Alumni

Here are the graduates of the research program. If you'd like a copy of the thesis or dissertation, please contact me or UMI dissertation abstracts.

Alumni: I and your friends would appreciate updating us with your current position and contact information.

Doctoral Students

Rahul Panchal, D. Eng., Plastics Engineering, 2008, “In-Mold Sensing of Molded Part Dimensions.”
Yingrui Shang, D. Eng., Plastics Engineering, 2008, “Template Driven, Self Assembly of Polymer Nano-Composites.”
Stephen Johnston, D. Eng., Plastics Engineering, 2007, “Intelligent sensing of the injection molding process.”
Charles Theurer, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (Amherst), 2004, “Extraction and digitization of a process signal for self-powering a wireless pressure sensor.”
Binfeng Fan, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (Amherst), 2002, “Quality simulation and optimization of optical media produced via injection-compression molding.”
Liang Zhu, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 2001, “An Extensive Simplex Method for global feasibility evaluation in systems design.”
Christoph Roser, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 2000, “A flexible design methodology.”
Adekunle Fagade, Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, 1999, “The role of complexity in product life-cycle cost.”

Master Students

Sarah Westerfield, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2008, “Multivariate quality prediction and control of polymer processing.”
Nivant Zombade, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2007, “Verification of common mold design practices.”
Michael Johnes, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2007, “Macro molding of micro parts.”
Suganya Velusama, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2007, “Closed loop switchover methods for injection molding.”
Rakshit Amba, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2007, “Control of surging in extrusion.”
Daniel Hazen, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2006, “Data feature definition and validation in quality control.”
Peter Knepper, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2006, “Multi-objective optimization of injection molding.”
Ruchi Karania, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Analysis of lower volume plastics manufacturing processes.”
William Rouseau, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Analysis and validation of color changes in hot runner molding.”
Kathryn Garnavish, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Analysis of hesitation effects in oscillating polymer flows.”
Stephen Johnston, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Real time simulation of decoupled molding.”
Ranjan Nageri, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Real time simulation of the injection molding process.”
Vijay Kudchakar, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Validation of a self-regulating melt pressure valve.”
Rahul Pulchari, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2005, “Characterization of a polymer lubricated hydrodynamic bearing.”
Mahesh Munavalli, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2004, “Design and analysis of a self-regulating melt pressure valve.”
Hitesh Mundhra, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2004, “Development and validation of process windows.”
Dheeraj Gupta, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2004, “Design and validation of low force melt valves in polymer processing.”
Akash Kamoolkar, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering (Amherst), 2004, “Optimization of ejector systems for injection molded parts using genetic algorithms.”
Brendan Cahill, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, co-chair with R. Malloy, “Design for in-mold labeling.”
Nirmal Doshi, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, “Design of a platenless injection molding machine.”
Kaushik Manek, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, “Analysis of yield prediction models in plastics manufacturing.”
Gautam Balasubrahmanyan, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, “The stability of plastic melt flows at low temperatures and flow rates”
Yash Dave, M.S.E., Plastics Engineering, 2003, “Concept validation of a melt brake for extrusion”
Prasanth Ambady, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, 2001, “Adaptive control of the injection mold cooling process.”
Ian Stuart, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, 2001, “Production quality improvements in plastics processing.”
Charles Theurer, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, 2001, “Conceptual design of a remotely energized pressure sensor.”
David Hatch, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, 1999, “Modeling and optimization for processing of optical media.”
Haoyu Xu, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, 1999, “Cooling considerations for injection molding.”
Haihong Xu, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, 1999, “Shrinkage prediction of thermoformed parts.”
Deepak Kapoor, M.S.E., Manufacturing Engineering, 1997, “Multi-cavity melt control in injection molding.”
Tatiana Petrova, M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, 1997, “Hybrid neural network models for prediction of molded part quality.”

Bachelor Students (Honors Thesis or Capstone, incomplete list)

Ryan Bean and Andrew Thompson, 2007, “Analysis and Validation of Mold Design Guidelines for Cooling Time and Runner Sizing."
Sally Carter, 1999, “Studies of Plastic Boss Design and Methodologies.”