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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"PhD program"”.
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Three papers on inverse optimization algorithms, PEV sales forecasting, and PEVs' potential impact on power systems
… papers that I have been worked on during my PhD program of study.</p> <p>The first paper presents heuristic algorithms that are designed to be implemented and executed in parallel with an existing algorithm in order to overcome its two limitations. Computational experiments show that …
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CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE MOLECULES OFPHARMACOLOGICAL INTEREST EXTRACTED FROM MICROALGAE BYBIOSUSTAINABLE PROCESSES
… this context, the research carried out during my PhD program aimed to develop integrated strategies for the sustainable extraction of microalgal bioactive molecules, prioritizing the use of green solvents such as dimethyl carbonate (DMC), in line with the principles of green chemistry. The study …
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The Investigation of the HLA System and Wheat Gluten in Determining Risk of Schizophrenia
… found to be associated with schizophrenia. This PhD program has thus focused on the following objectives: (1) identification of genetic variants for schizophrenia in the HLA region and (2) investigation of circulating antibodies to linear peptide antigens derived from wheat gluten in …
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Alteration mechanisms of spent nuclear fuel and characterization of potential uranium secondary phases.
… products for analysis within a short 4-year PhD program. Some known uranium compounds were synthesized and enriched with 17O, an NMR active isotope with spin 5/2 for investigation of their properties. The many advantages of NMR over conventional x- ray diffraction technique render this an …
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THE APPLE SCAB DILEMMA: FROM STRATEGIES TO COPE WITH Venturia inaequalis DAMAGES TO THE RISK OF THE EMERGING PATHOGEN Venturia asperata ON RESISTANT APPLE CULTIVARS
… The experimental activity conducted during this PhD program, and described in this thesis, explores two highly current issues related to the occurrence of Venturia: (I) the risk posed by novel or emerging pathogens to scab-resistant apple cultivars, and (II) the valorization of scab-affected …
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Active Nonlinear Vibration Control of Engineering Structures of Multiple Dimensions
… is developed in the research of the author’s PhD program for the nonlinear vibration control of engineering structures of multiple dimensions. The proposed control strategy has been applied in several wildly applied typical engineering structures, including Euler-Bernoulli beams and axially …
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Exploring the Intersection of Substance Use, Mental Health, and Mortality Among the U.S. Youth: A Comprehensive Analysis of Trends, Associations and Interventions
My PhD journey has been long and eventful, filled with various personal milestones and challenges. I experienced the joy of welcoming my daughter into the world, changing two jobs, and relocating across two homes and states while also enduring the deep sorrow of losing my beloved grandfather. …
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UNRAVELING THE EFFECTS OF NEUROREHABILITATION IN PERSONS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS: RECOVERY VERSUS COMPENSATION
… to rehabilitation advancements. Throughout this PhD program, we applied this theoretical framework to examine gait function in PwMS, aiming to address three critical gaps in the existing literature through three cross-sectional studies. The first gap involves a limited understanding of how …
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VIRAL SAFETY EVALUATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS: DEVELOPMENT AND OPTIMIZATIONOF RELIABLE VIRAL CLEARANCE STRATEGIES
… activities carried out throughout my doctoral program and reflects the dual nature of the project, which developed at the interface between academic research and industrial application. The thesis is part of a broader framework dedicated to the study, optimization, and validation of viral …
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Reduced order modelling and numerical optimisation approach to reliability analysis of microsystems and power modules
The principal aim of this PhD program is the development of an optimisation and risk based methodology for reliability and robustness predictions of packaged electronic components. Reliability based design optimisation involves the integration of reduced order modelling, risk analysis and …
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A Symphony of the Effects of Music Therapy on Children with Intellectual-Developmental Disabilities
… evolution of my research agenda throughout my PhD career. My historical research project on the development of music therapy in China from my master’s program was completed and published at the beginning of my PhD program. With the understanding of the history, I started to participate service …
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Late Completers : How and Why Non-Traditional Graduate Students Who Exceed Program Timelines of 10 Years Ultimately Complete the Doctoral Process
… As more non-traditional students enter the PhD pursuit, particularly older students with full-time jobs, family, and other commitments and who enroll in non-traditional programs, it is important to understand what enables some to continue beyond the 10-year mark and still graduate, what …
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NOVEL SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS (APIS) AND BIOACTIVE MOLECULES THROUGH THE EXPLOITATION OF ISOLATED ENZYMES AS BIOCATALYSTS
… for these catalysts. The first part of this PhD, carried out in the laboratories of SCITEC-CNR, focused on the development of sustainable entries to bioactive compounds, small molecules, and chiral synthons of pharmaceutical and industrial interest, by combining the ability of various …
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Selective Studies on the Challenges of Cannabis Use in Children, Youth and Young Adults
… promote risk reduction and healthy choices. This PhD program explored both medical and recreational aspects of cannabis use in the vulnerable population of children, youth, and young adults. In the context of medical use, the first objective was to determine treatment efficacy and pharmacokinetics …
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Utilization of Copper Alloys for Marine Applications
… CEPS UNH Graduate Fellowship to Outstanding PhD Program Applicants and Dissertation Year Fellowship..</p>
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Cucurbiturils, tetrahedral capsules, and porous systems: synthesis, functionalization, and applications
… fathers of supramolecular chemistry, the PhD program consists of four lines of research that develop in a multidisciplinary plan starting from alternative and more environmentally friendly synthesis methodologies. During the first year a new synthetic strategy was developed for the …
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Study of the thermal effects induced by magnetic resonance on endocardial leads: numerical models and experimental validation
… The methods developed and validated during the PhD program led to the design of an experimental framework for the accurate measure of PM lead heating induced by MRI systems. In addition, numerical models based on Finite-Differences Time-Domain (FDTD) simulations were validated to obtain a …
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Knowledge to Action: Addressing the social determinants of health to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing
… across the globe. Whilst many policies, plans, programs and initiatives have been implemented in an attempt to address unmet health and social needs, it has become increasingly evident that imposed solutions which are not self-determined are not the answer. Evidence-based understandings are …
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The mid-latitude ionosphere under quiet geomagnetic conditions: propagation analysis of SuperDARN radar observations from large ionospheric perturbations
… In summary, the research conducted during this PhD program has established a robust method to analyze quiet-time SuperDARN observations. It also furthered our physical understanding of some prominent features of the mid-latitude ionosphere. It leaves behind a flexible ray-tracing model, multiple …
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Characterisation of Flavonoid Composition and Glycosylating Enzymes in Sweet Cherry and Apple Fruit
… industry placement associated with this industry PhD program describes the development of a method using ICP-OES 5800 instrumentation for the precise identification and quantification of titanium dioxide (TiO2) from a range of food products (Appendix 1). TiO2 has been used in a diverse range of …
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