Graduate Thesis Titles

1. Game Theory Applied to Air Defense Systems.
2. Research and Development of A Complex Mechanism.
3. Reliability Evolution of Communication System for Manned Space Flight.
4. A Technique for Evaluations Mathematical Reliability Models of Mission Oriented Systems.
5. A Conversational FORTRAN Interpreter for The IBM System 360 Time-Sharing System.
6. Production and Inventory Control Model for A Multi-Commodity System with Probabilistic Demands and Interacting Set-up Costs.
7. Evaluation of Some Double Integrals Involving The Modified Bessel Function of Zero Order.
8. On Non-parametric Sensitivity Analysis in Linear Programming.
9. A Stationary Problem for A Multi-Commodity Inventory System with Interacting Set-up Costs.
10. An Industrial Dynamics Study of The Facilities Planning Process.
11. Stochastic Failure Models Based upon Distributions of Stress Peaks.
12. Implementation of Complex Variables in Time-Sharing Systems.
13. Syntactic Decomposition of Read, Write, and Format Statements for A Time-Shared FORTRAN Interpreter.
14. A Finite Range Probability Distribution Function for Systems Analysis and Design.
15. Generalized Multiple Integrals for Inventory Theoretic.
16. The Simulation of Message Routing in A Network with Stochastic Flows.
17. Optimality and Computation of The Stationary (s, S) Inventory Control Problem.
18. An Asymptotic Study of A Stationary (o-S) Inventory Problem.
19. Numerical Multiple Integration Using and n-Dimensional Simpson's Rule.
20. An Analysis of Risk in The Aerospace Industry.
21. On A Class of Optimum Age Replacement Policies.
22. Distribution-Free Requirements Vector, b , in Linear Programming.
23. A New Probability Distribution Function with Parameter-Nomograms, Tables, and Applications.
24. Hedging and Forecasting in Inventory Management.
25. An Industrial Dynamics Approach to Facilities Planning.
26. A Statistical Comparison of Variance Amplification in Multi-Echelon Inventory Systems.
27. A Stochastic Model for Anesthesia Manpower.
28. An Analytical Approach to Community Health Resource Allocation Problem.
29. Properties of A Class of Objective Functions in Cluster Analysis.
30. Patient Scheduling and Test Sequencing at A Multiphase Screening Center.
31. A Generalized Model for Planning Shared Health Services.
32. The Proportion of Balking Customers in The Queue GI/M/1 with Balking at Queues of Length N.
33. A Reordering Policy with Instantaneous Emergency Delivery.
34. Determination of The Time-Domain Equivalents of Higher Order Laplace Transfer Functions By Analog Computation.
35. An Axiomatic Basis and Computational Methods for Optimal Clustering.
36. Project Management Using GPSS/360.
37. Properties of A Class of Objective Functions in Cluster Analysis.
38. Optimal Policies for Queuing Systems with Periodic Review.
39. A Bivariate Exponential Density and A Test Those Two Identical Components in Parallel Behave Independently.
40. The Counted Poisson Process: A Generalization of the Filtered Poisson Process and Its Application.
41. Directional Derivatives in Classical Optimization.
42. Optimization Problems Arising in Time-Shared System.
43. Reliability Models for Components with Correlated Failures.
44. Optimum Age Replacement in The Bivariate Exponential Case.
45. Queues with Balking and Application to An Inventory Problem.
46. On A Multi-Product Assembly Line Balancing Problem.
47. Computerized Facilities Design--An Evaluation.
48. First Passage Times and Their Applications To The Engineering and Management Sciences.
49. On The Factorial Moments of The Number of Busy Servers in The Queue GI/G/GG.
50. A Test On The Intensity Hazard Rate of A Poisson Process.
51. A Hybrid Computer System Simulation for Determining Optimal Policy Variables in (D, L Inventory Problems.
52. Generation of Random Time-Series Through Hybrid Computational.
53. Size-Biased Sampling Theory.
54. Convoy Retardation Induced by Random Events.
55. Robust Estimation of Regression Parameters in Factorial Experiments.
56. Variable Length Prefix Encoding.
57. Unitization and Deunitization in Physical Distribution Systems: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Containerized Cargo.
58. A Comparison of Two Quadratic Programming Algorithms.
59. On An Analytic Theory for A Dimensional and Computational Study in An (s, S) Inventory Problem.
60. An Optimum Method for Combining A Demand Forecast D with Random Demand D When Setting Commodity Reorder Levels.
61. A Simulation of Manpower Allocation Policies at A Maintenance Depot.
62. Derivation and Simulation of An Ordering Rule for The Multi-Echelon Supply Chain.
63. A Partitioning Algorithm for Separable Convex Mixed Integer Programming.
64. Disjunctive Graph Algorithms for Resource Constrained Sequencing in Flow Shops: Maximum Flow Time and Maximum Tardiness.
65. Disjunctive Graph Algorithms for Average Flow Time and Average Tardiness.
66. A Variational Approach for Optimal Facility Designs.
67. Fractional Programming: A Theoretical Survey.
68. Quasi-Convexity and Pseudo-Convexity of Quadratic Functions Over An Arbitrary Cone.
69. Group Programming Decomposition and Inter Programming.
70. A Graph Theoretic Equivalent for Integer Programs.
71. Decomposition of The Group Problems in Integer Programming.
72. Set Coverings Applied To A Class of Binary Decision Problems.
73. Steady-State Analysis of Delays in Open and Closed Networks.
74. A Minimax Lattice Point Location Problem.
75. The Production Rate of A Series of Work Stations with Variable Service Times.
76. Chance-Constrained Linear Programming with Distribution-Free Constraints.
77. Minimal Cost Cut Equivalent Network.
78. On The Integer Solution of The Hyperbolic Programming Problem.
79. Stationary Analysis and Optimality Conditions for (o,s) Policy in Multi-Commodity Inventory Control Problems.
80. Expected Value and Variance of Failure Time in Redundant Systems.
81. Systems Engineering Applied To The Analysis of Continuous Flow Conveyors.
82. Generalized Reliability Methods for Systems with Standbys.
83. On A Discounted Replacement Problem with Arbitrary Repair Time Distribution.
84. Hysterias Effect in Repair and Replacement Problems with Downtime.
85. On Some Minimax Location Problems Using Rectilinear Distance.
86. Technology Assessment for Military Force Structure During 1980 To 2000 Time Period.
87. Acquisition Cost Evaluation.
88. Impact Computational Models On The Nation's Technology Declinations.
89. Technical and Resource Assessment of The PQM-102 Target System.
90. Technical and Program Assessment of The FMU-56 Proximity Fuse.
91. A Technological Assessment of The October 1973 Middle East War.
92. An Operational and Technical Assessment of The AIM-9L Sidewinder Missile
93. A Generalized Algorithm for The Constrained Optimization Problem.
94. A Directional Derivative Computer Algorithm for Non-Linear Optimization.
95. Generalizations of a Class of Frequency Functions for Systems Analysis.
96. Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for the Inequality Constrained Optimization Using Directional Derivatives.
97. On Necessary and Sufficient Conditions in Non-Linear Programming.
98. LaPlace Transforms for the Two-Unit Cold-Standby Redundant System.
99. Generalizations of the Finite Range Distribution of Braswell and Manders.
100. Distribution-Free Approximations for Chance Constraints.
101. Robotics in Supercomputing Mass Storage (Vinessia Fisher and Fred Coleman, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, l992).
102. Design of A Computer-Integrated Microcomputer Maintenance System (CIMMS and Thomas H.   Hawkins, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1993).
103. System Design, Operate and Maintenance of An Automated Parking Garage Facility (Renne' B. Matucan, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1994).
104. The Application of Simulation to the Design & Operation of Veterinary Practice, (MSIE Member, Duane Stewart, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1994).
105.   Statistical Tolerancing Using the Braswell Distribution and Numerical Convolution (MSIE Thesis Chair, Paul Varghese, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1995).  
106. Design for Disassembly Analysis in Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing (MSIE Thesis, Wei Li, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1995).
107. Analysis and Simulation of Form Errors Due to Machining Process (MSIE Thesis, Qing Liu, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1995).
108. Integrated Product and Process Design for Resin Transfer Molded (RTM) Parts, (PhD Dissertation Member, Julie Spoerre, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1995).
109. The Integration of Machinery Condition Monitoring and Reliability Modeling: A New Approach for Predictive Maintenance, (MSIE Member, Ching Chang Lin, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1995).
110. Integrated Product and Process Design for Resin Transfer Molded (RTM) Automotive Components, (MSIE Member, Jun Wu, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1995).
111. The Simulation of Resin Flows Through Fiber Preforms and the Tow Impregnation Study in Resin Transfer Molding, (MSIE Member, Hua Zhang, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1995).
112. Design of Geometric Tolerances (Ph.D. Committee Co-Chair, Paul Varghese, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
113. Set Covering Developments for Manufacturing Engineering (MSIE Chair, Ronald T. Cutwright, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
114. Estimation and Testing for a Doubly Truncated Logistic Distribution (Ph.D. Committee Member, Mary Baggett, FSU College of Arts and Sciences, Mathematical Statistics, 1996).
115. Parallelization and Analysis of Basic Beamforming for Sonar Array Distributed Computers. (Jeff Markwell, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
116. A Simulation Case Study of Proposed Real-Time Protocols Based on the Scalable Coherent Interface. (MSEE Member, Robert Todd, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
117. Decision Analysis in Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process. (MSIE, Member, Rod Williams, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
118. A Process Selection System for Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing Satisfying Given Constraints. (MSIE Member, Lanre Ige, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
119. C-Compilers for Classes of Microcontrollers. (Krishna Nyak, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
120. Fundamental Coarse-Grain Modeling and Simulation of a Linear Token Passing Architecture for Smart Navy Aircraft Components Systems (SNACS). (Robert Todd, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
121. Response of Perimeter Load Transfer to Torsional Loading of Drilled Shaft Structures with Slurry Applications. (MSCE Member, Hubert Lee Broughton, III, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
122. Automated Troubleshooting of Machine Tool Electrical Faults Using Artificial Neural Networks, (MSIE Thesis, Gabriel Paolo, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
123. Neural Network Applications in Detecting metal Casting Defects in Manufacturing Using the Cascade Correlation Algorithm. (MSIE Member, Breanna Brown, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
124. Rapid Prototyping of Ceramic Tools for Injection Molding, (BSIE Member, Christopher P. Marshall, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
125. Minimum Zone Geometric Tolerance Fitting Algorithm Development and Functional Geometric Tolerance Analysis. (MSIE Member, Jikui Meng, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
126. Operational Dimensions and Tolerances Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms (MSIE Member, Wei Li, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996).
127. Solving Certain Coverage Restoration Problems as Set Covering Problems (MSIE Member, Vinessia Fisher, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
128. Machining of Ceramic Products Fabricated from Rapid Prototyping Technology (MSIE Member, Mark Whitton, Ph.D, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
129. Neural Networks and Design of Experiments for Improving Quality of Sand Casting Process. (MSIE Member, Casimiro Bastista, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
130. Optimal Analysis of Agile Manufacturing Production Systems for Aftermarket (MSME Member, James N. Robbins, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
131. Application of a Smart Database for Product Design and Material Selection in an Agile Manufacturing Environment (MSIE Member, Derek E. Muller, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
132. Manufacturing Process Design and Materials Selection for Smart Database in Agile Manufacturing Environment (MSIE Member, Vashon L. Roland, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
133. Concurrent Engineering Application for Virtual Production System in an Agile Manufacturing Environment (MSIE Member, Toby Brown, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
134. Hydrocyclone Drop Breakup Model (MSIE Member, William H. Martin IV, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
135. A First Fit Plus Pre-Processing Procedure for a Constrained Bin Packing Problem (MSIE Member, Maria Ines Martinez Faugas, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
136. Modular Process Worldview Modeling with Implementation in a Modular Simulation Engine (MSIE Chair, Jack M.Walther, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
137. An ISO 14000 Information and Self-Assessment Tool for Small Business, (MSIE Member, William Pierce, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1996)
138. Development and Optimization of Health Care Systems Hierarchy, (MSIE Chair, Melissa King, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
139. Systems Modeling in Resource Distribution Networks, (MSIE Chair, Steven H. Smith, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
140. Functional Ceramics Via Rapid Prototyping Technology and Environmental Indices Using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process, (MSIE Member, Robert Whitton, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
141. Agent Negotiation Mechanisms for Decentralized Systems, (MSIE Member, Naga Krothapalli, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
142. A Radial Basis Function with Dynamic Decay Adjustment Artificial Neural Network for Electronic Fault Diagnosis, (MSIE Member, Felisa Preciado, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1997).
143. Design for Quality Manufacturing Using a Knowledge-Based System, (MSIE Member, Jeffrey Griffin, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
144. An Ergonomic Checklist, (MSIE Member, Latrina Folk, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
145. The Influence of Gender in Behavior-Based Safety Management: Analytical Evaluation Methodology, (MSIE Member, Rhonda Townsend, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
146. An Interactive Total Quality Management (TQM) and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) Heuristic, (MSIE Chair, Kenyatta Cooper, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
147. Performance Analysis of Wireless Asynchronous Transfer Mode, (MSEE Member, Marcus Spells, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
148. Fast Algorithms in Engineering Economy, (MSIE Chairman, Colleen Crawford, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
149. Dual Resources Scheduling for The Metrology Laboratory Environment, (MSIE Member, Emily Colby, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
150. Multi-Agent Design Architecture, (MSIE Member, Timothy Middlekoop, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
151. Integrated System Design of Composite Material Manufacture Using Resin Transfer Molding, (MSIE Member, Kevin Brinson, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
152. Neural Networks in Multi-Agent Systems, (MSIE Member, Ravi Athmanathan, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
153. Statistical Analysis of Point Cloud from a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and the application of Green Quality Function Deployment II on Sand Casting Processes, (MSIE Member, Tarsha Dargan, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
154. Interactions between Pb and Re Doped HgBa 2 Ca 2 Cu 3 O 8+X Superconductors and Al 2 O 3 and ZrO 2 Substrates, (MSIE Member, Delariah Mcneal, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
155. Fiber Permeability Investigation for RTM Process (MSIE Member, Rong Pan, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1998).
156. Geometric Tolerance Based on Mathematical Algorithm for Precision Manufacturing, (MSIE Member, Roberto Arauz Sam, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1999).
157. ROADSS: Relief Operational Assignment Decision Support System Using a Genetic Algorithm, (MSIE Member, Gerardo Garcia, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1999).
158. A Comparative Study of Structural Properties:   Portland Cement and Fly Ash Based Ceramicrete, (MSIE Chairman, Tjuan Smith, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1999).
159. Systems Engineering Method in Integrated ECD, (MSIE Member, Rupert Giroux, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1999).
160. On Converting Systems of Parallel Machines into Flow Shops, (MSIE Member, Lisa Hughes, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1999).
161. Machine Safeguarding Systems Design. (MSIE Chairman, Keisha Hayes, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1999).
162. Microcharacterization of Ti-100 and Ti-ai-11Nb Processed via Melt Overflow Rapid Solidification Technique, (MSME Member, Enga D. Wright, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1999).
163. A Genetic Algorithm for Solving Capacitated Transformation Problems, (MSIE Member, Timothy A. Davis. 1999).
164. A Control Chart for Detecting A Linear Trend in A Normal Process Mean, (MSIE Member, Porawan Sudaprasert, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, 1999).
165. The Effect of Off-Axis Rolling and Stretching on The Mechanical Behavior and Texture of 2090 Al-Li Alloy, (MSME Mermber, Lathanza A. Williams, 1999).
166. A Magnitude Robust Control Chart for Detecting Step Changes in A Normal Process Mean, (MSIE Member, Jackie Dong, 1999).
167. Analysis and Simulation of Form Errors Due to Machining Process, (MSIE Member, 1999)
168. Fiber Permeability Investigation for RTM Process, (MSIE Member, Pan, Rong, 1999)
169. A Comparative Study Between Structural Properties of Portland Cement and Fly Ash Based Ceramicrete Binders, (MSIE Member, Smith, Tjuan, 1999)
170. A Magnitude Robust Control Chart for Detecting Step Changes in a Normal Process Mean, (MSIE Member, Fisher, Vinessia, 1999)
171. On Conditions for Machines to Specialize and Collaborate into a Job Shop, (MSIE Member, Pasqualli, Maria, 2000)
172. Comparison of a Branch and Bound Algorithm and a Greedy-Plus-Genetic Heuristic on a Constrained Bin Packing Problem, (MSIE Member, Senghore, Fatima, 2000)
173. Two-Dimensional Computer Simulation of Fire for a Virtual Environment Training Simulation, (MSIE Member, Giroux, Rupert, 2001)
174. Development of The Resin Infusion between Double Flexible Tooling Process, (MSIE Member, James Thagard, 2001)
175. Comparative Study of Nanotechnology and Traditional Medicine for Treatment of Asthma and Cancer, (MSIE Member, Martin, Kamishan, 2002)
176. Single-walled Carbon Nanotube Buckpaper-Epoxy Composites: Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Process Development, (PhD Member, Jihua Gou, 2002)
177. Life Cycle Cost Estimation of Composite Strucutres, (MSIE Member, Rangan, Karthik, 2003)
178. Output Analysis Improvements to Imprint Simulations Software (MSIE, Habic, Peter, 2003)
179. An Ergonomic Audit & Assessment for Occupational Injuries in the Building Construction Industry, (MSIE. Johnson, Sarah, 2003)
180. Constructing & Analyzing Supersaturated Designs for Experiments Involving Numerous Factors, (PhD Member, 2003)
181. Modeling and Optimization in Real Options, (PhD in IME. Ronald C. Cutwright, 2003)
182. Models for Engineering Management, (MSIE in IME, Michael Case, Member 2003)
183. Optimization Theoretics on Pilot Turn Around, (MS in Mathematics, Xugang Ye, Member 2003)
184. Blasting Effects on Bridge Re-Engineering, (PhD in CEE, Anwarul Islam, Member, 2004)
185. Retrofit Optimization of Re-Enforced Masonry Wall, (PhD in CEE, Member, 2003)
186. Influence Line Simulation for Recondite Joints, (MSIE in CEE, Snehal Saracade, Member, 2003)
187. Optimization Theoretics in Manufacturing Systems, (PhD in IME, Ye, Chair, 2006).
188. Modeling The Automated Construction Management Processes, (PhD in CEE, Tanya Green, 2006).