Graduate Theses: Recent submissions
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Existence and Analysis of a Rotating Stall Inception Continuum & Development of Concept Questions in Fluid Dynamics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-09)This thesis presents two projects, an analysis of rotating stall inception for axial compressors in turbomachinery, and a description of the creation of Concept Questions for a text on internal flows. The first part of ... -
Tools for Mapping the Links Between Stimuli, AffectiveStates, and Behavior through Whole-Brain Imaging inZebrafish Larvae
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-05)Affective states, often referred to as emotional states, exert substantial influence on behavior and decision-making processes. Traditionally, researchers have turned to functional imaging to delve into the neural mechanisms ... -
Effects of Tip Clearance and Surface Roughness on Small-Scale Turbopump Impeller Performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-09)Centimeter-scale turbopump impellers typically used in liquid rocket engines of small launch vehicles suffer from reduced performance due to manufacturing challenges and nonuniform geometric scaling. This thesis aims to ...
