Dr. Ramana Grandhi, Professor of Aerospace Engineering
MS Thesis Advised
- Vogel, Ryan, “Structural-Acoustic Analysis and Optimization of Embedded Exhaust-Washed Structures,” July, 2013.
- Gorsky, Daniel, “Niyama-Based Taper Optimization in Steel Casts,” Sept., 2011.
- Aithala, Nagesha, “A Collaborative Computational Framework for Multidisciplinary and Reliability-based Analysis and Optimization Using SORCER,” Sept., 2011.
- Hinton, Jantzen, “A Study on the Effects of Coil Wedge During Rewinding of Thin Guage Metals,” July, 2011.
- King, Jason, “Risk Quantification and Reliability-based Design Optimization in Reusable Launch Vehicles,” Aug., 2010.
- Rosencrantz, Stephen, “Characterization and Modeling Methodology of Polytetrafluorethylene-based Reactive Materials for the Development of Parametric Models,” Oct., 2007.
- Amarchinta, Hemanth, “Multi-attribute Optimization-based Conjoint Analysis,” Dec., 2006.
- Prithivirajan, Muthumanikan, “Topology Design of Curved Thermal Protection System,” Dec., 2005.
- Allen, Jeremiah D., “Air Vehicle Modeling,” Sept., 2005.
- Kalavalapally, Rajesh, “Multidisciplinary Optimization of a Lightweight Torpedo Structure Subjected to Underwater Explosion,” Sept., 2005.
- McClung, Amber, “Design for Structural Health Monitoring for Location of Fastener Failure in TPS,” Sept., 2005.
- Aguillar, Eduardo, “Multiple Crack Growth Verification of AFGROW,” July, 2005.
- Thiyagarajan, Nagarajan, “Multi-Level Design Process for 3-D Preform Shape Optimization in Metal Forming Using the Reduced Basis Technique,” Dec., 2004.
- Bliss, Corey, “A Processing Method for Creating Submicron Features on the Surface of Niobium,” Aug., 2004.
- Belur, Badrinarayan, “Uncertainty Quantification and Dimension Prediction in Forging and Cooling Processes,” Mar., 2004.
- Byreddy, Chakri, “Multidisciplinary Optimization and Sensitivity Analysis of Flutter of an Aircraft Wing with Underwing Store in Transonic Regime,” Aug., 2003.
- Srinivasan, Janardhan, “MDO of an Aircraft Wing/Tip Store in the Transonic Regime,” Aug., 2003.
- Stevenson, Mark D., “Multidisciplinary Conceptual Vehicle Modeling,” May, 2001.
- Aryasomayajula, S. R., “Multidisciplinary Design of Vehicle Structures,” Dec., 1999.
- Mathew, Bobby, “Forging Preform Shape Optimization Using RSM,” June, 1999.
- Wright, Edward G., Forging Process Design with Finite Element Shape Sensitivity Analysis,” Sept., 1998.
- Brown, Jeff, “Probabilistic Design of Turbine Blade Assembly,” May, 1998.
- Hill, Terence A., “Methods for Graphically Displaying ASTROS Optimization Design Variables and Results in I-DEAS,” Dec., 1997.
- Myers, Paul, “Displaying ASTROS Aero Results in an FE Package,” Dec., 1997.
- Hartong, Alicia R., “Preform Desgin of a Complex Turbine Engine Disk via the Finite Element Method,”Sept., 1997.
- Huff, Richard K., “Preforms: Preform Engineering Using Forward and Reverse Modeling Simulations,” July, 1997.
- Ogden, John, “Modeling for Optimal Placement of a Single Shunted Piezoelectric Patch on Plate Structures for Vibration Suppression,” Mar., 1996.
- Rajagopalan, Harini, “Midas: Multidisciplinary nteractive Design and Analysis System,” Dec., 1995.
- Kumar, Shyam S., “Metal Forming Process Control Using Numerical Optimization,” Apr., 1995.
- White, Christopher, “Shape Optimal Design of a Vented Fuselage Panel Subject to Internal Blast,” Apr., 1995.
- Mascarella, Stephen, “An Evaluation of Finite Element Modeling Techniques for Assessing Structural Degradation of Combat Aircraft,” Mar., 1995.
- Chandu, Swamy, “Structural Optimization under Parametric Uncertainties,” Nov., 1994.
- Thiagarajan, Ramesh, “Reduced Order Models and Process Design for Non-linear Material Deformation in Metal Forming Processes,” May, 1993.
- Turumella, Srinivas, “Optimal Design of Aircraft Structures for Longitudinal Static Stability,” Apr., 1993.
- Lian, Zenyu, “Functional Description of Unknown Object Profiles Using Spline Interpolation,” Mar., 1993.
- Cheng, Huaining, “Design of Optimal Process Parameters for Non-Isothermal Forging,” Oct., 1992.
- Zhang, Yi, “Taguchi Optimization for Process Control,” Sept., 1992.
- Bharatram, Geetha, “Multiobjective Optimization of Large-Scale Structures with Reliability as Decision Criterion,” Dec., 1991.
- Kumar, Anand, “Process Modelling, Control, and Design of Metal Forming,’ Dec., 1991.
- Lanka, Suresh S., “Design of Intermediate Die Shapes in Closed Die Forging,” Aug., 1991.
- Kauffman, Howard G., “ATOMS: Automated Trajectory Optimization and Mission Simulation for Aircraft Propulsion/Structure Design Tradeoff Studies,” July, 1991.
- Tilley, James, “Optimization of Tactical Hypersonic Intercept Performance Features,” July, 1991.
- Venugopal, N., “Optimal Design of Plate Structures for Static Response,” June, 1991.
- Sarma, Hari, “Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Sructures Design Synthesis and Trajectory Optimization,” Mar., 1990.
- Haq, Iftikhar, “Robust Integrated Structural/Control Design of Space Structures,” Sept., 1989.
- Modukuru, Sesha, “A Shape Optimization Approach for Integrated Strength and Manufacturing Process Design of Turbine Disks,” Aug., 1989.
- Moradmand, Jamshid, “Optimum Design of Vibrating Beams with Coupled Bending and Torsion,” June, 1989.
- Bowman, Keith, “Optimum Design of Lifting Surfaces with Aeroelastic Divergence and Control Reversal Considerations.” Nov., 1988.