri

Hardware Implementation of a Synchronous Optical Network Data Communication Channel Protocol Analyzer, LT Paul Lashmet, USN
Thesis Advisor: Prof McEachen, Co-Advisor: Prof Loomis

Modeling Switch Circuit Network Systems, LTJG  Raymond Kenning, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof McEachen, Second Reader: Prof Tummala

Cross-Layer Design and Optimization, Mr. Lim Tat Lee, Singapore Ministry of Defense, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Su, Second Reader:  Prof Tummala

A Performance Evaluation of Management Information Due to Traffic Provisioning in a SONET/SDH Network, Mr. Tay, Yeong Kiang Winston, Singapore Ministry of Defense, Thesis Advisor:  Prof McEachen, Second Reader:  Prof Su

RF Characteristics of Wireless Sensor MICA-Z, Mr. Koh Swee Jin, Singapore Ministry of Defense, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Singh, Co-Advisor: Prof McEachen

Performance Evaluation of Routing Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks, Maj Teo Cheng Kiat Amos, Singapore Navy, Thesis Advisor:   Prof Singh, Co-Advisor:  Prof McEachen

Security of Sensor Networks, Mr. Teo Hong Siang, DSO National Laboratories, Singapore, Thesis Advisor:  Prof McEachen, Second Reader: Prof Su

Wireless Smart Shipboard Sensor Network, LT Andrew Nozik, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Yun, Second Reader: Prof Hutchins

Power Area

A Novel Photovoltaic Power Converter for Military and Space Application, LT Randyll Fernandez, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Michael, Second Reader: Prof Ashton

Hysteresis Control of Hybrid Parallel Connected Inverters, LCDR Brad Bittle, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Ashton, Co-Advisor:  Prof Yun

Thermal Modeling of a Voltage Source Inverter, LT Michael Oberdorf, USN, Thesis Advisor: Prof Julian, Co-Advisor:  Prof Ashton

Closed Loop Control of a Cascased Multi-Level Converter to Minimize Harmonic Distortion, CPT Brian Souhan, USA, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Ashton, Second Reader: Prof Julian

Construction and Operation of a DC-DC Converter with Galvanic Isolation, LCDR Stephen Sarar, USN, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Ashton, Second Reader: Research Associate Andrew Parker

Radar/EM/Communications Systems Areas

Digital Phased Array Architectures for Radar and Communications Based on Off-the-Shelf Wireless Technologies, Mr. Ong, Chin Siang, Singapore Ministry of Defense, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Jenn, Second Reader: Prof Knorr

Propagation Modeling of Wireless Systems in Shipboard Compartments, LTJG Adnen Chaabane, Tunisian Navy, Thesis Advisor: Prof Jenn, Co-Advisor: Prof Schleher

Phased Array Mutual Coupling Compensation, CPT Chen, Jui Chun, Taiwan Army, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Jenn, Second Reader: Prof Pace

Focusing ISAR Images Using Fast Adaptive Time Frequency and 3D Motion Detection on Simulated and Experimental Radar Data, Capt Wade Brinkman, Canadian Army, Thesis Advisor: Prof Morgan, Second Reader: Prof Knorr

An Electro-Optical Digital Antenna Utilizing A Robust Symmetrical Number System, ENS Adam Fisher, USNR, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Pace, Second Reader: Prof Powers

Sensor Synchronization, Geolocation and Wireless Communication in a Shipboard Opportunistic Array,  Maj Yong Loke, Singapore Navy, Thesis Advisor: Prof Jenn, Second Reader: Prof Morgan

Simulations of Diversity Techniques for Urban UAV Data Links, Mr. Poh, Seng Cheong Telly, Singapore Ministry of Defense, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Jenn, Second Reader: Prof Knorr

Particle Swarm Optimization for Detection of LPI Emitters, ENS Natalie Frantz, USNR, Thesis Advisor:  Prof Pace, Second Reader: Prof Jenn

Indoor Propagation Using Urbana, Capt Lotfi Boukraa, Tunisian Air Force, Thesis Advisor: Prof Jenn, Second Reader: Prof Ha