Dissertations

2006

Evaluation of Computer Input Devices for Use in Standard Office Applications While Moving in an Off-Road Vehicle. Thorsten Baldus, Ph.D., 2006. (Patterson).

Stochastic Flow Shop Scheduling Model for the Panama Canal. Zoila Yadira Guerra de Castillo, Ph.D., 2006. (Jackman/Olafsson).

Application of Data Mining in Scheduling of Single Machine System. Xiaonan Li, Ph.D., 2006. (Olafsson).

Capacity Expansion Under a Service Level Constraint for Uncertain Demand with Lead Times. Rahul Ratnakar Marathe, Ph.D., 2006. (Ryan).A New Metric for Detecting Conflict in Functional Software Requirements. Adegboyega Oladayo Sanni, Ph.D., 2006. (Jackman).

A General Queueing Network Model to Optimize Refurbishing Policies for Returned Products. Jumpol Vorasayan, Ph.D., 2006. (Ryan).

Outsourcing Analysis for Reverse Logistics Systems: A Qualitative Study & A Markov Decision Model. Marco Antonio Garcia Serrato, Ph.D., 2006. (Ryan).

2005

Yield Improvement of Chemical Mechanical Planarization Processes. Sutee Eamkajornsiri, Ph.D., 2005. (Peters/Chandra).

2004

Order Batching and Picking Optimization in Terms of Supply Chain Management (SCM). Jaeyeon Won, Ph.D., 2004. (Olafsson).

Transport Effort: A Metric for the Evaluation and Benchmarking of Automotive Assembly Plants. David Sly, Ph.D., 2004. (Jackman).

2003

Kriging as an Alternative in Polynomial Regression in Response Surface Analysis. Dean DeCock, Ph.D., 2003. (Morris/Olafsson).

Multiresolution Analysis as an Approach for Tool Path Planning in NC Machining. Junhua Pang, Ph.D., 2003. (Narayanaswami).

Sealable Optimization-Based Feature Selection with Application to Recommender Systems. Jaekyung Yang, Ph.D., 2003. (Olafsson).

Process Monitoring in End Milling. Yong-Hoon Choi, Ph.D., 2003. (Narayanaswami).

2002

Pull-Based Supply Chain Allocations for Multi-Product in Multi-Echelon Distribution System. Pongchai Athikomrattankul, Ph.D., 2002. (Egbelu).

Studies of Compressive Forces on L5/S1 During Dynamic Manual Lifting. Iwan Budihardjo, Ph.D., 2002. (Patterson/Timothy Derrick).

Human-Computer Interaction in E-Business. Hong-In Cheng, Ph.D., 2002. (Patterson).

Characterization of DEA Ranking Models. Sung-Kyun Choi, Ph.D., 2002. (Van Voorhis).

Analysis of Delayed Product Differentiation Under Pull Type Policies. Heedong Kim, Ph.D., 2002. (Ryan).

Strategic and Operational Decisions in Supply Chains. Sameh Al-Shihabi, Ph.D., 2002. (Olafsson).

Individual Differences and Situation Awareness. Jaruwan Klamklay, Ph.D., 2002. (Patterson).

The Impact of Fixturing Error on Feature Tolerance Allocation. Supapan Sangnui, Ph.D., 2002. (Peters).

Optimization Under Uncertainty With Application to Data Clustering. Jumi Kim, Ph.D., 2002. (Olafsson).

A General Stochastic Model For Product Development Processes. Yi-Chiuan Lai, Ph.D., 2002. (Jackman/Gemmill).

Operational Strategies For Cross Docking Systems. Wooyeon Yu, Ph.D., 2002. (Egbelu).

2001

Design of a Web-Based Integrated Material Handling System for Manufacturing Applications. Chiwoon Cho, Ph.D., 2001. (Egbelu/Patterson).

Development Programs for One-Shot Systems Using Multiple-State Design Reliability Models. Suntichai Shevasuthisilp, Ph.D., 2001. (Vardeman).

Interval Estimators of Parameters for Normal One Sample and Balanced One-Way Random Effects Models When Data Are Rounded. Chiang-Sheng Lee, Ph.D., 2001. (Vardeman).

Statistical Modeling and Design for CMM-Type Data Locating Known Two-Dimensional Geometries. Dewi Rahardja, Ph.D., 2001. (Vardeman).

Generation Planning for Electric Power Utilities Under Market Uncertainties: A Real Options Approach. Chung-Hsiao Wang, Ph.D., 2001. (Min).

2000

Scheduling Based on Earliness and Tardiness Criteria in Assembly Job Shops. Supachai Pathumnakul, Ph.D., 2000. (Egbelu).

Athletic game scheduling. Hyoung-Ro Lee, Ph.D., 2000. (Gemmill).

Virtual Production System. Kuo-Cheng Ko, Ph.D., 2000. (Egbelu).

1999

Studies in Heavy Traffic and in Production Systems. Zugeng Zheng, Ph.D., 1999. (David/Vardeman).

1998

Inventory, Investment, and Pricing Policies for Lot-Size Decision Makers. Toshitsugu Otake, Ph.D., 1998. (Min).

1997

An Investigation of the Surface Finishing Action and Resulting Surfaces Produced by the Cascade Finishing Process. Peter Brust, Ph.D., 1997. (Scrutton).

Dynamic Routing and Service Network Design for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Motor Carriers. B. Muralidharan, Ph.D., 1997. (Cheung).

Solution Methods for Controlled Queueing Networks. Sabri Tankut Atan, Ph.D., 1997. (McBeth).

1996

Scheduling for Client-Driven Capacitated Systems. Deb Bishop, Ph.D., 1996. (Jackman).

Optimal Developmental Test Programs for One-Shot Systems. Mike Moon, Ph.D., 1996. (McBeth).

Schedule Network Node Time Distributions and Arrow Criticalities. Scott Singleton, Ph.D., 1996. (David).

1995

Market-Based Allocation Mechanisms for Lot-Size Decision Makers and Electric Power Utilities. Cheng-Kang Chen, Ph.D., 1995. (Min).

Manufacturing of Cell Formation in a Fuzzy Environment. Chang-Chun Tsai, Ph.D., 1995. (Barta).

Design of Developmental Test Programs for One-Shot Systems With Two State Reliability. Mu-Yeh Huang, Ph.D., 1995. (Vardeman).

The Development and Testing of New, Single and Multiple Echelon, Dynamic, Capacitated, Lot Sizing Heuristics. Robert McCoy, Ph.D., 1995. (Gemmill).

Characterization of Surface Profiles Using Discrete Measurement Systems. Taihung Yang, Ph.D., 1995. (Jackman).

1994

Kriging and Splines, and Their Application to the Characterization of Near-Circular Features. Hae-Il Ahn, Ph.D., 1994. (David).

N-Player Bargaining Based on Preference Intensity. Hyeon-Soo Lee, Ph.D., 1994. (David).

Collision-Free Automatic Dimensional Inspection Using Coordinate Measuring Machines. Dong-Keun Park, Ph.D., 1994. (Jackman).

Petri Net Approaches for Modeling, Controlling, and Validating Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Bong-Wan Choi, Ph.D., 1994. (Kuo).

A Proposed Method to Estimate the Effectiveness of Delayed Tasks. John Patrick Mullen, Ph.D., 1994. (David).

1993

Criteria for Collected Data in Least Squares Circle Fitting. Jyh-Jeng Deng, Ph.D., 1993. (Jackman).

1992

Extensions of the Classical Fighter-Bomber Duel. Seok-Cheol Choi, Ph.D., 1992. (David).

Heuristics for Sequential Assembly Experiments. Klaus Lemke, Ph.D., 1992. (Vardeman, Jackman).

Productivity Analysis and Functional Specification of Pakistani Textile Industry. Jani Abbasi, Ph.D., 1992. (David).

Common-Cause Analysis in Human-Software Interaction: System Design, Error Control Mechanism, and Prevention. Peom Park, Ph.D., 1992. (Adams).

1991

A Computer-Aided Simulation Tool Based on Petri Nets for Design and Analysis of FMSs. Dong-Soon Yim, Ph.D., 1991. (Barta).

1990

A Microcomputer Based Combined Machine Vision and Expert System for Irregular Object Classification. Syed Azhar Saeed Zaidi, Ph.D., 1990. (Even).

1989

Optimization of Facility Layout. Geeju Moon, Ph.D., 1989. (McRoberts).

Toward the Development and Implementation of Object-Oriented Extensions for Discrete-Event Simulation In A Strongly-Typed Procedural Language. Kurt Hollister Diesch, Ph.D., 1989. (Tamashunas).

Software Reliability Optimization by Redundancy and Software Quality Management. Dong Hae Chi, Ph.D., 1989. (Kuo).

The Monotonicity of Component Importance Measures in Linear Consecutive-k-out-of-n Systems. Rahmat Syahni Zakaria, Ph.D., 1989. (David, Kuo).

The Introduction, Analysis, and Simulation of a New Multilevel Lot Sizing Heuristic for MRP Inventory Systems. Brian Lee Heemsbergen, Ph.D., 1989. (Barta).

Optimal System Reliability Design of Consecutive-k-out-of-n Systems. Mingjian Zuo, Ph.D., 1989. (Kuo).

Equipment Replacement: An Integration View. Bradley Charles Meyer, Ph.D., 1989. (G. Smith, Kuo).

The Statistical Optimal Design of Shewhart Control Charts with Supplementary Stopping Rules. Noel Artiles-Leon, Ph.D., 1989. (Meeks).

Stochastic Model of Effectiveness for Man-Hardware-Software System. Bahtiar Saleh Abbas, Ph.D., 1989. (Kuo).

1988

The Selection of Technological Forecasting Models in Life Analysis. Hyun-Seung Oh, Ph.D., 1988. (Cowles).

A Microcomputer-based Vision System to Recognize and Locate Partially Occluded Parts in Binary and Gray Level Images. Volker P. Petersen, Ph.D., 1988. (Even).

Evaluation of Coding and Classification Systems in the Design of Robotic Grippers. Jeoung Sung Cho, Ph.D., 1988. (Even).

The Life Cycle Depreciation (LCD) Model. Wei-Pen Tsai, Ph.D., 1988. (Cowles).

Theory and Analysis of Consecutive-k-out-of-n:G System Reliability. Weixing Zhang, Ph.D., l988. (Kuo).

1987

A Microcomputer-based Vision System to Recognize and Locate Partially Occluded Parts in Binary and Gray Level Images. Volker P. Petersen, Ph.D., l988. (Even).

Modeling and Analysis of Three-Dimensional Robotic Palletizing Systems for Mixed Carton Sizes. Du-Ming Tsai, Ph.D., l987. (Malstrom).

A Study of the Relationships Between Manufacturing Executive's Attitudes and Participation in Adult Continuing Education. David Henry Swanson, Ph.D., 1987. (Netund).

Integration of Software Reliability into Systems Reliability Optimization. Hsin-Hui Lin, Ph.D., l987. (Kuo).

Computational Aspects and Statistical Applications of the Transportation Problem of Linear Programming. Miriam Tirol, Ph.D., l987. (Kuo, Sposito).

Investigating the Product Life Cycle Concept: An Application to Capital Recovery; Evaluation Within the Telephone Industry. Manoj P. Dandekar, Ph.D., l987. (Cowles).

Availability Analysis of Flexible Manufacturing System. George Hanna Abdou, Ph.D., l987. (Even).

1986

Technological Forecasting Models and Their Applications in Capital Recovery. Kimbugwe A. Kateregga, Ph.D., l986. (Cowles).

Goal Programming: Computational Solutions for Large-Scaled Models. Lee Ann Crowder, Ph.D., l986. (McRoberts, Sposito).

Economic Analysis in the Context of Incomplete Knowledge. Shih-Ming Lee, Ph.D., l986. (Montag).

An Application of Convex Programming to Construction Scheduling. Michael J. McCann, Ph.D., l986. (G. Smith).

1985

An Analysis of the Interfacial Bond Between Polypropylene Reinforcing Fiber and Cement Matrices. Norbert Lee Lovata, Ph.D., 1985. (Wolansky).

Performance Analysis and Comparison of Local Area Networks (LANS). Dennis Shin Tao Mok, Ph.D., l985. (Even).

The Valuation of Industrial Property with Declining Operation Returns. Il Geon Yoo, Ph.D., l985. (Cowles).

An Analysis of Traditional Work Scheduling Rules for a Flexible Manufacturing System. Hoo-Gon Choi, Ph.D., l985. (Malstrom).

1984

Master Production Scheduling System Under a GT Cell. Seung-Ryeol Kim, Ph.D., l984. (McRoberts).

1983

Life Analysis of Distribution Based on Item Value. Slamet, Ph.D., l983. (Cowles).

An Investigation of the Simulated Plant-record (SPR) Balance Life Analysis Model. Susan D. Jensen, Ph.D., l983. (Cowles).

Waiting Times for Target Detection Models. Cherng-Tarng Lin, (Tony), Ph.D., l983. (Adams/David), I.E. and Statistics.

Network p-Median Problems: Theory and Applications. Paul Nkansah, Ph.D., l983. (Even/David), I.E. and Statistics.

1982

On Scheduling and Simulation Within a GT Cell. Muthuraj Vaithianathan. Ph.D., l982. (McRoberts).

A Comparative Study of Three Simulation Languages as Applied to Manufacturing Facility Simulation. Seraj Abed, Ph.D., l982. (McRoberts).

Growth Rate Dispersion in Batch and Continuous Crystallizers. Kuttanchery Ramanarayan, Ph.D., l982.

1981

Selected Topics in Computer Generation of Pseudorandom Numbers. Chung-Man Ho, Ph.D., l98l. (McRoberts).

Productivity Measurement and Resource Allocation in the Operation of an Electric Utility. Wing-Hung David Mo, Ph.D., l98l. (Meeks).

Optimality Conditions and Dual Formulations for Programming Problems Over Cone Domains. Bradley Owen Skarpness, Ph.D., l98l. (McRoberts).

The Estimation of Declining Operation Returns for Industrial Property. Michael Lancaster Whelan, Ph.D., l98l. (Cowles).

Johnson-type Algorithms for M-Machine Flow Shops. Majed Dehglan-Nayeri, Ph.D., Statistics and I.E., l98l (Cowles).

1980

Ranking Capital Investment Alternatives: A Computer Simulation. Bob E. White, Ph.D., l980. (Cowles).

1979

Resource Recovery from Solid Waste: Subsystem Operating Economic Analysis of the Ames, Iowa, System. Petros Gheresus, Ph.D., l979. (Cowles, Even).

A Long-Range Planning Model for Utility Expansion Using Goal Programming. David W. Poock, Ph.D., l979. (Meeks).

Signal Flow Graph Solution of Deterministic and Stochastic Linear Programs. Farrokh Choobineh, Ph.D., l979. (McRoberts).

1978

Analysis of Nonstationary Inventory Systems. Chang Sup Sung, Ph.D., l978.

Revalidation of Iowa Type Survivor Curves. John G. Russo, Ph.D., l978. (Cowles).

A Simulated Study of Tax Timing Differences. Ajeet K. Saxena, Ph.D., l978. (Cowles).

Some Aspects of Statistically Modeling the Simulated Plan Record Method of Life Analysis. Karen Ann Ponder, Ph.D., l978. (Cowles).

Health Care Planning and Optimal Distribution of Hospitals in the State of Iowa. Roohollah Hajbandeh, Ph.D., l978. (McRoberts).

A Simulated Study of the Nigerian Asset Allowance Policy: The Impact of Asset Mortality. Richard C. Amonu, Ph.D., l978. (Cowles).

Constructive Optimization for Infinite-Dimensional Problems in Probability and Statistics. Geung-Ho Kim, Ph.D., l978. (David, McRoberts).

1977

A Comparative Analysis of Various Estimates of the Hazard Rate Associated with the Service Life of Industrial Property. Ronald Eugene White, Ph.D., l977. (Cowles).

A Mathematical Programming Model for Capital Budgeting and Long-Range Planning of Electrical Energy Systems. Son Van Le, Ph.D., l977. (Cowles).

Work-In-Process Inventory and Production Capacity. Sung Ho Chung, Ph.D., l977. (McRoberts).

Correctness in Multi-User Hierarchically Structured Information Systems. Alan Francis Sweet, Ph.D., l977.

1976

Controlled Information Sharing in the SYMBOL-2R Computer System. Hamilton Richards, Jr., Ph.D., 1976.

A Generalized Scheduling Technique for the Multi-Machines -- Multi-Facilities with an Application in Truck Dispatching. AFM Anwavul Haque, Ph.D., l976. (McRoberts, Meeks).

Valuation of Machinery and Equipment for Industrial Properties. Aly Abd Elghaffar Elfar, Ph.D., l976. (Cowles).

Computational Aspects of Linear Multiple Objective Optimization. John Mark Trzeciak, Ph.D., l976. (McRoberts).

1975

A Guide to Industrialization Among Selected Nations. Almoez Ledin Ellah Eltouny. Ph.D., l975. (Kleinschmidt).

Some Execution-Time Properties of Optimal Schedules in Multiprocessor Systems. Julio Estuardo Villaneuva, Ph.D., 1975. (Oldehosft).

Estimation of Service Life Characteristics for the Valuation of Human Resources. Thomas Arnold Barta, Ph.D., l975. (Cowles).

1974

A Shuttle System Model Based on Two Interdependent Queues. Haluk Bekiroglu, Ph.D., l974. (McRoberts).

Nonstationary Markov Decision Processes and Related Topics in Nonstationary Markov Chains. Bruce Lee Bowerman, Ph.D., 1974.

A Dynamic Model Integrating Demand and Supply Relationships for Agricultural Water, Applied to Determining Optimal Intertemporal Allocation of Water in a Regional Water Project. Uri Horowitz, Ph.D., 1974.

An Economic Analysis of Alternative Rail-Based Grain Distribution Systems. Dennis Ray Lifferth, Ph.D., l974.

1973

Aspects of the Convergence of Bayes Policies and Posterior Distributions for Markov Decision Processes. Mohamed Fathi Ahmed El-Sabbagh, Ph.D., l973. (McRoberts).

1972

Property Account Simulation Using a Stochastic Matrix. Harold M. Hoover, Jr., Ph.D., l972. (Cowles).

Capital Investment Planning: An Application of Non-Linear Stochastic Programming. Edwin L. Hullander, Ph.D., l972. (Kleinschmidt).

1971

The Valuation of Performance of Educational Systems: Perscriptive Models. Yildirim Omurtag, Ph.D., l97l. (Kleinschmidt).

1970

Estimating Performance in Skidding Timber. Victor Gordon Smith, Ph.D., 1970.

A Systems Model of a Construction Firm. Donald E. Kawal, Ph.D., l970. (G. W. Smith).

1969

Resource Allocation in Project Stages Treated as a Markov Process. John Charles Even, Jr., Ph.D., l969.

Post-Investment Analysis and Decision Making. James Clyde Sprague, Ph.D., l969. (G. Smith).

1968

Dispersion Effects in Industrial Property Life Analysis. George E. Lamp, Jr., Ph.D., l968. (Cowles)

Acturial Methods for Estimating Mortality Parameters of Industrial Property. Allen J. Henderson, Ph.D., l968. (Cowles).

1967

A Dynamic Transportation Sub-System Analysis For Optimizing A Material Handling System with Multiple Transfers. William Carrol Arnwine, Ph.D., l967. (Cowles).

A Reliability Growth Curve Comparison. James B. Wahrenbrock, Ph.D., l967.

Internal Friction of Sodium Chloride. Gerald Keith Fehr, Ph.D., l966.

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